UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 0-18392
AMERIANA BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana | | 35-1782688 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2118 Bundy Avenue, New Castle, Indiana | | 47362-1048 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (765) 529-2230
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (l) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. (See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x
At November 9, 2006, the registrant had 3,213,952 shares of its common stock outstanding.
AMERIANA BANCORP
Table of Contents
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM I - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Ameriana Bancorp
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
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| | September 30, 2006 | | | December 31, 2005 | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash on hand and in other institutions | | $ | 4,674 | | | $ | 8,318 | |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | | 7,348 | | | | 5,952 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | | 12,022 | | | | 14,270 | |
Investment securities available for sale | | | 170,995 | | | | 168,686 | |
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,073 and $2,835 | | | 247,744 | | | | 218,291 | |
Premises and equipment | | | 7,452 | | | | 7,676 | |
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank | | | 5,695 | | | | 7,449 | |
Goodwill | | | 564 | | | | 564 | |
Cash value of life insurance | | | 21,745 | | | | 21,180 | |
Other assets | | | 12,500 | | | | 11,253 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 478,717 | | | $ | 449,369 | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing | | $ | 16,878 | | | $ | 18,788 | |
Interest-bearing | | | 313,714 | | | | 320,563 | |
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Total deposits | | | 330,592 | | | | 339,351 | |
Borrowings | | | 101,724 | | | | 66,889 | |
Drafts payable | | | 2,127 | | | | 2,763 | |
Other liabilities | | | 10,088 | | | | 4,709 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 444,531 | | | | 413,712 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock - 5,000,000 shares authorized and unissued | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $1.00 par value | | | | | | | | |
Authorized 15,000,000 shares | | | | | | | | |
Issued and outstanding – 3,213,952 and 3,174,397 shares | | | 3,214 | | | | 3,174 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 1,039 | | | | 708 | |
Retained earnings | | | 33,377 | | | | 34,731 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (2,243 | ) | | | (2,956 | ) |
Treasury stock at cost – 86,984 shares | | | (1,201 | ) | | | — | |
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Total shareholders’ equity | | | 34,186 | | | | 35,657 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 478,717 | | | $ | 449,369 | |
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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Ameriana Bancorp
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Interest Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and fees on loans | | $ | 4,158 | | | $ | 3,435 | | | $ | 11,788 | | | $ | 9,760 | |
Interest on mortgage-backed securities | | | 477 | | | | 525 | | | | 1,404 | | | | 1,504 | |
Interest on investment securities | | | 956 | | | | 932 | | | | 2,830 | | | | 2,779 | |
Other interest and dividend income | | | 127 | | | | 164 | | | | 503 | | | | 507 | |
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Total interest income | | | 5,718 | | | | 5,056 | | | | 16,525 | | | | 14,550 | |
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Interest Expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest on deposits | | | 2,732 | | | | 1,996 | | | | 7,773 | | | | 5,805 | |
Interest on borrowings | | | 829 | | | | 534 | | | | 2,147 | | | | 1,316 | |
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Total interest expense | | | 3,561 | | | | 2,530 | | | | 9,920 | | | | 7,121 | |
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Net Interest Income | | | 2,157 | | | | 2,526 | | | | 6,605 | | | | 7,429 | |
Provision (adjustment) for loan losses | | | 75 | | | | 35 | | | | 225 | | | | (2,997 | ) |
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Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses | | | 2,082 | | | | 2,491 | | | | 6,380 | | | | 10,426 | |
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Other Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other fees and service charges | | | 440 | | | | 458 | | | | 1,310 | | | | 1,256 | |
Brokerage and insurance commissions | | | 227 | | | | 197 | | | | 710 | | | | 786 | |
Gains on sales of loans and servicing rights | | | 29 | | | | 52 | | | | 70 | | | | 132 | |
Increase in cash value of life insurance | | | 189 | | | | 175 | | | | 565 | | | | 504 | |
Gain on sale of land | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 177 | |
Other | | | 74 | | | | 67 | | | | 240 | | | | 210 | |
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Total other income | | | 959 | | | | 949 | | | | 2,895 | | | | 3,065 | |
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Other Expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | 1,922 | | | | 1,779 | | | | 5,832 | | | | 6,904 | |
Net occupancy expense | | | 209 | | | | 208 | | | | 621 | | | | 626 | |
Furniture and equipment expense | | | 185 | | | | 181 | | | | 539 | | | | 607 | |
Legal and professional fees | | | 171 | | | | 154 | | | | 486 | | | | 938 | |
Data processing expense | | | 146 | | | | 125 | | | | 412 | | | | 396 | |
Printing and office supplies | | | 61 | | | | 42 | | | | 192 | | | | 170 | |
Advertising and marketing expense | | | 62 | | | | 68 | | | | 185 | | | | 185 | |
Other | | | 643 | | | | 516 | | | | 1,484 | | | | 1,485 | |
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Total other expense | | | 3,399 | | | | 3,073 | | | | 9,751 | | | | 11,311 | |
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | | | (358 | ) | | | 367 | | | | (476 | ) | | | 2,180 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | (266 | ) | | | (29 | ) | | | (607 | ) | | | 294 | |
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Net Income (Loss) | | $ | (92 | ) | | $ | 396 | | | $ | 131 | | | $ | 1,886 | |
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Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.60 | |
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.59 | |
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Dividends Declared Per Share | | $ | 0.16 | | | $ | 0.16 | | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.48 | |
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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Ameriana Bancorp
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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| | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | | Treasury Stock | | | Total | |
Balance at December 31, 2005 | | $ | 3,174 | | $ | 708 | | $ | 34,731 | | | $ | (2,956 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,657 | |
Net income | | | — | | | — | | | 131 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 131 | |
Change in unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | 713 | | | | — | | | | 713 | |
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Comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 844 | |
Exercise of stock options | | | 40 | | | 331 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 371 | |
Tax benefit related to exercise of non-qualified stock options | | | — | | | — | | | 43 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 43 | |
Dividends declared ($0.48 per share) | | | — | | | — | | | (1,528 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,528 | ) |
Purchase of treasury stock | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,201 | ) | | | (1,201 | ) |
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Balance at September 30, 2006 | | $ | 3,214 | | $ | 1,039 | | $ | 33,377 | | | $ | (2,243 | ) | | $ | (1,201 | ) | | $ | 34,186 | |
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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Ameriana Bancorp
