SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period endedJune 30, 2001
Commission file number000-24272
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
11-3209278
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
144-51 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, New York 11354
(Address of principal executive offices)
(718) 961-5400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock $0.01 par value.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
__X__Yes ______No
The number of shares of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of July 31, 2001 was 9,235,443.
PAGE PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION - --------------------------------- ITEM 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition ....................... 1 Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income ....... 2 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ................................ 3 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity ........... 4 Notes to Consolidated Statements ..................................... 5 ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ............................................ 6 ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ....... 18 PART II. -- OTHER INFORMATION - ------------------------------ ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings................................................. 18 ITEM 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds......................... 18 ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities .................................. 18 ITEM 4. Submission of Matters To A Vote of Security Holders .............. 19 ITEM 5. Other Information ................................................ 20 ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ................................. 20 SIGNATURES ................................................................ 21
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(Dollars in thousands, except share data) June 30, 2001 December 31, 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Unaudited) ASSETS - ------ Cash and due from banks $8,416 $10,235 Federal funds sold and overnight interest-earning deposits 10,205 11,758 Securities available for sale: Mortgage-backed securities 230,896 238,626 Other securities 20,876 16,594 Loans: 1-4 Family residential mortgage loans 482,844 467,784 Multi-family mortgage loans 347,823 334,307 Commercial real estate loans 199,984 167,549 Co-operative apartment loans 7,197 8,009 Construction loans 8,640 8,304 Small Business Administration loans 4,010 2,844 Consumer and other loans 3,075 3,704 Net unamortized premiums and unearned loan fees 697 579 Allowance for loan losses (6,648) (6,721) ------------ ------------ Net loans 1,047,622 986,359 Interest and dividends receivable 7,740 7,724 Real estate owned, net -- 44 Bank premises and equipment, net 5,911 6,311 Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock 24,932 24,932 Goodwill 4,088 4,272 Other assets 30,307 31,237 ------------ ------------ Total assets $1,390,993 $1,338,092 ============ ============ LIABILITIES - ----------- Due to depositors: Non-interest bearing $23,156 $20,913 Interest-bearing 707,390 661,145 Mortgagors' escrow deposits 10,867 7,753 Borrowed funds 506,596 508,839 Other liabilities 11,555 12,705 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 1,259,564 1,211,355 ------------ ------------ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - -------------------- Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized) -- -- Common stock ($0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 11,355,678 shares issued; 9,157,477 and 9,271,921 shares outstanding at June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively) 114 114 Additional paid-in capital 77,029 76,396 Treasury stock, at average cost (2,198,201 and 2,083,757 shares at June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively) (34,249) (31,755) Unearned compensation (7,420) (7,781) Retained earnings 95,159 89,896 Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes 796 (133) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 131,429 126,737 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,390,993 $1,338,092 ============ ============
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
For the three months For the six months ended June 30, ended June 30, -------------------------- -------------------------- (In thousands, except per share data) 2001 2000 2001 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Unaudited) INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME - ---------------------------- Interest and fees on loans $20,939 $18,883 $41,382 $36,919 Interest and dividends on securities: Interest 3,832 5,066 7,878 10,057 Dividends 56 66 112 133 Other interest income 400 138 906 320 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total interest and dividend income 25,227 24,153 50,278 47,429 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ INTEREST EXPENSE - ---------------- Deposits 7,553 6,712 14,917 13,132 Other interest expense 7,526 7,254 15,242 13,954 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total interest expense 15,079 13,966 30,159 27,086 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NET INTEREST INCOME 10,148 10,187 20,119 20,343 Provision for loan losses -- -- -- -- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 10,148 10,187 20,119 20,343 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NON-INTEREST INCOME - ------------------- Other fee income 623 488 1,184 1,012 Net gain on sales of securities and loans 6 1 218 36 Other income 989 476 1,939 993 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total non-interest income 1,618 965 3,341 2,041 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NON-INTEREST EXPENSE - -------------------- Salaries and employee benefits 3,159 3,079 6,291 6,033 Occupancy and equipment 575 529 1,152 1,046 Professional services 538 579 1,081 1,171 Data processing 302 310 647 641 Depreciation and amortization 267 266 539 530 Other operating expenses 1,143 1,187 2,241 2,277 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total non-interest expense 5,984 5,950 11,951 11,698 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 5,782 5,202 11,509 10,686 