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

FORM 10-Q

T
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
 
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
 
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:   001-31708

CAPITOL BANCORP LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan
 
38-2761672
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
   
Capitol Bancorp Center
   
Fourth Floor
   
200 N. Washington Square
   
Lansing, Michigan
 
48933
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(517) 487-6555
(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.
Yes    T
No    £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes    £
No    T

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
 
Outstanding at October 31, 2009
Common Stock, No par value
 
17,509,631 shares

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T ( § 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes    £
No    T

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


Large accelerated filer    £
   
Accelerated filer    T
Non-accelerated filer      £    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company    £


 
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INDEX

PART I.                      FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained in this document, including Capitol's consolidated financial statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations and in documents incorporated into this document by reference that are not historical facts, including, without limitation, statements of future expectations, projections of results of operations and financial condition, statements of future economic performance and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual future results, performance or achievements of Capitol and/or its subsidiaries and other operating units to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements.  The words "intend," "expect," "project," "estimate," "predict," "anticipate," "should," "believe," "may," and similar expressions also are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Important factors which may cause actual results to differ from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the results of Capitol's efforts to implement its business strategy, (ii) changes in interest rates, (iii) legislation or regulatory requirements adversely impacting Capitol's banking business and/or expansion strategy, (iv) adverse changes in business conditions or inflation, (v) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, which are less favorable than expected and that result in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and/or loan performance and collectability, (vi) competitive pressures among financial institutions, (vii) changes in securities markets, (viii) actions of competitors of Capitol's banks and Capitol's ability to respond to such actions, (ix) the cost of and access to capital, which may depend in part on Capitol's asset quality, prospects and outlook, (x) changes in governmental regulation, tax rates and similar matters, (xi) availability of funds under the U.S. Treasury ' s Capital Assistance Program and Capital Purchase Program, (xii) changes in management, (xiii) Capitol's proposed spin-off of Michigan Commerce Bancorp Limited; (xiv) consummation of pending sales of certain bank subsidiaries, (xv) other risks detailed in Capitol's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and (xvi) and the following, among others:

·   Management's ability to effectively manage interest rate risk and the impact of interest rates in general on the volatility of Capitol's net interest income;

·   The effect of the recently enacted Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the implementation by the Department of the U.S. Treasury and federal banking regulators of a number of programs to address capital and liquidity issues in the banking system and additional programs that will apply to Capitol in the future, all of which may have significant effects on Capitol and the financial services industry;

·   The decline in commercial and residential real estate sales volume and the likely potential for continuing illiquidity in the real estate market;

·   The risks associated with the high concentration of commercial real estate loans in Capitol's portfolio;

·   The uncertainties in estimating the fair value of developed real estate and undeveloped land in light of declining demand for such assets and continuing illiquidity in the real estate market;

·   Negative developments and disruptions in the credit and lending markets, including the impact of the ongoing credit crisis on Capitol's business and on the businesses of its customers as well as other banks and lending institutions with which Capitol has commercial relationships;

·   A continuation of the recent unprecedented volatility in the capital markets;

·   The risks associated with implementing Capitol's business strategy, including its ability to preserve and access sufficient capital to execute on its strategy;

·   Rising unemployment and its impact on Capitol's customers' savings rates and their ability to service debt obligations;

·   Fluctuations in the value of Capitol's investment securities;

·   The ability to attract and retain senior management experienced in banking and financial services;

·   The sufficiency of the allowance for loan losses to absorb the amount of actual losses inherent in the existing portfolio of loans;

 
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INDEX – Continued

PART I.                      FINANCIAL INFORMATION – Continued

·   Capitol's ability to adapt successfully to technological changes to compete effectively in the marketplace;

·   Credit risks and risks from concentrations (by geographic area and by industry) within the Bank's loan portfolio and individual large loans;

·   The effects of competition from other commercial banks, thrifts, mortgage banking firms, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market and other mutual funds, and other financial institutions operating in Capitol's market or elsewhere or providing similar services;

·   The failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of the allowance for loan losses and estimation of values of collateral or cash flow projections and various financial assets and liabilities;

·   Volatility of rate sensitive deposits;

·   Operational risks, including data processing system failures or fraud;

·   Liquidity risks;

·   The ability to successfully acquire low cost deposits or funding;

·   The ability to successfully execute strategies to increase noninterest income;

·   Changes in the economic environment, competition, or other factors that may influence loan demand, deposit flows, and the quality of the loan portfolio and loan and deposit pricing;

·   The impact from liabilities arising from legal or administrative proceedings on the financial condition of Capitol;

·   The ability of Capitol's subsidiary banks to pay dividends to Capitol;

·   Capitol's ability to pay cash dividends on its common stock;

·   Possible administrative or enforcement actions of banking regulators in connection with any material failure of Capitol or its subsidiary banks to comply with banking laws, rules or regulations;

·   Governmental monetary and fiscal policies, as well as legislative and regulatory changes, that may result in the imposition of costs and constraints on Capitol through higher FDIC insurance premiums, significant fluctuations in market interest rates, increases in capital requirements, and operational limitations;

·   Changes in general economic or industry conditions, nationally or in the communities in which Capitol conducts business;

·   Changes in legislation or regulatory and accounting principles, policies, or guidelines affecting the business conducted by Capitol;

·   The impact of possible future goodwill and other material impairment charges;

·   Acts of war or terrorism; and

·   Other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technical factors affecting Capitol's operations, products, services, and prices.


 
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INDEX – Continued

PART I.                      FINANCIAL INFORMATION – Continued

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.  All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to Capitol or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing factors.  Investors and other interested parties are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak as of the date of such statements.  Capitol undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements (unaudited):
Page
 
Condensed consolidated balance sheets – September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
5
 
    Condensed consolidated statements of operations – Three months and nine months
ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
6
 
Condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity – Nine months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008.
7
 
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows – Nine months ended September 30,
2009 and 2008.
8
 
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
9
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
20
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
46
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.
46
 
PART II.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings.
 
47
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
47
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
47
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
47
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
47
Item 5.
Other Information.
47
Item 6.
Exhibits.
47
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
48
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
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PART I, ITEM 1
 
               
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
(in thousands, except share data)
 
               
     
(Unaudited)
       
     
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
     
2009
   
2008
 
ASSETS
             
Cash and due from banks
    $ 95,929     $ 136,499  
Money market and interest-bearing deposits
      768,582       391,836  
Federal funds sold
      25,183       96,031  
 
Cash and cash equivalents
    889,694       624,366  
Loans held for sale
      14,432       10,474  
Investment securities -- Note C:
                 
   Available for sale, carried at fair value
      18,005       15,584  
   Held for long-term investment, carried at
                 
     amortized cost which approximates fair value
    30,710       32,856  
 
Total investment securities
    48,715       48,440  
Portfolio loans:
                 
   Loans secured by real estate:
                 
    Commercial
      2,013,473       2,115,515  
    Residential (including multi-family)
      806,027       879,754  
    Construction, land development and other land
    579,752       797,486  
 
Total loans secured by real estate
    3,399,252       3,792,755  
   Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    707,302       845,593  
   Consumer
      45,866       61,340  
   Other
      37,114       35,541  
 
Total portfolio loans
    4,189,534       4,735,229  
   Less allowance for loan losses
      (126,188 )     (93,040 )
 
Net portfolio loans
    4,063,346       4,642,189  
Premises and equipment
      49,353       59,249  
Accrued interest income
      16,069       18,871  
Goodwill
      68,078       72,342  
Other real estate owned
      119,801       67,171  
Other assets
      54,674       111,734  
                   
            TOTAL ASSETS
    $ 5,324,162     $ 5,654,836  
                   
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
                 
LIABILITIES:
                 
Deposits:
                 
   Noninterest-bearing
    $ 651,887     $ 700,786  
   Interest-bearing
      3,856,456       3,796,826  
 
Total deposits
    4,508,343       4,497,612  
Debt obligations:
                 
   Notes payable and short-term borrowings
    300,326       446,925  
   Subordinated debentures -- Note G
      167,402       167,293  
 
Total debt obligations
    467,728       614,218  
Accrued interest on deposits and other liabilities
    31,489       29,938  
 
Total liabilities
    5,007,560       5,141,768  
                   
EQUITY:
                 
Capitol Bancorp Limited stockholders' equity -- Note E:
               
  Preferred stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized;
                 
    none issued and outstanding
      --       --  
  Common stock, no par value,  50,000,000 shares authorized;
               
issued and outstanding:     2009 - 17,509,631 shares 
               
2008 - 17,293,908 shares
    277,087       274,018  
  Retained earnings (deficit)
      (38,700 )      80,255  
  Undistributed common stock held by employee-benefit trust
    (569 )     (569 )
  Fair value adjustment (net of tax effect) for investment
               
     securities available for sale (accumulated other
               
     comprehensive income)
      116       144  
Total Capitol Bancorp Limited stockholders' equity
    237,934       353,848  
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
    78,668       159,220  
 
Total equity
    316,602       513,068  
                   
            TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 5,324,162     $ 5,654,836  
                   
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
               

 

 
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CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
       
 
Three-Month Period
   
Nine-Month Period
 
 
2009
 
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Interest income:
                       
  Portfolio loans (including fees)
  $ 66,502     $ 73,328     $ 202,937     $ 224,897  
  Loans held for sale
    183       145       744       681  
  Taxable investment securities
    128       154       432       389  
  Federal funds sold
    31       1,259       89       3,480  
  Other
    501       610       1,331       1,689  
                                Total interest income
    67,345       75,496       205,533       231,136  
Interest expense:
                               
  Deposits
    21,197       27,149       68,980       84,826  
  Debt obligations and other
    6,096       7,308       18,462       21,144  
                                Total interest expense
    27,293       34,457       87,442       105,970  
                                Net interest income
    40,052       41,039       118,091       125,166  
Provision for loan losses
    48,771       53,810       112,756       71,787  
Net interest income (deficiency) after
                 
                                   provision for loan losses
    (8,719 )     (12,771 )     5,335       53,379  
Noninterest income:
                               
  Service charges on deposit accounts
    1,562       1,526       4,569       4,316  
  Trust and wealth-management revenue
    1,288       1,791       3,811       4,999  
  Fees from origination of non-portfolio residential
                         
     mortgage loans
    788       926       3,186       2,910  
  Gain on sales of government-guaranteed loans
    1,242       608       1,887       1,831  
  Gain on sale of bank subsidiary
    1,187               1,187          
  Realized gain on sale of investment securities available
                         
     for sale
    41       5       42       50  
  Other
    1,054       2,095       4,431       5,887  
Total noninterest income
    7,162       6,951       19,113       19,993  
Noninterest expense:
                               
  Salaries and employee benefits
    23,482       29,319       76,977       82,597  
  Occupancy
    4,864       4,968       14,598       13,872  
  Equipment rent, depreciation and maintenance
    3,046       3,821       9,680       9,695  
  Costs associated with foreclosed properties and other
                               
     real estate owned
    9,834       2,040       17,971       4,132  
  FDIC insurance premiums and other regulatory fees
    3,796       1,029       11,258       2,899  
  Other
    10,455       12,615       26,676       33,190  
Total noninterest expense
    55,477       53,792       157,160       146,385  
Loss before income taxes (benefit)
    (57,034 )     (59,612 )     (132,712 )     (73,013 )
Income taxes (benefit)
    72,140       (20,732 )     44,721       (25,428 )
NET LOSS
    (129,174 )     (38,880 )     (177,433 )     (47,585 )
Less net losses attributable to noncontrolling interests
    45,426       6,385       59,315       17,904  
                                 
      NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CAPITOL
                               
      BANCORP LIMITED
  $ (83,748 )   $ (32,495 )   $ (118,118 )   $ (29,681 )
                                 
      NET LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE
                               
      TO CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED -- Note F:
                               
Basic and Diluted
  $ (4.81 )   $ (1.90 )   $ (6.84 )   $ (1.73 )
                                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                         
 
 


 
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CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
 
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
                                           
                                           
 
Capitol Bancorp Limited Stockholders' Equity
             
               
Undistributed 
                         
               
Common Stock
   
Accumulated
   
Total Capitol
   
Noncontrolling
       
       
Retained 
   
Held by 
   
Other
   
Bancorp Limited
   
Interests in
       
 
Common
 
Earnings
   
 Employee-
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
   
Consolidated
   
Total
 
 
Stock
 
(Deficit)
   
Benefit Trust
   
Income
   
Equity
   
Subsidiaries
   
Equity
 
                                           
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
                                     
                                           
Balances at January 1, 2008
  $ 272,208     $ 117,520     $ (586 )   $ 3     $ 389,145     $ 156,198     $ 545,343  
                                                         
Investment in consolidated subsidiary by noncontrolling
                                               
   interests
                                            22,410       22,410  
                                                         
Issuance of 109,435 shares of common stock upon exercise
                                         
   of stock options
    1,960                               1,960               1,960  
                                                         
Surrender of 93,964 shares of common stock to facilitate
                                               
   exercise of stock options
    (2,090 )                             (2,090 )             (2,090 )
                                                         
Surrender of 14,199 shares of common stock to facilitate
                                               
   vesting of restricted stock
    (286 )                             (286 )             (286 )
                                                         
Issuance of 31,790 unvested shares of restricted common
                                               
   stock, net of related unearned employee compensation
                                         
   and 12,322 forfeited shares
    --                               --               --  
                                                         
Recognition of compensation expense relating to restricted
                                         
   common stock and stock options
    1,693                               1,693               1,693  
                                                         
Tax benefits from share-based payments
    161                               161               161  
                                                         
Transfer of 250 shares of common stock to employee stock
                                               
   ownership plan
    (2 )             6               4               4  
                                                         
Cash dividends paid ($0.45 per share)
            (7,792 )                     (7,792 )             (7,792 )
                                                         
Components of comprehensive loss:
                                                       
   Net loss
            (29,681 )                     (29,681 )     (17,904 )     (47,585 )
   Fair value adjustment for investment securities
                                                 
      available for sale (net of income tax effect)
                      (6 )     (6 )             (6 )
         Comprehensive loss
                                                    (47,591 )
                                                         
    BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
  $ 273,644     $ 80,047     $ (580 )   $ (3 )   $ 353,108     $ 160,704     $ 513,812  
                                                         
                                                         
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
                                                 
                                                         
Balances at January 1, 2009
  $ 274,018     $ 80,255     $ (569 )   $ 144     $ 353,848     $ 159,220     $ 513,068  
                                                         
