SEC FILE NUMBER
 
000-18560
   
 
CUSIP NUMBER
 
804748101
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 12b-25

NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

 (Check one):
[X] Form 10-K [  ] Form 20-F  [  ] Form 11-K  [  ] Form 10-Q [  ] Form 10-D [  ] Form N-SAR
[  ] Form N-CSR

For Period Ended: December 31, 2009

[  ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[  ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[  ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[  ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[  ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended: ____________________________________

Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:  N/A


PART I — Registrant Information

The Savannah Bancorp, Inc.
Full Name of Registrant

N/A
Former Name if Applicable

25 Bull Street
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Savannah, Georgia  31401
City, State and Zip Code


PART II — Rule 12b-25(b) and (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

           
þ
 
         
   
(a)
 
The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
         
   
(b)
 
The subject annual report on Form 10-K, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
         
     
(c)
 
The accountant’s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.


PART III — Narrative

State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K or portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed time period.

The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) could not file its annual report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2009 within the prescribed time period without unreasonable effort or expense due to unanticipated delays in reviewing and gathering information that may impact disclosures in the report.  The Company plans to file its annual report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2009 within fifteen or fewer calendar days.


PART IV — Other Information

(1)
 
Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification
         
Michael W. Harden, Jr. 
 
912 
 
629-6496 
(Name)
 
(Area Code)
 
(Telephone Number)

     
(2)
 
Have all other periodic reports required under section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify report(s).
   
Yes  þ      No  o
     
(3)
 
Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
   
Yes  þ      No  o
     
 
Since December 31, 2008, there have been a number of developments which have had a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.  These developments include, without limitation, the following:
 
·   
The Company has experienced deterioration in the asset quality of its loan portfolio, which has resulted in an increase in the level of non-performing assets and the corresponding allowance for loan losses and charge-offs compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.  The Company expects that non-performing assets will total approximately $42.4 million at December 31, 2009, as compared to $35.7 million at December 31, 2008.  The Company expects that the allowance for loan losses will total approximately $17.7 million at December 31, 2009, as compared to $13.3 million at December 31, 2008; and
 
·   
The Company’s expects that net income for the year ended December 31, 2009 will total $929,000 compared to $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, primarily as the result of a higher provision for loan losses.
 
* * *
The Savannah Bancorp, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

             
Date:
 
March 17, 2010
 
By:
 
  /s/ Michael W. Harden, Jr.
             
           
Name: Michael W. Harden, Jr.
           
Title:   CFO


 
 

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