UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

S QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended                         December 31, 2011                    

OR

£ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

 

For the transition period from ____________ to _______________

 

Commission File Number: 0-51176   

 

KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

United States of America   61-1484858
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)    

 

479 Main Street, Hazard, Kentucky 41702

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

 

(606) 436-3860

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

 

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

 

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

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

 

Large accelerated filer £   Accelerated filer £
Non-accelerated filer £   Smaller Reporting Company S
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    

 

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

                 Yes ¨             No x

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: At February 10, 2012, the latest practicable date, the Corporation had 7,735,703 shares of $.01 par value common stock outstanding.

 

 
 

 

INDEX

 

        Page
         
PART I  - ITEM 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
         
      Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
         
      Consolidated Statements of Income 4
         
      Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 5
         
      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6
         
      Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8
         
    ITEM 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of  
      Financial Condition and Results of  
      Operations 25
         
    ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures  
      About Market Risk 34
         
    ITEM 4 Controls and Procedures 34
         
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 35
         
SIGNATURES 37

 

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PART I

ITEM 1: Financial Information

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

    December  31,    June30, 
    2011    2011 
           
ASSETS          
           
Cash and due from financial institutions  $1,265   $1,002 
Interest-bearing demand deposits   2,893    4,047 
Cash and cash equivalents   4,158    5,049 
           
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions   100    100 
Securities available for sale   12,694    203 
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost- approximate fair value of $6,173 and $7,257 at December 31, 2011   and June 30, 2011, respectively   5,760    6,810 
Loans, net of allowance of $842 and $764 at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively   184,045    182,796 
Real estate owned, net   2,630    4,304 
Premises and equipment, net   2,696    2,667 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   5,641    5,641 
Accrued interest receivable   504    538 
Bank-owned life insurance   2,651    2,607 
Goodwill   14,507    14,507 
Other intangible assets   22    87 
Prepaid FDIC assessments   306    361 
Prepaid federal income taxes       22 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   724    443 
           
Total assets  $236,438   $226,135 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
           
Deposits  $136,595   $139,940 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   38,715    25,261 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   141    471 
Accrued interest payable   82    91 
Accrued federal income taxes   94     
Deferred federal income taxes   566    1,021 
Deferred revenue   665     
Other liabilities   599    654 
Total liabilities   177,457    167,438 
           
Commitments and contingencies   -   - 
           
Shareholders’ equity          
Preferred stock, 500,000 shares authorized, $.01 par value; no shares issued and outstanding   -   - 
Common stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized, $.01 par value; 8,596,064 shares issued   86    86 
Additional paid-in capital   36,882    36,907 
Retained earnings   32,102    31,860 
Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)   (1,877)   (1,989)
Treasury shares at cost, 816,375 and 811,375 common shares at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively   (8,215)   (8,170)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   3    3 
Total shareholders’ equity   58,981    58,697 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $236,438   $226,135 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Six months ended   Three months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2011   2010 
Interest income                    
Loans  $4,936   $5,159   $2,470   $2,577 
Mortgage-backed securities   139    193    67    93 
Other securities   1    1    1    1 
Interest-bearing deposits and other   112    119    56    55 
Total interest income   5,188    5,472    2,594    2,726 
                     
Interest expense                    
Deposits   887    1,420    403    681 
Borrowings   311    404    151    161 
Total interest expense   1,198    1,824    554    842 
Net interest income   3,990    3,648    2,040    1,884 
Provision for losses on loans   82    68    82    43 
Net interest income after provision for losses on loans   3,908    3,580    1,958    1,841 
                     
Non-interest income                    
Gain on sale of loans   23    92    23    64 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   44    45    22    22 
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure   (13)   (36)   4    (39)
Unrealized loss-other real estate   (48)       (38)    
Other   51    53    20    27 
Total non-interest income   57    154    31    74 
                     
Non-interest expense                    
Employee compensation and benefits   1,520    1,521    773    723 
Occupancy and equipment   168    166    81    81 
Legal fees   192    69    131    37 
Outside service fees   189    67    113    34 
Data processing   111    126    57    64 
Auditing and accounting   78    87    19    49 
Federal deposit  insurance   76    103    36    49 
Franchise and other taxes   93    98    47    49 
Amortization of intangible assets   65    65    32    33 
Foreclosure and real estate owned expense, net   32    49    15    28 
Other operating   236    257    107    135 
Total non-interest expense   2,760    2,608    1,411    1,282 
                     
Income before income taxes   1,205    1,126    578    633 
                     
Federal income taxes                    
Current   851    334    194    59 
Deferred   (455)   35    (4)   150 
Total federal income taxes   396    369    190    209 
                     
NET INCOME   $809   $757   $388   $424 
                     
EARNINGS PER SHARE                    
Basic and diluted  $0.11   $0.10   $0.05   $0.06 
                     
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE  $0.20   $0.20   $0.10   $0.10 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   Six months ended   Three months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2011   2010 
                 
Net income  $809   $757   $388   $424 
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (benefits): Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities designated as available for sale, net of taxes (benefits) of $—, $—, $— and $— during the respective periods       (1)        
                     
Comprehensive income  $809   $756   $388   $424 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

   Six months ended 
   December 31, 
   2011   2010 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $809   $757 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   98    90 
Amortization of deferred loan origination (fees) costs   2    (19)
Amortization of premiums on FHLB advances   (9)   (76)
Amortization of core deposit intangibles   65    65 
Net gain on sale of loans   (23)   (92)
Other than temporary impairment of real estate owned   48    36 
ESOP compensation expense   87    91 
Amortization of stock benefit plans and stock options expense       228 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   (44)   (45)
Provision for loan losses   82    68 
Origination of loans held for sale   (394)   (2,250)
Proceeds from loans held for sale   417    2,510 
Increase (decrease) in cash, due to changes in:          
Accrued interest receivable   34    (82)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (226)   (131)
Accrued interest payable   (9)   (15)
Accounts payable and other liabilities   (55)   (160)
Federal income taxes          
Current   116    (16)
Deferred   (455)   34 
Net cash provided by operating activities   543    993 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchase of available-for-sale securities   (12,500)   (11,000)
Securities maturities, prepayments and calls:          
Held to maturity   1,050    1,555 
Available for sale   9    20 
Loans originated for investment, net of principal collected   1,612    1,415 
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned   (654)   885 
Additions to premises and equipment, net   (127)   (69)
Net cash used in investing activities   (10,610)   (7,194)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Net change in deposits   (3,345)   (1,699)
Payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance, net   (330)   (181)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances   15,000    16,000 
Repayments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances   (1,537)   (9,737)
Dividends paid on common stock   (567)   (555)
Treasury stock repurchases   (45)   (171)
Net cash provided by financing activities   9,176    3,657 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (891)   (2,544)
           
