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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, 2014

 

Or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For transition period from ______________________ to___________________

 

Commission File Number 001-35295

 

 

 

Poage Bankshares, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   45-3204393
(State of Other Jurisdiction   (I.R.S Employer
Of Incorporation   Identification Number)

  

1500 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101   41101
 (Address of Principal Executive Officer)    (Zip Code)

 

606-324-7196

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Not Applicable

(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 filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨

 

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   x     No   ¨

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
       
Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes   ¨     No   x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:

  

As of August 11, 2014, 3,881,917 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, were outstanding.

  

 
 

   

POAGE BANKSHARES, INC.

 

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

 

Table of Contents

 

  PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – POAGE BANKSHARES, INC. 3
     
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 26
     
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 34
     
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 34
     
  PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
     
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 35
     
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 35
   
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 35
     
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 35
     
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES  
     
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION 35
     
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS 35
     
SIGNATURES   36

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

POAGE BANKSHARES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
   (in thousands) 
ASSETS          
Cash and due from financial institutions  $29,322   $6,684 
Securities available for sale   71,958    86,062 
Loans held for sale   161    307 
Loans, net of allowance of $1,757 and $1,908   301,067    177,088 
Restricted stock, at cost   2,921    1,953 
Other real estate owned, net   602    375 
Premises and equipment, net   8,550    6,267 
Company owned life insurance   7,051    6,936 
Accrued interest receivable   1,421    1,126 
Goodwill   836    - 
Other intangible assets   1,660    - 
Deferred taxes   2,499    1,201 
Other assets   1,478    1,231 
Total Assets  $429,526   $289,230 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Deposits          
Non-interest bearing  $44,325   $6,058 
Interest bearing   280,754    203,382 
Total deposits   325,079    209,440 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   32,596    19,958 
Other borrowed funds   2,649    - 
Accrued interest payable   179    33 
Other liabilities   2,766    2,141 
Total liabilities   363,269    231,572 
           
Commitments and contingent liabilities   -    - 
           
Shareholders' equity          
Common stock, $.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized,  3,881,917 and 3,347,263 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 respectively   39    34 
Additional paid-in-capital   37,873    30,080 
Retained earnings   30,512    30,789 
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares   (2,327)   (2,394)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   160    (851)
Total shareholders' equity   66,257    57,658 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $429,526   $289,230 

  

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POAGE BANKSHARES, INC. 

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

   Three months ended   Six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   (in thousands)   (in thousands) 
Interest and dividend income                    
Loans, including fees  $4,275   $2,407   $6,844   $4,853 
Taxable securities   388    313    779    620 
Tax exempt securities   146    151    271    311 
Federal funds sold and other   34    28    60    58 
Total interest and dividend income   4,843    2,899    7,954    5,842 
Interest expense                    
Deposits   439    422    797    900 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other   117    110    211    227 
Total interest expense   556    532    1,008    1,127 
                     
Net interest income   4,287    2,367    6,946    4,715 
                     
Provision for loan losses   -    7    -    106 
                     
Net interest income after provision for loan losses   4,287    2,360    6,946    4,609 
                     
Non-interest income                    
Recovery - fictitious loans   -    753    -    753 
Service charges on deposits   399    133    553    262 
Other service charges   5    8    13    15 
Net gains on mortgage banking activity   126    144    220    366 
Net gains on sales of securities   294    -    294    - 
Income from company owned life insurance   49    51    115    101 
Loss on disposal of equipment   -    -    -    (10)
Other   5    6    8    13 
Total Non-Interest Income   878    1,095    1,203    1,500 
                     
Non-interest expense                    
Salaries and employee benefits   2,172    1,147    3,447    2,030 
Occupancy and equipment   408    211    676    434 
Data processing   370    193    624    375 
Federal deposit insurance   58    46    87    89 
Foreclosed assets, net   58    131    88    167 
Advertising   54    34    92    70 
Professional fees   437    54    831    275 
Other taxes   59    63    118    126 
Early termination fee   -    -    877    - 
Other   826    292    1,165    641 
Total Non-Interest Expense   4,442    2,171    8,005    4,207 
                     
Income before income taxes   723    1,284    144    1,902 
                     
Income tax expense   212    406    58    578 
                     
Net income  $511   $878   $86   $1,324 
Earnings per share:                    
Basic  $0.14   $0.29   $0.03   $0.43 
Diluted  $0.14   $0.29   $0.03   $0.43 
Dividend per share  $0.05   $0.04   $0.10   $0.08 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POAGE BANKSHARES, INC. 

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 

 

   Three months ended   Six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   (in thousands)   (in thousands) 
                 
Net income  $511   $878   $86   $1,324 
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities   1,068    (1,885)   1,825    (2,048)
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses included in net income   (294)   -    (294)   - 
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities   774    (1,885)   1,531    (2,048)
Tax effect   (263)   641    (520)   696 
Other comprehensive income (loss):   511    (1,244)   1,011    (1,352)
                     
Comprehensive income (loss)  $1,022   $(366)  $1,097   $(28)

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POAGE BANKSHARES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

                   Accumulated     
       Additional       Unearned   Other   Total 
   Common   Paid-In   Retained   ESOP   Comprehensive   Shareholders' 
   Stock   Capital   Earnings   Shares   Income (Loss)   Equity 
   (in thousands) 
                         
Balances, January 1, 2014  $34   $30,080   $30,789   $(2,394)  $(851)  $57,658 
                               
Net income   -    -    86    -    -    86 
557,621 shares issued in business combination   6    7,830    -    -    -    7,836 
Stock repurchase   (1)   (330)   -    -    -    (331)
Dividends paid   -    -    (363)   -    -    (363)
ESOP compensation earned   -    28    -    67    -    95 
Stock based compensation expense   -    265    -    -    -    265 
Other comprehensive income   -    -    -    -    1,011    1,011 
                               
Balances, June 30, 2014  $39   $37,873   $30,512   $(2,327)  $160   $66,257 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POAGE BANKSHARES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   Six months ended 
   June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   (in thousands) 
OPERATING ACTIVITY          
Net income  $86   $1,324 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:          
Depreciation   268    213 
Provision for loan losses   -    106 
ESOP compensation expense   95    56 
Stock based compensation expense   265    97 
Gain on sale of securities   (294)   - 
Loss on disposal of assets   -    10 
Loss on sale of other real estate owned   65    122 
Amortization of core deposit intangible   74    - 
Amortization of fair value related to loans and deposits   (235)   - 
Net amortization on securities   700    450 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense   (75)   377 
Net gain on mortgage banking activities   (220)   (366)
Origination of loans held for sale   (3,061)   (4,099)
Proceeds from loans held for sale   3,427    4,623 
Increase in cash value of life insurance   (115)   (101)
Change in asset and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities acquired:          
Accrued interest receivable   185    46 
Other assets   43    (220)
Accrued interest payable   116    176 
Other liabilities   351    390 
Net cash from operating activities   1,675    3,204 
           
INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Securities available for sale:          
Proceeds from calls   7,265    6,895 
Proceeds from maturities   120    1,124 
Proceeds from sales   19,721    - 
Purchases   -    (10,337)
Principal payments received   2,814    6,586 
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired   1,445    - 
Loan originations and principal payments on loans, net   (5,755)   3,196 
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned        198 
Purchase of office properties and equipment   (202)   (396)
Net cash from investing activities   25,408    7,266 
           
FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Net change in deposits   (1,389)   (10,757)
Payments on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings   (2,362)   (2,289)
Cash dividends paid   (363)   (270)
Stock repurchases   (331)   (2,082)
Net cash from financing activities   (4,445)   (15,398)
           
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   22,638    (4,928)
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   6,684    17,778 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD  $29,322   $12,850 
           
Additional cash flows and supplementary information:          
Cash paid during the year for:          
 Interest on deposits and advances  $892   $497 
 Income taxes   -    95 

Stock issued for consideration paid in acquisition

  $7,836   $- 
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans  $292   $10 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Poage Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Home Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Home Federal”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements are based on various factors including the current interest rate environment and the general strength of the local economy.  Changes in the overall interest rate environment can significantly affect the Company’s net interest income and the value of its recorded assets and liabilities.  Actual results could differ from those estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements.