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interest
      27                       27       134       161  
                                                         
Reduction in noncontrolling interests in consolidated
                                               
   subsidiaries due to deconsolidation -- Note I
                                      (18,829 )     (18,829 )
                                                         
Issuance of 227,357 shares of common stock to acquire
                                               
   noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries
    2,542                               2,542       (2,542 )     --  
                                                         
Surrender of 3,934 shares of common stock to facilitate
                                               
   vesting of restricted stock
    (23 )                             (23 )             (23 )
                                                         
Recognition of compensation expense relating to restricted
                                         
   common stock and stock options -- Note E
    719                               719               719  
                                                         
Tax effect of share-based payments
    (169 )                             (169 )             (169 )
                                                         
Cash dividends paid ($0.05 per share)
            (864 )                     (864 )             (864 )
                                                         
Components of comprehensive loss:
                                                       
   Net loss
            (118,118 )                     (118,118 )     (59,315 )     (177,433 )
   Fair value adjustment for investment securities
                                                 
      available for sale (net of income tax effect)
                      (28 )     (28 )             (28 )
         Comprehensive loss
                                    (118,146 )             (177,461 )
                                                         
    BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
  $ 277,087     $ (38,700 )    $ (569 )   $ 116     $ 237,934     $ 78,668     $ 316,602  
                                                         
                                                         
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                                               

 
 

 
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CAPITOL BANCORP LTD.
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
 
(in thousands)
 
             
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
  Net loss
  $ (177,433 )   $ (47,585 )
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided
         
    by operating activities:
               
      Provision for loan losses
    112,756       71,787  
      Depreciation of premises and equipment
    7,841       8,433  
      Amortization of intangibles and goodwill impairment
    2,486       376  
      Net accretion of investment security discounts
    (38 )     (1 )
      Loss on sale of premises and equipment
    107       158  
      Gain on sales of government-guaranteed loans
    (1,887 )     (1,831 )
      Gain on sale of bank subsidiary
    (1,187 )        
      Realized gain on sale of investment securities available
         
         for sale
    (42 )     (50 )
      Loss on sales of other real estate owned
    1,007       505  
      Write-down in other real estate owned
    12,771       14,730  
      Amortization of issuance costs of subordinated debentures
    109       81  
      Share-based compensation expense
    719       1,693  
      Provision to establish valuation allowance for deferred
         
         tax assets
    41,845       -  
  Originations and purchases of loans held for sale
    (261,951 )     (170,646 )
  Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    257,552       179,731  
  Decrease (increase) in accrued interest income and other assets
    24,204       (36,133 )
  Increase (decrease) in accrued interest expense on deposits and
       
     other liabilities
    2,751       (5,065 )
                 
                NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING
               
                   ACTIVITIES
    21,610       16,183  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
  Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale
    916       1,024  
  Proceeds from calls, prepayments and maturities of investment
         
     securities
    15,166       14,435  
  Purchases of investment securities
    (33,783 )     (27,171 )
  Net decrease (increase) in portfolio loans
    132,454       (441,524 )
  Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
    1,974       167  
  Purchases of premises and equipment
    (3,655 )     (8,727 )
  Proceeds from sale of bank subsidiary
    9,506          
  Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    11,182       5,746  
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING
         
                   ACTIVITIES
    133,760       (456,050 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
  Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW accounts
 
     and savings accounts
    295,852       (79,524 )
  Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit
    (27,992 )     518,340  
  Net proceeds from (payments on) debt obligations
    953       (3,665 )
  Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    2,768,830       1,278,205  
  Payments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    (2,876,522 )     (1,162,388 )
  Net proceeds from issuance of subordinated debentures
    -       11,131  
  Resources provided by noncontrolling interests
    134       22,410  
  Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
    -       1,960  
  Tax effect of share-based payments
    (169 )     161  
  Cash dividends paid
    (864 )     (7,792 )
                 
                NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    160,222       578,838  
                 
                INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    315,592       138,971  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents of deconsolidated subsidiaries
    (50,264 )     -  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    624,366       352,372  
                 
                 
                CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 889,694     $ 491,343  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
  Cash paid during the period for interest on deposits and debt obligations
  $ 88,356     $ 106,789  
  Transfers of loans to other real estate owned
    80,991       63,458  
  Surrender of common stock to facilitate exercise of stock options
       
     and vesting of restricted stock
    23       2,376  
                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
               
 
 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED

Note A – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Capitol Bancorp Limited (Capitol or the Corporation) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The condensed consolidated financial statements do, however, include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature (in accordance with Rule 10-01(b)(8) of Regulation S-X) which Capitol considers necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods.

The results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009.

The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date.  Certain 2008 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2009 presentation.

Note B – Implementation of New Accounting Standards

In September 2006, an accounting standard regarding fair value was issued which provides a definition of fair value for accounting purposes, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expanded related financial statement disclosures.  The standard was originally effective beginning January 1, 2008 but was subsequently deferred until January 1, 2009 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities except those items recognized or disclosed at fair value on an annual or more frequently recurring basis.  Fair value disclosures are set forth in Note D to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, a new accounting standard was issued to further enhance the accounting and financial reporting related to business combinations.  This standard established principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination (1) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, (2) recognizes and measures goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase, (3) requires that acquisition-related and restructuring costs be recognized separately from the acquisition, generally charged to expense when incurred and (4) determines information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  This standard applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2009.  The effects of the Corporation ' s adoption of this standard had no impact upon implementation and its subsequent impact will depend upon the extent and magnitude of acquisitions in the future.

Also in December 2007, a new accounting standard was issued to create accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  This standard establishes accounting and reporting standards that require (1) the ownership interest in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent to be clearly identified and presented in the consolidated balance sheet within equity, but separate from the parent's equity, (2) the amount of consolidated net income (loss) attributable to the parent and the noncontrolling interest to be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income, (3) changes in a parent ' s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary to be accounted for consistently, (4) when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary to be initially measured at fair value and (5) entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners.  This standard became effective for Capitol on January 1, 2009 and the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the implementation of this new accounting standard.


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note B – Implementation of New Accounting Standards – Continued

On April 9, 2009, several new accounting standards were issued which became effective for interim 2009 reporting.

One of the new standards requires interim disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in addition to annual reporting.  The required interim disclosures are included in Note D to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Another new standard amended the other-than-temporary-impairment guidance for debt securities to make it more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary-impairments on debt and equity securities in financial statements.  Implementation of this new guidance did not have a material effect on Capitol's consolidated financial statements.  The expanded interim disclosures about investment securities are set forth in Note C to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The final new standard issued in April 2009 amended prior fair value guidance to aid in determining fair value when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased and identifying transactions that are not orderly.  This new guidance intended to clarify that significant adjustments to quoted prices may be necessary to estimate fair value when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and activity for the asset/liability in relation to normal market activity.  Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset (or paid to transfer a liability) in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between willing market participants under current market conditions.  Capitol's implementation of this standard and its related disclosures are set forth in Note D to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, a new accounting standard was issued which revises the presentation and disclosure of derivatives and hedging activities.  It became effective for Capitol on January 1, 2009 and did not have a material impact on Capitol's condensed consolidated financial statements upon implementation.

In February 2008, a new accounting standard was issued which clarifies transfers and certain transactions ' accounting subject to the provisions of standards for accounting for transfers of financial assets and repurchase financing transactions.  It became effective January 1, 2009 and did not have a material impact on Capitol's financial position or results of operations upon implementation.  In June 2009, that accounting standard was amended to revise the presentation and disclosure of transfers of financial assets and the effects of a transfer on an entity's financial position, financial performance and cash flows.  This standard applies to fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after November 15, 2009.  Management has not completed its review of this new guidance.

In May 2009, a new accounting standard was issued which requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and became effective June 30, 2009.  This new guidance did not have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures are set forth in Note N to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, a new accounting standard was issued related to the hierarchy of generally accepted accounting principles.  On the effective date of this standard, the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification™ (Codification) supersedes all then-existing non-Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accounting and reporting standards.  All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification becomes non-authoritative.  This standard is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009 and did not have a material impact to the Corporation's condensed consolidated financial statements upon implementation.


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note C – Investment Securities

Investment securities consisted of the following (in $1,000s):

   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available for sale:
                     
United States government agency
securities
  $ 7,150     $ 7,161     $ 9,785     $ 9,913
Mortgage-backed securities
    9,912       10,061       4,813       4,890
Municipals
    767       783       768       781
      17,829       18,005       15,366       15,584
Held for long-term investment:
                             
Federal Reserve Bank stock
    210       210       146       146
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    24,534       24,534       26,053       26,053
Capitol Development Bancorp
Limited III
     637        637                
Corporate
    5,229       5,229       6,591       6,591
Other
    100       100       66       66
      30,710       30,710       32,856       32,856
                               
    $ 48,539     $ 48,715     $ 48,222     $ 48,440

Investments in Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock are restricted and may only be resold to, or redeemed by, the issuer.  Corporate investments consist primarily of equity-method investments in limited partnerships and a limited liability company.  Those entities, which are involved in making equity investments in banks and small businesses, use the fair value method of accounting in valuing their investment portfolios.

Securities held for long term investment are not subject to the classification and accounting rules relating to most typical investments.  Rather, investments in Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock are required to be recorded at cost and generally classified within other assets.  In addition, Capitol's corporate investments consist mostly of equity-method investments in small limited partnerships which, accordingly, are outside of the scope of accounting rules for most typical investments which often require use of estimated fair value.  Notwithstanding that these investments are outside the scope of such accounting rules, they are included in Capitol's investment securities for financial reporting purposes to summarize all such investment securities together for reporting purposes.

Gross unrealized gains and losses on investment securities available for sale were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Gains
   
Losses
United States government agency
securities
  $ 13     $ 2     $ 128     $ --
Mortgage-backed securities
    149       --       85       8
Municipals
    16       --       13       --
                               
    $ 178     $ 2     $ 226     $ 8


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note C – Investment Securities—Continued

The age of gross unrealized losses and carrying value (at estimated fair value) of securities available for sale are summarized below (in $1,000s):

   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Carrying
Value
   
Unrealized
Loss
   
Carrying
Value
                       
One year or less:
                     
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ --     $ --     $ 4     $ 281
United States government agency
securities
     2        700        --        --
    $ 2     $ 700     $ 4     $ 281
In excess of one year:
                             
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ --     $ --     $ 4     $ 501

Management does not believe any individual unrealized loss as of September 30, 2009 represents an other-than-temporary loss (primarily due to such amounts being attributable to changes in interest rates).  Further, it does not intend to sell such securities and believes it is unlikely a sale would become required before the amortized cost can be recovered.

Gross realized gains and losses from sales and maturities of investment securities were insignificant for the periods presented.

Scheduled maturities of investment securities held as of September 30, 2009 were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
           
Due in one year or less
  $ 5,517     $ 5,523
After one year, through five years
    2,311       2,326
After five years, through ten years
    580       591
After ten years
    9,421       9,565
Securities held for long-term
             
investment without stated
             
maturities
    30,710       30,710
               
    $ 48,539     $ 48,715

Note D – Fair Value

Accounting standards establish a hierarchy that prioritizes the use of fair value inputs used in valuation methodologies into the following three levels:

 
Level 1:  Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

 
Level 2:  Significant observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

 
Level 3:  Significant unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note D – Fair Value – Continued

The following is a description of Capitol's valuation methodologies used to measure and disclose the fair values of its assets and liabilities on a recurring or nonrecurring basis:

 
Investment securities available for sale:   Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based on quoted prices, when available (Level 1).  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models (Level 2).

 
Mortgage loans held for sale:   Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value and are measured on a nonrecurring basis.  There were no mortgage loans held for sale written down to fair value at September 30, 2009.  Fair value is based on independent quoted market prices, where applicable, or the prices for other mortgage whole loans with similar characteristics.

 
Loans:   The Corporation does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, from time to time, nonrecurring fair value adjustments to collateral-dependent loans are recorded to reflect partial write-downs based on the observable market price, current appraised value of the collateral or other estimates of fair value.

 
Other real estate owned:   At the time of foreclosure, foreclosed properties are adjusted to estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell upon transfer from portfolio loans to other real estate owned, establishing a new accounting basis.  The Corporation subsequently adjusts estimated fair value on other real estate owned on a nonrecurring basis to reflect partial write-downs based on the observable market price, current appraised value of the asset or other estimates of fair value.

The balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2009 were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
 
Total
   
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
           
Investment securities available for sale:
         
United States government agency
securities
  $ 7,161     $ 7,161
Mortgage-backed securities
    10,061       10,061
Municipals
     783        783
    $ 18,005     $ 18,005

The balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008 were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
 
Total
   
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
           
Investment securities available for sale:
         
United States government agency
securities
  $ 9,913     $ 9,913
Mortgage-backed securities
    4,890       4,890
Municipals
     781        781
    $ 15,584     $ 15,584


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note D – Fair Value – Continued

The balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2009 were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
 
Total
   
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
           
Impaired loans (1)
  $ 123,914     $ 123,914
               
Other real estate owned (1)
  $ 119,801     $ 119,801

(1)   
Represents carrying value based on the appraised value of the applicable collateral or foreclosed property or other estimates of fair value.

The balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2008 were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
 
Total
   
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
           
Impaired loans (1)
  $ 103,580     $ 103,580

(1)   
Represents carrying value based on the appraised value of the applicable collateral or other estimates of fair value.

Many of Capitol ' s collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are located in severely depressed real estate markets.  In those markets, appraisal data may be of limited usefulness in estimating fair value because comparable sale transactions are infrequent, not orderly and are often distressed or forced.

Appraisals are generally obtained when it has been determined that a collateral-dependent loan has become impaired or when it is likely a real-estate loan will be foreclosed.  Adjustments to the loan's carrying value or the allowance for loan losses are made, when appropriate, after review of the appraisal or subsequently if it is determined that the market significantly declines further.  The timing of the recognition of a collateral-dependent loan as nonperforming is dependent on several factors, including the performance of the loan, the payment history of the loan or the receipt of updated borrower financial information.  When borrower performance has deteriorated (for example, sales or leasing has not occurred as expected), the borrower has become late on the required payments or financial information received indicates adverse financial trends, the loan will be regraded and, if appropriate, an updated appraisal will be ordered.  In the interim period between loans being recognized as impaired and the appraisal being received, the loan will be included within loss contingency pools.  When the appraisal is received and reviewed and any further fair value analysis is completed, the loan will be evaluated for any appropriate charge-down.  Generally, negative differences between appraised value, less the estimated cost to sell, and the carrying value of the loan are charged to the allowance for loan losses when the appraisal has been received and reviewed.  Occasionally, additional amounts may be specifically reserved if there is a pending event which may impact the fair value estimate.  Internally-developed evaluations may be used when the amount of the loan is less than $250,000.  Internal evaluations may also be used when the most recent appraisal date is within a year and economic conditions have had corrections or deterioration.  Updated appraisals are obtained at least annually for collateral-dependent loans and other real estate owned.

