Edgar Filing: BRIDGE BANCORP INC

10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


þ		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

Commission file number 001-34096

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


NEW YORK		11-2934195

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

2200 MONTAUK HIGHWAY, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK		11932

(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 537-1000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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 o No o

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. (Check one):


Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer þ		Non-accelerated filer o		Smaller reporting company o

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

There were 6,231,960 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 3, 2009.

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.


PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements			1

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008			1

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008			2

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009			3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008			4

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements			5

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			14

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			30

Item 4. Controls and Procedures			31

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings			32

Item 1A. Risk Factors			32

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			32

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities			32

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders			32

Item 5. Other Information			32

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K			32

Signatures			33

Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Item 1. Financial Statements

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)


	September 30,			December 31,
	2009			2008
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	10,929		$	24,744
Interest earning deposits with banks		25,803			4,141

Total cash and cash equivalents		36,732			28,885

Securities available for sale, at fair value		291,308			310,695
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $63,602 and $43,890, respectively)		62,534			43,444

Total securities, net		353,842			354,139

Securities, restricted		1,205			3,800

Loans		439,317			429,683
Allowance for loan losses		(5,485	)		(3,953	)

Loans, net		433,832			425,730

Premises and equipment, net		20,568			18,377
Accrued interest receivable		3,744			3,626
Other assets		4,623			4,502

Total Assets	$	854,546		$	839,059


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Demand deposits	$	213,121		$	181,213
Savings, NOW and money market deposits		391,853			344,860
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more		85,101			78,165
Other time deposits		75,359			54,847

Total deposits		765,434			659,085

Federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank overnight borrowings		—			70,900
Federal Home Loan Bank term advances		—			30,000
Repurchase agreements		15,000			15,000
Accrued interest payable		673			672
Other liabilities and accrued expenses		11,816			7,263

Total Liabilities		792,923			782,920

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share (2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)		—			—
Common stock, par value $.01 per share:
Authorized: 20,000,000 shares; 6,390,629 and 6,386,306 shares issued, respectively; 6,225,501 and 6,184,080 shares outstanding, respectively		64			64
Surplus		20,265			20,452
Retained earnings		42,340			40,081
Less: Treasury Stock at cost, 165,128 and 202,226 shares, respectively		(5,522	)		(6,309	)

		57,147			54,288
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gain on securities, net of deferred taxes of ($3,936) and ($2,250), respectively		5,980			3,417
Change in pension liabilities, net of deferred taxes of $1,019 and $1,060, respectively		(1,504	)		(1,566	)

Total Stockholders’ Equity		61,623			56,139

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	854,546		$	839,059

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)


	For the				For the
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2009		2008		2009		2008
Interest income:
Loans (including fee income)	$	7,386	$	7,087	$	21,929	$	20,850
Mortgage-backed securities		2,585		2,174		8,439		5,649
State and municipal obligations		528		455		1,635		1,353
U.S. GSE securities		211		285		584		797
Federal funds sold		13		73		22		173
Deposits with banks		4		1		5		5

Total interest income		10,727		10,075		32,614		28,827

Interest expense:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits		887		1,384		2,767		4,286
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more		519		527		1,537		1,581
Other time deposits		420		247		1,175		825
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements		90		108		311		338
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances		—		—		1		30

Total interest expense		1,916		2,266		5,791		7,060

Net interest income		8,811		7,809		26,823		21,767
Provision for loan losses		900		550		3,200		1,075

Net interest income after provision for loan losses		7,911		7,259		23,623		20,692


Non interest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts		781		798		2,216		2,302
Fees for other customer services		538		602		1,279		1,377
Title fee income		226		250		586		945
Net securities gains		—		—		529		—
Other operating income		20		27		59		108

Total non interest income		1,565		1,677		4,669		4,732

Non interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		3,614		3,265		10,714		9,404
Net occupancy expense		602		481		1,750		1,388
Furniture and fixture expense		262		212		741		621
FDIC assessments		310		89		1,265		172
Other operating expenses		1,276		1,354		4,133		4,088

Total non interest expense		6,064		5,401		18,603		15,673


Income before income taxes		3,412		3,535		9,689		9,751
Income tax expense		1,092		1,179		3,137		3,190

Net income	$	2,320	$	2,356	$	6,552	$	6,561

Basic earnings per share	$	0.38	$	0.39	$	1.08	$	1.08

Diluted earnings per share	$	0.38	$	0.39	$	1.07	$	1.08

Comprehensive Income	$	3,803	$	2,495	$	9,177	$	6,128

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)


														Accumulated
														Other
	Common					Comprehensive		Retained			Treasury			Comprehensive
	Stock		Surplus			Income		Earnings			Stock			Income		Total
Balance at December 31, 2008	$	64	$	20,452				$	40,081		$	(6,309	)	$	1,851	$	56,139
Net income							6,552		6,552								6,552
Proceeds from issuance of common stock				113								2					115
Stock awards granted				(932	)							932					—
Vesting of stock awards				(1	)							(21	)				(22	)
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit				163								(126	)				37
Share based compensation expense				470													470
Cash dividend declared, $0.69 per share									(4,293	)							(4,293	)
Other comprehensive income, net of deferred taxes																	—
Change in unrealized net gains in securities available for sale, net of deferred tax effects							2,563								2,563		2,563
Adjustment to pension liability, net of deferred taxes							62								62		62

Comprehensive Income							9,177

Balance at September 30, 2009	$	64	$	20,265				$	42,340		$	(5,522	)	$	4,476	$	61,623

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

(In thousands)


Nine months ended September 30,	2009			2008
Operating activities:
Net Income	$	6,552		$	6,561
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses		3,200			1,075
Depreciation and amortization		1,068			900
Amortization and (accretion), net		140			(66	)
Share based compensation expense		470			313
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options issued pursuant to equity incentive plans		(3	)		—
SERP expense		211			124
Net securities gains		(529	)		—
Increase in accrued interest receivable		(118	)		(730	)
(Increase) decrease in other assets		(118	)		84
Decrease in accrued and other liabilities		2,709			10,396

Net cash provided by operating activities		13,582			18,657


Investing Activities:
Purchases of securities available for sale		(66,346	)		(162,812	)
Purchases of FHLB stock		(19,514	)		(23,817	)
Purchases of securities held to maturity		(48,518	)		(38,321	)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale		13,087			—
Redemption of FHLB stock		22,109			25,324
Maturities and calls of securities available for sale		28,420			68,505
Maturities of securities held to maturity		24,563			5,234
Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities		53,729			20,417
Net increase in loans		(11,302	)		(38,352	)
Purchase of premises and equipment		(3,259	)		(753	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(7,031	)		(144,575	)


Financing Activities:
Net increase in deposits		106,349			162,641
Net (decrease) increase in federal funds purchased and FHLB overnight borrowings		(70,900	)		8,000
Net decrease in FHLB term advances		(30,000	)		(35,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		115			—
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options		20			—
Repurchase of surrendered stock from exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards		(5	)		—
Cash dividends paid		(4,283	)		(4,234	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		1,296			131,407


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		7,847			5,489
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		28,885			14,348

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	36,732		$	19,837


Supplemental Information-Cash Flows:
Cash paid for:
Interest	$	5,790		$	7,056
Income tax	$	2,111		$	3,130

Noncash investing and financing activities:
Securities which settled in the subsequent period	$	1,500		$	10,000
Dividends declared and unpaid at end of period	$	1,433		$	1,413

See accompanying condensed notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is incorporated under the laws of the State of New York as a bank holding company. The Company’s business currently consists of the operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank’s operations include its real estate investment trust subsidiary, Bridgehampton Community, Inc. (“BCI”) and a financial title insurance subsidiary, Bridge Abstract LLC (“Bridge Abstract”).

The accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, which include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. In preparing the interim financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reported periods. Such estimates are subject to change in the future as additional information becomes available or previously existing circumstances are modified. Actual future results could differ significantly from those estimates. The annualized results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts, and the related discussion and analysis, to conform to the current year presentation. The Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share, which reflect the potential dilution that could occur if outstanding stock options were exercised and dilutive stock awards were fully vested and resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company, is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents.

Computation of Per Share Income
(in thousands, except per share data)


	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2009		2008		2009		2008

Net Income	$	2,320	$	2,356	$	6,552	$	6,561

Common Equivalent Shares:

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding		6,100		6,076		6,093		6,076
Weighted Average Common Equivalent Shares Outstanding		47		21		33		18

Weighted Average Common and Equivalent Shares Outstanding		6,147		6,097		6,126		6,094


Basic Earnings per Share	$	0.38	$	0.39	$	1.08	$	1.08
Diluted Earnings per Share	$	0.38	$	0.39	$	1.07	$	1.08

There were approximately 55,505 and 61,705 options outstanding at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of common stock and were, therefore, antidilutive. There were approximately 500 and 58,070 shares of unvested restricted stock at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively, that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were antidilutive.

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3. REPURCHASE STOCK

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program on March 27, 2006 that authorized the repurchase of up to 309,000 shares or approximately 5% of its total issued and outstanding common shares. These shares can be purchased from time to time in the open market or through private purchases, depending on market conditions, availability of stock, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company’s financial performance. Repurchased shares are held in the Company’s treasury account and may be utilized for general corporate purposes.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the Company did not repurchase any of its common shares. At September 30, 2009, 167,041 shares were available for repurchase under the Board approved program.

4. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines stock options and restricted stock awarded under the Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (“Plan”) and the Company accounts for this plan under the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) No. 718 and 505.

No new grants of stock options were awarded during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008. Compensation expense attributable to stock options was $11,000 and $32,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $10,000 and $28,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.

The intrinsic value for stock options is calculated based on the exercise price of the underlying awards and the market price of our common stock as of the reporting date. The intrinsic value of options exercised during the third quarter of 2009 was $12,000. No stock options were exercised during the third quarter of 2008. The intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 was $51,000 and $178,000, respectively.

