UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
 
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) of
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended:   December 31, 2009
 
OR
 
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) of
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _____ to _____
 
Commission File Number: 000-50592
 
K-FED BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Federal
 
20-0411486
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
1359 N. Grand Avenue, Covina, CA
 
91724
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
     
 
(800) 524-2274
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o                                            Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller Reporting Company x
 

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
 
Common Stock, $.01 par value – 13,291,512 shares outstanding as of January 29, 2010.

 
 

 
 
Form 10-Q
 
K-FED BANCORP
Table of Contents

   
Page
Part I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1:
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
     
Item 2:
15
     
Item 3:
29
     
Item 4:
30
     
Part II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1:
30
Item 1A:
30
Item 2:
31
Item 3:
31
Item 4:
31
Item 5:
31
Item 6:
32
     
 
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Part I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
K-FED BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
   
December 31
2009
   
June 30
2009
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 9,894     $ 32,685  
Federal funds sold
    39,395       41,020  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    49,289       73,705  
Interest earning time deposits in other financial institutions
    19,223       25,508  
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value
    3,167       4,236  
Securities held-to-maturity, fair value of $4,662 and $5,625  at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively
    4,536       5,528  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    12,649       12,649  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $10,740 and $4,586 at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively
    757,963       746,875  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,231       3,402  
Premises and equipment, net
    2,356       2,562  
Core deposit intangible
    114       147  
Goodwill
    3,950       3,950  
Bank-owned life insurance
    12,127       11,884  
Real estate owned
    403       496  
Other assets
    8,523       4,155  
Total assets
  $ 877,531     $ 895,097  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest bearing
  $ 64,958     $ 50,161  
Interest bearing
    559,241       516,032  
Total deposits
    624,199       566,193  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances, short-term
    62,000       70,000  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances, long-term
    85,000       137,004  
State of California time deposit
    10,000       25,000  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    4,096       4,342  
Total liabilities
    785,295       802,539  
Commitments and contingent liabilities
               
Stockholders’ equity
               
Nonredeemable serial preferred stock, $.01 par value;
2,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding — none
           
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 18,000,000 authorized;
December 31, 2009 — 14,728,440 shares issued
June 30, 2009 — 14,728,440 shares issued
    147       147  
Additional paid-in capital
    59,440       59,134  
Retained earnings
    52,788       53,512  
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
    60       77  
Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares
    (1,934 )     (2,161 )
Treasury stock, at cost (December 31, 2009 — 1,436,928 shares;
June 30, 2009 — 1,423,852 shares)
    (18,265 )     (18,151 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    92,236       92,558  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 877,531     $ 895,097  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 

 
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K-FED BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended
December 31
   
Six Months Ended
December 31
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Interest income
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 11,020     $ 10,719     $ 22,052     $ 21,619  
Interest on securities, taxable
    92       164       195       339  
Federal Home Loan Bank dividends
          122       27       314  
Other interest
    105       107       263       346  
Total interest income
    11,217       11,112       22,537       22,618  
Interest expense
                               
Interest on deposits
    2,746       3,444       5,553       6,952  
Interest on borrowings
    1,709       2,501       4,032       5,223  
Total interest expense
    4,455       5,945       9,585       12,175  
Net interest income
    6,762       5,167       12,952       10,443  
Provision for loan losses
    5,650       984       6,515       1,347  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    1,112       4,183       6,437       9,096  
Noninterest income
                               
Service charges and fees
    578       619       1,195       1,241  
ATM fees and charges
    470       424       920       877  
Referral commissions
    77       77       158       153  
Loss on equity investment
    (75 )     (66 )     (150 )     (132 )
Bank-owned life insurance
    121       118       243       237  
Other noninterest income
    22       5       27       11  
Total noninterest income
    1,193       1,177       2,393       2,387  
Noninterest expense
                               
Salaries and benefits
    2,119       1,991       4,261       3,982  
Occupancy and equipment
    585       593       1,182       1,189  
ATM expense
    426       356       837       721  
Advertising and promotional
    107       92       211       194  
Professional services
    216       237       399       459  
Federal deposit insurance premiums
    240       92       491       178  
Postage
    73       77       137       144  
Telephone
    169       131       350       252  
Other operating expense
    385       396       724       782  
Total noninterest expense
    4,320       3,965       8,592       7,901  
Income (loss) before income tax expense
    (2,015 )     1,395       238       3,582  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    (809 )     464       34       1,242  
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,206 )   $ 931     $ 204     $ 2,340  
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (1,219 )   $ 948     $ 187     $ 2,361  
Earnings (loss) per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.09 )   $ 0.07     $ 0.02     $ 0.18  
Diluted
  $ (0.09 )   $ 0.07     $ 0.02     $ 0.18  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 


 
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K-FED BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

       
Common Stock
                 
Treasury Stock
     
   
Comprehensive
Income
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net
 
Unearned ESOP Shares
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Total
 
Balance June 30, 2009
         
14,728,440
 
$
147
 
$
59,134
 
$
53,512
 
$
77
 
$
 (2,161
)
 
 (1,423,852
)
$
 (18,151
)
$
92,558
 
Comprehensive income
                                                             
Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2009
 
$
204
   
   
   
   
204
   
   
   
   
   
204
 
Other comprehensive income – unrealized loss on securities, net of tax
   
(17
)
 
   
   
   
   
(17
)
 
   
   
   
(17
)
Total comprehensive income
 
$
187
                                                       
Dividends declared ($0.22 per share) *
         
   
   
   
(928
)
 
   
   
   
   
(928
)
Purchase of treasury stock
         
   
   
   
   
   
   
(13,076
)
 
(114
)
 
(114
)
Stock options earned
         
   
   
175
   
   
   
   
   
   
175
 
Allocation of stock awards
         
   
   
155
   
   
   
   
   
   
155
 
Allocation of ESOP common stock
         
   
   
(24
)
 
   
   
227
   
   
   
203
 
Balance December 31, 2009
         
14,728,440
 
$
147
 
$
59,440
 
$
52,788
 
$
60
 
$
(1,934
)
 
(1,436,928
)
$
(18,265
)
$
92,236
 
                                                               
 
* K-Fed Mutual Holding Company waived its receipt of dividends on the 8,861,750 shares it owns.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

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K-FED BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

   
Six Months Ended
December 31
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $ 204     $ 2,340  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Amortization of net premiums on securities
    2       7  
(Accretion) Amortization of net discounts on loan purchases
    (14 )     46  
Amortization (Accretion) of net loan origination costs
    34       (36 )
Provision for loan losses
    6,515       1,347  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock (FHLB) dividend
          (314 )
Depreciation and amortization
    390       431  
Amortization of core deposit intangible
    33       42  
Loss on equity investment
    150       132  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
    (243 )     (237 )
Accretion of debt exchange costs
    (4 )     (8 )
Allocation of ESOP common stock
    203       202  
Allocation of stock awards
    155       203  
Stock options earned
    175       159  
Net change in accrued interest receivable
    171       (14 )
Net change in other assets
    (4,517 )     91  
Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (246 )     (66 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    3,008       4,325  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of available-for-sale securities sesddfsfssecurities
    1,042       1,602  
Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of held-to-maturity securities
    991       354  
Net change in interest earning time deposits with other financial institutions
    6,285       (4,131 )
Net change in loans
    (18,026 )     (1,934 )
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned
    504       1,047  
Redemption of FHLB stock
          205  
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (184 )     (258 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (9,388 )     (3,115 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Repayment of FHLB advances
    (60,000 )     (28,000 )
Dividends paid on common stock
    (928 )     (946 )
Purchase of treasury stock
    (114 )     (994 )
Net change in deposits
    58,006       12,919  
Change in State of California time deposit
    (15,000 )      
Net cash used in financing activities
    (18,036 )     (17,021 )
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (24,416 )     (15,811 )
Beginning cash and cash equivalents
    73,705       51,240  
Ending cash and cash equivalents
  $ 49,289     $ 35,429  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 

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K-FED BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business : K-Fed Bancorp (or the “Company”) is a majority-owned subsidiary of K-Fed Mutual Holding Company (or the “Parent”). The Company and its Parent are holding companies that are federally chartered. The Company’s sole subsidiary, Kaiser Federal Bank (or the “Bank”), is a federally chartered savings association, which provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals and business customers from its nine branch locations throughout California. While the Bank originates many types of residential and commercial real estate loans, a large percentage of our residential real estate loans have been purchased from other financial institutions using our underwriting standards. However, we have not purchased any loans since June 2007.