Effective January 1, 2009, in accordance with recent accounting standards, Capitol began applying the fair value measurement and disclosure provisions regarding fair value to nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis, which did not have a material effect on Capitol ' s consolidated financial position upon implementation.  The Corporation measures the fair value of the following nonfinancial assets on a nonrecurring basis:  (1) long-lived assets, (2) foreclosed assets (other real estate owned), (3) the reporting unit under step one of its goodwill impairment test and (4) indefinite lived intangible assets.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note D – Fair Value – Continued

Comparative carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments based upon the accounting guidance set forth in ASC 825-10 were as follows (in $1,000s):

   
September 30, 2009 
   
December 31, 2008 
 
   
Carrying
Value
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Carrying
Value
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 889,694     $ 889,694     $ 624,366     $ 624,366  
Loans held for sale
    14,432       14,432       10,474       10,474  
Investment securities:
                               
Available for sale
    18,005       18,005       15,584       15,584  
Held for long-term investment
    30,710       30,710       32,856       32,856  
      48,715       48,715       48,440       48,440  
Portfolio loans:
                               
Loans secured by real estate:
                               
Commercial
    2,013,473       2,026,975       2,115,515       2,105,204  
Residential (including multi-family)
    806,027       802,209       879,754       865,406  
Construction, land development and other
land
     579,752        515,233        797,486        753,028  
  Total loans secured by real estate
    3,399,252       3,344,417       3,792,755       3,723,638  
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    707,302       706,085       845,593       830,283  
Consumer
    45,866       46,394       61,340       62,313  
Other
    37,114       36,243       35,541       32,504  
  Total portfolio loans
    4,189,534       4,133,139       4,735,229       4,648,738  
Less allowance for loan losses
    (126,188 )     (126,188 )     (93,040 )     (93,040 )
  Net portfolio loans
    4,063,346       4,006,951       4,642,189       4,555,698  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits:
                               
Noninterest-bearing
    651,887       651,887       700,786       700,786  
Interest-bearing:
                               
Demand accounts
    1,341,614       1,341,619       1,231,170       1,231,172  
Time certificates of less than $100,000
    909,826       917,813       1,160,221       1,161,411  
Time certificates of $100,000 or more
    1,605,016       1,610,752       1,405,435       1,408,431  
  Total interest-bearing
    3,856,456       3,870,184       3,796,826       3,801,014  
  Total deposits
    4,508,343       4,522,071       4,497,612       4,501,800  
Notes payable and short-term borrowings
    300,326       302,051       446,925       447,490  
Subordinated debentures
    167,402       170,841       167,293       170,841  

Estimated fair values of financial assets and liabilities in the preceding table are based upon a comparison of current interest rates on financial instruments and the timing of related scheduled cash flows to the estimated present value of such cash flows using current estimated market rates of interest (unless quoted market values or other fair value information is more readily available).  For example, the estimated fair value of portfolio loans is based on discounted cash flow computations.  Similarly, the estimated fair value of time deposits, debt obligations and subordinated debentures were determined through discounted cash flow computations.  Such estimates of fair value are not intended to represent market value or portfolio liquidation value, and only represent an estimate of fair value based on current financial reporting requirements.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note D – Fair Value – Continued

Given current market conditions, a portion of the loan portfolio is not readily marketable and market prices do not exist.  Capitol has not attempted to market the loan portfolio to potential buyers, if any exist, to determine the fair value of those instruments.  Since negotiated prices in illiquid markets depend upon the then present motivations of the buyer and seller, it is reasonable to assume that actual sales prices could vary widely from any estimate of fair value made without the benefit of negotiations.  Additionally, changes in market interest rates can dramatically impact the value of financial instruments in a short period of time.  Accordingly, the fair value measurements for loans included in the table on the preceding page are unlikely to represent the instruments' liquidation values.

Note E – Stock Options

Stock option activity for the interim 2009 period is summarized as follows:

   
Number of
Stock Options
Outstanding
   
Exercise
Price
Range
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
                 
Outstanding at January 1
    2,374,159     $   13.50 to $ 46.20     $ 28.28
Granted
    69,520      
6.04
      6.04
Exercised
    --                
Cancelled or expired
     (68,699 )    
   13.50 to    21.82
      20.88
                       
Outstanding at September 30
    2,374,980     $ 6.04 to $ 46.20     $ 27.84

Stock options were granted in the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, with an aggregate fair value approximating $240,000 and $255,000, respectively.  Stock options granted during the interim 2009 period have a vesting date of December 31, 2009 and stock options granted during the interim 2008 period (52,360) became vested at December 31, 2008.  Each stock option expires seven years from date of grant.  Share-based compensation expense relating to stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 approximated $342,000 and $565,000, respectively.

As of September 30, 2009, stock options outstanding had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 2.23 years and, due to the exercise price being greater than the current fair value of Capitol's common stock, had no intrinsic value at that date.  The following table summarizes stock options outstanding segregated by exercise price range as of September 30, 2009:

           
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Range
   
Number
Outstanding
   
Exercise
Price
 
Remaining
Contractual
Life
                 
$
5.00 to 14.99
      69,520     $
6.04
 
6.61 years
$
15.00 to 19.99
      135,288       16.67  
1.23 years
$
20.00 to 24.99
      522,130       21.70  
2.30 years
$
25.00 to 29.99
      585,415       27.09  
1.15 years
$
30.00 to 34.99
      695,119       32.10  
2.19 years
$ 
35.00 or more
       367,508       37.92  
3.42 years
                       
Total outstanding
      2,374,980            


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note F – Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Capitol Bancorp Limited

The computations of basic and diluted loss per share were based on the following (in 1,000s) for the periods ended September 30:

   
Three Month Period
   
Nine Month Period
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Numerator—net loss attributable to Capitol
Bancorp Limited for the period
  $ (83,748 )   $ (32,495 )   $ (118,118 )   $ (29,681 )
                                 
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average number of shares outstanding,
excluding unvested restricted shares
(denominator for basic loss per share)
       17,398          17,145          17,269          17,144  
                                 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Unvested restricted shares
    --       --       --       --  
Warrants
    --               --          
Stock options
    --       --       --       --  
Total effect of dilutive securities
    --       --       --       --  
                                 
Denominator for diluted net loss per share—
                               
Weighted average number of shares and
potential dilution
     17,398        17,145        17,269        17,144  
                                 
Number of antidilutive stock options excluded
from diluted net loss per share computation
(see Note E)
       2,375          2,389          2,375          2,389  
                                 
Number of antidilutive unvested restricted shares
excluded from diluted net loss per share
computation
       109          61          109          61  
                                 
Number of antidilutive warrants excluded from
diluted net loss per share computation
     76                76          

Note G – Trust-Preferred Securities

In April 2009, the Corporation determined that it would commence the deferral of interest payments on its various trust-preferred securities, as is permitted under the terms of the securities, to conserve cash and capital resources.  The payment of interest may be deferred for periods up to five years.  During such deferral periods, Capitol is prohibited from paying dividends on its common stock (subject to certain exceptions) and will continue to accrue interest payable on such securities.  Holders of the trust-preferred securities will recognize current taxable income relating to the deferred interest payments.

Note H – Share-Exchange Transaction

Effective May 31, 2009, Capitol completed a share-exchange transaction with the noncontrolling shareholders of Bank of Auburn Hills, previously a 51%-owned subsidiary.  In conjunction with the share exchange, Capitol issued 227,000 previously unissued shares of Capitol's common stock and warrants for the purchase of 76,000 shares of Capitol's common stock.  The exercise price of the warrants is $20.37 per share of Capitol's common stock, which expire May 31, 2012.  As a result of the share exchange transaction, Bank of Auburn Hills became wholly-owned.  Capitol's results of operations would not have been materially different if the share exchange transaction had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note I – Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries

Bank of Santa Barbara, Community Bank of Rowan and Summit Bank of Kansas City are majority-owned subsidiaries of Capitol Development Bancorp Limited III (CDBL III) of which Capitol ceased to have majority voting control effective September 30, 2009 when the previously nonvoting Class B shares of CDBL III became voting.  Thus, effective September 30, 2009, these banks and the CDBL III holding company ceased to be consolidated subsidiaries of Capitol and assets totaling $257.7 million and related equity amounts were removed from the consolidated balance sheet on that date.

Note J – Sale of Subsidiary Banks

Effective September 21, 2009, Capitol completed the sale of Yuma Community Bank, previously a wholly-owned subsidiary.  Capitol received $9.5 million in sale proceeds and recorded a pre-tax gain of approximately $1.2 million.  Capitol's consolidated results of operations would not have been materially different if the sale had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.

In July 2009, Capitol entered into definitive agreements to sell the following four affiliate institutions:  1 st Commerce Bank, Bank of Belleville, Bank of Santa Barbara and Community Bank of Rowan.  Bank of Santa Barbara and Community Bank of Rowan are subsidiaries of CDBL III which as disclosed in Note I were deconsolidated effective September 30, 2009.  The projected financial impact of the divestiture of these institutions is set forth in the accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements on pages 42 and 44 (along with the proposed spin-off discussed in Note K).

On November 6, 2009, the sale of Bank of Santa Barbara was completed.  The remaining three pending bank sales are in various stages of regulatory approval for which approval is not assured.

Note K – Proposed Spin-Off

On July 21, 2009, Capitol announced its intention to formally and legally separate the operations of Michigan Commerce Bancorp Limited (MCBL) as an independent publicly-traded company through a spin-off transaction.  If completed, Capitol would continue to be a bank holding company with national banking operations and MCBL would become a separate publicly-traded bank holding company consisting of the substantial majority of Capitol's prior Michigan-based banks (see accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements on pages 42-44).

In the proposed spin-off, Capitol's shareholders would receive shares of MCBL common stock according to a distribution ratio.  The distribution ratio and related record date for the proposed distribution would be determined at a later date.  The proposed spin-off is subject to a number of significant contingencies.  The proposed spin-off would enable the two separate publicly-traded companies to focus on maximizing opportunities for the distinct business markets of each, and will allow both Capitol and MCBL to each develop and implement a strategic plan that fits their specific market and operations.  As of the date of this report, Capitol has not received regulatory approval of the proposed spin-off.

MCBL's consolidated total assets approximated $1.2 billion or about 23% of Capitol's total assets as of September 30, 2009.  If the proposed spin-off had been completed on September 30, 2009, consolidated total assets of Capitol would have approximated $4.1 billion, while reflecting a 33.1% decline in nonperforming assets and a modest increase in the consolidated total capital ratio.  If the proposed spin-off would have occurred at January 1, 2009, the consolidated net loss attributable to Capitol would have been reduced 48.5% to $60.8 million ($3.52 per share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.



 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CAPITOL BANCORP LIMITED – Continued

Note L – Proposed Share Exchange Transaction

In July 2009, Capitol proposed a share exchange offer regarding the shares of Capitol Development Bancorp Limited (CDBL) III-VI not already owned by Capitol, whereby Class B common stock of the CDBLs could be exchanged for a combination of convertible preferred stock of Capitol and trust-preferred securities.  The proposed exchange offer was terminated in October 2009.

Note M – Regulatory Agreements

On September 21, 2009, Capitol and its second-tier bank holding companies entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (the Reserve Bank) under which Capitol has agreed to refrain from the following actions without the prior written consent of the Reserve Bank (i) declare or pay dividends; (ii) receive dividends or any other form of payment representing a reduction in capital from Michigan Commerce Bank or from any of its subsidiary institutions that is subject to any restriction by the institution's federal or state regulator that limits the payment of dividends or other intercorporate payments; (iii) make any distributions of interest, principal, or other sums of subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities; (v) incur, increase or guarantee any debt; or (vi) purchase or redeem any shares of its own stock or any shares of the stock of Capitol, the second-tier bank holding companies, the nonbank subsidiaries or any of the subsidiary banks that are held by shareholders.

Capitol has also agreed to (i) submit to the Reserve Bank, within 60 days of the agreement, a written plan to maintain sufficient capital at Capitol on a consolidated basis and at Michigan Commerce Bank as a separate legal entity on a stand-alone basis; (ii) notify the Reserve Bank no more than 30 days after the end of any quarter in which Capitol's consolidated or Michigan Commerce Bank's capital ratios fall below the approved capital plan's minimum ratios as well as if any subsidiary institution's ratios fall below the minimum ratios required by the institution's federal or state regulator; (iii) review and revise within 60 days of this agreement its ALLL methodology for loans held by Capitol and submit to the Reserve Bank a written program for maintenance of an adequate ALLL for loans held by Capitol; (iv) take all necessary actions to ensure each of its subsidiary institutions comply with Federal Reserve regulations; (v) refrain from increasing any fees or charging new fees to any subsidiary institution without the prior written consent of the Reserve Bank; (vi) submit to the Reserve Bank, within 60 days of the agreement, a written plan to enhance the consolidated organization's risk management practices, a strategic plan to improve the consolidated organization's earnings and overall condition for the remainder of 2009 and a cash flow projection; (vii) comply with laws and regulations regarding senior executive officer positions and severance payments; and (viii) provide quarterly reports to the Reserve Bank regarding these undertakings.

Certain of Capitol's bank subsidiaries have entered into formal agreements with their applicable regulatory agencies.  Those agreements provide for certain restrictions and other guidelines and/or limitations to be followed by the banks.  The banks generally subject to such regulatory agreements are noted as such in the regulatory capital detail appearing on page 37.

Note N – Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the time of filing this quarterly report on Form 10-Q on November 9, 2009.

On November 6, 2009, the sale of Bank of Santa Barbara was completed, resulting in aggregate proceeds approximating $3.9 million.  As discussed in Note I, the Bank of Santa Barbara was not included in Capitol's consolidated assets at the time of sale.  The pre-tax gain on sale of the bank will approximate $1.1 million.

