UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from ________________ to ________________

 

Commission file number: 0-53856

 

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New Jersey 80-0282446
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

1001 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(609) 399-0012

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer ¨ Accelerated Filer x
Non-accelerated Filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨ No x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:

At November 1, 2012, the registrant had 6,933,072 shares of $0.01 par value common stock outstanding.

 

 
 

 

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.

 

FORM 10-Q

 

INDEX

 

      Page
       
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Financial Statements    
       
  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011   1
       
  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011   2
       
  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011   3
       
  Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   4
       
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   25
       
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   37
       
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   37
       
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   37
       
Item 1A. Risk Factors   37
       
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   38
       
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities   38
       
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   38
       
Item 5. Other Information   38
       
Item 6. Exhibits   38
       
SIGNATURES     39

 

 
 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION


 

    September 30,     December 31,  
    2012     2011  
ASSETS                
                 
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions   $ 8,046,685     $ 6,616,214  
Interest-earning bank balances     206,727,559       149,036,727  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents     214,774,244       155,652,941  
                 
Investment securities held to maturity (estimated fair value—$7,051,961 at September 30, 2012; $6,147,579 at December 31, 2011)     6,897,627       5,964,393  
Investment securities available for sale (amortized cost— $87,102,012 at September 30, 2012; $47,639,832 at December 31, 2011)     87,394,009       46,767,668  
Loans—net of allowance for loan losses of $3,695,933 at September 30, 2012 and $3,762,295 at December 31, 2011     691,635,796       727,626,278  
Accrued interest receivable:                
Loans     2,518,403       2,550,769  
Investment securities     62,381       294,492  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock—at cost     6,389,800       6,434,800  
Office properties and equipment—net     13,589,788       14,054,679  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     5,612,661       6,768,740  
Real estate owned     967,900       97,500  
Cash surrender value of life insurance     22,355,214       18,812,573  
Net deferred tax asset     4,034,332       4,484,212  
Goodwill     4,629,503       4,544,121  
Other intangible assets     681,750       677,000  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 1,061,543,408     $ 994,730,166  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
                 
LIABILITIES:                
Non-interest bearing deposits   $ 91,538,947     $ 75,551,232  
Interest bearing deposits     727,875,065       676,903,679  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank     110,000,000       110,000,000  
Junior subordinated debenture     15,464,000       15,464,000  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance     3,632,242       3,999,306  
Accrued interest payable     788,340       1,146,482  
Other liabilities     8,101,940       6,985,863  
                 
Total liabilities     957,400,534       890,050,562  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued     -       -  
Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 7,307,590 shares issued; 6,963,672 shares outstanding at September 30, 2012; 7,291,643 shares outstanding at December 31, 2011     73,076       73,076  
Additional paid-in capital     64,852,175       64,408,624  
Retained earnings - partially restricted     47,684,852       45,147,396  
Treasury stock—at cost: 399,503 at September 30, 2012; 15,947 at December 31, 2011     (4,489,464 )     (174,232 )
Common stock acquired by employee benefits plans     (3,408,978 )     (3,665,478 )
Deferred compensation plans trust     (558,668 )     (538,982 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (10,119 )     (570,800 )
                 
Total stockholders’ equity     104,142,874       104,679,604  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   $ 1,061,543,408     $ 994,730,166  

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2012     2011     2012     2011  
                         
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:                                
Taxable interest and fees on loans   $ 8,469,646     $ 9,433,318     $ 26,202,248     $ 26,617,370  
Taxable interest on mortgage-backed securities     270,823       183,848       697,197       500,283  
Non-taxable interest on municipal securities     (2,051 )     16,347       70,138       37,466  
Taxable interest and dividends on other investment securities     337,006       365,319       1,130,330       1,048,973  
                                 
Total interest and dividend income     9,075,424       9,998,832       28,099,913       28,204,092  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE:                                
Interest on deposits     1,056,432       1,697,744       3,377,523       4,758,408  
Interest on borrowings     1,511,054       1,523,247       4,531,721       4,531,012  
                                 
Total interest expense     2,567,486       3,220,991       7,909,244       9,289,420  
                                 
NET INTEREST INCOME     6,507,938       6,777,841       20,190,669       18,914,672  
                                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     148,000       141,400       573,900       344,235  
                                 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION                                
FOR LOAN LOSSES     6,359,938       6,636,441       19,616,769       18,570,437  
                                 
OTHER INCOME:                                
Service charges     439,916       445,754       1,273,984       1,200,139  
Cash surrender value of life insurance     159,544       130,876       457,642       389,710  
Gain on call of securities     50,310       -       65,310       10,014  
Other     379,638       358,213       1,102,921       998,810  
                                 
Total other income     1,029,408       934,843       2,899,857       2,598,673  
                                 
OTHER EXPENSE:                                
Salaries and employee benefits     3,089,552       3,015,803       9,270,343       8,196,553  
Occupancy and equipment     1,265,200       1,259,715       3,759,786       3,377,741  
Federal insurance premiums     122,477       217,176       379,061       590,443  
Advertising     121,178       119,771       369,104       371,258  
Professional services     307,172       379,889       833,514       984,527  
Real estate owned expense     29,790       -       33,050       2,499  
Charitable contributions     37,500       36,000       112,500       108,000  
Other operating expenses     474,596       492,857       1,482,100       1,356,242  
                                 
Total other expenses     5,447,465       5,521,211       16,239,458       14,987,263  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES     1,941,881       2,050,073       6,277,168       6,181,847  
                                 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE     749,822       835,207       2,434,165       2,604,878  
                                 
NET INCOME   $ 1,192,059     $ 1,214,866     $ 3,843,003     $ 3,576,969  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:                                
Unrealized gain(loss) on available for sale securities     490,759       (326,567 )     714,280       88,664  
Unrealized gain(loss) on post retirement life benefit     5,712       -       (153,599 )     -  
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME   $ 1,688,530     $ 888,299     $ 4,403,684     $ 3,665,633  
                                 
Earnings per share, basic:   $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.57     $ 0.53  
Earnings per share, diluted:   $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.57     $ 0.52  

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

    Nine Months   Ended September 30,  
    2012     2011  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                
Net income   $ 3,843,003     $ 3,576,969  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization     1,033,385       501,077  
Provision for loan losses     573,900       344,235  
Stock based compensation expense     577,658       551,810  
Gain on call of AFS securities     (65,310 )     (10,014 )
Cash surrender value of life insurance     (457,642 )     (389,710 )
Changes in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:                
Accrued interest receivable     264,477       (62,509 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets     1,156,080       (109,210 )
Accrued interest payable     (358,142 )     (385,723 )
Other liabilities     962,478       616,744  
Net cash provided by operating activities     7,529,887       4,633,669  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Principal collected on:                
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale     3,269,564       2,726,953  
Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity     439,027       395,112  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations           14,210  
Loans originated, net of repayments     34,402,390       563,798  
Purchases of:                
Life insurance contracts     (3,085,000 )      
Loans     (342,000 )     (426,000 )
Investment securities held to maturity     (7,393,000 )     (4,900,000 )
Investment securities available for sale     (76,255,752 )     (45,005,000 )
Office properties and equipment     (319,351 )     (510,335 )
Proceeds from sale/ maturities/ calls of:                
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     45,000       20,900  
Investment securities held to maturity     6,020,000       1,000,000  
Investment securities available for sale     33,485,310       25,605,000  
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale           124,361  
Real Estate Owned     187,513        
Cash used for acquisition, net of cash acquired           27,053,885  
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (9,546,299 )     6,662,884  
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Increase in deposits     67,022,852       54,350,586  
Dividends paid     (1,305,548 )     (1,313,420 )
Purchase of treasury stock     (4,315,232 )     (59,024 )
Exercise of Incentive Stock Options     122,393        
Purchase of shares by deferred compensation plans trust     (19,686 )     (8,007 )
Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance     (367,064 )     (107,939 )
Net cash provided by financing activities     61,137,715       52,862,196  
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS     59,121,303       64,158,749  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period     155,652,941       110,865,154  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period   $ 214,774,244     $ 175,023,903  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW                
INFORMATION—Cash paid during the period for:                
Interest   $ 8,335,885     $ 9,627,791  
Income Taxes   $ 1,949,500     $ 2,800,574  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH ITEMS                
Transfers of loans to real estate owned   $ 1,057,913     $ 215,544  

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation - The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ocean Shore Holding Co. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim information, and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). However, all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011. The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012 or any other period. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of the issuance of its financial statements.

