UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2019

 

¨ 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    001-37676

 

PB Bancorp, Inc.  

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland 47-5150586
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

40 Main Street, Putnam, Connecticut 06260

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(860) 928-6501

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

N/A

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class  

Trading

Symbol(s)

  Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   PBBI   The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

  

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 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.

x YES¨ NO

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).

x YES¨ NO

 

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

 

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

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

¨

 

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

¨ YES x NO

 

As of February 1, 2020, there were 7,447,204 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

  

PB Bancorp, Inc.

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page No.
     
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 1
     
  Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 2
     
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 5
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 29
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 43
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 43
     
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 43
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 43
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 43
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 43
     
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures 43
     
Item 5. Other Information 43
     
Item 6. Exhibits 43
     
SIGNATURES 44

  

 

 

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

PB Bancorp, Inc.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

    December 31,     June 30,  
    2019     2019  
    (in thousands except share data)  
ASSETS            
Cash and due from depository institutions   $ 2,401     $ 2,173  
Interest-bearing demand deposits with other banks     36,249       23,499  
Total cash and cash equivalents     38,650       25,672  
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value     35,223       38,919  
Securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $53,628 as of December 31, 2019 and $63,858 as of June 30, 2019)     53,248       63,480  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost     3,044       3,464  
Loans held for sale     97       -  
Loans     373,833       381,080  
Less: Allowance for loan losses     (3,200 )     (3,063 )
Net loans     370,633       378,017  
Premises and equipment, net     3,054       3,062  
Accrued interest receivable     1,521       1,559  
Other real estate owned     1,009       1,271  
Goodwill     6,912       6,912  
Bank-owned life insurance     13,443       13,267  
Net deferred tax asset     794       443  
Other assets     1,833       1,964  
                 
Total assets   $ 529,461     $ 538,030  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
Liabilities                
Deposits                
Non-interest-bearing   $ 72,723     $ 73,764  
Interest-bearing     309,757       310,095  
Total deposits     382,480       383,859  
Mortgagors' escrow accounts     3,095       3,371  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances     52,618       62,145  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     2,137       804  
Other liabilities     2,728       2,779  
Total liabilities     443,058       452,958  
                 
Stockholders' Equity                
           
Preferred stock,50,000,000 shares authorized,  $0.01 par value, no shares issued and outstanding     -       -  
Common stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized, $0.01 par value, 7,447,204 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019.     74       74  
Additional paid-in capital     58,713       58,598  
Retained earnings     31,465       30,638  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (103 )     (269 )
Unearned ESOP shares     (3,073 )     (3,146 )
Unearned stock awards     (673 )     (823 )
Total stockholders' equity     86,403       85,072  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 529,461     $ 538,030  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PB Bancorp, Inc.

 

Consolidated Statements of Net Income

(Unaudited)

 

    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2019     2018     2019     2018  
    (in thousands, except per share data)  
Interest and dividend income:                                
Interest and fees on loans   $ 3,935     $ 3,731     $ 7,920     $ 7,306  
Interest and dividends on investments     673       816       1,385       1,681  
Other     178       70       348       114  
Total interest and dividend income     4,786       4,617       9,653       9,101  
                                 
Interest expense:                                
Deposits and escrow     783       577       1,587       1,134  
Borrowed funds     270       304       566       608  
Total interest expense     1,053       881       2,153       1,742  
Net interest and dividend income     3,733       3,736       7,500       7,359  
                                 
Provision (credit) for loan losses     -       -       150       (600 )
Net interest and dividend income after provision (credit) for loan losses     3,733       3,736       7,350       7,959  
                                 
Non-interest income:                                
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on debt securities     (17 )     (135 )     (216 )     (135 )
Portion of (gains) losses recognized in other comprehensive income     (17 )     131       135       131  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings     (34 )     (4 )     (81 )     (4 )
Fees for services     469       488       959       958  
Mortgage banking activities     20       7       30       12  
Net commissions from brokerage services     36       21       85       45  
Income from bank-owned life insurance     88       90       176       179  
Gain on sales of other real estate owned, net     69       86       166       107  
Other income     21       47       68       107  
Total non-interest income     669       735       1,403       1,404  
                                 
Non-interest expense:                                
Compensation and benefits     1,760       1,946       3,823       3,874  
Occupancy and equipment     292       290       603       600  
Data processing     298       293       598       590  
LAN/WAN network     23       22       45       46  
Advertising and marketing     36       46       77       80  
Merger related expenses     491       -       491       -  
Other real estate owned     70       21       100       85  
Write-down of other real estate owned     -       -       -       91  
Other     345       555       790       1,012  
Total non-interest expense     3,315       3,173       6,527       6,378  
Income before income tax expense     1,087       1,298       2,226       2,985  
                                 
Income tax expense     174       208       357       504  
NET INCOME   $ 913     $ 1,090     $ 1,869     $ 2,481  
                                 
Earnings per common share:                                
Basic   $ 0.13     $ 0.15     $ 0.26     $ 0.34  
Diluted   $ 0.13     $ 0.15     $ 0.26     $ 0.34  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

 

    Three months ended     Six Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2019     2018     2019     2018  
    (in thousands)  
Net income   $ 913     $ 1,090     $ 1,869     $ 2,481  
Other comprehensive income (loss):                                
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities     14       (292 )      265       (428 ) 
Reclassification adjustment for losses onavailable-for-sale securities realized in income on  (1)     34       4       81       4  
Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities     17       (131 )     (135 )     (131 )
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax     65       (419 )     211       (555 )
Income tax (loss) benefit related to other comprehensive income (loss)     (13 )     85       (45 )     114  
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax     52       (334 )     166       (441 )
Total comprehensive income   $ 965     $ 756     $ 2,035     $ 2,040  

 

(1)   Reported in net impairment losses recognized in earnings, included in non-interest income on the consolidated statements of net income. There were no income tax benefits associated with the reclassification adjustments.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

 

    Common
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Unearned
ESOP
Shares
    Unearned
Stock
Awards
    Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)  
Balances at June 30, 2018   $ 76     $ 60,329     $ 28,822     $ (522 )   $ (3,293 )   $ (1,123 )   $ 84,289  
                                                         
                                                         
Comprehensive income     -       -       1,391       (107 )     -       -       1,284  
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.06 per share)     -       -       (458 )     -       -       -       (458 )
ESOP shares committed to be released (4,504 shares)     -       16       -       -       37       -       53  
Common stock repurchased (1,000 shares)     -       (11 )     -       -       -       -       (11 )
Share-based compensation expense     -       43       -       -       -       75       118  
                                                         
Balances at September 30, 2018   $ 76     $ 60,377     $ 29,755     $ (629 )   $ (3,256 )   $ (1,048 )   $ 85,275  
                                                         
                                                         
Comprehensive income     -       -       1,090       (334 )     -       -       756  
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.13 per share)     -       -       (991 )     -       -       -       (991 )
ESOP shares committed to be released (4,505 shares)     -       14       -       -       37       -       51  
Common stock repurchased (174,983 shares)     (2 )     (1,914 )     -       -       -       -       (1,916 )
Share-based compensation expense     -       36       -       -       -       75       111  
                                                         
Balances at December 31, 2018   $ 74     $ 58,513     $ 29,854     $ (963 )   $ (3,219 )   $ (973 )   $ 83,286  

 

    Common
Stock
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Unearned
ESOP
Shares
    Unearned
Stock
Awards
    Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)  
Balances at June 30, 2019   $ 74     $ 58,598     $ 30,638     $ (269 )   $ (3,146 )   $ (823 )   $ 85,072  
                                                         
Comprehensive income     -       -       956       114       -       -       1,070  
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.07 per share)     -       -       (521 )     -       -       -       (521 )
ESOP shares committed to be released (4,505 shares)     -       15       -       -       37       -       52  
Share-based compensation expense     -       36       -       -       -       75       111  
                                                         
Balances at September 30, 2019   $ 74     $ 58,649     $ 31,073     $ (155 )   $ (3,109 )   $ (748 )   $ 85,784  
                                                         
Comprehensive income     -       -       913       52       -       -       965  
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.07 per share)     -       -       (521 )     -       -       -       (521 )
ESOP shares committed to be released (4,505 shares)     -       28       -       -       36       -       64  
Share-based compensation expense     -       36       -       -       -       75       111  
Balances at December 31, 2019   $ 74     $ 58,713     $ 31,465     $ (103 )   $ (3,073 )   $ (673 )   $ 86,403  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

    For the six months  
    ended December 31,  
    2019     2018  
    (in thousands)  
Cash flows from operating activities                
Net income   $ 1,869     $ 2,481  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Amortization of securities premiums, net     184       234  
Impairment losses on securities     81       4  
Net increase in loans held for sale     (97 )     -  
Amortization of deferred loan costs, net     138       135  
Provision (credit) for loan losses     150       (600 )
Gain on sale of other real estate owned, net     (166 )     (107 )
Write-down of other real estate owned     -       91  
Loss on sale of premises and equipment     -       1  
Depreciation and amortization - premises and equipment     159       166  
Amortization - software     3       4  
Net decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets     166       (842 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance     (176 )     (179 )
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities     (51 )     94  
Share-based compensation expense     222       229  
Deferred tax expense     (396 )     1,324  
ESOP expense     116       104  
Net cash provided by operating activities     2,202       3,139  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities                
Proceeds from calls, pay downs and maturities of available-for-sale securities     3,749       4,609  
Proceeds from calls, pay downs and maturities of held-to-maturity securities     10,125       10,761  
Redemption of Federal Home Loan stock     420       -  
Net loan principal repayments     8,780       (16,787 )
Loan purchases     (1,955 )     -  
Recoveries of loans previously charged off     14       582  
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned     685       422  
Capital expenditures - premises and equipment     (151 )     (28 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     21,667       (441 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities                
Net decrease in deposit accounts     (1,379 )     (5,650 )
Net decrease in mortgagors' escrow accounts     (276 )     (61 )
Repayment of long-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances     (9,527 )     (1,027 )
Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase     1,333       2,646  
Cash dividends paid on common stock     (1,042 )     (1,449 )
Common stock repurchased     -       (1,927 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (10,891 )     (7,468 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     12,978       (4,770 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year     25,672       10,102  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 38,650     $ 5,332  
Supplemental disclosures                
Cash paid during the period for:                
Interest   $ 2,049     $ 1,700  
Income taxes paid     351       1  
Loans transferred to other real estate owned     257       322  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – Organization