Beginning cash and cash equivalents   5,049    8,362 
           
Ending cash and cash equivalents  $4,158   $5,818 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

   Six months ended 
   December 31, 
   2011   2010 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid during the period for:          
Federal income taxes  $650   $350 
           
Interest on deposits and borrowings  $1,216   $1,915 
           
Transfers from loans to real estate acquired through foreclosure, net  $(2,280)  $523 
           
Loans made on sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure  $2,375   $593 
           
Deferred gain on sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure  $665   $-- 
           
Capitalization of mortgage servicing rights  $3   $20 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

On March 2, 2005, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard (“First Federal of Hazard” or the “Association”) completed a Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan” or the “Reorganization”) pursuant to which the Association reorganized into the mutual holding company form of ownership with the incorporation of a stock holding company, Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (the “Company”) as parent of the Association. Coincident with the Reorganization, the Association converted to the stock form of ownership, followed by the issuance of all the Association’s outstanding stock to Kentucky First Federal Bancorp. Completion of the Plan of Reorganization culminated with Kentucky First Federal Bancorp issuing 4,727,938 common shares, or 55% of its common shares, to First Federal Mutual Holding Company (“First Federal MHC”), a federally chartered mutual holding company, with 2,127,572 common shares, or 24.8% of its shares offered for sale at $10.00 per share to the public and a newly formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). The Company received net cash proceeds of $16.1 million from the public sale of its common shares. The Company’s remaining 1,740,554 common shares were issued as part of the $31.4 million cash and stock consideration paid for 100% of the common shares of Frankfort First Bancorp (“Frankfort First”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort (“First Federal of Frankfort”). The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and resulted in the recordation of goodwill and other intangible assets totaling $15.4 million.

 

1.   Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, which represent the consolidated balance sheets and results of operations of the Company, were prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the three-month period ended December 31, 2011, are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for an entire fiscal year. The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report for 2011 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.

 

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired.

 

A loan is 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. Loans for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

1.   Basis of presentation (continued) 

 

Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

 

Real estate loans are individually evaluated for impairment. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real estate loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures. Troubled debt restructurings are separately identified for impairment disclosures and are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. If a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral. For troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default, the Company determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.

 

The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the loss history experience of the Company over the most recent three years and a rolling average of the current year’s loss history. This actual loss experience is supplemented with other economic factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These economic factors include consideration of the following: levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures, and practices; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; national and local economic trends and conditions; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations. The following portfolio segments have been identified: residential real estate, nonresidential real estate, loans on deposits and consumer and other loans. The residential real estate segment is our primary lending activity and it enables a borrower to purchase or refinance homes in the Banks’ respective market areas. We further classify our residential real estate loans as one- to four-family, multi-family or construction. We originate loans to individuals to finance the construction of residential dwellings for personal use or for use as rental property. We do not generally lend to builders for construction of speculative or custom residential properties for resale. We also offer loans secured by nonresidential real estate, primarily commercial office buildings, churches and properties used for other purposes. Generally, these loans are originated for 25 years or less and do not exceed 75% of the appraised value. Our consumer loans include home equity lines of credit and loans secured by savings deposits.

 

2.   Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, Frankfort First, and its wholly-owned banking subsidiaries, First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Frankfort (collectively hereinafter “the Banks”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

3.   Earnings Per Share

 

Diluted earnings per share is computed taking into consideration common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares to be issued or released under the Company’s share-based compensation plans. The factors used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations follow:

 

   Six months ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
         
Net income  $809   $757 
Less earnings allocated to unvested shares       7 
           
Net income allocated to common shareholders, basic and diluted  $809   $750 

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
         
Net income  $388   $424 
Less earnings allocated to unvested shares       3 
           
Net income allocated to common shareholders, basic and diluted  $388   $421 

 

   Six months ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
Basic          
Weighted-average common shares including unvested Common shares outstanding   7,544,432    7,499,750 
Less: Weighted-average unvested common shares       24,629 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding   7,544,432    7,475,121 
Diluted          
Add: Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of stock options   -    - 
           
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)   7,544,432    7,475,121 

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
Basic          
Weighted-average common shares including unvested Common shares outstanding   7,547,047    7,498,653 
Less: Weighted-average unvested common shares       24,900 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding   7,547,047    7,473,753 
Diluted          
Add: Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of stock options   -    - 
           
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)   7,547,047    7,473,753 

 

There were 325,800 and 309,800 stock option shares outstanding for the six- and three-month periods ended December 31, 2011, respectively, which were antidilutive for the respective periods. There were 325,800 stock option shares outstanding for each of the six- and three-month periods ended December 31, 2010, which were antidilutive for the respective periods.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

4.    Investment Securities

 

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of securities available-for-sale and securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income and gross unrecognized gains:

 

   December 31, 2011 
       Gross   Gross   Estimated 
   Amortized   unrealized   unrealized   fair 
   cost   gains   losses   value 
   (In thousands) 
Available-for-sale Securities                    
Agency mortgage-backed: residential  $190   $4   $-   $194 
U.S. Treasury note   12,500    -    -    12,500 
    12,690    4    -    12,694 

 

       Gross   Gross   Estimated 
   Amortized   unrecognized   unrecognized   fair 
    cost    gains    losses    value 
Held-to-maturity Securities                    
Agency mortgage-backed: residential  $5,760   $413   $-   $6,173 

 

   June 30, 2011 
         Gross    Gross    Estimated 
    Amortized    unrealized    unrealized    fair 
    cost    gains    losses    value 
Available-for-sale Securities                    
Agency mortgage-backed: residential  $199   $4   $-   $203 

 

         Gross    Gross    Estimated 
    Amortized    unrecognized    unrecognized    fair 
    cost    gains    losses    value 
Held-to-maturity Securities                    
Agency mortgage-backed: residential  $6,810   $447   $-   $7,257 

  

Our securities holdings consist of agency mortgage-backed securities, which do not have a single maturity date and a $12.5 million U.S. Treasury note that matures in February 2012. None of our securities were pledged at December 31, 2011 or June 30, 2011.