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - -------------------------- Federal 1,674 1,578 3,482 3,253 State and local 466 399 776 808 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total taxes 2,140 1,977 4,258 4,061 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NET INCOME $3,642 $3,225 $7,251 $6,625 ============ ============ ============ ============ OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX - -------------------------------------- Unrealized (losses) gains on securities: Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during period $(47) $350 $991 $513 Less: reclassification adjustments for gains included in income -- -- (62) -- Net unrealized holding (losses) gains (47) 350 929 513 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Comprehensive net income $3,595 $3,575 $8,180 $7,138 ============ ============ ============ ============ Basic earnings per share $0.44 $0.38 $0.88 $0.78 Diluted earnings per share $0.43 $0.38 $0.85 $0.77
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the six months ended June 30, --------------------------------------- (In thousands) 2001 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Unaudited) OPERATING ACTIVITIES - -------------------- Net income $7,251 $6,625 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses -- -- Depreciation and amortization of bank premises and equipment 539 530 Amortization of goodwill 183 183 Net gain on sales of securities (99) -- Net gain on sales of loans (119) (36) Net gain on sales of real estate owned (11) (126) Amortization of unearned premium, net of accretion of unearned discount 531 663 Amortization of deferred income (215) (392) Deferred income tax provision 144 323 Deferred compensation 235 104 Net decrease in other assets and liabilities (877) (808) Unearned compensation 708 747 ------------------ ------------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 8,270 7,813 ------------------ ------------------ INVESTING ACTIVITIES - -------------------- Purchases of bank premises and equipment (139) (817) Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank shares -- (1,842) Purchases of securities available for sale (74,756) (12,274) Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale 28,583 -- Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of securities available for sale 51,013 17,108 Net originations and repayment of loans (60,199) (68,087) Purchases of loans (887) (13,741) Proceeds from sales of real estate owned 106 494 ------------------ ------------------ Net cash used by investing activities (56,279) (79,159) ------------------ ------------------ FINANCING ACTIVITIES - -------------------- Net increase in non-interest bearing deposits 2,243 3,210 Net increase in interest-bearing deposits 46,245 12,149 Net increase in mortgagors' escrow deposits 3,114 445 Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowed funds (14,232) 17,696 Proceeds from long-term borrowed funds 38,000 49,000 Repayment of long-term borrowed funds (26,011) (25,158) Purchases of treasury stock, net (2,880) (4,267) Cash dividends paid (1,842) (1,728) ------------------ ------------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 44,637 51,347 ------------------ ------------------ Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (3,372) (19,999) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 21,993 34,934 ------------------ ------------------ Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $18,621 $14,935 ================== ================== SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE - --------------------------------- Interest paid $30,227 $26,906 Income taxes paid 4,622 3,929 Non-cash activities: Loans transferred through foreclosure of a related mortgage loan to real estate owned 47 182
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended (In thousands, except share data) June 30, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCK - ------------ Balance, beginning of period $114 No activity -- ------------------------------- Balance, end of period $114 =============================== ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL - -------------------------- Balance, beginning of period $76,396 Award of shares released from Employee Benefit Trust (1,858 common shares) 23 Restricted stock awards (16,750 common shares) 79 Options exercised (2,700 common shares) 5 Tax benefit of unearned compensation 526 ------------------------------- Balance, end of period $77,029 =============================== TREASURY STOCK - -------------- Balance, beginning of period $(31,755) Purchases of common shares outstanding (142,200 common shares) (2,772) Repurchase of restricted stock awards (22,544 common shares) (496) Restricted stock awards (16,750 common shares) 257 Forfeiture of restricted stock awards (750 common shares) (12) Options exercised (34,300 common shares) 529 ------------------------------- Balance, end of period $(34,249) =============================== UNEARNED COMPENSATION - --------------------- Balance, beginning of period $(7,781) Restricted stock award expense 497 Restricted stock awards (16,750 common shares) (336) Forfeiture of restricted stock awards (750 common shares) 12 Release of shares from Employee Benefit Trust (24,461 common shares) 188 ------------------------------- Balance, end of period $(7,420) =============================== RETAINED EARNINGS - ----------------- Balance, beginning of period $89,896 Net income 7,251 Options exercised (31,600 common shares) (146) Cash dividends declared and paid (1,842) ------------------------------- Balance, end of period $95,159 =============================== ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - -------------------------------------- Balance, beginning of period $(133) Change in net unrealized gain, net of taxes of approximately $831 on securities available for sale 991 Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of taxes of approximately $37 (62) ------------------------------- Balance, end of period $796 ===============================
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation
The primary business of Flushing Financial Corporation is the operation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the "Bank"). The consolidated financial statements presented in this Form 10-Q reflect principally the Bank's activities.
