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F.N.B. CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
September 30, 2008
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          F.N.B. Corporation (the Corporation) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Its primary businesses include community banking, consumer finance, wealth management and insurance. The Corporation also conducts leasing and merchant banking activities. The Corporation operates its community banking business through a full service branch network in Pennsylvania and Ohio and loan production offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and Tennessee. The Corporation operates its wealth management and insurance businesses within the existing branch network. It also conducts selected consumer finance business in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Tennessee.

          The Corporation’s accompanying consolidated financial statements and these notes to the financial statements include subsidiaries in which the Corporation has a controlling financial interest. Companies in which the Corporation controls operating and financing decisions (principally defined as owning a voting or economic interest greater than 50%) are also consolidated. Variable interest entities are consolidated if the Corporation is exposed to the majority of the variable interest entity’s expected losses and/or residual returns (i.e., the Corporation is considered to be the primary beneficiary). The Corporation owns and operates First National Bank of Pennsylvania (FNBPA), First National Trust Company, First National Investment Services Company, LLC, F.N.B. Investment Advisors, Inc., First National Insurance Agency, LLC, Regency Finance Company, F.N.B. Capital Corporation, LLC and Bank Capital Services, and results for each of these entities are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

          The accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary, in the opinion of management, to fairly reflect the Corporation’s financial position and results of operations. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

          Certain information and note disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission). The interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on February 29, 2008.

          The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation conform with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes include the allowance for loan losses, securities valuation, goodwill and other intangible assets and income taxes.

          On August 16, 2008, the Corporation completed its acquisition of Iron and Glass Bancorp, Inc. (IRGB), a bank holding company with $301.7 million in assets, which included $168.8 million in loans, and $252.3 million in deposits based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The transaction, valued at $83.7 million, resulted in the Corporation paying $36.7 million in cash and issuing 3,176,990 shares of its common stock in exchange for 1,125,026 shares of IRGB common stock. The assets and liabilities of IRGB were recorded on the Corporation’s balance sheet at their fair values as of August 16, 2008, the acquisition date, and their results of operations have been included in the Corporation’s consolidated statement of income since then. IRGB’s banking subsidiary, Iron and Glass Bank, was merged into FNBPA on August 16, 2008.

          On April 1, 2008, the Corporation completed its acquisition of Omega Financial Corporation (Omega), a diversified financial services company with $1.8 billion in assets, which included $1.1 billion in loans, and $1.3 billion in deposits based in State College, Pennsylvania. The all-stock transaction, valued at approximately $388.2 million, resulted in the Corporation issuing 25,362,525 shares of its common stock in exchange for 12,544,150 shares of Omega common stock. The assets and liabilities of Omega were recorded on the Corporation’s balance sheet at their fair values as of April 1, 2008, the acquisition date, and their results of operations have been included in the Corporation’s consolidated statement of income since then. Omega’s banking subsidiary, Omega Bank, was merged into FNBPA on April 1, 2008.

          The following table shows the calculation of the preliminary purchase price and the resulting goodwill relating to the Omega acquisition (in thousands):

          The Corporation has not yet finalized its determination of the fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities relating to the Omega acquisition and will adjust goodwill upon completion of the valuation process.

          The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the net assets that the Corporation acquired from Omega (in thousands):

          The following unaudited summary financial information presents the consolidated results of operations of the Corporation on a pro forma basis, as if the Omega acquisition had occurred at the beginning of each of the periods presented (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

          The pro forma results include the amortization of the fair value adjustments on loans, deposits and debt and the amortization of the newly created intangible assets and post-merger acquisition related expenses. The pro forma results for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 also include $3.6 million pre-tax for certain non-recurring items, including personnel expense for retention bonuses and severance payments. The pro forma results do not reflect cost savings or revenue enhancements anticipated from the acquisition, and are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of future consolidated results. Actual results of operations of the Corporation for the periods noted above are listed in the Corporation’s consolidated statement of income provided elsewhere in this Report.