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. All interim amounts have not been audited, and the results of operations for the interim periods herein are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto filed as part of the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-KT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

On October 21, 2013, the Company and Home Federal entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Town Square Financial Corporation (“Town Square Financial”) and its bank subsidiary, Town Square Bank (“Town Square Bank”). On March 18, 2014 (the “Acquisition Date”), the Company and Home Federal consummated the merger transaction. Town Square Financial merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving entity, and Town Square Bank merged with and into Home Federal, with Home Federal as the surviving institution. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and resulted in the preliminary recordation of Goodwill of $836,000. See additional discussion in Note 10.

 

The Board of Directors of Home Federal elected to amend the charter to change the institution’s name from “Home Federal Savings and Loan Association” to “Town Square Bank.” Home Federal is in the process of implementing the name change. Accordingly, for periods subsequent to the quarter ended June 30, 2014, Home Federal will operate, and be referred to in public and regulatory filings, as Town Square Bank.

 

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NOTE 2- ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NEWLY ISSUED NOT YET EFFECTIVE

 

In January 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-04, "Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors." This update clarifies when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. The update is effective for annual and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. We do not believe this update will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This update is a joint project with the International Accounting Standards Board initiated to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard that is meant to remove inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements, provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues, improve comparability of revenue recognition practices, provide more useful information to users of financial statements and simplify the preparation of financial statements. The guidance in this update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition" and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of Codification. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is still evaluating the expected impact on our consolidated financial statements.

  

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NOTE 3 - SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

 

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in thousands):

 

       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
     
June 30, 2014                    
States and political subdivisions  $20,783   $745   $(27)  $21,501 
U.S. Government agencies and sponsored entities   18,258    1    (601)   17,658 
Government sponsored entities residential mortgage-backed:                    
FHLMC   15,660    179    (20)   15,819 
FNMA   11,750    92    (29)   11,813 
Collateralized mortgage obligations   5,265    -    (98)   5,167 
Total securities  $71,716   $1,017   $(775)  $71,958 
                     
December 31, 2013                    
States and political subdivisions  $22,277   $484   $(238)  $22,523 
U.S. Government agencies and sponsored entities   27,260    -    (1,260)   26,000 
Government sponsored entities residential mortgage-backed:                    
FHLMC   17,390    38    (134)   17,294 
FNMA   12,400    61    (118)   12,343 
Collateralized mortgage obligations   3,834    -    (223)   3,611 
SBA loan pools   4,190    101    -    4,291 
Total securities  $87,351   $684   $(1,973)  $86,062 

 

The proceeds from sales of securities and the associated gross gains and losses are listed below (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended   Six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
Proceeds  $19,721   $-   $19,721   $- 
Gross gains   372    -    372    - 
Gross losses   (78)   -    (78)   - 

 

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The amortized cost and fair value of the securities portfolio at June 30, 2014 are shown in the following table by expected maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties (in thousands).

 

   June 30, 
   2014 
   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value 
Securities with contractual maturities:    
One to five years  $5,626   $5,837 
Five to ten years   25,554    25,312 
Beyond ten years   7,861    8,010 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations   32,675    32,799 
Total  $71,716   $71,958 

   

The following table summarizes the securities with unrealized losses at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands):

 

   Less Than 12 Months   12 Months or Longer   Total 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 
                         
June 30, 2014                              
States and political subdivisions  $2,261   $(15)  $568   $(12)  $2,829   $(27)
U.S. Government agencies and sponsored entities   -    -    16,650    (601)   16,650    (601)
Government sponsored entities residential mortgage backed:                              
FHLMC   -    -    1,842    (20)   1,842    (20)
FNMA   2,337    (1)   986    (28)   3,323    (29)
Collateralized mortgage obligations   1,868    (24)   3,299    (74)   5,167    (98)
Total temporarily impaired  $6,466   $(40)  $23,345   $(735)  $29,811   $(775)
                               
December 31, 2013                              
States and political subdivisions  $7,302   $(238)  $-   $-   $7,302   $(238)
U.S. Government agencies and sponsored entities   20,916    (844)   5,084    (416)   26,000    (1,260)
Government sponsored entities residential mortgage backed:                              
FHLMC   10,769    (134)   -    -    10,769    (134)
FNMA   6,479    (118)   -    -    6,479    (118)
Collateralized mortgage obligations   3,611    (223)   -    -    3,611    (223)
Total temporarily impaired  $49,077   $(1,557)  $5,084   $(416)  $54,161   $(1,973)

 

Unrealized losses on bonds have not been recognized into income because the issuers of the bonds are of high credit quality, management does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that management would be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach maturity.

 

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Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.  For securities in an unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings.  For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement, and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income.  The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of impairment is recognized through earnings.

 

NOTE 4 – LOANS

 

Loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Real estate:          
One to four family  $174,971   $135,243 
Multi-family   7,046    889 
Commercial real estate   50,579    17,321 
Construction and land   19,122    2,176 
    251,718    155,629 
           
Commercial and Industrial   26,097    5,641 
           
Consumer          
Home equity lines of credit   8,064    5,953 
Motor vehicle   10,814    8,902 
Other   6,244    2,960 
    25,122    17,815 
           
Total   302,937    179,085 
Less:  Net deferred loan fees   113    89 
Allowance for loan losses   1,757    1,908 
   $301,067   $177,088 

 

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The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment based on impairment method as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Accrued interest receivable and net deferred loans fees are not considered significant and therefore are not included in the loan balances presented in the table below (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2014                                
   Allowance for Loan Losses   Loan Balances 
   Individually   Purchased   Collectively       Individually   Purchased   Collectively     
   Evaluated for   Credit-Impaired   Evaluated for       Evaluated for   Credit-Impaired   Evaluated for     
Loan Segment  Impairment   Loans   Impairment   Total   Impairment   Loans   Impairment   Total 
                                 
Real estate  $-   $-   $1,559   $1,559   $-   $4,778   $246,940   $251,718 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    7    7    -    556    25,541    26,097 
Consumer   -    -    54    54    -    7    25,115    25,122 
Unallocated   -    -    137    137    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Total  $-   $-   $1,757   $1,757   $-   $5,341   $297,596   $302,937 

  

December 31, 2013                                
   Allowance for Loan Losses   Loan Balances 
   Individually   Purchased   Collectively       Individually   Purchased   Collectively     
   Evaluated for   Credit-Impaired   Evaluated for       Evaluated for   Credit-Impaired   Evaluated for     
Loan Segment:  Impairment   Loans   Impairment   Total   Impairment   Loans   Impairment   Total 
                                 
Real estate  $-   $-   $1,818   $1,818   $-   $-   $155,629   $155,629 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    8    8    -    -    5,641    5,641 
Consumer   -    -    52    52    -    -    17,815    17,815 
Unallocated   -    -    30    30    -    -    -    - 
                                         
Total  $-   $-   $1,908   $1,908   $-   $-   $179,085   $179,085 

  

The Company held no loans that were individually evaluated for impairment but acquired certain loans in the merger with Town Square Financial that were impaired at the time of the merger.

