FORM 10-QSB SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20552 (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1997 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to _______________ Commission File No. 033-75820 HARVEST HOME FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 31-1402988 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 3621 Harrison Avenue Cheviot, Ohio 45211 (Address of principal (Zip Code) executive office) Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (513) 661-6612 Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No As of February 6, 1998 the latest practicable date, 891,357 shares of the registrant's common stock, without par value, were issued and outstanding. Page 1 of 16 pages Harvest Home Financial Corporation INDEX Page PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition Consolidated Statements of Earnings Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations PART II - OTHER INFORMATION SIGNATURES Harvest Home Financial Corporation CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (In thousands, except share data) December 31, September 30, 1997 1997 ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 965 $ 558 Federal funds sold 3,000 2,600 Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions 4,334 2,106 Cash and cash equivalents 8,299 5,264 Investment securities designated as available for sale - at market 6,020 8,039 Mortgage-backed securities designated as available for sale - at market 31,644 32,466 Loans receivable - net 44,344 45,229 Office premises and equipment - at depreciated cost 1,063 981 Federal Home Loan Bank stock - at cost 1,241 1,219 Accrued interest receivable on loans 212 245 Accrued interest receivable on mortgage- backed securities 114 139 Accrued interest receivable on investments and interest-bearing deposits 157 126 Prepaid expenses and other assets 47 73 Prepaid federal income taxes 0 51 Total assets $93,141 $93,832 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits $60,278 $58,786 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 21,825 24,000 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 149 107 Accrued interest payable 133 89 Other liabilities 57 253 Accrued federal income taxes 8 0 Deferred federal income taxes 335 253 Total liabilities 82,785 83,488 Stockholders' equity Common stock - 2,000,000 shares of no par value authorized; 991,875 shares issued 0 0 Additional paid-in capital 6,895 6,884 Retained earnings - restricted 5,067 5,043 Shares acquired by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (301) (378) Shares acquired by Recognition and Retention Plan (291) (389) Unrealized gains on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects 178 40 Less 100,518 and 77,018 shares of treasury stock - at cost (1,192) (856) Total stockholders' equity 10,356 10,344 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $93,141 $93,832 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS For the three months ended December 31, (In thousands, except share data) 1997 1996 Interest income Loans $ 892 $ 856 Mortgage-backed securities 527 299 Investment securities 129 193 Interest-bearing deposits and other 93 44 Total interest income 1,641 1,392 Interest expense Deposits 745 691 Borrowings 341 151 Total interest expense 1,086 842 Net interest income 555 550 Provision for losses on loans 3 0 Net interest income after provision for losses on loans 552 550 Other income Gain on sale of investment and mortgage-backed Securities designated as available for sale 6 6 Other operating 16 17 Total other income 22 23 General, administrative and other expense Employee compensation and benefits 217 171 Occupancy and equipment 71 61 Federal deposit insurance premiums 9 0 Franchise taxes 29 34 Other operating 60 69 Total general, administrative and other expense 386 335 Earnings before income taxes 188 238 Federal income taxes Current 55 (77) Deferred 9 158 Total federal income taxes 64 81 NET EARNINGS $ 124 $ 157 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic $.14 $.18 Diluted $.14 $.17 The Harvest Home Financial Corporation CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the three months ended December 31, (In thousands) 1997 1996 Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities: Net earnings for the period $ 124 $ 157 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Amortization of deferred loan origination fees (18) (12) Depreciation and amortization 13 14 Amortization of premiums and discounts on investment and mortgage-backed securities - net (2) 11 Provision for losses on loans 3 0 Gain on sale of investment and mortgage-backed securities (6) (6) Amortization expense of stock benefit plans 186 236 Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends (22) (11) Increase (decrease) in cash due to changes in: Accrued interest receivable on loans 33 13 Accrued interest receivable on mortgage-backed securities 25 2 Accrued interest receivable on investments and interest-bearing deposits (31) (40) Prepaid expenses and other assets 26 16 Accrued interest payable 44 15 Other liabilities (196) (375) Federal income taxes Current 59 (164) Deferred 9 158 Net cash provided by operating activities 247 14 Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities: Principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities 3,286 310 Purchase of mortgage-backed securities (2,569) (5,000) Proceeds from maturity of investment securities 2,000 0 Proceeds from sale of investment securities 0 2,004 Proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed securities 343 135 Principal repayments on loans 3,133 860 Loan disbursements (2,233) (1,302) Purchase of office equipment (95) (3) Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 0 (162) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 3,865 (3,158) Net cash provided by (used in) operating and investing activities (balance carried forward) 4,112 (3,144) Net cash provided by (used in) operating and investing activities (balance brought forward) $4,112 $(3,144) Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities: Net increase (decrease) in deposit accounts 1,492 (204) Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances 3,000 5,000 Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances (5,175) 0 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 42 47 Dividends on common stock (100) (93) Purchase of treasury shares (336) 0 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,077) 4,750 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,035 1,606 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,264 1,708 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $8,299 $ 3,314 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for: Interest on deposits and borrowings $1,042 $ 827 Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities: Unrealized gains on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects $ 138 $ 0 Harvest Home Financial Corporation NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the three month periods ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-QSB and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Harvest Home Financial Corporation (the Corporation) included in the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 1997. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the three month periods ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for an entire fiscal year. 2. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and Harvest Home Savings Bank (the Savings Bank). All significant intercompany items have been eliminated. 3. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted- average shares outstanding during the period, less shares in the ESOP that are unallocated and not committed to be released. Weighted-average common shares deemed outstanding, which gives effect to 36,774 and 37,826 unallocated ESOP shares, totaled 860,904 and 897,031 for the three month periods ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Diluted earnings per share is computed taking into consideration common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares, i.e., the Corporation's stock option plan. Weighted-average common shares deemed outstanding for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share totaled 896,943 and 900,130 for the three month periods ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. 4. Effects of Recent Accounting Pronouncements In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities", that provides accounting guidance on transfers of financial assets, servicing of financial assets, and extinguishment of liabilities. SFAS No. 125 introduces an approach to accounting for transfers of financial assets that provides a means of dealing with more complex transactions in which the seller disposes of only a partial interest in the assets, retains rights or obligations, makes use of special purpose entities in the transaction, or otherwise has continuing involvement with the transferred assets. The new accounting method, the financial components approach, provides that the carrying amount of the financial assets transferred be allocated to components of the transaction based on their relative fair values. SFAS No. 125 provides criteria for determining whether control of assets has been relinquished and whether a sale has occurred. If the transfer does not qualify as a sale, it is accounted for as a secured borrowing. Transactions subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 125 include, among others, transfers involving repurchase agreements, securitizations of financial assets, loan participations, factoring arrangements, and transfers of receivables with recourse. An entity that undertakes an obligation to service financial assets recognizes either a servicing asset or liability for the servicing contract (unless related to a securitization of assets, and all the securitized assets are retained and classified as held-to-maturity). A servicing asset or liability that is purchased or assumed is initially recognized at its fair value. Servicing assets and liabilities are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income or net servicing loss and are subject to subsequent assessments for impairment based on fair value. SFAS No. 125 provides that a liability is removed from the balance sheet only if the debtor either pays the creditor and is relieved of its obligation for the liability or is legally released from being the primary obligor. SFAS No. 125 is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities occurring after December 31, 1997, and is to be applied prospectively. Earlier or retroactive application is not permitted. Management does not believe that adoption of SFAS No. 125 will have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains and losses) in a full set of general- purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 130 requires that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. It does not require a specific format for that financial statement but requires that an enterprise display an amount representing total comprehensive income for the period in that financial statement. SFAS No. 130 requires that an enterprise (a) classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial statement and (b) display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity section of a statement of financial position. SFAS No. 130 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Reclassification of financial statements for earlier periods provided for comparative purposes is required. SFAS No. 130 is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements. In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 131 significantly changes the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about reportable segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. SFAS No. 131 uses a "management approach" to disclose financial and descriptive information about the way that management organizes the segments within the enterprise for making operating decisions and assessing performance. For many enterprises, the management approach will likely result in more segments being reported. In addition, SFAS No. 131 requires significantly more information to be disclosed for each reportable segment than is presently being reported in annual financial statements and also requires that selected information be reported in interim financial statements. SFAS No. 131 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 131 is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements. Harvest Home Financial Corporation MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Forward-Looking Statements In addition to historical information contained herein, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Economic circumstances, the Corporation's operations and the Corporation's actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in the forward- looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are discussed herein but also include changes in the economy and interest rates in the nation and the Corporation's market area generally. Some of the forward-looking statements included herein are the statements regarding management's determination of the amount and adequacy of the allowance for losses on loans, the effect of the year 2000 on certain information technology systems and the effect of certain recent accounting pronouncements on results of operations and financial position. Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from September 30, 1997 to December 31, 1997 At December 31, 1997, the Corporation had total assets of $93.1 million, a decrease of $691,000, or .7%, from September 30, 1997. The decrease in assets resulted primarily from a $2.2 million decrease in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, which was partially offset by a $1.5 million increase in deposits. Cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions and investment securities increased by $1.0 million, to a total of $14.3 million at December 31, 1997. Investment securities decreased by $2.0 million, or 25.1%, due to maturities of securities during the quarter. Proceeds from maturities of investment securities occurring in December 1997, were invested in federal funds sold, which resulted in the preponderance of the increase in cash and cash equivalents over the quarter. Such excess funds were redeployed into mortgage-backed securities in early January 1998. Mortgage-backed securities decreased by $822,000, or 2.5%, to a total of $31.6 million at December 31, 1997, as compared to $32.5 million at September 30, 1997, as purchases of $2.6 million were exceeded by principal repayments and sales of $3.3 million and 337,000, respectively. Proceeds from repayments of mortgage- backed securities were utilized to repay advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, as such securities were matched with these advances in leveraged purchase transactions during fiscal 1997 and 1996. The $2.6 million of securities purchased during the current quarter reflects managements decision to redeploy excess liquidity into higher-yielding investments. Loans receivable decreased by $885,000, or 2.0 %, as loan disbursements of $2.2 million were exceeded by principal repayments of $3.1 million. Loan origination volume during the 1997 quarter exceeded that of the 1996 quarter by $931,000, or 71.5%. Growth in loan originations year to year consisted primarily of loans secured by one- to four-family residential real estate. Harvest Home's allowance for loan losses totaled $118,000 at December 31, 1997, and $115,000 at September 30, 1997. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated by management based upon an assessment of current and anticipated economic conditions applied to the loan portfolio, as well as, evaluating the quality of the portfolio. At December 31, 1997, the Corporation had $30,000 in nonperforming loans, as compared to $95,000 in nonperforming loans at September 30, 1997. Although management believes that its allowance for loan losses at December 31, 1997 was adequate based on the available facts and circumstances, there can be no assurance that additions to such allowance will not be necessary in future periods, which could adversely affect Harvest Home's results of operations. Deposits totaled $60.3 million at December 31, 1997, an increase of $1.5 million, or 2.5%, over the $58.8 million of deposits outstanding at September 30, 1997. The increase reflects managements continuing efforts to maintain a moderate rate of growth through marketing and pricing strategies. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank decreased by $2.2 million, or 9.1%, during the current quarter as repayments totaling $5.2 million were partially offset by $3.0 million in new borrowings. The net repayments resulted from prepayments received on mortgage-backed securities which had been matched with such advances at inception. The Savings Bank is subject to risk-based capital ratio guidelines implemented by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The guidelines establish a systematic analytical framework that makes regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banking organizations. Risk-based capital ratios are determined by allocating assets and specified off-balance sheet commitments to four risk-weighted categories, with higher levels of capital being required for the categories perceived as representing greater risk. These guidelines divide the Savings Bank's capital into two tiers. The first tier ("Tier 1") includes common equity, certain non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock (excluding auction rate issues) and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill and certain other intangible assets (except mortgage servicing rights and purchased credit card relationships, subject to certain limitations). Supplementary ("Tier II") capital includes, among other items, cumulative perpetual and long-term limited-life preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, certain hybrid capital instruments, term subordinated debt and the allowance for loan losses, subject to certain limitations, less required deductions. Savings banks are required to maintain a total risk-based capital ratio of 8%, of which 4% must be Tier 1 capital. The FDIC may, however, set higher capital requirements when particular circumstances warrant. Savings banks experiencing or anticipating significant growth are expected to maintain capital ratios, including tangible capital positions, well above the minimum levels. In addition, the FDIC established guidelines prescribing a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets as specified in the guidelines). These guidelines provide for a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% for savings banks that meet certain specified criteria, including that they have the highest regulatory rating and are not experiencing or anticipating significant growth. All other savings banks are required to maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% plus an additional cushion of at least 100 to 200 basis points. As of December 31, 1997, the Savings Bank's regulatory capital substantially exceeded all minimum capital requirements. Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Month Periods Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 General Net earnings for the three months ended December 31, 1997 totaled $124,000, a decrease of $33,000, or 21.0%, from the $157,000 of net earnings recorded for the three months ended December 31, 1996. The decrease in earnings resulted primarily from a $51,000 increase in general, administrative and other expense, which was partially offset by a $5,000 increase in net interest income and a $17,000 decrease in the federal income tax provision. Net Interest Income Interest income on loans for the three months ended December 31, 1997 increased by $36,000, or 4.2%. The increase was primarily due to a $2.3 million increase in the average portfolio balance year to year, which was partially offset by a 9 basis point decrease in yield, from 8.05% in 1996 to 7.96% in 1997. Interest income on mortgage-backed securities increased by $228,000, or 76.3%, due primarily to a $9.4 million increase in average portfolio balance outstanding year to year. Interest income on investment securities and other interest-earning assets decreased by $15,000, or 6.3%. This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in average yields available on short term deposits year to year. Interest expense on deposits increased by $54,000, or 7.8%, during the three months ended December 31, 1997. This increase was due primarily to a $1.7 million increase in the average balance outstanding, coupled with a 23 basis point increase in the average cost of deposits, from 4.76% in 1996 to 4.99% in 1997. Interest expense on borrowings increased by $190,000, or 125.8%, as a result of the increase in the average outstanding balance of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. As a result of the foregoing changes in interest income and interest expense, net interest income increased by $5,000, or .9%, during the three months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 1996. Other Income Other income decreased by $1,000, or 4.3%, during the three months ended December 31, 1997. This decrease was due primarily to a $1,000 decline in other operating income, generally service charges and other fees, year to year. General, Administrative and Other Expense General, administrative and other expense increased by approximately $51,000, or 15.2%, during the three months ended December 31, 1997, to a total of $386,000, as compared to the $335,000 total reported for the same period in 1996. This increase was primarily the result of a $46,000, or 26.9%, increase in employee compensation and benefits and a $9,000 increase in federal deposit insurance premiums. The increase in employee compensation and benefits resulted primarily from increased costs related to the stock benefit plans, coupled with normal merit increases. The increase in federal deposit insurance premiums resulted from the realization of a premium credit which offset expense in the 1996 quarter, following the Savings Association Insurance Fund recapitalization assessment. Federal Income Taxes The provision for federal income taxes decreased by $17,000, or 21.0%, during the three months ended December 31, 1997, due primarily to a decrease in earnings before income taxes of $50,000, or 21.0%. Harvest Home's effective tax rates amounted to 34.0% during each of the three months ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. Other Matters As with all providers of financial services, the Corporation's operations are heavily dependent on information technology systems. The Corporation is addressing the potential problems associated with the possibility that the computers that control or operate the Corporation's information technology system and infrastructure may not be programmed to read four-digit date codes and, upon arrival of the year 2000, may recognize the two- digit code "00" as the year 1900, causing systems to fail to function or to generate erroneous data. The Corporation is working with the companies that supply or service its information technology systems to identify and remedy any year 2000 related problems. As of the date of this Form 10-QSB, the Corporation has not identified any specific expenses that are reasonably likely to be incurred by the Corporation in connection with this issue and does not expect to incur significant expense to implement the necessary corrective measures. No assurance can be given, however, that significant expense will not be incurred in future periods. In the event that the Corporation is ultimately required to purchase replacement computer systems, programs and equipment, or incur substantial expense to make the Corporation's current systems, programs and equipment year 2000 compliant, the Corporation's net earnings and financial condition could be adversely affected. In addition to possible expense related to its own systems, the Corporation could incur losses if loan payments are delayed due to year 2000 problems affecting any major borrowers in the Corporation's primary market area. Because the Corporation's loan portfolio is highly diversified with regard to individual borrowers and types of businesses and the Corporation's primary market area is not significantly dependent upon one employer or industry, the Corporation does not expect any significant or prolonged difficulties that will affect net earnings or cash flow. Harvest Home Financial Corporation PART II ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings Not applicable ITEM 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds Not applicable ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Not applicable ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders On December 23, 1997, the Annual Meeting of the Corporation's Stockholders was held. Two directors (Thomas L. Eckert and Richard F. Hauck) were each elected to terms expiring in 2000 by the following votes: For: 713,522 Against: 15,165 One other matter was submitted to the stockholders, for which the following vote was cast: Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditors of the Corporation for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998. For: 711,713 Against: 11,934 Abstain: 5,040 ITEM 5. Other Information None ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K Reports on Form 8-K: None. Exhibits: Financial Data Schedule for the three month period ended December 31, 1997. 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. Date: ___________________ By:_________________________ John E. Rathkamp President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary Date: ___________________ By:________________________ Dennis J. Slattery Executive Vice President, Treasurer 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. Date: ___________________ By: /s/John E. Rathkamp John E. Rathkamp President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary Date: ___________________ By: /s/Dennis J. Slattery Dennis J. Slattery Executive Vice President, Treasurer