UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark one)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number: 1-34534

 

 

ATHENS BANCSHARES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Tennessee		27-0920126
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
106 Washington Avenue, Athens, Tennessee		37303
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(423) 745-1111

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    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 (§ 232.405 of this chapter) 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, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition 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		¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		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

As of May 6, 2015, the number of shares of common stock outstanding was 1,796,701.

 

 

 

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ATHENS BANCSHARES CORPORATION

Table of Contents

 

				Page No.
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.		Financial Statements
		Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014			1
		Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)			2
		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)			3
		Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (unaudited)			4
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)			5
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)			6
Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			28
Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			31
Item 4.		Controls and Procedures			32
Part II. Other Information
Item 1.		Legal Proceedings			33
Item 1A.		Risk Factors			33
Item 2.		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			33
Item 3.		Defaults Upon Senior Securities			33
Item 4.		Mine Safety Disclosures			34
Item 5.		Other Information			34
Item 6.		Exhibits			34
Signatures					35

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ATHENS BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

		(Unaudited) March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks		$	12,090,947			$	9,909,563
Interest-bearing deposits in banks			2,015,978				2,015,978
Total cash and cash equivalents			14,106,925				11,925,541
Securities available for sale			28,301,099				28,771,754
Investments, at cost			3,449,000				3,449,000
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,794,996 and $3,914,848 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively			243,559,302				238,558,389
Premises and equipment, net			4,090,165				4,024,176
Accrued interest receivable			961,011				1,007,115
Cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance			10,162,855				10,096,191
Foreclosed real estate			2,543,121				1,942,844
Other assets			2,557,975				2,629,334
Total assets		$	309,731,453			$	302,404,344
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing		$	24,424,470			$	23,978,164
Interest-bearing			232,002,865				224,594,067
Total deposits			256,427,335				248,572,231
Accrued interest payable			134,065				132,397
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			833,035				1,512,993
Federal Home Loan Bank advances			5,000,000				5,000,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			4,075,478				4,506,841
Total liabilities			266,469,913				259,724,462
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued			—				—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 2,777,250 shares issued and 1,796,701 outstanding at March 31, 2015 and 1,801,701 outstanding at December 31, 2014			17,967				18,017
Additional paid-in capital			17,941,760				17,956,982
Common stock acquired by benefit plans:
Restricted stock			(288,748	)			(354,313	)
Unallocated common stock held by:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust			(1,481,200	)			(1,481,200	)
Retained earnings			26,637,242				26,202,795
Accumulated other comprehensive income			434,519				337,601
Total stockholders’ equity			43,261,540				42,679,882
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	309,731,453			$	302,404,344

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015				2014
Interest and dividend income:
Loans, including fees		$	3,198,141			$	3,216,981
Dividends			69,692				29,226
Securities and interest-bearing deposits in other banks			177,135				185,205
Total interest and dividend income			3,444,968				3,431,412
Interest expense:
Deposits			403,008				473,998
Fed funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase			329				299
Federal Home Loan Bank advances			1,745				—
Total interest expense			405,082				474,297
Net interest income			3,039,886				2,957,115
Provision for loan losses			106,406				26,272
Net interest income after provision for loan losses			2,933,480				2,930,843
Noninterest income:
Customer service fees			491,807				491,345
Other charges and fees			421,146				367,562
Investment sales commissions			156,727				177,355
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance			83,789				86,066
Other noninterest income			157,100				105,798
Total noninterest income			1,310,569				1,228,126
Noninterest expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits			1,893,154				1,802,849
Occupancy and equipment			376,251				401,256
Federal deposit insurance premiums			48,000				43,000
Data processing			269,151				241,972
Advertising			62,418				44,061
Other operating expenses			725,001				629,624
Total noninterest expenses			3,373,975				3,162,762
Net income before income taxes			870,074				996,207
Income tax expense			278,148				335,849
Net income		$	591,926			$	660,358
Earnings per common share
Basic		$	0.36			$	0.39
Diluted		$	0.33			$	0.37
Dividends per common share		$	0.05			$	0.05

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015				2014
Net income		$	591,926			$	660,358
Other comprehensive income, before tax:
Unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale			156,319				241,202
Income tax expense related to other comprehensive income items			(59,401	)			(91,657	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax			96,918				149,545
Comprehensive income		$	688,844			$	809,903

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

(Unaudited)

 

																		Common				Accumulated
		Shares of								Additional								Stock				Other
		Common				Common				Paid-In				Retained				Acquired By				Comprehensive
		Stock				Stock				Capital				Earnings				Benefit Plans				Income				Total
Balance, December 31, 2014			1,801,701			$	18,017			$	17,956,982			$	26,202,795			$	(1,835,513	)		$	337,601			$	42,679,882
Net income							—				—				591,926				—				—				591,926
Other comprehensive income							—				—				—				—				96,918				96,918
Dividends - $0.05 per share							—				—				(82,429	)			—				—				(82,429	)
Release of restricted stock plan shares							—				(65,565	)			—				65,565				—				—
Stock compensation expense							—				98,043				—				—				—				98,043
Repurchase and retirement of Company common stock			(5,000	)			(50	)			(47,700	)			(75,050	)			—				—				(122,800	)
Balance, March 31, 2015			1,796,701			$	17,967			$	17,941,760			$	26,637,242			$	(1,769,948	)		$	434,519			$	43,261,540

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2015				2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income		$	591,926			$	660,358
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			134,009				167,140
Amortization of securities and other assets			53,858				84,349
Provision for loan losses			106,406				26,272
Deferred income taxes			(66,312	)			65,297
Other gains and losses, net			(28,600	)			(3,031	)
Stock based compensation expense			98,043				87,607
Net change in:
Cash surrender value of life insurance			(66,664	)			(70,044	)
Accrued interest receivable			46,104				(36,248	)
Accrued interest payable			1,668				(3,351	)
Other assets and liabilities			165,158				(145,783	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			1,035,596				832,566
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Securities available for sale:
Maturities, prepayments and calls			591,449				697,214
Sales			—				398,763
Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock			—				349,800
Loan originations and principal collections, net			(6,407,681	)			(851,845	)
Purchases of premises and equipment			(200,397	)			(16,247	)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate			192,500				11,409
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(5,824,129	)			589,094
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in deposits			7,855,104				10,632,834
Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase			(679,958	)			(486,775	)
Repurchase and retirement of Company common stock			(122,800	)			(1,688,749	)
Dividends paid			(82,429	)			(86,403	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			6,969,917				8,370,907
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			2,181,384				9,792,567
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD			11,925,541				15,135,387
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD		$	14,106,925			$	24,927,954
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds		$	403,414			$	477,648
Income taxes paid			719,770				507,110
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of real estate acquired through foreclosure		$	820,640			$	184,556
Financed sales of foreclosed real estate			—				15,000

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

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 1.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of Athens Bancshares Corporation (the “Company”) and subsidiary conform with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and practices within the banking industry. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants.

