UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q
 
 
[x]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934
     For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 1998
 
[_][ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     For the transition period from          ____________ to
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                        Commission file number 0-27428

                             OCEAN FINANCIAL CORP.
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


             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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  (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.

YES   X   NO      .
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As of  May 12,August 6, 1998, there were 7,767,06715,384,134 shares of the Registrant's Common
Stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding.

 
                             OCEAN FINANCIAL CORP.

                              INDEX TO FORM 10-Q


PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                      
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Item 1.    Consolidated Financial Statements
 
           Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
           as of March 31,June 30, 1998 (unaudited) and December 31, 1997  11997.........1
 
           Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six
           months ended March 31,June 30, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited)......  2...............2
 
           Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the threesix
           months ended March 31,June 30, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited)......  3...............3
 
           Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements..  5Statements..........5
 
Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
           Condition and Results of Operation....................  7Operations...........................7
 
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk....10
 
 
Part II.   OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1.    Legal Proceedings..................................... 10Proceedings............................................11
 
Item 2.    Changes in Securities................................. 10Securities........................................11
 
Item 3.    Default Upon Senior Securities........................ 10Securities...............................11
 
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders... 10Holders..........11
 
Item 5.    Other Information..................................... 10Information............................................11
 
Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................... 10

Signatures....................................................... 128-K.............................11
 

Signatures .............................................................12

 
                     OCEAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
               (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 

