TSBK-3.31.2014-10Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]           QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

OR

[  ]           TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from _____ to _____.

Commission file number 0-23333

TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Washington 
91-1863696 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 
(IRS Employer Identification No.) 
 
624 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, Washington 
98550
(Address of principal executive offices) 
(Zip Code)
 
(360) 533-4747
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes X     No ___

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes _X_   No __
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ___    Accelerated Filer       Non-accelerated filer __  Smaller reporting company _X_

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

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

CLASS
 
SHARES OUTSTANDING AT APRIL 30, 2014
 
Common stock, $.01 par value
7,045,936
 



INDEX

 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
  Item 1.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Item 2.     
 
 
 
 
 
  Item 3.    
 
 
 
 
 
  Item 4.     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Item 1.     
 
  
 
 
 
  Item 1A.     
 
 
 
 
 
  Item 2.     
 
 
 
 
 
  Item 3.     
 
 
 
 
 
  Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
  Item 5.     
 
49 
 
 
 
 
  Item 6.     
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certifications 
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.1
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.2
 
 
 
Exhibit 32
 
 
 
Exhibit 101
 


2


PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements (unaudited)
TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) 
 
March 31,
2014

 
September 30,
2013

Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
Cash and due from financial institutions
$
11,437

 
$
12,879

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
58,804

 
81,617

Total cash and cash equivalents
70,241

 
94,496

 
 
 
 
Certificates of deposit (“CDs”) held for investment (at cost which
     approximates fair value)
31,385

 
30,042

Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and other investments - held to
     maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value $6,292 and $3,533)
5,511

 
2,737

MBS and other investments - available for sale
2,991

 
4,101

Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (“FHLB”) stock
5,351

 
5,452

 
 
 
 
Loans receivable
564,109

 
557,329

Loans held for sale
1,332

 
1,911

Less: Allowance for loan losses
(10,749
)
 
(11,136
)
Net loans receivable
554,692

 
548,104

 
 
 
 
Premises and equipment, net
17,785

 
17,764

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) and other repossessed assets, net
13,208

 
11,720

Accrued interest receivable
2,003

 
1,972

Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)
17,361

 
17,102

Goodwill
5,650

 
5,650

Core deposit intangible (“CDI”)
61

 
119

Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), net
1,958

 
2,266

Other assets
4,220

 
4,123

Total assets
$
732,417

 
$
745,648

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 

 
 

Liabilities:
 

 
 

Deposits:
 
 
 
     Non-interest-bearing demand
$
95,607

 
$
87,657

     Interest-bearing
508,767

 
520,605

Total deposits
604,374

 
608,262

 
 
 
 
FHLB advances
45,000

 
45,000

Other liabilities and accrued expenses
3,019

 
2,698

Total liabilities
652,393

 
655,960

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

3


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) 
 
March 31,
2014

 
September 30,
2013

Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. Series A, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000
shares authorized; redeemable at $1,000 per share; 12,065 shares issued and outstanding - September 30, 2013
$

 
$
11,936

Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
7,045,936 shares issued and outstanding - March 31, 2014 7,045,036 shares issued and outstanding - September 30, 2013
10,663

 
10,570

Unearned shares issued to Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
(1,322
)
 
(1,454
)
Retained earnings
71,088

 
68,998

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(405
)
 
(362
)
Total shareholders’ equity
80,024

 
89,688

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
732,417

 
$
745,648

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


4


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
Six Months Ended March 31,
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Interest and dividend income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable
$
7,255

 
$
7,395

 
$
14,573

 
$
14,809

MBS and other investments
64

 
70

 
124

 
147

Dividends from mutual funds and FHLB stock
6

 
5

 
15

 
17

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
87

 
82

 
181

 
168

Total interest and dividend income
7,412

 
7,552

 
14,893

 
15,141

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
514

 
650

 
1,064

 
1,378

FHLB advances
461

 
461

 
933

 
933

Total interest expense
975

 
1,111

 
1,997

 
2,311

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
6,437

 
6,441

 
12,896

 
12,830

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses

 
1,175

 

 
1,375

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
6,437

 
5,266

 
12,896

 
11,455

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recovery (Other than temporary impairment “OTTI”)
on MBS and other investments
89

 
4

 
86

 
(3
)
Adjustment for portion recorded as (transferred from)
other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes

 
(29
)
 
1

 
(32
)
Net recoveries (OTTI) on MBS and other investments
89

 
(25
)
 
87

 
(35
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss on sale of MBS and other investments, net
(32
)
 

 
(32
)
 

Service charges on deposits
883

 
827

 
1,874

 
1,774

ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees
573

 
521

 
1,158

 
1,036

BOLI net earnings
143

 
144

 
258

 
287

Gain on sales of loans, net
172

 
833

 
474

 
1,475

Escrow fees
30

 
44

 
66

 
79

Valuation recovery on MSRs

 
221

 

 
475

Fee income from non-deposit investment sales
16

 
31

 
44

 
56

Other
139

 
182

 
279

 
346

Total non-interest income, net
2,013

 
2,778

 
4,208

 
5,493


 See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

5


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (continued)
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
Six Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Non-interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
$
3,434

 
$
3,086

 
$
6,813

 
$
6,200

Premises and equipment
647

 
725

 
1,340

 
1,415

Advertising
172

 
172

 
349

 
349

OREO and other repossessed assets, net
397

 
506

 
555

 
794

ATM and debit card processing
358

 
196

 
585

 
417

Postage and courier
110

 
109

 
207

 
209

Amortization of CDI
29

 
32

 
58

 
65

State and local taxes
121

 
157

 
238

 
296

Professional fees
211

 
192

 
394

 
434

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance
160

 
128

 
321

 
369

Other insurance
40

 
43

 
79

 
95

Loan administration and foreclosure
138

 
49

 
248

 
187

Data processing and telecommunications
329

 
305

 
659

 
592

Deposit operations
225

 
161

 
423

 
338

Other
383

 
323

 
726

 
801

Total non-interest expense
6,754

 
6,184

 
12,995

 
12,561

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before federal income taxes
1,696

 
1,860

 
4,109

 
4,387

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for federal income taxes
537

 
582

 
1,339

 
1,401

     Net income
1,159

 
1,278

 
2,770

 
2,986

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock dividends

 
(207
)
 
(136
)
 
(408
)
Preferred stock discount accretion

 
(126
)
 
(70
)
 
(189
)
Discount on redemption of preferred stock

 
255

 

 
255

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income to common shareholders
$
1,159

 
$
1,200

 
$
2,564

 
$
2,644

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.17

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.37

 
$
0.39

Diluted
$
0.16

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.37

 
$
0.39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
6,856,633

 
6,815,782

 
6,855,142

 
6,815,782

Diluted
7,033,979

 
6,889,504

 
7,005,877

 
6,854,879

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends paid per common share
$
0.04

 
$
0.03

 
$
0.07

 
$
0.03



See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

6


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 

 
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
Six Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,159

 
$
1,278

 
$
2,770

 
$
2,986

Unrealized holding loss on securities
available for sale, net of tax
(69
)
 
(8
)
 
(67
)
 
(27
)
Change in OTTI on securities held to maturity,
net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional amount recognized related to credit loss for which OTTI was previously recognized
1

 
18

 

 
18

     Amount reclassified to credit loss for
     previously recorded market loss

 
1

 

 
3

     Accretion of OTTI securities held to maturity,
      net of tax
12

 
11

 
24

 
23

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
$
1,103

 
$
1,300

 
$
2,727


$
3,003




See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

7


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the six months ended March 31, 2014 and the year ended September 30, 2013
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Number of Shares
 
Amount
 
Unearned
 Shares Issued to
ESOP

 
 
 
Accumulated
Other
Compre-
hensive
Loss

 
 
 
Preferred
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Preferred
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
 
Retained
Earnings
 
 
Total
Balance, September 30, 2012
16,641

 
7,045,036

 
$
16,229

 
$
10,484

 
$
(1,719
)
 
$
65,788

 
$
(463
)
 
$
90,319

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income

 

 

 

 

 
4,757

 

 
4,757

Accretion of preferred stock
  discount

 

 
283

 

 

 
(283
)
 

 

Redemption of preferred stock
(4,576
)
 

 
(4,576
)
 

 

 
255

 

 
(4,321
)
5% preferred stock dividend

 

 

 

 

 
(885
)
 

 
(885
)
Common stock dividends ($0.09 per common share)

 

 

 

 

 
(634
)
 

 
(634
)
Earned ESOP shares, net of tax

 

 

 
6

 
265

 

 

 
271

MRDP (1) compensation expense, net of tax

 

 

 
31

 

 

 

 
31

Stock option compensation expense

 

 

 
49

 

 

 

 
49

Unrealized holding gain on securities available for sale, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 
23

 
23

Change in OTTI on securities held to maturity, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 
21

 
21

Accretion of OTTI on securities held to maturity, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 
57

 
57

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, September 30, 2013
12,065

 
7,045,036

 
11,936

 
10,570

 
(1,454
)
 
68,998

 
(362
)
 
89,688

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income

 

 

 

 

 
2,770

 

 
2,770

Accretion of preferred stock discount

 

 
70

 

 

 
(70
)
 

 

Redemption of preferred stock
(12,065
)
 

 
(12,006
)
 

 

 
(59
)
 

 
(12,065
)
Exercise of stock options

 
3,600

 

 
16

 

 

 

 
16

Forfeiture of MRDP shares

 
(2,700
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

5% preferred stock dividends

 

 

 

 

 
(58
)
 

 
(58
)
Common stock dividends ($0.07 per common share)

 

 

 

 

 
(493
)
 

 
(493
)
Earned ESOP shares, net of tax

 

 

 
28

 
132

 

 

 
160

MRDP compensation expense, net of tax

 

 

 
2

 

 

 

 
2

Stock option compensation expense

 

 

 
47

 

 

 

 
47

Unrealized holding loss on securities available for sale, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 
(67
)
 
(67
)
Accretion of OTTI on securities held to maturity, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 
24

 
24

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2014

 
7,045,936

 
$

 
$
10,663

 
$
(1,322
)
 
$
71,088

 
$
(405
)
 
$
80,024

__________________________
(1) 1998 Management Recognition and Development Plan (“MRDP”).


See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

8


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2014

 
2013

Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
2,770

 
$
2,986

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
 

 
 

Provision for loan losses

 
1,375

Depreciation
576

 
528

Deferred federal income taxes

 
55

Amortization of CDI
58

 
65

Earned ESOP shares
132

 
132

MRDP compensation expense
2

 
22

Stock option compensation expense
47

 
24

Gain on sales of OREO and other repossessed assets, net
(109
)
 
(219
)
Provision for OREO losses
375

 
619

Gain on sale of premises and equipment

 
(8
)
BOLI net earnings
(258
)
 
(287
)
Gain on sales of loans, net
(474
)
 
(1,475
)
Decrease in deferred loan origination fees
(3
)
 
(243
)
Net OTTI (recoveries) on MBS and other investments
(87
)
 
35

Loss on sale of MBS and other investments, net
32

 

Valuation recovery on MSRs

 
(475
)
Loans originated for sale
(14,420
)
 
(53,957
)
Proceeds from sales of loans
15,473

 
53,072

Decrease in other assets, net
184

 
566

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities and accrued expenses, net
320

 
(398
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
4,618

 
2,417

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 

 
 

Net increase in CDs held for investment
(1,343
)
 
(2,567
)
Proceeds from sale of MBS and other investments available for sale
856

 

Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of MBS and other
       investments available for sale
212

 
447

Purchase of MBS and other investments held to maturity
(3,003
)
 

Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of MBS and other
       investments held to maturity
279

 
317

Redemption of FHLB stock
101

 
102

Increase in loans receivable, net
(11,880
)
 
(10,861
)
Additions to premises and equipment
(597
)
 
(768
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment

 
8

Proceeds from sale of OREO and other repossessed assets
2,962

 
1,653

Net cash used in investing activities
(12,413
)
 
(11,669
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

9


TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
For the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2014

 
2013

Cash flows from financing activities
 

 
 

Increase (decrease) in deposits, net
$
(3,888
)
 
$
3,659

Decrease in repurchase agreements, net

 
(306
)
ESOP tax effect
28

 
(6
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
16

 

Redemption of preferred stock
(12,065
)
 
(4,321
)
Dividends paid
(551
)
 
(642
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(16,460
)
 
(1,616
)
 
 

 
 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(24,255
)
 
(10,868
)
Cash and cash equivalents
 

 
 

Beginning of period
94,496

 
96,668

End of period
$
70,241

 
$
85,800

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
 

 
 

Income taxes paid
$
1,135

 
$
1,793

Interest paid
2,015

 
2,356

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities
 

 
 

Loans transferred to OREO and other repossessed assets
$
5,166

 
$
4,452

Loans originated to facilitate the sale of OREO
450

 
670

 

 


See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(1)  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)  Basis of Presentation:  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. However, all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013 (“2013 Form 10-K”).  The unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations for the six months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending September 30, 2014.