 

There were no sales of investment securities during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 or the six-month period ended December 31, 2011.

 

We evaluated securities in unrealized loss positions for evidence of other-than-temporary impairment, considering duration, severity, financial condition of the issuer, our intention to sell or requirement to sell. Management does not believe other-than-temporary impairment is evident.

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

5.   Loans receivable 

 

The composition of the loan portfolio was as follows:

    December 31,    June 30, 
(in thousands)   2011    2011 
           
Residential real estate          
One- to four-family  $155,946   $158,821 
Multi-family   9,619    4,504 
Construction   217    1,062 
Nonresidential real estate and land   11,654    12,211 
Loans on deposits   2,369    2,405 
Consumer and other   5,066    4,824 
    184,871    183,827 
Less:          
Undisbursed portion of loans in process   82    353 
Deferred loan origination fees (cost)   (98)   (86)
Allowance for loan losses   842    764 
   $184,045   $182,796 

 

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the six months ended December 31, 2011:

 

(in thousands)  Beginning balance  Provision for loan losses  Loans charged off  Recoveries  Ending balance
                
Residential real estate:               
 One- to four-family  $490   $69   $4   $—     $555 
 Multi-family   11    18    —      —      29 
 Construction   5    (4)   —      —      1 
Nonresidential real estate and land   36    (1)   —      —      35 
Loans on deposits   8    (1)   —      —      7 
Consumer and other   14    1    —      —      15 
Unallocated   200    —      —      —      200 
    Totals  $764   $82   $4   $—     $842 

   

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended December 31, 2011:

 

(in thousands)  Beginning balance  Provision for loan losses  Loans charged off  Recoveries  Ending balance
                
Residential real estate:                         
 One- to four-family  $490   $69   $4   $—     $555 
 Multi-family   19    10    —      —      29 
 Construction   1    —      —      —      1 
Nonresidential real estate and land   33    2    —      —      35 
Loans on deposits   7    —      —      —      7 
Consumer and other   14    1    —      —      15 
Unallocated   200    —      —      —      200 
    Totals  $764   $82   $4   $—     $842 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

5.    Loans receivable (continued)

 

The activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six- and three-month periods ended December 31, 2010 is summarized as follows:

 

(in thousands)  Six months   Three months 
           
Beginning balance  $1,535   $1,519 
Provision for losses on loans   68    43 
Charge-offs   (36)    
Recoveries       5 
Ending balance  $1,567   $1,567 

 

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio class and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2011. There were no loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality at December 31, 2011.

 

(in thousands)   Recorded investment
in loans
    Ending allowance attributed to loans    Unallocated allowance    Total allowance 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment:                    
Residential real estate:                    
One- to four-family  $2,277   $93   $   $93 
Multi-family                
Construction                
Nonresidential real estate and land                
Loans on deposits                
Consumer and other                
   $2,277   $93   $   $93 
                     
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment:                    
Residential real estate:                    
One- to four-family  $153,669   $462   $   $462 
Multi-family   9,619    29        29 
Construction   217    1        1 
Nonresidential real estate and land   11,654    35        35 
Loans on deposits   2,369    7        7 
Consumer and other   5,066    15        15 
Unallocated           200    200 
   $182,594   $549   $200   $749 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

5.      Loans receivable (continued)

 

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio class and based on impairment method as of June 30, 2011. There were no loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality at June 30, 2011.

 

(in thousands)   Recorded investment
in loans
    Ending allowance attributed to loans    Unallocated allowance    Total allowance 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment:                    
Residential real estate:                    
One- to four-family  $2,224   $55   $   $55 
Multi-family                
Construction                
Nonresidential real estate and land                
Loans on deposits                
Consumer and other                
   $2,224   $55   $   $55 
                     
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment:                    
Residential real estate:                    
One- to four-family  $156,597   $439   $   $439 
Multi-family   4,504    13        13 
Construction   1,062    3        3 
Nonresidential real estate and land   12,211    34        34 
Loans on deposits   2,405    7        7 
Consumer and other   4,824    13        13 
Unallocated           200    200 
   $181,603   $509   $200   $709 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

5.       Loans receivable (continued)

 

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio class and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2010. There were no loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality at December 31, 2010.

 

(in thousands)   Recorded investment
in loans
    Ending allowance attributed to loans    Unallocated allowance    Total allowance 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment:                    
Residential real estate:                    
One- to four-family  $7,633   $896   $   $896 
Multi-family   425             
Construction                
Nonresidential real estate and land                
Loans on deposits                
Consumer and other                
   $8,058   $896   $   $896 
                     
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment:                    
Residential real estate:                    
One- to four-family  $154,784   $400   $   $400 
Multi-family   7,180    18        18 
Construction   1,167    3        3 
Nonresidential real estate and land   12,381    31        31 
Loans on deposits   2,348    6        6 
Consumer and other   4,888    13        13 
Unallocated           200    200 
   $182,748   $471   $200   $671 

  

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2011:

 

 
(in thousands)
   Outstanding Principal Balance    Allowance
 for Loan 
Losses Allocated
    Average Recorded Investment    Interest
Income Recognized
    Cash 
Received
 
                          
With no related allowance recorded:                         
One- to four-family  $1,120   $   $1,186   $29   $29 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
One- to four-family  $1,157   $93   $1,165   $4   $4 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

5. Loans receivable (continued)

 

The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011:

 

(in thousands)   Outstanding Principal Balance    Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
    Average Recorded Investment    Interest Income Recognized    Cash  
Received
 
                          
With no related allowance recorded:                         
One- to four-family  $1,136   $   $1,296   $44   $44 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
One- to four-family  $1,088   $55   $1,213   $33   $33 

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

 

A Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”) is the situation where the Bank grants a concession to the borrower that the Bank would not otherwise have considered due to the borrower’s financial difficulties. All TDRs are considered “impaired.” The substantial majority of the Bank’s residential real estate TDRs involve conceding to refinance a loan to then-current market interest rates despite poor credit history or a high loan-to-value ratio.

