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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
x | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005
¨ | 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: 0-24935
SERVICE BANCORP, INC.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
Massachusetts | 04-3430806 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
81 Main Street, Medway, Massachusetts | 02053 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Office) | (Zip Code) |
1-800-339-4346
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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 ¨
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendments to this Form 10-KSB. x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES ¨ NO x
The Issuer’s revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 were $18.9 million.
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the issuer, computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold as of September 9, 2005 ($28.50) was $18,483,333. The exclusion from such amount of the market value of the shares owned by any person shall not be deemed an admission by the issuer that such person is an affiliate of the issuer pursuant to Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. As of September 9, 2005, there were issued and outstanding 1,634,385 shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on October 25, 2005 are incorporated by reference into Part III.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format YES ¨ NO x
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P A R T I | ||||
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Item 2 | 18 | |||
Item 3 | 18 | |||
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P A R T II | ||||
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Item 6 | 20 | |||
Item 7 | 38 | |||
Item 8 | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 68 | ||
Item 8A | 68 | |||
Item 8B | 68 | |||
P A R T III | ||||
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Item 10 | 68 | |||
Item 11 | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 69 | ||
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PART I
ITEM 1. | Description of Business. |
Service Bancorp, Inc.
Service Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was organized as a Massachusetts corporation in 1998 at the direction of the Board of Directors of Strata Bank (the “Bank”) and the Board of Trustees of Service Bancorp, MHC (the “Mutual Company”) for the purpose of acting as the holding company of the Bank. The Company’s assets consist primarily of the outstanding capital stock of the Bank and interest-bearing deposits of $3.1 million, representing the proceeds from the issuance by the Company of $3.0 million in subordinated debt issued during fiscal year 2004 and the remaining net proceeds from the Company’s stock offering completed in 1998. The Company’s assets also include the outstanding common stock of Service Capital Trust I (“Trust I”), a wholly-owned subsidiary formed in 2004 for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and investing the proceeds in subordinated debt issued by the Company. At June 30, 2005, 907,694 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were held by the Mutual Company and 726,691 shares of common stock were held by others. The Company’s principal business is overseeing and directing the business of the Bank and investing the net stock offering proceeds retained by it.
In this document, the Company is being discussed on a consolidated basis with its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank. References to the Company may signify the Bank, depending on the context of the reference. The Company’s investment in Trust I is accounted for using the equity method.
At June 30, 2005, the Company had total assets of $350.6 million, total deposits of $254.8 million and total equity of $26.5 million.
The Company’s office is located at 81 Main Street, Medway, Massachusetts 02053. Its telephone number is 1-800-339-4346.
Strata Bank
The Bank was organized in 1871 as a Massachusetts-chartered mutual savings bank and was reorganized into the stock form of ownership in 1997 as part of the Bank’s original mutual holding company reorganization. No common stock was offered for sale to depositors or other persons at the time of the reorganization. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Bank Insurance Fund, as administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), up to the maximum amount permitted by law, and by the Massachusetts Depositors Insurance Fund in excess of the maximum FDIC insurance. The Bank is a community-oriented savings bank engaged primarily in the business of offering FDIC-insured deposits to customers through its branch offices and using those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, to make one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, construction loans and consumer loans, and to invest in mortgage-backed and other securities.
The Bank has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Medway Security Corporation and Franklin Village Security Corporation. Both subsidiaries are Massachusetts securities corporations, which were formed to hold investment securities.
The Bank’s main office is located at 81 Main Street, Medway, Massachusetts 02053. Its telephone number is 1-800-339-4346.
Service Bancorp, MHC
The Mutual Company was formed in 1997 as part of the Bank’s conversion from mutual to stock form. The Mutual Company is a Massachusetts-chartered mutual holding company with the powers set forth in its Charter
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and By-laws and under Massachusetts law. As of June 30, 2005, the Mutual Company owns 55.5% of the voting stock of the Company. The Board of Trustees of the Mutual Company directs the voting of the shares of the Company’s common stock held by the Mutual Company. The Mutual Company is subject to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) and the Massachusetts Division of Banks (the “Division”). The Mutual Company does not engage in any business activity other than to hold the Company’s common stock and to invest any liquid assets of the Mutual Company.
The Mutual Company’s offices are located at 81 Main Street, Medway, Massachusetts 02053, and its telephone number is 1-800-339-4346.
Market Area
The Bank operates eight full-service banking offices in the Massachusetts towns of Medway, Franklin, Medfield, Millis and Bellingham, all of which are located in Norfolk County, Milford, located in Worcester County, and Hopkinton, located in Middlesex County. In addition, the Bank has a limited-service banking location at a senior assisted living facility in Franklin. The Bank’s deposits are gathered from the general public primarily in these towns and surrounding communities. The Bank’s lending activities are concentrated primarily in these counties and nearby surrounding markets in the greater Boston metropolitan area. Consistent with large metropolitan areas in general, the economy in the Bank’s market area is based on a mixture of service, manufacturing, wholesale/retail trade, and state and local government. Maintaining operations in a large metropolitan area serves as a benefit to the Bank in periods of economic growth, while at the same time fosters significant competition for the financial services provided by the Bank. Future growth opportunities for the Bank depend in part on national economic factors, the future growth in the Bank’s market area, and the intensity of the competitive environment for financial institutions.
Norfolk County has experienced a significant population growth, with the county showing a higher growth rate than the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a whole. Population growth has been supported by the outward expansion of the greater Boston metropolitan area, with Norfolk County’s proximity to Boston and more affordable housing attracting individuals wishing to maintain jobs in greater Boston. Within Norfolk County, the town of Franklin in particular has experienced considerable growth in population and employment in recent years and is one of the fastest growing towns in Massachusetts. The increased demand for housing resulting from this growth has had a positive effect on real estate values and on loan demand in the area in recent years.
Competition
The Bank faces significant competition both in making loans and in attracting deposits. The Bank’s service area in Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex Counties has a high density of financial institutions, many of which are branches of significantly larger institutions that have greater financial resources than the Bank, and all of which are competitors of the Bank to varying degrees. The Bank’s competition for loans comes principally from commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, mortgage banking companies, credit unions, insurance companies and other financial service companies. Its most direct competition for deposits has historically come from commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions. The Bank faces additional competition for deposits from non-depository competitors, such as the mutual fund industry, securities and brokerage firms and insurance companies.
Lending Activities
Loan Portfolio Composition. The types of loans that the Bank may originate are subject to federal and state laws and regulations. Interest rates charged by the Bank on loans are affected primarily by the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes and the rates offered by competitors. These factors are, in turn, affected by national, regional and local economic conditions, the levels of federal government spending and revenue, monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board, and tax policies.
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The Bank’s loan portfolio consists primarily of first mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family residential real estate and commercial real estate located in the Bank’s primary lending area. The Bank also provides financing for construction projects, home equity and second mortgage loans and other consumer loans, and commercial business loans.
Loan Originations. Substantially all of the Bank’s consumer and commercial loan origination activity is conducted by loan officers through the Bank’s branch network and through the Bank’s commercial lending division. The Bank relies on referrals from existing customers, attorneys, accountants and real estate professionals to generate business within its lending area. Existing borrowers are an important source of business since many of its commercial real estate and commercial business loan customers have more than one loan outstanding with the Bank. Construction loans are generated primarily from builders who have an established relationship with the Bank. Consumer loans are largely generated through existing customers and walk-in customers. Loan generation is further supported by advertising and networks built through the community activities of Bank employees.
The Bank’s ability to originate residential real estate loans depends on the strength of the economy, trends in interest rates, customer demands and competition. Residential real estate loans are originated through the residential mortgage division of the Bank, the Strata Mortgage Center. During the first half of fiscal year 2004, the Bank also had a contractual arrangement with Marathon Mortgage Company (“Marathon”), an independent mortgage loan origination company, which supplemented the Bank’s residential mortgage loan origination business. By December 31, 2003, however, the Bank had added to its staffing level at Strata Mortgage Center to be able to service all of the Bank’s residential loan customers. As a result, the additional loan origination services provided by Marathon were no longer required and the contractual agreement with Marathon was terminated. The Bank may, as it has done in the past, continue to buy residential loans directly from Marathon or other third-party residential mortgage originators.
Loan Sales and Servicing. While the Bank has not originated for sale large commercial real estate and commercial business loans, the Bank may originate such loans for sale in the future to accommodate customers seeking larger loans without assuming credit risks that exceed policy guidelines. In addition, one- to four-family residential loans are generally underwritten to conform to secondary market guidelines. The Bank sold $5.3 million of residential real estate loans, servicing retained, in the secondary market during the year ended June 30, 2005, and $9.5 million during the year ended June 30, 2004.
Loan Purchases. To supplement originations of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, the Bank has purchased fixed and adjustable-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans secured by residential properties in the New England area originated by other New England-based financial institutions and mortgage companies. All purchased loans are priced at market rates and must meet the underwriting standards applied to loans originated by the Bank. Such loan purchases totaled $200,000 and $22.5 million for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Bank has purchased only whole loans.
One- to Four-Family Mortgage Lending. The Bank currently offers both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family residences located in the Bank’s primary lending area, with maturities ranging from fifteen to forty years. One- to four-family mortgage loan customers are obtained through advertisements, referrals from personnel at the Bank’s eight full-service operating offices and through the originators at Strata Mortgage Center. At June 30, 2005, the Bank’s one- to four-family mortgage loans totaled $143.0 million, or 51.8% of gross loans.
The Bank currently offers the following adjustable-rate mortgage loan programs: a one-year adjustable-rate loan that reprices annually and a three-year adjustable-rate loan that reprices every third year. The Bank also offers, “5-1”, “7-1”, and “10-1” loans where the interest rate is fixed for the first five, seven and ten years, respectively, and is adjusted on an annual basis thereafter. The interest rates on the adjustable-rate loans are indexed to the comparable-term U.S. Treasury securities rate, with the initial rate of interest being dependent
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upon the length of the repricing term (i.e. a higher rate is charged for loans with an initial three-year repricing term as compared to a one-year repricing term). The one-year and three-year adjustable-rate loans and the 5-1, 7-1 and 10-1 adjustable-rate loans are subject to interest rate caps of 2% for each adjustment period up to a maximum of 6% over the life of the loans.
The volume and type of adjustable-rate loans originated by the Bank are affected by market factors such as interest rates, consumer preferences and the availability of funds. While the origination of adjustable-rate loans helps reduce the Bank’s exposure to increases in interest rates, credit risk can increase if borrowers are unable to make the larger payments that result from upward interest rate adjustments. Periodic and lifetime caps on interest rate increases help to reduce the credit risk associated with adjustable-rate loans but also affect the Bank’s sensitivity to interest rate risk.
One- to four-family residential mortgage loans are generally underwritten in accordance with the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association (“FHLMC”) guidelines, with some exceptions on adjustable-rate and fixed-rate loans originated for retention in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Loans are originated in amounts up to 95% of the lower of the appraised value or the selling price of the property securing the loan. The Bank offers a blended mortgage that enables borrowers to obtain a conventional mortgage for up to 80% of the property’s appraised value with a second mortgage available at elevated rates for up to 10% of the appraised value. Loans over 80% of appraised value are required to either obtain a blended mortgage product or obtain outside private mortgage insurance.
Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Lending. Origination of loans secured by commercial real estate is the Bank’s most significant area of lending activity after one- to four-family residential mortgage lending. The loans are generally secured by office and manufacturing buildings, office warehouses, apartments and retail stores primarily located in the Bank’s market area. At June 30, 2005, commercial real estate mortgage loans totaled $68.2 million, or 24.7% of gross loans.
Pursuant to the Bank’s underwriting policies, a number of factors are considered before a commercial real estate loan is made. The qualifications and financial condition of the borrower, including credit history, profitability and expertise, as well as the value and condition of the underlying property, are evaluated. When evaluating the qualifications of the borrower for a multi-family mortgage loan, the Bank considers the financial resources of the borrower, the borrower’s experience in owning or managing similar property, and the borrower’s payment history with the Bank and other financial institutions. Factors considered in evaluating the underlying property include the net operating income of the mortgaged premises before debt service and depreciation, the debt service coverage ratio (the ratio of net operating income to debt service) and the ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value.
According to the Bank’s policy, multi-family mortgage loans may be made in an amount up to 85% of the appraised value (as determined by the Bank or a qualified independent appraiser) or the sales price of the underlying property, whichever is lower, provided the debt service coverage ratio is not less than 120%. The appraisal process takes into consideration geographic location, comparable sales, vacancy rates, if applicable, operating expenses and historic, current and projected economic conditions. Appraisals are obtained from independent licensed and certified fee appraisers for all loan requests over $250,000, as required under the Bank’s commercial real estate policy.
Commercial real estate loans are offered both as adjustable-rate and fixed-rate loans. Typical terms for loans provide for a five-year repricing term, with up to a 30-year amortization. The adjustable-rate is generally tied to either the Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal or the applicable U.S. Treasury security index. The Bank from time to time will partially fund fixed-rate loans through fixed-rate borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (“FHLB”) obtained for periods that approximate the fixed-rate terms of the loans originated.
A number of the Bank’s commercial real estate borrowers have done business with the Bank for many years and have more than one loan outstanding. The Bank generally originates commercial real estate loans of
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$250,000 to $1,500,000, a range the Bank views as being too small for larger commercial banks. The Bank will consider all requests regardless of size. Should the terms of a request exceed the Bank’s legal lending limits, the Bank will consider participating a portion of the relationship with another financial institution.
Loans secured by commercial real estate generally involve larger principal amounts and a greater degree of risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. Because payments of loans secured by commercial real estate are often dependent on successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may, to a greater extent, be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.
The Bank intends to continue to emphasize its commercial real estate lending activities in its primary lending area depending on the demand for such loans and trends in the real estate market and the economy.
Construction Lending. The Bank provides funding for construction projects involving residential properties within its primary lending area. These loans may be for the construction of new properties or the rehabilitation of existing properties. The Bank underwrites construction-permanent loans for owner-occupied one- to four-family property according to its own internal guidelines for adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgages. For this type of construction loan, the Bank will lend up to 90% of the lesser of appraised value upon completion of construction or the cost of construction, provided private mortgage insurance coverage is obtained for any loan with a loan-to-value or loan-to-cost ratio in excess of 80%. For loans on one- to four-family properties being constructed for sale, the Bank lends up to 80% of the lesser of completed value or project cost on pre-sold projects and up to 70% for speculative projects. Typically, loan proceeds are disbursed in increments as construction progresses as determined by property inspections and title rundowns.
At June 30, 2005, construction loans totaled $16.3 million, or 5.9% of gross loans. Unfunded construction loan commitments outstanding at June 30, 2005 amounted to $11.9 million.
Construction financing is generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk than long-term financing on improved, occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan is largely dependent upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of construction costs, the estimated time to sell or rent the completed property at an adequate price or rate of occupancy, and market conditions. If the estimates and projections prove to be inaccurate, the Bank may be confronted with a project which, upon completion, has a value that is insufficient to assure full loan repayment.
Home Equity Lending. The Bank offers home equity lines of credit and fixed-term loans secured by one- to four-family owner-occupied properties in its primary lending area. Loans are offered in amounts up to 80% of the value of the property, less the first lien. Values are determined by an independent on-line valuation service or by an appraisal on the property provided by a licensed appraisal firm approved by the Bank. Fixed-term home equity loans are written at fixed rates and are amortized for terms of up to 15 years, while home equity lines of credit are written with adjustable rates and may be extended for up to 20 years (with a 10- year draw period and a 10-year repayment period). At June 30, 2005, the Bank’s home equity and second mortgage loans totaled $21.8 million, or 7.9% of gross loans.
Commercial Loans. The Bank originates both secured and unsecured commercial business loans to businesses located primarily in the Bank’s primary lending area. Commercial business loans are typically originated as both fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate loans set at a percentage above the Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. Fixed-rate loans generally are originated for terms of seven years or less. At June 30, 2005, commercial business loans totaled $25.6 million, or 9.3% of gross loans.
Consumer Loans. The Bank’s origination of consumer loans, other than home equity loans, has been fairly limited. The consumer loan portfolio includes direct automobile loans and various other types of installment loans, including loans secured by deposits, as well as a modest amount of revolving credit balances. Consumer lending is expected to remain a limited part of the Bank’s overall lending program. At June 30, 2005, consumer loans other than home equity and second mortgage loans totaled $1.2 million, or 0.4% of gross loans.
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Investment Securities Activities
The investment policy of the Bank is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors on an annual basis. The Bank views its investment portfolio as an alternative earning asset vehicle into which to deploy excess funds as well as to assist in interest-rate risk management. Compliance with the Bank’s investment policy is the responsibility of the President and Chief Financial Officer. Investment purchases are initiated in accordance with specific guidelines and criteria specified in the investment policy. No sales of investment securities can be made without the prior permission of the President. All investment transactions are reported to and reviewed by the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.
The Bank’s current policy generally favors investment in U.S. Government and federal agency securities, corporate debt obligations and corporate equities. The policy permits investment in mortgage-backed and mortgage-related securities but does not allow the use of interest rate swaps, options and futures. The Bank’s current investment strategy has emphasized the purchase of federal agency obligations and corporate debt obligations, most of which mature within ten years, and federal agency mortgage-backed securities. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115 requires the Bank to designate its securities as held to maturity, available for sale, or trading depending on the Bank’s ability to hold and intent regarding its investments. The Bank does not currently maintain a trading portfolio of securities.
U.S. Government and Federal Agency Obligations. The federal agency securities portfolio consists primarily of medium-term (maturities of three to ten years) securities. The Bank’s current investment strategy, however, is to maintain investments in such instruments for liquidity purposes, as collateral for borrowings, and for prepayment protection. Some of the Bank’s agency debentures have one-time call features following a holding period of twelve months or more. The Bank generally does not purchase structured notes and there were no structured notes in the Bank’s portfolio at June 30, 2005.
Mortgage-Backed Securities. Mortgage-backed securities are generally purchased by the Bank as a means to deploy excess liquidity at more favorable yields than other investment alternatives. In addition, mortgage-backed securities generate positive interest rate spreads with minimal administrative expense and lower the Bank’s overall credit risk due to the guarantees on such securities provided by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), FNMA and FHLMC.
Mortgage-backed securities are created by pooling individual mortgages and bear an interest rate that is less than the interest rate on the underlying mortgages. Mortgage-backed securities typically represent a participation interest in a pool of single family or multi-family mortgages, although the Bank generally purchases only mortgage-backed securities backed by single-family mortgage loans. The issuers of such securities (generally federal agencies and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, including FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA) pool and resell the participation interests in the form of securities to investors and guarantee the payment of principal and interest to these investors. Investments in mortgage-backed securities involve a risk that actual prepayments on the underlying mortgage loans will be greater than estimated over the life of the security, which may require adjustments to the amortization of any premium or accretion of any discount relating to such instruments, thereby affecting the net yield on such securities. There is also reinvestment risk associated with the cash flows from such securities or in the event such securities are redeemed by the issuer. Finally, the market value of such securities may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates.
Corporate Obligations. The Bank’s policy generally requires that investment in corporate debt obligations be limited to corporate bonds with an “A” rating or better by at least one nationally recognized rating service at the time of purchase.
Marketable Equity Securities. The Bank’s marketable equity securities consist of investments in common stocks. The Bank generally purchases marketable equity securities as growth and income investments in major Standard & Poor’s 500 companies that can provide the opportunity for revenue that is taxed on a more favorable
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basis than operating income. There can be no assurance that investment in marketable equity securities will achieve appreciation in value and, therefore, such investments involve higher risk.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Boston. As part of a borrowing arrangement with the FHLB, the Bank is required to invest in the stock of the FHLB in an amount determined on the basis of the Bank’s residential mortgage loans and borrowings from the FHLB. The stock is redeemable at par and earns dividends declared at the discretion of the FHLB.
Deposit Activities
The Bank offers a variety of deposit accounts with a range of interest rates and terms. The Bank’s deposit accounts consist of non-interest-bearing checking accounts and interest-bearing NOW accounts, savings accounts and money market deposit accounts (referred to in the aggregate as “transaction accounts”) and certificate of deposit accounts. The Bank offers Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”) and other qualified plan accounts.