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements - The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to the allowance for loan losses, deferred income taxes and the fair value measurement for investment securities available for sale . Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment .  This update amends the current guidance on testing goodwill for impairment. Under the revised guidance, entities testing goodwill for impairment have the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit. If entities determine, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. This update does not change how goodwill is calculated or assigned to reporting units, nor does it revise the requirement to test goodwill annually for impairment. In addition, the update does not amend the requirement to test goodwill for impairment between annual tests if events or circumstances warrant; however, it does revise the examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider. The amendments became effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.  The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income .  This update to comprehensive income guidance requires all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or two separate but consecutive statements.  In the two-statement approach, the first statement should present total net income and its components followed consecutively by a second statement that should present total other comprehensive income, the components of other comprehensive income, and the total of comprehensive income. The new accounting guidance was effective beginning January 1, 2012 and was applied retrospectively. The adoption of this update impacted the presentation and disclosure of the Company’s financial statements but did not impact its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

 

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In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards .  This update to fair value measurement guidance addresses changes to concepts regarding performing fair value measurements including: (i) the application of the highest and best use and valuation premise; (ii) the valuation of an instrument classified in the reporting entity’s shareholders’ equity; (iii) the valuation of financial instruments that are managed within a portfolio; and (iv) the application of premiums and discounts.  This update also enhances disclosure requirements about fair value measurements, including providing information regarding Level 3 measurements such as quantitative information about unobservable inputs, further discussion of the valuation processes used and assumption sensitivity analysis.  The new accounting guidance is effective beginning January 1, 2012.  The adoption of this update impacted the presentation and disclosure of the Company’s financial statements but did not impact its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

 

December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, ASU No. 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. This update defers the effective date for the part of ASU No. 2011-05 that would have required adjustments of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income to be presented on the components of both net income and other comprehensive income in the financial statements until FASB can adequately evaluate the costs and benefits of this presentation requirement. The new accounting guidance was effective beginning January 1, 2012 and was applied retrospectively. The adoption of this update impacted the presentation and disclosure of the Company’s financial statements but did not impact its results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

 

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment .  This update amends the current guidance on testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. Under the revised guidance, entities testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment have the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the asset. An entity will have an option not to calculate annually the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset if the entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the asset is impaired.  The amendments are effective for annual and interim indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted.  The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-03, Technical Amendments and Corrections to SEC Sections .  This update amends various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 114.  The amendments are effective upon issuance.  The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 

 

In October 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-04, Technical Corrections and Improvements .  This update principally carries forward legacy (pre-codification) guidance and/or subsequent amendments into the codification as well as conforms terminology and clarifies certain guidance in various topics of the Codification to fully reflect the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements of Topic 820.  The amendments are effective upon issuance (October 1, 2012), except for amendments that are subject to transition guidance, which will be effective beginning January 1 st , 2013.  The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities are summarized as follows:

 

    September 30, 2012  
          Gross     Gross     Estimated  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost     Gain     Loss     Value  
Held to Maturity                                
Debt Securities – Municipal   $ 5,393,000     $     $     $ 5,393,000  
US Treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities     1,504,627       154,334             1,658,961  
Totals   $ 6,897,627     $ 154,334     $     $ 7,051,961  
                                 
Available for Sale                                
Debt securities:                                
Municipal   $     $     $     $  
Corporate     11,471,468       154,747       (1,295,165 )     10,331,050  
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies     20,068,335       38,020       (10,196 )     20,096,159  
Equity securities     2,596       12,114       (1,933 )     12,777  
US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities     55,559,613       1,397,631       (3,221 )     56,954,023  
Totals   $ 87,102,012     $ 1,602,512     $ (1,310,515 )   $ 87,394,009  

 

    December 31, 2011  
          Gross     Gross     Estimated  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost     Gain     Loss     Value  
Held to Maturity                                
Debt Securities - Municipal   $ 4,020,000     $     $     $ 4,020,000  
US Treasury and government sponsored entity
mortgage-backed securities
    1,944,393       183,186             2,127,579  
Totals   $ 5,964,393     $ 183,186     $     $ 6,147,579  
                                 
Available for Sale                                
Debt securities:                                
Municipal   $ 830,000     $ 2,000     $     $ 832,000  
Corporate     7,700,531       35,450       (1,625,673 )     6,110,308  
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies     25,660,016       24,720       (148 )     25,684,588  
Equity securities     2,596       11,980       (2,034 )     12,542  
US Treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities     13,446,689       707,047       (25,506 )     14,128,230  
Totals   $ 47,639,832     $ 781,197     $ (1,653,361 )   $ 46,767,668  

 

The following table provides the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

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    September 30, 2012  
    Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total  
              Gross               Gross               Gross  
      Estimated       Unrealized       Estimated       Unrealized       Estimated       Unrealized  
      Fair Value       Loss       Fair Value       Loss       Fair Value       Loss  
Debt securities -                                                
U.S. Agencies   $ 10,021,767     $ (10,196 )   $     $     $ 10,021,767     $ (10,196 )
Corporate                 3,408,258       (1,295,165 )     3,408,258       (1,295,165 )
US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities     841,495       (3,221 )                 841,495       (3,221 )
Equity securities                 663       (1,933 )     663       (1,933 )
Totals   $ 10,863,262     $ (13,417 )   $ 3,408,921     $ (1,297,098 )   $ 14,272,183     $ (1,310,515 )

 

    December 31, 2011  
    Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total  
          Gross           Gross           Gross  
    Estimated     Unrealized     Estimated     Unrealized     Estimated     Unrealized  
    Fair Value     Loss     Fair Value     Loss     Fair Value     Loss  
Debt securities -                                                
U.S. Treasury   $ 32,797     $ (148 )   $     $     $ 32,797     $ (148 )
Corporate                 4,076,639       (1,625,673 )     4,076,639       (1,625,673 )
US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities     2,685,526       (25,506 )                 2,685,526       (25,506 )
Equity securities                 562       (2,034 )     562       (2,034 )
Totals   $ 2,718,323     $ (25,564 )   $ 4,077,201     $ (1,627,707 )   $ 6,795,524     $ (1,653,361 )

 

Management has reviewed its investment securities as of September 30, 2012 and has determined that all declines in fair value below amortized cost are temporary.

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. The Company determines whether the unrealized losses are temporary in accordance with FASB ASC 325-40, when applicable, and FASB ASC 320-10. The evaluation is based upon factors such as the creditworthiness of the issuers/guarantors, the underlying collateral, if applicable, and the continuing performance of the securities. Management also evaluates other facts and circumstances that may be indicative of an OTTI condition. This includes, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the type of security, length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, and near-term prospects of the issuer.

 

Below is a roll forward of the anticipated credit losses on securities for which the Company has recorded other than temporary impairment charges through earnings and other comprehensive income.

 

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    2012     2011  
Credit component of OTTI as of January 1   $ 3,000,000     $ 3,000,000  
Additions for credit related OTTI charges on previously unimpaired securities            
Reductions for securities sold during the period            
Reductions for increases in cash flows expected to be collected and recognized over the remaining life of the security            
Additional increases as a result of impairment charges recognized on investments for which an OTTI was previously recognized            
Credit component of OTTI as of September 30,   $ 3,000,000     $ 3,000,000  

 

Two pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) backed by bank trust capital securities have been determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired in 2009 and 2008, due solely to credit related factors. These securities have Fitch credit below investment grade at September 30, 2012. Each of the securities is in the mezzanine levels of credit subordination. The underlying collateral consists of the bank trust capital securities of over 50 institutions. A summary of key assumptions utilized to forecast future expected cash flows on the securities determined to have OTTI were as follows as of September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

  September 30, 2012     September 30, 2011  
Future loss rate assumption per annum     .8% to 1.2%       .8% to 1.2%  
Expected cumulative loss percentage     27.8%       27.8%  
Cumulative loss percentage to date     37.0% to 33.2%       37.0% to 33.2%  
Remaining life     29 years       30 years  

 

Corporate Debt Securities - The Company’s investments in the preceding table in corporate debt securities consist of corporate debt securities issued by large financial institutions and single issuer and pooled trust preferred/collateralized debt obligations backed by bank trust preferred capital securities.

 

At September 30, 2012, three single issuer trust preferred securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer. Those securities had aggregate depreciation of 28% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. The decline is primarily attributable to depressed pricing of two private placement single issuer trust preferred securities. There has been limited secondary market trading for these types of securities, as a declining domestic economy and increasing credit losses in the banking industry have led to illiquidity in the market for these types of securities. The unrealized loss on these debt securities relates principally to the increased credit spread and a lack of liquidity currently in the financial markets for these types of investments.  These securities were performing in accordance with their contractual terms as of September 30, 2012, and had paid all contractual cash flows since the Company’s initial investment. Management believes these unrealized losses are not other-than-temporary based upon the Company’s analysis that the securities will perform in accordance with their terms and the Company’s intent not to sell these investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for the anticipated recovery of fair value, which may be maturity.  The Company expects recovery of fair value when market conditions have stabilized and that the Company will receive all contractual principal and interest payments related to those investments.

 

United States Treasury, US Federal Agencies and Government Sponsored Enterprise Mortgage-backed Securities - The Company’s investments in the preceding table in United States government sponsored enterprise notes consist of debt obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), and Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”). At September 30, 2012 the Company had no agency mortgage-backed securities with unrealized losses for 12 months or longer.

 

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity at September 30, 2012 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

    September 30, 2012  
    Held to Maturity     Available for Sale Securities  
    Amortized     Estimated     Amortized     Estimated  
    Cost     Fair Value     Cost     Fair Value  
Due within 1 year   $ 5,393,000     $ 5,393,000     $ 31,962     $ 31,937  
Due after 1 year through 5 years                 6,767,845       6,922,592  
Due after 5 years through 10 years                 10,036,373       10,027,222  
Due after 10 years                 14,703,623       13,445,658  
Total   $ 5,393,000     $ 5,393,000     $ 31,539,803     $ 30,427,209  

 

Equity securities had a cost of $2,596 and a fair value of $12,777 as of September 30, 2012. Mortgage-backed securities had a cost of $57,064,240 and a fair value of $58,612,984 as of September 30, 2012.

 

3 . LOANS RECEIVABLE NET

 

Loans receivable consist of the following:

 

  September 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  
Real estate - mortgage:                
One-to-four family residential   $ 516,055,433     $ 547,906,420  
Commercial and multi-family     78,422,537       77,072,427  
Total real estate-mortgage     594,477,970       624,978,847  
Real estate - construction:                
Residential     8,394,333       8,057,416  
Commercial     2,894,364       3,790,673  
Total real estate - construction     11,288,697       11,848,089  
Commercial     22,682,321       23,937,050  
Consumer:                
Home equity     62,894,795       66,787,820  
Other consumer loans     948,290       809,965  
Total consumer loans     63,843,085       67,597,785  
Total  loans     692,292,073       728,361,771  
Net deferred loan cost     3,039,656       3,026,802  
Allowance for loan losses     (3,695,933 )     (3,762,295 )
Net total loans   $ 691,635,796     $ 727,626,278  

 

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Changes in the allowance for loan losses are as follows:

 

  Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2012     2011  
Balance, beginning of period   $ 3,762,295     $ 3,988,076  
Provision for loan loss     573,900       344,235  
Charge-offs     (669,494 )     (213,640 )
Recoveries     29,232        
Balance, end of period   $ 3,695,933     $ 4,118,671  

 

The provision for loan losses charged to expense is based upon past loan loss experiences and an evaluation of losses in the current loan portfolio, including the evaluation of impaired loans. The Company established a provision for loan losses of $573,900 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $344,235 for the comparable period in 2011. The increase in the provision for loan losses was a result of required reserves for an increase in classified loans.