 

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The following table sets forth an analysis of our allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended                    
June 30, 2014  Real Estate   Commercial   Consumer   Unallocated   Total 
                     
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Beginning balance  $1,767   $11   $41   $48   $1,867 
Provision for loan losses   (109)   4    16    89    - 
Loans charged-off   (116)   (8)   (7)   -    (131)
Recoveries   17    -    4    -    21 
Total ending allowance balance  $1,559   $7   $54   $137   $1,757 

  

Three Months Ended                    
June 30, 2013  Real Estate   Commercial   Consumer   Unallocated   Total 
                     
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Beginning balance  $1,858   $41   $76   $-   $1,975 
Provision for loan losses   4    (2)   5    -    7 
Loans charged-off   (13)   -    (3)   -    (16)
Recoveries   13    -    -    -    13 
Total ending allowance balance  $1,862   $39   $78   $-   $1,979 

  

Six Months Ended                    
June 30, 2014  Real Estate   Commercial   Consumer   Unallocated   Total 
                     
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Beginning balance  $1,818   $8   $52   $30   $1,908 
Provision for loan losses   (106)   (11)   10    107    - 
Loans charged-off   (172)   (8)   (12)   -    (192)
Recoveries   19    18    4    -    41 
Total ending allowance balance  $1,559   $7   $54   $137   $1,757 

  

Six Months Ended                    
June 30, 2013  Real Estate   Commercial   Consumer   Unallocated   Total 
                     
Allowance for loan losses:                         
Beginning balance  $1,876   $38   $77   $-   $1,991 
Provision for loan losses   101    1    4    -    106 
Loans charged-off   (165)   -    (3)   -    (168)
Recoveries   50    -    -    -    50 
Total ending allowance balance  $1,862   $39   $78   $-   $1,979 

  

As of June 30, 2014, there were $5.3 million of purchased credit impaired loans which were acquired in a business combination completed on March 18, 2014 (see Note 10). There were no impaired loans as of December 31, 2013, or during the three or six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

  

Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual consist of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment.

 

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The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
       Loans Past Due       Loans Past Due 
       Over 90 Days       Over 90 Days 
   Nonaccrual   Still Accruing   Nonaccrual   Still Accruing 
Real estate:                    
One to four family  $1,387   $182   $810   $- 
Multi-family   156    -    -    - 
Commercial real estate   621    -    36    - 
Construction and land   991    -    80    - 
Commercial and industrial   503    -    -    - 
Consumer:                    
Home equity loans and lines of credit   145    -    -    - 
Motor vehicle   1    -    -    - 
Other   35    -    -    - 
Total  $3,839   $182   $926   $- 

 

At June 30, 2014, $3.4 million of purchased credit impaired loans were non-performing loans and are included in the table above.

 

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by class of loans. Non-accrual loans of $3.8 million as of June 30, 2014 and $926,000 at December 31, 2013 are included in the tables below and have been categorized based on their payment status (in thousands).

 

   30 - 59   60 - 89   Greater than             
   Days   Days   90 Days   Total   Loans Not     
   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Total 
June 30, 2014                              
Real estate:                              
One to four family  $1,905   $711   $526   $3,142   $171,829   $174,971 
Multi-family   -    -    156    156    6,890    7,046 
Commercial real estate   217    228    187    632    49,947    50,579 
Construction and land   34    13    173    220    18,902    19,122 
Commercial and industrial   97    1    484    582    25,515    26,097 
Consumer:                              
Home equity loans and lines of credit   9    -    136    145    7,919    8,064 
Motor vehicle   44    26    -    70    10,744    10,814 
Other   8    6    35    49    6,195    6,244 
Total  $2,314   $985   $1,697   $4,996   $297,941   $302,937 

 

At June 30, 2014, $3.0 million of purchased credit impaired loans are included in past due loans 30 days or more past due in the table above.

 

   30 - 59   60 - 89   Greater than             
   Days   Days   90 Days   Total   Loans Not     
   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due   Total 
December 31, 2013                              
Real estate:                              
One to four family  $280   $11   $810   $1,101   $134,142   $135,243 
Multi-family   -    -    -    -    889    889 
Commercial real estate   -    -    36    36    17,285    17,321 
Construction and land   41    -    80    121    2,055    2,176 
Commercial and industrial   -    -    -    -    5,641    5,641 
Consumer:                              
Home equity loans and lines of credit   17    -    -    17    5,936    5,953 
Motor vehicle   15    8    -    23    8,879    8,902 
Other   2    8    -    10    2,950    2,960 
Total  $355   $27   $926   $1,308   $177,777   $179,085 

   

CREDIT QUALITY INDICATORS:

 

The Company categorizes 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. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial and commercial real estate loans. The analysis for residential real estate and consumer loans primarily includes review of past due status. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

 

Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

 

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Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

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

 

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows (in thousands):

 

   Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Not Rated 
                     
June 30, 2014                    
One to four family  $166,913   $4,256   $3,781   $21   $- 
Multi family   7,046    -    -    -    - 
Commercial Real Estate   46,873    -    3,706    -    - 
Construction and land   18,087    65    921    49    - 
Commercial and industrial   24,366    1,057    674    -    - 
Home equity loans and lines of credit   7,868    168    28    -    - 
Motor vehicle   10,775    1    38    -    - 
Other   6,235    -    9    -    - 
Total  $288,163   $5,547   $9,157   $70   $- 
                          
December 31, 2013                         
One to four family  $130,408   $3,176   $1,659   $-   $- 
Multi family   889    -    -    -    - 
Commercial Real Estate   16,861    -    460    -    - 
Construction and land   1,668    -    508    -    - 
Commercial and industrial   5,641    -    -    -    - 
Home equity loans and lines of credit   5,914    33    6    -    - 
Motor vehicle   8,876    5    21    -    - 
Other   2,960    -    -    -    - 
Total  $173,217   $3,214   $2,654   $-   $- 

 

The Company had two troubled debt restructurings which totaled $226,000 as of June 30, 2014 and no troubled debt restructuring at December 31, 2013.

 

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NOTE 5: FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

 

Advances from the FHLB at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows: (in thousands)

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Maturities July 2014 through June 2024, fixed rate at rates from 0.20% to 6.70%, weighted average rate of 1.10% at June 30, 2014 and 1.88% at December 31, 2013  $32,596   $19,958 

 

Payments contractually required over the next five years are as follows (in thousands):

 

June 30,    
2015  $25,667 
2016   2,433 
2017   1,950 
2018   1,569 
2019   858 
Thereafter   119 
Total  $32,596 

 

NOTE 6: FAIR VALUE

 

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

 

Level 2 – Significant other 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.

 

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:

 

Securities: The fair values for securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of similar securities (Level 2). This includes the use of “matrix pricing” used to value debt securities absent the exclusive use of quoted prices. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows (Level 3).

