Park National Corporation 10-Q
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File Number 1-13006
Park National Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Ohio   31-1179518
     
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)    
50 North Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(740) 349-8451
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ          Accelerated filer o          Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
13,828,469 Common shares, no par value per share, outstanding at October 27, 2006.
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PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
Item 1. Financial Statements
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PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
                 
    September 30,   December 31,
    2006   2005
 
Assets:
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 150,251     $ 169,690  
 
Money market instruments
    5,541       4,283  
 
Interest bearing deposits
    1       300  
 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,348,067 and $1,424,955 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005)
    1,323,365       1,409,351  
 
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value approximates $172,981 and $190,425 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005)
    180,029       195,953  
 
Other investment securities
    60,312       58,038  
 
 
               
Loans (net of unearned interest)
    3,390,477       3,328,112  
 
Allowance for loan losses
    69,698       69,694  
 
Net loans
    3,320,779       3,258,418  
 
 
               
Bank premises and equipment, net
    46,672       47,172  
 
Bank owned life insurance
    112,400       109,600  
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets
    67,277       69,188  
 
Other assets
    126,706       114,055  
 
 
               
Total assets
  $ 5,393,333     $ 5,436,048  
 
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest bearing
  $ 686,501     $ 667,328  
 
Interest bearing
    3,202,938       3,090,429  
 
Total deposits
    3,889,439       3,757,757  
 
 
               
Short-term borrowings
    413,605       314,074  
 
Long-term debt
    457,731       714,784  
 
Other liabilities
    74,352       91,003  
 
Total liabilities
    4,835,127       4,877,618  
 
 
               
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Common stock (No par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 15,272,258 shares issued in 2006 and 15,271,574 shares issued in 2005)
    208,403       208,365  
 
Retained earnings
    509,917       476,889  
 
Treasury stock (1,443,789 shares in 2006 and 1,178,948 shares in 2005)
    (144,058 )     (116,681 )
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
    (16,056 )     (10,143 )
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    558,206       558,430  
 
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 5,393,333     $ 5,436,048  
 
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PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Interest and dividends income:
                               
 
                               
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 65,843     $ 57,338     $ 188,991     $ 164,109  
 
 
                               
Interest and dividends on:
                               
Obligations of U.S. Government, its agencies and other securities
    18,430       21,229       57,032       65,778  
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    893       1,095       2,815       3,449  
 
 
                               
Other interest income
    124       106       346       319  
 
Total interest and dividends income
    85,290       79,768       249,184       233,655  
 
 
                               
Interest expense:
                               
 
                               
Interest on deposits:
                               
Demand and savings deposits
    7,397       4,111       18,645       10,601  
 
Time deposits
    14,914       10,851       40,628       30,306  
 
 
                               
Interest on borrowings:
                               
Short-term borrowings
    4,284       1,992       11,513       5,218  
 
Long-term debt
    5,133       7,263       17,595       22,122  
 
 
                               
Total interest expense
    31,728       24,217       88,381       68,247  
 
 
                               
Net interest income
    53,562       55,551       160,803       165,408  
 
 
                               
Provision for loan losses
    935       1,600       2,402       4,007  
 
 
                               
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    52,627       53,951       158,401       161,401  
 
 
                               
Other income:
                               
Income from fiduciary activities
  $ 3,319     $ 2,933     $ 10,027     $ 8,900  
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
    5,317       4,659       14,764       13,116  
 
Other service income
    2,685       2,814       8,212       7,920  
 
Other
    5,033       4,748       15,072       14,784  
 
Total other income
    16,354       15,154       48,075       44,720  
 
 
                               
Gain (loss) on sale of securities
    97             97       96  
 
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PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(Continued)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Other expense:
                               
 
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 20,268     $ 19,812     $ 59,834     $ 59,364  
 
Occupancy expense
    2,275       2,113       6,719       6,544  
 
Furniture and equipment expense
    1,273       1,242       3,964       3,991  
 
Other expense
    11,673       11,175       34,840       33,181  
 
Total other expense
    35,489       34,342       105,357       103,080  
 
 
                               
Income before federal income taxes
    33,589       34,763       101,216       103,137  
 
 
                               
Federal income taxes
    9,784       10,468       29,718       30,730  
 
 
                               
Net income
  $ 23,805     $ 24,295     $ 71,498     $ 72,407  
 
 
                               
Per Share:
                               
 
                               
Net income:
                               
Basic
  $ 1.72     $ 1.70     $ 5.12     $ 5.06  
 
Diluted
  $ 1.71     $ 1.69     $ 5.11     $ 5.03  
 
Weighted average
                               
Basic
    13,859,498       14,256,723       13,957,097       14,300,005  
 
Diluted
    13,888,458       14,338,418       13,998,253       14,397,838  
 
 
                               
Cash dividends declared
  $ 0.92     $ 0.90     $ 2.76     $ 2.70  
 
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PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
                                         
                            Accumulated        
                    Treasury     Other        
    Common     Retained     Stock     Comprehensive     Comprehensive  
Nine Months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005   Stock     Earnings     at Cost     Income (loss)     Income  
 
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2004
  $ 208,251     $ 433,260     ($ 91,392 )   $ 12,442          
         
Net Income
            72,407                     $ 72,407  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                                       
Unrealized net holding loss on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes ($9,671)
                            (17,961 )     (17,961 )
 
Total comprehensive income
                                  $ 54,446  
       
Cash dividends on common stock at $2.70 per share
            (38,610 )                        
         
Shares issued for stock options - 1,917
    61                                  
         
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
    56                                  
         
Treasury stock purchased - 177,860 shares
                    (19,033 )                
         
Treasury stock reissued for stock options - 44,704 shares
                    3,955                  
         
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
  $ 208,368     $ 467,057     ($ 106,470 )   ($ 5,519 )        
         
 
                                       
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
  $ 208,365     $ 476,889     ($ 116,681 )   ($ 10,143 )        
         
Net Income
            71,498                     $ 71,498  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                                       
Unrealized net holding loss on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes ($3,184)
                            (5,913 )     (5,913 )
 
Total comprehensive income
                                  $ 65,585  
       
Cash dividends on common stock at $2.76 per share
            (38,470 )                        
         
Cash payment for fractional shares in dividend reinvestment plan
    (4 )                                
         
Shares issued for stock options - 684
    24                                  
         
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
    18                                  
         
Treasury stock purchased - 302,786 shares
                    (30,508 )                
         
Treasury stock reissued for stock options - 37,945 shares
                    3,131                  
         
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
  $ 208,403     $ 509,917     ($ 144,058 )   ($ 16,056 )        
         
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PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
                 
    Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
    2006   2005
 
Operating activities:
               
 
               
Net income
  $ 71,498     $ 72,407  
 
 
               
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation, (accretion) and amortization, net
    (85 )     (321 )
 
Stock dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    (2,274 )     (1,780 )
 
Provision for loan losses
    2,402       4,007  
 
Amortization of core deposit intangibles
    1,911       1,911  
 
Realized investment securities gains
    (97 )     (96 )
 
 
               
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Increase in other assets
    (12,265 )     (8,151 )
 
Decrease in other liabilities
    (3,651 )     (9,441 )
 
 
               
Net cash provided from operating activities
    57,439       58,536  
 
 
               
Investing activities:
               
 
               
Proceeds from sales of:
               
Available-for-sale securities
    304       131,794  
 
Proceeds from maturity of:
               
Available-for-sale securities
    244,528       265,946  
 
Held-to-maturity securities
    15,926       46,508  
 
Purchases of:
               
Available-for-sale securities
    (166,518 )     (113,112 )
 
Held-to-maturity securities
          (187,420 )
 
Net increase in other investments
          (1,829 )
 
Net decrease in interest bearing deposits with other banks
    299       1,596  
 
Net increase in loans
    (61,780 )     (22,930 )
 
Loans sold with branch office
          5,273  
 
Cash paid for acquisition, net
          (39,227 )
 
Purchases of premises and equipment, net
    (3,730 )     (6,843 )
 
 
               
Net cash provided from investing activities
    29,029       79,756  
 
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PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(Continued)

(dollars in thousands)
                 
    Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
    2006   2005
 
Financing activities:
               
 
               
Net increase in deposits
  $ 131,682     $ 8,064  
 
Deposits sold with branch office
        ($ 12,419 )
 
Net increase in short-term borrowings
    99,531       71,997  
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    3,173       117  
 
Purchase of treasury stock
    (30,508 )     (15,078 )
 
Cash payment for fractional shares in dividend reinvestment plan
    (4 )      
 
Long-term debt issued
          175,939  
 
Repayment of long-term debt
    (257,053 )     (277,779 )
 
Cash dividends paid
    (51,470 )     (51,498 )
 
 
               
Net cash used by financing activities
    (104,649 )     (100,657 )
 
 
               
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (18,181 )     37,635  
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    173,973       161,829  
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 155,792     $ 199,464  
 
 
               
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
 
               
Cash paid for:
               
Interest
  $ 86,744     $ 66,801  
 
 
               
Income taxes
  $ 25,033     $ 24,997  
 
 
               
Summary of business acquisition:
               
Fair value of assets acquired
          $ 185,372  
 
Cash paid for purchase of First Clermont Bank
            (52,500 )
 
Fair value of liabilities assumed
            161,241  
 
Goodwill recognized
          $ 28,369  
 
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PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
Note 1 — Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared by Park National Corporation (the “Registrant”, “Corporation”, “Company”, or “Park”) without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations for the interim periods included herein have been made. The results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be anticipated for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q, and therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed balance sheets, condensed statements of income, condensed statements of changes in stockholders’ equity and condensed statements of cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Park for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 from Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders.
Park’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders. For interim reporting purposes, Park follows the same basic accounting policies and considers each interim period as an integral part of an annual period.
Effective January 1, 2006, Park adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 123R (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”) which amends SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, and supercedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) and related interpretations. SFAS 123R permits public companies to adopt its requirements using one of two methods. The “modified prospective” method recognizes compensation for all stock options granted after the date of adoption and for all previously granted stock options that become vested after the date of adoption. The “modified retrospective” method includes the requirements of the “modified prospective” method described above, but also permits entities to restate prior period results based on the amounts previously recognized under SFAS 123 for purposes of pro-forma disclosures. Park has elected to adopt SFAS 123R using the “modified prospective” method and accordingly will not restate prior period results. See Note 6 for a more detailed description of Park’s adoption of SFAS 123R.
Park does not have any off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments such as interest-rate swap agreements.