 

During the period ended December 31, 2011, the terms of a certain loan was modified to accept a payment for interest, taxes and insurance for a period of time.

 

The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans, loans past due over 90 days still on accrual and TDRs by class of loans as of December 31, 2011:

 

(in thousands)   Nonaccrual    Loans 
Past Due 
Over 90 
Days Still  Accruing
    TDRs on  Accrual
Status
 
                
One- to four-family residential real estate  $1,740   $103   $919 

  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

5.         Loans receivable (continued)

 

The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans, loans past due over 90 days still on accrual and TDRs by class of loans as of June 30, 2011:

 

(in thousands)   Nonaccrual    Loans
 Past Due
Over 90 
Days Still  Accruing
    TDRs on 
Accrual 
Status
 
                
One- to four-family residential real estate  $876   $-   $729 

 

The Company granted one TDR loan modification totaling $192,000 during the six-month period ended December 31, 2011. The pre-modification outstanding recorded investment equaled the post-modification outstanding recorded investment. The TDRs described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses and did not result in charge offs during the six months ended December 31, 2011. There were no TDRs that defaulted during the six-month period ended December 31, 2011 or over the previous twelve months. There are no outstanding commitments to lend on loans classified as TDRs. A summary of the types of TDR loan modifications that occurred during the first six months of fiscal 2012 were as follows:

 

(in thousands)  Number of 
Loans
   TDRs 
Performing
to Modified
Terms
   TDRs Not 
Performing
to Modified
Terms
   Total 
TDRs
 
Residential real estate:                    
One- to four-family   1   $192   $   $192 

 

The following table presents the aging of the principal balance outstanding in past due loans as of December 31, 2011, by class of loans:

 

(in thousands)  30-89 Days
Past Due
   Greater than
90 Days Past
Due
   Total
 Past Due
   Loans Not
Past Due
   Total 
                          
Residential real estate:                         
One-to four-family  $3,800   $1,843   $5,643   $150,303   $155,946 
Multi-family               9,619    9,619 
Construction               217    217 
Nonresidential real estate and land               11,654    11,654 
Loans on deposits               2,369    2,369 
Consumer and other               5,066    5,066 
Total  $3,800   $1,843   $5,643   $179,228   $184,871 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

5.        Loans receivable (continued)

 

The following table presents the aging of the principal balance outstanding in past due loans as of June 30, 2011, by class of loans:

 

(in thousands)  30-89 Days
Past Due
   Greater than
90 Days Past
Due
   Total
Past Due
   Loans Not
Past Due
   Total 
                          
Residential real estate:                         
One-to four-family  $3,181   $876   $4,057   $154,764   $158,821 
Multi-family               4,504    4,504 
Construction               1,062    1,062 
Nonresidential real estate and land               12,211    12,211 
Loans on deposits               2,405    2,405 
Consumer and other               4,824    4,824 
Total  $3,181   $876   $4,057   $179,770   $183,827 

 

Credit Quality Indicators:

 

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on an annual basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

 

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

 

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

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

5.    Loans receivable (continued)

 

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

 

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above-described process are considered to be pass rated loans. Loans listed that are not rated are included in groups of homogeneous loans and are evaluated for credit quality based on performing status. See the aging of past due loan table above. As of December 31, 2011, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

 

(in thousands)  Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Not rated 
                          
Residential real estate:                         
One- to four-family  $   $64   $2,561   $   $153,321 
Multi-family   7,434        2,184         
Construction   217                 
Nonresidential real estate and land   11,382    272             
Loans on deposits                   2,369 
Consumer and other                   5,066 

 

At June 30, 2011, the risk category of loans by class of loans was as follows:

  

(in thousands)  Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Not rated 
                          
Residential real estate:                         
One- to four-family  $   $67   $2,180   $   $156,574 
Multi-family   4,504                 
Construction   1,062                 
Nonresidential real estate and land   11,943    268             
Loans on deposits                   2,405 
Consumer and other                   4,824 

 

6.    Commitments

As of December 31, 2011, loan commitments and unused lines of credit totaled $8.7 million, which included $1,000 in undisbursed construction loans, $432,000 in one- to four-family mortgage loans, and $8.3 million in lines of credit secured by equity in real property.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

7. Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

 

ASC topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: 

 

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. 

 

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in active markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. 

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. 

 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. 

 

Securities 

 

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. Level 2 securities include agency mortgage-backed securities. 

 

Impaired Loans 

 

The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent independent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for difference between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Independent appraisals for collateral-dependendent loans are updated periodically (usually every 9-12 months). 

 

Other Real Estate 

 

Nonrecurring adjustments to real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (“OREO”) are measured at fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may use a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

7. Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

       Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011  
       (in thousands)  
       Quotes Prices         
       in Active   Significant     
       Markets for   Other   Significant 
       Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
       Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
Description  Total   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                 
Agency mortgage-backed: residential  $194   $-   $194   $- 
U.S. Treasury Note  $12,500   $12,500   $-   $- 

 

       Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011 
       (in thousands) 
       Quotes Prices         
       in Active   Significant     
       Markets for   Other   Significant 
       Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
       Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
Description  Total   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                     
Agency mortgage-backed: residential  $203   $-   $203   $- 

 

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

 

       Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011 
       (in thousands) 
       Quotes Prices         
       in Active   Significant     
       Markets for   Other   Significant 
       Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
       Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
Description  Total   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                     
Impaired Loans: One- to four-family  $1,064   $-   $-   $1,064 
Other real estate owned, net                    
One- to four-family   475    -    -    475 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

7. Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

Impaired loans with allocated allowance for loan losses had a carrying amount of $1.157 million and a specific valuation allowance of $93,000 at December 31, 2011. A specific allowance provision of $41,000 was made for the three month period ended December 31, 2011. Other real estate owned measured at fair value less costs to sell, had a carrying amount of $475,000, after a write-down of $48,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011.

 

       Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011 
       (in thousands) 
       Quotes Prices         
       in Active   Significant     
       Markets for   Other   Significant 
       Identical   Observable   Unobservable 
       Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Total   (Level 1)   (Level 2)   (Level 3) 
                     
Impaired Loans: One- to four-family  $1,033   $-   $-   $1,033 
Other real estate owned, net                    
One- to four-family   126    -    -    126 
Multi-family   186    -    -    186 

 

Impaired loans with allocated allowance for loan losses had a carrying amount of $1.1 million, with a valuation allowance of $55,000 at June 30, 2011. A specific provision for loan losses of $187,000 was included for the year ended june 30, 2011. Other real estate owned measured at fair value less costs to sell, had a carrying amount of $312,000, after a write-down of $71,000 for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

The following table is a disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities, whether or not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial condition, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. For financial instruments where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value and other valuation methods.