          In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement (FAS) 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, which enhances disclosures about derivatives and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting. FAS 161 is effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2009. The Corporation has not yet determined the impact that the adoption of FAS 161 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

          In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS 141R, Business Combinations, which establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. FAS 141R also establishes disclosure requirements which will enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. FAS 141R is effective for the Corporation for acquisitions made after January 1, 2009 and has not been used by the Corporation in recognizing and measuring the Omega and IRGB acquisitions. The Corporation has not yet determined the impact that the adoption of FAS 141R will have on its consolidated financial statements.

          In December 2007, the FASB issued FAS 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an Amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51. FAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. FAS 160 is effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2009. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The Corporation has not yet determined the impact that the adoption of FAS 160 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

          In June 2007, the FASB ratified the consensus reached in Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 06-11, Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards. EITF 06-11 applies to companies that have share-based payment arrangements that entitle employees to receive dividends or dividend equivalents on equity-classified nonvested shares when those dividends or dividend equivalents are charged to retained earnings and result in an income tax deduction. Companies that have share-based payment arrangements that fall within the scope of EITF 06-11 will be required to increase capital surplus for any realized income tax benefit associated with dividend or dividend equivalents paid to employees for equity classified nonvested equity awards. Any increase recorded to capital surplus is required to be included in a company’s pool of excess tax benefits that are available to absorb potential future tax deficiencies on share-based payment awards. The application of this guidance did not impact the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements since dividends accrued on its unvested awards are subject to forfeiture.

          In March 2007, the FASB ratified EITF 06-10, Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split Dollar Life Insurance. EITF 06-10 concludes that an employer should recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to a collateral assignment split dollar life insurance arrangement in accordance with either FAS 106, Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, or APB Opinion No. 12, Ominbus Opinion — 1967, if the employer has agreed to maintain a life insurance policy during the employee’s retirement or to provide the employee with a death benefit based on the substantive arrangement with the employee. EITF 06-10 also concludes that an employer should recognize and measure an asset based on the nature and substance of the collateral assignment split dollar life insurance arrangement. The determination of the nature and substance of the arrangement should involve an evaluation of all available information, including an assessment of the future cash flows to which the employer is entitled and the employee’s obligation and ability to repay the employer. The Corporation adopted EITF 06-10 on January 1, 2008 resulting in a decrease of $0.7 million in retained earnings and an increase of $0.7 million in accrued bank owned life insurance.

          In September 2006, the FASB ratified EITF 06-04, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. EITF 06-04 concludes that an employer should recognize a liability for the future benefits related to an endorsement split dollar life insurance arrangement in accordance with either FAS 106 or APB Opinion No. 12, Ominbus Opinion — 1967. The Corporation adopted EITF 06-04 on January 1, 2008 resulting in an increase of $0.1 million in retained earnings and a decrease of $0.1 million in accrued bank owned life insurance.

          In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which allows companies to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value with the changes in fair value included in earnings. In general, a company may elect the fair value option for an eligible financial asset or financial liability when it first recognizes the instrument on its balance sheet or enters into an eligible firm commitment. A company may also elect the fair value option for eligible items that exist on the effective date of FAS 159. A company’s decision to elect the fair value option for an eligible item is irrevocable. The Corporation did not elect the fair value option for eligible financial assets or financial liabilities.

          In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, which replaces the different definitions of fair value in existing accounting literature with a single definition, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The statement clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. The Corporation adopted the provisions of FAS 157 on January 1, 2008. For additional information regarding FAS 157, see the Fair Value Measurements footnote included in this Report.

          In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) 157-2, which delays the effective date of FAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The provisions of FSP 157-2 are effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2009. The Corporation has not yet determined the impact that the adoption of FAS 157, as it pertains to nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, will have on its consolidated financial statements.