The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in money market rates, prevailing interest rates and the relative attractiveness of competing deposit and investment alternatives. The Bank’s deposits are obtained predominantly from the communities surrounding its branch offices. The Bank relies primarily on competitive pricing of its deposit products, customer service and long-standing relationships with customers to attract and retain these deposits. In addition, the Bank has actively marketed its core deposit products to elderly customers in the Bank’s market area through the organization of travel clubs designed to promote savings by the Bank’s senior citizen customers. Finally, the Bank has emphasized the acquisition of customers dissatisfied with the less personalized and more costly services provided by larger financial institutions that often are the product of one or more mergers. However, market interest rates and rates offered by competing financial institutions significantly affect the Bank’s ability to attract and retain deposits. The Bank uses traditional means of advertising its deposit products, including broadcast and print media, and generally does not solicit deposits from outside its market area. The Bank does not use brokers to obtain deposits.
Financial Services Activities
The Financial Services Center at Strata Bank provides a wide variety of alternative investment and insurance products. These non-deposit investment products are offered through the Bank’s alliance with Linsco/Private Ledger (“LPL”). LPL is a registered broker/dealer and member NASD/SIPC. LPL is one of the nation’s largest brokerages with investment professionals in locations across the country.
REGULATION
General
The Bank is a Massachusetts-chartered stock savings bank and its deposit accounts are insured up to applicable limits by the Bank Insurance Fund (“BIF”) of the FDIC and by the Depositors Insurance Fund. The Bank is subject to extensive regulation by the Massachusetts Division of Banks (the “Division”) as its chartering agency, and by the FDIC, as its deposit insurer. The Bank is required to file reports with, and is periodically examined by, the FDIC and the Division concerning its activities and financial condition and must obtain regulatory approvals prior to entering into certain transactions, including, but not limited to, mergers with or acquisitions of other banks and savings institutions. The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Boston and is subject to certain regulation by the Board of Governors of the FRB. As bank holding companies, the Mutual Company and the Company are subject to regulation by the FRB and the Division and required to file reports with such regulatory bodies. Any change in such regulations, whether by the Division, the FDIC, or the FRB could have a material adverse impact on the Bank, the Company, or the Mutual Company. Certain of the regulatory requirements applicable to the Bank, the Company and the Mutual Company are referred to below or elsewhere herein.
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Massachusetts Bank Regulation
As a Massachusetts-chartered savings bank, the Bank is subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Division and to various Massachusetts statutes and regulations which govern, among other things, investment powers, lending and deposit-taking activities, borrowings, maintenance of surplus and reserve accounts, distribution of earnings, and payment of dividends. In addition, the Bank is subject to Massachusetts consumer protection laws and regulations. The Division’s approval is required for a Massachusetts bank to establish or close branches, merge with other banks, issue stock and undertake certain other activities.
Regulatory Enforcement Authority. Any Massachusetts bank that does not operate in accordance with the regulations, policies and directives of the Commissioner may be subject to sanctions for non-compliance, including seizure of the property and business of the bank and suspension or revocation of its charter. The Commissioner may under certain circumstances suspend or remove officers or directors who have violated the law, conducted a bank’s business in a manner which is unsafe, unsound or contrary to the depositors’ interests, or been negligent in the performance of their duties. In addition, upon finding that a bank has engaged in an unfair or deceptive act or practice, the Commissioner may issue an order to cease and desist and impose a fine on the bank. Finally, Massachusetts consumer protection statutes applicable to a bank permit private individual and class action law suits and provide for the rescission of consumer transactions, including loans, and the recovery of statutory and punitive damages and attorneys’ fees in the case of certain violations.
Massachusetts law has recently been amended to restrict certain home mortgage lending practices. The law applies to banks that make so-called “high cost mortgage loans” and, among other provisions, requires credit counseling for borrowers, requires that banks have a “reasonable belief” that borrowers are able to make required payments out of current income, and limits the financing of points and fees.
Massachusetts law prohibits all mortgage lenders, including savings banks, from knowingly making a home mortgage loan in Massachusetts for the purpose of re-financing an existing home mortgage loan closed within the preceding five years, or re-financing any other debt of the borrower regardless of when it was incurred, unless the refinancing is “in the borrower’s interest.” The “borrower’s interest” standard is required to be “narrowly construed,” meaning that only factors that directly or clearly indicate that the new loan is in the borrower’s interest will satisfy the statute, with the burden placed on the lender “to determine and to demonstrate that the refinancing is in the borrower’s interest.” The Commissioner recently issued implementing regulations further clarifying the factors to be considered by a lender in determining whether a refinancing is in the “borrower’s interest” and the procedures a bank must follow to demonstrate its compliance with the law.
Massachusetts enacted legislation effective in March 2005 that revised and recodified a wide range of Massachusetts banking laws. Among other things, the law revised Massachusetts’ branching and lending laws, liberalizing them in many respects including eliminating rigid restrictions on lending, but requiring that Massachusetts banks put in place comprehensive loan policies that carefully describe loan programs and the loan-to-value ratios, amortization requirements, and other elements of those programs.
In February 2005, the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts brought a complaint against the brokerage unit of a Massachusetts bank alleging unlawful conduct in the sale of variable annuities and failure to supervise its agents, and issued subpoenas to several other banks. Variable annuities, which are tax-deferred investments based on a mix of stocks or mutual funds, the performance of which affect the payments, normally carry strict penalties for early withdrawal, commonly referred to as surrender fees. Two banks, including the bank that had been charged in February 2005, recently signed agreements with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, agreeing to offer those customers 78 and older in one case, and 75 and older in the other, who purchased variable annuities in 2003 and 2004 the opportunity to receive the current value of their annuities without paying surrender charges. The agreements also set forth sales practice restrictions to be implemented by each of the banks related to variable annuity sales, such as establishing suitability guidelines and conducting suitability screening prior to effecting variable annuity transactions and providing ongoing monitoring and training of bank employees involved in sales of variable annuities.
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Parity Regulation. Massachusetts regulations on parity with federally chartered banks and out-of-state state-chartered banks with branches in Massachusetts establish procedures allowing Massachusetts-chartered banks to exercise additional or more flexible parallel powers granted to national banks, federal savings banks and out-of-state state-chartered banks with branches in Massachusetts which are otherwise not permitted under state law, in accordance with regulations issued by the Division of Banks. Under the parity regulations, a bank which is either “adequately capitalized” or “well capitalized,” which has not been informed in writing by the Commissioner or an applicable federal bank regulatory agency that it has been designated to be in “troubled condition,” and which has received as least a “satisfactory” CRA rating (as defined below) during its most recent examination by the Commissioner or other applicable federal banking regulatory agency, may engage in certain activities in which Massachusetts chartered banks ordinarily may not engage. Such activities include, but are not limited to, the establishment of temporary branch offices, certain investments in corporate affiliates and subsidiaries, engaging in lease financing transactions, engaging in finder and certain electronic banking activities, investment in community development and public welfare projects, and the provision of tax planning and preparation, payroll and financial planning services, among others. The procedures and requirements for engaging in such activities range from an application process or expedited review and notice process to no application or notice whatsoever. The applicable procedures and requirements vary according to the nature of the activity to be engaged in and the capitalization of the bank. As of the date of this document, the Bank was “well capitalized,” had received a CRA rating of “satisfactory” and was not in “troubled condition” and was therefore eligible to engage in certain of the above-referenced activities, subject to the applicable procedures and requirements of Massachusetts regulation.
In January 2005, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (“GLBA”) preempts four provisions of Massachusetts law regulating the way banks sell insurance as agent or broker. Pursuant to Massachusetts law, the Commissioner of Banks and the Commissioner of Insurance waived the applicability of the preempted provisions to Massachusetts banks after determining that such a waiver is necessary to permit Massachusetts banks to compete with national banks in the sale of insurance. The preempted rules are the so-called “referral prohibition,” the “referral fee prohibition,” the “waiting period restriction” and the “separation restriction.” The “referral prohibition” allows bank employees to refer customers to the bank’s insurance agency only if the customer first inquires about insurance, and as a result prohibits a bank teller from initiating a discussion about insurance with a customer. The “referral fee prohibition” forbids banks from paying additional compensation to unlicensed bank employees including tellers who make referrals to the bank’s insurance agency. The “waiting period restriction” allows banks to solicit the sale of insurance from loan applicants only after the loan application has been approved and only after the commitment letter has been issued in the case of a mortgage loan. Finally, the “separation restriction” generally requires banks to keep insurance activities physically separated from a bank’s loan and deposit activities.
Depositors Insurance Fund. All Massachusetts-chartered savings banks are required to be members of the Depositors Insurance Fund (“DIF”), a corporation that insures savings bank deposits that are not otherwise covered by federal deposit insurance. The DIF is authorized to charge savings banks an annual assessment of up to 1/16th of 1% of a savings bank’s deposits.
Insurance of Accounts and Regulation by the FDIC
The Bank is a member of the BIF, which is administered by the FDIC. Deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the FDIC and such insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. As insurer, the FDIC charges deposit insurance premiums and is authorized to conduct examinations of and to require reporting by FDIC-insured institutions. It also may prohibit any FDIC-insured institution from engaging in any activity the FDIC determines by regulation or order to pose a risk to the insurance fund. The FDIC also has the authority to initiate enforcement actions against savings banks and may terminate deposit insurance if it determines that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, or is in an unsafe or unsound condition.
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The FDIC has authority under federal law to appoint a conservator or receiver for an insured bank under certain circumstances. The FDIC is required, with certain exceptions, to appoint a receiver or conservator for an insured state bank if that bank was “critically undercapitalized” on average during the calendar quarter beginning 270 days after the date on which the bank became “critically undercapitalized.” For this purpose, “critically undercapitalized” means having a ratio of tangible capital to total assets of less than 2%. The FDIC may also appoint a conservator or receiver for a state bank on the basis of the institution’s financial condition or upon the occurrence of certain events, including: (i) insolvency (whereby the assets of the bank are less than its liabilities to depositors and others); (ii) substantial dissipation of assets or earnings through violations of law or unsafe or unsound practices; (iii) existence of an unsafe or unsound condition to transact business; (iv) likelihood that the bank will be unable to meet the demands of its depositors or to pay its obligations in the normal course of business; and (v) insufficient capital, or the incurring or likely incurring of losses that will deplete substantially all of the institution’s capital with no reasonable prospect of replenishment of capital without federal assistance.
Regulatory Capital Requirements
FDIC-insured savings banks are subject to risk-based capital guidelines that establish a framework for making regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to the risk profiles of each institution. The Bank is required to maintain certain levels of regulatory capital in relation to risk-weighted assets. The ratio of such regulatory capital to risk-weighted assets is referred to as the Bank’s “risk-based capital ratio.” Risk-based capital ratios are determined by allocating assets and specified off-balance sheet items to four risk-weighted categories ranging from 0% to 100%, with higher levels of capital being required for the categories perceived as representing greater risk.
These guidelines divide a savings bank’s capital into two tiers. The first tier (“Tier I”) includes common equity, retained earnings, certain non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock (excluding auction rate issues) and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill and other intangible assets (except mortgage servicing rights and purchased credit card relationships subject to certain limitations). Supplementary or Tier II capital includes, among other items, cumulative perpetual and long-term limited-life preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, certain hybrid capital instruments, term subordinated debt and the allowance for loan and lease losses, subject to certain limitations, less required deductions. Savings banks are required to maintain a total risk-based capital ratio equal to at least 8% of risk-weighted assets, of which at least 4% must be Tier I capital.
In addition, the FDIC has established regulations prescribing a minimum Tier I leverage capital ratio (Tier I capital to adjusted total assets as specified in the regulations). These regulations provide for a minimum Tier I leverage ratio of 3% for banks that meet certain specified criteria, including that they have the highest examination rating and are not experiencing or anticipating significant growth. All other banks are required to maintain a Tier I leverage ratio of 3% plus an additional cushion of at least 100 to 200 basis points. The FDIC may, however, set higher leverage and risk-based capital requirements on individual institutions when particular circumstances warrant. Savings banks experiencing or anticipating significant growth are expected to maintain capital ratios, including tangible capital positions, above the minimum levels.
The federal banking agencies, including the FDIC, have also adopted regulations to require an assessment of an institution’s exposure to declines in its capital due to changes in interest rates when assessing the bank’s capital adequacy. Under such a risk assessment, examiners will evaluate a bank’s capital for interest rate risk on a case-by-case basis, with consideration of both quantitative and qualitative factors. Institutions with significant interest rate risk may be required to hold additional capital. The agencies also issued a joint policy statement providing guidance on interest rate risk management, including a discussion of the critical factors affecting the agencies’ evaluation of interest rate risk in connection with capital adequacy.
Standards for Safety and Soundness
The federal banking agencies have adopted a final regulation and Interagency Guidelines Prescribing Standards for Safety and Soundness (“Guidelines”) to implement the safety and soundness standards required
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under federal law. The Guidelines set forth the safety and soundness standards that the federal banking agencies use to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions before capital becomes impaired. The standards set forth in the Guidelines address internal controls and information systems; internal audit program; credit underwriting; loan documentation; interest rate risk exposure; asset growth; and compensation, fees and benefits. The agencies also adopted additions to the Guidelines which require institutions to examine asset quality and earnings standards. If the appropriate federal banking agency determines that an institution fails to meet any standard prescribed by the Guidelines, the agency may require the institution to submit to the agency an acceptable plan to achieve compliance with the standard, as required by federal law. The final regulations establish deadlines for the submission and review of such safety and soundness compliance plans.
Limitations on Dividends and Other Capital Distributions
The FDIC has the authority to prohibit a savings bank from paying dividends if, in the FDIC’s opinion, the payment of dividends would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. Federal law also prohibits the payment of dividends by a bank that will result in the bank failing to meet its applicable capital requirements on a pro forma basis. Massachusetts law also restricts the Bank from declaring a dividend which would reduce its capital below (i) the amount required to be maintained by state and federal law and regulations, or (ii) the amount of the Bank’s liquidation account established in connection with the Reorganization.
Prompt Corrective Action
The federal banking agencies have promulgated regulations to implement a system of prompt corrective action required by federal law. Under the regulations, a bank shall be deemed to be (i) “well capitalized” if it has total risk-based capital of 10.0% or more, has a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or more, has a Tier I leverage capital ratio of 5.0% or more and is not subject to any written capital order or directive; (ii) “adequately capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or more, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of 4.0% or more and a Tier I leverage capital ratio of 4.0% or more (3.0% under certain circumstances) and does not meet the definition of “well capitalized”; (iii) “undercapitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8.0%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is less than 4.0% or a Tier I leverage capital ratio that is less than 4.0% (3.0% under certain circumstances); (iv) “significantly undercapitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 6.0%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is less than 3.0% or a Tier I leverage capital ratio that is less than 3.0%; and (v) “critically undercapitalized” if it has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that is equal to or less than 2.0%. Federal law and regulations also specify circumstances under which a federal banking agency may reclassify a “well capitalized” institution as “adequately capitalized” and may require an “adequately capitalized” institution to comply with supervisory actions as if it were in the next lower category (except that the FDIC may not reclassify a significantly “undercapitalized” institution as “critically undercapitalized”).
“Undercapitalized” banks are subject to growth, capital distribution (including dividend) and other limitations and are required to submit a capital restoration plan. A bank’s compliance with such plan is required to be guaranteed by any company that controls the undercapitalized institution. If an “undercapitalized” bank fails to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is “significantly undercapitalized.” “Significantly undercapitalized” banks are subject to one or more of a number of additional restrictions, including an order by the FDIC to sell sufficient voting stock to become adequately capitalized, requirements to reduce total assets and cease receipt of deposits from correspondent banks or to dismiss directors or officers, and restrictions on interest rates paid on deposits, compensation of executive officers and capital distributions by a parent holding company.
Based on the foregoing, the Bank is currently classified as a “well capitalized” savings institution.
Activities and Investments of Insured State-Chartered Banks
Section 24 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDIA”) generally limits the activities and equity investments of FDIC-insured, state-chartered banks to those that are permissible for national banks,
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notwithstanding state laws. Under regulations dealing with equity investments, an insured state bank generally may not, directly or indirectly, acquire or retain any equity investment of a type, or in an amount, that is not permissible for a national bank.
Federal law and FDIC regulations permit certain exceptions to the foregoing limitations. For example, certain state-chartered banks, such as the Bank, may continue to invest, up to certain limits, in common or preferred stock listed on a national securities exchange or in the shares of registered investment companies if: (i) the Bank held such types of investments during the period from September 30, 1990 through November 26, 1991; (ii) the state in which the Bank is chartered permitted such investments as of September 30, 1991; and (iii) the Bank obtains approval from the FDIC to make or retain such investments. In 1999, the FDIC substantially revised its regulations implementing Section 24 of the FDIA to ease the ability of FDIC-insured state-chartered banks to engage in certain activities not permissible for national banks, and to expedite FDIC review of bank applications and notice to engage in such activities. As of June 30, 2005, the Bank had marketable equity securities with a cost of $2.0 million pursuant to this exception.
Transactions with Affiliates and Insiders of the Bank
Under current federal law, transactions between depository institutions and their affiliates are governed by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act (“FRA”). An affiliate of a savings bank is generally any company or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the savings bank, other than a subsidiary of the bank. In an organization controlled by a holding company, at a minimum, the parent holding company of a savings bank and any companies which are controlled by such parent holding company are affiliates of the savings bank. Generally, Section 23A limits the extent to which the savings bank or its subsidiaries may engage in “covered transactions” with any one affiliate to an amount equal to 10% of such savings bank’s capital stock and surplus, and contains an aggregate limit on all such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital stock and surplus. The term “covered transaction” includes the making of loans or other extensions of credit to an affiliate; the purchase of assets from an affiliate; the purchase of, or an investment in, the securities of an affiliate; the acceptance of securities of an affiliate as collateral for a loan or extension of credit to any person; or issuance of a guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate. Section 23A also establishes specific collateral requirements for loans or extensions of credit to, or guarantees, acceptances or letters of credit issued on behalf of an affiliate. Section 23B requires that covered transactions and a broad list of other specified transactions be on terms substantially the same, or no less favorable, to the savings bank or its subsidiary as similar transactions with nonaffiliates.
The Bank’s authority to extend credit to its directors, executive officers and 10% shareholders, as well as to entities controlled by such persons, is currently governed by the requirements of Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the FRA and the FRB’s Regulation O. Among other things, these provisions require that extensions of credit to insiders (i) be made on terms that are substantially the same as, and follow credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, those prevailing for comparable transactions with unaffiliated persons and that do not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features, and (ii) not exceed certain limitations on the amount of credit extended to such persons, individually and in the aggregate, which limits are based, in part, on the amount of the Bank’s capital. In addition, extensions of credit in excess of certain limits must be approved by the Bank’s board of directors.
Bank Holding Company Regulation
General. The Mutual Company and the Company are subject to comprehensive regulation and regular examinations by the FRB and the Division. The FRB also has extensive enforcement authority over bank holding companies, including, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease and desist or removal orders and to require that a holding company divest subsidiaries (including its bank subsidiaries). In general, enforcement actions may be initiated for violations of law and regulations, written agreements with a regulatory agency, conditions to a regulatory approval, unsafe or unsound practices, and breaches of fiduciary duties. As a savings bank, the Bank may elect to have the Company and the Mutual Company regulated as
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savings and loan holding companies by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) subject to certain conditions and restrictions. Regulation as a savings and loan holding company would require application to, and prior approval of, the OTS.
The Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHCA”) prohibits a bank holding company from acquiring substantially all of the assets of a bank or acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any bank, increasing such ownership or control of any bank, acquiring all or substantially all of the assets of another bank or bank holding company, or merging or consolidating with any bank holding companies without the prior approval of the FRB. The BHCA also prohibits a bank holding company, with certain exceptions, from acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company which is not a bank or bank holding company, or from engaging directly or indirectly in activities other than those of banking, managing or controlling banks, or providing services for its subsidiaries. The principal exceptions to these prohibitions involve certain non-bank activities which, by statute or by FRB regulation or order, have been identified as activities closely related to the business of banking or managing or controlling banks, or activities of a financial nature, or activities incidental or complimentary to financial activities. In making such determinations, the FRB is required to weigh the expected benefit to the public against the possible adverse effects. The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 generally authorizes bank holding companies to acquire banks located in any states, possibly subject to certain state-imposed age and deposit concentration limits, and also generally authorizes interstate mergers and, on a somewhat more restricted basis, interstate branching.
