PWOD Penns Woods Bancorp Inc

Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:PWOD) today reported that net income from core operations (�operating earnings�), which excludes net securities gains and losses, increased 14.1% to $2,403,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to $2,106,000 for the same period of 2008. Operating earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2009 increased 16.7% to $0.63 basic and dilutive compared to $0.54 basic and dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Return on average assets and return on average equity calculated on the basis of operating earnings were 1.48% and 16.16% for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to 1.34% and 11.87% for the corresponding period of 2008. Operating earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2009 have been positively impacted by continued emphasis on credit quality, loan and deposit growth, solid non-interest operating income, and an increasing net interest margin.

Net income, as reported under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $839,000 compared to $2,131,000 for the same period of 2008. Comparable results were impacted by an increase in after-tax securities losses of $1,589,000 (from a gain of $25,000 to a loss of $1,564,000) from 2008 to 2009 for the three month periods ended being compared. Included within the change in after-tax securities losses are pre-tax other than temporary impairment charges relating to certain equity securities held in the investment portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2009 of $2,333,000 compared to $207,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Basic and dilutive earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were $0.22 compared to $0.55 for the corresponding period of 2008. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.52% and 5.64% for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to 1.36% and 12.01% for the corresponding period of 2008.

The net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was 4.47% compared to 3.87% for the corresponding period of 2008. A decrease in the rate paid on interest bearing liabilities of 105 basis points (bp) for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period of 2008 positively impacted the net interest margin. The decreasing cost of funds is primarily the result of the rate paid on time deposits decreasing 138 bp for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, while the cost of short-term borrowings decreased 231 bp, over the same time period. In addition, lower cost core deposit growth has allowed for higher cost long-term borrowings to be reduced by an average balance of $18,756,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to 2008. The overall decline of the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities is the result of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) actions to reduce interest rates coupled with our strategic decision to shorten the duration of the time deposit portfolio over the past year. The shortening of the time deposit portfolio has resulted in an increased repricing frequency which has allowed for the majority of the portfolio to be repriced downward over the past twelve months.

�We remain focused on building a solid balance sheet that will provide the foundation for continued core operating earnings growth. The foundation continues to be expanded as core deposits increased 15.5% year over year and 6.5% since December 31, 2008. The growth in core deposits has provided a low cost source of funding for the 8.3% growth in gross loans year over year. The combination of solid loan growth coupled with the deposit growth has paved the way for a net interest margin of 4.47% for the three months ended March 31, 2009,� commented Ronald A. Walko, President and Chief Executive Officer of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. �While the foundation was being expanded, safety and soundness was not overlooked. We remained steadfast in the management of the earning asset portfolio. Focus remained on loan opportunities that met our credit quality standards, while providing an adequate risk/return trade-off. This commitment to quality resulted in our credit quality continuing to be stable with a nonperforming loans to total loans ratio of 0.59%, and net loan charge-offs to average loans of only 0.04% for the three month period ended March 31, 2009. In addition, the allowance for loan losses to loans remains sound at 1.15% of total loans,� added Mr. Walko.

Total assets increased $18,596,000 to $649,612,000 at March 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2008. Net loans increased $29,296,000 despite a softening economy that has in general provided fewer loan opportunities. However, due to our credit quality position and overall balance sheet strength, we have been able to aggressively pursue those loans that meet or exceed our credit standards. The investment portfolio decreased $6,295,000 from March 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009 due primarily to a decrease in the market value of the portfolio. The majority of the price depreciation in investment portfolio securities occurred within the tax-exempt bond segment of the portfolio as the market for these bonds has dramatically softened. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2009, the equity segment of the portfolio experienced write downs of $2,333,000 and realized losses of $36,000. The write downs are due to the turbulence in the equity markets, particularly the financial sector, which has caused several of our investments in regional and national financial institutions to be classified as other than temporarily impaired. The impairment is the result of their market price continuing to be depressed and actions taken, such as decreased dividends, in an attempt to strengthen their financial position. Continued turmoil in the capital markets may lead to additional write downs as we move forward through 2009 due to the severity of the market decline and uncertainty surrounding a price recovery of financial sector equities and other securities. Despite our ability to hold those investment positions that have depreciated in value, each position has been and will continue to be evaluated for other than temporary impairment, and a possible exit due primarily to the ability to carry back tax losses.

