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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2012

 

OR

o 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: 333-169458

 

Minden Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Louisiana   90-0610674
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
100 MBL Bank Drive    
Minden, Louisiana   71055
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(318) 371-4156
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Not Applicable
(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. S Yes   £ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). S Yes   £ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):

 

Large accelerated filer £   Accelerated filer £
Non-accelerated filer £   Smaller reporting company S
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

£ Yes   S No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of April 30, 2012, 2,420,231 shares of the Registrant’s common stock were issued and outstanding.

 

 
 

 

Explanatory Note

 

Minden Bancorp, Inc. (“Minden Bancorp”) is a Louisiana corporation (the “Registrant” or the “Company”) and a savings and loan holding company which owns 100% of MBL Bank, which is a Louisiana-chartered community oriented building and loan association headquartered in Minden, Louisiana. On January 4, 2011, the “second-step” conversion of MBL Bank from a mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure pursuant to a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization was completed. Upon completion of the conversion and reorganization, Minden Bancorp became the holding company for MBL Bank and owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of MBL Bank’s common stock. In connection with the conversion and reorganization, 1,394,316 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Minden Bancorp were sold in subscription and community offerings to certain depositors of MBL Bank and other investors for $10.00 per share, or $13.9 million in the aggregate, and 984,889 shares of common stock were issued in exchange for the outstanding shares of common stock of the federally chartered mid-tier holding company of MBL Bank, which was also known as Minden Bancorp, Inc. (“old Minden Bancorp”), held by the “public” shareholders of old Minden Bancorp (all shareholders except Minden Mutual Holding Company). Each share of common stock of old Minden Bancorp was converted into the right to receive 1.7427 shares of common stock of Minden Bancorp in the conversion and reorganization.

 

Minden Bancorp is the successor to old Minden Bancorp and references to Minden Bancorp include references to old Minden Bancorp where applicable.

 

Table of Contents

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION   Page
         
Item 1 - Financial Statements (Unaudited)   1  
         
Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   29  
         
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   33  
         
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures   34  
         
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION      
         
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings   34  
         
Item 1A - Risk Factors   34  
         
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   34  
         
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities   34  
         
Item 4 - (Removed and Reserved)   34  
         
Item 5 - Other Information   34  
         
Item 6 - Exhibits   35  
         
Signatures   36  

 

MINDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except shares and per share)

 

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
 A S S E T S  2012   2011 
  (Unaudited)     
         
Cash and noninterest-bearing deposits  $ 2,452   $ 3,498 
Interest-bearing demand deposits   30,531    46,734 
Federal funds sold   1,650    2,175 
Total cash and cash equivalents   34,633    52,407 
           
Investment securities:          
Securities available-for-sale, at estimated market value   80,098    72,955 
First National Banker’s Bank stock, at cost   210    210 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   240    240 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $1,648-2012 and $1,625-2011   135,359    131,454 
Accrued interest receivable   763    715 
Premises and equipment, net   5,406    5,418 
Other assets owned   10    10 
Prepaid and other assets   1,198    1,198 
           
Total assets  $257,917   $264,598 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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   March 31,   December 31, 
 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  2012   2011 
(Unaudited)     
         
Liabilities:        
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing  $25,762   $37,850 
Interest-bearing   190,777    185,863 
Total deposits   216,539    223,713 
Accrued interest payable   241    264 
Other liabilities   1,815    1,591 
Total liabilities   218,595    225,568 
           
Commitments and contingent liabilities          
           
Stockholders' equity:          
Preferred stock-$.01 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued-no rights/preferences set by board        
Common stock-$.01 par value; authorized 40,000,000 shares: 2,420,231 shares issued and outstanding- 2012 and 2011   24    24 
Additional paid-in capital   29,922    29,922 
Retained earnings   10,065    9,560 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   371    394 
    40,382    39,900 
           
Unearned common stock held by Recognition and Retention Plan (RRP) (32,586 shares - 2012 and 34,476 shares – 2011)   (540)   (319)
           
Unallocated common stock held by ESOP (54,567 - shares-2012 and 57,546 shares-2011 unreleased)   (520)   (551 
           
Total stockholders' equity (Substantially restricted)   39,322    39,030 
          
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $257,917   $264,598 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share)

 

   Three months Ended 
   March 31, 2012   March 31, 2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Interest and dividend income:        
Loans, including fees  $2,041   $1,936 
Investments-taxable:          
Securities   72    147 
Mortgage-backed securities   220    126 
Other   24    28 
Total interest income   2,357    2,237 
           
Interest expense:          
Interest-bearing demand deposits and savings   65    86 
Certificates of deposit   268    331 
Total interest expense   333    417 
           
Net interest income   2,024    1,820 
Provision for loan losses   30    30 
           
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   1,994    1,790 
           
Noninterest income:          
Customer service fees   158    196 
Gain on sale of assets   1    178 
Other operating income   11    9 
Total noninterest income   170    383 
           
Noninterest expense:          
Salaries and benefits   660    594 
Occupancy expense   190    191 
FDIC deposit insurance   35    79 
Professional and supervisory fees   62    52 
Computer expense   42    42 
Other operating expense   126    98 
Total noninterest expense   1,115    1,056 
           
Income before income taxes   1,049    1,117 
Income tax expense   363    381 
Net income  $686   $736 
           
Earnings per share (EPS)-basic  $0.29   $0.31 
Diluted EPS  $0.28   $0.30 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands, except per share)

 

   Three months Ended 
   March 31, 2012   March 31, 2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Consolidated Net Income:  $686   $736 
           
Other Comprehensive Loss Before Tax:          
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale:          
Unrealized holding losses   (35)   (569)
    (35)   (569)
           
Income Tax:          
Unrealized losses on securities available for sale   (12)   (193)
    (12)   (193)
           
Other Comprehensive Loss   (23)   (376)
           
Comprehensive Income  $663   $360 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(in thousands, except per share)

 

   Common Stock   Additional Paid in Capital   Retained Earnings   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income   Unearned RRP   Unearned ESOP   Treasury Stock   Total 
Balance January 1, 2011   15    16,575    9,256    267    (60)   (95)   (1,848)   24,110 
Net Income           736                    736 
Change in net unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of taxes and reclassification adjustment of $193               (376)               (376)
Total Comprehensive income                                      360 
                                         