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Note 2 — Acquisition, Branch Sale and Intangible Assets
On January 3, 2005, Park acquired all of the stock of First Clermont Bank (“First Clermont”) of Milford, Ohio for $52,500,000 in an all cash transaction accounted for as a purchase. Immediately following Park’s stock acquisition, First Clermont merged with Park’s subsidiary, The Park National Bank. First Clermont is being operated as a separate division of The Park National Bank and is now operating under the name of The Park National Bank of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky. The goodwill recognized as a result of this acquisition was $28,369,000. The fair value of the acquired assets of First Clermont was $185,372,000 and the fair value of the liabilities assumed was $161,241,000 at January 3, 2005.
On February 11, 2005, Park’s subsidiary, Century National Bank, sold its Roseville, Ohio branch office. The Roseville branch office was acquired in connection with the acquisition of First Federal Bancorp, Inc. (“First Federal”) on December 31, 2004. The Federal Reserve Board required that the Roseville branch office be sold as a condition of their approval of the merger transactions involving Park and First Federal. The deposits sold with the Roseville branch office totaled $12,419,000 and the loans sold with the branch office totaled $5,273,000. Century National Bank received a premium of $1,184,000 from the sale of the deposits.
The following table shows the activity in goodwill and core deposit intangibles during the first nine months of 2006.
                         
            Core Deposit    
(In Thousands)   Goodwill   Intangibles   Total
December 31, 2005
  $ 61,696     $ 7,492     $ 69,188  
Amortization
          <1,911>       <1,911>  
September 30, 2006
  $ 61,696     $ 5,581     $ 67,277  
Goodwill is evaluated on an annual basis for impairment and otherwise when circumstances warrant. Goodwill was evaluated for impairment during the first quarter of 2006, and no impairment charge was necessary.
Core deposit intangibles are being amortized to expense using the straight-line method over periods ranging from six to twelve years. Core deposit intangibles amortization expense was $637,000 for both the third quarter of 2006 and the third quarter of 2005 and was $1,911,000 for both the first nine months of 2006 and the first nine months of 2005.
Note 3 — Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is that amount believed adequate to absorb probable credit losses in the loan portfolio based on management’s evaluation of various factors including overall growth in the loan portfolio, an analysis of individual loans, prior and current loss experience, and current economic conditions. A provision for loan losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of these and other pertinent factors.
Commercial loans are individually risk graded. Where appropriate, reserves are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral and other sources of cash flow. Homogenous loans, such as consumer installment loans, residential mortgage loans and automobile leases are not individually risk graded. Reserves are established for each pool of loans based on historical loan loss experience, current economic conditions and loan delinquency.

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The following table shows the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In Thousands)   2006     2005     2006     2005  
Average Loans (Net of Unearned Interest)
  $ 3,367,532     $ 3,286,412     $ 3,339,023     $ 3,266,610  
 
                               
Allowance for Loan Losses:
                               
Beginning Balance
  $ 69,698     $ 70,352     $ 69,694     $ 68,328  
 
                               
Charge-Offs:
                               
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
    279       709       899       1,742  
Real Estate – Construction
    57             557       46  
Real Estate – Residential
    422       226       1,206       446  
Real Estate – Commercial
    73       315       472       1,243  
Consumer
    1,465       1,861       4,320       5,004  
Lease Financing
    20       102       57       267  
 
                       
Total Charge-Offs
    2,316       3,213       7,511       8,748  
 
                       
 
                               
Recoveries:
                               
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
    336       528       866       1,210  
Real Estate – Construction
                      173  
Real Estate – Residential
    266       250       621       540  
Real Estate – Commercial
    78       172       1,161       485  
Consumer
    647       580       2,322       2,329  
Lease Financing
    54       98       143       194  
 
                       
Total Recoveries
    1,381       1,628       5,113       4,931  
 
                       
 
                               
Net Charge-Offs
    935       1,585       2,398       3,817  
 
                       
 
                               
Provision Charged to Earnings
    935       1,600       2,402       4,007  
Allowance for Loan Losses of Acquired Bank
                      1,849  
 
                       
Ending Balance
  $ 69,698     $ 70,367     $ 69,698     $ 70,367  
 
                       
 
                               
 
                               
Ratio of Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans
    .11 %     .19 %     .10 %     .16 %
Ratio of Allowance for Loan Losses to End of Period Loans, Net of Unearned Interest
    2.06 %     2.13 %     2.06 %     2.13 %

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Note 4 — Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
                                 
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
Numerator:
                               
Net Income
  $ 23,805     $ 24,295     $ 71,498     $ 72,407  
 
                               
Denominator:
                               
Denominator for Basic Earnings Per Share (Weighted Average Shares Outstanding)
    13,859,498       14,256,723       13,957,097       14,300,005  
 
                               
Effect of Dilutive Securities
    28,960       81,695       41,156       97,833  
 
                               
Denominator for Diluted Earnings Per Share (Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Adjusted for the Dilutive Securities)
    13,888,458       14,338,418       13,998,253       14,397,838  
 
                               
Earnings per Share:
                               
Basic Earnings Per Share
  $ 1.72     $ 1.70     $ 5.12     $ 5.06  
Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 1.71     $ 1.69     $ 5.11     $ 5.03  
Note 5 — Segment Information
The Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Newark, Ohio. The operating segments for the Corporation are its financial institution subsidiaries. The Corporation’s financial institution subsidiaries are The Park National Bank (PNB), The Richland Trust Company (RTC), Century National Bank (CNB), The First-Knox National Bank of Mount Vernon (FKNB), United Bank, N.A. (UB), Second National Bank (SNB), The Security National Bank and Trust Co. (SEC), and The Citizens National Bank of Urbana (CIT).
                                                                                 
Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 (In Thousands)
                                                                    All    
    PNB   RTC   CNB   FKNB   UB   SNB   SEC   CIT   Other   TOTAL
Net Interest Income
  $ 18,343     $ 4,557     $ 6,269     $ 7,634     $ 1,906     $ 2,846     $ 7,557     $ 1,323     $ 3,127     $ 53,562  
Provision for Loan Losses
    310       100       70       50       20       40       80       65       200       935  
Other Income
    7,108       1,113       2,135       1,873       593       606       2,352       419       252       16,451  
Other Expense
    11,832       2,757       4,087       4,465       1,555       1,890       5,090       1,059       2,754       35,489  
Net Income
  $ 8,958     $ 1,854     $ 2,813     $ 3,303     $ 633     $ 1,076     $ 3,188     $ 422     $ 1,558     $ 23,805  
Balances at September 30, 2006
                                                                               
Assets
  $ 1,992,672     $ 504,325     $ 719,227     $ 765,368     $ 210,699     $ 397,668     $ 873,386     $ 163,495     $ <233,507>     $ 5,393,333  

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     Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 (In Thousands)
                                                                    All    
    PNB   RTC   CNB   FKNB   UB   SNB   SEC   CIT   Other   TOTAL
Net Interest Income
  $ 18,204     $ 5,086     $ 6,808     $ 7,875     $ 2,144     $ 3,359     $ 7,704     $ 1,474     $ 2,897     $ 55,551  
Provision for Loan Losses
    620       140       120       233       60       60       170       50       147       1,600  
Other Income
    6,337       1,100       1,934       1,895       503       569       2,280       388       148       15,154  
Other Expense
    11,297       2,743       3,955       4,446       1,590       1,869       4,876       1,076       2,490       34,342  
Net Income
  $ 8,470     $ 2,183     $ 3,100     $ 3,381     $ 679     $ 1,392     $ 3,325     $ 498     $ 1,267     $ 24,295  
Balances at September 30, 2005
                                                                               
Assets
  $ 1,938,795     $ 527,151     $ 724,112     $ 761,788     $ 232,598     $ 389,908     $ 901,113     $ 176,862     $ <134,154>     $ 5,518,173  
 
Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 (In Thousands)
                                                                    All    
    PNB   RTC   CNB   FKNB   UB   SNB   SEC   CIT   Other   TOTAL
Net Interest Income
  $ 54,123     $ 13,899     $ 19,183     $ 22,787     $ 5,796     $ 8,884     $ 22,761     $ 4,082     $ 9,288     $ 160,803  
Provision for Loan Losses
    923       270       110       205       <160>       95       280       105       574       2,402  
Other Income
    20,734       3,427       6,235       5,836       1.665       1,766       6,745       1,229       535       48,172  
Other Expense
    34,935       8,311       12,275       13,047       4,739       5,706       15,166       3,219       7,959       105,357  
Net Income
  $ 26,339     $ 5,780     $ 8,638     $ 10,174     $ 1,966     $ 3,414     $ 9,473     $ 1,354     $ 4,360     $ 71,498  
 
Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 (In Thousands)
                                                                    All    
    PNB   RTC   CNB   FKNB   UB   SNB   SEC   CIT   Other   TOTAL
Net Interest Income
  $ 52,758     $ 15,412     $ 20,815     $ 23,190     $ 6,530     $ 10,329     $ 23,225     $ 4,684     $ 8,465     $ 165,408  
Provision for Loan Losses
    1,460       310       210       845       130       130       335       150       437       4,007  
Other Income
    18,974       3,308       5,505       5,435       1,486       1,630       6,819       1,129       530       44,816  
Other Expense
    34,394       8,107       11,761       12,706       4,669       5,785       14,645       3,340       7,673       103,080  
Net Income
  $ 24,253     $ 6,816     $ 9,516     $ 10,030     $ 2,187     $ 4,210     $ 10,142     $ 1,585     $ 3,668     $ 72,407  
The operating results of the Parent Company and Guardian Finance Company (GFC) in the “All Other” column are used to reconcile the segment totals to the consolidated income statements for the periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. The reconciling amounts for consolidated total assets for both of the periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 consist of the elimination of intersegment borrowings, and the assets of the Parent Company and GFC which are not eliminated.
Note 6 — Stock Option Plans
Effective January 1, 2006, Park adopted SFAS 123R using the “modified prospective” method and accordingly will not restate prior period results. SFAS 123R requires that compensation expense be recognized for all stock options granted after the date of adoption and for all previously granted stock options that become vested after the date of adoption. Prior to January 1, 2006, Park accounted for its stock option plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB 25 and related interpretations. Under APB 25, no stock-based employee compensation cost was reflected in net income as all stock options granted under the Park stock option plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the grant date.
Park did not grant any stock options during the first nine months of 2006. Additionally, no stock options became vested during the first nine months of 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123R on January 1, 2006 had no impact on Park’s net income for the first nine months of 2006.

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The following table summarizes stock option activity during the first nine months of 2006.
                         
            Weighted     Weighted  
            Average Exercise     Average Fair  
    Stock Options     Price Per Share     Value Per Share  
Outstanding at December 31, 2005
    818,182     $ 99.78     $ 13.50  
Granted
                 
Exercised
    <38,629>       81.65       14.81  
Forfeited/Expired
    <86,613>       90.95       14.89  
 
                 
Outstanding at September 30, 2006
    692,940     $ 101.89     $ 13.25  
 
                 
All of the stock options outstanding at September 30, 2006 were exercisable. The aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding stock options at September 30, 2006 was $2,683,000.
The intrinsic value of the stock options exercised during the third quarter of 2006 was $28,000 and $703,000 for the first nine months of 2006 compared to $66,000 for the third quarter of 2005 and $930,000 for the first nine months of 2005. The weighted average contractual remaining term was 2.6 years for the stock options outstanding at September 30, 2006.
Park granted 227,000 incentive stock options during the second quarter of 2005. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share had Park applied fair value recognition to stock-based employee compensation in 2005.
                                 
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
Data)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
Net income as reported
  $ 23,805     $ 24,295     $ 71,498     $ 72,407  
Deduct:
                               
Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method, net of related tax effects
                      <3,664>  
 
                               
Pro forma net income
  $ 23,805     $ 24,295     $ 71,498     $ 68,743  
 
                               
Basic earnings per share as reported
  $ 1.72     $ 1.70     $ 5.12     $ 5.06  
Pro forma basic earnings per share
  $ 1.72     $ 1.70     $ 5.12     $ 4.81  
Diluted earnings per share as reported
  $ 1.71     $ 1.69     $ 5.11     $ 5.03  
Pro forma diluted earnings per share
  $ 1.71     $ 1.69     $ 5.11     $ 4.77  
The fair value was computed at the date of grant (in the second quarter of 2005) using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the assumptions listed below.
         
Assumptions   2005
Risk-Free Interest Rate
    3.77 %
Dividend Yield
    3.00 %
Volatility Factor of the Market Price
    .198  
Weighted Average Expected Life of Options
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Note 6 — Stock Option Plans — (Continued)
All of the common shares delivered upon exercise of incentive stock options granted under the Park National Corporation 2005 and 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plans are to be treasury shares. At September 30, 2006, incentive stock options (granted under both the 2005 Plan and the 1995 Plan) covering 679,044 common shares were outstanding. The remaining outstanding stock options at September 30, 2006 covering 13,896 common shares pertain to a stock option plan assumed by Park in the acquisition of Security Banc Corporation in 2001. At September 30, 2006, Park held 925,532 treasury shares that are allocated for the stock option plans (including the Security Plan). Management anticipates that very few, if any, additional shares of Park common stock will be repurchased within the next twelve months for the stock option plans.
Note 7 — Loans
The composition of the loan portfolio was as follows at the dates shown:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
(In Thousands)   2006     2005  
Commercial, Financial and Agricultural
  $ 532,224     $ 512,636  
Real Estate:
               
Construction
    197,128       193,185  
Residential
    1,282,170       1,287,438  
Commercial
    843,578       823,354  
Consumer
    524,237       494,975  
Leases
    11,140       16,524  
 
           
Total Loans
  $ 3,390,477     $ 3,328,112  
 
           
Note 8 — Investment Securities
The amortized cost and fair values of investment securities are shown in the following table. Management evaluates investment securities on a quarterly basis for other-than-temporary impairment. No impairment charges have been deemed necessary in 2006 and 2005. The unrealized losses are primarily the result of changes in interest rates and will not prohibit Park from receiving its contractual principal and interest payments.

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(In Thousands)           Gross        
September 30, 2006           Unrealized   Gross Unrealized   Estimated
Securities Available-for-Sale   Amortized Cost   Holding Gains   Holding Losses   Fair Value
Obligations of U.S. Treasury and Other U.S. Government Sponsored Entities
  $ 90,981     $ 322     $ <176>     $ 91,127  
Obligation of States and Political Subdivisions
    57,402       1,231       <3>       58,630  
U.S. Government Sponsored Entities’ Asset-Backed Securities and Other Asset-Backed Securities
    1,198,448       830       <27,455>       1,171,823  
Equity Securities
    1,236       594       <45>       1,785  
Total
  $ 1,348,067     $ 2,977     $ <27,679>     $ 1,323,365  
                                 
            Gross   Gross    
September 30, 2006           Unrecognized   Unrecognized   Estimated
Securities Held-to-Maturity   Amortized Cost   Holding Gains   Holding Losses   Fair Value
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
  $ 16,411     $ 228     $     $ 16,639  
U.S. Government Sponsored Entities’ Asset-Backed Securities and Other Asset-Backed Securities
    163,618       3       <7,279>       156,342  
Total
  $ 180,029     $ 231     $ <7,279>     $ 172,981  
                                 
(In Thousands)           Gross        
December 31, 2005           Unrealized   Gross Unrealized   Estimated
Securities Available-for-Sale   Amortized Cost   Holding Gains   Holding Losses   Fair Value
Obligations of U.S. Treasury and Other U.S. Government Sponsored Entities
  $ 998     $ —      $ <2>     $ 996  
Obligation of States and Political Subdivisions
    66,181       1,740       <15>       67,906  
U.S. Government Sponsored Entities’ Asset-Backed Securities and Other Asset-Backed Securities
    1,356,233       1,823       <19,629>       1,338,427  
Equity Securities
    1,543       527       <48>       2,022  
Total
  $ 1,424,955     $ 4,090     $ <19,694>     $ 1,409,351  
 
            Gross   Gross    
December 31, 2005           Unrecognized   Unrecognized   Estimated
Securities Held-to-Maturity   Amortized Cost   Holding Gains   Holding Losses   Fair Value
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
  $ 17,430     $ 308     $     $ 17,738  
U.S. Government Sponsored Entities’ Asset-Backed Securities and Other Asset-Backed Securities
    178,523       2       <5,838>       172,687  
Total
  $ 195,953     $ 310     $ <5,838>     $ 190,425  

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Note 9 — Other Investment Securities
Other investment securities consist of stock investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank. These restricted stock investments are carried at their amortized costs.
                 
    September 30,   December 31,
(In Thousands)   2006   2005
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    $54,433       $52,159  
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
    5,879       5,879  
               
Total
    $60,312       $58,038  
               
Note 10 — Benefit Plans
Park has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its employees. The plan provides benefits based on an employee’s years of service and compensation.
Park’s funding policy is to contribute annually an amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes using a different actuarial cost method and different assumptions from those used for financial reporting purposes. A pension plan contribution of $9,117,417 was paid during the first quarter of 2006 and a pension plan contribution of $9,688,096 was paid during the first quarter of 2005.
The following table shows the components of net periodic benefit expense.
                                 