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is as follows:


						Weighted
				Weighted		Average
	Number			Average		Remaining	Aggregate
	of			Exercise		Contractual	Intrinsic
	Options			Price		Life	Value
Outstanding, December 31, 2008		81,205		$	22.67
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(20,600	)	$	17.20
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Outstanding, September 30, 2009		60,605		$	24.53	6.16 years	$	50,590
Vested or expected to vest		57,050		$	24.48	6.10 years	$	50,590
Exercisable, September 30, 2009		40,795		$	24.15	5.79 years	$	50,590

	Number of			Exercise
Range of Exercise Prices	Options			Price
		1,200		$	12.53
		3,900		$	15.47
		5,659		$	24.00
		44,443		$	25.25
		3,000		$	26.55
		2,403		$	30.60

		60,605

During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, restricted stock awards of 29,392 shares and 42,470 shares were granted, respectively. These awards vest over five years with a third vesting after three years, four years and five years from the date of grant. Compensation expense attributable to restricted stock awards was $134,000 and $406,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $108,000 and $285,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.

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A summary of the status of the Company’s unvested restricted stock as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is as follows:


				Weighted
				Average Grant-Date
	Shares			Fair Value
Unvested, December 31, 2008		95,570		$	21.55
Granted		29,392		$	18.99
Vested		(500	)	$	26.55
Forfeited		—			—

Unvested, September 30, 2009		124,462		$	20.93

In April 2009, the Company adopted a Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. Under the Plan, independent directors may elect to defer all or a portion of their annual retainer fee in the form of restricted stock units. These restricted stock units vest ratably over one year and have dividend rights but no voting rights. In connection with this Plan, the Company recorded expenses of approximately $21,000 and $32,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively.

5. SECURITIES

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the available for sale and held to maturity investment securities portfolio at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and the corresponding amounts of unrealized gains and losses therein:

September 30, 2009

Gross

Estimated

Amortized

Unrealized

Fair

(In thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

Available for sale:

U.S. Treasury securities

10,000

—

10,000

U.S. GSE securities

32,102

305

—

32,407

State and municipal obligations

40,592

1,733

—

42,325

Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

198,698

7,898

(20

)

206,576

Total available for sale

281,392

9,936

(20

)

291,308

Held to maturity:

State and municipal obligation

48,051

425

)

48,471

Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

14,483

648

—

15,131

Total held to maturity

62,534

1,073

)

63,602

Total securities

343,926

11,009

(25

)

354,910


	December 31, 2008
			Gross		Gross			Estimated
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
(In thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
Available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
U.S. GSE securities		29,855		306		(27	)		30,134
State and municipal obligations		47,848		840		(100	)		48,588
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		227,325		4,731		(83	)		231,973

Total available for sale		305,028		5,877		(210	)		310,695


Held to maturity:
State and municipal obligation		24,153		68		(4	)		24,217
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		19,291		382		—			19,673

Total held to maturity		43,444		450		(4	)		43,890

Total securities	$	348,472	$	6,327	$	(214	)	$	354,585

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The following table summarizes the amortized cost, fair value and maturities of the available for sale and held to maturity investment securities portfolio at September 30, 2009. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


	September 30, 2009
	Amortized		Fair
(In thousands)	Cost		Value
Maturity
Available for sale:
Within one year	$	21,035	$	21,137
One to five years		53,706		55,025
Five to ten years		48,934		51,015
Beyond ten years		157,717		164,131

Total	$	281,392	$	291,308


Held to maturity:
Within one year	$	29,470	$	29,525
One to five years		18,054		18,410
Five to ten years		527		536
Beyond ten years		14,483		15,131

Total	$	62,534	$	63,602

Securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, aggregated by category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:


	Less than 12 months				Greater than 12 months				Total
September 30, 2009			Unrealized				Unrealized				Unrealized
(In thousands)	Fair Value		losses		Fair Value		losses		Fair Value		losses
Available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
U.S. GSE securities		—		—		—		—		—		—
State and municipal obligations		—		—		—		—		—		—
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		3,580		20		—		—		3,580		20

Total available for sale	$	3,580	$	20	$	—	$	—	$	3,580	$	20


Held to maturity:
State and municipal obligations	$	8,745	$	5	$	—	$	—	$	8,745	$	5
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		—		—		—		—		—		—

Total held to maturity	$	8,745	$	5	$	—	$	—	$	8,745	$	5


	Less than 12 months				Greater than 12 months				Total
December 31, 2008			Unrealized				Unrealized				Unrealized
(In thousands)	Fair Value		losses		Fair Value		losses		Fair Value		losses
Available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
U.S. GSE securities		4,319		27		—		—		4,319		27
State and municipal obligations		2,160		51		701		49		2,861		100
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		17,224		64		1,529		19		18,753		83

Total available for sale	$	23,703	$	142	$	2,230	$	68	$	25,933	$	210


Held to maturity:
State and municipal obligations	$	3,996	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	3,996	$	4
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		—		—		—		—		—		—

Total held to maturity	$	3,996	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	3,996	$	4

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Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio into two general segments and applying the appropriate OTTI model. Investment securities classified as available for sale or held-to-maturity are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC 320, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. In determining OTTI under the FASB ASC 320 model, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

At September 30, 2009, the majority of unrealized losses are related to the Company’s mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. The decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, therefore the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2009.

There were no proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale were $32.6 million and $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Gross gains of $0.5 million were realized on these sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. There were no securities gains or losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Securities having a fair value of approximately $169.1 million and $276.0 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank overnight borrowings. The Bank did not hold any trading securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 or the year ended December 31, 2008.

The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of New York. Members are required to own a particular amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) system and required to own FRB stock. FHLB and FRB stock is carried at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income. The Bank owned approximately $1.2 million in FHLB and FRB stock at September 30, 2009 and $3.8 million at December 31, 2008, respectively and reported these amounts as restricted securities in the consolidated balance sheets.

6. ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FASB ASC No. 820-10 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC 820-10 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

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 other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

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

The fair value of securities available for sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

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Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis:

Fair Value Measurements at

September 30, 2009 Using:

Significant

Quoted Prices In

Other

Significant

Active Markets for

Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Identical Assets

Inputs

(In thousands)

Value

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Financial Assets:

Available for sale securities

U.S. Treasury securities

10,000

—

U.S. GSE securities

32,407

State and municipal obligations

42,325

Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

206,576

Total available for sale

291,308

10,000

281,308

Fair Value Measurements at

December 31, 2008 Using:

Significant

Quoted Prices In

Other

Significant

Active Markets for

Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Identical Assets

Inputs

(In thousands)

Value

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Financial Assets:

Available for sale securities

U.S. Treasury securities

—

U.S. GSE securities

30,134

State and municipal obligations

48,588

Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

231,973

Total available for sale

310,695

Fair value estimates are made at specific points in time and are based on existing on-and off-balance sheet financial instruments. Such estimates are generally subjective in nature and dependent upon a number of significant assumptions associated with each financial instrument or group of financial instruments, including estimates of discount rates, risks associated with specific financial instruments, estimates of future cash flows, and relevant available market information. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. In addition, fair value estimates do not reflect the value of anticipated future business, premiums or discounts that could result from offering for sale at one time the Bank’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument, or the tax consequences of realizing gains or losses on the sale of financial instruments.

The Company used the following method and assumptions in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Cash and Due from Banks and Federal Funds Sold: Carrying amounts approximate fair value, since these instruments are either payable on demand or have short-term maturities.

Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity: The estimated fair values are based on independent dealer quotations on nationally recognized securities exchanges or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.

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Restricted Stock: It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB and FRB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Loans: The estimated fair values of real estate mortgage loans and other loans receivable are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use available market benchmarks when establishing discount factors for the types of loans. All nonaccrual loans are carried at their current fair value. Exceptions may be made for adjustable rate loans (with resets of one year or less), which would be discounted straight to their rate index plus or minus an appropriate spread.

Deposits: The estimated fair value of certificates of deposits are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use a replacement cost of funds approach to establishing discount rates for certificates of deposits maturities. Stated value is fair value for all other deposits.

Borrowed Funds and Brokered Deposits: The estimated fair value of borrowed funds and wholesale certificates of deposit are based on discounted cash flow calculations that use a replacement cost of funds approach to establishing discount rates for funding maturities.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of the fair value.

Off-Balance-Sheet Liabilities: The fair value of off-balance-sheet commitments to extend credit is estimated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements. The fair value is immaterial as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

The estimated fair values and recorded carrying values of the Bank’s financial instruments are as follows:


	September 30, 2009				December 31, 2008
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
(In thousands)	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	10,929	$	10,929	$	24,744	$	24,744
Interest bearing deposits with banks		25,803		25,803		4,141		4,141
Securities available for sale		291,308		291,308		310,695		310,695
Securities restricted		1,205		—		3,800		—
Securities held to maturity		62,534		63,602		43,444		43,890
Loans, net		433,832		444,467		425,730		437,265
Accrued interest receivable		3,744		3,744		3,626		3,626

Financial liabilities:
Demand and other deposits		765,434		766,810		659,085		660,176
Federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank overnight borrowings		—		—		70,900		70,882
Federal Home Loan Bank term advances		—		—		30,000		29,998
Repurchase agreements		15,000		15,960		15,000		15,368
Accrued interest payable		673		673		672		672

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7. LOANS

The following table sets forth the major classifications of loans:


(In thousands)	September 30, 2009			December 31, 2008

Commercial real estate mortgage loans	$	219,084		$	199,156
Residential real estate mortgage loans		137,411			139,342
Commercial, financial, and agricultural loans		62,301			63,468
Installment/consumer loans		10,826			11,081
Real estate-construction loans		9,354			16,370

Total loans		438,976			429,417
Net deferred loan costs and fees		341			266

		439,317			429,683
Allowance for loan losses		(5,485	)		(3,953	)

Net loans	$	433,832		$	425,730

The principal business of the Bank is lending, primarily in commercial real estate loans, residential mortgage loans, construction loans, home equity loans, commercial and industrial loans, land loans and consumer loans. The Bank considers its lending area to be Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, and a substantial portion of the Bank’s loans are secured by real estate in this area. Accordingly, the ultimate collectibility of such a loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in market and economic conditions in this region.

Nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were $6.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. There were no loans 90 days or more past due that were still accruing at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had impaired loans as defined by FASB ASC No. 310, “Receivables” of $9.2 million and $5.7 million, respectively. Impaired loans include individually classified nonaccrual loans and troubled debt restructured (“TDR”) loans. Recognition of interest income on impaired loans is discontinued when reasonable doubt exists as to the ultimate collectability of the interest and principal of the loan.

The TDR loans of $3.2 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are current and are secured with collateral that has a fair value of approximately $5.4 million as well as personal guarantors. Management believes that the ultimate collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured and therefore continues to recognize interest income on an accrual basis. In addition, the Bank has no commitment to lend additional funds to this debtor. The loan was determined to be impaired during the third quarter of 2008 and since that determination $96,000 of interest income has been recognized.

The average recorded investment in the impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $4.1 million and was $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. There were no impaired loans as of September 30, 2008. At September 30, 2009, each impaired loan was analyzed and written down to its net realizable value if the loan balance was higher than the net realizable value of its associated collateral. Since all impaired loans are stated at the loan’s net realizable value or less, there was no specifically allocated allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

On October 1, 2009, impaired loans of $3.4 million were restructured as TDR loans. The loans have been brought current and are secured with collateral that has a fair value of approximately $5.3 million except for $0.1 million of the loans that is unsecured but have personal guarantors. In addition, the Bank has no commitment to lend additional funds to this debtor. These TDR loans are not accruing interest.

The Bank had no foreclosed real estate at September 30, 2009, December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, respectively.

8. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Company monitors its entire loan portfolio on a regular basis, with consideration given to detailed analyses of classified loans, repayment patterns, probable incurred losses, past loss experience, current economic conditions, and various types of concentrations of credit. Additions to the allowance are charged to expense and realized losses, net of recoveries, are charged to the allowance. Based on the determination of management and the Classification Committee, the overall level of reserves is periodically adjusted to account for the inherent and specific risks within the entire portfolio. Based on the Classification Committee’s review of the classified loans and the overall reserve levels as they relate to the entire loan portfolio at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company determined the allowance for loan losses to be adequate.

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The following table sets forth changes in the allowance for loan losses:


	For the Nine Months Ended						For the Year Ended
(In thousands)	September 30, 2009			September 30, 2008			December 31, 2008
Beginning balance	$	3,953		$	2,954		$	2,954
Provision for loan loss		3,200			1,075			2,000
Net charge-offs		(1,668	)		(395	)		(1,001	)

Ending balance	$	5,485		$	3,634		$	3,953

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Bank maintains a noncontributory pension plan through the New York State Bankers Association Retirement System covering all eligible employees.

The Bridgehampton National Bank Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) provides benefits to certain employees, as recommended by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and approved by the full Board of Directors, whose benefits under the Pension Plan are limited by the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The benefit under the SERP is equal to the additional amount the employee would be entitled to under the Pension Plan and the 401(k) Plan in the absence of such Internal Revenue Code limitations. The assets of the SERP are held in a rabbi trust to maintain the tax-deferred status of the plan and are subject to the general, unsecured creditors of the Company. As a result, the assets of the trust are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Company. The effective date of the SERP was January 1, 2001.

The Company made a $400,000 contribution to the pension plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. There were no contributions made to the SERP during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

The Company’s funding policy with respect to its benefit plans is to contribute at least the minimum amounts required by applicable laws and regulations.

The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in Other Comprehensive Income:


	Three months ended September 30,										Nine months ended September 30,
	Pension Benefits						SERP Benefits				Pension Benefits						SERP Benefits
(In thousands)	2009			2008			2009		2008		2009			2008			2009		2008
Service Cost	$	121		$	111		$	41	$	18	$	360		$	331		$	121	$	53
Interest Cost		80			70			15		12		238			209			44		36
Expected return on plan assets		(130	)		(124	)		—		—		(386	)		(371	)		—		—
Amortization of net loss		22			—			3		—		66			—			10		—
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost		3			2			—		—		7			6			—		—
Amortization of unrecognized transition (asset) obligation		—			—			7		7		—			—			21		20

Net periodic benefit cost	$	96		$	59		$	66	$	37	$	285		$	175		$	196	$	109

10. SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

At September 30, 2009, December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008 securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $15.0 million and were secured by mortgage-backed securities with a carrying amount of $22.0 million, $23.4 million and $23.8 million, respectively.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are financing arrangements with $5.0 million maturing during the first quarter of 2013 and $10.0 million maturing during the first quarter of 2015. At maturity, the securities underlying the agreements are returned to the Company.

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Information concerning the securities sold under agreements to repurchase is summarized as follows:


	For the nine months ended						For the year ended
(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2009			September 30, 2008			December 31, 2008
Average daily balance	$	15,000		$	12,573		$	13,183
Average interest rate		2.35	%		2.30	%		2.39	%
Maximum month-end balance	$	15,000		$	15,000		$	15,000
Weighted average interest rate		2.35	%		2.30	%		2.39	%

11. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OVERNIGHT BORROWINGS

As of September 30, 2009, there were no term advances or overnight borrowings outstanding from the Federal Home Loan Bank. As of December 31, 2008, there was one term advance from the Federal Home Loan Bank for $30.0 million with a fixed interest rate of 0.49% that matured in January 2009. The term advance was payable at its maturity date and was subject to a prepayment penalty. The term advance was collateralized by $35.3 million of mortgage-backed securities as of December 31, 2008. In addition to the term advance, there was $34.9 million of overnight borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank outstanding as of December 31, 2008. The overnight borrowings were collateralized by $15.8 million of securities and a blanket lien on residential mortgages as of December 31, 2008. As of September 30, 2008 there were no term advances or overnight borrowings outstanding from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

As defined in FASB ASC 855-10, “Subsequent Events”, subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued. Financial statements are considered issued when they are widely distributed to shareholders and other financial statement users for general use and reliance in a form and format that complies with GAAP. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through November 5, 2009, which is the date that the Company’s financial statements are being issued.

Based on the evaluation, the Company did not identify any recognized subsequent events that would have required an adjustment to the financial statements. The following were nonrecognized subsequent events identified by the Company:

On October 23, 2009, the Company issued $9 million of Convertible Trust Preferred Securities (“TPS”) which mature in 30 years. The TPS have a liquidation value of $1,000 per share, and are entitled to receive an 8.50% distribution payable quarterly. Each $1,000 in liquidation amount of the TPS is convertible into 32.2581 shares of the Company’s common stock. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, primarily to provide additional capital to our primary operating subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank.


Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor Statement

This report may contain statements relating to the future results of the Company (including certain projections and business trends) that are considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). Such forward-looking statements, in addition to historical information, which involve risk and uncertainties, are based on the beliefs, assumptions and expectations of management of the Company. Words such as “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “will,” “potential,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “predict,” “project,” “would,” “estimates,” “assumes,” “likely,” and variations of such similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, possible or assumed estimates with respect to the financial condition, expected or anticipated revenue, and results of operations and business of the Company, including earnings growth; revenue growth in retail banking, lending and other areas; origination volume in the Company’s consumer, commercial and other lending businesses; current and future capital management programs; non-interest income levels, including fees from the abstract subsidiary and banking services as well as product sales; tangible capital generation; market share; expense levels; and other business operations and strategies. For this presentation, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the PSLRA.

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Factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions including an economic recession that could affect the value of real estate collateral and the ability for borrowers to repay their loans; legislative and regulatory changes, including increases in FDIC insurance rates; monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; changes in tax policies, rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities; changes in interest rates; deposit flows; the cost of funds; demand for loan products and other financial services; competition; changes in the quality and composition of the Bank’s loan and investment portfolios; changes in management’s business strategies; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in real estate values and other factors discussed elsewhere in this report, factors set forth under Item 1A., Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and in quarterly and other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Overview

Who We Are and How We Generate Income

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (“the Company”), a New York corporation, is a bank holding company formed in 1989. On a parent-only basis, the Company has had minimal results of operations. The Company is dependent on dividends from its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank (“the Bank”), its own earnings, additional capital raised, and borrowings as sources of funds. The information in this report reflects principally the financial condition and results of operations of the Bank. The Bank’s results of operations are primarily dependent on its net interest income, which is mainly the difference between interest income on loans and investments and interest expense on deposits and borrowings. The Bank also generates non interest income, such as fee income on deposit accounts and merchant credit and debit card processing programs, income from its title abstract subsidiary, and net gains on sales of securities and loans. The level of its non interest expenses, such as salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, other general and administrative expenses, expenses from its title insurance subsidiary, and income tax expense, further affects the Bank’s net income. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts and the related discussion and analysis to conform to the current year presentation.

Quarterly Highlights

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Net income of $2.3 million or $.38 per diluted share as compared to net income of $2.4 million or $.39 per diluted share for the third quarter in 2008.

•

Returns on average assets and equity of 1.12% and 16.07%, respectively.

•

Net interest income increased to $8.8 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to $7.8 million in 2008.

•

A net interest margin of 4.63% for the third quarter of 2009 compared to 4.71% for 2008.

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Total loans at September 30, 2009 of $439.3 million, an increase of $9.6 million or 2.2% over December 31, 2008 and an increase of $26.1 million or 6.3% over September 30, 2008.

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Total assets of $854.5 million at September 30, 2009, an increase of $15.5 million or 1.8% compared to December 31, 2008 and an increase of $99.1 million or 13.1% compared to September 30, 2008.