The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for such periods of Flushing Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company"). Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed in this Form 10-Q. The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
2. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
3. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 was computed by dividing net income by the total weighted average number of common shares outstanding, including only the vested portion of restricted stock awards. Diluted earnings per share includes the additional dilutive effect of stock options outstanding and the unvested portion of restricted stock awards during the period. Earnings per share has been computed based on the following:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ----------------------- ------------------------ (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2001 2000 2001 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $3,642 $3,225 $7,251 $6,625 Divided by: Weighted average common shares outstanding 8,190 8,390 8,216 8,451 Weighted average common stock equivalents 365 142 321 130 Total weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents 8,555 8,532 8,537 8,581 Basic earnings per share $0.44 $0.38 $0.88 $0.78 Diluted earnings per share $0.43 $0.38 $0.85 $0.77 Dividends per share $0.11 $0.10 $0.22 $0.20 Dividend payout ratio 25.00% 26.32% 25.00% 25.64%
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
GENERAL
Flushing Financial Corporation, a Delaware corporation, was organized in May 1994 to serve as the holding company for Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), a federally chartered, FDIC insured savings institution, originally organized in 1929. The Bank is a consumer-oriented savings institution and conducts its business through ten banking offices located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Nassau County. Flushing Financial Corporation's common stock is publicly traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "FFIC". The following discussion of financial condition and results of operations includes the collective results of Flushing Financial Corporation and the Bank (collectively, the "Company"), but reflects principally the Bank's activities.
The Company's principal business is attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, primarily in (1) origination and purchases of one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, multi-family income-producing property loans and commercial real estate loans; (2) mortgage loan surrogates such as mortgage-backed securities; and (3) U.S. government and federal agency securities, corporate fixed-income securities and other marketable securities. To a lesser extent, the Company originates certain other loans, including construction loans, Small Business Administration loans and other small business loans.
The Company's results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on its loan and securities portfolios, and its cost of funds, consisting primarily of interest paid on deposit accounts and borrowed funds. Net interest income is the result of the Company's interest rate margin, which is the difference between the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, and the average balance of interest-earning assets compared to the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. The Company also generates non-interest income from loan fees, service charges on deposit accounts, mortgage servicing fees, late charges and other fees and net gains and losses on sales of securities and loans. The Company's operating expenses consist principally of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, other general and administrative expenses and income tax expense. The Company's results of operations also can be significantly affected by its periodic provision for loan losses and specific provision for losses on real estate owned. Such results also are significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, including changes in market interest rates, the strength of the local economy, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.
Statements contained in this Quarterly Report relating to plans, strategies, objectives, economic performance and trends and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, and in other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including, without limitation, the Company's 2000 Annual Report to Stockholders and its SEC Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "expects", "plans", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "forecasts", "potential" or "continue" or similar terms or the negative of these terms. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The Company has no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 AND 2000
General. Diluted earnings per share increased 13.2% to $0.43 for the three months ended June 30, 2001 from $0.38 for the three months ended June 30, 2000. Net income increased $0.4 million, or 12.9%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 from $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. The return on average assets for the three months ended June 30, 2001 increased to 1.05% compared to 1.01% for the three months ended June 30, 2000, while the return on average equity for the three months ended June 30, 2001 increased to 11.37% from 11.07% for the three months ended June 30, 2000.