    (In Thousands)
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
Service Cost
    $    795       $    671       $    2,385       $    2,013  
Interest Cost
    722       689       2,165       2,067  
Expected Return on Plan Assets
    <994>       <834>       <2,982>       <2,502>  
Amortization of Prior Service Cost
    3       3       10       9  
Recognized Net Actuarial Loss
    139       136       416       408  
                               
Benefit Expense
    $    665       $    665       $    1,994       $    1,995  
                               
Note 11 — Pending Acquisitions
Park announced the signing of two separate definitive agreements in the third quarter of 2006. On August 14, 2006, Park entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the “Anderson Merger Agreement”) providing for the acquisition of Anderson Bank Company (“Anderson”) headquartered in Anderson Township near Cincinnati, Ohio, through the merger of Anderson with and into Park’s subsidiary The Park National Bank (the “Anderson Merger Transaction”). Anderson had approximately $70 million in total assets as of June 30, 2006. Under the terms of the Anderson Merger Agreement, Park will pay approximately $9.05 million in cash and 86,137 common shares of Park to the shareholders of Anderson in the Anderson Merger Transaction. Anderson shareholders will be entitled to elect to receive, in exchange for each Anderson common share they own, Park common shares, cash or a combination of Park common shares and cash.

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The exact number of Park common shares and exact amount of cash to be received in exchange for each Anderson common share will be calculated using formulas set forth in the Anderson Merger Agreement. The elections of Anderson shareholders will be subject to allocation procedures to ensure that the aggregate consideration received by the Anderson shareholders in the Anderson Merger Transaction consists of the number of Park common shares and the amount of cash described above.
As of August 14, 2006, Anderson had 533,550 common shares outstanding and 16,250 Anderson common shares were subject to outstanding stock options. The Anderson Merger Transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2006, and is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions in the Anderson Merger Agreement and the approval of appropriate regulatory authorities and of the shareholders of Anderson. Upon completion of the Anderson Merger Transaction, the two offices of Anderson will become part of the division of The Park National Bank known as The Park National Bank of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky.
On September 14, 2006, Park entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the “Vision Merger Agreement”) with Vision Bancshares, Inc. (“Vision”) providing for the merger of Vision into Park (the “Vision Merger Transaction”). Vision had approximately $696 million in total assets as of June 30, 2006. Under the terms of the Vision Merger Agreement, the shareholders of Vision will receive either $25.00 in cash or .2475 Park common shares for each share of Vision common stock. The Vision shareholders will have the option of receiving cash or Park common shares for their shares of Vision common stock (or any combination thereof), subject to the election and allocation procedures in the Vision Merger Agreement. However, Park has reserved the right to allocate the Vision shareholder elections on a pro-rata basis so that 50 percent of the total Vision shares of common stock outstanding at the time of the Vision Merger Transaction are converted into the right to receive cash and 50 percent are converted into the right to receive Park common shares. As of September 14, 2006, Vision had 6,066,624 shares of common stock outstanding and outstanding stock options covering an aggregate of 884,834 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $8.09 per share. Each stock option (that is not exercised) granted under one of Vision’s equity-based compensation plans will be cancelled and extinguished and converted into the right to receive an amount of cash equal to the product of (a) $25.00 minus the exercise price of the stock option, multiplied by (b) the number of Vision shares of common stock subject to the unexercised portion of the stock option. The Vision Merger Transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2007, and is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions in the Vision Merger Agreement and the approval of appropriate regulatory authorities and the shareholders of Vision. Upon completion of the Vision Merger Transaction, Vision’s two community bank subsidiaries – Vision Bank, an Alabama state banking corporation headquartered in Gulf Shores, Alabama and Vision Bank, a Florida state banking corporation headquartered in Panama City, Florida – will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Park.
Management does not expect that the parent company of Park National Corporation will need to secure any outside borrowings to pay for these acquisitions. Funding for the acquisitions is available from Park’s affiliate banks.

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Note 12 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R)”. SFAS No. 158 requires employers to fully recognize the obligations associated with single-employer defined benefit pension, retiree healthcare and other postretirement plans in their financial statements. SFAS No. 158 requires an employer to (a) recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a plan’s overfunded status or a liability for a plan’s underfunded status, (b) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status at the end of the employer’s fiscal year and (c) recognize changes in the funded status of a defined postretirement plan in the year in which the changes occur. Those changes will be reported in the comprehensive income of a business entity. The requirement to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan and the disclosure requirements are effective as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006, for publicly traded companies like Park. The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. Management has not determined the impact that SFAS No. 158 will have on Park’s statement of financial position at December 31, 2006 or on Park’s comprehensive income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. If Park would have been required to implement SFAS No. 158 at December 31, 2005, the impact on Park's financial statements would have been to decrease assets by $6.6 million, decrease stockholders' equity by $6.6 million and decrease comprehensive income by $6.6 million.
In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on Park’s financial statements.
In July 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) of FASB issued a draft abstract for EITF Issue No. 06-04, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangement”. This draft abstract from EITF reached a consensus that for an endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangement within the scope of this Issue, an employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS No. 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions”. The Task Force concluded that a liability for the benefit obligation under SFAS No. 106 has not been settled through the purchase of an endorsement type life insurance policy. In September 2006, FASB agreed to ratify the consensus reached in EITF Issue No. 06-04. This new accounting standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. At September 30, 2006, Park and its subsidiary banks owned $112 million of bank owned life insurance. These life insurance policies are generally subject to endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements. These arrangements were designed to provide a pre-and postretirement benefit for senior officers and directors of Park and its subsidiary banks. The management of Park believes that the adoption of EITF Issue No. 06-4 may have a material impact on Park’s financial statements. Park’s management will closely monitor the accounting guidance from FASB on computing the postretirement benefit liability. Park may amend its split-dollar life insurance arrangements to eliminate some of the postretirement benefits.

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In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108. This SAB expresses the SEC’s views regarding the process of quantifying financial statement misstatements. SAB No. 108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB No. 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. Management has not determined if the adoption of SAB No. 108 will have an impact on Park’s financial statements at December 31, 2006.
In July 2006, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises’ financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”.
FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributable for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on Park’s financial statements.
In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets-an amendment of SFAS No. 140”, which changes the accounting for all loan servicing rights which are recorded as the result of selling a loan where the seller undertakes an obligation to service the loan, usually in exchange for compensation. SFAS No. 156 amends current accounting guidance by permitting the servicing right to be recorded initially at fair value and also permits the subsequent reporting of these assets at fair value. SFAS No. 156 is effective beginning January 1, 2007. Management does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on Park’s financial statements.
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments”, an amendment of SFAS Nos. 133 and 140. This Statement changes the accounting for various derivatives and securitized financial assets. This Statement will be effective for all financial instruments acquired, issued, or subject to a remeasurement (new basis) event occurring after January 1, 2007. Management does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on Park’s financial statements.

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ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that are provided to assist in the understanding of anticipated future financial performance. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, Park’s ability to execute its business plan; the impact of competition and changes in the competitive environment; changes in economic conditions in the market area served by Park and its subsidiaries; changes in general economic and financial market conditions; changes in banking regulations or other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting the business of Park and its subsidiaries; changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies; fluctuations in interest rates; demand for loans in the market area served by Park and its subsidiaries; the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and Anderson shareholder approval of the Anderson Merger Transaction on the proposed terms and schedule; the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and Vision shareholder approval of the Vision Merger Transaction on the proposed terms and schedule; the ability of Park and its subsidiaries to manage the growth from the pending Anderson Merger Transaction and the pending Vision Merger Transaction; the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of the respective businesses of Anderson and Vision with the businesses of Park and its subsidiaries will be greater than expected or that the cost savings and any revenue synergies of the combined organizations following the Anderson Merger Transaction and the Vision Merger Transaction, respectively, may be lower or take longer to realize than expected; and disruptions from the Anderson Merger Transaction and/or the Vision Merger Transaction may make it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers. Additional detailed information concerning a number of important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in management’s discussion and analysis is available in Park’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the disclosure under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of Part I of Park’s 2005 Form 10-K. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Park does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
Critical Accounting Policies
Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders lists significant accounting policies used in the development and presentation of its financial statements. The accounting and reporting policies of Park conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and general practices within the financial services industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Park considers that the determination of the allowance for loan losses involves a higher degree of judgement and complexity than its other significant accounting policies. The allowance for loan losses is calculated with the objective of maintaining a reserve level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb probable credit losses in the loan portfolio. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and of current economic conditions. However, this evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including expected default probabilities, loss given default, the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans and estimated losses on consumer loans and residential mortgage loans based on historical loss experience and the current economic conditions. All of these factors may be susceptible to significant change. To the extent that actual results differ from management estimates, additional loan loss provisions may be required that would adversely impact earnings for future periods.
Management believes that the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets also involves a higher degree of judgement than most other significant accounting policies. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” establishes standards for the amortization of acquired intangible assets and impairment assessment of goodwill. At September 30, 2006, Park had core deposit intangibles of $5.6 million subject to amortization and $61.7 million of goodwill, which was not subject to periodic amortization. Goodwill arising from business combinations represents the value attributable to unidentifiable intangible assets in the business acquired. Park’s goodwill relates to the value inherent in the banking industry and that value is dependent upon the ability of Park’s banking subsidiaries to provide quality, cost effective banking services in a competitive marketplace. The goodwill value of $61.7 million is supported by revenue that is in part driven by the volume of business transacted. A decrease in earnings resulting from a decline in the customer base or the inability to deliver cost-effective services over sustained periods can lead to impairment of goodwill that could adversely impact earnings in future periods. SFAS No. 142 requires an annual evaluation of goodwill for impairment. This evaluation was performed during the first quarter of 2006 and no impairment charge was necessary.
Comparison of Results of Operations
For the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005
Summary Discussion of Results
Net income decreased by $490,000 or 2.0% to $23.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $24.3 million for the same period in 2005. For the first nine months of 2006, net income decreased by $909,000 or 1.26% to $71.5 million compared to $72.4 million for the same period in 2005. The annualized, net income to average asset ratio (ROA) was 1.77% for the third quarter of 2006 and 1.78% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to 1.74% for the third quarter of 2005 and 1.73% for the first nine months of 2005. The annualized net income to average equity ratio (ROE) was 17.66% for the third quarter of 2006 and 17.73% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to 17.08% for the third quarter of 2005 and 17.26% for the first nine months of 2005.
Despite the decrease in net income, diluted earnings per share increased by 1.2% to $1.71 for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $1.69 for the third quarter of 2005.