The policies that materially affect financial condition and results of operations are summarized as follows:

Interim Financial Information (Unaudited)

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or in any other period. For further information, refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition and disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

Nature of operations

The Company is a holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly owned subsidiary, Athens Federal Community Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals and corporate customers through its seven branches located in Athens, Sweetwater, Etowah, Madisonville, and Cleveland, Tennessee. The Bank’s primary deposit products include checking, savings, certificates of deposit, and IRA accounts. Its primary lending products are one-to-four family residential, commercial real estate, and consumer loans. Southland Finance, Inc. (“Southland”) is a consumer finance company with one branch located in Athens, Tennessee. Ti-Serv, Inc. (“Ti-Serv”) maintains the Bank’s investment in Valley Title Services, LLC (“Valley Title”). Southland and Ti-Serv are

wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Bank. Valley Title is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ti-Serv.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 1.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Use of estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of deferred tax assets, other-than-temporary impairment of securities, and the fair value of financial instruments.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company has determined that all recently issued accounting pronouncements will not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements or do not apply to its operations.

Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company.

The following is a summary of the basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015				2014
Numerator:
Net income		$	591,926			$	660,358
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding			1,649,803				1,709,257
Effect of dilutive stock options			124,204				99,575
Diluted shares			1,774,007				1,808,832
Basic earnings per share		$	0.36			$	0.39
Diluted earnings per share		$	0.33			$	0.37

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 1.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Reclassifications

Certain amounts from prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net income, total assets or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

 

Note 2.

Securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities classified as available for sale and held to maturity at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

		March 31, 2015
		Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value
Securities of U.S.
Government agencies and corporations		$	2,621,938			$	23,598			$	(8,515	)		$	2,637,021
Mortgage-backed and related securities (1)			12,238,861				261,024				—				12,499,885
State and municipal securities			12,739,462				432,806				(8,075	)			13,164,193
		$	27,600,261			$	717,428			$	(16,590	)		$	28,301,099
		December 31, 2014
		Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value
Securities of U.S.
Government agencies and corporations		$	2,641,393			$	9,564			$	(21,103	)		$	2,629,854
Mortgage-backed and related securities (1)			12,835,109				204,492				(2,478	)			13,037,123
State and municipal securities			12,750,735				393,364				(39,322	)			13,104,777
		$	28,227,237			$	607,420			$	(62,903	)		$	28,771,754

 

(1)	Collateralized by residential mortgages and guaranteed by U.S. Government sponsored entities.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company did not have any securities classified as held-to-maturity or as trading securities.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 2.

Securities (Continued)

 

The amortized cost and estimated market value of securities at March 31, 2015, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

		Amortized Cost				Fair Value
Due in one year or less		$	78,442			$	79,079
Due after one year through five years			6,896,948				7,007,089
Due five years to ten years			7,024,820				7,298,868
Due after ten years			1,361,190				1,416,178
Mortgage-backed securities			12,238,861				12,499,885
Total		$	27,600,261			$	28,301,099

The Company had no realized gains or losses for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

The Company has pledged securities with carrying values of approximately $20,350,000 and $19,554,000 to secure deposits of public and private funds as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Securities with gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, are as follows:

 

		March 31, 2015
		Less than 12 Months								12 Months or Greater								Total
		Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses
										(dollars in thousands)
Securities of U.S. Government agencies and corporations		$	—			$	—			$	992			$	(9	)		$	992			$	(9	)
State and municipal securities			505				(1	)			1,178				(7	)			1,683				(8	)
Mortgage-backed and related securities			—				—				—				—				—				—
		$	505			$	(1	)		$	2,170			$	(16	)		$	2,675			$	(17	)

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 2.

Securities (Continued)

 

		December 31, 2014
		Less than 12 Months								12 Months or Greater								Total
		Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses				Fair Value				Gross Unrealized Losses
										(dollars in thousands)
Securities of U.S. Government agencies and corporations		$	—			$	—			$	979			$	(21	)		$	979			$	(21	)
State and municipal securities			—				—				2,354				(39	)			2,354				(39	)
Mortgage-backed and related securities			986				(2	)			793				(1	)			1,779				(3	)
		$	986			$	(2	)		$	4,126			$	(61	)		$	5,112			$	(63	)

Management performs periodic reviews for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.

At March 31, 2015, the 8 securities with unrealized losses had depreciated 0.62 percent from the Company’s amortized cost basis. At December 31, 2014, the 5 securities with unrealized losses had depreciated 1.22 percent from the Company’s amortized cost basis.

Most of these securities are guaranteed by either U.S. government corporations or agencies or had investment grade ratings upon purchase. Further, the issuers of these securities have not established any cause for default. The unrealized losses associated with these investment securities are primarily driven by changes in interest rates and are not due to the credit quality of the securities. These securities will continue to be monitored as a part of the Company’s ongoing impairment analysis, but are expected to perform even if the rating agencies reduce the credit rating of the bond insurers. Management evaluates the financial performance of each issuer on a quarterly basis to determine if it is probable that the issuers can make all contractual principal and interest payments.

Upon acquisition of a security, the Company determines the appropriate impairment model that is applicable. If the security is a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Company uses the beneficial interests in securitized financial assets impairment model. If the security is not a beneficial interest in securitized financial assets, the Company uses the debt and equity securities impairment model. The Company conducts periodic reviews to evaluate each security to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. The Company does not have any securities that have been classified as other-than-temporarily-impaired at March 31, 2015.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 3.

Investments, at Cost

The Bank carries the following investments at cost because they are not readily marketable and there is no established market price for the investments. These investments are normally redeemed by the issuer at par value and may carry call or put options under certain circumstances. Investments carried at cost at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consist of:

 

		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati common stock		$	2,549,000			$	2,549,000
Tenth Street Fund III, L.P. investment			900,000				900,000
		$	3,449,000			$	3,449,000

 

Note 4.