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Deposits of $765.4 million, an increase of $106.3 million or 16.1% over December 31, 2008 and an increase of $93.9 million or 14.0% compared to September 30, 2008 levels.

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The launch of a Dividend Reinvestment Plan and declared quarterly dividend of $.23 per share.

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Named one of thirty “All Star” banks in the country by Sandler O’Neill & Partners.

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Private placement of $9 million in Convertible Trust Preferred Securities on October 23, 2009.

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Principal Products and Services and Locations of Operations

The Bank operates fifteen branches on eastern Long Island. Federally chartered in 1910, the Bank was founded by local farmers and merchants. For nearly a century, the Bank has maintained its focus on building customer relationships in this market area. The mission of the Company is to grow through the provision of exceptional service to its customers, its employees, and the community. The Company strives to achieve excellence in financial performance and build long term shareholder value. The Bank engages in full service commercial and consumer banking business, including accepting time, savings and demand deposits from the consumers, businesses and local municipalities surrounding its branch offices. These deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, are invested primarily in: (1) commercial real estate loans; (2) home equity loans; (3) construction loans; (4) residential mortgage loans; (5) secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans; (6) FHLB, FNMA, GNMA and FHLMC mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations; (7) New York State and local municipal obligations; and (8) U.S. government sponsored entity (“U.S. GSE”) securities. The Bank also offers the CDARS program, providing up to $50,000,000 of FDIC insurance to its customers. In addition, the Bank offers merchant credit and debit card processing, automated teller machines, cash management services, lockbox processing, online banking services, safe deposit boxes, individual retirement accounts and investment services through Bridge Investment Services, offering a full range of investment products and services through a third party broker dealer. Through its title insurance abstract subsidiary, the Bank acts as a broker for title insurance services. The Bank’s customer base is comprised principally of small businesses, municipal relationships and consumer relationships.

Significant Events

On February 27, 2009, the FDIC issued a final rule, effective April 1, 2009, to change the way that the FDIC’s assessment system differentiates for risk and to set new assessment rates beginning with the second quarter of 2009. In May 2009, the FDIC issued a final rule to impose an emergency special assessment of 5 basis points on all banks based on their total assets less tier one capital as of June 30, 2009. The special assessment is payable on September 30, 2009. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recorded an expense of $375,000 related to the FDIC special assessment. In September 2009, the FDIC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require insured institutions to prepay their estimated quarterly risk-based assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for all of 2010, 2011 and 2012. The FDIC also adopted a uniform three-basis point increase in assessment rates effective on January 1, 2011. The Company’s estimated prepayment of FDIC assessments is approximately $3.8 million which would be amortized to expense over three years.

Opportunities and Challenges

The economic and competitive landscape has changed dramatically over the past two years. Recognizing that our market areas are generally affluent, large money center banks increasingly meet their funding needs by aggressively pricing deposits in the Bank’s markets. Competition for deposits and loans is intense as various banks in the marketplace, large and small, promise excellent service yet often price their products aggressively. Deposit growth is essential to the Bank’s ability to increase earnings; therefore branch expansion and building share in our existing markets remain key strategic goals. Controlling funding costs yet protecting the deposit base along with focusing on profitable growth, presents a unique set of challenges in this operating environment.

Since the second half of 2007 and continuing through 2009, the financial markets experienced significant volatility resulting from the continued fallout of sub-prime lending and the global liquidity crises. A multitude of government initiatives along with eight rate cuts by the Federal Reserve totaling 500 basis points have been designed to improve liquidity for the distressed financial markets. The ultimate objective of these efforts has been to help the beleaguered consumer, and reduce the potential surge of residential mortgage loan foreclosures and stabilize the banking system. Despite these actions, many of our competitors, due to liquidity concerns, have not yet fully adjusted their deposit pricing. This contrasts with the impact on assets where yields on loans and securities have declined. The squeeze between declining asset yields and more slowly declining liability pricing has impacted margins.

Growth and service strategies have the potential to offset the tighter net interest margin with volume as the customer base grows through expanding the Bank’s footprint, while maintaining and developing existing relationships. Since 2007, the Bank has opened four new branches. In January 2007, the Bank opened in the Village of Southampton; in February 2007, in Cutchogue; and in September 2007, the Bank opened a new branch in Wading River. In April 2009, the Bank opened a new branch in Shirley, New York. The opening of the branch facilities in Wading River and Shirley, move the Bank geographically westward and demonstrate our commitment to traditional growth through branch expansion.

In April 2008, the Bank received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and expects that the opening of the new full service branch facility in the Village of East Hampton will be a fourth quarter 2009 event. In addition, in November 2008, the Bank received OCC approval to open a branch in Deer Park, New York, and the Bank anticipates opening the location during the first half of 2010. In July 2009, the Company received OCC approval to open a new branch in Center Moriches, New York, and the Bank anticipates opening the location during the first quarter of 2010.

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The Bank routinely adds to its menu of products and services, continually meeting the needs of consumers and businesses. We believe positive outcomes in the future will result from the expansion of our geographic footprint, investments in infrastructure and technology, such as BridgeNEXUS, our remote deposit capture product as well as the introduction of lockbox processing in the fourth quarter of 2008, and continued focus on placing our customers first. In January 2009, the Bank launched Bridge Investment Services, offering a full range of investment products and services through a third party broker dealer.

Corporate objectives for 2009 include: leveraging our expanding branch network to build customer relationships and grow loans and deposits; focusing on opportunities and processes that continue to enhance the customer experience at the Bank; improving operational efficiencies and prudent management of non-interest expense; and maximizing non-interest income through Bridge Abstract as well as other lines of business. The ability to attract, retain, train and cultivate employees at all levels of the Company remains significant to meeting these objectives. The Company has made great progress toward the achievement of these objectives, and avoided many of the problems facing other financial institutions as a result of maintaining discipline in its underwriting, expansion strategies, investing and general business practices. The Company has capitalized on opportunities presented by the market in 2008 and continues during 2009 to diligently seek opportunities for growth and to strengthen the franchise. The causes of the current economic crisis are many and have occurred over a prolonged period and therefore cannot be expected to be resolved in days, weeks or months. The Company recognizes the potential risks of the current economic environment and will monitor the impact of market events as we consider growth initiatives and evaluate loans and investments.

Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses

We consider the accounting policy on the allowance for loan losses to be the most critical and requires complex management judgment as discussed below. The judgments made regarding the allowance for loan losses can have a material effect on the results of operations of the Company.

The allowance for loan losses is established and maintained through a provision for loan losses based on probable incurred losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance on a quarterly basis. The allowance is comprised of both individual valuation allowances and loan pool valuation allowances. If the allowance for loan losses is not sufficient to cover actual loan losses, the Company’s earnings could decrease.

The Bank monitors its entire loan portfolio on a regular basis, with consideration given to detailed analysis of classified loans, repayment patterns, probable incurred losses, past loss experience, current economic conditions, and various types of concentrations of credit. Additions to the allowance are charged to expense and realized losses, net of recoveries, are charged to the allowance.

Individual valuation allowances are established in connection with specific loan reviews and the asset classification process including the procedures for impairment testing under FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) No. 310, “Receivables,” Such valuation, which includes a review of loans for which full collectibility in accordance with contractual terms is not reasonably assured, considers the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral less the costs to sell, if any, or the present value of expected future cash flows, or the loan’s observable market value. Any shortfall that exists from this analysis results in a specific allowance for the loan. Pursuant to our policy, loan losses must be charged-off in the period the loans, or portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. Assumptions and judgments by management, in conjunction with outside sources, are used to determine whether full collectibility of a loan is not reasonably assured. These assumptions and judgments also are used to determine the estimates of the fair value of the underlying collateral or the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market value. Individual valuation allowances could differ materially as a result of changes in these assumptions and judgments. Individual loan analyses are periodically performed on specific loans considered impaired. The results of the individual valuation allowances are aggregated and included in the overall allowance for loan losses.

Loan pool valuation allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risks associated with our lending activities, but which, unlike individual allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. Pool evaluations are broken down as follows: first, loans with homogenous characteristics are pooled by loan type and include home equity loans, residential mortgages, land loans and consumer loans. Then all remaining loans are segregated into pools based upon the risk rating of each credit. Key factors in determining a credit’s risk rating include management’s evaluation of: cash flow, collateral, guarantor support, financial disclosures, industry trends and strength of borrowers’ management. The determination of the adequacy of the valuation allowance is a process that takes into consideration a variety of factors. The Bank has developed a range of valuation allowances necessary to adequately provide for probable incurred losses inherent in each pool of loans. We consider our own charge-off history along with the growth in the portfolio as well as the Bank’s credit administration and asset management philosophies and procedures when determining the allowances for each pool. In addition, we evaluate and consider the impact that economic and market conditions may have on the portfolio as well as known and inherent risks in the portfolio. Finally, we evaluate and consider the allowance ratios and coverage percentages of both peer group and regulatory agency data. These evaluations are inherently subjective because, even though they are based on objective data, it is management’s interpretation of that data that determines the amount of the appropriate allowance. If the evaluations prove to be incorrect, the allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio, resulting in additions to the allowance for loan losses.

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The Classification Committee is comprised of members of both management and the Board of Directors. The adequacy of the allowance is analyzed quarterly, with any adjustment to a level deemed appropriate by the Classification Committee, based on its risk assessment of the entire portfolio. Based on the Classification Committee’s review of the classified loans and the overall allowance levels as they relate to the entire loan portfolio at September 30, 2009, management believes the allowance for loan losses has been established at levels sufficient to cover the probable incurred losses in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Future additions or reductions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic, market or other conditions. Changes in estimates could result in a material change in the allowance. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of the examination process, periodically review the allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of the information available to them at the time of their examination.