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Diluted earnings per share also increased by 1.6% to $5.11 for the first nine months of 2006 compared to $5.03 for the first nine months of 2005.
The improvement in diluted earnings per share was due to the purchase of treasury stock. Common shares held in treasury stock were 1,443,789 at September 30, 2006 compared to 1,178,948 at December 31, 2005 and 1,082,636 at September 30, 2005. The balance of treasury stock (which is carried as a negative amount in stockholders’ equity) was $144 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $117 million at December 31, 2005 and $106 million at September 30, 2005.
The following table explains the change in net income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005.
                 
    September 30, 2006 compared to
    September 30, 2005
(In Thousands)   Three Months   Nine Months
Decrease in Net Interest Income
    $<1,989>       $<4,605>  
Decrease in Provision for Loan Losses
    665       1,605  
Increase in Other Income
    1,200       3,355  
Increase in Gain on Sale of Securities
    97       1  
Increase in Operating Expenses
    <1,147>       <2,277>  
               
Decrease in Income Before Taxes
    <1,174>       <1,921>  
               
Decrease in Federal Income Taxes
    684       1,012  
               
Decrease in Net Income
    $   <490>       $   <909>  
               
Over the next several pages, management will explain in detail the changes in net income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005.

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Net Interest Income Comparison for the Third Quarter of 2006 and 2005
Park’s principal source of earnings is net interest income, the difference between total interest income and total interest expense. Net interest income decreased by $2.0 million or 3.6% to $53.6 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $55.6 million for the third quarter of 2005. The following table compares the average balance and the annualized tax equivalent yield/cost for interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities for the third quarter of 2006 with the third quarter of 2005.
                                 
Three Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)
    2006   2005
        Tax       Tax
    Average   Equivalent   Average   Equivalent
    Balance   %   Balance   %
 
Loans
    $3,367,532       7.77 %     $3,286,412       6.94 %
Taxable Investments
    1,501,592       4.87 %     1,725,233       4.88 %
Tax Exempt Investments
    75,184       6.72 %     92,146       6.86 %
Money Market Instruments
    7,621       5.74 %     11,865       3.56 %
                                 
Interest Earning Assets
    $4,951,929       6.87 %     $5,115,656       6.23 %
 
                               
Interest Bearing Deposits
    $3,200,769       2.77 %     $3,196,983       1.86 %
Short-Term Borrowings
    384,183       4.42 %     286,058       2.76 %
Long-Term Debt
    473,948       4.30 %     763,293       3.77 %
                                 
Interest Bearing Liabilities
    $4,058,900       3.10 %     $4,246,334       2.26 %
Excess Interest Earning Assets
    $   893,029               $   869,322          
Net Interest Spread
            3.77 %             3.97 %
Net Interest Margin
            4.33 %             4.36 %
Average interest earning assets decreased by $164 million or 3.2% to $4,952 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $5,116 million for the same quarter in 2005. This decrease is primarily due to the decrease in average investment securities, including money market instruments, of $245 million or 13.4% to $1,584 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $1,829 million for the same period in 2005.
Average loans increased by $81 million or 2.5% to $3,368 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared to the same quarter in 2005. Total loans outstanding increased by $62 million during the first three quarters of 2006 to $3,390 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $3,328 million at December 31, 2005. The demand for commercial and commercial real estate loans and for consumer loans secured by automobiles was fairly good during the third quarter of 2006. The demand for residential real estate loans decreased during the third quarter of 2006 and is expected to be soft in the fourth quarter of 2006. Management expects that total loans will increase by $20 to $40 million during the fourth quarter of 2006.
The average yield on the loan portfolio was 7.77% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 6.94% for the third quarter of 2005. The average prime lending rate was 8.25% for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to 6.43% for the same period in 2005.

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Management expects that the average yield on the loan portfolio will continue to gradually increase as adjustable rate loans reprice at higher interest rates during the fourth quarter of 2006.
Average investment securities (as referenced earlier), including money market instruments, were $1,584 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $1,829 million for the third quarter of 2005, a decrease of $245 million or 13.4%. The following table compares the average balance of total investment securities, including money market instruments, for the past five quarters. The table also includes the average federal funds rate and average five year U.S. Treasury rate for the past five quarters.
                                         
    September   June   March   December   September
(Dollars in Thousands)   2006   2006   2006   2005   2005
Average Investment Securities
  $ 1,584,397     $ 1,641,955     $ 1,693,345     $ 1,723,609     $ 1,829,244  
Average Federal Funds Rate
    5.25 %     4.91 %     4.46 %     3.98 %     3.46 %
Average Five Year Treasury Rate
    4.84 %     4.99 %     4.55 %     4.39 %     4.04 %
Management has reduced the amount of purchases of investment securities during the past five quarters due to the small spread between the yield on investment securities that Park purchases and the federal funds rate. This strategy has caused the average balance of investment securities to decrease. The funds generated from the reduction of the investment portfolio have been used to reduce borrowings and fund the increase in loans. As indicated in the table, the spread between the average federal funds rate and the average rate of a five year U.S. Treasury security has narrowed (and inverted in the most recent quarter) with the increase in short-term interest rates. Typically, the investments purchased by Park yield 50 to 75 basis points more than a five year U.S. Treasury Security. Management expects that the average balance of investment securities will continue to decrease in the fourth quarter of 2006.
The average yield on taxable investment securities was 4.87% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 4.88% for the same period in 2005. The tax equivalent yield on tax exempt investment securities was 6.72% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 6.86% for the same period in 2005. No tax exempt securities have been purchased during the past twelve months.
At September 30, 2006, the tax equivalent yield on the total investment portfolio was 4.98% and the average maturity was 4.5 years. U.S. Government Sponsored Entities’ asset-backed securities were approximately 85% of the total investment portfolio at the end of the third quarter of 2006. This segment of the investment portfolio consists of fifteen-year mortgage-backed securities and fifteen-year collateralized mortgage obligations.
The average maturity of the investment portfolio would lengthen if long-term interest rates would increase as the principal repayments from mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations would be reduced. Management estimates that the average maturity of the investment portfolio would lengthen to 5.0 years with a 100 basis point increase in long-term interest rates and to 5.1 years with a 200 basis point increase in long-term interest rates.
Average interest bearing liabilities decreased by $187 million or 4.4% to $4,059 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same quarter in 2005. The average cost of interest bearing liabilities increased to 3.10% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 2.26% for the same period in 2005.

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Average interest bearing deposits slightly increased by $4 million or 1% to $3,201 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared to the third quarter of 2005. The average cost of interest bearing deposits increased to 2.77% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 1.86% for the same quarter in 2005.
Average total borrowings were $858 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $1,049 million for the third quarter of 2005. The average cost of total borrowings was 4.35% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 3.50% for the same period in 2005.
The net interest spread (the difference between the yield on interest earning assets and the cost of interest bearing liabilities) decreased by 20 basis points to 3.77% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 3.97% for the same period in 2005. The tax equivalent net interest margin (defined as net interest income divided by average interest earning assets) decreased by 3 basis points to 4.33% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to 4.36% for the same period in 2005. The decrease in net interest income of $2.0 million or 3.6% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to the third quarter of 2005 was primarily due to the $164 million or 3.2% decrease in average interest earning assets.
Net Interest Income Comparison for the First Nine Months of 2006 and 2005
Net interest income decreased by $4.6 million or 2.8% to $160.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the first nine months of 2005. The following table compares the average balance and the annualized tax equivalent yield/cost for interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities for the first nine months of 2006 with the same period in 2005.
                                 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)
    2006   2005
        Tax       Tax
    Average   Equivalent   Average   Equivalent
    Balance   %   Balance   %
 
Loans
    $3,339,023       7.58 %     $3,266,610       6.73 %
Taxable Investments
    1,552,156       4.91 %     1,803,283       4.88 %
Tax Exempt Investments
    79,181       6.91 %     95,834       7.06 %
Money Market Instruments
    8,143       5.47 %     12,001       3.56 %
                                 