Issuance of Common Stock, net of $899 conversion cost   9    13,035                (557)       12,487 
Exercise of stock options       26                        26 
Amortization of awards under RRP-net of release of RRP/ESOP       5                        5 
Unearned RRP/ESOP                       20        20 
Treasury stock retired           (1,848)               1,848     
                                         
Balance March 31, 2011   24    29,641    8,144    (109)   (60)   (632)       37,008 
                                         
Balance January 1, 2012   24    29,922    9,560    394    (319)   (551)       39,030 
Net Income           686                    686 
Change in net unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of taxes and reclassification adjustment of $12               (23)               (23)
Total Comprehensive income                                      663 
                                         
Dividends (.075 per share)           (181)                   (181)
Amortization of awards under RRP-net of release of RRP/ESOP/SOP                   28    9        37 
Unearned RRP/ESOP                       22        22 
Purchase of shares for RRP                   (249)           (249)
                                         
Balance March 31, 2012   24    29,922    10,065    371    (540)   (520)       39,322 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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MINDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, except per share)

  

   Three months Ended 
   March 31, 2012   March 31, 2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income  $686   $736 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Provision for loan losses   30    30 
Depreciation and amortization   66    70 
RRP and other expenses   59    25 
Net amortization of securities   229    88 
Gain on sale of assets   (1)   (178)
Loans held for sale-originated   (1,668)   (384)
Loans held for sale-sold   1,668    384 
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets   (55)   644 
Increase (decrease) in interest payable and other liabilities   212    (207)
Net cash provided by operating activities   1,226    1,208 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Sales, maturities and paydowns of securities available for sale   8,084    19,279 
Purchase of securities available for sale   (15,491)   (18,398)
Sales, maturities and paydowns of securities held to maturity       136 
Net increase in loans   (3,944)   (1,761)
Purchase of premises and equipment, net   (55)    
Proceeds from sale of other assets   10    11 
Net cash used by investing activities   (11,396)   (733)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Net  decrease in deposits   (7,174)   (14,016)
Proceeds from stock offering - net of costs       12,968 
Decrease in stock escrow liability       (10,230)
Proceeds from stock options exercised       26 
Purchase of shares for RRP   (249)     
Dividends paid   (181)    
Net cash used by financing activities   (7,604)   (11,252)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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MINDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, except per share)

 

   Three months Ended 
   March 31, 2012   March 31, 2011 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (17,774)   (10,777)
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   52,407    48,703 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $34,633   $37,926 
           
Supplemental disclosures:          
Interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds  $368   $412 
Income taxes paid  $   $ 
           
Noncash investing and financing activities:          
Transfer of loans to real estate owned & repossessed assets  $8   $ 
           
Decrease in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available  for sale  $(35)  $(569)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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MINDEN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

MARCH 31, 2012 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

 

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
   
  Minden Bancorp, Inc. is a savings and loan holding company (the “Company”) established in 2001.  MBL Bank (the “Bank”) is the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company's significant assets and business activity are its investments in the Bank.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation of Minden Bancorp, Inc. and MBL Bank. The Bank accepts customer demand, savings, and time deposits and provides residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, and consumer and business loans to customers.  The Bank is subject to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities. 
   
  On December 11, 2001, the Board of Directors of Minden Building and Loan Association, a Louisiana chartered building and loan association, which changed its name to MBL Bank in 2007, adopted a plan of reorganization pursuant to which the Association converted to stock form and became the wholly-owned subsidiary of Minden Bancorp, Inc., a federally chartered corporation (“old Minden”). In connection with the reorganization, the Company became a majority owned (58.6%) subsidiary of Minden Mutual Holding Company. On January 4, 2011, the “second-step” conversion of the Bank from the mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure pursuant to a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization adopted in September 2010 was completed. Upon completion of the conversion and reorganization, the Company, a newly formed Louisiana corporation, became the holding company for the Bank and owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Bank’s common stock.  In connection with the conversion and reorganization, 1,394,316 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company were sold in subscription and community offerings to certain depositors of the Bank and other investors for $10.00 per share, or $13.9 million in the aggregate, and 984,889 shares of common stock were issued in exchange for the outstanding shares of common stock of old Minden held by the “public” shareholders of old Minden (all shareholders except Minden Mutual Holding Company).  Each share of common stock of old Minden was converted into the right to receive 1.7427 shares of common stock of new Minden Bancorp in the conversion and reorganization.  Total shares outstanding of common stock of the Company immediately after the conversion and reorganization were 2,379,205.  In addition, the Company’s employee stock ownership plan purchased in the offering 55,772 shares of common stock of the Company with proceeds of a loan from the Company.  See Note 14 for more information.
   
  Basis of Presentation.  These consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included.  The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
   
  In accordance with the subsequent events topic of the ASC, the Company evaluates events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date for potential recognition in the financial statements.  The effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date are recognized in the financial statements as of March 31, 2012.  In preparing these financial statements, the Company evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued.
   
  Use of Estimates.  In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, and the valuation of foreclosed real estate, deferred tax assets and trading activities.
   
  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses on loans, fair value of financial instruments, and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans.  In connection with the determination of the allowances for losses on credits and foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.  While management uses available information to recognize losses on credits, future additions to the allowances may be necessary based on changes in local economic conditions.  In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowances for losses on loans.  Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowances based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.  Because of these factors, it is reasonably possible that the allowances for credit losses on loans may change materially in the future.
   
  Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk.  Most of the Bank's activities are with customers located within Webster Parish, Louisiana.  Note 2 to the financial statements summarizes the types of investment securities in which the Bank makes investments, and Note 3 summarizes the types of loans included in the Bank's loan portfolio.  The Bank does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or customer.
   
  Cash and Cash Equivalents.  For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and balances due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits at other banks, all of which mature within ninety days.
   
  Interest-Bearing Deposits in Banks.  Interest-bearing deposits in banks mature within one year and are carried at cost.
   