The Company’s business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of our investment in the Bank. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the Company include the Bank and the Company on a consolidated basis.

Basis of Presentation: The financial statements of K-Fed Bancorp have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and predominant practices followed by the financial services industry, and are unaudited. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary for (i) a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods included herein and (ii) to make such statements not misleading have been made.

The results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for any other interim period or for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements presented in this quarterly report include the accounts of K-Fed Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kaiser Federal Bank. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. K-Fed Mutual Holding Company is owned by the depositors of the Bank. These financial statements do not include the transactions and balances of K-Fed Mutual Holding Company.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Changes in these estimates and assumptions are considered reasonably possible and may have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and thus actual results could differ from the amounts reported and disclosed herein. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of financial instruments.

Subsequent Events: Management has reviewed events occurring through February 9, 2010, the date the financial statements were issued and determined no subsequent events requiring accrual or disclosure occurred.

Reclassifications:   Some items in prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

 
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Adoption of New Accounting Standards:

Effective July 2009, The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) codified accounting literature into a single source of authoritative accounting principles, except for certain authoritative rules and interpretive releases issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Since the codification did not alter existing GAAP, it did not have an impact on the financial statements of the Company.

In December 2007, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, “Business Combinations.” This guidance replaces the standard on business combinations and will significantly change the accounting for and reporting of business combinations in consolidated financial statements. This guidance requires an entity to measure the business acquired at fair value and to recognize goodwill attributable to any noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interests) rather than just the portion attributable to the acquirer. The guidance will also result in fewer exceptions to the principle of measuring assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination at fair value. In addition, the guidance will result in payments to third parties for consulting, legal, and similar services associated with an acquisition to be recognized as expenses when incurred rather than capitalized as part of the business combination. The new authoritative guidance under ASC Topic 805 was effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the financial statements of the Company.

In June 2008, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance under ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” The guidance addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share (“EPS”) under the two-class method. This guidance provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of EPS pursuant to the two-class method. The new authoritative guidance under ASC Topic 260 was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. All prior-period EPS data presented were to be adjusted retrospectively (including interim financial statements, summaries of earnings, and selected financial data) to conform with the provisions of this guidance. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact upon the Company.

In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-05, “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value,” and was issued to increase the consistency in the application of ASC Topic 820. This ASU applies to all entities that measure liabilities at fair value under ASC Topic 820 and amends sections of ASC 820-10. This ASU states that, in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, fair value of the liability must be measured by either (a) a valuation technique that uses the quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset or quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets, or (b) another valuation technique that is consistent with the principles of ASC Topic 820, such as an income approach or a market approach. Further if a restriction on the transference of the liability exists, the ASU clarifies that an entity is not required to factor that in to the inputs of the fair value determination. Lastly, the ASU also clarifies that a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability, or an unadjusted quoted price in an active market for the identical liability, when traded as an asset, are level 1 measurements within the fair value hierarchy. The guidance in this ASU is effective for the first reporting period beginning after August 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact upon the Company.

Newly Issued Accounting Standards:

In June 2009, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance under ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” to enhance reporting about transfers of financial assets, including securitizations, and where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. ASC Topic 860 eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity” and changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets. ASC Topic 860 also requires additional disclosures about all continuing involvements with transferred financial assets including information about gains and losses resulting from transfers during the period. The new authoritative guidance under ASC Topic 860 will be effective at the start of the fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009. Early application is not permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact upon the Company.

 
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In June 2009, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46R.” In December 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-17 which provides updates to ASC Topic 810, “Consolidations”  This guidance changes how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting or similar rights should be consolidated. The determination of whether a company is required to consolidate an entity is based on, among other things, an entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. The guidance requires additional disclosures about the reporting entity’s involvement with variable-interest entities and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement as well as its affect on the entity’s financial statements. The new guidance under ASC Topic 810 will be effective at the start of the fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009. Early application is not permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact upon the Company.

Note 2 – Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares are considered outstanding for this calculation unless unearned. Unvested stock awards with non-forfeitable rights to dividends are considered outstanding for this calculation. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options.

   
Three months ended
December 31,
   
Six months ended
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Basic
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,206 )   $ 931     $ 204       2,340  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    13,095,348       13,156,966       13,091,916       13,161,080  
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ (0.09 )   $ 0.07     $ 0.02       0.18  
                                 
Diluted
                               
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,206 )   $ 931     $ 204       2,340  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    13,095,348       13,156,966       13,091,916       13,161,080  
Dilutive effect of stock options
                       
Average shares and dilutive potential common shares
    13,095,348       13,156,966       13,091,916       13,161,080  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ (0.09 )   $ 0.07     $ 0.02       0.18  

For the three and six months ended December 31, 2009 outstanding stock options to purchase 484,400 shares were anti-dilutive and not considered in computing diluted earnings (loss) per common share. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2008 outstanding stock options to purchase 304,400 shares were anti-dilutive and not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share.


 
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Note 3 – Fair Value Measurements

FASB ASC 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 : Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2 : Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 : Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

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

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following table:

       
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009 Using
 
Assets at December 31, 2009:
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Available-for-sale securities
                       
Mortgage-backed securities (residential)
  $ 438     $     $ 438     $  
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)
  $ 2,729     $     $ 2,729     $  

       
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009 Using
 
Assets at June 30, 2009:
 
Total
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Available-for-sale securities
                       
Mortgage-backed securities (residential)
  $ 524     $     $ 524     $  
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential)
  $ 3,712     $     $ 3,712     $  


 
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The Company may also be required, from time to time, to measure certain other assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with GAAP. The following assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

         
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009 Using
 
Assets at December 31, 2009:
 
Total
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Impaired loans
  $ 14,556     $     $     $ 14,556  
Real estate owned
  $ 403     $     $     $ 403  

         
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009 Using
 
Assets at June 30, 2009:
 
Total
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Impaired loans
  $ 3,855     $     $     $ 3,855  
Real estate owned
  $ 496     $     $     $ 496  

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $18,186,000 at December 31, 2009 as compared to $5,056,000 at June 30, 2009. The fair value of collateral is calculated using a third party appraisal. The valuation allowance for these loans was $3,630,000 at December 31, 2009 as compared to $1,201,000 at June 30, 2009. An additional provision for loan losses of $2,642,000 was made for the six months ended December 31, 2009 relating to impaired loans.

Real estate owned is measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell at transfer. If the fair value of the asset declines, a write-down is recorded through expense. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2009, the Company did not incur any charges to reduce real estate owned to fair value.


 
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a market exchange. The use of different assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value:

Investments

Estimated fair values for investments are obtained from quoted market prices where available. Where quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.

Loans

The estimated fair value for all loans is determined by discounting the estimated cash flows using the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and maturities.

Impaired loans that are previously reported are excluded from the fair value disclosure below.

Deposits

The estimated fair value of deposit accounts (savings, non interest bearing demand and money market accounts) is the carrying amount. The fair value of fixed-maturity time certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the estimated cash flows using the current rate at which similar certificates would be issued.

FHLB Advances

The fair values of the FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Other On-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

Other on-balance-sheet financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, FHLB stock and accrued expenses and other liabilities. The carrying value of each of these financial instruments is a reasonable estimation of fair value. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair values for the Company’s off-balance sheet loan commitments are estimated based on fees charged to others to enter into similar agreements taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and credit standing of the Company’s customers. The estimated fair value of these commitments is not significant.