Loans and Allowances for Loan Losses

The Bank and Southland provide mortgage, consumer, and commercial lending services to individuals and businesses primarily in the East Tennessee area.

The Company’s loans consist of the following at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
Mortgage loans on real estate:
Residential 1-4 family		$	91,271,211			$	89,126,412
Commercial real estate and multi-family			92,004,905				87,742,414
Construction and land			25,483,796				27,301,773
			208,759,912				204,170,599
Commercial loans			14,465,311				14,363,545
Consumer and other			24,978,643				24,698,430
Total loans			248,203,866				243,232,574
Less: Allowance for loan losses			(3,794,996	)			(3,914,848	)
Unearned interest and fees			(398,496	)			(363,622	)
Net deferred loan origination fees			(451,072	)			(395,715	)
Loans, net		$	243,559,302			$	238,558,389

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 4.

Loans and Allowances for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

The following presents activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014:

 

		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
Beginning balance		$	3,914,848			$	4,432,069
Provision for loan losses			106,406				109,621
Loans charged-off			(242,945	)			(696,602	)
Recoveries			16,687				69,760
Ending balance		$	3,794,996			$	3,914,848

Loan impairment and any related valuation allowance is determined under the provisions established by ASC Topic 310. For all periods presented, impaired loans without a valuation allowance represent loans for which management believes that the collateral value of the loan is higher than the carrying value of that loan.

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment are as follows:

 

		March 31, 2015
		Commercial				Residential 1-4 Family				Commercial Real Estate and Multi-Family				Construction and Land				Consumer and Other				Unallocated				Total
Specified reserves- impaired loans		$	35,028			$	232,176			$	93,668			$	26,589			$	58,816			$	—			$	446,277
General reserves			270,773				836,865				1,209,261				579,637				452,183				—				3,348,719
Total reserves		$	305,801			$	1,069,041			$	1,302,929			$	606,226			$	510,999			$	—			$	3,794,996
Impaired loans		$	1,786,721			$	2,441,057			$	481,238			$	307,589			$	286,559			$	—			$	5,303,164
Performing loans			12,678,590				88,830,154				91,523,667				25,176,207				24,692,084				—				242,900,702
Total		$	14,465,311			$	91,271,211			$	92,004,905			$	25,483,796			$	24,978,643			$	—			$	248,203,866

 

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Note 4.

Loans and Allowances for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

		December 31, 2014
		Commercial				Residential 1-4 Family				Commercial Real Estate and Multi- Family				Construction and Land				Consumer and Other				Unallocated				Total
Specified reserves- impaired loans		$	42,724			$	282,532			$	94,743			$	26,803			$	57,293			$	—			$	504,095
General reserves			270,163				828,557				1,139,953				597,247				443,284				131,549				3,410,753
Total reserves		$	312,887			$	1,111,089			$	1,234,696			$	624,050			$	500,577			$	131,549			$	3,914,848
Impaired loans		$	1,794,552			$	3,648,878			$	487,519			$	657,859			$	369,708			$	—			$	6,958,516
Performing loans			12,568,993				85,477,534				87,254,895				26,643,914				24,328,722				—				236,274,058
Total		$	14,363,545			$	89,126,412			$	87,742,414			$	27,301,773			$	24,698,430			$	—			$	243,232,574

The following table details the changes in the allowance for loan losses from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2015 by class of loan:

 

		Commercial				Residential 1-4 Family				Commercial Real Estate and Multi- Family				Construction and Land				Consumer and Other				Unallocated				Total
Balance, December 31, 2013		$	331,938			$	1,442,506			$	1,108,958			$	956,726			$	530,557			$	61,384			$	4,432,069
Provision (reallocation) for loan losses			(10,828	)			(291,330	)			364,436				(156,990	)			134,168				70,165				109,621
Loans charged-off			(8,223	)			(43,999	)			(238,698	)			(175,686	)			(229,996	)			—				(696,602	)
Recoveries			—				3,912				—				—				65,848				—				69,760
Balance, December 31, 2014			312,887				1,111,089				1,234,696				624,050				500,577				131,549				3,914,848
Provision (reallocation) for loan losses			(7,085	)			(13,559	)			68,233				146,311				44,055				(131,549	)			106,406
Loans charged-off			—				(29,031	)			—				(164,135	)			(49,779	)			—				(242,945	)
Recoveries			—				542				—				—				16,145				—				16,687
Balance, March 31, 2015		$	305,802			$	1,069,041			$	1,302,929			$	606,226			$	510,998			$	—			$	3,794,996

 

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Note 4.

Loans and Allowances for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

		March 31, 2015
		Commercial				Residential 1-4 Family				Commercial Real Estate and Multi- Family				Construction and Land				Consumer and Other				Total
Impaired loans:
Without a valuation allowance		$	26,521			$	1,611,930			$	225,719			$	231,619				47,727			$	2,143,516
With a valuation allowance			1,760,200				829,127				255,519				75,970				238,832				3,159,648
Recorded investment in impaired loans		$	1,786,721			$	2,441,057			$	481,238			$	307,589			$	286,559			$	5,303,164
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans		$	1,826,569			$	2,833,084			$	481,238			$	832,746			$	286,718			$	6,260,355
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans		$	35,028			$	232,176			$	93,668			$	26,589			$	58,816			$	446,277
Average investment in impaired loans		$	1,787,387			$	2,803,641			$	483,114			$	323,994			$	333,888			$	5,732,024
Interest income recognized on impaired loans		$	22,634			$	26,871			$	6,626			$	2,207			$	2,039			$	60,377
		December 31, 2014
		Commercial				Residential 1-4 Family				Commercial Real Estate and Multi- Family				Construction and Land				Consumer and Other				Total
Impaired loans:
Without a valuation allowance		$	22,262			$	2,734,578			$	230,238			$	581,279			$	194,798			$	3,763,155
With a valuation allowance			1,772,290				914,300				257,281				76,580				174,910				3,195,361
Recorded investment in impaired loans		$	1,794,552			$	3,648,878			$	487,519			$	657,859			$	369,708			$	6,958,516
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans		$	1,834,400			$	4,040,905			$	487,519			$	1,183,016			$	369,867			$	7,915,707
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans		$	42,724			$	282,532			$	94,743			$	26,803			$	57,293			$	504,095
Average investment in impaired loans		$	1,836,670			$	4,233,405			$	504,017			$	950,946			$	388,824			$	7,913,862
Interest income recognized on impaired loans		$	95,095			$	200,797			$	27,397			$	29,784			$	15,076			$	368,149

 

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Note 4.