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Operating Activities | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 131 | | | $ | 1,886 | |
Items not requiring (providing) cash | | | | | | | | |
Provision (adjustment) for loan losses | | | 225 | | | | (2,997 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 928 | | | | 1,097 | |
Increase in cash value of life insurance | | | (565 | ) | | | (504 | ) |
Mortgage loans originated for sale | | | (3,500 | ) | | | (6,488 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans | | | 3,537 | | | | 6,751 | |
Gains on sale of loans and servicing rights | | | (70 | ) | | | (132 | ) |
Decrease (increase) in drafts payable | | | (636 | ) | | | 474 | |
Other adjustments | | | 1,430 | | | | 802 | |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 1,480 | | | | 889 | |
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Investing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of investment securities held to maturity | | | — | | | | (14,913 | ) |
Principal collected on mortgage-backed securities held to maturity | | | — | | | | 9,089 | |
Purchase of investment securities available for sale | | | (25,590 | ) | | | (347 | ) |
Principal collected on mortgage-backed securities available for sale | | | 7,209 | | | | — | |
Proceeds from maturities/calls of securities available for sale | | | 19,500 | | | | — | |
Net change in loans | | | (30,378 | ) | | | (11,060 | ) |
Net purchases of premises and equipment | | | (558 | ) | | | (161 | ) |
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | (20 | ) | | | (169 | ) |
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | 1,774 | | | | — | |
Purchase of investment in Ameriana Capital Trust I | | | (310 | ) | | | — | |
Other investing activities | | | 621 | | | | 722 | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (27,752 | ) | | | (16,839 | ) |
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Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Net change in demand and savings deposits | | | (15,344 | ) | | | (15,227 | ) |
Net change in certificates of deposit | | | 6,603 | | | | (4,894 | ) |
Net change in short-term borrowings | | | 20,000 | | | | 33,000 | |
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | | | 10,000 | | | | 6,750 | |
Repayment of long-term borrowings | | | (5,475 | ) | | | (6,111 | ) |
Proceeds from junior subordinated debentures | | | 10,310 | | | | — | |
Net change in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance | | | 250 | | | | 369 | |
Exercise of stock options | | | 371 | | | | 77 | |
Tax benefit from stock options exercised | | | 43 | | | | — | |
Purchase of treasury stock | | | (1,201 | ) | | | — | |
Cash dividends paid | | | (1,533 | ) | | | (1,515 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 24,024 | | | | 12,449 | |
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Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | (2,248 | ) | | | (3,501 | ) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year | | | 14,270 | | | | 17,053 | |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Quarter | | $ | 12,022 | | | $ | 13,552 | |
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Supplemental information | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 8,471 | | | $ | 6,262 | |
Income taxes paid | | | — | | | | 550 | |
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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AMERIANA BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A — BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ameriana Bancorp (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Ameriana Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank has three direct wholly owned subsidiaries, Ameriana Insurance Agency, Ameriana Financial Services, Inc., and Ameriana Investment Management, Inc.
The unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments (comprised only of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position and results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in the full year. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
NOTE B — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On August 24, 2006, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. This dividend, totaling $503,000, was accrued for payment to shareholders of record on September 15, 2006, and was paid on October 6, 2006. No stock options were exercised during the third quarter of 2006.
NOTE C — EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings per share were computed as follows:
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| | (In thousands, except share data) Three Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2006 | | | 2005 |
| | Income | | | Weighted Average Shares | | Per Share Amount | | | Income | | Weighted Average Shares | | Per Share Amount |
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share: Income (loss) available to common shareholders | | $ | (92 | ) | | 3,149,067 | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | 396 | | 3,161,017 | | $ | 0.13 |
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Effect of dilutive stock options | | | — | | | 4,234 | | | | | | | — | | 11,559 | | | |
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share: Income (loss) available to common shareholders and assumed conversions | | $ | (92 | ) | | 3,153,301 | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | 396 | | 3,172,576 | | $ | 0.12 |
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| | (In thousands, except share data) Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2006 | | 2005 |
| | Income | | Weighted Average Shares | | Per Share Amount | | Income | | Weighted Average Shares | | Per Share Amount |
Basic Earnings per Share: Income available to common shareholders | | $ | 131 | | 3,183,130 | | $ | 0.04 | | $ | 1,886 | | 3,156,028 | | $ | 0.60 |
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Effect of dilutive stock options | | | — | | 4,714 | | | | | | — | | 13,518 | | | |
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Diluted Earnings Per Share: Income available to common shareholders and assumed conversions | | $ | 131 | | 3,187,844 | | $ | 0.04 | | $ | 1,886 | | 3,169,546 | | $ | 0.59 |
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Options to purchase 274,427 and 245,357 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $14.25 to $18.30 per share were outstanding at September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options were anti-dilutive.
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NOTE D — CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
The Company maintains stock-based compensation plans. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. (“SFAS”) 123(R), Share Based Payment. SFAS 123(R) addresses all forms of share based payment awards, including shares under employee stock purchase plans, stock options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights. SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to be recognized as expense, based upon their fair values, in the financial statements over the vesting period of the awards. The Company has elected the modified prospective application. The modified prospective method means that we will apply SFAS 123(R) to all new awards, and to modifications, repurchases, or cancellations of existing awards made after December 31, 2005, while existing awards will continue to be recognized as calculated for recognition or disclosure purposes under SFAS No. 123. Since all awards were fully vested at December 31, 2005, no compensation expense has been recorded for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2006. Certain disclosures required by SFAS 123(R) have been omitted due to their immaterial nature.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company accounted for its stock-based compensation plan under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. No stock-based compensation cost was reflected in net income, as all options granted under the plan had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the grant date. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based compensation.
