FENTURA FINANCIAL, INC. FORM 10-Q

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

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003
OR

[ ]	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

Commission file number 000-23550

Fentura Financial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Michigan		38-2806518

(State of other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

One Fenton Sq, P.O. Box 725, Fenton, Michigan 48430
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(810) 629-2263
(Registrant’s telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 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. X Yes ___ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
___ Yes X No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: November 1, 2003

Class — Common Stock Shares Outstanding — 1,707,772

Fentura Financial Inc.
Index to Form 10-Q


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Part I - Financial Information

Item 1 - Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		3

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations		9

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		21

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures		23

Part II - Other Information		24

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings		24

Item 2 - Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds		24

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities		24

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		24

Item 5 - Other Information		24

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K		24

Signatures		25

Exhibit Index		26

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets




(000's omitted Except share data)	SEPT 30, 2003 (unaudited)		DEC 31, 2002

ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$ 18,989		$ 20,262
Federal funds sold	25,250		10,300

Total cash & cash equivalents	44,239		30,562
Securities-available for sale	112,255		48,981
Securities-held to maturity, (fair value of $12,063
at September 30, 2003 and $14,051 at December 31, 2002)	11,692		13,722

Total securities	123,947		62,703
Loans held for sale	2,205		5,509
Loans:
Commercial	131,136		129,562
Real estate loans - mortgage	17,275		11,944
Real estate loans - construction	33,313		27,032
Consumer loans	54,455		55,683

Total loans	236,179		224,221
Less: Allowance for loan losses	(3,244	)	(3,184	)

Net loans	232,935		221,037
Bank Owned Life Insurance	6,404		6,234
Bank premises and equipment	9,271		9,754
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	844		822
Accrued interest receivable	1,845		1,595
Other assets	3,200		2,267

Total assets	$ 424,890		$ 340,483

LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing deposits	$ 57,791		$ 44,875
Interest bearing deposits	309,603		250,994

Total deposits	367,394		295,869
Borrowings	1,417		1,500
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances	1,108		1,124
Repurchase Agreements	12,500		0
Accrued taxes, interest and other liabilities	2,033		2,062

Total liabilities	384,452		300,555

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - no par value
1,705,374 shares issued (1,722,126 in Dec. 2002)	29,671		30,236
Retained earnings	10,711		9,395
Accumulated other comprehensive income	56		297

Total shareholders' equity	40,438		39,928

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 424,890		$ 340,483

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(000's omitted except per share data)	2003	2002	2003	2002

INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans	$3,925	$4,024	$11,827	$11,909
Interest and dividends on
securities:
Taxable	587	247	1,247	781
Tax-exempt	175	167	515	468
Interest on federal funds sold	86	116	147	261

Total interest income	4,773	4,554	13,736	13,419
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits	1,368	1,375	3,957	4,259
Borrowings	81	25	131	75

Total interest expense	1,449	1,400	4,088	4,334

NET INTEREST INCOME	3,324	3,154	9,648	9,085
Provision for loan losses	122	107	1,086	209

Net interest income after
Provision for loan losses	3,202	3,047	8,562	8,876
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts	964	661	2,706	1,808
Gain on sale of mortgages	373	270	1,161	562
Trust income	140	147	373	426
Gain on sale of securities	0	0	31	0
Gain on sale of fixed assets	0	0	201	0
Other income and fees	330	311	963	817

Total noninterest income	1,807	1,389	5,435	3,613
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits	1,818	1,665	5,416	4,979
Occupancy	275	267	836	788
Furniture and equipment	365	376	1,088	1,122
Loan and collection	70	40	213	128
Advertising and promotional	83	112	270	237
Other operating expenses	814	642	2,270	1,969

Total noninterest expense	3,425	3,102	10,093	9,223

INCOME BEFORE TAXES	1,584	1,334	3,904	3,266
Applicable income taxes	417	407	1,006	970

NET INCOME	$1,167	$ 927	$ 2,898	$ 2,296

Per share:
Net income - basic	$ 0.68	$ 0.53	$ 1.69	$ 1.32

Net income - diluted	$ 0.68	$ 0.53	$ 1.69	$ 1.32

Cash Dividends declared	$ 0.23	$ 0.23	$ 0.69	$ 0.69

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)



	Nine Months Ended		Nine Months Ended

(000's omitted)	September 30, 2003		September 30, 2002

COMMON STOCK
Balance, beginning of period	$ 30,236		$ 30,664
Issuance of shares under
Director stock purchase plan &
Dividend reinvestment program	308		111
Repurchase stock	(873	)	(425	)

Balance, end of period	29,671		30,350
RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance, beginning of period	9,395		7,677
Net income	2,898		2,296
Cash dividends declared	(1,582	)	(1,197	)

Balance, end of period	10,711		8,776
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
Balance, beginning of period	297		92
Change in unrealized gain (loss)
on securities, net of tax	(241	)	157

Balance, end of period	56		249

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 40,438		$ 39,375

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)



	Nine Months Ended September 30,

(000's omitted)
	2003		2002

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income	$ 2,898		$ 2,296
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and amortization	744		761
Provision for loan losses	1,086		209
Amortization (accretion) on securities	625		373
Loans originated for sale	(66,092	)	(32,917	)
Proceeds from the sale of loans	70,588		31,712
Gain on sale of securities	(31	)	0
Gain on sales of fixed assets	(201	)	0
Gain on sales of loans	(1,161	)	(562	)
Net increase in bank owned life insurance	(170	)	(3,646	)
Net (increase) decrease in interest receivable & other assets	(1,183	)	(121	)
Net increase (decrease) in interest payable & other liabilities	96		399

Total Adjustments	4,301		(3,792	)

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	7,199		(1,496	)

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

Proceeds from maturities of securities - HTM	5,788		5,193
Proceeds from maturities of securities - AFS	6,027		4,888
Proceeds from calls of securities - HTM	613		0
Proceeds from calls of securities - AFS	19,400		9,935
Proceeds from sales of securities - AFS	10,998		0
Purchases of securities - HTM	(4,366	)	(4,444	)
Purchases of securities - AFS	(100,685	)	(18,621	)
Net increase in loans	(13,016	)	(7,201	)
Capital expenditures	(60	)	(1,539	)

Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Investing Activities	(75,301	)	(11,789	)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

Net increase (decrease) in deposits	71,525		18,180
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings	(99	)	(615	)
Net increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements	12,500		0
Net proceeds from stock issuance and purchase	(565	)	(314	)
Cash dividends	(1,582	)	(1,197	)

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	81,779		16,054

NET INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	$ 13,677		$ 2,769

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING	$ 30,562		$ 41,838

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING	$ 44,239		$ 44,607

CASH PAID FOR:
INTEREST	$ 4,021		$ 4,093
INCOME TAXES	$ 688		$ 1,060

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Fentura Financial, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended September 30,			Nine Months Ended September 30,
(000's Omitted)	2003		2002	2003		2002
Net Income	$ 1,167		$927	$ 2,898		$2,296
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising
during period	(342	)	51	(272	)	157
Less: reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income	0		0	31		0

Other comprehensive income (loss)	(342	)	51	(241	)	157

Comprehensive income	$ 825		$978	$ 2,657		$2,453

Fentura Financial, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of presentation

The consolidated financial statements include Fentura Financial, Inc. (the Corporation) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, The State Bank in Fenton, Michigan and Davison State Bank in Davison, Michigan (the Banks). Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions for Form — 10Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2003. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

Reclassifications: Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.

A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of similar nature such as residential mortgage, consumer, and credit card loans, and on an individual loan basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

Note 2. Earnings per common share

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in the computation of basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share is presented below. Earnings per common share are presented below for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002:



	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2003	2002	2003	2002
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Numerator
Net Income	$1,167,000	$ 927,000	$2,898,000	$2,296,000

Denominator
Weighted average common shares
Outstanding	1,706,864	1,733,535	1,712,965	1,735,080

Basic earnings per common share	$ 0.68	$ 0.53	$ 1.69	$ 1.32

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Numerator
Net Income	$1,167,000	$ 927,000	$2,898,000	$2,296,000

Denominator
Weighted average common shares
Outstanding for basic earnings per
Common share	1,706,864	1,733,535	1,712,965	1,735,080
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed
Exercises of stock options	6,099	5,566	6,197	4,723

Weighted average common shares
And dilutive potential common
Shares outstanding	1,712,963	1,739,101	1,719,162	1,739,803

Diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.68	$ 0.53	$ 1.69	$ 1.32

Stock options for 18,987 and 5,737 shares of common stock for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2003 and stock options for 0 and 6,841 shares of common stock for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2002 were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were not dilutive.

Note 3. Stock Option Plans

The Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan grants options to nonemployee directors to purchase the Corporation’s common stock on April 1 each year. The purchase price of the shares is the fair market value at the date of the grant, and there is a three-year vesting period before options may be exercised. Options to acquire no more than 6,720 shares of stock may be granted under the Plan in any calendar year and options to acquire not more than 67,200 shares in the aggregate may be outstanding at any one time.

The Employee Stock Option Plan provides for grants of options to eligible employees to purchase the Corporation’s common stock at or above, the fair market value of the stock at the date of the grant. Awards granted under this plan are limited to an aggregate of 72,000 shares. The administrator of the plan is a committee of directors. The administrator has the power to determine the number of options to be granted, the exercise price of the options and other terms of the options, subject to consistency with the terms of the plan. Options covering 13,250 shares were granted under this Plan on June 26, 2003.

The following table summarizes stock option activity:



	Number of Options		Weighted Average Price

Options outstanding at December 31, 2001	22,583		$ 25	.89
Options granted 2002	2,947		26	.50
Options forfeited 2002	(2,760	)	29	.36

Options outstanding at December 31, 2002	22,770		26	.21
Options granted 2003	13,250		34	.25

Options outstanding at September 30, 2003	36,020		$ 28	.96

The stock option plans are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) as permitted under Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation (SFAS 123). In accordance with APB 25, no compensation expense is required nor has been recognized for the options issued under existing plans. Had the Corporation chosen not to elect APB 25, SFAS 123 would apply and compensation expense would have been recognized, and the Corporation’s earnings would have been as follows (in thousands, except per share data):



	Three Months Ended Sept. 30,		Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,
	2003	2002	2003	2002
Net Income
As reported	$ 1,167	$ 927	$ 2,898	$ 2,296
Proforma	1,150	922	2,862	2,276

Basic net income per
share
As reported	0.68	0.53	1.69	1.32
Proforma	0.67	0.52	1.67	1.31

Diluted net income per
share
As reported	0.68	0.53	1.69	1.32
Proforma	0.67	0.52	1.66	1.31

Proforma net income includes compensation cost for the Corporation’s stock option plan based on the fair values of the grants as of the dates of the awards consistent with the method prescribed by SFAS 123. The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Assumptions used in the model for options granted during 2003 were as follows: an expected life of 6 years, a dividend yield of 3.8%, a risk free return of 3.77% and expected volatility of 31%. Assumptions used in the model for options granted during 2002 were as follows: an expected life of 6 years, a dividend yield of 3.8%, a risk free return of 4.62% and expected volatility of 31%.

Note 4. Commitments and contingencies

There are various contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the financial statements including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Note 5. Securities

September 30, 2003 securities and year-end 2002 securities are as follows:



Available for Sale September 30, 2003	Fair Value	Gross Unrealized Gains	Gross Unrealized Losses

U.S. Government & federal agency	$ 70,025	$416	$(137	)
State and Municipal	6,435	171	(13	)
Mortgage-backed	34,368	103	(466	)
Corporate	1,032	24	0
Equity securities	395	0	0

Total	$112,255	$714	$(616	)

December 31, 2002
U.S. Government & federal agency	$ 29,027	$144	$ 0
State and Municipal	9,388	100	(33	)
Mortgage-backed	7,093	192	0
Corporate	3,078	47	0
Equity securities	395	0	0

Total	$ 48,981	$483	$(33	)



Held to Maturity September 30, 2003	Amortized Cost	Gross Unrealized Gain	Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value

State & municipal	$11,692	$421	$(50	)	$12,063

Total	$11,692	$421	$(50	)	$12,063

December 31, 2002
State & municipal	$13,722	$332	$(3	)	$14,051

Total	$13,722	$332	$(3	)	$14,051

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISSCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

Results of Operations

Certain of the Corporation’s accounting policies are important to the portrayal of the Corporation’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances, which could affect these judgments, include, but without limitation, changes in interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses and determining the fair value of securities and other financial instruments.