 

The methods used are greatly affected by the assumptions applied, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in an exchange for certain financial instruments.

 

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011:

 

Cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits: The carrying amounts presented in the consolidated statements of financial condition for cash and cash equivalents are deemed to approximate fair value.

 

Held-to-maturity securities: For held-to-maturity securities, fair value is estimated by using pricing models, quoted price of securities with similar characteristics, which is level 2 pricing for the other securities.
   
Loans held for sale: Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are determined by FHLB pricing schedules.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

7. Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

Loans: The loan portfolio has been segregated into categories with similar characteristics, such as one- to four-family residential, multi-family residential and nonresidential real estate. These loan categories were further delineated into fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans. The fair values for the resultant loan categories were computed via discounted cash flow analysis, using current interest rates offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. For loans on deposit accounts and consumer and other loans, fair values were deemed to equal the historic carrying values.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock: It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

 

Accrued interest receivable: The carrying amount is the estimated fair value.

 

Deposits: The fair value of NOW accounts, passbook accounts, and money market deposits are deemed to approximate the amount payable on demand. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit have been estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation using the interest rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances: The fair value of these advances is estimated using the rates currently offered for similar advances of similar remaining maturities or, when available, quoted market prices.

 

Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance and accrued interest payable: The carrying amount presented in the consolidated statement of financial condition is deemed to approximate fair value.

 

Commitments to extend credit: For fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loan commitments, the fair value estimate considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and committed rates. The fair value of outstanding loan commitments at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, was not material.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

7. Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

Based on the foregoing methods and assumptions, the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011 are as follows:

 

   December 31, 2011   June 30, 2011 
   Carrying   Fair   Carrying   Fair 
   Value   value   value   value 
    (In Thousands) 
Financial assets                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $4,158   $4,158   $5,049   $5,049 
Interest-earning deposits   100    100    100    100 
Available-for-sale securities   12,694    12,694    203    203 
Held-to-maturity securities   5,760    6,173    6,810    7,257 
Loans held for sale                
Loans receivable - net   184,045    191,666    182,796    190,183 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   5,641    n/a    5,641    n/a 
Accrued interest receivable   504    504    538    538 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
 Deposits  $136,595   $138,071   $139,940   $141,408 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   38,715    37,925    25,261    23,797 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   141    141    471    471 
Accrued interest payable   82    82    91    91 

 

8. Subsequent events

 

On November 3, 2011, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive merger agreement with CKF Bancorp, Inc., (“CKF Bancorp”) the holding company for Central Kentucky Federal Savings Bank. At September 30, 2011, CKF Bancorp had assets of $131.1 million, including loans of $109.0 million (net of $1.7 million in allowance for loan losses) and deposits of $103.5 million. The consideration to be given includes both cash and the Company’s common stock. The completion of the merger is subject to approval of the shareholders of CKF Bancorp and receipt of regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to be closed in the third quarter of 2012.

 

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “believes,” and similar expressions as they relate to Kentucky First Federal Bancorp or its management are intended to identify such forward looking statements. Kentucky First Federal Bancorp’s actual results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, prices for real estate in the Company’s market areas, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, rapidly changing technology affecting financial services and the other matters mentioned in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

Pending Merger

On November 3, 2011, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive merger agreement with CKF Bancorp, Inc. At September 30, 2011, CKF Bancorp had assets of $131.1 million, including loans of $109.0 million (net of $1.7 million in allowance for loan losses) and deposits of $103.5 million. The consideration to be given includes both cash and the Company’s common stock. The completion of the merger is subject to approval of the shareholders of CKF Bancorp and receipt of regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to be closed in the third quarter of 2012.

On December 7, 2011, CKF Bancorp stockholders filed putative class action lawsuits on behalf of CKF Bancorp stockholders in the Boyle Circuit Court against CKF Bancorp, the CKF Bancorp board and Kentucky First Federal Bancorp. The cases are captioned Cassidy, et. al. v. CKF Bancorp, Inc., et al., Civ. Act. No. 11-C1-587 and DeMartini, et al. v. CKF Bancorp, Inc., et al., Civ. Act. No. 11-C1-588. Each complaint alleges that the CKF board breached its fiduciary duties by approving the merger agreement because the merger consideration is inadequate, the CKF Bancorp directors failed to conduct a thorough and proper sales process to maximize stockholder value and the transaction unfairly benefits the CKF Bancorp board to the disadvantage of the CKF Bancorp stockholders. The complaints also allege that Kentucky First Federal Bancorp aided and abetted the CKF Bancorp board’s breach of fiduciary duties. CKF Bancorp and Kentucky First Federal Bancorp believe both complaints to be without merit and intend to vigorously defend against these claims.

 

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

 

Average Balance Sheets

 

The following table represents the average balance sheets for the six month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, along with the related calculations of tax-equivalent net interest income, net interest margin and net interest spread for the related periods.

 

   Six Months Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
       Interest           Interest     
   Average   And   Yield/   Average   And   Yield/ 
   Balance   Dividends   Cost   Balance   Dividends   Cost 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
                               
Loans  $184,741   $4,936    5.34%  $190,924   $5,159    5.40%
Mortgage-backed securities   6,583    139    4.22    9,102    193    4.24 
Other securities   372    1    0.54    1,535    1    0.13 
Other interest-earning assets   11,056    112    2.03    13,168    119    1.81 
Total interest-earning assets   202,752    5,188    5.12    214,729    5,472    5.10 
                               
Less: Allowance for loan losses   (764)             (1,526)          
Non-interest-earning assets   24,810              24,405           
Total assets  $226,798             $237,608           
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Demand deposits  $12,758   $16    0.25%  $13,712   $49    0.71%
Savings   35,656    150    0.84    29,626    150    1.01 
Certificates of deposit   90,992    721    1.58    100,973    1,221    2.42 
Total deposits   139,406    887    1.27    144,311    1,420    1.97 
Borrowings   25,212    311    2.47    32,506    404    2.49 
Total interest-bearing liabilities   164,618    1,198    1.46    176,817    1,824    2.06 
Noninterest-Bearing demand deposits   1,129              972           
Noninterest-bearing liabilities   2,363              2,303           
Total liabilities   168,110              180,092           
Shareholders’ equity   58,688              57,516           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $226,798             $237,608           
Net interest income/average yield       $3,990    3.66%       $3,648    3.04%
Net interest margin             3.94%             3.40%
Average interest-earning assets to                              
average interest-bearing liabilities             123.17%             121.44%

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

 

Average Balance Sheets (continued)

 

The following table represents the average balance sheets for the three month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, along with the related calculations of tax-equivalent net interest income, net interest margin and net interest spread for the related periods.