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| | (In thousands, except share data) | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Net income, as reported | | $ | 396 | | | $ | 1,886 | |
Less: Total stock-based compensation cost determined under the fair value based method, net of income taxes | | | (21 | ) | | | (79 | ) |
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Pro-forma net income | | $ | 375 | | | $ | 1,807 | |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
Basic as reported | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.60 | |
Diluted as reported | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.59 | |
Basic and diluted pro-forma | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.57 | |
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NOTE E — RECENT ACCOUNTING ISSUES
FASB 156: Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140
In March 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS 156. This Statement amends SFAS 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities.
SFAS 156 requires an entity to initially recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability at fair value each time it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract and in other specific situations.
In addition, SFAS 156 permits an entity to choose either of the following subsequent measurement methods for each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities:
| • | | Amortization method—Amortize servicing assets or servicing liabilities in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income or net servicing loss and assess servicing assets or servicing liabilities for impairment or increased obligation based on fair value at each reporting date. |
| • | | Fair value measurement method—Measure servicing assets or servicing liabilities at fair value at each reporting date and report changes in fair value in earnings in the period in which the changes occur. |
SFAS 156 is effective at the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006 and should be applied prospectively for recognition and initial measurement of servicing assets and servicing liabilities. Earlier adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year, provided the entity has not yet issued financial statements, including interim financial statements, for any period of that fiscal year.
The Company did not early adopt SFAS 156 on January 1, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of adoption of this Statement on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
EITF 06-4: Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements
In September 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus regarding the accounting for entities with split-dollar life insurance arrangements that provide an employee with a specified benefit that is not limited to an employee’s active service period. In reaching its consensus, the EITF determined that an employer should recognize as a liability the future benefits to be provided to employees beyond the employee’s active service period. In the case of a split-dollar plan that provides a death benefit to the employee’s designated beneficiary and the benefit is provided to the employee beyond their active service period, an entity should accrue a liability during the employee’s active service period for the cost of maintaining the life insurance policy during the employee’s retirement period. EITF 06-4 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007 with earlier application permitted. Entities should recognize the effects of applying EITF 06-4 either as a change in accounting principle through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings or other components of equity as of the beginning of the year of adoption or as a change in accounting principle through retrospective application to all prior periods. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of adoption of this Statement on its financial condition and results of operations.
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NOTE F — TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES
During March 2006, the Company completed a private placement of $10 million in trust preferred securities through Ameriana Capital Trust I (the “Trust”), a statutory business trust formed by the Company. The securities were sold pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company received the proceeds from the sale of the securities in exchange for subordinated debt issued by the Company to the Trust. Because the Trust is not consolidated with the Company, pursuant to FASB Interpretation No. 46, the Company’s financial statements reflect the subordinated debt issued to the Trust.
NOTE G — STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
On May 2, 2006, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 225,000 shares of its common shares (approximately 7.1% of outstanding shares). The repurchases will be conducted through open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions and will be made from time to time depending on market conditions and other factors. No time limit was placed on the duration of the share repurchase program. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had repurchased a total of 86,984 shares at an average price of $13.80 per share and had 138,016 shares remaining to be repurchased under this plan. Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (the “MD&A”) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, critical accounting policies, off-balance sheet arrangements and the future impact of accounting standards that have been issued but are not yet effective. We believe it is useful to read our MD&A in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in Part I in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”), our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, and our reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other publicly available information.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q may contain statements, which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include comments regarding the intent, belief, outlook, estimate or expectations of the Company primarily with respect to future events and future financial performance. These statements are generally preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions. Readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. The accompanying information contained in this Form 10-Q identifies important factors that could cause such differences. These factors include changes in interest rates; competition; substantial changes in financial markets; economic conditions or interest rates; changes in real estate values and the real estate market; regulatory changes; or changes in related accounting principles and guidelines. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in the Form 10-K and this Form 10-Q under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”
The Company does not undertake – and specifically disclaims any obligation – to publicly release the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Who We Are
Ameriana Bancorp is an Indiana chartered bank holding company organized in 1987 by Ameriana Savings Bank, FSB. The Company is subject to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Bank. The Bank began banking operations in 1890. On June 20, 2001, the Bank converted to an Indiana savings bank and adopted the name, Ameriana Bank and Trust, SB. On September 12, 2006, the Bank changed its name to Ameriana Bank, SB since the Bank no longer offers trust services. The Bank is subject to regulation and supervision by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), and the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (the “DFI”). Its deposits are insured to applicable limits by the FDIC. References in this Form 10-Q to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Ameriana Bancorp and/or Ameriana Bank, SB, as appropriate.
We are headquartered in New Castle, Indiana. We conduct business through our main office at 2118 Bundy Avenue, New Castle, Indiana and through nine branch offices located in New Castle, Middletown, Knightstown, Morristown, Greenfield, Anderson, Avon, McCordsville and New Palestine, Indiana.
The Bank has three wholly owned subsidiaries, Ameriana Insurance Agency (“AIA”), Ameriana Financial Services, Inc. (“AFS”) and Ameriana Investment Management, Inc. (“AIMI”). AIA provides insurance sales from offices in New Castle, Greenfield and Avon, Indiana. AFS offers debt protection products through its ownership of an interest in Family Financial Holdings, Incorporated, Columbus, Indiana. In 2002, AFS acquired a 20.94% ownership interest in Indiana Title Insurance Company, LLC (“ITIC”) through which it offers title insurance. AFS also offers securities and insurance products through Linsco/Private Ledger. AIMI manages the Bank’s investment portfolio. The Company holds a minority interest in a limited partnership, House Investments, organized to acquire and manage real estate investments which qualify for federal tax credits.
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What We Do
The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution. Our principal business consists of attracting deposits from the general public and originating mortgage loans on single-family residences, multi-family and commercial real estate loans, construction loans, and, to a lesser extent, commercial and industrial loans, small business loans, home improvement loans and consumer loans. We have from time to time purchased loans and loan participations in the secondary market. We also invest in various federal and government agency obligations and other investment securities permitted by applicable laws and regulations, including mortgage-backed, municipal and equity securities. We offer customers in our market area time deposits with terms from three months to seven years, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts and money market accounts. Our primary source of borrowings is Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. Through our subsidiaries, we engage in insurance and brokerage activities. The Bank formerly operated a trust department which was discontinued in the second quarter of 2006.