Comparison of Operating Results

Net Income

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $2.3 million or $0.38 per diluted share as compared to $2.4 million or $0.39 per diluted share for the same period in 2008. Changes for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to September 30, 2008 include: (i) $1.0 million or 12.8% increase in net interest income; (ii) $0.1 million or 6.7% decrease in total non interest income as a result of lower fee income for customer services and lower title insurance revenues; (iii) $0.7 million or 12.3% increase in total non interest expenses, primarily due to a $0.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits related to increased staffing and greater incentive based compensation, a $0.3 million increase in other operating expenses primarily related to higher FDIC insurance premiums and higher occupancy costs associated with new branches. In addition, a provision for loan losses of $0.9 million was recorded this quarter due to the continued growth of our loan portfolio as well as our assessment of risk factors considering the weakening economic environment and overall industry trends. The effective income tax rate was 32.0% for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared to 33.4% for the same period last year.

Net income was unchanged at $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, however the following fluctuations did occur: (i) $5.1 million or 23.2% increase in net interest income; (ii) a provision for loan losses of $3.2 million was recorded in 2009 compared to $1.1 million in 2008 due to the continued growth of our loan portfolio and changes in economic conditions, (iii) $63,000 or 1.3% decrease in total non interest income as a result of lower service charges on deposit accounts and fees on customer services and lower title insurance income and merchant income, partially offset by net securities gains of $0.5 million and (iv) $2.9 million or 18.7% increase in total non interest expenses, primarily due to a $1.3 million increase in salaries and employee benefits related to higher staff levels associated with expanding the Company’s infrastructure and the opening of new branch offices and higher incentive based compensation, and a $1.6 million increase in other operating expenses primarily related to higher FDIC insurance premiums related to growth in deposits, higher rates and the special assessment. The effective income tax rate decreased to 32.4% from 32.7% for the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 diluted earnings per share was $1.07 as compared to $1.08 for the same period in 2008.

Analysis of Net Interest Income

Net interest income, the primary contributor to earnings, represents the difference between income on interest earning assets and expenses on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the volume of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.

The following tables set forth certain information relating to the Company’s average consolidated balance sheets and its consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated and reflect the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances are derived from daily average balances and include nonaccrual loans. The yields and costs include fees, which are considered adjustments to yields. Interest on nonaccrual loans has been included only to the extent reflected in the consolidated statements of income. For purposes of this table, the average balances for investments in debt and equity securities exclude unrealized appreciation/depreciation due to the application of FASB ASC 320, “Investments — Debt and Equity Securities.”

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Three months ended September 30,	2009								2008
(In thousands)						Average								Average
	Average					Yield/			Average					Yield/
	Balance		Interest			Cost			Balance		Interest			Cost

Interest earning assets:
Loans, net (including loan fee income)	$	438,006	$	7,386			6.69	%	$	400,276	$	7,087			7.04	%
Mortgage-backed securities		214,313		2,585			4.79			176,716		2,174			4.89
Tax exempt securities ⁽¹⁾		74,870		811			4.30			56,597		698			4.91
Taxable securities		27,958		211			2.99			31,945		285			3.55
Federal funds sold		20,303		13			0.25			14,339		73			2.03
Deposits with banks		3,977		4			0.40			233		1			1.71

Total interest earning assets		779,427		11,010			5.60			680,106		10,318			6.04
Non interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		12,630								16,944
Other assets		29,555								25,801

Total assets	$	821,612							$	722,851


Interest bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits	$	362,947	$	887			0.97	%	$	319,673	$	1,384			1.72	%
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more		85,082		519			2.42			70,718		527			2.96
Other time deposits		73,144		420			2.28			35,131		247			2.80
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements		16,370		90			2.18			18,163		108			2.37
Federal Home Loan Bank term advances		—		—			—			—		—			—

Total interest bearing liabilities		537,543		1,916			1.41			443,685		2,266			2.03
Non interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		220,143								218,238
Other liabilities		6,641								6,986

Total liabilities		764,327								668,909
Stockholders’ equity		57,285								53,942

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	821,612							$	722,851


Net interest income/interest rate spread ⁽²⁾				9,094			4.19	%				8,052			4.01	%


Net interest earning assets/net interest margin ⁽³⁾	$	241,884					4.63	%	$	236,421					4.71	%


Ratio of interest earning assets to interest bearing liabilities							145.00	%							153.29	%


Less: Tax equivalent adjustment				(283	)							(243	)


Net interest income			$	8,811							$	7,809


(1)		The above table is presented on a tax equivalent basis.

(2)		Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest earning assets and the cost of average interest bearing liabilities.

(3)		Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

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Nine months ended September 30,	2009								2008
(In thousands)						Average								Average
	Average					Yield/			Average					Yield/
	Balance		Interest			Cost			Balance		Interest			Cost

Interest earning assets:
Loans, net (including loan fee income)	$	436,168	$	21,929			6.72	%	$	390,884	$	20,850			7.13	%
Mortgage-backed securities		227,913		8,439			4.95			153,939		5,649			4.90
Tax exempt securities ⁽¹⁾		71,692		2,511			4.68			54,216		2,078			5.12
Taxable securities		21,699		584			3.60			25,846		797			4.12
Federal funds sold		10,859		22			0.27			10,622		173			2.18
Deposits with banks		3,341		5			0.20			180		5			3.71

Total interest earning assets		771,672		33,490			5.80			635,687		29,552			6.21
Non interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		13,526								16,631
Other assets		29,048								26,482

Total assets	$	814,246							$	678,800


Interest bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits	$	368,169	$	2,767			1.00	%	$	306,023	$	4,286			1.87	%
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more		82,879		1,537			2.48			62,853		1,581			3.36
Other time deposits		67,462		1,175			2.33			34,406		825			3.20
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements		33,767		311			1.23			17,879		338			2.53
Federal Home Loan Bank term advances		110		1			1.22			1,642		30			2.44

Total interest bearing liabilities		552,387		5,791			1.40			422,803		7,060			2.23
Non interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		200,091								197,230
Other liabilities		5,749								5,294

Total liabilities		758,227								625,327
Stockholders’ equity		56,019								53,473

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	814,246							$	678,800


Net interest income/interest rate spread ⁽²⁾				27,699			4.40	%				22,492			3.98	%


Net interest earning assets/net interest margin ⁽³⁾	$	219,285					4.80	%	$	212,884					4.73	%


Ratio of interest earning assets to interest bearing liabilities							139.70	%							150.35	%


Less: Tax equivalent adjustment				(876	)							(725	)


Net interest income			$	26,823							$	21,767


(1)		The above table is presented on a tax equivalent basis.

(2)		Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest earning assets and the cost of average interest bearing liabilities.

(3)		Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

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Rate/Volume Analysis

Net interest income can be analyzed in terms of the impact of changes in rates and volumes. The following table illustrates the extent to which changes in interest rates and in the volume of average interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities have affected the Bank’s interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated. Information is provided in each category with respect to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); (ii) changes attributable to changes in rates (changes in rates multiplied by prior volume); and (iii) the net changes. For purposes of this table, changes which are not due solely to volume or rate changes have been allocated to these categories based on the respective percentage changes in average volume and rate. Due to the numerous simultaneous volume and rate changes during the periods analyzed, it is not possible to precisely allocate changes between volume and rates. In addition, average earning assets include nonaccrual loans.


	Three months ended September 30,									Nine months ended September 30,
	2009 Over 2008									2009 Over 2008
	Changes Due To									Changes Due To
(In thousands)	Volume			Rate			Net Change			Volume			Rate			Net Change

Interest income on interest earning assets:

Loans, net (including loan fee income)	$	2,042		$	(1,743	)	$	299		$	2,848		$	(1,769	)	$	1,079
Mortgage-backed securities		720			(309	)		411			2,734			56			2,790
Tax exempt securities ⁽¹⁾		579			(466	)		113			718			(285	)		433
Taxable securities		(33	)		(41	)		(74	)		(119	)		(94	)		(213	)
Federal funds sold		144			(204	)		(60	)		6			(157	)		(151	)
Deposits with banks		9			(6	)		3			12			(12	)		—

Total interest earning assets		3,461			(2,769	)		692			6,199			(2,261	)		3,938


Interest expense on interest bearing liabilities:

Savings, NOW and money market deposits		1,021			(1,518	)		(497	)		1,158			(2,677	)		(1,519	)
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more		450			(458	)		(8	)		583			(627	)		(44	)
Other time deposits		503			(330	)		173			741			(391	)		350
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements		(10	)		(8	)		(18	)		277			(304	)		(27	)
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances		—			—			—			(19	)		(10	)		(29	)

Total interest bearing liabilities		1,964			(2,314	)		(350	)		2,740			(4,009	)		(1,269	)

Net interest income	$	1,497		$	(455	)	$	1,042		$	3,459		$	1,748		$	5,207


(1)		The above table is presented on a tax equivalent basis.

Analysis of Net Interest Income for the Three Months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008

Net interest income was $8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $7.8 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of $1.0 million or 12.8%. Net interest margin declined to 4.63% for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 4.71% for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily the result of an increase in average interest earnings assets of $99.3 million and decrease in the yield on average total interest earning assets being greater than the decrease in the cost of the average total interest bearing liabilities. The cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased approximately 62 basis points during the third quarter of 2009 compared to 2008, which was partly offset by a decrease in yields of approximately 44 basis points on interest earning assets.

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, average loans grew by $37.7 million or 9.4% to $438.0 million as compared to $400.3 million for the same period in 2008. Real estate mortgage loans and commercial loans primarily contributed to the growth. The Bank remains committed to growing loans with prudent underwriting, sensible pricing and limited credit and extension risk.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2009, average total investments increased by $51.9 million or 19.6% to $317.1 million as compared to $265.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. Average federal funds sold increased to $20.3 million or 41.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $14.3 million in 2008. The increase in the average federal funds sold for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was primarily due to growth in the average deposits.