                                                    
March 31 December 31, 1998 1997 --------- ------------ (Unaudited) ASSETS - ------ Cash and due from banks $ 2,543 $ 2,225 Investment securities available for sale 173,536 207,357 Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost 15,043 14,980 Mortgage-backed securities available for sale 448,690 457,148 Loans receivable, net 823,603 783,695 Mortgage loans held for sale 4,284 - Interest and dividends receivable 10,865 11,064 Real estate owned, net 1,111 1,198 Premises and equipment, net 14,512 14,279 Other assets 24,298 19,001 ---------- ---------- Total assets $1,518,485June 30, December 31, 1998 1997 ----------- ------------ (Unaudited) ASSETS - ------ Cash and due from banks $ 3,896 $ 2,225 Federal funds sold 18,900 - ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents 22,796 2,225 Investment securities available for sale 183,799 207,357 Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost 15,043 14,980 Mortgage-backed securities available for sale 392,335 457,148 Loans receivable, net 870,450 783,695 Mortgage loans held for sale 3,009 - Interest and dividends receivable 10,593 11,064 Real estate owned, net 432 1,198 Premises and equipment, net 14,480 14,279 Other assets 25,327 19,001 ---------- ---------- Total assets $1,538,264 $1,510,947 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------ Deposits $1,013,192 $ 976,764 Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings - 20,400 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 300,026 288,200 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 5,525 4,773 Other liabilities 8,662 5,266 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities 1,327,405 1,295,403 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' 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 15,534,134 and 15,705,720 shares outstanding at June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively 181 181 Additional paid-in capital 177,936 177,223 Retained earnings-substantially restricted 101,001 97,487 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,769 989 Less: Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (18,420) (10,903) Unearned Incentive Awards (6,930) (7,897) Treasury Stock at cost (2,584,114 and 2,412,528 shares at June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively) (44,678) (41,536) ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity 210,859 215,544 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,538,264 $1,510,947 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------ Deposits $ 987,180 $ 976,764 Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings 13,600 20,400 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 288,886 288,200 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 4,962 4,773 Other liabilities 7,909 5,266 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities 1,302,537 1,295,403 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' 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 15,534,134 and 15,705,720 shares outstanding at March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively 181 181 Additional paid-in capital 177,621 177,223 Retained earnings-substantially restricted 99,534 97,487 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,265 989 Less: Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (10,562) (10,903) Unearned Incentive Awards (7,413) (7,897) Treasury Stock at cost (2,584,114 and 2,412,528 shares at March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively) (44,678) (41,536) ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity 215,948 215,544 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,518,485 $1,510,947 ========== ==========
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. Note: Shares and related amounts for prior periods have been adjusted for the two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend payablepaid on May 15, 1998 to common stockholders of record as of May 4, 1998. 1 OCEAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) For the three months For the six months ended March 31, --------------------June 30, ended June 30, ---------------------- --------------------- 1998 1997 -------- --------1998 1997 --------- ----------- --------- ---------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Interest income: Loans $15,773 $13,594$16,643 $14,097 $32,416 $27,691 Mortgage-backed securities 7,040 5,7306,293 6,680 13,333 12,410 Investment securities and other 3,413 3,221 -------- --------3,283 3,533 6,697 6,754 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total interest income 26,226 22,545 -------- --------26,219 24,310 52,446 46,855 ------- ------- ------- ------- Interest expense: Deposits 10,745 10,29510,930 10,605 21,675 20,900 Borrowed funds 4,401 1,738 -------- --------4,380 2,905 8,781 4,643 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total interest expense 15,146 12,033 -------- --------15,310 13,510 30,456 25,543 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net interest income 11,080 10,51210,909 10,800 21,990 21,312 Provision for loan losses 225 225 -------- --------450 450 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 10,855 10,287 -------- --------10,684 10,575 21,540 20,862 ------- ------- ------- ------- Other income: Fees and service charges 533 502508 448 1,041 950 Net gain (loss) on sales of loans available for sale 3164 0 167 (1) Net (cost of) income from other real estate operations (49) 5189 2 140 6 Other 134 80 -------- --------192 125 326 207 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total other income 621 586 -------- --------1,053 575 1,674 1,162 ------- ------- ------- ------- Operating expenses: Compensation and employee benefits 3,504 3,3043,779 3,494 7,283 6,798 Occupancy 446 499472 467 918 966 Equipment 313 313355 358 668 670 Marketing 323 121428 282 752 403 Federal deposit insurance 217 88208 434 297 Data processing 313 378314 292 627 670 General and administrative 865 757 -------- --------1,108 744 1,973 1,502 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total operating expenses 5,981 5,460 -------- --------6,673 5,845 12,655 11,306 ------- ------- ------- ------- Income before provision for income taxes 5,495 5,4135,064 5,305 10,559 10,718 Provision for income taxes 1,986 2,024 -------- --------1,862 1,889 3,848 3,913 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income $ 3,5093,202 $ 3,389 ======== ========3,416 $ 6,711 $ 6,805 ======= ======= ======= ======= Basic earnings per share $ .250.23 $ .205 ======== ========.22 $ .48 $ .42 ======= ======= ======= ======= Diluted earnings per share $ .245.23 $ .205 ======== ========.21 $ .47 $ .42 ======= ======= ======= ======= Average basic shares outstanding 13,972 16,488 ======== ========13,757 15,796 13,864 16,142 ======= ======= ======= ======= Average diluted shares outstanding 14,326 16,542 ======== ========14,177 15,949 14,246 16,246 ======= ======= ======= ======= See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. Note: Earnings per share and shares outstanding for prior periods have been adjusted for the two- for-onetwo-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend payablepaid on May 15, 1998 to common stockholders of record as of May 4, 1998. 