UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION  
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
____________________

FORM 10-Q

[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2005
or

[ ] 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: 0-16667
DNB Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
23-2222567
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4 Brandywine Avenue - Downingtown, PA 19335
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

(610) 269-1040
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(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.

[X] Yes [ ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

[ ] Yes [X] No

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

Common Stock ($1.00 Par Value)
(Class)
1,975,526
(Shares Outstanding as of May 11, 2005)
 
 

 






DNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY


INDEX


   
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAGE NO.
       
ITEM 1.
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited):
 
       
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
   
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004
3
       
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
4
       
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
5
       
   
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
   
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004
6
       
ITEM 2.
 
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
9
       
       
ITEM 3.
 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
21
       
ITEM 4.
 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
21
       
   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
ITEM 1.
 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
22
       
ITEM 2.
 
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
22
       
ITEM 3.
 
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
22
       
ITEM 4.
 
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
22
       
ITEM 5.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
22
       
ITEM 6.
 
EXHIBITS INDEX
22
       
SIGNATURES
25
       
EXHIBITS
26
       

 


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
DNB Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)



 
March 31
 
December 31
 
(Dollars in thousands except share data)
2005
 
2004
 
Assets
       
Cash and due from banks
$ 9,389
 
$ 9,535
 
Federal funds sold
1,386
 
14,586
 
Cash and cash equivalents
10,775
 
24,121
 
AFS investment securities, at fair value
54,935
 
132,288
 
HTM investment securities (fair value of $35,108 and $37,095)
35,956
 
37,475
 
Loans and leases
242,528
 
232,577
 
Allowance for credit losses
(4,448
)
(4,436
)
Net loans and leases
238,080
 
228,141
 
Investment securities sold, not settled
71,118
 
 
Office property and equipment
7,078
 
7,186
 
Bank owned life insurance
6,345
 
6,295
 
Other assets
3,353
 
2,831
 
Accrued interest receivable
1,815
 
1,772
 
Net deferred taxes
1,026
 
950
 
Total assets  
$430,481
 
$441,059
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
       
Liabilities
       
Non-interest-bearing deposits
$ 51,520
 
$ 53,402
 
Interest-bearing deposits:
       
NOW
64,464
 
79,527
 
Money market
40,824
 
42,199
 
Savings
79,702
 
77,897
 
Time
65,626
 
70,119
 
Total deposits  
302,136
 
323,144
 
FHLB advances
60,900
 
61,650
 
Repurchase agreements
30,961
 
23,127
 
Junior subordinated debentures
9,279
 
5,155
 
Other borrowings
709
 
711
 
Total borrowings
101,849
 
90,643
 
Accrued interest payable
854
 
923
 
Other liabilities
1,122
 
1,611
 
Total liabilities  
405,961
 
416,321
 
Stockholders’ Equity
       
Preferred stock, $10.00 par value;
       
1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
 
 
Common stock, $1.00 par value;
       
10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,176,750 and 2,170,237 issued
2,177
 
2,170
 
Treasury stock, at cost; 202,852 shares
(4,488
)
(4,488
)
Surplus
29,510
 
29,388
 
Accumulated deficit
(2,450
)
(2,273
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
(229
)
(59
)
Total stockholders’ equity  
24,520
 
24,738
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  
$430,481
 
$441,059
 
         
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  
       


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DNB Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands except share data)
 
2005
 
2004
 
Interest Income:
         
Interest and fees on loans
 
$ 3,640
 
$ 3,334
 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
         
Taxable
 
1,250
 
1,197
 
Exempt from Federal taxes
 
242
 
242
 
Tax-preferred DRD
 
31
 
85
 
Interest on cash and cash equivalents
 
44
 
21
 
Total interest income
 
5,207
 
4,879
 
Interest Expense:
         
Interest on NOW, money market and savings
 
419
 
241
 
Interest on time deposits
 
413
 
376
 
Interest on FHLB advances
 
832
 
976
 
Interest on repurchase agreements
 
106
 
 
Interest on junior subordinated debentures
 
82
 
64
 
Interest on other borrowings
 
30
 
26
 
Total interest expense
 
1,882
 
1,683
 
Net interest income
 
3,325
 
3,196
 
Provision for credit losses
 
15
 
 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
 
3,310
 
3,196
 
Non-interest Income:
         
Service charges on deposits
 
290
 
312
 
Wealth management fees
 
246
 
211
 
Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI
 
50
 
52
 
Net (losses) gains on sales of available for sale securities
 
(699
)
46
 
Other
 
169
 
167
 
Total non-interest income
 
56
 
788
 
Non-interest Expense:
         
Salaries and employee benefits
 
2,006
 
1,722
 
Furniture and equipment
 
299
 
323
 
Occupancy
 
230
 
219
 
Professional and consulting
 
256
 
157
 
Advertising and marketing
 
144
 
89
 
Printing and supplies
 
79
 
101
 
Other
 
427
 
550
 
Total non-interest expense
 
3,441
 
3,161
 
(Loss) income before income taxes
 
(75
)
823
 
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(154
)
154
 
Net Income  
 
$ 79
 
$ 669
 
Earnings per share:
         
Basic
 
$0.04
 
$0.34
 
Diluted
 
0.04
 
0.33
 
Cash dividends per share
 
$0.13
 
$0.12
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
         
  Basic
 
1,971,510
 
1,995,134
 
  Diluted
 
2,005,243
 
2,041,922
 
     
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
   




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DNB Financial Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)


   
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2005
 
2004
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
         
Net income
 
$ 79
 
$ 669
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
         
provided (used) by operating activities:
         
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
 
344
 
368
 
Provision for credit losses
 
15
 
 
Net loss (gain) on sale of securities
 
699
 
(46
)
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable
 
(43)
 
71
 
Increase in other assets
 
(522
)
(254
)
Increase in investment in BOLI
 
(50
)
(52
)
Decrease in interest payable
 
(69
)
(61
)
Decrease (increase) in deferred tax benefit
 
4
 
(26
)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
 
(489
)
181
 
Net Cash (Used) Provided By Operating Activities
 
(32
)
850
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
         
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns - AFS securities
 
8,220
 
11,323
 
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns - HTM securities
 
1,680
 
3,191
 
Purchase of AFS securities
 
(4,687
)
(12,035
)
Proceeds from sale of AFS - securities
 
1,460
 
5,270
 
Net increase in loans and leases
 
(9,954
)
(5,251
)
Purchase of bank property and equipment, net
 
(104
)
39
 
Net Cash (Used) Provided By Investing Activities
 
(3,385
)
2,537
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
         
Net (decrease) increase in deposits
 
(21,008
)
10,078
 
Decrease in FHLB advances
 
(750
)
 
Increase in junior subordinated debentures
 
4,124
 
 
Proceeds from short term repurchase agreements
 
7,834
 
 
Decrease in lease obligations
 
(2
)
(2
)
Dividends paid
 
(256
)
(248
)
Proceeds from issuance of stock under stock option plan
 
129
 
125
 
Purchase of treasury stock
 
 
(374
)
Net Cash (Used) Provided By Financing Activities
 
(9,929
)
9,579
 
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 
 
(13,346
)
12,966
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 
 
24,121
 
15,582
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period  
 
$10,775
 
$28,548
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
         
Cash paid during the period for:
         
Interest
 
$ 1,951
 
$ 1,745
 
Income taxes
 
 
3
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Flow Information:
         
Change in unrealized losses on AFS securities
 
$ 250
 
$ 1,209
 
Change in deferred taxes due to change in unrealized
         
losses on AFS securities
 
(80
)
(410
)
Investment securities sold, not settled
 
71,118
 
 
           
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
         



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DNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of DNB Financial Corporation (referred to herein as the "Corporation" or "DNB") and its subsidiary, DNB First, National Association (the "Bank") have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and therefore do not include certain information or footnotes necessary for the presentation of financial condition, statement of operations and statement of cash flows required by generally accepted accounting principles. However, in the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (which consist of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the unaudited periods. Prior amounts not affecting net income are reclassified when necessary to conform with current period classifications. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005, are not necessarily indicative of the results, which may be expected for the entire year. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report and report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure ("SFAS 148"). This statement amends SFAS 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. This Statement announces that "in the near future, the Financial Accounting Standards Board plans to consider whether it should propose changes to the U.S. standards on accounting for stock-based compensation". DNB has complied with the disclosure requirements of this statement. It is expected that SFAS No. 148 will require the expensing of all stock-based compensation at some point in the future. Had DNB determined compensation cost based on the fair value at the grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, DNB's net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:  


 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2005
 
2004
 
Net income as reported
$ 79
 
$ 669
 
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
 
 
 
Pro forma net income
$ 79
 
$ 669
 
         
Earnings per share:
       
Basic - as reported
$ 0.04
 
$ 0.34
 
Basic - pro forma
$ 0.04
 
$ 0.34
 
         
Diluted - as reported
$ 0.04
 
$ 0.33
 
Diluted - pro forma
$ 0.04
 
$ 0.33
 
         


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NOTE 2: EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from the conversion of common stock equivalents and is computed using the treasury stock method. The difference between basic and diluted EPS, for DNB, is solely attributable to stock options. Stock options for which the exercise price exceeds the average market price over the period have an anti-dilutive effect on EPS and, accordingly, are excluded from the calculation. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, there were not any anti-dilutive stock options outstanding. For the three months ended March 31, 2004, 109,765 outstanding stock options were excluded because such options were anti-dilutive. EPS, dividends per share and weighted average shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the effects of the 5% stock dividend paid in December 2004. The dilutive effect of stock options on basic earnings per share is presented below.


 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31, 2005
 
March 31, 2004
 
(Dollars in thousands ,except share data)
Income
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Income
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Basic EPS
                       
Income available to common stockholders
$ 79
 
1,971
 
$0.04
 
$ 669
 
1,995
 
$0.34
 
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents - stock options
 
 
 
34
 
 
 
 
 
 
47
 
 
(0.01
 
)
Diluted EPS
                       
Income available to common stockholders after assumed conversions
$ 79
 
2,005
 
$0.04
 
$ 669
 
2,042
 
$0.33
 


NOTE 3:   TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Comprehensive income includes all changes in stockholders' equity during the period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Total comprehensive income for all periods consisted of net income and other comprehensive income relating to the change in unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities available for sale. Total comprehensive (loss) income and the related tax effects on each component are shown in the following table.

       
   
Net-of-Tax
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005:
     
Net Income
 
$ 79
 
Other Comprehensive Income:
     
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period
 
(631
)
Reclassification for losses included in net income
 
461
 
Total Comprehensive Loss
 
$ (91
)
       
Three Months Ended March 31, 2004:
     
Net Income
 
$ 669
 
Other Comprehensive Income:
     
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period
 
829
 
Reclassification for gains included in net income
 
(30)
 
Total Comprehensive Income
 
$ 1,468
 
       


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NOTE 4: COMPOSITION OF LOAN AND LEASE PORTFOLIO

The following table sets forth information concerning the composition of total loans and leases outstanding, as of the dates indicated.

 
March 31
 
December 31
 
(Dollars in thousands)
2005
 
2004
 
Commercial mortgage
$ 90,980
 
$ 87,795
 
Commercial term
62,829
 
63,595
 
Consumer
43,779
 
43,210
 
Residential mortgage
24,530
 
18,677
 
Commercial Leases
20,410
 
19,300
 
Gross loans and leases
242,528
 
232,577
 
Less allowance for credit losses
(4,448
)
(4,436
)
Net loans and leases
$ 238,080
 
$ 228,141
 





NOTE 5: JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

DNB has two issuances of junior subordinated debentures (the "debentures") as follows:

DNB Capital Trust I

DNB’s first issuance of junior subordinated debentures was on July 20, 2001. This issuance of debentures are floating rate and were issued to DNB Capital Trust I, a Delaware business trust in which DNB owns all of the common equity. DNB Capital Trust I issued $5.0 million of floating rate (6 month Libor plus 3.75%, with a cap of 12%) capital preferred securities ("TruPS") to a qualified institutional buyer. The proceeds of these securities were used by the Trust, along with DNB's capital contribution, to purchase $5,155,000 principal amount of DNB's floating rate junior subordinated debentures. The preferred securities are redeemable by DNB on or after July 25, 2006, or earlier in the event of certain adverse tax or bank regulatory developments. The preferred securities must be redeemed upon maturity of the debentures on July 25, 2031.

Effective March 31, 2004, as a result of the adoption of FIN 46, DNB deconsolidated the Trust, resulting in a change in the characterization of the underlying consolidated debt obligations from the previous trust preferred securities to junior subordinated debentures. The result was an increase in junior subordinated debentures of $155,000. The junior subordinated debentures qualify as a component of capital for regulatory purposes.

DNB Capital Trust II

On March 30, 2005, the Registrant completed a $4 million Trust Preferred Securities private offering. The Registrant issued the Trust Preferred Securities through its wholly owned Delaware business trust subsidiary, DNB Capital Trust II, to a qualified institutional buyer. The Trust Preferred Securities bear an interest rate of 6.56% for the first 5 years and a rate of 3-month LIBOR plus 1.77% thereafter, payable quarterly. The proceeds of these securities were used by the Trust, along with DNB's capital contribution, to purchase $4.1 million principal amount of DNB's floating rate junior subordinated debentures. The preferred securities are redeemable by DNB on or after May 23, 2010, or earlier in the event of certain adverse tax or bank regulatory developments. The preferred securities must be redeemed upon maturity of the debentures on May 23, 2035.