 

A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. An insignificant delay or insignificant shortfall in amount of payments does not necessarily result in the loan being identified as impaired. For this purpose, delays less than 90 days generally are considered to be insignificant. As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the impairment was measured based on the fair value of the loans’ collateral, adjusted for cost to dispose. Loans collectively evaluated for impairment include residential real estate loans, consumer loans, and smaller balance commercial and commercial real estate loans.

 

Non-performing loans at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of non-accrual loans that amounted to $4,683,900 and $5,676,819, respectively, and non-accrual troubled debt restructurings of $0 and $805,095, respectively. The reserve for delinquent interest on loans totaled $247,292 and $425,384, at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

Non-accrual loans segregated by class of loans are as follows:

 

    September 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  
Real estate                
One-to-four family residential   $ 3,625,970     $ 4,768,395  
Commercial and multi-family     475,096       392,146  
Construction Loans     84,000       -  
Commercial     200,000       318,230  
Consumer     298,834       198,048  
Non-accrual loans     4,683,900       5,676,819  
Troubled debt restructuring, non-accrual     -       805,095  
Total non-accrual loans   $ 4,683,900     $ 6,481,914  

 

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A rollforward of the Company’s nonaccretable and accretable yield on loans accounted for under ASU 310-30, Loans and Debts Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, is shown below for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012:

 

    Contractual
Receivable
Amount
    Nonaccretable
(Yield)/Premium
    Accretable
(Yield)/Premium
    Carrying
Amount
 
                         
Balance at January 1, 2012   $ 78,039,662       (3,835,961 )     1,284,000       75,487,701  
Principal reductions     (11,792,456 )                 (11,792,456 )
Charge-offs, net     (497,781 )     497,781              
Amortization of loan premium                 (225,750 )     (225,750 )
Settlement adjustments           (85,382 )           (85,382 )
Balance at September 30, 2012   $ 65,749,425     $ (3,423,562 )   $ 1,058,250     $ 63,384,113  

 

An age analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is as follows:

 

    30-59 Days
Past Due
    60-89 Days
Past Due
    Greater
Than
90 Days
    Total Past
Due
    Current     Total Loans
Receivable
 
September 30, 2012                                                
Real Estate                                                
1-4 Family Residential   $ 985,300     $ -     $ 3,625,970     $ 4,611,270     $ 511,444,163     $ 516,055,433  
Commercial and Multi-Family     666,790       -       475,096       1,141,886       77,280,651       78,422,537  
Construction     -       -       84,000       84,000       11,204,697       11,288,697  
Commercial     -       -       200,000       200,000       22,482,321       22,682,321  
Consumer     34,323       34,392       298,834       368,089       63,474,996       63,843,085  
Total   $ 1,686,413     $ 34,392     $ 4,683,900     $ 6,405,245     $ 685,886,828     $ 692,292,073  
                                                 
December 31, 2011                                                
Real Estate                                                
1-4 Family Residential   $ 665,563     $ -     $ 4,768,395     $ 5,433,958     $ 542,472,462     $ 547,906,420  
Commercial and Multi-Family     12,318       -       392,146       404,464       76,667,963       77,072,427  
Construction     -       -       -       -       11,848,089       11,848,089  
Commercial     -       -       318,230       318,230       23,618,820       23,937,050  
Consumer     218,766       198,995       198,048       615,809       66,981,976       67,597,785  
Total   $ 896,647     $ 198,995     $ 5,676,819     $ 6,772,461     $ 721,589,310     $ 728,361,771  

 

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Impaired loans are set forth the in the following table. No interest income was recognized on impaired loans subsequent to their classification as impaired.

 

    Recorded
Investment
    Unpaid
Principal
Balance
    Related
Allowance
    Average
Recorded
Investment
 
September 30, 2012                                
With no related allowance recorded                                
Real Estate                                
1-4 Family Residential   $ 2,289,487     $ 2,289,487     $ -     $ 190,598  
Commercial and Multi-Family     475,096       475,096       -       130,715  
Construction     84,000       84,000       -       84,000  
Commercial     -       -       -       -  
Consumer     298,834       298,834       -       42,691  
With an allowance recorded                                
Real Estate                                
1-4 Family Residential     2,888,496       3,020,851       307,922       361,062  
Commercial and Multi-Family     -       -       -       -  
Construction     -       -       -       -  
Commercial     200,000       200,000       47,050       200,000  
Consumer     129,069       129,069       28,421       129,069  
Total                                
Real Estate                                
1-4 Family Residential     5,177,982       5,309,676       307,922       551,852  
Commercial and Multi-Family     475,096       475,096       -       475,096  
Construction     84,000       84,000       -       84,000  
Commercial     200,000       200,000       47,050       200,000  
Consumer     427,903       503,919       28,421       171,759  
                                 
December 31, 2011                                
With no related allowance recorded                                
Real Estate                                
1-4 Family Residential   $ 2,287,176     $ 2,287,176     $ -     $ 190,598  
Commercial and Multi-Family     392,146       392,146       -       130,715  
Commercial     318,230       318,230       -       106,077  
Consumer     183,937       183,937       -       36,787  
With an allowance recorded                                
Real Estate                                
1-4 Family Residential     3,286,313       3,764,871       371,554       328,631  
Commercial and Multi-Family     -       -       -       -  
Commercial     -       -       -       -  
Consumer     14,111       14,111       14,286       14,111  
Total                                
Real Estate                                
1-4 Family Residential     5,573,489       6,052,047       371,554       519,229  
Commercial and Multi-Family     392,146       392,146       -       130,715  
Commercial     318,230       318,230       -       106,077  
Consumer     198,048       198,048       14,286       50,898  

 

Included in the Company’s loan portfolio are modified commercial loans. Per FASB ASC 310-40, Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”), a modification is one in which the creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider, such as providing for a below market interest rate and/or forgiving principal or previously accrued interest; this modification may stem from an agreement or be imposed by law or a court, and may involve a multiple note structure. Generally, prior to the modification, the loans which are modified as a TDR are already classified as non-performing. These loans may only be returned to performing (i.e. accrual status) after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable amount of time, generally six months; this sustained repayment performance may include the period of time just prior to the restructuring. The Company entered into four TDR agreements. As of September 30, 2012, the total carrying value of the TDRs were $1,681,081, of which $1,681,081 was performing.

 

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Included in impaired loans at September 30, 2012 were four TDRs, which had specific reserve totaling $177,184. The following table presents an analysis of the Company’s TDR agreements existing as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. 

 

    As of September 30, 2012     As of December 31, 2011  
          Outstanding Recorded Investment           Outstanding Recorded Investment  
  Number of
Contracts
    Pre-
Modification
    Post-
Modification
    Number of
Contracts
    Pre-
Modification
    Post-
Modification
 
1-4 Family Residential     3     $ 1,552,012     $ 1,552,012       1     $ 805,095     $ 805,095  
Consumer     1       129,069       129,069                          
   Total     4     $ 1,681,081     $ 1,681,081       1     $ 805,095     $ 805,095  

  

Federal regulations require us to review and classify our assets on a regular basis. In addition, federal banking regulators have the authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful and loss. “Substandard assets” must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. “Doubtful assets” have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss. An asset classified as “loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. The regulations also provide for a “special mention” category, described as assets which do not currently expose us to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving our close attention. When we classify an asset as substandard or doubtful we establish an allowance for loan losses. If we classify an asset as loss, we charge off an amount equal to 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss.

 

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The following table presents classified loans by class of loans as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

    Real Estate              
   

1-4 Family

Residential

   

Commercial

and Multi-Family

    Construction     Commercial     Consumer  
    9/30/2012     12/31/2011     9/30/2012     12/31/2011     9/30/2012     12/31/2011     9/30/2012     12/31/2011     9/30/2012     12/30/2011  
Grade:                                                                                
Special Mention   $ 3,537,993     $ 1,779,742     $ 4,295,595     $ 3,518,440     $     $     $ 66,917     $ -     $ 440,829     $ 229,156  
Substandard     6,071,549       6,134,849       3,358,737       2,760,244                   1,401,699       1,494,731       731,612       538,676  
Doubtful and Loss     -       148,849       -       -                   -       -       -       -  
Total   $ 9,609,543     $ 8,063,440     $ 7,654,332     $ 6,278,684                 $ 1,468,616     $ 1,494,731     $ 1,172,441     $ 767,832  

 

The following table presents the credit risk profile of loans based on payment activity as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

    Real Estate              
   

1-4 Family

Residential

   

Commercial

and Multi-Family

    Construction     Commercial     Consumer  
    9/30/2012     12/31/2011     9/30/2012     12/31/2011     9/30/2012     12/31/2011     9/30/2012     12/31/2011     9/30/2012     12/30/2011  
Performing   $ 512,429,463     $ 542,332,930     $ 77,947,441     $ 76,680,281     $ 11,204,697     $ 11,848,089     $ 22,482,321     $ 23,618,820     $ 63,544,251     $ 67,399,737  
Non-Performing     3,625,970       5,573,490       475,096       392,146       84,000       -       200,000       318,230       298,834       198,048  
Total   $ 516,055,433     $ 547,906,420     $ 78,422,537     $ 77,072,427     $ 11,288,697     $ 11,848,089     $ 22,682,321     $ 23,937,050     $ 63,843,085     $ 67,597,785  

 

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The following table details activity in the allowance for possible loan losses by portfolio segment for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.

