UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q


[x][X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934
     For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000

[ ]March 31, 2001

[_]  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 0-27428


                          OceanFirst Financial Corp.
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware                                    22-3412577
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                    Delaware                                           22-3412577
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        (State of other jurisdiction of                     (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
         incorporation or organization)


          975 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ                               08753
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     ( Address of principal executive offices)                          (Zip Code)


     Registrant's telephone number, including area code:             (732)240-4500
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(State of other jurisdiction of           (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  incorporation or organization)


   975 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ                       08753
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  (Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)


  Registrant's telephone number, including area code:       (732)240-4500
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__________________________________________________________________________ (Former name, former address and formal 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. X YES _____X NO _____. ----- As of November 9, 2000,May 8, 2001, there were 11,327,11110,719,595 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding. OceanFirst Financial Corp. INDEX TO FORM 10-Q PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION - ------- --------------------- PAGE ---- Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999............... 1 Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999..................... 2 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999..................... 3 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................... 5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.......................... 7 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.... 10 Part II. OTHER INFORMATION - -------- ----------------- Item 1. Legal Proceedings............................................
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION - ------- --------------------- PAGE ---- Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000............................ 1 Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000.................................. 2 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2001 and 2000.................................. 3 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................ 5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations................................... 6 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk............. 9 Part II. OTHER INFORMATION - -------- ----------------- Item 1. Legal Proceedings..................................................... 11 Item 2. Changes in Securities................................................. 11 Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities........................................ 11 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders................... 11 Item 5. Other Information..................................................... 11 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................................... 11 Signatures ...................................................................... 12 Item 2. Changes in Securities........................................ 12 Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities............................... 12 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.......... 12 Item 5. Other Information............................................ 12 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................. 12 Signatures ............................................................. 13
OceanFirst Financial Corp. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30,March 31, December 31, 2001 2000 1999 ------------- ---------------------- ---------- (Unaudited) ASSETS - ------ Cash and due from banks $ 15,04714,127 $ 10,0077,235 Investment securities available for sale 132,622 120,78098,850 103,536 Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost 20,000 16,80020,000 Mortgage-backed securities available for sale 272,993 346,182281,613 268,042 Loans receivable, net 1,126,950 1,042,9751,159,769 1,136,879 Mortgage loans held for sale 33,387 -27,808 35,588 Interest and dividends receivable 10,152 8,4688,795 9,318 Real estate owned, net 223 292284 157 Premises and equipment, net 14,344 13,88915,468 14,676 Servicing asset 13,902 2,2446,598 6,363 Other assets 29,897 29,27037,784 38,423 ---------- ---------------------- Total assets $1,669,517 $1,590,907$1,671,096 $1,640,217 ========== ====================== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------ Deposits $1,098,007 $1,056,950$1,119,973 $1,104,188 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 127,300 115,000125,000 127,500 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 273,985 239,867254,996 236,494 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 7,057 5,9906,678 6,388 Other liabilities 5,129 5,5709,133 7,911 ---------- ---------------------- Total liabilities 1,511,478 1,423,3771,515,780 1,482,481 ---------- ---------------------- Stockholders' Equity:equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued - - Common stock, $.01 par value, 55,000,000 shares authorized, 18,118,248 shares issued and 11,380,11110,719,595 and 12,620,92311,084,123 shares outstanding at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 and December 31, 1999,2000, respectively 181 181 Additional paid-in capital 179,331 178,850180,598 179,805 Retained earnings-substantially restricted 119,824 113,169earnings 123,763 121,737 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (7,641) (9,568)(2,822) (4,927) Less: Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (14,548) (15,727)(13,782) (14,156) Unearned Incentive Awards (2,579) (4,030)(1,612) (2,096) Treasury stock, (6,738,1377,398,653 and 5,497,3257,034,125 shares at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 and December 31, 1999, respectively) (116,529) (95,345)2000, respectively (131,010) (122,808) ---------- ---------------------- Total stockholders' equity 158,039 167,530155,316 157,736 ---------- ---------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,669,517 $1,590,907$1,671,096 $1,640,217 ========== ======================
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 1 OceanFirst Financial Corp. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the three months For the nine months, ended September 30 ended September 30, ---------------------- ---------------------March 31 --------------- 2001 2000 1999 2000 1999 ------- ------- ------- ----------- ---- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Interest income: Interest income: Loans $21,753 $18,913 $62,395 $55,258$22,732 $19,930 Mortgage-backed securities 5,216 5,974 16,442 17,7284,374 5,724 Investment securities and other 2,578 2,224 7,404 6,718 ------- -------2,203 2,428 ------- ------- Total interest income 29,547 27,111 86,241 79,704 ------- -------29,309 28,082 ------- ------- Interest expense: Deposits 11,361 10,240 32,682 30,64611,717 10,452 Borrowed funds 6,025 4,534 16,219 12,970 ------- -------4,861 4,994 ------- ------- Total interest expense 17,386 14,774 48,901 43,616 ------- -------16,578 15,446 ------- ------- Net interest income 12,161 12,337 37,340 36,08812,731 12,636 Provision for loan losses 255 225 745 675 ------- -------240 ------- ------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 11,906 12,112 36,595 35,413 ------- -------12,476 12,396 ------- ------- Other income: Fees and service charges 1,227 919 3,340 2,5861,356 987 Net (loss) gain on sales of loans and securities available for sale (1,261) 35 (1,189) 502 Income1,079 60 Net income (loss) from other real estate operations net 56 69 127 14514 (11) Other 400 241 997 629 ------- -------351 294 ------- ------- Total other income 422 1,264 3,275 3,862 ------- -------2,800 1,330 ------- ------- Operating expenses: Compensation and employee benefits 4,397 3,869 12,956 11,2475,368 4,330 Occupancy 646 564 1,785 1,557694 582 Equipment 418 326 1,145 991495 359 Marketing 320 431 1,011 1,254337 316 Federal deposit insurance 123 120 208 360 642 Data processing 425 336 1,190 989491 392 General and administrative 1,934 1,101 4,219 3,397 ------- -------1,602 1,095 ------- ------- Total operating expenses 8,260 6,835 22,666 20,077 ------- -------9,110 7,194 ------- ------- Income before provision for income taxes 4,068 6,541 17,204 19,1986,166 6,532 Provision for income taxes 248 2,364 4,733 6,895 ------- -------2,145 2,218 ------- ------- Net income $ 3,8204,021 $ 4,177 $12,471 $12,303 ======= =======4,314 ======= ======= Basic earnings per share $.38 $.35 $1.19 $1.01 ======= =======$ .42 $ .40 ======= ======= Diluted earnings per share $.36 $.34 $1.16 $.98 ======= =======$ .40 $ .39 ======= ======= Average basic shares outstanding 10,091 11,884 10,437 12,238 ======= =======9,688 10,865 ======= ======= Average diluted shares outstanding 10,501 12,250 10,739 12,501 ======= =======10,137 11,044 ======= =======
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 2 OceanFirst Financial Corp. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (dollars in thousands)
For the ninethree months ended September 30, ---------------------March 31, -------------------- 2001 2000 1999 -------- ------------ ---- (Unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 12,4714,021 $ 12,3034,314 -------- -------- Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment 1,185 1,122464 379 Amortization of Incentive Awards 1,451 1,450484 483 Amortization of ESOP 1,179 978374 393 ESOP adjustment 442 644283 99 Tax benefit of stock plans 510 39 Amortization of servicing asset 361 289254 70 Amortization of deposit premium 78 78intangible assets 89 26 Net premium amortization in excess of discount accretion on securities 293 926113 107 Net accretion of deferred fees and discounts in excess of premium amortization on loans (202) (259)(17) (149) Provision for loan losses 745 675255 240 Net gain on sales of real estate owned (161) (220)(21) (2) Net loss (gain)gain on sales of loans and securities available for sale 1,189 (502)(1,079) (60) Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale 51,297 43,61968,474 4,289 Mortgage loans originated for sale (61,866) (24,228) (Increase) decrease(59,615) (4,229) Decrease (increase) in interest and dividends receivable (1,586) 457 Decrease (increase)523 (673) Increase in servicing asset and other assets 192 (577) Decrease(1,283) (412) Increase in other liabilities (1,217) 1651,222 756 -------- ------------------ Total adjustments (6,620) 24,61711,030 1,356 -------- ------------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 5,851 36,92015,051 5,670 -------- ------------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Net increase in loans receivable (85,162) (73,803) Purchase of investment securities available for sale (12,500) (14,426) Proceeds from sale of investment securities 30,279 121(23,468) (20,285) Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available for sale (24,649) - (97,251) Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale 200 30,0425,000 - Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities available for sale 44,498 103,859 Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Stock (3,200) -14,100 14,134 Proceeds from sales of real estate owned 974 902234 70 Purchases of premises and equipment (1,321) (692) Acquisition of Columbia Equities, Ltd. net of cash and cash equivalents (2,954) -(1,256) (290) -------- ------------------ Net cash used in investing activities (29,186) (51,248)(30,039) (6,371) -------- ------------------