 

Other Real Estate Owned : Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property resulting in a Level 3 classification. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized.

 

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):

 

   Fair Value Measurements at 
   June 30, 2014 Using: 
           Significant     
       Quoted Prices in   Other   Significant 
       Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
   Carrying   Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                 
Financial Assets                    
Securities:                    
States and political subdivisions  $21,501   $-   $21,501   $- 
U.S. Government agencies and sponsored entities   17,658    -    17,658    - 
Mortgage backed securities: residential   27,632    -    27,632    - 
Collateralized mortgage obligations   5,167    -    5,167    - 
Total securities  $71,958   $-   $71,958   $- 

  

   Fair Value Measurements at 
   December 31, 2013 Using: 
           Significant     
       Quoted Prices in   Other   Significant 
       Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
   Carrying   Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                 
Financial Assets                    
Securities:                    
States and political subdivisions  $22,523   $-   $22,523   $- 
U.S. Government agencies and sponsored entities   26,000    -    26,000    - 
Mortgage backed securities: residential   29,637    -    29,637    - 
Collateralized mortgage obligations   3,611    -    3,611    - 
SBA loan pools   4,291    -    4,291    - 
Total securities  $86,062   $-   $86,062   $- 

 

For the periods ended June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

 

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Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:

 

       Fair Value Measurements at 
       June 30, 2014 Using: 
           Significant     
       Quoted Prices in   Other   Significant 
       Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
   Carrying   Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                 
Other real estate owned                    
One to four family, net  $78   $-   $-   $78 
Commercial Real Estate, net   233    -    -    233 

  

       Fair Value Measurements at 
       December 31, 2013 Using: 
           Significant     
       Quoted Prices in   Other   Significant 
       Active Markets for   Observable   Unobservable 
   Carrying   Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Value   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                 
Other real estate owned                    
One to four family, net  $6   $-   $-   $6 
Commercial Real Estate, net   290    -    -    290 

 

Commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may use a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Appraisals for real estate properties classified as other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by Home Federal’s management. The appraisal values are discounted to allow for selling expenses and fees, and the discounts range from 5% to 10%.

 

At June 30, 2014, other real estate owned recorded at fair value had a net carrying amount of $311,000 made up of the outstanding balance of $454,000 net of a valuation allowance of $143,000, which resulted in a write-down of $54,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014. At December 31, 2013, other real estate owned recorded at fair value had a net carrying amount of $296,000 made up of the outstanding balance of $454,000, net of a valuation allowance of $158,000. At June 30, 2013, other real estate owned recorded at fair value had a net carrying amount of $326,000 made up of the outstanding balance of $455,000 net of a valuation allowance of $129,000, which resulted in a write-down of $50,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

  

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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

 

   Carrying   Fair Value Measurements 
June 30, 2014  Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Financial assets                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $29,322   $29,322   $-   $-   $29,322 
Securities   71,958    -    71,958    -    71,958 
Restricted stock   2,921    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 
Loans held for sale   161    -    164    -    164 
Loans, net   301,067    -    -    311,604    311,604 
Accrued interest receivable   1,421    -    371    1,050    1,421 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits  $325,079   $157,299   $171,139   $-   $328,438 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   32,596    16,000    16,667    -    32,667 
Other Borrowings   2,649         2,649         2,649 
Accrued interest payable   179    -    179    -    179 

  

   Carrying   Fair Value Measurements 
December 31, 2013  Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Financial assets                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $6,684   $6,684   $-   $-   $6,684 
Securities   86,062    -    86,062    -    86,062 
Restricted stock   1,953    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 
Loans held for sale   307    -    314    -    314 
Loans, net   177,088    -    -    188,666    188,666 
Accrued interest receivable   1,126    -    471    655    1,126 
                          
Financial liabilities                         
Deposits  $209,440   $87,733   $122,594   $-   $210,329 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   19,958    -    20,044    -    20,044 
Accrued interest payable   33    -    33    -    33 

  

The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

 

The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values and are classified as Level 1.

 

Restricted Stock:

 

It is not practical to determine the fair value of FHLB and Bankers Bank of Kentucky stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

 

Loans:

 

Fair values of loans, excluding loans held for sale, are estimated as follows: For variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values resulting in a Level 3 classification. Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality resulting in a Level 3 classification. The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price. 

 

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The fair value of loans held for sale is estimated based upon binding contracts and quotes from third party investors resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Deposits:

 

The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are by definition equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount) resulting in a Level 1 classification. The carrying amounts of variable rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date resulting in a Level 1 classification. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flows calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and subordinate debenture:

 

The fair values of the Company’s long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable:

 

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value and are classified by level consistent with the level of the related assets or liabilities.

  

NOTE 7 - ESOP PLAN

 

Employees participate in an Employee Stock Option Plan (“ESOP”). The ESOP borrowed from the Company to purchase 269,790 shares of the Company’s common stock at $10 per share. The Company makes discretionary contributions to the ESOP, and pays dividends on unallocated shares to the ESOP, and the ESOP uses funds it receives to repay the loan. When loan payments are made, ESOP shares are allocated to participants based on relative compensation and expense is recorded. Dividends on allocated shares increase participant accounts. Participants receive the shares at the end of employment.

 

There were no contributions to the ESOP for the six months ended June 30, 2014 or 2013.

 

Shares held by the ESOP at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
Allocated to participants   30,022    30,351 
Released, but unallocated   6,744    - 
Unearned   232,697    239,439 
Total ESOP shares   269,463    269,790 
Fair value of unearned shares (in thousands)  $3,482   $3,355 

 

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NOTE 8 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

  

The factors used in the earnings per share computation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended   Six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
                 
Basic                    
Net income  $511   $878   $86   $1,324 
Less: Net earnings allocated to participating securities   18    -    3    - 
Net income allocated to common shareholders   493    878    83    1,324 
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding   3,897,688    3,250,934    3,664,046    3,298,962 
Less:  Average unallocated ESOP shares   (239,439)   (252,928)   (239,439)   (252,928)
Average participating shares   (106,273)   -    (120,505)   - 
Average shares   3,551,976    2,998,006    3,304,102    3,046,034 
                     
Basic earnings per common share  $0.14   $0.29   $0.03   $0.43 
                     
Diluted                    
Net income allocated for common shareholders  $493   $878   $83   $1,324 
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share   3,551,976    2,998,006    3,304,102    3,046,034 
Add:  Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options   -    -    -    - 
                     
Average shares and dilutive potential common shares   3,551,976    2,998,006    3,304,102    3,046,034 
                     
Diluted earnings per common share  $0.14   $0.29   $0.03   $0.43 

  

There were no potentially dilutive securities outstanding at June 30, 2014 or 2013. Stock options of 320,000 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for 2014 or 2013 because they were antidilutive.

 

NOTE 9 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

 

On January 8, 2013, the shareholders of Poage Bankshares, Inc. approved the Poage Bankshares, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) for employees and directors of the Company. The Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 472,132 shares of the Company’s common stock, with no more than 134,895 of shares as restricted stock awards and 337,237 as stock options, either incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options. The exercise price of options granted under the Plan may not be less than the fair market value on the date the stock option is granted. The compensation committee of the board of directors has sole discretion to determine the amount and to whom equity incentive awards are granted.

