Form 10-Q
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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 December 31, 2006

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 number: 0-51800

 


United Community Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

United States of America   36-4587081

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S.Employer

Identification No.)

 

92 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana   47025
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(812) 537-4822

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

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 Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of February 9, 2007, there were 8,464,000 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 



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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP

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     Page No.
Part I. Financial Information   
        Item 1.   

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  
  

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006

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Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005

   2
  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005

   4
  

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

   5
        Item 2.   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   8
        Item 3.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   15
        Item 4.   

Controls and Procedures

   16
Part II. Other Information
        Item 1.   

Legal Proceedings

   17
        Item 1A.   

Risk Factors

   17
        Item 2.   

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   17
        Item 3.   

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   17
        Item 4.   

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   17
        Item 5.   

Other Information

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        Item 6.   

Exhibits

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Signatures       19


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Part I. Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006

 

     (Unaudited)        

(In thousands, except shares)

   December 31,
2006
    June 30,
2006
 

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 25,506     $ 15,010  

Investment securities:

    

Securities available for sale - at estimated market value

     25,550       42,083  

Securities held to maturity - at amortized cost (market approximates cost)

     245       245  

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale - at estimated market value

     30,691       34,263  

Loans receivable, net

     256,524       244,537  

Property and equipment, net

     6,279       5,427  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

     1,610       1,687  

Accrued interest receivable:

    

Loans

     1,436       1,358  

Investments and mortgage-backed securities

     529       581  

Other real estate owned, net

     225       151  

Cash surrender value of life insurance policies

     6,236       6,124  

Deferred income taxes

     1,892       1,964  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     862       1,277  
                

Total assets

   $ 357,585     $ 354,707  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Deposits

   $ 291,434     $ 289,807  

Accrued interest on deposits

     94       114  

Advances from borrowers for payment of insurance and taxes

     155       149  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     2,131       2,152  
                

Total liabilities

     293,814       292,222  

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ equity

    

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

     —         —    

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 19,000,000 shares authorized, 8,464,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31,2006 and June 30, 2006

     36       36  

Additional paid-in capital

     36,432       36,415  

Retained earnings

     30,325       29,636  

Less unearned ESOP shares

     (3,137 )     (3,318 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income:

    

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of income taxes

     115       (284 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     63,771       62,485  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 357,585     $ 354,707  
                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

    

(Unaudited)

Three months ended
December 31,

  

(Unaudited)

Six months ended
December 31,

(In thousands, except per share data)

   2006    2005    2006    2005

Interest income:

           

Loans

   $ 4,281    $ 3,316    $ 8,446    $ 6,475

Investments and mortgage - backed securities

     921      923      1,847      1,894
                           

Total interest income

     5,202      4,239      10,293      8,369
                           

Interest expense:

           

Deposits

     2,567      1,938      4,696      3,757

Borrowed funds

     1      —        97      —  
                           

Total interest expense

     2,568      1,938      4,793      3,757
                           

Net interest income

     2,634      2,301      5,500      4,612

Provision for loan losses

     495      30      540      60
                           

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     2,139      2,271      4,960      4,552
                           

Other income (loss):

           

Service charges

     231      264      487      492

Gain on sale of loans

     6      9      26      26

Gain (loss) on sale of investments

     634      —        634      —  

Income from Bank Owned Life Insurance

     57      57      113      113

Other

     59      37      94      96
                           

Total other income

     987      367      1,354      727
                           

Other expense:

           

Compensation and employee benefits

     1,275      1,108      2,529      2,122

Premises and occupancy expense

     240      225      472      493

Deposit insurance premium

     9      10      18      17

Advertising expense

     87      66      158      153

Data processing expense

     78      63      165      124

ATM service fees

     87      77      176      150

Other operating expenses

     483      246      916      493
                           

Total other expense

     2,259      1,795      4,434      3,552
                           

Income before income taxes

     867      843      1,880      1,727
                           

Provision for income taxes:

           

Federal

     239      230      524      472

State

     68      73      134      154
                           
     307      303      658      626
                           

Net income

   $ 560    $ 540    $ 1,222    $ 1,101
                           

Basic and diluted earnings per share (1)

   $ 0.07    $ N/A    $ 0.15    $ N/A
                           

(1) No shares of common stock were outstanding during the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2005.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

     (Unaudited)
Three months ended
December 31,
  

(Unaudited)

Six months ended
December 31,

 

(In thousands)