As indicated in the income statement, earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 were $2,898,000 compared to $2,296,000 for the same period in 2002. Earnings increased on the year to date basis due to higher non-interest income, which more than offset a decrease in net interest income comparing year to year. Net income for the third quarter of 2003 was $1,167,000 compared to $927,000 for the same period in 2002. Earnings increased as a result of an increase in non-interest income and an increase in net interest income. The Corporation continues to focus on core banking activities and new opportunities in current and surrounding markets. Management believes that the softening of the economy that began in 2001 and projected economic uncertainty may continue to place pressure on net interest income and asset quality.

The banking industry uses standard performance indicators to help evaluate a banking institution’s performance. Return on average assets is one of these indicators. For the nine months ended September 30, 2003 the Corporation’s return on average assets (annualized) was 1.05% compared to 0.99% for the same period in 2002. Net income per share — basic and diluted was $1.69 in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $1.32 net income per share – basic and diluted for the same period in 2002. Net income per share – basic and diluted was $0.68 in the third quarter 2003 compared to $0.53 net income per share – basic and diluted for the same period in 2002.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income and average balances and yields on major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 are summarized in Table 3 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 are summarized in Table 2. The effects of changes in average interest rates and average balances are detailed in Table 1 below.

Table 1



	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 COMPARED TO 2002 INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO:

(000'S OMITTED)	VOL		YIELD/ RATE		TOTAL

TAXABLE SECURITIES	$ 1,067		($ 601	)	$ 466
TAX-EXEMPT SECURITIES	192		(122	)	70
FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD	(21	)	(93	)	(114	)
TOTAL LOANS	1,026		(1,113	)	(87	)
LOANS HELD FOR SALE	(17	)	47		30

TOTAL EARNING ASSETS	2,247		(1,882	)	365

INTEREST BEARING DEMAND DEPOSITS	74		(48	)	26
SAVINGS DEPOSITS	287		(235	)	52
TIME CD'S $100,000 AND OVER	224		(187	)	37
OTHER TIME DEPOSITS	29		(446	)	(417	)
OTHER BORROWINGS	146		(90	)	56

TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES	760		(1,006	)	(246	)

NET INTEREST INCOME	$ 1,487		($ 876	)	$ 611

As indicated in Table 1, during the nine months ended September 30, 2003, net interest income increased compared to the same period in 2002, principally because of the increase in securities interest income and the decrease in interest expense due to the repricing of certificates of deposit as they matured and renewed at lower rates. Interest income decreased slightly in the loan portfolio and interest expense decreased slightly in the core deposit portfolio.

Net interest income (displayed with consideration of full tax equivalency), average balance sheet amounts, and the corresponding yields for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 are shown in Table 2. Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 was $10,000,000 an increase of $611,000 over the same period in 2002. This represents an increase of 6.5%. The primary factor contributing to the net interest income increase was reduction in interest expense due to repricing time deposit rates and an increase in investment interest income. Also, net interest income increased due to an increased volume at a lower spread and as a result the net interest margin declined during the quarter. Management’s actions to reprice loans and deposits to improve the margin and short-term rate stability contributed substantially to the improvement during the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002.

Management reviews economic forecasts and strategy on a monthly basis. Accordingly, the Corporation will continue to strategically manage the balance sheet structure in an effort to create stability in net interest income. The Corporation expects to continue to seek out new loan opportunities while continuing to maintain sound credit quality.

As indicated in Table 3, for the three months ended September 30, 2003, the Corporation’s net interest margin (with consideration of full tax equivalency) was 3.66% compared with 4.54% for the same period in 2002. This decline is attributable to the impact of an increase in volume at a lower spread, which helped increase net interest income but decreased the net interest margin. Also, interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve Board in late 2002 and near the end of the second quarter in 2003 contributed to the decline in net interest margin. Also the Corporation’s investment of excess cash in lower yielding securities reduced the net interest margin. The decrease in interest rates has impacted the net interest income in the short term because loans repriced more quickly than deposits thus reducing net interest margin.

Average earning assets increased 19.4% or approximately $54,022,000 comparing the first nine months of 2003 to the same time period in 2002. Loans, the highest yielding component of earning assets, represented 70.0% of earning assets in 2003 compared to 76.8% in 2002. Average interest bearing liabilities increased 22.1% or $49,660,000 comparing the first nine months of 2003 to the same time period in 2002. Non-interest bearing deposits amounted to 15.5% of average earning assets in the first nine months of 2003 compared with 15.5% in the same time period of 2002.

Management continually monitors the Corporation’s balance sheet to insulate net interest income from significant swings caused by interest rate volatility. If market rates change in 2003, corresponding changes in funding costs will be considered to avoid any potential negative impact on net interest income. Management has adjusted both loan and deposit rates in response to the June 27th prime rate reduction of twenty-five basis points, which should alleviate any negative impact on net interest income. The Corporation’s policies in this regard are further discussed in the section titled “Interest Rate Sensitivity Management”.