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NOTE 6: RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based compensation payments. SFAS 123(R) is effective for all interim and annual periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 123(R) on its operating results and financial condition. See Note 1 to the Financial Statements for DNB’s disclosure of the retrospective impact of fair value accounting for stock options. DNB has granted stock option in the past, however, all stock options issued have vested immediately. The adoption of Statement No. 123R, will not have a negative impact on earnings for any option issued prior to December 31, 2005. Effective January 1, 2006, DNB does not anticipate recording expense significantly different than what is presented in Note 1 to the financial statements.

ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF DNB'S BUSINESS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY

DNB Financial Corporation is a bank holding company whose bank subsidiary, DNB First, National Association (the “Bank”) is a nationally chartered commercial bank with trust powers, and a member of the FDIC. DNB provides a broad range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its nine full service community offices located throughout Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Bank opened a new lending and wealth management center in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, representing the Bank’s initial entry into Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and has signed an agreement to lease an additional branch office in downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania, the county seat for Chester County, but does not expect to take occupancy or begin operations there until after September 1, 2005. DNB is a community banking organization that focuses its lending and other services on businesses and consumers in the local market area. DNB funds all these activities with retail and business deposits and borrowings. Through its DNB Advisors division, the Bank provides wealth management and trust services to individuals and businesses. The Bank and its subsidiary, DNB Financial Services, Inc. through the name “DNB Financial Services,” make available certain non-depository products and services, such as securities brokerage, mutual funds, life insurance and annuities.

DNB earns revenues and generates cash flows by lending funds to commercial and consumer customers in its marketplace. DNB generates its largest source of interest income through its lending function. Secondary sources of interest income are DNB’s investment portfolio, which provide liquidity and cash flows for future lending needs.

In addition to interest earned on loans and investments, DNB earns revenues from fees it charges customers for non-lending services. These services include wealth management and trust services; brokerage and investment services; cash management services; banking and ATM services; as well as safekeeping and other depository services.

DNB has embarked on a strategy called “Helping Our Customers Succeed”. The key goal of this strategy is to become the “Bank of Choice” in Chester County by delivering consistent, high quality customer service to businesses and individuals. We focus our efforts on assisting our customers in ways that will help them become successful. To that end, DNB continues to make appropriate investments in all areas of our business, including people, technology, facilities and marketing.

Previously, management announced that it had developed a comprehensive plan designed to reposition its balance sheet and improve core earnings. As part of the plan, management announced its intentions to substantially reduce the size of its investment portfolio and expand its loan portfolio through new originations, increased loan participations, as well as strategic loan and lease receivable purchases. Management also intends to reduce the absolute level of borrowings with cash flows from existing loans and investments as well as from new core deposit growth.

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, DNB has grown its loan and lease portfolio by $10.0 million and reduced the overall investment securities portfolio by $7.8 million. The absolute level of borrowings increased by $11.2 million, however, this was mostly attributable to growth in lower costing customer repurchase agreements.

DNB took advantage of the current rate environment to restructure a significant portion of its investment securities portfolio. Management sold $73.3 million of structured securities, government agency stock, longer-term municipal securities, as well as corporate securities. DNB is investing the majority of the proceeds into higher yielding agency mortgage-backed securities, agency bonds and municipal securities. Management believes that the restructured portfolio will result in more stable earnings and cash flow, as well as improved value metrics.
 
 
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DNB's financial objectives are focused on growing earnings per share on a diluted basis and return on average equity. In order to achieve its financial objectives, DNB’s 5-Year Strategic Plan focuses on the following strategies:

  Grow loans and diversify the mix
  Reduce the size of the investment portfolio
  Reduce long-term borrowings
  Enhance the branch network and alternative delivery options
  Focus on profitable customer segments
  Grow and diversify non-interest income

Management’s strategies are designed to direct DNB’s tactical investment decisions and support financial objectives. DNB’s most significant revenue source continues to be net interest income, defined as total interest income less interest expense. To produce net interest income and consistent earnings growth over the long-term, DNB must generate loan and deposit growth at acceptable economic spreads within its market area. To generate and grow loans and deposits, DNB must focus on a number of areas including, but not limited to, the economy, branch expansion, sales practices, customer satisfaction and retention, competition, customer behavior, technology, product innovation and credit performance of its customers.

Management has made a concerted effort to improve the measurement and tracking of business lines and overall corporate performance levels. Improved information systems have increased DNB’s ability to track key indicators and enhance corporate performance levels. Better measurement against goals and objectives and increased accountability will be integral in attaining desired loan, deposit and fee income production.


RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

The most recent Federal Reserve Board report as of March 9, 2005 suggested that the nation’s economy continued to expand at a moderate pace since the report of December 1, 2004. All twelve of the Federal Reserve districts reported expanding economic activity.

National Trends
Overall consumer spending was steady to up moderately, with a number of districts noting sluggish auto sales. Retailers were mostly satisfied with current inventory levels and were generally optimistic about the outlook. Travel and tourism activity were characterized as strong, with few exceptions. Reports from most other service industries also showed improvement. Nearly all districts reported continued expansion in manufacturing activity. Housing markets and residential construction activity were described as robust in most areas, but commercial real estate markets were mixed. Most districts reported little change in overall loan demand, though a few districts indicated some pickup in the last quarter.

Labor markets strengthened in almost all districts; while wages continued to increase at a moderate pace. Employers in many districts reported ongoing pressures from higher benefit costs. Many districts reported increased difficulty in locating skilled workers for at least some industries. A number of districts reported increases in prices for manufactures and materials, but others noted some easing of input costs. Prices of consumer goods and services were mixed but relatively flat, on balance.


Local Trends
Business conditions in the Third District (Philadelphia) improved during the quarter. Manufacturers reported rises in orders and shipments. Retail sales of general merchandise were up modestly. Auto sales rose slightly from January to February but remained below 2004’s level. Banks and other lending institutions reported that lending continued on an upward trend. The commercial real estate market conditions were described as steady. Residential real estate agents indicated that existing home sales were running at a steady pace, with continuing price appreciation. Homebuilders generally reported a pickup in sales in February 2005 after a slowdown in December 2004 and January 2005.

The Third District business community generally expects further improvement in the region’s economy in the months ahead, subject to any dampening effects that anticipated rate hikes may have. Manufacturers expect increases in shipments and orders during the next six months. Retailers anticipate moderate year-over-year gains during the spring sales season, but auto dealers say the outlook is uncertain. Bankers forecast a continued rise in overall lending, with gains in business and home equity lending. Commercial real estate companies expect market conditions to improve during the year. Residential real estate agents foresee a pickup in home sales during the spring, but they expect sales for the year as a whole to be somewhat below last year.
 
Overall, both the national and regional economies showed signs of improvement; however, the uncertainty regarding the future of interest rates and the increase in prices of other goods and services indicate a moderate to high level of risk.
 
 
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MATERIAL CHALLENGES, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

The following is a summary of changes to material challenges, risks and opportunities DNB has faced during the first three months in 2005.
 
Interest Rate Risk Management. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in net interest income due to changes in interest rates. DNB considers interest rate risk a predominant risk in terms of its potential impact on earnings. Interest rate risk can occur for any one or more of the following reasons: (a) assets and liabilities may mature or re-price at different times; (b) short-term or long-term market rates may change by different amounts; or (c) the remaining maturity of various assets or liabilities may shorten or lengthen as interest rates change.
 
The principal objective of the Bank’s interest rate risk management is to evaluate the interest rate risk included in certain on and off balance sheet accounts, determine the level of risk appropriate given the Bank’s business strategy, operating environment, capital and liquidity requirements and performance objectives, and manage the risk consistent with approved guidelines. Through such management, the Bank seeks to reduce the vulnerability of its operations to changes in interest rates. The Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (the “ALCO”) is responsible for reviewing the Bank’s asset/liability policies and interest rate risk position and making decisions involving asset liability considerations. The ALCO meets on a monthly basis and reports trends and the Bank’s interest rate risk position to the Board of Directors. The extent of the movement of interest rates is an uncertainty that could have a negative impact on the earnings of the Bank.

The largest component of DNB’s total income is net interest income, and the majority of DNB’s financial instruments are comprised of interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities with various terms and maturities. The primary objective of management is to maximize net interest income while minimizing interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is derived from timing differences in the re-pricing of assets and liabilities, loan prepayments, deposit withdrawals, and differences in lending and funding rates. The Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) actively seeks to monitor and control the mix of in-terest rate-sensitive assets and interest rate-sensitive -liabilities.

One measure of interest rate risk is net interest income simulation analysis. The ALCO utilizes simulation analysis, whereby the model estimates the variance in net interest income with a change in interest rates of plus or minus 300 basis points over a twelve-month period. Given today’s rising interest rate environment, our simulation model measures the effect that a 100 through 300 basis point increase in rates or the effect a 100 basis point decline would have on earnings. Recent simulations indicate that net interest income would be within policy guidelines regardless of the direction of market rates.

Liquidity and Market Risk Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations. The Bank further defines liquidity as the ability to respond to deposit outflows as well as maintain flexibility to take advantage of lending and investment opportunities. The Bank’s primary sources of funds are operating earnings, deposits, principal and interest payments on loans, proceeds from loan sales, sales and maturities of mortgage-backed and investment securities, and FHLB advances. The Bank uses the funds generated to support its lending and investment activities as well as any other demands for liquidity such as deposit outflows. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows, mortgage prepayments, loan and security sales and the exercise of call features are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

The objective of DNB’s asset/liability management function is to maintain consistent growth in net interest income within DNB’s policy limits. This objective is accomplished through the management of liquidity and interest rate risk, as well as customer offerings of various loan and deposit products. DNB maintains adequate liquidity to meet daily funding requirements, anticipated deposit withdrawals, or asset opportunities in a timely manner. Liquidity is also necessary to meet obligations during unusual, extraordinary or adverse operating circumstances, while avoiding a significant loss or cost. DNB’s foundation for liquidity is a stable deposit base as well as a marketable investment portfolio that provides cash flow through regular maturities or that can be used for collateral to secure funding in an emergency.

Credit Risk Management. DNB defines credit risk as the risk of default by a customer or counter-party. The objective of DNB’s credit risk management strategy is to quantify and manage credit risk on an aggregate portfolio basis as well as to limit the risk of loss resulting from an individual customer default. Credit risk is managed through a combination of underwriting, documentation and collection standards. DNB’s credit risk management strategy calls for regular credit examinations and quarterly management reviews of large credit exposures and credits experiencing credit quality deterioration. DNB’s loan review procedures provide objective assessments of the quality of underwriting, documentation, risk grading and charge-off procedures, as well as an assessment of the allowance for credit loss reserve analysis process.

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Competition. In addition to the challenges related to the interest rate environment, community banks in Chester County have been experiencing increased competition from large regional and international banks entering DNB’s marketplace through mergers and acquisitions. Competition for loans and deposits has negatively affected DNB’s net interest margin. To compensate for the increased competition, DNB, along with other area community banks, has aggressively sought and marketed customers who have been disenfranchised by these mergers. To attract these customers, DNB has introduced new deposit products, such as the Partnership Banking Program, the Platinum Account, the Executive and Employee Package as well as the Business Package. In addition, DNB has introduced Market Managers and Personal Bankers to serve the special banking needs of its clients.

Material Trends and Uncertainties. The industry is experiencing an on-going and widespread trend of consolidation in response to shrinking margins, as well as competitive and economic challenges. In an effort to broaden market share by capitalizing on operational efficiencies, larger institutions have been acquiring smaller regional and community banks and thrifts. Chester County has witnessed many recent mergers due to attractive demographics, commercial expansion and other growth indicators. As a result of these factors, the operating environment is very competitive as Chester County hosts over 45 banks, thrifts and credit unions. In addition, brokerage firms, mutual fund companies and boutique investment firms are prevalent, given the county’s attractive demographics. This intense competition continually puts pressures on DNB’s margins and operating results as competitors offer a full range of loan, deposit and investment products and services. In addition, many of these competitors are much larger than DNB and consistently outspend the Bank in marketing to attract new customers and buy market share. DNB anticipates these pressures will continue to adversely affect operating results.

Other Material Challenges, Risks and Opportunities. As a financial institution, DNB's earnings are significantly affected by general business and economic conditions. These conditions include short-term and long-term interest rates, inflation, monetary supply, fluctuations in both debt and equity capital markets, and the strength of the United States economy and local economics in which we operate. For example, an economic downturn, increase in unemployment, or other events that negatively impact household and/or corporate incomes could decrease the demand for DNB's loan and non-loan products and services and increase the number of customers who fail to pay interest or principal on their loans. Geopolitical conditions can also affect DNB's earnings. Acts or threats of terrorism, actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and our military conflicts including the aftermath of the war with Iraq, could impact business conditions in the United States.



CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America. Generally accepted accounting principles are complex and require management to apply significant judgment to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions and estimates to apply these principles where actual measurement is not possible or practical. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

In management's opinion, the most critical accounting policies and estimates impacting DNB's consolidated financial statements are listed below. These policies are critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions and estimates. Changes in such estimates may have a significant impact on the financial statements. For a complete discussion of DNB's significant accounting policies, see the footnotes to DNB Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, incorporated in DNB's 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

1. Determination of the allowance for credit losses . Credit loss allowance policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by management which may have a material impact on the carrying value of net loans and, potentially, on the net income recognized by DNB from period to period. The allowance for credit losses is based on management’s ongoing evaluation of the loan and lease portfolio and reflects an amount considered by management to be its best estimate of the amount necessary to absorb known and inherent losses in the portfolio. Management considers a variety of factors when establishing the allowance, such as the impact of current economic conditions, diversification of the portfolios, delinquency statistics, results of loan review and related classifications, and historic loss rates. In addition, certain individual loans which management has identified as problematic are specifically provided for, based upon an evaluation of the borrower’s perceived ability to pay, the estimated adequacy of the underlying collateral and other relevant factors. In addition, regulatory authorities, as an integral part of their examinations, periodically review the allowance for credit losses. They may require additions to the allowance based upon their judgments about information available to them at the time of examination. Although provisions have been established and segmented by type of loan, based upon management’s assessment of their differing inherent loss characteristics, the entire allowance for credit losses is available to absorb further losses in any category.

Management uses significant estimates to determine the allowance for credit losses. Because the allowance for credit losses is dependent, to a great extent, on conditions that may be beyond DNB’s control, management’s estimate of the amount necessary to absorb allowance for credit losses and actual credit losses could differ. DNB’s current judgment is that the valuation of the allowance for credit losses remains appropriate at March 31, 2005. For a description of DNB’s accounting policies in connection with its allowance for credit losses, see, “Allowance for Credit Losses”, in Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
 
 
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2. Realization of deferred income tax items . Estimates of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities make up the asset category titled “net deferred taxes”. These estimates involve significant judgments and assumptions by management, which may have a material impact on the carrying value of net deferred tax assets for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis, as well as operating loss carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance would be established against deferred tax assets when in the judgment of management, it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not become available. For a more detailed description of these items, refer to Footnote 11 (Federal Income Taxes) to DNB’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

3. Other-than temporary impairment of investment securities .   FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities states, in part: for individual securities classified as either available-for-sale or held-to-maturity, an enterprise shall determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is other than temporary. For example, if it is probable that the investor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a debt security not impaired at acquisition, an other-than-temporary impairment shall be considered to have occurred. If the decline in fair value is judged to be other than temporary, the cost basis of the individual security shall be written down to fair value as a new cost basis and the amount of the write-down shall be included in earnings (that is, accounted for as a realized loss). While FASB Statement No. 115 uses a debt security as an example, similar considerations exist for investments in marketable equity securities. Accordingly, judgment is required in determining whether factors exist that indicate that an impairment loss has been incurred at the end of the reporting period. These judgments are based on subjective as well as objective factors, including knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. The following are examples of such factors.
 
 
Fair value is significantly below cost and the decline is attributable to adverse conditions specifically related to the security or to specific conditions in an industry or in a geographic area, the decline has existed for an extended period of time or Management does not possess both the intent and the ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
 
The security has been downgraded by a rating agency.
 
The financial condition of the issuer has deteriorated.
 
Dividends have been reduced or eliminated, or scheduled interest payments have not been made.
 
The entity recorded losses from the security subsequent to the end of the reporting period.

The Footnotes to DNB's most recent Consolidated Financial Statements as set forth in DNB's Annual Report 10-K identify other significant accounting policies used in the development and presentation of its financial statements. This discussion and analysis, the significant accounting policies, and other financial statement disclosures identify and address key variables and other qualitative and quantitative factors that are necessary for an understanding and evaluation of DNB and its results of operations.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

DNB's total assets were $430.5 million at March 31, 2005 compared to $441.1 million at December 31, 2004.

Investment Securities. Investment securities at March 31, 2005 were $90.9 million compared to $169.8 million at December 31, 2004. The decrease in investment securities was primarily due $83.3 million in normal principal pay-downs, maturities and investment sales offset by the purchase of $4.7 million in investment securities as well as a $300,000 downward mark to market adjustment relating to the AFS investment portfolio. At March 31, 2005, DNB had a receivable for $71.1 million out of the $83.3 million of the investment securities sold that had not settled.

Gross Loans and Leases . Loans and leases were $242.5 million at March 31, 2005 compared to $232.6 million at December 31, 2004. DNB continued to grow its loan and lease portfolio during the quarter and increased total loans and leases by $10.0 million or 4.3%. Residential real estate loans, primarily variable rate, grew $5.9 million, while commercial loans and commercial leases grew $2.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively. In order to continue building its loan portfolio and diversify its credit risk, DNB has plans to open a loan production office in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania during the early part of May 2005.

Investment Securities sold, not settled. Investment securities sold, not settled were $71.1 million at March 31, 2005. As part of its previously announced balance sheet repositioning, DNB took advantage of the current rate environment to restructure a significant portion of its investment securities portfolio. Overall, Management sold $73.3 million of structured securities, government agency stock, longer-term municipal securities, as well as corporate securities, resulting in an aggregate net $699,000 pre-tax loss, or $461,000 after-tax. DNB is investing the majority of the proceeds into higher yielding agency mortgage-backed securities, agency bonds and municipal securities. Management believes that the restructured portfolio will result in more stable earnings and cash flow, as well as improved value metrics. For the remaining nine months of 2005, the higher yielding investment securities that were purchased with the proceeds are projected, at their current rates of income, to add $415,000 pre-tax, or $285,000 after-tax, which will offset a majority of the loss recognized during the first quarter. Management expects the net impact resulting from these investment transactions on DNB’s 2005 earnings will approximate an after-tax loss of $176,000, or $0.09 per share on a diluted basis; however, this outcome is subject to a number of contingencies including, for example, DNB’s marginal tax rate for the year and the actual rates of income ultimately earned by the new investments.
 
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Deposits . Deposits were $302.1 million at March 31, 2005 compared to $323.1 million at December 31, 2004. Deposits decreased $21.0 million or 6.5% during the first three months in 2005. Most of this decline was attributable to larger deposits relating to government and estate accounts that were withdrawn during the period.

Borrowings. Borrowings were $101.9 million at March 31, 2005 compared to $90.6 million at December 31, 2004. The increase of $11.3 million, or 12.4% was primarily related to an increase of $7.8 million in repurchase agreements and $4.1 million in junior subordinated debentures. The increase in repurchase agreements was the result of expanding DNB’s cash management services by focusing on commercial customers and providing them with the ability to sell excess funds to DNB through repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements have helped to compliment DNB’s existing funding sources while providing low cost borrowings to DNB’s balance sheet. The increase in junior subordinated debentures was related to a private offering of $4.1 million Trust Preferred Securities, which was completed during the first quarter of 2005 and is discussed in more detail in Footnote 5 (“Junior Subordinated Debentures”) on page 8.
 
Stockholder’s Equity. Stockholders' equity was $24.5 million at March 31, 2005 compared to $24.7 million at December 31, 2004. The decrease in stockholder’s equity was primarily a result of cash dividends paid and a increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, offset by cash proceeds received on the issuance of common stock resulting from stock option exercises and year-to-date earnings. The Corporation's common equity position at March 31, 2005 exceeds the regulatory required minimums as disclosed on page 20.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
SUMMARY    

Net income was $79,000 and earnings per share on a diluted basis was $.04 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to net income of $669,000 and earnings per share on a diluted basis of $.33 for the same period ending March 31, 2004. The significant reduction in earnings for the first quarter of 2005 was primarily due to investment portfolio restructuring costs totaling $699,000, which is described in detail below.

Investment Portfolio Restructure
As part of its previously announced balance sheet repositioning, DNB took advantage of the current rate environment to restructure a significant portion of its investment securities portfolio. Management sold $73.3 million of structured securities, government agency stock, longer-term municipal securities, as well as corporate securities, resulting in an aggregate net $699,000 pre-tax loss, or $461,000 after-tax. DNB is investing the majority of the proceeds into higher yielding agency mortgage-backed securities, agency bonds and municipal securities. Management believes that the restructured portfolio will result in more stable earnings and cash flow, as well as improved value metrics. For the remaining nine months of 2005, the higher yielding investment securities that were purchased with the proceeds are projected, at their current rates of income, to add $415,000 pre-tax, or $285,000 after-tax, which will offset a majority of the loss recognized during the first quarter. Management expects the net impact resulting from these investment transactions on DNB’s 2005 earnings will approximate an after-tax loss of $176,000, or $0.09 per share on a diluted basis; however, this outcome is subject to a number of contingencies including, for example, DNB’s marginal tax rate for the year and the actual rates of income ultimately earned by the new investments.


NET INTEREST INCOME

DNB's earnings performance is primarily dependent upon its level of net interest income, which is the excess of interest income over interest expense. Interest income includes interest earned on loans, investments and federal funds sold and interest-earning cash, as well as loan fees and dividend income earned on investment securities. Interest expense includes interest on deposits, FHLB advances, repurchase agreements, Federal funds purchased and other borrowings.

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Net interest income was $3.3 million for the three-months ended March 31, 2005, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2004. The increase in net interest income was primarily attributable to an increase of interest and fees on loans and leases, which was a result of growth in the loan and lease portfolio. The average balances on the loan and lease portfolio was $234.7 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to $204.4 million for the same period in 2004. The yield on interest-earning assets for the quarter was 5.21%, compared to 5.33% for the same period in 2004. Interest expense for the quarter was $1.9 million compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2004. The increase of $199,000 was primarily attributable to higher interest rates resulting from a 175 basis point increase in the federal funds rate over the last year. The costs of deposits increased to 1.09% for the quarter, compared to .86% for the same period in 2004. The net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was 3.36%, compared to 3.55% for the same period in 2004.

Interest on loans and leases was $3.6 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2004. The average balance of loans and leases was $234.7 million with an average yield of 6.27% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to an average balance of $204.4 million with an average yield of 6.57% for the same period in 2004. The increase in the average balance is the result of management’s increased origination efforts towards growing DNB’s loan and lease portfolio. DNB has added additional commercial loan officers and business bankers to aggressively originate loans. The decrease in yield is primarily the result of a low and declining interest rate environment relating to long-term rates in recent years as well as the impact of competition for loans in Chester County. Please refer to the discussion on “Competition” on page 12.

Interest and dividends on investment securities was $1.5 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, compared to $1.5 million for the same period in 2004. The average balance on investment securities was $165.4 million with an average yield of 4.01% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to $168.2 million with an average yield of 3.99% for the same period in 2004. The decrease in the average balance was part of DNB’s strategic plan to reduce the size of its investment portfolio. The nominal increase in yield was primarily due to slower prepayment speeds on mortgage related products, which led to lower levels of premium amortization on such securities.

Interest on deposits was $832,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, compared to $617,000 for the same period in 2004. The average balance on interest-bearing deposits was $309.5 million with an average rate of 1.09% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to $286.8 million with an average rate of .87% for the same period in 2004. The increase in the average balance was primarily the result of increased deposit relationships. The increase in rate was primarily attributable to higher interest rates resulting from a 175 basis points increase in the federal funds rate over the last year.

Interest on borrowings was $1.1 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2004. The average balance on borrowings was $93.2 million with an average rate of 4.57% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to $89.4 million with an average rate of 4.83% for the same period in 2004. The increase in the average balance was attributable to growth in customer repurchase agreements, which was offset by the repayment of FHLB borrowings. The decrease in rate was associated with lower costing repurchase agreements that replaced higher costing FHLB advances.

The following table sets forth, among other things, the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the average balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected interest income and expense for the periods noted (tax-exempt yields and yields on agency-preferred stock that have a 70% dividend received deduction have been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis using a 34% tax rate). For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided with respect to changes attributable to (i) changes in rate (change in rate multiplied by old volume) and (ii) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by old rate). The net change attributable to the combined impact of rate and volume has been allocated proportionately to the change due to rate and the change due to volume.

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The Rate / Volume Analysis presented in the table below is on a tax-equivalent and GAAP basis. The reconciling difference between the Rate / Volume analysis presented on a tax-equivalent basis and the Rate / Volume analysis presented on a GAAP basis is disclosed below as well. Although DNB believes that the non-GAAP financial measures included in the Rate / Volume Analysis table enhance investor’s understanding of DNB’s business and performance, and DNB management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating DNB’s performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.


   
Tax-Equivalent Basis
 
GAAP Basis
 
Reconciling
 
Rate / Volume Analysis
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Difference
 
   
2005 Compared to 2004
 
2005 Compared to 2004
 
Due to Tax
 
   
Change Due To
 
Change Due To
 
Equivalent
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Total
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Total
 
Interest
 
Interest-earning assets:
                             
Loans and leases
 
$ (179
)
$ 495
 
$ 316
 
$ (189
)
$ 495
 
$ 306
 
$ 10
 
Investment securities:
                             
Taxable
 
61
 
(8
)
53
 
61
 
(8
)
53
 
 
Tax-exempt
 
(24
)
24
 
 
(24
)
24
 
 
 
Tax-preferred DRD
 
(35
)
(33
)
(68
)
(21
)
(33
)
(54
)
(14)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
35
 
(12
)
23
 
35
 
(12
)
23
 
 
Total
 
(143
)
466
 
323
 
(138
)
466
 
328
 
(4)
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                             
Savings deposits
 
24
 
154
 
178
 
24
 
154
 
178
 
 
Time deposits
 
46
 
(9
)
37
 
46
 
(9
)
37
 
 
FHLB advances
 
137
 
(281
)
(144
)
137
 
(281
)
(144
)
 
Repurchase agreements
 
 
106
 
106
 
 
106
 
106
 
 
Junior subordinated debentures
 
16
 
2
 
18
 
16
 
2
 
18
 
 
Other borrowings
 
2
 
2
 
4
 
2
 
2
 
4
 
 
Total
 
225
 
(26
)
199
 
225
 
(26
)
199
 
 
Net interest income
 
$ (368
)
$ 492
 
$ 125
 
$ (363
)
$ 492
 
$ 129
 
$ (4)
 


ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

To provide for known and inherent losses in the loan and lease portfolios, DNB maintains an allowance for credit losses. Provisions for credit losses are charged against income to increase the allowance when necessary. Loan and lease losses are charged directly against the allowance and recoveries on previously charged-off loans and leases are added to the allowance. In establishing its allowance for credit losses, management considers the size and risk exposure of each segment of the loan and lease portfolio, past loss experience, present indicators of risk such as delinquency rates, levels of non-accruals, the potential for losses in future periods, and other relevant factors. Management’s evaluation of the loan and lease portfolio generally includes reviews of problem borrowers of $100,000 or greater. Consideration is also given to examinations performed by regulatory agencies, primarily the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC).