          On October 10, 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-3, which clarifies the application of FAS 157 in an inactive market and illustrates how an entity would determine fair value when the market for a financial asset is not active. The FSP states that an entity should not automatically conclude that a particular transaction price is determinative of fair value. In a dislocated market, judgment is required to evaluate whether individual transactions are forced liquidations or distressed sales. When relevant observable market information is not available, a valuation approach that incorporates management’s judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset in a current sale transaction would be acceptable. The FSP also indicates that quotes from brokers or pricing services may be relevant inputs when measuring fair value, but are not necessarily determinative in the absence of an active market for the asset. In weighing a broker quote as an input to a fair value measurement, an entity should place less reliance on quotes that do not reflect the result of market transactions. Further, the nature of the quote (for example, whether the quote is an indicative price or a binding offer) should be considered when weighing the available evidence. The FSP is effective immediately and applies to prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued, including interim or annual periods ending on or before September 30, 2008. Accordingly, the Corporation adopted the FSP prospectively, beginning July 1, 2008 and considered this guidance in determining fair value measurements on September 30, 2008.

          Following is a summary of the fair value of securities available for sale (in thousands):

          Following is a summary of the amortized cost of securities held to maturity (in thousands):

          The Corporation sold $1.8 million of equity securities at a gain of $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and sold $2.9 million of equity securities at a gain of $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Additionally, the Corporation recognized a one-time gain of $0.7 million relating to the VISA, Inc. initial public offering during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The Corporation recognized a loss of $0.5 million and $0.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, due to the write-down to market value of equity securities that were deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. The Corporation also recognized a gain of $0.1 million relating to $6.6 million of called securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2007. None of the security sales or calls were at a loss.

          The Corporation conducts other-than-temporary impairment analysis on a quarterly basis. The initial indication of other-than-temporary impairment for both debt and equity securities is a decline in the market value below the amount recorded for an investment. A decline in value that is considered to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a loss within non-interest income in the consolidated statement of income.

          In determining whether an impairment is other than temporary, the Corporation considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the length of time and extent to which the market value has been less than cost, recent events specific to the issuer, including investment downgrades by rating agencies and economic conditions of its industry, and the Corporation’s intent and ability to retain the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery in market value or maturity. Among the factors that are considered in determining the Corporation’s intent and ability is a review of its capital adequacy, interest rate risk position and liquidity.

          The Corporation also considers the issuer’s financial condition, capital strength and near-term prospects. In addition, for debt securities and perpetual preferred securities that are treated as debt securities for the purpose of other-than-temporary analysis, the Corporation considers the cause of the price decline (general level of interest rates and industry- and issuer-specific factors), current ability to make future payments in a timely manner and the issuer’s ability to service debt.

          The assessment of a security’s ability to recover any decline in market value, the ability of the issuer to meet contractual obligations and the Corporation’s intent and ability to retain the security require considerable judgment.

          Certain of the corporate debt securities are accounted for under EITF 99-20, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests that Continue to Be Held by a Tranferor in Securitized Financial Assets. For investments within the scope of EITF 99-20 at acquisition, the Corporation evaluates current available information in estimating the future cash flows of these securities and determines whether there have been favorable or adverse changes in estimated cash flows from the cash flows previously projected. The Corporation considers the structure and term of the pool and the financial condition of the underlying issuers. Specifically, the evaluation incorporates factors such as interest rates and appropriate risk premiums, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments and the allocation of payments to the various note classes. Current estimates of cash flows are based on the most recent trustee reports, announcements of deferrals or defaults, expected future default rates and other relevant market information. At September 30, 2008, the Corporation concluded that no adverse change in cash flows occurred during the third quarter.

          Following are summaries of the fair values and unrealized losses of securities, segregated by length of impairment (in thousands):

Securities available for sale:

Securities held to maturity:

          As of September 30, 2008, securities with unrealized losses for less than 12 months include 18 investments in U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies and corporations, 70 investments in mortgage-backed securities of U.S. government agencies, 200 investments in states of the U.S. and political subdivision securities, 14 investments in corporate debt securities and 18 investments in equity securities. As of September 30, 2008, securities with unrealized losses of greater than 12 months include 3 investments in mortgage-backed securities of U.S. government agencies, 1 investment in states of the U.S. and political subdivision securities, 18 investments in corporate debt securities and 1 investment in equity securities. The Corporation has concluded that it has both the intent and ability to hold these securities for the time necessary to recover the amortized cost or until maturity.