 

    Real Estate                    
   

1-4 Family

Residential

   

Commercial

and

Multi-Family

    Construction     Commercial     Consumer     Total  
September 30, 2012                                                
Allowance for credit losses:                                                
Beginning Balance   $ 2,512,970     $ 459,987     $ 97,825     $ 229,055     $ 462,458     $ 3,762,295  
Charge-offs     (548,459 )     -       -       (29,179 )     (91,856 )     (669,494 )
Recoveries     11,940       -       -       17,292       -       29,232  
Provision for loan losses     390,060       37,423       14,236       32,289       99,892       573,900  
Ending balance   $ 2,366,511     $ 497,410     $ 112,061     $ 249,457     $ 470,494     $ 3,695,933  
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment   $ 307,922     $ -     $ -     $ 47,050     $ 28,421     $ 383,393  
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 2,058,589     $ 497,410     $ 112,061     $ 202,407     $ 442,073     $ 3,312,540  
Loan Receivables:                                                
Ending balance   $ 516,055,433     $ 78,422,537     $ 11,288,697     $ 22,682,321     $ 63,843,085     $ 692,292,073  
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment   $ 5,177,982     $ 475,096     $ 84,000     $ 200,000     $ 427,903     $ 6,364,981  
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 510,877,451     $ 77,947,441     $ 11,204,697     $ 22,482,321     $ 63,415,182     $ 685,927,092  
                                                 
December 31, 2011                                                
Allowance for credit losses:                                                
Beginning Balance   $ 2,731,325     $ 281,762     $ 32,494     $ 268,411     $ 674,084     $ 3,988,076  
Charge-offs     (558,727 )     -       -       (90,694 )     (50,904 )     (700,325 )
Recoveries     -       -       -       -       1,309       1,309  
Provision for loan losses     340,372       178,225     $ 65,331     $ 51,338     $ (162,031 )   $ 473,235  
Ending balance   $ 2,512,970     $ 459,987     $ 97,825     $ 229,055     $ 462,458     $ 3,762,295  
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment   $ 371,554     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 14,286     $ 385,840  
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 2,141,416     $ 459,987     $ 97,825     $ 229,055     $ 448,172     $ 3,376,455  
Loan Receivables:                                                
Ending balance   $ 547,906,420     $ 77,072,427     $ 11,848,089     $ 23,937,050     $ 67,597,785     $ 728,361,771  
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment   $ 5,573,490     $ 392,146     $ -     $ 318,230     $ 198,048     $ 6,481,914  
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   $ 542,332,930     $ 76,680,281     $ 11,848,089     $ 23,618,820     $ 67,399,737     $ 721,879,857  

  

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4. DEPOSITS

 

Deposits consist of the following major classifications:

 

    September 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  
          Weighted           Weighted  
          Average           Average  
    Amount     Interest Rate     Amount     Interest Rate  
                         
NOW and other demand deposit accounts   $ 427,177,381       0.21 %   $ 378,271,640       0.28 %
Savings and club accounts     166,997,700       0.20 %     130,324,314       0.46 %
Subtotal     594,175,081               508,595,954          
Certificates with original maturities:                                
Within one year     68,769,950       0.43 %     83,200,428       0.66 %
One to three years     127,246,151       1.45 %     135,954,595       1.76 %
Three years and beyond     29,222,829       2.58 %     23,703,934       3.10 %
Total certificates     225,238,930               243,858,957          
Total   $ 819,414,011             $ 752,454,911          

 

The aggregate amount of certificate accounts in denominations of $100,000 or more at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 amounted to $82,154,319and $90,275,593, respectively.

 

Municipal demand deposit accounts in denominations of $100,000 or more at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 amounted to $162,571,452 and $118,827,074, respectively.

 

5. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic net income per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, net of any treasury shares, while diluted net income per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, net of any treasury shares, after consideration of the potential dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, based upon the treasury stock method using an average market price for the period, and impact of unallocated Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares.

 

The calculated basic and dilutive EPS are as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2012     2011     2012     2011  
Numerator – Net Income   $ 1,192,059     $ 1,214,866     $ 3,843,003     $ 3,576,969  
Denominators:                                
Basic average shares outstanding     6,625,221       6,753,956       6,715,043       6,741,124  
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents     55,942       82,741       70,758       87,159  
Diluted average shares outstanding     6,681,163       6,836,697       6,785,801       6,828,283  
                                 
Earnings per share:                                
Basic   $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.57     $ 0.53  
Diluted   $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.57     $ 0.52  

 

At September 30, 2012 and 2011, there were 639,272 and 654,122 outstanding anti-dilutive options, respectively, and 60,390 and 80,190 outstanding dilutive non-vested shares, respectively.

 

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6. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation . The Company establishes fair value for its equity awards to determine their cost. The Company recognizes the related expense for employees over the appropriate vesting period, or when applicable, service period. However, consistent with the stock compensation topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the amount of stock-based compensation recognized at any date must at least equal the portion of the grant date value of the award that is vested at that date and as a result it may be necessary to recognize the expense using a ratable method. In accordance with FASB ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, the compensation expense for non-employees is recognized on the grant date, or when applicable, the service period.  

 

The Company’s 2005 and 2010 Equity-Based Incentive Plans (the “Equity Plans”) authorizes the issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to awards that may be granted in the form of stock options to purchase common stock (“options”) and awards of shares of common stock (“stock awards”). The purpose of the Equity Plans is to attract and retain personnel for positions of substantial responsibility and to provide additional incentive to certain officers, directors, advisory directors, employees and other persons to promote the success of the Company. Under the Equity Plan, options expire ten years after the date of grant, unless terminated earlier under the option terms. A committee of non-employee directors has the authority to determine the conditions upon which the options granted will vest. Options are granted at the then fair market value of the Company’s stock.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options under the Equity Plans as of September 30, 2012 and 2011 and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are presented below:

 

    Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
    Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 2011
 
    Number 
of shares
    Weighted
average
exercise price
    Number 
of shares
    Weighted
average
exercise price
 
                         
Outstanding at the beginning of the period     650,804     $ 11.90       587,504     $ 11.92  
Granted                 66,618     $ 11.64  
Exercised     11,532     $ 10.61              
Forfeited                        
Outstanding at the end of the period     639,272     $ 11.90       654,122     $ 11.89  
Exercisable at the end of the period     441,322     $ 13.16       329,144     $ 13.16  
Stock options vested or expected to vest (1)     575,345     $ 11.90       588,800     $ 11.89  

  (1) Includes vested shares and nonvested shares after a forfeiture rate, which is based upon historical data, is applied.

 

The following table summarizes all stock options outstanding under the Equity Plan as of September 30, 2012:

 

    Options Outstanding  
Date Issued   Number of 
Shares
    Weighted Average
Exercise Price
    Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
 
August 10, 2005     294,127     $ 13.19       2.9 years  
November 21, 2006     19,784     $ 14.78       4.1 years  
November 20, 2007     26,475     $ 11.32       5.1 years  
August 18, 2010     232,268     $ 10.21       7.9 years  
March 15, 2011     13,600     $ 12.06       8.5 years  
August 17, 2011     53,018     $ 11.53       8.9 years  
Total     639,272     $ 11.90       5.5 years  

 

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The compensation expense recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $36,750 and $110,250 as compared to $32,484 and $97,452 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 

At September 30, 2012, there was $579,158 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to options granted under the stock option plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years.

 

Summary of Non-vested Stock Award Activity:

 

    Nine months ended 
September 30, 2012
    Nine months ended
September 30, 2011
 
    Number of
shares
    Weighted avg
grant date fair
value
    Number of
shares
    Weighted avg
grant date fair
value
 
                         
Beginning of period     80,190     $ 10.32       99,000     $ 10.21  
Issued                 4,950     $ 12.06  
Forfeited                 4,950     $ 10.21  
Vested     19,800     $ 10.30       18,810     $ 10.21  
Outstanding at September 30, 2012
    60,390     $ 10.33       80,190     $ 10.32  

 

The compensation expense recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $51,000 and $153,000 as compared to $51,000 and $146,730 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 

As of September 30, 2012, there was $580,397 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years .

 

7. INCOME TAXES

 

Income tax expense was $2,434,165 for an effective tax rate of 38.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $2,604,878 million for an effective tax rate of 42.1% for the same period in 2011.

 

Periodic reviews of the carrying amount of deferred tax assets are made to determine if the establishment of a valuation allowance is necessary. If based on the available evidence in future periods, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the Company’s deferred tax assets will not be realized, a deferred tax valuation allowance would be established. Consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets.

 

Items considered in this evaluation include historical financial performance, expectation of future earnings, the ability to carry back losses to recoup taxes previously paid, length of statutory carryforward periods, experience with operating loss and tax credit carryforwards not expiring unused, tax planning strategies and timing of reversals of temporary differences. Significant judgment is required in assessing future earnings trends and the timing of reversals of temporary differences. The evaluation is based on current tax laws as well as expectations of future performance. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, no valuation allowance has been recorded for any of the outstanding deferred tax assets.

 

The Company recognizes, when applicable, interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated income statement. As of September 30, 2012, the tax years ended December 31, 2010 through 2011 were subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, while the tax years ended December 31, 2008 through 2011 were subject to state examination.

 

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8. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

During the third quarter of 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share, which was paid on August 24, 2012 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 3, 2012.

 

During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company repurchased 228,600 and 334,400 shares totaling $3,042,445 and $4,315,232 at a weighted average per share cost of $13.31 and $12.91, respectively.