Deposits have increased 13.3% or $52,682,000 to $448,807,000 at March 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2008 with core deposits increasing 15.5% or $32,069,000. �The growth in deposits is a testament to our standing in the community as a provider of quality service and a safe trusted advisor. Members of the community utilize our services for their complete banking needs, not only higher cost time deposits. This is clearly illustrated by the growth in core deposits over the past year. To further facilitate deposit growth we have and will continue to introduce additional tools aimed at providing a better customer experience. We are actively marketing electronic delivery of statements, remote deposit capture for commercial customers, and will be rolling out an improved internet banking bill pay system along with mobile banking for smart phones in the near future. Entwining technology into our account offerings will further enhance our appeal to customers, while providing additional avenues for customers to access their accounts 24/7,� commented Mr. Walko.

Shareholders� equity decreased $10,570,000 to $58,584,000 at March 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2008 as accumulated comprehensive loss increased $9,062,000 and $1,238,000 in common stock was strategically repurchased as part of the previously announced stock buyback plan. The decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income is a result of a decline in the market value of certain securities held in the investment portfolio at March 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2008 resulting in a net unrealized loss of $10,023,000 at March 31, 2009 compared to a net unrealized loss of $3,366,000 at March 31, 2008. In addition, the net excess of the projected benefit obligation over the market value of the plan assets of the defined benefit pension plan increased $2,405,000 due to a decline in the market value of the plan assets caused by the significant downturn in the stock and bond markets over the past year. The current level of shareholders� equity equates to a book value per share of $15.29 at March 31, 2009 compared to $17.86 at March 31, 2008 and an equity to asset ratio of 9.02% at March 31, 2009. Book value per share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss, was $18.89 at March 31, 2009 compared to $19.08 at March 31, 2008. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 cash dividends of $0.46 per share were paid to shareholders compared to $0.46 for the comparable period of 2008.

�The media has been focusing on the deteriorating capital positions of many of the country�s financial institutions. However, the media has not placed emphasis on the sound capital positions of many community banks such as ours who did not seek TARP funds from the government. We remain well capitalized according to regulatory guidelines and will use our capital position to further the growth of our institution. Core operating earnings continue to be at a level that supports our strategic initiatives. Our philosophy of capital management has been built over the past 75 years and has been tested in various economic cycles. We will use the experience and knowledge gathered to continue following our template of sound balance sheet growth as we maneuver though the challenges that lie ahead,� commented Mr. Walko.

Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Jersey Shore State Bank, which operates twelve branch offices providing financial services in Lycoming, Clinton, and Centre Counties. Investment and insurance products are offered through the bank�s subsidiary, The M Group, Inc. D/B/A The Comprehensive Financial Group.

NOTE: This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). Management uses the non-GAAP measure of net income from core operations in its analysis of the company's performance. This measure, as used by the Company, adjusts net income determined in accordance with GAAP to exclude the effects of special items, including significant gains or losses that are unusual in nature such as net securities gains and losses. Because certain of these items and their impact on the Company�s performance are difficult to predict, management believes presentation of financial measures excluding the impact of such items provides useful supplemental information in evaluating the operating results of the Company�s core businesses. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for net income determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.

This press release may contain certain �forward-looking statements� including statements concerning plans, objectives, future events or performance and assumptions and other statements, which are statements other than statements of historical fact. The Company cautions readers that the following important factors, among others, may have affected and could in the future affect actual results and could cause actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company herein: (i) the effect of changes in laws and regulations, including federal and state banking laws and regulations, and the associated costs of compliance with such laws and regulations either currently or in the future as applicable; (ii) the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or of changes in the Company�s organization, compensation and benefit plans; (iii) the effect on the Company�s competitive position within its market area of the increasing consolidation within the banking and financial services industries, including the increased competition from larger regional and out-of-state banking organizations as well as non-bank providers of various financial services; (iv) the effect of changes in interest rates; and (v) the effect of changes in the business cycle and downturns in the local, regional or national economies. For a list of other factors which could affect the Company�s results, see the Company�s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including �Item�1A. Risk Factors,� set forth in the Company�s Annual Report on Form�10-K for the fiscal year ended December�31, 2008.