   2006     2005    2006     2005  

Net income

   $ 560     $ 540    $ 1,222     $ 1,101  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

         

Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities during the period

     77       29      782       (502 )

Less reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on available for sale securities included in income

     (383 )     —        (383 )     —    
                               

Total comprehensive income

   $ 254     $ 569    $ 1,621     $ 599  
                               

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

    

(Unaudited)

Six months ended
December 31,

 

(In thousands)

   2006     2005  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 1,222     $ 1,101  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     206       205  

Provision for loan losses

     540       60  

Deferred loan origination fees (costs)

     (3 )     (33 )

Amortization of premium (discounts) on investments

     27       (86 )

Proceeds from sale of loans

     1,472       1,560  

Loans disbursed for sale in the secondary market

     (1,459 )     (1,547 )

Gain on sale of loans

     (26 )     (26 )

Gain on sale of available for sale investment securities

     (634 )     —    

Loss on sale of other real estate owned

     68       —    

ESOP shares committed to be released

     198       —    

Deferred income taxes

     (192 )     (28 )

Effects of change in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accrued interest receivable

     (26 )     (166 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     437       (208 )

Accrued interest on deposits

     (20 )     21  

Income taxes payable

     181       200  

Accrued expenses and other

     (224 )     (278 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     1,767       775  
                

Investing activities:

    

Proceeds from maturity of available for sale investment securities

     16,679       7,000  

Proceeds from sale of available for sale investment securities

     643       —    

Proceeds from repayment of mortgage-backed securities available for sale

     4,178       7,121  

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

     49       —    

Purchases of mortgage-backed securities available for sale

     —         (29,250 )

Purchases of available for sale investment securities

     (125 )     (32,707 )

Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     77       —    

Net (increase) decrease in loans

     (12,702 )     (13,943 )

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

     (112 )     (112 )

Capital expenditures

     (1,058 )     (203 )
                

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

     7,629       (62,094 )
                

Financing activities:

    

Net increase (decrease) in deposits

     1,627       (8,257 )

Dividends paid to stockholders

     (533 )     —    

Net increase in advances from borrowers for payment of insurance and taxes

     6       (172 )
                

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

     1,100       (8,429 )
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     10,496       (69,748 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     15,010       76,263  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     25,506       6,515  
                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION - United Community Bancorp (the “Company”), a Federally-chartered corporation, is the mid-tier holding company for United Community Bank (the “Bank”), which is a Federally-chartered, FDIC-insured savings bank. The Company was organized in conjunction with the Bank’s reorganization from a mutual savings bank to the mutual holding company structure on March 30, 2006. Financial statements prior to the reorganization were the financial statements of the Bank. United Community MHC, a Federally-chartered corporation, is the mutual holding company parent of the Company. United Community MHC owns 55% of the Company’s outstanding common stock and must always own at least a majority of the voting stock of the Company. The Company, through the Bank, operates in a single business segment providing traditional banking services through its office and branches in southeastern Indiana.

The accompanying unaudited financial statements were prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and therefore do not include all information or footnotes necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. There are no adjustments other than such normal recurring adjustments. The results for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto for the year ended June 30, 2006, which are included on the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2006.

2. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP) – As of December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, the ESOP owned 331,788 shares of the Company’s common stock, which were held in a suspense account until released for allocation to participants. As of December 31, 2006, the Company has committed to release 18,071 shares. The Company recognized compensation expense of $76,000 and $197,000 during the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2006, respectively, which equals the fair value of the ESOP shares during the periods in which they became committed to be released.

3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION – In November 2006, the Company adopted the United Community Bancorp 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (“Equity Incentive Plan”) for the issuance of restricted stock, incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options to employees, officers and directors of the Company. The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved and available for issuance pursuant to awards granted under the Equity Incentive Plan is 580,630. Of the total shares available, 414,736 may be issued in connection with the exercise of stock options and 165,894 may be issued as restricted stock. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be covered by options granted under the Equity Incentive Plan to any one person during any one calendar year is 103,684. In December 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the funding of a trust that will purchase up to 165,894 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock to be used to fund restricted stock awards under the Equity Incentive Plan. No shares were repurchased during the period ended December 31, 2006. 165,894 shares were repurchased in January 2007.

The Company applies the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123(R) (“SFAS 123R”) to stock-based compensation, which requires the Company to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments and to recognize this cost in the financial statements over the period during which the employee is required to provide such services.