          The Corporation’s unrealized losses on corporate debt securities primarily relate to investments in trust preferred securities. The Corporation’s portfolio of trust preferred securities consists of single-issuer and pooled securities. The single-issuer securities are primarily from money-center and large regional banks. The pooled securities consist of securities issued primarily by banks, with some of the pools including a limited number of insurance companies. Investments in pooled securities are generally in mezzanine tranches, and are secured by over-collateralization or default protection provided by subordinated tranches. Unrealized losses on investments in trust preferred securities are attributable to temporary illiquidity and the financial crisis affecting these markets, as well as changes in interest rates.

          The Corporation analyzed the cash flow characteristics of these securities. Based on this analysis and because the Corporation has the intent and ability to hold these securities until recovery of fair value, which may be at maturity; and, for investments within the scope of EITF 99-20, determined that there was no adverse change in the cash flows as viewed by a market participant, the Corporation does not consider the investments in these assets to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2008. However, there is a risk that this review could result in recognition of other-than-temporary impairment charges in the future.

          As of September 30, 2008, management does not believe any unrealized loss represents an other-than-temporary impairment. The unrealized losses at September 30, 2008 on securities other than trust preferred securities were primarily interest rate-related.

          Following is a summary of short-term borrowings (in thousands):

          Following is a summary of long-term debt (in thousands):

          The Corporation’s banking affiliate has available credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of $1.9 billion, of which $492.0 million was used as of September 30, 2008. These advances are secured by loans collateralized by 1-4 family mortgages and FHLB stock and are scheduled to mature in various amounts periodically through the year 2019. Effective interest rates paid on these advances range from 2.12% to 5.75% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2.79% to 5.75% for the year ended December 31, 2007.

          The Corporation has four unconsolidated subsidiary trusts (collectively, the Trusts), F.N.B. Statutory Trust I , F.N.B. Statutory Trust II, Omega Financial Capital Trust I and Sun Bancorp Statutory Trust I. One hundred percent of the common equity of each Trust is owned by the Corporation. The Trusts are not consolidated because the Corporation is not the primary beneficiary, as evaluated under FAS Interpretation (FIN) 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51. The Trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing Corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities (trust preferred securities) to third-party investors. The proceeds from the sale of trust preferred securities and the issuance of common equity by the Trusts were invested in junior subordinated debt securities (subordinated debt) issued by the Corporation, which are the sole assets of each Trust. The Trusts pay dividends on the trust preferred securities at the same rate as the distributions paid by the Corporation on the junior subordinated debt held by the Trusts. Omega Financial Capital Trust I and Sun Bancorp Statutory Trust I were acquired as a result of the Omega acquisition.

          Distributions on the subordinated debt issued to the Trusts are recorded as interest expense by the Corporation. The trust preferred securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the subordinated debt. The subordinated debt, net of the Corporation’s investment in the Trusts, qualifies as Tier 1 capital under the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System guidelines subject to certain limitations beginning March 31, 2009. The Corporation has entered into agreements which, when taken collectively, fully and unconditionally guarantee the obligations under the trust preferred securities subject to the terms of each of the guarantees.

          The following table provides information relating to the Trusts as of September 30, 2008 (dollars in thousands):

          In February 2005, the Corporation entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $125.0 million, whereby it paid a fixed rate of interest and received a variable rate based on the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The effective date of the swap was January 3, 2006 and the maturity date of the swap was March 31, 2008. The interest rate swap was a designated cash flow hedge designed to convert the variable interest rate to a fixed rate on $125.0 million of subordinated debentures. The swap was considered to be highly effective and assessment of the hedging relationship was evaluated under Derivative Implementation Group Issue No. G7 using the hypothetical derivative method.

          The Corporation’s interest rate swap program for commercial loans provides the customer with fixed rate loans while creating a variable rate asset for the Corporation. The notional amount of swaps under this program totalled $147.0 million as of September 30, 2008.