 

PB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation incorporated in 2015 to be the successor to PSB Holdings, Inc. upon completion of the second-step mutual-to-stock conversion (the “Conversion”) of Putnam Bancorp, MHC (the “MHC”), the top tier mutual holding company of PSB Holdings, Inc.   PSB Holdings, Inc. was the former mid-tier holding company for Putnam Bank (the “Bank”).  Prior to completion of the Conversion, a majority of the shares of common stock of PSB Holdings, Inc. were owned by the MHC.  In conjunction with the Conversion, the MHC and PSB Holdings, Inc. merged into the Company and the Company became PSB Holdings, Inc.’s successor.  The Conversion was completed on January 7, 2016.  The Company raised gross proceeds of $33.7 million in the related stock offering.  Concurrent with the completion of the stock offering, each share of PSB Holdings, Inc. stock owned by public stockholders (stockholders other than the MHC) was exchanged for 1.1907 shares of Company common stock.  The Conversion was accounted for as a capital raising transaction by entities under common control.  The historical financial results of the MHC were immaterial to the results of the Company and therefore the net assets of the MHC were reflected as an increase to stockholders’ equity.  

 

Acquisition

 

On October 22, 2019, the Company, Putnam Bank and Centreville Bank announced they had entered into a definitive agreement under which Centreville Bank will acquire the Company and Putnam Bank in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $115.5 million.  The Company’s stockholders will receive $15.25 for each share of Company common stock that they own.  The transaction is expected to close in the first or second quarter of calendar 2020 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of the Company’s stockholders and required regulatory approvals.  However, it is possible that factors outside the control of both companies, including whether or when the required regulatory approvals will be received, could result in the merger being completed at a different time or not at all.  In connection with the acquisition, the Company had incurred $491,000 of merger expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2019, primarily legal and investment banker costs, which are included in the consolidated Statement of Net Income.

 

NOTE 2 – Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial statements and the instructions to Form 10-Q, and accordingly do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary, consisting of only normal recurring accruals and the elimination of all significant intercompany accounts, to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for future periods, including the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2019 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in PB Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (’’SEC’’) on September 26, 2019, as amended on October 5, 2019.

 

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NOTE 3 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Effective July 1, 2019 the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes the requirements in Topic 840, Leases. The objective of Topic 842 is to establish the principles that lessees and lessors shall apply to report useful information to users of financial statements about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from a lease. The core principle of Topic 842 is that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. Based on the current level of long-term leases in place, adoption of this guideline was not material to the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for certain financial assets (such as loans and held-to-maturity securities) held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.  Entities will now use forward-looking information to better form their credit loss estimates.  The ASU also requires enhanced disclosures to help financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an entity’s portfolio. The amendments in this Update, and related guidance, are effective for companies that qualify as “smaller reporting companies” under SEC regulations, like the Company, fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. Early application will be permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018.  Management is currently working to implement these requirements to determine the potential impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.  The amendments in this update simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test.  Instead, an entity will be required to perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity will recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized will not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity will consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable.  For public business entities, the amendments are effective for annual and any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020.  Early adoption is permitted.  We do not expect the application of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which amends the disclosure requirements by adding, changing, or removing certain disclosures about recurring or non-recurring fair value measurements. This ASU will be effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this update will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 4 - Critical Accounting Policies

 

Critical accounting policies are those that involve significant judgments and assumptions by management that have, or could have, a material impact on our income or the carrying value of our assets. Our critical accounting policies are those related to the allowance for loan losses, realizability of deferred income taxes, valuation of goodwill and the impairment of securities.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed.

 

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a quarterly basis by management. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance consists of general, specific and unallocated components, as further described below.

 

 

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General component

 

The general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors stratified by the following loan segments: residential real estate, commercial real estate, residential construction, commercial and consumer/other. Management uses a rolling average of historical losses based on a time frame appropriate to capture relevant loss data for each loan segment. This historical loss factor is adjusted for the following qualitative factors: levels/trends in delinquencies; trends in terms and amount of loans; concentrations; changes in lending policies and procedures; experience/ability/depth of lending management and staff; loan rating migration; the effect of other external factors; changes in the value of underlying collateral; changes in the loan review system; and national and local economic trends and conditions. The Company calculates historical losses using a five-year rolling average, which is considered indicative of the risk in the Company’s current loan portfolio. There were no changes in the Company’s policies or methodology pertaining to the general component of the allowance for loan losses through December 31, 2019.

 

The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment. Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:

 

Residential real estate - The Company does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 100% and does not originate subprime loans. Loans originated with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% generally require private mortgage insurance. All loans in this segment are collateralized by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

 

Commercial real estate - Loans in this segment are primarily income-producing properties throughout New England. The underlying cash flows generated by the properties may be adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, would have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. Management obtains rent rolls annually and continually monitors the cash flows of these loans.

 

Residential construction - Loans in this segment include speculative real estate development loans for which payment is derived from sale of the property. Credit risk is affected by the accuracy of estimated costs to complete the project, cost overruns, time to sell at an adequate price, and market conditions.

 

Commercial - Loans in this segment are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business. Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer spending, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

 

Consumer/other - Loans in this segment are generally unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower.

 

Specific component

 

The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent or foreclosure is probable. An allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer/other and residential real estate loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are non-accrual or subject to a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) agreement.

 

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A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

 

The Company periodically may agree to modify the contractual terms of loans. When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a TDR. All TDRs are classified as impaired.

 

Unallocated component

 

An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general reserves in the portfolio.

 

Goodwill. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the cost of a business acquisition over the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to a review of qualitative factors annually or more frequently if circumstances warrant, to determine if an impairment test is required. If required, the Company uses the following two-step approach for reviewing goodwill for impairment:

 

The first step (“Step 1”) is used to identify potential impairment, and involves comparing the reporting unit’s (the consolidated Company) estimated fair value to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is not deemed to be impaired. Should the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceed its estimated fair value, an indicator of impairment is deemed to exist and a second step is performed to measure the amount of such impairment, if any. The second step (“Step 2”) involves calculating the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to how the amount of goodwill is determined in a business combination (i.e. by measuring the excess of the estimated fair value, as determined in Step 1, over the aggregate estimated fair values of the individual assets, liabilities, and identifiable intangibles as of the impairment testing date). If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying amount of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, no impairment exists. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recorded in an amount equal to such excess. An impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying amount of goodwill, and the loss (write-down) establishes a new carrying amount for the goodwill. Subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires significant judgments including estimation of future cash flows, which are dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth, the period over which cash flows will occur, and determination of our cost of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or conclusions related to goodwill impairment.

 

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities. Each reporting period, the Company evaluates all securities classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity with a decline in fair value below the amortized cost of the investment to determine whether or not the impairment is deemed to be other-than-temporary (“OTTI”).

 

OTTI is required to be recognized if (1) the Company intends to sell the security; (2) it is “more likely than not” that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) for debt securities, the present value of expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis. For impaired debt securities that the Company intends to sell, or more likely than not will be required to sell, the full amount of the depreciation is recognized as OTTI through earnings. For all other impaired debt securities, credit-related OTTI is recognized through earnings and non-credit related OTTI is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.

 

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Income Taxes. The Company recognizes income taxes under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for the temporary differences between the accounting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted rates expected to be in effect when the amounts related to such temporary differences are realized or settled. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets when, based upon the available evidence including historical and projected taxable income, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee.

 

NOTE 5 – Earnings Per Share (EPS)

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The rights to dividends on unvested options/awards are non-forfeitable, therefore the unvested awards/options are considered outstanding in the computation of basic earnings per share. 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. For purposes of computing diluted EPS, the treasury stock method is used.

 

The following information was used in the computation of EPS on both a basic and diluted basis for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019:

 

    Three months ended December 31,     Six months ended December 31,  
    2019     2018     2019     2018  
Net income   $ 913,000     $ 1,090,000     $ 1,869,000     $ 2,481,000  
                                 
Weighted average common shares applicable to basic EPS     7,064,390       7,198,456       7,062,138       7,208,317  
Effect of dilutive potential common shares     86,750       -       49,407       4,306  
Weighted average common shares applicable to diluted EPS     7,151,140       7,198,456       7,111,545       7,212,623  
Earnings per share:                                
   Basic   $ 0.13     $ 0.15     $ 0.26     $ 0.34  
   Diluted   $ 0.13     $ 0.15     $ 0.26     $ 0.34  

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2018, there were no antidilutive options not being included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.