 

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In December 2006, the Company granted restricted stock awards for a total of 149,297 shares of common stock, incentive stock option awards for a total of 219,446 shares of common stock and non-statutory stock option awards for a total of 153,815 shares of common stock. These awards vest at 20% annually from January 2008 through January 2012. As of December 31, 2006, all granted awards remain outstanding and unvested. The remaining average contractual life of the stock option awards is ten years as of December 31, 2006. The related expense for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2006 was not material. The approximate unvested expense as of December 31, 2006 that will be recorded as expense in future periods is approximately $2.6 million, which is net of the effect of estimated forfeitures. This expense has been calculated for stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: expected volatility of 11.49%, risk-free interest rate of 4.6%, expected term of ten years and expected dividend yield of 2.3%. The expense associated with restricted stock awards is calculated based upon the value of the common stock on the date of grant. The weighted average time over which this expense will be recorded is sixty months.

4. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) – Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for ESOP shares not yet committed to be released. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock. The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

     Quarter
ended
   Six months
ended
     December 31, 2006

Basic weighted average outstanding shares

   8,148,276    8,145,253

Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock

   2,608    1,304
         

Diluted weighted average outstanding shares

   8,150,884    8,146,557
         

The basic weighted average outstanding shares includes 18,071 shares committed to be released from the ESOP. Due to the timing of the Bank’s reorganization into the mutual holding company form and the completion of the Company’s initial public offering on March 30, 2006, there were no shares of common stock outstanding for the 2005 periods.

5. DIVIDENDS – On July 27, 2006 and October 26, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company declared cash dividends on the Company’s outstanding shares of stock of $0.07 per share. United Community MHC, which owns 4,655,200 shares of the Company’s common stock, waived receipt of the dividends. The dividends were paid on August 31, 2006 and November 30, 2006. Accordingly, cash dividends approximating $533,000 were paid to shareholders during the six month period ended December 31, 2006. United Community MHC has waived its right to receive cash dividends of approximately $652,000 on its owned shares of Company common stock.

6. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

     Six Months Ended  
     December 31,  
     2006    2005  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information is as follows:

     

Cash paid during the period for:

     

Income taxes

   $ 671    $ 450  

Interest

   $ 4,800    $ 3,749  

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities is as follows:

     

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities designated as available for sale, net of tax

   $ 782    $ (502 )

Transfers of loans to other real estate owned

   $ 191    $ —    

 

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7. EFFECT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140.” This statement amends FASB Statement No. 140 and requires that all separately recognized servicing rights be initially measured at fair value, if practicable. For each class of separately recognized servicing assets and liabilities, this statement permits the Company to choose either to report servicing assets and liabilities at fair value or at amortized cost. Under the fair value approach, servicing assets and liabilities will be recorded at fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recorded in earnings in the period in which the changes occur. Under the amortized cost method, servicing assets and liabilities are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income or net servicing loss and are assessed for impairment based on fair value at each reporting date. This statement is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 156 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. This interpretation requires the recognition in the financial statements of the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to beginning retained earnings. The Company does not expect the adoption of FIN 48 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, which concluded in those pronouncements that fair value is a relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. The pronouncement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements”. The issue requires that an employer who issues an endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangement that provides a benefit to an employee should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS No. 106, “Employers Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions”, if in substance a postretirement plan exists, or Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 12, “Omnibus Opinion”, if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract, based on the substantive agreement with the employee. This issue is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2007 with earlier application permitted. Management is currently assessing the impact of the Issue on the Company’s financial statements.

 

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Item 2. Management Discussion and Analysis

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, national and regional economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Bank’s market area, changes in real estate market values in the Bank’s market area, and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines. Additionally, other risks and uncertainties may be described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2006, which is available through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov , as well as under “Part II—Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Form 10Q. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006

Total assets were $357.6 million at December 31, 2006 and $354.7 million at June 30, 2006. Nonperforming assets increased from $972,000 at June 30, 2006 to $2.6 million at December 31, 2006. The increase in nonperforming assets is primarily the result of a $1.1 million commercial real estate loan being placed on non-accrual status as well as an additional five one-to-four family residential real estate loans being placed on non-accrual status. During the six month period ended December 31, 2006, cash and cash equivalents increased $10.5 million to $25.5 million due to the receipt of municipal deposits. Securities available for sale decreased $16.5 million to $25.6 million and mortgage backed securities available for sale decreased $3.6 million to $30.7 million. The decreases are due to the redeployment of these funds into higher yielding loans. Loans receivable increased $12.0 million to $256.5 million primarily as a result of increases in our commercial real estate loan portfolio. Loan growth in these portfolios is primarily the result of our marketing efforts which include media and personal contacts. Loan growth was funded primarily by maturities of investment securities.