 

On April 16, 2013, the compensation committee of the board of directors approved the issuance of 134,895 shares of restricted stock to its directors and officers. In addition, on May 10, 2013, the compensation committee of the board of directors approved the issuance of 300,000 stock options to its directors and officers. An additional 20,000 stock option shares were issued on March 19, 2014 as a result of the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation by Poage Bankshares, Inc. All stock options and restricted stock awards vest ratably over five years. Stock options expire ten years after issuance. Apart from the vesting schedule for both stock options and restricted stock, there are no performance-based conditions or any other material conditions applicable to the awards issued.

 

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The following table summarizes stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 

       Exercise 
   Options   Price 
Outstanding - December 31, 2013   300,000     $14.86 - $15.00  
Granted   20,000   $14.07 
Exercised   -    - 
Forfeited   (18,450)   - 
Outstanding - June 30, 2014   301,550     $14.07 - $15.00  
           
Fully vested and exercisable at June 30, 2014   55,950    - 
Fully vested and exercisable at December 31, 2013   -    - 
Expected to vest in future periods   245,600    - 

 

The fair value for each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model that uses the following assumptions. The Company uses the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant to determine the risk-free interest rate. The expected dividend yield is estimated using the projected annual dividend level and recent stock price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. Expected stock volatility is based on historical volatilities of the Company’s common stock. The expected term of the options is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable.

 

The weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to determine the fair value of options granted was as follows:

 

   Six months ended 
   June 30, 2014 
     
Risk-free interest rate   2.16%
Expected dividend yield   1.42%
Expected stock volatility   11.79 
Expected life (years)   7 
Weighted average fair value of options granted  $1.88 

 

Stock options are assumed to be earned ratably over their respective vesting periods and charged to compensation expense based upon their grant date fair value and the number of options assumed to be earned. 55,950 options were vested during the six months ended June 30, 2014. Stock-based compensation expense for stock options included in salaries and benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $32,000 and $61,000, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense for vested and non-vested stock options for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was $13,000 and $13,000, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to vested and non-vested stock options was $470,000 at June 30, 2014 and, $535,000 at December 31, 2013 and is expected to be recognized over a period of 4-5 years.

 

The following table summarizes non-vested restricted stock activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 

Balance - December 31, 2013
   134,895 
      
Granted   - 
Forfeited   - 
Vested   (34,271)
Balance - June 30, 2014   100,624 

 

The fair value of the restricted stock awards is amortized to compensation expense over the vesting period (generally five years) and is based on the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant multiplied by the number of shares granted that are expected to vest. Stock-based compensation expense for the restricted stock included in salaries and benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $102,000 and $204,000, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense for the vested and non-vested restricted stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was $84,000 and $84,000, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense for vested and non-vested restricted stock awards was $1,547,000 at June 30, 2014 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4-4.5 years.

 

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NOTE 10 – BANK ACQUISITION

 

On March 18, 2014, the Company acquired Town Square Financial, the bank holding company for Town Square Bank in exchange for cash and common shares of the Company’s stock. Concurrent with the Company’s acquisition, Town Square Bank merged with and into Home Federal, with Home Federal as the surviving institution. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, 55% of the outstanding shares of Town Square Financial common stock were converted into 2.3289 shares of Poage common stock for each share of Town Square Financial common stock. Each of the remaining 45% of the outstanding shares of Town Square Financial common stock was exchanged for $33.86 in cash. Town Square Financial shareholders received approximately 557,621 shares of Company common stock and an aggregate of $6.6 million in cash. Town Square Financial was a registered bank holding company engaged in commercial banking and financial services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Town Square Bank, a Kentucky chartered bank headquartered in Ashland, Kentucky.

 

Town Square Bank’s business consisted primarily of accepting savings accounts and certificates of deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, in first lien one-to-four family mortgage loans, commercial and multi-family real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, consumer loans, consisting primarily of automobile loans, and construction loans. With the acquisition of Town Square Financial and Town Square Bank, the Company expanded its customer base in Eastern and Central Kentucky area with an institution that shared its community banking orientation and enjoyed a favorable reputation in the community. Town Square Bank also purchased investment securities consisting primarily of mortgage-backed securities issued by United States Government agencies and government-sponsored enterprises, and obligations of state and political subdivisions. Town Square Bank offered a variety of deposit accounts, including NOW and demand accounts, certificates of deposits, money market accounts and individual retirement accounts, as well as credit cards for both personal and business purposes. Town Square Bank had three branches located in Boyd County, Kentucky and one branch in Jessamine County, Kentucky, each of which were integrated into Home Federal at the close of the merger transaction.

 

The Board of Directors of Home Federal elected to amend the charter to change the institution’s name from “Home Federal Savings and Loan Association” to “Town Square Bank.” Home Federal is in the process of implementing the name change. Accordingly, for periods subsequent to the quarter ended June 30, 2014, Home Federal will operate, and be referred to in public and regulatory filings, as Town Square Bank.

 

Acquisition costs of $1.5 million are included in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Company has determined that the acquisition constitutes a business combination as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are presented at their estimated fair values as required by the accounting guidance. Fair values were determined based on the requirements of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements.

 

In many cases, the determination of these fair values required management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events which are highly subjective in nature and are subject to change. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction are presented at estimated fair value on the acquisition date. These fair value estimates are considered preliminary, and are subject to change as additional information relative to acquisition date fair values becomes available. The Company has contracted with a third party service provider to assist management in analyzing and determining fair value of net assets acquired in the acquisition.  The Company has not received the final report from the third party service provider; therefore, we have not yet completed our evaluation of fair values.

 

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Goodwill of $836,000 arising from the acquisition is attributable to significant operating scale and strong competitive positioning within the Kentucky market. The goodwill is not tax deductible. For United States federal income tax purposes, the acquisition qualified as a reorganization with the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, which means, in general for United States federal income tax purposes, no gain or loss will be recognized by Poage Bankshares or Town Square Financial as a result of the acquisition. The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amount of assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date.

 

(in thousands)  March 18, 2014 
     
Consideration     
Stock Consideration  $7,836 
Cash   6,635 
Fair Value of Total Consideration Transferred  $14,471 
      
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed     
Assets acquired     
Cash and due from banks  $3,484 
Federal funds sold   4,596 
Securities available for sale   14,691 
Restricted stock   968 
Loans   118,303 
Premises and equipment, net   2,349 
Accrued interest receivable   480 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   290 
Deferred federal income taxes   1,743 
Core deposit intangible   1,734 
Total assets acquired  $148,638 
      
Fair value of liabilities assumed     
Deposits   117,050 
Subordinated debenture and FHLB advances   17,649 
Accrued interest payable   30 
Other liabilities   274 
Total liabilities assumed   135,003 
Total identifiable net assets  $13,635 
Goodwill  $836 

 

Acquired loans have a contractual balance of approximately $124,699,000 and the preliminary analysis results in expected cash flows totaling $121,227,000 and an estimated fair value of $118,257,000. 

 

The following table presents pro forma information as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. The pro forma information includes adjustments for interest income and expense on interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities as well as amortization of core deposit intangible and the related income tax effects. Other adjustments are not anticipated to have a material impact on the pro forma information. The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the transactions been effected on the assumed dates. 