Our primary source of income is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on our loan and investment portfolios and the interest expense incurred on our deposits and borrowings. Our loan portfolio typically earns more interest than the investment portfolio, and our deposits typically have a lower average rate than FHLB advances. Several factors affect our net interest income. These factors include the loan, investment, deposit, and borrowing portfolio balances, their composition, the length of their maturity, re-pricing characteristics, liquidity, credit, and interest rate risk, as well as market and competitive conditions.
Overview of the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
| • | | We recorded a net loss of $92,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to net income of $396,000 for the same period in 2005. The primary reasons for the loss were due to a $175,000 pre-tax write down of a commercial real estate property acquired through foreclosure in 2005 that is scheduled to be sold in the fourth quarter of 2006, and a decline in the net interest margin. |
| • | | Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $131,000 compared to $1,886,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. Net income for the first nine months of 2005 included $3.5 million in recoveries from two equipment lease pools previously charged-off that were originated by Commercial Money Center, Inc. (“CMC”) and backed by surety bonds.See Part II, Item 1 – Legal Proceedings. |
| • | | The net interest margin declined 39 and 32 basis points for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, respectively, from the same periods in 2005. The declines were primarily due to the flattening yield curve and rising short-term interest rates. |
| • | | The first nine months of 2005 included a voluntary payment of $1.1 million to fund a portion of our pension liability. |
| • | | Assets increased by 6.1% during the first nine months of 2006 primarily due to loan originations and purchases in the third quarter of 2006 funded by FHLB advances. |
| • | | In March 2006, the Company completed a private placement of $10.0 million in trust preferred securities. |
Financial and Strategic Issues
The Federal Reserve increased the targeted federal funds rate 25 basis points at each of its first four meetings in 2006 and left rates unchanged at each of its last three meetings. The rise in short-term interest rates has had an unfavorable impact on our net interest margin. Our net interest margin declined to 2.30% for the first nine months of 2006 compared to 2.62% for the first nine months of 2005. Our interest-bearing liabilities re-price to current market conditions faster than our interest-earning assets. Most of the variable-rate mortgage loans in our portfolio lag the market 45 days when they are scheduled to re-price. Our changing mix of interest-earning assets is expected to improve the net interest margin. However, any improvement in the net interest margin from improving yields on earning assets will be partly offset by a continuing rise in our cost of funds. Even in a stabilized rate environment our cost of funds may continue to rise as lower costing certificates of deposits renew at higher interest rates.
We have $36.4 million in government agency securities that will mature over the next year with an average yield of 2.65%. The cash we receive from these investments as they mature would generally be reinvested in loans or investments at higher rates. However, with our expectations that interest rates may gradually decline during the same
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period, we decided to pre-invest these future cash flows in loans and investment purchases in the third quarter of 2006 while interest rates were still favorable. We funded these purchases with short term FHLB advances that will be paid off as cash flows are received from the aforementioned maturities. We expect this strategy will also improve the net interest margin.
Reducing non-performing assets is another important aspect of our efforts to improve the net interest margin. Non-performing assets, which include nonperforming loans and other real estate owned, were $6.3 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $4.4 million at September 30, 2005. We expect non-performing assets to decline in the fourth quarter of 2006 due to the sale of two non-performing assets. One non-performing asset scheduled for sale in the fourth quarter of 2006 is for an undeveloped commercial real estate property that was written down $175,000 in the third quarter of 2006 to $925,000, its sales price less selling costs The value of the property declined after it was foreclosed when soil boring samples obtained in 2006 indicated too much sand to support real estate development planned for the property. We also sold a $1.4 million non-performing loan in the fourth quarter of 2006.
In addition to non-performing assets, we continue to work out loans that are criticized or classified, which totaled $12.3 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $15.8 million at December 31, 2005. We have implemented several changes to continue improving credit quality, such as separation of the lending and credit approval process, the additions of a Chief Credit Officer and credit analyst, and an improved, comprehensive credit analysis and approval process. In addition to the aforementioned fourth quarter of 2006 sales of nonperforming assets, we also sold a $1.1 million loan that was accruing but classified.
As part of the 2006 corporate plan, the Company has adopted a number of short and long-term action plans including:
| • | | Recruiting seasoned commercial lenders, credit analysts and key risk managers. |
| • | | Diversifying the loan portfolio by reducing the concentration in commercial real estate and expanding commercial, residential real estate and consumer lending. |
| • | | Focusing on retail banking activities including emphasizing transactional deposit growth, expanding customer relationships as measured by products per household and creating new customer relationships. |
| • | | Reducing the operating expenses of the Company. |
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are maintained in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in detail in the Notes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions. The financial position and results of operations can be affected by these estimates and assumptions, and such estimates and assumptions are integral to the understanding of reported results. Critical accounting policies are those policies that management believes are the most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results, and they require management to make estimates that are difficult, subjective or complex. We consider the allowance for loan losses and mortgage servicing rights to be our critical accounting policies.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses provides coverage for probable losses in the Company’s loan portfolio. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses each quarter based on changes, if any, in underwriting activities, the loan portfolio composition (including product mix and geographic, industry or customer-specific concentrations), trends in loan performance, regulatory guidance and economic factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires the use of significant management estimates. Many factors can affect management’s estimates of specific and expected losses, including volatility of default probabilities, rating migrations, loss severity and economic and political conditions. The allowance is increased through provisions charged to operating earnings and reduced by net charge-offs.
The Company determines the amount of the allowance based on relative risk characteristics of the loan portfolio. The allowance recorded for commercial loans is based on reviews of individual credit relationships and an analysis of the migration of commercial loans and actual loss experience. The allowance recorded for non-commercial loans is based on an analysis of loan mix, risk characteristics of the portfolio, fraud loss and bankruptcy experiences and historical losses, adjusted for current trends, for each loan category or group of loans. The allowance for loan losses relating to impaired loans is based on the loan’s observable market price, the collateral for certain collateral-dependent loans, or the discounted cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate.