Continued 3 OceanFirst Financial Corp. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) (dollars in thousands)
For the ninethree months ended September 30, ---------------------March 31, -------------------- 2001 2000 1999 -------- ------------ ---- (Unaudited) Cash flows from financing activities: Increase in deposits $15,785 $ 41,057 $ 9,626 Increase20,995 Decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank advances (20,396) -(2,500) (42,000) Increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase 34,118 30,42918,502 26,578 Increase in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 596 1,015290 362 Exercise of Stock Options 908 17stock options 548 - Dividends paid (5,632) (5,382)(1,895) (1,678) Purchase of treasury stock (22,276) (25,058) --------(8,850) (9,820) ------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 28,375 10,647 --------21,880 (5,563) ------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks 5,040 (3,681)6,892 (6,264) Cash and due from banks at beginning of period 7,235 10,007 10,295 --------------- -------- Cash and due from banks at end of period $14,127 $ 15,047 $ 6,614 ========3,743 ======= ======== Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest $16,483 $ 48,971 $ 43,37615,671 Income taxes 4,295 5,37412 - Noncash investing activities: Transfer of loans receivable to real estate owned 644 1,041340 303 Mortgage loans securitized into mortgage-backed Securities 14,035 37,200 ======== ======== Supplemental Information to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Relating to the Acquisition of Columbia Equities, Ltd: Non cash investing and financing transactions relating to the acquisition of Columbia Equities, Ltd. that are not reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 are listed below: Fair value of assets acquired, excluding cash and cash $ 36,045 equivalents (33,982) Liabilities assumedsecurities 4,167 - ========= ========
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 4 OceanFirst Financial Corp. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ---------------------------------------------------- Note 1. Basis of Presentation - ----------------------------- The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, OceanFirst Bank (the "Bank") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Columbia Equities, Ltd., OceanFirst Realty Inc. and Ocean Investment Services, Inc. The Bank completed the acquisition of Columbia Equities, Ltd. ("Columbia"), a mortgage brokerage company based in Tarrytown, New York on August 18, 2000 in a transaction accounted for as a purchase. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Columbia were recorded on the books of the Bank at their fair market values of $37.1 million and $34.0 million, respectively. In October 2000, the Company sold servicing rights with a book value and market value of $7.1 million. The cost of the acquisition was $4 million. The Company's consolidated results of operations include Columbia's results commencing on August 18, 2000. The interim consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for all of 2000.2001. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.2000. Note 2. Earnings per Share - --------------------------- The following reconciles shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2001 and 2000 and 1999:(in thousands):
Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, -------------------- -------------------March 31, ------------------------ 2001 2000 1999 2000 1999 ------ ------ ------ ----------- ---- Weighted average shares issued net of Treasury shares 11,534 13,594 11,932 13,99410,964 12,427 Less: Unallocated ESOP shares (1,164) (1,292) (1,195) (1,325)(1,103) (1,227) Unallocated incentive award shares (279) (418) (300) (431)(173) (335) ------ ------ ------ ------- Average basic shares outstanding 10,091 11,884 10,437 12,2389,688 10,865 Add: Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 288 228 180 132Unallocated ESOP shares Unallocated incentive award shares 370 79 Incentive awards 122 138 122 13179 100 ------ ------ ------ ------- Average diluted shares outstanding 10,501 12,250 10,739 12,50110,137 11,044 ====== ====== ====== =======