(b)  Principles of Consolidation:  The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Bank (“Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Service Corp.   All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

(c)  Operating Segment:  The Company has one reportable operating segment which is defined as community banking in western Washington under the operating name, “Timberland Bank.”

(d)  The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(e)  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the March 31, 2014 presentation with no change to net income or total shareholders’ equity previously reported.


(2) PREFERRED STOCK SOLD IN TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM (“TARP”) CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM (“CPP”)
On December 23, 2008, the Company received $16.64 million from the U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) as a part of the Treasury’s CPP, which was established as part of the TARP.  The Company sold 16,641 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”), with a liquidation value of $1,000 per share and a related warrant to purchase 370,899 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.73 per share (subject to anti-dilution adjustments) at any time through December 23, 2018.  The Series A Preferred Stock paid a 5.0% dividend for the first five years, after which the rate was scheduled to increase to 9.0% if the preferred shares were not redeemed by the Company.

On November 13, 2012, the Company’s outstanding 16,641 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were sold by the Treasury as part of its efforts to manage and recover its investments under the TARP.  While the sale of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock to new owners did not result in any proceeds to the Company and did not change the Company’s capital position or accounting for these securities, it did eliminate restrictions put in place by the Treasury on TARP recipients.

On June 12, 2013, the Treasury sold, to private investors, the warrant to purchase up to 370,899 shares of the Company's common stock. The sale of the warrant to new owners did not result in any proceeds to the Company and did not change the Company's capital position or accounting for the warrant.

During the year ended September 30, 2013 the Company purchased and retired 4,576 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock for $4.32 million; a $255,000 discount from the liquidation value. The discount from the liquidation value on the repurchased shares was recorded as an increase to retained earnings. On December 20, 2013, the Company redeemed the remaining 12,065 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock at the liquidation value of $12.07 million.







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(3) MBS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
MBS and other investments have been classified according to management’s intent and are as follows as of March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Estimated
Fair Value
March 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held to Maturity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$
1,098

 
$
30

 
$
(2
)
 
$
1,126

Private label residential
1,396

 
796

 
(15
)
 
2,177

U.S. agency securities
3,017

 
1

 
(29
)
 
2,989

Total
$
5,511

 
$
827

 
$
(46
)
 
$
6,292

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available for Sale
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

MBS:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government agencies
$
1,941

 
$
104

 
$
(2
)
 
$
2,043

Mutual funds
1,000

 

 
(52
)
 
948

Total
$
2,941

 
$
104

 
$
(54
)
 
$
2,991

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Held to Maturity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

MBS:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government agencies
$
1,202

 
$
31

 
$
(2
)
 
$
1,231

Private label residential
1,521

 
781

 
(15
)
 
2,287

U.S. agency securities
14

 
1

 

 
15

Total
$
2,737

 
$
813

 
$
(17
)
 
$
3,533

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available for Sale
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

MBS:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government agencies
$
2,144

 
$
87

 
$
(2
)
 
$
2,229

Private label residential
804

 
120

 
(10
)
 
914

Mutual funds
1,000

 

 
(42
)
 
958

Total
$
3,948

 
$
207

 
$
(54
)
 
$
4,101



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The following table summarizes the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses for all securities and the length of time these unrealized losses existed as of March 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
 
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Qty
 
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Qty
 
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Held to Maturity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

MBS:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government agencies
$
2,991

 
$
(30
)
 
5

 
$
81

 
$
(1
)
 
7

 
$
3,072

 
$
(31
)
Private label residential
25

 
(2
)
 
2

 
210

 
(13
)
 
12

 
235

 
(15
)
     Total
$
3,016

 
$
(32
)
 
7

 
$
291

 
$
(14
)
 
19

 
$
3,307

 
$
(46
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available for Sale
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

MBS:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government agencies
$
63

 
$
(2
)
 
2

 
$

 
$

 
1

 
$
63

 
$
(2
)
Mutual Funds
948

 
(52
)
 
1

 

 

 

 
948

 
(52
)
     Total
$
1,011

 
$
(54
)
 
3

 
$

 
$

 
1

 
$
1,011

 
$
(54
)

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses for all securities and the length of time the unrealized losses existed as of September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Longer
 
Total
 
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
 
Qty
 
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
 
Qty
 
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
Held to Maturity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

MBS:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government agencies
$
3

 
$

 
6

 
$
88

 
$
(2
)
 
4

 
$
91

 
$
(2
)
Private label residential
80

 
(4
)
 
4

 
239

 
(11
)
 
14

 
319

 
(15
)
     Total
$
83

 
$
(4
)
 
10

 
$
327

 
$
(13
)
 
18

 
$
410

 
$
(17
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available for Sale
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

MBS:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government agencies
$
96

 
$
(2
)
 
3

 
$

 
$

 
1

 
$
96

 
$
(2
)
Private label residential

 

 

 
108

 
(10
)
 
2

 
108

 
(10
)
Mutual Funds
958

 
(42
)
 
1

 

 

 

 
958

 
(42
)
     Total
$
1,054

 
$
(44
)
 
4

 
$
108

 
$
(10
)
 
3

 
$
1,162

 
$
(54
)

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded net recoveries (OTTI) through earnings on residential MBS of $89,000 and ($25,000), respectively. During the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded net recoveries (OTTI) through earnings of $87,000 and ($35,000) respectively. The Company provides for the bifurcation of OTTI into (i) amounts related to credit losses which are recognized through earnings, and (ii)amounts related to all other factors which are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income.

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To determine the component of the gross OTTI related to credit losses, the Company compared the amortized cost basis of each OTTI security to the present value of its revised expected cash flows, discounted using its pre-impairment yield.  The revised expected cash flow estimates for individual securities are based primarily on an analysis of default rates and prepayment speeds included in third-party analytic reports.  Significant judgment by management is required in this analysis that includes, but is not limited to, assumptions regarding the collectability of principal and interest, net of related expenses, on the underlying loans.  

The following table presents a summary of the significant inputs utilized to measure management’s estimate of the credit loss component on OTTI securities as of March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013:

 
Range
 
Weighted
 
Minimum 
 
Maximum 
 
Average 
March 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Constant prepayment rate
6.00
%
 
15.00
%
 
9.13
%
Collateral default rate
0.45
%
 
19.23
%
 
6.96
%
Loss severity rate
12.54
%
 
73.69
%
 
47.76
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Constant prepayment rate
6.00
%
 
15.00
%
 
12.33
%
Collateral default rate
0.73
%
 
22.53
%
 
7.84
%
Loss severity rate
20.48
%
 
75.02
%
 
52.69
%

The following tables present the recoveries (OTTI) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2013
 
Held To
Maturity
 
Available
For Sale
 
Held To
Maturity
 
Available
For Sale
Total recoveries (OTTI)
$
89

 
$

 
$
4

 
$

Adjustment for portion recorded as (transferred from)
       other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes (1)

 

 
(29
)
 

Net recoveries (OTTI) recognized in earnings (2)
$
89

 
$

 
$
(25
)
 
$

    

 
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013
 
Held To
Maturity
 
Available
For Sale
 
Held To
Maturity
 
Available
For Sale
Total recoveries (OTTI)
$
86

 
$

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(1
)
Adjustment for portion recorded as (transferred from)
       other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes (1)
1

 

 
(32
)
 

Net recoveries (OTTI) recognized in earnings (2)
$
87

 
$

 
$
(34
)
 
$
(1
)

________________________
(1)
Represents OTTI related to all other factors.
(2)
Represents net recoveries (OTTI) related to credit losses.




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The following table presents a roll-forward of the credit loss component of held to maturity and available for sale debt securities that have been written down for OTTI with the credit loss component recognized in earnings and the remaining impairment loss related to all other factors recognized in other comprehensive income for the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended March 31,
 
2014

 
2013

Beginning balance of credit loss
$
2,084

 
$
2,703

Additions:
 

 
 

Credit losses for which OTTI was
not previously recognized
2

 
5

Additional increases to the amount
related to credit loss for which OTTI
was previously recognized

 
30

Subtractions:
 

 
 

Realized losses previously recorded
as credit losses
(492
)
 
(384
)
Recovery of prior credit loss
87

 

Ending balance of credit loss
$
1,681

 
$
2,354


There was a $32,000 realized loss on sale of securities for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014. There was no realized loss on sale of securities for the three and six months ended March 31, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recorded a net $365,000 realized loss (as a result of the securities being deemed worthless) on 12 held to maturity residential MBS and five available for sale residential MBS, of which the entire amount had been recognized previously as a credit loss. During the six months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recorded a net $405,000 realized loss (as a result of securities being deemed worthless) on 15 held to maturity residential MBS and six available for sale MBS, of which the entire amount had been recognized previously as a credit loss. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded a $152,000 realized loss (as a result of the securities being deemed worthless) on 15 held to maturity residential MBS and six available for sale residential MBS, of which the entire amount had been recognized previously as a credit loss. During the six months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded a $384,000 realized loss (as a result of securities being deemed worthless) on 17 held to maturity residential MBS and six available for sale MBS, of which the entire amount had been recognized previously as a credit loss.

The amortized cost of residential mortgage-backed and agency securities pledged as collateral for public fund deposits, federal treasury tax and loan deposits, FHLB collateral, retail repurchase agreements and other non-profit organization deposits totaled $6.49 million and $4.54 million at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

The contractual maturities of debt securities at March 31, 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands).  Expected maturities may differ from scheduled maturities as a result of the prepayment of principal or call provisions.
 
Held to Maturity
 
Available for Sale
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Due within one year
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Due after one year to five years
20

 
21

 
24

 
23

Due after five to ten years
3,017

 
2,988

 
32

 
33

Due after ten years
2,474

 
3,283

 
1,885

 
1,987

Total
$
5,511

 
$
6,292

 
$
1,941

 
$
2,043



(4) GOODWILL
The Company performed its fiscal year 2013 goodwill impairment test during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 with the assistance of a third-party firm specializing in goodwill impairment valuations for financial institutions. The third-party analysis was conducted as of May 31, 2013 and the final adjusted conclusion received subsequent to September 30, 2013 was

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that the fair value of goodwill as of May 31, 2013 was $25.0 million, which exceeded the recorded value of $5.7 million by 339% .

The goodwill impairment test involved a two-step process. Step one of the goodwill impairment test estimated the fair value of the reporting unit utilizing the allocation of corporate value approach, the income approach and the market approach in order to derive an enterprise value for the Company.

The allocation of corporate value approach applies the aggregate market value of the Company and divides it among the reporting units. The Company has a single reporting unit. The aggregate market value was based on the Company's common stock market price on May 31, 2013, adjusted for a control premium and the value of preferred stock (at its liquidation value). A key assumption in this approach is the control premium applied to the aggregate market value. A control premium is utilized as the value of a company from the perspective of a controlling interest and is generally higher than the widely quoted market price per share. The Company used an expected control premium of 30%, which was based on comparable transaction history.

The income approach uses a reporting unit's projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that are discounted using a rate that reflects current market conditions. The projection uses management's estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in loans and deposits, estimates of future expected changes in net interest margins and cash expenditures. Key assumptions used by the Company in its discounted cash flow model (income approach) included an annual revenue growth rate that approximated 3.0% and a return on assets that ranged from 0.54% to 1.01% (average of 0.73%). In addition to the above projections of estimated operating results, key assumptions used to determine the fair value estimate under the income approach were the discount rate of 15.0% utilized for the Company's cash flow estimate and a terminal value of 1.25 times the ending book value of the reporting unit. The Company used a build-up approach in developing the discount rate that included an assessment of the risk free interest rate, the rate of return expected from publicly traded stocks based on an analysis of historical data, the industry the Company operates in and the size of the Company.

The market approach estimates the fair value by applying cash flow multiples to the reporting unit's operating performance. The multiples were derived from comparable publicly traded companies with operating and investment characteristics similar to those of the reporting unit. In applying the market approach method, the Company selected eight publicly traded institutions based on a variety of financial metrics (tangible equity, return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin, nonperforming assets, net charge-offs, and reserves for loan losses) and other relevant qualitative factors (geographical location, lines of business, risk profile, availability of financial information, etc.).