 
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The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are summarized as follows:

   
December 31, 2009
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 49,289     $ 49,289     $ 73,705     $ 73,705  
Interest earning time deposits in other financial institutions
    19,223       19,223       25,508       25,508  
Securities available-for-sale
    3,167       3,167       4,236       4,236  
Securities held-to-maturity
    4,536       4,662       5,528       5,625  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    12,649    
NA
      12,649    
NA
 
Loans receivable, net
    735,467       768,079       738,015       763,451  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,231       3,231       3,402       3,402  
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    624,199       617,957       566,193       560,531  
Borrowings
    147,000       154,085       207,004       215,677  
State of California time deposit
    10,000       10,092       25,000       25,320  
 
Note 4 – Investments

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

   
Fair
Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
   
(In thousands)
 
December 31, 2009
                 
Mortgage-backed (residential):
                 
Freddie Mac
 
$
438
 
$
13
 
$
 
$
425
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential):
                         
Freddie Mac
   
2,729
   
89
   
   
2,640
 
Total
 
$
3,167
 
$
102
 
$
 
$
3,065
 
                           
June 30, 2009
                         
Mortgage-backed (residential):
                         
Freddie Mac
 
$
524
 
$
13
 
$
 
$
511
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations (residential):
                         
Freddie Mac
   
3,712
   
117
   
   
3,595
 
Total
 
$
4,236
 
$
130
 
$
 
$
4,106
 
                           

 
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The carrying amount, unrecognized gains and losses, and fair value of securities held-to-maturity were as follows:
 
   
Carrying
Amount
 
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
December 31, 2009
                 
Mortgage-backed
                         
Fannie Mae
 
$
171
 
$
 
$
 
$
171
 
Freddie Mac
   
146
   
   
   
146
 
Ginnie Mae
   
103
   
3
   
   
106
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                         
Fannie Mae
   
1,568
   
34
   
   
1,602
 
Freddie Mac
   
2,548
   
89
   
   
2,637
 
Ginnie Mae
   
   
   
   
 
Total
 
$
4,536
 
$
126
 
$
 
$
4,662
 
                           
June 30, 2009
                         
Mortgage-backed
                         
Fannie Mae
 
$
191
 
$
1
 
$
 
$
192
 
Freddie Mac
   
156
   
   
   
156
 
Ginnie Mae
   
111
   
4
   
   
115
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations
                         
Fannie Mae
   
1,819
   
14
   
(1
)
 
1,832
 
Freddie Mac
   
3,251
   
93
   
(14
)
 
3,330
 
Ginnie Mae
   
   
   
   
 
Total
 
$
5,528
 
$
112
 
$
(15
)
$
5,625
 

There were no sales of securities during the six months ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

Securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:

   
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
 
   
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
   
Value
 
Loss
 
Value
 
Loss
 
Value
 
Loss
 
   
(In thousands)
December 31, 2009
                         
Description of Securities
                         
Mortgage-backed
 
$
 
$
 ─
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Total temporarily impaired
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
                                       
June 30, 2009
                                     
Description of Securities
                                     
Mortgage-backed
 
$
 
$
 ─
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
Collateralized mortgage obligations
   
1,353
   
(15
)
 
   
   
1,353
   
(15
)
Total temporarily impaired
 
$
1,353
 
$
(15
)
$
 
$
 
$
1,353
 
$
(15
)


 
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The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more than likely it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, the Company may consider whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition.

The unrealized losses relate principally to the general change in interest rates and liquidity, and not credit quality, that has occurred since the securities purchase dates, and such unrecognized losses or gains will continue to vary with general interest rate level fluctuations in the future. As management has the intent and ability to hold debt securities until recovery, which may be maturity, and it is not more than likely it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, no declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

Note 5 – Loans

The composition of loans consists of the following:

   
December 31,
2009
   
June 30,
2009
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Real Estate:
           
One-to-four family residential, fixed rate
  $ 289,582     $ 303,287  
One-to-four family residential, variable rate
    63,822       73,943  
Multi-family residential, variable rate
    247,867       196,575  
Commercial real estate, variable rate
    114,899       121,143  
      716,170       694,948  
Consumer:
               
Automobile
    36,045       41,798  
Home equity
    1,092       1,299  
Other consumer loans, primarily unsecured
    15,021       13,119  
      52,158       56,216  
Total loans
    768,328       751,164  
Deferred net loan origination costs
    440       376  
Net discounts on purchased loans
    (65 )     (79 )
Allowance for loan losses
    (10,740 )     (4,586 )
    $ 757,963     $ 746,875  

 
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The following is the activity in the allowance for loan losses:

 
Three months ended December 31,
 
Six months ended December 31,
 
 
2009
 
2008
 
2009
 
2008
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 5,297     $ 3,278     $ 4,586     $ 3,229  
Provision for loan losses
    5,650       984       6,515       1,347  
Recoveries
    10       76       46       138  
Loans charged off
    (217 )     (406 )     (407 )     (782 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 10,740     $ 3,932     $ 10,740     $ 3,932  

At December 31, 2009, non-accrual loans totaled $22.5 million, compared to $8.9 million at June 30, 2009. At December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009, there were no loans past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest. Included in non-accrual loans are troubled debt restructures of $5,092,000 and $2,094,000 at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively.

A loan is impaired when it is probable, based on current information and events, the Bank will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. When it is determined that a loss is probable, a specific valuation allowance is established and included in the allowance for loan losses. The amount of impairment is determined by the difference between the recorded investment in the loan and estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral on collateral dependent loans.

Individually impaired loans were as follows:

   
December 31,
2009
   
June 30,
2009
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Loans with no allocated allowance
  $ 3,270     $ 3,522  
Troubled debt restructured loans with no allocated allowance
    1,040       282  
Loans with allocated allowance
    14,134       3,244  
Troubled debt restructured loans with allocated allowance
    4,052       1,812  
    $ 22,496     $ 8,860  
                 
Amount of allowance allocated
  $ 2,439     $ 648  
Amount of allowance allocated for troubled debt restructured loans
    1,191       553  
Total allowance for loan losses allocated
  $ 3,630     $ 1,201  

For the three and six months ended December 31, 2009, the Company’s average investment in impaired loans was $17.9 million and $14.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2008, the Company’s average investment in impaired loans was $5.6 million and $5.0 million, respectively.

Payments received on impaired loans are recorded as a reduction of principal or as interest income depending on management’s assessment of the ultimate collectability of the loan principal. Generally, interest income on an impaired loan is recorded on a cash basis when the outstanding principal is brought current. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2009, income recorded on impaired loans totaled $114,000 and $142,000, respectively. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2008, income recorded on impaired loans totaled $17,000 and $34,000, respectively. Interest income recorded on impaired loans for all periods presented was recorded on a cash basis.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company and the Bank that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often includes words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “could,” or “may” and similar expressions or the negative thereof. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include, changes in the interest rate environment, changes in general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that adversely affect the business of K-Fed Bancorp and Kaiser Federal Bank, and changes in the securities markets. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q to reflect future events or developments.

Recent Developments

Legislative Proposal. The U.S. Treasury Department recently released a legislative proposal that would implement sweeping changes to the current bank regulatory structure. The proposal would create a new federal banking regulator, the National Bank Supervisor, and merge our current primary federal regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”), as well as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the primary federal regulator for national banks) into this new federal bank regulator. The proposal would also eliminate federal savings associations and require all federal savings associations, such as Kaiser Federal Bank, to elect, within six months of the effective date of the legislation, to convert to a national bank, state bank or state savings association. A federal savings association that does not make the election would, by operation of law, be converted into a national bank within one year of the effective date of the legislation. The proposal would also require thrift holding companies such as K-Fed Bancorp to be regulated as bank holding companies subject to the regulation and supervision of the Federal Reserve Board. Unlike a bank holding company, a thrift holding company is not required to maintain any minimum level of regulatory capital.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Coverage/Assessments. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (“EESA”) of 2008 temporarily increased the limit on FDIC coverage for deposits to $250,000 from $100,000 through December 31, 2013. In addition, on October 14, 2008, the FDIC announced the creation of the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (“TLGP”) as part of a larger government effort to strengthen confidence and encourage liquidity in the nation’s banking system. All eligible institutions were automatically enrolled in the program through December 5, 2008 at no cost. Organizations that did not wish to participate in the TLGP needed to opt out by December 5, 2008. After that time, participating entities were charged fees. One component of the TLGP provides full FDIC insurance coverage for non-interest bearing transaction deposit accounts, regardless of dollar amount.