 

   Three months ended   Six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
(in thousands, except per share data)  2014   2013   2014   2013 
                 
Net Interest Income  $4,287   $4,149   $8,486   $8,250 
                     
Net Income  $511   $1,254   $283   $2,209 
                     
Basic and diluted earnings per share  $0.14   $0.42   $0.09   $0.73 

  

NOTE 11 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

The following table is changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by component, net of tax for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

   Unrealized Gains and Losses on
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
(in thousands)  Three months
ended
   Six months
ended
 
   June 30, 2014   June 30, 2014 
Beginning balance  $(351)  $(851)
           
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) before reclassification   705    1,205 
           
Amounts reclassified from accumulated to other comprehensive income for gains on sale of securities, net of tax expense of $100   (194)   (194)
           
Net current period other comprehensive income   511    1,011 
           
Ending Balance  $160   $160 

  

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of such words as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

  · statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
  · statements regarding our business plans and prospects and 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 the actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

 

  · our ability to manage our operations under the current adverse economic conditions (including real estate values, loan demand, inflation, commodity prices and unemployment levels) nationally and in our market area;
  · adverse changes in the financial industry, securities, credit and national and local real estate markets (including real estate values);
  · significant increases in our loan losses, particularly with respect to loans originated by Town Square Bank prior to the acquisition, including as a result of our inability to resolve classified assets, and management’s assumptions in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;
  · credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses;
  · our ability to successfully enhance internal controls;
  · our businesses may not be combined successfully, or such combination may take longer to accomplish than expected;
  · the growth opportunities and cost savings from the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation and Town Square Bank may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected;
  · our ability to manage increased expenses following the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation and Town Square Bank, including salary and employee benefit expenses and occupation expenses;
  · operating costs, customer losses and business disruption following the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation and Town Square Bank, including adverse effects of relationships with employees, may be greater than expected;
  · competition among depository and other financial institutions;
  · our success in increasing our originations of adjustable-rate mortgage loans;
  · our success in increasing our commercial business, commercial real estate and multi-family lending;
  · our ability to improve our asset quality even as we increase our commercial business, commercial real estate and multi-family lending, including as a result of the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation and Town Square Bank;
  · our success in introducing new financial products;
  · our ability to attract and maintain deposits, including former depositors of Town Square Bank;
  · decreases in our asset quality;
  · changes in interest rates generally, including changes in the relative differences between short term and long term interest rates and in deposit interest rates, that may affect our net interest margin and funding sources;
  · fluctuations in the demand for loans, which may be affected by the number of unsold homes, land and other properties in our market areas and by declines in the value of real estate in our market area;
  · changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
  · further declines in the yield on our assets resulting from the current low interest rate environment;
  · risks related to a high concentration of loans secured by real estate located in our market area;
  · the results of examinations by our regulators, including the possibility that our regulators may, among other things, require us to increase our reserve for loan losses, write down assets, change our regulatory capital position, limit our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, or prohibit us from paying dividends, which could adversely affect our dividends and earnings;
  · changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including the Dodd-Frank Act and the JOBS Act, which could result in, among other things, increased deposit insurance premiums and assessments, capital requirements (particularly the new capital regulations), regulatory fees and compliance costs and the resources we have available to address such changes;
  · 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; and
  · changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issues of securities that we own.

 

Because of these and a wide variety of other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies 

 

The only change to the critical accounting policies disclosed in Poage, Bankshares, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-KT, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2014, is the Company accounted for the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation in accordance with the acquisition method as outlined in ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition method requires: a) identification of the entity that obtains control of the acquired; b) determination of the acquisition date; c) recognition and measurement of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value; and d) recognition and measurement of goodwill or bargain purchase gain.

 

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

 

Assets: At June 30, 2014, the Company’s assets totaled $ 429.5 million, an increase of $140.3 million, or 48.5% from $289.2 million at December 31, 2013. The increase was attributed primarily to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation. See Footnote 10 under “Item 1: Financial Information.”

 

Cash and Cash equivalents increased by $22.6 million, or 337.3% to $29.3 million at June 30, 2014 from $6.7 million at December 31, 2013, primarily due to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation and the sale of $19.7 million in available for sale securities.

 

Loans held for sale decreased $146,000, or 47.6%, to $161,000 at June 30, 2014 from $307,000 at December 31, 2013.

 

Loans receivable, net, increased $124.0 million, or 70.0%, to $301.1 million at June 30, 2014 from $177.1 million at December 31, 2013. Non-performing loans increased $3.1 million, or 334.8%, from $926,000 at December 31, 2013 to $4.1 million at June 30, 2014. These increases were primarily due to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

 

Securities available for sale decreased by $14.1 million, or 16.4%, to $72.0 million at June 30, 2014 from $86.1 million at December 31, 2013. This decrease is due to $29.9 million in sales, calls, regular maturities and principal payments partially offset by an increase of securities totaling $14.7 million attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

 

Deposits increased $115.6 million, or 55.2%, to $325.0 million at June 30, 2014 from $209.4 million at December 31, 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $12.6 million, or 63.0%, to $32.6 million at June 30, 2014 from $20.0 million at December 31, 2013. This increase in borrowings was primarily due to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation partially offset by regular principal payments and maturities.

 

Other borrowings increased by $2.6 million to $2.6 million at June 30, 2014 from $0 at December 31, 2013 as a result of the assumption of $4.0 million of subordinated debt assumed in conjunction with acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation. In December 2006, Town Square Statutory Trust I, a trust formed by Town Square Financial Corporation, closed a pooled private offering of 4,124 trust preferred securities with a liquidation amount of $1,000 per security. The subordinated debt of $2.6 million is shown as a liability because the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary of the Trust. The investment in common stock of the trust is $124,000 and is included in other assets. The subordinated debt has a variable rate of interest equal to the three month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.83%, which was 2.06% at June 30, 2014.

 

Total shareholders’ equity increased by $8.6 million to $66.3 million at June 30, 2014, compared to $57.7 million at December 31, 2013. The increase resulted primarily from the issuance of common stock to acquire Town Square Financial Corporation of $8.7 million and an increase in other comprehensive income of $1.0 million, net income of $86,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, offset by the payment of cash dividends totaling $363,000 and repurchase of stock totaling $331,000.

 

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Average Balance and Yields

 

The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information at the dates and for the periods indicated. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the tables as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income. Interest income and rates exclude the effects of a tax equivalent adjustment to adjust tax exempt investment income on tax exempt investment securities to a fully taxable basis due to immateriality.

 

The average balance, interest and dividends paid and received, and yield/cost of assets and liabilities include assets and liabilities acquired through the Town Square acquisition. Because the Town Square acquisition was consummated on March 18, 2014, the information for the three months ended June 30, 2014 reflects the accretive benefits and costs from the transaction, but the information for the six months ended June 30, 2014 only partially reflects the benefits and costs from the transactions.