The Company calculated a fair value of its reporting unit of $89 million using the corporate value approach, $82 million using the income approach and $96 million using the market approach. The concluded fair value based on the three methods under the step one test was $87 million, with the most weighting given to the income approach. The results of the Company's step one test indicated that the reporting unit's fair value was less than its recorded value and therefore the Company performed a step two analysis.

The Company then calculated the implied fair value of its reporting unit under step two of the goodwill impairment test. Under this approach, the Company calculated the fair value for the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The calculated implied fair value of the Company's goodwill based on the final analysis exceeded the recorded value by $19.3 million.

Under the step two process significant adjustments were made to determine the estimated fair value of the Company's loans receivable compared to its recorded value. The Company utilized a discounted cash flow approach and a comparable transaction approach to determine the fair value of its loans receivable.

The discounted cash flow approach was utilized to value performing loans with credit quality grades of pass. A key assumption in the discounted cash flow approach was determining an appropriate discount rate. In determining the discount rate for pass loans, the Company started with its contractual cash flows and its current lending rate for comparable loans and adjusted these for credit factors, estimated prepayments and liquidity premiums. Based on a final analysis of these factors, performing loans with credit quality grades of pass were discounted by 1%.

The comparable transaction approach using comparable loan sales was utilized for performing loans with credit quality grades of watch, special mention or substandard and for non-performing loans. In the comparable transaction approach a weighted average discount rate was used that approximated the discount for similar loan sales by the FDIC. A key assumption used by the Company in the comparable transaction approach was determining the appropriate discount rate to apply to each loan category. Performing loans with credit quality grades of watch, special mention or substandard were discounted by 25% and non-performing loans were discounted by 50%. These weighted average discount rates approximated the discount for similar

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loan sales by the FDIC. Increases in the pricing for future reported loan sale transactions could have a significant impact on the implied fair value of goodwill under the step two process.

A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of goodwill impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others; a significant decline in the expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; adverse assessment or action by a regulator; and unanticipated competition. Key assumptions used in the annual goodwill impairment test are highly judgmental and include: selection of comparable companies, amount of control premium, projected cash flows, discount rate applied to projected cash flows and method of estimating fair value of loans. Any change in these indicators or key assumptions could have a significant negative impact on the Company's financial condition, impact the goodwill impairment analysis or cause the Company to perform a goodwill impairment analysis more frequently than once per year.

As of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2014, management believes that there have been no events or changes in the circumstances that would indicate a potential impairment of goodwill. No assurances can be given, however, that the Company will not record an impairment loss on goodwill in the future.

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(5) LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Loans receivable and loans held for sale consisted of the following at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013
(dollars in thousands):
 
March 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2013
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family (1)
$
100,985

 
17.2
%
 
$
104,298

 
18.0
%
Multi-family
47,206

 
8.0

 
51,108

 
8.8

Commercial
299,791

 
51.0

 
291,297

 
50.3

Construction and land development
51,852

 
8.8

 
45,136

 
7.8

Land
29,593

 
5.0

 
31,144

 
5.4

Total mortgage loans
529,427

 
90.0

 
522,983

 
90.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
32,120

 
5.5

 
33,014

 
5.7

Other
5,613

 
1.0

 
5,981

 
1.0

Total consumer loans
37,733

 
6.5

 
38,995

 
6.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial business loans
20,460

 
3.5

 
17,499

 
3.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans receivable
587,620

 
100.0
%
 
579,477

 
100.0
%
Less:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Undisbursed portion of construction 
loans in process
(20,472
)
 
 

 
(18,527
)
 
 

Deferred loan origination fees
(1,707
)
 
 

 
(1,710
)
 
 

Allowance for loan losses
(10,749
)
 
 

 
(11,136
)
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans receivable, net
$
554,692

 
 

 
$
548,104

 
 

________________________
(1)    Includes loans held for sale.

Construction and Land Development Loan Portfolio Composition
The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s construction and land development loan portfolio at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 
March 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2013
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
Custom and owner/builder
$
47,365

 
91.3
%
 
$
40,811

 
90.4
%
Speculative one- to four-family
2,054

 
4.0

 
1,428

 
3.2

Commercial real estate
1,993

 
3.8

 
2,239

 
5.0

Multi-family
(including condominiums)
440

 
0.9

 
143

 
0.3

Land development

 

 
515

 
1.1

Total construction and
 land development loans
$
51,852

 
100.0
%
 
$
45,136

 
100.0
%

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Allowance for Loan Losses
The following tables set forth information for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 regarding activity in the allowance for loan losses (dollars in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Beginning
Allowance
 
Provision
/(Credit)
 
Charge-
offs
 
Recoveries
 
Ending
Allowance
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$
1,321

 
$
560

 
$
273

 
$
143

 
$
1,751

Multi-family
551

 
(118
)
 

 

 
433

Commercial
5,113

 
222

 
168

 
1

 
5,168

Construction – custom and owner/builder
332

 
16

 

 

 
348

Construction – speculative one- to four-family
118

 
(72
)
 

 

 
46

Construction – commercial
80

 
(55
)
 

 

 
25

Construction – multi-family

 
(126
)
 

 
126

 

Construction – land development

 
(218
)
 

 
218

 

Land
1,865

 
(242
)
 
162

 
107

 
1,568

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
809

 
52

 

 
7

 
868

Other
208

 
(12
)
 
2

 

 
194

Commercial business loans
348

 
(7
)
 

 
7

 
348

Total
$
10,745

 
$

 
$
605

 
$
609

 
$
10,749


 
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Beginning
Allowance
 
Provision
/(Credit)
 
Charge-
offs
 
Recoveries
 
Ending
Allowance
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$
1,449

 
$
774

 
$
623

 
$
151

 
$
1,751

Multi-family
749

 
(316
)
 

 

 
433

Commercial
5,275

 
352

 
463

 
4

 
5,168

Construction – custom and owner/builder
262

 
86

 

 

 
348

Construction – speculative one- to four-family
96

 
(50
)
 

 

 
46

Construction – commercial
56

 
(31
)
 

 

 
25

Construction – multi-family

 
(126
)
 

 
126

 

Construction – land development

 
(287
)
 

 
287

 

Land
1,940

 
(524
)
 
255

 
407

 
1,568

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
782

 
107

 
28

 
7

 
868

Other
200

 
(4
)
 
2

 

 
194

Commercial business loans
327

 
19

 
14

 
16

 
348

Total
$
11,136

 
$

 
$
1,385

 
$
998

 
$
10,749





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Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
Beginning
Allowance
 
Provision
/(Credit)
 
Charge-
offs
 
Recoveries
 
Ending
Allowance
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  One-to four-family
$
1,829

 
$
258

 
$
261

 
$
20

 
$
1,846

  Multi-family
945

 
(14)

 
116

 

 
815
  Commercial
4,463

 
640

 
656

 
50

 
4,497
  Construction – custom and owner/builder
294

 
(10)

 

 

 
284
  Construction – speculative one- to four-family
132

 
9

 

 

 
141
  Construction – commercial
371

 
(286)

 

 

 
85
  Construction – land development
20

 
(8)

 

 

 
12

  Land
2,285

 
409

 
498

 
1

 
2,197
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Home equity and second mortgage
722

 
225

 
166

 

 
781
  Other
249

 
(4)

 
6

 

 
239
Commercial business loans
459

 
(44)

 

 
1

 
416
Total
$
11,769

 
$
1,175

 
$
1,703

 
$
72

 
$
11,313




 
Six Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
Beginning
Allowance
 
Provision
/(Credit)
 
Charge-
offs
 
Recoveries
 
Ending
Allowance
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  One-to four-family
$
1,558

 
$
791

 
$
524

 
$
21

 
$
1,846

  Multi-family
1,156

 
(226)

 
116

 
1

 
815
  Commercial
4,247

 
856

 
656

 
50

 
4,497
  Construction – custom and owner/builder
386

 
(102)

 

 

 
284
  Construction – speculative one- to four-family
128

 
13

 

 

 
141
  Construction – commercial
429

 
(344)

 

 

 
85
  Construction – land development

 
(128)

 
6

 
146

 
12

  Land
2,392

 
510

 
707

 
2

 
2,197
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Home equity and second mortgage
759

 
206

 
184

 

 
781
  Other
254

 
(9)

 
6

 

 
239
Commercial business loans
516

 
(192)

 

 
92

 
416
Total
$
11,825

 
$
1,375

 
$
2,199

 
$
312

 
$
11,313


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The following table presents information on the loans evaluated individually for impairment and collectively evaluated for impairment in the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Recorded Investment in Loans
 
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
 
Total
 
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
 
Total
March 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
824

 
$
927

 
$
1,751

 
$
7,827

 
$
93,158

 
$
100,985

Multi-family
77

 
356

 
433

 
4,024

 
43,182

 
47,206

Commercial
1,452

 
3,716

 
5,168

 
17,563

 
282,228

 
299,791

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 
348

 
348

 

 
29,055

 
29,055

Construction – speculative one- to four-family

 
46

 
46

 

 
1,324

 
1,324

Construction – commercial

 
25

 
25

 

 
996

 
996

Construction –  multi-family

 

 

 

 
5

 
5

Land
337

 
1,231

 
1,568

 
5,514

 
24,079

 
29,593

Consumer loans:
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
199

 
669

 
868

 
725

 
31,395

 
32,120

Other

 
194

 
194

 
12

 
5,601

 
5,613

Commercial business loans

 
348

 
348

 
106

 
20,354

 
20,460

Total
$
2,889

 
$
7,860

 
$
10,749

 
$
35,771

 
$
531,377

 
$
567,148

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Mortgage loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

One- to four-family
$
600

 
$
849

 
$
1,449

 
$
8,984

 
$
95,314

 
$
104,298

Multi-family
334

 
415

 
749

 
5,184

 
45,924

 
51,108

Commercial
1,763

 
3,512

 
5,275

 
19,510

 
271,787

 
291,297

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 
262

 
262

 

 
22,788

 
22,788

Construction – speculative one- to four-family
88

 
8

 
96

 
687

 
236

 
923

Construction – commercial

 
56

 
56

 

 
2,239

 
2,239

Construction – multi-family

 

 

 
143

 
1

 
144

Construction – land development

 

 

 
515

 

 
515

Land
234

 
1,706

 
1,940

 
2,391

 
28,753

 
31,144

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
57

 
725

 
782

 
679

 
32,335

 
33,014

Other

 
200

 
200

 
6

 
5,975

 
5,981

Commercial business loans

 
327

 
327

 

 
17,499

 
17,499

Total
$
3,076

 
$
8,060

 
$
11,136

 
$
38,099

 
$
522,851

 
$
560,950



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Credit Quality Indicators
The Company uses credit risk grades which reflect the Company’s assessment of a loan’s risk or loss potential.  The Company categorizes loans into risk grade categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors such as the estimated fair value of the collateral.  The Company uses the following definitions for credit risk ratings as part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of its loan portfolio:

Pass:  Pass loans are defined as those loans that meet acceptable quality underwriting standards.

Watch:  Watch loans are defined as those loans that still exhibit acceptable quality, but have some concerns that justify greater attention.  If these concerns are not corrected, a potential for further adverse categorization exists.  These concerns could relate to a specific condition peculiar to the borrower, its industry segment or the general economic environment.

Special Mention: Special mention loans are defined as those loans deemed by management to have some potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the payment prospects of the loan.  Assets in this category do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant a substandard classification.

Substandard:  Substandard loans are defined as those loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor, or of the collateral pledged.  Loans classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt.  If the weakness or weaknesses are not corrected, there is the distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained.

Loss:  Loans in this classification are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.  This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this loan even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.