Total liabilities increased $1.6 million to $293.8 million at December 31, 2006 from $292.2 million at June 30, 2006. The increase in liabilities is primarily the result of a $1.6 million increase in deposits, primarily relating to increases in certificates of deposit, partially offset by reductions in municipal deposits.

Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2006 was $63.8 million compared to $62.5 million at June 30, 2006. The increase is primarily the result of net income of $1.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006, an increase in unrealized gains on securities available for sale of $399,000, and a reduction in unearned ESOP shares of $181,000, partially offset by dividends paid of $533,000.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005

General. Net income increased $20,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2005, primarily due to a $333,000 increase in net interest income and a $634,000 gain on sale of securities issued by Freddie Mac, partially offset by a $465,000 increase in provision for loan losses and a $464,000 increase in non-interest expenses. Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2006 was $1.2 million, compared to $1.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2005. The increase in net income for the six month period was primarily the result of a $888,000 increase in net interest income and a $634,000 gain on sale of securities issued by Freddie Mac, partially offset by a $480,000 increase in provision for loan losses and a $882,000 increase in non-interest expenses.

 

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Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 totaled $2.6 million compared to $2.3 million for the prior year quarter. The increase from the prior year quarter is primarily due to an increase in total interest income of $963,000, partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $630,000. Interest income on loans increased by $965,000 primarily due to the combined effect of an increase in average balance from $213.6 million to $258.1 million and an increase in average yield from 6.21% to 6.64%. Interest income on investment and mortgage-backed securities decreased by $123,000, primarily due to the impact of a decrease in average balance from $83.4 million to $58.8 million, partially offset by an increase in average yield from 3.56% to 4.21%. The decrease in the average balance of investment and mortgage-backed securities is primarily the result of a redeployment of the proceeds from the sale of these securities to higher yielding loans. Interest income on other interest-earning assets increased $121,000, primarily due to the impact of an increase in average balance from $13.7 million to $23.6 million, partially offset by a decrease in average yield from 5.30% to 5.13%. Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased by $629,000, primarily due to the effect of an increase in average rate paid from 2.57% to 3.52%, partially offset by a decrease in average balance from $301.9 million to $292.1 million. The increases in the average yields on loans and investments and in the average rates paid on interest-bearing deposits are primarily the result of an increase in market interest rates.

Net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2006 totaled $5.5 million compared to $4.6 million for the prior year period. The increase from the prior year period is primarily due to an increase in total interest income of $1.9 million, partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $1.0 million. Interest income on loans increased by $2.0 million primarily due to the combined effect of an increase in average balance from $208.6 million to $255.1 million and an increase in average yield from 6.21% to 6.62%. Interest income on investment and mortgage-backed securities increased by $52,000, primarily due to the impact of an increase in average yield from 3.53% to 4.57%, partially offset by a decrease in average balance from $79.6 million to $63.9 million. Interest income on other interest-earning assets decreased $99,000, primarily due to the impact of a decrease in average balance from $20.7 million to $17.5 million and a decrease in average yield from 4.72% to 4.44%. Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased by $939,000, primarily due to the effect of an increase in average rate paid from 2.54% to 3.30%, partially offset by a decrease in average balance from $296.4 million to $284.3 million. The decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits is primarily the result of a reduction in municipal deposits. Interest expense on borrowed funds increased $97,000 due to average outstanding borrowings of $4.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared with no such borrowings during the six months ended December 31, 2005. The increases in the average yields on loans and investments and in the average rates paid on interest-bearing deposits are primarily the result of an increase in market interest rates.