 

   Three Months Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
       Interest           Interest     
   Average   And   Yield/   Average   And   Yield/ 
   Balance   Dividends   Cost   Balance   Dividends   Cost 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
                               
Loans  $185,027   $2,470    5.34%  $190,830   $2,577    5.40%
Mortgage-backed securities   6,349    67    4.22    8,742    93    4.26 
Other securities   643    1    0.62    2,969    1    0.14 
Other interest-earning assets   10,259    56    2.18    12,277    55    1.79 
Total interest-earning assets   202,278    2,594    5.13    214,818    2,726    5.08 
                               
Less: Allowance for loan losses   (764)             (1,520)          
Non-interest-earning assets   24,706              24,542           
Total assets  $226,220             $237,840           
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Demand deposits  $13,069   $6    0.18%  $14,205   $24    0.68%
Savings   36,086    61    0.68    29,688    75    1.01 
Certificates of deposit   89,633    336    1.50    100,668    582    2.31 
Total deposits   138,788    403    1.16    144,561    681    1.88 
Borrowings   25,328    151    2.38    32,475    161    1.98 
Total interest-bearing liabilities   164,116    554    1.35    177,036    842    1.90 
Noninterest-Bearing demand deposits   1,082              985           
Noninterest-bearing liabilities   2,234              2,278           
Total liabilities   167,432              180,299           
Shareholders’ equity   58,788              57,541           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $226,220             $237,840           
Net interest income/average yield       $2,040    3.78%       $1,884    3.18%
Net interest margin             4.03%             3.51%
Average interest-earning assets to                              
average interest-bearing liabilities             123.25%             121.34%

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

 

Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2011 to December 31, 2011

 

Assets: At December 31, 2011, the Company’s assets totaled $236.4 million, an increase of $10.3 million, or 4.6%, from total assets at June 30, 2011. This increase was attributed primarily to an increase in securities available-for-sale.

 

Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $891,000 to $4.2 million at December 31, 2011. It is management’s preference to deploy excess liquidity into mortgage loans and investment securities to the extent possible, while maintaining adequate liquidity at all times.

 

Loans: Loans receivable, net, increased by $1.2 million to $184.0 million at December 31, 2011, primarily as a result of loans made on sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure and loans made on multi-family property. Included in loans was a $2.2 million loan made on property formerly held in other real estate, which had $650,000 in deferred revenue at December 31, 2011. Also included in loans at December 31, 2011, was approximately $3.1 million in loans made on 98 residential rental units. These transactions are primarily responsible for the increase in the multi-family loan segment of our loan portfolio. Management continues to look for high-quality loans to add to its portfolio and will continue to emphasize loan originations to the extent that it is profitable and prudent. However, loan demand has weakened as a result of the downturn in the economy and we expect to see a continued decrease in demand for home loans until the housing market regains a stronger footing.

 

Non-Performing Loans:  At December 31, 2011, the Company had non-performing loans (loans 90 or more days past due or on nonaccrual status) of approximately $1.8 million, or 1.0% of total loans, compared to $876,000 or 0.5%, of total loans at June 30, 2011.  The Company’s allowance for loan losses totaled $842,000 at $764,000 at December 31, and June 30, 2011, respectively. The allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2011, represented 45.7% of nonperforming loans and 0.46% of total loans, while at June 30, 2011, the allowance represented 87.2% of nonperforming loans and 0.4% of total loans. What appears to be a deterioration in nonperforming loans was actually a return to the nonperforming loan level the Company experienced at March 31, 2011. At March 31, 2011 the allowance represented 12.2% of nonperforming loans and 0.4% of total loans. Many of the single family, owner-occupied borrowers who had non-performing loans at March 31, 2011, improved performance in the quarter ended June 30, 2011, but returned to poorly performing in the quarter ended September 30, 2011, and have remained poorly performing in the recently ended quarter.

 

The Company had $7.4 million in assets classified as substandard for regulatory purposes at December 31, 2011, including loans ($4.7 million) and real estate owned (“REO”) ($2.6 million). Classified loans as a percentage of total loans was 2.6% and 3.7% at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively. All substandard loans were secured by residential property on which the Banks have priority lien position. The table below summarizes substandard loans and negative escrows on those loans at December 31, 2011, and June 30, 2011:

 

  December 31, 2011  June 30, 2011 
  Number     Number   
  of  Carrying  of  Carrying 
Loans  Value  Loans  Value 
One- to four-family   47   $2,561    26   $1,627 
Multi-family   2    2,184    1    641 
     Total substandard loans   49   $4,745    27   $2,268 

 

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

 

Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2011 to December 31, 2011 (continued)

 

At December 31 2011, and June 30, 2011, the Company had $336,000 and $335,000 of loans classified as special mention, respectively. This category includes assets which do not currently expose us to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification, but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving our close attention. At December 31, 2011, no loans were classified as doubtful or loss for regulatory purposes. For further information on non-performing loans see “Note 6. Loans Receivable” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 1, above.

 

The following table presents the aggregate carrying value of REO at December 31, 2011, and June 30, 2011:

 

   December 31, 2011  June 30, 2011
   Number  Aggregate  Number  Aggregate
   of  Carrying  of  Carrying
   Properties  Value  Properties  Value
             
Single-family homes   8   $774    43   $2,448 
2-4family properties   13    1,607    13    1,607 
Multi-family   1    234    1    234 
Building lot   1    15    1    15 
Total other real estate owned   23   $2,630    58   $4,304 

  

Securities: At December 31, 2011, the Company’s investment securities had increased $11.4 million or 163.1% to $18.5 million, due primarily to the purchase of a U.S. Treasury note during the quarter just ended. Shortly after the quarter-ended December 31, 2011, the Company’s $12.5 million short-term investment in the U.S. Treasury note matured and the short-term FHLB advance used to finance the investment was repaid.