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The following table lists the loan credit risk grades utilized by the Company that serve as credit quality indicators at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

March 31, 2014
Loan Grades
 
 
 
Pass
 
Watch
 
Special
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Total
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
91,659

 
$
2,289

 
$
887

 
$
6,150

 
$
100,985

Multi-family
37,566

 
1,723

 
7,147

 
770

 
47,206

Commercial
273,149

 
2,368

 
17,898

 
6,376

 
299,791

Construction – custom and owner/builder
29,055

 

 

 

 
29,055

Construction – speculative one- to four-family
1,324

 

 

 

 
1,324

Construction – commercial
996

 

 

 

 
996

Construction – multi-family
5

 

 

 

 
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
20,272

 
117

 
2,923

 
6,281

 
29,593

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
30,297

 
749

 
178

 
896

 
32,120

Other
5,562

 
39

 

 
12

 
5,613

Commercial business loans
20,148

 
108

 
98

 
106

 
20,460

Total
$
510,033

 
$
7,393

 
$
29,131

 
$
20,591

 
$
567,148

September 30, 2013
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Mortgage loans:
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

One- to four-family
$
91,291

 
$
4,032

 
$
769

 
$
8,206

 
$
104,298

Multi-family
41,863

 
132

 
8,337

 
776

 
51,108

Commercial
262,502

 
3,309

 
12,522

 
12,964

 
291,297

Construction – custom and owner/builder
22,788

 

 

 

 
22,788

Construction – speculative one- to four-family
236

 
687

 

 

 
923

Construction – commercial
2,239

 

 

 

 
2,239

Construction – multi-family

 

 

 
144

 
144

Construction – land development

 

 

 
515

 
515

Land
20,627

 
5,101

 
1,129

 
4,287

 
31,144

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
31,096

 
782

 
55

 
1,081

 
33,014

Other
5,937

 
39

 

 
5

 
5,981

Commercial business loans
17,029

 
366

 
104

 

 
17,499

Total
$
495,608

 
$
14,448

 
$
22,916

 
$
27,978

 
$
560,950



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The following tables present an age analysis of past due status of loans by category at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 
30–59
Days
Past Due
 
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
Non-
Accrual
 
Past Due
90 Days
or More
and Still
Accruing
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
Loans
March 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$

 
$
46

 
$
5,168

 
$

 
$
5,214

 
$
95,771

 
$
100,985

Multi-family

 

 

 

 

 
47,206

 
47,206

Commercial
1,846

 

 
1,666

 

 
3,512

 
296,279

 
299,791

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 

 

 

 

 
29,055

 
29,055

Construction – speculative one- to four- family

 

 

 

 

 
1,324

 
1,324

Construction – commercial

 

 

 

 

 
996

 
996

Construction – multi-family

 

 

 

 

 
5

 
5

Land
15

 

 
5,271

 

 
5,286

 
24,307

 
29,593

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
21

 

 
426

 

 
447

 
31,673

 
32,120

Other

 
39

 
12

 

 
51

 
5,562

 
5,613

Commercial business loans
48

 

 
106

 

 
154

 
20,306

 
20,460

Total
$
1,930

 
$
85

 
$
12,649

 
$

 
$
14,664

 
$
552,484

 
$
567,148

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Mortgage loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

One- to four-family
$
14

 
$
1,218

 
$
6,985

 
$

 
$
8,217

 
$
96,081

 
$
104,298

Multi-family

 

 

 

 

 
51,108

 
51,108

Commercial

 
2,537

 
3,435

 

 
5,972

 
285,325

 
291,297

   Construction – custom and owner/
       builder

 

 

 

 

 
22,788

 
22,788

Construction – speculative one- to four- family

 

 

 

 

 
923

 
923

Construction – commercial

 

 

 

 

 
2,239

 
2,239

Construction – multi-family

 

 
144

 

 
144

 

 
144

Construction – land development

 

 
515

 

 
515

 

 
515

Land

 

 
2,146

 
284

 
2,430

 
28,714

 
31,144

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 


Home equity and second mortgage
101

 
20

 
380

 
152

 
653

 
32,361

 
33,014

Other
1

 
39

 
5

 

 
45

 
5,936

 
5,981

Commercial business loans
83

 
15

 

 

 
98

 
17,401

 
17,499

Total
$
199

 
$
3,829

 
$
13,610

 
$
436

 
$
18,074

 
$
542,876

 
$
560,950



Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the original or modified terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans are measured based on the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated cost to sell if the loan is considered collateral dependent.  Impaired loans that are not considered to be collateral dependent are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows.

The categories of non-accrual loans and impaired loans overlap, although they are not coextensive.  The Company considers all circumstances regarding the loan and borrower on an individual basis when determining whether an impaired loan should be placed on non-accrual status, such as the financial strength of the borrower, the estimated collateral value, reasons for the delay, payment record, the amount past due and the number of days past due.

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The following is a summary of information related to impaired loans as of March 31, 2014 and for the three and six months then ended (in thousands):
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance (Loan Balance Plus Charge Off)
 
Related
Allowance
 
QTD Average Recorded Investment (1)
 
YTD Average Recorded Investment (2)
 
QTD Interest Income Recognized (1)
 
YTD Interest Income Recognized (2)
 
QTD Cash Basis Interest Income Recognized (1)
 
YTD Cash Basis Interest Income Recognized (2)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
2,863

 
$
3,236

 
$

 
$
4,095

 
$
3,622

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Multi-family

 
982

 

 

 
315

 

 

 

 

Commercial
9,106

 
12,401

 

 
7,157

 
8,132

 
28

 
116

 
22

 
88

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 

 

 

 
15

 

 

 

 

Construction – speculative one- to four-family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction – multi-family

 
339

 

 

 
184

 

 

 

 

Construction – land development

 

 

 
72

 
349

 

 

 

 

Land
967

 
1,732

 

 
95

 
1,635

 
3

 
6

 
2

 
5

Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity and second mortgage
236

 
440

 

 
231

 
253

 

 

 

 

Other
12

 
13

 

 
9

 
9

 

 

 

 

Commercial business loans
106

 
124

 

 
56

 
22

 

 

 

 

Subtotal
13,290

 
19,267

 

 
11,715

 
14,536

 
31

 
122

 
24

 
93

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
4,964

 
4,999

 
824

 
3,905

 
4,351

 
42

 
70

 
30

 
51

Multi-family
4,024

 
4,024

 
77

 
4,479

 
5,004

 
62

 
131

 
46

 
98

Commercial
8,457

 
8,457

 
1,452

 
10,631

 
10,038

 
159

 
323

 
122

 
257

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 

 

 

 
20

 

 

 

 

Construction – speculative one- to four-family

 

 

 
343

 
552

 

 
11

 

 
7

Construction – multi-family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction - land development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land
4,547

 
4,559

 
337

 
4,607

 
2,780

 

 
6

 

 
6

Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity and second mortgage
489

 
489

 
199

 
394

 
389

 
3

 
8

 
4

 
6

Other 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Commercial business loans

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal
22,481

 
22,528

 
2,889

 
24,359

 
23,134

 
266

 
549

 
202

 
425


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Total
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
7,827

 
$
8,235

 
$
824

 
$
8,000

 
$
7,973

 
$
42

 
$
70

 
$
30

 
$
51

Multi-family
4,024

 
5,006

 
77

 
4,479

 
5,319

 
62

 
131

 
46

 
98

Commercial
17,563

 
20,858

 
1,452

 
17,788

 
18,170

 
187

 
439

 
144

 
345

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 

 

 

 
35

 

 

 

 

Construction – speculative one- to four-family

 

 

 
343

 
552

 

 
11

 

 
7

Construction – multi-family

 
339

 

 

 
184

 

 

 

 

Construction – land development

 

 

 
72

 
349

 

 

 

 

Land
5,514

 
6,291

 
337

 
4,702

 
4,415

 
3

 
12

 
2

 
11

Consumer loans:


 


 


 


 


 


 
 
 


 


Home equity and second mortgage
725

 
929

 
199

 
625

 
642

 
3

 
8

 
4

 
6

Other
12

 
13

 

 
9

 
9

 

 

 

 

Commercial business loans
106

 
124

 

 
56

 
22

 

 

 

 

Total
$
35,771

 
$
41,795

 
$
2,889

 
$
36,074

 
$
37,670

 
$
297

 
$
671

 
$
226

 
$
518

________________________________________________
(1)
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
(2)
For the six months ended March 31, 2014


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The following is a summary of information related to impaired loans as of and for the year ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid Principal Balance (Loan Balance Plus Charge Off)
 
Related
Allowance
 
YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment (1)
 
YTD Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
 
YTD Cash Basis Interest Income Recognized (1)
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
5,342

 
$
5,775

 
$

 
$
2,661

 
$
18

 
$
13

Multi-family

 
982

 

 
473

 
3

 
3

Commercial
4,879

 
8,005

 

 
8,781

 
322

 
267

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 

 

 
97

 

 

Construction – speculative one- to four-family

 

 

 
65

 

 

Construction – multi-family
143

 
608

 

 
293

 

 

Construction – land development
515

 
3,279

 

 
534

 

 

Land
1,188

 
2,133

 

 
3,519

 
9

 
8

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
380

 
556

 

 
266

 

 

Other
6

 
6

 

 
8

 

 

Commercial business loans

 
33

 

 

 

 

Subtotal
12,453

 
21,377

 

 
16,697

 
352

 
291

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Mortgage loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

One- to four-family
3,642

 
3,726

 
600

 
4,397

 
91

 
68

Multi-family
5,184

 
5,184

 
334

 
5,960

 
301

 
230

Commercial
14,631

 
15,297

 
1,763

 
9,052

 
526

 
420

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 

 

 
60

 

 

Construction – speculative one- to four-family
687

 
687

 
88

 
695

 
29

 
16

Construction – multi-family

 

 

 

 

 

Construction - land development

 

 

 

 

 

Land
1,203

 
1,226

 
234

 
1,962

 
27

 
27

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
299

 
299

 
57

 
352

 
16

 
12

Other

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal
25,646

 
26,419

 
3,076

 
22,478

 
990

 
773

Total
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Mortgage loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

One- to four-family
8,984

 
9,501

 
600

 
7,058

 
109

 
81

Multi-family
5,184

 
6,166

 
334

 
6,433

 
304

 
233

Commercial
19,510

 
23,302

 
1,763

 
17,833

 
848

 
687

Construction – custom and owner/builder

 

 

 
157

 

 

Construction – speculative one- to four-family
687

 
687

 
88

 
760

 
29

 
16

Construction – multi-family
143

 
608

 

 
293

 

 

Construction – land development
515

 
3,279

 

 
534

 

 

Land
2,391

 
3,359

 
234

 
5,481

 
36

 
35

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
679

 
855

 
57

 
618

 
16

 
12

Other
6

 
6

 

 
8

 

 

Commercial business loans

 
33

 

 

 

 

Total
$
38,099

 
$
47,796

 
$
3,076

 
$
39,175

 
$
1,342

 
$
1,064

______________________________________________
(1) For the year ended September 30, 2013



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The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s non-performing assets at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 
March 31,
2014

 
September 30,
2013

Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:
 
 
 
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
    One- to four-family
$
5,168

 
$
6,985

    Commercial
1,666

 
3,435

    Construction – multi-family

 
144

    Construction – land development

 
515

    Land
5,271

 
2,146

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

    Home equity and second mortgage
426

 
380

Other
12

 
5

Commercial business loans
106

 

       Total loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis
12,649

 
13,610

 
 
 
 
Accruing loans which are contractually
past due 90 days or more

 
436

 
 
 
 
Total of non-accrual and 90 days past due loans
12,649

 
14,046

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual investment securities
1,204

 
2,187

 
 
 
 
OREO and other repossessed assets, net
13,208

 
11,720

       Total non-performing assets (1)
$
27,061

 
$
27,953

 
 
 
 
Troubled debt restructured loans on accrual status (2)
$
17,284

 
$
18,573

 
 
 
 
Non-accrual and 90 days or more past
due loans as a percentage of loans receivable
2.24
%
 
2.51
%
 
 
 
 
Non-accrual and 90 days or more past
due loans as a percentage of total assets
1.73
%
 
1.88
%
 
 
 
 
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets
3.69
%
 
3.75
%
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable (3)
$
565,441

 
$
559,240

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
732,417

 
$
745,648

___________________________________
(1) Does not include troubled debt restructured loans on accrual status.
(2) Does not include troubled debt restructured loans totaling $2.8 million and $4.0 million reported as non-accrual loans at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.
(3)  Includes loans held for sale and before the allowance for loan losses.

Troubled debt restructured loans are loans for which the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial condition, has granted a significant concession to the borrower that it would otherwise not consider.  The loan terms which have been modified or restructured due to a borrower’s financial difficulty include but are not limited to: a reduction in the stated interest rate; an extension of the maturity at an interest rate below current market; a reduction in the face amount of

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the debt; a reduction in the accrued interest; or re-aging, extensions, deferrals and renewals.  Troubled debt restructured loans are considered impaired loans and are individually evaluated for impairment.  Troubled debt restructured loans can be classified as either accrual or non-accrual. Troubled debt restructured loans are classified as non-performing loans unless they have been performing in accordance with their modified terms for a period of at least six months. The Company had $20.10 million in troubled debt restructured loans included in impaired loans at March 31, 2014 and had no commitments to lend additional funds on these loans.  The Company had $22.60 million in troubled debt restructured loans included in impaired loans at September 30, 2013 and had $1,000 in commitments to lend additional funds on these loans. The allowance for loan losses allocated to troubled debt restructured loans at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 was $1.80 million and $2.37 million, respectively.