On November 6, 2009, new tax legislation was signed into law which would increase the amount of tax benefits realizable through carryback of operating losses.  Management has not completed its analysis of that new tax legislation, however, it is believed that it will be beneficial to the Corporation during the fourth quarter of 2009 through the recognition of additional income tax benefits in the form of potential refund of taxes previously paid which were charged to expense in prior years.


 
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PART I, ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
The following discussion and analysis is intended as a review of significant factors affecting the financial condition and results of operations of Capitol for the periods indicated.  The discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto presented herein.  In addition to historical information, the following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Capitol's actual results could differ significantly from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors discussed in this report.  Please refer to commentary regarding forward-looking statements appearing on page 2 of this document.

Financial Condition

Total assets approximated $5.3 billion at September 30, 2009 and $5.7 billion at December 31, 2008.  The balance sheet includes Capitol and its consolidated subsidiaries (in thousands):

   
Total Assets
   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
Arizona Region:
         
Arrowhead Community Bank
  $ 77,223     $ 80,606
Asian Bank of Arizona
    40,202       38,127
Bank of Tucson
    206,996       189,869
Camelback Community Bank
    89,859       93,754
Central Arizona Bank
    88,347       79,775
Colonia Bank
    12,786       12,522
Mesa Bank
    206,423       248,262
Southern Arizona Community Bank
    89,568       88,146
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque
    79,724       81,977
Sunrise Bank of Arizona
    112,318       119,395
Yuma Community Bank (3)
            73,028
Arizona Region Total
    1,003,446       1,105,461
               
California Region:
             
Bank of Escondido
    106,147       96,803
Bank of Feather River
    34,014       29,218
Bank of San Francisco
    81,270       74,670
Bank of Santa Barbara (2)
            72,076
Napa Community Bank
    163,014       149,093
Point Loma Community Bank
    75,167       61,514
Sunrise Bank of San Diego
    84,048       86,322
Sunrise Community Bank
    42,323       36,139
California Region Total
    585,983       605,835
               
Colorado Region:
             
Fort Collins Commerce Bank
    88,504       80,247
Larimer Bank of Commerce
    90,146       88,725
Loveland Bank of Commerce
    38,944       32,034
Mountain View Bank of Commerce
    46,226       37,740
Colorado Region Total
    263,820       238,746
               
Great Lakes Region:
             
Bank of Auburn Hills
    36,124       43,856
Bank of Maumee
    50,048       56,812
Bank of Michigan
    107,384       78,716
Capitol National Bank
    227,743       245,354
Elkhart Community Bank
    96,550       99,917
Evansville Commerce Bank
    56,601       63,228
Goshen Community Bank
    80,393       87,419
Michigan Commerce Bank (1)
    1,187,487       1,275,125
Ohio Commerce Bank
    63,716       60,678
Paragon Bank & Trust
    102,479       107,491
Great Lakes Region Total
    2,008,525       2,118,596

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

Summary of total assets – continued:

   
Total Assets
   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
Midwest Region:
         
Adams Dairy Bank
  $ 42,248     $ 33,867
Bank of Belleville
    73,017       73,901
Community Bank of Lincoln
    56,535       53,222
Summit Bank of Kansas City (2)
            53,429
Midwest Region Total
    171,800       214,419
               
Nevada Region:
             
1 st Commerce Bank
    41,184       52,622
Bank of Las Vegas
    74,365       73,692
Black Mountain Community Bank
    173,101       157,545
Desert Community Bank
    107,244       100,312
Red Rock Community Bank
    138,547       126,993
Nevada Region Total
    534,441       511,164
               
Northeast Region:
             
USNY Bank
    61,163       49,620
               
Northwest Region:
             
Bank of Bellevue
    57,091       55,841
Bank of Everett
    44,232       44,756
Bank of Tacoma
    43,932       44,241
High Desert Bank
    44,803       41,904
Issaquah Community Bank
    35,034       36,942
Northwest Region Total
    225,092       223,684
               
Southeast Region:
             
Bank of Valdosta
    52,662       58,995
Community Bank of Rowan (2)
            138,341
First Carolina State Bank
    114,011       119,774
Peoples State Bank
    26,837       29,233
Pisgah Community Bank
    58,705       36,897
Sunrise Bank of Atlanta
    57,521       62,198
Southeast Region Total
    309,736       445,438
               
Texas Region:
             
Bank of Fort Bend
    34,831       26,424
Bank of Las Colinas
    43,810       31,354
Texas Region Total
    78,641       57,778
               
Parent company and other, net
    81,515       84,095
               
Consolidated Totals
  $ 5,324,162     $ 5,654,836

(1)
Michigan Commerce Bank resulted from the merger of Ann Arbor Commerce Bank, Brighton Commerce Bank, Detroit Commerce Bank, Grand Haven Bank, Kent Commerce Bank, Macomb Community Bank, Muskegon Commerce Bank, Oakland Commerce Bank and Portage Commerce Bank effective March 31, 2009.  For comparative purposes, the merger of those banks is presented as if such merger occurred December 31, 2008.
(2)
Bank of Santa Barbara, Community Bank of Rowan and Summit Bank of Kansas City are majority-owned subsidiaries of Capitol Development Bancorp Limited (CDBL) III of which Capitol ceased to have majority voting control effective September 30, 2009.  Thus, effective September 30, 2009, those banks and CDBL III ceased to be consolidated subsidiaries of Capitol.
(3)
Capitol sold its ownership in Yuma Community Bank effective September 21, 2009.


 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

Portfolio loans, the single largest asset category, decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 by approximately $546 million, compared to loan growth of about $347.6 million during the corresponding period of 2008.  Of the interim 2009 decrease, $203 million related to the deconsolidation of Bank of Santa Barbara, Community Bank of Rowan and Summit Bank of Kansas City.  Portfolio growth has slowed in response to the need to preserve liquidity and capital in the current economic climate and the general economic slowdown occurring nationally.

Geographic diversification of Capitol's balance sheet is important.  Prior to 1996, all of Capitol's banking operations were located in Michigan.  As of September 30, 2009, 39% of the consolidated loan portfolio relates to banks located within the Great Lakes Region (39% at December 31, 2008) and 61% of the consolidated loan portfolio relates to banks located in other regions of the country (61% at December 31, 2008).  The reason why this is important is that Capitol's diversification efforts will add stability to results of operations by further reducing a disproportionate geographic concentration within a specific region.  On July 21, 2009, Capitol announced the proposed spin-off of the substantial majority of its Michigan banking operation which, if completed, would minimize Capitol's future exposure to the Michigan economy.  The proposed spin-off transaction is subject to a number of contingencies and is discussed elsewhere in this narrative.

The consolidated allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2009 approximated $126 million or 3.01% of total portfolio loans, a very significant increase from the 1.96% ratio at the beginning of the year, resulting from continued deterioration in economic conditions and asset quality.






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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance-sheet date.  Management's determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on evaluation of the portfolio (including potential impairment of individual loans and concentrations of credit), past loss experience, current economic conditions, volume, amount and composition of the loan portfolio and other factors.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operations and reduced by net charge-offs.  The table below summarizes portfolio loan balances and activity in the allowance for loan losses (in thousands):

   
Periods Ended September 30
 
   
Three Month Period
   
Nine Month Period
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
  $ 114,215     $ 63,904     $ 93,040     $ 58,124  
                                 
Loans charged-off:
                               
Loans secured by real estate:
                               
Commercial
    (5,593 )     (2,186 )     (11,218 )     (5,630 )
Residential (including multi-family)
    (6,845 )     (2,428 )     (18,213 )     (5,590 )
Construction, land development and other land
     (11,862 )       ( 12,128 )       (25,729 )       ( 15,248 )
Total loans secured by real
estate
    (24,300 )     (16,742 )     (55,160 )     (26,468 )
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    (8,582 )     (3,753 )     (21,340 )     (8,051 )
Consumer
    (485 )     (73 )     (1,029 )     (262 )
Other
     (34 )        --         (35 )        (34 )
Total charge-offs
    (33,401 )     (20,568 )     (77,564 )     (34,815 )
Recoveries:
                               
Loans secured by real estate:
                               
Commercial
    29       181       151       899  
Residential (including multi-family)
    51       130       252       590  
Construction, land development and other land
      385          17         506        240  
Total loans secured by real
estate
     465        328        909        1,729  
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    163       102       1,042       686  
Consumer
    88       9       117       74  
Other
      1        --         2        --  
Total recoveries
      717          439        2,070        2,489  
Net charge-offs
    (32,684 )     (20,129 )     (75,494 )     (32,326 )
Additions to allowance charged to expense
    48,771       53,810       112,756       71,787  
Less allowance for loan losses of subsidiaries no
longer consolidated
     ( 4,114 )              ( 4,114 )        
                                 
Allowance for loan losses at September 30
  $ 126,188     $ 97,585     $ 126,188     $ 97,585  
                                 
Average total portfolio loans for the period
  $ 4,505,447     $ 4,617,153     $ 4,623,317     $ 4,521,165  
                                 
Ratio of net charge-offs (annualized) to average
portfolio loans outstanding
      2.90 %       1.74 %       2.18 %      0. 95 %

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

Interim loan charge-offs for the nine-month 2009 period, which increased significantly compared to 2008, are not necessarily indicative of future charge-off levels because of the variability in asset quality and resolution of nonperforming loans.  The significant increase in the provision for loan losses in 2009 was associated primarily with Michigan, Arizona and Nevada banks, due to growth in nonperforming loans and a sustained difficult and uncertain economic climate.  The interim 2009 provision for loan losses is discussed in further detail in the ‘Results of Operations’ section of this narrative.

The amounts of the allowance for loan losses allocated in the following table (dollars in thousands) are based on management's estimate of losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date and should not be interpreted as an indication of future charge-offs:

   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
 
 
Amount
   
Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
Loans
   
 
 
Amount
   
Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
Loans
 
 
 
 
                         
Loans secured by real estate:
                       
Commercial
  $ 39,794       0.95 %   $ 30,007       0.63 %
Residential (including multi-family)
    28,445       0.68 %     21,645       0.46 %
Construction, land development and
other land
     23,764       0.57 %      17,496       0.37 %
Total loans secured by real estate
    92,003       2.20 %     69,148       1.46 %
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    32,717       0.78 %     22,547       0.47 %
Consumer
    1,255       0.03 %     1,032       0.02 %
Other
    213               313       0.01 %
                                 
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 126,188       3.01 %   $ 93,040       1.96 %





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Nonperforming loans (i.e., loans which are 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest and loans on nonaccrual status) and other nonperforming assets are summarized below (in $1,000s):

   
September 30,
2009
   
June 30,
2009
   
March 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
Nonaccrual loans:
                       
Loans secured by real estate:
                       
Commercial
  $ 101,704     $ 84,879     $ 68,537     $ 39,892  
Residential (including multi-family)
    54,226       57,764       62,961       35,675  
Construction, land development and other land
    86,720       87,055       77,861       72,996  
Total loans secured by real estate
    242,650       229,698       209,359       148,563  
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    25,002       24,767       17,233       16,283  
Consumer
    513       586       356       190  
Total nonaccrual loans
    268,165       255,051       226,948       165,036  
                                 
Past due ( > 90 days) loans and accruing interest:
                               
Loans secured by real estate:
                               
Commercial
    4,520       2,706       2,345       1,623  
Residential (including multi-family)
    1,787       1,318       2,371       365  
Construction, land development and other land
    2,990       4,284       109       2,293  
Total loans secured by real estate
    9,297       8,308       4,825       4,281  
Commercial and other business-purpose loans
    4,223       1,152       636       747  
Consumer
    29       42       50       146  
Total past due loans
    13,549       9,502       5,511       5,174  
                                 
Total nonperforming loans
  $ 281,714     $ 264,553     $ 232,459     $ 170,210  
                                 
Real estate owned and other
repossessed assets
     120,107        103,953        87,074        67,449  
                                 
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 401,821     $ 368,506     $ 319,533     $ 237,659  

Loans are considered impaired when it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a loan agreement will not be collected, including contractually scheduled interest and principal payments.  Impaired loans, which are included in nonperforming loans, are summarized below (in $1,000s):

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
Impaired loans:
           
Loans which have an allowance requirement
  $ 126,053     $ 82,387  
Loans which do not have an allowance requirement
    142,112       82,649  
Total impaired loans
  $ 268,165     $ 165,036  
                 
Allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans
  $ 30,781     $ 16,769  

Impaired loans which do not have an allowance requirement include collateral-dependent loans for which direct write-downs have been made and, accordingly, no allowance requirement or allocation is necessary.


 
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Nonperforming loans at September 30, 2009 approximated 6.72% of total portfolio loans, a sharp increase from the December 31, 2008 ratio of 3.59%.  Nonperforming loans increased $112 million during the nine-month 2009 period.  Notably, the pace of growth in nonperforming loans decreased for the second consecutive quarter.  Of the nonperforming loans at September 30, 2009, about 89% were real estate secured.  Those loans, when originated, had appropriate loan-to-value ratios based upon real estate market conditions at that time and, accordingly, have loss exposure which would be expected to be minimal; however, underlying real estate values depend upon current economic conditions and liquidation strategies.  Most other nonperforming loans were generally secured by other business assets.  Nonperforming loans at September 30, 2009 were in various stages of resolution for which management believes such loans are adequately collateralized or otherwise appropriately considered in its determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

Due to local and regional economic conditions, there is uncertainty in future real estate values, appraisal results and the resulting potential impact on valuation of collateral-dependent loans and other real estate owned.  The fair value measurement of collateral-dependent loans and other real estate owned is dependent primarily upon appraisal of the underlying property value.  Management cautiously monitors real estate values and related appraisal data when evaluating such valuations.