 

Liabilities: At December 31, 2011, the Company’s liabilities totaled $177.5 million, an increase of $10.0 million, or 6.0%, from total liabilities at June 30, 2011. The increase in liabilities was attributed primarily to an $13.5 million, or 53.3%, increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Advances increased to $38.7 million at December 31, 2011. The Company plans to repay a significant portion of short-term advances with proceeds from its U.S. Treasury note, which matures in February, 2012.

 

Shareholders’ Equity: At December 31, 2011, the Company’s shareholders’ equity totaled $59.0 million, an increase of $284,000 or 0.5% from the June 30, 2011 total.

 

The Company paid dividends of $567,000 or 70.0% of net income for the six-month period just ended. First Federal MHC has waived its right to dividends on its common shares of the Company. The Company believes that a strong dividend is appropriate in light of the high level of capital that both banks now have. At December 31, 2011, capital on a consolidated basis and at each of the banks exceeded the level necessary to be considered “well capitalized” and was sufficient, in management’s opinion, to support foreseeable growth. Management cannot speculate on future dividend levels. Various factors, including capital levels, income levels, liquidity levels, regulatory requirements and overall financial condition of the Company are considered before dividends are declared. However, management continues to believe that a strong dividend is consistent with the Company’s long-term capital management strategy. See “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A, herein for additional discussion regarding dividends.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Six-Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

General

 

Net income totaled $809,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $52,000 from net income of $757,000 for the same period in 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net interest income.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses increased $328,000 or 9.2% to $3.9 million for the six-month period ended December 31, 2011, from $3.6 million for the 2010 period, due to interest expense decreasing at a faster pace than interest income. Interest income decreased by $284,000, or 5.2%, to $5.2 million, while interest expense decreased $626,000 or 34.3% to $1.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011. Net interest margin increased from 3.40% for the six months ended December 31, 2010 to 3.94% for the recently ended period. Net interest margin also increased from 3.51% for the prior year quarterly period to 4.03% for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

 

Interest income on loans decreased $223,000 or 4.3% to $4.9 million, due primarily to a decrease in the average outstanding balance of the loan portfolio. The average balance of loans outstanding for the six-month period ended December 31, 2011, decreased $6.2 million or 3.2% to an average of $184.7 million for the six months just ended, while the average rate earned decreased 6 basis points to 5.34% for the period just ended. Interest income on mortgage-backed residential securities decreased $54,000 or 28.0% to $139,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in the income from securities was related to reduced volume, as securities matured and principal from mortgage-backed securities flowed back to the Company. There were no sales of investments during the six-month period just ended.

 

Interest expense on deposits and borrowings both declined period to period. Interest expense on deposits decreased $533,000 or 37.5% to $887,000 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2011, while interest expense on borrowings declined $93,000 or 23.0% to $311,000 for the same period. The decline in interest expense on deposits was attributed primarily to a reduction in the average rate paid on the deposits. The average rate paid on deposits decreased 70 basis points to 1.27% for the most recent period, while the average balance of deposits decreased $4.9 million or 3.4% to $139.4 million. The decline in interest expense on borrowings was attributed primarily to a lower amount of borrowings outstanding, which declined $7.3 million to $25.2 million for the most recent period, while the average rate paid on borrowings decreased 2 basis points to 2.47% for the recently ended six-month period. If the general level of interest rates remains steady, we expect to see our time deposits continue to reprice to lower levels, although the rate of repricing will decline over time. Our adjustable rate loans have rate floors, which are set at 50 basis points lower than the origination interest rate. At December 31, 2011, adjustable rate loans made up approximately 68% of our real estate loan portfolio. The decline in deposit repricing will likely cause the increase in our net interest margin to plateau.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Six-Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (continued)

 

Provision for Losses on Loans

 

The Company charges a provision for losses on loans to earnings to bring the total allowance for loan losses to a level considered appropriate by management based on historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by the Banks, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to the Banks’ market areas and other factors related to the collectibility of the Banks’ loan portfolio. The Company recorded a provision of $82,000 for losses on loans during the six months ended December 31, 2011, compared to a provision of $68,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2010. There can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be adequate to absorb unidentified losses on loans in the portfolio, which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.

 

Non-interest Income

 

Non-interest income totaled $57,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011, a decrease of $97,000 from the same period in 2010, primarily as a result of a decrease of $69,000 in net gains on sales of loans. Also contributing to the decline in non-interest income were losses recognized on the sale of OREO and a charge on the decline in value of OREO property held at December 31, 2011. A loss of $13,000 was recognized on the sale of OREO during the current period, while impairment charges totaled $48,000 for OREO.

 

Non-interest Expense

 

Non-interest expense totaled $2.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $152,000, or 5.8%, compared to the same period in 2010. The increase was due primarily to an increase in legal and other outside service expense, which increased chiefly because of the Company’s agreement of merger with CKF Bancorp, Inc., which was announced on November 3, 2011. Outside service fees totaled $189,000 for the recently-ended period compared to $67,000 for the prior year period, a $122,000 or 182.1% increase. Legal fees totaled $192,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $123,000 or 178.3% over the prior year.

 

Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

Federal income taxes expense totaled $396,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $27,000, compared to federal income tax expense recognized in the prior year period. The effective tax rates were 32.9% and 32.8% for the six-month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three-Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

General

 

Net income totaled $388,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011, a decrease of $36,000 from net income of $424,000 for the same period in 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to higher non-interest expense and higher provision for loan losses.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses increased $117,000 or 6.4% to $1.9 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2011, from $1.8 million for the 2010 period, due to interest expense decreasing at a faster pace than interest income. Interest income decreased by $132,000, or 4.8%, to $2.6 million, while interest expense decreased $288,000 or 34.2% to $554,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011

 

Interest income on loans decreased $107,000 or 4.2% to $2.5 million, due primarily to a decrease in the average outstanding balance of the loan portfolio. The average balance of loans outstanding for the three-month period ended December 31, 2011, decreased $5.8 million or 3.0% to an average of $185.0 million for the three months just ended, due primarily to loan payoffs due to refinancing, while the average rate earned decreased 6 basis points to 5.34% for the period just ended. Interest income on mortgage-backed residential securities decreased $26,000 or 28.0% to $67,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in the income from securities was related to reduced volume, as securities matured and principal from mortgage-backed securities flowed back to the Company. There were no sales of investments during the three-month period just ended.