The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s troubled debt restructured loans by interest accrual status as of March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 
March 31, 2014
 
Accruing
 
Non-
Accrual
 
Total
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
2,659

 
$
194

 
$
2,853

Multi-family
4,024

 

 
4,024

Commercial
10,059

 
1,530

 
11,589

Land
243

 
936

 
1,179

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
299

 
152

 
451

Total
$
17,284

 
$
2,812

 
$
20,096




 
September 30, 2013
 
Accruing
 
Non-
Accrual
 
Total
Mortgage loans:
 
 
 
 
 
One- to four-family
$
1,999

 
$
198

 
$
2,197

Multi-family
5,184

 

 
5,184

Commercial
10,160

 
1,574

 
11,734

Construction – speculative one- to four-family
687

 

 
687

Construction – land development

 
515

 
515

Land
244

 
1,564

 
1,808

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage
299

 
180

 
479

Total
$
18,573

 
$
4,031

 
$
22,604



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There were no new troubled debt restructured loans during the six months ended March 31, 2014. The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s troubled debt restructured loans by portfolio segment that occurred during the year ended September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

September 30, 2013 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post- Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
End of
Period
Balance
One-to four-family (1)
2

 
$
353

 
$
353

 
$
350

Commercial (2)
2

 
2,327

 
2,327

 
2,318

Total
4

 
$
2,680

 
$
2,680

 
$
2,668

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(1)
Modifications were a result of a combination of changes (i.e., a reduction in the stated interest rate and an extension of the maturity at an interest rate below current market).
(2)     Modifications were a result of a reduction in the stated interest rate.



(6) NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, without considering any dilutive items.  Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents for items that are dilutive, net of shares assumed to be repurchased using the treasury stock method at the average share price for the Company’s common stock during the period.  The dividend and related accretion for the amount of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock outstanding for the respective period was deducted from net income and the discount on the redemption of Series A Preferred Stock was added to net income in computing net income to common shareholders.  Common stock equivalents arise from the assumed conversion of outstanding stock options and the outstanding warrant to purchase common stock.  Shares owned by the Bank’s ESOP that have not been allocated are not considered to be outstanding for the purpose of computing basic and diluted net income per common share. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were 189,881 and 227,154 shares, respectively, that had not been allocated under the Bank’s ESOP.









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Information regarding the calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

 
(In thousands, except for per share data)
Basic net income per common share computation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator – net income
$
1,159

 
$
1,278

 
$
2,770

 
$
2,986

Preferred stock dividends

 
(207
)
 
(136
)
 
(408
)
Preferred stock discount accretion

 
(126
)
 
(70
)
 
(189
)
Discount on redemption of preferred stock

 
255

 

 
255

Net income to common shareholders
$
1,159

 
$
1,200

 
$
2,564

 
$
2,644

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator – weighted average
common shares outstanding
6,856,633

 
6,815,782

 
6,855,142

 
6,815,782

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per common share
$
0.17

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.37

 
$
0.39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per common share computation
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Numerator – net income
$
1,159

 
$
1,278

 
$
2,770

 
$
2,986

Preferred stock dividends

 
(207
)
 
(136
)
 
(408
)
Preferred stock discount accretion

 
(126
)
 
(70
)
 
(189
)
Discount on redemption of preferred stock

 
255

 

 
255

Net income to common shareholders
$
1,159

 
$
1,200

 
$
2,564

 
$
2,644

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator – weighted average
common shares outstanding
6,856,633

 
6,815,782

 
6,855,142

 
6,815,782

Effect of dilutive stock options (1)
40,149

 
15,538

 
34,815

 
10,324

Effect of dilutive stock warrant
137,197

 
58,184

 
115,920

 
28,773

Weighted average common shares
and common stock equivalents
7,033,979

 
6,889,504

 
7,005,877

 
6,854,879

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per common share
$
0.16

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.37

 
$
0.39


____________________________________________
(1) For the three and six months ended March 31, 2014, average options to purchase 125,198 and 166,390 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2013, options to purchase 166,390 and 168,455 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.


(7) STOCK PLANS AND STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
Stock Option Plans
Under the Company’s stock option plans (the 1999 Stock Option Plan and the 2003 Stock Option Plan), the Company was able to grant options for up to a combined total of 1,622,500 shares of common stock to employees, officers and directors.  Shares issued may be purchased in the open market or may be issued from authorized and unissued shares.  The exercise price of each option equals the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.  Generally, options vest in 20% annual installments on each of the five anniversaries from the date of the grant.  At March 31, 2014, there were no options for shares available for future grant under the 2003 Stock Option Plan or the 1999 Stock Option Plan.


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Activity under the plans for the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

 
Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2013
 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Options outstanding, beginning of period
162,946

 
$
6.96

 
195,626

 
$
7.97

Exercised
(3,600
)
 
4.65

 

 

Granted
135,000

 
9.29

 
29,000

 
6.00

Forfeited
(65,946
)
 
9.97

 
(56,680
)
 
9.52

Options outstanding, end of period
228,400

 
$
7.50

 
167,946

 
$
7.10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Options exercisable, end of period
38,400

 
$
4.90

 
68,446

 
$
9.55


The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding at March 31, 2014 was $730,000.

At March 31, 2014, there were 190,000 unvested options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $464,000, all of which the Company assumes will vest. The aggregate intrinsic value of unvested options at March 31, 2014 was $507,000 .  There were 14,600 options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $26,000 that vested during the six months ended March 31, 2014.

At March 31, 2013, there were 99,500 unvested options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $208,000 . There were 8,800 options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $13,000 that vested during the six months ended March 31, 2013.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock-based awards with the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury rate of a similar term as the stock option at the particular grant date.  The expected life is based on historical data, vesting terms and estimated exercise dates.  The expected dividend yield is based on the most recent quarterly dividend on an annualized basis in effect at the time the options were granted, adjusted, if appropriate for management's expectations regarding future dividends.  The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock price.  There were 135,000 options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2014 with an aggregate grant date fair value of $349,000.  There were 29,000 options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2013 with an aggregate grant date fair value of $69,000.

The weighted average assumptions used for options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were:
 
2014
 
2013
Expected volatility
39
%
 
45
%
Expected term (in years)
5

 
5

Expected dividend yield
2.51
%
 
%
Risk free interest rate
1.41
%
 
0.76
%
Grant date fair value per share
$
2.59

 
$
2.37


Stock Grant Plan
The Company adopted the MRDP in 1998 for the benefit of employees, officers and directors of the Company.  The objective of the MRDP is to retain and attract personnel of experience and ability in key positions by providing them with a proprietary interest in the Company.

The MRDP allowed for the issuance to participants of up to 529,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  Awards under the MRDP were made in the form of shares of common stock that are subject to restrictions on the transfer of ownership and are subject to a five-year vesting period.  Compensation expense is the amount of the fair value of the common stock at the date of the grant to the plan participants and is recognized over a five-year vesting period, with 20% vesting on each of the five anniversaries from the date of the grant.  


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No MRDP shares were granted during the six months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013.  At March 31, 2014, no shares were available for future awards under the MRDP.

At March 31, 2014, there were no unvested MRDP shares. There were 3,254 MRDP shares that vested during the six months ended March 31, 2014 with an aggregate grant date fair value of $23,000.

At March 31, 2013, there were 3,848 unvested MRDP shares with an aggregated grant date fair value of $28,000. There were 5,613 MRDP shares that vested during the six months ended March 31, 2013 with an aggregated grant date fair value of $57,000. At March 31, 2013, no shares were available for future awards under the MRDP.


Expense for Stock Compensation Plans
Compensation expense for all stock-based plans were as follows:
 
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
(Dollars in thousands) 
 
Stock
Options
 
Stock
Grants
 
Stock
Options
 
Stock
Grants 
Compensation expense recognized in income
$
47

 
$
2

 
$
24

 
$
22

Related tax benefit recognized
$

 
$

 
$
8

 
$
7

 
 
As of March 31, 2014, the compensation expense yet to be recognized for stock-based awards that have been awarded but not vested for the years ending September 30 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
Stock
Options
 
Stock
Grants
 
Total
Awards
Remainder of 2014
$
56

 
$

 
$
56

2015
106

 

 
106

2016
106

 

 
106

2017
98

 

 
98

2018
67

 

 
67

2019
9

 

 
9

Total
$
442

 
$

 
$
442


(8) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
GAAP requires disclosure of estimated fair values for financial instruments.  Such estimates are subjective in nature, and significant judgment is required regarding the risk characteristics of various financial instruments at a discrete point in time.  Therefore, such estimates could vary significantly if assumptions regarding uncertain factors were to change.  In addition, as the Company normally intends to hold the majority of its financial instruments until maturity, it does not expect to realize many of the estimated amounts disclosed.  The disclosures also do not include estimated fair value amounts for certain items which are not defined as financial instruments but which may have significant value.  The Company does not believe that it would be practicable to estimate a representational fair value for these types of items as of March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  Because GAAP excludes certain items from fair value disclosure requirements, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of the Company.

Accounting guidance regarding fair value measurements defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP.  Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a  liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  The following definitions describe the levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

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

Level 2: Significant observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as

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quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable or
can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the
assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information
available in the circumstances.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a recurring basis:

MBS and Other Investments Available for Sale
The estimated fair value of MBS and other investments are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security.  Such assumptions include quoted market prices (Level 1), market prices of similar securities or observable inputs (Level 2).

Mutual Funds
The estimated fair value of mutual funds are based upon quoted market price assumptions (Level 1).

The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at
March 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Available for Sale Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$
2,043

 
$

 
$
2,043

Private label residential

 

 

 

Mutual funds
948

 

 

 
948

Total
$
948

 
$
2,043

 
$

 
$
2,991


There were no transfers among Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the three and six months ended March 31, 2014.

The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Available for Sale Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government agencies
$

 
$
2,229

 
$

 
$
2,229

Private label residential

 
914

 

 
914

Mutual funds
958

 

 

 
958

Total
$
958

 
$
3,143

 
$

 
$
4,101


There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the year ended September 30, 2013.

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market value that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.

The Company uses the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a non-recurring basis:

Impaired Loans: A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  The specific reserve for collateral dependent impaired loans was based on the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell, if applicable.  The estimated fair value of collateral was determined based primarily on appraisals.  In some cases,

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adjustments were made to the appraised values due to various factors including age of the appraisal, age of comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

MBS and Other Investments Held to Maturity: The estimated fair value of MBS and other investments are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security.  Such assumptions include quoted market prices (Level 1), market prices of similar securities or observable inputs (Level 2) and unobservable inputs such as dealer quotes, discounted cash flows or similar techniques (Level 3).

OREO and Other Repossessed Assets, net:  The Company’s OREO and other repossessed assets are initially recorded at estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell.  This amount becomes the property’s new basis.  Estimated fair value was generally determined by management based on a number of factors, including third-party appraisals of estimated fair value in an orderly sale.  Estimated costs to sell were based on standard market factors.  The valuation of OREO and other repossessed assets is subject to significant external and internal judgment (Level 3).

MSRs: The fair value of the MSRs was determined using a third-party model, which incorporates the expected life of the loans, estimated cost to service the loans, servicing fees received and other factors.  The estimated fair value is calculated by stratifying the MSRs based on the predominant risk characteristics that include the underlying loan’s interest rate, cash flows of the loan, origination date and term (Level 3).

The following table summarizes the balances of assets measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014, and the total losses resulting from these estimated fair value adjustments for the six months ended March 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total Losses
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$

 
$

 
$
4,140

 
$
623

Multi-family

 

 
3,947

 

Commercial

 

 
7,005

 
463

Land

 

 
4,210

 
255

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Home equity and second mortgage

 

 
290

 
28

Total impaired loans (1)

 

 
19,592

 
1,369

MBS – held to maturity (2):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Private label residential

 
16

 

 
2

OREO and other repossessed items (3)

 

 
13,208

 
376

Total
$

 
$
16

 
$
32,800

 
$
1,747

_______________________
(1)
The loss represents charge-offs on collateral dependent loans for estimated fair value adjustments based on the estimated fair value of the collateral. Fair value is the recorded investment less the related allowance.
(2)
The loss represents OTTI credit-related charges on held to maturity MBS.
(3)
The loss represents the results of management’s periodic reviews of the recorded value to determine whether the property continues to be recorded at the lower of its recorded book value or estimated fair value, net of estimated costs to sell.