Loans and Allowances for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

The following tables present an aged analysis of past due loans:

 

		March 31, 2015
		30-89 Days Past Due				Greater Than 90 Days Past Due and Non- Accrual				Total Past Due				Current Loans				Total Loans				Recorded Investment > 90 Days Past Due and Accruing
Residential 1-4 family		$	193,237			$	1,084,830			$	1,278,067			$	89,993,144			$	91,271,211			$	—
Commercial real estate and multifamily			—				83,812				83,812				91,921,093				92,004,905				—
Construction and land			66,748				198,107				264,855				25,218,941				25,483,796				—
Commercial			31,365				—				31,365				14,433,946				14,465,311				—
Consumer and other			42,005				94,644				136,649				24,841,994				24,978,643				17,729
Total		$	333,355			$	1,461,393			$	1,794,748			$	246,409,118			$	248,203,866			$	17,729
		December 31, 2014
		30-89 Days Past Due				Greater Than 90 Days Past Due and Non- Accrual				Total Past Due				Current Loans				Total Loans				Recorded Investment > 90 Days Past Due and Accruing
Residential 1-4 family		$	1,177,389			$	1,368,461			$	2,545,850			$	86,580,562			$	89,126,412			$	—
Commercial real estate and multifamily			—				86,228				86,228				87,656,186				87,742,414				—
Construction and land			33,790				525,591				559,381				26,742,392				27,301,773				—
Commercial			14,448				—				14,448				14,349,097				14,363,545				—
Consumer and other			98,598				202,722				301,320				24,397,110				24,698,430				12,335
Total		$	1,324,225			$	2,183,002			$	3,507,227			$	239,725,347			$	243,232,574			$	12,335

Credit quality indicators:

Federal regulations require the Company to review and classify its assets on a regular basis. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful, and loss. “Substandard assets” must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. “Doubtful assets” have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss. An asset classified “loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. The regulations also provide for a “special mention” category, described as assets which do not currently expose an institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving close attention. When the Company classifies an asset as substandard or doubtful, it may establish a specific allowance for loan losses.

 

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Note 4.

Loans and Allowances for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

The following outlines the amount of each loan classification and the amount categorized into each risk rating class:

 

		March 31, 2015
		Pass				Special Mention				Substandard				Doubtful				Loss				Total
Residential 1-4 family		$	86,877,381			$	1,952,773			$	2,441,057			$	—			$	—			$	91,271,211
Commercial real estate and multifamily			91,523,667				—				481,238				—				—				92,004,905
Construction and land			23,515,905				1,660,302				307,589				—				—				25,483,796
Commercial			12,665,511				13,079				1,786,721				—				—				14,465,311
Consumer and other			24,430,616				261,468				286,559				—				—				24,978,643
Total		$	239,013,080			$	3,887,622			$	5,303,164			$	—			$	—			$	248,203,866
		December 31, 2014
		Pass				Special Mention				Substandard				Doubtful				Loss				Total
Residential 1-4 family		$	83,606,922			$	1,870,612			$	3,648,878			$	—			$	—			$	89,126,412
Commercial real estate and multifamily			87,254,895				—				487,519				—				—				87,742,414
Construction and land			24,981,671				1,662,243				657,859				—				—				27,301,773
Commercial			12,555,528				13,465				1,794,552				—				—				14,363,545
Consumer and other			24,062,048				266,674				369,708				—				—				24,698,430
Total		$	232,461,064			$	3,812,994			$	6,958,516			$	—			$	—			$	243,232,574

A modification of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession. By granting the concession, the Company expects to increase the probability of collection by more than would be expected by not granting the concession. The Company’s determination of whether a modification is a TDR considers the facts and circumstances surrounding each respective modification.

The following tables present information related to loans modified in a TDR:

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

Number Of Loans

Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment

Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment

Residential 1-4 family

—

$

—

$

—

Commercial real estate and multifamily

—

—

—

Construction and land

—

—

—

Commercial

—

—

—

Consumer and other

—

—

—

—

$

—

$

—

 

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Note 4.

Loans and Allowances for Loan Losses (Continued)

 

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Number Of Loans				Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment				Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Residential 1-4 family			—			$	—			$	—
Commercial real estate and multifamily			—				—				—
Construction and land			—				—				—
Commercial			—				—				—
Consumer and other			2				10,684				10,684
			2			$	10,684			$	10,684

The following tables set forth loans modified in a TDR from April 1 through

March 31, for each respective period, that subsequently defaulted (i.e., 60 days or more past due following a modification):

 

		Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Number Of Loans				Outstanding Recorded Investment at Default
Residential 1-4 family			—			$	—
Commercial real estate and multifamily			—				—
Construction and land			—				—
Commercial			—				—
Consumer and other			4				21,859
			4			$	21,859
		Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2014
		Number Of Loans				Outstanding Recorded Investment at Default
Residential 1-4 family			—			$	—
Commercial real estate and multifamily			—				—
Construction and land			—				—
Commercial			—				—
Consumer and other			1				7,280
			1			$	7,280

 

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Note 5.

Fair Value Disclosures

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

ASC Topic 820 provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the

price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

ASC Topic 820 also establishes a three-tier fair value which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.

Level 2 - Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active and 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.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments.

 

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Note 5.

Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and interest-bearing deposits in banks:

The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, and interest-bearing deposits in banks approximate fair values based on the short-term nature of the assets. These assets are included in Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Securities:

Fair values are estimated using pricing models and discounted cash flows that consider standard input factors such as observable market data, benchmark yields, interest rate volatilities, broker/dealer quotes, and credit spreads. Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.

Investments, at cost:

The carrying value of investments at cost approximate fair value. These assets are included in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Loans:

For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair value for fixed-rate loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market interest rates for comparable loans. These are reflected within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 310, Receivables. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using several methods including collateral value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At March 31, 2015, substantially all of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of collateral. In accordance with ASC Topic 310, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on the observable market price or a current, independent appraised value, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2. The Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3 when management has become aware of events that have significantly impacted the condition or marketability of the collateral since the most recent appraisal which are not observable market prices. Also, certain impaired loans recorded as nonrecurring Level 3 are evaluated based on a discounted cash flow methodology comparing the contractual rate against the modified rate. In this case, management will reduce the appraisal value based on factors determined by their judgment and collective knowledge of the collateral and market conditions.