The GLBA was signed into law on November 12, 1999 and certain key provisions became effective March 11, 2000. This federal legislation is intended to modernize the financial services industry by establishing a comprehensive framework to permit affiliations among commercial banks, insurance companies, securities firms and other financial service providers. As a result of the legislation, bank holding companies are permitted to engage in a wider variety of financial activities than permitted under prior law, particularly with respect to insurance and securities activities. In addition, in a change from prior law, bank holding companies may now be owned, controlled or acquired by any company engaged in financially-related activities. To the extent that it permits banks, securities firms and insurance companies to affiliate, the financial services industry may experience further consolidation. This additional consolidation could result in a growing number of larger financial institutions that offer a wider variety of financial services than the Company might be able to offer. This could adversely impact the Company’s ability to retain and attract customers that prefer to obtain all of their financial services from one provider and, ultimately, the Company’s profitability.
The Company is subject to capital adequacy guidelines for bank holding companies (on a consolidated basis) which are substantially similar to those of the FDIC for the Bank. The Company’s stockholders’ equity exceeds these requirements. In February 2005, the FRB issued a final rule that continues to permit trust preferred securities to qualify as an element of bank holding companies’ Tier 1 capital but on a more limited basis. The rule continues to limit the aggregate amount of trust preferred securities and certain other restricted core capital elements to 25% of Tier 1 capital, net of goodwill. Previously, however, goodwill was not deducted when calculating the 25% limit. The amount of trust preferred securities and other restricted core capital elements in excess of the limit could be included in Tier 2 capital, subject to certain limits. The new limits become fully effective on March 31, 2007. Before then, bank holding companies with outstanding trust preferred securities and other restricted core capital elements that do not conform to the new limits must consult with their Federal Reserve Bank on plans to ensure that the companies are not placing undue reliance on these instruments and, where appropriate, to reduce such reliance.
On March 16, 2004, Trust I, a newly formed trust sponsored by the Company, participated in a pooled offering of trust preferred securities. In connection with this offering, Trust I issued $3.0 million of trust preferred securities and reinvested the proceeds in a 30-year $3.0 million junior subordinated debenture issued by the Company. The proceeds of this offering qualify as an element of the Company’s Tier 1 capital under both the current and proposed FRB capital adequacy guidelines and represented 10% of the Company’s Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2005. The Company currently does not have any goodwill.
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Under FRB policy, a bank holding company must serve as a source of strength for its subsidiary bank. Under this policy, the FRB may require, and has required in the past, a holding company to contribute additional capital to an undercapitalized subsidiary bank.
Dividends. The FRB has issued a policy statement expressing its view that a bank holding company may pay cash dividends on common stock only to the extent that its net income available to common stockholders over the past year is sufficient to cover both the cash dividends and a rate of earnings retention that is consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. The FRB may prohibit a bank holding company from paying any dividends if its bank subsidiary is classified as “undercapitalized.”
The Division of Banks and the FRB have imposed certain restrictions regarding the waiving of dividend payments by the Company to the Mutual Company. To date, the Mutual Company has not waived any dividends paid by the Company. If, in the future, the Mutual Company sought to waive dividends paid by the Company and obtained the approval of the Division of Banks and the FRB to do so, the cumulative amount of waived dividends would not be available for payment by the Company to minority stockholders and would be maintained in a restricted capital account. While such account would not have to be reflected in the Company’s financial statements, it would not be available for distribution to minority stockholders if the Mutual Company decided to convert to stock form in the future.
Limitations on Certain Capital Transactions. Bank holding companies are required to give the FRB prior written notice of any purchase or redemption of their outstanding equity securities if the gross consideration for the purchase or redemption, when combined with the net consideration paid for all such purchases or redemptions during the preceding twelve months, is equal to 10% or more of their consolidated net worth. The FRB may disapprove such a purchase or redemption if it determines that the proposal would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice or would violate any law, regulation, FRB order, or any condition imposed by, or written agreement with, the FRB. This notification requirement does not apply to any company that meets the well-capitalized standard for commercial banks, has a safety and soundness examination rating of at least a “2” and is not subject to any unresolved supervisory issues.
Customer Information Security
The FDIC and other bank regulatory agencies have adopted guidelines for establishing standards for safeguarding nonpublic personal information about customers that implement provisions of the GLBA (“Information Security Guidelines”). Among other things, the Information Security Guidelines require each financial institution, under the supervision and ongoing oversight of its Board of Directors or an appropriate committee thereof, to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive written information security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information, to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; and to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. In April 2005, the FDIC and other bank regulatory agencies issued further guidance for the establishment of these information security standards, requiring financial institutions to develop and implement response programs designed to address incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive customer information maintained by the financial institution or its service provider, including customer notification procedures.
Privacy
The GLBA requires financial institutions to implement policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of nonpublic personal information about consumers to nonaffiliated third parties. In general, the statute requires the Bank to explain to consumers the Bank’s policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such nonpublic personal information, and, except as otherwise required by law, the Bank is prohibited from disclosing such information except as provided in the Bank’s polices and procedures. The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 generally restricts information provided by a creditor to an affiliate for marketing purposes. There are exceptions to the restrictions, including one that permits sharing information with affiliates in order to market
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to existing customers. The law also requires that creditors make certain disclosures to consumers after providing negative information to credit bureaus or offering credit to consumers on certain unfavorable terms, imposes new rules designed to address identity theft, permanently bars the states from legislating in key areas of the national credit reporting system, and amends other provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Federal Securities Law
The common stock of the Company is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). The Company is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements of the SEC under the Exchange Act.
The SEC in June 2004 proposed to define the circumstances in which banks may engage in securities-related activities without having to register as securities brokers. The proposal follows a set of interim rules issued by the SEC in 2001 in response to the GLBA’s creation of several specific exemptions from broker registration for banks engaging in securities activities. Before the GLBA, banks were exempt altogether from broker registration regardless of the securities activities they conducted. Under the newly proposed rules, there are eleven exemptions from the broker registration requirement including, among others: (i) a so-called third-party networking exception, allowing banks to partner with registered securities brokers on certain specified terms to offer non-deposit investment products and other securities, (ii) a trustee and fiduciary account exception, permitting banks under certain conditions to receive sales compensation for effecting customer transactions in a trustee or fiduciary capacity, and (iii) a bank custody exception, defining in greater detail the types of custodial activities that are permitted without securities broker registration. Banks engaging in securities brokerage activities not falling within one of the exemptions will be required to register as securities brokers once the rules go into effect.
Federal Reserve System
The FRB requires all depository institutions to maintain non-interest-bearing reserves at specified levels against their transaction accounts (primarily checking, NOW and Super NOW checking accounts). At June 30, 2005, the Bank was in compliance with these reserve requirements. Savings banks are authorized to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank “discount window,” but FRB regulations require savings banks to exhaust other reasonable alternative sources of funds, including FHLB borrowings, before borrowing from the Federal Reserve Bank.
USA Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act of 2001 (the “Patriot Act”), designed to deny terrorists and others the ability to obtain anonymous access to the United States financial system, has significant implications for depository institutions, brokers, dealers and other businesses involved in the transfer of money. The Patriot Act, together with the implementing regulations of various federal regulatory agencies, mandates or will require financial institutions to implement additional policies and procedures with respect to, or additional measures designed to address, any or all of the following matters, among others: customer identification, money laundering; suspicious activities and currency transaction reporting; and currency crimes. The Patriot Act and various implementing regulations also permit information sharing for counter-terrorist purposes between federal law enforcement agencies and financial institutions, as well as among financial institutions, subject to certain conditions, and require the FRB (and other federal banking agencies) to evaluate the effectiveness of an applicant in combating anti-money laundering activities when considering applications filed under Section 3 of the BHCA or the Bank Merger Act. Management believes that the Company and the Bank are currently in compliance with all currently effective requirements prescribed by the Patriot Act and all applicable final implementing regulations.
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOXA”) implements a broad range of corporate governance and accounting measures for public companies designed to promote honesty and transparency in corporate America and better protect investors from corporate wrongdoings. SOXA’s principal legislation includes:
• | the creation of an independent accounting oversight board; |
• | auditor independence provisions which restrict non-audit services that accountants may provide to their audit clients; |
• | additional corporate governance and responsibility measures, including the requirement that the chief executive officer and chief financial officer certify financial statements; |
• | the forfeiture of bonuses or other incentive-based compensation and profits from the sale of an issuer’s securities by directors and senior officers in the twelve month period following initial publication of any financial statements that later require restatement; |
• | an increase in the oversight of, and enhancement of certain requirements relating to audit committees of public companies and how they interact with the company’s independent auditors; |
• | requirement that audit committee members must be independent and are absolutely barred from accepting consulting, advisory or other compensatory fees from the issuer; |
• | requirement that companies disclose whether at least one member of the committee is a “financial expert” (as such term will be defined by the SEC) and if not, why not; |
• | expanded disclosure requirements for corporate insiders, including accelerated reporting of stock transactions by insiders and a prohibition on insider trading during pension blackout periods; |
• | a prohibition on personal loans to directors and officers, except certain loans made by insured financial institutions; |
• | disclosure of a code of ethics and filing a Form 8-K for a change or waiver of such code; |
• | mandatory disclosure by analysts of potential conflicts of interest; and |
• | a range of enhanced penalties for fraud and other violations. |
Although we anticipate that the Company will incur additional expense in complying with the provisions of SOXA and the resulting regulations, such expense cannot not be quantified at this time.
Community Reinvestment Act
Under the Community Reinvestment Act, as amended (the “CRA”), as implemented by FDIC regulations, a savings bank has a continuing and affirmative obligation, consistent with its safe and sound operation, to help meet the credit needs of its entire community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for financial institutions nor does it limit an institution’s discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA requires the FDIC, in connection with its examination of a savings institution, to assess the institution’s record of meeting the credit needs of its community and to take such record into account in its evaluation of certain applications by such institution, including applications to acquire branches and other financial institutions. The CRA requires the FDIC to provide a written evaluation of an institution’s CRA performance utilizing a four-tiered descriptive rating system. The Bank’s latest CRA rating was “satisfactory.”
Recently, the Federal Reserve and FDIC amended their Community Reinvestment Act regulations to reduce the regulatory burden on banks with assets of less than $1 billion. The amendments raise the small bank asset
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size threshold to $1 billion without regard to holding company affiliation. The rules, which become effective September 1, 2005, also reduce data collection and reporting burden for so-called “intermediate small banks” —banks with assets between $250 million and $1 billion—while at the same time encouraging community development lending, investment and services by those banks. Under the new rules, intermediate small banks will no longer be required to have their CRA ratings rigidly based 50 percent on lending and 25 percent on each of their investments and services, nor will intermediate small banks be required to collect and report CRA loan data. Intermediate small banks may now be evaluated under two separately rated tests: the small bank lending test and a new community development test that includes an evaluation of community development loans, investments, and services in light of community needs and the capacity of the bank. The CRA rules continue, however, to allow small banks, including intermediate small banks, to opt for examination as large banks under the traditional lending, investment, and services tests.
Massachusetts has its own statutory counterpart to the Community Reinvestment Act which is also applicable to the Bank. The Massachusetts version is generally similar to the Community Reinvestment Act but utilizes a five-tiered descriptive rating system. Massachusetts law requires the Commissioner to consider, but not be limited to, a bank’s record of performance under Massachusetts law in considering any application by the bank to establish a branch or other deposit-taking facility, to relocate an office, or to merge or consolidate with or acquire the assets and assume the liabilities of any other banking institution, and in connection with certain other applications. The Bank’s most recent rating under the Massachusetts law was “satisfactory.”
Federal Home Loan Bank System
The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Boston, which is one of 12 regional FHLBs that support the home financing credit function of savings institutions. Each FHLB serves as a reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region. It is funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB System. It makes loans to members (i.e., advances) in accordance with policies and procedures established by the board of directors of the FHLB. These policies and procedures are subject to the regulation and oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Board. All advances from the FHLB are required to be fully secured by sufficient collateral as determined by the FHLB.
As a member, the Bank is required to purchase and maintain stock in the FHLB of Boston. At June 30, 2005, the Bank owned $3.9 million of FHLB stock. In past years, the Bank has received dividends on its FHLB stock. The dividend yield from FHLB stock was 3.79% for the year ended June 30, 2005. No assurance can be given that such dividends will continue in the future at such levels.
Under federal law, the FHLBs are required to provide funds for the resolution of troubled savings institutions and to contribute to low and moderately priced housing programs through direct loans or interest subsidies on advances targeted for community investment and low- and moderate-income housing projects.
These contributions have affected adversely the level of FHLB dividends paid and could continue to do so in the future. These contributions could also have an adverse effect on the value of FHLB stock in the future. A reduction in value of the Bank’s FHLB stock may result in a corresponding reduction in the Bank’s capital.
Environmental Issues
The Bank encounters certain environmental risks in its lending activities. Under federal and state environmental laws, lenders may become liable for costs of cleaning up hazardous materials found on property securing their loans. In addition, the existence of hazardous materials may make it unattractive for a lender to foreclose on such properties. Although environmental risks are usually associated with loans secured by commercial real estate, risks also may be substantial for loans secured by residential real estate if environmental contamination makes the property unsuitable for use. This could also have a negative effect on nearby property values. The Bank attempts to control its risk by requiring appropriate environmental assessments as part of its underwriting of all non-residential real estate mortgage loans over $250,000.
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The Bank believes its procedures regarding the assessment of environmental risk are adequate and, as of June 30, 2005, the Bank was unaware of any environmental issues, that would subject it to any material liability. However, no assurance can be given that the values of properties securing loans in the Bank’s portfolio will not be adversely affected by unforeseen environmental risks.
Employees
As of June 30, 2005, the Bank had 95 full-time equivalent employees. The employees are not represented by a collective bargaining unit, and the Bank considers its relationship with its employees to be good.
ITEM 2. | Description of Property. |
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Company’s offices at June 30, 2005.
Location | Year Opened | Leased/ Owned | Lease Expiration Dates | Renewal Options Through | ||||
81 Main Street Medway, Massachusetts | 1871 | Owned | — | — | ||||
1098 Main Street Millis, Massachusetts | 1962 | Owned | — | — | ||||
18 North Meadow Road Medfield, Massachusetts | 1990 | Leased | 2008 | 2018 | ||||
1000 Franklin Village Drive Franklin, Massachusetts | 1993 | Leased | 2008 | 2018 | ||||
281A East Central Street Franklin, Massachusetts | 1997 | Leased | 2007 | 2012 | ||||
267 Hartford Avenue Bellingham, Massachusetts | 1999 | Owned | — | — | ||||
59 Main Street Hopkinton, Massachusetts | 1999 | Leased | 2009 | 2014 | ||||
140 South Main Street Milford, Massachusetts | 2000 | Leased | 2009 | 2019 | ||||
4 Forge Hill Road* Franklin, Massachusetts | 1999 | — | — | — |
* | Limited service branch at Senior Living Center |
ITEM 3. | Legal Proceedings. |
The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business which, in the aggregate, involve amounts believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
ITEM 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
No matters were submitted to a vote of stockholders during the fourth quarter of the 2005 fiscal year.
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PART II
ITEM 5. | Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters. |
COMMON STOCK AND RELATED MATTERS
The Company’s Common Stock is listed on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “SERC”. As of September 9, 2005, the Company had seven registered market makers, 363 stockholders of record (excluding the number of persons or entities holding stock in street name through various brokerage firms), and 1,634,385 shares outstanding. As of such date, Service Bancorp, MHC , the Company’s mutual holding company, held 907,694 shares of common stock, or 55.5% of shares outstanding.
The following table sets forth market price and dividend information for the Company’s common stock for the past two fiscal years. The Over-the-Counter Market quotes reflect inter-dealer prices without retail markup, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005 | High | Low | Cash Declared | |||||
First Quarter | $ | 27.50 | $ | 25.75 | None | |||
Second Quarter | $ | 28.95 | $ | 27.00 | None | |||
Third Quarter | $ | 29.25 | $ | 26.50 | None | |||
Fourth Quarter | $ | 27.00 | $ | 25.10 | None | |||
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004 | High | Low | Cash Declared | |||||
First Quarter | $ | 24.50 | $ | 21.75 | None | |||
Second Quarter | $ | 29.20 | $ | 24.20 | None | |||
Third Quarter | $ | 32.00 | $ | 27.75 | None | |||
Fourth Quarter | $ | 31.50 | $ | 24.75 | None |
Payment of dividends on the Company’s common stock is subject to determination and declaration by the Board of Directors and depends upon a number of factors, including capital requirements, regulatory limitations on the payment of dividends, the Company’s results of operations and financial condition, tax considerations and general economic conditions. No assurance can be given that dividends will be declared or, if declared, what the amount of dividends will be, or whether such dividends, once declared, will continue.
In 2003, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a Stock Repurchase Plan under which the Company is authorized to acquire up to 4% of the outstanding common stock, or up to approximately 65,925 shares of the issued and outstanding shares of its common stock in the open market or in private transactions. Under the Stock Repurchase Plan, shares may be repurchased from time to time and in such amounts as market conditions warrant, subject to regulatory considerations. The following table provides information on the purchases of common stock under the Stock Repurchase Plan for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.
Repurchase Plan Information | |||||||||
Period | Total number of shares purchased(1) | Average price paid per share | Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plan | Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan | |||||
April 1, 2005–April 30, 2005 | — | — | — | ||||||
May 1, 2005–May 31, 2005 | 26,700 | $ | 25.55 | 26,700 | |||||
June 1, 2005–June 30, 2005 | — | — | — | ||||||
Total | 26,700 | $ | 25.55 | 26,700 | 24,589 | ||||
(1) | The Company made no purchases of its common stock in the quarter ended June 30, 2005 other than under the Stock Repurchase Plan. |
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ITEM 6. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis |
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this document contains forward-looking statements. For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believe”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. These important factors include, without limitation, competitive conditions in the Bank’s marketplace generally, the Bank’s continued ability to originate quality loans, fluctuation in interest rates including fluctuations which may effect the Bank’s interest rate spread, real estate conditions in the Bank’s lending areas, changes in the securities or financial markets, changes in loan defaults and charge-off rates, general and local economic conditions, the Bank’s continued ability to attract and retain deposits, the Company’s ability to control costs, new accounting pronouncements, and changing regulatory requirements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Critical Accounting Policies
Note 2 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2005, contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies. The Company believes its policy with respect to the methodology for its determination of the allowance for loan losses involves higher degrees of complexity and requires management to make difficult and subjective judgments which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could cause reported results to differ materially. This critical policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors. Refer to the “Allowance for Loan Losses” section of this management’s discussion and analysis for further discussion of the allowance methodology.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AT JUNE 30, 2005
Total assets increased by $31.9 million, or 10.0%, from $318.7 million at June 30, 2004 to $350.6 million at June 30, 2005. The increase was primarily attributable to growth of $39.3 million, or 16.7%, in net loans since June 30, 2004. These increases were partially offset by a $5.8 million decrease in investment securities and a $1.4 million decrease in short-term investments. In addition to a reduction in investment securities and short-term investments, funding for the asset growth was also provided by an increase in deposits of $15.7 million, or 6.5%, to $254.8 million and an increase in borrowed funds of $14.3 million, or 28.3%, to $64.6 million.
Loans
Net loans increased $39.3 million, or 16.7%, from June 30, 2004 to $274.6 million at June 30, 2005. For the year ended June 30, 2005, the Bank, through its Strata Mortgage Center division, originated $47.5 million in residential real estate loans compared with $60.9 million in originations last year. This year’s lower amount of originations reflects a decrease in residential loan refinance activity as interest rates have increased. The Bank also purchased $200,000 in residential loans this year compared to $22.5 million in loan purchases last year. The decrease in loan purchases was due to the Bank’s expansion of its own loan origination services, which reduced its reliance on loan purchases for residential loan portfolio growth. Principal payments on residential loans were $27.0 million this year compared with $39.2 million last year. The decrease was also a reflection of the slower refinance market. The Bank also sold $5.3 million and $9.5 million in residential loans, servicing retained, for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. With this activity, the Bank’s residential mortgages increased a net of $15.3 million, or 11.6%, since June 30, 2004. Net deferred loan costs and premiums were approximately level with last year at $1.0 million.