Interest Income. Total interest and dividend income increased $1.0 million, or 4.4%, to $25.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 from $24.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. This increase was primarily the result of a $68.1 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets for the three months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2000. The average balance of mortgage loans, net, and interest-earning deposits increased $95.1 million and $28.5 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2000. These increases were partially offset by a $55.3 million decrease in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities for the three months ended June 30, 2001 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2000. The decrease in the average balance of mortgage- backed securities reflects the sale in the third quarter of 2000 of lower-yielding mortgage-backed securities and the reinvestment of $20.0 million in Bank Owned Life Insurance ("BOLI"). The investment in BOLI is included in Other Assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. The yield on interest-earning assets declined eight basis points to 7.77% for the three months ended June 30, 2001 from 7.85% for the three months ended June 30, 2000. An increase of five basis points in the yield on mortgage loans was offset by declines in the yield on mortgage-backed and other securities.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $1.1 million, or 8.0%, to $15.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 from $14.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000, primarily due to an $82.1 million increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. This was coupled with a three basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 4.97% in the three months ended June 30, 2001 from 4.94% in the three months ended June 30, 2000. The increase in the cost of funds is primarily due to an increase in the average balance and rate paid on certificate of deposit accounts. However, the cost of funds in the second quarter of 2001 represents a ten basis point decline from the cost of funds in the first quarter of 2001.
Net Interest Income. For the three months ended June 30, 2001, net interest income decreased $39,000, or 0.4%, to $10.1 million from $10.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2000. This decrease in net interest income is primarily due to the above mentioned sale of lower-yielding mortgage-backed securities in the third quarter of 2000 and the reinvestment of the proceeds in BOLI. The income on BOLI is included in Other Income, and amounted to $0.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2001. The net interest margin declined 19 basis points to 3.12% for the three months ended June 30, 2001 from 3.31% for the three months ended June 30, 2000.
Provision for Loan Losses. There was no provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2001 or 2000. The level of the allowance for loan losses reflects the Bank's evaluation of current economic conditions, the overall trend of non-performing loans in the loan portfolio (see "Financial Condition - Assets"), its analysis of specific loan situations, and the size and composition of the loan portfolio.
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Non-Interest Income. Total non-interest income increased by 67.7% to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 from $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. The increase is due to the income earned on BOLI, higher fee income from loan fees and banking services, and an increase in dividends received on FHLB-NY stock.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense was $6.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000. Management continues to monitor expenditures resulting in efficiency ratios of 50.2% and 52.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Income before Income Taxes. Total income before the provision for income taxes increased $0.6 million, or 11.1%, to $5.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000, primarily due to the increase in Other Income.
Provision For Income Taxes. Income tax expense was $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001 compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000.
COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 AND 2000
General. Diluted earnings per share increased 10.4% to $0.85 for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $0.77 for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2001 increased 9.4% to $7.3 million from the $6.6 million reported for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The return on average assets for the six months ended June 30, 2001 was 1.06% compared to 1.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2000, while the return on average equity for the six months ended June 30, 2001 was 11.38% compared to 11.39% for the six months ended June 30, 2000.
Interest Income. Total interest and dividend income increased $2.9 million, or 6.0%, to $50.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $47.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. This increase was primarily the result of a $75.1 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2000. The average balance of mortgage loans, net, and interest-earning deposits increased $101.7 million and $26.3 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2000. These increases were partially offset by a $52.5 million decrease in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities for the six months ended June 30, 2001 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2000. The decrease in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities reflects the above mentioned sale in the third quarter of 2000 of lower-yielding mortgage-backed securities and the reinvestment of $20.0 million in BOLI. The yield on interest-earning assets declined two basis points to 7.82% for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from 7.84% for the six months ended June 30, 2000. An increase of eight basis points in the yield on mortgage loans was offset by declines in the yield on mortgage-backed and other securities.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $3.1 million, or 11.3%, to $30.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $27.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $90.2 million to $1.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2001 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2000. In addition, the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 14 basis points to 5.02% for the six months ended June 30, 2001 compared to 4.88% for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities is primarily due to an increase in the average balance and rate paid on certificate of deposit accounts, along with an increase in the average balance of higher costing borrowed funds to fund asset growth.
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Net Interest Income. For the six months ended June 30, 2001, net interest income decreased $0.2 million, or 1.1%, to $20.1 million from $20.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2000. This decrease in net interest income is primarily due to the above mentioned sale of lower-yielding mortgage-backed securities in the third quarter of 2000 and the reinvestment of the proceeds in BOLI. The income on BOLI is included in Other Income, and amounted to $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001. The net interest margin declined 23 basis points to 3.13% for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from 3.36% for the six months ended June 30, 2000.
Provision for Loan Losses. There was no provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2001 or 2000. The level of the allowance for loan losses reflects the Bank's evaluation of current economic conditions, the overall trend of non-performing loans in the loan portfolio (see "Financial Condition - Assets"), its analysis of specific loan situations, and the size and composition of the loan portfolio.