2 OCEAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (dollars in thousands) For the threesix months ended March 31, --------------------June 30, --------------------------- 1998 1997 -------- --------------------- ------------ (Unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 3,5096,711 $ 3,389 -------- --------6,805 ------------ ------------ Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment 344 317713 661 Amortization of Incentive Awards 484 306967 807 Amortization of ESOP 341 357683 714 ESOP adjustment 270 165585 355 Tax benefit of stock plans 128 - Amortization of servicing asset 74 42167 89 Net premium amortization in excess of discount accretion on securities 837 9871,755 1,931 Net accretion of deferred fees and discounts in excess of premium amortization on loans (143) (86)(261) (183) Provision for loan losses 225 225450 450 Net gain on sales of real estate owned (3) (46)(78) (129) Net (gain) loss on sales of loans available for sale (3)(167) 1 Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale 99912,989 703 Mortgage loans originated for sale (5,292)(16,124) - Decrease (increase) in interest and dividends receivable 199 (1,054)471 (2,042) Increase in other assets (5,392) (413)(5,629) (537) Increase in other liabilities 2,643 1,270 -------- --------3,396 137 ------------ ------------ Total adjustments (4,417) 2,774 -------- --------45 2,957 ------------ ------------ Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (908) 6,163 -------- --------6,756 9,762 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Net increase in loans receivable (40,216) (20,662)(87,408) (48,250) Purchase of investment securities available for sale (16,000) (25,000)(81,691) (49,984) Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available for sale (40,567) (88,753)(151,199) Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale 50,000 5,250105,025 15,270 Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities available for sale 48,447 47,239105,087 88,396 Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock (63) (1,935)(3,054) Proceeds from sales of real estate owned 316 6281,308 1,255 Purchases of premises and equipment (577) (1,039) -------- --------(914) (1,296) ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,340 (84,272) -------- --------777 (148,862) ------------ ------------ Continued 3 OCEAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) (dollars in thousands) For the threesix months ended March 31, ---------------------------June 30, ---------------------- 1998 1997 ------ ----------------- --------- (Unaudited) Cash flows from financing activities: Acquisition of deposits $ 10,732 - Deposit premium (1,030) - Increase in deposits $10,416 10,93125,696 26,074 Decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings (6,800) (5,300)(20,400) (3,500) Increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase 686 72,49011,826 138,090 Increase in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 189 403752 851 Dividends paid (1,463)(3,196) (1,689) Purchase of Incentive Award stock - (10,176) Purchase of ESOP shares (8,200) - Purchase of treasury stock (3,142) - ------- -------(14,270) ---------- -------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (114) 78,524 ------- -------13,038 135,380 ---------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks 318 415cash equivalents 20,571 (3,720) Cash and due from bankscash equivalents at beginning of period 2,225 5,372 ------- ----------------- -------- Cash and due from bankscash equivalents at end of period $ 2,54322,796 $ 5,787 ======= =======1,652 ========== ======== Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest $14,999 $11,812$ 30,090 $ 25,136 Income taxes 10 3,711 Noncash investing activities: Transfer of loans receivable to real estate owned 226 411464 839 Mortgage loans securitized into mortgage-backed securities 1,00513,073 - ======= ================= ======== See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 4 OCEAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ---------------------------------------------------- Note 1. Basis of Presentation - ----------------------------- The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ocean Financial Corp. (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ocean Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Ocean Federal Realty Inc. and Ocean Investment Services, Inc. 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 six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for all of 1998. 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, 1997. Note 2. Earnings per Share - --------------------------- Amounts per common share for prior periods have been adjusted for the two-for-onetwo-for- one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend declared by the Company's Board of Directors on April 22, 1998 and payablepaid on May 15, 1998 to common stockholders of record as of May 4, 1998. The following reconciles shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998 and 1997 Three months ended March 31Six months ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ---------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 -------- -------- ------- ------- Weighted average shares issued net of Treasury shares 15,636 18,11815,534 17,644 15,584 17,881 Less: Unallocated ESOP shares (1,070) (1,212)(1,231) (1,177) (1,150) (1,195) Unallocated incentive award shares (594) (418)(546) (671) (570) (544) ------ -------------- ------ ------ Average basic shares outstanding 13,972 16,48813,757 15,796 13,864 16,142 Add: Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 216 28283 73 248 51 Incentive awards 138 26137 80 134 53 ------ -------------- ------ ------ Average diluted shares outstanding 14,326 16,54214,177 15,949 14,246 16,246 ====== ============== ====== ====== Note 3. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements - -------------------------------------------------- Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130). SFAS 130 establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. Under SFAS 130, comprehensive income is divided into net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes items previously recorded directly in equity, such as unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale. Comparative financial statements provided for earlier periods have been reclassified to conform with the provisions of this Statement. SFAS 130 requires total comprehensive income and its components to be displayed on the face of a financial statement for annual financial statements. For interim financial statements, SFAS 130 requires only total comprehensive income to be reported and allows such disclosure to be presented in the notes to the interim financial statements. 5 For the three month periods ended March 31,June 30, 1998 and 1997 total comprehensive income amounted to $3,665,000$3,706,000 and $3,350,000,$3,515,000, respectively. For the six month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, total comprehensive income amounted to $7,491,000 and $6,865,000, respectively. In February 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132 "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits" (SFAS 132). SFAS 132 revises employers' disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit plans. It does not change the measurement or recognition of those plans. It standardizes the disclosure requirements for pensions and other postretirement benefits to the extent practicable, requires additional information about changes in the benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets that will facilitate financial analysis, and eliminates certain required disclosures of previous accounting pronouncements. SFAS 132 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Earlier application is encouraged. Restatement of disclosures for earlier periods provided for comparative purposes is required unless the information is not readily available. ASAs SFAS 132 affects disclosure requirements, it is not expected to have an impact on the financial statements of the Company. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, and for hedging activities. SFAS No. 133 supersedes the disclosure requirements in SFAS No. 80, 105 and 119. This statement is effective for periods after June 15, 1999. The adoption of SFAS No. 133 is not expected to have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. Note 4. Loans Receivable, Net - ----------------------------- Loans receivable, net at March 31,June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31,June 30, 1998 December 31, 1997 ----------------------------- ----------------- (Unaudited) Real estate: One- to four-family $746,891$785,101 $711,548 Commercial real estate, multi- family and land 30,18834,956 25,699 Construction 8,4808,245 8,748 Consumer 48,34750,553 45,417 Commercial 4,7795,307 2,904 -------- -------- Total loans 838,685884,162 794,316 Less: Loans in process 2,7022,810 2,867 Deferred fees 1,270849 1,133 Unearned discounts 9 9 Allowance for loan losses 6,8177,035 6,612 -------- -------- Total loans, net 827,887873,459 783,695 Less: mortgage loans held for sale 4,2843,009 - -------- -------- Loans receivable, net $823,603$870,450 $783,695 ======== ======== Note 5. Deposits - ---------------- The major types of deposits at March 31,June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 were as follows (in thousands): March 31,June 30, 1998 December 31, 1997 --------------------------- ----------------- Type of Account (Unaudited) - --------------- Non-interest bearing $ 16,40519,789 $ 13,149 NOW 80,12084,727 77,994 Money market deposit 69,48272,157 67,979 Savings 164,781166,956 163,202 Time deposits 656,392669,563 654,440 ---------- -------- -------- $987,180$1,013,192 $976,764 ================== ======== 6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Condition Total assets at March 31,June 30, 1998 were $1.518$1.538 billion, an increase of $7.5$27.3 million, compared to $1.511 billion at December 31, 1997. Investment securities available for sale decreased by $33.8$23.6 million, to a balance of $173.5$183.8 million at March 31,June 30, 1998, compared to a balance of $207.4 million at December 31, 1997, and mortgage-backed securities available for sale decreased by $8.5$64.8 million, to $448.7$392.3 million at March 31,June 30, 1998, from $457.1 million at December 31, 1997. The investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale portfolios decreased in order to fund growth in the Bank's loans receivable. Loans receivable, net, increased by $39.9$86.8 million, or 5.1%11.1%, to a balance of $823.6$870.5 million at March 31,June 30, 1998, compared to a balance of $783.7 million at December 31, 1997. The increase was largely attributable to robust residential loan growth (including mortgage refinance activity) in the Bank's market area, as well as commercial lending (including commercial real estate) initiatives which accounted for $6.4$11.7 million of this growth. Included in the residential loan growth is $16.3$39.5 million of 30 year fixed rate mortgage loans which the Bank retained in portfolio.portfolio, while $13.1 million of 30-year fixed rate mortgage loans were sold. In the past, the Bank has often sold most of this product into the secondary market. TheOf the loans retained, the Bank intends to fund $15.0funded $29.2 million of these loans with repurchase agreements with an approximate termterms of three to seven years, thus mitigating part of the interest rate risk associated with retaining these mortgages. Total deposits at March 31,June 30, 1998 were $987.2 million,$1.013 billion, an increase of $10.4$36.4 million, compared to $976.8 million at December 31, 1997. On June 29, 1998, the Company completed the purchase of $10.7 million in deposit balances from Summit Bank's Whiting, New Jersey branch, for a deposit premium of $1.0 million. Stockholders' equity at March 31,June 30, 1998 was $216.0$210.9 million, compared to $215.5 million at December 31, 1997. The Company repurchased 85,793171,586 shares of common stock during the first quarter for $ 3.1 million, completing the 5% repurchase program announced in October 1997. Additionally, during the second quarter of 1998, the Company loaned $8.2 million to the Bank's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP" or the "Plan") which enabled the ESOP trustee to purchase 422,500 shares of common stock. After the initial 12 year ESOP term expires in year 2008, these shares will begin to be allocated to employees covered by the Plan at which time they will be expensed by the Company. Results of Operations General Net income increaseddecreased to $3.5$3.2 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 1998 as compared to net income of $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997June 30, 1997. For the six months ended June 30, 1998 net income decreased to $6.7 million from $6.