 

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Note 5.

Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

 

Foreclosed real estate:

Foreclosed real estate consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans is initially recorded at fair value, determined on the basis of current appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates of value obtained principally from independent sources, adjusted for estimated selling costs. At the time of foreclosure, any excess of the loan balance over the fair value of the real estate held as collateral is treated as a charge against the allowance for loan losses. Gains or losses on sale and any subsequent adjustments to the fair value are recorded as a component of foreclosed real estate expense. Foreclosed real estate is included in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Deposits:

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits and NOW, money market, and savings accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, and is included in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

The estimated fair value of these liabilities, which are extremely short term, approximates their carrying value. These liabilities are included in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Federal Home Loan Bank advances:

Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt. These liabilities are included in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Accrued interest:

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value. These assets and liabilities are included in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and lines of credit:

The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.

 

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Note 5.

Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

 

The tables below present the recorded amount of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

		Balance as of March 31, 2015				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)				Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Securities available for sale:
Securities of U.S. Government agencies and corporations		$	2,637,021			$	—			$	2,637,021			$	—
Mortgage-backed securities			12,499,885				—				12,499,885				—
State and municipal securities			13,164,193				—				13,164,193				—
Total securities available for sale		$	28,301,099			$	—			$	28,301,099			$	—
		Balance as of December 31, 2014				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)				Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Securities available for sale:
Securities of U.S. Government agencies and corporations		$	2,629,854			$	—			$	2,629,854			$	—
Mortgage-backed securities			13,037,123				—				13,037,123				—
State and municipal securities			13,104,777				—				13,104,777				—
Total securities available for sale		$	28,771,754			$	—			$	28,771,754			$	—

At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had no assets or liabilities whose fair values are measured on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs. Additionally, there were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

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Note 5.

Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

 

The tables below present information about assets for which a nonrecurring change in fair value was recorded:

 

		Balance as of March 31, 2015				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)				Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Impaired loans		$	2,713,371			$	—			$	993,261			$	1,720,110
Foreclosed real estate			2,543,121				—				2,543,121				—
		Balance as of December 31, 2014				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)				Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Impaired loans		$	2,691,266			$	—			$	966,265			$	1,725,001
Foreclosed real estate			1,942,844				—				1,942,844				—

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2015, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are presented below.

 

Carrying Amount

Valuation Technique

Significant Unobservable Input

Weighted Average of Input

Impaired loans

$

1,720,110

Present Value

Discounted Cash Flows

6.50

%

 

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Note 5.

Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

 

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

		March 31, 2015								December 31, 2014
		Carrying Amount				Estimated Fair Value				Carrying Amount				Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	14,106,925			$	14,106,925			$	11,925,541			$	11,925,541
Securities available for sale			28,301,099				28,301,099				28,771,754				28,771,754
Investments, at cost			3,449,000				3,449,000				3,449,000				3,449,000
Loans, net			243,559,302				245,280,382				238,558,389				239,013,615
Accrued interest receivable			961,011				961,011				1,007,115				1,007,115
Financial liabilities:
Deposits			256,427,335				259,931,740				248,572,231				252,393,127
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase			833,035				833,035				1,512,993				1,512,993
Federal Home Loan Bank advances			5,000,000				5,000,000				5,000,000				5,000,112
Accrued interest payable			134,065				134,065				132,397				132,397
Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contract amount):
Commitments to extend credit			—				—				—				—
Letters of credit			—				—				—				—
Lines of credit			—				—				—				—

 

Note 6.

Stock Options, ESOP, and Restricted Shares

2010 Equity Incentive Plan

The Athens Bancshares Corporation 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (“the 2010 Plan”) was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the annual meeting of stockholders held on July 14, 2010. Under the terms of the 2010 Plan, the Company may grant restricted stock awards and stock options to its employees, officers, and directors. The purpose of the 2010 Plan is to promote the success of the Company by linking the personal interests of its employees, officers, and directors to the interest of the Company’s shareholders, and by providing participants with an incentive for remarkable performance. All of the Company’s employees, officers, and directors are eligible to participate in the 2010 Plan.

Under terms of the 2010 Plan, the Company is authorized to issue up to 277,725 stock options and up to 111,090 shares of restricted stock.

Stock Options:

The Company granted stock options to its directors, officers, and employees on December 15, 2010 and December 17, 2014. Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options were granted under the 2010 Plan. The exercise price for each option was equal to the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant and the maximum term of each option is ten years. The vesting period for all options is five years, pro rata, from the date of grant. The Company recognizes compensation expense over the vesting period, based on the grant-date fair value of the options granted. The fair

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 6.

Stock Options, ESOP, and Restricted Shares (Continued)

 

2010 Equity Incentive Plan (Continued)

 

value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded stock compensation expense of $23,973 and $13,537, respectively. At March 31, 2015, the total remaining compensation cost to be recognized on non-vested options is approximately $225,354.

A summary of the activity in the 2010 Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2015, is presented in the following table:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		Shares				Average Exercise Price				Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1)
Outstanding at beginning of year			270,584			$	13.60				2,998,865
Granted			—				N/A				—
Exercised			—				N/A				—
Forfeited			—				N/A				—
Outstanding at March 31, 2015			270,584			$	13.60			$	2,998,865
Options exercisable at March 31, 2015			181,709			$	11.50			$	2,380,383

 

(1)

The aggregate intrinsic value of a stock option in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on March 31, 2015. This amount changes based on changes in the market value of the Company’s stock.

Other information regarding options outstanding and exercisable as of March 31, 2015, is as follows:

 

		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
Exercise Price		Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life In Years		Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price
$11.50		228,921		$11.50		5.75		181,709		$11.50
$25.17		41,663		$25.17		9.75		—		25.17

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 6.

Stock Options, ESOP, and Restricted Shares (Continued)

 

2010 Equity Incentive Plan (Continued)

 

Information pertaining to non-vested options for the three months ended March 31, 2015, is as follows:

 

		Number of Shares				Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested options, December 31, 2014			88,875			$	3.29
Granted			—				—
Vested			—				—
Forfeited			—				—
Non-vested options, March 31, 2015			88,875			$	3.29

Restricted Stock:

On January 19, 2011, the Company awarded 94,426 shares of restricted stock to its directors, officers, and employees pursuant to the terms of the 2010 Plan. Compensation expense associated with the performance-based share awards is recognized over the time period that the restrictions associated with the awards lapse based on the total cost of the award, which is the fair market value of the stock on the date of the grant. The closing price on the date of the grants issued on January 19, 2011 was $12.75 per share.