          The Corporation has commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit that involve certain elements of credit risk in excess of the amount stated in the consolidated balance sheet. The Corporation’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the customer is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The credit risk associated with loan commitments and standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and is subject to normal credit policies. Since many of these commitments expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash flow requirements.

          Following is a summary of off-balance sheet credit risk information (in thousands):

          At September 30, 2008, funding of approximately 76.6% of the commitments to extend credit was dependent on the financial condition of the customer. The Corporation has the ability to withdraw such commitments at its discretion. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer, collateral may be deemed necessary. Collateral requirements vary and may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and income-producing commercial properties.

          Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation that may require payment at a future date. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. The obligations are not recorded in the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. The Corporation’s exposure to credit loss in the event the customer does not satisfy the terms of the agreement equals the notional amount of the obligation less the value of any collateral.

          The Corporation and its subsidiaries are involved in various pending and threatened legal proceedings in which claims for monetary damages and other relief are asserted. These actions include claims brought against the Corporation and its subsidiaries where the Corporation acted as one or more of the following: a depository bank, lender, underwriter, fiduciary, financial advisor, broker or was engaged in other business activities. Although the ultimate outcome for any asserted claim cannot be predicted with certainty, the Corporation believes that it and its subsidiaries have valid defenses for all asserted claims. Reserves are established for legal claims when losses associated with the claims are judged to be probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

          Based on information currently available, advice of counsel, available insurance coverage and established reserves, the Corporation does not anticipate, at the present time, that the aggregate liability, if any, arising out of such legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial position. However, the Corporation cannot determine whether or not any claims asserted against it will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated results of operations in any future reporting period. It is possible, in the event of unexpected future developments, that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s consolidated results of operations for a particular period.

          Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding net of unvested shares of restricted stock.

          Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income adjusted for interest expense on convertible debt by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, adjusted for the dilutive effect of potential common shares issuable for stock options, warrants, restricted shares and convertible debt, as calculated using the treasury stock method. Such adjustments to the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding are made only when such adjustments dilute earnings per common share.

          The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

          The Corporation issues restricted stock awards, consisting of both restricted stock and restricted stock units, to key employees under its Incentive Compensation Plans (Plans). The grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards is equal to the price of the Corporation’s common stock on the grant date. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Corporation issued 245,255 restricted stock awards with an aggregate weighted average grant date fair value of $3.3 million. The Corporation did not issue any restricted stock awards for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The Corporation has available up to 2,998,010 shares of common stock to issue under these Plans.

          Under the Plans, more than half of the restricted stock awards granted to management are earned if the Corporation meets or exceeds certain financial performance results when compared to its peers. These performance-related awards are expensed ratably from the date that the likelihood of meeting the performance measure is probable through the end of a four-year vesting period. The service-based awards are expensed ratably over a three-year vesting period. The Corporation also issues discretionary service-based awards to certain employees that vest over five years.

          The unvested restricted stock awards are eligible to receive cash dividends which are ultimately used to purchase additional shares of stock. Any additional shares of stock ultimately received as a result of cash dividends are subject to forfeiture if the requisite service period is not completed or the specified performance criteria are not met. These awards are subject to certain accelerated vesting provisions upon retirement, death, disability or in the event of a change of control as defined in the award agreements.

          Share-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards was $1.9 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the tax benefit of which was $0.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

          The following table summarizes certain information concerning restricted stock awards:

          The total fair value of awards vested was $1.5 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

          As of September 30, 2008, there was $3.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards including $0.3 million that is subject to accelerated vesting under the plan’s immediate vesting upon retirement provision for awards granted prior to the adoption of FAS 123R, Share-Based Payment, on January 1, 2006. The components of the restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2008 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

          There were no stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 or 2007. All outstanding stock options were granted at prices equal to the fair market value at the date of the grant, are primarily exercisable within ten years from the date of the grant and were fully vested as of January 1, 2006. The Corporation issues shares of treasury stock or authorized but unissued shares to satisfy stock option exercises. Shares issued upon the exercise of stock options were 485,607 and 295,620 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

          The following table summarizes certain information concerning stock option awards:

          The intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options at September 30, 2008 was $1.0 million.