Interest Earning Assets
    $4,978,503       6.74 %     $5,177,728       6.08 %
   
Interest Bearing Deposits
    $3,162,824       2.51 %     $3,204,540       1.71 %
Short-Term Borrowings
    375,014       4.10 %     291,075       2.40 %
Long-Term Debt
    555,163       4.24 %     828,495       3.57 %
                                 
Interest Bearing Liabilities
    $4,093,001       2.89 %     $4,324,110       2.11 %
Excess Interest Earning Assets
    $   885,502               $   853,618          
Net Interest Spread
            3.85 %             3.97 %
Net Interest Margin
            4.36 %             4.32 %

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Average interest earning assets decreased by $199 million or 3.8% to $4,979 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. This decrease is primarily due to the decrease in average investment securities, including money market instruments, of $272 million or 14.2% to $1,639 million for the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.
Average loans increased by $72 million or 2.2% to $3,339 million for the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. The average yield on loans increased to 7.58% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 6.73% for the same period in 2005. The average prime lending rate was 7.86% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 5.93% for the same period in 2005. Management expects that the average yield on the loan portfolio will continue to gradually increase as adjustable rate loans reprice at higher interest rates during the fourth quarter of 2006.
Average investment securities, including money market instruments, were $1,639 million for the first nine months of 2006 compared to $1,911 million for the same period in 2005. The average yield on taxable investment securities was 4.91% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 4.88% for the same period in 2005. The yield on taxable investment securities is expected to remain approximately the same during the fourth quarter of 2006.
Average interest bearing liabilities decreased by $231 million or 5.3% to $4,093 million for the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. The average cost of interest bearing liabilities increased to 2.89% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 2.11% for the same period in 2005. The average federal funds rate was 4.87% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 2.96% for the same period in 2005.
Average interest bearing deposits decreased by $42 million or 1.3% to $3,163 million for the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. The average cost of interest bearing deposits increased to 2.51% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 1.71% for the same period in 2005. Management has concentrated on controlling the cost of interest bearing deposits and as a result, Park has experienced a decrease in certain rate sensitive deposits.
Average total borrowings were $930 million for the first nine months of 2006 compared to $1,120 million for the first nine months of 2005. The average cost of total borrowings was 4.18% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 3.27% for the first nine months of 2005.
The net interest spread decreased by 12 basis points to 3.85% in 2006 compared to 3.97% in 2005. The net interest margin increased by 4 basis points to 4.36% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 4.32% for the same period in 2005. The decrease in net interest income of $4.6 million or 2.8% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005 was primarily due to the $199 million or 3.8% decrease in average interest earning assets for the first nine months of 2006 compared to the first nine months of 2005.
In the Financial Review section of Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders (pages 28, 29 and 30), management projected the following for 2006: year-end loan balances would increase by 3% to 5% (page 29 under “Investment of Funds-Loans”), average total deposits would increase by 1% to 2% (page 28 under “Source of Funds-Deposits”) and net interest income would increase by 2% to 3% in 2006 with a net interest margin between 4.35% to 4.40% (page 30 under “Earnings Results”).

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Loans increased by $62 million during the first nine months of 2006. This increase in 2006 represents an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. Management expects that loans will increase during the fourth quarter of 2006, but anticipates that the annual growth rate for the year may be a little less than 3%.
Average total deposits (noninterest bearing and interest bearing) were $3,875 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $3,843 million for the third quarter of 2005 and $3,801 million for the fourth quarter of 2005. A large deposit customer for one of Park’s affiliate banks is relocating its business out of the state of Ohio during the fourth quarter of 2006. This deposit customer has maintained average deposits of approximately $73 million during the first nine months of 2006. These deposit balances ($73 million) are expected to be withdrawn during the fourth quarter of 2006. As a result, management expects that average total deposits will decrease during the fourth quarter of 2006 and expects an increase of about 1% in average total deposits in 2006 compared to 2005.
The following table displays net interest income, average interest earning assets and the net interest margin for the past five quarters.
                                         
    September   June   March   December   September
    2006   2006   2006   2005   2005
Net Interest Income
  $ 53,562     $ 53,822     $ 53,419     $ 55,156     $ 55,551  
Average Interest Earning Assets
  $ 4,951,929     $ 4,979,306     $ 5,004,921     $ 5,035,512     $ 5,115,656  
Net Interest Margin
    4.33 %     4.38 %     4.37 %     4.39 %     4.36 %
Management now anticipates that net interest income for 2006 will be less (2.5% to 2.8%) than net interest income for 2005 of $220.6 million. The projected results for the fourth quarter of 2006 indicate that net interest income will be approximately 2% less than the fourth quarter of 2005. The net interest margin for 2006 is expected to be approximately 4.35%. The above table indicates that average interest earning assets have decreased for each of the past four quarters. This decrease has resulted from a decrease in the average balance of investment securities. Management expects that the average balance of interest earning assets in the fourth quarter of 2006 will continue to be below the comparable period in 2005.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses decreased by $665,000 or 41.6% to $935,000 for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $1.6 million for the same period in 2005. Net loan charge-offs were $935,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $1.6 million for the third quarter of 2005. Net loan charge-offs as an annualized percentage of average loans were .11% for the third quarter of 2006 compared to .19% for the third quarter of 2005.
The provision for loan losses decreased by $1.6 million or 40.1% to $2.4 million for the first nine months of 2006 compared to $4.0 million for the first nine months of 2005. Net loan charge-offs were $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2005. Net loan charge-offs as an annualized percentage of average loans were .10% for the first nine months of 2006 and .16% for the same period in 2005. See Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the factors considered by management in determining the provision for loan losses and for the detail on loan charge-offs and recoveries.

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The reserve for loan losses as a percentage of outstanding loans was 2.06% at September 30, 2006 compared to 2.09% at December 31, 2005 and 2.13% at September 30, 2005. Nonperforming loans, defined as loans that are 90 days past due, renegotiated loans and nonaccrual loans were $29.0 million or .85% of loans at September 30, 2006 compared to $30.0 million or .90% of loans at December 31, 2005 and $29.1 million or .88% of loans at September 30, 2005.
Park’s net loan charge-off ratio for the past five years has been .18% for 2005, .28% for 2004, ..43% for 2003, .48% for 2002 and .37% for 2001. Management expects that the annualized net loan charge-off ratio for the fourth quarter of 2006 will approximate the annualized net loan charge-off ratio of .11% experienced in the third quarter of 2006. Management currently expects that the provision for loan losses in 2006 will approximate the net loan charge-offs. However, this is dependent upon the risk factors discussed in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
                 
    September 30,   December 31,
Nonperforming Assets   2006   2005
    (Dollars in Thousands)
Nonaccrual Loans
  $ 12,722     $ 14,922  
Renegotiated Loans
    9,540       7,441  
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More
    6,710       7,661  
Total Nonperforming Loans
    28,972       30,024  
Other Real Estate Owned
    3,207       2,368  
Total Nonperforming Assets
  $ 32,179     $ 32,392  
 
               
Percentage of Nonperforming Loans to Loans, Net of Unearned Interest
    .85 %     .90 %
Percentage of Nonperforming Assets to Loans, Net of Unearned Interest
    .95 %     .97 %
Percentage of Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets
    .60 %     .60 %
Total Other Income
Total other income increased by $1.2 million or 7.9% to $16.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and increased by $3.4 million or 7.5% to $48.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005.
The following table is a summary of the changes in the components of total other income.
                                                 
(In Thousands)
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   Change   2006   2005   Change
Fees from Fiduciary Activities
    $   3,319       $   2,933       $   386       $   10,027       $   8,900       $   1,127  
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts
    5,317       4,659       658       14,764       13,116       1,648  
Nonyield Loan Fees
    2,685       2,814       <129>       8,212       7,920       292  
Check Card Fee Income
    1,319       1,114       205       3,841       3,269       572  
ATM Fee Income
    888       856       32       2,540       2,440       100  
CSV Life Insurance
    981       955       26       2,979       2,766       213  
Other Income
    1,845       1,823       22       5,712       6,309       <597>  
                                               
Total
    $ 16,354       $ 15,154       $ 1,200       $   48,075       $   44,720       $   3,355  
                                               

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The increase in total other income for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 was primarily due to increases in fees from fiduciary activities and service charges on deposit accounts. Fees from fiduciary activities increased by $386,000 or 13.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and increased by $1.1 million or 12.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005. Service charges on deposit accounts increased by $658,000 or 14.1% for the third quarter of 2006 and increased by $1.6 million or 12.6% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005. These increases (for both fees from fiduciary activities and service charges on deposit accounts) were primarily due to increases in the volume of business and not due to price increases on banking services.
In the Financial Review section of Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders (pages 31 and 32 under “Other Income”), management projected that total other income would be $61.5 million in 2006 compared to $59.6 million in 2005, an increase of 3.2%. Management now anticipates that total other income for 2006 will increase by approximately 7.5% compared to 2005.
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Securities
A gain on the sale of investment securities of $97,000 was realized during the third quarter of 2006. Park sold $300,000 of equity securities.
A gain on the sale of investment securities of $96,000 was realized during the second quarter of 2005. Park sold $132 million of U.S. Government Sponsored Entities’ fifteen-year mortgage backed securities at a give-up yield of 4.59%. The proceeds from the sale were used to repay borrowed money.
Other Expense
Total other expense increased by $1.1 million or 3.3% to $35.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and increased by $2.3 million or 2.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005.
Salaries and employee benefit expense increased by $456,000 or 2.3% to $20.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and increased by $470,000 or .8% to $59.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005. Management anticipates that salaries and employee benefit expense will be approximately $80.2 million for all of 2006, which would be an increase of 2.2% over the 2005 expense of $78.5 million.
Full time equivalent employees were 1,882 at September 30, 2006 compared to 1,824 at December 31, 2005 and 1,811 at September 30, 2005.
The sub category of “Other Expense” increased by $498,000 or 4.5% to $11.7 million for the third quarter of 2006 and increased by $1.7 million or 5.0% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005. The increase in “Other Expense” for both periods in 2006 compared to 2005 was primarily due to increases in data processing expense and marketing expense.