Appraisals are generally obtained when it has been determined that a collateral-dependent loan has become impaired or when it is likely a real-estate loan will be foreclosed.  Adjustments to the loan's carrying value or the allowance for loan losses are made, when appropriate, after review of the appraisal or subsequently if it is determined that the market significantly declines further.  The timing of the recognition of a collateral-dependent loan as nonperforming is dependent on several factors, including the performance of the loan, the payment history of the loan or the receipt of updated borrower financial information.  When borrower performance has deteriorated (for example, sales or leasing has not occurred as expected), the borrower has become late on the required payments or financial information received indicates adverse financial trends, the loan will be regraded and, if appropriate, an updated appraisal will be ordered.  In the interim period between loans being recognized as impaired and the appraisal being received, the loan will be included within loss contingency pools.  When the appraisal is received and reviewed and any further fair value analysis is completed, the loan will be evaluated for any appropriate charge-down.  Generally, negative differences between appraised value, less the estimated cost to sell, and the carrying value of the loan are charged to the allowance for loan losses when the appraisal has been received and reviewed.  Occasionally, additional amounts may be specifically reserved if there is a pending event which may impact the fair value estimate.  Internally-developed evaluations may be used when the amount of the loan is less than $250,000.  Internal evaluations may also be used when the most recent appraisal date is within a year and economic conditions have had corrections or deterioration.  Updated appraisals are obtained at least annually for collateral-dependent loans and other real estate owned.

Many of Capitol ' s collateral-dependent impaired loans are located in severely depressed real estate markets.  In those markets, appraisal data may be of limited usefulness in estimating fair value because comparable sale transactions are infrequent, not orderly and are often distressed or forced.  In accordance with recent accounting standards on fair value, management made significant adjustments to appraisal data earlier in 2009, reducing estimated losses which would otherwise be recognized based on appraisals which appear to be biased by forced or distressed sales.  Although recent accounting guidance provides for the use of alternative valuation techniques to estimate fair value, other than the exclusive use of appraisals, certain bank regulatory agencies appear to be singularly-focused on appraisal data even when such appraisal data may be tainted by forced or distressed sales.  Because of this circumstance, bank regulatory agencies may increase their loss estimates.

Total nonperforming loans approximated $281.7 million at September 30, 2009.  Of that total, $153.4 million or 54.5% (including some loans carried at the parent level) were originated by banks within the Great Lakes Region, primarily located in Michigan.  Within the Great Lakes Region, nonperforming loans approximated 3.66% of total consolidated portfolio loans at September 30, 2009.  Responsive to the elevated level of nonperforming loans within the Great Lakes Region, higher levels of allowances for loan losses have been established, approximating 4.01% of portfolio loans for the region on a combined basis as of September 30, 2009 and ranging as high as 5.21%

 
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Financial Condition – Continued

at certain banks.  Those ratios can be contrasted with other banks and geographic regions within the Corporation with lower levels of nonperforming loans.  Nonperforming loans have increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 in other regions, such as the Arizona Region ($7.6 million increase) and the Nevada Region ($27.4 million increase) to 1.19% and 1.04% of consolidated portfolio loans, respectively, as the effects of the recession have had an evolving significant effect on those regions recently.

In addition to the identification of nonperforming loans involving borrowers with payment performance difficulties (i.e., nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more), management utilizes an internal loan review process to identify other potential problem loans which may warrant additional monitoring or other attention.  This loan review process is a continuous activity which periodically updates internal loan ratings.  At inception, all loans are individually assigned a rating which grades the credits on a risk basis, based on the financial strength of the borrower and guarantors and other factors such as nature of the borrower's business climate, local economic conditions and other subjective factors.  The loan rating process is fluid and subjective.

Potential problem loans include loans which are generally performing as agreed; however, because of loan reviews and/or lending staff's risk assessment, increased monitoring is deemed appropriate.  In addition, some loans are assigned a more adverse classification, with specific performance issues or other risk factors requiring close management and development of specific remedial action plans.

At September 30, 2009, potential problem loans (including the previously-mentioned nonperforming loans) approximated $826 million or about 20% of total consolidated portfolio loans, a significant increase compared to approximately $551 million or about 12% at December 31, 2008.  These potential problem loans do not necessarily have significant loss exposure (nor are they necessarily deemed 'impaired'), but rather are identified by management in this manner to aid in loan administration and risk management.  Management has considered these loans in its evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.  Management believes, however, that current general economic conditions in some markets may result in higher levels of future loan losses in comparison to previous years, as experienced in the first nine months of 2009.

Real estate owned and other repossessed assets increased $53 million to $120 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  Most of this increase ($48 million) was related to banks located in Michigan and the Arizona Region.

Foreclosure laws in Michigan generally favor borrowers rather than lenders and, accordingly, foreclosure and redemption periods (i.e., the number of months it takes for a financial institution to obtain clear title to freely market the real estate) take much longer than many other states.  Further, once the property is available to the bank for sale or liquidation, market conditions, as they are currently (particularly in Michigan and some western communities), may not be conducive to rapid marketing or near-term sale of the properties.

Asset quality is summarized on the following two pages.





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Financial Condition – Continued

The following comparative analysis summarizes each bank's total portfolio loans, allowance for loan losses, nonperforming loans and ratio of the allowance as a percentage of portfolio loans (dollars in thousands):

         
Allowance for
         
Allowance as a Percentage
 
   
Total Portfolio Loans
   
Loan Losses
   
Nonperforming Loans
   
of Total Portfolio Loans
 
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
 
Arizona Region:
                                               
Arrowhead Community Bank
  $ 53,759     $ 69,487     $ 4,561     $ 2,375     $ 5,964     $ 7,430       8.48 %     3.42 %
Asian Bank of Arizona
    31,257       33,023       1,000       694       461       1,898       3.20 %     2.10 %
Bank of Tucson
    153,793       168,390       1,936       1,550       4,375       2,462       1.26 %     0.92 %
Camelback Community Bank
    79,206       84,957       1,320       789       3,835       2,030       1.67 %     0.93 %
Central Arizona Bank
    68,203       69,372       2,917       1,339       2,388       1,895       4.28 %     1.93 %
Colonia Bank
    10,429       7,483       216       120                       2.07 %     1.60 %
Mesa Bank
    107,965       147,853       2,459       3,250       14,492       21,423       2.28 %     2.20 %
Southern Arizona Community Bank
    79,338       79,434       1,110       875       164               1.40 %     1.10 %
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque
    65,561       74,115       1,269       933       6,296       43       1.94 %     1.26 %
Sunrise Bank of Arizona
    88,607       110,131       1,676       1,159       11,976       3,707       1.89 %     1.05 %
Yuma Community Bank (3)
            63,804               730               1,506               1.14 %
Arizona Region Total
    738,118       908,049       18,464       13,814       49,951       42,394       2.50 %     1.52 %
                                                                 
California Region:
                                                               
Bank of Escondido
    69,420       62,608       1,784       810       2,838       817       2.57 %     1.29 %
Bank of Feather River
    27,178       22,962       347       320                       1.28 %     1.39 %
Bank of San Francisco
    72,473       60,772       1,352       823       597       299       1.87 %     1.35 %
Bank of Santa Barbara (2)
            60,535               1,138               1,841               1.88 %
Napa Community Bank
    141,984       130,150       2,550       1,890       2,849       1,848       1.80 %     1.45 %
Point Loma Community Bank
    51,498       52,497       1,100       797       2,172       795       2.14 %     1.52 %
Sunrise Bank of San Diego
    66,748       76,282       2,620       1,048       3,609       1,444       3.93 %     1.37 %
Sunrise Community Bank
    33,210       28,355       995       440       1,107               3.00 %     1.55 %
California Region Total
    462,511       494,161       10,748       7,266       13,172       7,044       2.32 %     1.47 %
                                                                 
Colorado Region:
                                                               
Fort Collins Commerce Bank
    80,945       74,280       1,630       1,101       1,829       48       2.01 %     1.48 %
Larimer Bank of Commerce
    79,377       78,638       1,620       1,160                       2.04 %     1.48 %
Loveland Bank of Commerce
    33,174       27,251       590       652       1,386       1,090       1.78 %     2.39 %
Mountain View Bank of Commerce
    39,037       32,180       601       474                       1.54 %     1.47 %
Colorado Region Total
    232,533       212,349       4,441       3,387       3,215       1,138       1.91 %     1.60 %
                                                                 
Great Lakes Region:
                                                               
Bank of Auburn Hills
    31,346       39,914       1,625       988       1,536       2,895       5.18 %     2.48 %
Bank of Maumee
    40,521       50,094       1,100       752       542       37       2.71 %     1.50 %
Bank of Michigan
    66,123       67,700       1,191       996       1,498       306       1.80 %     1.47 %
Capitol National Bank
    182,751       213,392       7,456       8,341       19,021       12,828       4.08 %     3.91 %
Elkhart Community Bank
    77,470       87,971       2,748       1,702       7,188       3,941       3.55 %     1.93 %
Evansville Commerce Bank
    46,971       55,779       1,160       943       1,055       158       2.47 %     1.69 %
Goshen Community Bank
    63,799       74,144       1,706       1,501       1,839       876       2.67 %     2.02 %
Michigan Commerce Bank (1)
    1,001,207       1,127,348       44,061       30,258       107,467       63,092       4.40 %     2.68 %
Ohio Commerce Bank
    52,956       48,207       814       723                       1.54 %     1.50 %
Paragon Bank & Trust
    70,214       87,651       3,655       2,990       6,820       6,447       5.21 %     3.41 %
Great Lakes Region Total
    1,633,358       1,852,200       65,516       49,194       146,966       90,580       4.01 %     2.66 %
                                                                 
Midwest Region:
                                                               
Adams Dairy Bank
    35,330       28,834       645       450       207               1.83 %     1.56 %
Bank of Belleville
    63,371       65,150       938       923                       1.48 %     1.42 %
Community Bank of Lincoln
    45,232       43,657       960       674       263               2.12 %     1.54 %
Summit Bank of Kansas City (2)
            44,068               709               779               1.61 %
Midwest Region Total
    143,933       181,709       2,543       2,756       470       779       1.77 %     1.52 %

 
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Financial Condition – Continued

Summary of loan information – continued:

         
Allowance for
         
Allowance as a Percentage
 
   
Total Portfolio Loans
   
Loan Losses
   
Nonperforming Loans
   
of Total Portfolio Loans
 
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
 
Nevada Region:
                                               
1 st Commerce Bank
  $ 34,264     $ 30,663     $ 1,207     $ 740     $ 6,332     $ 1,000       3.52 %     2.41 %
Bank of Las Vegas
    63,021       64,648       2,092       901       7,982       4,399       3.32 %     1.39 %
Black Mountain Community Bank
    143,494       143,654       2,452       1,765       9,760       1,722       1.71 %     1.23 %
Desert Community Bank
    84,814       87,388       2,625       943       5,539       3,671       3.10 %     1.08 %
Red Rock Community Bank
    95,377       110,143       2,985       1,200       14,101       5,488       3.13 %     1.09 %
Nevada Region Total
    420,970       436,496       11,361       5,549       43,714       16,280       2.70 %     1.27 %
                                                                 
Northeast Region:
                                                               
USNY Bank
    54,889       43,471       833       680                       1.52 %     1.56 %
                                                                 
Northwest Region:
                                                               
Bank of Bellevue
    40,846       48,838       1,030       850       2,674       170       2.52 %     1.74 %
Bank of Everett
    36,665       32,735       1,190       686       3,344       92       3.25 %     2.10 %
Bank of Tacoma
    34,784       40,175       1,115       770       1,627       1,183       3.21 %     1.92 %
High Desert Bank
    36,419       35,407       900       624       841               2.47 %     1.76 %
Issaquah Community Bank
    28,641       24,238       700       385       734               2.44 %     1.59 %
Northwest Region Total
    177,355       181,393       4,935       3,315       9,220       1,445       2.78 %     1.83 %
                                                                 
Southeast Region:
                                                               
Bank of Valdosta
    44,331       51,629       843       835       972               1.90 %     1.62 %
Community Bank of Rowan (2)
            109,290               1,634               1,688               1.50 %
First Carolina State Bank
    93,979       97,670       1,710       1,312       2,877       2,421       1.82 %     1.34 %
Peoples State Bank
    19,438       21,314       399       366       1,158       937       2.05 %     1.72 %
Pisgah Community Bank
    45,729       27,746       918       475       419       100       2.01 %     1.71 %
Sunrise Bank of Atlanta
    45,657       52,763       1,465       1,063       3,150       269       3.21 %     2.01 %
Southeast Region Total
    249,134       360,412       5,335       5,685       8,576       5,415       2.14 %     1.58 %
                                                                 
Texas Region:
                                                               
Bank of Fort Bend
    29,403       19,859       465       305                       1.58 %     1.54 %
Bank of Las Colinas
    34,772       29,657       705       435                       2.03 %     1.47 %
Texas Region Total
    64,175       49,516       1,170       740                       1.82 %     1.49 %
                                                                 
Parent company and other, net
    12,558       15,473       842       654       6,430       5,135       6.71 %     4.23 %
                                                                 
Consolidated totals
  $ 4,189,534     $ 4,735,229     $ 126,188     $ 93,040     $ 281,714     $ 170,210       3.01 %     1.96 %

(1)
Michigan Commerce Bank resulted from the merger of Ann Arbor Commerce Bank, Brighton Commerce Bank, Detroit Commerce Bank, Grand Haven Bank, Kent Commerce Bank, Macomb Community Bank, Muskegon Commerce Bank, Oakland Commerce Bank and Portage Commerce Bank effective March 31, 2009.  For comparative purposes, the merger of those banks is presented as if such merger occurred December 31, 2008.
(2)
Bank of Santa Barbara, Community Bank of Rowan and Summit Bank of Kansas City are majority-owned subsidiaries of Capitol Development Bancorp Limited (CDBL) III of which Capitol ceased to have majority voting control effective September 30, 2009.  Thus, effective September 30, 2009, those banks and CDBL III ceased to be consolidated subsidiaries of Capitol.
(3)
Capitol sold its ownership in Yuma Community Bank effective September 21, 2009.

As previously discussed, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is determined by management at the balance-sheet date.  Levels of nonperforming loans may fluctuate at balance-sheet dates at amounts which are not commensurate with the ratio of the allowance for loan losses or the so-called allowance coverage ratio of nonperforming loans (i.e., nonperforming loans as a percentage of the allowance for loan losses).  Several factors may contribute to this occurrence.  For example, estimated losses relating to impaired collateral-dependent loans are generally reflected as direct write-downs to those loans (and, accordingly, there is no related allowance for loan losses allocation necessary).  Further, some collateral-dependent loans may have no or minimal loss potential which would negate a computational comparison between the allowance for loan losses and such nonperforming loans.