 

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NOTE 6 – Investment Securities

 

The carrying value, estimated fair values, and gross unrealized gains and losses of investment securities by maturity and type are as follows:

 

    Amortized     Gross Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost Basis     Gains     (Losses)     Value  
    (in thousands)  
December 31, 2019:                        
Available-for-sale:                                
Debt securities:                                
U.S. government and government-sponsored securities:                                
Due after ten years   $ 1,992     $ -     $ (67 )   $ 1,925  
                                 
Corporate bonds:                                
Due from five through ten years     3,666       -       (222 )     3,444  
                                 
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities:                                
Due from one through five years     4,178       13       (6 )     4,185  
From five through ten years     1,022       1       -       1,023  
After ten years     12,259       103       (58 )     12,304  
      17,459       117       (64 )     17,512  
                                 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities:                                
Due after ten years     2,236       399       (293 )     2,342  
                                 
Other debt securities:                                
Auction rate preferred:                                
Due from five through ten years     8,000       -       -       8,000  
After ten years     2,000       -       -       2,000  
      10,000       -       -       10,000  
                                 
Total available-for-sale securities   $ 35,353     $ 516     $ (646 )   $ 35,223  
                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                
U.S. government and government-sponsored securities:                                
Due in one year or less   $ 2,994     $ 14     $ -     $ 3,008  
After ten years     4,150       -       (17 )     4,133  
      7,144       14       (17 )     7,141  
                                 
State agency and municipal obligations                                
Due from one through five years     438       2       -       440  
                                 
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities:                                
Due in one year or less     37       1       -       38  
From one through five years     222       5       -       227  
From five through ten years     9,077       72       (17 )     9,132  
After ten years     36,330       439       (119 )     36,650  
      45,666       517       (136 )     46,047  
Total held-to-maturity securities   $ 53,248     $ 533     $ (153 )   $ 53,628  

 

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    Amortized     Gross Unrealized     Fair  
    Cost Basis     Gains     (Losses)     Value  
    (in thousands)  
June 30, 2019:                        
Available-for-sale:                                
Debt securities:                                
U.S. government and government-sponsored securities:                                
Due after ten years   $ 2,310     $ -     $ (68 )   $ 2,242  
                                 
                                 
Corporate bonds:                                
Due from five through ten years     3,999       -       (323 )     3,676  
                                 
                               
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities:                                
Due from one through five years     5,066       13       (5 )     5,074  
From five through ten years     1,147       -       (5 )     1,142  
After ten years     14,235       118       (117 )     14,236  
      20,448       131       (127 )     20,452  
                                 
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities:                                
Due after ten years     2,503       410       (340 )     2,573  
                                 
Other debt securities:                                
Auction rate preferred:                                
Due from five through ten years     8,000       -       (24 )     7,976  
After ten years     2,000       -       -       2,000  
                                 
      10,000       -       (24 )     9,976  
Total available-for-sale securities   $ 39,260     $ 541     $ (882 )   $ 38,919  
                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                
U.S. government and government-sponsored securities:                                
Due in one year or less   $ 4,000     $ -     $ (4 )   $ 3,996  
From one through five years     989       22       -       1,011  
After ten years     4,379       -       (2 )     4,377  
      9,368       22       (6 )     9,384  
                                 
  State agency and municipal obligations                                
Due from one through five years     440       -       (2 )     438  
                                 
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities:                                
Due from one through five years     411       9       -       420  
From five through ten years     9,636       24       (37 )     9,623  
After ten years     43,625       543       (175 )     43,993  
      53,672       576       (212 )     54,036  
                                 
Total held-to-maturity securities   $ 63,480     $ 598     $ (220 )   $ 63,858  

 

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There were no sales of available-for-sale securities for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 or 2018. Gains and losses on the sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. There were other-than-temporary impairment OTTI charges on available-for-sale securities realized in income during the three months ended December 31, 2019 of $34,000 and $4,000 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. The OTTI charges for the three months ended December 31, 2019 included total other-than-temporary impairment losses on non-agency mortgage-backed securities of $17,000, net of a $17,000 gain recognized in other comprehensive loss, before taxes. The OTTI charges for the three months ended December 31, 2018 included total other-than-temporary impairment losses on non-agency mortgage-backed securities of $135,000, net of $131,000 recognized in other comprehensive loss, before taxes. There were other-than-temporary impairment charges on available-for-sale securities realized in income during the six months ended December 31, 2019 of $81,000 and $4,000 during the six months ended December 31, 2018. The OTTI charges for the six months ended December 31, 2019 included total other-than-temporary impairment losses on non-agency mortgage-backed securities of $216,000, net of $135,000 recognized in other comprehensive loss, before taxes. The OTTI charges for the six months ended December 31, 2018 included total other-than-temporary impairment losses on non-agency mortgage-backed securities of $135,000, net of $131,000 recognized in other comprehensive loss, before taxes.

 

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The following is a summary of the estimated fair value and related unrealized losses segregated by category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at:

 

    Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
    Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized  
    Value     Losses     Value     Losses     Value     Losses  
    (in thousands)  
December 31, 2019:                                                
Available-for-sale:                                                
U.S. Government and government-sponsored securities   $ -     $ -     $ 1,925     $ 67     $ 1,925     $ 67  
Corporate bonds     -       -       3,444       222       3,444       222  
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities     4,722       17       5,617       47       10,339       64  
       Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale     4,722       17       10,986       336       15,708       353  
                                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                                
U.S. Government and government-sponsored securities     4,133       17       -       -       4,133       17  
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities     3,936       24       13,483       112       17,419       136  
        Total temporarily impaired held-to-maturity     8,069       41       13,483       112       21,552       153  
                                                 
Other-than-temporarily impaired debt securities (1):                                                
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities     -       -       840       293       840       293  
                                                 
Total temporarily-impaired and other-than-temporarily impaired securities   $ 12,791     $ 58     $ 25,309     $ 741     $ 38,100     $ 799  

 

    Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
    Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized  
    Value     Losses     Value     Losses     Value     Losses  
    (in thousands)  
June 30, 2019:                                                
Available-for-sale:                                                
U.S. Government and government-sponsored securities   $ -     $ -     $ 2,242     $ 68     $ 2,242     $ 68  
Corporate bonds     -       -       3,676       323       3,676       323  
                                                 
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities     1,425       7       13,576       120       15,001       127  
Other securities     2,976       24       -       -       2,976       24  
      Total temporarily impaired available-for-sale     4,401       31       19,494       511       23,895       542  
                                                 
Held-to-maturity:                                                
U.S. Government and government-sponsored securities     -       -       8,373       6       8,373       6  
State and political subdivisions     -       -       438       2       438       2  
                                                 
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities     -       -       29,400       212       29,400       212  
      Total temporarily impaired held-to-maturity     -       -       38,211       220       38,211       220  
                                                 
Other-than-temporarily impaired debt securities (1):                                                
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities     268       11       947       329       1,215       340  
                                                 
Total temporarily-impaired and other-than-temporarily impaired securities   $ 4,669     $ 42     $ 58,652     $ 1,060     $ 63,321     $ 1,102  

 

(1) Includes other-than-temporary impaired available-for-sale debt securities in which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment loss remains in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

 

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Management evaluates securities for OTTI at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation.

 

At December 31, 2019, there were 46 individual investment securities with aggregate depreciation of 2.1% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. Management has the intent and ability to hold these securities until cost recovery occurs and considers these declines to be temporary.

 

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment in U.S. Government-sponsored agency bonds and U.S. government-guaranteed and government-sponsored residential mortgage-backed securities were primarily caused by interest rate fluctuations. These investments are guaranteed or sponsored by the U.S. government or an agency thereof. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the par value of the investment. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not to credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2019.

 

The Company’s unrealized losses on investments in corporate bonds and other securities relate to investments in companies within the financial services sector. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had three investments in corporate single-issuer trust preferred securities (TRUPs) with a total book value of $3.7 million and total fair value of $3.4 million, all of which were classified as available-for-sale. The single-issuer trust preferred investments are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment by performing a present value of cash flows calculation each quarter. None of the issuers have deferred interest payments or announced the intention to defer interest payments. The Company believes the decline in fair value is related to the spread over three-month LIBOR, on which the quarterly interest payments are based, as the spread over LIBOR being received is significantly lower than current market spreads. Management concluded the impairment of these investments was considered temporary and asserts that the Company does not have the intent to sell these investments and that it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the investments before recovery of their cost bases which may be at maturity.

 

At December 31, 2019, there was one state and political subdivision security that had an unrealized loss of 0.5% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. We believe the unrealized loss was primarily caused by interest rate fluctuations. This security is guaranteed by a school district located in Texas. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not to credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investment and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2019.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2019, there was $34,000 in other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings and $4,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. For the six months ended December 31, 2019, there was $81,000 in other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings and $4,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The other-than-temporary impairment losses were on non-agency mortgage-backed securities. The Company estimates the portion of possible loss attributable to credit loss using a discounted cash flow model. Significant inputs include the estimated cash flows of the underlying loans based on key assumptions, such as default rate, loss severity and prepayment rate. Assumptions can vary widely from security to security, and are influenced by such factors as loan interest rate, geographical location of the borrower, borrower characteristics and collateral type. The present value of the expected cash flows is compared to the Company’s amortized cost basis to determine if there was a credit-related impairment loss. Based on the expected cash flows derived from the model, the Company expects to recover the remaining unrealized losses on these securities.