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In the Financial Review section of Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders (page 32 under “Other Expense”), management projected that total other expense would be approximately $145 million in 2006 compared to $139.4 million in 2005, an increase of 4.0%. Management now anticipates that total other expense for 2006 will be approximately $142.2 million, an increase of 2.0% compared to 2005.
Park adopted SFAS 123R on January 1, 2006 using the “modified prospective” method (See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). No stock options were granted during the first nine months of 2006 and accordingly no compensation expense was recognized. Management now anticipates that no stock options will be granted in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Due to the small expected increase in diluted earnings per share in 2006, management is closely monitoring the increase in operating expenses.
Federal Income Taxes
Federal income tax expense was $9.8 million and $29.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 compared to $10.5 million and $30.7 million for the same periods in 2005. The ratio of federal income tax expense to income before taxes was 29.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 29.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to 30.1% for the third quarter of 2005 and 29.8% for the first nine months of 2005. The difference between the effective federal income tax rate and the statutory rate is primarily due to low income housing tax credits and tax exempt interest income from state and municipal loans and investments.
Comparison of Financial Condition
At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005
Changes in Financial Condition and Liquidity
Total assets decreased by $43 million to $5,393 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $5,436 million at December 31, 2005.
Total investment securities (including money market instruments and interest bearing deposits) decreased by $99 million to $1,569 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $1,668 million at December 31, 2005. The yield curve for investments remains relatively flat and as a result management expects the investment portfolio to decrease during the fourth quarter of 2006.
Loan balances increased by $62 million to $3,390 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $3,328 million at December 31, 2005. Management expects that loans will continue to increase during the fourth quarter of 2006 as the demand for loans continues to be fairly good.
Total liabilities decreased by $43 million to $4,835 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $4,878 million at December 31, 2005.
Total borrowed money decreased by $158 million to $871 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $1,029 million at December 31, 2005. Other liabilities decreased by $17 million to $74 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $91 million at year-end 2005. This decrease was primarily due to the reduction in the dividend payable to shareholders of $13 million.

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Total deposits increased by $131.7 million to $3,889 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $3,758 million at year-end 2005. Total deposits are expected to decrease during the fourth quarter of 2006 as a large deposit customer for one of Park’s affiliate banks is relocating its business out of the state of Ohio. This deposit customer has maintained average deposits of approximately $73 million during the first nine months of 2006. Management expects that these deposit balances ($73 million) will be withdrawn during the fourth quarter of 2006.
Total stockholders’ equity decreased by $224,000 to $558.2 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $558.4 million at December 31, 2005. Retained earnings increased by $33 million during the first nine months of 2006 due to net income of $71.5 million and dividends of $38.5 million. Treasury stock increased by $27.4 million as the number of treasury shares increased by 264,841 during the first nine months of 2006. Park purchased 302,786 common shares at a cost of $30.5 million and 37,945 of treasury shares were reissued upon the exercise of stock options with related proceeds of $3.1 million. The accumulated other comprehensive loss increased by $5.9 million during the first nine months of 2006. Long-term interest rates increased during the first nine months of 2006 and as a result the unrealized net holding loss on available-for-sale investment securities, net of taxes, increased to $16 million from $10 million.
The increase or decrease in the investment securities portfolio and short-term borrowings and long-term debt is greatly dependent upon the growth in loans and deposits. The primary objective of management is to grow loan and deposit totals. To the extent that management is unable to grow loan totals at a desired growth rate, additional investment securities may be acquired. Likewise, both short-term borrowings and long-term debt are utilized to fund the growth in earning assets if the growth in deposits and cash flow from operations is not sufficient to do so.
Effective liquidity management ensures that the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, as well as the operating cash needs of the Corporation, are met. Funds are available from a number of sources, including the securities portfolio, the core deposit base, Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, and the capability to securitize or package loans for sale. The Corporation’s loan to asset ratio was 62.9% at September 30, 2006 compared to 61.2% at December 31, 2005 and 59.8% at September 30, 2005. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $156 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $174 million at December 31, 2005 and $199 million at September 30, 2005. The present funding sources provide more than adequate liquidity for the Corporation to meet its cash flow needs.
Capital Resources
Stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2006 was $558 million or 10.35% of total assets compared to $558 million or 10.27% of total assets at December 31, 2005 and $563 million or 10.21% of total assets at September 30, 2005.

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Financial institution regulators have established guidelines for minimum capital ratios for banks, thrifts, and bank holding companies. The net unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale securities is generally not included in computing regulatory capital. The minimum leverage capital ratio (defined as stockholders’ equity less intangible assets divided by tangible assets) is 4% and the well capitalized ratio is greater than or equal to 5%. Park’s leverage ratio was 9.58% at September 30, 2006 and 9.27% at December 31, 2005. The minimum Tier I risk-based capital ratio (defined as leverage capital divided by risk-adjusted assets) is 4% and the well capitalized ratio is greater than or equal to 6%. Park’s Tier I risk-based capital ratio was 14.35% at September 30, 2006 and 14.17% at December 31, 2005. The minimum total risk-based capital ratio (defined as leverage capital plus supplemental capital divided by risk-adjusted assets) is 8% and the well capitalized ratio is greater than or equal to 10%. Park’s total risk-based capital ratio was 15.61% at September 30, 2006 and 15.43% at December 31, 2005.
The financial institution subsidiaries of Park each met the well capitalized capital ratio guidelines at September 30, 2006. The following table indicates the capital ratios for each subsidiary and Park at September 30, 2006:
                         
            Tier I   Total
    Leverage   Risk-Based   Risk-Based
Park National Bank
    6.35 %     9.48 %     12.18 %
Richland Trust Company
    6.88 %     12.33 %     13.59 %
Century National Bank
    7.07 %     11.06 %     13.12 %
First-Knox National Bank
    7.14 %     10.53 %     13.73 %
Second National Bank
    6.56 %     10.25 %     13.54 %
United Bank, N.A.
    7.23 %     14.51 %     15.76 %
Security National Bank
    6.79 %     11.67 %     15.76 %
Citizens National Bank
    6.88 %     13.81 %     19.35 %
Park National Corporation
    9.58 %     14.35 %     15.61 %
Minimum Capital Ratio
    4.00 %     4.00 %     8.00 %
Well Capitalized Ratio
    5.00 %     6.00 %     10.00 %
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
In the ordinary course of operations, Park enters into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include the funding of operations through debt issuances as well as leases for premises. See Page 35 of Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders for disclosure concerning contractual obligations and commitments at December 31, 2005. There has not been a material change in Park’s contractual obligations or commitments since year-end 2005, except for the pending acquisitions discussed in Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
On August 14, 2006, Park entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger providing for the acquisition of Anderson Bank Company. Under the terms of the agreement, Park will pay approximately $9.05 million in cash and 86,137 common shares of Park to the shareholders of Anderson Bank Company. This transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2006.

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On September 14, 2006, Park entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger providing for the acquisition of Vision Bancshares, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, the shareholders of Vision Bancshares, Inc. will receive either $25.00 in cash or .2475 Park common shares for each share of Vision common stock. As of September 14, 2006, Vision had 6,066,624 shares of common stock outstanding and outstanding stock options covering an aggregate of 884,834 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $8.09 per share. Under the terms of this agreement, 50 percent of the total Vision shares of common stock outstanding at the time of merger are converted into the right to receive cash and 50 percent are converted into the right to receive Park common shares. This transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2007.
Management does not expect that the parent company of Park will need to secure any outside borrowings to pay for these acquisitions. Funding for the acquisitions is available from Park’s affiliate banks through dividends to the parent company. Park’s affiliate banks will use their normal borrowing lines to provide funding to Park’s parent company.
ITEM 3 — QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosure that Park does not have any off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments. Park is 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 loan commitments and standby letters of credit. The loan commitments are generally for variable rates of interest. See page 55 of Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders for additional information on loan commitments. There has not been a material change in Park’s off-balance sheet arrangements since year-end 2005.
Management reviews interest rate sensitivity on a quarterly basis by modeling the financial statements under various interest rate scenarios. The primary reason for these efforts is to guard Park from adverse impacts of unforeseen changes in interest rates. Management continues to believe that further changes in interest rates will have a small impact on net income, consistent with the disclosure on pages 34 and 35 of Park’s 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is incorporated by reference into Park’s 2005 Form 10-K.
ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
With the participation of the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (the principal executive officer) and the Chief Financial Officer (the principal financial officer) of Park, Park’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of Park’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, Park’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and Park’s Chief Financial Officer have concluded that:
  information required to be disclosed by Park in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports that Park files or submits under the Exchange Act would be accumulated and communicated to Park’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure;