Non-Interest Income. Total non-interest income increased by 63.7% to $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 from $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The increase is due to the income earned on BOLI, higher fee income from loan fees and banking services, an increase in dividends received on FHLB-NY stock, and an increase in gains on sales of securities and loans.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased by $0.3 million, or 2.2%, to $12.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to $11.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Management continues to monitor expenditures resulting in efficiency ratios of 50.4% and 52.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Income before Income Taxes. Total income before provision for income taxes increased $0.8 million, or 7.7%, to $11.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000 for reasons stated above.
Provision For Income Taxes. Income tax expense increased $0.2 million to $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. This is due to the $0.8 million increase in income before taxes.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Assets. Total assets at June 30, 2001 were $1.39 billion, a $52.9 million increase from December 31, 2000. During the six months ended June 30, 2001, loan originations and purchases were $46.8 million for 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, $28.1 million for multi-family real estate loans, $40.3 million for commercial real estate loans and $3.4 million in construction loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2000, loan originations and purchases were $58.5 million for 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, $37.0 million for multi-family real estate loans, $25.0 million for commercial real estate loans and $2.3 million in construction loans. Total loans, net, increased $61.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2001 to $1,047.6 million from $986.4 million at December 31, 2000.
As the Company continues to increase its loan portfolio, management continues to adhere to the Bank's strict underwriting standards. As a result, the Company has been able to minimize charge-offs of losses from impaired loans and maintain asset quality. Non-performing assets were $1.8 million at June 30, 2001 compared to $1.7 million at December 31, 2000 and $2.2 million at June 30, 2000. Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.13% at June 30, 2001 compared to 0.12% at December 31, 2000 and 0.17% at June 30, 2000. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans was 371% at June 30, 2001 compared to 415% at December 31, 2000 and 332% at June 30, 2000.
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Liabilities. Total liabilities increased $48.2 million to $1.26 billion at June 30, 2001 from $1.21 billion at December 31, 2000. Due to depositors increased $48.5 million as certificate of deposit accounts increased $12.8 million while lower costing core deposits increased $35.7 million.
Equity. Total stockholders' equity increased $4.7 million to $131.4 million at June 30, 2001 from $126.7 million at December 31, 2000. The increase is primarily due to $7.3 million in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and an improvement of $0.9 million in the net unrealized loss in the market value of securities available for sale, partially offset by $2.8 million in treasury shares purchased through the Company's stock repurchase plans and $1.8 million in cash dividends paid during the six month period. Quarterly dividends per share were increased to $0.11 per share for the first and second quarter of 2001 from $0.10 per share in the fourth quarter of 2000. Book value per share improved to $14.35 per share at June 30, 2001 from $13.67 per share at December 31, 2000 and $12.76 at June 30, 2000.
Under its stock repurchase program, the Company repurchased 142,200 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2001, leaving 236,800 shares to be repurchased under the current stock repurchase program.
Liquidity. The Bank, as a federal savings bank, is subject to Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") guidelines regarding liquidity requirements. Pursuant to these requirements, the Bank is required to maintain an average daily balance of liquid assets (cash and certain securities with detailed maturity limitations and marketability requirements) equal to a monthly average of not less than a specified percentage of its net withdrawable deposit accounts plus short-term borrowings. This liquidity requirement may be changed from time to time by the OTS to any amount within the range of 4% to 10% depending upon economic conditions and the savings flows of member institutions, and is currently 4%. Monetary penalties may be imposed by the OTS for failure to meet these liquidity requirements. At June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, the Bank's liquidity ratio, computed in accordance with the OTS requirement was 10.19% and 11.14%, respectively. Management anticipates that the Bank will continue to meet OTS liquidity requirements. Unlike the Bank, Flushing Financial Corporation is not subject to OTS regulatory requirements on the maintenance of minimum levels of liquid assets.