 

At September 30, 2012 the components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income are an unrealized holding loss of $153,599 from unrealized loss in the post retirement life benefit and an unrealized holding gain of $143,480 from unrealized net gains on investment securities available for sale.

 

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Company accounts for fair value measurement in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures .  FASB ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  FASB ASC 820 does not require any new fair value measurements. The definition of fair value retains the exchange price notion in earlier definitions of fair value. FASB ASC 820 clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell the asset or transfer the liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability. The definition focuses on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability (an exit price), not the price that would be paid to acquire the asset or received to assume the liability (an entry price). FASB ASC 820 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement.  FASB ASC 820 also clarifies the application of fair value measurement in a market that is not active.

 

FASB ASC 820 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

The Company’s available for sale investment securities, which generally include, U.S. government mortgage backed securities, U. S. Treasury and federal agencies, corporate securities and state and municipal obligations are reported at fair value. These securities are valued by an independent third party. The third party’s evaluations are based on market data. They utilize evaluated pricing models that vary by asset and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. For securities that do not trade on a daily basis, their pricing applications apply available information such as benchmarking and matrix pricing. The market inputs normally sought in the evaluation of securities include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes (only obtained from market makers or broker/dealers recognized as market participants), issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bid, offers and reference data. For certain securities, additional inputs may be used or some market inputs may not be applicable. Inputs are prioritized differently on any given day based on market conditions.

 

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U. S. Treasury and federal agencies are evaluated and priced using multi-dimensional relational models and option adjusted spreads. State and municipal obligations are evaluated on a series of matrices including reported trades and material event notices. Mortgage backed securities are evaluated using matrix correlation to treasury or floating index benchmarks, prepayment speeds, monthly payment information and other benchmarks. Other available for sale investments are evaluated using a broker-quote based application, including quotes from issuers.

 

The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

 

In addition, the Company is to disclose the fair value measurements for financial assets on both a recurring and non-recurring basis.

 

Those assets at September 30, 2012 which will continue to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

    Category Used for Fair Value Measurement  
Assets:   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Securities available for sale:                        
U.S. government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities   $ -     $ 56,954,023     $ -  
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies     -       20,096,159       -  
State and municipal obligations     -       -       -  
Corporate securities     -       10,330,850       200  
Equity securities     12,777       -       -  
Totals   $ 12,777     $ 87,381,032     $ 200  

 

Those assets at December 31, 2011 which will continue to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

 

    Category Used for Fair Value Measurement  
Assets:   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Securities available for sale:                        
U.S. government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities   $ -     $ 25,684,588     $ -  
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies     -       14,128,230       -  
State and municipal obligations     -       832,000       -  
Corporate securities     -       6,110,108       200  
Equity securities     12,542       -       -  
Totals   $ 12,542     $ 46,754,926     $ 200  

 

In 2008, as a result of general market conditions and the illiquidity in the market for both single issuer and pooled trust preferred securities, management deemed it necessary to shift its market value measurement of each of the securities from quoted prices for similar assets (Level 2) to an internally developed discounted cash flow model (Level 3).  In arriving at the discount rate used in the model for each issue, the Company determined a trading group of similar securities quoted on the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ over the counter market, based upon its review of market data points, such as Moody’s or comparable credit ratings, maturity, price, and yield.  The Company indexed the individual securities within the trading group to a comparable interest rate swap (to maturity) in determining the spread.  The average spread on the trading group was matched with the individual trust preferred issues based on their comparable credit rating which was then used in arriving at the discount rate input to the model.

 

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The following provides details of the fair value measurement activity for Level 3 for the nine-months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011:

 

Fair Value Measurement Activity – Level 3 (only)

 

    Fair Value Measurement Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
    Trust Preferred
Securities
    Total  
Balance, January 1, 2012   $ 200     $ 200  
Total gains (losses), realized/unrealized:                
Included in earnings (1)            
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss            
Purchases, maturities, prepayments and call, net            
Transfers into Level 3 (2)            
Balance, September 30, 2012   $ 200     $ 200  

 

(1) Amount included in impairment charge on available for sale securities on Consolidated Statement of Income.

(2) Transfers into Level 3 are assumed to occur at the end of the quarter in which the transfer occurred.

 

Fair Value Measurement Activity – Level 3 (only)

 

    Fair Value Measurement Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
    Trust Preferred
Securities
    Total  
Balance, January 1, 2011   $ 200     $ 200  
Total gains (losses), realized/unrealized:                
Included in earnings (1)            
Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss            
Purchases, maturities, prepayments and call, net            
Transfers into Level 3 (2)            
Balance, September 30, 2011   $ 200     $ 200  

 

(1) Amount included in impairment charge on available for sale securities on Consolidated Statement of Income.

(2) Transfers into Level 3 are assumed to occur at the end of the quarter in which the transfer occurred.

 

In accordance with the fair value measurement and disclosures topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification management assessed whether the volume and level of activity for certain assets have significantly decreased when compared with normal market conditions. Fair value for these securities is obtained from third party broker quotes. The Company evaluated these values to determine that the quoted price is based on current information that reflects orderly transactions or a valuation technique that reflects market participant assumptions by benchmarking the valuation results and assumptions used against similar securities that are more actively traded in order to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair values. The fair market value estimates we assign to these securities assume liquidation in an orderly fashion and not under distressed circumstances.

 

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The Company measures impaired loans, FHLB stock and loans or bank properties transferred into other real estate owned at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

 

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Impaired Loans

 

          Category Used for Fair Value
Measurement
    Total
(Losses)
 
    Total     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Gains  
September 30, 2012                                
Assets:                                        
Impaired loans   $ 2,834,172     $     $ 2,634,172       200,000       (189,565 )
Real estate owned     870,400             870,400             (98,661 )
                                         
September 30, 2011                                        
Assets:                                        
Impaired loans   $ 2,678,221     $     $ 2,158,691       519,530       (570,651 )
Real estate owned     215,544             215,544              

 

The Company considers a loan to be impaired when it becomes probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Under FASB ASC 310, collateral dependent impaired loans are valued based on the fair value of the collateral, which is based on appraisals, less cost to sell. These adjustments are based upon observable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a level 2 measurement. In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values for various factors, including age of the appraisal, age of the comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. These adjustments are based upon unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 3 measurement.  Total loans remeasured at fair value f or the nine month ended September 30, 2012 were $2,834,172. Such loans were carried at the value of $3,023,737 immediately prior to remeasurement, resulting in the recognition of impairment through earnings for the life of the loans in the amount of $189,565. Total loans remeasured at fair value f or the nine month ended September 30, 2011 were $2,678,221. Such loans were carried at the value of $3,248,872 immediately prior to remeasurement, resulting in the recognition of impairment through earnings for the life of the loans in the amount of $570,651.

 

Real Estate Owned

Once an asset is determined to be uncollectible, the underlying collateral is repossessed and reclassified to foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets. These assets are carried at lower of cost or fair value of the collateral, less cost to sell. These adjustments are based upon observable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a level 2 measurement. In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values for various factors, including age of the appraisal, age of the comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. These adjustments are based upon unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement would be categorized as a Level 3 measurement. T otal real estate owned remeasured at fair value f or the nine month ended September 30, 2012 was $1,057,913, of which $187,513 were sold. These properties were carried at the value of $969,061 immediately prior to remeasurement, resulting in the recognition of impairment through earnings in the amount of $98,661. Total real estate owned remeasured at fair value for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $215,544. The collateral underlying the loan had a fair value of $215,544, with an aggregate carrying value of $215,544, resulting in no required net charge-off. At September 30, 2012 the Company had five properties totaling $967,900 as compared to one property at December 31, 2011 totaling $97,500.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 825-10-50-10, the Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments. The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a distressed sale. Fair value is best determined using observable market prices; however, for many of the Company’s financial instruments, no quoted market prices are readily available. In instances where quoted market prices are not readily available, fair value is determined using present value or other techniques appropriate for the particular instrument. These techniques involve some degree of judgment and, as a result, are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a current market exchange. Different assumptions or estimation techniques may have a material effect on the estimated fair value. The following table summarizes these results:

 

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          Category Used For Fair Value  
September 30, 2012   Carrying Amount     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Assets:                                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 214,774,244     $ 214,774,244     $     $  
Investment securities:                                
Held to maturity     6,897,627             7,051,961        
Available for sale     87,394,009       12,777       87,381,032       200  
Loans receivable, net     691,635,796             707,073,765       200,000  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     6,389,800             6,389,800        
                                 
Liabilities:                                
NOW and other demand deposit accounts     427,177,381             437,431,598        
Passbook savings and club accounts     166,997,700             171,155,632        
Certificates     225,238,930             223,953,721        
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank     110,000,000             125,885,561        
Junior subordinated debenture     15,464,000             12,371,200        

 

          Category Used For Fair Value  
December 31, 2011     Carrying Amount     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Assets:                                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 155,652,941     $ 155,652,941     $     $  
Investment securities:                                
Held to maturity     5,964,393             6,147,579        
Available for sale     46,767,668       12,542       46,754,926       200  
Loans receivable, net     727,626,278             742,868,929        
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     6,434,800             6,434,800        
                                 
Liabilities:                                
NOW and other demand deposit accounts     378,271,640             386,987,640        
Passbook savings and club accounts     130,324,313             137,074,313        
Certificates     243,858,957             242,343,751        
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank     110,000,000             131,036,958        
Junior subordinated debenture     15,464,000             10,824,800        

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents For cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities For investment securities, fair values are based on a combination of quoted prices for identical assets in active markets, quoted prices for similar assets in markets that are either actively or not actively traded and pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques that may contain unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and require significant judgment. For investment securities that do not actively trade in the marketplace, (primarily our investment in trust preferred securities of non-publicly traded companies) fair value is obtained from third party broker quotes. The Company evaluates prices from a third party pricing service, third party broker quotes, and from another independent third party valuation source to determine their estimated fair value. These quotes are benchmarked against similar securities that are more actively traded in order to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair values. The fair market value estimates we assign to these securities assume liquidation in an orderly fashion and not under distressed circumstances. For securities classified as available for sale, the changes in fair value are reflected in the carrying value of the asset and are shown as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

 

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Loans Receivable - Net The fair value of loans receivable is estimated based on the present value using discounted cash flows based on estimated market discount rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers and reflect similar credit ratings and interest rate risk for the same remaining maturities.