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Commercial loans continued to be an area of opportunity and strong growth for the Bank. The Bank originated $48.8 million for all commercial, commercial real estate and construction loans for the year ended June 30, 2005. After loan paydowns, total commercial, commercial real estate and construction loans increased by $21.9 million, or 26.0%, since June 30, 2004. Home equity and second mortgage loans increased 12.7% since June 30, 2004 to $21.8 million at June 30, 2005. The strong growth was due to the Bank’s sales efforts and aggressive promotions for these products.
The following information relates to the composition of the Bank’s loan portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages (before net deferred costs and premiums, and allowances for loan losses) as of the dates indicated.
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2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Real estate loans: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
One-to four-family residential | $ | 143,045 | 51.81 | % | $ | 130,278 | 55.11 | % | $ | 96,830 | 53.54 | % | $ | 83,522 | 55.13 | % | $ | 66,392 | 53.62 | % | |||||||||||||||
Residential construction | 4,029 | 1.46 | 1,453 | 0.61 | 155 | 0.09 | 1,024 | 0.68 | 798 | 0.65 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial and multi-family | 68,182 | 24.69 | 53,051 | 22.44 | 41,522 | 22.96 | 37,700 | 24.88 | 31,109 | 25.12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial construction | 12,249 | 4.44 | 10,141 | 4.29 | 11,904 | 6.58 | 6,489 | 4.28 | 3,915 | 3.16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total real estate loans | 227,505 | 82.40 | 194,923 | 82.45 | 150,411 | 83.17 | 128,735 | 84.97 | 102,214 | 82.55 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer loans: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passbook secured | 363 | 0.13 | 372 | 0.16 | 494 | 0.27 | 528 | 0.35 | 626 | 0.51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Home equity and second mortgages | 21,806 | 7.90 | 19,352 | 8.19 | 15,377 | 8.50 | 10,047 | 6.63 | 9,132 | 7.37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 814 | 0.29 | 795 | 0.33 | 1,054 | 0.58 | 1,354 | 0.89 | 1,688 | 1.36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total consumer loans | 22,983 | 8.32 | 20,519 | 8.68 | 16,925 | 9.35 | 11,929 | 7.87 | 11,446 | 9.24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial business loans | 25,631 | 9.28 | 20,968 | 8.87 | 13,530 | 7.48 | 10,855 | 7.16 | 10,167 | 8.21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total gross loans | 276,119 | 100.00 | % | 236,410 | 100.00 | % | 180,866 | 100.00 | % | 151,519 | 100.00 | % | 123,827 | 100.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net deferred loan costs and premiums | 985 | 1,059 | 801 | 586 | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (2,506 | ) | (2,133 | ) | (1,745 | ) | (1,258 | ) | (974 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans, net | $ | 274,598 | $ | 235,336 | $ | 179,922 | $ | 150,847 | $ | 122,922 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Loan Maturity and Repricing. The following table sets forth certain information as of June 30, 2005 regarding the dollar amount of loans maturing in the Bank’s portfolio based on their contractual terms to maturity. Demand loans having no stated schedule of repayments and no stated maturity, and overdrafts are reported as due in one year or less. Adjustable and floating rate loans are included in the period in which interest rates are next scheduled to adjust rather than the period in which they contractually mature, and fixed-rate loans are included in the period in which the final contractual repayment is due. This table does not include prepayments.
At June 30, 2005 | ||||||||||||
Within One Year | One Through Five Years | Beyond Five Years | Total | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Real estate loans: | ||||||||||||
One- to four-family residential | $ | 8,234 | $ | 53,513 | $ | 81,298 | $ | 143,045 | ||||
Residential construction | 348 | 844 | 2,837 | 4,029 | ||||||||
Commercial and multi-family | 9,118 | 53,670 | 5,394 | 68,182 | ||||||||
Commercial construction | 9,950 | 1,579 | 720 | 12,249 | ||||||||
Total real estate loans | 27,650 | 109,606 | 90,249 | 227,505 | ||||||||
Other loans: | ||||||||||||
Consumer | 14,187 | 5,749 | 3,047 | 22,983 | ||||||||
Commercial business | 15,012 | 10,459 | 160 | 25,631 | ||||||||
Total loans | $ | 56,849 | $ | 125,814 | $ | 93,456 | $ | 276,119 | ||||
The following table sets forth at June 30, 2005, the dollar amount of gross loans, net of unadvanced funds on loans, contractually due or scheduled to reprice after June 30, 2006, and whether such loans have fixed interest rates or adjustable interest rates. This table does not include prepayments.
Due or Repricing After June 30, 2006 | |||||||||
Fixed | Adjustable | Total | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||
Real estate loans: | |||||||||
One- to four-family residential | $ | 81,177 | $ | 53,634 | $ | 134,811 | |||
Residential construction | 3,338 | 343 | 3,681 | ||||||
Commercial and multi-family | 8,412 | 50,652 | 59,064 | ||||||
Commercial construction | — | 2,299 | 2,299 | ||||||
Total real estate loans | 92,927 | 106,928 | 199,855 | ||||||
Other loans: | |||||||||
Consumer loans | 6,521 | 2,275 | 8,796 | ||||||
Commercial business | 2,860 | 7,759 | 10,619 | ||||||
Total loans | $ | 102,308 | $ | 116,962 | $ | 219,270 | |||
Investments
Total investment securities (amortized cost) decreased $5.7 million, or 10.2%, from June 30, 2004 to June 30, 2005. The decrease was mostly due to amortization and prepayments on mortgage-backed securities and maturities, sales and calls on federal agency securities and corporate bonds totaling $21.2 million exceeding new securities purchases of $15.5 million. Investment securities have been a less attractive investment due to the low interest rate environment for much of the year and its effect on securities yield. The Company’s continued objective is to prudently increase its loan portfolio, primarily in commercial and residential loans.
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During fiscal year 2004, the Bank sold a corporate bond designated as held to maturity. Bank management had considered the bond’s assignment by the bond rating agencies to negative credit watch for possible downgrading to junk bond status and management reviewed the financial condition and operating performance of the issuer. As a result, management determined that there was “significant deterioration” in the credit worthiness of the bond and subsequently sold the bond for $512,000, which resulted in a realized gain of $34,000. Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” the determination of “significant deterioration” of the credit worthiness of the held to maturity bond and subsequent sale does not call into question management’s intent to hold other debt securities to maturity in the future.
At June 30, 2005, $45.8 million, or 91.7%, of the Bank’s securities were designated as available for sale and $4.2 million, or 8.3%, were designated as held to maturity compared with $46.3 million, or 83.4%, and $9.2 million, or 16.6%, at June 30, 2004, respectively. The net unrealized gain on securities classified as available for sale was $741,000 at June 30, 2005 compared with a net unrealized gain of $854,000 at June 30, 2004.
At June 30, 2005, short-term investments, which consist primarily of overnight fund investments, totaled $2.5 million. Overnight funds are maintained for liquidity purposes, particularly at end of month periods due to the volatility in certain of the Bank’s deposits. In addition, excess funds are expected to be utilized to fund the origination and purchase of new loans.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the amortized cost and fair values of the Bank’s securities and other investments, at the dates indicated.
June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
Securities: | ||||||||||||||||||
Securities available for sale: | ||||||||||||||||||
Federal agency securities | $ | 11,934 | $ | 11,966 | $ | 7,953 | $ | 7,935 | $ | 13,528 | $ | 13,834 | ||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 12,637 | 12,633 | 14,217 | 14,064 | 12,292 | 12,468 | ||||||||||||
Other debt securities | 19,219 | 19,815 | 22,748 | 23,765 | 24,478 | 26,509 | ||||||||||||
Total debt securities | 43,790 | 44,414 | 44,918 | 45,764 | 50,298 | 52,811 | ||||||||||||
Marketable equity securities | 1,969 | 2,086 | 1,409 | 1,417 | 1,025 | 790 | ||||||||||||
Total securities available for sale | 45,759 | 46,500 | 46,327 | 47,181 | 51,323 | 53,601 | ||||||||||||
Securities held to maturity: | ||||||||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 3,253 | 3,349 | 5,355 | 5,538 | 12,806 | 13,246 | ||||||||||||
Other debt securities | 902 | 927 | 3,894 | 4,041 | 4,751 | 5,184 | ||||||||||||
Total securities held to maturity | 4,155 | 4,276 | 9,249 | 9,579 | 17,557 | 18,430 | ||||||||||||
Total securities | $ | 49,914 | $ | 50,776 | $ | 55,576 | $ | 56,760 | $ | 68,880 | $ | 72,031 | ||||||
Other investments: | ||||||||||||||||||
Bank liquidity fund | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 18,500 | ||||||||||||
Federal funds sold | 2,454 | 3,903 | 9,872 | |||||||||||||||
FHLB stock | 3,908 | 2,936 | 1,948 | |||||||||||||||
Total other investments | $ | 6,362 | $ | 6,839 | $ | 30,320 | ||||||||||||
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The table below sets forth certain information regarding the amortized cost, weighted average yields and contractual maturities of the Bank’s debt securities portfolio as of June 30, 2005. Mortgage-backed securities are shown at their final maturity but are expected to have shorter average lives.
One Year or Less | More than One Year to Five Years | More than Five Years to Ten Years | More than Ten Years | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortized Cost | Weighted Average Yield | Amortized Cost | Weighted Average Yield | Amortized Cost | Weighted Average Yield | Amortized Cost | Weighted Average Yield | Amortized Cost | Weighted Yield | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt securities available for sale: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Agency securities | $ | — | — | % | $ | 11,934 | 4.08 | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 11,934 | 4.08 | % | ||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | — | — | 166 | 5.38 | 2,339 | 4.52 | 10,132 | 4.58 | 12,637 | 4.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other debt securities | 2,013 | 6.27 | 15,262 | 6.08 | 485 | 7.47 | 1,459 | 7.73 | 19,219 | 6.26 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | $ | 2,013 | 6.27 | % | $ | 27,362 | 5.20 | % | $ | 2,824 | 5.03 | % | $ | 11,591 | 4.98 | % | $ | 43,790 | 5.18 | % | ||||||||||
Debt securities held to maturity: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities | $ | — | — | % | $ | 438 | 5.58 | % | $ | 97 | 6.08 | % | $ | 2,718 | 6.49 | % | $ | 3,253 | 6.36 | % | ||||||||||
Other debt securities | 496 | 6.55 | 406 | 7.31 | — | — | — | — | 902 | 6.89 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total debt securities held to maturity | $ | 496 | 6.55 | % | $ | 844 | 6.41 | % | $ | 97 | 6.08 | % | $ | 2,718 | 6.49 | % | $ | 4,155 | 6.47 | % | ||||||||||
Deposits
Deposits increased $15.7 million, or 6.5%, since June 30, 2004 to $254.8 million at June 30, 2005. Core or non-certificate deposits increased $3.7 million, to $152.3 million, while higher cost term certificates increased $12.0 million to $102.5 million at June 30, 2005. Demand deposits increased $3.6 million, or 10.1%, to $39.5 million, NOW accounts increased $2.9 million, or 9.1%, while money market deposits decreased $699,000, or 2.0%, and regular savings decreased $2.2 million, or 4.7%. Of the $102.5 million of certificates of deposit accounts at June 30, 2005, $79.1 million, or 77.2%, were scheduled to mature within one year. While this percentage is significant, based on its monitoring of historical trends in deposit flows and its current pricing strategy for deposits, management believes the Bank will retain a large portion of its certificate of deposit accounts upon maturity.
The following table indicates the amount of the Bank’s certificates of deposit by time remaining until maturity as of June 30, 2005.
Maturity | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 Months or Less | Over 3 to 6 Months | Over 6 to 12 Months | Over 12 Months | Total | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit less than $100,000 | $ | 12,100 | $ | 18,387 | $ | 24,716 | $ | 15,401 | $ | 70,604 | ||||||||||
Weighted average rate | 2.28 | % | 2.64 | % | 2.93 | % | 3.19 | % | 2.80 | % | ||||||||||
Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more | 4,715 | 8,973 | 10,246 | 7,937 | 31,871 | |||||||||||||||
Weighted average rate | 2.39 | % | 2.77 | % | 3.01 | % | 3.30 | % | 2.92 | % | ||||||||||
Total certificates of deposit | $ | 16,815 | $ | 27,360 | $ | 34,962 | $ | 23,338 | $ | 102,475 |
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Borrowings
The Bank utilizes advances from the FHLB primarily in connection with its management of the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities. The advances are collateralized primarily by certain of the Bank’s residential mortgage loans. The maximum amount that the FHLB will advance to member institutions, including the Bank, fluctuates from time to time in accordance with the policies of the FHLB. At June 30, 2005, the Bank had $64.6 million in outstanding advances from the FHLB and had the capacity to increase that amount by $42.4 million to $107.0 million. The Bank expects to continue to utilize borrowings from the FHLB as part of its management of the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities.
During fiscal year 2004, the Company, through Trust I, participated in a pooled offering of trust preferred securities. In connection with this offering, Trust I issued $3.0 million of trust preferred securities and reinvested the proceeds in a 30-year $3.0 million junior subordinated debenture issued by the Company. Interest is calculated on the subordinated debenture and trust preferred securities at a rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offering Rate plus 285 basis points. The junior subordinated debenture represents the sole asset of Trust I. The Company has guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, distributions and other payments due on the trust preferred securities (the “Guarantee”). The Guarantee, when taken together with the Company’s obligations under (i) the junior subordinated debentures; (ii) the indenture pursuant to which the junior subordinated debentures was issued; and (iii) the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust governing Trust I, constitutes a full and unconditional guarantee of Trust I’s obligations under the trust preferred securities. The trust preferred offering provides an additional funding source to support the Company’s asset growth and, as allowed under regulatory capital guidelines, trust preferred securities, within certain limitations, qualify as regulatory capital. The Company may, depending on capital and funding needs, participate in trust preferred offerings in the future.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Deposits, loan repayments, prepayments and interest income from loans, proceeds from sales of loans and securities, maturities and interest on debt securities, and cash flows from operations are the primary sources of the Bank’s funds for use in lending, investing and other general purposes. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by interest rate trends, economic conditions and competition. The Bank also utilizes borrowed funds from the FHLB to fund its loans and investment purchases in connection with its management of the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities.
The Company’s most liquid assets are cash and due from banks, short-term investments, mortgage-backed securities, federal agency obligations, and other debt securities. The levels of these assets are dependent on the Company’s operating, financing, lending and investment activities during any given period. At June 30, 2005, cash and due from banks, short-term investments, and securities maturing within one year amounted to $12.3 million, or 3.5%, of total assets. Additional funds amounting to $78.3 million will be available during the next year from amortization and estimated prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities. The Bank also has the capacity to borrow an additional $42.4 million from the FHLB as of June 30, 2005.
At June 30, 2005, the Company had commitments to originate loans, unused outstanding lines of credit, and undisbursed proceeds of loans totaling $69.6 million. The Company anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet its current loan commitments. Certificates of deposit maturing within one year from June 30, 2005 amounted to $79.1 million. The Company expects that substantially all of the maturing certificate accounts will be retained by the Company at maturity.
Stockholders’ equity was $26.5 million, or 7.56% of total assets at June 30, 2005, compared with $24.9 million, or 7.82% of total assets at June 30, 2004. The increase in stockholders’ equity resulted primarily from retained earnings partially offset by an increase in treasury stock. At June 30, 2005, the Company exceeded all of its regulatory requirements with Tier I capital of $29.0 million and a Tier I capital to average assets ratio of 8.44%, which was above the required level of $13.8 million or 4.00%. The Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets
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ratio was 11.13%, which was above the required level of $10.4 million or 4.00%. In addition, with total capital of $31.5 million, the total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 12.09%, which was above the required level of $20.9 million, or 8.00%.
During fiscal year 2004, Trust I, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $3.0 million of trust preferred securities and reinvested the proceeds in a 30-year $3.0 million junior subordinated debenture issued by the Company. Refer to the “Borrowings” section of this management’s discussion and analysis for a further discussion. Under regulatory capital guidelines, trust preferred securities, within certain limitations, qualify as regulatory capital. The Company’s regulatory capital as of June 30, 2005 discussed above includes the $3.0 million in trust preferred securities.
Interest Rate Risk
An important risk factor affecting the financial condition and operating results of the Company is interest rate risk. This risk is managed by periodic evaluation of the interest rate risk inherent in certain balance sheet accounts, determination of the level of risk considered appropriate given the Company’s capital and liquidity requirements, business strategy, performance objectives and operating environment, and maintenance of such risks within guidelines approved by the Board of Directors. Through such management, the Company seeks to reduce the vulnerability of its operations to changes in interest rates. The Company’s Asset/Liability Committee, comprised of senior management, is responsible for managing interest rate risk and reviewing with the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis the Company’s activities and strategies, the effect of those strategies on the Company’s operating results, the Company’s interest rate risk position, and the effect changes in interest rates would have on the Company’s net interest income. The extent of movement of interest rates is an uncertainty that could have a negative effect on the earnings of the Company.
The principal strategies used by the Company to manage interest rate risk include (i) emphasizing the origination and retention of both adjustable-rate and fixed-rate loans, (ii) originating shorter-term fixed-rate commercial real estate loans, (iii) investing in debt securities with maturities with shorter call dates of two to five years, and (iv) maintaining a high concentration of less interest-rate-sensitive and lower-costing “core deposits.”
Gap Analysis. The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are “interest rate sensitive” and by monitoring a bank’s interest rate sensitivity “gap.” An asset or liability is deemed to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period. The interest rate sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within a specific time period and the amount of interest bearing-liabilities maturing or repricing within that same time period. At June 30, 2005, the Company’s cumulative one-year gap position, the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within one year and interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within one year, was a slightly negative 4.0%. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive assets. Accordingly, during a period of rising interest rates, an institution with a negative gap position generally would not be in as favorable a position, compared to an institution with a positive gap, to invest in higher yielding assets. The resulting yield on the institution’s assets generally would increase at a slower rate than the increase in its cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, an institution with a negative gap would tend to experience a repricing of its assets at a slower rate than its interest-bearing liabilities which, consequently, would generally result in its net interest income growing at a faster rate than an institution with a positive gap position.
The following GAP table sets forth the amortized cost of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at June 30, 2005, which are anticipated by the Company, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown. Except as stated below, the amount of assets and liabilities that are anticipated to reprice or mature during a particular period were determined in accordance with the earlier of the repricing term or the contractual maturity of the asset or liability. The table sets forth an
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approximation of the projected repricing of assets and liabilities at June 30, 2005, on the basis of contractual maturities, anticipated prepayments and scheduled rate adjustments within a three-month period and subsequent selected time intervals. The loan amounts in the table reflect principal balances expected to be redeployed and/or repriced as a result of contractual amortization and anticipated prepayments of adjustable-rate and fixed-rate loans, and as a result of contractual rate adjustments on adjustable-rate loans. Mortgage-backed securities are categorized according to their expected lives based on prepayment estimates. The agency and corporate debt obligations have maturities ranging from three to fifteen years, a small portion of which have call features of between one to three years. The table generally presents the full contractual maturity of these obligations, notwithstanding the call features.