 

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The following table represents a roll-forward of the amount of credit losses on debt securities for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive loss:

 

    Six months ended  
    December 31,  
    2019     2018  
    (in thousands)  
Balance at beginning of period   $ 16,016     $ 15,983  
Additional credit losses on securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment charge was previously recorded     81       4  
Balance at end of period   $ 16,097     $ 15,987  

 

NOTE 7 – Loans

 

The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019:

 

    December 31,     June 30,  
    2019     2019  
    (in thousands)  
Real Estate:                
   Residential (1)   $ 211,893     $ 221,488  
   Commercial     147,464       145,694  
   Residential construction     2,019       1,476  
Commercial     10,599       10,298  
Consumer and other     814       968  
                 
Total loans     372,789       379,924  
                 
Net deferred loan costs     1,044       1,156  
Allowance for loan losses     (3,200 )     (3,063 )
                 
Loans, net   $ 370,633     $ 378,017  

 

(1) Residential real estate loans include one-to four-family mortgage loans, second mortgage loans, and home equity lines of credit.

 

Credit Quality Information

 

The Company utilizes a nine grade internal loan rating system as follows:

 

Loans rated 1 - 5 are considered “pass” rated loans with low to average risk.

 

Loans rated 6 are considered “special mention.” These loans are starting to show signs of potential weakness and are being closely monitored by management.

 

Loans rated 7 are considered “substandard.” Generally, a loan is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligors and/or the collateral pledged. There is a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the weakness is not corrected.

 

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Loans rated 8 are considered “doubtful.” Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable.

 

Loans rated 9 are considered uncollectible (“loss”) and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted.

 

On an annual basis, or more often if needed, the Company formally reviews the ratings on all commercial real estate, construction and commercial loans. Annually, the Company engages an independent third party to review a significant portion of loans within these segments. Management uses the results of these reviews as part of its annual review process. Credit quality for residential real estate and consumer/other loans is determined by monitoring loan payment history and ongoing communications with the borrower.

 

The following table presents the Company’s loan classes by internally assigned grades at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019:

 

    Residential     Commercial     Residential           Consumer        
    Real Estate     Real Estate     Construction     Commercial     and other     Total  
    (in thousands)  
December 31, 2019                                    
Grade:                                    
     Pass   $ 207,201     $ 144,688     $ 2,019     $ 9,706     $ 814     $ 364,428  
     Special Mention     1,366       1,546       -       -       -       2,912  
     Substandard     3,326       1,230       -       893       -       5,449  
     Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -  
     Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -  
          Total   $ 211,893     $ 147,464     $ 2,019     $ 10,599     $ 814     $ 372,789  
                                     
June 30, 2019                                    
Grade:                                    
     Pass   $ 217,800     $ 142,829     $ 1,476     $ 9,355     $ 968     $ 372,428  
     Special Mention     -       1,557       -       -       -       1,557  
     Substandard     3,688       1,308       -       943       -       5,939  
     Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -  
     Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -  
          Total   $ 221,488     $ 145,694     $ 1,476     $ 10,298     $ 968     $ 379,924  

 

Modifications deemed to be troubled debt restructurings were not material for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

 

There were no troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted (defined as 30 or more days past due subsequent to restructuring) within one year of modification during the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

 

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NOTE 8 – Non-performing Assets, Past Due and Impaired Loans

 

The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets at the dates indicated:

 

    At  December 31,     At June 30,  
    2019     2019  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Non-accrual loans:                
Real Estate:                
   Residential   $ 3,326     $ 3,530  
   Commercial     513       260  
Total non-accrual loans     3,839       3,790  
                 
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:                
Real Estate:                
   Residential     -       159  
   Commercial     -       279  
Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more     -       438  
Total non-performing loans     3,839       4,228  
                 
Other real estate owned     1,009       1,271  
Total non-performing assets   $ 4,848     $ 5,499  
                 
Total non-performing loans to total loans     1.03 %     1.11 %
Total non-performing assets to total assets     0.92 %     1.02 %

 

Management is focused on working with borrowers and guarantors to resolve non-accrual loans by restructuring or liquidating assets when prudent. Many of our commercial relationships are secured by development loans, in particular condominiums which have experienced a significant reduction in demand. The Company reviews the strength of the guarantors; requires face to face discussions and offers restructuring suggestions that provide the borrowers with short term relief and exit strategies. The Company obtains a current appraisal on all real estate secured loans that are 180 days or more past due if the appraisal on file is older than one year. If the determination is made that there is the potential for collateral shortfall, an allocated reserve will be assigned to the loan for the expected deficiency. It is the policy of the Company to charge off or write down loans or other assets when, in the opinion of the Credit Committee and Loan Review, the ultimate amount recoverable is less than the carrying value, or the collection of the amount is expected to be unduly prolonged. The level of non-performing assets is expected to fluctuate in response to changing economic and market conditions, and the relative sizes of the respective loan portfolios, along with management’s degree of success in resolving problem assets.

 

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The following table sets forth information regarding past due loans at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019:

 

                90 days        
    30–59 Days     60–89 Days     or Greater     Total  
At December 31, 2019   Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Past Due  
    (in thousands)  
Real Estate:                                
Residential   $ 1,659     $ 588     $ 695     $ 2,942  
Commercial     658       -       278       936  
Consumer and other     4       -       -       4  
Total   $ 2,321     $ 588     $ 973     $ 3,882  
                                 
At June 30, 2019                                
                                 
Real Estate:                                
Residential   $ 39     $ 397     $ 668     $ 1,104  
Commercial     -       -     $ 279       279  
Consumer and other     3       -       -       3  
     Total   $ 42     $ 397     $ 947     $ 1,386  

 

The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019, none of which had a valuation allowance:

 

    At December 31, 2019     At June 30, 2019  
          Unpaid           Unpaid  
    Recorded     Principal     Recorded     Principal  
    Investment     Balance     Investment     Balance  
    (in thousands)  
Real Estate:                                
     Residential   $ 1,794     $ 1,940     $ 2,150     $ 2,296  
     Commercial     514       514       260       260  
        Total impaired loans   $ 2,308     $ 2,454     $ 2,410     $ 2,556  

 

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The following is a summary of additional information pertaining to impaired loans:

 

    Three months ended     Three months ended  
    December 31, 2019     December 31, 2018  
    Average     Interest     Interest Income     Average     Interest     Interest Income  
    Recorded     Income     Recognized     Recorded     Income     Recognized  
    Investment     Recognized     on Cash Basis     Investment     Recognized     on Cash Basis  
    (in thousands)  
Real Estate:                                                
     Residential   $ 1,812     $ 7     $ 4     $ 2,177     $ 22     $ 19  
     Commercial     381       -       -       411       -       -  
          Total impaired loans   $ 2,193     $ 7     $ 4     $ 2,588     $ 22     $ 19  

 

    Six months ended     Six months ended  
    December 31, 2019     December 31, 2018  
    Average     Interest     Interest Income     Average     Interest     Interest Income  
    Recorded     Income     Recognized     Recorded     Income     Recognized  
    Investment     Recognized     on Cash Basis     Investment     Recognized     on Cash Basis  
    (in thousands)  
Real Estate:                                                
     Residential   $ 1,925     $ 27     $ 22     $ 2,362     $ 39     $ 33  
     Commercial     340       1       1       684       7       -  
          Total impaired loans   $ 2,265     $ 28     $ 23     $ 3,046     $ 46     $ 33  

 

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NOTE 9 – Allowance for Loan Losses

 

An analysis of the allow ance for loan losses for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows: 

 

  Residential     Commercial     Residential           Consumer              
    Real Estate     Real Estate     Construction     Commercial     and Other     Unallocated     Total  
    (in thousands)  
Three months ended December 31, 2019                                                      
                                                         
Beginning balance   $ 1,551     $ 1,443     $ 14     $ 91     $ 22     $ 91     $ 3,212  
     Charge-offs     -       -       -       -       (18 )     -       (18 )
     Recoveries     2       -       -       1       3       -       6  
     Provision     69       (102 )     -       (6 )     17       22       -  
Ending Balance   $ 1,622     $ 1,341     $ 14     $ 86     $ 24     $ 113     $ 3,200  
                                                         
Three months ended December 31, 2018                                                        
                                                         
Beginning balance   $ 1,488     $ 1,094     $ 7     $ 77     $ 131     $ 109     $ 2,906  
     Charge-offs     (42 )     -       -       -       (12 )     -       (54 )
     Recoveries     3       -       -       4       5       -       12  
     (Credit) provision     16       102       (2 )     29       (92 )     (53 )     -  
Ending Balance   $ 1,465     $ 1,196     $ 5     $ 110     $ 32     $ 56     $ 2,864  
                                                         
Six months ended December 31, 2019                                                        
                                                         
Beginning balance   $ 1,456     $ 1,418     $ 10     $ 79     $ 28     $ 72     $ 3,063  
     Charge-offs     -       -       -       -       (27 )     -       (27 )
     Recoveries     5       -       -       3       6       -       14  
     (Credit) provision     161       (77 )     4       4       17       41       150  
Ending Balance   $ 1,622     $ 1,341     $ 14     $ 86     $ 24     $ 113     $ 3,200  
                                                         
Six months ended December 31, 2018                                                        
                                                         
Beginning balance   $ 1,385     $ 1,194     $ 14     $ 80     $ 135     $ 135     $ 2,943  
     Charge-offs     (42 )     -       -       -       (19 )     -       (61 )
     Recoveries     8       560       -       6       8       -       582  
     (Credit) provision     114       (558 )     (9 )     24       (92 )     (79 )     (600 )
Ending Balance   $ 1,465     $ 1,196     $ 5     $ 110     $ 32     $ 56     $ 2,864  