In establishing and reviewing the allowance for adequacy, Management establishes the allowance for credit losses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and the guidance provided in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 102 (SAB 102). Its methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements which include: specific allowances for identified problem loans; formula allowances for commercial and commercial real estate loans; and allowances for pooled homogenous loans as well as an allowance for un-funded commitments. As a result, management has taken into consideration factors and variables which may influence the risk of loss within the loan portfolio, including: (i) trends in delinquency and non-accrual loans; (ii) changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio; (iii) effects of any changes in lending policies; (iv) experience, ability, and depth of management/quality of loan review; (v) national and local economic trends and conditions; (vi) concentrations of credit; and (vii) effect of external factors on estimated credit losses. The unallocated portion of the allowance is intended to provide for probable losses that are not otherwise identifiable such as (i) the effect of expansion into new markets or lines of business that are not as familiar as DNB’s current market or business lines; (ii) the risk that the information we receive from our borrowers is inaccurate or misleading and (iii) the non-quantifiable impact that a terrorist action or threat of action may have on a particular industry. In addition, DNB reviews historical loss experience for the commercial real estate, commercial, residential real estate, home equity and consumer installment loan pools to determine a historical loss factor. The historical loss factors are then applied to the current portfolio balances to determine the required reserve percentage for each loan pool based on risk rating.

 
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DNB’s percentage of allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases was 1.83% at March 31, 2005 compared to 1.91% at December 31, 2004. Management’s opinion is that the allowance for credit losses was adequate and provided for known and inherent credit losses.
The following table summarizes the changes in the allowance for credit losses for the periods indicated.


 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
 
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2004
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2004
 
Beginning balance
$4,436
 
$4,559
 
$4,559
 
Provisions
15
 
 
 
Charged-off
(8
)
(188
)
(105
)
Recoveries
5
 
65
 
36
 
Ending balance
$4,448
 
$4,436
 
$4,490
 
 
 
NON-INTEREST INCOME

Total non-interest income includes service charges on deposit products; fees received in connection with the sale of non-depository products and services, including fiduciary and investment advisory services offered through DNB Advisors; securities brokerage products and services and insurance brokerage products and services offered through DNB Financial Services; and other sources of income such as increases in the cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance ("BOLI"), net gains on sales of investment securities and other real estate owned ("OREO") properties. In addition, DNB receives fees for cash management, merchant services, debit cards, safe deposit box rentals, check cashing, lockbox services and similar activities.

Non-interest income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 was $56,000, compared to $788,000 for the same period in 2004. The $732,000 decline was primarily due to a decrease of $745,000 of investment security losses / gains. The other items representing non-interest income mentioned above was $755,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005, which was relatively consistent with the $742,000 from the same period in 2004.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest expense includes salaries & employee benefits, furniture & equipment, occupancy, professional & consulting fees as well as printing & supplies, marketing and other less significant expense items. Non-interest expense for the quarter was $3.4 million, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2004. The $280,000 increase was related to higher salary expenses and related taxes associated with additions to the Bank’s lending staff, as well as increased professional & consulting fees.



INCOME TAXES

An income tax benefit of $154,000 was recognized for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to a $154,000 tax expense for the same period in 2004. Income tax expense (benefit) for each period differs from the amount determined at the statutory rate of 34% due to tax-exempt income on loans and investment securities, DNB's ownership of BOLI policies, tax credits recognized on low-income housing limited partnership being greater than taxable income, along with the reversal of a portion of a previously recorded valuation allowance of $29,000.


ASSET QUALITY

Non-performing assets are comprised of non-accrual loans and leases, loans and leases delinquent over ninety days and still accruing and Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO"). Non-accrual loans and leases are loans and leases for which the accrual of interest ceases when the collection of principal or interest payments is determined to be doubtful by management. It is the policy of DNB to discontinue the accrual of interest when principal or interest payments are delinquent 90 days or more (unless the loan principal and interest are determined by management to be fully secured and in the process of collection), or earlier, if considered prudent. Interest received on such loans is applied to the principal balance, or may, in some instances, be recognized as income on a cash basis. A non-accrual loan or lease may be restored to accrual status when management expects to collect all contractual principal and interest due and the borrower has demonstrated a sustained period of repayment performance in accordance with the contractual terms. OREO consists of real estate acquired by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure. OREO is typically carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value, less estimated disposition costs. Any significant change in the level of non-performing assets is dependent, to a large extent, on the economic climate within DNB's market area.
 
 
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The following table sets forth those assets that are: (i) placed on non-accrual status, (ii) contractually delinquent by 90 days or more and still accruing, (iii) troubled debt restructurings other than those included in items (i) and (ii), and (iv) OREO as a result of foreclosure or voluntary transfer to DNB. DNB did not have any OREO at the end of all reported periods.

Non-Performing Assets
             
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 31,
2005
 
December 31, 2004
 
March 31,
2004
 
Loans and leases:
             
Non-accrual
 
$ 1,542
 
$ 389
 
$2,521
 
90 days past due and still accruing
 
4
 
36
 
145
 
Troubled debt restructurings
 
 
 
 
Total non-performing loans and leases
 
1,546
 
425
 
2,666
 
Other real estate owned
 
 
 
 
Total non-performing assets
 
$ 1,546
 
$ 425
 
$2,666
 
               

The following table sets forth DNB's asset quality and allowance coverage ratios at the dates indicated:

   
March 31,
2005
 
December 31, 2004
 
March 31,
2004
 
Asset quality ratios:
             
Non-performing loans to total loans
 
0.6
%
0.2
%
1.3
%
Non-performing assets to total assets
 
0.4
 
0.1
 
0.6
 
Allowance for credit losses to:
             
Total loans and leases
 
1.8
 
1.9
 
2.2
 
Non-performing loans and leases
 
287.7
 
1,043.8
 
168.4
 


Included in the loan and lease portfolio are loans for which DNB has ceased the accrual of interest. Loans of approximately $1.5 million, $400,000 and $2.5 million were on a non-accrual basis at March 31, 2005, December 31, 2004, and March 31, 2004, respectively. DNB also had loans of approximately $4,000, $36,000 and $145,000 that were more than 90 days delinquent, but still accruing interest at March 31, 2005, December 31, 2004, and March 31, 2004, respectively. If contractual interest income had been recorded on non-accrual loans, interest would have been increased as shown in the following table:

             
 
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31,
2005
 
December 31, 2004
 
March 31,
2004
 
Interest income which would have been
           
Recorded under original terms
$ 28
 
$ 31
 
$ 47
 
Interest income recorded during the year
(8
)
(5
)
(37
)
Net impact on interest income
$ 20
 
$ 26
 
$ 10
 



Information regarding impaired loans is as follows:

 
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31,
2005
 
December 31, 2004
 
March 31,
2004
 
Total recorded investment
$ 1,287
 
$ o 216
 
$ 2,159
 
Average recorded investment
1,287
 
1,083
 
2,153
 
Specific allowance allocation
455
 
 
 
Total cash collected
95
 
2,249
 
  43
 
Interest income recorded
 
133
 
37
 


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

For a financial institution, liquidity is a measure of the ability to fund customers' needs for loans and deposit withdrawals. Management regularly evaluates economic conditions in order to maintain a strong liquidity position. One of the most significant factors considered by management when evaluating liquidity requirements is the stability of DNB's core deposit base. In addition to cash, DNB maintains a portfolio of short-term investments to meet its liquidity requirements. DNB has historically relied on cash flow from operations and other financing activities. Liquidity is provided by investing activities, including the repayment and maturing of loans and investment securities.

At March 31, 2005, DNB had $46.4 million in un-funded loan commitments. Management anticipates these commitments will be funded by means of normal cash flows. Certificates of deposit greater than $100,000 scheduled to mature in one year or less from March 31, 2005 totaled $42.7 million. Management believes that the majority of such deposits will be reinvested with DNB and that certificates that are not renewed will be funded by a reduction in Federal funds sold or by pay-downs and maturities of loans and investments.

At the end of March 2005, DNB completed a private offering of $4 million Trust Preferred Securities. DNB invested the majority of the proceeds into the Bank to increase the Bank’s capital levels and legal lending limit.

Effective April 11, 2005, the Federal Reserve Board adopted a final rule to allow the continued inclusion of outstanding and prospective issuances of trust preferred securities in the tier 1 capital of bank holding companies, subject to stricter quantitative limits and qualitative standards. The Board also limited the aggregate amount of cumulative perpetual preferred stock, trust preferred securities, and minority interests in the equity accounts of certain consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, “restricted core capital elements”) included in the tier 1 capital of bank holding companies to a percentage of the sum of core capital elements, net of goodwill less any associated deferred tax liability. The quantitative limits will become effective after a five-year transition period at the end of the first quarter of 2009. In addition, the Board proposed to revise the qualitative standards for capital instruments included in regulatory capital consistent with longstanding Board policies. These proposals were intended to address supervisory concerns, competitive equity considerations, and changes in generally accepted accounting principles. Management does not anticipate that the Federal Reserve Board's proposal will have a material adverse impact on DNB, the Bank or their regulatory capital ratio compliance.












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The following table summarizes data and ratios pertaining to the Corporation and the Bank's capital structure.
 
   
For Capital
To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective
 
 
Actual
Adequacy Purposes
Action Provisions
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
DNB Financial Corporation
                       
                         
March 31, 2005:
                       
Total risk-based capital
$36,941
 
13.19
%
$22,414
 
8.00
%
$28,018
 
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital
33,305
 
11.89
 
11,207
 
4.00
 
16,811
 
6.00
 
Tier 1 (leverage) capital
33,305
 
7.76
 
17,178
 
4.00
 
21,4727
 
5.00
 
December 31, 2004:
                       
Total risk-based capital
$32,778
 
11.96
%
$21,917
 
8.00
%
$27,396
 
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital
29,341
 
10.71
 
10,959
 
4.00
 
16,438
 
6.00
 
Tier 1 (leverage) capital
29,341
 
6.75
 
17,389
 
4.00
 
21,737
 
5.00
 
                         
DNB First, N.A.
                       
                         
March 31, 2005:
                       
Total risk-based capital
$36,868
 
13.17
%
$22,395
 
8.00
%
$27,994
 
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital
33,232
 
11.87
 
11,198
 
4.00
 
16,796
 
6.00
 
Tier 1 (leverage) capital
33,232
 
7.74
 
17,166
 
4.00
 
21,458
 
5.00
 
December 31, 2004:
                       
Total risk-based capital
$32,750
 
11.97
%
$21,894
 
8.00
%
$27,368
 
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital
29,316
 
10.71
 
10,947
 
4.00
 
16,421
 
6.00
 
Tier 1 (leverage) capital
29,316
 
6.75
 
17,366
 
4.00
 
21,707
 
5.00
 



In addition, the Federal Reserve Bank (the "FRB") leverage ratio rules require bank holding companies to maintain a minimum level of "primary capital" to total assets of 5.5% and a minimum level of "total capital" to total assets of 6%. For this purpose, (i) "primary capital" includes, among other items, common stock, certain perpetual debt instruments such as eligible Trust preferred securities, contingency and other capital reserves, and the allowance for loan losses, (ii) "total capital" includes, among other things, certain subordinated debt, and "total assets" is increased by the allowance for loan losses. DNB's primary capital ratio and its total capital ratio are both well in excess of FRB requirements.


REGULATORY MATTERS

Dividends payable to the Corporation by the Bank are subject to certain regulatory limitations. Under normal circumstances, the payment of dividends in any year without regulatory permission is limited to the net profits (as defined for regulatory purposes) for that year, plus the retained net profits for the preceding two calendar years.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report may contain statements that are not of historical facts and may pertain to future operating results or events or management's expectations regarding those results or events. These are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this report that are not historical facts. When used in this report, the words "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will", "would", "should", "could", or "may" are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such statements. For example, actual results may be adversely affected by the following possibilities: (1) competitive pressures among financial institutions may increase; (2) changes in interest rates may reduce banking interest margins; (3) general economic conditions and real estate values may be less favorable than contemplated; (4) adverse legislation or regulatory requirements may be adopted; (5) other unexpected contingencies may arise; (6) DNB may change one or more strategies described in this document; or (7) management's evaluation of certain facts, circumstances or trends and the appropriate responses to them may change. These forward-looking statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are either beyond our control or not reasonably capable of predicting at this time. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers of this report are accordingly cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. DNB disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements herein, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise.
 