Amounts maturing or repricing at June 30, 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less Than 3 Months | 3-6 Months | 6 Months to 1 Year | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | Over 5 Years | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest-earning assets:(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans(2) | $ | 53,016 | $ | 14,618 | $ | 30,043 | $ | 90,988 | $ | 41,070 | $ | 46,384 | $ | 276,119 | |||||||||||||
Securities and FHLB stock | 496 | 496 | 3,502 | 18,613 | 16,935 | 13,780 | 53,822 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term investments | 2,454 | — | — | — | — | — | 2,454 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest-earning assets | 55,966 | 15,114 | 33,545 | 109,601 | 58,005 | 60,164 | 332,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Savings deposits(3) | 2,755 | 2,755 | 2,755 | 2,755 | — | 33,063 | 44,083 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Money market deposits(4) | 4,185 | 4,185 | 4,185 | 4,185 | — | 16,738 | 33,478 | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOW deposits(3) | 2,201 | 2,201 | 2,201 | 2,201 | — | 26,418 | 35,222 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Certificate accounts | 16,815 | 27,360 | 34,962 | 17,416 | 5,922 | — | 102,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||
FHLB advances | 3,000 | 2,000 | 4,000 | 20,000 | 20,775 | 14,782 | 64,557 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt | 3,093 | — | — | — | — | — | 3,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities | 32,049 | 38,501 | 48,103 | 46,557 | 26,697 | 91,001 | 282,908 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest sensitivity gap(5) | $ | 23,917 | $ | (23,387 | ) | $ | (14,558 | ) | $ | 63,044 | $ | 31,308 | $ | (30,837 | ) | $ | 49,487 | ||||||||||
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap | $ | 23,917 | $ | 530 | $ | (14,028 | ) | $ | 49,016 | $ | 80,324 | $ | 49,487 | ||||||||||||||
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap as a percentage of total assets | 6.82 | % | 0.15 | % | (4.00 | )% | 13.98 | % | 22.91 | % | 14.11 | % | |||||||||||||||
Cumulative interest sensitivity gap as a percentage of total interest-earning assets | 7.20 | % | 0.16 | % | (4.22 | )% | 14.75 | % | 24.17 | % | 14.89 | % | |||||||||||||||
Cumulative interest-earning assets as a percentage of cumulative interest-bearing liabilities | 174.63 | % | 100.75 | % | 88.18 | % | 129.67 | % | 141.86 | % | 117.49 | % |
(1) | Interest-earning assets are included in the period in which the balances are expected to be redeployed and/or repriced as a result of anticipated prepayments, scheduled rate adjustments and contractual maturities. |
(2) | For the purposes of the gap analysis, the allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan costs and premium have been excluded. |
(3) | Regular savings and NOW account balances have 75% included in the over five-year timeframe; the balance is spread evenly within the four intervals up to and including the one-to-three year period. |
(4) | Money market account balances have 50% included in the over five-year timeframe; the balance is spread evenly within the four intervals up to and including the one-to-three year period. |
(5) | Interest sensitivity gap represents the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. |
Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the GAP 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 loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates both on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of changes in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate loans may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.
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Management of Credit Risk
Management considers credit risk to be an important risk factor affecting the financial condition and operating results of the Company. The potential for loss associated with this risk factor is managed through a combination of policies approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, the monitoring of compliance with these policies, and the periodic reporting and evaluation of loans with problem characteristics. Policies relate to the maximum amount that can be granted to a single borrower and such borrower’s related interests, the aggregate amount of loans outstanding by type in relation to total assets and capital, loan concentrations, loan-to-collateral-value ratios, approval limits and other underwriting criteria. Policies also exist with respect to the rating of loans, when loans should be placed in a non-performing status, and the factors that should be considered in establishing the Company’s allowance for loan losses.
Loan Approval Procedures and Authority. The Board of Directors annually approves the lending policies and loan approval limits for the Bank. On an annual basis, the Board of Directors ratifies the use of all independent appraisal firms that the Bank engages. Loans may be approved by loan officers, management, the Loan Committee or the Board of Directors, depending on the type and size of the loan and the borrower’s aggregate loan balances with the Bank. Where the borrower’s aggregate loan balances with the Bank are $250,000 and below, individual loan officers (depending on lending limits) may approve loans, and where the borrower’s aggregate loan balances with the Bank are between $250,001 and $1,000,000, the loan request must be approved by the Loan Committee. The Loan Committee is made up of the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Lending Officer, Commercial Loan officers, Commercial Loan Operations Manager and heads of Branch Administration and Residential and Consumer Lending. Where the borrower’s aggregate borrowings with the Bank exceed $1,000,000, the loan request must be approved by the Board of Directors. The Bank’s lending policy allows, under certain circumstances, the ratification by the Board of Directors of loan commitments that exceed $1,000,000.
The Bank requires an environmental site assessment to be performed by an independent professional for all non-residential mortgage loans over $250,000. For all commercial real estate loans, the Bank must properly evaluate environmental risks. It is also the Bank’s policy to require title and hazard insurance on all mortgage loans. In addition, the Bank may require borrowers to make payments to a mortgage escrow account for the payment of property taxes. Any exceptions to the Bank’s loan policies must be made in accordance with the limitations set out in each policy. Typically, the exception authority ranges from the Vice-President of Branch Administration to the Board of Directors, depending on the size and type of loan involved.
Delinquent Loans, Other Real Estate Owned and Classified Assets
Delinquent Loans. The Senior Lending Officer reviews the status of all delinquent loans on an on going basis. The actions taken by the Bank with respect to delinquencies vary depending upon the nature of the loan and the period of delinquency. Notices are generated by the Bank’s service bureau when a loan is fifteen days past due. Collection letters are used in addition to and as a supplement to telephone calls. Where allowed, late charges are assessed once a loan becomes past due the required number of days.
On loans secured by one- to four-family residences, the Bank attempts to work out a payment schedule with the borrower in order to avoid foreclosure. If a satisfactory payment plan is not arranged, the Bank typically refers the loan to legal counsel and foreclosure procedures are initiated after the 120th day of delinquency. At any time prior to a sale of the property at foreclosure, foreclosure proceedings will be terminated if the borrower and the Bank are able to work out a satisfactory payment plan. On loans secured by commercial real estate properties, the Bank also seeks to reach a satisfactory payment plan so as to avoid foreclosure. If a satisfactory payment plan is not arranged, the Bank typically refers the loan to legal counsel for foreclosure after the loan becomes 120 days past due. Prior to any foreclosure, the Bank requires an updated appraisal of the property.
Other Real Estate Owned. Property acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified in the Bank’s financial statements as other real estate owned (“OREO”). When a
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property is placed in OREO, the excess of the loan balance over the estimated fair value is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Estimated fair value usually represents the sales price a buyer would be willing to pay on the basis of current market conditions, including normal loan terms from other financial institutions, less estimated costs to sell the property. Management inspects all OREO properties periodically. When a decline in estimated fair value of a property is deemed to have taken place, management establishes an allowance for such decline by a charge to income. The adequacy of the allowance for OREO is evaluated by management and reviewed with the Loan Committee on a quarterly basis, taking into consideration each property in the portfolio and current real estate market conditions. At June 30, 2005, there was no OREO property held by the Bank.
Classified Assets. Consistent with regulatory guidelines, the Bank provides for the classification of loans and other assets considered to be of lesser quality. Such ratings coincide with the “Substandard,” “Doubtful” and “Loss” classifications used by regulators in their examination of financial institutions. Generally, an asset is considered Substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligors and/or the collateral pledged. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured financial institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in assets classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable. Assets classified as Loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve and/or charge-off is not warranted. Assets which do not currently expose the insured financial institution to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories but otherwise possess weaknesses are designated “Special Mention.”
When the Bank classifies problem assets as either Substandard or Doubtful, it establishes allocated valuation allowances or “loss reserves” in an amount deemed prudent by management. Allocated allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When the Bank classifies problem assets as “Loss,” it is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to 100% of the amount of assets so classified, or to charge-off such amount. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the collateral value of the impaired loans is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The Bank’s determination as to the classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowance is subject to review by its regulatory agencies, which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances. The Bank reviews its portfolio monthly to determine whether any assets require classification in accordance with applicable regulations.
On the basis of management’s review of its assets as of June 30, 2005, the Bank had classified a total of $831,000 of its loans and other assets as Substandard and $90,000 of loans and other assets as Doubtful, and no loans or other assets were classified as Loss.
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Non-Performing Assets. The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when the collection of principal and/or interest become doubtful. Foreclosed assets include assets acquired in settlement of loans.
June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Non-accruing loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||
One- to-four-family residential | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 215 | $ | 122 | ||||||||||
Commercial and multi-family real estate | — | — | — | 169 | — | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | — | — | 12 | — | 11 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial business loans | 90 | — | 297 | — | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Total | 90 | — | 309 | 384 | 149 | |||||||||||||||
Accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days: | ||||||||||||||||||||
One- to four-family residential | — | — | — | 198 | — | |||||||||||||||
Commercial and multi-family real estate | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | — | — | — | 71 | — | |||||||||||||||
Total | — | — | — | 269 | — | |||||||||||||||
Foreclosed assets | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Total non-performing assets | $ | 90 | $ | — | $ | 309 | $ | 653 | $ | 149 | ||||||||||
Total as a percentage of total assets | 0.03 | % | 0.00 | % | 0.10 | % | 0.24 | % | 0.06 | % |
In addition, the Bank had troubled debt restructurings (which involve forgiving a portion of interest or principal on any loans or making loans at a rate materially less than that of market rates) that amounted to $16,000 at June 30, 2001. There were no troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2005, 2004, 2003 or 2002.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses based on management’s on-going evaluation of the risks inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at an amount management considers adequate to cover estimated losses in its loan portfolio which are deemed probable and estimable based on information currently known to management. While the Bank believes that, based on information currently available, that it has established adequate allowances for losses on loans, there can be no assurance that the level of allowance will be sufficient to cover loan losses or that future adjustments to the allowance will not be necessary if economic and/or other conditions differ substantially from the economic and other conditions considered by the Bank in evaluating the adequacy of the current level of the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses consists of allocated, general and unallocated components.
The allocated component of the allowance relates to loans that are individually evaluated for impairment and classified as either substandard, doubtful or loss in accordance with the Bank’s internal grading system. The Bank generally evaluates individually commercial, commercial real estate, construction and delinquent residential loans for impairment. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis using the fair value of existing collateral and a specific allowance amount is allocated.
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The general component of the allowance is determined using a formula-based approach applied to groups of loans that possess similar risk characteristics. The level of allowance allocated to each group is then determined by management applying a loss factor that estimates the amount of probable loss inherent in each category. The assigned loss factor is based on an assessment on the probability of loss due to the following risk factors: (i) historical loss experience; (ii) the risk characteristics of the types of loans in the portfolio; (iii) growth of the loan portfolio; (iv) geographic and large borrower concentrations; (v) current regional economic and real estate market conditions that could affect the ability of borrowers to repay; (vi) the value of underlying collateral; and (vii) trends in loan delinquencies.
A portion of the allowance for loan losses is not allocated to any specific category of the loan portfolio. This unallocated portion, which historically has not represented more than 15% of the aggregate allowance amount, takes into consideration the nature of the loan loss estimation process and the variability in the risk factors discussed above. The evaluation of the inherent loss resulting from these factors involves a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem loans or portfolio categories. When an evaluation of these conditions signifies a change in the level of risk, the Bank adjusts the unallocated portion of the allowance. Although the unallocated portion of the allowance is provided to absorb losses in excess of the amounts allocated to specific lending categories, both allocated and unallocated components are available to absorb losses in any loan category.
The allowance for loan losses increased $373,000 to $2.5 million at June 30, 2005 consistent with this year’s loan growth. For the year ended June 30, 2005, the Bank’s provision for loan losses was $427,000 compared with $429,000 for the year ended June 30, 2004. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was .90% at June 30, 2005, consistent with the June 30, 2004 percentage of .90%. At June 30, 2005, there were $90,000 in nonperforming assets, or 0.03% of total assets, while there were no nonperforming assets at June 30, 2004.
The following table sets forth activity in the Bank’s allowance for loan losses for the years indicated.
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2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 2,133 | $ | 1,745 | $ | 1,258 | $ | 974 | $ | 802 | ||||||||||
Charge-offs: | ||||||||||||||||||||
One- to four-family residential | — | 8 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Commercial and multi-family real estate | — | — | — | — | 58 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | 11 | 46 | 9 | 45 | 12 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial business loans | 57 | 53 | 102 | 62 | 7 | |||||||||||||||
Total charge-offs | 68 | 107 | 111 | 107 | 77 | |||||||||||||||
Recoveries: | ||||||||||||||||||||
One- to four-family residential | — | 8 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Consumer | 14 | 7 | 27 | 21 | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial business loans | — | 51 | 1 | 40 | 22 | |||||||||||||||
Total recoveries | 14 | 66 | 28 | 61 | 31 | |||||||||||||||
Net charge-offs | 54 | 41 | 83 | 46 | 46 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses | 427 | 429 | 570 | 330 | 218 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at end of year | $ | 2,506 | $ | 2,133 | $ | 1,745 | $ | 1,258 | $ | 974 | ||||||||||
Percentage of net charge-offs during the year to average loans outstanding during the year | 0.02 | % | 0.02 | % | 0.05 | % | 0.03 | % | 0.04 | % | ||||||||||
Percentage of net charge-offs during the year to average non-performing assets | 78.26 | % | 23.50 | % | 21.75 | % | 14.57 | % | 15.69 | % | ||||||||||
Percentage of allowance for loan losses to loans at end of year | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.96 | % | 0.83 | % | 0.79 | % |
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The distribution of the Bank’s allowance for losses on loans at the dates indicated is summarized in the table below. For the purposes of this table, the unallocated portion of the allowance for losses has been distributed on a weighted average basis to the individual loan categories listed in the table.
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2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount of Loan Loss Allowance | Percent of Loans in each Category to Total Loans | Amount of Loan Loss Allowance | Percent of Loans in each Category to Total Loans | Amount of Loan Loss Allowance | Percent of Loans in each Category to Total Loans | Amount of Loan Loss Allowance | Percent of Loans in each Category to Total Loans | Amount of Loan Loss Allowance | Percent of Loans in each Category to Total Loans | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
One-to four-family residential | $ | 445 | 51.81 | % | $ | 491 | 55.11 | % | $ | 367 | 53.54 | % | $ | 321 | 55.13 | % | $ | 250 | 53.62 | % | ||||||||||
Residential construction | 13 | 1.46 | 13 | 0.61 | 2 | 0.09 | 3 | 0.68 | 2 | 0.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial and multi-family real estate | 1,081 | 24.69 | 857 | 22.44 | 704 | 22.96 | 487 | 24.88 | 361 | 25.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial construction | 255 | 4.44 | 218 | 4.29 | 258 | 6.58 | 124 | 4.28 | 78 | 3.16 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Home equity | 114 | 7.90 | 116 | 8.19 | 92 | 8.50 | 57 | 6.63 | 53 | 7.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer loans | 11 | 0.42 | 11 | 0.49 | 20 | 0.85 | 16 | 1.24 | 22 | 1.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial business loans | 587 | 9.28 | 427 | 8.87 | 302 | 7.48 | 250 | 7.16 | 208 | 8.21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,506 | 100.00 | % | $ | 2,133 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,745 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1,258 | 100.00 | % | $ | 974 | 100.00 | % | ||||||||||
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
The Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto presented herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollar amounts without considering the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company’s operations. Unlike industrial companies, nearly all of the assets and liabilities of the Company are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Company’s performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the price of goods and services.
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COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2005 AND JUNE 30, 2004
The Company’s results of operations depend primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on the Company’s loan and securities portfolios and its cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Results of operations are also affected by the Company’s provision for loan losses, gains and losses from sales of securities and loans, fee income and non-interest expenses. The Company’s non-interest expenses consist principally of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy, equipment and data processing, and other operating expenses. Results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, changes in interest rates, as well as government policies and actions of regulatory authorities. Future changes in applicable law, regulations or government policies may materially affect the Company.
Net income for the year ended June 30, 2005 was $2.1 million compared with $1.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2004, an increase of $270,000, or 14.6%. This year’s growth in net income over last year was primarily attributable to an increase of $634,000, or 6.0%, in net interest income. The provision for loan losses was $2,000 lower than last year. Total non-interest expense increased $82,000, or less than 1% higher than last year, while total non-interest income, led by lower gains from loan sales, was $60,000 lower. Earnings per share were $1.29 per share (basic) and $1.27 per share (diluted) for the year ended June 30, 2005 compared with $1.14 per share (basic) and $1.12 per share (diluted) for the year ended June 30, 2004. The return on average stockholders’ equity improved to 8.12% for the year ended June 30, 2005 from 7.66% last year. The return on average assets was 0.64% and 0.61% for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income represents the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income also depends on the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.
Net interest income increased $634,000, or 6.0%, due largely to growth of $26.8 million, or 9.4%, in average earning assets over last year. Partially offsetting this increase to net interest income was a decrease in the Bank’s interest rate spread (the difference between yields earned on earning assets and rates paid on deposits and borrowings) from 3.45% for the year ended June 30, 2004 to 3.29% for the year ended June 30, 2005. The interest rate margin (net interest income divided by average earning assets) also decreased from 3.74% last year to 3.62% this year.
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Average Balance Sheet. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates. No tax equivalent adjustments were made. All average balances are monthly average balances. Non-accruing loans, if any, have been included in the table.
Year Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average Balance | Interest Earned/ Paid | Yield/ Rate | Average Balance | Interest Earned/ Paid | Yield/ Rate | |||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest-earning assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Loans(1) | $ | 255,014 | $ | 14,449 | 5.67 | % | $ | 213,935 | $ | 12,160 | 5.68 | % | ||||||||
Securities(2) | 55,064 | 2,708 | 4.92 | 66,623 | 3,403 | 5.11 | ||||||||||||||
Short-term investments | 1,924 | 37 | 1.92 | 4,644 | 45 | 0.97 | ||||||||||||||
Total interest-earning assets | 312,002 | 17,194 | 5.51 | 285,202 | 15,608 | 5.47 | ||||||||||||||
Non-interest-earning assets | 18,201 | 17,595 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 330,203 | �� | $ | 302,797 | |||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Savings deposits | $ | 45,526 | 236 | 0.52 | $ | 45,851 | 225 | 0.49 | ||||||||||||
Money market deposits | 35,133 | 500 | 1.42 | 29,091 | 358 | 1.23 | ||||||||||||||
NOW accounts | 28,652 | 47 | 0.16 | 29,806 | 48 | 0.16 | ||||||||||||||
Certificates of deposit | 93,909 | 2,376 | 2.53 | 88,721 | 2,117 | 2.39 | ||||||||||||||
Borrowings and subordinated debt | 62,415 | 2,765 | 4.37 | 50,514 | 2,224 | 4.33 | ||||||||||||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities | 265,635 | 5,924 | 2.22 | 243,983 | 4,972 | 2.02 | ||||||||||||||
Demand deposits | 36,887 | 34,282 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other non-interest bearing liabilities | 1,620 | 419 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders’ equity | 26,061 | 24,113 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 330,203 | $ | 302,797 | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 11,270 | $ | 10,636 | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest rate spread | 3.29 | % | 3.45 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net earning assets | $ | 46,367 | $ | 41,219 | ||||||||||||||||
Net yield on average interest-earning assets | 3.62 | % | 3.74 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities | 117.46 | % | 116.89 | % |
(1) | Calculated net of deferred loan costs and premium and allowance for loan losses. |
(2) | Securities include securities available for sale and held to maturity and FHLB stock. |
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Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table presents the approximate dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between the changes related to outstanding balances and those due to the changes in interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by old rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by old volume). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.
Years Ended June 30, 2005 vs. 2004 | ||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) Due to | Total | |||||||||||
Volume | Rate | |||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Interest and dividend income: | ||||||||||||
Loans | $ | 2,311 | $ | (22 | ) | $ | 2,289 | |||||
Securities | (572 | ) | (123 | ) | (695 | ) | ||||||
Short-term investments | (36 | ) | 28 | (8 | ) | |||||||
Total | 1,703 | (117 | ) | 1,586 | ||||||||
Interest expense: | ||||||||||||
Savings deposits | (2 | ) | 13 | 11 | ||||||||
Money market deposits | 81 | 61 | 142 | |||||||||
NOW accounts | (1 | ) | — | (1 | ) | |||||||
Certificates of deposit | 129 | 130 | 259 | |||||||||
Borrowings and subordinated debt | 521 | 20 | 541 | |||||||||
Total | 728 | 224 | 952 | |||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 975 | $ | (341 | ) | $ | 634 | |||||
Interest and Dividend Income. Total interest and dividend income increased by $1.6 million, or 10.2%, to $17.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2005 compared with the year ended June 30, 2004. The average loan portfolio increased $41.1 million, or 19.2%, which increased interest income, while the yield on loans decreased just one basis point to 5.67%. The average securities portfolio balance decreased $11.6 million, or 17.3%, and the yield on the securities portfolio declined 19 basis points to 4.92%, which reduced interest and dividend income compared with last year. Certain investments within the Bank’s portfolio that matured, were prepaid or called were reinvested in lower yielding investments.