 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

At September 30, 2009, Capitol had $68 million of goodwill and other intangibles ($72.3 million at December 31, 2008).  Goodwill arises in acquisition accounting.  In Capitol's history, most of this goodwill is the result of share-exchange transactions when Capitol issued shares of its common stock at a premium over the book value of the noncontrolling interest of a subsidiary banks' shares.  Resulting goodwill is recorded at the entity to which the goodwill related.  Current accounting rules require an annual review of goodwill for potential impairment, which Capitol most recently conducted as of November 30, 2008.  An interim review for potential goodwill impairment is deemed necessary when events or circumstances indicate potential for impairment since the annual testing date.  Impairment testing is determined through a two-step process; step one involves using published information regarding comparable bank-sale transactions and related multiples of book values and multiples of earnings, as well as the primary valuation methodology to determine fair value, which is the discounted cash flow method.  The second testing step is required in the event that any reporting unit fails step one.  Step two involves the determination of the fair value of each component of the reporting unit's balance sheet.  The results of this approach to estimating fair value of the reporting unit is compared to the implied fair value determined in step one.  The difference between the estimated fair value determined in step two of the impairment test and the implied fair value represents implied goodwill which, in turn, is compared to recorded goodwill.  If implied goodwill is less than recorded goodwill, impairment exists and the amount of shortfall between implied goodwill and recorded goodwill is the impairment amount which is to be written off in the period the determination is made.

During the third quarter of 2009, Capitol initiated an evaluation using August 31, 2009 information to determine if events or circumstances warranted an interim impairment test of goodwill.  Such events or circumstances considered included recent increases in the level of nonperforming assets, changes in net interest margin, level of operating expenses, profitability and recent changes to elements of the discount rate.  These are considered key inputs and drivers in the step one valuation methodology which is discounted cash flows.  Capitol determined that during the third quarter of 2009, a number of the key inputs, either individually or collectively, had changed significantly for a number of the reporting units from prior quarter-ends as well as since the last testing date of November 30, 2008 such that an updated interim impairment test was warranted.  The overall methodology for evaluating potential impairment of goodwill did not change in 2009 from the methodology used for annual testing performed in 2008, but assumptions used in step one and step two analyses were updated to reflect the current environment.

In performing step one of the interim analyses, future cash flows were projected using updated assumptions for asset growth, interest margin, noninterest income and noninterest expense.  Those cash flows were then discounted using an updated discount rate that was adjusted for changes in the 20-year U.S. Treasury rate and company-specific risk premiums.  The discount rate used for all entities was 16.14% which was 144 basis points higher than the discount rate used for the majority of the entities during the annual impairment testing conducted as of November 30, 2008.  Additionally, cash flows were discounted using a lower rate of 15.14% and higher rate of 17.14% in order to stress-test the results of the analysis.





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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Financial Condition – Continued

The following table provides information as to the amount of goodwill by the reporting unit as of August 31, 2009, the estimated fair value determined in step one under the discounted cash flow methodology as a percentage of carrying value of equity and whether the reporting unit passed step one of the impairment testing:

Entity
 
Recorded
Goodwill as of
August 31,
2009
   
Estimated Entity
Fair Value
as Percentage of
Book Value
 
Did Entity Pass
Step One of
Impairment
Test?
   
(in $1,000s)
         
               
Paragon Bank & Trust
  $ 1,321       105.13 %
Yes
Michigan Commerce Bank
    2,875       93.35 %
No
Elkhart Community Bank
    1,228       135.72 %
Yes
Goshen Community Bank
    1,407       115.92 %
Yes
Central Arizona Bank
    947       86.95 %
No
Camelback Community Bank
    894       130.91 %
Yes
Southern Arizona Community Bank
    916       154.09 %
Yes
Mesa Bank
    1,552       120.34 %
Yes
Arrowhead Community Bank
    644       83.94 %
No
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque
    671       97.26 %
No
Sunrise Bank of San Diego
    1,965       96.11 %
No
Desert Community Bank
    1,213       156.93 %
Yes
Red Rock Community Bank
    2,582       148.15 %
Yes
Black Mountain Community Bank
    1,263       212.44 %
Yes
First Carolina State Bank
    3,926       62.26 %
No
Peoples State Bank
    2,125       28.83 %
No
Bank of Las Vegas
    1,800       85.85 %
No
Bank of Escondido
    2,806       86.21 %
No
                   
Capitol Bancorp Limited
  $ 70,596       133.83 %
Yes

As noted in the table above, nine reporting units did not pass step one of the impairment test and, accordingly, were subject to further evaluation under step two testing.  The resulting step two analysis determined one institution, Peoples State Bank, in which the implied goodwill was less than the recorded goodwill by approximately $1.5 million.  Therefore, that amount was written-off to noninterest expense effective September 2009.  There can be no assurance that future testing will not result in additional material impairment charges at a future date.

Accounting for income taxes (before valuation allowance; see following discussion) requires significant estimates and management judgments.  At September 30, 2009, Capitol had a deferred tax asset approximating $109 million ($61.3 million at December 31, 2008).  If it is determined that realization of the deferred tax asset is in doubt, a valuation reserve is required to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount which is more-likely-than-not realizable.

Capitol Bancorp's management has considered and reviewed the status of the corporation's consolidated deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2009.  As of that date, the consolidated deferred tax asset consisted primarily of components relating to provisions for loan losses and net operating losses of consolidated subsidiaries.  Current accounting rules require recording of a valuation allowance for deferred taxes assets when realization of the asset is less than more-likely-than-not.

Due to continuing operating losses during 2009, management reassessed the potential realization of the deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2009 and elected to record a valuation allowance of $91 million, to reduce the deferred tax asset to approximately $17.6 million, which represents the amount of the asset estimated to be currently recoverable via carryback of current net operating losses.

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Results of Operations

Summary

The third quarter 2009 net loss attributable to Capitol was approximately $83.7 million compared to $32.5 million reported for the third quarter of 2008.  The net loss per share attributable to Capitol for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $4.81 compared to loss per share of $1.90 in the corresponding period of 2008.  The net loss attributable to Capitol for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 approximated $118.1 million, compared to $29.7 million in the corresponding period of 2008.  The net loss per share attributable to Capitol was $6.84 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $1.73 in the corresponding 2008 period.

The primary reason for the interim 2009 loss was a very large provision for loan losses recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as the Corporation continued to carefully assess the implications and impact of declining property values and weak bank performance as well as a valuation allowance of approximately $91 million recorded to reduce deferred tax assets.  The provision for loan losses increased $41 million to $112.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to a provision of $71.8 million for the corresponding period of 2008.

Analytical Review

The provision for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $48.8 million compared to $53.8 million during the corresponding 2008 period.  The provision for loan losses for the nine-month 2009 period was $112.8 million compared to $71.8 million for the same period in 2008.  The provision for loan losses increased significantly in the 2009 period due to higher levels of loan charge-offs and in response to growth in nonperforming loans.  Of the provision for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, about half was attributable to increasing the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of portfolio loans from 1.96% to 3.01%.  Provisions for loan losses are based upon management's analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, as previously discussed.  The significant increase in the provision for loan losses compared to the preceding year had a material adverse effect on operating results for the interim 2009 periods.

Net interest income for the nine-month 2009 period totaled $118.1 million, a 5.65% decrease compared to $125.2 million in 2008.  Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $40.1 million, a 2.41% decrease compared to $41 million in 2008.  The net interest margin approximated 3.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a 2 basis-point increase compared to 2.98% for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and a 30 basis-point decrease compared to 3.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2008.  Several causal factors impacted the 2009 margin, including elevated levels of nonperforming loans, higher levels of liquidity, higher cost of funds due to avoiding wholesale funding sources, migration of noninterest-bearing deposits to interest-bearing accounts, changes in interest rates and higher interest costs related to debt obligations.  It is difficult to speculate on future changes in net interest margin.

Noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $7.2 million, a 3% increase compared to the $7.0 million for the same period in 2008, primarily due to a gain on the sale of a bank subsidiary.  Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $19.1 million, a decrease of $880,000 or 4.4%, over the same period in 2008.  Fees from origination of non-portfolio residential mortgage loans totaled $3.2 million for the first nine months of 2009, up slightly from $2.9 million for the comparable period in 2008, due to lower interest rates and increasing loan origination volume.

The largest element of noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits, which approximated $77 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease from $82.6 million in the corresponding period of 2008.  For the three months ended September 30, 2009, salaries and employee benefits expense decreased $5.8 million or about 20% from amounts recorded in the comparable period of 2008, as a result of significant reductions in staffing and other cost-cutting measures implemented in late 2008 and early 2009.


 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Results of Operations – Continued

Noninterest expense totaled $157.2 million for the nine-month 2009 period and $55.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $146.4 million and $53.8 million, respectively, for the comparable periods of 2008.  The net increase in noninterest expense is associated with regulatory fees, growth in the size of previously-existing banks, costs of problem loan administration and other real estate write-downs.  Costs associated with foreclosed properties and other real estate increased to $18 million in the nine-month 2009 period ($4.1 million in the 2008 period) while the cost of FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees also increased significantly to $11.3 million ($2.9 million in the 2008 period) largely attributable to a one-time special FDIC industry-wide assessment effective June 30, 2009 which approximated $2.6 million.  The FDIC has announced it is likely that an additional special assessment will be imposed later in 2009, however, the amount has not been determined.

The more significant elements of other noninterest expense consisted of the following (in thousands) for the periods ended September 30:

   
Three Month Period
   
Nine Month Period
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Bank services (ATMs, telephone
banking and Internet banking)
  $ 649     $ 687     $ 2,102     $ 1,868  
Loan and collection expense
    834       410       2,097       1,443  
Legal fees
    1,012       373       2,052       946  
Directors' fees
    507       616       1,768       2,174  
Advertising
    513       838       1,533       2,471  
Paper, printing and supplies
    517       648       1,526       2,200  
Professional fees
    767       485       1,442       1,184  
Travel, lodging and meals
    463       707       1,349       2,193  
Communications
    394       585       1,308       1,634  
Postage
    318       335       949       993  
Taxes other than income taxes
    197       147       690       658  
Dues and memberships
    207       245       634       704  
Insurance expense
    204       158       549       451  
Courier service
    185       220       542       692  
Contracted labor
    114       101       189       345  
Preopening and start-up costs
                            2,038  
Goodwill impairment
    1,500               1,500          
Restructuring charge (1)
            2,500               2,500  
Other
    2,074       3,560       6,446       8,696  
Total
  $ 10,455     $ 12,615     $ 26,676     $ 33,190  

(1)
A restructuring charge was accrued during the 2008 period related to plans to reduce staffing in conjunction with consolidation of certain back office functions and mergers of bank charters.





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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Results of Operations – Continued

Operating results (dollars in thousands) were as follows:

   
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
   
Total Revenues
   
Net Income (Loss) (1)
   
Return on
Average Equity (2)
   
Return on
Average Assets (2)
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Arizona Region:
                                               
Arrowhead Community Bank
  $ 3,443     $ 4,784     $ (8,415 )   $ (720 )                        
Asian Bank of Arizona
    1,662       1,467       (3,618 )     (685 )                        
Bank of Tucson
    9,513       10,006       1,467       2,897       11.04 %     21.43 %     0.97 %     2.13 %
Camelback Community Bank
    4,003       4,536       (768 )     764               11.00 %             1.12 %
Central Arizona Bank
    3,050       3,628       (4,977 )     (587 )                                
Colonia Bank
    435       80       (1,618 )     (551 )                                
Mesa Bank
    6,261       11,058       (9,131 )     (8,211 )                                
Southern Arizona Community Bank
    3,903       4,482       237       411       3.51 %     6.05 %     0.35 %     0.62 %
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque
    3,155       3,955       (1,173 )     199               3.62 %             0.35 %
Sunrise Bank of Arizona
    5,088       6,201       (5,479 )     (322 )                                
Yuma Community Bank (5)
    3,225       4,043       372       468       7.69 %     7.96 %     0.78 %     0.82 %
Arizona Region Total
    43,738       54,240       (33,103 )     (6,337 )                                
                                                                 
California Region:
                                                               
Bank of Escondido
    3,559       3,789       (1,443 )     241               2.22 %             0.34 %
Bank of Feather River
    1,560       955       (716 )     (463 )                                
Bank of San Francisco
    3,415       2,807       (973 )     39               0.61 %             0.08 %
Bank of Santa Barbara (4)
    2,571       3,083       (1,300 )     (198 )                                
Napa Community Bank
    6,801       6,551       1,224       914       10.26 %     8.47 %     1.11 %     0.94 %
Point Loma Community Bank
    2,521       2,828       (1,396 )     244               4.46 %             0.57 %
Sunrise Bank of San Diego
    3,565       4,174       (1,586 )     166               2.07 %             0.25 %
Sunrise Community Bank
    1,542       1,182       (2,530 )     (522 )                                
California Region Total
    25,534       25,369       (8,720 )     421                                  
                                                                 
Colorado Region:
                                                               
Fort Collins Commerce Bank
    3,860       3,424       262       536       3.63 %     7.81 %     0.42 %     1.06 %
Larimer Bank of Commerce
    4,030       3,279       326       299       5.40 %     5.27 %     0.49 %     0.60 %
Loveland Bank of Commerce
    1,531       1,035       (900 )     (371 )                                
Mountain View Bank of Commerce
    1,711       746       (608 )     (711 )                                
Colorado Region Total
    11,132       8,484       (920 )     (247 )                                
                                                                 
Great Lakes Region:
                                                               
Bank of Auburn Hills
    1,683       2,123       (3,344 )     (599 )                                
Bank of Maumee
    1,973       2,119       (2,336 )     (604 )                                
Bank of Michigan
    3,556       3,707       (505 )     426               8.41 %             0.81 %
Capitol National Bank
    9,281       11,214       (4,005 )     233               1.61 %             0.14 %
Elkhart Community Bank
    3,550       4,354       (2,998 )     210               3.18 %             0.30 %
Evansville Commerce Bank
    2,640       3,020       (1,509 )     (201 )                                
Goshen Community Bank
    3,304       3,946       (676 )     252               4.23 %             0.42 %
Michigan Commerce Bank (3)
    49,397       62,027       (50,985 )     (6,428 )                                
Ohio Commerce Bank
    2,292       1,991       (560 )     (117 )                                
Paragon Bank & Trust
    4,181       5,370       (5,520 )     (725 )                                
Great Lakes Region Total
    81,857       99,871       (72,438 )     (7,553 )                                
                                                                 