Regardless of the extent of the Company’s analysis of customer performance, portfolio trends or risk management processes, certain inherent but undetected losses are probable within the loan portfolio. This is due to several factors, including inherent delays in obtaining information regarding a customer’s financial condition or changes in their unique business conditions, the subjective nature of individual loan evaluations, collateral assessments and the interpretation of economic trends. Volatility of economic or customer-specific conditions affecting the identification and estimation of losses for larger, non-homogeneous credits and the sensitivity of assumptions utilized to establish allowances for homogenous groups of loans are among other factors considered. The Company estimates a range of inherent losses related to the existence of these exposures. The estimates are based upon the Company’s evaluation of imprecision risk associated with the commercial and consumer allowance levels and the estimated impact of the current economic environment.
Mortgage Servicing Rights. Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) associated with loans originated and sold, where servicing is retained, are capitalized and included in other intangible assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The value of the capitalized servicing rights represents the present value of the future servicing fees arising from the right to service loans in the portfolio. Critical accounting policies for MSRs relate to the initial valuation and subsequent impairment tests. The methodology used to determine the valuation of MSRs requires the development and use of a number of estimates, including anticipated principal amortization and prepayments of that principal balance. Events that may significantly affect the estimates used are changes in interest rates, mortgage loan prepayment speeds and the payment performance of the underlying loans. The carrying value of the MSRs is periodically reviewed for impairment based on a determination of fair value. Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance and is recorded as amortization of intangible assets.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Assets totaled $478.7 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $449.4 million at December 31, 2005. The increase was primarily due to loan originations and loan purchases during the first nine months of 2006.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $2.2 million in the first nine months of 2006 as funds were used to fund loan growth. Investments available for sale increased $2.3 million during the first nine months of 2006. The increase was due to government agency and municipal securities purchased in the third quarter of 2006 offset by declines in government agency securities that matured during the nine-month period and principal paydowns on mortgage-backed securities. Net loans increased $29.5 million during the period primarily due to commercial and residential real estate mortgage loan originations that exceeded loan principal paydowns, residential mortgage loans totaling $12.2 million purchased from Countrywide and equipment leases totaling $3.1 million purchased from the First Bank of Richmond. The increase in commercial real estate loan originations was due to the new commercial lending staff and the increase in residential mortgagee loans was due to our retention of most fixed-rate thirty-year residential mortgage loan originations this year rather than selling them in the secondary market. We decided to keep fixed-rate mortgages since the yield on new loan originations has improved. Stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank declined $1.8 million due to redemptions of excess stock by the Federal Home Loan Banks of Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
Deposits declined $8.8 million during the first nine months of 2006. Noninterest bearing accounts declined $1.9 million and interest-bearing accounts declined $6.9 million. The declines were primarily the result of a highly competitive market for deposits and investments which resulted in an outflow of deposits. Borrowings increased $34.8 million during the first nine months of 2006 primarily due to FHLB advances to fund the increase in loans and the outflow of deposits.
Equity decreased $1.5 million during the first nine months of 2006. Common stock and additional paid-in capital increased $371,000 due to stock options exercised during the period. Retained earnings decreased $1.4 million due to the payment of dividends at $0.48 per share totaling $1.5 million partially offset by net income of $131,000 and the tax benefit related to exercise of non-qualified stock options of $43,000. Accumulated other comprehensive loss increased $713,000 during the period due to the change in net unrealized losses on available for sale securities. We purchased treasury stock at a cost of $1.2 million during the period, primarily with proceeds raised by our trust preferred securities issuance in March 2006.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Third Quarter of 2006 compared to the Third Quarter of 2005
Net income for the third quarter of 2006 decreased 123.2% for a net loss of $92,000, or $(0.03) per diluted share, compared to net income of $396,000, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2005. The $488,000 decrease in net income and the $0.15 decrease in diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to the same period a year ago, were the result of the following factors:
| • | | A $369,000 decrease in net interest income, reflecting the cost of interest-bearing liabilities which increased more than earnings on interest-earning assets; |
| • | | A $40,000 increase in the provision for loan losses; |
| • | | A $10,000 increase in other income primarily due to increases of $30,000 in brokerage and insurance commissions, and $14,000 increase in cash surrender value of life insurance. These increases were offset by decreases of $18,000 in other fees and service charges, and $23,000 in gains on sale of loans and servicing rights; |
| • | | A $326,000 increase in other expense primarily due to increases of $143,000 in salaries and benefits, $17,000 in legal and professional fees, $21,000 in data processing expense, $19,000 in printing and supplies, and $127,000 in other expenses; and, |
| • | | A $237,000 decrease in income taxes. |
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Net Interest Income
Net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis declined $366,000 to $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2006 compared to $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2005. The net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis declined 39 basis points to 2.24% in the third quarter of 2006 from 2.63% in the third quarter of 2005. The declines in net interest income and the net interest margin were primarily due to the flattening yield curve and rising rates. Our interest-bearing liabilities have shorter overall maturities and reprice more frequently to market conditions than our interest-earning assets and, thus, our cost of funds rose more than our yield on assets.
Tax-exempt interest was $184,000 for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $178,000 in the third quarter of 2005. Our tax-exempt interest was from bank-qualified municipal securities. The tax equivalent adjustment was $95,000 and $92,000 for the third quarters of 2006 and 2005, respectively. Total interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the third quarter of 2006 increased $665,000 compared to the same period of the prior year. This increase was the result of an increase in yield on interest-earning assets of 62 basis points due to higher market interest rates and a $3.5 million increase in average interest-earning assets. Total interest expense for the third quarter of 2006 increased $1.0 million compared to the same period of the prior year. This increase was the result of an increase in cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 101 basis points and a $9.3 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The following table sets forth an analysis of the Bank’s aggregate allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
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| | (Dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Balance at beginning of quarter | | $ | 2,993 | | | $ | 3,397 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 75 | | | | 35 | |
Charge-offs | | | (31 | ) | | | (1,355 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 36 | | | | 652 | |
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Net (charge-offs) recoveries | | | 5 | | | | (703 | ) |
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Balance at end of period | | $ | 3,073 | | | $ | 2,729 | |
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Allowance to total loans | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.29 | % |
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Allowance to non-performing loans | | | 65.86 | % | | | 94.92 | % |
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We had a provision of $75,000 in the third quarter of 2006 compared to $35,000 for the same period in 2005. The increase in provision expense was primarily due to additional reserves for the increase in the loan portfolio partially offset by a decrease in net charge-offs. Excess reserves carried over from the second quarter of 2005 due to recoveries on the CMC lease pools in the first half of 2005 was the main reason for the low provision expense for the third quarter of 2005. We recorded net recoveries of $5,000 in the third quarter of 2006 and net charge-offs of $703,000 in the third quarter of 2005. Recovery payments received on one of the CMC lease pools previously charged-off are the primary reason for net recoveries for the third quarter of 2006.See Part II, Item 1 – Legal Proceedings. Charge-offs in the third quarter of 2005 included a $750,000 write-down of a commercial real estate loan for a condominium project in Lafayette, Indiana, which was previously reserved and a $415,000 charge-off for the foreclosure on a commercial real estate loan to a builder-developer of which $240,000 was previously reserved. Recoveries during the third quarter of 2005 included a full recovery of $509,000 on a commercial real estate loan previously charged-off in 2004.