On December 19, 2012, the Company awarded 16,664 shares of restricted stock to its officers and employees pursuant to the terms of the 2010 Plan. The closing price on the date of the grants issued on December 19, 2012 was $16.65.

For both the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $74,070 in compensation expense attributable to restricted shares that have been awarded. At March 31, 2015, the total remaining compensation cost to be recognized on non-vested restricted stock is approximately $574,000.

 

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Note 6.

Stock Options, ESOP, and Restricted Shares (Continued)

 

2010 Equity Incentive Plan (Continued)

 

A summary of activity for unvested restricted awards for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows:

 

		Number				Grant Date Weighted- Average Cost
Unvested at December 31, 2014			47,769			$	13.56
Shares awarded			—				—
Restrictions lapsed and shares released			(18,885	)			12.75
Shares forfeited			—				—
Unvested at March 31, 2015			28,884			$	14.10

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

The Bank sponsors a leveraged ESOP that covers substantially all employees who meet certain age and eligibility requirements. As part of the Company’s initial public offering, the ESOP purchased 222,180 shares, or approximately 8% of the 2,777,250 shares issued, with the proceeds of a 15 year loan from the Company which is payable in annual installments and bears interest at 3.25% per annum.

The Bank has committed to make contributions to the ESOP sufficient to support the debt service of the loan. The loan is secured by the unallocated shares, which are held in a suspense account, and are allocated among the participants as the loan is repaid. Cash dividends paid on allocated shares are distributed to the participant and cash dividends paid on unallocated shares are used to repay the outstanding debt of the ESOP.

ESOP shares are held by the plan trustee in a suspense account until allocated to participant accounts. Shares released from the suspense account are allocated to participants on the basis of their relative compensation in the year of allocation. Participants become vested in the allocated shares upon four years of employment with the Bank. Any forfeited shares are allocated to other participants in the same proportion as contributions.

As ESOP shares are allocated to participants, the Bank recognizes compensation expense equal to the fair value of the earned ESOP shares. No compensation expense has been recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

Note 6.

Stock Options, ESOP, and Restricted Shares (Continued)

 

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) (Continued)

 

A detail of ESOP shares is as follows:

 

		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
Allocated shares			74,060				74,060
Unallocated shares			148,120				148,120
Total ESOP shares			222,180				222,180
Fair value of unallocated shares		$	3,643,752			$	3,762,248

 

Note 7.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

At March 31, 2015, the Bank had a short term advance outstanding of $5,000,000 with interest accruing at a rate of 0.17%. Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB, the advance described above is secured by the Bank’s FHLB stock and qualifying first mortgage loans.

 

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

Safe Harbor Statement for Forward-Looking Statements

This report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not historical facts; rather they are statements based on the Company’s current expectations regarding its business strategies and their intended results and its future performance. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Numerous risks and uncertainties could cause or contribute to the Company’s actual results, performance and achievements being materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause or contribute to these differences include, without limitation, general economic conditions, including changes in market interest rates and changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; legislative and regulatory changes; the quality and composition of the loan and investment securities portfolio; loan demand; deposit flows; competition; and changes in accounting principles and guidelines. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company assumes no obligation and disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, there was no significant change in the Company’s critical accounting policies or the application of critical accounting policies as disclosed in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

Assets. Total assets increased from $302.4 million at December 31, 2014 to $309.7 million at March 31, 2015.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Total cash and cash equivalents increased $2.2 million, or 18.3%, from $11.9 million at December 31, 2014 to $14.1 million at March 31, 2015. This is due primarily to a $7.2 million increase in deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase and a $471,000 decrease in securities, partially offset by a $5.0 million increase in loans, purchases of premises and equipment of $200,000, repurchases of Company common stock in the amount of $122,000 and dividends of $82,000.

Securities. Securities decreased $471,000, or 1.6%, from $28.8 million at December 31, 2014 to $28.3 million at March 31, 2015, primarily as a result of $591,000 of principal payments on mortgage-backed securities. The remaining change in securities was due primarily to amortization and mark-to-market adjustments.

Loans. Net loans receivable increased $5.0 million, or 2.1%, from $238.6 million at December 31, 2014 to $243.6 million at March 31, 2015, primarily as a result of $4.3 million, $2.1 million, $280,000 and $102,000 increases in commercial real estate and multifamily loans, residential 1-4 family real estate loans, consumer and equity lines of credit, and commercial loans, respectively. These increases were partially offset by $1.8 million decrease in construction and land loans. The increase in commercial real estate and multifamily loans was primarily due to the purchase of a $5.0 million participation interest in a commercial real estate loan secured by a retail development. The increase in 1-4 family residential real estate loans was primarily due to an increase in new originations, in addition to 17 residential 1-4 family construction loans converting to permanent financing during the quarter.

Deposits. Total deposits increased $7.8 million, or 3.2%, from $248.6 million at December 31, 2014 to $256.4 million at March 31, 2015. The primary reasons for the increase in deposits were $3.5 million, $2.8 million and $2.2 million increases in certificates of deposits, demand and NOW accounts, and savings accounts, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in money market accounts of $654,000. The primary reason for the increase in

 

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certificates of deposit was one public fund entity moving funds from a demand account to a certificate of deposit. Demand and NOW accounts increased primarily due to increases in the balances of two public funds accounts. Savings accounts increased primarily due to an overall increase in the number of accounts, and an increase in the average balance of accounts due predominately to tax refunds. The remaining change in deposits was attributable to a $654,000 decrease in money market accounts.

Borrowings. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Federal Home Loan Bank advances totaled $5.0 million. No other borrowings were outstanding.

Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $582,000, or 1.4%, from $42.7 million at December 31, 2014 to $43.3 million at March 31, 2015. The primary reasons for the increase include net income for the first three months of 2015 of $592,000, an unrealized gain on securities available for sale (net of taxes) of $97,000, and a $98,000 increase in additional paid-in capital related to stock compensation expense for the period. These increases were partially offset by dividends paid of $82,000 and repurchases of Company common stock of $123,000.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

Overview. The Company reported net income of $592,000, or $0.36 basic earnings per share, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, compared to net income of $660,000, or $0.39 basic earnings per share, for the same period in 2014.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income after provision for loan losses increased $3,000, or 0.1%, to $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.