You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Previous press releases and additional information can be obtained from the Company�s website at www.jssb.com.

THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO YEAR-END AUDIT ADJUSTMENT

� PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED) � � (In Thousands, Except Share Data) � March 31, 2009 � 2008 � % Change � ASSETS Noninterest-bearing balances $ 12,886 $ 16,440 -21.6 % Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions � 23 � � 12 � 91.7 % Total cash and cash equivalents 12,909 16,452 -21.5 % � Investment securities, available for sale, at fair value 201,651 207,777 -2.9 % Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $111 and $281) 110 279 -60.6 % Loans held for sale 2,514 3,254 -22.7 % Loans 387,192 357,609 8.3 % Less: Allowance for loan losses � 4,441 � � 4,154 � 6.9 % Loans, net 382,751 353,455 8.3 % Premises and equipment, net 7,733 7,381 4.8 % Accrued interest receivable 3,370 3,122 7.9 % Bank-owned life insurance 14,750 13,209 11.7 % Investment in limited partnerships 5,286 5,261 0.5 % Goodwill 3,032 3,032 0.0 % Deferred tax asset 12,614 5,738 119.8 % Other assets � 2,892 � � 12,056 � -76.0 % TOTAL ASSETS $ 649,612 � $ 631,016 � 2.9 % � LIABILITIES Interest-bearing deposits $ 376,844 $ 324,463 16.1 % Noninterest-bearing deposits � 71,963 � � 71,662 � 0.4 % Total deposits 448,807 396,125 13.3 % � Short-term borrowings 45,268 61,766 -26.7 % Long-term borrowings, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) 86,778 96,778 -10.3 % Accrued interest payable 1,193 1,626 -26.6 % Other liabilities � 8,982 � � 5,567 � 61.3 % TOTAL LIABILITIES � 591,028 � � 561,862 � 5.2 % � SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common stock, par value $8.33, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,011,251 and 4,007,652 shares issued