Average total interest bearing liabilities totaled $537.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $443.7 million for the same period in 2008. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Bank reduced interest rates on deposit products through the prudent management of deposit pricing. The reduction in deposit rates along with lower borrowing costs resulted in a decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities from 2.03% for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to 1.41% for the same period in 2009. Since the Company’s interest bearing liabilities generally reprice or mature more quickly than its interest earning assets, a decrease in short term interest rates initially result in an increase in net interest income. Additionally, the large percentages of deposits in money market accounts reprice at short term market rates making the balance sheet more liability sensitive.

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, average total deposits increased by $97.6 million or 15.2% to $741.3 million as compared to average total deposits of $643.8 million for the same period in 2008. Components of this increase include an increase in average balances in savings, NOW and money market accounts of $43.3 million or 13.5% to $362.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $319.7 million for the same period last year. Average balances in certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more and other time deposits increased $52.4 million or 49.5% to $158.2 million for 2009 as compared to 2008. Average public fund deposits comprised 13.9% of total average deposits during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 19.1% of total average deposits for the same period in 2008. Average federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements and average Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $1.8 million to $16.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $18.2 million for the same period in the prior year.

Total interest income increased $0.7 million or 6.5% to $10.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $10.1 million for the same period in 2008. Interest income on loans increased $0.3 million or 4.2% to $7.4 million in 2009 compared to $7.1 million in 2008 primarily due to growth in the loan portfolio partially offset by a decrease in yield on average loans. The yield on average loans was 6.7% for 2009 as compared to 7.0% in 2008.

Interest income on investment in mortgage-backed, taxable and tax exempt securities increased $0.5 million to $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $3.1 million for the same period in 2008. Interest income on securities included net amortization of premium of $103,000 in the 2009 period compared to accretion of discounts of $43,000 for the same period in 2008. The tax adjusted average yield on total securities decreased to 4.5% in 2009 from 4.7% in 2008.

Interest expense decreased $0.3 million or 15.4% to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease in interest expense in 2009 resulted from the Federal Reserve reducing the targeted federal funds rate and discount rate to 0.25% and 0.50%, respectively and the prudent management of deposit pricing which was partially offset by the growth in average balances for deposits.

Analysis of Net Interest Income for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008

Net interest income was $26.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $21.8 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of $5.1 million or 23.2%. Net interest margin improved to 4.80% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 4.73% for the same period in 2008. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in average interest earnings assets of $136.0 million and the decrease in the cost of the average total interest bearing liabilities being greater than the decrease in the yield on average total interest earning assets. The cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased approximately 83 basis points during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 2008, which was partly offset by a decrease in yields of approximately 41 basis points on interest earning assets.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, average loans grew by $45.3 million or 11.6% to $436.2 million as compared to $390.9 million for the same period in 2008. Real estate mortgage loans and commercial loans primarily contributed to the growth. The Bank remains committed to growing loans with prudent underwriting, sensible pricing and limited credit and extension risk.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, average total investments increased by $87.3 million or 37.3% to $321.3 million as compared to $234.0 million for the same period in 2008. Average federal funds sold increased to $10.9 million or 2.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $10.6 million in 2008. The increase in the average federal funds sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was primarily due to growth in the average deposits.

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Average total interest bearing liabilities totaled $552.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $422.8 million for the same period in 2008. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Bank reduced interest rates on deposit products in response to the reductions in the federal funds and discount rate by the Federal Reserve and the prudent management of deposit pricing. The reduction in deposit rates along with lower borrowing costs resulted in a decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities from 2.23% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to 1.40% for the same period in 2009. Since the Company’s interest bearing liabilities generally reprice or mature more quickly than its interest earning assets, a decrease in short term interest rates initially result in an increase in net interest income. Additionally, the large percentages of deposits in money market accounts reprice at short term market rates making the balance sheet more liability sensitive.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, average total deposits increased by $118.1 million or 19.7% to $718.6 million as compared to average total deposits of $600.5 million for the same period in 2008. Components of this increase include an increase in average balances in savings, NOW and money market accounts of $62.2 million or 20.3% to $368.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $306.0 million for the same period last year. Average balances in certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more and other time deposits increased $53.1 million or 54.6% to $150.3 million for 2009 as compared to $97.2 million in 2008. Average public fund deposits comprised 18.3% of total average deposits during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 21.7% of total average deposits for the same period in 2008. Average federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements and average Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $14.4 million to $33.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $19.5 million for the same period in the prior year.

Total interest income increased $3.8 million or 13.1% to $32.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $28.8 million for the same period in 2008. Interest income on loans increased $1.0 million or 5.2% to $21.9 million in 2009 compared to $20.9 million in 2008 primarily due to growth in the loan portfolio partially offset by a decrease in yield on average loans. The yield on average loans was 6.7% for 2009 as compared to 7.1% in 2008.

Interest income on investment in mortgage-backed, taxable and tax exempt securities increased $3.0 million to $11.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $8.5 million for the same period in 2008. Interest income on securities included net amortization of premium of $140,000 in the 2009 period compared to accretion of discounts of $66,000 for the same period in 2008. The tax adjusted average yield on total securities declined to 4.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from 4.9% in 2008.

Interest expense decreased $1.3 million or 18.0% to $5.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $7.1 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease in interest expense in 2009 resulted from the Federal Reserve reducing the targeted federal funds rate and discount rate to 0.25% and 0.50%, respectively and the prudent management of deposit pricing which was partially offset by the growth in average balances for deposits and borrowings.

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

The Bank’s loan portfolio consists primarily of real estate loans secured by commercial and residential real estate properties located in the Bank’s principal lending area on eastern Long Island. The interest rates charged by the Bank on loans are affected primarily by the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes, the rates offered by its competitors, the Bank’s relationship with the customer and the related credit risks of the transaction. These factors are affected by general and economic conditions including, but not limited to, monetary policies of the federal government, including the Federal Reserve Board, legislative policies and governmental budgetary matters.

Non performing assets were $6.0 million at September 30, 2009 compared to $3.1 million at December 31, 2008 and $0.7 million at September 30, 2008 representing 1.36% of total loans at September 30, 2009 compared to 0.71% at December 31, 2008 and 0.16% at September 30, 2008. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had impaired loans as defined by FASB ASC No. 310, “Receivables” of $9.2 million and $5.7 million, respectively. Impaired loans include individually classified nonaccrual loans and troubled debt restructured (“TDR”) loans. Recognition of interest income on impaired loans is discontinued when reasonable doubt exists as to the ultimate collectability of the interest and principal of the loan.

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The Bank had no foreclosed real estate at September 30, 2009, December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, respectively.

Loans of approximately $28.5 million or 6.5% of total loans at September 30, 2009 were classified as potential problem loans compared to $15.3 million or 3.4% at June 30, 2009, $3.5 million or 0.8% at December 31, 2008 and $11.1 million or 2.7% at September 30, 2008. These are loans for which management has information that indicates the borrower may not be able to comply with the present repayment terms. These loans are subject to increased management attention and their classification is reviewed on at least a quarterly basis. Due to the structure and nature of the credits, we do not expect to sustain a loss on these relationships.

Based on our continuing review of the overall loan portfolio, the current asset quality of the portfolio, the growth in our loan portfolio, and the net charge-offs, a provision for loan losses of $0.9 million and $3.2 million was recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a provision for loan loss of $0.6 million and $1.1 million that was recorded during the same periods in 2008. The Bank recognized net charge-offs in the amount of $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $0.4 million for the same period in 2008. The allowance for loan losses increased to $5.5 million at September 30, 2009, as compared to $4.0 million at December 31, 2008 and $3.6 million at September 30, 2008. As a percentage of total loans, the allowance increased to 1.25% at September 30, 2009 compared to 0.92% at December 31, 2008 and 0.88% at September 30, 2008. Management continues to carefully monitor the loan portfolio as well as real estate trends on eastern Long Island. The Bank’s consistent and rigorous underwriting standards preclude sub prime lending, and management remains cautious about the potential for an indirect impact on the local economy and real estate values in the future.

Non Interest Income

Total non interest income decreased $0.1 million or 6.7% to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2008. Service charges on deposit accounts remained at $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Fees for other customer services were $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and $0.6 million in 2008. Title fee income related to Bridge Abstract decreased $24,000 or 9.6% to $226,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $250,000 for the same period in 2008.

Total non interest income decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 by $63,000 or 1.3% from the same period last year. Net securities gains were $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. There were no net securities gains or losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Fees for other customer services totaled $1.3 million and service charges on deposit accounts totaled $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $1.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively, from the same period in 2008. The decrease in fees for other customer services represents lower merchant fee income. The decline in service charges on deposit accounts represents lower overdraft fees. Bridge Abstract, the Bank’s title insurance abstract subsidiary, generated title fee income of $0.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease was attributable to a decline in the number and value of transactions processed by the subsidiary. Other operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $59,000, a decrease of $49,000 from $108,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decline represents lower check book fees and bank rental income.

Non Interest Expense

Total non interest expense increased $0.7 million or 12.3% to $6.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009 over the same period in 2008. The primary components of these increases were higher salaries and employee benefits, net occupancy expense, furniture and fixture expense and FDIC assessments. Salary and benefit expense increased $0.3 million or 10.7% to $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $3.3 million for the same period in 2008. The increase reflects filling vacant positions, hiring new employees to support the Company’s expanding infrastructure and new branch offices, and related employee benefit costs. Net occupancy expense increased $121,000 or 25.1% to $602,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $481,000 for the same period in 2008. Higher net occupancy expenses were due to increases in maintenance and supplies, and rent expense related to the new branch offices in 2009 as well as annual rent increases in other branch locations. Furniture and fixture expense increased $50,000 or 23.6% to $262,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $212,000 for the same period in 2008. The increase in furniture and fixture expense in 2009 relates primarily to the new branches. FDIC assessments increased $0.2 million to $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $0.1 million for the same period in 2008. The increase during 2009 was due to growth in deposits and higher rates.