Interest Expense. Interest expense on deposits increased $411,000, or 15.0%, for the year ended June 30, 2005, to $3.2 million. The higher interest expense reflects an increase in average interest-bearing deposits of $9.8 million, or 5.0%, most of which was in higher cost certificate of deposits and money market deposits. The average cost of deposits increased 13 basis points to 1.55%, which also increased interest expense. The higher average cost reflects the volume growth in the higher deposit cost categories and the competitive market that the Bank operates in for certain deposits.
Interest expense on borrowings and subordinated debt increased by $541,000, or 24.3%. Average borrowings from the FHLB and subordinated debt during the year ended June 30, 2005 increased $11.9 million, or 23.6%, compared to last year. The cost of funds on these borrowings increased from 4.33% to 4.37% this year. Borrowings are generally used to manage liquidity and asset-liability management performance of the Bank.
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The Bank intends to continue to emphasize core-based deposit growth for future funding requirements. Based on management’s expectations for future loan growth, however, the Bank is expected to rely more on higher-cost retail certificates and borrowings from the FHLB to meet its future funding requirements. An increase in market interest rates and continued competition from other financial institutions together with the aforementioned growth in retail certificates and borrowings could cause further tightening in the Bank’s interest rate spread. Management anticipates, however, that the effect on net interest income from future loan growth would be sufficient to offset the effect on net interest income from a decline in the Bank’s interest rate spread.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses decreased by $2,000, from $429,000 for the year ended June 30, 2004 to $427,000 for the comparable period in 2005. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was .90% at June 30, 2005, the same level as June 30, 2004. Nonperforming assets totaled just $90,000, or 0.03% of total assets at June 30, 2005, while there were no nonperforming assets at June 30, 2004. While management believes that, based on information currently available, the Bank’s allowance for loan losses is sufficient to cover losses inherent in its loan portfolio at this time, no assurances can be given that the level of the Bank’s allowance will be sufficient to cover future loan losses incurred by the Bank or that future adjustments to the allowance will not be necessary if economic and/or other conditions differ substantially from the economic and other conditions considered by management in evaluating the adequacy of the current level of the allowance.
Non-Interest Income
Total non-interest income for the year ended June 30, 2005 decreased $60,000 from last year to $1.7 million. The decrease was due mostly to lower gains from the sale of residential real estate loans, servicing retained, by $151,000. Partially offsetting the lower loan sale gains were higher customer service fees due to increased debit card income, higher gains from the sales of securities, and higher other income due to increased financial service fees from a higher level of sales at the Financial Services Center at Strata Bank.
Non-Interest Expense
Total non-interest expense increased $82,000, or less than 1.0%, to $9.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2005 compared with last year. Salaries and benefits increased $264,000, or 5.4%, due largely to increased staffing in the residential and commercial loan origination areas of the Bank, partially offset by a decrease in supplemental retirement plan expense due to a change in estimate recorded in the prior year. Occupancy expense increased $11,000, or 1.1%, due to contractual increases in rent obligations and higher real estate taxes. Data processing expense increased $46,000, or 6.1%, due to higher processing volumes and enhancements in the Bank’s customer oriented systems and software. Equipment expense decreased $43,000, or 9.4%, due mostly to lower depreciation expense as older capital assets reached their depreciation lives. Professional fees decreased $76,000, or 16.2%, due to lower legal expenses compared to last year, which included higher legal fees associated with the 2003 proxy filing, annual meeting of stockholders and other matters. Advertising expenditures were lower this year by $19,000, or 6.0%. Other operating expense decreased $101,000, as many general and administrative expense categories were level with or slightly below last year’s levels.
The operating efficiency ratio (total non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus total non-interest income) for the year ended June 30, 2005 was 72.15%, an improvement over the 74.82% for year ended June 30, 2004.
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Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes increased by $224,000 to $1.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2005 compared to last year due mostly to this year’s higher level of pre-tax income. The effective income tax rate was 33.7% for the year ended June 30, 2005, slightly higher than the 31.6% last year. The effective tax rates reflect the utilization by the Company of certain tax preference items such as bank-owned life insurance, dividends received deductions and security corporation subsidiaries to reduce the statutory corporate tax rates. The increase in effective tax rate for the year reflects the reduction in investment securities held by the security corporations and resulting decrease in interest income at the security corporations. The increase in effective tax rates also reflects the increase in loans held by the Bank and resulting increase in interest income at the Bank. Since the Bank and the security corporations file separate state tax returns and the Bank’s statutory state tax rate is 10.50% compared to 1.32% for the security corporations, the result of the shift in income to the Bank was an overall increase in the effective tax rate for the Company.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Service Bancorp, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Service Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary as of June 30, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Service Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary as of June 30, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Boston, Massachusetts July 27, 2005 |
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SERVICE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Amounts)
June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash and due from banks | $ | 7,307 | $ | 9,299 | ||||
Short-term investments | 2,454 | 3,903 | ||||||
Total cash and cash equivalents | 9,761 | 13,202 | ||||||
Securities available for sale, at fair value | 46,500 | 47,181 | ||||||
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost | 4,155 | 9,249 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost | 3,908 | 2,936 | ||||||
Loans | 277,104 | 237,469 | ||||||
Less allowance for loan losses | (2,506 | ) | (2,133 | ) | ||||
Loans, net | 274,598 | 235,336 | ||||||
Banking premises and equipment, net | 3,794 | 3,632 | ||||||
Accrued interest receivable | 1,465 | 1,332 | ||||||
Net deferred tax asset | 836 | 604 | ||||||
Bank-owned life insurance, at cash surrender value | 4,683 | 4,498 | ||||||
Other assets | 902 | 703 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 350,602 | $ | 318,673 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Deposits | $ | 254,805 | $ | 239,148 | ||||
Borrowings | 64,557 | 50,299 | ||||||
Subordinated debt | 3,093 | 3,093 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 1,632 | 1,211 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 324,087 | 293,751 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | ||||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued | — | — | ||||||
Common stock, $.01 par value, 12,000,000 shares authorized, 1,712,630 shares issued | 17 | 17 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 7,930 | 7,760 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 19,480 | 17,363 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 480 | 553 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost (77,345 and 52,251 shares, respectively) | (1,250 | ) | (527 | ) | ||||
Unearned ESOP shares (11,466 and 17,905 shares, respectively) | (115 | ) | (179 | ) | ||||
Unearned RRP shares (4,744 and 10,025 shares, respectively) | (27 | ) | (65 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 26,515 | 24,922 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 350,602 | $ | 318,673 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||
Interest and dividend income: | ||||||
Interest and fees on loans | $ | 14,449 | $ | 12,160 | ||
Interest and dividends on securities and Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 2,708 | 3,403 | ||||
Interest on short-term investments | 37 | 45 | ||||
Total interest and dividend income | 17,194 | 15,608 | ||||
Interest expense: | ||||||
Interest on deposits | 3,159 | 2,748 | ||||
Interest on borrowings | 2,600 | 2,187 | ||||
Interest on subordinated debt | 165 | 37 | ||||
Total interest expense | 5,924 | 4,972 | ||||
Net interest income | 11,270 | 10,636 | ||||
Provision for loan losses | 427 | 429 | ||||
Net interest income, after provision for loan losses | 10,843 | 10,207 | ||||
Non-interest income: | ||||||
Customer service fees | 1,047 | 1,036 | ||||
Net gain on loan sales | 75 | 226 | ||||
Net gain on securities sales | 110 | 93 | ||||
Other income | 495 | 432 | ||||
Total non-interest income | 1,727 | 1,787 | ||||
Non-interest expense: | ||||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 5,179 | 4,915 | ||||
Occupancy | 1,026 | 1,015 | ||||
Data processing | 795 | 749 | ||||
Equipment | 414 | 457 | ||||
Professional fees | 392 | 468 | ||||
Advertising | 296 | 315 | ||||
Other general and administrative | 1,275 | 1,376 | ||||
Total non-interest expense | 9,377 | 9,295 | ||||
Income before income taxes | 3,193 | 2,699 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 1,076 | 852 | ||||
Net income | $ | 2,117 | $ | 1,847 | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) | 1,637,551 | 1,616,132 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) | 1,660,778 | 1,652,311 | ||||
Earnings per share (basic) | $ | 1.29 | $ | 1.14 | ||
Earnings per share (diluted) | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.12 | ||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Dollars in Thousands)
Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Treasury Stock | Unearned ESOP Shares | Unearned RRP Shares | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2003 | $ | 17 | $ | 7,502 | $ | 15,516 | $ | 1,475 | $ | (631 | ) | $ | (243 | ) | $ | (125 | ) | $ | 23,511 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | 1,847 | — | — | — | — | 1,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of taxes and reclassification adjustment | — | — | — | (922 | ) | — | — | — | (922 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | 925 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock held by ESOP released and committed to be released (6,440 shares) | — | 107 | — | — | — | 64 | — | 171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury stock (2,402 shares) | — | — | — | (60 | ) | — | — | (60 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option exercises (17,497 shares) | — | (27 | ) | — | — | 164 | — | — | 137 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit on options exercised | — | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | 153 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of RRP stock (8,336 shares) | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | 60 | 85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2004 | 17 | 7,760 | 17,363 | 553 | (527 | ) | (179 | ) | (65 | ) | 24,922 | |||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | 2,117 | — | — | — | — | 2,117 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of taxes and reclassification adjustment | — | — | — | (73 | ) | — | — | — | (73 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | 2,044 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock held by ESOP released and committed to be released (6,439 shares) | — | 109 | — | — | — | 64 | — | 173 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury stock (30,094 shares) | — | — | — | — | (773 | ) | — | — | (773 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option exercises (5,000 shares) | — | (13 | ) | — | — | 50 | — | — | 37 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit on options exercised | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit on RRP stock | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of RRP stock (5,281 shares) | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2005 | $ | 17 | $ | 7,930 | $ | 19,480 | $ | 480 | $ | (1,250 | ) | $ | (115 | ) | $ | (27 | ) | $ | 26,515 | |||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 2,117 | $ | 1,847 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Provision for loan losses | 427 | 429 | ||||||
Net gain on securities sales | (110 | ) | (93 | ) | ||||
Net gain on loan sales | (75 | ) | (226 | ) | ||||
Net amortization of securities | 138 | 211 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 418 | 512 | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable | (133 | ) | 58 | |||||
Net amortization of deferred loan costs and premiums | 280 | 348 | ||||||
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance | (185 | ) | (182 | ) | ||||
Deferred tax benefit | (194 | ) | (150 | ) | ||||
Other, net | 452 | 510 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,135 | 3,264 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Activity in securities available for sale: | ||||||||
Sales | 4,619 | 8,751 | ||||||
Maturities, prepayments and calls | 11,463 | 12,660 | ||||||
Purchases | (15,531 | ) | (16,505 | ) | ||||
Activity in securities held to maturity: | ||||||||
Sales | — | 512 | ||||||
Maturities, prepayments and calls | 5,084 | 7,773 | ||||||
Net increase in loans, excluding loan purchases and sales | (45,029 | ) | (43,218 | ) | ||||
Purchase of loans | (200 | ) | (22,521 | ) | ||||
Sale of loans | 5,335 | 9,774 | ||||||
Purchase of banking premises and equipment | (588 | ) | (767 | ) | ||||
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock | (972 | ) | (988 | ) | ||||
Investment in unconsolidated trust subsidiary | — | (93 | ) | |||||
Net cash used by investing activities | (35,819 | ) | (44,622 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in deposits | 15,657 | (781 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 19,300 | 17,079 | ||||||
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances | (5,042 | ) | (2,012 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from subordinated debt | — | 3,033 | ||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (773 | ) | (60 | ) | ||||
Repayment of ESOP loan | 64 | 64 | ||||||
Stock option exercises | 37 | 137 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 29,243 | 17,460 | ||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (3,441 | ) | (23,898 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 13,202 | 37,100 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 9,761 | $ | 13,202 | ||||
Supplementary information: | ||||||||
Interest paid on deposits | $ | 3,147 | $ | 2,745 | ||||
Interest paid on borrowings and subordinated debt | 2,713 | 2,154 | ||||||
Income taxes paid, net of refunds | 1,088 | 965 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SERVICE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
1. | CORPORATE STRUCTURE |
Service Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Massachusetts corporation organized in August 1998 for the purpose of owning all of the outstanding capital stock of Strata Bank (the “Bank”). The Company was organized as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Service Bancorp, MHC (the “Mutual Company”), which is a Massachusetts-chartered mutual holding company.
On October 7, 1998, the Company completed a public offering of 47% of the shares of its outstanding common stock in a public offering to eligible depositors, employees, and members of the general public (the “Offering”). The remaining 53% of the Company’s shares of common stock were issued to the Mutual Company. Prior to that date, the Company had no assets or liabilities. As of June 30, 2005, the Mutual Company owned 55.5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock.
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of presentation and consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank, which includes the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Medway Securities Corp. and Franklin Village Security Corp., which engage in the purchase and sale of securities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. During 2004, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Service Capital Trust I (“Trust I”), which is presented on the equity method. (Refer to Note 8 for a further discussion.)
Business and operating segments
The Company provides a variety of financial services to individuals and small businesses through its offices in the Massachusetts counties of Norfolk, Middlesex and Worcester. Its primary deposit products are savings, checking and term certificate accounts and its primary lending products are mortgage, consumer and commercial loans.
Management evaluates the Company’s performance and allocates resources based on a single segment concept. Accordingly, there are no separately identified operating segments for which discrete financial information is available. The Company does not derive revenues from, or have assets located in, foreign countries, nor does it derive revenues from any single customer that represents 10% or more of the Company’s total revenues.
Use of estimates
In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheet and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relates to the determination of the allowance for loan losses.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 2004 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2005 presentation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Cash equivalents
Cash equivalents include amounts due from banks and short-term investments. Short-term investments consist primarily of federal funds sold, money market funds and other interest-bearing deposits which mature on a daily basis.
Restrictions on cash and amounts due from banks
The Company is required to maintain average cash balances on hand or with the Federal Reserve Bank. At June 30, 2005 and 2004, these reserve balances amounted to $3,395,000, and $3,544,000, respectively.
Securities
Debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” and recorded at amortized cost. All other securities are classified as “available for sale” and are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income/loss.
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on debt securities are computed using the interest method. Declines in the fair value of securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.
In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers: (i) the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (iii) industry developments of the issuer and general economic conditions, (iv) the likelihood of a recovery of the fair value of the securities in the near term, and (v) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and are computed using the specific identification method.
Loans
The Company grants mortgage, consumer and commercial loans to its customers. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio consists of mortgage loans in Norfolk County, Middlesex County and Worcester County. The ability of the Company’s debtors to honor their contracts is dependent, among other factors, upon the local economy and the local real estate market.
Loans, as reported, have been adjusted by the allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan costs and premiums.
Income on loans, including impaired loans, is recognized on the simple interest basis and is not accrued when in the judgment of management the collectibility of the loan principal or interest becomes doubtful. Loans delinquent 90 days or more are reviewed for placement on non-accrual status. Delinquent status is based on contractual terms of the loan.
Net deferred loan costs and premiums are amortized over the contractual lives of the related loans using the interest method.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis using the fair value of existing collateral.
Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer loans for impairment disclosures.
Allowance for loan losses
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of known and inherent risks in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of allocated, general and unallocated components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful, substandard or loss. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the collateral value of the impaired loans is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating losses in the portfolio.
Loan servicing rights
When loans are sold with servicing rights retained, the relative fair value of the servicing right asset is capitalized and recorded in other assets. Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of the estimated future net servicing income. Capitalized servicing rights are amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the loans being serviced. Servicing rights are evaluated quarterly for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost.
Banking premises and equipment
Land is carried at cost. Buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the expected terms of the leases, if shorter.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Income taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted accordingly through the provision for income taxes. The Bank’s base amount of its federal income tax reserve for loan losses is a permanent difference for which there is no recognition of a deferred tax liability. However, the loan loss allowance maintained for financial reporting purposes is a temporary difference with allowable recognition of a related deferred tax asset, if it is deemed realizable.
Stock compensation plans
The Company measures the unearned compensation cost, reflected as a reduction of stockholders’ equity, for its 1999 Recognition and Retention Plan (“RRP”) based on the fair value of the stock at the grant date. Compensation cost is recognized over the vesting period.
The Company measures compensation cost for its Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Option Plan using the intrinsic value based method of accounting, whereby compensation cost is the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date (or other measurement date) over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. Stock options issued under the Company’s Stock Option Plan have no intrinsic value at the grant date and no compensation cost is recognized for them. Had compensation cost for the Company’s stock option plan been determined using the fair value method based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model at the grant dates, the Company’s net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the following amounts:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) | ||||||
Net income, as reported | $ | 2,117 | $ | 1,847 | ||
Deduct: Total stock–based compensation expense determined under the fair value method, net of taxes | 38 | 57 | ||||
Pro forma net income | $ | 2,079 | $ | 1,790 | ||
Earnings per share (basic): | ||||||
As reported | $ | 1.29 | $ | 1.14 | ||
Pro forma | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.11 | ||
Earnings per share (diluted): | ||||||
As reported | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.12 | ||
Pro forma | $ | 1.25 | $ | 1.08 | ||
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Compensation expense is recognized based on the fair value of shares committed to be released to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). All shares held by the ESOP that are released and committed to be released are deemed outstanding for purposes of earnings per share calculations. The value of unearned shares to be allocated to ESOP participants for future services not yet performed is reflected as a reduction of stockholders’ equity.
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Advertising costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred in each fiscal year.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional common shares (common stock equivalents) that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options and unvested stock granted under the RRP and are determined using the treasury stock method. Assumed conversion of the outstanding dilutive stock options and unvested RRP stock would increase the shares outstanding but would not require an adjustment to income as a result of the conversion.
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding have been calculated based on the following:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||
2005 | 2004 | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding | 1,637,551 | 1,616,132 | ||
Effect of dilutive stock options | 21,257 | 31,253 | ||
Effect of unvested shares of RRP stock | 1,970 | 4,926 | ||
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 1,660,778 | 1,652,311 | ||
For the year ended June 30, 2005, an average of 1,000 stock options and no unvested shares of RRP stock were anti-dilutive and therefore excluded from the earnings per share calculation. For the year ended June 30, 2004, an average of 350 stock options and no unvested shares of RRP stock were anti-dilutive and therefore excluded from the earnings per share calculation.
Comprehensive income/loss
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income/loss.