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The following table summarizes the Company’s non-performing assets:
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| | (Dollars in thousands) September 30, | |
| | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis | | $ | 4,648 | | | $ | 2,839 | |
Accruing loans contractually past due 90 days or more | | | 18 | | | | 36 | |
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Total of non-accrual and 90 days past due loans | | $ | 4,666 | | | $ | 2,875 | |
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Percentage of total net loans | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.38 | % |
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Other non-performing assets(1) | | $ | 1,625 | | | $ | 1,526 | |
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(1) | Other non-performing assets represents property acquired through foreclosure or repossession. This property is carried at the lower of its fair market value or the principal balance of the related loan. |
Non-performing loans increased $1.8 million at September 30, 2006 compared to the previous period. The increase in loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis was primarily due to a commercial real estate loan for $1.4 million added to non-accrual loans in the second quarter of 2006. Other non-performing assets increased to $1.6 million at September 30, 2006 from $1.5 million at September 30, 2005. A commercial real estate property acquired through foreclosure for $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2005 was included in other non-performing assets at September 30, 2005 and 2006. This property, scheduled to be sold in the fourth quarter of 2006, was written down $175,000 to its sales price. We sold the $1.4 million non-accrual loan that was added in the second quarter of 2006 in the fourth quarter of 2006. As a result of these sales, we expect non-accrual loans to decline in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Other Income
The increase in other income in the third quarter of 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005 resulted primarily from increases in brokerage and insurance commissions, and increase in cash surrender value of life insurance which were partially offset by decreases in other fees and service charges, and gain on sale of loans and servicing rights.
| • | | The increase in brokerage and insurance commissions was mainly due to higher commission income from the investment center and higher annuities income from the insurance agency, both a result of increased sales. |
| • | | The increase in cash surrender value of life insurance was due to higher investment returns in 2006. |
| • | | The decrease in other fees and service charges was primarily due to the decline in trust fees due to the discontinuance of trust operations. |
| • | | The decrease in gain on sale of loans and servicing rights was due to a decline in mortgage loans sold during the period. The decline was due to the decision to retain more mortgage loan originations. |
Other Expense
The increase in other expense in the third quarter of 2006 as compared to the third quarter of 2005 resulted primarily from increases in salaries and benefits, legal and professional fees, data processing expense, printing and supplies, and other expenses.
| • | | The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily due to higher staffing levels, primarily in commercial lending and credit review. |
| • | | The increase in legal and professional fees was primarily due to legal fees for the RLI litigation. See Part II, Item 1 – Legal Proceedings. |
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| • | | The increase in data processing expense was primarily due to payments for prior periods being paid in the third quarter. |
| • | | The increase in printing and supplies was primarily due to a higher volume of supplies purchased in the third quarter. |
| • | | The increase in other expenses was primarily due to a $175,000 impairment write-down for the pending sale of a commercial real estate property acquired through foreclosure in 2005, which will settle in the fourth quarter of 2006. |
Income Tax Expense
The decrease in income taxes in the third quarter of 2006 as compared to the third quarter of 2005 resulted primarily from a decline in pretax income. Pretax income declined to a net loss of $358,000 in 2006 compared to a net profit of $367,000 recorded in the same period in 2005. We recorded an income tax benefit of $266,000 in the third quarter of 2006, compared to an income tax benefit of $29,000 in the third quarter of 2005.
We have a deferred state tax asset that is primarily the result of operating losses sustained since 2003 for state tax purposes. We started recording a valuation allowance against our current period state income tax benefit in 2005 due to our concern that we may not be able to use more than the tax asset already recorded on the books without modifying the use of AIMI, our investment subsidiary. Operating income from AIMI is not subject to state income taxes under current state law, and is the primary reason for the tax asset.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 decreased 93.1% to $131,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The $1.8 million decrease in net income and the $0.55 decrease in diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to the same period a year ago, was the result of the following factors:
| • | | An $824,000 decrease in net interest income, reflecting the cost of funds increasing more than yields on interest-earning assets. |
| • | | A provision of $225,000 in the first nine months of 2006 compared to a credit to the allowance for loan losses of $3.0 million in the same period in 2005. |
| • | | A $170,000 decrease in other income primarily due to decreases of $76,000 in brokerage and insurance commissions, $62,000 in gain on sale of loans and servicing rights, and $177,000 in gain on sale of land. These decreases were partially offset by increases of $54,000 in other fees and service charges, and $61,000 in increase on cash surrender value of life insurance. |
| • | | A $1.6 million decrease in other expense. The major components were decreases of $1.1 million in salaries and employee benefits primarily due to additional pension expense in 2005, $68,000 in furniture and equipment expense, and $452,000 in legal and professional fees. |
| • | | A $901,000 decrease in income taxes. |
Net Interest Income
Net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis declined $821,000 to $6.9 million in the first nine months of 2006 compared to $7.7 million in the first nine months of 2005. The net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis declined 32 basis points to 2.30% from 2.62%. The declines in net interest income and the net interest margin were primarily due to the flattening yield curve and rising rates.