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Total non interest expense increased $2.9 million or 18.7% to $18.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $15.7 million for the same period in 2008. The primary components of these increases were higher salaries and employee benefits, net occupancy expense, furniture and fixture expense and FDIC assessments. Salary and benefit expense increased $1.3 million or 13.9% to $10.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $9.4 million for the same period in 2008. The increases in salary and benefits reflect base salary increases for staff, filling vacant positions, hiring new employees to support the Company’s expanding infrastructure and new branch offices, increases in incentive based compensation and an increase in employee benefit costs, particularly related to pension and SERP expense. Net occupancy expense increased $0.4 million or 26.1% to $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $1.4 million for the same period in 2008. Higher net occupancy expenses were due to increases in maintenance and supplies, and rent expense related to the new branch offices in 2009 as well as annual rent increases in other branch locations. Furniture and fixture expense increased $0.1 million or 19.3% to $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $0.6 million for the same period in 2008. The increase in furniture and fixture expense in 2009 relates primarily to the new branches. FDIC assessments increased $1.1 million to $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $0.2 million for the same period in 2008. The increase during 2009 was due growth in deposits, higher rates, and a special assessment of $0.4 million.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes decreased $0.1 million to $1.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $1.2 million for the same period in 2008 due to lower income before income taxes and a lower effective tax rate. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased to 32.0% from 33.4% for the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 the provision for income taxes decreased $0.1 million to $3.1 million from $3.2 million for the same period in 2008. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased to 32.4% from 32.7% for the same period in 2008.

Financial Condition

Assets totaled $854.5 million at September 30, 2009, an increase of $15.5 million or 1.8% from $839.1 million at December 31, 2008. This change is primarily a result of an increase in net loans of $8.1 million or 1.9% as well as an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $7.8 million or 27.2%. The increase in cash and cash equivalents is due to the seasonal inflows of deposits. Cash and due from banks decreased $13.8 million and interest earnings deposits with banks increased $21.7 million. The increase in interest bearing deposits with banks represents deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank. The Federal Reserve Bank was paying a competitive interest rate compared to the unaffiliated correspondent banks. Total deposits grew $106.3 million to $765.4 million at September 30, 2009, compared to $659.1 million at December 31, 2008. Demand deposits increased $31.9 million to $213.1 million compared to $181.2 million at December 31, 2008. Savings, NOW and money market deposits increased $47.0 million to $392.0 million at September 30, 2009 from $344.9 million at December 31, 2008. Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more and other time deposits increased $27.4 million or 20.6%. The increase in deposits and the decline in the investment portfolio resulted in a decrease in borrowings at September 30, 2009. There were no Federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank overnight borrowings at September 30, 2009 compared to $70.9 million at December 31, 2008. There were no Federal Home Loan Bank term advances outstanding at September 30, 2009 compared to $30.0 million at December 31, 2008. Accrued interest payable and other liabilities increased $4.6 million to $12.5 million at September 30, 2009 from $7.9 million at December 31, 2008. The increase in other liabilities at September 30, 2009 relates to an increase in accrued taxes payable and an increase in deferred tax liabilities as a result of higher unrealized gains on the security portfolio, and the purchase of a security that settled in October 2009.

Total stockholders’ equity was $61.6 million at September 30, 2009, an increase of $5.5 million or 9.8% from December 31, 2008, primarily due to net income of $6.6 million and an increase in net unrealized gains on securities of $2.6 million, partially offset by the declaration of dividends totaling $4.3 million.

In April 2009, the Company announced a dividend reinvestment plan effective with the second quarter 2009 dividend. In September 2009, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share. The Company continues its long term trend of uninterrupted dividends.

Liquidity

The objective of liquidity management is to ensure the sufficiency of funds available to respond to the needs of depositors and borrowers, and to take advantage of unanticipated earnings enhancement opportunities for Company growth. Liquidity management addresses the ability of the Company to meet financial obligations that arise in the normal course of business. Liquidity is primarily needed to meet customer borrowing commitments, deposit withdrawals either on demand or contractual maturity, to repay other borrowings as they mature, to fund current and planned expenditures and to make new loans and investments as opportunities arise.

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The Holding Company’s principal sources of liquidity included cash and cash equivalents of $3.1 million as of September 30, 2009, and dividends from the Bank. Cash available for distribution of dividends to shareholders of the Company is primarily derived from dividends paid by the Bank to the Company. During 2009, the Bank declared and paid $4.5 million in cash dividends to the Company. At September 30, 2009, the Bank had $7.9 million of retained net income available for dividends to the Company. Prior regulatory approval is required if the total of all dividends declared by the Bank in any calendar year exceeds the total of the Bank’s net income of that year combined with its retained net income of the preceding two years. In the event that the Company subsequently expands its current operations, in addition to dividends from the Bank, it will need to rely on its own earnings, additional capital raised and other borrowings to meet liquidity needs. On October 23, 2009, the Company completed a private placement of $9.0 million aggregate liquidation amount of 8.50% cumulative convertible trust preferred securities (the “TPS”) through a newly-formed subsidiary, Bridge Statutory Capital Trust II, a wholly-owned Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”). The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, primarily to provide additional capital to the Bank.

The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, securities available for sale and securities held to maturity due within one year. The levels of these assets are dependent upon the Bank’s operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. Other sources of liquidity include principal repayments and maturities of loan and investment securities, lines of credit with other financial institutions including the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank, growth in core deposits and sources of wholesale funding such as brokered certificates of deposits. While scheduled loan amortization, maturing securities and short term investments are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan and mortgage-backed securities prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Bank adjusts its liquidity levels as appropriate to meet funding needs such as seasonal deposit outflows, loans, and asset and liability management objectives. Historically, the Bank has relied on its deposit base, drawn through its full-service branches that serve its market area and local municipal deposits, as its principal source of funding. The Bank seeks to retain existing deposits and loans and maintain customer relationships by offering quality service and competitive interest rates to its customers, while managing the overall cost of funds needed to finance its strategies.

The Bank’s Asset/Liability and Funds Management Policy allows for wholesale borrowings of up to 25% of total assets. At September 30, 2009, the Bank had aggregate lines of credit of $217.5 million with unaffiliated correspondent banks to provide short term credit for liquidity requirements. Of these aggregate lines of credit, $197.5 million is available on an unsecured basis. The Bank also has the ability, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system, to borrow against unencumbered residential and commercial mortgages owned by the Bank. The Bank also has a master repurchase agreement with the FHLB, which increases its borrowing capacity. In addition, the Bank has an approved broker relationship for the purpose of issuing brokered certificates of deposit. As of September 30, 2009, the Bank had no brokered certificates of deposit compared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2008, the Bank had $70.9 million in overnight borrowings. There were no overnight borrowings as of September 30, 2009. The Bank had $15.0 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase outstanding as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. The Bank had a $30.0 million advance that was collateralized by securities outstanding as of December 31, 2008 with the FHLB. There were no advances outstanding as of September 30, 2009.

Management continually monitors the liquidity position and believes that sufficient liquidity exists to meet all of our operating requirements. Based on the objectives determined by the Asset and Liability Committee, the Bank’s liquidity levels may be affected by the use of short term and wholesale borrowings, and the amount of public funds in the deposit mix. The Asset and Liability Committee is comprised of members of senior management and the Board. Excess short term liquidity is invested in overnight federal funds sold. The Bank did not have overnight federal funds sold as of September 30, 2009 or December 31, 2008. However, the Bank did leave $24.9 million as of September 30, 2009 at the Federal Reserve Bank since the interest rate paid on deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank were competitive compared to the unaffiliated correspondent banks.

Capital Resources

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s and Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s and the Bank’s capital amounts and classification also are subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

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Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). As of September 30, 2009, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements. In April 2009, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved and adopted a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRP Plan”) and filed a registration statement on Form S-3 to register 600,000 shares of common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) pursuant to the DRP Plan. In June 2009, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 to register up to $50 million of securities with the SEC. On October 23, 2009, the Company completed a private placement of $9.0 million aggregate liquidation amount of 8.50% cumulative convertible trust preferred securities (the “TPS”) through a newly-formed subsidiary, Bridge Statutory Capital Trust II, a wholly-owned Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”). The TPS mature in 30 years, and carry a fixed distribution rate of 8.50%. The TPS have a liquidation amount of $1,000 per security. The Company has the right to redeem the TPS at par (plus any accrued but unpaid distributions) at any time after September 30, 2014. Holders of the TPS may convert the TPS into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to $31.00 per share, which represents 125% of the of the average closing price of the Company’s common stock over the 20 trading days ended on October 14, 2009. Each $1,000 in liquidation amount of the TPS is convertible into 32.2581 shares of the Company’s common stock. As provided in the regulations, TPS are included in holding company Tier 1 capital (up to a limit of 25% of Tier 1 capital) which will be reflected in the calculations for Tier 1 capital as of December 31, 2009.