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 1997. Interest Income Interest income for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 1998 was $26.2 million, compared to $22.5$24.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 1997, an increase of $3.7$1.9 million, or 16.3%7.9%. For the six months ended June 30, 1998, interest income was $52.4 million compared to $46.9 million for the same period in 1997, an increase of $5.6 million or 11.9%. The increaseincreases in interest income waswere the result of an increaseincreases in the average balance of loans receivable which increased by $113.0$143.6 million and $128.4 million for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, respectively, as compared to the same prior year period. Also,periods. For the average size ofthree months ended June 30, 1998, the investmentyield on earning assets remained constant at 7.12%, as compared to the same period in 1997 as declines in yields for loans and investments and mortgage-backed securities available for sale portfolios increased duewere offset by a shift in the asset mix from lower yielding securities to higher yielding loans receivable. For the investment of funds received from increased wholesale borrowings. The increase insix months ended June 30, 1998, interest income was further augmented by an increase in the yield on average interest earning assets, which improved to 7.20%7.16% on average in the first quartersix months of 1998, from 7.02%7.07% on average in the first quartersix months of 1997. Increased yields on mortgage-backed securities and a change in the mix of earning assets to whole loans accounted for the increased yield. Interest Expense Interest expense for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 1998 was $15.1$15.3 million, compared to $12.0$13.5 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 1997, an increase of $3.1$1.8 million, or 25.9%13.3%. For the six months ended June 30, 1998 interest expense was $30.5 million compared to $25.5 million for the same period in 1997, an increase of $4.9 million or 19.2%. The increaseincreases in interest expense waswere primarily the result of an increase in the average outstanding balance of total borrowings (Federal Home Loan Bank and securities sold under agreements to repurchase) which increased by $178.2$97.3 million and $137.5 million for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, respectively, as compared to the same prior year periodperiods and a smaller average increase in deposits. The increase in wholesale borrowings was part of a leverage strategy adopted in late 1996 to improve returns on invested capital. TheProceeds from the borrowings were invested in mortgage loans and investment 7 and mortgage-backed securities. The average cost of interest bearing liabilities increased to 4.79%4.78% for both the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, as compared to 4.55%4.71% and 4.64%, respectively, for the same prior year periodperiods, due to a greater percentage increase in higher cost wholesale funding over retail deposit funding. Provision for Loan Losses For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, the Company's provision for loan losses was $225,000 and $450,000, respectively, unchanged from the same prior year period.periods. The Company's non-performing assets declined by $1.6$1.8 million at March 31,June 30, 1998 as compared to March 31,June 30, 1997 allowing for stable provisions despite loan growth. 7 Other Income Other income was $621,000increased to $1.1 million and $1.7 million for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, respectively, compared to $586,000$575,000 and $1.2 million for the same prior year period. Other incomeperiods. The increases were primarily due to $164,000 in gains recognized in the second quarter of 1998 on the sale of 30 year fixed rate mortgage loans, which the Company periodically sells to manage interest rate risk. Additionally, deposit related fees (part of fees and service charges) increased $54,000by $121,000 and $198,000 for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, respectively, as compared to the same prior year periodperiods, due to a risegrowth in earnings from corporate owned life insurance ascommercial account services and retail core account balances. The growth in these balances increasedfees was partly offset by reductions in loan servicing fees due to $17.8 million at March 31, 1998 as compared to $8.0 million at March 31, 1997.prepayments of the loans underlying the servicing portfolio. Operating Expenses Operating expenses were $6.0$6.7 million and $12.7 million for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, an increaserepresenting increases of $521,000$828,000 and $1.3 million compared to the same prior year period.periods. The increase was primarilyincreases were partly due to higher non-cash charges of $267,000 relating to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and expenses associated with the stock awards granted to directors and officers under the 1997 Incentive Plan effective February 4, 1997.Plan. These non-cash charges increased by $93,000 and $361,000 for the three and six months ended, June 30, 1998, respectively, over the same prior year periods. Additionally, marketing expense increased by $202,000$146,000 and $349,000 as the Bank aggressively promoted its new retail checking products. The Bank also opened its eleventh branch office in early April of 1998. Provision for Income Taxes Income tax expense was $2.0$1.9 million and $3.8 million for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, respectively, compared to $1.9 million and 1997.$3.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively. The effective tax rate however, declined to 36.1%was relatively stable at 36.4% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1998 from 37.4%as compared to 36.5% for the same prior year period due to reduced state taxes and higher amounts of non taxable income from corporate owned life insurance.period. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans, FHLB and other borrowings and, to a lesser extent, investment maturities and proceeds from the sale of loans. While scheduled amortization of loans areis a predictable sourcessource 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 March 31,June 30, 1998, the Company had $13.6 million ofno outstanding overnight borrowings from the FHLB, representing a decrease from $20.4 million at December 31, 1997. The Company utilizes the overnight line from time to time to fund short-term liquidity needs. The Company also borrowed $288.9$300.0 million at March 31,June 30, 1998 through securities sold under agreements to repurchase, an increase from $288.2 million at December 31, 1997. These borrowings were used to fund a wholesale leverage strategy designed to improve returns on invested capital. The Company's cash needs for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1998, were principally provided by maturities of investment securities available for sale, principal payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and increased deposits.deposits, including a deposit acquisition. The cash provided was principally used for investing activities, which included the purchase of investment and mortgage-backed securities and the origination of loans. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1997, the cash needs of the Company were primarily satisfied by principal payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, FHLB borrowingssecurities sold under agreements to repurchase and increased deposits. The cash was principally utilized for loan originations and purchases of investment and mortgage-backed securities. 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 8 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 March 31,June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, the Bank's liquidity ratios were 7.5%6.2% and 9.8%, respectively, both in excess of the minimum regulatory requirement. At March 31,June 30, 1998, the Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements with tangible capital of $184.2$178.5 million, or 12.3%11.7%, of total adjusted assets, which is above the required level of $22.6$23.0 million or 1.5%; core capital of $184.2$178.5 million or 12.3%11.7% of total adjusted assets, which is above the required level of $45.1$46.0 million, or 3.0%; and risk-based capital of $190.8$185.4 million, or 29.5%26.6% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $51.8$55.8 million or 8.0%. The Bank is considered a "well capitalized" institution under the Office of Thrift Supervision's prompt corrective action regulations. 8 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 March 31,June 30, 1998 or December 31, 1997. 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. March 31,June 30, December 31, 1998 1997 ------------ ----------------------- ------------- (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Non-accrual loans: Real estate: One-to four-family $ 5,578 $ 5,062$5,301 $5,062 Commercial real estate, multi-family and land 495354 382 Consumer 15172 110 ------- ------------- ------ Total 6,2245,727 5,554 REO, net 1,111432 1,198 ------- ------------- ------ Total non-performing assets $ 7,335 $ 6,752 ======= =======$6,159 $6,752 ====== ====== Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable .74%.65% .70% Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets .48%.40% .45% Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans receivable .81%.80% .83% Allowance for loan losses as percent of total non-performing loans 109.53%122.84% 119.03% Impact of Year 2000 The Company is conducting a comprehensive review of its computer systems and third party vendors to identify the systems that could be affected by the "Year 2000" issue. The Year 2000 problem is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the Company's programs that have time-sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the Year 2000. This could result in system failure or miscalculations. The Company is devoting the necessary internal and external resources in the development of an implementation plan to address Year 2000. Management anticipates that all Year 2000 initiatives and testing will be completed in a timely manner and will meet all regulatory milestones. Expenditures in future years are not expected to have a material impact on the company. 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, 9 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 1997 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, management does not believe that there has been a material change in the Company's interest rate sensitivity from December 31, 1997 to June 30, 1998. 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 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. 10 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 Vote of Security Holders ------------------------------------------------- The annual meeting of stockholders was held on April 23, 1998. The following directors were elected for terms of three years: Michael E. Barrett, Donald E. McLaughlin and James T. Snyder. The following proposals were voted on by the stockholders: Withheld/ Broker Proposal For Abstain Non-Votes -------- --- ------- --------- 1) Election of Directors: Michael E. Barrett 6,393,380 42,632 0 Donald E. McLaughlin 6,400,127 35,885 0 James T. Snyder 6,399,952 36,060 0
Withheld/ Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes --- ------- ------- --------- 2) Ratification of the Amended and Restated Ocean Financial Corp. 1997 Incentive Plan 5,945,540 440,408 50,064 0 3) Ratification of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as independent auditors for the Company for the year ending December 31, 1998. 6,370,224 49,928 15,860 0
Not Applicable Item 5. Other Information ----------------- Not Applicable Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K -------------------------------- a) Exhibits: 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Ocean Financial Corp.* 3.2 Bylaws of Ocean Financial Corp.* 4.0 Stock Certificate of Ocean Financial Corp.* 11 Computation of earnings per share 10 27 Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith) b) There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 1998. * 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. -11-11 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 Financial Corp. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Registrant DATE: May 12,August 10, 1998 /s/ John R. Garbarino --------------------------------------------------------------------------- John R. Garbarino Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer DATE: May 12,August 10, 1998 /s/ Michael Fitzpatrick ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Fitzpatrick Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 12