Tax-exempt interest was $539,000 in the first nine months of 2006 and $534,000 in the first nine months of 2005. Tax-exempt interest was from bank-qualified municipal securities. The tax equivalent adjustment was $278,000 and $275,000 for September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Total interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the first nine months of 2006 increased $2.0 million compared to the same period of the prior year. This increase was the result of an increase in yield on interest-earning assets of 58 basis points due to higher market interest rates and a $6.7 million increase in average interest-earning assets. Total interest expense for the first nine months of 2006 increased $2.8 million compared to the same period in 2005. This increase was the result of an increase in cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 91 basis points due to higher market interest rates and a $10.6 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities.
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Allowance for Loan Losses
The following table sets forth an analysis of the Bank’s aggregate allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
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| | (Dollars in thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Balance at beginning of quarter | | $ | 2,835 | | | $ | 3,128 | |
Transfer to allowance for unfunded commitments | | | — | | | | (116 | ) |
Provision (adjustment) for loan losses | | | 225 | | | | (2,997 | ) |
Charge-offs | | | (113 | ) | | | (1,456 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 126 | | | | 4,170 | |
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Net recoveries | | | 13 | | | | 2,714 | |
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Balance at end of period | | $ | 3,073 | | | $ | 2,729 | |
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The 2006 provision of $225,000 was primarily due to an increase in specific reserves for classified loans offset by a reduction in specific reserves for a classified loan that paid off, and due to the increase in the loan portfolio. The 2005 provision adjustment reflected net recoveries of $4.2 million primarily due to recoveries on the leases.
Other Income
The decrease in other income in the first nine months of 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005 resulted primarily from decreases in brokerage and insurance commissions, gain on sale of loans and servicing rights, and gain on sale of land, which were partially offset by increases in other fees and service charges, and increase on cash surrender value of life insurance.
| • | | The decrease in brokerage and insurance commissions was mainly due to a lower contingency bonus recorded by the insurance agency and lower brokerage commission in the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. The lower contingency bonus was based on actual claims experience. The lower brokerage commission was a result of a decline in sales from a temporary vacancy in staff. |
| • | | The decrease in gain on sale of loans and servicing rights was due to a decline in mortgage loans sold during the period. Loans sold were $3.5 million in 2006 compared to $6.8 million in 2005. The decline was due to the decision to retain more mortgage loan originations. |
| • | | The decrease in gain on sale of land was from land adjacent to our branch lot in Greenfield, Indiana that was sold in 2005 as it was not needed for expansion purposes. |
| • | | The increase in other fees and service charges was primarily due to an increase in deposit service charge fees mainly from growth in the Overdraft Honors program. |
| • | | The increase in cash surrender value of life insurance was due to higher investment rates in 2006. |
Other Expense
The decrease in other expense in the first nine months of 2006 as compared to the first nine months of 2005 resulted primarily from decreases in salaries and employee benefits, furniture and equipment expense, and legal and professional fees.
| • | | The decrease in salaries and employee benefits was primarily due to the voluntary payment of $1.1 million towards our pension liability in 2005. |
| • | | The decrease in furniture and equipment expense was primarily due to lower depreciation expense that resulted from computer upgrades made at a lower cost than the equipment that was replaced. |
| • | | The decrease in legal and professional fees was due to consulting fees paid in 2005 for engagements to improve operational efficiencies and develop marketing strategies. |
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with GAAP, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future obligations of a short-term nature. Historically, funds provided by operations, loan repayments and new deposits have been our principal sources of liquid funds. In addition, we have the ability to obtain funds through the sale of mortgage loans, through borrowings from the FHLB system, through the brokered certificates market, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. We regularly adjust the investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of (1) expected loan demand, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability program.
At September 30, 2006, we had $2.3 million in loan commitments outstanding and $33.9 million of additional commitments for line of credit receivables. Retail certificates of deposit (excluding brokered CDs) due within one year of September 30, 2006 totaled $138.5 million, or 41.9%, of total deposits. If these maturing certificates of deposit do not remain with us, other sources of funds must be used, including other certificates of deposit, brokered CDs, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than currently paid on the certificates of deposit due on or before September 30, 2007. However, based on past experiences we believe that a significant portion of the certificates of deposit will remain. We also have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
Our primary investing activities are the origination of loans and purchase of loans and securities. In the first nine months of 2006, we originated $60.6 million of loans and purchased $15.6 million of loans and $25.6 million in securities. In the first nine months of 2005, we originated $57.6 million of loans and purchased $3.0 million of loans and $15.3 million of securities. In the first nine months of 2006, we redeemed $1.8 million of Federal Home Loan Bank stock that exceeded the amount of stock required by the Federal Home Loan Banks of Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
Financing activities consist primarily of activity in retail deposit accounts, brokered certificates, and FHLB advances. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products we offer, and our local competitors and other factors. Retail deposits decreased $8.8 million in the first nine months of 2006. We had FHLB advances of $91.4 million and $66.6 million at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. We held a brokered CD for $10.0 million at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. In March 2006, the Company completed a private placement of $10.0 million in trust preferred securities. The proceeds from the private placement are included in Borrowings on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The proceeds were used initially for paying down short-term borrowings and were also used for the stock repurchase program. We paid $1.5 million in cash dividends to our shareholders in each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements set by the FDIC including a risk-based capital measure. The Company is also subject to similar capital requirements set by the Federal Reserve Bank. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At September 30, 2006, both the Company and the Bank exceeded all of regulatory capital requirements and are considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to such reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are made available free of charge on our website,www.ameriana.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information on our website should not be considered a part of this Form 10-Q.
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ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk (“IRR”) is the risk to earnings and capital arising from movements in interest rates. IRR can result from:
| • | | timing differences in the maturity/repricing of an institution’s assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts; |
| • | | the effect of embedded options, such as call or convertible options, loan prepayments, interest rate caps, and deposit withdrawals; |
| • | | unexpected shifts of the yield curve; and |
| • | | differences in the behavior of lending and funding rates, sometimes referred to as basis risk. An example would occur if floating rate assets and liabilities, with otherwise identical repricing characteristics, were based on market indexes that were imperfectly correlated. |
The Asset-Liability Committee and the Board of Directors review our exposure to interest rate changes and market risk quarterly. This review is accomplished by the use of a cash flow simulation model using detailed securities, loan, deposit, borrowings and market information to estimate fair values of assets and liabilities using discounted cash flows. We monitor IRR from two perspectives:
| • | | Economic value at risk – long term exposure |
The difference between the Bank’s estimated fair value of assets and the estimated fair value of liabilities is the fair value of equity, also referred to as net present value of equity (“NPV”). The change in the NPV is calculated at different interest rate levels. This measures our IRR exposure from movements in interest rates and the resulting change in the NPV.
| • | | Earnings at risk – near term exposure |
The model also tests the impact various interest rate scenarios have on net interest income over a stated period of time (one year, for example).See Interest Rate Scenarios below.