 

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Further information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 is as follows:        

 

    Residential     Commercial     Residential           Consumer              
    Real Estate     Real Estate     Construction     Commercial     and Other     Unallocated     Total  
      (in thousands)  
At December 31, 2019                                                        
Amount of allowance for loan losses for impaired loans   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                         
Amount of allowance for loan losses for non-impaired loans   $ 1,622     $ 1,341     $ 14     $ 86     $ 24     $ 113     $ 3,200  
                                                         
Impaired loans   $ 1,794     $ 514     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,308  
                                                         
Non-impaired loans   $ 210,099     $ 146,950     $ 2,019     $ 10,599     $ 814     $ -     $ 370,481  
                                                         
At June 30, 2019                                                        
                                                         
Amount of allowance for loan losses for impaired loans   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                         
Amount of allowance for loan losses for non-impaired loans   $ 1,456     $ 1,418     $ 10     $ 79     $ 28     $ 72     $ 3,063  
                                                         
Impaired loans   $ 2,150     $ 260     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 2,410  
                                                         
Non-impaired loans   $ 219,338     $ 145,434     $ 1,476     $ 10,298     $ 968     $ -     $ 377,514  

 

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NOTE 10 – Stock-Based Incentive Plan

 

In February 2017, stockholders of the Company approved the PB Bancorp, Inc. 2017 Stock-Based Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”). Under the Incentive Plan, the Company may grant up to 453,267 stock options and 181,306 shares of restricted stock to its employees, officers and directors for an aggregate amount of up to 634,573 shares. Both incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options may be granted under the Incentive Plan.

 

There were no stock options or awards granted during the six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

 

Both stock option and restricted stock awards granted to date vest at 20% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of the grant, and become fully vested in the event of a change in control of the Company

 

Stock options are considered common stock equivalents for the purpose of computing earnings per share on a diluted basis. Restricted stock awards have non-forfeitable dividend rights, and are considered participating securities outstanding for the purpose of computing basic earnings per share.

 

The Company has recorded share-based compensation expense related to outstanding stock option and restricted stock awards based upon the fair value at the date of grant over the vesting period of such awards on a straight-line basis. The fair value of each restricted stock allocation, based on the market price at the date of grant, is recorded to unearned stock awards. Compensation expense related to unearned restricted shares is amortized to compensation and benefits expense over the vesting period of the restricted stock awards, adjusted by actual forfeitures, based on the trading price of the stock on the date of vesting. The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing method which includes several assumptions such as volatility, expected dividends, expected term and risk-free rate for each stock option award. The Company recorded share-based compensation expense in connection with the stock option and restricted stock awards for both the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 of $111,000. The Company recorded share-based compensation expense in connection with the stock option and restricted stock awards for the six months ended December 31, 2019 of $222,000 and for the six months ended December 31, 2018 of $229,000.

 

NOTE 11 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets, such items are components of accumulated other comprehensive loss.

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss and related tax effects are as follows:

 

    December 31,     June 30,  
    2019     2019  
    (in thousands)  
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale   $ (130 )   $ (341 )
Tax effect     27       72  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   $ (103 )   $ (269 )

 

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NOTE 12 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Company groups its assets measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value as follows:

 

Level 1 – Valuations for assets traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets.

 

Level 2 – Valuations for assets traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or comparable assets.

 

Level 3 – Valuations for assets that are derived from other methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets.

 

The level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to all of the Company’s assets carried at fair value for December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019.

 

The Company’s mortgage-backed securities and other debt securities available-for-sale are generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from independent pricing services, which are not adjusted by management. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U. S. treasury yield curve, trading levels, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the instrument’s terms and conditions.

 

Level 3 is for positions that are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence. In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Subsequent to inception, management only changes Level 3 inputs and assumptions when corroborated by evidence such as transactions in similar instruments, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable entities, subsequent rounds of financing, recapitalization and other transactions across the capital structure, offerings in the equity or debt markets, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows. Level 3 assets consisted of available-for-sale auction-rate trust preferred securities (ARPs).  All dividends are current. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities for the time necessary to collect the expected cash flows.

 

The fair value of impaired loans and other real estate owned is based on the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based upon appraisals of similar properties obtained from a third party and adjusted by management as needed.

 

The Company did not have any transfers of assets between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the six months ended December 31, 2019.

 

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The following summarizes assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019:

 

  Total Fair                    
    Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
  (in thousands)  
At December 31, 2019      
       
Securities available-for-sale:      
U.S. government and government-sponsored securities   $ 1,925     $ -     $ 1,925     $ -  
Corporate bonds     3,444       -       3,444       -  
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities     17,512       -       17,512       -  
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities     2,342       -       2,342       -  
Other securities     10,000       -       -       10,000  
   Total   $ 35,223     $ -     $ 25,223     $ 10,000  
                                 
At June 30, 2019                                
                                 
Securities available-for-sale:                                
U.S. government and government-sponsored securities   $ 2,242     $ -     $ 2,242     $ -  
Corporate bonds     3,676       -       3,676       -  
U.S. Government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities     20,452       -       20,452       -  
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities     2,573       -       2,573       -  
Other securities     9,976       -       -       9,976  
   Total   $ 38,919     $ -     $ 28,943     $ 9,976  

 

There were no changes in level 3 assets measured at fair value for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

 

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The Company had no assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2019. The following summarizes assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the adjustments to the carrying value at and for the three and six months ended December 31, 2018:

 

                            Total Losses     Total Losses  
                            for the three     for the six  
  Total Fair                       months ended     months ended  
At June 30, 2019   Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     December 31, 2018     December 31, 2018  
    (in thousands)  
Impaired loans   $ 219     $ -     $ -     $ 219     $ 38     $ 38  
Other real estate owned     984       -       -       984       -       63  
    $ 1,203     $ -     $ -     $ 1,203     $ 38     $ 101  

 

The amount of other real estate owned represents the carrying value for which write-downs are based on the estimated fair value of the property.

 

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the asset. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular asset. Because a market may not readily exist for a significant portion of the Company’s asset, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis at December 31, 2019 or June 30, 2019.

 

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The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures of its financial instruments:

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair values based on the short-term nature of the assets.

 

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity and FHLBB Stock. The fair value of securities held-to-maturity is estimated based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments or available market evidence. Ownership of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (“FHLBB”) stock is restricted to member banks; therefore, the stock is not traded. The estimated fair value of FHLBB stock is equal to its carrying value, which represents the price at which the FHLBB is obligated to redeem its stock.

 

Loans. For valuation purposes, the loan portfolio was segregated into its significant categories, which are residential, commercial real estate, residential construction, commercial and consumer and other loans. These categories were further segregated, where appropriate, into components based on significant financial characteristics such as type of interest rate (fixed or adjustable). Fair values were estimated for each component using assumptions developed by management and a valuation model provided by a third party specialist.

 

The fair values of residential, commercial real estate, residential construction, commercial and consumer and other loans were estimated by discounting the anticipated cash flows from the respective portfolios. Estimates of the timing and amount of these cash flows considered factors such as future loan prepayments. The discount rates reflected current market rates for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The fair value of home equity lines of credit was based on the outstanding loan balances. Fair values for non-performing loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

 

Deposits and Mortgagors’ Escrow. The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity such as demand deposits, NOW, regular savings, and money market deposit accounts and mortgagors’ escrow accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value estimates do not include the benefit that results from the generally lower cost of funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market. The fair value estimate of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits having similar remaining maturities.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances. The fair values of the Company’s Federal Home Loan Bank advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current incremental borrowing rates in the market for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

 

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase. The Company enters into overnight repurchase agreements with its customers. Since these agreements are short-term instruments, the fair value of these agreements approximates their recorded balance. The Company also secures term repurchase agreements through other financial institutions. The fair value of these agreements are determined by discounting the anticipated future cash payments using rates currently available to the Bank for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

 

Accrued Interest. The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments. The fair value of off-balance-sheet mortgage lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. In the case of the commitments discussed in Note 14, the fair value equals the carrying amounts which are not significant.

 

Summary of Fair Values of Financial Instruments. The estimated fair values, and related carrying amounts, of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows. Certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments are exempt from disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented herein do not represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

 

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The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, all of which are held or issued for purposes other than trading, as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019:

 

    December 31, 2019  
    Carrying     Fair Value Hierarchy     Total Fair  
    Amount     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Value  
    (in thousands)  
Financial assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 38,650     $ 38,650     $ -     $ -     $ 38,650  
Securities available-for-sale     35,223       -       25,223       10,000       35,223  
Securities held-to-maturity     53,248       -       53,628       -       53,628  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     3,044       -       -       3,044       3,044  
Loans held for sale     97       -       -       96       96  
Loans, net     370,633       -       -       359,883       359,883  
Accrued interest receivable     1,521       -       -       1,521       1,521  
                                         
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits     382,480       -       -       383,602       383,602  
Mortgagors' escrow accounts     3,095       -       -       3,095       3,095  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances     52,618       -       53,591       -       53,591  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     2,137       -       2,137       -       2,137  
Accrued interest payable     355       -       -       355       355  

 

    June 30, 2019  
    Carrying     Fair Value Hierarchy     Total Fair  
    Amount     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Value  
    (in thousands)  
Financial assets:                                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 25,672     $ 25,672     $ -     $ -     $ 25,672  
Securities available-for-sale     38,919       -       28,943       9,976       38,919  
Securities held-to-maturity     63,480       -       63,858       -       63,858  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     3,464       -       -       3,464       3,464  
Loans, net     378,017       -       -       366,442       366,442  
Accrued interest receivable     1,559       -       -       1,559       1,559  
                                         
Financial liabilities:                                         
Deposits     383,859       -       -       384,698       384,698  
Mortgagors' escrow accounts     3,371       -       -       3,371       3,371  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances     62,145       -       62,773       -       62,773  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     804       -       804       -       804  
Accrued interest payable     251       -       -       251       251  

 

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NOTE 13 – Subsequent Events

 

On January 2, 2020, the Board of Directors of PB Bancorp, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share for stockholders of record as of January 16, 2020, which is payable on January 30, 2020.