Total interest income increased $14,000, or 0.4%, from $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 to $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The increase was primarily the result of a $40,000 increase in dividends from Tenth Street Capital Fund, partially offset by decreases of $19,000 and $8,000 in interest on loans and securities and interest bearing deposits in banks, respectively. The decrease in interest on loans and securities was due primarily to a decrease in market interest rates.

Total interest expense decreased $69,000, or 14.6%, from $474,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 to $405,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The decrease was primarily a result of a $71,000 decrease in interest on deposits. The primary reason for the decrease in interest on deposits was a reduction in market interest rates.

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $106,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $26,000 for the same period in 2014.

Non-performing loans decreased $722,000 from $2.2 million at December 31, 2014 to $1.5 million at March 31, 2015. Non-performing residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate and multifamily loans, construction and land loans and consumer loans decreased $284,000, $2,000, $328,000 and $108,000, respectively. The balance of non-performing loans at March 31, 2015 includes nonaccrual loans of $1.4 million. Consumer loans of $18,000 were over 90 days past due but still accruing interest at March 31, 2015. The balance of nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2015 consists of $1.1 million in residential mortgage loans, $198,000 in construction and land loans, $84,000 in commercial real estate and multifamily and $77,000 in consumer loans.

Net charge-offs (recoveries) were $226,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $68,000 for the same period in 2014. Charge-offs totaling $243,000 were recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 in connection with residential mortgage loans ($29,000), construction and land loans ($164,000) and consumer loans ($50,000).

The allowance for loan losses was $3.8 million at March 31, 2015. Management has deemed this amount as adequate at that date based on its best estimate of probable known and inherent loan losses at that date.

Non-interest Income. Non-interest income increased $82,000, or 6.7%, to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014, primarily due to increases in fees related to the

 

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origination, sale and servicing of mortgage loans on the secondary market, an increase in income from Valley Title Services, LLC, a gain on sale of other real estate owned and increase in income related to debit cards of $43,000, $35,000, $43,000 and $7,000, respectively. These increases were partially offset by decreases in investment sales commissions, income related to consumer and commercial loan origination, income from deposit related fees and decrease in change of cash value of bank owned life insurance period over period of $21,000, $11,000, $11,000 and $2,000, respectively. All other non-interest income decreased $1,000, net.

The increase in fees related to the origination, sale and servicing of mortgage loans on the secondary market and income from Valley Title Services, LLC is primarily due an increase in volume of these loans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 as compared to the same period in 2014. The increased volume is primarily a result of stable market rates period over period and a general increase in the economy. The gain on sale of other real estate owned was the result of a sale of a 137 acre farmland tract in Etowah, Tennessee. A charge off of $164,000 against the allowance for loan loss was realized when this property was acquired as an other real estate owned asset. Debit card income increased due to the continued shift of customers’ use of debit cards from traditional check writing. The reduction in investment sales commissions, consumer and commercial loan origination and servicing were both related to a reduction in volume period over period, while deposit related fees decreased primarily due to a reduction in non-sufficient funds charges on deposit accounts.

Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased $211,000, or 6.7%, to $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The primary factors effecting the change were increases in advertising and other operating expense, salary and employee benefits expense, data processing expense and FDIC premium expense of $114,000, $90,000, $27,000 and $5,000, respectively. These increases were partially offset by a $25,000 decrease in occupancy and equipment expense.

The increases in advertising and other operating expenses were primarily a result of increased marketing efforts, expenses related to foreclosure and loss on sale of other real estate owned. Salary and other benefits expense increased primarily due to cost of living and merit increases, as well as increased cost of company paid insurance benefits and expenses related to stock options issued to certain employees in December 2014. Data processing expense increased due to incremental costs related to the number of accounts and deferred billing in the first quarter of 2014 of one month’s core processing expense to the second quarter. FDIC insurance premiums increased due to higher levels of insured deposits, period over period. The decrease in occupancy and equipment expense was primarily due to lower levels of depreciation on computer hardware and software.

Income Tax Expense. The Company had income tax expense of $278,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 as compared to $336,000 for the same period in 2014. The decrease in income tax expense was due primarily to the decrease in taxable income period over period.

Total Comprehensive Income. Total comprehensive income for the periods presented consists of net income and the change in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax. Total comprehensive income was $689,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 compared to total comprehensive income of $810,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily a result of a reduction of $53,000 in unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, net of tax and a decrease in net income period over period of $68,000.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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

The Bank regularly adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon an assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) expected deposit flows, (iii) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and (iv) the objectives of its asset/liability management policy.

 

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The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits. The level of these assets depends on the Bank’s operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At March 31, 2015, cash and cash equivalents totaled $14.1 million. At March 31, 2015, un-pledged securities classified as available-for-sale, which amounted to $7.9 million, provide an additional source of liquidity. In addition, at March 31, 2015, the Bank had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $42.4 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. At March 31, 2015, the Bank had $11.8 million in letters of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank to secure public funds deposits.

The Bank must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to support loan growth and deposit withdrawals, to satisfy financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities. Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its deposits as they mature.

The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. In addition to its operating expenses, the Company, on a stand-alone basis, is responsible for paying any dividends declared to its shareholders. The Company also seeks liquidity to fund any repurchases of its common stock. The Company’s primary source of income is dividends received from the Bank. The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to the Company in any calendar year, without the receipt of prior approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency but with prior notice to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, cannot exceed net income for that year to date plus retained net income (as defined) for the preceding two calendar years. On a stand-alone basis, the Company had liquid assets of $4.9 million at March 31, 2015.

Capital Management. The Bank is required to maintain specific amounts of capital pursuant to federal regulatory requirements. As of March 31, 2015, the Bank was in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements, which were effective as of such date, with common equity tier 1, tier 1 risk-based capital, total risk-based capital, and leverage ratios of 15.9%, 15.9 %, 17.2%, and 11.9%, respectively. The regulatory requirements at that date were 4.5%, 6.0%, 8.0%, and 4.0%, respectively. At March 31, 2015, the Bank was considered “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.