Note 3. Comprehensive Income - ----------------------------- For the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2001 and 2000 and 1999 total comprehensive income, representing net income plus or minus items recorded directly in equity, such as the change in unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale amounted to $8,807,000$6,126,000 and $64,000,$2,237,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, total comprehensive income amounted to $14,398,000 and $4,326,000, respectively. 5 Note 4. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements - -------------------------------------------------- In March 2000, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 44 "Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation, an Interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25". The interpretation clarifies certain issues with respect to the application of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB Opinion No. 25). The interpretation results in a number of changes in the application of APB Opinion No. 25 including, the accounting for modifications to equity awards as well as extending APB Opinion No. 25 accounting treatment to options granted to outside directors for their services as directors. The provisions of the interpretation were effective July 1, 2000 and apply prospectively, except for certain modifications to equity awards made after December 15, 1998. The initial adoption of the interpretation did not have a significant impact on the company's financial statements. In June 2000, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 138 "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities, an Amendment to FASB Statement No. 133". SFAS No. 138 amends certain aspects of SFAS No. 133 to simplify the accounting for derivatives and hedges under SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 138 is effective upon the company's adoption of SFAS No. 133 (January 1, 2001). The initial adoption of SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No. 138 aredid not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In September 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities (A Replacement of FASB Statement 125)." SFAS No. 140 supersedes and replaces the 5 guidance in SFAS No. 125 and, accordingly, provides guidance on the following topics: securitization transactions involving financial assets, sales of financial assets such as receivables, loans, and securities; factoring transactions; wash sales; servicing assets and liabilities, collateralized borrowing arrangements; securities lending transactions; repurchase agreements; loan collateralized borrowing arrangements; securities lending transactions; repurchase agreements; loan participations; and extinguishment of liabilities. While most of the provisionThe provisions of SFAS No. 140 are effective for transactions entered into after March 31, 2001, companies with fiscal year ends that hold beneficial interests from previous securitizations will be required to make additional disclosures in their December 31, 2000 financial statements.2001. The initial adoption of SFAS No. 140 isdid not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. Note 5. Loans Receivable, Net - ----------------------------- Loans receivable, net at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 and December 31, 19992000 consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 December 31, 19992000 --------------- ------------------ ----------------- Real estate: One- to four-family $1,001,567 $ 988,410 $ 917,481993,706 Commercial real estate, multi- family and land 87,635 57,14289,706 89,663 Construction 6,698 7,7919,779 7,973 Consumer 60,866 56,04062,707 62,923 Commercial 27,673 15,56935,925 29,687 ---------- ---------- Total loans 1,171,282 1,054,0231,199,684 1,183,952 Loans in process (2,450) (2,790)(3,037) (2,927) Deferred fees 398 (78)origination costs (fees), net 273 561 Unearned premium 28 4315 19 Allowance for loan losses (8,921) (8,223)(9,358) (9,138) ---------- ---------- Total loans, net 1,160,337 1,042,9751,187,577 1,172,467 Less: mortgage loans held for sale 33,387 -27,808 35,588 ---------- ---------- Loans receivable, net $1,126,950 $1,042,975$1,159,769 $1,136,879 ========== ==========
6 Note 6. Deposits - ---------------- The major types of deposits at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 and December 31, 19992000 were as follows (in thousands): September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 December 31, 1999 ------------------2000 -------------- ----------------- Type of Account - --------------- Non-interest bearing $ 49,83257,029 $ 31,32849,910 NOW 136,637 113,426187,225 170,976 Money market deposit 73,413 80,59769,006 71,010 Savings 170,221 171,064169,675 165,866 Time deposits 667,904 660,535637,038 646,426 ---------- ---------- $1,098,007 $1,056,950$1,119,973 $1,104,188 ========== ========== Note 7. Income Taxes - -------------------- The Company recognized an income tax benefit of $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2000 relating to the additional charitable donation expense associated with the 1996 formation of the OceanFirst Foundation (the "Foundation"). The Company established the Foundation as part of the conversion to public ownership and recorded a charitable donation expense of $13.4 million in 1996. Charitable donations are tax deductible subject to a limitation of 10% of annual taxable income. The Company is able to carry forward any unused portion of the deduction for five years following the year in which the contribution is made. Based on the Company's original estimate of taxable income for 1996 and the carry forward period, $4.3 million of charitable donation expense was considered not tax deductible because the Company believed it was unlikely to realize sufficient earnings over the six year period to take the full deduction. After considering the Company's recent strong earnings performance and expectations for taxable income through December 31, 2001, the Company now estimates that an additional $3.0 million of charitable donation expense will be recognized for tax purposes, providing for a tax benefit of $1.1 million. The Company has a remaining charitable expense carry forward of $1,256,000 ($440,000 on an after-tax basis) which expires at December 31, 2001. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Condition Total assets at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 were $1.670$1.671 billion, an increase of $78.6$30.9 million, compared to $1.591$1.640 billion at December 31, 1999.2000. Loans receivable, net, increased by $84.0$22.9 million or 8.1%, to a balance of $1.127$1.160 billion at September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, compared to a balance of $1.043$1.137 billion at December 31, 1999.2000. The increase was largelypartly attributable to commercial lending (including commercial real estate) initiatives which accounted for $42.6$6.3 million of this growth. Mortgage loans held for sale increased to $33.4 million at September 30, 2000 as compared to no mortgage loans held for sale at December 31, 1999 with most of this increase representing loans held by Columbia Equities, Ltd. Deposit balances increased $41.1$15.8 million to $1.098$1.120 6 billion at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 from $1.057$1.104 billion at December 31, 1999, partly due to2000, as core deposit categories, a key emphasis for the results of new branches opened in late 1999 and early 2000.Company, increased by $25.2 million as time deposits declined. Stockholder's equity at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 decreased to $158.0$155.3 million, compared to $167.5$157.7 million at December 31, 19992000 due to the execution of the Company's seventh and eighth stock repurchase programs.program. The Company repurchased, 1,304,592402,100 shares of common stock during the first ninethree months of 20002001 at a total cost of $22.3$8.8 million. Under the 10% repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors in August 2000, 1,095,743383,343 shares remain to be purchased as of September 30, 2000.March 31, 2001. Results of Operations General Net income decreased to $3.8$4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, as compared to net income of $4.2$4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999March 31, 2000, while diluted earnings per share increased to $.36$.40 for the three months ended September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, as compared to $.34$.39 for the same prior year period. Net income and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 increased to $12.5 million and $1.16, respectively, as compared to $12.3 million and $.98, respectively, for the same prior year periods. The higher percentage increase in earnings per share is primarily the result of the Company's repurchase program, which reduced the number of shares outstanding. 7 Interest Income Interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 was $29.5$29.3 million, and $86.2 million, respectively, compared to $27.1 million and $79.7$28.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, respectively.March 31, 2000. The increasesincrease in interest income werewas due to increasesan increase in average interest- earninginterest-earning assets of $51.0$25.2 million and $40.1 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively,March 31, 2001, as compared to the same prior year periods.period. Additionally, the yield on average interest-earninginterest- earning assets increased to 7.50% and 7.42%7.54% on average for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively,March 31, 2001, compared to 7.11% and 7.04%7.34% on average in the same prior year periods.period. The asset yield benefited from a change in the mix of average-earning assets towards a higher concentration of loans receivable partly funded by reductions in lower yielding investment and mortgage-backed securities. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 loans receivable represented 71.5% and 70.1%, respectively,75.4% of average interest-earning assets as compared to 66.5% and 65.4%, respectively,68.7% for the same prior year periods.period. Interest Expense Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 was $17.4$16.6 million, and $48.9 million respectively, compared to $14.8 million and $43.6$15.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, respectively.March 31, 2000. The increasesincrease in interest expense werewas primarily the result of increasesan increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which rose to 4.85% and 4.65%4.70%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, as compared to 4.37% and 4.36%, respectively,4.49% for the same prior year periods,period, as well as increasesan increase in average interest-bearing liabilities which rose by $81.0 million and $68.0$34.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively,March 31, 2001, as compared to the same prior year periods.period. The Company's stock repurchase programs will generally cause interest-bearing liabilities to rise at a greater rate than interest-earning assets due to the reduction in stockholders' equity as a funding source. Provision for Loan Losses For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, the Company's provision for loan losses was $255,000, and $745,000, respectively, as compared to $225,000 and $675,000, respectively,$240,000 for the same prior year periods. While the Company realized substantial loan growth over the past year, especially in the area of higher risk commercial loans, the provision for loan losses rose only modestly due to a decline inperiod. The Company's non-performing assets which decreasedincreased to $3.4 million at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001, as compared to $4.5$3.1 million at September 30, 1999.March 31, 2000. Other Income Other income was $422,000 and $3.3$2.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively,March 31, 2001, compared to $1.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively, for the same prior year periods.period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 the Company recognized a loss of $1.6 million on the restructuring sale of $32.1 million of securities available for sale. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999March 31, 2001 the Company recorded a lossgain of $49,000$1.1 million on the sale of an investment security. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 the Company also sold 30-year fixed-rate loans, for a gain of $375,000 and $447,000, respectively, as compared to a gain of $35,000 and $551,000, respectively,$60,000 in the same prior year periods.period. The increased gain from loan sales is primarily due to the mortgage banking activities of Columbia Equities, Ltd. ("Columbia"), a mortgage banking company acquired by the Company on August 18, 2000. The Bank also periodically sells these30 year fixed-rate mortgage loans to assist in the management of interest rate risk, while Columbia Equities, Ltd., as a mortgage banker, sells all of its mortgage loan production.risk. Excluding the respective net gains or losses on the sale of loans, and securities, other income increased by $454,000,$451,000, or 36.9%, and $1.1 million, or 32.9%35.5%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively,March 31, 2001, as compared to the same prior year periods.period. Fees and service charges increased due to the growth in commercial account services, and retail core account balances. The Company continues to focus on growing non-interest revenue with the March 2000 introduction of Trustbalances and Asset Management services. For the three months ended September 30, 2000 trust service fees amounted to $27,000 and at September 30, 2000 trust assets under management totaled $30.2 million.fees. 7 Operating Expenses Operating expenses were $8.3$9.1 million and $22.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, as compared to $6.8$7.2 million and $20.1 million, respectively, in the same prior year periods. Included in general and administrative expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, are certain costsperiod. The increase was principally due to operating expenses associated with the acquisitionColumbia, and ongoing operations of Columbia Equities, Ltd., andthe costs associated with the opening of the Bank's twelfthfourteenth and thirteenthfifteenth branch offices in September and October 1999, the Bank's fourteenth branch office in May 2000 and the introduction of the Company's Trust and Asset Management business line. These increases were partly offset by decreases 8 of $88,000 and $282,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively, as compared to the same prior year periods in federal deposit insurance due to a decline in the assessment rate.February 2001, respectfully. Provision for Income Taxes Income tax expense was $248,000 and $4.7$2.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively,March 31, 2001 compared to $2.4 million and $6.9$2.2 million for the same prior year periods due to the recognition of an income tax benefit of $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2000 relating to the additional charitable donation expense associated with the 1996 formation of the OceanFirst Foundation (see Note 7 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements).period. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") and other borrowings and, to a lesser extent, investment maturities and proceeds from the sale of loans. While scheduled amortization of loans is a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Company has other sources of liquidity if a need for additional funds arises, including an overnight line of credit and advances from the FHLB. At September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, the Company had $77.3$50.0 million of outstanding overnight borrowings from the FHLB, an increasea decrease from no overnight borrowings$52.5 million at December 31, 1999.2000. The Company utilizes the overnight line from time to time to fund short-term liquidity needs. The Company also had other borrowings of $358.3$330.0 million at September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, an increase from $354.9$311.5 million at December 31, 1999.2000. These borrowings were used to fund a wholesale leverage strategy designed to improve returns on invested capital. The Company's cash needs for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, were primarily provided by principal payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, increased deposits and increased total borrowings. The cash was principally utilized for loan originations, the purchase of mortgage-backed securities and the purchase of treasury stock. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 1999,March 31, 2000, the cash needs of the Company were primarily satisfied by maturities of investment securities available for sale, principal payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans held for sale and increased total borrowings.deposits. The cash provided was principally used for the purchase of investment and mortgage-backed securities, the origination of loans, a reduction in total borrowings and the purchase of treasury stock. Federal regulations require the Bank to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets. The required percentage has varied from time to time based upon economic conditions and savings flows and is currently 4% of net withdrawable savings deposits and borrowings payable on demand or in one year or less during the preceding calendar month. Liquid assets for purposes of this ratio include cash, accrued interest receivable, certain time deposits, U.S. Treasury and Government agencies and other securities and obligations generally having remaining maturities of less than five years. The levels of these assets are dependent on the Bank's operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. As of September 30, 2000 and DecemberAt March 31, 1999, the Bank's liquidity ratios were 6.1% and 8.9%, respectively, both in excess of the minimum regulatory requirement. At September 30, 2000,2001, the Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements with tangible capital of $115.0$124.3 million, or 6.9%7.4%, of total adjusted assets, which is above the required level of $25.0$25.1 million or 1.5%; core capital of $115.0$ 124.3 million or 6.9%7.4% of total adjusted assets, which is above the required level of $50.0$50.2 million, or 3.0%; and risk-based capital of $123.8$133.5 million, or 13.2%14.1% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $75.1$75.6 million or 8.0%. The Bank is considered a "well capitalized" institution under the Office of Thrift Supervision's prompt corrective action regulations. 