The following table summarizes changes in interest income and interest expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
         Six Months Ended
December 31,
      
     2006    2005    % Change     2006    2005    % Change  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Interest income:

                

Loans

   $ 4,281    $ 3,316    29.1 %   $ 8,446    $ 6,475    30.4 %

Investment securities

     615      742    (17.1 )     1313      1406    (6.6 )

Other interest-earning assets

     306      181    69.1       534      488    9.4  
                                

Total interest income

     5,202      4,239    22.7       10,293      8,369    23.0  

Interest expense:

                

NOW and money market deposit accounts

     960      963    (0.3 )     1754      1831    (4.2 )

Passbook accounts

     189      171    10.5       391      370    5.7  

Certificates of deposit

     1418      804    76.4       2551      1556    63.9  
                                

Total interest-bearing deposits

     2,567      1,938    32.5       4,696      3,757    25.0  

FHLB advances

     1      —      n/a       97      —      n/a  
                                

Total interest expense

     2,568      1,938    32.5       4,793      3,757    27.6  
                                

Net interest income

   $ 2,634    $ 2,301    14.5     $ 5,500    $ 4,612    19.3  
                                

 

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The following table summarizes average balances and average yields and costs of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. For the purposes of this table, average balances have been calculated using month-end balances, and nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only. Yields are not presented on a tax equivalent basis.

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,     Six Months Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2006     2005  
     Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Assets:

                                

Interest-earning assets:

                                

Loans

   $ 258,071    $ 4,281    6.64 %   $ 213,560    $ 3,316    6.21 %   $ 255,065    $ 8,446    6.62 %   $ 208,608    $ 6,475    6.21 %

Investment securities

     58,788      619    4.21       83,351      742    3.56       63,869      1,458    4.57       79,634      1,406    3.53  

Other interest-earning assets

     23,568      302    5.13       13,657      181    5.30       17,528      389    4.44       20,688      488    4.72  
                                                                
     340,427      5,202    6.11       310,568      4,239    5.46       336,462      10,293    6.12       308,930      8,369    5.42  

Noninterest-earning assets

     18,561           23,908           19,398           19,788      
                                                

Total assets

   $ 358,988         $ 334,476         $ 355,860         $ 328,718      
                                                

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:

                                

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                

NOW and money market deposit accounts (1)

   $ 126,664    $ 960    3.03     $ 153,582      963    2.51     $ 123,957    $ 1,754    2.83     $ 147,280      1831    2.49  

Passbook accounts (1)

     42,219      189    1.79       44,383      171    1.54       45,213      391    1.73       44,957      370    1.65  

Certificates of deposit (1)

     123,209      1418    4.60       103,965      804    3.09       115,197      2551    4.43       104,140      1,556    2.99  
                                                                

Total interest-bearing deposits

     292,092      2,567    3.52       301,930      1,938    2.57       284,367      4,696    3.30       296,377      3,757    2.54  

FHLB advances

     —        1    —         —        —      —         4,100      97    4.73       —        —      —    
                                                                

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     292,092      2,568    3.52       301,930      1,938    2.57       288,467      4,793    3.32       296,377      3,757    2.54  
                                                

Noninterest bearing liabilities

     2,836           2,411           3,778           2,307      
                                                

Total liabilities

     294,928           304,341           292,245           298,684      

Stockholders’ equity

     64,060           30,135           63,615           30,034      
                                                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 358,988         $ 334,476         $ 355,860         $ 328,718      
                                                

Net interest income

      $ 2,634         $ 2,301         $ 5,500         $ 4,612   
                                                

Interest rate spread

         2.59 %         2.89 %         2.80 %         2.88 %

Net interest margin (annualized)

         3.09 %         2.96 %         3.27 %         2.99 %

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

         116.55 %         102.86 %         116.64 %         104.24 %

(1) Includes municipal deposits

 

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Provision for Loan Losses. The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.

 

    

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

     2006    2005    2006    2005
     (Dollars in thousands)

Allowance at beginning of period

   $ 2,150    $ 2,294    $ 2,105    $ 2,266

Provision for loan losses

     495      30      540      60

Charge offs:

           

Real estate

     —        —        20      13

Nonresidential real estate and land

     8      —        8      —  

Consumer and other loans

     17      149      17      157
                           

Total charge-offs

     25      149      45      170
                           

Recoveries

           

Real estate

     5      —        13      9

Consumer and other loans

     4      1      16      11
                           

Total recoveries

     9      1      29      20
                           

Net charge-offs

     16      148      16      150
                           

Allowance at end of period

   $ 2,629    $ 2,176    $ 2,629    $ 2,176
                           

The provision for loan losses was $495,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 compared to $30,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. The increase is primarily due to the increased size of the loan portfolio, as well as an increase of $1.1 million in nonperforming loans for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2005. The increase in nonperforming loans is primarily the result of a $1.1 million commercial real estate loan being placed on non-accrual status. Management believes there is adequate collateral securing all these loans. The provision for loan losses was $540,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to $60,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2005. The increase is primarily due to the increased size of the loan portfolio, as well as an increase of $1.6 million in nonperforming loans for the six months ended December 31, 2006 as compared to nonperforming loans for the six months ended December 31, 2005. The increase in nonperforming loans is primarily the result of the above-referenced $1.1 million commercial real estate loan being placed on non-accrual status as well as an additional five one-to-four family residential real estate loans being placed on non-accrual status.