Midwest Region
                                                               
Adams Dairy Bank
    1,704       1,121       (587 )     (569 )                                
Bank of Belleville
    2,839       2,706       (808 )     23               0.45 %             0.05 %
Community Bank of Lincoln
    2,694       1,402       (1,243 )     (511 )                                
Summit Bank of Kansas City (4)
    2,780       2,333       (978 )     (10 )                                
Midwest Region Total
    10,017       7,562       (3,616 )     (1,067 )                                
                                                                 
Nevada Region:
                                                               
1 st Commerce Bank
    1,814       1,776       (2,046 )     (660 )                                
Bank of Las Vegas
    3,557       3,710       (1,328 )     112               1.71 %             0.21 %
Black Mountain Community Bank
    7,404       8,093       (859 )     1,390               12.49 %             1.22 %
Desert Community Bank
    4,449       5,622       (1,510 )     485               6.37 %             0.63 %
Red Rock Community Bank
    4,600       5,891       (3,224 )     672               6.56 %             0.75 %
Nevada Region Total
    21,824       25,092       (8,967 )     1,999                                  

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Results of Operations – Continued

Operating results – continued:

   
Nine Months Ended September 30
 
   
Total Revenues
   
Net Income (Loss) (1)
   
Return on
Average Equity (2)
   
Return on
Average Assets (2)
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Northeast Region:
                                               
USNY Bank
  $ 2,316     $ 1,249     $ (1,340 )   $ (583 )                        
                                                         
Northwest Region:
                                                       
Bank of Bellevue
    1,981       2,181       (1,537 )     (179 )                        
Bank of Everett
    1,789       1,541       (2,048 )     (779 )                        
Bank of Tacoma
    1,805       1,485       (2,530 )     (629 )                        
High Desert Bank
    1,820       955       (2,726 )     (581 )                        
Issaquah Community Bank
    1,554       857       (1,284 )     (494 )                        
Northwest Region Total
    8,949       7,019       (10,125 )     (2,662 )                        
                                                         
Southeast Region:
                                                       
Bank of Valdosta
    2,165       2,413       (1,261 )     (55 )                        
Community Bank of Rowan (4)
    4,962       5,553       459       698       5.73 %     9.38 %     0.47 %     0.76 %
First Carolina State Bank
    4,183       4,785       (976 )     31               0.37 %             0.04 %
Peoples State Bank
    1,017       1,326       (1,739 )     5               0.13 %             0.03 %
Pisgah Community Bank
    1,739       357       (1,187 )     (700 )                                
Sunrise Bank of Atlanta
    2,867       3,462       (2,126 )     (310 )                                
Southeast Region Total
    16,933       17,896       (6,830 )     (331 )                                
                                                                 
Texas Region:
                                                               
Bank of Fort Bend
    1,122       629       (1,278 )     (669 )                                
Bank of Las Colinas
    1,435       887       (1,162 )     (470 )                                
Texas Region Total
    2,557       1,516       (2,440 )     (1,139 )                                
                                                                 
Parent company and other, net
    (211 )     2,831       30,381       (12,182 )                                
                                                                 
Consolidated totals
  $ 224,646     $ 251,129     $ (118,118 )   $ (29,681 )      --        --        --        --  

(1)
Excludes net losses attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)
Annualized for periods presented.
(3)
Michigan Commerce Bank resulted from the merger of Ann Arbor Commerce Bank, Brighton Commerce Bank, Detroit Commerce Bank, Grand Haven Bank, Kent Commerce Bank, Macomb Community Bank, Muskegon Commerce Bank, Oakland Commerce Bank and Portage Commerce Bank effective March 31, 2009.  For comparative purposes, the merger of those banks is presented as if such merger occurred December 31, 2008.
(4)
Bank of Santa Barbara, Community Bank of Rowan and Summit Bank of Kansas City are majority-owned subsidiaries of Capitol Development Bancorp Limited (CDBL) III of which Capitol ceased to have majority voting control effective September 30, 2009.  Thus, effective September 30, 2009, those banks and CDBL III ceased to be consolidated subsidiaries of Capitol.
(5)
Capitol sold its ownership in Yuma Community Bank effective September 21, 2009.  The Bank's operations are included in Capitol's consolidated totals through that date.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The principal funding source for asset growth and loan origination activities is deposits.  Total deposits increased $10.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to a $438.8 million increase in the corresponding period of 2008.  Growth occurred in most interest-bearing deposit categories, with the majority coming from time deposit accounts.  Brokered deposits approximated $1.0 billion as of September 30, 2009, or about 21.6% of total deposits, a decrease of $95.6 million during the nine-month 2009 period, as the banks have sought to add these funds selectively based on maturity and interest-rate opportunities to aid in matching the repricing of funding sources and assets.  Brokered deposits at September 30, 2009 include about $288.6 million of relationship-based structured time accounts.  Banks that are classified as less than well-capitalized are required to obtain approval from the FDIC to renew or issue new brokered deposits.

Noninterest-bearing deposits approximated 14.5% of total deposits at September 30, 2009, a decrease from 15.6% at December 31, 2008, and a decrease of $48.9 million in the 2009 interim period compared to a decrease of $23.7 million during the 2008 period.  Levels of noninterest-bearing deposits can, however, fluctuate based on customers' transaction activity.

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Liquidity and Capital Resources – Continued

During the 2009 period, interest-bearing accounts increased about $59.6 million which served as the primary funding source for growth in liquid assets.  Because of the growth in interest-bearing deposits, coupled with higher relative rates on those balances (particularly with time deposit accounts) and deployment of funds into liquid assets, net interest margins have generally decreased compared to 2008.

Interim 2009 deposit growth was deployed primarily into cash and cash equivalents to enhance liquidity.  Cash and cash equivalents amounted to $889.7 million or 16.7% of total assets at September 30, 2009, compared to $624.4 million or 11% of total assets at December 31, 2008.  As liquidity levels vary continuously based on customer activities, amounts of cash and cash equivalents can vary widely at any given point in time.  Management believes the banks' liquidity position at September 30, 2009 is adequate to fund loan demand and meet depositor needs.  In the current low interest rate environment, deployment of deposit growth into cash and cash equivalents adversely impacts net interest margin.

In addition to cash and cash equivalents, an additional source of long-term liquidity is the banks' marketable investment securities.  Liquidity needs have not historically necessitated the sale of investments in order to meet funding requirements and the banks have not engaged in active trading of their investments.  At September 30, 2009, Capitol's banks had approximately $18 million of investment securities classified as available for sale which may be utilized to meet various liquidity needs as they arise.

Several of Capitol's banks have secured lines of credit with regional Federal Home Loan Banks.  Borrowings thereunder approximated $285 million and additional borrowing capacity approximated $234 million at September 30, 2009.  These facilities are used from time to time as a lower-cost funding source versus various rates and maturities of time deposits available within banks' individual communities.  Total notes payable and short-term borrowings were $300.3 million at September 30, 2009, a reduction of $146.6 million from the beginning of the year as deposit growth enabled repayment of select borrowings in addition to enhanced liquidity discussed previously.

Capitol Bancorp Limited stockholders' equity, as a percentage of total assets, approximated 4.47% at September 30, 2009 and 6.26% at December 31, 2008.  As of September 30, 2009, Capitol ' s total capital funds (i.e., the sum of Capitol Bancorp Limited stockholders' equity, noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries and subordinated debentures) approximated $484 million or 9.09% of total assets.

In April 2009, the Corporation determined that it would commence the deferral of interest payments on its various trust-preferred securities, as is permitted under the terms of the securities, to conserve cash and capital resources.  The payment of interest may be deferred for periods up to five years.  During such deferral periods, Capitol is prohibited from paying dividends on its common stock (subject to certain exceptions) and will continue to accrue interest payable on such securities.  Holders of the trust-preferred securities will continue to recognize current taxable income relating to the deferred interest payments.

Capitol and its banks are subject to complex regulatory capital requirements, which require maintaining certain minimum capital ratios.  These ratio measurements, in addition to certain other requirements, are used by regulatory agencies to determine the level of regulatory intervention and enforcement applied to financial institutions.





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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Liquidity and Capital Resources – Continued

The following comparative analysis summarizes each bank's regulatory capital position as of the dates indicated:

         
Tier 1 Risk-Based
   
Total Risk-Based
   
   
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (1)(5)
   
Capital Ratio (1)(5)
   
Capital Ratio (2)(5)
 
Regulatory Classification (3)
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
 
Sept 30,
2009
Dec 31,
2008
Arizona Region:
                                       
Arrowhead Community Bank
    4.55 %     7.77 %     6.69 %     8.74 %     8.03 %     10.02 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
Asian Bank of Arizona (4)
    6.38 %     13.27 %     8.03 %     15.06 %     9.30 %     16.32 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Tucson
    8.90 %     9.53 %     11.41 %     9.41 %     12.59 %     10.26 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Camelback Community Bank
    8.62 %     9.02 %     9.76 %     9.64 %     11.02 %     10.53 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Central Arizona Bank
    5.49 %     13.38 %     6.86 %     13.02 %     8.15 %     14.27 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
Colonia Bank (4)
    40.91 %     65.50 %     59.24 %     79.66 %     60.51 %     80.91 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Mesa Bank
    4.93 %     6.74 %     6.99 %     8.85 %     8.24 %     10.10 %
adequately-capitalized (8)
well-capitalized
Southern Arizona Community
Bank
    9.53 %     9.14 %     10.66 %     10.15 %     11.91 %     11.22 %
 
well-capitalized
 
well-capitalized
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque
    7.11 %     8.50 %     8.87 %     9.08 %     10.14 %     10.33 %
adequately-capitalized (8)
well-capitalized
Sunrise Bank of Arizona
    5.73 %     8.73 %     7.61 %     9.38 %     8.87 %     10.41 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
Yuma Community Bank (6)
            8.94 %             10.26 %             11.40 %  
well-capitalized
                                                     
California Region:
                                                   
Bank of Escondido
    9.24 %     11.29 %     13.42 %     15.50 %     14.70 %     16.66 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Feather River (4)
    18.35 %     25.72 %     27.07 %     27.12 %     28.32 %     28.37 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of San Francisco
    8.37 %     11.04 %     9.76 %     11.53 %     11.02 %     12.78 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Santa Barbara (9)
    6.93 %     8.00 %     7.80 %     8.77 %     9.07 %     10.03 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
Napa Community Bank
    10.77 %     11.06 %     11.03 %     10.79 %     12.28 %     12.04 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Point Loma Community Bank
    8.43 %     11.11 %     11.20 %     12.78 %     12.46 %     14.04 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Sunrise Bank of San Diego
    8.36 %     10.27 %     10.95 %     11.12 %     12.24 %     12.38 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Sunrise Community Bank (4)
    8.96 %     14.39 %     12.08 %     18.07 %     13.35 %     19.32 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
                                                     
Colorado Region:
                                                   
Fort Collins Commerce Bank
    11.23 %     12.48 %     12.70 %     12.98 %     13.96 %     14.23 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Larimer Bank of Commerce (4)
    9.11 %     8.95 %     11.46 %     9.83 %     12.73 %     11.08 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Loveland Bank of Commerce (4)
    15.93 %     21.48 %     18.81 %     24.66 %     20.07 %     25.92 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Mountain View Bank of
Commerce (4)
    14.69 %     20.81 %     17.30 %     20.53 %     18.55 %     21.78 %
 
well-capitalized
 
well-capitalized
                                                     
Great Lakes Region:
                                                   
Bank of Auburn Hills
    6.37 %     11.05 %     8.31 %     12.64 %     9.61 %     13.90 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Maumee (4)
    8.99 %     10.47 %     11.94 %     11.54 %     13.21 %     12.79 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Michigan
    6.66 %     9.15 %     9.96 %     9.76 %     11.22 %     11.01 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Capitol National Bank
    7.29 %     7.95 %     9.48 %     8.96 %     10.76 %     10.24 %
adequately-capitalized (8)
well-capitalized
Elkhart Community Bank
    5.02 %     7.71 %     6.89 %     8.82 %     8.17 %     10.08 %
adequately-capitalized (8)
well-capitalized
Evansville Commerce Bank (4)
    8.01 %     8.13 %     10.68 %     9.81 %     11.94 %     11.07 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Goshen Community Bank
    7.28 %     7.96 %     9.64 %     8.96 %     10.92 %     10.21 %
adequately-capitalized (8)
well-capitalized
Michigan Commerce Bank
    4.64 %     10.75 %     5.86 %     10.70 %     7.15 %     12.19 %
under-capitalized (7)(8)
well-capitalized
Ohio Commerce Bank (4)
    14.23 %     15.29 %     16.82 %     17.14 %     18.07 %     18.39 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Paragon Bank & Trust
    4.76 %     8.09 %     6.92 %     8.99 %     8.22 %     10.27 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
                                                     
Midwest Region:
                                                   
Adams Dairy Bank (4)
    16.37 %     22.19 %     20.76 %     25.01 %     21.71 %     26.27 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Belleville
    8.30 %     8.68 %     10.28 %     9.51 %     11.53 %     10.76 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Community Bank of Lincoln (4)
    10.12 %     13.68 %     12.60 %     15.14 %     13.86 %     16.39 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Summit Bank of Kansas City (9)
    9.25 %     11.64 %     12.51 %     13.57 %     13.76 %     14.82 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
                                                     
Nevada Region:
                                                   
1 st Commerce Bank (4)
    8.41 %     10.03 %     11.40 %     16.02 %     12.67 %     17.28 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Las Vegas
    6.90 %     8.78 %     7.75 %     9.47 %     9.03 %     10.72 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
Black Mountain Community
Bank
    7.55 %     8.45 %     8.78 %     9.10 %     10.04 %     10.31 %
 
well-capitalized
 
well-capitalized
Desert Community Bank
    6.93 %     8.21 %     8.12 %     9.58 %     9.39 %     10.65 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
Red Rock Community Bank
    5.76 %     8.52 %     7.92 %     9.39 %     9.18 %     10.45 %
adequately-capitalized
well-capitalized
                                                     
Northeast Region:
                                                   
USNY Bank (4)
    8.12 %     11.72 %     9.76 %     12.45 %     11.01 %     13.70 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Liquidity and Capital Resources – Continued

Regulatory capital position – continued:

         
Tier 1 Risk-Based
   
Total Risk-Based
     
   
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (1)(5)
   
Capital Ratio (1)(5)
   
Capital Ratio (2)(5)
 
Regulatory Classification (3)
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
   
Sept 30,
2009
   
Dec 31,
2008
 
Sept 30,
2009
Dec 31,
2008
Northwest Region:
                                       