Cash flow. During the six months ended June 30, 2001, funds provided by the Company's operating activities amounted to $8.3 million. These funds, together with $44.6 million provided by financing activities and funds available at the beginning of the year, were utilized to fund net investing activities of $56.3 million. The Company's primary business objective is the origination and purchase of 1-4 family residential, multi-family and commercial real estate loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2001, the net total of loan originations less loan repayments was $60.2 million, and the total amount of real estate loans purchased was $0.9 million. The Company also invests in other securities including mortgage loan surrogates such as mortgage-backed securities. During the six months ended June 30, 2001, the Company purchased a total of $74.8 million in securities available for sale. Funds for investment were also provided by $51.0 million in maturities and prepayments of securities available for sale. The Company also used funds of $2.9 million for treasury stock repurchases and $1.8 million in dividend payments during the six months ended June 30, 2001.
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INTEREST RATE RISK
The consolidated statements of financial position have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in fair value of certain investments due to changes in interest rates. Generally, the fair value of financial investments such as loans and securities fluctuates inversely with changes in interest rates. As a result, increases in interest rates could result in decreases in the fair value of the Company's interest-earning assets which could adversely affect the Company's results of operation if such assets were sold, or, in the case of securities classified as available-for-sale, decreases in the Company's stockholders' equity, if such securities were retained.
The Company manages the mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities on a continuous basis to maximize return and adjust its exposure to interest rate risk. On a quarterly basis, management prepares the "Earnings and Economic Exposure to Changes In Interest Rate" report for review by the Board of Directors, as summarized below. This report quantifies the potential changes in net interest income and net portfolio value should interest rates go up or down (shocked) 300 basis points, assuming the yield curves of the rate shocks will be parallel to each other. Net portfolio value is defined as the market value of assets net of the market value of liabilities. The market value of assets and liabilities is determined using a discounted cash flow calculation. The net portfolio value ratio is the ratio of the net portfolio value to the market value of assets. All changes in income and value are measured as percentage changes from the projected net interest income and net portfolio value at the base interest rate scenario. The base interest rate scenario assumes interest rates at June 30, 2001. Various estimates regarding prepayment assumptions are made at each level of rate shock. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. The Company is within the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors for each interest rate level.
Projected Percentage Change In -------------------------------- Net Interest Net Portfolio Net Portfolio Change in Interest Rate Income Value Value Ratio - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -300 Basis points 0.02% -1.18% 11.17% - -200 Basis points -0.51 0.44 11.58 - -100 Basis points -0.22 3.15 12.10 Base interest rate -- -- 11.99 +100 Basis points -2.65 -12.76 10.80 +200 Basis points -6.11 -28.42 9.18 +300 Basis points -10.30 -42.81 7.59
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REGULATORY CAPITAL POSITION
Under Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") capital regulations, the Bank is required to comply with each of three separate capital adequacy standards. At June 30, 2001, the Bank exceeded each of the three OTS capital requirements and is categorized as "well-capitalized" by the OTS under the prompt corrective action regulations. Set forth below is a summary of the Bank's compliance with OTS capital standards as of June 30, 2001.
(Dollars in thousands) Amount Percent of Assets - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tangible Capital: Capital level $114,157 8.29% Requirement 20,652 1.50 Excess 93,505 6.79 Core Capital: Capital level $114,157 8.29% Requirement 41,303 3.00 Excess 72,854 5.29 Risk-Based Capital: Capital level $120,805 15.60% Requirement 61,950 8.00 Excess 58,855 7.60
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AVERAGE BALANCES
Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest- bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the relative amount of interest-earning assets and interest- bearing liabilities and the interest rate earned or paid on them. The following table set forth certain information relating to the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition and consolidated statements of operations for the three month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances are derived from average daily balances. The yields include amortization of fees which are considered adjustments to yields.