The following table summarizes the balances of assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2013 and the total losses resulting from these estimated fair value adjustments for the year ended September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

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Estimated Fair Value
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total Losses
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One-to four-family
$

 
$

 
$
3,042

 
$
769

Multi-family

 

 
4,850

 

Commercial

 

 
12,868

 
667

Construction – speculative one-to four-family

 

 
599

 

Land

 

 
969

 
2,307

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity and second mortgage

 

 
242

 
184

Total impaired loans (1)

 

 
22,570

 
3,927

MBS – held to maturity (2):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Private label residential

 
83

 

 
45

OREO and other repossessed items (3)

 

 
11,720

 
2,064

Total
$

 
$
83

 
$
34,290

 
$
6,036

_______________________
(1)
The loss represents charge-offs on collateral dependent loans for estimated fair value adjustments based on the estimated fair value of the collateral. Fair value is the recorded investment less the related allowance.
(2)
The loss represents OTTI credit-related charges on held to maturity MBS.
(3)
The loss represents the results of management’s periodic reviews of the recorded value to determine whether the property continues to be recorded at the lower of its recorded book value or estimated fair value, net of estimated costs to sell.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

 
 Estimated
Fair Value
 
 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 
 
 
Unobservable Input(s)
 
 
 
Range
Impaired loans
$
19,592

 
Market approach
 
Appraised value of underlying collateral less selling costs
 
NA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 OREO and other repossessed assets
$
13,208

 
Market approach
 
Lower of appraised value or listing price less selling costs
 
NA


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

Cash and Cash Equivalents:  The estimated fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or re-price frequently and that have little or no risk are considered to have an estimated fair value equal to the recorded value.

CDs Held for Investment:  The estimated fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or re-price frequently and that have little or no risk are considered to have an estimated fair value equal to the recorded value.

MBS and Other Investments: See descriptions above.

FHLB Stock:  No ready market exists for this stock, and it has no quoted market value.  However, redemption of this stock has historically been at par value.  During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 1,011 shares of FHLB stock were redeemed from the Company at par value. Accordingly, par value is deemed to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Loans Receivable, Net: The fair value of loans was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis and comparable market statistics. A discounted cash flow analysis was used to estimate the fair value of loans graded pass. The fair

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value of loans graded watch, special mention and substandard was estimated using comparable market statistics that approximated sales of similarly rated loans.

Loans Held for Sale:  The estimated fair value is based on quoted market prices obtained from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

Accrued Interest:  The recorded amount of accrued interest approximates the estimated fair value.

Deposits:  The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity date is included at the amount payable on demand.  The estimated fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is computed by discounting future cash flows using the rates currently offered by the Bank for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

FHLB Advances:  The estimated fair value of FHLB advances is computed by discounting the future cash flows of the borrowings at a rate which approximates the current offering rate of the borrowings with a comparable remaining life.

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments:  Since the majority of the Company’s off-balance-sheet instruments consist of variable-rate commitments, the Company has determined that they do not have a distinguishable estimated fair value.

The estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows as of March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
 
March 31, 2014
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Recorded
Amount
 
 
Total
 
 
Level 1
 
 
Level 2
 
 
Level 3
Financial Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
70,241

 
$
70,241

 
$
70,241

 
$

 
$

CDs held for investment
31,385

 
31,385

 
31,385

 

 

MBS and other investments
8,502

 
9,283

 
948

 
8,301

 
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FHLB stock
5,351

 
5,351

 
5,351

 

 

Loans receivable, net
553,360

 
527,921

 

 

 
527,921

Loans held for sale
1,332

 
1,377

 
1,377

 

 

Accrued interest receivable
2,003

 
2,003

 
2,003

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Non-interest-bearing demand
$
95,607

 
$
95,607

 
$
95,607

 
$

 
$

Interest-bearing
508,767

 
509,751

 
347,129

 

 
162,622

Total deposits
604,374

 
605,358

 
442,736

 

 
162,622

FHLB advances
45,000

 
47,749

 

 
47,749

 

Accrued interest payable
302

 
302

 
302

 

 





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September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Recorded
Amount
 
 
Total
 
 
Level 1
 
 
Level 2
 
 
Level 3
Financial Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
94,496

 
$
94,496

 
$
94,496

 
$

 
$

CDs held for investment
30,042

 
30,042

 
30,042

 

 

MBS and other investments
6,838

 
7,634

 
973

 
6,661

 

FHLB stock
5,452

 
5,452

 
5,452

 

 

Loans receivable, net
546,193

 
534,364

 

 

 
534,364

Loans held for sale
1,911

 
1,973

 
1,973

 

 

Accrued interest receivable
1,972

 
1,972

 
1,972

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Non-interest-bearing demand
$
87,657

 
$
87,657

 
$
87,657

 
$

 
$

Interest-bearing
520,605

 
522,021

 
346,455

 

 
175,566

Total deposits
608,262

 
609,678

 
434,112

 

 
175,566

FHLB advances
45,000

 
48,445

 

 
48,445

 

Accrued interest payable
320

 
320

 
320

 

 




(9) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exits. The guidance clarifies when it is appropriate for an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset. ASU 2013-11 is effective prospectively for annual periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. The guidance clarifies when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of the residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. ASU 2014-04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The guidance can be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Adoption of ASU 2014-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

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


As used in this Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “our” and “Company” refer to Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.  When we refer to “Bank” in this Form 10-Q, we are referring to Timberland Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Service Corporation.

The following analysis discusses the material changes in the condensed consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company at and for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014.  This analysis as well as other sections of this report contains certain “forward-looking statements.”

Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning our future operations.  These statements relate to our

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financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business.  Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.”  Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future economic performance and projections of financial items.  These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets which may lead to increased losses and non-performing assets in our loan portfolio, and may result in our allowance for loan losses not being adequate to cover actual losses, and require us to materially increase our loan loss reserves; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") and of our bank subsidiary by the FDIC, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, institute an informal or formal enforcement action against us or our bank subsidiary which could require us to increase our allowance for loan losses, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits or impose additional requirements and restrictions on us, any of which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules, including as a result of Basel III; the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and implementing regulations; our ability to attract and retain deposits; increases in premiums for deposit insurance; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risk associated with the loans on our consolidated balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our work force and potential associated charges; the failure or security breach of computer systems on which we depend; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our business strategies; our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we may acquire into our operations and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related thereto; our ability to manage loan delinquency rates;  increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; our ability to pay dividends on our common and preferred stock; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the FASB, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; the economic impact of war or any terrorist activities; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations; pricing, products and services; and other risks detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our 2013 Form 10-K.

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this Form 10-Q and in the other public statements we make are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made.  We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this report or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2014 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of us, and could negatively affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations as well as its stock price performance.


Overview

Timberland Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for Timberland Bank.  The Bank opened for business in 1915 and serves consumers and businesses across Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, King, Kitsap and Lewis counties, Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through its 22 branches (including its main office in Hoquiam).  At March 31, 2014, the Company had total assets of $732.42 million and total shareholders’ equity of $80.02

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million.  The Company’s business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in the Bank.  Accordingly, the information set forth in this report relates primarily to the Bank’s operations.

The profitability of the Company’s operations depends primarily on its net interest income after provision for loan losses.  Net interest income is the difference between interest income, which is the income that the Company earns on interest-earning assets, which are primarily loans and investments, and interest expense, the amount the Company pays on its interest-bearing liabilities, which are primarily deposits and borrowings.  Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest earning assets, interest earned on those assets, the volume and mix of interest bearing liabilities and interest paid on those interest bearing liabilities. Management strives to match the re-pricing characteristics of the interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities to protect net interest income from changes in market interest rates and changes in the shape of the yield curve.

The provision for loan losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan portfolio as well as prevailing economic and market conditions.  The provision for loan losses reflects the amount that the Company believes is adequate to cover estimated credit losses in its loan portfolio.

Net income is also affected by non-interest income and non-interest expenses.  For the three and six month period ended March 31, 2014, non-interest income consisted primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, gain on sale of loans, ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, an increase in the cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance, a recovery of net OTTI losses and other operating income.  Non-interest income is reduced by net OTTI losses on MBS and other investments and losses on the sale of MBS and other investments.  Non-interest expenses consisted primarily of salaries and employee benefits, premises and equipment, advertising, ATM and debit card processing expenses, OREO and other repossessed asset expenses, postage and courier expenses, professional fees, deposit insurance premiums, other insurance premiums, state and local taxes, loan administration and foreclosure expenses, deposit operation expenses and data processing expenses and telecommunication expenses.  Non-interest income and non-interest expenses are affected by the growth of our operations and growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts.

Results of operations may be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, changes in market interest rates, governmental policies and actions of regulatory authorities.

The Bank is a community-oriented bank which has traditionally offered a variety of savings products to its retail customers while concentrating its lending activities on real estate mortgage loans.  Lending activities have been focused primarily on the origination of loans secured by real estate, including residential construction loans, one- to four-family residential loans, multi-family loans, commercial real estate loans and land loans.  The Bank originates adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans that do not qualify for sale in the secondary market.  The Bank also originates commercial business loans.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company has identified several accounting policies that as a result of judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Critical accounting policies and estimates are discussed in the Company’s 2013 Form 10-K under Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.” That discussion highlights estimates the Company makes that involve uncertainty or potential for substantial change. There have not been any material changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the disclosure contained in the Company’s 2013 Form 10-K.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013

The Company’s total assets decreased by $13.23 million, or 1.8%, to $732.42 million at March 31, 2014 from $745.65 million at September 30, 2013.  The decrease in total assets was primarily due to a decrease in total cash and cash equivalents, which was partially offset by increases in net loans receivable, MBS and other investments, OREO and other repossessed assets and CDs held for investment.

Net loans receivable increased by $6.59 million, or 1.2%, to $554.69 million at March 31, 2014 from $548.10 million at September 30, 2013.  The increase was primarily due to increases in commercial real estate loans, construction and land development loans, in particular custom and owner/builder loans, and commercial business loans.  These increases were partially offset by decreases in multi-family loans, one-to four-family loans, land loans and consumer loans.


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Total deposits decreased by $3.89 million, or 0.6%, to $604.37 million at March 31, 2014 from $608.26 million at September 30, 2013. The decrease was primarily a result of decreases in certificates of deposit accounts and money market accounts balances, which was partially offset by increases in non-interest bearing accounts, N.O.W. checking accounts and savings accounts.
 
Shareholders’ equity decreased by $9.66 million, or 10.8%, to $80.02 million at March 31, 2014 from $89.69 million at September 30, 2013.  The decrease in shareholders’ equity was primarily a result of the redemption of 12,065 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and the payment of dividends on common stock. These decreases to shareholders' equity were partially offset by net income of $2.77 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014.

A more detailed explanation of the changes in significant balance sheet categories follows:

Cash and Cash Equivalents and CDs Held for Investment: Cash and cash equivalents and CDs held for investment decreased by $22.91 million, or 18.4%, to $101.63 million at March 31, 2014 from $124.54 million at September 30, 2013.  The decrease was primarily due to a $22.81 million, or 28.0%, decrease in interest-bearing deposits in banks and a $1.44 million decrease in cash and due from financial institutions, which was partially offset by a $1.34 million increase in CDs held for investment. The decrease in interest-bearing deposits in banks was primarily the result of the funding of the redemption of Series A Preferred Stock for $12.07 million, a $6.59 million increase in net loans receivable and a $3.89 million decrease in total deposits.

MBS (Mortgage-backed Securities) and Other Investments:  MBS and other investments increased by $1.66 million, or 24.3%, to $8.50 million at March 31, 2014 from $6.84 million at September 30, 2013, primarily due to the purchase of $3.0 million of U.S. government agency securities, which was partially offset by the sale of $747,000 in private label residential MBS and scheduled amortization and prepayments on MBS.   For additional information on MBS and other investments, see Note 3 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Loans: Net loans receivable increased by $6.59 million, or 1.2%, to $554.69 million at March 31, 2014 from $548.10 million at September 30, 2013.  The increase in the portfolio was primarily a result of a $8.49 million increase in commercial real estate loans, a $6.72 million increase in construction loans and a $2.96 million increase in commercial business loans.  These increases in net loans receivable were partially offset by a $3.90 million decrease in multi-family loans, a $3.31 million decrease in one-to four-family loans, a $1.55 million decrease in land loans, a $1.26 million decrease in consumer loans and a $1.95 million increase in the undisbursed portion of construction loans in process.
 