98 Non-Performing Assets The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's nonperforming assets consisting of non-accrual loans and Real Estate Owned (REO). The Company had no troubled-debt restructured loans within the meaning of SFAS 15 at September 30, 2000 or December 31, 1999. It is the policy of the Company to cease accruing interest on loans 90 days or more past due or in the process of foreclosure.
September 30, December 31, 2000 1999 ------- ------- (dollars in thousands) Non-accrual loans: Real estate: One-to four-family $ 2,846 $ 2,401 Commercial real estate, multi-family and land 184 362 Consumer 141 222 ------- ------- Total 3,171 2,985 REO, net 223 292 ------- ------- Total non-performing assets $ 3,394 $ 3,277 ======= ======= Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable .27% .28% Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets .20 .21 Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans receivable .76 .78 Allowance for loan losses as percent of total non-performing loans 281.33 275.48
March 31, December 31, 2001 2000 -------- ----------- (dollars in thousands) Non-accrual loans: Real estate: One-to four-family $ 2,961 $ 2,594 Commercial real estate, multi-family and land - - Consumer 175 147 Commercial - 182 ------- ------- Total 3,136 2,923 REO, net 284 157 ------- ------- Total non-performing assets $ 3,420 $ 3,080 ======= ======= Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable .26% .25% Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets .20 .19 Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans receivable .78 .77 Allowance for loan losses as percent of total non-performing loans 298.41 312.62 In January 2001 the Bank downgraded a performing commercial loan with an outstanding balance of $2.4 million to the substandard classification as a result of weakened financial results. The borrower subsequently failed to make a quarterly principal and interest payment on March 30, 2001 and in April 2001 the Bank consequently downgraded 50% of the loan to the doubtful classification. The Bank holds a participation interest in a $125 million shared national credit which is secured by corporate assets and various commercial real estate properties. The Bank does not participate in any other shared national credits. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor Statement In addition to historical information, this quarterly report may include certain forward looking statements based on current management expectations. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those management expectations. Factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, changes in tax policies, rates and regulations of federal and state tax authorities, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, the cost of funds, demand for loan products, demand for financial services, competition, changes in the quality or composition of the Bank's loan and investment portfolios, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, and other economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and prices. Further description of the risks and uncertainties to the business are included in Item 1, Business, of the Company's 19992000 Form 10-K. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk The Company's interest rate sensitivity is monitored by management through the use of an interest rate risk (IRR) model. Based on internal IRR modeling the Company's one year gap at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 was negative 16.3%13.4% as compared to negative 11.8%10.8% at December 31, 1999.2000. Additionally, the table below sets forth the Company's exposure to interest rate risk as measured by the change in net portfolio value ("NPV") and net interest income under varying rate shocks as of September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 and December 31, 1999.2000. All methods used to measure interest rate sensitivity involve the use of assumptions, which may tend to oversimplify the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. The 9 Company's interest rate sensitivity should be reviewed in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1999.2000. At September 30, 2000,March 31, 2001, the Company's NPV in a static rate environment is less than the NPV at December 31, 1999,2000, reflecting the Company's declining capital levels resulting from common stock repurchase programs.programs and the lower interest rate environment which reduces the value of the Company's core deposits. Also, in a shocked interest rate environment, the Company projects a greater percent change in NPV at September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 than was the case at December 31, 1999.2000. The heightened interest rate sensitivity is primarily due to the declining capital base which accentuates, 10 on a percentage basis, similar dollar changes in NPV. Additionally, the generally higher interest rate environment reduces anticipated prepayment speeds on mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities and reduces the likelihood that a callable security is called before its stated maturity date.