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ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

To measure the impacts of longer-term asset and liability mismatches beyond two years, DNB utilizes Modified Duration of Equity and Economic Value of Equity ("EVE") models. The modified duration of equity measures the potential price risk of equity to changes in interest rates. A longer modified duration of equity indicates a greater degree of risk to rising interest rates. Because of balance sheet optionality, an EVE analysis is also used to dynamically model the present value of asset and liability cash flows, with rates ranging up or down 200 basis points. The economic value of equity is likely to be different if rates change. Results falling outside prescribed ranges require action by management. At March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, DNB's variance in the economic value of equity as a percentage of assets with an instantaneous and sustained parallel shift of 200 basis points was within its negative 3% guideline, as shown in the table below. The change as a percentage of the present value of equity with a 200 basis point increase or decrease at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, was within DNB's negative 25% guideline.

 
March 31, 2005
 
December 31, 2004
 
Change in rates
Flat
 
-200bp
 
+200bp
 
Flat
 
-200bp
 
+200bp
 
EVPE
$53,654
 
$45,759
 
$53,004
 
$40,712
 
$33,327
 
$36,297
 
Change
   
(7,895
)
(650
)
   
(7,385
)
(4,415
)
Change as a % of assets
   
(1.8%
)
(0.2%
)
   
(1.7%
)
(1.0%
)
Change as a % of PV equity
   
(19.4%
)
(1.6%
)
   
(18.1%
)
(10.9%
)


ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

DNB’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of March 31, 2005, the end of the period covered by this report, in accordance with the requirements of Exchange Act Rule 240.13a-15(b). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that DNB’s current disclosure controls and procedures are effective and timely, providing them with material information relating to DNB and its subsidiaries required to be disclosed in the report DNB files under the Exchange Act.

Management of DNB is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for DNB, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

There was no change in the DNB’s “internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2005, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, DNB’s internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Not Applicable

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information on repurchases by DNB of its common stock in each month of the quarter ended March 31, 2005:

Period
 
Total Number
Of Shares Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (a)
 
January 1 , 2005 - January 31, 2005
 
 
 
$
 
 
 
 
 
138,398
 
February 1, 2005 - February 28, 2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
138,398
 
March 1, 2005 - March 31, 2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
138,398
Total
 
 
$
 
 
138,398

 
(a)
 
On July 25, 2001, DNB authorized the buyback of up to 175,000 shares of its common stock over an indefinite period. On August 27, 2004, DNB increased the buyback from 175,000 to 341,250 shares of its common stock over an indefinite period. This number has been adjusted to reflect the 5% stock dividend issued in December 2004.

 
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 required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

3
(i)
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended effective June 15, 2001, filed on August 14, 2001, as Item 6(a) to Form 10Q (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(ii)
By-laws of the Registrant as amended December 19, 2001, filed on March 24, 2002 at Item 3b to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
4
 
Registrant has certain debt obligations outstanding, for none of which do the instruments defining holders rights authorize an amount of securities in excess of 10% of the total assets of the Registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Registrant agrees to furnish copies of such agreements to the Commission on request.
 
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10
(a)*
Employment Agreement between DNB First, N.A. and Henry F. Thorne dated December 31, 1996 filed on March 26, 1999 at Item 10.1 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(b)*
Change of Control Agreements between DNB Financial Corporation and DNB First, N.A. and the following executive officers each in the form filed on March 26, 1999 at Item 10.2 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 (No. 0-16667), and incorporated herein by reference: (i) dated May 5, 1998 with Ronald K. Dankanich; Eileen M. Knott and Bruce B. Moroney, (ii) dated July 18, 2000, April 28, 2003 and September 22, 2003 with William J. Hieb and Richard M. Wright, respectively, and (iii) dated December 3, 2004 with Thomas M. Miller.
 
(c)**
1995 Stock Option Plan of DNB Financial Corporation (as amended and restated, effective as of April 27, 2004), filed on March 29, 2004 as Appendix A to Registrant’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 27, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(d)*
Death Benefit Agreement between DNB First, N.A. and Henry F. Thorne dated November 24, 1999, filed March 20, 2002 as Item 10(d) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(e)*
Form of Change of Control Agreements, as amended November 10, 2003, filed on November 14, 2003 as Item 10(e) to Form 8-K (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference between DNB Financial Corporation and DNB First, N.A. and each of the following Directors: (i) dated November 10, 2005 with James H. Thornton, James J. Koegel and Eli Silberman, and (ii) dated February 23, 2005 with Mildred C. Joyner.
 
(f)*
Retirement and Change of Control Agreement dated as of February 27, 2002, between DNB Financial Corporation and DNB First, N.A. and Thomas R. Greenleaf, a Director, filed on November 14, 2003 as item 10(f) to Form 8-K (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(g)*
First Amendment to Employment Agreement of Henry F. Thorne dated December 23, 2003 filed March 29, 2004 as Item 10(g) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(h)*
Retirement and Death Benefit Agreement between DNB First, N.A. and Henry F. Thorne dated December 23, 2003 filed March 29, 2004 as Item 10(h) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(i)***
DNB Financial Corp. Incentive Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan, filed March 10, 2005 as item 10(i) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2004 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(j)*
Retirement Agreement among DNB Financial Corporation, DNB First, N.A. and Henry F. Thorne, dated December 17, 2004, filed March 10, 2005 as Item 10(i) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(k)*
Change of Control Agreement among DNB Financial Corporation, DNB First, N.A. and William S. Latoff, dated December 17, 2004, filed March 10, 2005 as Item 10(i) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
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(l)
Agreement of Lease dated February 10, 2005 between Headwaters Associates, a Pennsylvania general partnership, as Lessor, and DNB First, National Association as Lessee for a portion of premises at 2 North Church Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, filed March 10, 2005 as Item 10(i) to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (No. 0-16667) and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(m)
Marketing Services Agreement between TSG, INC., a Pennsylvania business corporation (the "Service Provider") for which Eli Silberman, a Director of Registrant, is the President   and owner dated April 11, 2005, filed herewith.
 
(n)**
Form of Stock Option Agreement for grants prior to 2005 under the Registrant’s Stock Option Plan, filed herewith.
 
(o)**
Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for April 18, 2005 and subsequent grants under the Stock Option Plan, filed herewith.
11
 
Registrant’s Statement of Computation of Earnings Per Share. The information for this Exhibit is incorporated by reference to page 7 of this Form 10-Q.
14
 
Code of Ethics as amended and restated effective February 23, 2005, filed herewith.
31.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the Chief Executive Officer, and incorporated herein by reference.
31.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the Chief Financial Officer, and incorporated herein by reference.
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906, and incorporated herein by reference.
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906, and incorporated herein by reference.
     
 
*
Management contract or compensatory plan arrangement.
 
**
Shareholder approved compensatory plan pursuant to which the Registrant’s Common Stock may be issued to employees of the Corporation.
 
***
Non-shareholder approved compensatory plan pursuant to which the Registrant’s Common Stock may be issued to employees of the Corporation.



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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

   
DNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     
May 11, 2005
BY:
/s/ William S. Latoff
   
William S. Latoff, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer
     
     
     
May 11, 2005
BY:
/s/ Bruce E. Moroney
   
Bruce E. Moroney, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
     
     


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Exhibit 31.1
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT
TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, William S. Latoff, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of DNB Financial Corporation (the "Registrant");

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.




/s/ William S. Latoff  
William S. Latoff
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
May 11, 2005


Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT
TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Bruce E. Moroney, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of DNB Financial Corporation (the "Registrant");

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.




/s/ Bruce E. Moroney
Bruce E. Moroney
Chief Financial Officer
May 11, 2005


Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of DNB Financial Corporation (the "Registrant") on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, William S. Latoff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.




/s/ William S. Latoff
William S. Latoff
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
May 11, 2005


 

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


In connection with the Quarterly Report of DNB Financial Corporation (the "Registrant") on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Bruce E. Moroney, Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.




/s/ Bruce E. Moroney
Bruce E. Moroney
Chief Financial Officer
May 11, 2005


Exhibit 10(m)

 
MARKETING SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS MARKETING SERVICES AGREEMENT is made as of April 11, 2005 between DNB FIRST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association with an address at 4 Brandywine Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 (“DNB”) and TSG, INC., a Pennsylvania business corporation with an address at P.O. Box 156, 1212 Scott Road, Unionville, PA 19375 (“Service Provider”).

Background:

A. DNB does not presently have sufficient staff to provide all of the “Marketing Services” referred to below for itself.
 
B. Eli Silberman, the principal of Service Provider, is uniquely situated to assist DNB with the Marketing Services because of his marketing industry knowledge and experience, and his knowledge of DNB.
 
In consideration of the premises and mutual obligations contained herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
1. Marketing Services . Service Provider shall consult with and assist DNB in developing a branding strategy for the purpose of successfully differentiating DNB’s products and services. To achieve that goal, Service Provider shall provide the following services:
 
(a) Provide a comprehensive analysis of DNB’s product and service offerings, competitive position and customer profiles, including interviews with selected samples of customers of DNB and other financial institutions;
 
(b) Consult with and assist DNB’s management in establishing strategies for branding based on the foregoing analysis and research;
 
(c) Assist DNB with marketing, public relations and customer relations strategies to implement the new branding strategies.
 
(d) Provide DNB with ongoing creative supervision and copywriting support.
 
The foregoing services shall produce the deliverables, and be consistent with, the documented discussions DNB and Service Provider have had to date, and shall be subject to such performance measures for each stage of performance as the parties shall identify prior to commencement of each stage of services. The foregoing are sometimes referred to in this Agreement as the “Marketing Services.” The Marketing Services shall be provided within such deadlines as the parties may mutually agree from time to time, but shall in all events be consistent with DNB’s marketing requirements.
 
2. Compensation . (a) In consideration for Service Provider rendering the Marketing Services listed in items (a), (b) and (c) above, DNB shall (i) reimburse
 
 
 

 

Service Provider its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in providing the Marketing Services; and (ii) pay Service Provider a fee of $40,000.00, (b) In consideration for services provided relating to the marketing services listed in paragraph 1(d) above, DNB should pay a fee of $85.00 per hour.

3. Regulatory Compliance . This Agreement shall in all events be subject to all applicable banking laws and regulations. The performance of Marketing Services by the Service Provider is subject to examination oversight by DNB’s applicable banking regulators. Without limiting the foregoing, the provision of Marketing Services and the payment of compensation therefor shall be on terms and at compensation rates that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to DNB, as those available to DNB for comparable services from other nonaffiliated service providers. The parties agree to modify this Agreement and the compensation payable hereunder from time to time to conform to any applicable regulatory requirements. Service Provider shall each be subject to examination by DNB’s regulators to the extent deemed appropriate or necessary by such regulators in connection with this Agreement.
 
4. Intellectual Property . Any work product and intellectual property, such as DNB’s name, logo, trademark, and copyrighted material, shall be the sole property of DNB.
 
5. Confidentiality; Preservation and Disposition of Confidential Information . All information relating to DNB, including without limitation relating to its products, services, methods, branding and other business strategies, product designs, and customers and consumers, and all information relating to any DNB customers or consumers, shall be confidential (collectively “Confidential Information”) and shall not be disclosed by Service Provider to any third party without DNB’s prior written consent. Service Provider shall, consistent with DNB’s policies and procedures and laws and regulations applicable to DNB: (a) establish policies, safeguards, methods and procedures to ensure the confidentiality of Confidential Information; (b) establish policies, safeguards, methods and procedures for disposing of Confidential Information; (c) establish policies, safeguards, methods, and procedures consistent with DNB policies and procedures and the laws and regulations applicable to DNB to assure, to DNB’ s reasonable satisfaction, that no third party will gain unauthorized access to any Confidential Information; and (d) upon completion of the engagement for Marketing Services, take such steps as DNB may request to turn over to DNB or destroy all Confidential Information.
 
6. Business Resumption and Contingency Plans . Service Provider shall be responsible for backing up and otherwise protecting all program and data files of Service Provider relating to DNB and the Marketing Services, for protecting any equipment used in providing the Marketing Services, and for maintaining disaster recovery and contingency plans reasonably acceptable to DNB, including plans and procedures for testing of those plans and providing results to DNB when requested.
 
7. Default; Termination . Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice of termination upon material default by the other party, if such default continues for at least thirty (30) days after written notice of default is given to the defaulting party
 
 
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 by the non-defaulting party. Upon such termination, the parties’ relative rights and obligations shall be governed by this Agreement and applicable law, but notwithstanding any termination, for default or otherwise, the provisions of Sections 3, 4 and 5 of this Agreement shall survive and continue to bind both parties.
 
8. Authorization . Service Provider and DNB each respectively represents and warrants, one to the other, that this Agreement has been duly authorized by their respective boards of directors and that a copy of this Agreement, fully executed, shall be continuously maintained hereafter as a part of its corporate records.
 
9. Assignment . This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned by any of the parties hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties.
 
10. Entire Agreement . This agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior written or oral commitments, arrangements or understandings with respect thereto. There are no restrictions, agreements, promises, warranties, covenants or undertakings with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby other than those expressly set forth herein or therein.
 
11. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and each of which shall be deemed an original.
 
12. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (regardless of the laws that might be applicable under principles of conflicts of law) as to all matters, including but not limited to matters of validity, construction, effect and performance, except to the extent such laws are pre-empted by applicable federal laws or regulations.
 