          The Corporation assumed warrants to issue 123,394 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 in conjunction with a previous acquisition. Such warrants are exercisable and will expire on various dates in 2009. The Corporation has reserved shares of common stock for issuance in the event these warrants are exercised. As of September 30, 2008, warrants to purchase 53,559 shares of common stock remain outstanding.

          The Corporation sponsors the F.N.B. Corporation Retirement Income Plan (RIP), a qualified noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all salaried employees hired prior to January 1, 2008. The RIP covers employees who satisfy minimum age and length of service requirements. During 2006, the Corporation amended the RIP such that effective January 1, 2007, benefits are earned based on the employee’s compensation each year. The plan amendment resulted in a remeasurement that produced a net unrecognized service credit of $14.0 million, which is being amortized over the average period of future service of active employees of 13.5 years. Benefits of the RIP for service provided prior to December 31, 2006 are generally based on years of service and the employee’s highest compensation for five consecutive years during their last ten years of employment. During 2007, the Corporation amended the RIP such that it is closed to new participants who commence employment with the Corporation on or after January 1, 2008. The Corporation’s funding guideline has been to make annual contributions to the RIP each year, if necessary, such that minimum funding requirements have been met. Based on the funded status of the plan, the Corporation does not expect to make a contribution to the RIP in 2008.

          The Corporation also sponsors two supplemental non-qualified retirement plans. The ERISA Excess Retirement Plan provides retirement benefits equal to the difference, if any, between the maximum benefit allowable under the Internal Revenue Code and the amount that would be provided under the RIP, if no limits were applied. The Basic Retirement Plan (BRP) is applicable to certain officers who are designated by the Board of Directors. Officers participating in the BRP receive a benefit based on a target benefit percentage based on years of service at retirement and a designated tier as determined by the Board of Directors. When a participant retires, the basic benefit under the BRP is a monthly benefit equal to the target benefit percentage times the participant’s highest average monthly cash compensation during five consecutive calendar years within the last ten calendar years of employment. This monthly benefit is reduced by the monthly benefit the participant receives from Social Security, the qualified RIP, the ERISA Excess Retirement Plan and the annuity equivalent of the two percent automatic contributions to the qualified 401(k) defined contribution plan and the ERISA Excess Lost Match Plan.

          The net periodic benefit cost for the defined benefit plans includes the following components (in thousands):

          The Corporation’s subsidiaries participate in a qualified 401(k) defined contribution plan under which eligible employees may contribute a percentage of their salary. The Corporation matches 50 percent of an eligible employee’s contribution on the first 6 percent that the employee defers. Employees are generally eligible to participate upon completing 90 days of service and having attained age 21. As an offset to the decrease in RIP benefits, beginning with 2007, the Corporation began making an automatic two percent contribution and may make an additional contribution of up to two percent depending on the Corporation achieving its performance goals for the plan year. Effective January 1, 2008, the automatic contribution for substantially all new full-time employees was increased from two percent to four percent. The Corporation’s contribution expense was $3.1 million and $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

          The Corporation also sponsors an ERISA Excess Lost Match Plan for certain officers. This plan provides retirement benefits equal to the difference, if any, between the maximum benefit allowable under the Internal Revenue Code and the amount that would have been provided under the qualified 401(k) defined contribution plan, if no limits were applied.

          The Corporation sponsors a pre-Medicare eligible postretirement medical insurance plan for retirees of certain affiliates between the ages of 62 and 65. During 2006, the Corporation amended the plan such that only employees who are age 60 or older as of January 1, 2007 are eligible for employer paid coverage. The postretirement plan amendment resulted in a remeasurement that produced a net unrecognized service credit of $2.7 million, which has been amortized over the remaining service period of eligible employees of 1.3 years and was fully recognized during 2007. The Corporation has no plan assets attributable to this plan and funds the benefits as claims arise. Benefit costs related to this plan are recognized in the periods in which employees provide the service for such benefits. The Corporation reserves the right to terminate the plan or make plan changes at any time.

          The net periodic postretirement benefit cost includes the following components (in thousands):