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  information required to be disclosed by Park in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the other reports that Park files or submits under the Exchange Act would be recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and
  Park’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that material information relating to Park and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to them, particularly during the period in which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is being prepared.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in Park’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a – 15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during Park’s fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Park’s internal control over financial reporting.
PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There are no pending legal proceedings to which Park or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject, except for routine legal proceedings to which Park’s subsidiary banks are parties incidental to their respective banking business. Park considers none of those proceedings to be material.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of Part I of Park’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 (the “2005 Form 10-K”), which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in Park’s 2005 Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
The pending acquisitions of Anderson and Vision (see Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) pose additional risks to Park. These risks are as follows:
    the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and Anderson shareholder approval of the Anderson Merger Transaction on the proposed terms and schedule;
 
    the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and Vision shareholder approval of the Vision Merger Transaction on the proposed terms and schedule;
 
    the ability of Park and its subsidiaries to manage the growth from the pending Anderson Merger Transaction and the pending Vision Merger Transaction;

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    the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of the respective business of Anderson and Vision with the business of Park and its subsidiaries will be greater than expected or that the cost savings and any revenue synergies of the combined organizations following the Anderson Merger Transaction and/or the Vision Merger Transaction, respectively, may be lower or take longer than expected;
 
    Anderson and/or Vision could lose key customers and/or key employees as a result of the merger with Park, which could contribute to Park not fully achieving the expected benefits from the mergers.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  (a.)   Not applicable
 
  (b.)   Not applicable
 
  (c.)   The following table provides information regarding purchases of Park’s common shares made by or on behalf of Park or any “affiliated purchaser” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, during the three months ended September 30, 2006:
                                 
    Total   Average   Total Number of   Maximum Number of
    Number of   Price   Common Shares   Common Shares that
    Common   Paid Per   Purchased as Part of   May Yet be Purchased
    Shares   Common   Publicly Announced   Under the Plans or
Period   Purchased   Share   Plans or Programs (1)   Programs (2)
July 1 thru July 31, 2006
    50,344     $ 97.09       50,344       1,794,272  
August 1 thru August 31, 2006
    56,681     $ 101.09       56,681       1,734,965  
September 1 thru September 30, 2006
                      1,732,185  
Total
    107,025     $ 99.21       107,025       1,732,185  
 
(1)   All of the common shares reported were purchased in the open market under Park’s publicly announced stock repurchase programs.
 
(2)   The number shown represents, as of the end of each period, the maximum aggregate number of common shares that may yet be purchased as part of Park’s publicly announced stock repurchase authorization to fund the Park National Corporation 2005 and 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plans as well as Park’s publicly announced stock repurchase program.
 
    On November 21, 2005, Park announced that its Board of Directors had granted management the authority to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,000,000 common shares from time to time over the three-year period ending November 20, 2008. At September 30, 2006, 662,180 common shares remained authorized for repurchase under this stock repurchase authorization.

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    The Park National Corporation 2005 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “2005 Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors of Park on January 18, 2005 and was approved by the Park shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 18, 2005. Under the 2005 Plan, 1,500,000 common shares are authorized for delivery upon the exercise of incentive stock options granted under the 2005 Plan. All of the common shares delivered upon the exercise of incentive stock options granted under the 2005 Plan are to be treasury shares. As of September 30, 2006, incentive stock options covering 200,403 common shares were outstanding and 1,299,597 common shares were available for future grants.
 
    The Park National Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “1995 Plan”) was adopted April 17, 1995, and amended April 20, 1998 and April 16, 2001. Pursuant to the terms of the 1995 Plan, all of the common shares delivered upon exercise of incentive stock options granted under the 1995 Plan are to be treasury shares. No further incentive stock options may be granted under the 1995 Plan. As of September 30, 2006, incentive stock options covering 478,641 common shares were outstanding.
 
    Incentive stock options, granted under both the 2005 Plan and the 1995 Plan, covering 679,044 common shares were outstanding as of September 30, 2006 and 1,299,597 common shares were available for future grants. With 908,636 common shares held as treasury shares for purposes of the 2005 Plan and 1995 Plan at September 30, 2006, an additional 1,070,005 common shares remain authorized for repurchase for purposes of funding the 2005 Plan and 1995 Plan.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
  Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
  Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibits
  2.1   Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated to be effective as of August 14, 2006, by and among Park National Corporation, The Park National Bank and Anderson Bank Company (the “Anderson Merger Agreement”) (filed herewith)1
 
1   The Anderson Disclosure Schedule referenced in the Anderson Merger Agreement has been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Park National Corporation hereby undertakes to furnish supplementally a copy of the Anderson Disclosure Schedule upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
 
   

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  2.2   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated to be effective as of September 14, 2006, by and between Park National Corporation and Vision Bancshares, Inc. (the “Vision Bancshares Merger Agreement”) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Park National Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on September 20, 2006 (File No. 1-13006) (“Park’s September 20, 2006 Form 8-K”))2
 
  3.1   Articles of Incorporation of Park National Corporation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on March 24, 1992 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Park National Corporation’s Form 8-B, filed on May 20, 1992 (File No. 0-18772) (“Park’s Form 8-B”))
 
  3.2   Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Park National Corporation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on May 6, 1993 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to Park National Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-18772))
 
  3.3   Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Park National Corporation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on April 16, 1996 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Park National Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996 (File No. 1-13006))
 
  3.4   Certificate of Amendment by Shareholders to the Articles of Incorporation of Park National Corporation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on April 22, 1997 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a)(1) to Park National Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997 (File No. 1-13006)(“Park’s June 30, 1997 Form 10-Q”))
 
  3.5   Articles of Incorporation of Park National Corporation (reflecting amendments through April 22, 1997) [for SEC reporting compliance purposes only – not filed with Ohio Secretary of State] (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a)(2) to Park’s June 30, 1997 Form 10-Q)
 
  3.6   Regulations of Park National Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to Park’s Form 8-B)
 
  3.7   Certified Resolution regarding Adoption of Amendment to Subsection 2.02(A) of the Regulations of Park National Corporation by Shareholders on April 21, 1997 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(b)(1) to Park’s June 30, 1997 Form 10-Q)
 
2   The Vision Bancshares Disclosure Schedule referenced in the Vision Bancshares Merger Agreement as well as the form of FIRPTA Certification for Vision Bancshares, Inc. attached to the Vision Bancshares Merger Agreement as Exhibit A, the form of Vision Bancshares, Inc. Affiliate Agreement attached to the Vision Bancshares Merger Agreement as Exhibit B and the forms of employment agreements attached to the Vision Bancshares Merger Agreement as Exhibits C-1 through C-12, have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Park National Corporation hereby undertakes to furnish supplementally a copy of the Vision Bancshares Disclosure Schedule and the exhibits to the Vision Bancshares Merger Agreement upon request by the SEC.
 
   

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  3.8   Certificate Regarding Adoption of Amendments to Sections 1.04 and 1.11 of Park National Corporation’s Regulations by the Shareholders on April 17, 2006 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Park National Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on April 18, 2006 (File No. 1-13006))
 
  3.9   Regulations of Park (reflecting amendments through April 17, 2006) [for purposes of SEC reporting compliance only] (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Park National Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 (File No. 1-13006))
 
  10.1   Schedule identifying Split-Dollar Agreements between subsidiaries of Park National Corporation and executive officers or employees of such subsidiaries who are directors or executive officers of Park National Corporation, which Split-Dollar Agreements are identical to the Split-Dollar Agreement, dated May 17, 1993, between William T. McConnell and The Park National Bank (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3(b) to Park National Corporation’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 16, 2006 (Registration No. 333-138028))
 
  10.2   Schedule identifying Split-Dollar Agreements between directors of Park National Corporation and The Park National Bank, The Richland Trust Company or The First-Knox National Bank of Mount Vernon as identified in such Schedule, which Split-Dollar Agreements are identical to the Split-Dollar Agreement, dated September 3, 1993, between Leon Zazworsky and The Park National Bank (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4(b) to Park National Corporation’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 16, 2006) (Registration No. 333-138028))
 
  10.3   Employment Agreement for J. Daniel Sizemore, entered into September 14, 2006, by and among Park National Corporation; Vision Bank, an Alabama banking corporation; Vision Bank, a Florida banking corporation; and J. Daniel Sizemore (to be effective as of the effective time of the merger of Vision Bancshares, Inc. with and into Park National Corporation) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Park’s September 20, 2006 Form 8-K)
 
  14.1   Code of Business Conduct and Ethics as amended July 17, 2006 (Incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 14 to Park National Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on July 21, 2006 (File No. 1-13006))
 
  31.1   Rule 13a – 14(a) / 15d – 14(a) Certification (Principal Executive Officer)
 
  31.2   Rule 13a – 14(a) / 15d – 14(a) Certification (Principal Financial Officer)
 
  32.1   Section 1350 Certification (Principal Executive Officer)
 
  32.2   Section 1350 Certification (Principal Financial Officer)

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
             
    PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION    
 
           
DATE: October 31, 2006
      BY: /s/ C. Daniel DeLawder    
 
     
 
C. Daniel DeLawder
   
 
      Chairman of the Board and    
 
      Chief Executive Officer    
 
           
DATE: October 31, 2006
      BY: /s/ John W. Kozak    
 
     
 
John W. Kozak
   
 
      Chief Financial Officer    

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