Table 2



	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
AVERAGE BALANCES AND RATES (000's omitted)(Annualized)	AVERAGE		2003 INCOME/		YIELD/	AVERAGE		2002 INCOME/	YIELD/
ASSETS	BALANCE		EXPENSE		RATE	BALANCE		EXPENSE	RATE

Securities:
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies	$54,272		$1,150	2	.83%	$18,996		$573	4	.03%
State and Political (1)	20,859		779	4	.99%	16,408		709	5	.78%
Other	2,959		97	4	.38%	5,192		208	5	.36%

Total Securities	78,090		2,026	3	.47%	40,596		1,490	4	.91%
Fed Funds Sold	19,146		147	1	.03%	20,862		261	1	.67%
Loans:
Commercial	158,533		7,898	6	.66%	139,987		7,488	7	.15%
Tax Free (1)	5,280		259	6	.56%	3,647		186	6	.83%
Real Estate-Mortgage	14,361		791	7	.36%	9,357		585	8	.36%
Consumer	54,319		2,850	7	.01%	60,915		3,552	7	.80%

Total loans	232,493		11,798	6	.78%	213,906		11,811	7	.38%
Allowance for Loan Losses	(3,229	)				(3,113	)
Net Loans	229,264		11,798	6	.88%	210,793		11,811	7	.49%

Loans Held for Sale	2,895		117	5	.40%	3,238		161	6	.65%

TOTAL EARNING ASSETS	$ 332,624		$ 14,088	5.	.66%	$278,602		$13,723	6	.59%

Cash Due from Banks	18,282					15,014
All Other Assets	19,983					18,302

TOTAL ASSETS	$ 367,660					$ 308,805

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Deposits:
Interest bearing - DDA	$ 51,633		339	0	.88%	$41,752		313	1	.00%
Savings Deposits	111,601		954	1	.14%	84,694		902	1	.42%
Time CD's $100,000 and Over	30,074		674	3	.00%	22,247		637	3	.83%
Other Time CD's	74,708		1,990	3	.56%	73,819		2,407	4	.36%

Total Deposits	268,016		3,957	1	.97%	222,512		4,259	2	.56%
Other Borrowings	6,293		131	2	.78%	2,137		75	4	.69%

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES	$ 274,309		$ 4,088	1	.99%	$224,649		$ 4,334	2	.58%

Non-Interest bearing - DDA	51,458					43,103
All Other Liabilities	1,440					1,756
Shareholders' Equity	40,453					39,297

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 367,660					$ 308,805

Net Interest Rate Spread					3.67%					4.01%

Net Interest Income /Margin			$ 10,000		4.02%			$9,389		4.51%

(1) – Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 34%.

Table 3



	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
AVERAGE BALANCES AND RATES (000's omitted)(Annualized)	AVERAGE		2003 INCOME/		YIELD/	AVERAGE		2002 INCOME/	YIELD/
ASSETS	BALANCE		EXPENSE		RATE	BALANCE		EXPENSE	RATE

Securities:
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies	$ 72,943		$ 563	3	.06%	$17,960		$ 182	4	.02%
State and Political (2)	20,481		261	5	.13%	16,007		253	6	.27%
Other	2,281		24	4	.17%	4,805		65	5	.37%

Total Securities	95,705		852	3	.53%	38,772		500	5	.12%
Fed Funds Sold	35,921		86	0	.95%	27,845		116	1	.65%
Loans:
Commercial	162,396		2,614	6	.39%	138,628		2,531	7	.24%
Tax Free (2)	5,105		85	6	.61%	4,833		82	6	.72%
Real Estate-Mortgage	16,461		292	7	.04%	9,776		198	8	.04%
Consumer	54,346		924	6	.75%	62,043		1,179	7	.54%

Total loans	238,308		3,915	6	.52%	215,280		3,990	7	.35%
Allowance for Loan Losses	(3,184	)				(3,113	)
Net Loans	235,124		3,915	6	.61%	212,167		3,990	7	.46%

Loans Held for Sale	2,822		39	5	.48%	3,902		62	6	.30%

TOTAL EARNING ASSETS	$ 372,756		$ 4,892	5	.21%	$285,799		$4,668	6	.48%

Cash Due from Banks	19,601					15,618
All Other Assets	20,636					19,855

TOTAL ASSETS	$ 409,809					$ 318,159

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Deposits:
Interest bearing - DDA	$ 58,337		152	1	.03%	$43,867		109	0	.99%
Savings Deposits	133,451		363	1	.08%	86,424		294	1	.35%
Time CD's $100,000 and Over	28,102		139	1	.96%	23,701		210	3	.52%
Other Time CD's	74,357		714	3	.81%	74,272		762	4	.07%

Total Deposits	294,247		1,368	1	.84%	228,264		1,375	2	.39%
Other Borrowings	14,327		81	2	.24%	1,963		25	5	.05%

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES	$ 308,574		$ 1,449	1	.86%	$230,227		$1,400	2	.41%

Non-Interest bearing - DDA	58,017					46,164
All Other Liabilities	2,213					1,185
Shareholders' Equity	41,005					39,883

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 409,809					$ 318,159

Net Interest Rate Spread					3.35%					4.07%

Net Interest Income /Margin			$ 3,443		3.66%			$3,268		4.54%

(2) – Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 34%.

ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Corporation maintains formal policies and procedures to control and monitor credit risk. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The Corporation’s loan portfolio has no significant concentrations in any one industry or any exposure in foreign loans. The Corporation has not extended credit to finance highly leveraged transactions nor does it intend to do so in the future. Employment levels and other economic conditions in the Corporation’s local markets may have a significant impact on the level of loan losses. Management continues to identify and devote attention to credits that are not performing as agreed. Of course, deterioration of economic conditions could have an impact on the Corporation’s credit quality, which could impact the need for greater provision for loan losses and the level of the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans. Non-performing loans are discussed further in the section titled “Non-Performing Assets”.

The allowance for loan losses (ALL) reflects management’s judgment as to the level considered appropriate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio. Fentura’s subsidiary banks’ methodology in determining the adequacy of the ALL includes a review of individual loans, historical loss experience, current economic conditions, portfolio trends, and other pertinent factors. Although portions of the allowance have been allocated to various portfolio segments, the ALL is general in nature and is available for the portfolio in its entirety. At September 30, 2003, the ALL was $3,244,000, or 1.37% of total loans. This compares with $3,184,000, or 1.42%, at December 31, 2002. The decrease of the ALL as a percentage of total loans reflects a small increase in the allowance for loan losses and a large increase in total loans. Management believes that the allowance to gross loans percentage is appropriate given identified risk in the loan portfolio based on asset quality.