 

FHLB Stock Although FHLB stock is an equity interest in an FHLB, it is carried at cost because it does not have a readily determinable fair value as its ownership is restricted and it lacks a market. While certain conditions are noted that required management to evaluate the stock for impairment, it is currently probable that the Company will realize its cost basis. Management concluded that no impairment existed as of September 30, 2012. The estimated fair value approximates the carrying amount.

 

NOW and Other Demand Deposit, Passbook Savings and Club, and Certificates Accounts The fair value of NOW and other demand deposit accounts and passbook savings and club accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of certificates is estimated by discounting future cash flows using interest rates currently offered on certificates with similar remaining maturities.

 

Advances from FHLB The fair value was estimated by determining the cost or benefit for early termination of each individual borrowing.

 

Junior Subordinated Debenture The fair value was estimated by discounting approximate cash flows of the borrowings by yields estimating the fair value of similar issues.

 

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these consolidated financial statements since September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

 

10. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Goodwill totaled $4,629,503 at September 30, 2012 as compared to $4,544,121 at December 31, 2011. An adjustment of $735,488 was made to goodwill during the measurement period, which is now closed, for additional information that was received regarding taxes.  This adjustment was also made to the December 31, 2011 reported balance to retrospectively adjust the provisional amount of goodwill recognized at the acquisition date. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment test as of August 1, 2012 and concluded that goodwill was not impaired.

 

The core deposit intangible totaled $681,750 at September 30, 2012 as compared to $677,000 at December 31, 2011. The core deposit intangible is being amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately 15 years from August 1, 2011.

 

11. REAL ESTATE OWNED

 

Summary of Real Estate Owned (“REO”):

 

    2012     2011  
    Residential     Commercial           Residential     Commercial        
    Property     Property     Total     Property     Property     Total  
Balance, January 1,   $ 97,500           $ 97,500     $ 97,500           $ 97,500  
Transfers into Real Estate Owned     563,713     $ 494,200       1,057,913        –       215,544       215,544  
Sales of Real Estate Owned     (187,513 )           (187,513 )      –              
Balance, September 30,   $ 473,700     $ 494,200     $ 967,900     $ 97,500     $ 215,544     $ 313,044  

 

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

 

PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

 

This Quarterly Report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are statements based on Ocean Shore Holding’s current expectations regarding its business strategies and their intended results and its future performance. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions.

 

Management’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in the interest rate environment, legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect our business, changes in accounting policies and practices, changes in competition and demand for financial services, adverse changes in the securities markets and changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Ocean Shore Holding assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

GENERAL

 

Ocean Shore Holding Co. (“Ocean Shore Holding” or the “Company”) is the holding company for Ocean City Home Bank (the “Bank”). The Company’s assets consist of its investment in Ocean City Home Bank and its liquid investments. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of directing, planning, and coordinating the business activities of the Bank.

 

Ocean City Home Bank is a federally chartered savings bank. The Bank operates as a community-oriented financial institution offering a wide range of financial services to consumers and businesses in our market area. The Bank attracts deposits from the general public, small businesses and municipalities and uses those funds to originate a variety of consumer and commercial loans, which we hold primarily for investment.

 

COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

Total assets of the Company increased $66.8 million to $1,061.5 million at September 30, 2012 from $994.7 million at December 31, 2011. Loans receivable, net, decreased $36.0 million, investment and mortgage-backed securities increased $41.6 million and cash and cash equivalents increased by $59.1 million. Asset growth was funded by an increase in deposits of $67.0 million while borrowings were unchanged at $125.5 million.

 

Investments

 

Investments securities increased $41.6 million to $94.3 million at September 30, 2012 from $52.7 million at December 31, 2011. The increase was the result of purchases of $83.9 million of agency and municipal investments offset by normal repayments, calls and maturities of $42.3 million.

 

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Loans

 

Loans receivable, net, decreased $36.0 million to $691.6 million at September 30, 2012 from $727.6 million at December 31, 2011. Loan originations totaled $116.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $104.9 million originated in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Real estate mortgage loan originations totaled $81.6 million, real estate construction loan originations totaled $13.8 million, consumer loan originations totaled $11.2 million and commercial loan originations totaled $10.1 million for the third quarter of 2012. Origination activity was offset by $152.5 million of normal loan payments and payoffs, compared to payments and payoffs of $105.2 million in same period of the prior year. Heavy refinance activity due to low interest rates resulted in originations failing to keep pace with payoffs.

 

The following table summarizes changes in the loan portfolio in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

    September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    $ change     % change  
    (Dollars in thousands)        
Real estate – mortgage:                                
One-to-four-family residential   $ 516,055     $ 547,906     $ (31,851 )     (5.8 )%
Commercial and multi-family     78,423       77,073       1,350       1.8  
Total real estate – mortgage     594,478       624,979       (30,501 )     (4.9 )
                                 
Real estate – construction:                                
Residential     8,394       8,057       337       4.2  
Commercial     2,895       3,791       (896 )     (23.6 )
Total real estate – construction     11,289       11,848       (559 )     (4.7 )
                                 
Commercial     22,682       23,937       (1,255 )     (5.2 )
                                 
Consumer                                
Home equity     62,895       66,788       (3,893 )     (5.8 )
Other consumer loans     948       810       138       17.1  
Total consumer loans     63,843       67,598       (3,755 )     (5.6 )
                                 
Total  loans     692,292       728,362       (36,070 )     (5.0 )
                                 
Net deferred loan cost     3,040       3,026       14       0.5  
Allowance for loan losses     (3,696 )     (3,762 )     66       1.8  
                                 
Net total loans   $ 691,636     $ 727,626     $ (35,990 )     (4.9 )%

 

Non-Performing Assets

 

Non-performing assets totaled $5.7 million, or 0.53% of total assets, at September 30, 2012 compared to $6.6 million or 0.66% of total assets at December 31, 2011 and $5.3 million, or 0.52% of total assets, at September 30, 2011. The decrease from December 31, 2011 was the result of a lower balance non-performing loans replacing higher balance non-performing loans. Non-performing assets consisted of seventeen residential mortgages totaling $3.6 million, one commercial mortgage totaling $475 thousand, one residential construction loan totaling $84 thousand, one commercial loan totaling $200 thousand, five consumer equity loans totaling $299 thousand and five real estate owned properties totaling $968 thousand. Specific reserves were recorded for ten loans in the amount of $383 thousand at September 30, 2012 as compared to eleven loans with specific reserves of $386 thousand at December 31, 2011. Real estate owned increased four properties and $870 thousand at September 30, 2012 to $968 thousand from December 31, 2011. Net charge-offs totaled $640 thousand in 2012 compared to $213 thousand for the same period in 2011.

 

The allowance for loan losses decreased $66 thousand to $3.7 million, or 0.53% of total net loans, from $3.8 million at December 31, 2011, or 0.52% of total net loans. The decrease in the allowance for loan losses resulted from net charge offs of $640 thousand offset by an addition to the provision of $574 thousand. The provision increase was primarily to maintain a reserve level deemed appropriate by management in light of factors such as the level of non-performing loans, growth in the loan portfolio and the current economic conditions. The loss factors used to calculate the allowance in September 2012 from December 31, 2011 were slightly higher than those used at December 31, 2011 due to increases in delinquencies. At September 30, 2012, the specific allowance on loans individually evaluated for impairment was $383 thousand and pooled allowance on the remainder of the loan portfolio was $3.3 million as compared to specific allowance on loans individually evaluated for impairment of $386 thousand and pooled allowance on the reminder of the loan portfolio of $3.3 million at December 31, 2011.

 

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    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2012     2011  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Allowance for loan losses:                
Allowance at beginning of period   $ 3,762     $ 3,988  
Provision for loan losses     574       344  
                 
Recoveries     29        
Charge-offs     (669 )     (213 )
Net (charge-offs) recoveries     (640 )     (213 )
                 
Allowance at end of period   $ 3,696     $ 4,119  
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans     0.53 %     0.55 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans     78.91 %     82.64 %

 

    September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Nonaccrual loans:                
Real estate – residential   $ 3,626     $ 4,768  
Real estate - commercial     475       392  
Real estate - construction     84        
Commercial     200       318  
Consumer     299       198  
Total     4,684       5,676  
Troubled debt restructurings - nonaccrual           805  
Total nonaccrual loans     4,684       6,481  
Real estate owned     968       98  
Total non-performing assets   $ 5,652     $ 6,579  
                 
Total non-performing loans to total loans     0.68 %     0.89 %
Total non-performing loans to total assets     0.44 %     0.65 %
Total non-performing assets to total assets     0.53 %     0.66 %

 

Deposits

 

Deposits increased by $67.0 million, or 8.9%, to $819.4 million at September 30, 2012 from $752.5 million at December 31, 2011. Interest bearing demand deposits increased $32.9 million, non-interest bearing checking increased $16.0 million, savings accounts increased by $36.7 million and certificates of deposit decreased by $18.6 million. The Company continued its focus on attracting core deposits, which increased $85.6 million to $594.2 million.