13. Severability . If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. To the extent permitted by applicable law, each party waives any provision of law which renders any provision of this Agreement invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect.
 
14. Amendments . This Agreement may not be changed, modified or amended except by written agreement signed by all parties hereto.
 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.
 
DNB FIRST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
 
 
By:___________________________
     William S. Latoff
     Chief Executive Officer
TSG, INC.
 
 
By:___________________________
President

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit 10(n)






August 5, 2003

«Name»
«Address»
«state»

Stock Option Agreement

Dear «Name1»:

In view of your substantial contributions toward the achievement of the business goals and objectives of DNB Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") and the Downingtown National Bank (the "Bank") and the expectation of your future contributions, the Board of Directors of the Corporation is pleased to award you an option to purchase shares of the Common Stock of the Corporation pursuant to the DNB Financial Corporation 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). This letter will serve as the stock option agreement between you and the Corporation. The option awarded to you is subject to the following terms.

1.   NUMBER OF SHARES :

You are awarded an option to purchase a total of «number» shares of the Common Stock of the Corporation.

2.   TYPE OF OPTION :

The option awarded to you is a «Type» option as that term is defined in the Plan.

3.   EXERCISE PRICE :

The shares may be purchased upon your exercise of this option for the price of $«Price» per share

4.   DATE OF GRANT OF AWARD :

The Grant Date of the award of this option is «grantdate».
 
 
 

 
Stock Option Agreement
August 5, 2003


5.   STATED EXPIRATION DATE :

Unless earlier terminated as explained below, the option awarded to you expires (with respect to any number of shares subject to this option not previously exercised) on the 10th anniversary of the Grant Date stated above.

6.   DATE OPTION BECOMES EXERCISEABLE :

The stock option awarded to you is exercisable on and after the date which is six (6) months after the Grant Date stated above. The stock option remains exercisable by you until the expiration of the option in accordance with the terms of this letter and the terms of the Plan.

7.   EXERCISE OF OPTION:  

You may exercise the option awarded to you from time to time as provided above by delivering to the Corporation:

(a)   Written notice of the exercise marked for the attention of the Secretary specifying the number of whole shares in respect of which you are exercising the option;

(b)   Payment of the exercise price for such shares in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation, or in shares of Common Stock of the Corporation already owned by you having a fair market value (as determined under the Plan) on the Exercise Date equal to the exercise price, or any combination of cash or such stock;

(c)   Payment of any federal, state and local withholding taxes required in respect of such exercise in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation, or in shares of Common Stock of the Corporation already owned by you having a fair market value (as determined under the Plan) equal to the total amount of such withholding taxes, or any combination of cash or such stock.

(d)   Only if the shares to be acquired upon exercise have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the 1933 Act):





 
Stock Option Agreement
August 5, 2003


(i)   If required by the Board of Directors of the Corporation, a written statement that you are purchasing the shares for investment and not with a view toward their distribution and will not sell or transfer any shares received upon the exercise of the option except in accordance with the 1933 Act and following the expiration of the second anniversary of the Exercise Date of the option with respect to such shares;

(ii)   If required by the Board of Directors of the Corporation, with such information as is necessary for the Corporation to comply with securities laws.

Upon receipt of the documents and payments listed above, the Corporation will issue you a certificate for the number of shares with respect to which you have exercised the option.

8.   EXERCISE DATE:  
 
The date on which the Corporation receives the documents specified above in complete and otherwise acceptable form and the payments specified above will be treated as the Exercise Date with respect to your exercise of the stock option.

9.   NON-ASSIGNABILITY OF OPTION:  

Except as provided by the Plan, the option awarded to you is exercisable only by you. The option may not be transferred, assigned, pledged as security or hypothecated in any way and is not subject to execution, attachment or similar process. Upon any attempt by you to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of this option or of any portion thereof or upon the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process on this option or on any portion thereof, the option awarded to you will immediately expire with respect to the number of shares not exercised prior to such event.

10.   RIGHTS IN SHARES SUBJECT TO OPTION: You will not be treated as a holder of any of the shares subject to this option or of any rights of a holder of such shares unless and until the shares are issued to you as evidenced by stock certificates.

11.   EFFECT ON EMPLOYMENT: This letter is not an employment agreement or service contract. Therefore, none of the rights awarded to you by this letter affect, in any way, your employment or service relationship with the Corporation or the Bank.

 

 

 
Stock Option Agreement
August 5, 2003


12.   TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE: Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, upon termination of your employment with the Corporation or the Bank or your separation from service as a Director (if you are not also an employee of the Corporation or the Bank), the unexercised portion of this option will terminate as follows:

a.   If you terminate or separate on account of death or disability or you terminate on account of retirement which has been approved by the Corporation, your option will terminate on the Stated Expiration Date described above.

b.   If you are terminated or separated by act of the Corporation or the Bank for cause, as defined in the Plan, your option is terminated with respect to any shares not previously exercised effective immediately as of your termination or separation.

c.   If you terminate or separate by your own act, your option will terminate at the close of business on the earlier of the Stated Expiration Date described above or on the ninetieth day following the date of your termination or separation.

d.   If you terminate or separate for any other reason, your option will terminate at the close of business on the earlier of the Stated Expiration Date described above or on the third anniversary of the date of your termination or separation.

13.   OPTION AWARDED SUBJECT TO PLAN PROVISIONS:  

The Plan provisions take precedence over the provisions of this letter agreement. Therefore, in the case of any inconsistency between any provision of this letter agreement and any provision of the Plan in effect on the Grant Date, the provision of the Plan will control.

14.   COUNTERPARTS:

This letter agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall be deemed one and the same agreement.





Stock Option Agreement
August 5, 2003



If you accept the stock option award evidenced by this letter, subject to the terms stated above, you should date and sign the enclosed copy of this letter in the spaces indicated and return it to the Corporation marked for the attention of the Secretary. Your signature will also mean that you have been provided with and have read a copy of the Plan.


DNB Financial Corporation



By:______________________________
  Chairman of the Board

I acknowledge that I have read this letter and agree to accept the stock option award evidenced by it according to the terms set out above.

«name»

__________________________________     _________________
Signature             Date







Stock Option Agreement
August 5, 2003


 



DNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

1995 STOCK OPTION PLAN

NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION EXERCISE

     



  To:   DNB Financial Corporation     Attention: Corporate Secretary
     
     
     
From:
_____________________________________
Date: ___________________________
 
(Grantee Name)
 
     
 
_____________________________________
Tel. No. _____ - ______ - __________
 
(Address)
 
     
 
_____________________________________
 
     
 
_____________________________________
 
 
_____________________________________
 


Date of Grant: _____________________
Number of Shares Exercised: ______________
 
     
Exercise Price Per Share: $_____ . ____
Total Exercise Price: $
__________ . _____
     
Federal Income Tax Withholding
 
__________ . _____
 
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
     
F.I.C.A. Tax Withholding
 
__________ . _____
 
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
     
Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax Withholding
 
__________ . _____
 
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
     
Local Earned Income Tax Withholding
 
__________ . _____
 
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
     
Subtotal of withholding taxes
 
__________ . _____
 
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
     
Total Remittance
 
__________ . _____
 
(Attach certified check for total or attach properly endorsed certificates of stock with equal value)
 
 

[Please note that final remittance due is subject to adjustment pending determination of applicable stock value]

Please accept the above notice of exercise and issue share certificates as required.



_________________________________________
(signature of person authorized to exercise)
Exhibit 10(o)

STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
(Non-Qualified Option - Immediate Vesting - Restricted Stock)

THIS AGREEMENT GRANTS A NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION
RESALE OF STOCK ISSUED ON EXERCISE OF THIS OPTION BY DIRECTORS AND CERTAIN SENIOR
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WILL BE RESTRICTED BY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS


Dear _______________________________ (“Grantee”):

In view of your substantial contributions toward the achievement of the business goals and objectives of DNB Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") and DNB First, National Association (the "Bank") and the expectation of your future contributions, the Board of Directors of the Corporation is pleased to award you an option to purchase shares of the Common Stock of the Corporation pursuant to the 1995 Stock Option Plan of DNB Financial Corporation (As amended and restated, effective as of April 27, 2004) (the "Plan"). This letter will serve as the stock option agreement between you and the Corporation. The option awarded to you is subject to the following terms.

1.   NUMBER OF SHARES: You are awarded an option to purchase a total of ______ shares of the Common Stock of the Corporation, subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan.

2.   SECURITIES LAW RESTRICTIONS ON SHARES OWNED BY DIRECTORS AND CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION: If you are an “affiliate” of the Corporation, your resale of the Common Stock you receive on exercise of an Option will be subject to resale restrictions under applicable securities laws. A person who is an “affiliate” of the Corporation may not resell shares of Common Stock received by such employee upon exercise of Options under the Plan, except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) or in accordance with Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act or another exemption available under the Securities Act. For purposes of the Securities Act, an employee will be considered to be an “affiliate” of the Corporation if such employee directly or indirectly controls the Corporation. In addition, under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), if you are a director or one of certain types of “officer” of the Corporation identified in SEC regulations under Section 16(b), you may be liable to the Corporation for profit you are deemed to realize if you make certain types of purchases and certain types of sales of the Common Stock within a period of less than six months of each other. You should consult with legal counsel as to your status as an “affiliate” of the Corporation and the applicability of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act to you.

3.   TYPE OF OPTION: The option awarded to you is a Non-Qualified Option as that term is defined in the Plan.

4.   EXERCISE PRICE: The shares may be purchased upon your exercise of this option for the price of $____ per share

5.   DATE OF GRANT OF AWARD: The Grant Date of the award of this option is _____, 200_, which is also the date of this Agreement.

6.   STATED EXPIRATION DATE: Unless earlier terminated as explained below, the option awarded to you expires (with respect to any number of shares subject to this option not previously exercised) on the 10th anniversary of the Grant Date stated above. This is the Stated Expiration Date .

7.   DATE OPTION BECOMES EXERCISEABLE; LOSS OF OPTION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES: The stock option awarded to you is exerciseable at any time after the Grant Date stated above. The stock option remains exerciseable by you until the expiration of the option in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Plan.

8.   EXERCISE OF OPTION: You may exercise the option awarded to you from time to time as provided above by delivering to the Corporation all of the following:

(a)   Written notice of the exercise marked to the attention of the Chief Financial Officer specifying the number of whole shares in respect of which you are exercising the option.
 
 


 
(b)   Payment of the exercise price for such shares in any of the following forms: (i) cash, (ii) certified check payable to the order of the Corporation, (iii) shares of Common Stock of the Corporation already owned by you, (iv) shares of Common Stock of the Corporation you are entitled to receive as a result of stock option exercises that you are entitled to make for such purpose, but only if those options are “in the money,” or (v) any combination of the foregoing.

(c)   Payment of any federal, state and local withholding taxes required in respect of such exercise in any combination of the forms of payment described in (b) above.

Shares of Common Stock of the Corporation may only be applied against the exercise price or to pay any federal, state or local withholding taxes to the extent consistent with any restrictions applicable to such shares. If shares of Common Stock of the Corporation are to be applied in whole or partial payment of the exercise price or any withholding taxes, they shall be applied at their fair market value (as determined under the Plan) on the Exercise Date.

Upon receipt of the documents and payments listed above, the Corporation will issue you a certificate for the number of shares with respect to which you have exercised the option.

9.   EXERCISE DATE: The date on which the Corporation receives the documents specified above in complete and otherwise acceptable form and the payments specified above will be treated as the Exercise Date with respect to your exercise of the stock option.

10.   NON-ASSIGNABILITY OF OPTION: Except as provided by the Plan, the option awarded to you is exerciseable only by you. The option may not be transferred, assigned, pledged as security or hypothecated in any other way and shall not be subject to execution, attachment or similar process even if you agree with someone else that it will be, except that if you die while still employed with the Corporation or the Bank, your estate or the person who acquires the right to exercise the Stock Option upon your death by bequest or inheritance may exercise your option. Upon any attempt by you to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of this option or of any portion thereof or upon the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process on this option or on any portion thereof, the option awarded to you will immediately expire with respect to the number of shares not exercised prior to such event.

11.   RIGHTS IN SHARES SUBJECT TO OPTION: You will not be treated as a holder of any of the shares subject to this option or of any rights of a holder of such shares unless and until the shares are issued to you as evidenced by stock certificates.

12.   EFFECT ON EMPLOYMENT: This letter is not an employment agreement or service contract. Therefore, none of the rights awarded to you by this letter affect, in any way, your employment or service relationship with the Corporation or the Bank.

13.   TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE: Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or this Agreement, upon termination of your employment with the Corporation or the Bank, if applicable, and your separation from service as a Director of the Corporation and the Bank, if applicable, the unexercised portion of this option will terminate according to the following terms:

(a)   If you terminate or separate on account of death or disability or you terminate on account of retirement which has been approved by the Corporation, your option will terminate on the Stated Expiration Date described above.

(b)   If the termination of your employment or separation from service as a Director is a “Termination for Cause” as defined in the Plan, your option will terminate automatically with respect to any shares not previously exercised, effective immediately as of your termination or separation.
 
 
 


 
(c)   If you terminate or separate by your own act, your option will terminate at the close of business on the earlier of the Stated Expiration Date described above or on the ninetieth (90th) day following the date of your termination or separation.

(d)   If you terminate or separate for any other reason, your option will terminate at the close of business on the earlier of the Stated Expiration Date described above or on the third (3rd) anniversary of the date of your termination or separation.