 

NOTE 14 – Commitments to Extend Credit

 

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit. These commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The contractual amounts of outstanding commitments were as follows:

 

    December 31,     June 30,  
    2019     2019  
    (in thousands)  
Commitments to extend credit:                
Commitments to grant loans   $ 2,888     $ 1,118  
Unadvanced construction loans     3,577       6,872  
Unadvanced lines of credit     21,340       21,819  
Standby letters of credit     395       395  
Outstanding commitments   $ 28,200     $ 30,204  

 

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

 

The following analysis discusses changes in the financial condition at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 and results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) and the notes thereto, appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in PB Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2019, as amended on October 25, 2019.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. PB Bancorp intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of PB Bancorp, are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. PB Bancorp’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of PB Bancorp and its subsidiary include, but are not limited to, changes in: interest rates, general economic conditions, legislation and regulations, real estate values, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan and investment portfolios, demand for loan products, cyber-attacks, computer viruses and other technological risks that may breach the security of our websites or other systems to obtain unauthorized access to confidential information, destroy data or disable our systems; deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in PB Bancorp’s market area, the effect of any federal government shutdown, and accounting principles and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Further information concerning PB Bancorp and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect PB Bancorp financial results, is included in PB Bancorp’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors included in PB Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 26, 2019, as amended on October 25, 2019.

 

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Except as required by applicable law and regulation, the Company does not undertake – and specifically disclaims any obligation – to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

Overview

 

Our profitability is highly dependent on our net interest income, which is the difference between our interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and our interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowed funds.

 

Our net income decreased $177,000, or 16.2%, to $913,000, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2019, compared to net income of $1.1 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2018. This was due primarily to merger related expenses of $491,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019. Net interest income remained unchanged at $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 while non-interest income decreased $66,000, or 9.0% to $669,000, for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $735,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018.  Non-interest expense increased $142,000, or 4.5% to $3.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $3.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Income tax expense decreased $34,000, or 16.3% to $174,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $208,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The effective tax rate was 16.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 16.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Our net income decreased $612,000, or 24.7%, to $1.9 million, or $0.26 per basic and diluted share for the six months ended December 31, 2019, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or $0.34 per basic and diluted share for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This was due primarily to an increase of $750,000 in the provision for loan losses. The Company recorded a credit for loan losses of $600,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018 compared to a $150,000 provision for loan losses for the six months ended December 31, 2019. Net interest income increased $141,000, or 1.9% to $7.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $7.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018, while non-interest income remained unchanged at $1.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.  Non-interest expense increased $149,000, or 2.3% to $6.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $6.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This included $491,000 in merger related expenses. Income tax expense decreased $147,000, or 29.2% to $357,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $504,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The effective tax rate was 16.0% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to 16.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

 

An increase in interest rates will present us with a challenge in managing our interest rate risk. As a general matter, our interest-bearing liabilities reprice or mature more quickly than our interest-earning assets, which can result in interest expense increasing more rapidly than increases in interest income as interest rates increase. Therefore, increases in interest rates may adversely affect our net interest income, which in turn would likely have an adverse effect on our results of operations. As described in “Market Risk,” we expect that our net interest income and our net portfolio value would decrease as a result of an instantaneous increase in interest rates. We use a variety of strategies to help manage interest rate risk, as described in “Market Risk”.

 

Unlike larger financial institutions that are more geographically diversified, our profitability depends primarily on the general economic conditions in Eastern Connecticut and the Rhode Island and Massachusetts communities adjacent to Windham County, Connecticut. Local economic conditions have a significant impact on our commercial real estate and construction and consumer loans, the ability of the borrowers to repay these loans and the value of the collateral securing these loans. In addition, changes in economic conditions could result in increased actual losses or increased losses inherent in our loan portfolio, either of which could require us to significantly increase the level of our provision for loan losses.

 

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Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019

 

Assets

 

Total assets were $529.5 million at December 31, 2019, a decrease of $8.6 million, or 1.6%, from $538.0 million at June 30, 2019. Cash and cash equivalents increased $13.0 million, or 50.6%, to $38.7 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $25.7 million at June 30, 2019. The increase was due to accumulating additional funds from maturing securities, loan pay-offs and an increase in deposits for upcoming loan closings. Investments in held-to-maturity securities decreased $10.2 million, or 16.1%, to $53.2 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $63.5 million at June 30, 2019 and investments in available-for-sale securities decreased $3.7 million, or 9.5%, to $35.2 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $38.9 million at June 30, 2019. The Company used excess cash, as well as cash flows from investments to assist in repaying higher cost borrowings. Net loans outstanding decreased $7.4 million, or 2.0%, to $370.6 million at December 31, 2019 from $378.0 million at June 30, 2019. This was primarily due to a decrease in residential loans of $9.6 million, or 4.3%, to $211.9 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $221.5 million at June 30, 2019. Commercial real estate loans increased $1.8 million, or 1.2%, to $147.5 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $145.7 million at June 30, 2019.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The table below indicates the relationship between the allowance for loan losses, total loans outstanding and non-performing loans at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019. For additional information, see “Comparison of Operating Results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 – Provision for Loan Losses.”

 

    December 31,     June 30,  
    2019     2019  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Allowance for loan losses   $ 3,200     $ 3,063  
Total loans     372,789       379,924  
Non-performing loans     3,839       4,228  
Allowance/total loans     0.86 %     0.81 %
Allowance/non-performing loans     83.4 %     72.4 %

 

Liabilities

 

Total liabilities decreased $9.9 million, or 2.2%, to $443.1 million at December 31, 2019 from $453.0 million at June 30, 2019. Total deposits decreased $1.4 million, or 0.4%, to $382.5 million at December 31, 2019 from $383.9 million at June 30, 2019. We experienced a decrease in non-interest-bearing deposits of $1.0 million, or 1.4%, to $72.7 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $73.8 million at June 30, 2019. Interest-bearing deposits decreased $338,000, or 0.1% to $309.8 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $310.1 million at June 30, 2019. Total Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings decreased $9.5 million, or 15.3%, to $52.6 million at December 31, 2019 from $62.1 million at June 30, 2019, as we required less borrowings to fund our operations. Securities sold under agreement to repurchase increased $1.3 million, or 165.8% to $2.1 million at December 31, 2019 compared to $804,000 at June 30, 2019.

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

Total stockholders’ equity increased $1.3 million, or 1.6%, to $86.4 million at December 31, 2019 from $85.1 million at June 30, 2019 due primarily to net income of $1.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019, offset by dividends paid totaling $1.0 million.

 

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

 

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $169,000, or 3.7% to $4.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $4.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The average balance of interest-earning assets increased $18.1 million, or 3.7%, to $508.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $490.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The average yield on interest-earning assets remained the same for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, at 3.73%.

 

Interest income on loans increased $204,000, or 5.5% to $3.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. This was due to an increase in average loans outstanding and an increase in yield. The average balance of loans increased $14.7 million, or 4.1%, to $375.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $360.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The yield on average loans increased six basis points to 4.16% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 4.10% for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Interest and dividend income on investments decreased $143,000, or 17.5% to $673,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $816,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. This was due to a decrease in the average balance of investments of $27.3 million, or 22.3%, to $94.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $122.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. This was partially offset by an increase in yield of 17 basis points to 2.82% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 2.65% for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Interest income on other earning assets increased $108,000, or 154.3% to $178,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $70,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. This was due to an increase in the average balance of other earning assets of $30.8 million, or 383.3%, to $38.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $8.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The yield on other earning assets decreased 164 basis points to 1.82% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 3.46% for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Interest and dividend income increased $552,000, or 6.1% to $9.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $9.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The average balance of interest-earning assets increased $19.9 million, or 4.0% to $512.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $492.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased to 3.74% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 3.67% for the six months ended December 31, 2018 as a result of increases in market interest rates.

 

Interest income on loans increased $614,000, or 8.4% to $7.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $7.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This was due to an increase in average loans outstanding and an increase in yield. The average balance of loans increased $19.1 million, or 5.4% to $376.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $357.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The yield on average loans increased 12 basis points to 4.18% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 4.06% for the six months ended December 31, 2018 as a result of increases in market interest rates.

 

Interest and dividend income on investments decreased $296,000, or 17.6% to $1.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $1.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This was due to a decrease in the average balance of investments of $27.3 million, or 21.6% to $98.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $126.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This was partially offset by an increase in yield of 13 basis points to 2.78% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 2.65% for the six months ended December 31, 2018 as a result of increases in market interest rates.