 

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The following table provides information with respect to our nonperforming assets at the dates indicated. We did not have any troubled debt restructurings or any accruing loans past due 90 days or more at the dates presented.

 

    

At December 31,

2006

    At June 30,
2006
    % Change  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Nonaccrual loans:

      

Residential real estate:

      

One- to four-family

   $ 987     $ 602     63.95 %

Nonresidential real estate and land

     1,351       183     638.25  

Consumer and other loans

     39       36     8.33  
                  

Total

     2,377       821     189.52  

Real estate owned

     225       151     49.01  
                  

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 2,602     $ 972     167.70  
                  

Total nonperforming loans to total loans

     0.93 %     0.33 %   181.82  

Total nonperforming loans to total assets

     0.66 %     0.23 %   186.96  

Total nonperforming assets to total assets

     0.73 %     0.27 %   170.37  

Other Income. The following table summarizes other income for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.

 

    

Three Months
Ended

December 31,

        

Six Months
Ended

December 31,

      
     2006    2005    %
Change
    2006    2005    %
Change
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Service charges

   $ 231    $ 264    -12.5 %   $ 487    $ 492    -1.0 %

Gain on sale of loans

     6      9    (33.3 )     26      26    —    

Gain on sale of investments

     634      —      n/a       634      —      n/a  

Income from Bank Owned Life Insurance

     57      57    —         113      113    —    

Other

     59      37    59.5       94      96    -2.1  
                                

Total

   $ 987    $ 367    168.9     $ 1,354    $ 727    86.2  
                                

Noninterest income was $987,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, compared to $367,000 for the same period in 2005. A gain on sale of securities issued by Freddie Mac of $634,000 was recorded for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, compared to no such gain for the same period in 2005. The proceeds from the sale of investment securities were used to fund loan growth. Additionally, a decrease of $33,000 in service charge income was partially offset by a $22,000 increase in other income. Noninterest income was $1.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006, compared to $727,000 for the same period in 2005, primarily due to the gain on sale of securities issued by Freddie Mac of $634,000 that was reported for the six months ended December 31, 2006, compared to no such gain for the same period in 2005. Other income is primarily comprised of rental income, profit on the sale of real estate owned and income from the sale of non-deposit products and services.

 

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Other Expense. The following table summarizes other expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.

 

    

Three Months
Ended

December 31,

        

Six Months Ended

December 31,

      
     2006    2005    %
Change
    2006    2005    %
Change
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Compensation and employee benefits

   $ 1,275    $ 1,108    15.07 %   $ 2,529    $ 2,122    19.18 %

Premises and occupancy expense

     240      225    6.67       472      493    (4.26 )

Deposit insurance premium

     9      10    (10.00 )     18      17    5.90  

Advertising expense

     87      66    31.82       158      153    3.27  

Data processing expense

     78      63    23.81       165      124    33.06  

ATM service fees

     87      77    12.99       176      150    17.33  

Other operating expenses

     483      246    96.34       916      493    85.80  
                                

Total

   $ 2,259    $ 1,795    25.85     $ 4,434    $ 3,552    24.83  
                                

Noninterest expense was $2.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 compared to $1.8 million for the same prior year period. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily the result of a $167,000 increase in compensation and benefit expense resulting from an increase in the number of employees to staff our new Aurora branch and our St. Leon branch which is expected to open in April 2007, annual salary increases and performance bonuses paid, and a $237,000 increase in other operating expenses due to additional expenses associated with being a public company. Noninterest expense was $4.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to $3.6 million for the same prior year period. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily the result of a $407,000 increase in compensation and benefit expense resulting from an increase in the number of employees to staff our new Aurora and proposed St. Leon branches, annual salary increases and performance bonuses paid, and a $423,000 increase in other operating expenses due to additional expenses associated with being a public company. Other operating expenses are primarily comprised of miscellaneous loan expense, professional fees, bank fees and office expenses.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense increased $4,000 to $307,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, compared to $303,000 for the same period in 2005. The increase in expense is primarily due to a $24,000 increase in pre-tax earnings. Income tax expense increased $32,000 to $658,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006, compared to $626,000 for the same period in 2005. The increase in expense is primarily due to a $153,000 increase in pre-tax earnings.

Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of securities and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of: (1) expected loan demands; (2) expected deposit flows, in particular municipal deposit flows; (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities; and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management policy.

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $25.5 million and $15.0 million at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, respectively. Securities classified as available-for-sale whose market value exceeds our cost, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $4.8 million and $2.1 million at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, respectively. Total securities classified as available-for-sale were $56.2 million and $76.3 million at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, respectively. In addition, at June 30, 2006, we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $85 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. There were no outstanding borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis as of December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006.

 

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At December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, we had $20.4 million and $23.5 million in loan commitments outstanding, respectively. At December 31, 2006, this consisted of $3.9 million of mortgage loan commitments, $12.2 million in unused home equity lines of credit and $4.3 million in commercial lines of credit. At December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, we also had $3.4 million of letters of credit outstanding. At June 30, 2006, we had $6.5 million in mortgage loan commitments, $14.5 million in unused home equity lines of credit and $2.5 million in commercial lines of credit. Certificates of deposit due within one year of December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006 totaled $85.0 million and $67.7 million, respectively. This represented 65.7% and 64.1% of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, respectively. We believe the large percentage of certificates of deposit that mature within one year reflects customers’ hesitancy to invest their funds for long periods in the current low interest rate environment. If these maturing deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before December 31, 2007. We believe, however, based on past experience, that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

Historically, municipal deposits, consisting primarily of tax revenues from the local river boat casino operations, have been a significant source of funds for our lending and investment activities. At December 31, 2006, $128.2 million, or 44.0% of our total deposits, consisted of municipal deposits compared to $138.6 million, or 47.8% of total deposits at June 30, 2006. Municipal deposits are generally short-term deposits and are generally considered rate-sensitive instruments. In recent years, we have increased our municipal deposits significantly. Municipal deposits fluctuate depending on various circumstances, including local tax revenues and the payment obligations of the municipalities whose funds are on deposit. During the three months ended December 31, 2006, we experienced a net increase in municipal deposits of $2.4 million and during the six months ended December 31, 2006, we experienced a net decrease in municipal deposits of $10.4 million.

Our primary investing activities are the origination and purchase of loans and the purchase of securities. Our primary financing activities consist of activity in deposit accounts, dividends paid to stockholders and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors. We generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive and to increase core deposit relationships. Occasionally, we offer promotional rates on certain deposit products to attract deposits.

Capital Management. We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of Thrift Supervision, including a risk-based capital measure. 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 December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements. We are considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.

The capital from the stock offering in March 2006 increased our consolidated equity by $30.5 million. The capital from the offering significantly increased our liquidity and capital resources. Over time, the initial level of liquidity will be reduced as net proceeds from the stock offering are used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of lending activities. Our financial condition and results of operations are expected to be enhanced by the capital from the offering, resulting in increased net interest-earning assets and net income. However, the large increase in equity resulting from the capital raised in the offering will, initially, have an adverse impact on our return on equity. We may use capital management tools such as cash dividends and common share repurchases. However, under Office of Thrift Supervision regulations, we are not allowed to repurchase any shares during the first year following the offering, except to fund the restricted stock awards under the equity incentive plan, unless extraordinary circumstances exist and we receive regulatory approval. See Note 5 of the financial statements that accompany this report for information concerning dividends declared and paid by the Company during the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

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The following table summarizes the Bank’s capital amounts and the ratios required at December 31, 2006:

 

     Actual    

For capital

adequacy purposes

   

To be well

capitalized under

prompt
corrective

action

provisions

 
     Amount    Ratio     Amount    Ratio     Amount    Ratio  
     (in thousands)  

December 31, 2006 (unaudited)

               

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

   $ 46,630    20.6 %   $ 9,056    4.0 %   $ 13,584    6.0 %

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

     48,846    21.6 %     18,111    8.0 %     22,639    10.0 %

Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets

   $ 46,630    13.2 %     14,183    4.0 %     17,729    5.0 %

Tangible capital to adjusted total assets

   $ 46,630    13.2 %     5,319    1.5 %     

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, 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, letters of credit and lines of credit. For information about our loan commitments and unused lines of credit, see note 12 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006, as filed with the SEC. We currently have no plans to engage in hedging activities in the future.