Loan originations decreased $25.11 million, or 22.8%, to $84.88 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $110.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013.  The Company continued to sell longer-term fixed rate loans for asset liability management purposes and to generate non-interest income.  Sales of fixed rate one- to four-family mortgage loans decreased $37.63 million, or 70.9%, to $15.47 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $53.10 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in loan originations and loans sold was primarily due to a reduction of $39.54 million in loans originated for sale as refinance demand for single family loans decreased.

For additional information, see Note 5 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Premises and Equipment:  Premises and equipment increased by $21,000, or 0.1%, to $17.78 million at March 31, 2014 from $17.76 million at September 30, 2013.  The increase was primarily due to several remodeling projects at branch offices and several technology related initiatives.

OREO (Other Real Estate Owned): OREO and other repossessed assets increased by $1.49 million, or 12.7%, to $13.21 million at March 31, 2014 from $11.72 million at September 30, 2013. The increase was primarily due to the addition of $5.57 million in OREO properties and other repossessed assets which was partially offset by the disposition of 12 OREO properties totaling $3.65 million and OREO fair value write-downs of $376,000.  At March 31, 2014, total OREO consisted of 55 individual properties.  The properties consisted of 29 land parcels totaling $5.45 million, six commercial real estate properties totaling $3.51 million, 19 single-family homes totaling $4.08 million and one multi-family property of $170,000.  

Goodwill and CDI:  The recorded amount of goodwill of $5.65 million at March 31, 2014 was unchanged from September 30, 2013.  The recorded amount of the CDI decreased $58,000, or 48.7%, to $61,000 at March 31, 2014 from $119,000 at September 30, 2013.  The decrease was due to scheduled amortization of the CDI.


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Deposits: Deposits decreased by $3.89 million, or 0.6%, to $604.37 million at March 31, 2014 from $608.26 million at September 30, 2013.  The decrease was primarily a result of a $12.51 million decrease in certificates of deposit accounts and a $4.46 million decrease in money market accounts. These decreases were partially offset by increases of $7.95 million in non-interest bearing balances, a $3.95 million in N.O.W. checking accounts and a $1.19 million in savings accounts.

FHLB Advances: The Company has short- and long-term borrowing lines with the FHLB with total credit available on the lines equal to 25% of the Bank’s total assets, limited by available collateral. Borrowings are considered short-term when the original maturity is less than one year. At March 31, 2014 FHLB advances and other borrowings consisted of long-term FHLB advances with scheduled maturities at various dates in fiscal 2017 and bear interest at rates ranging from 3.69% to 4.34%. A portion of these advances may be called by the FHLB at a date earlier than the scheduled maturity date. FHLB advances remained unchanged at $45.00 million at March 31, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

Shareholders’ Equity:  Total shareholders’ equity decreased by $9.66 million, or 10.8%, to $80.02 million at March 31, 2014 from $89.69 million at September 30, 2013.  The decrease was primarily due to the repurchase of 12,065 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, for $12.07 million on December 20, 2013 and the payment of $551,000 in dividends on the Company's common stock and preferred stock. These decreases to shareholders' equity were partially offset by net income of $2.77 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014.
 
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Net income decreased $119,000, or 9.3%, to $1.16 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from $1.28 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Net income to common shareholders, after adjusting for the preferred stock dividend, the preferred stock discount accretion and the discount on the redemption of preferred stock, decreased $41,000 or 3.4%, to $1.16 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from $1.20 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Net income per diluted common share decreased $0.01, or 5.8%, to $0.16 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from $0.17 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in net income was primarily due to decreased non-interest income and increased non-interest expense, which was partially offset by decreased provision for loan losses.

Net income decreased $216,000, or 7.2%, to $2.77 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $2.99 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013. Net income to common shareholders after adjusting for the preferred stock dividend, the preferred stock discount accretion and the discount on redemption of preferred stock, decreased $80,000, or 3.0%, to $2.56 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $2.64 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013. Net income per diluted common share decreased $0.02, or 5.1%, to $0.37 for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $0.39 for the six months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in net income was primarily due to decreased non-interest income and increased non-interest expense, which was partially offset by decreased provision for loan losses.

A more detailed explanation of the income statement categories is presented below.

Net Interest Income: Net interest income remained virtually unchanged at $6.44 million for each of the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.  The net interest margin increased to 3.85% for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from 3.83% from the quarter ended March 31, 2013 .

Total interest and dividend income decreased by $140,000 or 1.9%, to $7.41 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from $7.55 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 as the yield on interest bearing assets decreased to 4.43% from 4.49%. The decrease in the weighted average yield on interest-bearing assets was primarily a result of decreased market rates for loans and adjustable rate loans repricing to lower current market interest rates. Total interest expense decreased by $136,000 or 12.2%, to $975,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from $1.11 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 as the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.72% for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from 0.80% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities declined $13.68 million.  The decrease in funding costs was primarily a result of CDs repricing at lower market rates and changes in the composition of the deposit base as the percentage of non-interest bearing and lower costing transaction accounts increased.

Net interest income increased by $66,000, or 0.5%, to $12.90 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $12.83 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013. The net interest margin for the six months ended March 31, 2014 increased slightly to 3.81% compared to 3.80% for the six months ended March 31, 2013.

Total interest and dividend income decreased by $248,000, or 1.6%, to $14.89 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $15.14 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013 as the yield on interest bearing assets decreased to 4.40% for the

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six months ended March 31, 2014 from 4.49% for the six months ended March 31, 2013. Total interest expense decreased by $314,000, or 13.6%, to $2.00 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $2.31 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013 as the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased to 0.72% for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from 0.82% for the six months ended March 31, 2013 and the average balance of interest bearing liabilities decreased by $9.78 million.

Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost
The following tables sets forth, for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest-bearing assets and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities and average yields and costs. Such yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average daily balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. (Dollars in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest and
Dividends
 
Yield/
Cost
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest and
Dividends
 
Yield/
Cost
Interest-bearing assets: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable (2)
$
568,448

 
$
7,255

 
5.10
%
 
$
557,426

 
$
7,395

 
5.31
%
MBS and other investments (2)
6,497

 
64

 
3.94

 
6,721

 
70

 
4.17

FHLB stock and equity securities
6,355

 
6

 
0.45

 
6,595

 
5

 
0.31

Interest-bearing deposits
87,328

 
87

 
0.40

 
102,367

 
82

 
0.32

Total interest-bearing assets
668,628

 
7,412

 
4.43

 
673,109

 
7,552

 
4.49

Non-interest-bearing assets
63,885

 
 

 
 

 
65,709

 
 

 
 

     Total assets
$
732,513

 
 

 
 

 
$
738,818

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Savings accounts
$
94,478

 
11

 
0.05

 
$
90,015

 
11

 
0.05

Money market accounts
91,216

 
60

 
0.27

 
87,055

 
64

 
0.30

N.O.W. accounts
157,312

 
113

 
0.29

 
150,675

 
115

 
0.31

Certificates of deposit
162,750

 
330

 
0.82

 
191,089

 
460

 
0.98

Short-term borrowings

 

 

 
599

 

 
0.05

Long-term borrowings (3)
45,000

 
461

 
4.15

 
45,000

 
461

 
4.15

Total interest-bearing liabilities
550,756

 
975

 
0.72

 
564,433

 
1,111

 
0.80

Non-interest-bearing liabilities
102,260

 
 

 
 

 
82,330

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities
653,016

 
 

 
 

 
646,763

 
 

 
 

Shareholders' equity
79,497

 
 

 
 

 
92,055

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

shareholders' equity
$
732,513

 
 

 
 

 
$
738,818

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 

 
$
6,437

 
 

 
 

 
$
6,441

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate spread
 

 
 

 
3.72
%
 
 

 
 

 
3.69
%
Net interest margin (4)
 

 
 

 
3.85
%
 
 

 
 

 
3.83
%
Ratio of average interest-bearing
   assets to average interest-bearing
   liabilities
 

 
 

 
121.40
%
 
 

 
 

 
119.25
%


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Six Months Ended March 31
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest and
Dividends
 
Yield/
Cost
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest and
Dividends
 
Yield/
Cost
Interest-bearing assets: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable (2)
$
565,541

 
$
14,573

 
5.15
%
 
$
555,404

 
$
14,809

 
5.31
%
MBS and other investments (2)
6,123

 
124

 
4.05

 
6,909

 
147

 
4.17

FHLB stock and equity securities
6,377

 
15

 
0.47

 
6,626

 
17

 
0.30

Interest-bearing deposits
98,381

 
181

 
0.37

 
105,673

 
168

 
0.32

Total interest-bearing assets
676,422

 
14,893

 
4.40

 
674,612

 
15,141

 
4.49

Non-interest-bearing assets
61,669

 
 

 
 

 
64,720

 
 

 
 

     Total assets
$
738,091

 
 

 
 

 
$
739,332

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Savings accounts
$
96,161

 
23

 
0.05

 
$
88,749

 
32

 
0.07

Money market accounts
91,320

 
123

 
0.27

 
83,826

 
127

 
0.30

N.O.W. accounts
156,130

 
226

 
0.29

 
150,375

 
235

 
0.31

Certificates of deposit
166,311

 
692

 
0.83

 
196,123

 
984

 
1.01

Short-term borrowings

 

 

 
625

 

 
0.05

Long-term borrowings (3)
45,000

 
933

 
4.16

 
45,000

 
933

 
4.16

Total interest-bearing liabilities
554,922

 
1,997

 
0.72

 
564,698

 
2,311

 
0.82

Non-interest-bearing liabilities
99,044

 
 

 
 

 
83,253

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities
653,966

 
 

 
 

 
647,951

 
 

 
 

Shareholders' equity
84,125

 
 

 
 

 
91,381

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

shareholders' equity
$
738,091

 
 

 
 

 
$
739,332

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 

 
$
12,896

 
 

 
 

 
$
12,830

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate spread
 

 
 

 
3.68
%
 
 

 
 

 
3.67
%
Net interest margin (4)
 

 
 

 
3.81
%
 
 

 
 

 
3.80
%
Ratio of average interest-bearing
   assets to average interest-bearing
   liabilities
 

 
 

 
121.89
%
 
 

 
 

 
119.47
%

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(1)
Interest yield on loans and MBS is calculated assuming a 30/360 basis; interest yield on all other categories is based on daily interest basis.
(2)
Average balances include loans and MBS on non-accrual status.
(3)
Includes FHLB advances with original maturities of one year or greater.
(4)
Net interest income divided by total average interest-bearing assets, annualized.




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Rate Volume Analysis
The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on the net interest income of the Company.   Information is provided with respect to the (i) effects on interest income attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate), and (ii) effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume), and (iii) the net change (sum of the prior columns).  Changes in rate/volume have been allocated to rate and volume variances based on the absolute values of each. (Dollars in thousands)

 
Three months ended March 31, 2014
compared to three months
ended March 31, 2013
increase (decrease) due to
 
Six months ended March 31, 2014
compared to six months
ended March 31, 2013
increase (decrease) due to
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Net
Change
 
Rate
 
Volume
 
Net
Change
Interest-bearing assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans receivable (1)
$
(285
)
 
$
145

 
$
(140
)
 
$
(328
)
 
$
92

 
$
(236
)
MBS and other  investments
(4
)
 
(2
)
 
(6
)
 
(7
)
 
(16
)
 
(23
)
FHLB stock and equity securities
1

 

 
1

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Interest-bearing deposits
18

 
(13
)
 
5

 
17

 
(4
)
 
13

Total net (decrease) increase in income on interest-bearing assets
(270
)
 
130

 
(140
)
 
(320
)
 
72

 
(248
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings accounts
(1
)
 
1

 

 
(9
)
 

 
(9
)
N.O.W accounts
(7
)
 
5

 
(2
)
 
(12
)
 
3

 
(9
)
Money market accounts
(7
)
 
3

 
(4
)
 
(8
)
 
4

 
(4
)
Certificates of deposit accounts
(68
)
 
(62
)
 
(130
)
 
(154
)
 
(138
)
 
(292
)
Total net decrease in expense on interest-bearing liabilities
(83
)
 
(53
)
 
(136
)
 
(183
)
 
(131
)
 
(314
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (decrease) increase in net interest income
$
(187
)
 
$
183

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(137
)
 
$
203

 
$
66

(1) Includes loans originated for sale.