This program, originally set to expire on December 31, 2009, was recently extended to June 30, 2010. An annualized 10 basis point assessment on balances in noninterest-bearing transaction accounts that exceed the existing deposit insurance limit of $250,000 will be assessed on a quarterly basis. The Company did not opt out and is participating in this component of the TLGP. As of December 31, 2009 the Company had no non-interest bearing transaction accounts in excess of $250,000. We opted into the extension which took effect on January 1, 2010.  An annualized assessment rate between 15 and 25 basis points on balances in noninterest-bearing transaction accounts that exceed the existing deposit insurance limit of $250,000 will be assessed depending on the institution’s risk category.


 
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The FDIC currently imposes an assessment against institutions for deposit insurance based on the risk category of the institution. Federal law requires the designated reserve ratio for the deposit insurance fund be established by the FDIC at 1.15% to 1.50% of estimated insured deposits. Recent bank failures coupled with deteriorating economic conditions have significantly reduced the deposit insurance fund’s reserve ratio. On February 27, 2009, the FDIC issued a final rule that altered the way the FDIC calculates federal deposit insurance assessment rates beginning in the second quarter of 2009 and thereafter. Under the rule, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation first establishes an institution’s initial base assessment rate. This initial base assessment rate ranges, depending on the risk category of the institution, from 12 to 45 basis points. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation would then adjust the initial base assessment (higher or lower) to obtain the total base assessment rate. The adjustments to the initial base assessment rate are based upon an institution’s levels of unsecured debt, secured liabilities, and brokered deposits. The total base assessment rate ranges from 7 to 77.5 basis points of the institution’s deposits. Additionally, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on May 22, 2009, issued a final rule that imposed a special 5 basis point assessment on each FDIC-insured depository institution's assets, minus its Tier 1 capital on June 30, 2009, which was collected on December 31, 2009. The special assessment was capped at 10 basis points of an institution's domestic deposits. On December 31, 2009, the Bank paid $407,000 related to this special assessment. Future special assessments could also be assessed.

The FDIC issued a final rule pursuant to which all insured depository institutions were required to prepay their estimated assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009, and for all of 2010, 2011 and 2012. Under the rule, this pre-payment was due on December 30, 2009. The assessment rate for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for 2010 was based on each institution’s total base assessment rate for the third quarter of 2009, modified to assume the assessment rate in effect on September 30, 2009 had been in effect for the entire third quarter, and the assessment rate for 2011 and 2012 was equal to the modified third quarter assessment rate plus an additional 3 basis points. In addition, each institution’s base assessment rate for each period was calculated using its third quarter assessment base, adjusted quarterly for an estimated 5% annual growth rate in the assessment base through the end of 2012. Based on our deposits and assessment rate at September 30, 2009, our prepayment amount was $3.5 million.

Market Area

The financial services sector of the United States economy continues to experience a declining economic environment.  Economic conditions remain weak both nationally and in our market area of California.  We continue to experience a downward pressure on home prices and California remains one of the top in the nation for foreclosure activity.  California, in particular has experienced significant declines in real estate values and elevated unemployment rates.  Unemployment rates in California increased to 12.4% in December 2009 from 11.6% in June 2009.


 
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Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009.

Assets. Total assets decreased $17.6 million, or 2.0% to $877.5 million at December 31, 2009 from $895.1 million at June 30, 2009 due primarily to a decrease in total cash and cash equivalents. Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $24.4 million, or 33.1% to $49.3 million at December 31, 2009 from $73.7 million at June 30, 2009. The decrease was a result of the repayment of $60.0 million in FHLB advances that matured during the period.  The repayment was funded with available liquidity and strong deposit growth.

Our investment securities portfolio decreased $2.1 million, or 21.1% to $7.7 million at December 31, 2009 from $9.8 million at June 30, 2009. The decrease was attributable to maturities and normal repayments of principal on our mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.

Our loan portfolio increased by $11.1 million, or 1.5% to $758.0 million at December 31, 2009 from $746.9 million at June 30, 2009 due primarily to an increase in multi-family loans. Multi-family loans increased $51.3 million, or 26.1% to $247.9 million at December 31, 2009 from $196.6 million at June 30, 2009. One-to-four family real estate loans decreased $23.8 million, or 6.3% to $353.4 million at December 31, 2009 from $377.2 million at June 30, 2009. Commercial real estate loans decreased $6.2 million, or 5.2% to $114.9 million at December 31, 2009 from $121.1 million at June 30, 2009. Other loans which are comprised primarily of automobile loans decreased $4.0 million, or 7.2% to $52.2 million at December 31, 2009 from $56.2 million at June 30, 2009. Real estate loans comprised 93.2% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2009, compared with 92.5% at June 30, 2009. The decrease in one-to-four family real estate loans and increase in multi-family loans was due to our focus on originating multi-family loans as a means of diversifying the loan portfolio.

Other assets increased by $4.4 million to $8.5 million at December 31, 2009 from $4.2 million at June 30, 2009.  The increase in other assets was primarily a result of the FDIC prepayment of $3.5 million that was paid on the last day of the quarter.

Deposits. Total deposits increased $58.0 million or 10.2% to $624.2 million at December 31, 2009 from $566.2 million at June 30, 2009. The growth was comprised of increases of $33.6 million in certificates of deposit, $11.3 million in money market accounts, and $13.1 million in checking and savings accounts. The increase in certificate of deposit accounts was a result of promotions for these types of accounts as well as an increase in individual retirement account balances. Money market accounts have steadily increased throughout the year.  The increase in checking and savings balances was primarily a result of a third pay period experienced by a significant number of our customers on the last day of December.

Borrowings. Advances from the FHLB of San Francisco decreased $60.0 million, or 29.0% to $147.0 million at December 31, 2009 from $207.0 million at June 30, 2009. The decline was the result of scheduled maturities in August and September 2009 and was funded with available liquidity as well as increased deposits.  In addition $15.0 million was paid down on the outstanding State of California time deposit at maturity.

Stockholders’ Equity.   Stockholders’ equity decreased $322,000, to $92.2 million at December 31, 2009 from $92.6 million at June 30, 2009 primarily as a result of the payment of dividends of $928,000 ($0.22 per share) and stock repurchases of $114,000.  This decrease was partially offset by $204,000 in net income for the six months ended December 31, 2009 and the allocation of ESOP shares, stock awards, and stock options earned totaling $533,000.


 
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Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

The following table sets forth certain information for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
   
For the three months ended December 31,
 
         
2009 (1)
               
2008 (1)
       
               
Average
               
Average
 
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
                                   
Loans receivable (2)
  $ 758,697     $ 11,020       5.81 %   $ 736,460     $ 10,719       5.82 %
Securities (3)
    8,118       92       4.53 %     14,590       164       4.50 %
Federal funds sold
    32,928       20       0.24 %     33,684       71       0.84 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    12,649             0.00 %     12,640       122       3.86 %
Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions
    24,345       85       1.40 %     9,908       36       1.45 %
Total interest-earning assets
    836,737       11,217       5.36 %     807,282       11,112       5.51 %
Noninterest earning assets
    36,631                       35,007                  
Total assets
  $ 873,368                     $ 842,289                  
                                                 
INTEREST-BEARING  LIABILITIES
                                               
Money market
  $ 116,075     $ 284       0.98 %   $ 78,555     $ 492       2.51 %
Savings deposits
    129,210       157       0.49 %     118,389       333       1.13 %
Certificates of deposit
    304,488       2,305       3.03 %     255,909       2,619       4.09 %
Borrowings
    168,250       1,709       4.06 %     236,513       2,501       4.23 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    718,023       4,455       2.48 %     689,366       5,945       3.45 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities
    61,725                       61,592                  
Total liabilities
    779,748                       750,958                  
Equity
    93,620                       91,331                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 873,368                     $ 842,289                  
Net interest/spread
          $ 6,762       2.88 %           $ 5,167       2.06 %
                                                 
Margin (4)
                    3.23 %                     2.56 %
                                                 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest bearing liabilities
    116.53 %                     117.10 %                
                                                 
                                                 
(1) Yields earned and rates paid have been annualized.
 