The components of other comprehensive income/loss and related tax effects are as follows:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Unrealized holding loss on securities available for sale | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (1,326 | ) | ||
Reclassification adjustment for net gain realized in income | (110 | ) | (93 | ) | ||||
Net unrealized loss | (111 | ) | (1,419 | ) | ||||
Tax effect | (38 | ) | (497 | ) | ||||
Net-of-tax amount | $ | (73 | ) | $ | (922 | ) | ||
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Recent accounting pronouncement
On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” which is an Amendment of FASB Statement Nos. 123 and 95. SFAS No. 123R changes, among other things, the manner in which share-based compensation, such as stock options, will be accounted for by public companies. SFAS 123R will be effective for public companies that file as small business issuers as of the beginning of the annual reporting period that begins after December 15, 2005. For public companies, the cost of employee services received in exchange for equity instruments including options and similar awards generally will be measured at fair value at the grant date. The grant date fair value will be estimated using option-pricing models adjusted for the unique characteristics of those options and instruments, unless observable market prices for the same or similar options are available. The cost will be recognized over the requisite service period, often the vesting period. The change in accounting will replace existing requirements under SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” and will eliminate the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” which does not require companies to expense options if the exercise price is equal to the trading price at the date of grant. This Statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
3. | SECURITIES |
A summary of securities follows:
June 30, 2005 | |||||||||||||
Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | ||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
Securities Available for Sale | |||||||||||||
Federal agency securities | $ | 11,934 | $ | 39 | $ | (7 | ) | $ | 11,966 | ||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 12,637 | 89 | (93 | ) | 12,633 | ||||||||
Other debt securities | 19,219 | 840 | (244 | ) | 19,815 | ||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | 43,790 | 968 | (344 | ) | 44,414 | ||||||||
Marketable equity securities | 1,969 | 184 | (67 | ) | 2,086 | ||||||||
Total securities available for sale | $ | 45,759 | $ | 1,152 | $ | (411 | ) | $ | 46,500 | ||||
Securities Held to Maturity | |||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | $ | 3,253 | $ | 101 | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 3,349 | ||||
Other debt securities | 902 | 25 | — | 927 | |||||||||
Total securities held to maturity | $ | 4,155 | $ | 126 | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 4,276 | ||||
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Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | ||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||||||||
Securities Available for Sale | |||||||||||||
Federal agency securities | $ | 7,953 | $ | 35 | $ | (53 | ) | $ | 7,935 | ||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 14,217 | 59 | (212 | ) | 14,064 | ||||||||
Other debt securities | 22,748 | 1,074 | (57 | ) | 23,765 | ||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | 44,918 | 1,168 | (322 | ) | 45,764 | ||||||||
Marketable equity securities | 1,409 | 34 | (26 | ) | 1,417 | ||||||||
Total securities available for sale | $ | 46,327 | $ | 1,202 | $ | (348 | ) | $ | 47,181 | ||||
Securities Held to Maturity | |||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | $ | 5,355 | $ | 186 | $ | (3 | ) | $ | 5,538 | ||||
Other debt securities | 3,894 | 147 | — | 4,041 | |||||||||
Total securities held to maturity | $ | 9,249 | $ | 333 | $ | (3 | ) | $ | 9,579 | ||||
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity at June 30, 2005 follows. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuer may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Securities Available for Sale | Securities Held to Maturity | |||||||||||
Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Fair Value | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Within 1 year | $ | 2,013 | $ | 2,028 | $ | 496 | $ | 506 | ||||
Over 1 year to 5 years | 27,196 | 27,303 | 406 | 421 | ||||||||
Over 5 years to 10 years | 485 | 575 | — | — | ||||||||
Over 10 years | 1,459 | 1,875 | — | — | ||||||||
31,153 | 31,781 | 902 | 927 | |||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 12,637 | 12,633 | 3,253 | 3,349 | ||||||||
Total debt securities | $ | 43,790 | $ | 44,414 | $ | 4,155 | $ | 4,276 | ||||
At June 30, 2005, a federal agency mortgage-backed security with an amortized cost and fair value of $167,000 and $164,000, respectively, was pledged to secure the Company’s treasury tax and loan account.
Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale, during fiscal years 2005 and 2004 were $4.6 million and $8.8 million, respectively. Gross gains were $211,000 and $281,000 for 2005 and 2004, respectively. Gross losses were $101,000 and $222,000 for 2005 and 2004, respectively. There were no impairment losses for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2005 and 2004.
During fiscal year 2004, the Bank sold a corporate bond designated as held to maturity. Bank management had considered the bond’s assignment by the bond rating agencies to negative credit watch for possible downgrading to junk bond status and management reviewed the financial condition and operating performance of the issuer. As a result, management determined that there was “significant deterioration” in the credit worthiness of the bond and subsequently sold the bond for $512,000 which resulted in a realized gain of $34,000. Under
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Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” the determination of “significant deterioration” of the credit worthiness of the held to maturity bond and subsequent sale, does not call into question management’s intent to hold other debt securities to maturity in the future.
The net unrealized loss of $3,000 and $5,000 related to securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity in prior years is included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, at June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, follows:
June 30, 2005 | ||||||||||||
Less Than Twelve Months | Over Twelve Months | |||||||||||
Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Temporarily Impaired Securities Available for Sale | ||||||||||||
Federal agency securities | $ | 7 | $ | 2,990 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 2 | 164 | 91 | 3,861 | ||||||||
Other debt securities | 218 | 3,817 | 26 | 993 | ||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | 227 | 6,971 | 117 | 4,854 | ||||||||
Marketable equity securities | 40 | 571 | 27 | 174 | ||||||||
Total temporarily impaired securities available for sale | $ | 267 | $ | 7,542 | $ | 144 | $ | 5,028 | ||||
Temporarily Impaired Securities Held to Maturity | ||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | $ | 2 | $ | 239 | $ | 3 | $ | 177 | ||||
June 30, 2004 | ||||||||||||
Less Than Twelve Months | Over Twelve Months | |||||||||||
Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Temporarily Impaired Securities Available for Sale | ||||||||||||
Federal agency securities | $ | 53 | $ | 5,902 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | 118 | 6,879 | 94 | 2,775 | ||||||||
Other debt securities | 33 | 992 | 24 | 1,046 | ||||||||
Total debt securities available for sale | 204 | 13,773 | 118 | 3,821 | ||||||||
Marketable equity securities | 26 | 729 | — | — | ||||||||
Total temporarily impaired securities available for sale | $ | 230 | $ | 14,502 | $ | 118 | $ | 3,821 | ||||
Temporarily Impaired Securities Held to Maturity | ||||||||||||
Federal agency mortgage-backed securities | $ | 1 | $ | 393 | $ | 2 | $ | 294 | ||||
The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to: (i) the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition, and near-term prospects
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of the issuer, (iii) industry developments of the issuer and general economic conditions, (iv) the likelihood of a recovery of the fair value of the securities in the near term, and (v) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. In analyzing the financial condition of a debt securities issuer, the Company considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and industry analysts’ reports. In analyzing the financial condition of an equity securities issuer, the Company considers industry analysts’ reports, financial performance and projected target prices of investment analysts within a one-year time frame. Unrealized losses on marketable equity securities that are in excess of 50% of cost, and that have been sustained for more than twelve months, are generally recognized by the Company as being other than temporary and charged to earnings, unless evidence exists to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the Company’s carrying value of the investment.
At June 30, 2005, debt securities available for sale held by the Company with unrealized losses for a period greater than twelve months included four federal agency issued mortgage-backed securities totaling $3.9 million, and one corporate bond totaling $993,000. The aggregate depreciation totaled 2% from the Company’s cost basis, with the largest unrealized depreciation for a single debt security amounting to 3% from the Company’s cost basis. The Company has determined that these unrealized losses relate principally to the increase in market interest rates over the past year and the effect on the market prices for debt securities. Debt securities available for sale held by the Company with unrealized losses for a period less than twelve months included three federal agency securities totaling $3.0 million, a $164,000 federal agency issued mortgage-backed security and four corporate bonds issued by U.S. automotive manufacturing companies totaling $3.8 million. The aggregate depreciation totaled 3% from the Company’s cost basis, with the largest unrealized depreciation for a single debt security amounting to 8% from the Company’s cost basis. The Company has determined that these unrealized losses relate principally to the increase in market interest rates over the past year and the effect on the market prices for debt securities. In addition, the unrealized depreciation on the automotive corporate bonds has been affected by weaker operating results in the automotive industry. The Company has reviewed the financial condition of these issuers and has determined that none of the declines in the corporate bonds are other than temporary. Also, since the Company has the ability to hold all of its debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as available for sale, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.
At June 30, 2005, four marketable equity securities totaling $174,000 had unrealized losses for a period greater than twelve months. The aggregate depreciation from the Company’s cost basis for these equity securities totaled $27,000, or 13%, with the largest unrealized depreciation for a single equity security amounting to 20% from the Company’s cost basis. These equity securities investments are primarily large U.S. corporations that are in industries that can experience large fluctuations in market prices for their stocks. The Company has reviewed the financial condition of these corporations and has determined that none of the declines were deemed to be other than temporary. There were ten equity securities totaling $571,000 that had unrealized deprecation less than twelve months. The aggregate depreciation from the Company’s cost basis for these equity securities totaled $40,000, or 7%, with the largest unrealized depreciation for a single equity security amounting to 15% from the Company’s cost basis. The Company has determined that none of the declines were deemed to be other than temporary.
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4. | LOANS |
A summary of the balances of loans follows:
June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Real estate loans: | ||||||||
One-to four-family residential | $ | 143,045 | $ | 130,278 | ||||
Residential construction | 4,029 | 1,453 | ||||||
Commercial and multi-family | 68,182 | 53,051 | ||||||
Commercial construction | 12,249 | 10,141 | ||||||
Total real estate loans | 227,505 | 194,923 | ||||||
Commercial loans | 25,631 | 20,968 | ||||||
Consumer loans: | ||||||||
Home equity | 14,786 | 12,505 | ||||||
Second mortgages | 7,020 | 6,847 | ||||||
Passbook secured | 363 | 372 | ||||||
Other | 814 | 795 | ||||||
Total consumer loans | 22,983 | 20,519 | ||||||
Total gross loans | 276,119 | 236,410 | ||||||
Net deferred loan costs and premiums | 985 | 1,059 | ||||||
Allowance for loan losses | (2,506 | ) | (2,133 | ) | ||||
Total loans, net | $ | 274,598 | $ | 235,336 | ||||
An analysis of the allowance for loan losses follows:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 2,133 | $ | 1,745 | ||||
Provision for loan losses | 427 | 429 | ||||||
Recoveries | 14 | 66 | ||||||
Charge-offs | (68 | ) | (107 | ) | ||||
Balance at end of year | $ | 2,506 | $ | 2,133 | ||||
Impaired loans at June 30, 2005 amounted to $90,000, none of which required a corresponding valuation allowance. There were no impaired loans at June 30, 2004. Non-accrual loans at June 30, 2005 amounted to $90,000, while there were none at June 30, 2004.
For the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, the average recorded investment in impaired loans amounted to $28,000 and $132,000, respectively. Interest income recognized on impaired loans amounted to $20,000 for the year ending June 30, 2004, substantially all on a cash basis, while there was no interest income recognized on impaired loans for the year ending June 30, 2005.
Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balance of residential loans serviced for others was $10.6 million and $7.9 million at June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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The balance of capitalized loan servicing rights included in other assets was $98,000 and $68,000 at June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. During the year ended June 30, 2005, $52,000 of mortgage serving rights were capitalized and $22,000 was amortized. During the year ended June 30, 2004, $84,000 of mortgage serving rights were capitalized and $16,000 was amortized. There were no valuation allowances outstanding or activity during the years ending June 30, 2005 and 2004. The estimated fair value of capitalized servicing rights at June 30, 2005 and 2004 was $98,000 and $83,000, respectively.
5. | BANKING PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT |
A summary of the cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization of banking premises and equipment follows:
June 30, | Estimated Useful Lives | |||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||
Banking premises: | ||||||||||
Land | $ | 1,582 | $ | 1,582 | ||||||
Building and leasehold improvements | 3,741 | 3,310 | 2-40 years | |||||||
Equipment and furniture | 3,026 | 2,897 | 3-10 years | |||||||
8,349 | 7,789 | |||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (4,555 | ) | (4,157 | ) | ||||||
$ | 3,794 | $ | 3,632 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 amounted to $418,000 and $512,000, respectively.
6. | DEPOSITS |
A summary of deposit balances by type follows:
June 30, | ||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
Demand | $ | 39,547 | $ | 35,920 | ||
NOW | 35,222 | 32,279 | ||||
Money market deposits | 33,478 | 34,177 | ||||
Regular and other savings | 44,083 | 46,271 | ||||
Total non-certificate accounts | 152,330 | 148,647 | ||||
Term certificates of $100,000 or greater | 31,871 | 28,405 | ||||
Term certificates less than $100,000 | 70,604 | 62,096 | ||||
Total certificate accounts | 102,475 | 90,501 | ||||
Total deposits | $ | 254,805 | $ | 239,148 | ||
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A summary of certificate accounts by maturity follows:
June 30, 2005 | June 30, 2004 | |||||||||||
Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Within 1 year | $ | 79,137 | 2.72 | % | $ | 70,474 | 2.28 | % | ||||
Over 1 year to 3 years | 17,416 | 3.18 | 15,884 | 2.48 | ||||||||
Over 3 years to 5 years | 5,922 | 3.37 | 4,143 | 3.58 | ||||||||
$ | 102,475 | 2.84 | % | $ | 90,501 | 2.37 | % | |||||
7. | BORROWINGS |
A summary of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) fixed-rate advances, by maturity, follows:
June 30, 2005 | June 30, 2004 | |||||||||||
Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Within 1 year | $ | 9,000 | 2.47 | % | $ | 5,000 | 3.72 | % | ||||
Over 1 year to 3 years | 20,000 | 4.31 | 17,000 | 3.20 | ||||||||
Over 3 years to 5 years | 20,775 | 4.60 | 8,000 | 5.19 | ||||||||
Over 5 years to 10 years | 14,000 | 5.09 | 19,500 | 5.33 | ||||||||
Over 10 years to 20 years | 782 | 6.48 | 799 | 6.47 | ||||||||
$ | 64,557 | 4.34 | % | $ | 50,299 | 4.44 | % | |||||
A summary of FHLB advances by the earlier of the maturity date or the date callable by the FHLB follows:
June 30, 2005 | June 30, 2004 | |||||||||||
Amount | Weighted Average Rate | Amount | Weighted Average Rate | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Within 1 year | $ | 35,500 | 4.78 | % | $ | 32,500 | 5.23 | % | ||||
Over 1 year to 3 years | 13,000 | 3.38 | 13,000 | 2.45 | ||||||||
Over 3 year to 5 years | 13,275 | 3.99 | 2,000 | 3.84 | ||||||||
Over 5 year to 10 years | 2,000 | 4.42 | 2,000 | 4.42 | ||||||||
Over 10 years to 20 years | 782 | 6.48 | 799 | 6.47 | ||||||||
$ | 64,557 | 4.34 | % | $ | 50,299 | 4.44 | % | |||||
At June 30, 2005, the Bank had the borrowing capacity with the FHLB to increase the amount of outstanding advances by $42.4 million to $107.0 million. At June 30, 2004, the Bank had borrowing capacity with the FHLB to increase the amount of outstanding advances by $46.9 million to $97.2 million. The Bank also has an available line of credit with the FHLB at an interest rate that adjusts daily. Borrowings under the line were limited to $4.0 million at June 30, 2005 and 2004. All borrowings from the FHLB are secured by a blanket lien primarily on real estate loans in accordance with the FHLB agreement.
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8. | SUBORDINATED DEBT |
On March 16, 2004, Service Capital Trust I (“Trust I”), a newly formed trust sponsored by the Company, participated in a pooled offering of trust preferred securities. In connection with this offering, Trust I issued $3.0 million of trust preferred securities and reinvested the proceeds in a 30-year $3.0 million junior subordinated debenture issued by the Company. Interest is calculated on the subordinated debenture and trust preferred securities at a rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offering Rate plus 285 basis points. The junior subordinated debenture represents the sole asset of Trust I. The Company has guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, distributions and other payments due on the trust preferred securities (the “Guarantee”). The Guarantee, when taken together with the Company’s obligations under (i) the junior subordinated debentures; (ii) the indenture pursuant to which the junior subordinated debentures was issued; and (iii) the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust governing Trust I, constitutes a full and unconditional guarantee of Trust I’s obligations under the trust preferred securities.
Under regulatory capital guidelines, trust preferred securities, within certain limitations, qualify as regulatory capital. The Company’s regulatory capital as of June 30, 2005 and 2004 includes the $3.0 million in trust preferred securities. Trust I, consistent with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46, “Variable Interest Entities”, is not consolidated in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Therefore, the Company presents in its consolidated financial statements junior subordinated debt as a liability and its investment in Trust I as a component of other assets.
9. | INCOME TAXES |
Allocation of federal and state income taxes between current and deferred portions is follows:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Current tax provision: | ||||||||
Federal | $ | 1,127 | $ | 959 | ||||
State | 143 | 43 | ||||||
Total current | 1,270 | 1,002 | ||||||
Deferred tax benefit: | ||||||||
Federal | (145 | ) | (109 | ) | ||||
State | (49 | ) | (41 | ) | ||||
Total deferred | (194 | ) | (150 | ) | ||||
Total tax provision | $ | 1,076 | $ | 852 | ||||
The reasons for the differences between the effective tax rate and the statutory federal income tax rate are summarized as follows:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||
Statutory rate | 34.0 | % | 34.0 | % | ||
Increase (decrease) resulting from: | ||||||
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 1.9 | — | ||||
Cash surrender value of life insurance | (1.7 | ) | (2.2 | ) | ||
Dividends received deduction | (0.4 | ) | (0.3 | ) | ||
Other | (0.1 | ) | 0.1 | |||
Effective tax rate | 33.7 | % | 31.6 | % | ||
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The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Deferred tax asset: | ||||||||
Federal | $ | 1,143 | $ | 1,012 | ||||
State | 394 | 349 | ||||||
1,537 | 1,361 | |||||||
Deferred tax liability: | ||||||||
Federal | (577 | ) | (628 | ) | ||||
State | (124 | ) | (129 | ) | ||||
(701 | ) | (757 | ) | |||||
Net deferred tax asset | $ | 836 | $ | 604 | ||||
The tax effects of each item that give rise to deferred taxes are as follows:
June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Allowance for loan losses | $ | 1,025 | $ | 872 | ||||
Net unrealized gain on securities | (258 | ) | (296 | ) | ||||
Employee benefit plans | 247 | 205 | ||||||
Net deferred loan costs | (403 | ) | (433 | ) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 225 | 225 | ||||||
Other | — | 31 | ||||||
Net deferred tax asset | $ | 836 | $ | 604 | ||||
A summary of the change in the net deferred tax balance is as follows:
Years Ended June 30, | |||||||
2005 | 2004 | ||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | |||||||
Net deferred tax asset (liability) balance at beginning of year | $ | 604 | $ | (43 | ) | ||
Deferred tax benefit | 194 | 150 | |||||
Change in deferred tax effect of net unrealized gain/loss on securities | 38 | 497 | |||||
Net deferred tax asset balance at end of year | $ | 836 | $ | 604 | |||
There was no valuation reserve required on deferred tax assets for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004.
The federal income tax reserve for loan losses at the Bank’s base year is $1.1 million. If any portion of the reserve is used for purposes other than to absorb loan losses, approximately 150% of the amount actually used, limited to the amount of the reserve, would be subject to taxation in the fiscal year in which used. As the Bank intends to use the reserve solely to absorb loan losses, a deferred tax liability of $468,000 has not been provided.
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10. | STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
Minimum regulatory capital requirements
The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material adverse effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to the Company.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes that the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
As of June 30, 2005, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category. The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table.
Actual | Minimum Capital Requirement | Minimum To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | ||||||||||||||||
Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2005: | ||||||||||||||||||
Total capital to risk weighted assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 31,521 | 12.09 | % | $ | 20,864 | 8.00 | % | — | — | ||||||||
Bank | 27,766 | 10.66 | 20,841 | 8.00 | $ | 26,052 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||||
Tier I capital to risk weighted assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 29,015 | 11.13 | 10,432 | 4.00 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Bank | 25,260 | 9.70 | 10,421 | 4.00 | 15,631 | 6.00 | ||||||||||||
Tier I capital to average assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 29,015 | 8.44 | 13,754 | 4.00 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Bank | 25,260 | 7.35 | 13,743 | 4.00 | 17,179 | 5.00 | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2004: | ||||||||||||||||||
Total capital to risk weighted assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 29,487 | 12.96 | % | $ | 18,202 | 8.00 | % | — | — | ||||||||
Bank | 25,011 | 11.01 | 18,202 | 8.00 | $ | 22,724 | 10.00 | % | ||||||||||
Tier I capital to risk weighted assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 27,354 | 12.02 | 9,101 | 4.00 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Bank | 22,878 | 10.07 | 9,101 | 4.00 | 13,634 | 6.00 | ||||||||||||
Tier I capital to average assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 27,354 | 8.74 | 12,514 | 4.00 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Bank | 22,878 | 7.32 | 12,504 | 4.00 | 15,631 | 5.00 |
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Liquidation account
At the time of the Offering, the Company established a liquidation account in the amount of $4.6 million. In accordance with Massachusetts statute, the liquidation account will be maintained for the benefit of eligible account holders who continue to maintain their accounts in the Bank after the Offering. The liquidation account will be reduced annually to the extent that eligible account holders have reduced their qualifying deposits. Subsequent increases will not restore an eligible account holder’s interest in the liquidation account. In the event of a complete liquidation, each eligible account holder will be entitled to receive a distribution in an amount equal to their current adjusted liquidation account balance, to the extent that funds are available.