For the three months ended June 30, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 2000 ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Average Average Average Average (Dollars in thousands) Balance Interest Yield/Cost Balance Interest Yield/Cost - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS - ------ Interest-earning assets: Mortgage loans, net $1,019,852 $20,783 8.15% $924,738 $18,718 8.10% Other loans 6,110 156 10.21 6,528 165 10.11 Mortgage-backed securities 220,538 3,622 6.57 275,871 4,845 7.03 Other securities 16,571 266 6.42 16,316 287 7.04 Interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold 35,890 400 4.46 7,379 138 7.48 ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Total interest-earning assets 1,298,961 25,227 7.77 1,230,832 24,153 7.85 ------------------------- -------------------------- Non-interest earning assets 84,662 52,088 ------------ ------------ Total assets $1,383,623 $1,282,920 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND EQUITY - ---------------------- Interest-bearing liabilities: Passbook accounts $186,923 965 2.07 $190,743 980 2.06 NOW accounts 30,472 145 1.90 28,162 134 1.90 Money market accounts 63,975 594 3.71 43,532 366 3.36 Certificate of deposit accounts 414,750 5,837 5.63 380,643 5,206 5.47 Mortgagors' escrow deposits 16,255 12 0.30 16,170 26 0.64 Borrowed funds 501,024 7,526 6.01 472,055 7,254 6.15 ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,213,399 15,079 4.97 1,131,305 13,966 4.94 ------------------------- -------------------------- Other liabilities 42,110 35,102 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 1,255,509 1,166,407 Equity 128,114 116,513 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and equity $1,383,623 $1,282,920 ============ ============ Net interest income/Interest rate spread $10,148 2.80% $10,187 2.91% ========================= ========================== Net interest-earning assets / Net interest margin $85,562 3.12% $99,527 3.31% ============ ============= ============ ============= Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 1.07X 1.09X ============= =============
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AVERAGE BALANCES (continued)
The following tables set forth certain information relating to the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition and consolidated statements of operations for the six month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances are derived from average daily balances. The yields include amortization of fees which are considered adjustments to yields.
For the six months ended June 30, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 2000 ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Average Average Average Average (Dollars in thousands) Balance Interest Yield/Cost Balance Interest Yield/Cost - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS - ------ Interest-earning assets: Mortgage loans, net $1,005,088 $41,106 8.18% $903,437 $36,602 8.10% Other loans 6,027 276 9.16 6,172 317 10.27 Mortgage-backed securities 222,070 7,451 6.71 274,580 9,615 7.00 Other securities 16,120 539 6.69 16,318 575 7.05 Interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold 35,791 906 5.06 9,476 320 6.75 ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Total interest-earning assets 1,285,096 50,278 7.82 1,209,983 47,429 7.84 ------------------------- -------------------------- Non-interest earning assets 85,870 51,878 ------------ ------------ Total assets $1,370,966 $1,261,861 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND EQUITY - ---------------------- Interest-bearing liabilities: Passbook accounts $186,591 1,915 2.05 $192,230 1,980 2.06 NOW accounts 30,166 285 1.89 27,493 261 1.90 Money market accounts 54,647 962 3.52 42,569 705 3.31 Certificate of deposit accounts 411,217 11,722 5.70 376,045 10,150 5.40 Mortgagors' escrow deposits 13,775 33 0.48 14,376 36 0.50 Borrowed funds 504,863 15,242 6.04 458,305 13,954 6.09 ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,201,259 30,159 5.02 1,111,018 27,086 4.88 ------------------------- -------------------------- Other liabilities 42,305 34,526 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 1,243,564 1,145,544 Equity 127,402 116,317 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and equity $1,370,966 $1,261,861 ============ ============ Net interest income/Interest rate spread $20,119 2.80% $20,343 2.96% ========================= ========================== Net interest-earning assets / Net interest margin $83,837 3.13% $98,965 3.36% ============ ============= ============ ============= Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 1.07X 1.09X ============= =============
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LOANS
The following table sets forth the Company's loan originations (including the net effect of refinancing) and the changes in the Company's portfolio of loans, including purchases, sales and principal reductions for the periods indicated.
Six Months Ended ------------------------------------------- (In thousands) June 30, 2001 June 30, 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MORTGAGE LOANS - -------------- At beginning of period $985,953 $876,984 Mortgage loans originated: One-to-four family 45,738 44,750 Cooperative 136 65 Multi-family real estate 28,084 36,995 Commercial real estate 40,271 25,002 Construction 3,375 2,325 ------------- ------------- Total mortgage loans originated 117,604 109,137 ------------- ------------- Acquired loans: Loans purchased 876 13,640 ------------- ------------- Total acquired loans 876 13,640 ------------- ------------- Less: Principal and other reductions 57,898 42,827 Mortgage loan foreclosures 47 182 ------------- ------------- At end of period $1,046,488 $956,752 ============= ============= OTHER LOANS - ----------- At beginning of period $6,548 $5,748 Other loans originated: Small Business Administration 2,115 2,138 Small business loans 336 185 Other loans 1,013 925 ------------- ------------- Total other loans originated 3,464 3,248 ------------- ------------- Less: Sales 656 -- Principal and other reductions 2,271 1,598 ------------- ------------- At end of period $7,085 $7,398 ============= =============
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NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
The Company reviews loans in its portfolio on a monthly basis to determine whether any problem loans require classification in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulatory guidelines. The following table sets forth information regarding all non-accrual loans, loans which are 90 days or more delinquent, and real estate owned at the dates indicated.