(2) Calculated net of deferred fees, loss reserves and includes non-accrual loans.
 
(3) Calculated based on amortized cost.
 
(4) Net interest income divided by interest-earning assets.
 
   

 
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For the six months ended December 31,
 
         
2009 (1)
               
2008 (1)
       
               
Average
               
Average
 
   
Average
         
Yield/
   
Average
         
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
                                   
Loans receivable (2)
  $ 755,926     $ 22,052       5.83 %   $ 740,025     $ 21,619       5.84 %
Securities (3)
    8,603       195       4.53 %     15,061       339       4.50 %
Federal funds sold
    44,681       58       0.26 %     35,733       272       1.52 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    12,649       27       0.43 %     12,624       314       4.97 %
Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions
    29,382       205       1.40 %     8,744       74       1.69 %
Total interest-earning assets
    851,241       22,537       5.30 %     812,187       22,618       5.57 %
Noninterest earning assets
    41,122                       36,103                  
Total assets
  $ 892,363                     $ 848,290                  
                                                 
INTEREST-BEARING  LIABILITIES
                                               
Money market
  $ 114,191     $ 594       1.04 %   $ 80,244     $ 972       2.42 %
Savings deposits
    130,284       349       0.54 %     120,307       715       1.19 %
Certificates of deposit
    298,743       4,610       3.09 %     254,678       5,265       4.13 %
Borrowings
    194,144       4,032       4.15 %     245,158       5,223       4.26 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    737,362       9,585       2.60 %     700,387       12,175       3.48 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities
    61,592                       56,880                  
Total liabilities
    798,954                       757,267                  
Equity
    93,409                       91,023                  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 892,363                     $ 848,290                  
Net interest/spread
          $ 12,952       2.70 %           $ 10,443       2.09 %
                                                 
Margin (4)
                    3.04 %                     2.57 %
                                                 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest bearing liabilities
    115.44 %                     115.96 %                
                                                 
                                                 
(1) Yields earned and rates paid have been annualized.
 
(2) Calculated net of deferred fees, loss reserves and includes non-accrual loans.
 
(3) Calculated based on amortized cost.
 
(4) Net interest income divided by interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
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Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

General. Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2009 was $1.2 million, a decrease of $2.1 million as compared to net income of $931,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Loss per basic and diluted common share were $0.09 for the three months ended December 31, 2009 compared to earnings per basic and diluted common share of $0.07 for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The net loss resulted primarily from an increase in the provision for loan losses.

Interest Income. Interest income increased by $105,000 or 0.9%, to $11.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009 from $11.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The primary factor for the increase in interest income was an increase in the average loan receivable balance of $22.2 million, or 3.0% from $736.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008 to $758.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009.

Interest Expense . Interest expense decreased $1.5 million or 25.1% to $4.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009 from $5.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to a 97 basis point decline in the average cost of interest bearing liabilities from 3.45% for the three months ended December 31, 2008 to 2.48% for the three months ended December 31, 2009 as a result of a general decline in interest rates during the period. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $28.6 million from $689.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008 to $718.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009.

The decrease in interest expense was also the result of a decline in the average balance of borrowings of $68.3 million, or 28.9%, to $168.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009 from $236.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The decline was the result of scheduled advance repayments and was funded with available liquidity and increased deposits.

Provision for Loan Losses . We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements, which include loss ratio analysis by type of loan and specific allowances for identified problem loans, including the results of measuring impaired loans as provided in FASB ASC 310, “Accounting Receivables.” The accounting standards prescribe the measurement methods, income recognition and disclosures related to impaired loans.

Our provision for loan losses increased to $5.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $1.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The provision for loan losses for the three months ended December 31, 2009 is comprised of $3.8 million in general valuation allowances and $1.9 million in specific valuation allowances.  The increase in provision for loan losses was primarily attributable to the significant increase in real estate loan delinquencies and troubled debt restructures during the period.  The increase in delinquencies and troubled debt restructures was experienced primarily in our one-to-four family residential mortgage loans as a result of the continued deterioration in the housing market as well as deteriorating general economic conditions and prolonged and elevated levels of unemployment in our market area.  Also, impacting the provision for loan losses for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 were three income property loans totaling $5.5 million that were added to non-accrual.  Of the $1.9 million in specific valuation allowances, $871,000 was related to the three income property loans noted above.

Noninterest Income. Our noninterest income remained unchanged for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 at $1.2 million.

Noninterest Expense. Our noninterest expense increased $355,000, or 9.0% to $4.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $4.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to a $128,000 increase in salaries and benefits and a $148,000 increase in federal deposit insurance premiums.  The increase in federal deposit insurance premiums was a result of increased deposits and an increase in the general assessment rate due to ongoing bank failures.

 
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Salaries and benefits represented 49.1% and 50.2% of total noninterest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Total salaries and benefits increased $128,000, or 6.4 %, to $2.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009 from $2.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to annual salary increases and an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) . Income taxes decreased $1.3 million, or 274.4% to an $809,000 benefit for the three months ended December 31, 2009 compared to income tax expense of $464,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2008. This decrease was a result of a net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2009 compared to net income for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The effective tax rate was (40.1%) and 33.3% for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The change in the effective tax rate was a result of the impact of tax credits on lower projected taxable income.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

General. Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2009 was $204,000, a decrease of $2.1 million as compared to net income of $2.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. Earnings per basic and diluted common share were $0.02 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $0.18 for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in net income primarily resulted from an increase in the provision for loan losses.

Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $81,000 or 0.4%, to $22.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $22.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The primary reasons for the decline in interest income were decreases in interest on securities, dividends on FHLB stock and interest on federal funds sold.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase in interest and fees on loans.

Interest income on securities decreased by $144,000 or 42.5%, to $195,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $339,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $6.5 million decrease in the average balance of investment securities from $15.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008 to $8.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 as a result of maturities and normal repayments of principal on our mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.

FHLB dividends decreased by $287,000, or 91.4%, to $27,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $314,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was attributable to the FHLB paying only a minimal dividend as compared to the prior period.  Based on announcements from the FHLB we are not expecting any dividend payments for the foreseeable future.

Other interest income decreased by $83,000 or 24.0% to $263,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $346,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was a result of a 126 basis point decline in the average yield earned on federal funds sold from 1.52% for the six months ended December 31, 2008 to 0.26% for the six months ended December 31, 2009. The yield earned on federal funds sold was impacted by the actions taken by the Federal Reserve in lowering the targeted federal funds rate.

Interest and fees on loans increased $433,000, or 2.0%, to $22.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $21.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008.  The primary factor for the increase was an increase in the average loan receivable balance of $15.9 million, or 2.2% to $755.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $740.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008.

Interest Expense . Interest expense decreased $2.6 million or 21.3% to $9.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $12.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to an 88 basis point decline in the average cost of interest bearing liabilities from 3.48% for the six months ended December 31, 2008 to 2.60% for the six months ended December 31, 2009 as a result of a general decline in interest rates during the period. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $37.0 million from $700.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008 to $737.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009.

 
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The decrease in interest expense was also the result of a decline in the average balance of borrowings which decreased $51.0 million, or 20.8%, to $194.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $245.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The decline was the result of scheduled advance repayments and was funded with available liquidity due to increased deposits.

Provision for Loan Losses . Our provision for loan losses increased to $6.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $1.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The provision for loan losses for the six months ended December 31, 2009 is comprised of $3.9 million in general valuation allowances and $2.6 million in specific valuation allowances.  The increase in provision for loan losses was primarily attributable to an increase in real estate loan delinquencies and troubled debt restructures during the period. – See-“Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008-Provision for Loan Losses.”