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   Average
Balance
   Interest 
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
   Average
Balance
   Interest 
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
 
                         
Assets:                              
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans  $304,264   $4,275    5.62%  $174,305   $2,407    5.52%
Investment securities   87,234    534    2.45%   94,466    464    1.96%
FHLB stock   2,681    27    4.03%   1,953    21    4.30%
Other interest-earning assets   13,251    7    0.21%   11,272    7    0.25%
Total interest-earning assets   407,430    4,843    4.75%   281,996    2,899    4.11%
                               
Noninterest-earning assets   26,476              25,825           
Total assets   433,906              307,821           
                               
Liabilities and equity:                              
Interest bearing liabilities:                              
Interest bearing deposits:                              
NOW, savings, money market, and other   123,754    52    0.17%   88,601    35    0.16%
Certificates of deposit   165,651    387    0.93%   133,141    387    1.16%
Total interest bearing deposits   289,405    439    0.61%   221,742    422    0.76%
                               
Other Borrowings   36,623    117    1.28%   17,486    110    2.52%
Total interest bearing liabilities   326,028    556    0.68%   239,228    532    0.89%
                               
Non-interest bearing liabilities:                              
Non-interest bearing deposits   38,723              5,909           
Accrued interest payable   157              180           
Other liabilities   3,080              3,433           
Total non-interest bearing liabilities   41,960              9,522           
Total liabilities   367,988              248,750           
                               
Total equity   65,918              59,071           
Total liabilities and equity  $433,906             $307,821           
                               
Net interest income       $4,287             $2,367      
Interest rate spread             4.07%             3.22%
Net interest margin             4.21%             3.36%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities        111.62%             117.88%     

 

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   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
   Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
 
                         
Assets:                              
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans  $250,364   $6,844    5.47%  $175,010   $4,853    5.55%
Investment securities   85,122    1,050    2.47%   95,732    931    1.95%
FHLB stock   2,387    49    4.11%   1,950    42    4.31%
Other interest-earning assets   11,857    11    0.19%   15,357    16    0.21%
Total interest-earning assets   349,730    7,954    4.55%   288,049    5,842    4.06%
                               
Noninterest-earning assets   23,571              21,441           
Total assets   373,301              309,489           
                               
Liabilities and equity:                              
Interest bearing liabilities:                              
Interest bearing deposits:                              
NOW, savings, money market, and other   112,024    90    0.16%   87,399    84    0.19%
Certificates of deposit   140,389    707    1.01%   136,369    816    1.20%
Total interest bearing deposits   252,413    797    0.63%   223,768    900    0.80%
                               
Other Borrowings   30,685    211    1.38%   16,661    227    2.72%
Total interest bearing liabilities   283,097    1,008    0.71%   240,429    1,127    0.94%
                               
Non-interest bearing liabilities:                              
Non-interest bearing deposits   25,192              6,643           
Accrued interest payable   151              172           
Other liabilities   2,903              3,237           
Total non-interest bearing liabilities   28,246              10,052           
Total liabilities   311,343              250,481           
                               
Total equity   61,958              59,009           
Total liabilities and equity  $373,301             $309,489           
                               
Net interest income       $6,946             $4,715      
Interest rate spread             3.84%             3.12%
Net interest margin             3.97%             3.27%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities        123.54%             119.81%     

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary sources of funds are deposits and the proceeds from principal and interest payments on loans and investment securities. We also utilize Federal Home Loan Bank advances. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predicable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. We generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive within our market and to increase core deposit relationships.

 

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term responsibility of management. We adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon management’s assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) expected deposit flows, (iii) yields available on interest-earning deposits and investment securities, and (iv) the objectives of our asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning overnight deposits, federal funds sold, and short and intermediate-term investment securities. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally we have additional borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. At June 30, 2014, we had $32.6 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, of which $15.0 million were assumed in the acquisition of Town Square Financial, and an additional borrowing capacity of $79.8 million.

 

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Home Federal is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by its primary federal regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”). Failure to meet the minimum regulatory capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on Home Federal and the consolidated financial statements. Under the regulatory capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, Home Federal must meet specific capital guidelines involving quantitative measures of Home Federal's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.

 

Home Federal's capital amounts and classification under the prompt corrective action guidelines are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require Home Federal to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of: total risk-based capital and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations), Tier I capital to adjusted total assets (as defined), and tangible capital to adjusted total assets (as defined).

 

As of June 30, 2014, based on the most recent notification from the OCC, Home Federal was categorized as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since the most recent notification that management believes have changed Home Federal’s prompt corrective action category.

 

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Actual and required capital amounts (in thousands) and ratios for Home Federal are presented below at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

                      To Be Well 
                      Capitalized Under 
           For Capital Adequacy   Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Purposes   Action Regulations 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount      Ratio   Amount      Ratio 
As of June 30, 2014:                                    
Total Risk-Based Capital                                    
(to Risk-weighted Assets)  $64,701    24.47%  $21,151       8.00%  $26,439       10.00%
Tier I Capital                                    
(to Risk-weighted Assets)   62,922    23.80%   10,576       4.00%   15,863       6.00%
Tier I Capital                                    
(to Adjusted Total Assets)   62,922    14.74%   17,078       4.00%   21,348       5.00%

  

                      To Be Well 
                      Capitalized Under 
           For Capital Adequacy   Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Purposes   Action Regulations 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount      Ratio   Amount      Ratio 
As of December 31, 2013:                                    
Total Risk-Based Capital                                    
(to Risk-weighted Assets)  $48,796    32.12%  $12,155       8.00%  $15,194       10.00%
Tier I Capital                                    
(to Risk-weighted Assets)  $46,896    30.87%  $6,077       4.00%  $9,116       6.00%
Tier I Capital                                    
(to Adjusted Total Assets)  $46,896    16.16%  $11,609       4.00%  $14,511       5.00%

  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013

  

General. Net income decreased $367,000 to $511,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $878,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in net income reflected an increase in net interest income of $1.9 million to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, offset by an increase in non-interest expense of $2.2 million to $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and a decrease in non-interest income of $217,000 to $878,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

 

Net income decreased $1.2 million to $86,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in net income reflected an increase in net interest income of $2.2 million to $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, offset by an increase in non-interest expense of $3.8 million to $8.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $4.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and a decrease in non-interest income of $297,000 to $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

The increase in non-interest expenses is primarily attributable to the $877,000 expense related to the termination of Town Square Financial’s data processing agreement, as well as increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense and professional fees resulting from the Town Square acquisition and our efforts to oppose stockholder nominations. 

 

Income Calculated to Eliminate Certain Expenses Specific to the Merger. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and what net income would have been without certain merger related and proxy contest related expenses: 

 

Net Income  $86 
Adjustment for certain expenses specific to the merger:     
Data Processing Termination Fee   877 
Merger related professional fees   588 
Professional fees related to a proxy contest   217 
    1,682 
Tax effect of adjustments for certain expenses specific to this merger   (690)
Adjustment net of tax   992 
Adjusted Net Income  $1,078 

 

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

The foregoing discussion in the section captioned “Income Calculated to Eliminate Certain Expenses Specific to the Merger” contains certain non-GAAP financial measures in addition to results provided in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP measures provide supplemental perspectives on operating results, performance trends, and financial condition. They are not a substitute for GAAP measures and should be read and used in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and notes included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, which were prepared in accordance with GAAP. In all cases, it should be understood that non-GAAP measures do not depict amounts that accrue directly to the benefit of shareholders. The Company's non-GAAP measure of adjusted net income is intended to reflect the Company's net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 based on the assumption that certain merger related expenses and expenses related to the Company’s opposition of a stockholder nomination were not incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2014. Charges related to the merger transaction consist primarily of a data processing termination fee and professional fees and charges related to the Company’s opposition of a stockholder nomination consist primarily of professional fees.

  

Interest Income. Interest income increased $1.9 million, or 65.5% to $4.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 due to an increase in loans.