 

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The following table summarizes changes in deposits in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

    September 30,     December 31,              
    2012     2011     $ change     % change  
    (Dollars in thousands)        
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits   $ 91,539     $ 75,551     $ 15,988       21.2 %
Interest-bearing demand deposits     335,639       302,721       32,918       10.9  
Savings accounts     166,997       130,324       36,673       28.1  
Time deposits     225,239       243,859       (18,620 )     (7.6 )
Total   $ 819,414     $ 752,455     $ 66,959       8.9 %

 

Borrowings

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances were unchanged at $110.0 million at September 30, 2012 from December 31, 2011. Other borrowings were unchanged at $15.5 million at September 30, 2012 compared to December 31, 2011.

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

Stockholders’ equity decreased $537 thousand to $104.1 million at September 30, 2012, from $104.7 million at December 31, 2011, primarily as a result dividends paid of $1.3 million and treasury stock purchases of $4.3 million offset by net income of $3.8 million.

 

COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011

 

Net income was $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease of $23 thousand, or 1.9%, in 2012 from 2011 was due primarily to a decrease in net interest income, other expenses and income tax expense offset by an increase in other income.

 

Net income was $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The $266 thousand, or 7.4%, increase in 2012 from 2011 was due primarily to increases in net interest income and other income offset by a decrease in income tax expense and increases in other expenses and provision for loan losses.

 

    Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
    2012     2011     2012     2011  
    (Dollars in thousands,
except per share data)
    (Dollars in thousands,
except per share data)
 
                         
Net income   $ 1,192     $ 1,215     $ 3,843     $ 3,577  
Basic earnings per share   $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.57     $ 0.53  
Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.18     $ 0.18     $ 0.57     $ 0.52  
Return on average assets (annualized)     0.46 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.53 %
Return on average equity (annualized)     4.50 %     4.67 %     4.83 %     4.64 %
                                 

 

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Net Interest Income

 

The following table summarizes changes in interest income and interest expense for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

    Three Months Ended
September 30,
             
    2012     2011     $ change     % change  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
INTEREST INCOME:                                
Loans   $ 8,470     $ 9,433     $ (963 )     (10.2 )%
Investment securities     606       566       40       7.1  
Total interest income     9,075       9,999       (923 )     (9.2 )
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE:                                
Deposits     1,056       1,698     $ (642 )     (37.8 )
Borrowings     1,511       1,523       (12 )     (0.8 )
Total interest expense     2,567       3,221       (654 )     (20.3 )
Net interest income   $ 6,508     $ 6,778     $ (270 )     (4.0 )%

 

Interest income decreased by $923 thousand, or 9.2%, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to September 30, 2011. While interest-earning assets increased compared to the same period in the prior year, a shift in the mix of assets resulted in a decrease in the average balance of loans and an increase in the average balance of lower yielding investments, coupled with lower yields in both categories, was responsible for the decrease in interest income.

 

Interest expense decreased by $654 thousand, or 20.3%, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 over the same period last year due to a decrease in the average rate paid on deposits offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits.

 

The interest rate spread and net interest margin of the Company were 3.42% and 3.32% respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to 3.58% and 3.55% for the same period in 2011. The decrease in the interest rate spread of 16 basis points and margin of 23 basis points resulted from a decrease in the rate earned on interest-earning assets of 61 basis points offset by a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities of 45 basis points. The decrease in rate on interest earnings assets resulted from a decrease in the average rate on loans of 39 basis points, a decrease in the average rate on investments of 218 basis points and a decrease in the average balance of loans of $21.4 million offset by an increase in the average balance of investments of $42.2 million. The decrease in cost of interest bearing liabilities resulted from a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits of 46 basis points offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits of $72.5 million.

 

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The following table summarizes changes in interest income and interest expense for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
       
    2012     2011     $ Change     % Change  
    (Dollars in thousands)        
INTEREST INCOME:                                
Loans   $ 26,202     $ 26,617     $ (415 )     (1.6 )%
Investment securities     1,898       1,587       311       19.6  
Total interest income     28,100       28,204       (104 )     (0.4 )
 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Deposits   $ 3,377     $ 4,758     $ (1,381 )     (29.0  
Borrowings     4,532       4,531       1       0.0  
Total interest expense     7,909       9,289       (1,380 )     (14.9 )
Net interest income   $ 20,191     $ 18,915     $ 1,276       6.7 %

 

Interest income decreased by $104 thousand, or 0.4%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared the same period ended September 30, 2011. The decrease resulted from decrease in the average rate earned on loans and investments offset by an increase in the average balance of loans and investments.

 

Interest expense decreased by $1.4 million, or 14.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 over the same period last year due to a decrease in the average rate paid on deposits offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits.

 

The interest rate spread and net interest margin of the Company were 3.49% and 3.42% respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to 3.52% and 3.50% for the same period in 2011. The decrease in the interest rate spread of two basis points and margin of eight basis points resulted from a decrease in the rate earned on interest-earning assets of 46 basis points offset by a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities of 44 basis points. The decrease in rate on interest earnings assets resulted from decrease in the average rate on loans of 29 basis points and a decrease in the average rate on investments of 197 basis points offset by an increase in the average balance loans of $28.9 million and an increase in the average balance of investments of $37.6 million. The decrease in cost of interest bearing liabilities resulted from a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits of 42 basis points offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits of $103.8 million.

 

The following table presents information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. The yields and costs are annualized for presentation purposes. For purposes of this table, average balances have been calculated using the average daily balances and nonaccrual loans are only included in average balances. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are insignificant. Interest income on loans and investment securities has not been calculated on a tax equivalent basis because the impact would be insignificant.

 

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Average Balance Tables

 

    Three Months Ended September 30, 2012     Three Months Ended September 30, 2011  
    Average
Balance
    Interest
and
Dividends
    Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest
and
Dividends
    Yield/
Cost
 
    (Dollars in thousands)           (Dollars in thousands)        
Assets:                                                
Interest-earning assets:                                                
Loans   $ 696,198     $ 8,470       4.87 %   $ 717,630     $ 9,433       5.26 %
Investment securities     88,117       606       2.75 %     45,876       566       4.93 %
Total interest-earning assets     784,315       9,075       4.63 %     763,506       9,999       5.24 %
Noninterest-earning assets     273,022                       208,258                  
Total assets   $ 1,057,337                     $ 971,764                  
                                                 
Liabilities and equity:                                                
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
Interest-bearing demand deposits   $ 348,205     $ 237       0.27 %   $ 289,791     $ 468       0.65 %
Savings accounts     148,115       96       0.26 %     121,978       209       0.69 %
Certificates of deposit     228,206       723       1.27 %     240,531       1,021       1.70 %
Total interest-bearing deposits     724,526       1,056       0.58 %     652,300       1,698       1.04 %
                                                 
FHLB advances     110,000       1,176       4.28 %     110,000       1,188       4.32 %
Subordinated debt     15,464       335       8.67 %     15,464       335       8.67 %
Total borrowings     125,464       1,511       4.82 %     125,464       1,523       4.86 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities     849,990       2,567       1.21 %     777,764       3,221       1.66 %
Noninterest-bearing demand accounts     90,918                       75,310                  
Other liabilities     11,406                       14,614                  
Total liabilities     952,314                       867,688                  
                                                 
Stockholders’ equity     105,023                       104,076                  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 1,057,337                     $ 971,764                  
                                                 
Net interest income           $ 6,508                     $ 6,778          
Interest rate spread                     3.42 %                     3.58 %
Net interest margin                     3.32 %                     3.55 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     92.27 %                     98.17 %                

 

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Average Balance Tables   Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
    Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011
 
    Average
Balance
    Interest
and
Dividends
    Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest
and
Dividends
    Yield/
Cost
 
    (Dollars in thousands)           (Dollars in thousands)        
Assets:                        
Interest-earning assets:                                                
Loans   $ 708,200     $ 26,202       4.93 %   $ 679,317     $ 26,617       5.22 %
Investment securities     78,330       1,898       3.23 %     40,703       1,587       5.20 %
Total interest-earning assets     786,530       28,100       4.76 %     720,020       28,204       5.22 %
                                                 
Noninterest-earning assets     243,827                       188,224                  
Total assets   $ 1,030,357                     $ 908,244                  
                                                 
Liabilities and equity:                                                
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
Interest-bearing demand deposits   $ 328,360     $ 710       0.29 %   $ 271,336     $ 1,318       0.65 %
Savings accounts     139,864       310       0.30 %     112,288       608       0.72 %
Certificates of deposit     236,323       2,358       1.33 %     217,099       2,832       1.74 %
Total interest-bearing deposits     704,547       3,378       0.64 %     600,723       4,758       1.06 %
                                                 
FHLB advances     110,000       3,526       4.27 %     110,000       3,525       4.27 %
Subordinated debt     15,464       1,006       8.67 %     15,464       1,006       8.67 %
Total borrowings     125,464       4,532       4.82 %     125,464       4,531       4.82 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities     830,011       7,909       1.27 %     726,187       9,289       1.71 %
                                                 
Noninterest-bearing demand accounts     83,367                       68,063                  
Other liabilities     10,998                       11,169                  
Total liabilities     924,376                       805,419                  
                                                 
Stockholders’ equity     105,981                       102,825                  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 1,030,357                     $ 908,244                  
                                                 
Net interest income           $ 20,191                     $ 18,915          
Interest rate spread                     3.49 %                     3.52 %
Net interest margin                     3.42 %                     3.50 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     94.76 %                     99.15 %                

   

Provision for Loan Losses

 

We review the level of the allowance for loan losses on a monthly basis and establish the provision for loan losses based on the volume and types of lending, delinquency levels, loss experience, the amount of classified loans, economic conditions and other factors related to the collectibility of the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses was $148 thousand and $574 thousand in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $141 thousand and $344 thousand in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. The provision was primarily to maintain a reserve level deemed appropriate by management in light of factors such as the level of non-performing loans and the current economic environment.