33,427 33,397 0.1 % Additional paid-in capital 17,970 17,904 0.4 % Retained earnings 27,254 27,620 -1.3 % Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Net unrealized loss on available for sale securities (10,023 ) (3,366 ) -197.8 % Defined benefit plan (3,780 ) (1,375 ) -174.9 % Less: Treasury stock at cost, 179,028 and 135,599 shares � (6,264 ) � (5,026 ) 24.6 % TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY � 58,584 � � 69,154 � -15.3 % TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 649,612 � $ 631,016 � 2.9 % � � PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) � � (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) � Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 � 2008 � % Change � INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME: Loans including fees $ 6,219 $ 6,380 -2.5 % Investment securities: Taxable 1,363 1,190 14.5 % Tax-exempt 1,246 1,226 1.6 % Dividend and other interest income � 89 � � 252 -64.7 % TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME � 8,917 � � 9,048 -1.4 % � INTEREST EXPENSE: Deposits 2,005 2,541 -21.1 % Short-term borrowings 158 429 -63.2 % Long-term borrowings, FHLB � 917 � � 1,197 -23.4 % TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE � 3,080 � � 4,167 -26.1 % � NET INTEREST INCOME 5,837 4,881 19.6 % � PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES � 126 � � 60 110.0 % � NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES � 5,711 � � 4,821 18.5 % � NON-INTEREST INCOME: Deposit service charges 525 570 -7.9 % Securities (losses) gains, net (2,369 ) 38 -6334.2 % Bank-owned life insurance 162 155 4.5 % Gain on sale of loans 118 152 -22.4 % Insurance commissions 354 580 -39.0 % Other � 434 � � 419 3.6 % TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME � (776 ) � 1,914 -140.5 % � NON-INTEREST EXPENSE: Salaries and employee benefits 2,482 2,451 1.3 % Occupancy, net 339 338 0.3 % Furniture and equipment 307 285 7.7 % Pennsylvania shares tax 171 105 62.9 % Amortization of investments in limited partnerships 142 178 -20.2 % Other � 1,204 � � 1,088 10.7 % TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE � 4,645 � � 4,445 4.5 % � INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION 290 2,290 -87.3 % INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION � (549 ) � 159 -445.3 % NET INCOME $ 839 � $ 2,131 -60.6 % � EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC $ 0.22 � $ 0.55 -60.0 % � EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED $ 0.22 � $ 0.55 -60.0 % � WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC � 3,831,747 � � 3,874,741 -1.1 % � WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED � 3,831,747 � � 3,874,931 -1.1 % � DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $ 0.46 � $ 0.46 0.0 % � � PENNS WOODS BANCORP, INC. AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES � � � For the Three Months Ended (Dollars in Thousands) March 31, 2009 � March 31, 2008 Average Balance � Interest � Average Rate Average Balance � Interest � Average Rate ASSETS: Tax-exempt loans $ 16,052 $ 265 6.70 % $ 8,013 $ 126 6.32 % All other loans � 373,878 � 6,044 � 6.56 % � 354,715 � 6,297 7.14 % Total loans � 389,930 � 6,309 � 6.56 % � 362,728 � 6,423 7.12 % � Taxable securities 101,890 1,452 5.70 % 100,730 1,442 5.73 % Tax-exempt securities � 101,654 � 1,888 � 7.43 % � 114,590 � 1,857 6.48 % Total securities � 203,544 � 3,340 � 6.56 % � 215,320 � 3,299 6.13 % � Interest bearing deposits � 23 � - � 0.00 % � 38 � - 0.00 % � Total interest-earning assets 593,497 � 9,649 � 6.56 % 578,086 � 9,722 6.75 % � Other assets � 55,256 � 48,692 � TOTAL ASSETS $ 648,753 $ 626,778 � LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Savings $ 59,642 78 0.53 % $ 58,561 109 0.75 % Super Now deposits 53,890 129 0.97 % 46,367 155 1.34 % Money market deposits 41,276 212 2.08 % 23,324 127 2.18 % Time deposits � 205,110 � 1,586 � 3.14 % � 190,927 � 2,150 4.52 % Total Deposits � 359,918 � 2,005 � 2.26 % � 319,179 � 2,541 3.20 % � Short-term borrowings 61,487 158 1.03 % 51,113 429 3.34 % Long-term borrowings � 86,778 � 917 � 4.23 % � 105,534 � 1,197 4.49 % Total borrowings � 148,265 � 1,075 � 2.90 % � 156,647 � 1,626 4.11 % � Total interest-bearing liabilities 508,183 � 3,080 � 2.45 % 475,826 � 4,167 3.50 % � Demand deposits 71,321 70,243 Other liabilities 9,760 9,726 Shareholders' equity � 59,489 � 70,983 � TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 648,753 $ 626,778 Interest rate spread � 4.12 % 3.25 % Net interest income/margin $ 6,569 � 4.47 % $ 5,555 3.87 % � � For the Three Months Ended March 31, � 2009 2008 � Total interest income $ 8,917 $ 9,048 Total interest expense � 3,080 � 4,167 � � Net interest income 5,837 4,881 Tax equivalent adjustment � 732 � 674 � � Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent) $ 