  Investment Securities.  Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase.  If management has the positive intent and ability to hold investments in bonds, notes, and debentures until maturity, they are classified as held to maturity and carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts which are recognized in interest income using the effective interest method over the period to maturity.  Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time yet not intended to be held to maturity or on a long-term basis are classified as securities available for sale and carried at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale which have been reported as direct increases or decreases in

 

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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

  stockholders' equity, net of related deferred tax effects, are accounted for as other comprehensive income.  The cumulative changes in unrealized gains and losses on such securities are accounted for in accumulated other comprehensive income as part of stockholders' equity.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities available for sale are determined using the specific-identification method.  Other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities is based upon the guidance as follows (a) if a company does not have the intent to sell a debt security prior to recovery and (b) it is more likely than not that it will not have to sell the debt security prior to recovery, the security would not be considered other-than-temporarily impaired unless there is a credit loss.  When an entity does not intend to sell the security, and it is more likely than not, the entity will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it will recognize the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income.  For held-to-maturity debt securities, the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion of a previous other-than-temporary impairment should be amortized prospectively over the remaining life of the security on the basis of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security.
   
  Mortgage-Backed Securities.  Mortgage-backed securities represent participating interests in pools of long-term first mortgage loans originated and serviced by issuers of the securities.  Mortgage-backed securities are carried at unpaid principal balances, adjusted for unamortized premiums and unearned discounts.  Premiums and discounts are amortized using the interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity.  Management intends and has the ability to hold such securities to maturity that are classified held to maturity.  The cost of securities called is determined using the specific identification method.
   
  Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
   
  Loans.  The Bank grants mortgage, business and consumer loans to customers.  A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by mortgage loans secured by properties throughout Webster Parish, Louisiana and the surrounding parishes.  The ability of the Bank's debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the real estate and general economic conditions in this area.
   
  Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off generally are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred fees for costs on originated loans.  Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance.  Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method.
   
  The accrual of interest on mortgage, commercial real estate and commercial business, and consumer loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection.  Past due status is based upon contractual terms of the loan.  In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.
   
  All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income.  The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual.  Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured or, when the loan becomes well secured and in the process of collection.

 

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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

  Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is established as a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  Loan losses not associated with a related valuation reserve are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.  The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon an amount management believes will cover known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
   
  A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for business and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.  Accordingly, the Bank does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures.
   
  The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses,” which requires financial institutions to provide a greater level of disaggregated information about the credit quality of loans and the allowance for loan losses.  This standard also requires financial institutions to disclose additional information related to credit quality indications and information about past due loans. 
   
  The FASB also issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02, Receivables (Topic 310) A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.  ASU 2011-02 clarifies whether loan modifications constitute troubled debt restructuring.  In evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring, a creditor must separately conclude that both of the following exist:  (a) the restructuring constitutes a concession and (b) the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. See Note 3 for detailed information.
   
  Credit Related Financial Instruments.  In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into commitments to extend credit, including commitments under commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

 

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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

  Other Real Estate Owned.  Other real estate owned represents properties acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure on loans on which the borrowers have defaulted as to payment of principal and interest.  These properties are carried at the lower of cost of acquisition or the asset's fair value, less estimated selling costs.  Reductions in the balance at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Any subsequent write-downs to reflect current fair value are charged to noninterest expense.  Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net expenses from foreclosed assets.
   
  Premises and Equipment.  Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  The Bank records depreciation on property and equipment using accelerated and straight-line methods with lives ranging from 5 to 15 years on furniture, fixtures and equipment and to 40 years on the building.
   
  Income Taxes.  The company files a consolidated federal income tax return with its subsidiary.  Income taxes and benefits are generally allocated based on each subsidiary's contribution to the total federal tax liability.  Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and give current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.
   
  Advertising Costs.  Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.  Such costs amounted to approximately $7,000 and $5,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and are included in other operating expense.
   
  Stock compensation.  The cost of employee services received in exchange for stock options and stock grants (RRP) is measured using the fair value of the award on the grant date and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period.
   
  Treasury stock.  Common stock shares repurchased are recorded as treasury stock at cost.
   
  Earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflects additional potential common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance.  Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company related solely to outstanding stock options and are determined using the treasury stock method.
   
  Treasury shares are not deemed outstanding for earnings per share calculations.
   
  Reclassifications.  Certain accounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the presentation in the current year financial statements.
   
  Comprehensive Income (Loss).  Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.
   
  In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05 requires entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate consecutive statements. The effective date for ASU 2011-05 is for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has adopted ASU 2011-05 with the inclusion of the Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income on page four.

 

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2. Investment Securities
   
  There were no securities held-to-maturity at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
   
  Securities available-for-sale (in thousands) consists of the following:

 

   March 31, 2012 
      Gross   Gross   Estimated 
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
                 
Municipals  $1,877   $12   $35   $1,854 
Agency Bonds   21,839    224    29    22,034 
CMO   1,749        10    1,739 
FNMA pools   37,401    291    73    37,619 
FHLMC pools   14,291    174    13    14,452 
GNMA pools   2,378    22        2,400 
   $79,535   $723   $160   $80,098 

 

   December 31, 2011 
      Gross   Gross   Estimated  
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
                 
Municipals  $868   $18   $   $886 
Agency Bonds   24,887    252        25,139 
CMO   1,828    16        1,844 
FNMA pools   31,504    223    38    31,689 
FHLMC pools   10,732    155    30    10,857 
GNMA pools   2,539    1        2,540 
   $72,358   $665   $68   $72,955 

 

  The amortized cost and estimated market value of investment securities (in thousands) at March 31, 2012 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

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2. Investment Securities (Continued)

 

 

   Available for Sale   Held to Maturity 
   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
 
                 
One year or less  $4,566   $4,584   $   $ 
After 1 year thru 5 years   71,092    71,688         
After 5 years thru 10 years   2,712    2,664         
After 10 years   1,165    1,162         
   $79,535   $80,098   $   $ 

 

  At March 31, 2012, investment securities with a financial statement carrying amount (in thousands) of $50,719 were pledged to secure public and private deposits. Investment securities were sold during the three months ending March 31, 2011 at a net gain of $178,351. There were no investment securities sold during the three months ending March 31, 2012. Sales, maturities and calls are detailed on the statement of cash flows.
   
  Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses (in thousands) at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:

 

   Less than 12 Months   12 Months or Greater   Total 
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
                         
March 31, 2012:                        
Municipals  $992   $35   $   $   $992   $35 
CMO   1,739    10            1,739    10 
Federal agencies   1,971    29            1,971    29 
Mortgage backed securities   15,582    86            15,582    86 
   $20,284   $160   $   $   $20,284   $160 
                               
December 31, 2011:                              
Federal agencies  $   $ —  $   $   $     — 
Mortgage backed securities   15,613    68     —     —    15,613    68 
   $15,613   $68   $ —   $ —   $15,613   $68 

 

  Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a monthly basis.  Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
   
  The majority of these securities are guaranteed and or backed directly by the U.S. Government or other U.S. government agencies.  These unrealized losses relate principally to current interest rates for similar types of securities.  In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.  As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as available-for-sale, no declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

 

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3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
   
  The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio (in thousands) at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, consisted of the following:

 

   2012   2011 
         
First mortgage conventional loans:        
Secured by one-to-four-family residences  $53,735   $54,923 
Commercial real estate   34,850    34,162 
Commercial, other than real estate   13,913    13,063 
Land   17,250    13,750 
Consumer loans (including overdrafts of $23 and $40)   9,750    10,427 
Loans secured by deposits   4,203    4,162 
Construction loans   5,672    4,110 
Total   139,373    134,597 
           
Less: Allowance for loan losses   (1,648)   (1,625)
Unfunded construction loan commitments   (2,366)   (1,518)
           
Loans, net  $135,359   $131,454 

 

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3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

  Changes in the allowance for loan losses (in thousands) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011 are summarized as follows:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Balance, beginning of period  $1,625   $1,286 
Provision for loan losses   30    370 
Recoveries   7    7 
Loans charged off   (14)   (38)
Balance, end of period  $1,648   $1,625 

 

The following tables detail the balance in the allowance for loan losses (in thousands) by portfolio segment at March 31, 2012:

 

   Balance           Provision   Balance 
   January 1,   Charge-       for Loan   March 31, 
   2012   offs   Recoveries   Losses   2012 
                     
Loans secured by real estate:                    
    Secured by 1-4 family residential properties  $322   $   $   $50   $372 
    Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties   692            (44)   648 
Commercial and industrial loans   233            15    248 
Consumer loans   378    14    7    9    380 
Other loans                     
Total  $1,625   $14   $7   $30   $1,648 

  

   Allowance for Loan Losses 
   Disaggregated by Impairment Method 
   Individually   Collectively   Total 
             
Loans secured by real estate:            
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties  $156    216    372 
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties       648    648 
Commercial and industrial loans       248    248 
Consumer loans   9    371    380 
Other loans            
   $165   $1,483   $1,648 

 

The following table summarizes information (dollars in thousands) relative to loan modifications determined to be troubled debt restructurings. As of March 31, 2012, all the troubled debt restructurings are included in impaired loans.

 

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3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

  Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

   March 31, 2012 
       Pre-Modification   Post-Modification 
      Outstanding   Outstanding 
   Number of Contracts   Recorded Investment   Recorded Investment 
             
1-4 family residential   5   $223   $223 
Nonfarm, nonresidential   2    709    709 
Total real estate loans   7    932    932 
Commercial and industrial   1    18    18 
Consumer loans   7    56    56 
Total loans   15   $1,006   $1,006 

 

There have been no subsequent defaults of troubled debt restructurings.

 

Restructured loans (loans which had been renegotiated at below-market interest rates or for which other concessions were granted, but are accruing interest) were $706,000 at March 31, 2012.

 

The following table details loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment (in thousands) at March 31, 2012:

 

   Loans Evaluated for Impairment 
   Individually   Collectively   Total 
Loans secured by real estate:            
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties  $623   $55,929   $56,552 
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties   709    51,880    52,589 
Commercial and industrial loans   18    13,895    13,913 
Consumer loans   163    9,587    9,750 
Loans secured by deposits       4,203    4,203 
Total  $1,513   $135,494   $137,007 

 

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3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

   Impaired Loans 
   For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 
       Unpaid       Interest 
   Recorded   Principal   Related   Income 
   Investment   Balance   Allowance   Recognized 
                 
With no related allowance recorded:                
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties  $147   $147   $   $1 
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties   709    709        12 
Commercial and industrial loans   18    18         
Consumer loans   124    124        1 
Loans secured by deposits                
                     
With an allowance recorded:                    
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties   476    476    156     
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties                
Commercial and industrial loans                
Consumer loans   39    39    9     
Loans secured by deposits                
                     
Total:                    
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties  $623   $623   $156   $1 
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties   709    709        12 
Commercial and industrial loans   18    18         
Consumer loans   163    163    9    1 
Loans secured by deposits                

 

The average recorded investment on the impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $43,000.

 

Total non-accrual loans (in thousands) at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $629 and $338, respectively. Interest income (in thousands) of approximately $10 and $10 would have been recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, respectively, had the loans not been on non-accrual.

 

Credit Indicators 

  Loans are categorized into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as:  current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The following definitions are utilized for risk ratings, which are consistent with the definitions used in supervisory guidance:
     
    Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.
     
    Substandard – Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
     
    Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

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3. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

 Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans.

 

The table below illustrates the carrying amount (in thousands) of loans by credit quality indicator at March 31, 2012:

 

       Special                 
   Pass   Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Loss   Total 
                         
Loans secured by real estate:                        
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties  $53,918   $1,882   $752   $   $   $56,552 
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties   51,357    1,232                52,589 
Commercial and industrial loans   13,913                    13,913 
Consumer loans   9,477    92    181            9,750 
Loans secured by deposits   4,203                    4,203 
Total  $132,868   $3,206   $933   $   $   $137,007 

 

A summary of current, past due and nonaccrual loans (in thousands) at March 31, 2012 was as follows:

 

   Past Due   Past Due Over 90 Days             
   30-89   and   Non-   Total       Total 
   Days   Accruing   Accruing   Past Due   Current   Loans 
                         
Loans secured by real estate:                        
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties  $1,622   $99   $524   $2,245   $54,307   $56,552 
Secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties   13        4    17    52,572    52,589 
Commercial and industrial loans   6        18    24    13,889    13,913 
Consumer loans   232    70    83    385    9,365    9,750 
Loans secured by deposits   184            184    4,019    4,203 
Total  $2,057   $169   $629   $2,855   $134,152   $137,007 

 

  The Company charges a flat rate for the origination or assumption of a loan.  These fees are designed to offset direct loan origination costs and the net amount, if material, is deferred and amortized, as required by accounting standards.
   
  The Company’s lending activity is concentrated within Webster Parish, Louisiana.  The majority of loans extended in this lending area are for one-to-four-family dwelling units; however, the Company is expanding its lending activities to commercial real estate, commercial business and consumer loans.  See above for detail.  The Company requires collateral sufficient in value to cover the principal amount of the loan.  Such collateral is evidenced by mortgages on property held and readily accessible to the Bank.

 

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4. Other Assets
   
  Other assets (in thousands) at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consist of the following:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Cash value of life insurance  $619   $616 
Prepaid expenses   579    571 
Other       2 
   $1,198   $1,189 

 

5. Deposits
   
  Deposits as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (in thousands) are summarized as follows:

  

   2012   2011 
         
Demand deposit accounts (including official checks of $765 in 2012 and $621 in 2011)  $114,254   $124,437 
Passbook savings   15,417    14,415 
Certificates of deposit:          
0.00% – 0.99%   13,943    13,089 
1.00% – 1.99%   71,892    70,712 
2.00% – 2.99%   1,033    1,060 
Total certificates of deposit   86,868    84,861 
Total deposits  $216,539    223,713 

 

  Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit (in thousands) at March 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

   2012   2013   2014   2015   Total 
                     
0.00% – 0.99%   13,942    1            13,943 
1.00% – 1.99%   42,510    18,332    9,791    1,259    71,892 
2.00% – 2.99%   110    923            1,033 
Total   56,562    19,256    9,791    1,259    86,868 

  

  Included in deposits (in thousands) at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are $44,191 and $42,148, respectively, of certificates of deposit (CD) in denominations of $100,000 or more. Deposit insurance coverage has been increased by regulation to cover deposits up to $250,000.
   
6. Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
   
  Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances represent short-term, fixed-rate borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. The Bank has borrowed advances for periods from overnight to four and one-half months. Interest rates paid on the advances vary by term and are set by the FHLB. There were no advances outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
   
  The Bank has an available line of credit (in thousands) with the FHLB of $88,077 at March 31, 2012 with $88,077 available for use.

 

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7. Pension/ESOP Plan
   
  In 2001, the Bank adopted a 401(k) retirement plan covering all employees based on a year of service. The Bank contributes up to a 6% match of the employee’s contribution based upon Board approval. Plan contributions (in thousands) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were $21 and $21, respectively.
   
  The Company established an ESOP and loaned the ESOP $524 (in thousands) in July 2002 to purchase 52,371 pre-conversion shares of common stock, which amounted to 3.8% of the outstanding shares at such date. The remaining balance (in thousands) due of $16 is payable by June 30, 2012. Additionally the ESOP was extended a loan in 2011 in the amount of $558 (in thousands) to purchase 55,772 shares of common stock. The remaining balance (in thousands) due of $532 at $38 (in thousands) per year including interest is payable over approximately nineteen years. The Bank made contributions to the ESOP to enable it to make the note payments (in thousands) of $26 and $26, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, which is included in salaries and benefits on the income statement. As the notes are paid, the shares will be released and allocated to the participants of the ESOP. The market value of the unreleased ESOP shares (54,567) at March 31, 2012 was approximately $778,000.
   
8. Retained Earnings and Regulatory Capital
   
  The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
   
  Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below, in thousands) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of March 31, 2012, that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
   
  As of March 31, 2012, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as adequately capitalized the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I leverage ratios, and tangible capital ratios as set forth in the table (amounts in thousands). The Bank’s actual capital amounts (in thousands) and ratios are also presented in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.

 

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8. Retained Earnings and Regulatory Capital (Continued)

 

   Actual   For Capital
Adequacy Purposes:
   To be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions:
 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
                         
As of March 31, 2012                        
Total capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)  $34,896    26.51%  >$10,532    ≥8.0%  >$13,165    ≥10.0%
Core (Tier I) Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)  $33,248    25.25%   N/A    N/A   >$7,899    ≥6.0%
Core (Tier I) Capital (to Total Assets)  $33,248    12.89%  >$10,317    ≥4.0%  >$12,896    ≥5.0%
Tangible Capital (to Total Assets)  $33,248    12.89%  >3,869    ≥1.5%   N/A    N/A 
                               
As of December 31, 2011                              
Total capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)  $34,055    27.26%  >$9,994    ≥8.0%  >$12,492    ≥10.0%
Core (Tier I) Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)  $32,493    26.01%   N/A    N/A   >7,495    ≥6.0%
Core (Tier I) Capital (to Total Assets)  $32,493    12.31%  >$10,560    ≥4.0%  >$13,200    ≥5.0%
Tangible Capital (to Total Assets)  $32,493    12.31%  >$3,960    ≥1.5%   N/A    N/A 

   

   

  Capital for the Company is not significantly different than those above for the Bank. The following is a reconciliation of the Bank’s equity under GAAP to regulatory capital at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

 

   March 31,
2012
   December 31,
2011
 
         
GAAP equity  $33,620   $32,887 
Allowance for loan losses/other   1,276    1,168 
Total capital  $34,896   $34,055 

  

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9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
   
  The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. FASB ASC #825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.
   
  The following methods and assumptions were used by the Bank in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
   
  Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values.
   
  Interest-bearing deposits in banks: The carrying amounts of interest-bearing deposits approximate their fair values.
   
  Securities: Fair values for securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank stock and First National Bankers Bank (“FNBB”) stock, are based on quoted market prices. The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank.
   
  Loans receivable: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for certain mortgage loans (e.g., one-to-four family residential), and other consumer loans are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. Fair values for other loans (e.g., commercial real estate and investment property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values for nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
   
  Deposit liabilities: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
   
  Short-term borrowings: The carrying amounts of Federal Home Loan Bank advances maturing within ninety days approximate their fair values.
   
  Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
   
  Off-balance-sheet instruments: Fair values for off-balance-sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. Fair values for off-balance sheet commitments to extend credit approximate their carrying value.

 

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9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Continued)

   
  The estimated fair values (in thousands), and related carrying or notional amounts, of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:

 

   March 31,
2012
   December 31,
2011
 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
 
                 
Financial assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents  $34,633   $34,633   $52,407   $52,407 
Securities available for sale   80,098    80,098    72,955    72,955 
FNBB & FHLB stock   450    450    450    450 
Loans, net   135,359    134,939    131,454    131,046 
Accrued interest receivable   763    763    715    715 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits   216,539    216,734    223,713    223,914 
Accrued interest payable   241    241    264    264 
                     
Off-balance sheet credit related to financial instruments:                    
Commitments to extend credit   23,244    23,244    14,401    14,401 

 

  Off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments: None
     
  The Company adopted FASB Accounting Standards Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements” (Topic 820), as of January 1, 2008. Topic 820 requires disclosures that stratify balance sheet amounts measured at fair value based on the inputs used to derive fair value measurements. These strata included:
     
  Level 1 valuations, where the valuation is based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets (which include exchanges and over-the-counter markets with sufficient volume),
     
  Level 2 valuations, where the valuation is based on quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market, and
     
  Level 3 valuations, where the valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market, but observable based on the Company’s-specific data. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s own estimates for assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques typically include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, but may also include the use of market prices of assets or liabilities that are not directly comparable to the subject asset or liability.

 

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9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Continued)
   
  Fair values of assets and liabilities (in thousands) measured on a recurring basis at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair Value 
                 
March 31, 2012:                
Securities available for sale  $   $80,098   $   $80,098 
                     
December 31, 2011:                    
Securities available for sale       72,955        72,955 

 

10. Segment Reporting
   
  The Company, due to its size (both assets and employees), has only one reportable segment. The Company reports its lending activities (mortgages, consumer and commercial) as one segment. It does not operate as multiple segments nor does it manage or report as other than one segment.
   
  The Company does not have a single external customer from which it derives 10% or more of its revenue. Refer to Note 3 for the one geographical area it operates in.
   
11. Stock Based Benefit Plans
   
  In 2003 and 2011 the Company established recognition and retention plan and trust agreements (“the 2003 RRP” and “the 2011 RRP”), which are stock-based incentive plans. Shares subject to awards under the agreements vest at the rate of 20% per year.
   
  The Company authorized 45,634 (26,186 pre-conversion) shares of the Company’s common stock to be awarded under the agreement and purchased the shares in the open market to fund the 2003 RRP plan. As of March 31, 2012 awards covering 43,742 shares had been made. Shares vested and issued during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were 1,890 and 1,890, respectively.
   
  On July 12, 2011 the Company authorized 49,534 shares of the Company’s common stock to be awarded under the 2011 RRP agreement. Shares to fund the awards under the agreement will be purchased in the open market. As of March 31, 2012, 43,556 shares had been purchased at a cost of $607,000. The Company did not issue any awards for the three months ending March 31, 2012 and 2011. Initial vesting of shares under this agreement will be on July 12, 2012.
   
  Expense for the 2003 RRP and 2011 RRP is being amortized over a 60-month period and is based on the market value of the Company’s stock as of the date of the awards which was $11.96 with respect to the 2008 awards and $6.31 and $12.00 for the 2009 and 2011 awards, respectively. All awards prior to 2007 have been fully amortized. Total compensation under the 2003 RRP and 2011 RRP agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $29,000 and $5,000, respectively, and is included in salaries and benefits.
   
  The Company established the 2003 Stock Option Plan (“the 2003 Option Plan”) and the 2011 Stock Option Plan (“the 2011 Option Plan”) under which 114,084 (65,464 pre-conversion) and 123,836 shares of Company stock, respectively, are reserved for the grant of stock options to directors, officers and employees. The Plans provide for vesting of options granted to participants at 20% per year and the options expire in ten years. The exercise price of the options is equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. As of March 31, 2012, options covering 163,924 shares were outstanding and had an average exercise price of $10.52. Options totaling 54,516 shares were vested and exercisable at March 31, 2012 with an average exercise price of $8.41.

 

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11. Stock Based Benefit Plans (Continued)
   
  The fair value of each outstanding option is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula with the following weighted average assumptions; 1% dividend yield, 10 years expected life, 30.07% expected volatility and 3.53% risk free interest. The majority of the 2003 Option Plan options were granted in May 2003 and have fully vested. The value of 4,888 shares granted in 2008 was considered immaterial and the value of 20,867 shares issued in 2009 had an approximate value of $50,000 under the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. 2011 Option Plan shares granted (99,108) had an approximate value of $187,000 under the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula.
   
  The expected volatility is based on historical volatility. The risk-free interest rates for periods within the contractual life of the awards are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The expected life is based on historical exercise experience. The dividend yield assumption is based upon the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts.
   
  The Company’s Stock Benefits Administration Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the RRP and Option Plans.
   
  A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options is presented below:

  

   Total Options 
   Number
of
Shares
   Average
Exercise
Price
   Average
Intrinsic
Value
 
                
Outstanding - December 31, 2007   82,046   $8.82      
Granted   4,888   $11.96      
Outstanding - December 31, 2008   86,934   $9.00      
Granted   20,867   $6.31      
Outstanding - December 31, 2010 and 2009   107,801   $8.65      
Granted-2011   99,108   $12.00      
Forfeited and exercised - 2011   (42,985)          
Outstanding - March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011   163,924   $10.52   $611,437 
Options exercisable at period end   54,516        $203,345 

 

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11. Stock Based Benefit Plans (Continued)
   
  Information pertaining to options outstanding at March 31, 2012 is as follows:

 

   Options Outstanding 
Range of
Exercise Prices
  Number
Outstanding
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
                
$5.00-$7.50   20,867    7 years   $6.31 
$7.51 - $10.00   39,061    2 years   $8.82 
$10.01 and above   103,996    10 years   $12.00 
                
Outstanding at end of period   163,924    7.0 years   $10.52 

 

  As of March 31, 2012, there were options covering 54,516 shares exercisable at a weighted average price of $8.41. The exercise prices of those options were between $6.31 and $12.00.

  

   Number of
Shares
   Weighted
Grant Date Fair
Value
 
         
Non-vested options, December 31, 2011   113,581   $11.37 
Vested   (4,172)  $6.31 
Non-vested options, March 31, 2012   109,409   $11.57 

 

12. Supplemental Retirement Benefit Agreement
   
  The Bank has entered into supplemental retirement benefit agreements (the “Agreements”) with three key executives. The Agreements provide for monthly retirement benefits in the amount of $5,000 per month for ten to fifteen years from the date they retire for the executive group as a whole. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, a liability (in thousands) of $341 and $342, respectively, was accrued for the Agreements.
   
13. Earnings Per Share (EPS)
   
  EPS is calculated based on average weighted common shares outstanding less ESOP and RRP shares not released and less treasury stock. The number of shares used in the EPS computation at March 31, 2012 was 2,331,092 and at March 31, 2011 was 2,361,990.

 

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14. Plan of Conversion
   
  On September 14, 2010, the old Minden Bancorp, Inc. (“old Minden”) announced that old Minden, the Bank and Minden Mutual Holding Company had adopted a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization (the “Plan of Conversion”). On January 4, 2011 the Plan of Conversion was completed resulting in the old Minden’s and the Bank’s reorganization from the two-tier mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure. Pursuant to the Plan of Conversion, (i) Minden Mutual Holding Company converted to stock form and then merged with and into old Minden, with old Minden being the surviving entity, (ii) old Minden merged with and into the Company with the Company being the survivor thereof, (iii) the shares of common stock of old Minden held by persons other than Minden Mutual Holding Company were converted into shares of common stock of the Company pursuant to an exchange ratio designed to preserve the percentage ownership interests of such persons, (iv) shares of common stock of old Minden held by Minden Mutual Holding Company were canceled, (v) shares of the common stock of the Bank held by old Minden are owned by the Company with the result that the Bank became the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and (vi) the Company offered and sold shares of its common stock to depositors of the Bank and others in the manner and subject to the priorities set forth in the Plan of Conversion.
   
  In connection with the conversion, shares of old Minden’s common stock previously owned by Minden Mutual Holding Company were canceled and new shares of common stock, representing the approximate 58.6% ownership interest of Minden Mutual Holding Company, were offered for sale by the Company. Concurrent with the completion of the offering, old Minden’s existing public stockholders received a specified number of shares of the Company’s common stock for each share of old Minden’s common stock they owned at the date, based on an exchange ratio to ensure that they would own approximately the same percentage of the Company’s common stock as they owned of old Minden’s common stock immediately prior to the conversion.
   
  At the time of the conversion, liquidation accounts were established for the benefit of certain depositors of the Bank by the Company and the Bank in an amount equal to the percentage ownership in old Minden owned by Minden Mutual Holding Company multiplied by old Minden’s stockholders’ equity as reflected in the latest statement of financial condition used in the final offering prospectus for the conversion plus the value of the net assets of Minden Mutual Holding Company as reflected in the latest statement of financial condition of Minden Mutual Holding Company prior to the effective date of the conversion. Neither the Company nor the Bank may declare or pay a cash dividend if the effect thereof would cause its equity to be reduced below either the amount required for the liquidation account or the regulatory capital requirements imposed by the FDIC.
   
  The transactions contemplated by the Plan of Conversion were subject to and approved by old Minden’s stockholders, depositors of the Bank, the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. Upon completion of the conversion, conversion costs of approximately $920,000 were netted against the offering proceeds.

  

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The purpose of this discussion and analysis is to focus on significant changes in the financial condition of Minden Bancorp, Inc. (“Minden Bancorp” or the “Company”) the company for MBL Bank (the “Bank”) from December 31, 2011 to March 31, 2012 and on its results of operations during the first quarters of 2012 and 2011. This discussion and analysis is intended to highlight and supplement information presented elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, particularly the financial statements and related notes appearing in Item 1.

 

To the extent that statements in this Form 10-Q relate to future plans, objectives, financial results or performance of the Company, these statements are deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements, which are based on management’s current information, estimates and assumptions and the current economic environment, are generally identified by the use of the words “plan”, “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project” or similar expressions. The Company’s actual strategies and results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected due to various risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the prospectus, dated November 9, 2010 (SEC File No. 333-169458, of the Company, the newly formed Louisiana corporation which became the holding company for the Bank upon completion of the second-step conversion of Minden Mutual Holding Company (the “MHC”), the mutual holding company parent of Minden Bancorp. The Company was formed by Minden Bancorp in connection with the MHC’s second-step conversion which was completed on January 4, 2011. The Company’s results of operations are primarily dependent on the results of the Bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

In reviewing and understanding financial information for Minden Bancorp, you are encouraged to read and understand the significant accounting policies used in preparing our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this document. These policies are described in Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements. The accounting and financial reporting policies of Minden Bancorp conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements require certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions, which are believed to be reasonable, based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the periods presented. The following accounting policies comprise those that management believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported consolidated financial results. These policies require numerous estimates or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or may be subject to variations which may significantly affect our reported results and financial condition for the period or in future periods.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Charges against the allowance for loan losses are made when management believes that the collectibility of loan principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. The allowance is an amount that management believes will cover known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio, based on evaluations of the collectibility of loans. The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the types and amount of loans in the loan portfolio, historical loss experience, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, estimated losses relating to specifically identified loans, and current economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including, among others, exposure at default, the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, value of collateral, estimated losses on our commercial and residential loan portfolios and general amounts for historical loss experience. All of these estimates may be susceptible to significant change.

 

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While management uses the best information available to make loan loss allowance evaluations, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions or changes in accounting guidance. Historically, our estimates of the allowance for loan losses have not required significant adjustments from management’s initial estimates. In addition, the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as an integral part of their examination processes, periodically review our allowance for loan losses. The Louisiana Office of Financial Institution and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation may require the recognition of adjustments to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examinations. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.

 

Income Taxes. We make estimates and judgments to calculate some of our tax liabilities and determine the recoverability of some of our deferred tax assets, which arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenues and expenses. We also estimate a deferred tax asset valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. These estimates and judgments are inherently subjective. Historically, our estimates and judgments to calculate our deferred tax accounts have not required significant revision to our initial estimates.