Other capital restrictions
Federal and state banking regulations place certain restrictions on dividends paid and loans or advances made by the Bank to the Company. The total amount of dividends which may be paid at any date is generally limited to the retained earnings of the Bank, and loans or advances are limited to 10% of the Bank’s capital stock and surplus on a secured basis. In addition, dividends paid by the Bank to the Company would be prohibited if the effect thereof would cause the Bank’s capital to be reduced below applicable minimum capital requirements. Accordingly, at June 30, 2005, $20.8 million of the Company’s equity in the Bank was restricted and funds available for loans or advances amounted to $2.8 million.
Stock Repurchase Plan
In February 2003, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a Stock Repurchase Plan under which the Company is authorized to acquire up to 4% of the outstanding common stock, or up to approximately 65,925 shares of the issued and outstanding shares of its common stock in the open market or in private transactions. Under the Stock Repurchase Plan, shares may be repurchased from time to time and in such amounts as market conditions warrant, and subject to regulatory considerations. As of June 30, 2005, 41,336 shares had been repurchased under the plan at an average price of $24.04.
11. | RETIREMENT BENEFIT AND INCENTIVE PLANS |
401(k) Plan
The Bank provides a savings plan which qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides for voluntary contributions by participating employees equal to the maximum amount allowed by federal regulations. The Bank makes matching contributions equal to 100% of each employee’s voluntary contribution, up to 4% of the employee’s compensation. Total expense under the plan for each of the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 amounted to $101,000.
Supplemental Retirement Agreements
The Bank has supplemental retirement agreements with directors of the Bank under the Directors Supplemental Retirement Plan, which provide for compensation payments upon retirement, subject to certain limitations as set forth in the agreements. Retirement benefits are based on the performance of related life insurance policies purchased by the Bank. The present value of the estimated retirement benefits is being accrued over the anticipated service periods. Compensation expense applicable to these agreements amounted to $40,000 and $264,000 for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
The Bank has a supplemental retirement agreement with its President, which provides supplemental compensation payments upon retirement, subject to certain limitations as set forth in the agreement. The present
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value of future benefits is being accrued over the term of employment. Compensation expense applicable to the agreement amounted to $67,000 and $57,000 for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Employee Incentive Plan
The Bank has an Employee Incentive Plan (“EIP Plan”) whereby employees who meet certain eligibility requirements receive a bonus proportionate to their respective salary. The total available bonus pool is based on the Bank’s fiscal performance and the structure of the EIP Plan is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. The EIP Plan compensation expense for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 was $323,000 and $307,000, respectively.
12. | STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS AND ESOP |
Stock Option Plan
On September 1, 1999, the Board of Directors approved the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”), which was approved by stockholders in 1999. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “Amended Plan”), which was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the 2003 annual meeting of stockholders and approved by the Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks. The Amended Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 140,000 shares of common stock of the Company. The Amended Plan permits the Company to grant awards in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, deferred stock, restricted stock, unrestricted stock, performance share awards and stock appreciation rights. The exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant and an option’s maximum term is ten years. Shares awarded vest in five equal annual installments and become fully vested upon the recipient’s retirement. There were no options granted in during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. At June 30, 2005, 45,797 shares are reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options currently outstanding, and 61,706 shares remain available under the Amended Plan.
The Amended Plan also permits the inclusion of limited rights, reload options and dividend equivalent rights.
Limited rights would permit the optionee to surrender an option, or portion thereof, for cancellation and to receive cash or common stock equal to the excess, if any, of the then fair market value of the common stock subject to such option or portion thereof over the option exercise price. Limited rights can only be exercised upon a change in control (as defined in the Amended Plan) and, if the related options are exercised or terminated, the related rights are terminated. There were no options granted or forfeited during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 or 2004 with limited rights. Limited rights with respect to 5,000 and 10,397 options were terminated upon exercise of the related options during fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively. Limited rights with respect to 22,897 and 27,897 options were outstanding at June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Reload options would permit the exchange of shares of stock in satisfaction of all or a portion of the exercise price of the original option grant. The exercise price of the stock subject to the reload option will be determined at the time the original option is exercised. Dividend equivalent rights would permit the optionee to receive a cash benefit per share underlying the related vested stock options outstanding in the amount of any extraordinary dividend (as defined in the Amended Plan) declared by the Company. Reload options and dividend equivalent rights were granted with respect to all options granted during fiscal 2004. There were no options granted during fiscal year 2005.
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The fair value of each new option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For the year ended June 30, 2005 there were no new options granted. During the year ended June 30, 2004, the fair value of each new option grant was estimated utilizing the weighted-average assumptions of zero as the dividend yield, 10 years as the expected life, 35% as the expected volatility and a risk-free interest rate of 3.8%.
Stock option activity under the plan for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 follows:
2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||||
Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||
Outstanding at beginning of year | 51,197 | $ | 11.68 | 70,294 | $ | 10.47 | ||||||||
Granted | — | 1,000 | 30.85 | |||||||||||
Forfeited | (400 | ) | 15.05 | (2,600 | ) | 12.15 | ||||||||
Exercised | (5,000 | ) | 7.50 | (17,497 | ) | 7.85 | ||||||||
Outstanding at end of year | 45,797 | 12.11 | 51,197 | 11.68 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at end of year | 34,374 | $ | 10.99 | 28,495 | $ | 10.30 | ||||||||
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year | $ | — | $ | 16.40 | ||||||||||
Information pertaining to options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2005 is as follows:
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Prices | Number Outstanding | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number Exercisable | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||||||
$7.50-$9.75 | 19,290 | 5.5 years | $ | 7.67 | 18,990 | 5.4 years | $ | 7.64 | ||||||
$13.70-$15.05 | 25,507 | 8.2 | 14.72 | 14,984 | 8.2 | 14.71 | ||||||||
$30.85 | 1,000 | 9.7 | 30.85 | 400 | 9.7 | 30.85 | ||||||||
Outstanding at end of year | 45,797 | 7.1 years | $ | 12.11 | 34,374 | 6.7 years | $ | 10.99 | ||||||
Recognition and Retention Plan
On September 1, 1999, the Board of Directors approved the 1999 Recognition and Retention Plan (the “RRP”) for key employees and directors of the Company and the Bank and reserved 40,247 shares of common stock of the Company for issuance. There were no awards under the RRP during the years ended June 30, 2005 or 2004. There were 900 shares forfeited during the year ended June 30, 2004, while none were forfeited during the year ended June 30, 2005. Shares awarded vest in five equal annual installments and become fully vested upon the recipient’s retirement. At June 30, 2005 and 2004, 34,285 and 26,942 shares, respectively, were vested. Compensation expense relating to the RRP amounted to $57,000 and $85,000 for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. At June 30, 2005, 39,347 shares of common stock of the Company, originally reserved for issuance under the RRP, had been granted and 900 shares remain available for issuance under the RRP.
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Effective November 1, 1998, in connection with the Offering, the Bank established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) for the benefit of each employee who has reached the age of 21 and has completed at least 1,000 hours of service in the previous twelve-month period. The ESOP is funded by the Bank’s contributions of cash (which generally will be invested in common stock) or common stock. Benefits may be paid in shares of common stock or in cash, subject to the employees’ right to demand shares.
The ESOP has a loan agreement with the Company whereby $644,000 was borrowed for the purpose of purchasing shares of the Company’s common stock. The loan provides for ten annual principal payments of $64,000 commencing on the last business day of September 1999. The Bank made a $100,000 principal pre-payment on October 31, 1998.
The Bank has committed to make contributions to the ESOP sufficient to support the debt service of the loan. The loan is secured by the shares purchased which are held in a suspense account for allocation among the members as the loans are paid. Total compensation expense applicable to the ESOP amounted to $173,000 and $171,000 for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Shares held by the ESOP include the following:
June 30, | ||||
2005 | 2004 | |||
Allocated | 36,854 | 33,410 | ||
Committed to be allocated | 4,293 | 4,293 | ||
Unallocated | 11,466 | 17,905 | ||
52,613 | 55,608 | |||
Any cash dividends received on allocated shares would be allocated to members and cash dividends received on shares held in suspense would be applied to repay the outstanding debt of the ESOP. The fair value of unearned ESOP shares at June 30, 2005 and 2004 is $292,000 and $483,000, respectively.
13. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
General
In the ordinary course of business, various legal claims arise from time to time. In the opinion of management, none of these claims pending as of June 30, 2005 will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Employment agreement
The Company entered into a three-year employment agreement with its President effective September 2001. The agreement extends automatically for the periods of one year commencing at the second anniversary of the effective date and on each subsequent anniversary thereafter, unless the Company or the President, subject to certain conditions, provides notice of the election to not extend the term. The agreement provides for a specific salary and benefits continuation in the event the executive is terminated without cause. However, such employment may be terminated for cause, as defined, without incurring any continuing obligations. The agreement also provides for a lump sum severance payment, subject to certain conditions, following a “change in control” as defined in the agreement.
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Loan commitments
The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, which involve elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Bank’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of the instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.
Financial instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk consist of:
June 30, | ||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
Commitments to grant loans | $ | 15,850 | $ | 11,754 | ||
Unadvanced funds on home equity lines-of-credit | 30,818 | 19,180 | ||||
Unadvanced funds on commercial lines-of-credit | 10,082 | 9,304 | ||||
Unadvanced funds on personal lines-of-credit | 922 | 906 | ||||
Unadvanced funds on construction loans | 11,912 | 8,483 |
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments for lines-of-credit may expire without being drawn upon, therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. Commitments to grant loans and lines-of-credit are secured by real estate or other collateral, if deemed necessary.
Operating lease commitments
Pursuant to the terms of noncancelable lease agreements in effect at June 30, 2005 pertaining to banking premises and equipment, future minimum rent commitments are as follows:
Amount | |||
(Dollars in Thousands) | |||
Year Ending June 30, | |||
2006 | $ | 511 | |
2007 | 502 | ||
2008 | 453 | ||
2009 | 208 | ||
2010 | 37 | ||
Thereafter | 22 | ||
$ | 1,733 | ||
These leases contain options to extend for periods from five to ten years. The cost of such rentals is not included above. Total rent expense for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 amounted to $570,000 and $542,000, respectively.
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14. | FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” requires disclosure of estimated fair values of all financial instruments where it is practicable to estimate such values. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. Statement No. 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts of cash and short-term investments approximate fair values.
Securities: Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices.
FHLB stock: The carrying value of FHLB stock is deemed to approximate fair value, based on the redemption provisions of the FHLB.
Loans: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms and adjusted for credit risk. Fair values for non-performing loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
Deposits: The fair values disclosed for non-certificate accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
FHLB advances: The fair values for the FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on rates currently in effect for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Subordinated debt: The subordinated debt is a variable rate debenture that reprices quarterly. The fair value is based on carrying value less unamortized borrowing costs.
Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
Off-balance-sheet instruments: Fair values for off-balance-sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing and are not material.
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The estimated fair values and related carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
June 30, | ||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||||||
Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||
Financial assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 9,761 | $ | 9,761 | $ | 13,202 | $ | 13,202 | ||||
Securities available for sale | 46,500 | 46,500 | 47,181 | 47,181 | ||||||||
Securities held to maturity | 4,155 | 4,276 | 9,249 | 9,579 | ||||||||
FHLB stock | 3,908 | 3,908 | 2,936 | 2,936 | ||||||||
Loans, net | 274,598 | 276,599 | 235,336 | 234,798 | ||||||||
Accrued interest receivable | 1,465 | 1,465 | 1,332 | 1,332 | ||||||||
Financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Deposits | 254,805 | 254,327 | 239,148 | 239,318 | ||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 64,557 | 65,610 | 50,299 | 51,232 | ||||||||
Subordinated debt | 3,093 | 3,036 | 3,093 | 3,033 |
15. | CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PARENT COMPANY |
Condensed financial information pertaining only to the Company is as follows:
BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, | ||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||
Interest-bearing deposit in Strata Bank | $ | 3,116 | $ | 3,896 | ||
Investment in common stock of Strata Bank | 25,760 | 23,446 | ||||
Investment in common stock of Service Capital Trust I | 93 | 93 | ||||
Loan receivable from Strata Bank ESOP | 158 | 222 | ||||
Other assets | 528 | 394 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 29,655 | $ | 28,051 | ||
Subordinated debt | $ | 3,093 | $ | 3,093 | ||
Other liabilities | 47 | 36 | ||||
Total liabilities | 3,140 | 3,129 | ||||
Stockholders’ equity | 26,515 | 24,922 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 29,655 | $ | 28,051 | ||
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STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Interest income from Strata Bank | $ | 75 | $ | 58 | ||||
Operating expenses | (56 | ) | (84 | ) | ||||
Interest on subordinated debt | (165 | ) | (37 | ) | ||||
Loss before income taxes | (146 | ) | (63 | ) | ||||
Income tax benefit | (49 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||
(97 | ) | (42 | ) | |||||
Equity in undistributed net income of Strata Bank | 2,214 | 1,889 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 2,117 | $ | 1,847 | ||||
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 2,117 | $ | 1,847 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Change in other assets and liabilities | (68 | ) | — | |||||
Amortization of RRP stock | 57 | 85 | ||||||
Equity in undistributed net income of Strata Bank | (2,214 | ) | (1,889 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities | (108 | ) | 43 | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Capital contribution to Strata Bank | — | (1,000 | ) | |||||
Investment in Service Capital Trust I | — | (93 | ) | |||||
Payment received on ESOP loan | 64 | 64 | ||||||
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities | 64 | (1,029 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Stock option exercises | 37 | 137 | ||||||
Proceeds from subordinated debt | — | 3,033 | ||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (773 | ) | (60 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities | (736 | ) | 3,110 | |||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (780 | ) | 2,124 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 3,896 | 1,772 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 3,116 | $ | 3,896 | ||||
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16. | QUARTERLY DATA(UNAUDITED) |
Years Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fourth Quarter | Third Quarter | Second Quarter | First Quarter | Fourth Quarter | Third Quarter | Second Quarter | First Quarter | ||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and dividend income | $ | 4,536 | $ | 4,392 | $ | 4,240 | $ | 4,026 | $ | 3,947 | $ | 3,975 | $ | 3,982 | $ | 3,704 | |||||||||
Interest expense | 1,632 | 1,510 | 1,450 | 1,332 | 1,307 | 1,258 | 1,223 | 1,184 | |||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | 2,904 | 2,882 | 2,790 | 2,694 | 2,640 | 2,717 | 2,759 | 2,520 | |||||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses | 127 | 89 | 109 | 102 | 76 | 56 | 157 | 140 | |||||||||||||||||
Net interest income, after provision for loan losses | 2,777 | 2,793 | 2,681 | 2,592 | 2,564 | 2,661 | 2,602 | 2,380 | |||||||||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on securities sales | 22 | 37 | 12 | 39 | 37 | (50 | ) | 67 | 39 | ||||||||||||||||
Net gain on loan sales | 43 | — | 32 | — | — | 226 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Fee and other income | 398 | 365 | 387 | 392 | 382 | 369 | 362 | 355 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-interest expense | 2,322 | 2,385 | 2,321 | 2,349 | 2,437 | 2,443 | 2,211 | 2,205 | |||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 918 | 810 | 791 | 674 | 546 | 763 | 820 | 569 | |||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 336 | 270 | 255 | 215 | 173 | 234 | 262 | 182 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 582 | $ | 540 | $ | 536 | $ | 459 | $ | 373 | $ | 529 | $ | 558 | $ | 387 | |||||||||
Earnings per share (basic) | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.24 | |||||||||
Earnings per share (diluted) | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.24 | |||||||||
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ITEM 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.
ITEM 8A. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. |
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company’s management conducted an evaluation with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the last fiscal quarter. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that they believe the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2005 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. We intend to continue to review and document our disclosure controls and procedures, including our internal controls and procedures for financial reporting, and we may from time to time make changes to the disclosure controls and procedures to enhance their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business. In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, the Company and its management recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only a reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures.
(b) | Change in internal controls. |
There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the Company’s evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART III
ITEM 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
The information called for by this Item 9 will be contained in our Proxy Statement for our 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2005 Proxy Statement”), which we intend to file within 120 days following our fiscal year end, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 10. Executive Compensation.
The information called for by this Item 10 will be contained in our 2005 Proxy Statement, which we intend to file within 120 days following our fiscal year end, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
The information called for by this Item 11 will be contained in our 2005 Proxy Statement, which we intend to file within 120 days following our fiscal year end, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
The information called for by this Item 12 will be contained in our 2005 Proxy Statement, which we intend to file within 120 days following our fiscal year end, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
3.1 | Articles of Organization of Service Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (SEC File No. 333-156851)) | |
3.2 | Articles of Amendment to Articles of Organization of Service Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1(A) to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2004) | |
3.3 | Bylaws of Service Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2004) | |
4.1 | Form of Certificate representing the Company Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (SEC File No. 333-156851)) | |
10.1 | Strata Bank f/k/a Summit Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (SEC File No. 333-156851)) | |
10.2 | Service Bancorp, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the Company’s 2003 Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A) | |
10.3 | Service Bancorp, Inc. 1999 Recognition and Retention Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Company’s 1999 Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A) | |
10.4 | Form of Director Supplemental Retirement Agreement and accompanying Information Schedule by and among Strata Bank f/k/a Summit Bank, Service Bancorp, Inc. and Service Bancorp, MHC and their subsidiaries or affiliates and each of current Directors Richard Giusti, Dr. John Hasenjaeger, Thomas R. Howie, Kenneth C. A. Issacs, Paul V. Kenney, Eugene R. Liscombe, James W. Murphy, Lawrence E. Novick, Kelly A. Verdolino, and former Directors William J. Casey, John G. Dugan, Robert J. Heavy and Robert Matson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2003) | |
10.5 | Employment Agreement dated as of September 19, 2001 by and among Pamela J. Montpelier, Strata Bank, Service Bancorp, Inc. and Service Bancorp, MHC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2001) | |
10.6 | Supplemental Retirement Agreement dated March 18, 2003 by and among Pamela J. Montpelier, Strata Bank, Service Bancorp, Inc., Service Bancorp, MHC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2003) | |
14.1 | Service Bancorp, Inc./Service Bancorp, MHC/Strata Bank Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2003) | |
21.1 | Subsidiaries of the Company | |
23.1 | Consent of Wolf & Company, P.C. |
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31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | |
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | |
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
The information called for by this Item 14 will be contained in our 2005 Proxy Statement, which we intend to file within 120 days following our fiscal year end, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
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In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 20, 2005 | SERVICE BANCORP, INC. | |||||||
By: | /s/ PAMELA J. MONTPELIER | |||||||
Pamela J. Montpelier President and Chief Executive Officer |
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ PAMELA J. MONTPELIER | By: | /s/ DANA S. PHILBROOK | |||||
Pamela J. Montpelier President, Chief Executive Officer | Dana S. Philbrook Chief Financial Officer | |||||||
Date: September 20, 2005 | Date: September 20, 2005 | |||||||
By: | /s/ MICHAEL J. SHEEHAN | By: | /s/ RICHARD GIUSTI | |||||
Michael J. Sheehan, Director (Chairman of the Board) | Richard Giusti, Director | |||||||
Date: September 20, 2005 | Date: September 20, 2005 | |||||||
By: | /s/ JOHN HASENJAEGER | By: | /s/ THOMAS R. HOWIE | |||||
John Hasenjaeger, Director | Thomas R. Howie, Director | |||||||
Date: September 20, 2005 | Date: September 20, 2005 | |||||||
By: | /s/ KENNETH C.A. ISAACS | By: | /s/ PAUL V. KENNEY | |||||
Kenneth C.A. Isaacs, Director | Paul V. Kenney, Director | |||||||
Date: September 20, 2005 | Date: September 20, 2005 | |||||||
By: | /s/ EUGENE R. LISCOMBE | By: | /s/ KELLY A. VERDOLINO | |||||
Eugene R. Liscombe, Director | Kelly A. Verdolino, Director | |||||||
Date: September 20, 2005 | Date: September 20, 2005 | |||||||
By: | /s/ JAMES W. MURPHY | By: | /s/ LAWRENCE E. NOVICK | |||||
James W. Murphy, Director | Lawrence E. Novick, Director | |||||||
Date: September 20, 2005 | Date: September 20, 2005 | |||||||
By: | /s/ EUGENE G. STONE | |||||||
Eugene G. Stone, Director | ||||||||
Date: September 20, 2005 |
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