Dividends. The Board of Directors of the Company declared and paid dividends on the Company’s common stock of $82,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The dividend payout ratio for the first three months of 2015, representing dividends per share divided by diluted earnings per share, was 15.2%. The dividend payout is continually reviewed by management and the Board of Directors.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with 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, unused lines of credit and letters of credit.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

Qualitative Aspects of Market Risk

We manage the interest rate sensitivity of our interest-bearing liabilities and interest-earning assets in an effort to minimize the adverse effects of changes in the interest rate environment. Deposit accounts typically react more quickly to changes in market interest rates than mortgage loans because of the shorter maturities of deposits. To reduce the potential volatility of our earnings, we have sought to improve the match between asset and liability maturities and rates, while maintaining an acceptable interest rate spread. Our strategy for managing interest rate risk emphasizes: adjusting the maturities of borrowings; adjusting the investment portfolio mix and duration and generally selling in the secondary market substantially all newly originated fixed rate one-to-four-family residential real estate loans. We currently do not participate in hedging programs, interest rate swaps or other activities involving the use of derivative financial instruments.

 

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We have an Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”), which includes members of management selected by the board of directors, to communicate, coordinate and control all aspects involving asset/liability management. The committee establishes and monitors the volume, maturities, pricing and mix of assets and funding sources with the objective of managing assets and funding sources to provide results that are consistent with liquidity, growth, risk limits and profitability goals.

Our goal is to manage asset and liability positions to moderate the effects of interest rate fluctuations on net interest margin and net interest income. Measurements which we use to help us manage interest rate sensitivity include earnings at risk simulation model and economic value of equity model.

Rate sensitivity/Earnings at Risk – The goal is to achieve a strong acceptable and consistent level of earnings over time. The ALCO has established risk tolerances for changes in net interest income from a base case of no change in interest rates to simulate changes in net interest income from rate shocks over a one-year period.

The established risk limits for changes both up and down in rates from the base case, limits in the decline in net interest income are for a 400bp change should not result in a decrease of more than 20%, a 300bp change should not result in a decrease of more than 15%, a 200bp change should not result in a decrease of more than 10% and a 100bp change should not result in a decrease of more than 5%.

Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”) identifies changes in the market value of capital based on exposure to interest rate risk resulting from a change in market value of the bank’s assets and liabilities due to changes in interest rates. The change in value is prepared by discounting the projected cash flows of all balance sheet categories.

The EVE is the difference between the present values of assets and liabilities. The measured change of this economic value, over a range of rate shocks indicates the degree of possible long-term exposure to future earnings. The bank’s EVE risk tolerance limits are that for a 400bp change in interest rates up or down, the EVE should not decrease by more than 25% from the base case; for a 300bp change in interest rates up or down, the EVE should not decrease by more than 20%; for a 200pb change in interest rates up or down the EVE should not decrease by more than 15%; and for a 100bp change in interest rates up or down the EVE should not decrease by more than 10%.

Our model results indicated that we were in compliance with the policies noted above and that our balance sheet is liability-sensitive. Liability-sensitive implies that our liabilities will reprice faster than our assets indicating an increase in interest rates would decrease our net interest margin. We continue to seek opportunities to decrease our cost of funding by reducing the level of funding provided by certificates of deposit and reducing rates as current certificates mature.

Each of the above analyses may not, on its own, be an accurate indicator of how our net interest income will be affected by changes in interest rates. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others. As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methods of analysis presented in the foregoing tables. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, if there is a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed. Prepayment rates can have a significant impact on interest income. Because of the large percentage of loans and mortgage-backed securities we hold, rising or falling interest rates have a significant impact on the prepayment speeds of our earning assets that in turn affect the rate sensitivity position. When interest rates rise, prepayments tend to slow. When interest rates fall, prepayments tend to rise. Our liability sensitivity would be increased if prepayments slow and vice versa. While we believe these assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed prepayment rates will approximate actual future mortgage-backed security and loan repayment activity.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is

 

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defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In addition, based on that evaluation, no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s management believes that such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are immaterial to the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For information regarding the Company’s risk factors, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the risk factors of the Company have not changed materially from those disclosed in the Form 10-K.

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

Since the Company completed its initial public offering in January 2010, the Company’s board of directors has authorized seven stock repurchase programs for an aggregate of 1,032,207 shares. All of the repurchase programs have been publicly announced. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of 974,862 shares under these programs.

Under each repurchase programs, repurchases were or will be conducted through open market purchases, which may include purchases under a trading plan adopted pursuant to SEC Rule 10b5-1, or through privately negotiated transactions. Repurchases will be made from time to time, depending on market conditions and other factors. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company.

The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Company’s common stock during the first quarter of 2015.

 

Period		Total Number of Shares Purchased				Average Price Paid Per Share				Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs				Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1 through January 31, 2015			5,000			$	24.56				5,000				57,345
February 1 through February 28, 2015			—				—				—				57,345
March 1 through March 31, 2015			—				—				—				57,345
Total			5,000			$	24.56				5,000				57,345

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

 

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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

No.		Description
3.1		Amended and Restated Charter of Athens Bancshares Corporation (1)
3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of Athens Bancshares Corporation (2)
4.1		Specimen Stock Certificate of Athens Bancshares Corporation (3)
10.1		Employment Agreement between Athens Federal Community Bank and Jeffrey L. Cunningham* (4)
10.2		Employment Agreement between Athens Federal Community Bank and Michael R. Hutsell* (4)
10.3		Employment Agreement between Athens Federal Community Bank and Jay Leggett, Jr*(4)
10.4		Employment Agreement between Athens Bancshares Corporation and Jeffrey L. Cunningham* (4)
10.5		Employment Agreement between Athens Bancshares Corporation and Michael R. Hutsell* (4)
10.6		Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement between Athens Federal Community Bank and Jeffrey L. Cunningham* (5)
10.7		Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement between Athens Federal Community Bank and Michael R. Hutsell*(6)
10.8		Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement between Athens Federal Community Bank and Jay Leggett, Jr*(6)
10.9		Athens Bancshares Corporation 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (7)
31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Chief Executive Officer
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Chief Financial Officer
32.0		Section 1350 Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
101.0		The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

*	Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement

(1)	Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 10, 2009.

(2)	Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 23, 2009.

(3)	Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-144454), as amended, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 17, 2009.

(4)	Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 23, 2015.

(5)	Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, 2010.

(6)	Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2010.

(7)	Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2010.

 

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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.

 

				ATHENS BANCSHARES CORPORATION
Dated: May 11, 2015		By:		/s/ Jeffrey L. Cunningham
				Jeffrey L. Cunningham
				President and Chief Executive Officer
				(principal executive officer)
Dated: May 11, 2015		By:		/s/ Michael R. Hutsell
				Michael R. Hutsell
				Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
				(principal accounting and financial officer)

 

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