 

Interest income increased $2.1 million, or 35.2% to $8.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $5.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

Interest income on loans increased $1.9 million, or 79.2%, to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The average yields on loans increased 10 basis points to 5.62% for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 5.52% for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in the average balance of loans increased to $304.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $174.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in interest income is attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation on March 18, 2014. Interest income on investment securities increased $70,000, or 15.1%, to $534,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $464,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 despite the decrease in the average balance of such securities to $87.2 million at June 30, 2014 from $94.5 million at June 30, 2013. The average balance decreased due to the sale of securities in the three months ended June 30, 2014. The average yield on securities increased 49 basis points to 2.45% for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 1.96% for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

 

Interest income on loans increased $1.9 million, or 38.8%, to $6.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in interest income is attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation on March 18, 2014. The average yields on loans decreased by 8 basis points to 5.47% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 5.55% for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Interest income on investment securities increased $119,000, or 12.8%, to $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $931,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, despite the decrease in the average balance of such securities to $85.1 million at June 30, 2014 from $95.7 million at June 30, 2013. The average balance decreased due to the sale of securities in the three months ended June 30, 2014. The average yield on securities increased 53 basis points to 2.47% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 1.95% for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $24,000, or 4.5%, to $556,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $532,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase reflected an increase in the average balance of deposits from $221.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 to $328.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, offset by a decrease of 23 basis points in the average interest rate paid on deposits to 0.53% from 0.76% for the same periods. Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and other borrowings increased $7,000, or 6.4%, to $117,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $110,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. This increase was due to an increase of $19.1 million in the average balance of these borrowings, offset by a 124 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on these borrowings from 2.52% to 1.28%. The increase is attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation on March 18, 2014.

 

Interest expense decreased $119,000, or 10.6%, to $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease reflected a decrease in the average interest rate paid on deposits to 0.63% for the six months end June 30, 2014 from 0.80% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, offset by an increase in the average balance of deposits from $223.8 million to $252.4 million for the same periods. Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and other borrowings decreased $16,000, or 7.1%, to $211,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $227,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This decrease was due to a 134 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on these borrowings despite an increase of $14.0 million in the average balance for the same period of these borrowings. The increase is attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation on March 18, 2014.

 

Interest expense on certificates of deposit was $387,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Despite the increase in the average balance on certificates to $165.7 million from $133.1 million, the average rate paid on certificates of deposits decreased to 0.93% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from 1.16% for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Interest expense on money market deposits, savings, and NOW and demand deposits increased $17,000, or 50.0%, to $52,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $35,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase was due to an increase in the average balance on money market deposits, savings, and NOW and deposits to $123.8 from $88.6 for the same periods. The increase in deposits is attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

  

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Interest expense on certificates of deposit decreased $109,000, or 13.4%, to $707,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $816,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This decrease reflected a decrease of 19 basis points in the average rate paid on certificates of deposits to 1.01% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 1.20% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, offset by an increase in the average balance of such certificates to $140.4 million from $136.4 million. Interest expense on money market deposits, savings, and NOW and demand deposits increased $6,000, or 7.1%, to $90,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $84,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase was due to an increase in the average balance on the NOW and demand deposits as well as savings and money market accounts to $112.0 million from $87.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from, offset by a decrease of 3 basis points in average rates paid on such deposits for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 0.16% to 0.19%.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $1.9 million, or 79.2%, to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The interest rate spread increased to 4.15% from 3.22%, offset by a slight decrease in the ratio of our average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities to 111.6% from 117.9%. Our net interest margin increased to 4.21% from 3.36%. The increase in our interest rate spread and net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2014 increased due to the higher yields on loan and securities assumed in the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

 

Net interest income increased $2.2 million, or 46.8%, to $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The interest rate spread increased to 3.84% from 3.12%, combined with a slight increase in the ratio of our average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities to 123.5% from 119.8%. Our net interest margin increased to 3.97% from 3.27%. The increase in our interest rate spread and net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2014 increased due to the higher yields on loan and securities assumed in the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

 

Provision for Loan Losses. We recorded no provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and $7,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. We recorded no provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $106,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The provisions for each period were based on management’s quarterly calculations and reflect the minimal levels of nonperforming loans and charge-offs during the periods.

 

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $217,000, or 19.73%, to $878,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in noninterest income was primarily attributable to an insurance recovery of $753,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, offset by an increase on gains on sales of securities of $294,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, and an increase in service charges on deposits of $266,000, or 200%, to $399,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $133,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in service charge income reflects the monthly account service fees, overdraft charges and cardholder activity fees collected on deposit accounts attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

 

Noninterest income decreased $297,000 or 1.98%, to $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in noninterest income was primarily attributable to an insurance recovery of $753,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, offset by an increase on gains on sales of securities of $294,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, and an increase in service charges on deposits of $291,000 or 111.1%, to $553,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $262,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in service charge income reflects the monthly account service fees, overdraft charges and cardholder activity fees collected on deposit accounts attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

 

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $2.2 million, or 100.0%, to $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. This increase was due largely to an increase in salaries and employee benefits primarily attributable to an increase in the number of employees due to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation, as well as the expense related to the grants of options and stock awards under our stock based compensation plans established in April and May of 2013, an increase in professional fees related to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation and a proxy contest conducted by a dissident stockholder. Other noninterest expense includes loan processing and collection expenses and the amortization of intangibles attributable to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation, in addition to, the introduction of an employee sales training program and the purchase of customer statements and envelops necessary until the data processing conversion on June 6, 2014.

 

Noninterest expense increased $3.8 million, or 90.5%, to $8.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $4.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This increase was due largely to an increase in salaries and employee benefits primarily attributable to an increase in the number of employees due to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation, as well as the expense related to the grants of options and stock awards under our stock based compensation plans established in April and May of 2013, an increase in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense and professional fees related to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation and a proxy contest conducted by a dissident stockholder, and the data processing termination fee of $877,000 associated with the Town Square acquisition. Other noninterest expense includes loan processing and collection expenses and the amortization of intangibles to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation, in addition to, the introduction of an employee sales training program and the purchase of customer statements and envelops necessary until the data processing conversion on June 6, 2014.

 

Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes was $212,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $406,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Our effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were 29.3% and 31.6%, respectively. This decrease in income tax expense and effective tax rate is due to the reduction in book income relative to in taxable income for the three months ended June 30, 2014.

 

The provision for income tax was $58,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $578,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Our effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were 40.3% and 30.4%, respectively. This decrease in income tax expense is due the reduction in book income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and increase in effective tax rate is due an increase in nondeductible noninterest expenses related to the acquisition of Town Square Financial Corporation.

  

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Disclosures of quantitative and qualitative market risk are not required by smaller reporting companies, such as the Registrant.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of the end of the period covered by the report, 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) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). 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.

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various legal actions that are considered ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business of the Company, and no claim for money damages exceeds ten percent of the Company’s consolidated assets. In the opinion of management, based on currently available information, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Disclosures of risk factors are not required by smaller reporting companies, such as the Company.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

None.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are included with this Form 10-Q and are listed on the “Index to Exhibits” immediately following the Signatures.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Poage Bankshares, Inc.

 

Date: August 14, 2014

 

  /s/ R. E. Coffman, Jr.
  R. E. Coffman, Jr.
  President  & Chief Executive Officer
   
  /s/ Jane Gilkerson
  Jane Gilkerson
  Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

  

Exhibit    
number   Description
     
31.1   Certification of R. E. Coffman, Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15-d-14(a).
     
31.2   Certification of Jane Gilkerson, Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
     
32.1   Certification of R. E. Coffman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Gilkerson, Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
101   The following material from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, (v) Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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