6,569 $ 5,555 � � � Quarter Ended � � � � (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 3/31/2009 � 12/31/2008 � 9/30/2008 � 6/30/2008 � 3/31/2008 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Operating Data � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Net income $ 839 � � $ 2,263 � � $ 1,552 � � $ 2,057 � � $ 2,131 � Net interest income � 5,837 � � � 5,726 � � � 5,513 � � � 5,156 � � � 4,881 � Provision for loan losses � 126 � � � 145 � � � 110 � � � 60 � � � 60 � Net security gains (losses) � (2,369 ) � � (314 ) � � (1,504 ) � � (251 ) � � 38 � Non-interest income, ex. net security gains (losses) � 1,593 � � � 1,763 � � � 1,976 � � � 1,872 � � � 1,876 � Non-interest expense � 4,645 � � � 4,542 � � � 4,451 � � � 4,511 � � � 4,445 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Performance Statistics � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Net interest margin � 4.47 % � � 4.42 % � � 4.23 % � � 4.01 % � � 3.87 % Annualized return on average assets � 0.52 % � � 1.43 % � � 0.98 % � � 1.30 % � � 1.36 % Annualized return on average equity � 5.64 % � � 15.20 % � � 9.43 % � � 11.73 % � � 12.01 % Annualized net loan charge-offs to avg loans � 0.04 % � � 0.06 % � � 0.05 % � � 0.01 % � � 0.04 % Net charge-offs � 41 � � � 57 � � � 49 � � � 7 � � � 36 � Efficiency ratio � 62.5 % � � 60.7 % � � 59.4 % � � 64.2 % � � 65.8 % � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Per Share Data � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Basic earnings per share $ 0.22 � � $ 0.59 � � $ 0.40 � � $ 0.53 � � $ 0.55 � Diluted earnings per share � 0.22 � � � 0.59 � � � 0.40 � � � 0.53 � � � 0.55 � Dividend declared per share � 0.46 � � � 0.46 � � � 0.46 � � � 0.46 � � � 0.46 � Book value � 15.29 � � � 15.93 � � � 15.47 � � � 16.72 � � � 17.86 � Common stock price: � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � High � 25.61 � � � 30.40 � � � 35.00 � � � 33.15 � � � 33.47 � Low � 23.00 � � � 23.00 � � � 29.00 � � � 30.01 � � � 29.66 � Close � 25.42 � � � 23.03 � � � 29.00 � � � 31.25 � � � 33.15 � Weighted average common shares: � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Basic � 3,832 � � � 3,843 � � � 3,855 � � � 3,866 � � � 3,875 � Fully Diluted � 3,832 � � � 3,843 � � � 3,855 � � � 3,866 � � � 3,875 � End-of-period common shares: � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Issued � 4,011 � � � 4,011 � � � 4,010 � � � 4,009 � � � 4,008 � Treasury � 179 � � � 179 � � � 159 � � � 150 � � � 136 � � � � Quarter Ended � � � � (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 3/31/2009 � 12/31/2008 � 9/30/2008 � 6/30/2008 � 3/31/2008 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Financial Condition Data: � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � General � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Total assets $ 649,612 � � $ 652,803 � � $ 632,244 � � $ 634,504 � � $ 631,016 � Loans, net � 382,751 � � � 377,122 � � � 367,279 � � � 361,748 � � � 353,455 � Intangibles � 3,032 � � � 3,032 � � � 3,032 � � � 3,032 � � � 3,032 � Total deposits � 448,807 � � � 421,368 � � � 430,571 � � � 437,921 � � � 396,125 � Noninterest-bearing � 71,963 � � � 76,035 � � � 73,586 � � � 79,908 � � � 71,662 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Savings � 60,764 � � � 58,668 � � � 62,591 � � � 62,847 � � � 59,985 � NOW � 55,816 � � � 53,821 � � � 56,391 � � � 52,948 � � � 50,193 � Money Market � 50,476 � � � 35,848 � � � 39,627 � � � 28,860 � � � 25,110 � Time Deposits � 209,788 � � � 196,996 � � � 198,376 � � � 213,358 � � � 189,175 � Total interest-bearing deposits � 376,844 � � � 345,333 � � � 356,985 � � � 358,013 � � � 324,463 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Core deposits* � 239,019 � � � 224,372 � � � 232,195 � � � 224,563 � � � 206,950 � Shareholders' equity � 58,584 � � � 61,027 � � � 59,561 � � � 64,522 � � � 69,154 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Asset Quality � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Non-performing assets $ 2,269 � � $ 1,735 � � $ 941 � � $ 909 � � $ 1,427 � Non-performing assets to total assets � 0.35 % � � 0.27 % � � 0.15 % � � 0.14 % � � 0.23 % Allowance for loan losses � 4,441 � � � 4,356 � � � 4,268 � � � 4,207 � � � 4,154 � Allowance for loan losses to total loans � 1.15 % � � 1.14 % � � 1.15 % � � 1.15 % � � 1.16 %

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

� 195.72 % � � 251.07 % � � 453.56 % � � 462.82 % � � 291.10 % Non-performing loans to total loans � 0.59 % � � 0.46 % � � 0.25 % � � 0.25 % � � 0.40 % � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Capitalization � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Shareholders' equity to total assets � 9.02 % � � 9.35 % � � 9.42 % � � 10.17 % � � 10.96 % � * Core deposits are defined as total deposits less time deposits �