 

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Other Income

 

The following table summarizes other income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and the changes between the periods.

 

    Three Months Ended
September 30,
       
    2012     2011     % Change  
    (Dollars in thousands)        
OTHER INCOME:                        
Service charges   $ 440     $ 446       (1.3 )%
Cash surrender value of life insurance     160       131       22.1  
Other     429       358       19.8  
Total other income   $ 1,029     $ 935       10.1 %

 

Other income increased $94 thousand, or 10.1%, to $1.0 million thousand for the three-month period ended September 30, 2012 from the same period in 2011. The decrease in service charges income of $6 thousand resulted from lower service charges collected on deposit accounts. The increase in cash surrender value of life insurance income of $29 thousand resulted from an increase in the balance in the policies. Other income increased $71 thousand primarily from increased debit card commissions received and income received from called securities of $50 thousand.

 

The following table summarizes other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and the changes between the periods.

 

    Nine Months Ended September 30,        
    2012     2011     % Change  
    (Dollars in thousands)        
OTHER INCOME:                        
Service charges   $ 1,274     $ 1,200       6.2 %
Cash surrender value of life insurance     458       390       17.4  
Other     1,168       1,009       39.0  
Total other income   $ 2,900     $ 2,599       11.6 %

 

Other income increased $301 thousand, or 11.6%, to $2.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 from the same period in 2011. The increase in service charges income of $74 thousand resulted from higher service charges collected on deposit accounts. The increase in cash surrender value of life insurance income of $68 thousand resulted from an increase in the balance in the policies. Other income increased $328 thousand primarily from increased debit card commissions received and income received from called securities of $55 thousand.

 

Other Expense

 

The following table summarizes other expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and the changes between periods.

 

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    Three Months Ended September 30,        
    2012     2011     % Change  
    (Dollars in thousands)        
OTHER EXPENSE:                        
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 3,090     $ 3,016       2.5 %
Occupancy and equipment     1,265       1,260       0.4  
Federal insurance premiums     122       217       (43.8 )
Advertising     121       119       1.7  
Professional services     307       380       (19.2 )
Real estate owned expense     30             N/M  
Other operating expense     512       529       (3.2 )
Total other expense   $ 5,447     $ 5,521       (1.3 )%

N/M – not measurable

 

Other expenses decreased $74 thousand, or 1.3%, to $5.4 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2012 from the same period in 2011. Costs associated with locations added from the 2011 acquisition of Select Bank totaled $110 thousand for the third quarter of 2012. Additionally, decreases in occupancy and equipment, FDIC insurance, advertising, professional services and other expenses of $242 thousand were offset by increases in salaries and benefits and real estate owned expenses of $58 thousand for the third quarter of 2012.

 

The following table summarizes other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and the changes between the periods.

 

    Nine Months Ended September 30,        
    2012     2011     % Change  
    (Dollars in thousands)        
OTHER EXPENSE:                        
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 9,270     $ 8,197       13.1 %
Occupancy and equipment     3,760       3,378       11.3  
Federal insurance premiums     379       590       (35.8 )
Advertising     369       371       (0.5 )
Professional services     834       985       (15.3 )
Real estate owned expense     33       2       N/M  
Other operating expense     1,594       1,464       8.9  
Total other expense   $ 16,239     $ 14,987       8.4 %

N/M – not measurable

 

Other expenses increased $1.3 million, or 8.4%, to $16.2 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 from the same period in 2011. Costs associated with locations added from the 2011 acquisition of Select Bank totaled $760 for the first nine months of 2012. Additionally, increases in salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment, real estate owned and other expenses of $904 thousand were offset by decreases in FDIC insurance and professional services of $412 thousand for the first nine months of 2012.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes decreased $85 thousand to $750 thousand for an effective tax rate of 38.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $835 thousand for an effective tax rate of 40.7% from the same period in 2011. The decrease in the tax rate was a result of a higher tax rate in 2011 due to nondeductible merger expenses. Additionally, taxes decreased as a result of a decrease in income before income taxes of $108 thousand.

 

Income taxes decreased $171 thousand to $2.4 million for an effective tax rate of 38.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $2.6 million for an effective tax rate of 42.1% from the same period in 2011. The decrease in the tax rate was a result of a higher tax rate in 2011 due to nondeductible merger expenses.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of investment securities and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

 

We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of (1) expected loan demand, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management policy.

 

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2012, cash and cash equivalents totaled $214.8 million. Securities classified as available-for-sale whose market value exceeds our cost, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $73.1 million at September 30, 2012. In addition, at September 30, 2012, we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $266.5 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.

 

At September 30, 2012, we had $77.4 million in loan commitments outstanding, which included $27.5 million in undisbursed loans, $28.9 million in unused home equity lines of credit and $21.0 million in commercial lines and letters of credit. Certificates of deposit due within one year of September 30, 2012 totaled $136.0 million, or 60.4% of certificates of deposit. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

 

At September 30, 2012, the Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements with Tier 1 leverage capital of $98.5 million, or 9.40% of total adjusted assets, which is above the required level of $41.9 million or 4.0%; Tier 1 risk-based capital of $98.5 million, or 20.28% of total adjusted assets which is above the required level of $19.4 million or 4.0%; and total risk-based capital of $101.9 million, or 20.96% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $38.9 million or 8.0%. The Bank is considered a “well-capitalized” institution under the applicable prompt corrective action regulations.

 

MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT

 

Net Interest Income Simulation Analysis

 

We analyze our interest rate sensitivity position to manage the risk associated with interest rate movements through the use of interest income simulation. The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are “interest sensitive.” An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period.

 

Simulation analysis is only an estimate of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time. We continually review the potential effect changes in interest rates could have on the repayment of rate sensitive assets and funding requirements of rate sensitive liabilities.

 

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The following table reflects changes in estimated net interest income only for the Company:

 

    At June 30, 2012
Percentage Change in Estimated
Net Interest Income Over
 
    12 Months     24 Months  
       
200 basis point increase in rates     4.7 %     5.3 %
100 basis point decrease in rates     N/M       N/M  
N/M – not measurable                

 

The 200 and 100 basis point change in rates in the above table is assumed to occur evenly over the following 12 and 24-month periods. Based on the scenario above, net interest income would be positively affected (within our internal guidelines) in the 12-month and 24-month periods if rates rose by 200 basis points. In addition, a decline in rates by 100 basis points in both the 12- and 24-month periods has been determined by management as not possible and therefore deemed not measurable.

 

Economic Value of Equity Analysis

 

In addition to a net interest income simulation analysis, we use an interest rate sensitivity analysis to review our level of interest rate risk. This analysis measures interest rate risk by computing changes in economic value of equity of our cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. Economic value of equity (EVE) represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the market value of assets minus the market value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items. This analysis assesses the risk of loss in market risk sensitive instruments in the event of a sudden and sustained 50 to 300 basis point increase or a sustained 50 to 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counter the effect of that interest rate movement. We measure interest rate risk by modeling the changes in net portfolio value over a variety of interest rate scenarios. The following table presents the change in our net portfolio value at June 30, 2012 that would occur in the event of an immediate change in interest rates based on management’s assumptions, with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counteract that change.

 

   

 

Economic Value of Equity

(Dollars in Thousands)

    Economic Value of Equity
as % of
Portfolio Value of Assets
 
Basis Point (“bp”)
Change in Rates
  $ Amount     $ Change     % Change     EVE Ratio     Change  
300 bp   $ 119,417     $ (31,622 )     (20.9 )%     12.27 %     (208 )bp
200     131,759       (19,281 )     (12.8 )     13.16       (119 )
100     142,005       (9,034 )     (6.0 )     13.82       (53 )
50     146,595       (4,445 )     (2.9 )     14.09       (26 )
0     151,039       -       -       14.35       -  
(50)     151,668       628       0.4       14.27       (8 )
(100)     156,868       5,828       3.9       14.65       (30 )

 

The Company uses certain assumptions in assessing its interest rate risk. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates, and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others. As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.

 

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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.

 

For the three months and nine ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

The information required by this item is included in Item 2 of this report under “Market Risk Management.”

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits against us, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which we hold security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to our business. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 except as provided below:

 

Properties securing loans located on the barrier islands of New Jersey may have been damaged by Hurricane Sandy

 

The barrier islands of New Jersey in our market area sustained damage from Hurricane Sandy during the period from October 28, 2012 to October 31, 2012.  On most collateral dependent loans our exposure to loss is limited due to the existence of flood and property insurance.  We monitor our borrowers' insurance coverage on a regular basis and force place insurance, as necessary.  We are in the process of assessing the damage that may have occurred to the properties securing these loans, and there is a risk that collateral for these loans has been damaged.  As of the date of this filing, the Company does not have the information required to determine the extent of potential loss related to these loans.

 

 

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

 

Period  

(a)

Total number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased  

   

(b)

Average

Price Paid

per Share

(or Unit)  

   

(c)

Total Number of Shares (or
units) Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans or
Programs (1) 

   

(d)

Maximum Number (or Appropriate
Dollar Value) of Shares (or units) that
May Yet Be Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs  

 
                         
Month #1 July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012     4,000     $ 12.42       4,000       255,200  
                                 
Month #2 August 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012     100,400     $ 13.23       100,400       154,800  
                                 
Month #3 September 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012     124,200     $ 13.40       124,200       30,600  
                                 
Total                                

 

 
(1) On March 20, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to 365,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

  31.1   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
       
  31.2   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
       
  32.0   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Office.
       
  101.0   The following materials from the Ocean Shore Holding Co. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) related notes.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.
  (Registrant)
   
Date: November 9, 2012 /s/ Steven E. Brady
  Steven E. Brady
  President and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: November 9, 2012 /s/ Donald F. Morgenweck
  Donald F. Morgenweck
  Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

 

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