Table 4 also summarizes loan losses and recoveries for the first nine months of 2003 and 2002. During the first nine months of 2003 the Corporation experienced net charge-offs of $1,026,000 or .43% of loans (annualized) compared with net charge-offs of $201,000 or .09% in the first nine months of 2002. The charge-off of one large commercial credit relationship comprised $841,000 of the $1,026,000 net charge-offs for the period. The provision for loan losses was $1,086,000 in the first nine months of 2003 and $209,000 for the same time period in 2002. The provision was increased primarily as a result of the unanticipated charges to the allowance related to the commercial credit relationship noted. The loss resulted from borrower falsification of borrowing base reports related to accounts receivables and inventory.

Table 4 ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES



(000's omitted)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002

Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 3,184		$ 3,125

Charge-Offs:
Commercial, Financial and Agriculture	(924	)	(231	)
Real Estate-Mortgage	0		0
Installment Loans to Individuals	(362	)	(385	)

Total Charge-Offs	(1,286	)	(616	)
Recoveries:
Commercial, Financial and Agriculture	154		305
Real Estate-Mortgage	0		0
Installment Loans to Individuals	106		110

Total Recoveries	260		415

Net Charge-Offs	(1,026	)	(201	)
Provision	1,086		209

Balance at End of Period	$ 3,244		$ 3,133

Ratio of Net Charge-Offs to Gross Loans	0.43	%	0.09	%

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Non-interest income increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002, primarily due to the increase in gain on sale of mortgages, and an increase in service charges on deposit accounts. Overall non-interest income was $5,435,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared to $3,613,000 for the same period in 2002. These figures represent an increase of 50.4%. Non-interest income increased 30.1% in the third quarter of 2003 compared with the same period in 2002. The increase was due to higher gain on sale of mortgages and higher service charges on deposits in the third quarter of 2003. The income statement provides a detailed breakdown of the components of non-interest income.

The most significant category of non-interest income is service charges on deposit accounts. These fees were $2,706,000 in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $1,808,000 for the same period of 2002. This represents an increase of 49.7%. In the third quarter of 2003 service charges increased 45.8% over the same period in 2002. Increases are attributable to service charges from growth in core deposits and the introduction of a new overdraft privilege product.

Gains on the sale of mortgage loans originated by the Banks and sold in the secondary market were $1,161,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and $562,000 in the same period in 2002. In the third quarter of 2003 gain on the sale of mortgages increased 38.1% over the same period in 2002. The change is due to an increase in loans sold in the secondary market due to the increase in residential mortgage refinance activity and new loan volumes due to the downward movement to historically low market interest rates. The gain on sale of mortgages started to slow down in the last month of the third quarter due to higher rates in the market.

Trust income decreased $53,000 in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the same period in the prior year. In the third quarter of 2003 trust fees decreased 4.8% compared with the same period in 2002. The decrease in fees is attributable to the decline in the average market value of assets under management and the loss of several trust accounts within the Corporation’s Trust Department.

Gain on sale of securities increased $31,000 in the first nine months of 2003, due to the bank selling some low yielding securities and purchasing higher yielding securities in the second quarter and selling a single security in the first quarter. This gain made up 0.6% of the 2003 first nine months non–interest income.

Gain on sale of fixed assets increased $201,000 in the first nine months, due to the sale of a branch of one of the Bank subsidiaries. The gain made up 3.7% of the 2003 first nine months non-interest income.

Other operating income increased $146,000 to $963,000 in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $817,000 in the same time period in 2002. This was an increase of 17.9%. Other operating income increased due to the cash surrender value of life insurance and the increase in debit and ATM income.

Non-Interest Expense

Total non-interest expense was $10,093,000 in the first nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared with $9,223,000 in the same period of 2002. This is an increase of 9.4%. In the third quarter of 2003 total non-interest expenses were $3,425,000 compared to $3,102,000 in the same quarter in 2002. These increases are largely attributable to an increase in salaries and benefits expense and other operating expenses.

Salary and benefit costs, Fentura’s largest non-interest expense category, were $5,416,000 in the first nine months of 2003, compared with $4,979,000, or an increase of 8.8%, for the same time period in 2002. In the third quarter of 2003 salary and benefits costs were $1,818,000 compared with $1,665,000, or an increase of 9.2% for the same quarter in 2002. Increased costs are primarily a result of a modest salary increase for employees and an increase in employee benefit costs and commission expenses paid to mortgage originators.

Occupancy expenses at $836,000 increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared to the same period in 2002 by $48,000 or 6.2%. Occupancy expenses increased 3.0% in the third quarter of 2003 compared to 2002. The increases are attributable to increases in facility repairs, a full nine months of expenses pertaining to the opening of the Grand Blanc and Silver Lake Parkway offices in 2002 and maintenance contracts expense.

During the first nine months ended September 30, 2003 furniture and equipment expenses were $1,088,000 compared to $1,122,000 for the same period in 2002, a decrease of 3.0%. In the third quarter of 2003 equipment expenses decreased 2.9% from the third quarter of 2002. The decreases in expenses are attributable to reduction in equipment maintenance contracts and equipment depreciation.

Loan and collection expenses, at $213,000, were up $85,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared to the same time period in 2002. In the third quarter loan and collection expense increased 75.0% compared to the third quarter of 2002. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in other loan expense pertaining to the large charged off loan noted earlier and an increase in dealer service fees.

Advertising expenses were $270,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared with $237,000 for the same period in 2002. Advertising expenses decreased 25.9% in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the same quarter in 2002. The decreases were primarily due to the decrease in media, shareholder and promotional expenses.

Other operating expenses were $2,270,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared to $1,969,000 in the same time period in 2002, an increase of $301,000 or 15.3%. Other operating expenses were $814,000 in the third quarter of 2003 compared to $642,000 in the same period in 2002. The increases are attributable to an increase in the amount of overdrawn deposit account charge-offs and an increase in other outside services and consulting expenses.

Financial Condition

Proper management of the volume and composition of the Corporation’s earning assets and funding sources is essential for ensuring strong and consistent earnings performance, maintaining adequate liquidity and limiting exposure to risks caused by changing market conditions. The Corporation’s securities portfolio is structured to provide a source of liquidity through maturities and generate an income stream with relatively low levels of principal risk. The Corporation does not engage in securities trading. Loans comprise the largest component of earning assets and are the Corporation’s highest yielding assets. Customer deposits are the primary source of funding for earning assets while short-term debt and other sources of funds could be further utilized if market conditions and liquidity needs change.