 

Interest income on other earning assets increased $234,000, or 205.3% to $348,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $114,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This was due to an increase in the average balance of other earning assets of $28.1 million, or 304.2%, to $37.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $9.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This was partially offset by a decrease in yield of 60 basis points to 1.85% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 2.45% for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

 

 

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Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $172,000, or 19.5% to $1.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $881,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Total average interest-bearing liabilities increased $13.1 million, or 3.6% to $374.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $361.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 15 basis points to 1.12% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to 0.97% for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Interest expense on deposits increased by $206,000, or 35.7%, to $783,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $577,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The average balance of deposits increased $20.2 million, or 6.8%, from $297.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018 to $317.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 21 basis points to 0.98% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 0.77% for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Interest expense on time deposits increased $188,000, or 40.4%, to $653,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $465,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The average balance of time deposits increased $17.8 million, or 15.6%, from $114.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018 to $132.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019. The cost of time deposits increased to 1.96% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 1.62% for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Interest expense on borrowings decreased by $34,000, or 11.2%, to $270,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $304,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The rate paid on borrowings remained unchanged at 1.88% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and the three months ended December 31, 2018. Average borrowings decreased $7.1 million, or 11.1%, to $57.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $64.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Average Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $6.7 million, or 10.7%, to $55.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $62.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. We have been able to fund loan growth, in part, with an increase in deposits. The average rate on Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased one basis point to 1.92% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 1.93% for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Average other borrowed money decreased $421,000, or 22.7%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $1.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Interest expense increased $411,000, or 23.6% to $2.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $1.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Total average interest-bearing liabilities increased $14.6 million, or 4.0% to $378.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $363.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 18 basis points to 1.13% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to 0.95% for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Interest expense on deposits increased by $453,000, or 39.9%, to $1.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $1.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The average balance of deposits increased $19.2 million, or 6.4%, to $318.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $298.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 24 basis points to 0.99% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 0.75% for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Interest expense on time deposits increased $414,000, or 45.4%, to $1.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $912,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The average balance of time deposits increased $19.4 million, or 17.0%, to $133.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $114.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The cost of time deposits increased to 1.97% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 1.58% for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Interest expense on borrowings decreased by $42,000, or 6.9%, to $566,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $608,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018. The rate paid on borrowings increased one basis point to 1.87% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 1.86% for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Average borrowings decreased $4.6 million, or 7.1%, to $60.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $64.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Average Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $4.3 million, or 6.8%, to $58.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $62.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. We have been able to fund loan growth, in part, with an increase in deposits. The average rate on Federal Home Loan Bank advances remained unchanged at 1.93% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 and for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Average other borrowed money decreased $344,000, or 14.5%, to $2.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $2.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

 

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Net Interest Income. Net interest income remained unchanged at $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Our interest rate spread decreased to 2.61% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 2.76% for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and our net interest-earning assets increased $5.0 million, or 3.9%. Our net interest margin decreased to 2.91% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from 3.02% for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Net interest income increased $141,000, or 1.9%, to $7.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $7.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Our interest rate spread decreased to 2.61% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 2.72% for the six months ended December 31, 2018 and our net interest-earning assets increased $5.3 million, or 4.1%. Our net interest margin decreased to 2.90% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from 2.97% for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Provision for Loan Losses. There was no provision for loan loss for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

 

Provision for loan losses increased $750,000 to $150,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from a credit provision of $600,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This was due primarily to $521,000 in net recoveries for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Non-interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $66,000, or 9.0%, to $669,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $735,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. This was primarily due to an increase of $30,000 in other-than-temporary impairment losses on debt securities and decreases in fees for service of $19,000 and gain on sales of oreo of $17,000.

 

Non-interest income remained unchanged at $1.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. This included an increase of $77,000 in other-than-temporary impairment losses on debt securities and increases in gain on sale of other real estate owned of $59,000 and net commissions from brokerage services of $40,000.

 

Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased $142,000, or 4.5% to $3.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $3.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Salaries and benefits expense decreased $186,000, or 9.6% to $1.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $1.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2018. This was primarily due to decreases in bonus expense of $98,000 and profit sharing expense of $145,000. This was partially offset by an increase in salary expense of $33,000. Occupancy and equipment expense increased $2,000, or 0.7% to $292,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $290,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. All other non-interest expense, consisting primarily of data processing expense, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation deposit insurance, merger related expenses, professional fees and marketing expense increased by $326,000, or 34.8%, to $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $937,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. This was primarily due to $491,000 in merger related expenses during the three months ended December 31, 2019. This was partially offset by decreases in FDIC insurance expense of $35,000 and investor related expenses of $31,000.

 

Non-interest expense increased $149,000, or 2.3% to $6.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $6.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Salaries and benefits expense decreased $51,000, or 1.3% to $3.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $3.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Occupancy and equipment expense increased $3,000, or 0.5% to $603,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $600,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018. All other non-interest expense, consisting primarily of data processing expense, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation deposit insurance, merger related expenses, professional fees and marketing expense increased by $197,000, or 10.3%, to $2.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $1.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. This was primarily due to $491,000 in merger related expenses during the six months ended December 31, 2019. This was offset by decreases in write-downs on other real estate owned of $91,000 and FDIC insurance expense of $74,000.

 

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Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased by $34,000, or 16.3% to $174,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 from $208,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Our effective tax rate was 16.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 16.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Tax expense is based on a year-to-date basis at a forecasted effective rate. The effective tax rates differed from the statutory tax rate due to the dividends-received deduction applicable to certain securities in our investment portfolio, tax-exempt municipal income and non-taxable bank-owned life insurance income.

 

Income tax expense decreased by $147,000, or 29.2% to $357,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2019 from $504,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Our effective tax rate was 16.0% for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to 16.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2018. Tax expense is based on a year-to-date basis at a forecasted effective rate. The effective tax rates differed from the statutory tax rate due to the dividends-received deduction applicable to certain securities in our investment portfolio, tax-exempt municipal income and non-taxable bank-owned life insurance income.

 

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Average Balances and Yields

 

The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments were made, as the effect thereof was not material. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the table 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 or expense. Yields and costs are annualized.

 

    For the Three Months Ended December 31,  
          2019                 2018        
    Average     Interest     Yield/     Average     Interest     Yield/  
    Balance     Income/Expense     Cost     Balance     Income/Expense     Cost  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Interest-earning assets:      
Investment securities   $ 94,827     $ 673       2.82 %   $ 122,109     $ 816       2.65 %
Loans     375,267       3,935       4.16 %     360,607       3,731       4.10 %
Other earning assets     38,775       178       1.82 %     8,023       70       3.46 %
Total interest-earning assets     508,869       4,786       3.73 %     490,739       4,617       3.73 %
Non-interest-earning assets     28,392                       30,650                  
Total assets   $ 537,261                     $ 521,389                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
NOW accounts   $ 71,413       67       0.37 %   $ 75,142       72       0.38 %
Savings accounts     86,642       18       0.08 %     85,916       17       0.08 %
Money market accounts     27,187       45       0.66 %     21,798       23       0.42 %
Time deposits     132,033       653       1.96 %     114,207       465       1.62 %
Total interest-bearing deposits     317,275       783       0.98 %     297,063       577       0.77 %
FHLB advances     55,585       269       1.92 %     62,278       303       1.93 %
Other borrowed money     1,433       1       0.28 %     1,854       1       0.21 %
Total other borowed money     57,018       270       1.88 %     64,132       304       1.88 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities     374,293       1,053       1.12 %     361,195       881       0.97 %
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits     72,049                       70,789                  
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities     4,859                       4,303                  
Capital accounts     86,060                       85,102                  
Total liabilities and capital accounts   $ 537,261                     $ 521,389                  
                                                 
Net interest income           $ 3,733                     $ 3,736          
Interest rate spread                     2.61 %                     2.76 %
Net interest-earning assets   $ 134,576                     $ 129,544                  
Net interest margin                     2.91 %                     3.02 %
Average earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities                     135.95 %                     135.87 %

  

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    For the Six Months Ended December 31,  
          2019                 2018        
    Average     Interest     Yield/     Average     Interest     Yield/  
    Balance     Income/Expense     Cost     Balance     Income/Expense     Cost  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Interest-earning assets:      
Investment securities   $ 98,740     $ 1,385       2.78 %   $ 126,013     $ 1,681       2.65 %
Loans     376,163       7,920       4.18 %     357,041       7,306       4.06 %
Other earning assets     37,287       348       1.85 %     9,224       114       2.45 %
Total interest-earning assets     512,190       9,653       3.74 %     492,278       9,101       3.67 %
Non-interest-earning assets     28,024                       28,544                  
Total assets   $ 540,214                     $ 520,822                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
NOW accounts   $ 71,012       134       0.37 %   $ 77,132       146       0.38 %
Savings accounts     86,082       36       0.08 %     85,210       35       0.08 %
Money market accounts     27,214       91       0.66 %     22,179       41       0.37 %
Time deposits     133,648       1,326       1.97 %     114,211       912       1.58 %
Total interest-bearing deposits     317,956       1,587       0.99 %     298,732       1,134       0.75 %
FHLB advances     58,089       565       1.93 %     62,359       607       1.93 %
Other borrowed money     2,030       1       0.10 %     2,374       1       0.08 %
Total other borrowed money     60,119       566       1.87 %     64,733       608       1.86 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities     378,075       2,153       1.13 %     363,465       1,742       0.95 %
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits     71,697                       70,287                  
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities     4,603                       2,154                  
Capital accounts     85,839                       84,916                  
Total liabilities and capital accounts   $ 540,214                     $ 520,822                  
                                                 
Net interest income           $ 7,500                     $ 7,359          
Interest rate spread                     2.61 %                     2.72 %
Net interest-earning assets   $ 134,115                     $ 128,813                  
Net interest margin                     2.90 %                     2.97 %
Average earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities                     135.47 %                     135.44 %

 

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The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of the table, changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.