We recognize that effective management of IRR includes an understanding of when potential adverse changes in interest rates will flow through the income statement. Accordingly, we manage our position so that exposure to net interest income is monitored over both a one year planning horizon (accounting perspective) and a longer term strategic horizon (economic perspective).
Our objective is to manage our exposure to IRR, bearing in mind that we will always be in the business of taking on rate risk and that complete rate risk immunization is not possible. Also, it is recognized that as exposure to IRR is reduced, so too may the net interest margin be reduced.
Interest Rate Scenarios
Effect of change in net interest income for Year 1 and Year 2
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | Projected Net Interest Income | | % Change From Year 1 Base | |
| | Down 200 bp | | Base | | Up 200 bp | | Down 200 bp | | | Up 200 bp | |
September 30, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year 1 | | $ | 9,251 | | $ | 8,997 | | $ | 8,677 | | 2.82 | | | (3.56 | ) |
Year 2 | | $ | 10,246 | | $ | 10,079 | | $ | 9,448 | | 13.88 | | | 5.01 | |
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December 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year 1 | | $ | 9,776 | | $ | 9,821 | | $ | 9,606 | | (0.46 | ) | | (2.19 | ) |
Year 2 | | $ | 10,383 | | $ | 11,207 | | $ | 11,103 | | 5.72 | | | 13.05 | |
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Our overall IRR exposure did not change materially from December 31, 2005 to September 30, 2006. The decline in base projected net interest income at September 30, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005, was primarily due to an increase in short-term rates in 2006 and a change in assumptions on how certain cash flows were redirected over one and two year periods. Projected net interest income at September 30, 2006 improved when rates decline 200 basis points for years one and two. Projected net interest income at September 30, 2006 declined when rates increase 200 basis points in year one and improved in year two. The change in rate shock results at September 30, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005 were primarily due to the aforementioned change in cash flow assumptions and due to the temporary leverage of the balance sheet to fund loan growth with projected reductions in short-term borrowings over the next twelve months using cash flows from scheduled investment maturities.
ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers as appropriate to allow timely discussions regarding required disclosures. It should be noted that the design of our disclosure controls and procedures is based in part upon certain reasonable assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no reasonable assurance that any design of disclosure controls and procedures will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote, but our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are, in fact, effective at a reasonable assurance level. In addition, based on that evaluation, no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 -Legal Proceedings
As previously reported, the Bank has been involved in litigation relating to its interests in two pools of equipment leases originated by Commercial Money Center, Inc. (“CMC”), a California-based equipment leasing company that is now in bankruptcy. In June and September, 2001, the Bank purchased the income streams from two separate pools of commercial leases totaling $12.0 million. The leases within the pools were supported by surety bonds issued by American Motorist Insurance Company (“AMICO”) and RLI Insurance Company (“RLI”), each rated at least “A” by A.M. Best at the time of the purchase. The bonds guaranteed payment of all amounts due under the leases in the event of default by the lessee. Each pool was sold under the terms of a Sales and Servicing Agreement, which provided for the insurers to service the leases. In each case, the insurers assigned their servicing rights and responsibilities to Commercial Servicing Corporation, (“CSC”), a California-based company, which is now in bankruptcy. When the lease pools went into default, notice was given to each insurer. AMICO made payments pursuant to the leases under a reservation of rights. RLI paid nothing. Both insurers claimed that they were defrauded by CMC, the originator of the leases. Both denied responsibility for payment. The Bank has now settled all claims it has against AMICO arising from the pool of leases it bonded. The litigation continues against RLI. The pool of leases bonded by RLI consists of approximately $6 million worth of lease payments.
During 2005, the Bank collected $1.1 million from the Trustee in the CMC/CSC bankruptcies. These funds were applied to the balance owed in the RLI pool. Some of the lessees in that pool continue to pay and the Bank is receiving approximately $7,000-8,000 each month from them. Those payments are continuing but will cease shortly. It is the Bank’s intent to continue to aggressively pursue its claims against RLI for the principal and interest owed plus attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and damages. The principal amount owed by RLI has not been reduced since our last report. Attorney fees, litigation expenses, interest and damages continue to grow. It is unlikely that the RLI litigation will be resolved in 2006 or 2007.
ITEM 1A. -Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
ITEM 2 -Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
During the three-month period ended September 30, 2006, the Company repurchased 43,544 shares of common stock for $596,547, at an average cost of $13.70 per share as detailed in the following table:
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Period | | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans of Programs | | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
July | | 15,504 | | $ | 13.92 | | 15,504 | | 166,056 |
August | | 13,500 | | $ | 13.49 | | 13,500 | | 152,556 |
September | | 14,540 | | $ | 13.66 | | 14,540 | | 138,016 |
Total | | 43,544 | | $ | 13.70 | | 86,984 | | 138,016 |
On May 2, 2006, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 225,000 shares of its common shares (approximately 7.1% of outstanding shares). The repurchases will be conducted through open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions and will be made from time to time depending on market conditions and other factors. No time limit was placed on the duration of the share repurchase program. Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes.
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ITEM 3 -Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
ITEM 4 -Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable
ITEM 5 -Other Information
Not Applicable
ITEM 6 -Exhibits
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No. | | Description |
Exhibit 31, Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications |
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Exhibit 32, Section 1350 Certifications |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | AMERIANA BANCORP |
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DATE:November 13, 2006 | | /s/ Jerome J. Gassen |
| | Jerome J. Gassen |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| | (Duly Authorized Representative) |
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DATE:November 13, 2006 | | /s/ Bradley L. Smith |
| | Bradley L. Smith |
| | Senior Vice President-Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Principal Financial Officer and Accounting Officer) |