Noninterest Income. Our noninterest income remained unchanged for the six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 at $2.4 million.

Noninterest Expense. Our noninterest expense increased $691,000, or 8.7% to $8.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $7.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to a $279,000 increase in salaries and benefits and a $313,000 increase in federal deposit insurance premiums.

Salaries and benefits represented 49.6% and 50.4% of total noninterest expense for the six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Total salaries and benefits increased $279,000, or 7.0 %, to $4.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $4.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to annual salary increases and an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees.

Federal deposit insurance premiums increased $313,000, or 175.8% to $491,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from $178,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was due to an increase in the general assessment rate due to ongoing bank failures.

Income Tax Expense . Income tax expense decreased to $34,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $1.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily the result of lower pretax income for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2008. The effective tax rate was 14.3% and 34.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The change in the effective tax rate was a result of the impact of tax credits on lower projected taxable income.

Asset Quality

As a result of the prolonged distressed economic environment, elevated unemployment levels and a depressed real estate market, the loan portfolio continues to show increased delinquency.  While delinquency ratios have increased we continue our conservative and disciplined lending practices including our strict adherence to a long standing disciplined credit culture that emphasizes the consistent application of underwriting standards to all loans. In this regard, the Bank fully underwrites all loans based on an applicant’s employment history, credit history and an appraised value of the subject property. With respect to purchased loans, the Bank underwrites each loan based upon our own underwriting standards prior to making the purchase.

The following underwriting guidelines have been used by the Bank as underwriting tools to further limit the Bank’s potential loss exposure:

1.  
All variable rate loans are underwritten using the fully indexed rate.
2.  
All interest-only loans were underwritten using the fully amortized payment.
3.  
We only lend up to 80% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price for one-to-four family residential loans.

 
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Additionally, the Bank’s portfolio has remained strongly anchored in traditional mortgage products. We do not originate or purchase construction and development loans, teaser option-ARM loans, negatively amortizing loans or high loan to value loans.

Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our loan portfolio delinquencies at the dates indicated.
 
 
Loans Delinquent :
         
 
60-89 Days
 
90 Days or More
 
Total Delinquent Loans
 
 
Number of Loans
 
Amount
 
Number of Loans
 
Amount
 
Number of Loans
 
Amount
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
At December 31, 2009
                             
Real estate loans:
                             
One-to-four family
9
 
$
3,397
 
24
 
$
10,842
 
33
 
$
14,239
 
Multi-family
   
 
1
   
1,757
 
1
   
1,757
 
Commercial
   
 
   
 
   
 
Other loans:
                             
Automobile
4
   
46
 
4
   
55
 
8
   
101
 
Home equity
   
 
   
 
   
 
Other
6
   
3
 
4
   
3
 
10
   
6
 
Total loans
19
 
$
3,446
 
33
 
$
12,657
 
52
 
$
16,103
 
                               
At June 30, 2009
                             
Real estate loans:
                             
One-to-four family
6
 
$
2,212
 
14
 
$
6,220
 
20
 
$
8,432
 
Multi-family
   
 
   
 
   
 
Commercial
   
 
   
 
   
 
Other loans:
                             
Automobile
3
   
16
 
   
 
3
   
16
 
Home equity
   
 
   
 
   
 
Other
11
   
16
 
6
   
11
 
17
   
27
 
Total loans
20
 
$
2,244
 
20
 
$
6,231
 
40
 
$
8,475
 
                               
At June 30, 2008
                             
Real estate loans:
                             
One-to-four family
 
$
 
4
 
$
1,583
 
4
 
$
1,583
 
Multi-family
   
 
   
 
   
 
Commercial
   
 
   
 
   
 
Other loans:
                             
Automobile
10
   
159
 
8
   
132
 
18
   
291
 
Home equity
   
 
   
 
   
 
Other
22
   
34
 
9
   
15
 
31
   
49
 
Total loans
32
 
$
193
 
21
 
$
1,730
 
53
 
$
1,923
 
                               

As a result of the distressed economic environment, elevated unemployment levels and a depressed real estate market, the real estate loan portfolio has shown increased delinquency. Delinquent loans 60 days or more increased to $16.1 million or 2.10% of total loans at December 31, 2009 from $8.5 million or 1.13% of total loans at June 30, 2009.  Delinquent one-to-four family loans increased from $8.4 million at June 30, 2009 to $14.2 million at December 31, 2009.  In addition there is one multi-family loan totaling $1.8 million that was over 90 days delinquent at December 31, 2009 and in the process of foreclosure.  This property has a court appointed receiver in place to manage the property and collect the rents during the foreclosure process.


 
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N on-Performing Assets.   The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets in our loan portfolio. Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans and foreclosed assets. Loans to a customer whose financial condition has deteriorated are considered for non-accrual status whether or not the loan is 90 days and over past due. All loans past due 90 days and over are classified as non-accrual. On non-accrual loans, interest income is not recognized until actually collected. At the time the loan is placed on non-accrual status, interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed and charged against current income. Non-accrual loans also include troubled debt restructurings (loans for which a concession has been granted due to the debtor’s financial difficulties). Other real estate owned and repossessed assets consist of real estate and other assets which have been acquired through foreclosure on loans. At the time of foreclosure, assets are recorded at the lower of their estimated fair value less selling costs or the loan balance, with any write-down charged against the allowance for loan losses.  The fair value of other real estate owned is determined by a third party appraisal of the property.

   
At December 31,
   
At June 30,
   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Non-accrual loans:
                 
Real estate loans:
                 
One-to-four family
  $ 11,872     $ 6,766     $ 1,583  
Multi-family
    2,787              
Commercial
    2,687              
Other loans:
                       
Automobile
    55             132  
Home equity
                 
Other
    3       11       15  
Troubled debt restructurings:
                       
One-to-four family
    4,859       1,859        
Multi-family
    233       235        
Commercial
                 
Total non-accrual loans
    22,496       8,871       1,730  
                         
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets:
                       
Real estate:
                       
One-to-four family
    403       496       1,045  
Multi-family
                 
Commercial
                 
Other:
                       
Automobile
    16       3       161  
Home equity
                 
Other
                 
Total other real estate owned and repossessed assets
    419       499       1,206  
                         
Total non-performing assets
  $ 22,915     $ 9,370     $ 2,936  
Ratios:
                       
Non-accrual loans to total loans (1)
    2.93 %     1.18 %     0.23 %
                         
Non-performing assets to total assets
    2.61 %     1.05 %     0.35 %
                         
(1) Total loans are net of deferred fees and costs
 
 
 


 
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The increase in non-accrual loans was a result of the increased delinquency in our real estate loans as a result of the continued deterioration in the housing market as well as deteriorating general economic conditions and increased and prolonged unemployment in our market area.   The Bank continues to work with responsible borrowers to stay in their homes and as a result has restructured $5.1 million in mortgage loans that are performing according to their revised contractual terms at December 31, 2009.  This compares to $2.1 million in restructured loans at June 30, 2009. At December 31, 2009 there were $5.5 million of income property loans on non-accrual for which specific valuation allowances of $871,000 have been applied.  Included in the $5.5 million of income property loans on non-accrual at December 31, 2009 were two multi-family loans totaling $2.8 million and one commercial real estate loan totaling $2.7 million.  One of the multi-family loans totaling $1.8 million was over 90 days delinquent and has a court appointed receiver in place to manage the property and collect the rents during the foreclosure process.  The other multi-family loan totaling $1.0 million was less than 60 days delinquent but the borrower has filed for bankruptcy.  The commercial real estate loan is a retail strip mall that was less than 60 days delinquent at December 31, 2009.  The borrower was experiencing cash flow problems and was delinquent with property tax payments.  In January 2010, the commercial real estate loan was brought current.  There were no delinquent or non-accrual income property loans at June 30, 2009.  The increase in non-accrual loans has impacted our determination of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2009. Non-accrual loans are assessed to determine impairment. Loans that are found to be impaired are individually evaluated and a specific valuation allowance is applied.