 

Interest expense on deposits and borrowings both declined period to period. Interest expense on deposits decreased $278,000 or 40.8% to $403,000 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2011, while interest expense on borrowings declined $10,000 or 6.2% to $161,000 for the same period. The decline in interest expense on deposits was attributed primarily to a reduction in the average rate paid on the deposits. The average rate paid on deposits decreased 72 basis points to 1.16% for the most recent period, while the average balance of deposits decreased $5.8 million or 4.0% to $138.8 million. The decline in interest expense on borrowings was attributed primarily to a lower amount of borrowings outstanding, which declined $7.1 million to $25.3 million for the most recent period, while the average rate paid on borrowings increased 40 basis points to 2.38% for the recently ended three-month period, due primarily to lower amortization of premium associated with FHLB advances acquired in its 2005 merger.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three-Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (continued)

 

Provision for Losses on Loans

 

The Company recorded a provision of $82,000 for losses on loans during the three months ended December 31, 2011, compared to a provision of $43,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2010. There can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be adequate to absorb unidentified losses on loans in the portfolio, which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.

 

Non-interest Income

 

Non-interest income totaled $31,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011, a decrease of $43,000 from the same period in 2010, primarily as a result of a decrease of $41,000 in net gains on sales of loans. Also contributing to the decline in non-interest income were charges on the decline in value of OREO property. An impairment charge of $38,000 was recorded during the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

 

Non-interest Expense

 

Non-interest expense totaled $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $129,000, or 10.1%, compared to the same period in 2010. The increase was due primarily to an increase in legal, and other outside service expense, which increased chiefly because of the Company’s recently announced agreement for merger. Outside service fees totaled $113,000 for the recently-ended quarter compared to $34,000 for the prior year period, a $79,000 or 232.4% increase. Legal fees totaled $131,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $94,000 or 254.1% over the prior year.

 

Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

Federal income taxes expense totaled $190,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011, a decrease of $19,000, compared to federal income tax expense recognized in the prior year period. The effective tax rates were 32.9% and 33.0% for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

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ITEM 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

This item is not applicable as the Company is a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 4: Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation and a material weakness identified as of June 30, 2011 (see Item 9A of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011 filed September 28, 2011), the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective. In response to the material weakness the Company is working to revise its procedures. Notwithstanding the evaluation and initiation of these remediation actions, the material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting will not be considered remediated until the new controls are fully implemented, in operation for a sufficient period of time, tested, and concluded by management to be operating effectively.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 1.Legal Proceedings

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 1A.Risk Factors

 

The risk factor set forth below supplements the risks and uncertainties to which our financial condition and operations are subject, which risk factors are discussed in detail in Item 1A of Part I of the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp for the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

The amount of dividends we pay on our common stock, if any, may be limited by the ability of First Federal, MHC to waive receipt of dividends.

 

First Federal, MHC (the “MHC”) owns approximately 61.1% of the Company’s outstanding stock.  As a result, when and if the Company pays dividends to its shareholders, it also is required to pay dividends to the MHC unless the MHC is permitted by its federal regulator to waive the receipt of dividends.  Historically, the MHC’s federal regulator has permitted the MHC to waive its right to dividends declared by the Company on the shares that it owns.  The MHC has received the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”) to waive dividends paid by the Company for the quarters ended September 30, 2011, December 31, 2011.  It is expected that the MHC will continue to waive future dividends, except to the extent dividends are needed to fund the MHC’s continuing operations, and subject to the ability of the MHC to obtain regulatory approval in the future of its requests to waive dividends.

 

The Federal Reserve Board has adopted an interim final rule which requires the MHC to notify the Federal Reserve Board if it proposes to waive receipt of dividends from the Company. In addition, the interim final rule also requires that the MHC obtain the approval of a majority of the eligible votes of members of the MHC (generally Bank depositors) before it can waive dividends.  For a grandfathered company such as the MHC that waived dividends prior to December 1, 2009, the Federal Reserve Board may not object to a dividend waiver request if the board of directors of the mutual holding company expressly determines that a waiver of the dividend is consistent with its fiduciary duties to members and the waiver would not be detrimental to the safe and sound operation of the savings association subsidiaries of the holding company.  The Federal Reserve Board’s interim final rule regarding dividend waiver requests is subject to comment and there can be no assurances as to the form of the final dividend waiver regulations or the effect of such regulations on the MHC’s ability to waive dividends.

 

While the MHC is grandfathered for purposes of the Federal Reserve Board dividend waiver regulations, we cannot predict whether the Federal Reserve Board will grant dividend waiver requests in the future and, if it were to grant such waiver requests, we cannot predict the nature of conditions, if any, the Federal Reserve Board may place on future dividend waiver requests.  The denial of a dividend waiver request or the imposition of burdensome conditions on an approval of a waiver request may significantly limit the amount of dividends the Company pays in the future, if any.

 

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

 

(c)     The following table sets forth information regarding Company’s repurchases of its common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

 

           Total # of     
       Average   shares purchased   Maximum # of shares 
   Total   price paid   as part of publicly   that may yet be 
   # of shares   per share   announced plans   purchased under 
Period  purchased   (incl commissions)   or programs   the plans or programs 
                 
October 1-31, 2011      $        92,500 
November 1-30, 2011      $        92,500 
December 1-31, 2011   5,000   $9.02    5,000    87,500 

 

(1) On May 14, 2010, the Company announced the completion of the stock repurchase program begun on October 17, 2008 and initiated another program for the repurchase of up to 150,000 shares of its Common Stock

 

ITEM 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.Other Information

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. Exhibits    
       
  3.11   Charter of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp
  3.2    Bylaws of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp, as amended and restated
  4.11   Specimen Stock Certificate of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp
  31.1   CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  31.2   CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  32.1   CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  32.2   CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

(1)Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-119041).

 

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp

 

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.

 

      KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP  
           
Date: February 14, 2012   By:  /s/Tony D. Whitaker  
        Tony D. Whitaker  
        Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer  
           
Date: February 14, 2012   By:  /s/R. Clay Hulette  
        R. Clay Hulette  
        Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  

 

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