The Corporation’s total assets were $425 million at September 30, 2003 compared to December 31, 2002 total assets of $340 million. Loans comprised 56.1% of total assets at September 30, 2003 compared to 67.5% at December 31, 2002. Loans grew $8.7 million with commercial loans and real estate- construction loans leading the advance, which together grew $7.9 million while other loan categories experienced small decreases. The ratio of non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was 15.7% at September 30, 2003 compared to 15.2% at December 31, 2002. Interest bearing deposit liabilities totaled $310 million at September 30, 2003 compared to $251 million at December 31, 2002. Total deposits increased $71.5 million with non-interest bearing demand deposits increasing $12.9 million and interest bearing deposits increasing $58.6 million. Short-term borrowings decreased $83,000 due to the slight decrease in treasury tax & loan deposits at the end of the two periods. FHLB advance balances decreased slightly during the period due to a principal payment being made on the advance. The Corporation entered into repurchase agreements during the second quarter of 2003 for $12.5 million. Repurchase agreements are instruments with deposit type characteristics, which are secured by bank securities. The repurchase agreements were leveraged against securities to increase net interest income.

Bank premises and equipment decreased $483,000 to $9.3 million at September 30, 2003 compared to $9.7 million at December 31, 2002. The decrease is due to depreciation expense and reduction in property resulting from the sale of the North Fenton office.

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

Non-performing assets are assets that have more than a normal risk of loss and include loans on which interest accruals have ceased, loans that have been renegotiated, and real estate acquired through foreclosure. Past due loans are loans which are delinquent 90 days or more, but have not been placed on non-accrual status. Table 5 reflects the levels of these assets at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002.

Non-performing assets increased at September 30, 2003 compared to December 31, 2002. This increase is primarily due to an increase in Other Real Estate and REO-in-Redemption, which increased $1,122,000 in the first nine months of 2003. One property directly related to the $841,000 charged off commercial credit, comprises $599,000 of the increase in the period. The majority of the properties are commercial and marketability is dependent on the real estate market. Non-performing assets increased significantly as compared to June 30, 2003 primarily due to the increase in renegotiated loans, which included one commercial credit and one mortgage credit. The commercial loan in the amount of $480,000 is completely guaranteed by the U.S. Government and the mortgage loan in the amount of $783,000 is secured by residential property. The Corporation provided $122,000 to the loan loss reserve in the third quarter.

The level and composition of non-performing assets are affected by economic conditions in the Corporation’s local markets. Non-performing assets, charge-offs, and provisions for loan losses tend to decline in a strong economy and increase in a weak economy, potentially impacting the Corporation’s operating results. In addition to non-performing loans, management carefully monitors other credits that are current in terms of principal and interest payments but, in management’s opinion, may deteriorate in quality if economic conditions change.

Table 5

Non-Performing Assets and Past Due Loans



	September 30, 2003		December 31, 2002

Non-Performing Loans:
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More & Still
Accruing	$ 68		$ 72
Non-Accrual Loans	260		512
Renegotiated Loans	1,263		0

Total Non-Performing Loans	1,591		584

Other Non-Performing Assets:
Other Real Estate	1,212		110
REO in Redemption	184		164
Other Non-Performing Assets	7		92

Total Other Non-Performing Assets	1,403		366

Total Non-Performing Assets	$2,994		$950

Non-Performing Loans as a % of
Total Loans	0.67	%	0.26	%
Allowance for Loan Losses as a % of
Non-Performing Loans	203.92	%	545.21	%
Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or
More to Total Loans	0.03	%	0.03	%
Non-performing Assets as a % of
Total Assets	0.70	%	0.28	%

LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT

Asset/Liability management is designed to assure liquidity and reduce interest rate risks. The goal in managing interest rate risk is to maintain a strong and relatively stable net interest margin. It is the responsibility of the Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO) to set policy guidelines and to establish short-term and long-term strategies with respect to interest rate exposure and liquidity. The ALCO, which is comprised of key members of management, meets regularly to review financial performance and soundness, including interest rate risk and liquidity exposure in relation to present and prospective markets, business conditions, and product lines. Accordingly, the committee adopts funding and balance sheet management strategies that are intended to maintain earnings, liquidity, and growth rates consistent with policy and prudent business standards.

Liquidity maintenance together with a solid capital base and strong earnings performance are key objectives of the Corporation. The Corporation’s liquidity is derived from a strong deposit base comprised of individual and business deposits. Deposit accounts of customers in the mature market represent a substantial portion of deposits of individuals. The Banks’ deposit base plus other funding sources (federal funds purchased, other liabilities and shareholders’ equity) provided primarily all funding needs in the first nine months of 2003. While these sources of funds are expected to continue to be available to provide funds in the future, the mix and availability of funds will depend upon future economic conditions. The Corporation does not foresee any difficulty in meeting its funding requirements.

Primary liquidity is provided through short-term investments or borrowings (including federal funds sold and purchased) while the securities portfolio provides secondary liquidity. The securities portfolio has increased $63 million since December 31, 2002 due to the increase in deposits and slower loan demand than expected. The Corporation has decided to invest the excess funds in the security portfolio to increase yield and income versus keeping the excess funds in federal funds sold at a lower yield. As of September 30, 2003 federal funds sold represented 5.9% of total assets, compared to 3.0% at December 31, 2002. The Corporation had excess liquidity at September 30, 2003 due to a large short-term deposit from a local municipality. The Corporation regularly monitors liquidity to ensure adequate cash flows to cover unanticipated reductions in the availability of funding sources.

Interest rate risk is managed by controlling and limiting the level of earnings volatility arising from rate movements. The Corporation entered into a leverage strategy in the second quarter, which was purchasing securities funded by repurchase agreements. This strategy helped leverage more capital of the Corporation and limit volatility if interest rates dropped further. The Corporation regularly performs reviews and analysis of those factors impacting interest rate risk. Factors include maturity and re-pricing frequency of balance sheet components, impact of rate changes on interest margin and prepayment speeds, market value impacts

of rate changes, and other issues. Both actual and projected performance are reviewed, analyzed, and compared to policy and objectives to assure present and future financial viability.