Classified Assets.   We regularly review potential problem assets in our portfolio to determine whether any assets require classification in accordance with applicable regulations.  The total amount of classified assets represented 4.54% of our total assets at December 31, 2009, as compared to 2.39% of our total assets at June 30, 2009.The aggregate amount of our classified and special mention assets at the dates indicated were as follows:
 
   
December 31,
2009
   
June 30,
2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Classified and Special Mention Assets:
           
Loss
  $ 6     $ 20  
Doubtful
    84       126  
Substandard
    30,075       13,964  
Special Mention
    9,712       7,316  
Total
  $ 39,877     $ 21,426  

The increase in classified assets is consistent with the increases noted in delinquent loans and non-performing assets noted above.

Allowance for Loan Losses. We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements, which include loss ratio analysis by type of loan and specific allowances for identified problem loans, including the results of measuring impaired loans as provided in FASB ASC 310, “Accounting Receivables.” The accounting standards prescribe the measurement methods, income recognition and disclosures related to impaired loans.

The loss ratio analysis component of the allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans based on the internal risk evaluation of the loans or pools of loans. Changes in risk evaluations of both performing and non-performing loans affect the amount of the formula allowance. Loss factors are based both on our historical loss experience as well as on significant factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.


 
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The appropriateness of the allowance is reviewed and established by management based upon its evaluation of then-existing economic and business conditions affecting our key lending areas and other conditions, such as credit quality trends (including trends in non-performing loans expected to result from existing conditions), collateral values, loan volumes and concentrations, specific industry conditions within portfolio segments and recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio that existed as of the balance sheet date and the impact that such conditions were believed to have had on the collectability of the loan. Senior management reviews these conditions quarterly in discussions with our senior credit officers. To the extent that any of these conditions is evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s estimate of the effect of such condition may be reflected as a specific allowance applicable to such credit or portfolio segment. Where any of these conditions is not evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s evaluation of the loss related to this condition is reflected in the general allowance. The evaluation of the inherent loss with respect to these conditions is subject to a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem credits or portfolio segments.

Management also evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses based on a review of individual loans, historical loan loss experience, the value and adequacy of collateral and economic conditions in our market area. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. For all specifically reviewed loans for which it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement, we determine impairment by computing a fair value either based on discounted cash flows using the loan’s initial interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and are excluded from specific impairment evaluation, and their allowance for loan losses is calculated in accordance with the allowance for loan losses policy described above.

Because the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates of losses inherent in the loan portfolio, actual losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. Our methodology as described above permits adjustments to any loss factor used in the computation of the formula allowance in the event that, in management’s judgment, significant factors which affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date are not reflected in the loss factors. By assessing the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis, we are able to adjust specific and inherent loss estimates based upon any more recent information that has become available. In addition, management’s determination as to the amount of our allowance for loan losses is subject to review by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) and the FDIC, which may require the establishment of additional general or specific allowances based upon their judgment of the information available to them at the time of their examination of the Bank.
 
The distribution of the allowance for losses on loans at the dates indicated is summarized as follows.

   
December 31,
2009
 
June 30,
2009
 
   
Amount
   
Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans
 
Amount
   
Percent of Loans in Each Category to Total Loans
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Real estate loans :
                         
One-to-four family
 
$
6,858
   
46.00
%
$
3,326
   
50.22
%
Multi-family
   
2,783
   
32.26
   
515
   
26.17
 
Commercial
   
877
   
14.95
   
286
   
16.13
 
Other loans :
                         
Automobile
   
118
   
4.69
   
342
   
5.56
 
Home equity
   
11
   
0.14
   
6
   
0.17
 
Other
   
93
   
1.96
   
111
   
1.75
 
Total allowance for loan losses
 
$
10,740
   
100.00
%
$
4,586
   
100.00
%

 
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Changes in asset quality were considered in the allowance for loan losses based on a detailed analysis of loans, including delinquent loans. Each delinquent loan was evaluated for impairment based on the loan balance, the borrower’s ability to pay and collateral value. The other factors reviewed in determining the allowance for loan losses included loss ratio trends by loan product, concentrations in geographic regions and prolonged unemployment rates. The Company also reviewed the debt service coverage ratios, delinquent taxes, repayment history and seasoning for income property loans. The Company has not changed its estimation methods or assumptions related to the allowance for loan losses during the periods presented.

The allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans was 1.40% at December 31, 2009 as compared to 0.61% at June 30, 2009. The allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-accrual loans was 47.7% at December 31, 2009 as compared to 51.7% at June 30, 2009.  The general valuation allowance has increased from $3.4 million at June 30, 2009 to $7.1 million at December 31, 2009.  The general valuation allowance as a percent of total loans was 0.94% at December 31, 2009 as compared to 0.46% at June 30, 2009.  The specific valuation allowance increased from $1.2 million at June 30, 2009 to $3.6 million at December 31, 2009.  The increase in the allowance for loan losses was primarily attributable to an increase in historical loss experience as well as the significant increase in real estate loan delinquencies and troubled debt restructures during the period.  The increase in delinquencies and troubled debt restructures was experienced primarily in our one-to-four family loans as a result of the continued deterioration in the housing market as well as deteriorating general economic conditions and prolonged and elevated levels of unemployment in our market area.  Also, impacting the allowance was a $5.5 million increase in non-accrual income property loans for which specific valuation allowances of $871,000 have been applied.

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Commitments

Liquidity may increase or decrease depending upon the availability of funds and comparative yields on investments in relation to the return on loans. Historically, we have maintained liquid assets at levels above the minimum requirements previously imposed by OTS regulations and above levels believed to be adequate to meet the requirements of normal operations, including potential deposit outflows. Cash flow projections are regularly reviewed and updated to assure that adequate liquidity is maintained. See “Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows” contained in the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this document.

Our liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, interest earning accounts and mortgage-backed and related securities, is a product of our operating, investing and financing activities. Our primary sources of funds are deposits; amortization, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans and mortgage-backed and related securities, and other short-term investments; and funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed related securities and maturing investment securities and short-term investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. We also generate cash through borrowings. We utilize FHLB advances and State of California time deposits to leverage our capital base and provide funds for our lending and investment activities as well as enhance our interest rate risk management.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. Excess liquidity is generally invested in short-term investments such as overnight deposits as well as interest earning time deposits in other financial institutions. On a longer-term basis, we maintain a strategy of investing in various lending products. We use our sources of funds primarily to meet ongoing commitments, to pay maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals, to fund loan commitments and to maintain our portfolio of mortgage-backed and related securities. At December 31, 2009, total approved loan commitments amounted to $7.0 million, which included the unfunded portion of loans of $2.2 million.

Certificates of deposit, State of California time deposits, and advances from the FHLB of San Francisco scheduled to mature in one year or less at December 31, 2009, totaled $148.5 million, $10.0 million and $62.0 million, respectively. Based on historical experience, management believes that a significant portion of maturing deposits will remain with Kaiser Federal Bank and we anticipate that we will continue to have sufficient funds, through deposits and borrowings, to meet our current commitments.

 
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At December 31, 2009, we had available additional advances from the FHLB of San Francisco in the amount of $161.6 million. In fiscal 2009 we established a line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank. At December 31, 2009 the available line of credit was $73.6 million.

Capital

The table below sets forth Kaiser Federal Bank’s capital position relative to its OTS capital requirements at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009. The definitions of the terms used in the table are those provided in the capital regulations issued by the OTS.

   
Actual
   
Minimum Capital Requirements
   
Minimum required to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions
 
December 31, 2009
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 84,621       13.74 %   $ 49,277       8.00 %   $ 61,597       10.00 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    77,517       12.58       24,639       4.00       36,958       6.00  
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets)
    77,517       8.90       34,832       4.00       43,540       5.00  

   
Actual
   
Minimum Capital Requirements
   
Minimum required to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions
 
June 30, 2009
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 80,077       13.32 %   $ 48,096       8.00 %   $ 60,120       10.00 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    76,713       12.76       24,048       4.00       36,072       6.00  
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets)
    76,713       8.65       35,493       4.00       44,367       5.00  

Consistent with our goal to operate a sound and profitable financial organization, we actively seek to continue as a “well capitalized” institution in accordance with regulatory standards. At December 31, 2009, Kaiser Federal Bank was a “well-capitalized” institution under regulatory standards.