Bank of Bellevue
    8.79 %     10.93 %     13.15 %     11.99 %     14.42 %     13.25 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Everett (4)
    9.14 %     11.98 %     11.34 %     14.30 %     12.61 %     15.56 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Tacoma (4)
    8.06 %     13.54 %     11.10 %     12.86 %     12.37 %     14.12 %
adequately-capitalized (8)
well-capitalized
High Desert Bank (4)
    8.34 %     15.86 %     10.94 %     17.29 %     12.21 %     18.54 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Issaquah Community Bank (4)
    15.77 %     23.27 %     21.69 %     26.08 %     22.96 %     27.33 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
                                                     
Southeast Region:
                                                   
Bank of Valdosta (4)
    7.94 %     8.01 %     11.70 %     10.32 %     12.96 %     11.58 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Community Bank of Rowan (4)(9)
    8.42 %     8.04 %     10.41 %     9.59 %     11.67 %     10.84 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
First Carolina State Bank
    7.91 %     8.61 %     9.87 %     9.69 %     11.13 %     10.94 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Peoples State Bank
    9.11 %     8.15 %     13.53 %     10.40 %     14.79 %     11.65 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Pisgah Community Bank (4)
    11.73 %     22.86 %     14.56 %     25.11 %     15.82 %     26.37 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Sunrise Bank of Atlanta (4)
    7.21 %     8.19 %     9.05 %     9.78 %     10.32 %     11.04 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
                                                     
Texas Region:
                                                   
Bank of Fort Bend (4)
    15.61 %     23.19 %     20.25 %     28.46 %     21.50 %     29.71 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
Bank of Las Colinas (4)
    12.08 %     19.54 %     16.26 %     22.08 %     17.53 %     23.33 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized
                                                     
Consolidated totals
    6.26 %     10.72 %     8.43 %     12.07 %     11.17 %     13.75 %
well-capitalized
well-capitalized

(1)
The minimum required Tier 1 leverage ratio and Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio is 4% (8% for de novo institutions).
(2)
The minimum required total risk-based capital ratio is 8%.
(3)
In order to be classified as a 'well-capitalized' institution, the total risk-based capital ratio must be 10% or more.  To be classified as an 'adequately-capitalized' institution, the total risk-based capital ratio must be between 8% and 10%.
(4)
De novo institution which is subject to higher minimum ratio requirements as noted in (1) above for the first three years of operations.
(5)
Ratios are per the regulatory call reports and Y9-C filed at original due date which is generally within 30 days after quarter-end.
(6)
Capitol sold its ownership in Yuma Community Bank effective September 21, 2009.
(7)
Effective November 9, 2009, Capitol transferred $8.3 million as additional capital to Michigan Commerce Bank, increasing its regulatory classification to adequately-capitalized.
(8)
Institution is subject to a regulatory agreement and, accordingly, cannot be classified better than adequately-capitalized.
(9)
Bank of Santa Barbara, Community Bank of Rowan and Summit Bank of Kansas City are majority-owned subsidiaries of Capitol Development Bancorp Limited (CDBL) III of which Capitol ceased to have majority voting control effective September 30, 2009.  Thus, effective September 30, 2009, those banks and CDBL III ceased to be consolidated subsidiaries of Capitol.

Effective May 31, 2009, Capitol completed a share-exchange transaction with the noncontrolling shareholders of Bank of Auburn Hills, previously a 51%-owned subsidiary.  In conjunction with the share exchange, Capitol issued 227,000 previously unissued shares of Capitol's common stock and warrants for the purchase of 76,000 shares of Capitol's common stock.  The exercise price of the warrants is $20.37 per share of Capitol's common stock, which expire May 31, 2012.  As a result of the share exchange transaction, Bank of Auburn Hills became wholly-owned by Capitol.  Capitol's results of operations would not have been materially different if it had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.

In October 2008, Capitol applied to its primary federal regulator and the FDIC for up to $142 million of preferred stock to be purchased by the U.S. Treasury pursuant to the Capital Purchase Program (CPP) under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).  Capitol withdrew its application to participate in this program.

In February 2009, the U.S. Treasury announced its new Capital Assistance Program (CAP) under which U.S. banking organizations may apply for a U.S. Treasury investment in mandatorily convertible preferred stock in an amount of up to 1% or 2% of risk-weighted assets.  The purpose of the CAP is to provide eligible banking organizations with capital in the form of a preferred security which is convertible into common equity.  Participating banking organizations would also issue warrants to the U.S. Treasury.  Eligibility will be consistent with the criteria and deliberative process established under the TARP/CPP.  Capitol has recently submitted a CAP application on behalf of Michigan Commerce Bancorp Limited (MCBL, described more fully on page 40) in the amount of $21.7 million.  There can be no assurance the CAP application will be approved or, if approved, whether Capitol or MCBL would choose to participate.

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Trends Affecting Operations

One of the most significant trends which can impact the financial condition and results of operations of financial institutions is changes in market rates of interest.

Changes in interest rates, either up or down, have an impact on net interest income (plus or minus), depending on the direction and timing of such changes.  At any point in time, there is a difference between interest rate-sensitive assets and interest rate-sensitive liabilities.  This means that when interest rates change, the timing and magnitude of the effect of such interest rate changes can alter the relationship between asset yields and the cost of funds.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, which influences interest rates, has maintained interbank borrowing rates at unusually low levels since 2008.  The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve has also expressed concerns about a variety of macro economic issues.  Home mortgage rates have recently fluctuated and residential real estate markets have deteriorated in various regions, which adversely impacts fee income from the origination of residential mortgages.  There has been widespread media coverage of subprime and other residential mortgage “meltdown” issues; Capitol believes its exposure to the residential real estate crisis to be generally minimal due to its practice of selling residential mortgage loan production to the secondary market.  Many of Capitol's banks' commercial loans are variable-rate and, accordingly, rate decreases may result in lower interest income to Capitol in the near term; however, depositors will continue to expect reasonable rates of interest on their accounts, potentially compressing net interest margins further.  The future outlook on interest rates and their impact on Capitol's interest income, interest expense and net interest income is uncertain.

General economic conditions also have a significant impact on both the results of operations and the financial condition of financial institutions.  As mentioned previously, general economic conditions within the state of Michigan and the national economic recession are uncertain and are likely to continue to have an adverse effect on Capitol's banks and their customers.  It is likely that, absent significant catalysts, Michigan's economic recovery in particular may take an extended period of time.

Media reports raising questions about the health of the domestic economy and the sustained national recession have continued in 2009.  During the interim 2009 period, nonperforming assets have increased significantly; it is likely levels of nonperforming assets and related loan losses will increase further as economic conditions, locally and nationally, evolve.

Effective March 31, 2009, nine Michigan bank charters were merged into Michigan Commerce Bank.  The resulting bank, with nine locations, was combined to gain efficiencies in loan portfolio and problem asset management and general operating efficiencies in daily processing.  Similar multi-bank mergers have been proposed in Arizona, Nevada, Southern California and the Pacific Northwest, subject to regulatory approval.  Additional mergers and combinations of bank charters in other markets are under consideration as management evaluates potential synergies and cost savings.  In April 2009, Capitol announced the engagement of a financial advisor to assist management in pursuing divestiture opportunities.





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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Proposed Spin-off of Michigan Commerce Bancorp Limited

On July 21, 2009, Capitol announced its intention to formally and legally separate the operations of Michigan Commerce Bancorp Limited (MCBL) as an independent publicly-traded company through a spin-off transaction.  If completed, Capitol would continue to be a bank holding company with national banking operations and MCBL would become a separate publicly-traded bank holding company consisting of the substantial majority of Capitol's prior Michigan-based banks (see accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements).

In the proposed spin-off, Capitol's shareholders would receive shares of MCBL common stock according to a distribution ratio.  The distribution ratio and related record date for the proposed distribution would be determined at a later date.  The proposed spin-off is subject to a number of significant contingencies.  As of the date of this report, Capitol has not received regulatory approval of the proposed spin-off.  The proposed spin-off would enable the two separate publicly-traded companies to focus on maximizing opportunities for the distinct business markets of each, and will allow both Capitol and MCBL to each develop and implement a strategic plan that fits their specific market and operations.  As of the date of this report, Capitol has not received regulatory approval of the proposed spin-off.  The proposed spin-off is illustrated in the accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements on pages 42-44.

MCBL's consolidated total assets approximated $1.2 billion or about 23% of Capitol's total assets as of September 30, 2009.  If the proposed spin-off had been completed on September 30, 2009, consolidated total assets of Capitol would have approximated $4.1 billion, while reflecting a 33.1% decline in nonperforming assets and a modest increase in the consolidated total capital ratio.  If the proposed spin-off would have occurred at January 1, 2009, the consolidated net loss attributable to Capitol would have been reduced 48.5% to $60.8 million ($3.52 per share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Pending Sale of Four Banks

In July 2009, Capitol entered into definitive agreements to sell the following four affiliate institutions:  1 st Commerce Bank, Bank of Belleville, Bank of Santa Barbara and Community Bank of Rowan.  The projected financial impact of the divestiture of these institutions is set forth in the accompanying pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements on pages 42 and 44 (along with the proposed spin-off discussed in Note K).  Total proceeds from the pending sales are expected to approximate $23 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $2.2 million ($1.4 million, or $0.08 per share, after federal income tax) and are expected to be consummated in the fourth quarter of 2009, subject to regulatory approval and other contingencies.  The sale of Bank of Santa Barbara was completed November 6, 2009 with aggregate proceeds of $3.9 million and a pre-tax gain on sale approximating $1.1 million.

Proposed Share Exchange Offer

In July 2009, Capitol proposed a share exchange offer regarding the shares of Capitol Development Bancorp Limited (CDBL) III-VI not already owned by Capitol, whereby Class B common stock of the CDBLs could be exchanged for a combination of convertible preferred stock of Capitol and trust-preferred securities.  The proposed exchange offer was terminated in October 2009.

Regulatory Agreements

On September 21, 2009, Capitol and its second-tier bank holding companies entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (the Reserve Bank) under which Capitol has agreed to refrain from the following actions without the prior written consent of the Reserve Bank (i) declare or pay dividends; (ii) receive dividends or any other form of payment representing a reduction in capital from Michigan Commerce Bank or from any of its subsidiary institutions that is subject to any restriction by the institution's federal or state regulator that limits the payment of dividends or other intercorporate payments; (iii) make any distributions of interest, principal, or other sums of subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities; (v) incur, increase or guarantee any debt; or (vi) purchase or redeem any shares of its own stock or any shares of the stock of Capitol, the second-tier bank holding companies, the nonbank subsidiaries or any of the subsidiary banks that are held by shareholders.

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Regulatory Agreements – Continued

Capitol has also agreed to (i) submit to the Reserve Bank, within 60 days of the agreement, a written plan to maintain sufficient capital at Capitol on a consolidated basis and at Michigan Commerce Bank as a separate legal entity on a stand-alone basis; (ii) notify the Reserve Bank no more than 30 days after the end of any quarter in which Capitol's consolidated or Michigan Commerce Bank's capital ratios fall below the approved capital plan's minimum ratios as well as if any subsidiary institution's ratios fall below the minimum ratios required by the institution's federal or state regulator; (iii) review and revise within 60 days of this agreement its ALLL methodology for loans held by Capitol and submit to the Reserve Bank a written program for maintenance of an adequate ALLL for loans held by Capitol; (iv) take all necessary actions to ensure each of its subsidiary institutions comply with Federal Reserve regulations; (v) refrain from increasing any fees or charging new fees to any subsidiary institution without the prior written consent of the Reserve Bank; (vi) submit to the Reserve Bank, within 60 days of the agreement, a written plan to enhance the consolidated organization's risk management practices, a strategic plan to improve the consolidated organization's earnings and overall condition for the remainder of 2009 and a cash flow projection; (vii) comply with laws and regulations regarding senior executive officer positions and severance payments; and (viii) provide quarterly reports to the Reserve Bank regarding these undertakings.

Certain of Capitol's bank subsidiaries have entered into formal agreements with their applicable regulatory agencies.  Those agreements provide for certain restrictions and other guidelines and/or limitations to be followed by the banks.  The banks generally subject to such regulatory agreements are noted as such in the regulatory capital detail appearing on page 37.









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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Continued

Impact of New Accounting Standards

There are several new accounting standards either becoming effective or being issued in 2009.  They are listed and discussed in Note B of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

Capitol's critical accounting policies are described on pages F-31 – F-32 of the financial section of its 2008 Annual Report.  In the circumstances of Capitol, management believes its "critical accounting policies" are those which encompass the use of estimates in determining the allowance for loan losses (because of inherent subjectivity), accounting for goodwill (Capitol's annual review of goodwill for potential impairment is performed in the fourth quarter of the year) and other intangibles (due to inherent subjectivity in evaluating potential impairment) and its consolidation policy.












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PART I, ITEM 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT
MARKET RISK

Information about Capitol's quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk were included in Capitol's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Capitol does not believe that there has been a material change in the nature or categories of market risk exposure, except as noted in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section herein (Part I, Item 2), under the caption, "Trends Affecting Operations."


PART I, ITEM 4

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of Capitol's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of Capitol's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 240.13a-15(e)).  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that Capitol's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2009 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Capitol in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to Capitol's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in Capitol's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Capitol's internal control over financial reporting.








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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.
 
Capitol and its subsidiaries are parties to certain ordinary, routine litigation incidental to their business.  In the opinion of management, liabilities arising from such litigation would not have a material effect on Capitol's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
 
There were no material changes from the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of Capitol's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  Refer to that section of Capitol's Form 10-K for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to Capitol's business.
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
 
(a)          None.
(b)          Not applicable.
(c)          None.
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
None.
 
Item 5.
Other Information.
 
None.
 
Item 6.
Exhibits:

(a)
(b)
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D. Reid, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Lee W. Hendrickson, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D. Reid, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Lee W. Hendrickson, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 


 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


CAPITOL BANCORP LTD.
(Registrant)
 
 
/s/ Joseph D. Reid                                                       
Joseph D. Reid
Chairman and CEO
(duly authorized to sign on behalf of the
   registrant)
 
 
/s/ Lee W. Hendrickson                                             
Lee W. Hendrickson
Chief Financial Officer


Date:  November 9, 2009

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D. Reid, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Lee W. Hendrickson, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Joseph D. Reid, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Lee W. Hendrickson, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


 
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