As indicated in the statement of cash flows, cash provided by financing activities was $81,779,000 in the first nine months of 2003 due to the increase in deposits. Comparatively, in the first nine months of 2002, cash provided in financing activities was $16,054,000 because of increases in deposits. Cash used in investing activities was $75,301,000 during the first nine months of 2003. Cash flow from investing activities decreased for the first nine months of 2003 primarily because of an increase in securities purchased and an increase in loan demand.

NEWLY ISSUED BUT NOT EFFECTIVE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued two new accounting standards, Statement 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and Statement 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equities, both of which generally became effective in the quarter beginning July 1, 2003. The Corporation does not expect that these new accounting standards will materially affect the Corporation’s operating results or financial condition.

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Total shareholders’ equity increased 1.3% to $40,438,000 at September 30, 2003 compared with $39,928,000 at December 31, 2002. The Corporation’s equity to asset ratio was 9.5% at September 30, 2003 and 11.7% at December 31, 2002. The increase in the amount of capital resulted primarily from the net income from the Corporation, partially offset by dividends declared.

As indicated on the balance sheet at December 31, 2002 the Corporation had accumulated other comprehensive income of $297,000 compared to accumulated other comprehensive income at September 30, 2003 of $56,000. The decrease in the income position is attributable to the fluctuation of the market price of securities held in the available for sale portfolio.

The Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to acquire West Michigan Financial Corporation in Hudsonville, Michigan. Consummation of the transaction is subject to approval by West Michigan Financial Corporation shareholders, regulatory approval and other closing conditions. The proposed acquisition is an all cash transaction totaling approximately $13.1 million dollars for all of the outstanding stock of WMFC. The Corporation expects to fund the acquisition in large part by its proposed issuance and sale of pooled Trust Preferred Securities.

West Michigan Financial Corporation is a one-bank holding company for West Michigan Community Bank, which will become the third affiliate bank owned by Fentura Financial, Inc.

Regulatory Capital Requirements

Bank holding companies and their bank subsidiaries are required by banking industry regulators to maintain certain levels of capital. These are expressed in the form of certain ratios. These ratios are based on the degree of credit risk in the Corporation’s assets. All assets and off-balance sheet items such as outstanding loan commitments are assigned risk factors to create an overall risk-weighted asset total. Capital is separated into two levels, Tier I capital (essentially total common shareholders’ equity plus qualifying cumulative preferred securities (limited to 33% of common equity), less goodwill) and Tier II capital (essentially the allowance for loan losses limited to 1.25% of gross risk-weighted assets). Capital levels are then measured as a percentage of total risk weighted assets. The regulatory minimum for Tier I capital to risk weighted assets is 4% and the minimum for Total capital (Tier I plus Tier II) to risk weighted assets is 8%. The Tier I leverage ratio measures Tier I capital to average assets and must be a minimum of 4%. As reflected in Table 6, at September 30, 2003 and at December 31, 2002, the Corporation was well in excess of the minimum capital and leverage requirements necessary to be considered a “well capitalized” banking company.

The FDIC has adopted a risk-based insurance premium system based in part on a bank’s capital adequacy. Under this system a depository institution is classified as well capitalized, adequately capitalized, or undercapitalized according to its regulatory capital levels. Subsequently, a financial institution’s premium levels are based on these classifications and its regulatory supervisory rating (the higher the classification the lower the premium). It is the Corporation’s goal to maintain capital levels sufficient to retain a designation of “well capitalized”.

Table 6



	Capital Ratios

	Regulatory Minimum For "Well Capitalized"	Fentura Financial, Inc.
Total Capital to risk
Weighted assets	10%	14.50%	15.20%	15.90%
Tier 1 Capital to risk	6%	13.42%	14.10%	14.72%
Weighted assets
Tier 1 Capital to average
Assets	5%	10.98%	12.60%	12.67%

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information concerning quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk contained on page 47 in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, is here incorporated by reference.

Fentura Financial, Inc. faces market risk to the extent that both earnings and the fair value of its financial instruments are affected by changes in interest rates. The Corporation manages this risk with static GAP analysis and has begun simulation modeling. For the first nine months of 2003, the results of these measurement techniques were within the Corporation’s policy guidelines. The Corporation does not believe that there has been a material change in the nature of the Corporation’s primary market risk exposures, including the categories of market risk to which the Corporation is exposed and the particular markets that present the primary risk of loss to the Corporation, or in how those exposures have been managed in 2003 compared to 2002.

The Corporation’s market risk exposure is mainly comprised of its vulnerability to interest rate risk. Prevailing interest rates and interest rate relationships in the future will be primarily determined by market factors, which are outside of the Corporation’s control. All information provided in this section consists of forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the section captioned “Forward Looking Statements” in this quarterly report for a discussion of the limitations on the Corporation’s responsibility for such statements.

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY MANAGEMENT

Interest rate sensitivity management seeks to maximize net interest income as a result of changing interest rates, within prudent ranges of risk. The Corporation attempts to accomplish this objective by structuring the balance sheet so that re-pricing opportunities exist for both assets and liabilities in roughly equivalent amounts at approximately the same time intervals. Imbalances in these re-pricing opportunities at any point in time constitute a bank’s interest rate sensitivity. The Corporation currently does not utilize derivatives in managing interest rate risk.

An indicator of the interest rate sensitivity structure of a financial institution’s balance sheet is the difference between rate sensitive assets and rate sensitive liabilities, and is referred to as “GAP”.

Table 7 sets forth the distribution of re-pricing of the Corporation’s earning assets and interest bearing liabilities as of September 30, 2003, the interest rate sensitivity GAP, as defined above, the cumulative interest rate sensitivity GAP, the interest rate sensitivity GAP ratio (i.e. interest rate sensitive assets divided by interest rate sensitive liabilities) and the cumulative sensitivity GAP ratio. The table also sets forth the time periods in which earning assets and liabilities will mature or may re-price in accordance with their contractual terms.