September 30, 2000March 31, 2001 December 31, 1999 --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------2000 ------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------- Net Portfolio Value Net Interest Income Net Portfolio Value Net Interest Income - ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Change in Interest Rates in Basis Points NPV NPV (Rate Shock)Shock Amount % Change Ratio Amount % Change Amount % Change Ratio Amount % Change - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands)------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ (dollars in thousands) 300 $114,789 (39.9)$ 95,745 (43.9)% 7.7% $37,131 (15.8)6.2% $45,790 (13.8)% $119,838 (40.0)$122,407 (37.9)% 8.4% $44,212 (9.3)8.2% $42,061 (13.9)% 200 143,295 (25.0) 9.4 39,645 (10.1) 151,710 (24.0) 10.3 46,123 (5.3)126,836 (25.7) 8.0 48,711 (8.3) 153,064 (22.3) 9.9 44,556 (8.8) 100 170,328 (10.9) 10.8 42,151 (4.5) 179,446 (10.1) 11.8 47,765 (2.0)155,698 (8.8) 9.5 51,459 (3.1) 179,453 (8.9) 11.3 46,728 (4.3) Static 191,112 - 11.8 44,121 - 199,646 - 12.8 48,724 -170,726 --- 10.2 53,118 --- 197,049 --- 12.1 48,837 --- (100) 205,849 7.7 12.4 45,651 3.5 213,252 6.8 13.3 49,251 1.1177,189 3.8 10.4 54,265 2.2 201,071 2.0 12.1 49,569 1.5 (200) 211,657 10.8 12.6 46,526 5.5 217,678 9.0 13.4 48,927 1.4175,000 2.5 10.1 54,172 2.0 196,426 (.3) 11.6 49,483 1.3 (300) 210,917 10.4 12.4 46,669 5.8 216,809 8.6 13.2 47,865 (1.8)166,806 (2.3) 9.5 53,316 .4 186,175 (5.5) 10.9 48,675 (.3)
1110 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings ----------------- The Company is not engaged in any legal proceedings of a material nature at the present time. From time to time, the Company is a party to routine legal proceedings within the normal course of business. Such routine legal proceedings in the aggregate are believed by management to be immaterial to the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Item 2. Changes in Securities --------------------- Not Applicable Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities ------------------------------- Not Applicable Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders --------------------------------------------------- Not ApplicableThe annual meeting of stockholders was held April 19, 2001. The following directors were elected for terms of three years: Donald E. McLaughlin, James T. Snyder and John E. Walsh. The following proposals were voted on by the stockholders:
Withheld/ Broker Proposal For Abstain Non-Votes ---------- --- ------- --------- 1) Election of Directors: Donald E. McLaughlin,CPA 10,201,635 17,034 0 James T. Snyder 10,201,235 17,434 0 John E. Walsh 10,200,538 18,130 0
Withheld/ Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes --- ------- --------- --------- 2) Ratification of KPMG LLP 10,185,002 4,753 28,914 6,617 as independent auditors for the Company for the year ending December 31, 2001.
Item 5. Other Information ----------------- Not Applicable Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K -------------------------------- a) Exhibits: 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of OceanFirst Financial Corp.* 3.2 Bylaws of OceanFirst Financial Corp.** 4.0 Stock Certificate of OceanFirst Financial Corp.* 27 Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith)b) There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the three months ended March 31, 2001. * Incorporated herein by reference into this document from the Exhibits to Form S-1, Registration Statement, filed on December 7, 1995, as amended, Registration No. 33-80123. ** Incorporated herein by reference into this document from the Exhibit to Form 10-Q, Quarterly Report, filed on August 11, 2000. 1211 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. OceanFirst Financial Corp. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registrant DATE: November 10, 2000May 11, 2001 /s/ John R. Garbarino ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- John R. Garbarino Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer DATE: November 10, 2000May 11, 2001 /s/ Michael Fitzpatrick ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Fitzpatrick Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 1312