Impact of Inflation

The consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These principles require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

Our primary assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates, however, do not necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as the price of goods and services, since such prices are affected by inflation. In a period of rapidly rising interest rates, the liquidity and maturity structure of our assets and liabilities are critical to the maintenance of acceptable performance levels.

The principal effect of inflation, as distinct from levels of interest rates, on earnings is in the area of noninterest expense. Such expense items as employee compensation, employee benefits and occupancy and equipment costs may be subject to increases as a result of inflation. An additional effect of inflation is the possible increase in the dollar value of the collateral securing loans that we have made.


 
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our Risk When Interest Rates Change. The rates of interest we earn on assets and pay on liabilities generally are established contractually for a period of time. Market interest rates change over time. Our fixed rate loans generally have longer maturities than our fixed rate deposits. Accordingly, our results of operations, like those of other financial institutions, are impacted by changes in interest rates and the interest rate sensitivity of our assets and liabilities. The risk associated with changes in interest rates and our ability to adapt to these changes is known as interest rate risk and is our most significant market risk.

How We Measure Our Risk of Interest Rate Changes. As part of our attempt to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates and comply with applicable regulations, we monitor our interest rate risk. In monitoring interest rate risk we continually analyze and manage assets and liabilities based on their payment streams and interest rates, the timing of their maturities, and their sensitivity to actual or potential changes in market interest rates.

In order to minimize the potential for adverse effects of material and prolonged increases in interest rates on our results of operations, we have adopted investment/asset and liability management policies to better match the maturities and repricing terms of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The board of directors’ sets and recommends the asset and liability policies of Kaiser Federal Bank, which are implemented by the asset/liability management committee.

The purpose of the asset/liability management committee is to communicate, coordinate and control asset/liability management consistent with our business plan and board approved policies. The committee establishes and monitors the volume and mix of assets and funding sources taking into account relative costs and spreads, interest rate sensitivity and liquidity needs. The objectives are to manage assets and funding sources to produce results that are consistent with liquidity, capital adequacy, growth, risk, and profitability goals.

The asset/liability management committee generally meets on a weekly basis to review, among other things, economic conditions and interest rate outlook, current and projected liquidity needs and capital position, anticipated changes in the volume and mix of assets and liabilities and interest rate risk exposure limits versus current projections pursuant to net present value of portfolio equity analysis and income simulations. The asset/liability management committee regularly reviews interest rate risk by forecasting the impact of alternative interest rate environments on net interest income and market value of portfolio equity, which is defined as the net present value of an institution’s existing assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments, and evaluating such impacts against the maximum potential changes in net interest income and market value of portfolio equity that are authorized by the board of directors of Kaiser Federal Bank. The asset/liability management committee recommends appropriate strategy changes based on this review. The chairman or his designee is responsible for reviewing and reporting on the effects of the policy implementations and strategies to the board of directors at least monthly.

In order to manage our assets and liabilities and achieve the desired liquidity, credit quality, interest rate risk, profitability and capital targets, we have focused our strategies on: (1) originating adjustable rate loans; (2) originating a reasonable volume of short-term and intermediate-term consumer loans; (3) managing our deposits to establish stable deposit relationships; and (4) using FHLB advances, and pricing on fixed-term non-core deposits to align maturities and repricing terms.

At times, depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long- and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, the asset/liability management committee may determine to increase our interest rate risk position somewhat in order to maintain our net interest margin. We intend to continue our existing strategy of originating relatively short-term and/or adjustable rate loans. The Bank does not maintain any securities for trading purposes. The Bank does not currently engage in trading activities or use instruments such as interest rate swaps, hedges, or other similar derivatives to control interest rate risk.

The OTS provides Kaiser Federal Bank with the information presented in the following table, which is based on information provided to the OTS by Kaiser Federal Bank. It presents the change in Kaiser Federal Bank’s net portfolio value at December 31, 2009 that would occur upon an immediate change in interest rates based on OTS assumptions but without giving effect to any steps that management might take to counteract that change.


 
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December 31, 2009
 
Change in interest rates in basis points (“bp”)
(Rate shock in rates)
         
Net portfolio value (NPV)
 
NPV as % of PV of assets
 
$ amount
 
$ change
 
% change
 
NPV ratio
 
Change(bp)
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
+300 bp     $ 75,457     $ (31,346 )     (29 )%     8.72 %     (294 )bp
+200 bp       87,597       (19,206 )     (18 )     9.91       (175 )
+100 bp       98,639       (8,164 )     (8 )     10.94       (72 )
0 bp       106,803                   11.66        
-100 bp       110,444       3,641       3       11.92       26  

The OTS uses certain assumptions in assessing the interest rate risk of savings associations. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates, and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios.

As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing tables. For example, although assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in the market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features, that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, if interest rates change, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates of deposit could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are involved as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business.  We do not anticipate incurring any material liability as a result of this litigation or any material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors that were previously disclosed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Weighted Average Price Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans *
 
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plan
 
08/1/08 – 08/31/08
   
 
$
   
   
228,354
 
09/1/08 – 09/30/08
   
14,024
   
9.96
   
14,024
   
214,330
 
10/1/08 – 10/31/08
   
   
   
   
214,330
 
11/1/08 – 11/30/08
   
14,536
   
8.14
   
28,560
   
199,794
 
12/1/08 – 12/31/08
   
75
   
7.41
   
28,635
   
199,719
 
01/1/09 – 01/31/09
   
15,150
   
8.04
   
43,785
   
184,569
 
02/1/09 – 02/28/09
   
46,983
   
7.56
   
90,768
   
137,586
 
03/1/09 – 03/31/09
   
37,956
   
7.68
   
128,724
   
99,630
 
04/1/09 – 04/30/09
   
   
   
   
99,630
 
05/1/09 – 05/31/09
   
10,125
   
7.82
   
138,849
   
89,505
 
06/1/09 – 06/30/09
   
400
   
9.95
   
139,249
   
89,105
 
07/1/09 – 07/31/09
   
   
   
   
89,105
 
08/1/09 – 08/31/09
   
   
   
   
89,105
 
09/1/09 – 09/30/09
   
600
   
9.17
   
139,849
   
88,505
 
10/1/09 – 10/31/09
   
   
   
   
88,505
 
11/1/09 – 11/30/09
   
175
   
8.66
   
140,024
   
88,330
 
12/1/09 – 12/31/09
   
12,301
   
8.66
   
152,325
   
76,029
 

* On August 27, 2008, the Company announced its intention to repurchase an additional 5% of its outstanding publicly held common stock, or 228,354 shares of stock.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders for K-Fed Bancorp was held on October 24, 2009. At that meeting, the shareholders elected the following persons to three-year terms to the Board of Directors: Gerald A. Murbach by a vote of 11,469,071 for and 105,897 withheld, Michael J. Sacher by a vote of 11,439,838 for and 135,130 withheld, and Robert C. Steinbach by a vote of 11,539,856 for and 35,112 withheld. There were 1,729,620 non-voting shares. James L. Breeden, Kay M. Hoveland, Laura G. Weisshar and Rita H. Zwern also continued to serve as directors after the meeting.

The appointment of Crowe Horwath LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 was ratified by a vote of 2,695,959 for, 15,257 against and 2,002 abstain.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 
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Item 6. Exhibits



 
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K-FED BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
SIGNATURES

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


K-FED BANCORP
   
   
   
Dated: February 9, 2010
 
 
BY: /s/ K. M. Hoveland
 
K. M. Hoveland
 
President, Chief Executive Officer
   
 
BY: /s/ Dustin Luton
 
Dustin Luton
 
Chief Financial Officer

 
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