Provision for Loan Losses:  There was no provision for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to $1.18 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.  Net charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 improved to a net recovery of $4,000 from net charge-offs of $1.63 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in the provision for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to the decreased level of net charge-offs and improvements in other underlying credit quality metrics.

The was no provision for loan losses for the six months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $1.38 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013. Net charge-offs for the six months ended March 31, 2014 were $387,000 compared to $1.89 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in the provision for loan losses for the six months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the six months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to the decreased level of net charge-offs and improvements in other underlying credit quality metrics.

The Company has established a comprehensive methodology for determining the provision for loan losses.  On a quarterly basis the Company performs an analysis that considers pertinent factors underlying the quality of the loan portfolio.  The factors include changes in the amount and composition of the loan portfolio, historic loss experience for various loan segments, changes in economic conditions, delinquency rates, a detailed analysis of impaired loans, and other factors to determine an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses.  Based on its comprehensive analysis, management believes the allowance for loan losses of $10.75 million at March 31, 2014 (1.90% of loans receivable and loans held for sale and 85.0% of non-performing loans) was adequate to provide for probable losses based on an evaluation of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio at that date.  Impaired loans are subjected to an impairment analysis to determine an appropriate reserve amount to be allocated to each loan.  The aggregate principal impairment reserve amount determined at March 31, 2014 was $2.89 million

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compared to $2.79 million at March 31, 2013.  The allowance for loan losses was $11.31 million (2.03% of loans receivable and loans held for sale and 54.9% of non-performing loans) at March 31, 2013.

While management believes the estimates and assumptions used in its determination of the adequacy of the allowance are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will not be proved incorrect in the future, or that the actual amount of future provisions will not exceed the amount of past provisions or that any increased provisions that may be required will not adversely impact the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.  In addition, the determination of the amount of the Company’s allowance for loan losses is subject to review by bank regulators as part of the routine examination process, which may result in the establishment of additional reserves based upon their analysis of information available to them at the time of their examination. Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses would adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.  For additional information, see Note 5 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Non-interest Income: Total non-interest income decreased $765,000 or 27.5%, to $2.01 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from $2.78 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to a $661,000 decrease in the net gain on sales of loans and no valuation recovery on MSRs during the current quarter compared to $221,000 in the same period last year. These decreases to non-interest income were partially offset by a $114,000 improvement in net OTTI on MBS and other investments as the Company had a recovery of previously recorded OTTI during the current quarter. The decrease in gains on sale of loans was primarily due to a decrease in the dollar volume of fixed-rate one-to-four family loans sold during the current quarter as refinance activity decreased. At March 31, 2014, the MSR asset had no remaining valuation allowance available for future recovery.

Total non-interest income decreased $1.28 million, or 23.4%, to $4.21 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $5.49 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily due to a $1.00 million decrease in gain on sale of loans and no valuation recovery on MSRs during the six months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $475,000 in the same period last year. These decreases to non-interest income were partially offset by a $122,000 improvement in net OTTI on MBS on other investments, a $122,000 increase in ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees and a $100,000 increase in service charges on deposits.
  
Non-interest Expense:  Total non-interest expense increased by $570,000, or 9.2%, to $6.75 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from $6.18 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 The increased expenses were primarily due to a $348,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits expense and a $132,000 increase in ATM and debit card processing expenses and smaller increases in loan administration and foreclosure expenses and deposit operations expenses. These increases were partially offset by a $109,000 decrease in OREO and other repossessed assets expense. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily due to the hiring of additional loan officers, annual salary adjustments and an increase in health insurance costs. Also contributing to the increase in salaries and employee benefits was a decrease in loan originations. Under GAAP, the portion of a loan origination fee that is attributable to the estimated employee costs to generate the loan is recorded as a reduction of salaries and employee benefits expense. With the decrease in loan originations, the loan origination fees that reduced salaries and employee benefit expense decreased by $123,000 during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The increase in ATM and debit card processing expenses was primarily due to conversion related expenses from the Company's technology investment to upgrade its electronic funds transfer ("EFT") platform. The decrease in OREO and other repossessed assets expense was primarily due to a reduction in the level of fair value write-downs during the current quarter.

Total non-interest expense increased $434,000, or 3.5%, to $13.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $12.56 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013. The increased expenses were primarily due to a $613,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits expense and a $168,000 increase in ATM and debit card processing expense due to the same reasons for the quarterly increases discussed above. The increases were partially offset by $239,000 decrease in OREO and other repossessed assets expense and smaller decreases in several other expense categories.

Provision for Federal Income Taxes: The provision for federal income taxes decreased $45,000, or 7.7%, to $537,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from $582,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, primarily as a result of decreased income before taxes. The Company's effective tax rate was 31.66% for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 31.29% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

The provision for federal income taxes decreased $62,000, or 4.4%, to $1.34 million for the six months ended March 31, 2014 from $1.40 million for the six months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to decreased income before taxes. The Company's effective tax rate was 32.59% for the six months ended March 31, 2014 and 31.94% for the six months ended March 31, 2013.


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Liquidity
The Company’s primary sources of funds are customer deposits, proceeds from principal and interest payments on loans and MBS, proceeds from the sale of loans, proceeds from maturing securities and maturing CDs held for investment, FHLB advances, and other borrowings.  While maturities and the scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

Liquidity management is both a short and long-term responsibility of the Bank’s management.  The Bank adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon management’s assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) projected loan sales, (iii) expected deposit flows, and (iv) yields available on interest-bearing deposits.  Excess liquidity is invested generally in interest-bearing overnight deposits and other short-term investments

The Bank generally maintains sufficient cash and short-term investments to meet short-term liquidity needs.  At March 31, 2014, the Bank’s regulatory liquidity ratio (net cash, and short-term and marketable assets, as a percentage of net deposits and short-term liabilities) was 14.77%.

The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents decreased by $24.26 million, or 25.7% to $70.24 million at March 31, 2014 from $94.50 million at September 30, 2013. If the Bank requires funds that exceed its ability to generate them internally, it has additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco ("FRB") and Pacific Coast Bankers' Bank ("PCBB"). At March 31, 2014 the Bank maintained an uncommitted credit facility with the FHLB that provided for immediately available advances up to an aggregate amount equal to 25% of total assets, limited by available collateral, under which $45.00 million was outstanding and $136.92 million was available for additional borrowings.  The Bank maintains a short-term borrowing line with the FRB with available total credit based on eligible collateral.  At March 31, 2014, the Bank had $44.26 million available for borrowings with the FRB and there was no outstanding balance on this borrowing line. The Bank also maintains a $10.00 million overnight borrowing line with PCBB. At March 31, 2014, the Bank did not have an outstanding balance on this borrowing line.

The Bank’s primary investing activity is the origination of one- to four-family mortgage loans, commercial mortgage loans, construction loans, consumer loans, and commercial business loans.  At March 31, 2014, the Bank had loan commitments totaling $31.37 million and undisbursed construction loans in process totaling $20.47 million.  The Bank anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments.  CDs that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from March 31, 2014 totaled $98.66 million.  Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its non-brokered CDs as they mature.  At March 31, 2014, the Bank had $1.19 million in brokered CDs.

Capital Resources
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company registered with the Federal Reserve.  Bank holding companies are subject to capital adequacy requirements of the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the regulations of the Federal Reserve.  Timberland Bank, as a state-chartered, federally insured savings bank, is subject to the capital requirements established by the FDIC.

The capital adequacy requirements are quantitative measures established by regulation that require Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of capital.  Federally-insured state-chartered banks are required to maintain minimum levels of regulatory capital.  Under current FDIC regulations, insured state-chartered banks generally must maintain (i) a ratio of Tier 1 leverage capital to total assets of at least 3.0%, (4.0% to 5.0% for all but the most highly rated banks), (ii) a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets of at least 4.0% and (iii) a ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of at least 8.0%.  The Federal Reserve requires Timberland Bancorp, Inc. to maintain capital adequacy that generally parallels the FDIC requirements.  At March 31, 2014, Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and the Bank each exceeded all applicable capital requirements.

The following table compares the Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts at March 31, 2014 to its minimum regulatory capital requirements at that date (dollars in thousands):

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Actual
 
 
Regulatory
Minimum To
Be “Adequately
Capitalized”
 
To Be “Well Capitalized”
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
Tier 1 leverage capital:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
$
75,658

 
10.40
%
 
$
29,111

 
4.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Timberland Bank
72,869

 
10.02

 
29,104

 
4.00

 
$
36,380

 
5.00
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 risk adjusted capital:
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consolidated
75,658

 
13.38

 
22,612

 
4.00

 
N/A

 
N/A

Timberland Bank
72,869

 
12.89

 
22,605

 
4.00

 
33,908

 
6.00

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total risk–based capital
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consolidated
82,772

 
14.64

 
45,223

 
8.00

 
N/A

 
N/A

Timberland Bank
79,981

 
14.15

 
45,211

 
8.00

 
56,514

 
10.00


Key Financial Ratios and Data
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
2014
2013
 
2014
2013
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets (1)
0.63
%
0.69
%
 
0.75
%
0.81
%
Return on average equity (1)
5.83
%
5.56
%
 
6.59
%
6.54
%
Net interest margin (1)
3.85
%
3.83
%
 
3.81
%
3.80
%
Efficiency ratio
79.93
%
67.08
%
 
75.98
%
68.55
%


 
At
 March 31, 2014

 
At
September 30, 2013

 
At
March 31, 2013

BOOK VALUES:
 
 
 
 
 
Book value per common share
$
11.36

 
$
11.04

 
$
10.89

Tangible book value per common share (2)
10.55

 
10.22

 
10.06

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(1)
Annualized
(2)
Calculation subtracts goodwill and core deposit intangible from the equity component.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There were no material changes in information concerning market risk from the information provided in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company’s senior management as of the end of the period covered by this report.  The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of March 31, 2014

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the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
 
(b)
Changes in Internal Controls:  There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.  The Company continued, however, to implement suggestions from its internal auditor and independent auditors to strengthen existing controls.  The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud.  A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple error or mistake.  Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.  The design of any control procedure is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; as over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.       Legal Proceedings
Neither the Company nor the Bank is a party to any material legal proceedings at this time.  From time to time,
the Bank is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the Risk Factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of the Company’s
2013 Form 10-K.

Item 2.       Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
    Not applicable.

Item 3.      Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

Item 5.     Other Information
None to be reported.


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Item 6.         Exhibits


(a)   Exhibits
 
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (1) 
 
3.2
Certificate of Designation relating to the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A (2)
 
3.3
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (3) 
 
4.1
Warrant to purchase shares of Company’s common stock dated December 23, 2008 (2) 
 
4.2
Letter Agreement (including Securities Purchase Agreement Standard Terms attached as Exhibit A) dated December 23, 2008 between the Company and the United States Department of the Treasury (2)
 
10.1
Employee Severance Compensation Plan, as revised (4) 
 
10.2
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (4) 
 
10.3
1999 Stock Option Plan (5) 
 
10.4
Management Recognition and Development Plan (5) 
 
10.5
2003 Stock Option Plan (6) 
 
10.6
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement (7) 
 
10.7
Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement (7) 
 
10.8
Form of Management Recognition and Development Award Agreement (7) 
 
10.9
Employment Agreement with Michael R. Sand (8)
 
10.10
Employment Agreement with Dean J. Brydon (8)
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes OxleyAct
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act
 
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act
 
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The following materials from Timberland Bancorp Inc's Quarterly Report 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, formatted on Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) (a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (c) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (d) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity; (e) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (f) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (9)

 
_________________
(1)
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (333- 35817).
(2)
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 23, 2008.
(3)
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2010.
(4)
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1997; and to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 13, 2007, and to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 18, 2007.
(5)
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s 1999 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement dated December 15, 1998.
(6)
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s 2004 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement dated December 24, 2003.
(7)
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005.
(8)
Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2013.
(9)
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise not subject to liability under those sections.

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SIGNATURES

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

 
 
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 8, 2014
By:  /s/ Michael R. Sand                                   
 
Michael R. Sand 
 
Chief Executive Officer 
 
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 8, 2014
By:  /s/ Dean J. Brydon                                    
 
Dean J. Brydon 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 

 
Exhibit No. 
Description of Exhibit 
 
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
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Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
101
The following materials from Timberland Bancorp Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, formatted on Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) (a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (c) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (d) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (e) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (f) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements*


* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise not subject to liability under those sections.


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