At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, actual capital levels and minimum required levels for the Company and the Bank were as follows:

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (Consolidated)

As of September 30,

2009

(Dollars in thousands)

To Be Well

For Capital

Capitalized Under

Adequacy

Prompt Corrective

Actual

Purposes

Action Provisions

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

62,632

11.8

42,581

8.0

n/a

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

57,147

10.7

21,290

4.0

n/a

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

57,147

7.0

32,793

4.0

n/a


As of December 31,	2008
(Dollars in thousands)											To Be Well
						For Capital					Capitalized Under
						Adequacy					Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)	$	58,360		11.1	%	$	42,137		8.0	%		n/a		n/a
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)		54,288		10.3	%		21,068		4.0	%		n/a		n/a
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)		54,288		6.9	%		31,304		4.0	%		n/a		n/a

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Bridgehampton National Bank

As of September 30,

2009

(Dollars in thousands)

To Be Well

For Capital

Capitalized Under

Adequacy

Prompt Corrective

Actual

Purposes

Action Provisions

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

61,002

11.5

42,574

8.0

53,217

10.0

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

55,517

10.4

21,287

4.0

31,930

6.0

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

55,517

6.8

32,789

4.0

40,986

5.0


As of December 31,	2008
(Dollars in thousands)											To Be Well
						For Capital					Capitalized Under
						Adequacy					Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Purposes					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)	$	55,431		10.5	%	$	42,130		8.0	%	$	52,662		10.0	%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)		51,359		9.8	%		21,065		4.0	%		31,597		6.0	%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)		51,359		6.6	%		31,279		4.0	%		39,099		5.0	%

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto presented herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The primary effect of inflation on the operations of the Company is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, changes in interest rates have a more significant effect on the performance of a financial institution than do the effects of changes in the general rate of inflation and changes in prices. Changes in interest rates could aversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction, or in the same magnitude, as the prices of goods and services. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, which are beyond the control of the Company, including the influence of domestic and foreign economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and federal agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve Bank.

Recent Regulatory and Accounting Developments

In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB ASC 260-10, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Shared-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities". This ASC addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share (“EPS”). This ASC is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. All prior-period EPS data presented shall be adjusted retrospectively. The Company adopted this ASC for the quarter ending March 31, 2009 and determined that there was no material impact to earnings per share.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 820-10-65-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly". This ASC emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability and regardless of the valuation technique(s) used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. It also provides guidance to determine whether transactions are orderly. FASB ASC 820-10-65-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009, if FASB ASC 320-10-65-1, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment” and FASB ASC 825-10-65-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", are adopted simultaneously. The adoption of this FSP did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 825-10-65-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Information”. This ASC amends FASB ASC 825-10-50, “Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments” to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements.

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This ASC also amends FASB ASC 270-10, “Interim Financial Reporting” to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This ASC shall be effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity may early adopt this ASC only if it also elects to early adopt FASB ASC 820-10-65-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly", and FASB ASC 320-10-65-1, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments". The adoption of this ASC at June 30, 2009 did not have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position as it only required disclosures which are included in Note 6.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 320-10-65-1, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments". This ASC amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. The ASC shall be effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. Earlier adoption for periods ending before March 15, 2009, is not permitted. If an entity elects to adopt early either FASB ASC 820-10-65-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly", or FASB ASC 825-10-65-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", the entity also is required to adopt early this ASC. Additionally, if an entity elects to adopt early this ASC, it is required to adopt FASB ASC 820-10-65-4. The adoption of this ASC did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In April 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 111 which amends Topic 5.M. in the SAB Series entitled “Other than Temporary Impairment of Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”. This SAB maintains the staff’s previous views related to equity securities and it amends Topic 5.M. to exclude debt securities from its scope.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC 805-20, “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies". This ASC shall be effective for assets or liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this ASC had no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In May 2009, the FASB ASC 855-10, “Subsequent Events", which addresses accounting and disclosure requirements related to subsequent events. ASC 855-10 requires management to evaluate subsequent events through the date the financial statements are either issued or available to be issued, depending on the company’s expectation of whether it will widely distribute its financial statements to its shareholders and other financial statement users. Companies are required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. ASC 855-10 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009 and should be applied prospectively. The Company adopted this ASC for the quarter ending June 3, 2009 and reporting the required disclosures in Note 12.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 140". This standard has not yet been codified in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. FAS 166 improves the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement. This Statement must be applied as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. This Statement must be applied to transfers occurring on or after the effective date. Additionally, on and after the effective date, the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity is no longer relevant for accounting purposes. Therefore, formerly qualifying special-purpose entities should be evaluated for consolidation by reporting entities on and after the effective date in accordance with the applicable consolidation guidance. Additionally, the disclosure provisions of this Statement should be applied to transfers that occurred both before and after the effective date of this Statement. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement to have a significant impact to the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)”, which improves financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities. This standard has not yet been codified in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. FAS 167 amends Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities", to replace the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which enterprise has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from the entity. This Statement also requires additional disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement in variable interest entities. FAS 167 will be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement to have a significant impact to the Company’s financial statements.

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In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles", which is codified as ASC 105, “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles". The objective of this Statement is to replace Statement 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles", and to establish the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ^TMas the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of this Statement will not impact the results of operations or financial position as it only required disclosures. Beginning with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for September 30, 2009, and in all filings thereafter, references to Financial Accounting Standards that have been codified in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification have been replaced with references to the appropriate guidance in the Codification.

In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-05, “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value", which is codified as ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures". This Update provides amendments to Topic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures — Overall, for the fair value measurement of liabilities. This Update provides clarification that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using a valuation technique that uses the quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset, quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets, or that is consistent with the principles of Topic 820. The amendments in this Update also clarify that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents transfer of the liability. The amendments in this Update also clarify that both a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability at the measurement date and the quoted price for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. The guidance provided in this Update is effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after issuance. The adoption of this Update did not have a significant impact to the Company’s financial statements.


Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Asset/Liability Management

Management considers interest rate risk to be the most significant market risk for the Company. Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in the net income of the Company as a result of changes in interest rates.

The Company’s primary earnings source is net interest income, which is affected by changes in the level of interest rates, the relationship between rates, the impact of interest rate fluctuations on asset prepayments, the level and composition of deposits and liabilities, and the credit quality of earning assets. The Company’s objectives in its asset and liability management are to maintain a strong, stable net interest margin, to utilize its capital effectively without taking undue risks, to maintain adequate liquidity, and to reduce vulnerability of its operations to changes in interest rates.

The Company’s Asset and Liability Committee evaluates periodically, but at least four times a year, the impact of changes in market interest rates on assets and liabilities, net interest margin, capital and liquidity. Risk assessments are governed by policies and limits established by senior management, which are reviewed and approved by the full Board of Directors at least annually. The economic environment continually presents uncertainties as to future interest rate trends. The Asset and Liability Committee regularly utilizes a model that projects net interest income based on increasing or decreasing interest rates, in order to be better able to respond to changes in interest rates.

At September 30, 2009, $313.7 million or 88.3% of the Company’s securities had fixed interest rates. Changes in interest rates affect the value of the Company’s interest earning assets and in particular its securities portfolio. Generally, the value of securities fluctuates inversely with changes in interest rates. Increases in interest rates could result in decreases in the market value of interest earning assets, which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations if sold. The Company is also subject to reinvestment risk associated with changes in interest rates. Changes in interest rates may affect the average life of loans and mortgage related securities. In periods of decreasing interest rates, the average life of loans and securities held by the Company may be shortened to the extent increased prepayment activity occurs during such periods which, in turn, may result in the investment of funds from such prepayments in lower yielding assets. Under these circumstances the Company is subject to reinvestment risk to the extent that it is unable to reinvest the cash received from such prepayments at rates that are comparable to the rates on existing loans and securities.

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Additionally, increases in interest rates may result in decreasing loan prepayments with respect to fixed rate loans, (and therefore an increase in the average life of such loans), may result in a decrease in loan demand, and make it more difficult for borrowers to repay adjustable rate loans.

The Company utilizes the results of a detailed and dynamic simulation model to quantify the estimated exposure to net interest income to sustained interest rate changes. Management routinely monitors simulated net interest income sensitivity over a rolling two-year horizon. The simulation model captures the seasonality of the Company’s deposit flows and the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income received and the interest expense paid on all assets and liabilities reflected on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. This sensitivity analysis is compared to the asset and liability policy limits that specify a maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a one-year horizon given a 100 and 200 basis point upward shift in interest rates and a 100 basis point downward shift in interest rates. A parallel and pro rata shift in rates over a twelve-month period is assumed.

The following reflects the Company’s net interest income sensitivity analysis at September 30, 2009:


	September 30, 2009						December 31, 2008
	Potential Change						Potential Change
Change in Interest	in Net						in Net
Rates in Basis Points	Interest Income						Interest Income
(Dollars in thousands)	$ Change			% Change			$ Change			% Change
200	$	(630	)		(1.84	%)	$	(2,617	)		(7.27	%)
100	$	(262	)		(0.77	%)	$	(1,250	)		(3.47	%)
Static		—			—			—			—
(100)	$	40			0.12	%	$	249			0.69	%

The preceding sensitivity analysis does not represent a Company forecast and should not be relied upon as being indicative of expected operating results. These hypothetical estimates are based upon numerous assumptions including, but not limited to, the nature and timing of interest rate levels and yield curve shapes, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment and replacement of asset and liability cash flows. While assumptions are developed based upon perceived current economic and local market conditions, the Company cannot make any assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions including how customer preferences or competitor influences may change.

Also, as market conditions vary from those assumed in the sensitivity analysis, actual results will also differ due to prepayment and refinancing levels likely deviating from those assumed, the varying impact of interest rate change caps or floors on adjustable rate assets, the potential effect of changing debt service levels on customers with adjustable rate loans, depositor early withdrawals, prepayment penalties and product preference changes and other internal and external variables. Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis does not reflect actions that management might take in responding to, or anticipating changes in interest rates and market conditions.


Item 4.		Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2009. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


*Item 1.*		*Legal Proceedings*

None.


*Item 1A.*		*Risk Factors*

There have been no material changes to the factors disclosed in Item 1A., Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.


*Item 2.*		*Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds*

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.


*Item 3.*		*Defaults upon Senior Securities*

Not applicable.


*Item 4.*		*Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders*

Not applicable.


*Item 5.*		*Other Information*

Not applicable.


*Item 6.*		*Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K*


	31.1			Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
	31.2			Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
	32.1			Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


	BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. Registrant
November 5, 2009	/s/ Kevin M. O’Connor
	Kevin M. O’Connor
	President and Chief Executive Officer

November 5, 2009	/s/ Howard H. Nolan
	Howard H. Nolan
	Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX


	31.1			Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
	31.2			Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
	32.1			Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

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