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2001 December 31, 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-accrual mortgage loans $1,675 $1,492 Other non-accrual loans 118 126 ------------ ------------ Total non-accrual loans 1,793 1,618 Mortgage loans 90 days or more delinquent and still accruing -- -- Other loans 90 days or more delinquent and still accruing -- -- ------------ ------------ Total non-performing loans 1,793 1,618 Real estate owned (foreclosed real estate) -- 44 ------------ ------------ Total non-performing assets $1,793 $1,662 ============ ============ Non-performing loans to gross loans 0.17% 0.16% Non-performing assets to total assets 0.13% 0.12%
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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The Company has established and maintains on its books an allowance for loan losses that is designed to provide a reserve against estimated losses inherent in the Company's overall loan portfolio. The allowance is established through a provision for loan losses based on management's evaluation of the risk inherent in the various components of its loan portfolio and other factors, including historical loan loss experience, changes in the composition and volume of the portfolio, collection policies and experience, trends in the volume of non-accrual loans and regional and national economic conditions. The determination of the amount of the allowance for loan losses includes estimates that are susceptible to significant changes due to changes in appraisal values of collateral, national and regional economic conditions and other factors. In connection with the determination of the allowance, the market value of collateral ordinarily is evaluated by the Company's staff appraiser; however, the Company may from time to time obtain independent appraisals for significant properties. Current year charge- offs, charge-off trends, new loan production and current balance by particular loan categories are also taken into account in determining the appropriate amount of allowance. The Board of Directors reviews and approves the adequacy of the loan loss reserves on a quarterly basis.
The following table sets forth the activity in the Bank's allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.
Six Months Ended ------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2001 June 30, 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at beginning of period $6,721 $6,818 Provision for loan losses -- -- Loans charged-off: One-to-four family 1 3 Co-operative -- -- Multi-family 2 -- Commercial -- -- Construction -- -- Other 82 95 Total loans charged-off 85 98 -------------------------- -------------------------- Recoveries: Mortgage loans 5 -- Other loans 7 -- Total recoveries 12 -- -------------------------- -------------------------- Balance at end of period $6,648 $6,720 ========================== ========================== Ratio of net charge-offs during the year to average loans outstanding during the period 0.01% 0.01% Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans at end of period 0.63% 0.70% Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets at end of period 370.73% 303.04% Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans at end of period 370.73% 331.66%
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
For a discussion of the qualitative and quantitative disclosures about market risk, see the information under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Interest Rate Risk".
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits. Management of the Company, after consultation with outside legal counsel, believes that the resolution of these various matters will not result in any material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
Not applicable.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
At the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 22, 2001, as contemplated by the Company's definitive proxy material for the meeting, certain matters were submitted to a vote of stockholders. The following table summarizes the results of voting with respect to each matter.
For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes ------------- ----------------- ----------- ------------------------ Election of Directors (three directors were elected to serve until the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified). Gerard P. Tully, Sr. 7,295,326 819,985 James D. Bennett 7,295,359 819,952 Vincent F. Nicolosi 7,283,703 831,608 Approval of certain amendments to the Company's 1996 Restricted Stock 6,338,879 1,720,126 56,304 2 Incentive Plan. Approval of certain amendments to the Company's 1996 Stock Option 6,396,662 1,662,231 56,416 2 Incentive Plan. Ratification of appointment of 8,034,777 60,907 19,627 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditors of the Company
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
a) EXHIBIT.
None
b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
On July 18, 2001, the Company filed Form 8-K to report that the Board of Directors of the Company approved a three-for-two stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend, payable on August 30, 2001. Stockholders will receive one additional share for every two shares of the Company common stock held on the record date, August 10, 2001. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares.
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.
Flushing Financial Corporation, Dated: August 1, 2001 By: /s/ Michael J. Hegarty --------------- ------------------------------------- Michael J. Hegarty President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: August 1, 2001 By: /s/ Monica C. Passick --------------- ------------------------------------- Monica C. Passick Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer