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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
x
Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 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 No. 333-181070
 
Madison County Financial, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Maryland
     
46-0658311
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
in Company or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
 
111 West Third Street, Madison, Nebraska
     
68748
 
 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
     
Zip Code
 
 
(402) 454-6511
(Registrant’s telephone number)
 
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, 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 requirements for the past 90 days.
YES o     NO x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data 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).
YES o     NO x
 
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 o
 
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if 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 o     NO x
 
No shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were issued and outstanding as of September 21, 2012.
 
 
 

 
 
Madison County Financial, Inc.
Form 10-Q
 
Index
 
       
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Part II. Other Information
         
   
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
Madison County Financial, Inc., a Maryland Company (the “Registrant”), was formed on April 23, 2012 to serve as the stock holding company for Madison County Bank (the “Bank”) in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion of Madison County Holding Company, MHC (the “MHC”), the Bank’s federally chartered mutual holding company.  As of June 30, 2012, the conversion had not been completed, and, as of that date, the Registrant had no assets or liabilities, and had not conducted any business other than that of an organizational nature.  Accordingly, financial and other information of the MHC on a consolidated basis is included in this Quarterly Report.

 
 

 

 
 
Madison County Holding Company, MHC
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
      Cash and due from banks
  $ 2,293     $ 6,449  
      Interest-earning demand accounts
    2,493       8  
         Cash and cash equivalents
    4,786       6,457  
      Certificates of deposit
    250       250  
      Investment securities:
               
         Available for sale, at fair value
    9,942       10,228  
         Held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $21,095 and $15,854, respectively)
    20,475       15,402  
      Loans held for sale
    105       621  
      Loans receivable, net of allowance for losses of $4,296 and $4,017, respectively
     182,408        188,953  
      Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Topeka
    2,053       2,037  
      Premises and equipment, net
    2,308       2,540  
      Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”)
    4,521       4,444  
      Accrued interest receivable
    2,660       4,141  
      Core deposit intangible
    899       989  
Goodwill
    481       481  
      Other assets
    2,561       2,125  
                 
            Total assets
  $ 233,449     $ 238,668  
                 
Liabilities and Equity
               
                 
  Liabilities
               
      Deposits
  $ 192,098     $ 179,211  
      Borrowings
    6,600       26,900  
      Accrued interest payable
    115       165  
      Other liabilities
    2,456       2,261  
            Total liabilities
    201,269       208,537  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
  Equity
               
      Accumulated other comprehensive income
    241       231  
      Retained earnings - substantially restricted
    31,939       29,900  
            Total equity
    32,180       30,131  
                 
            Total liabilities and equity
  $ 233,449     $ 238,668  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
1

 

Madison County Holding Company, MHC
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Interest and Dividend Income
                       
    Loans receivable, including fees
  $ 2,510     $ 2,688     $ 5,381     $ 5,341  
    Investment securities - taxable
    90       88       174       165  
    Investment securities - non-taxable
    167       109       305       210  
    Other
    11       9       22       18  
                 Total interest income
    2,778       2,894       5,882       5,734  
                                 
Interest Expense
                               
    Deposits
    410       507       811       1,025  
    Borrowings
    56       64       113       134  
                 Total interest expense
    466       571       924       1,159  
                                 
Net interest income
    2,312       2,323       4,958       4,575  
    Provision for loan losses
    75       140       185       230  
                                 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    2,237       2,183       4,773       4,345  
                                 
Other Income
                               
    Service charges on deposit accounts
    41       52       87       97  
    ATM and credit card fees
    32       30       64       58  
    Loan servicing income, net
    37       29       71       55  
    Gain on sale of loans
    164       41       340       105  
    Net realized losses on investment securities
    -       -       -       (18 )
    Increase in surrender value of life insurance
    39       43       77       88  
    Insurance commission income
    89       103       183       214  
    Other income
    37       26       82       50  
                  Total other income
    439       324       904       649  
 
                               
Other Expense
                               
    Salaries and employee benefits
    858       793       1,730       1,591  
    Director fees and benefits
    24       20       45       38  
    Net occupancy
    126       139       249       260  
    Data processing fees
    46       44       90       83  
    Professional fees
    84       16       99       32  
    Advertising
    16       24       36       47  
    Supplies
    38       30       69       63  
    FDIC inurance premiums
    28       59       57       118  
    Core deposit intangible amortization
    45       51       90       103  
    Other expense
    141       127       327       258  
                  Total other expense
    1,406       1,303       2,792       2,593  
                                 
Income Before Income Tax Expense
    1,270       1,204       2,885       2,401  
                                 
Income tax expense
    360       355       846       707  
                                 
Net Income
  $ 910     $ 849     $ 2,039     $ 1,694  
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                         
 
 
2

 
 
Madison County Holding Company, MHC
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
Net Income
  $ 910     $ 849     $ 2,039     $ 1,694  
                                 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
                               
                                 
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale
                               
securities, net of taxes of $9, $47,
                               
$5 and $37, respectively
    19       89       10       71  
                                 
Less:  reclassification adjustment for realized losses
                               
included in net income, net of taxes of $0, $0
                               
$0 and $(6), respectively
    -       -       -       (12 )
                                 
      19       89       10       83  
                                 
Comprehensive Income
  $ 929     $ 938     $ 2,049     $ 1,777  
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                         
 
 
3

 

Madison County Holding Company, MHC
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
   
Accumulated
             
   
Other
             
   
Comprehensive
   
Retained
   
Total
 
   
Income
   
Earnings
   
Equity
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
                   
Balance at January 1, 2012
  $ 231     $ 29,900     $ 30,131  
                         
            Net income
            2,039       2,039  
Change in unrealized gains on investment securities,
                 
                   net of reclassification and tax
    10               10  
                         
Balance at June 30, 2012
  $ 241     $ 31,939     $ 32,180  
                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                 
 
 
4

 

Madison County Holding Company, MHC
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
Operating activities:
           
   Net income
  $ 2,039     $ 1,694  
   Items not requiring cash:
               
         Provision for loan losses
    185       230  
         Depreciation and amortization
    123       113  
         Investment securities amortization, net
    11       11  
         Investment securities losses
    -       18  
         Core deposit intangible amortization
    90       103  
         Loans originated for sale in the secondary market
    (14,893 )     (6,129 )
         Proceeds from loan sales in the secondary market
    15,749       6,594  
         Gain on loans sold
    (340 )     (105 )
         Increase in surrender value of life insurance
    (77 )     (88 )
   Net change in:
               
         Accrued interest receivable
    1,481       789  
         Accrued interest payable
    (50 )     (29 )
   Other adjustments
    (262 )     484  
                 Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,056       3,685  
                 
Investing activities:
               
   Purchases of investment securities available for sale
    (4,862 )     (7,843 )
   Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale
    5,150       2,305  
   Purchases of investment securities held to maturity
    (5,386 )     (3,002 )
   Proceeds from maturities of investment securities held to maturity
    315       660  
   Purchases of Stock in FHLB of Topeka, net
    -       (121 )
   Net change in loans receivable
    6,360       1,314  
   Purchases of premises and equipment
    (4 )     (85 )
   Other investing activities
    113       -  
                 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    1,686       (6,772 )
                 
Financing activities:
               
   Net change in checking and money market savings accounts
    16,215       14,280  
   Net change in certificates of deposit
    (3,328 )     (1,920 )
   Net change in short-term borrowings
    (20,100 )     (7,855 )
   Repayment of FHLB advances
    (200 )     (1,500 )
                 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (7,413 )     3,005  
                 
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (1,671 )     (82 )
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
    6,457       2,522  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
  $ 4,786     $ 2,440  
                 
Additional Cash Flows Information:
               
   Interest paid
  $ 924     $ 1,188  
   Taxes paid
    1,099       882  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
         
 
 
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Madison County Holding Company, MHC
Form 10-Q
 
 
Madison County Holding Company, MHC, a federally chartered mutual holding company  (the “Company”) owns 100% of the common stock of Madison County Financial Corporation, a federal stock corporation (the “Mid-Tier Holding Company”), which owns 100% of the common stock of Madison County Bank (the “Bank”), a federal stock savings bank that is headquartered in Madison, Nebraska.
 
The Bank is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers in the areas surrounding Madison, Nebraska.  The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions.  The Bank is subject to the regulation of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and undergoes periodic examinations by such authority.
 
Note 1:  Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.  Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Company included in Madison County Financial, Inc.’s Prospectus dated August 10, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Securities Act Rule 424(b)(3) on August 20, 2012.  However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included.  The results of operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012, are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.  The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2011 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date.
 
Note 2:  Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, Mid-Tier Holding Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
 
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Note 3:  Investment Securities
 
The amortized cost and approximate fair values of investment securities are as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Approximate
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
Available for sale:
                       
     U.S. Treasuries
  $ 500     $ -     $ -     $ 500  
     Federal agencies
    9,077       395       (30 )     9,442  
         Total available for sale
    9,577       395       (30 )     9,942  
                                 
Held to maturity:
                               
     Federal agencies
    496       22       -       518  
     State and municipal
    19,979       606       (8 )     20,577  
         Total held to maturity
    20,475       628       (8 )     21,095  
                                 
         Total investment securities
  $ 30,052     $ 1,023     $ (38 )   $ 31,037  
 
 
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Approximate
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Available for sale:
                       
     U.S. Treasuries
  $ 499     $ 2     $ -     $ 501  
     Federal agencies
    9,379       365       (17 )     9,727  
         Total available for sale
    9,878       367       (17 )     10,228  
                                 
Held to maturity:
                               
     Federal agencies
    493       33       -       526  
     State and municipal
    14,909       421       (2 )     15,328  
         Total held to maturity
    15,402       454       (2 )     15,854  
                                 
         Total investment securities
  $ 25,280     $ 821     $ (19 )   $ 26,082  
                                 

 
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The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at June 30, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Available for Sale
   
Held to Maturity
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
 
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
                         
Within one year
  $ 1,000     $ 1,002     $ 1,671     $ 1,696  
After one through five years
    2,271       2,378       1,855       1,909  
After five through ten years
    5,402       5,657       2,722       2,822  
After ten years
    904       905       14,227       14,668  
                                 
    $ 9,577     $ 9,942     $ 20,475     $ 21,095  

The carrying value of investment securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes was $5,849,000 at June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and $6,119,000 at December 31, 2011.
 
There were no sales of investment securities available for sale for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011(unaudited).  There were no gains or losses on called investment securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The Company recorded net losses of $18,000 (unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 on called investment securities.
 
Certain investments in debt securities have fair values at an amount less than their historical cost.  Total fair value of these investments at June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011 was $4,409,000 and 2,227,000, which is approximately 14% and 9%, respectively, of the Company’s investment portfolio.  These declines primarily resulted from changes in market interest rates.
 
Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, credit rating information and information obtained from regulatory filings, management believes the declines in fair value for these investment securities are temporary.
 
Should the impairment of any of these investment securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.
 
 
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Investment securities with unrealized losses at June 30, 2012 were as follows:
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
   
Total
 
         
Gross
         
Gross
         
Gross
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
Available for sale-
                                   
      Federal agencies
  $ 2,525     $ (19 )   $ 502     $ (11 )   $ 3,027     $ (30 )
Held to maturity-
                                               
      State and municipal
    1,382       (8 )     -       -       1,382       (8 )
                                                 
    $ 3,907     $ (27 )   $ 502     $ (11 )   $ 4,409     $ (38 )
 
Investment securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2011 were as follows:
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
   
Total
 
         
Gross
         
Gross
         
Gross
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
   
(In Thousands)
Available for sale-
                                   
      Federal agencies
  $ 1,885     $ (17 )   $ -     $ -     $ 1,885     $ (17 )
Held to maturity-
                                               
      State and municipal
    342       (2 )     -       -       342       (2 )
                                                 
    $ 2,227     $ (19 )   $ -     $ -     $ 2,227     $ (19 )
 
Note 4:  Loans and Allowance
 
 
  The Company’s loan and allowance policies are as follows:
 
Loans Receivable
 
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoffs are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for unearned income, charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.
 
For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance.  Premiums and discounts are amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.
 
For loans not secured by real estate or loans secured by real estate with loan-to-value ratios of 80% or more, the accrual of interest is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection.  For loans secured by real estate with a loan-to-value ratio of less than 80%, the accrual of interest is discontinued after the loan is 120 days past due.  Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan.  For all loan classes, the entire balance of the loan is considered past due if the minimum payment contractually required to be paid is not received by the contractual due date.  For all loan classes, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.
 
 
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For all loan portfolio segments, the Company promptly charges off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations.  For impaired loans that are considered to be solely collateral dependent, a partial charge-off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral.
 
For all classes, all interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off are 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.  Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal.  The Company requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status.  There were no changes in the Company’s nonaccrual policy during the six month-end periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited).
 
When cash payments are received on impaired loans in each loan class, the Company records the payment as interest income unless collection of the remaining recorded principal amount is doubtful, at which time payments are used to reduce the principal balance of the loan.  Troubled debt restructured loans recognize interest income on an accrual basis at the renegotiated rate if the loan is in compliance with the modified terms.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income.  Loan losses 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 management’s periodic review of the collectibility 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.
 
The allowance consists of general and allocated components.  The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on the product of the historical loss experience rate, adjusted by certain qualitative factors in basis points, and the portfolio balance for each loan segment.  The historical loss experience rate is determined for each loan portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over the prior three years.  Management believes the three year historical loss experience methodology is appropriate in the current economic environment.  The qualitative  factors considered include changes in experience of lending staff, lending policies and procedures; changes in loan review and oversight; changes in collection, charge-off and recovery practices; changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio; changes in the volume and severity of nonperforming loans; the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; changes in the underlying collateral and changes in current, national and local economic and business conditions.
 
The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired.  For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.
 
 
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A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company 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 based on the loan’s current payment status and the borrower’s financial condition including available sources of cash flows.  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 non-homogenous type loans such as commercial, nonowner residential 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.  For impaired loans where the Company utilizes the discounted cash flows to determine the level of impairment, the Company includes the entire change in the present value of cash flows as bad debt expense.
 
The fair values of collateral dependent impaired loans are based on independent appraisals of the collateral.  In general, the Company acquires an updated appraisal upon identification of impairment and annually thereafter for commercial non-real estate, commercial real estate and multi-family real estate loans.  After determining the collateral value as described, the fair value is calculated based on the determined collateral value less selling expenses.
 
Segments of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the segment’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans.  Accordingly, the Company generally does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower.
 
Categories of loans receivable include:
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Real estate:
           
      Agricultural
  $ 80,589     $ 83,347  
      Commercial and multi-family
    21,525       21,037  
      One- to four-family residential
    36,698       37,414  
Agricultural and commercial non-real estate
    43,249       46,620  
Consumer
    4,643       4,552  
      186,704       192,970  
Less
               
      Allowance for losses
    4,296       4,017  
                 
       Total loans
  $ 182,408     $ 188,953  
 
 
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The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:
 
Agricultural Real Estate
 
Agricultural real estate loans are primarily comprised of loans for the purchase of farmland.  Loan-to-value ratios on loans secured by farmland generally do not exceed 70% and have amortization periods limited to twenty one years.
 
Agricultural and Commercial Non-Real Estate
 
Agricultural non-real estate loans are generally comprised of seasonal operating lines to cash grain farmers to plant and harvest corn and soybeans and term loans to fund the purchase of equipment.  Specific underwriting standards have been established for agricultural-related loans including the establishment of projections for each operating year based on industry-developed estimates of farm input costs and expected commodity yields and prices.  Operating lines are typically written for one year and secured by the crop and other farm assets as considered necessary.
 
Commercial non-real estate loans are primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower.  The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value.  Most commercial non-real estate loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and may include a personal guarantee.  Short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis.
 
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate
 
Commercial and multi-family real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan.
 
Commercial and multi-family real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy.  The characteristics of properties securing the Company’s commercial and multi-family real estate portfolio are diverse, but virtually all of these loans are secured by properties in Nebraska.  Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate and multi-family real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria.  In addition, the Company generally will not finance single purpose projects unless other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk.  In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate versus nonowner-occupied loans.
 
Residential Real Estate and Consumer
 
Residential real estate and consumer loans consist of two segments - residential mortgage loans and personal loans.  For residential mortgage loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences and are generally owner-occupied, the Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% of the sales price or appraised value, whichever is lower, and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded.  Home equity loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and consumer loans are secured by consumer assets, such as automobiles or recreational vehicles.  Some consumer personal loans are unsecured, such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit.  Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas, such as unemployment levels.  Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values on residential properties.  Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.
 
 
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The following presents by portfolio segment, the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012:
                                   
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,898     $ 534     $ 702     $ 1,009     $ 78     $ 4,221  
Provision for loan losses
    78       (24 )     (51 )     80       (8 )     75  
Loans charged to the allowance
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,976     $ 510     $ 651     $ 1,089     $ 70     $ 4,296  
                                                 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012:
                                               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,579     $ 556     $ 818     $ 984     $ 80     $ 4,017  
Provision for loan losses
    326       (46 )     (190 )     105       (10 )     185  
Loans charged to the allowance
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
    71       -       23       -       -       94  
                                                 
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,976     $ 510     $ 651     $ 1,089     $ 70     $ 4,296  
 
The following presents by portfolio segment, the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011:
                                   
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,471     $ 479     $ 717     $ 672     $ 103     $ 3,442  
Provision for loan losses
    (49 )     57       74       74       (16 )     140  
Loans charged to the allowance
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
    -       3       -       -       -       3  
                                                 
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,422     $ 539     $ 791     $ 746     $ 87     $ 3,585  
                                                 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011:
                                               
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,448     $ 496     $ 580     $ 720     $ 108     $ 3,352  
Provision for loan losses
    (26 )     40       211       26       (21 )     230  
Loans charged to the allowance
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
    -       3       -       -       -       3  
                                                 
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,422     $ 539     $ 791     $ 746     $ 87     $ 3,585  
 
 
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The following presents the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
                                     
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
At June 30, 2012 (Unaudited):
                                   
                                     
Allowance:
                                   
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,976     $ 510     $ 651     $ 1,089     $ 70     $ 4,296  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ 42       -     $ -     $ 42  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,976     $ 510     $ 609     $ 1,089     $ 70     $ 4,254  
                                                 
Loans:
                                               
Ending balance
  $ 80,589     $ 21,525     $ 36,698     $ 43,249     $ 4,643     $ 186,704  
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ 83     $ -     $ -     $ 83  
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 80,589     $ 21,525     $ 36,615     $ 43,249     $ 4,643     $ 186,621  
 
 
At December 31, 2011:
                                   
                                     
Allowance:
                                   
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,579     $ 556     $ 818     $ 984     $ 80     $ 4,017  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ 50     $ -     $ -     $ 50  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,579     $ 556     $ 768     $ 984     $ 80     $ 3,967  
                                                 
Loans:
                                               
Ending balance
  $ 83,347     $ 21,037     $ 37,414     $ 46,620     $ 4,552     $ 192,970  
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ 64     $ -     $ -     $ 64  
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 83,347     $ 21,037     $ 37,350     $ 46,620     $ 4,552     $ 192,906  
 
The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of June 30, 2012:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
 
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
                                     
Pass
  $ 80,461     $ 21,520     $ 36,060     $ 43,168     $ 4,634     $ 185,843  
Special Mention
    -       5       518       81       6       610  
Substandard
    128       -       120       -       3       251  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Loss
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
  Total
  $ 80,589     $ 21,525     $ 36,698     $ 43,249     $ 4,643     $ 186,704  

 
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The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of December 31, 2011:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
Pass
  $ 83,218     $ 21,028     $ 36,835     $ 46,517     $ 4,543     $ 192,141  
Special Mention
    -       9       469       102       9       589  
Substandard
    129       -       110       1       -       240  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Loss
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
Total
  $ 83,347     $ 21,037     $ 37,414     $ 46,620     $ 4,552     $ 192,970  
 
The Company generally categorizes all classes of loans 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.  Generally, smaller dollar consumer loans are excluded from this grading process and are reflected in the Pass category.  The delinquency trends of these consumer loans are monitored on a homogeneous basis and the related delinquent amounts are reflected in the aging analysis table below.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
 
The Pass asset quality rating encompasses assets that have generally performed as expected.  With the exception of some smaller consumer and residential loans, these assets generally do not have delinquency.  Loans assigned this rating include loans to borrowers possessing solid credit quality with acceptable risk.  Borrowers in these grades are differentiated from higher grades on the basis of size (capital and/or revenue), leverage, asset quality, stability of the industry or specific market area and quality/coverage of collateral.  These borrowers generally have a history of consistent earnings and reasonable leverage.   
 
The Special Mention asset quality rating encompasses assets that have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date.  Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.  This grade is intended to include loans to borrowers whose credit quality has clearly deteriorated and where risk of further decline is possible unless active measures are taken to correct the situation.  Weaknesses are considered potential at this state and are not yet fully defined.
 
The Substandard asset quality rating encompasses assets that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any; assets having a well-defined weakness based upon objective evidence; assets characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected; or the possibility that liquidation will not be timely.  Loans categorized in this grade possess a well-defined credit weakness and the likelihood of repayment from the primary source is uncertain.  Significant financial deterioration has occurred and very close attention is warranted to ensure the full repayment without loss.  Collateral coverage may be marginal and the accrual of interest has been suspended.
 
The Doubtful asset quality rating encompasses assets that have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard.  In addition, these 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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The Loss asset quality rating encompasses assets that are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets of the bank is not warranted.  A loss classification does not mean that an asset has no recovery or salvage value; instead, it means that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off or reserving all or a portion of a basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.
 
The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis and nonperforming loans as of June 30, 2012:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
Past Due:
                                   
30-59 days
  $ -     $ -     $ 18     $ 81     $ 8     $ 107  
60-89 days
    128       -       36       -       1       165  
90 days or more
    -       6       176       -       -       182  
Total past due
    128       6       230       81       9       454  
  Current
    80,461       21,519       36,468       43,168       4,634       186,250  
                                                 
Total loans
  $ 80,589     $ 21,525     $ 36,698     $ 43,249     $ 4,643     $ 186,704  
                                                 
                                                 
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 128     $ -     $ 86     $ -     $ -     $ 214  
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing
    -       6       160       -       -       166  
                                                 
    $ 128     $ 6     $ 246     $ -     $ -     $ 380  
 
The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis and nonperforming loans as of December 31, 2011:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Past Due:
                                   
30-59 days
  $ 111     $ -     $ 169     $ 36     $ 32     $ 348  
60-89 days
    -       9       289       96       3       397  
90 days or more
    -       -       16       -       1       17  
Total past due
    111       9       474       132       36       762  
  Current
    83,236       21,028       36,940       46,488       4,516       192,208  
                                                 
Total loans
  $ 83,347     $ 21,037     $ 37,414     $ 46,620     $ 4,552     $ 192,970  
                                                 
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 129     $ -     $ 93     $ 1     $ -     $ 223  
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing
    -       -       16       -       1       17  
                                                 
    $ 129     $ -     $ 109     $ 1     $ 1     $ 240  
 
A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan.  Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans but also include loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties.  These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.
 
 
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The following table presents impaired loans and specific valuation allowance based on class level at June 30, 2012:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
 
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
                                     
Impaired loans with an allowance for loan losses
  $ -     $ -     $ 83     $ -     $ -     $ 83  
Impaired loans with no allowance for loan losses
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
  Total impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 83     $ -     $ -     $ 83  
                                                 
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 83     $ -     $ -     $ 83  
Allowance for loan losses on impaired loans
    -       -       42       -       -       42  
 
The following table presents average impaired loans based on class level for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
 
                                   
Average recorded investment in impaired loans for the three months ended June 30, 2012
  $ -     $ -     $ 34     $ -     $ -     $ 34  
Average recorded investment in impaired loans for the three months ended June 30, 2011
    -       -       48       -       -       48  
 
                                               
Average recorded investment in impaired loans for the six months ended June 30, 2012
  $ -     $ -     $ 35     $ -     $ -     $ 35  
Average recorded investment in impaired loans for the six months ended June 30, 2011
    -       -       48       -       -       48  
 
The following table presents impaired loans and specific valuation allowance based on class level at December 31, 2011:
 
   
Real Estate
                   
         
Commercial
   
One- to
   
Agricultural
             
         
and
   
Four-Family
   
and
             
   
Agricultural
   
Multi-Family
   
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
 
(In Thousands)
 
                                     
Impaired loans with an allowance for loan losses
  $ -     $ -     $ 64     $ -     $ -     $ 64  
Impaired loans with no allowance for loan losses
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                 
Total impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 64     $ -     $ -     $ 64  
                                                 
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ 64     $ -     $ -     $ 64  
Allowance for loan losses on impaired loans
    -       -       50       -       -       50  
 
Interest income of $3,000, $3,000, $3,000 and $4,000 was recognized on impaired loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 (unaudited), respectively.
 
There were no troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 (unaudited), there were no new restructurings classified as troubled debt restructurings.
 
 
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Note 4:  Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
 
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Topic 820 also specifies a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
 
Level 1
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 
 
Level 2
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
 
 
Level 3
Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
 
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions.  Additionally, matrix pricing is used for certain investment securities and is a mathematical technique widely used in the banking industry to value investment securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific investment securities but rather relying on the investment securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted investment securities.  Level 2 securities include federal agencies.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
 
The following tables present the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
         
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
       
         
Active Markets
   
Other
   
Significant
 
         
for Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
   
Fair
   
Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
 Assets
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
 
Available for sale:
                       
      U.S. Treasuries
  $ 500     $ 500     $ -     $ -  
      Federal agencies
    9,442       -       9,442       -  
                                 
    $ 9,942     $ 500     $ 9,442     $ -  
 
 
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December 31, 2011
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
           
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
         
           
Active Markets
   
Other
   
Significant
 
           
for Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
   
Fair
   
Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
 Assets
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Available for sale:
                               
      U.S. Treasuries
  $ 501     $ 501     $ -     $ -  
      Federal agencies
    9,727       -       9,727       -  
                                 
    $ 10,228     $ 501     $ 9,727     $ -  
 
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
 
Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)
 
Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms, are measured for impairment.  Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans.
 
The fair values of collateral dependent impaired loans are based on independent appraisals of the collateral.  If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized.  This method requires a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.  After determining the collateral value as described, the fair value is calculated based on the determined collateral value less selling expenses.
 
Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.
 
The following tables present the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
           
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
         
           
Active Markets
   
Other
   
Significant
 
           
for Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
   
Fair
   
Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
 Assets
 
Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
June 30, 2012 (Unaudited)
                               
                                 
Impaired loans
  $ 41     $ -     $ -     $ 41  
                                 
December 31, 2011
                               
                                 
Impaired loans
  $ 14     $ -     $ -     $ 14  
 
 
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Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs
 
The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements other than goodwill.
 
   
Fair Value at
 
Valuation
     
Weighted
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Average
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
             
                   
Collateral-dependent impaired loans
  $ 41  
Market comparable properties
 
Marketability discount
    10 %
 
The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying balance sheets at amounts other than fair value.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Certificates of Deposit, Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, Accrued Interest Receivable and Accrued Interest Payable
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value.
 
Held-to-maturity Securities
 
Fair value is based on quoted market prices, if available.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.
 
Loans and Loan Held for Sale
 
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.  The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value.
 
Deposits
 
Deposits include checking and money market savings accounts.  The carrying amount of these deposits approximates fair value.  The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits (certificates and other time deposits) is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
 
Borrowings
 
Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt.  Fair value of long-term debt is based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market.  If a quoted market price is not available, an expected present value technique is used to estimate fair value.
 
 
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The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2012.
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
         
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
       
         
Active Markets
   
Other
   
Significant
 
         
for Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
   
Carrying
   
Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
Amount
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
   
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
Financial assets:
                       
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,786     $ 4,786     $ -     $ -  
   Certificates of deposit
    250       250       -       -  
   Available for sale investment securities
    9,942       500       9,442       -  
   Held to maturity investment securities
    20,475       -       21,095       -  
   Loans held for sale
    105       -       105       -  
   Loans, net
    182,408       -       -       194,331  
   Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
    2,053       -       2,053       -  
   Accrued interest receivable
    2,660       -       2,660       -  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
    Deposits
    192,098       -       -       192,338  
    Borrowings
    6,600       -       6,985       -  
    Accrued interest payable
    115       -       115       -  
 
The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2011.
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
   
(In Thousnds)
 
Financial assets:
           
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 6,457     $ 6,457  
   Certificates of deposit
    250       250  
   Available for sale investment securities
    10,228       10,228  
   Held to maturity investment securities
    15,402       15,854  
   Loans held for sale
    621       621  
   Loans, net
    188,953       198,499  
   Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
    2,037       2,037  
   Accrued interest receivable
    4,141       4,141  
                 
Financial liabilities:
               
    Deposits
    179,211       179,709  
    Borrowings
    26,900       26,324  
    Accrued interest payable
    164       164  
                 
 
 
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Note 6:  Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11—Balance Sheet (Topic 210). In December 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-11. The objective of this Update is to provide enhanced disclosures that will enable users of financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity’s financial position. This includes the effect or potential effect of rights of setoff associated with an entity’s recognized assets and recognized liabilities within the scope of this Update. The amendments require enhanced disclosures by requiring improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with either Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with either Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45.
 
An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company will adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required, and does not anticipate that the ASU will have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
 
Note 7:  Plan of Conversion and Change in Corporate Form
 
On January 17, 2012, the Company, Mid-Tier Holding Company and Bank adopted a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization (the “Plan”) and on April 23, 2012, an Amended Plan of Conversion and Reorganization was adopted, both of which provide for the conversion of the Company into the capital stock form of organization.  The Company currently owns 100% of the common stock of the Mid-Tier Holding Company, which owns 100% of the common stock of the Bank that is headquartered in Madison, Nebraska.  A new stock holding company (the “Holding Company”) will be established as part of the Conversion and will succeed to all the rights and obligations of the Company and the Mid-Tier Holding Company and will issue Common Stock in the Conversion pursuant to an independent valuation appraisal of the Bank and the Holding Company on a converted basis that has been conducted by an independent appraisal firm that is experienced in appraising financial institutions in connection with mutual to stock conversions.
 
The Plan has been approved by the Board of the Company and by the FRB.  The Plan also must be approved by a majority of the total number of votes eligible to be cast by Voting Members of the Company at a Special Meeting of Members to be called for that purpose.
 
Shares of the Holding Company’s common stock will be offered in a subscription offering pursuant to non-transferable subscription rights at a predetermined and uniform price in the following order of preference: (1) to the eligible account holders of record of the Bank as of December 31, 2010; (2) to the Bank’s tax qualified employee stock benefit plans; (3) if applicable, to supplemental eligible account holders of record as of the last day of the calendar quarter preceding FRB approval of the Conversion; and (4) any person other than an eligible account holder or a supplemental eligible account holder, holding a qualifying deposit on the voting record date.  Concurrently, or after the subscription offering, shares not subscribed for in the subscription offering may be offered to the general public in a direct community offering with preference given first to natural persons residing in the Nebraska counties of Cedar, Boone, Knox, Madison and Pierce; and thereafter to other members of the general public.
 
Subsequent to the Conversion, voting rights will be held exclusively by the stockholders of the Holding Company.  Deposits at the Bank will continue to be insured by the FDIC.  A liquidation account will be established in an amount equal to the Bank’s total equity as of the latest balance sheet date in the final prospectus used in the Conversion.  Each eligible account holder or supplemental account holder will be entitled to a proportionate share of this liquidation account in the event of a complete liquidation of the Bank, and only in such event.  This share will be reduced if the eligible account holder’s or supplemental account holder’s deposit balance falls below the amounts on the date of record as of any December 31 and will cease to exist if the account is closed.  The liquidation account will never be increased despite any increase after Conversion in the related deposit balance.
 
 
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Following completion of the Conversion, the Bank may not declare, pay a dividend on, or repurchase any of its capital stock of the Bank, if the effect thereof would cause retained earnings to be reduced below the liquidation account amount or regulatory capital requirements.  Any repurchases by the Holding Company of its common stock will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
The cost of conversion and issuing the capital stock will be deferred and deducted from the proceeds of the offering.  In the event the conversion and offering are not completed, any deferred costs will be charged to operations.  Conversion costs incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2012 (unaudited) were $484,000.  No conversion costs were incurred in 2011.
 
 
Note 8:  Reclassifications
 
 
   Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2011 condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the June 30, 2012 presentation.
 
 
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Item 2.             Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
General
 
Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations at and for three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of Madison County Holding Company, MHC (the “MHC”) on a consolidated basis.  The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing on Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
 
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may” and words of similar meaning.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
 
 
statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
 
 
statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
 
 
statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
 
 
estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
 
These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control.  In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change.  We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report.
 
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:
 
 
general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;
 
 
changes in government policy towards farming subsidies, and especially towards the production of ethanol which is highly dependent upon #2 Yellow Corn, the primary commodity produced in our market area;
 
 
competition among depository and other financial institutions;
 
 
our success in continuing to emphasize agricultural real estate and agricultural and commercial non-real estate loans;
 
 
changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of our financial instruments;
 
 
adverse changes in the securities markets;
 
 
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changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in deposit insurance premiums, regulatory fees and capital requirements, which increase our compliance costs;
 
 
our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;
 
 
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
 
 
changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
 
 
changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans;
 
 
loan delinquencies and changes in the underlying cash flows of our borrowers;
 
 
changes in our financial condition or results of operations that reduce capital available to pay dividends; and
 
 
changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.
 
 
 Critical Accounting Policies
 
There are no material changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in Madison County Financial, Inc.’s Prospectus dated August 10, 2012, as filed with the Securities and  Exchange Commission pursuant to Securities Act Rule 424(b)(3) on August 20, 2012.
 
Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
 
Total assets decreased $5.2 million, or 2.2%, to $233.4 million at June 30, 2012 from $238.7 million at December 31, 2011.  The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in net loans receivable of $6.5 million, or 3.5%, to $182.4 million at June 30, 2012 from $189.0 million at December 31, 2011, and a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $1.7 million, or 25.9%, to $4.8 million at June 30, 2012 from $6.5 million at December 31, 2011.  These decreases were offset in part by a $5.1 million, or 32.9%,  increase in investment securities held to maturity, to $20.5 million at June 30, 2012 from $15.4 million at December 31, 2011. The decrease in net loans was due primarily to normal seasonal loan pay-downs from our farming customers and normal annual loan payments on agricultural real estate loans. For many years we have experienced large loan pay-downs in the first and second quarters relating primarily to the cash flow cycle of our farming customers. Investment securities held to maturity increased as we used funds received from loan payoffs to purchase these securities.
 
Accrued interest receivable on investment securities, certificates of deposit owned and loans decreased $1.5 million, or 35.8%, to $2.7 million at June 30, 2012 from $4.1 million at December 31, 2011. The decrease resulted primarily from the timing of interest payments due on our loans and the $6.5 million decrease in net loans at June 30, 2012 as compared to December 31, 2011.
 
Core deposit intangible, which resulted from our November 2005 acquisition of  First National Bank of Albion, decreased $90,000, or 9.1%, to $899,000 at June 30, 2012 from $989,000 at December 31, 2011.
 
 
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Deposits increased $12.9 million, or 7.2%, to $192.1 million at June 30, 2012 from $179.2 million at December 31, 2011, as we experienced increases in each category of our core deposits except non-interest bearing checking accounts which decreased by $1.4 million, or 8.8%.  Interest-bearing checking and money market savings accounts increased $10.4 million, or 11.2%, and $7.2 million, or 20.4%, at June 30, 2012 from December 31, 2011, respectively. Certificates and time deposits decreased $3.3 million, or 9.4%, at June 30, 2012 from December 31, 2011, reflecting customer demand for transaction accounts rather than locking in deposits for longer terms in the current low interest rate environment.   For the same reason that we experience large cash inflows from loan pay-downs in the second quarter of each year, we also experience moderate to large increases in transaction account balances in the second quarter of each year. 
 
We borrow periodically from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (“FHLB-Topeka”) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (“FRB-Kansas City”), and as needed to a lesser extent from the Bankers’ Bank of the West. Although we expect advances from the FHLB-Topeka and short term borrowings from FRB-Kansas City to remain an integral part of our funding strategy, our borrowings from the FHLB-Topeka and FRB-Kansas City decreased 75.5% to $6.6 million at June 30, 2012 from $26.9 million at December 31, 2011. This decrease reflects our normal and expected liquidity profile due to the seasonal nature of loan pay-downs and large deposit fund increases typically experienced in the first quarter of each calendar year.   Despite this decrease, we expect to continue to utilize borrowings as an alternative funding source. Our borrowings from the FHLB-Topeka generally consist of advances with laddered terms of up to 10 years, and our borrowings from the FRB-Kansas City are short-term borrowings related to our Line of Credit and Seasonal Borrowing Agreement.
 
Total equity increased by $2.0 million, or 6.8%, to $32.2 million at June 30, 2012 from $30.1 million at December 31, 2011.  The increase resulted from net income of $2.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012.
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
 
General.  Net income increased to $910,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $849,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase reflected higher other income and lower interest expense and lower provision for loan losses, offset partially by lower net interest and dividend income and higher total other expense during the 2012 quarter.
 
Interest and Dividend Income.  Interest and dividend income decreased $116,000, or 4.0%, to $2.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 from $2.9 million for quarter ended June 30, 2011.  The decrease reflected a decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets to 5.04% for the 2012 quarter from 5.56% for the 2011 quarter, offset in part by an increase in average interest-earning assets to $221.9 million for the 2012 quarter compared to $209.2 million for the 2011 quarter.
 
Interest income and fees on loans decreased $178,000, or 6.6%, to $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting a slight decrease in average loans outstanding period to period as well as a decrease in the average yield on loans to 5.50% for the 2012 quarter from 5.88% for the 2011 quarter.  Interest income on taxable investment securities remained relatively flat increasing to $90,000 for the 2012 quarter from $88,000 for the 2011 quarter. Interest income on non-taxable investment securities increased $58,000, or 53.2%, to $167,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 from $109,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, reflecting an increase in the average balance of such securities to $16.9 million during the 2012 period from $10.5 million for the 2011 period. This increase was offset in part by a decrease in the average yield on such securities to 3.97% from 4.16%, period to period.
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $105,000, or 18.4%, to $466,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $571,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The decrease reflected a decrease in the average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities in the 2012 quarter to 1.02% compared to 1.28% during the 2011 quarter, offset in part by an increase in the average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities to $183.8 million for the 2012 quarter from $178.7 million for the 2011 quarter.
 
 
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Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased $97,000, or 19.1%, to $410,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 from $507,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, as the average rate paid on these deposits decreased to 0.93% during the 2012 period from 1.27% during the 2011 period, offset in part by an increase of $16.0 million in the average balance of these deposits to $177.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 from $161.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Interest expense on borrowings decreased $8,000, or 12.5%, to $56,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $64,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting a decrease in the average balance of borrowings for the 2012 quarter to $6.6 million from $17.6 million during the 2011 quarter, offset in part by higher rates paid on such borrowings to 3.41% from 1.46% quarter to quarter, reflecting a larger percentage of long-term borrowings during the 2012 quarter as compared to the 2011 quarter.
 
Net Interest and Dividend Income.  Net interest and dividend income decreased $11,000, or 0.5%, to $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting a modest narrowing of our net interest rate spread and our net interest margin.  Our net interest rate spread decreased to 4.02% for the 2012 quarter from 4.28% for the 2011 quarter, and our net interest margin decreased to 4.19% for the second quarter of 2012 from 4.47% during the second quarter of 2011.  The ratio of our average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities increased to 120.8% for the 2012 quarter from 117.0% for the 2011 quarter. The decreases in our net interest rate spread and net interest margin reflected the decline in the average yield of our interest-earning assets, which was offset in part by an increase in the average balance of these assets, and further offset by the continuing decline in the cost of our deposits as the composition of our deposits has shifted to lower cost core deposits.
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  Based on our analysis of the factors, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $75,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of $65,000, or 46.4%, from our provision of $140,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  Our determination to decrease our provision resulted in part from management’s consideration of our continuing high credit quality and the reduction in net loans.
 
The provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2012 reflected no charge-offs or recoveries compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011 which reflected net recoveries of $3,000.  The allowance for loan losses was $4.3 million, or 2.30% of total loans, including loans held for sale, at June 30, 2012, compared to $3.6 million, or 1.95% of total loans, including loans held for sale, at June 30, 2011, and $4.0 million, or 2.07% of total loans, including loans held for sale, at December 31, 2011.  Total nonperforming loans were $380,000 at June 30, 2012 compared to $240,000 at December 31, 2011. As a percentage of nonperforming loans, the allowance for loan losses was 1,131% at June 30, 2012 compared to 1,674% at December 31, 2011.
 
Other Income.  Other income increased $115,000, or 35.5%, to $439,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $324,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase in other income was attributable primarily to a $123,000 increase in gain on sale of loans to $164,000 for the 2012 quarter from $41,000 for the 2011 quarter as the proceeds from loan sales increased to $8.0 million during the 2012 quarter from $2.8 million for the 2011 quarter.
 
Other Expense.  Other expense increased $103,000, or 7.9%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase was due primarily to increased salaries and employee benefits expense to $858,000 for the 2012 quarter from $793,000 for the 2011 quarter, reflecting normal annual salary increases and payouts under our benefit plans, and an increase of $68,000 in professional and service fees to $84,000 for the 2012 quarter from $16,000 for the 2011 quarter, reflecting additional costs associated with audits performed in preparation for conversion filings.  These increases were offset in part by a $31,000 decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums due to a change in how the premium is calculated.
 
 
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Income Tax Expense.  The provision for income taxes was $360,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $355,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting an increase in pretax income.  Our effective tax rate was 28.4% for the 2012 quarter compared to 29.5% for the 2011 quarter. This difference resulted primarily from the levels of tax-exempt income derived from our municipal bond investment portfolio and from bank-owned life insurance.
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
 
General.  Net income increased to $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase reflected higher net interest income and other income and a decrease in our provision for loan losses during the 2012 period versus the 2011 period, offset partially by higher other expense.
 
Interest and Dividend Income.  Interest and dividend income increased $148,000, or 2.6%, to $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase reflected an increase in average interest-earning assets to $218.9 million for the 2012 period compared to $206.3 million for the 2011 period, offset in part by a decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets to 5.40% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from 5.61% for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
Interest income and fees on loans increased by $40,000, or 0.7%, to $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting a slight increase in average loans outstanding period to period and a marginal increase in the average yield paid on these loans to 5.92% during the six months ended June 30, 2012 from 5.89% during the six months ended June 30, 2011.  Interest income on taxable investment securities increased $9,000 to $174,000 for the 2012 period from $165,000 for the 2011 period, while interest income on non-taxable investment securities increased $95,000, or 45.2%, to $305,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $210,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting an increase in the average balance of such securities to $15.2 million during the 2012 period from $10.1 million for the 2011 period, offset in part by a decrease in the average yield on such securities to 4.04% from 4.19%, period to period.
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $235,000, or 20.3%, to $924,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The decrease reflected a decrease in the average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 to 1.02% compared to 1.32% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 period, offset in part by an increase in the average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities to $181.7 million for the 2012 period from $176.4 million for the 2011 period.
 
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased $214,000, or 20.9%, to $811,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as the average rate paid on these deposits decreased to 0.94% during the 2012 period from 1.30% during the 2011 period, offset in part by an increase of $15.1 million in the average balance of these deposits to $174.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $159.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Interest expense on borrowings decreased $21,000, or 15.7%, to $113,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $134,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease reflected a decrease in the average balance of borrowings for the 2012 period to $7.6 million from $17.4 million for the 2011 period, offset in part by a higher rate paid on such borrowings to 3.00% from 1.55% period to period, reflecting a larger percentage of long-term borrowings during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
 
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Net Interest Income.  Net interest income increased $383,000, or 8.4%, to $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting an improvement in our net interest rate spread and net interest margin during the 2012 period.  Our net interest rate spread increased to 4.38% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from 4.29% for the six months ended June 30, 2011, and the ratio of our average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities increased to 120.5% for the 2012 period from 116.9% for 2011 period.  Our net interest margin also increased to 4.55% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from 4.47% for six months ended June 30, 2011. The increases in our net interest rate spread and net interest margin reflected the continuing decline in the cost of our deposits in the current low interest rate environment as the composition of our deposits shifted to lower cost core deposits, while the balance of our average interest-earnings assets increased to $218.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $206.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  Based on our analysis of the factors, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $185,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of $45,000, or 19.6%, from our provision of $230,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  Our determination to decrease our provision resulted in part from management’s consideration of our continuing high credit quality and the reduction in net loans.
 
The provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 reflected net recoveries of $94,000 for the six month period, compared to net recoveries of $3,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The allowance for loan losses was $4.3 million, or 2.30% of total loans, including loans held for sale, at June 30, 2012, compared to $3.6 million, or 1.95% of total loans, including loans held for sale, at June 30, 2011, and $4.0 million, or 2.07% of total loans, including loans held for sale, at December 31, 2011.  Total nonperforming loans were $380,000 at June 30, 2012 compared to $240,000 at December 31, 2011. As a percentage of nonperforming loans, the allowance for loan losses was 1,131% at June 30, 2012 compared to 1,674% at December 31, 2011.
 
Other Income.  Other income increased $255,000, or 39.3%, to $904,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $649,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase in other income was attributable primarily to a $235,000 increase in gain on sale of loans to $340,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $105,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as the proceeds from loan sales increased to $15.7 million during the 2012 period from $6.6 million for the 2011 period.
 
Other Expense.  Other expense increased $199,000, or 7.7%, to $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The increase was due primarily to increased salaries and employee benefits expense which increased to $1.7 million for the 2012 period from $1.6 million for the 2011 period, reflecting normal annual salary increases and payouts under our benefit plans, an increase of $67,000 in professional and service fees to $99,000 for the 2012 period from $32,000 for the 2011 period reflecting additional costs associated with audits performed in preparation for conversion filings, and an increase of $70,000 in other expense reflecting normal expense increases and an increase in our provision for the contingent liability related to sold loans. These increases were offset in part by a $61,000 decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums due to a change in how the premium is calculated.
 
Income Tax Expense.  The provision for income taxes was $846,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $707,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011, reflecting an increase in pretax income.  Our effective tax rate was 29.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 29.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  This difference resulted primarily from the levels of tax-exempt income derived from our municipal bond investment portfolio and from bank-owned life insurance.
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from sale of loans, proceeds from maturities and calls of securities, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank-Topeka and borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and to a lesser extent from the Bankers’ Bank of the West, and other income including income from our insurance agency subsidiary.  While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits.  The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period. Additionally, we historically have experienced significant increases in our deposits during the first calendar quarter of each year as a result of our farm customers depositing proceeds from the sale of agricultural commodities during this period. Similarly, our borrowings have historically increased during the fourth calendar quarter of each year in response to increased loan demand from our farm customers during this period, many of whom purchase their crop production supplies (seed, fertilizer, fuel and chemicals) during October through December.
 
Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities.  Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 million and $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities, which consists primarily of net change in loans receivable and net change in purchases of/proceeds from maturities of investment securities was $1.7 million and $(6.8) million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities, which is comprised of net change in deposits and proceeds from and repayment of borrowings, was $(7.4) million and $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 
At June 30, 2012, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements with a Tier 1 (core) capital level of $30.5 million, or 13.8% of adjusted total assets, which is above the required level of $8.8 million, or 4.0%; and total risk-based capital of $33.3 million, or 15.1% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $17.6 million, or 8.0%.  Accordingly Madison County Bank was categorized as well capitalized at June 30, 2012.  Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification that would change our category.
 
At June 30, 2012, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $9.6 million and lines of credit of $29.0 million.  We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current loan origination commitments.  Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from June 30, 2012 totaled $25.3 million.  Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing certificates of deposit will be renewed.  However, if a substantial portion of these deposits is not retained, we may utilize FHLB-Topeka advances or FRB-Kansas City borrowings or raise interest rates on deposits to attract new accounts, which may result in higher levels of interest expense.
 
 
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Not applicable, as the Registrant is a smaller reporting company.
 
 
Controls and Procedures
 
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of June 30, 2012.  Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
 
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During the quarter ended June 30, 2012, there were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
Part II – Other Information
 
 
Item 1.
 
The Bank is subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business.  In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Bank’s or the Registrant’s financial condition or results of operations.
 
 
Item 1A.
 
Not applicable, as the Registrant is a smaller reporting company.
 
 
 
(a)
There were no sales of unregistered securities during the period covered by this Report.
 
 
(b)
Not applicable.
 
 
(c)
There were no issuer repurchases of securities during the period covered by this Report.
 
 
None.
 
 
 
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 5.
 
None.
 
 
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Item 6.
 
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
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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.
 
   
Madison County Financial, Inc.
     
Date:  September 21, 2012
 
/s/ David J. Warnemunde
   
David J. Warnemunde
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Date:  September 21, 2012
 
/s/ Brenda L. Borchers
   
Brenda L. Borchers
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
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