14.   OPTION AWARDED SUBJECT TO PLAN PROVISIONS: The Plan provisions take precedence over the provisions of this letter agreement, Therefore, in the case of any inconsistency between any provision of this letter agreement and any provision of the Plan in effect on the Grant Date, the provision of the Plan will control.

15.   COUNTERPARTS: This letter agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall be deemed one and the same agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation and the Grantee have duly executed this Agreement as of the Grant Date.

DNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 
 
By: ________________________________
Print Name: __________________________
Title: _______________________________
Grantee:
 
 
________________________________
(Signature)
Print Name: _______________________



 




1995 STOCK OPTION PLAN OF DNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(As amended and restated, effective as of April 27, 2004)

NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION EXERCISE

To:   DNB Financial Corporation Attention: Corporate Secretary

From:   _______________________________       Date:   ____________________, 20____
(Grantee Name)

_______________________________       Tel.No. (______) _______ - ___________
(Address)

_______________________________

_______________________________


Date of Grant: _______________, _______       Number of Shares Exercised: _____________

Exercise Price Per Share: $ _________.____            Total Exercise Price: $ __________. ____

PLUS:


Federal Income Tax Withholding
$ __________. ____
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
   
F.I.C.A. Tax Withholding
$ __________. ____
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
   
Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax Withholding
$ __________. ____
(Contact Payroll to Determine))
 
   
Local Earned Income Tax Withholding
$ __________. ____
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
   
Subtotal of withholding taxes
$ __________. ____
(Contact Payroll to Determine)
 
   
Total Remittance
$ __________. ____

 
_____ Check this box if you want to use all or part of any shares exercised that are “in the money” to pay exercise price or withholding taxes.
(Attach certified check for net remittance due or attach properly endorsed certificates of stock with equal value)
[Please note that final remittance due is subject to adjustment pending determination of applicable stock value]

Please accept the above notice of exercise and issue share certificates as required.


__________________________________
(signature of person authorized to exercise)
Exhibit 14
Adopted by Board of Directors
February 23, 2005

DNB Financial Corporation
DNB First National Association
Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy




As directors, officers and employees of DNB Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, including without limitation DNB First National Association (the “Bank”) (collectively, “DNB”), we assume a duty to the Bank, its customers, depositors and Company shareholders. It is each director’s, officer’s and employee’s responsibility to act in a manner that will merit public trust and confidence. This duty extends to all activities -- both personal and professional. Each director, officer and employee of DNB is expected to direct his or her personal conduct in a manner that will bring credit to the organization and to avoid any action that will discredit the Bank.

With these considerations in mind, the purpose of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy is to deter wrongdoing by DNB’s directors, officers and employees and to promote:

- Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; 

- Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission (“the SEC”) and in other public communications made by the registrant;

- Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;

- The prompt internal reporting to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code of violations of the policy; and

- Accountability for adherence to this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy.

Whenever you use the authority and privileges that come from employment with DNB, you must apply two principles:

1.  
A DNB director, officer or employee places DNB’s interests ahead of his or her own private interest.

2.  
A DNB director, officer or employee must make full disclosure of any situation in which his or her private interests create a conflict or potential conflict with those of the Company or the Bank or any of their subsidiaries.

This policy has been adopted by the Board of Directors and it is furnished to you for your guidance and information. Directors, officers and employees are requested and expected to (i) read this statement, (ii) understand its purposes, (iii) make appropriate disclosures to, or request appropriate exceptions or waivers from, the appropriate DNB official as designated in this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, and (iv) consult with their immediate supervisors if there are uncertainties or questions about the meaning of this policy.

CONFIDENTIAL AND INTERNAL INFORMATION

DNB encourages the free flow of information among its directors, officers and employees. However, if confidential or internal information is received by the wrong people, potential damage may be done through legal exposure and other adverse results.

Confidential Information

“Confidential information” includes:

1.  
All unpublished financial results;
2.  
All unpublished financial projections; and
3.  
All non-public information, the substance of which may be deemed material by an investor or which would give a competitor a competitive advantage, such as new products, services or pending lawsuits.

Information that could have a definite and immediate impact on the market price of the security involved is regarded by the SEC as material. When in doubt about whether a piece of information is material or non-public, assume that it is confidential and consult with your supervisor at once. It may be appropriate to consult first with DNB’s legal counsel before making disclosures of information that may be confidential.
 
 

 

 
Nonpublic information about the Bank’s customers, suppliers, directors, officers or employees acquired by a director, officer or employee through employment with DNB is considered to be privileged and must be held in the strictest confidence and is also considered “confidential information.” It is to be used solely for Company or Bank purposes and not as a basis for personal gain. In no case should such information be transmitted to persons outside DNB, including family or associates, or even to other directors, officers or employees of DNB who do not need to know such information in discharging their Bank duties. The restrictions in this paragraph also apply to the reports and statements prepared for use in the DNB’s business and not generally released.

Further, a director, officer or employee must not take for personal gain an opportunity that belongs to the Company, the Bank or any of their subsidiaries. Whenever DNB has been seeking a particular business opportunity, or the opportunity has been offered to it, or DNB’s funds, facilities, or personnel have been used in developing the opportunity, the opportunity rightfully belongs to DNB, and not to directors, officers or employees who may be in a position to divert the opportunity to themselves or others.

Internal Information

“Internal information” means all communications (other than confidential information) between or among DNB directors, officers or employees and agents and their advisors, such as attorneys, accountants and consultants, and not intended for public consumption, no matter in what form (tangible or intangible) it may be embodied.

Basic Restriction on Confidential Information and Internal Information

Confidential information and internal information must not be released by DNB directors, officers or employees to the public or to persons outside DNB, except (i) in accordance with any applicable policies or procedures approved by the Board of Directors (or the Executive Committee in its place) or pursuant to authority delegated by the Board of Directors, or (ii) with the written approval of the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer.

DISCLOSURES IN DEALINGS WITH AUDITORS AND BANK EXAMINERS

The principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions for either the Company or the Bank are referred to in this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy as “Executive and Financial Officers.” The appropriate Executive and Financial Officers are obligated to establish appropriate systems and procedures to ensure that business transactions are recorded on the Bank’s books in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals, established company policy, and appropriate regulatory pronouncements and guidelines.

They must establish and administer financial accounting controls that are appropriate to ensure the integrity of the financial reporting process and the availability of timely, relevant information or the safe, sound and profitable operation of DNB.

They must ensure that all accounting records and information are protected and retained as required by applicable law, regulation, or regulatory guidelines.

Directors, officers and employees are required to cooperate fully with audits conducted by either the Bank’s internal audit staff, external auditing firm or regulatory examiners. Questions raised by the Bank’s auditors must be responded to candidly and no adverse or controversial information in response to any questions may be concealed.

The appropriate Executive and Financial Officers must also establish and maintain an appropriate system to ensure full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosures in reports and documents that DNB files with, or submits to, the SEC, banking regulators and other applicable regulatory agencies, and in other public communications made by or on behalf of DNB.

Directors, officers and employees are required to cooperate fully with the appropriate Executive and Financial Officers in the process of preparing reports, filings and other documents to comply with DNB’s disclosure and other regulatory compliance responsibilities. Any potentially material information, and any questions relating to such information, must be volunteered candidly and no adverse or controversial information may be concealed.

PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It is the philosophy of DNB to encourage on the part of its directors, officers and employees a full awareness and interest in civic and political responsibility. Each director, officer and employee shall have the opportunity to support community activities or the political process, as he/she desires. However, except strictly as the Board of Directors (or the Executive Committee in its place) or senior management may explicitly determine from time to time, (i) DNB does not support, sponsor or endorse these activities or political processes, (ii) DNB’s name and address or facilities may not be used in any advertisements or literature to promote any activity, political or not, that is unrelated to DNB’s business, and (iii) the Bank’s letterhead may not be used for any purpose other than job related activities.
 
 


 
It is illegal to use Bank funds for the purpose of making contributions or expenditures in connection with elections to any local, state, and federal office. However, the Federal Elections Commission does permit the use of Bank funds and assets for limited political purposes, such as: establishing political action committees and implementing nonpartisan voter registration or “get-out-the-vote” campaigns.

Directors, officers and employees must be aware when considering election or appointment to corporate boards, public offices or commissions, that serving in such capacity will place them in a position where a potential conflict of interest may exist. Unless specifically approved by the CEO and/or the Board of Directors (or the Executive Committee in its place), no director, officer or employee shall serve on the board of directors, board of trustees or similar body of any non-bank entity that is in direct competition with DNB. If a conflict develops, DNB reserves the right to request the director, officer or employee involved to divest themselves of one of the conflicting interests.

BORROWING FROM CUSTOMERS

Directors, officers and employees shall not borrow money from any customer of the Bank unless the customer is a recognized lending institution. Further, directors, officers and employees shall not borrow from each other nor lend their personal funds to customers of the Bank.

No director, officer or employee shall co-sign, endorse or otherwise assume liability, contingent or otherwise, in connection with borrowings of any customer or prospective customer.

For purposes of these restrictions on borrowing, the term “customer” in this section excludes relatives of the director, officer or employee.

OVERDRAFTS

Overdrafts of director, officer and employee transaction accounts are to be avoided, unless associated with (i) as to directors and executive officers, an established overdraft facility permitted under Federal Reserve Regulation O, and (ii) as to other employees, an overdraft policy and procedure no more favorable than the policies and procedures applicable to customers generally. The Bank recognizes that occasionally, through oversight or human error, a mistake will occur; however, intentional abuse of an account may result in immediate termination. For additional information, refer to your Employee Handbook.

PROHIBITED LENDING PRACTICES

Directors, officers and employees are not permitted to process loan applications or to authorize or participate in the authorization of extensions of credit by DNB to members of their immediate family. Immediate family is defined as spouses, parents, children, and/or siblings. Any such loan application must be referred to another authorized employee.

A director, officer or employee may not extend credit to companies in which he or she has an interest as a director, officer, controlling person, or partner, or in which a member of the lending officer’s immediate family has such an interest.

GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Gifts or favors of nominal value are an accepted practice to the extent that they meet all standards of ethical business conduct and involve no element of concealment.

All gifts given to customers and prospective customers must be approved by an officer’s or employee’s immediate supervisor and the responsible Executive Officer.

Entertainment By Employees

Entertainment involving a nominal expense is also an accepted practice to the extent that it meets all standards of ethical business conduct and involves no element of concealment or corrupt intent. Entertainment expense must be approved by an officer’s or employee’s immediate supervisor.

Gifts Received By Employees

DNB expects officers and employees to render efficient and courteous service to customers at all times without expectation of reward other than compensation regularly received for their employment. Further, Federal criminal law and Pennsylvania law makes it a crime for a director, officer or employee to receive or accept anything of value for or in connection with any transaction, business or confidential information of the Bank.

To avoid even the implication of any impropriety, it is important that each director, officer and employee decline any gifts that would raise even the slightest doubt of improper influence if accepted. The solicitation of gifts, bequests or favors is specifically prohibited as a Federal crime. As a general rule, therefore, no gifts or bequests of other than nominal value from present or prospective customers or suppliers are to be accepted. It is never appropriate under any circumstances for directors, officers or employees to accept cash from a present or prospective customer, supplier or public official.
 
 


 
Situations may arise when it may be appropriate for directors, officers or employees to accept a gift or favor. Such situations include:

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Unsolicited gifts of nominal value (not over $100) given at Christmas, other holidays, or special occasions that represent expressions of friendship and are not in connection with any transaction or business DNB.

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Luncheons, dinners or business meetings and accompanying reasonable entertainment with present and prospective customers and suppliers when the return of the expenditure on a comparable basis is likely to occur and is properly chargeable as a business expense.

3.  
Unsolicited advertising or promotional material (e.g., pens and calendars) of a value not exceeding $100.

INVESTMENTS

No director, officer or employee, nor any member of his or her immediate family, shall directly or indirectly invest in any interest in real estate or its development, or in any business enterprise, if, to the knowledge of such person, any other person having a direct or indirect interest in such real estate or its development has obtained or made application for financing from the Bank or any of its subsidiaries. All exceptions to the foregoing investment prohibition must be approved in writing in advance by (i) the Board of Directors (or the Executive Committee in its place), acting by a majority of its disinterested members, in the case of any of the Executive and Financial Officers, or (ii) in other cases, by the Appropriate Official.

If a director, officer or employee has, or if he or she knows that a member of his or her immediate family has, an investment that violates the above policy, an immediate and full disclosure must be made to (i) the Board of Directors in the case of any of the Executive and Financial Officers, or (ii) in other cases, by the Appropriate Official.

TRANSACTIONS IN STOCK OF DNB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, directors and certain “executive officers” are considered “insiders” and are subject by law to restrictions in the trading of the Bank’s common stock. “Insiders” may also be held liable to the Bank for any “short swing profits” made from either purchasing or selling the stock during defined periods.

The Chief Financial Officer shall maintain a list of those directors, officers and employees who are considered “insiders”. Any director, officer or employee of DNB affected by this policy shall contact the Chief Financial Officer before transacting or agreeing to transact in DNB stock.

SERVING AS AN INDIVIDUAL FIDUCIARY

No director, officer or employee, nor any member of his or her immediate family, may accept an appointment as fiduciary unless (i) the Bank is named agent for the fiduciary and all compensation as fiduciary is received only by the Bank as agent and such appointment is also approved by the Trust Committee and, in the case of any director or any of the Executive and Financial Officers, the Board of Directors (or the Executive Committee in its place), or (ii) the grantor or decedent is a family member or personal friend and the relationship is not brought about through Bank employment.