For the year ended June 30, 2006 and for the six months ended December 31, 2006, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

For a discussion of the Company’s asset and liability management policies as well as the potential impact of interest rate changes upon the market value of the Company’s portfolio equity, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2006. The main components of market risk for the Company are interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The Company manages interest rate risk and liquidity risk by establishing and monitoring the volume, maturities, pricing and mix of assets and funding sources with the objective of managing assets and funding sources to provide results that are consistent with liquidity, growth, risk limits and profitability goals. Model simulation is used to measure earnings volatility under both rising and falling rate scenarios.

We use a net portfolio value analyses prepared by the Office of Thrift Supervision to review our level of interest rate risk. This analysis measures interest rate risk by computing changes in net portfolio value of our cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. Net portfolio value represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the market value of assets minus the market value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items. These analyses assess the risk of loss in market risk-sensitive instruments in the event of a sudden and sustained 100 to 300 basis point increase or 100 and 200 basis point decrease in market interest rates with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counter the effect of that interest rate movement. Because of the low level of market interest rates, these analyses are not performed for decreases of more than 200 basis points.

 

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The following table, which is based on information that we provide to the Office of Thrift Supervision, presents the change in our net portfolio value at December 31, 2006 that would occur in the event of an immediate change in interest rates based on Office of Thrift Supervision assumptions, with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counteract that change.

 

    

Net Portfolio Value

(Dollars in thousands)

   

Net Portfolio Value as % of

Portfolio Value of Assets

 

Basic Point (“bp”)

Change in Rates

   Amount    Change    % Change     NPV Ratio     Change (bp)  

300

   $ 60,138    -14,914    -20 %   16.88 %   -323 bp

200

     65,479    -9,573    -13     18.08     -203 bp

100

     70,445    -4,607    -6     19.15     -96 bp

0

     75,052    —      —       20.11     —    

(100)

     78,860    3,808    5     20.87     76 bp

(200)

     82,642    7,590    10     21.61     150 bp

The Office of Thrift Supervision uses various assumptions in assessing interest rate risk. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others. As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methods of analyses presented in the foregoing tables. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table. Prepayment rates can have a significant impact on interest income. Because of the large percentage of loans and mortgage-backed securities we hold, rising or falling interest rates have a significant impact on the prepayment speeds of our earning assets that in turn affect the rate sensitivity position. When interest rates rise, prepayments tend to slow. When interest rates fall, prepayments tend to rise. Our asset sensitivity would be reduced if prepayments slow and vice versa. While we believe these assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed prepayment rates will approximate actual future mortgage-backed security and loan repayment activity.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (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 the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. During the quarterly period ended December 31, 2006, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting which materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits against us, such as claims to enforce liens and contracts, condemnation proceedings on properties in which we hold security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to our business. We are not party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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 June 30, 2006, 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 affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The Company did not repurchase any of its common stock during the six month period ended December 31, 2006. In December 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the funding of a trust to purchase up to 165,894 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock to be used to fund restricted stock awards under the United Community Bancorp 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. No shares were repurchased during the period ended December 31, 2006. 165,894 shares were repurchased in January 2007.

 

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable

 

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Company was held on November 16, 2006. The results of the vote on the items of business considered at the Annual Meeting were as follows:

1. The following individuals were elected as directors, each for a three year term, except for Mr. Weismiller who was elected for a two year term:

 

    VOTES FOR   VOTES WITHHELD
William S. Gehring   8,087,247   44,107
Jerry W. Hacker   8,005,553   125,801
Anthony C. Meyer   8,091,437   39,917
Ralph B. Sprecher   8,091,337   40,017
Frank E. Weismiller, Jr.   8,087,777   43,577

2. The United Community Bancorp 2006 Equity Incentive Plan was approved by the stockholders by the following vote:

 

FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN
7,156,321   248,441   82,599

3. The appointment of Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. as independent registered public accountants for the Company for the year ended June 30, 2007 was ratified by the stockholders by the following vote:

 

FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN
8,077,155   56,010   6,725

 

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Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable

 

Item 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit 31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32   Section 1305 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.

 

  UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP
Date: February 14, 2007   By:  

/s/ William F. Ritzmann

    William F. Ritzmann
    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: February 14, 2007   By:  

/s/ Vicki A. March

    Vicki A. March
    Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

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