 

    For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2019  
    Compared to the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018  
    Increase (Decrease) Due to change in  
    Rate     Volume     Net  
    (In thousands)  
INTEREST INCOME                        
Investment securities   $ 283     $ (426 )   $ (143 )
Loans     51       153       204  
Other interest-earning assets     (222 )     330       108  
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME     112       57       169  
                         
INTEREST EXPENSE                        
                         
NOW accounts     (1 )     (4 )     (5 )
Savings accounts     1       -       1  
Money market accounts     15       7       22  
Time deposits     109       79       188  
FHLB advances     (2 )     (32 )     (34 )
Other borrowed money     1       (1 )     -  
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE     123       49       172  
CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME   $ (11 )   $ 8     $ (3 )

 

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    For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019  
    Compared to the Six Months Ended December 31, 2018  
    Increase (Decrease) Due to change in  
    Rate     Volume     Net  
    (In thousands)  
INTEREST INCOME                        
Investment securities   $ 221     $ (517 )   $ (296 )
Loans     215       399       614  
Other interest-earning assets     (85 )     319       234  
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME     351       201       552  
                         
INTEREST EXPENSE                        
                         
NOW accounts     -       (12 )     (12 )
Savings accounts     1       -       1  
Money market accounts     39       11       50  
Time deposits     243       171       414  
FHLB advances     -       (42 )     (42 )
Other borrowed money     -       -       -  
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE     283       128       411  
CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME   $ 68     $ 73     $ 141  

 

 

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Market Risk, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Market Risk

 

The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk (“IRR”). Our assets, consisting primarily of mortgage loans, have longer maturities than our liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits and other borrowings. As a result, a principal part of our business strategy is to manage IRR and reduce the exposure of our net interest income (“NII”) to changes in market interest rates. Accordingly, our Board of Directors has established an Asset/Liability Management Committee, which is responsible for evaluating the IRR inherent in our assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors. With the assistance of an IRR management consultant, the committee monitors the level of IRR on a regular basis and generally meets at least on a quarterly basis to review our asset/liability policies and IRR position.

 

We have sought to manage our IRR in order to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates. As part of our ongoing asset/liability management, we currently use the following strategies to manage our IRR: (i) using alternative funding sources, such as advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, to “match fund” certain investments and/or loans; (ii) continued emphasis on increasing core deposits; (iii) offering adjustable rate and shorter-term home equity loans, commercial real estate loans, construction loans and commercial and industrial loans; (iv) offering a variety of consumer loans, which typically have shorter-terms; and (v) investing in mortgage-backed securities with variable rates or fixed rates with shorter durations. Shortening the average maturity of our interest-earning assets by increasing our investments in shorter-term loans and securities, as well as loans and securities with variable rates of interest, helps to better match the maturities and interest rates of our assets and liabilities, thereby reducing the exposure of our NII to changes in market interest rates.

 

Net interest income at-risk measures the risk of a decline in earnings due to potential short-term and long- term changes in interest rates. The table below represents an analysis of our IRR as measured by the estimated changes in NII, resulting from an instantaneous and sustained parallel shift in the yield curve (+100 and +200 basis points) at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019.

 

Net Interest Income At-Risk
    Estimated Increase (Decrease)   Estimated Increase (Decrease)
Change in Interest Rates   in NII   in NII
(Basis Points)   December 31, 2019   June 30, 2019
+200   (0.80%)   0.90%
+100   0.60%   1.60%
-100   (3.60%)   (4.30%)
-200   (7.60%)   (9.40%)

  

Net Portfolio Value Simulation Analysis. We compute the amounts by which the net present value of our cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items (the institution’s net portfolio value or “NPV”) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. A basis point equals one-hundredth of one percent, and 200 basis points equals two percent, an increase in interest rates from 3% to 5% would mean, for example, a 200 basis point increase in the “Change in Interest Rates” column below.

 

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The table below sets forth, at December 31, 2019, the estimated changes in our net portfolio value that would result from the designated instantaneous changes in the United States Treasury yield curve based on information produced by an external consultant. This data is for Putnam Bank only and does not include any yield curve changes in the assets of PB Bancorp, Inc.

 

                        NPV as a Percentage of Present  
                  Value of Assets (3)  
Change in           Estimated Increase (Decrease) in           Increase  
Interest Rates     Estimated     NPV           (Decrease)  
(basis points) (1)     NPV (2)     Amount     Percent     NPV Ratio (4)     (basis points)  
+300     $ 63,523     $ (18,538 )     -22.59 %     13.30 %     (250 )
+200     $ 70,928     $ (11,133 )     -13.57 %     14.40 %     (140 )
+100     $ 77,631     $ (4,430 )     -5.40 %     15.40 %     (40 )
0     $ 82,061     $ -       0.00 %     15.80 %     0  
-100     $ 83,883     $ 1,822       2.22 %     15.80 %     0  
-200     $ 86,185     $ 4,124       5.03 %     15.90 %     10  

 

 

 

(1) Assumes an instantaneous uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
(2) NPV is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.
(3) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
(4) NPV ratio represents NPV divided by the present value of assets.

 

The preceding analysis does not represent actual forecasts and should not be relied upon as being indicative of expected operating results. These hypothetical estimates are based upon numerous assumptions, which are subject to change, including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels, the yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, reinvestment/replacement of asset and liability cash flows, and others. Also, as market conditions vary, prepayment/refinancing levels will likely deviate from these assumed, the varying impact of interest rate changes on caps and floors embedded in adjustable rate loans, early withdrawal of deposits, changes in product preferences, and other internal/external variables.

 

Liquidity

 

The term liquidity refers to the ability of the Company and the Bank to meet current and future short-term financial obligations. The Company and the Bank further define liquidity as the ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to fund loan originations, deposit withdrawals and operating expenses. Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. The Bank’s primary sources of liquidity are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan principal and mortgage-related securities, and Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston borrowings. The Bank can borrow funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston based on eligible collateral of loans and securities. The Bank had Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston borrowings as of December 31, 2019 of $52.6 million, with unused borrowing capacity of $45.7 million. The Bank has an internal limit of wholesale borrowings to total assets ratio of 30.0%. As of December 31, 2019, the ratio of wholesale borrowings to total assets was 12.3%.

 

The Bank’s primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of investment securities. During the six months ended December 31, 2019, the Bank’s net loan principal repayments were $8.8 million compared to net loan originations of $16.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2018. There were no security purchases during the six months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. There were $2.0 million in loan purchases for the six months ended December 31, 2019 compared to no loan purchases for the six months ended December 31, 2018.

 

Loan repayments and maturing investment securities are a relatively predictable source of funds. However, deposit flows, calls of investment securities and prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities are strongly influenced by interest rates, general and economic conditions and competition in the marketplace. These factors reduce the predictability of the timing of these sources of funds. Deposit flows are affected by the level of interest rates, by the interest rates and products offered by competitors and by other factors. The Bank monitors its liquidity position frequently and anticipates that it will have sufficient funds to meet its current funding commitments.

 

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Certificates of deposit totaled $129.5 million at December 31, 2019. The Bank relies on competitive rates, customer service and long-standing relationships with customers to retain deposits. Based on the Bank’s experience with deposit retention and current retention strategies, management believes that, although it is not possible to predict with certainty future terms and conditions upon renewal, a significant portion of such deposits will remain with the Bank.

 

Federal banking regulations require a minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%, a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6% and a minimum leverage ratio of 4% for all banking organizations. Additionally, community banking institutions must maintain a capital conservation buffer of common equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital or Total capital in an amount greater than 2.5% of total risk-weighted assets to avoid being subject to limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses. Due to our asset size, the Company is not subject to capital requirements.

 

As of December 31, 2019, the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, categorized the Bank as “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes would change our category. The following table shows the Bank’s required minimum capital ratios in order to be considered well-capitalized and the actual capital ratios as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019.

 

    Required     Actual     Actual  
    Ratio     Amount     Ratio  
    (in thousands)
December 31, 2019                        
Tier 1 Leverage     5.00 %   $ 67,620       12.86 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital     6.50       67,620       18.79  
Tier 1 Risk-based Capital     8.00       67,620       18.79  
Total Capital     10.00       70,854       19.69  
                         
June 30, 2019                        
Tier 1 Leverage     5.00 %   $ 65,318       12.57 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital     6.50       65,318       17.69  
Tier 1 Risk-based Capital     8.00       65,318       17.69  
Total Capital     10.00       68,417       18.53  

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

In addition to 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, lines of credit, and letters of credit.

 

For the six months ended December 31, 2019, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

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

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of PB Bancorp, Inc.’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, PB Bancorp, Inc. evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15(d)-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, PB Bancorp’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

There has been no change in PB Bancorp, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting in connection with the quarterly evaluation that occurred during PB Bancorp, Inc.’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, PB Bancorp, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Part II. – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings – Not applicable
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors – Not applicable to smaller reporting companies

 

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

 

a) Not applicable

 

b) Not applicable

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities – Not applicable

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures – Not Applicable

 

Item 5. Other Information - Not Applicable

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibits

 

31.1 Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2 Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
  101 The following materials from PB Bancorp’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Net Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  PB BANCORP, INC.
  (Registrant)

 

Date: February 12, 2020   /s/ Thomas A. Borner
    Thomas A. Borner
    President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Date:    February 12, 2020   /s/ Robert J. Halloran, Jr.
    Robert J. Halloran, Jr.
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

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