Table 7

GAP ANALYSIS SEPTEMBER 30, 2003



(000's Omitted)	Within Three Months	Three Months to One Year	One to Five Years	After Five Years	Total

Earning Assets:
Federal Funds Sold	$ 25,250	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 25,250
Securities	18,515	51,298	33,387	20,747	123,947
Loans	128,409	20,525	70,036	17,240	236,210
Loans Held for Sale	2,174	0	0	0	2,174

Total Earning Assets	$174,348	$71,823	$103,423	$ 37,987	$387,581

Interest Bearing Liabilities:
Interest Bearing Demand Deposits	$ 65,481	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 65,481
Savings Deposits	144,434	0	0	0	144,434
Time Deposits Less than $100,000	15,489	21,364	39,691	141	76,685
Time Deposits Greater than $100,000	8,846	4,619	9,538	0	23,003
Short term borrowings	1,417	0	0	0	1,417
Other Borrowings	0	16	76	1,016	1,108
Repurchase Agreements	0	2,500	10,000	0	12,500

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities	$170,186	$28,499	$ 59,305	$ 1,157	$259,147

Interest Rate Sensitivity GAP	$ 4,162	$43,324	$ 44,118	$ 36,830	$128,434
Cumulative Interest Rate
Sensitivity GAP	$ 4,162	$47,486	$ 91,604	$128,434
Interest Rate Sensitivity GAP	1.02	2.52	1.74	32.83
Cumulative Interest Rate
Sensitivity GAP Ratio	1.02	1.24	1.36	1.50

As indicated in Table 7, the short-term (one year and less) cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap is positive. Accordingly, if market interest rates increase, this positive gap position would have a short-term positive impact on interest margin. Conversely, if market rates continue to decline this should theoretically have a short-term negative impact. However, gap analysis is limited and may not provide an accurate indication of the impact of general interest rate movements on the net interest margin since the re-pricing of various categories of assets and liabilities is subject to the Corporation's needs, competitive pressures, and the needs of the Corporation's customers. In addition, various assets and liabilities indicated as re-pricing within the same period may in fact re-price at different times within such period and at different rate volumes. These limitations are evident when considering the Corporation's Gap position at September 30, 2002 and the change in net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared to the same time period in 2002. At September 30, 2002 the Corporation was negatively gapped through one year and since that time interest rates have declined further, yet net interest margin decreased compared to the first nine months of 2003 to the same period in 2002. This occurred because certain deposit categories, specifically interest bearing demand and savings, have been repriced at the same time but not at the same level as the asset portfolios resulting in a decrease in net interest margin. Additionally, simulation modeling, which measures the impact of upward and downward movements of interest rates on interest margin and the market value of equity, indicates that an upward movement of interest rates would not significantly impact net interest income. Management has adjusted both loan and deposit rates in response to the June 27, 2003 prime rate reduction of twenty-five basis points, which should assist in alleviating any negative impact on net interest income.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report includes "forward-looking statements" as that term is used in the securities laws. All statements regarding our expected financial position, business and strategies are forward-looking statements. In addition, the words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "seeks," "expects," "plans," "intends," and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The presentation and discussion of the provision and allowance for loan losses and statements concerning future profitability or future growth or increases, are examples of inherently forward looking statements in that they involve judgments and statements of belief as to the outcome of future events. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse affect on our operations and our future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in: interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in our market area and accounting principles, policies and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Further information concerning us and our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, have concluded that the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to ensure that material information relating to the Corporation would be made known to them by others within the Corporation, particularly during the period in which this Form 10-Quarterly Report was being prepared.

(b)

Changes in Internal Controls. During the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings. None.

Item 2.

Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds. None.

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None.

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders. None.

Item 5.

Other Information. The Audit Committe of the Board of Directors approved the categories of all non-audit services performed by the Registrant's independent accountants during the period covered by this report.

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a)

Exhibits

31.1

Certificate of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(b)

Reports on 8-K

Report on Form 8-K dated July 2, 2003 and filed July 2, 2003 furnishing information announcing a dividend for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.

Report on Form 8-K dated July 18, 2003 furnishing press releases announcing the results of the quarter ended June 30, 2003, and year to date results.

Report on Form 8-K dated September 30, 2003 and filed September 30, 2003 furnishing information announcing a dividend for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

SIGNATURES

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


Date November 12, 2003	Fentura Financial, Inc. By /s/ Donald L. Grill Donald L. Grill President and Chief Executive Officer

Date November 12, 2003	By /s/ Douglas J. Kelley Douglas J. Kelley Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Description

31.1

Certificate of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 7241, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 , as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31.1

I, Donald L. Grill, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Fentura Financial, Inc.;

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(c)

disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors:

(a)

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


Date: November 12, 2003	/s/ Donald L. Grill Donald L. Grill President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT 31.2

I, Douglas J.Kelley, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Fentura Financial, Inc.;

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

(b)

(c)

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors:

(a)

(b)

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


Date: November 12, 2003	/s/ Douglas J. Kelley Douglas J. Kelley Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT 32.1

Donald L. Grill, Chief Executive Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc., certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)	the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 which this statement accompanies fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

(2)	the information contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Macatawa Bank Corporation.


Date: November 12, 2003	/s/ Donald L. Grill Donald L. Grill President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT 32.2

I, Douglas J. Kelley, Chief Financial Officer of Fentura Financial, Inc., certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)	the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 which this statement accompanies fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

(2)	the information contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Macatawa Bank Corporation.


Date: November 12, 2003	/s/ Douglas J. Kelley Douglas J. Kelley Chief Financial Officer

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Fentura Financial Inc. Index to Form 10-Q

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Basis of presentation

Note 2. Earnings per common share

Note 3. Stock Option Plans

Note 4. Commitments and contingencies

Note 5. Securities

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISSCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income

ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Non-Interest Expense

Financial Condition

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

Table 5

LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT

NEWLY ISSUED BUT NOT EFFECTIVE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Table 6

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY MANAGEMENT

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

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

Fentura Financial Inc.
Index to Form 10-Q