BENEFICIARY (OR LEGATEE) UNDER A WILL OR TRUST

Directors, officers and employees must report any gift of a beneficial interest or legacy under wills or trusts of customers of the Bank, other than a relative, at such time as the director, officer or employee learns of the designation. The objective of such a notification requirement is to allow for consideration of all the facts in each case to make certain there are no real conflicts of interest and that a reasonable, disinterested third party could not allege a conflict of interest upon the director, officer or employee in receipt of the benefit.

If this reporting requirement results in a decision that a real or apparent conflict exists or could exist, the director, officer or employee will be expected to make every effort to be relieved of the expectation of benefit and may be required to renounce the gift.

REFERRING CUSTOMERS WHO SEEK ADVICE

Legal Advice:

In many cases discussions with customers lead to a request that the director, officer or employee make statements that may relate to the legality of the proposed transaction.

Neither the Company nor the Bank nor their subsidiaries can practice law or give legal advice. Therefore, directors, officers and employees should be very careful in discussions with customers, and say nothing that might be interpreted as the giving of legal advice.

 


 
Tax and Investment Advice:

No director, officer or employee shall provide advice to a customer on matters concerning tax problems, or in the preparation of tax returns, or in investment decisions except as may be necessary or appropriate in the performance of a fiduciary duty as otherwise required in the ordinary course of his or her duties for DNB.

Recommending Other Firms to Customers

As a matter of policy, directors, officers and employees must not recommend attorneys, accountants, insurance brokers or agents, stock brokers, real estate agents, and the like to customers unless in every case several names are given without indicating favoritism. This policy shall not apply in cases where the service is provided directly or indirectly by DNB.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

In general, a conflict of interest involves any situation which may, or may appear to, influence or interfere with a director’s, officer’s or employee’s independent exercise of judgment in representing the best interests of DNB in a fair and impartial manner, or which could provide an opportunity for a director, officer or employee to profit personally as a result of his or her position with DNB.

While it is not possible to identify every situation that may involve a conflict of interest, situations include business dealings with providers of services to DNB as well as personal relationships with customers, prospects and competitors.

No director, officer or employee should make inappropriate use of his or her position with DNB in any business dealing with a provider of service to DNB. All business dealings must be in accordance with the highest ethical standards and must not create even the appearance of a conflict of interest. No decisions about whether or not DNB will do business with a customer, prospect, or supplier should be influenced by unrelated interests. Such decisions should only be based upon business considerations.

Directors, officers and employees should not accept special discounts or other consideration from customers, prospects or suppliers unless such discounts or considerations are offered under the same terms and conditions to others.

Whenever there is a question about a potential conflict of interest, a full and complete disclosure of the circumstances to the Appropriate Official is required; and whenever a transaction is involved, his or her prior approval must be obtained.

OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

The Bank does not encourage its full-time officers or employees to have employment outside DNB. However, such employment is permitted when the officer or employee receives prior approval of the Human Resource Department and the Appropriate Official. All outside employment must be consistent with this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy and DNB’s conflict of interest and other policies, and may not take precedence over DNB work requirements, including overtime.

If the officer or employee is unable to maintain an acceptable level of performance at DNB as a result of the employment at the outside job, the officer or employee will be requested to terminate the outside employment.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS/WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

The Board of Directors has adopted this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy and delegated to the CEO and Senior Management the responsibility for its administration throughout DNB.
It is each director’s, officer’s and employee’s responsibility to be familiar with this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy and to abide by the letter and spirit of its provisions at all times. All new directors, officers and employees are provided with a copy of the Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy at the time of their employment. Supervisors are expected to make every reasonable effort to ensure that their staff continues to comply with the provisions of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy.

(a) Appropriate Official. For purposes of any disclosure, approval or reporting provisions in this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, the “Appropriate Official” shall be determined based upon the status of the director, officer or employee whose activities or relationships are in question (the “Subject Individual”) and, subject to the following sentences, shall be: (1) If the Subject Individual is a director or any of the Executive and Financial Officers (other than the Chairman of the Board of Directors), the Appropriate Official shall be the Chairman of the Board of Directors; if the Subject Individual is the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Appropriate Official shall be the Chairman of DNB’s Audit Committee; (2) If the Subject Individual is an officer, but not a director or any of the Executive and Financial Officers, the Appropriate Official shall be DNB’s Chief Executive Officer; (3) If the Subject Individual is not an officer or director, the Appropriate Official shall be the Bank’s Compliance Officer. Notwithstanding the foregoing designations of the Appropriate Official, the Appropriate Official as to any alleged violation or proposed Authorization or Waiver shall not be involved in the matter giving rise to the alleged violation or proposed Authorization or Waiver, and shall have sufficient status within DNB to engender respect for this Policy and shall have the authority to adequately deal with the persons involved in the matter regardless of their stature in DNB. If in any circumstance the Appropriate Person that would otherwise be designated in the first sentence of this paragraph does not meet all of the requirements of the preceding sentence, the Board of Directors (or the Executive Committee in its place), acting by a majority of its disinterested members, shall have the authority and responsibility to designate the Appropriate Person for that matter.
 
 


 
(b) Procedures on Notice of Possible Violation. Upon receiving notice or disclosure of any violation, alleged violation or suspected violation of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, the Appropriate Official shall take such action as may be appropriate under the circumstances within his or her scope of authority to determine if a violation has occurred or is occurring or about to occur and, if applicable, to prevent or terminate any such violation.

(c) Reporting by Appropriate Officers. Each Appropriate Officer shall report each matter involving an alleged violation or requested Authorization or Waiver under this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy to the Board of Directors no later than at its next regular board meeting, and shall thereafter update the Board of Directors at each subsequent regular meeting regarding the status of the matter until it is resolved.

(d) Authorizations and Exceptions Under Code of Ethics / Whistleblower Policy.. For purposes of this Code of Ethics, an authorization or exception contemplated or permitted by this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy is referred to herein as an “Authorization,” and any authorization or exception not contemplated or permitted by this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, or any other deviation from, waiver of, decision not to enforce, or failure to enforce, any of the provisions of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, is referred to herein as a “Waiver.” Any Authorization may be granted without the approval of the Board of Directors, except to the extent this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy requires Board of Directors approval, but shall be reported to the Board of Directors no later than at the next regular board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company or the Bank, whichever first occurs. Any Waiver shall only be granted pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors (or Executive Committee in its place) of the Bank (if applicable solely to the Bank) or the Board of Directors (or Executive Committee in its place) of the Company (if not applicable solely to the Bank).

(e) Participation of Subject Individual at Board Meetings. In any meeting of a Board of Directors (or of a committee thereof) at which action is to be taken on any matter governed by this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, the Subject Individual may make a presentation to the Board of Directors on the questions involved, except to the extent that the Board of Directors or committee determines otherwise. If the Subject Individual is precluded from participating in a meeting and wishes to express his or her views on the subject, a reasonable means shall be provided for his or her views to be communicated to each person attending the meeting. If the Subject Individual is a director, his or her presence may be counted if applicable for purposes of determining a quorum. However, he or she shall not be permitted to vote on, or to discuss in his or her capacity as director, any resolution, motion, decision or other action relating to the matter, and shall be absent from the meeting when the action is taken.

(f) Guidance Regarding Code of Ethics / Whistleblower Policy. Directors, officers or employees who wish guidance regarding this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy and its potential application to a particular transaction, circumstance or action shall first consult with the Appropriate Official. Each Appropriate Official shall make himself or herself available to respond to inquiries by any appropriate director, officer or employee. However, no interpretation or construction of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy that differs from DNB’s actual or historic practice may be made without the express approval of the Board of Directors (or the Executive Committee in its place).

(g) Periodic Review of Compliance with Code of Ethics / Whistleblower Policy. At least once during each calendar year, DNB’s Audit Committee, together with each Appropriate Official, shall conduct a review of (i) compliance with this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy by DNB’s directors, officers and employees during the prior year, (ii) Authorizations and Waiver given with respect to this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy during the prior year, (iii) all other matters disclosed in the past year to any Appropriate Officials in connection with this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, and (iv) any questions of interpretation of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy raised in the past year. As a result of such review, the Audit Committee shall (I) identify any actions, transactions or relationships not in conformity with this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy and report thereon to the Board of Directors, together with recommendations for actions to remedy any nonconformities, and (II) review and recommend to the Board of Directors any changes to this Code of Ethics or any recommended communications to Bank directors, officers and employers to help clarify the meaning or operation of this Code of Ethics.
 
 


 
(h) Confidentiality. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, to the extent that an Appropriate Official, the Committee or a Board of Directors may determine that confidentiality of any matter relating to this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy is in the best interests of the Bank, any Appropriate Official, the Committee, the Board of Directors or a representative thereof shall be authorized to consult with the Bank’s designated legal counsel (or, in the case of the Audit Committee if it shall deem it appropriate, independent counsel to the Audit Committee) for purposes of seeking advice regarding such matters or any compliance or liability risks related thereto, and thereupon such matters may thereafter be handled in accordance with the advice of legal counsel.
 
(i) Use of Code of Ethics. This Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy is intended solely to facilitate DNB’s internal management of its business and activities. Violations of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy may be the basis for disciplinary action by DNB, termination of a director’s, officer’s or employee’s relationship with the Bank, or other regulatory or legal action that DNB may deem appropriate. However, neither violations nor alleged violations of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, nor any actions or omissions of DNB, the Company, the Bank or any of their subsidiaries, or of any representatives of any of those entities in administering or enforcing this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy or in identifying or responding to any matters raised under this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, shall be the basis of any liability of, or any claims against, DNB, the Bank or any of their subsidiaries, except solely to the extent required by applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, neither the inclusion of any provision in this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy, nor the determination that any matter may be a violation of this Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy shall, by such fact alone, be deemed material for securities disclosure purposes nor for any other purposes under applicable federal and state securities or other laws or regulations.

WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

As employees of DNB Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, including without limitation DNB First National Association (the “Bank”) (collectively, “DNB”), we assume a duty to the Bank, its customers, depositors and Company shareholders. It is each employee’s responsibility to act in a manner that will merit public trust and confidence. This duty extends to all activities - both professional and personal. Each employee of DNB is expected to direct his or her personal conduct in a manner that will bring credit to the organization and to avoid any action that will discredit the Bank.

DNB is committed to being in compliance with all applicable securities laws and regulations, accounting standards, accounting controls and audit practices. Fair and accurate reporting of financial matters of the company is required. Fraud and misrepresentation of financial records is prohibited.

With these considerations in mind, the purpose of this Complaint Procedure is to provide each and every employee with a means to report any wrongdoing by DNB’s directors, officers and employees to the Audit Committee of DNB. Employees are encouraged to raise concerns they have regarding any suspected violations. These violations can be reported anonymously. All reports will be promptly investigated and the appropriate corrective action will be taken.

Protection

Employee conduct that is protected from retaliation includes:

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Providing information to or otherwise assisting in an investigation by a federal regulatory or law enforcement agency, any member of Congress or committee of Congress, or any person with supervisory authority over the employee or who has the authority to investigate, discover, or terminate misconduct, where such information or investigation relates to any conduct of the employer that the employee reasonably believes constitutes a violation of specified federal fraud laws, any SEC rule or regulation, or any other federal law relating to fraud against shareholders.

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Filing, testifying, participating in, or otherwise assisting in a proceeding relating to alleged violations of any of the federal fraud or securities laws described above.

Procedure

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Any employee wishing to file a complaint, may do so by e-mailing the Chairman of the Audit Committee at .

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If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may mail your complaint to James H. Thornton, 43 Cedar Hill Lane, Media, PA 19063.

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The chairman of the audit committee will present the complaint to the full Audit Committee at the next schedule meeting. Any serious concerns that are revealed will be reviewed with the audit committee before implementation of any final corrective action. The chairman has the authority communicate with other committee members prior to the next scheduled meeting where warranted.
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A complete investigation of the complaint will occur. The Audit Committee may use the Internal Audit Department staff for any investigations. The Chairman of the Audit Committee has the right to retain any advisers need to carry out the committee’s duties.
 
 
 


 
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All documentation relating to complaints will be maintained by the Audit Department for a period of five years.

Conslusion

This policy provides a means for each and every employee to identify concerns or suspicions of fraudulent activities or misrepresentation of financial records. The collective goal is to create a bank with greater sensitivity, awareness and commitment to high ethical standards. The Audit Committee vows to follow up promptly on any concerns raised. Only through such regular and concerted actions will a culture of the highest ethical behavior becom e a way of life and create an environment in which the employees of DNB do not fear voicing opposition to questionable practices.









DNB Financial Corporation
DNB First, National Association
Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy

Acknowledgment

I have received a copy of the Revised Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy dated February 23. 2005 for DNB Financial Corporation and DNB First National Association and their subsidiaries, and I certify that:

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I have read and understand the Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy.

2.  
I have complied with and will continue to comply with all of the requirements of the Code of EthicsWhistleblower Policy, and I have nothing to disclose as required by the Policy except as follows:
 
3.  
I am not engaged in any outside employment except as follows:
 
4.  
Neither I nor any member of my immediate family is engaged in any activity which may reasonably be deemed a conflict of interest as defined in the Bank’s Code of Ethics/Whistleblower Policy except as follows:






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