 

In evaluating our ability to recover deferred tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results, recent cumulative losses and our forecast of future taxable income. In determining future taxable income, we make assumptions for the amount of taxable income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require us to make judgments about our future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we use to manage our business. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record an additional valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. An increase in the valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in the period and could have a significant impact on our future earnings.

 

Other than Temporary Impairment of Securities. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) whether or not we intend to sell or expect that it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to an anticipated recovery in fair value. Once a decline in value for a debt security is determined to be other-than-temporary, the other-than-temporary impairment is separated into (a) the amount of total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

 

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Changes in Financial Condition at March 31, 2012 Compared to December 31, 2011

 

Total assets decreased $6.7 million or 2.5% to $257.9 million at March 31, 2012 compared to $264.6 million at December 31, 2011. The decrease primarily reflected a $17.8 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents, partially offset by a $7.1 million or 9.8% increase in investment securities and a $3.9 million or 3.0% increase in net loans. The Company continued its efforts to expand its loan portfolio during the first quarter of 2012. Total deposits decreased by $7.2 million or 3.2% to $216.5 million at March 31, 2012. The decrease in deposits reflected normal seasonal withdrawals.

 

Stockholders’ equity increased by $292,000 or 0.7% to $39.3 million at March 31, 2012 as compared to $39.0 million at December 31, 2011. The increase was in part due to net income of $686,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Stockholders’ equity was reduced by dividends paid of $181,000 and the purchase of shares in the amount of $249,000 for the Company’s Recognition and Retention Plan.

 

Non-performing assets and troubled debt restructuring, which consist of non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more delinquent, troubled debt restructurings, and other repossessed assets owned, increased by $375,000 to $1.5 million or 0.6% of total assets at March 31, 2012 from $1.1 million or 0.4% of total assets at December 31, 2011. This increase was due to an $81,000 increase in accruing loans 90 days or more delinquent and an increase of $291,000 in non-accrual loans. At March 31, 2012, the $808,000 of nonperforming assets consisted of $169,000 of accruing loans 90 days or more delinquent, $629,000 of non-accrual loans and $10,000 of other repossessed assets. At March 31, 2012, the $629,000 of non-accrual loans consisted primarily of single-family residential mortgage loans. Management continues to aggressively pursue the collection and resolution of all delinquent loans. In addition, we had at March 31, 2012 one $706,000 non-residential real estate loan deemed a troubled restructuring which is on an accrual basis due to its continued performance in accordance with its modified terms for more than six months.

 

At both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses amounted to $1.6 million. At March 31, 2012, the allowance for loan losses amounted to 203.9% of nonperforming loans and 1.22% of total loans receivable, as compared to 373.0% and 1.21%, respectively, at December 31, 2011. The decrease in the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans was primarily due to an increase in the amount of non-performing loans.

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

 

We recorded net income of $686,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to net income of $736,000 for the same period in 2011.

 

Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased $204,000 or 11.2% to $2.0 million as compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2011. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 reflected an increase in interest income of $120,000 primarily due to loan growth combined with an $84,000 decrease in interest expense due to the continued re-pricing downward of our deposit liabilities resulting from the decline in interest rates.

 

For the three month ended March 31, 2012, the average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities was .70% as compared to .95% for the comparable period in 2011. Likewise, the yields on our net interest-earning assets also declined to 3.77% for the 2012 as compared to 3.87% for the comparable 2011 period. However, such declines were partially offset by increases in the balances of our interest-earning assets in the 2012 period compared to the same period in 2011. Our net interest margin increased slightly to 3.24% from 3.15% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same quarter in 2011.

 

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The provision for loan losses amounted to $30,000 for the three and months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

Total non-interest income decreased from $383,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, to $170,000 for the comparable period in 2012. The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2012 reflects a decrease in gain on sale of assets of $177,000. There were no sales of investment securities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the sale of $18.4 million of investment securities during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

Non-interest expense increased $59,000 or 5.6% to $1.12 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011. The increase for the 2012 period was due to increases in general, administrative and supervisory fees.

 

We incurred income tax expense of $363,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to $381,000 for the 2011 period. Our effective tax rates were 34.0% for three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We maintain levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management. We adjust our liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay our borrowings and to fund loan commitments. We also adjust liquidity as appropriate to meet asset and liability management objectives.

 

Our primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales and earnings and funds provided from operations. While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. We set the interest rates on our deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. Our deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $143,000 and $900,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

A significant portion of our liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents. Our primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and increases in deposit accounts. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, we have borrowing agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas which provide an additional source of funds. At March 31, 2012, we did not have any advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and had $88.1 million in borrowing capacity.

 

At March 31, 2012, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans totaling $6.4 million. At March 31, 2012, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year, totaled $66.9 million. Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal if such renewals occur in a rising interest rate environment. We intend to utilize our high levels of liquidity to fund our lending activities. If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, we intend to sell our securities classified as available-for-sale as needed.

 

The Bank is required to maintain regulatory capital sufficient to meet tangible, core and risk-based capital ratios of at least 1.5%, 3.0% and 8.0%, respectively. At March 31, 2012, the Bank exceeded each of its capital requirements with ratios of 12.89%, 12.89% and 26.51%, respectively, and was deemed “well-capitalized” for regulatory capital purposes.

 

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

The consolidated financial statements and related financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in relative purchasing power over time due to inflation. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than does the effect of inflation.

 

Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Not applicable.

 

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Item 4 – Controls and Procedures.

 

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

 

No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15(d)-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings.

 

There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

 

Item 1A – Risk Factors.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

(a) Not applicable.

 

(b) Not applicable

 

(c) Not applicable.

 

Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

 

Item 4 – (Removed and Reserved).

 

Item 5 – Other Information.

 

There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

  

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Item 6 – Exhibits.

 

List of exhibits: (filed herewith unless otherwise noted)

 

No.

 

Description

31.1   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
31.2   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
32.1   Section 1350 Certification

 

The following Exhibits are being furnished* as part of this report:

 

No.

 

Description

101.INS   XBRL Instance Document.*
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document.*

 

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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.

  

  MINDEN BANCORP, INC.
     
Date: May 15, 2012 By: /s/ Jack E. Byrd, Jr.
    Jack E. Byrd, Jr.
    President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: May 15, 2012 By: /s/ Becky T. Harrell
    Becky T. Harrell
    Chief Financial Officer