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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 June 30, 2004
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 0-22228
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 11-3170868
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) Number)
One Astoria Federal Plaza, Lake Success, New York 11042-1085
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(516) 327-3000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all the 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 is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES X NO _
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Classes of Common Stock Number of Shares Outstanding, July 31, 2004
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.01 Par Value 76,500,059
PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30, 2004
and December 31, 2003 2
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months
Ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003 3
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 10
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 40
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 43
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 44
Item 2. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities 44
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 45
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 45
Item 5. Other Information 45
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 46
Signatures 47
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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(Unaudited)
At At
(In Thousands, Except Share Data) June 30, 2004 December 31, 2003
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ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks $ 142,830 $ 173,828
Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements 136,299 65,926
Available-for-sale securities:
Encumbered 2,218,604 1,997,953
Unencumbered 369,037 657,039
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2,587,641 2,654,992
Held-to-maturity securities, fair value of $5,710,018 and $5,809,117,
respectively:
Encumbered 4,899,915 5,508,864
Unencumbered 887,097 283,863
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5,787,012 5,792,727
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost 153,700 213,450
Loans held-for-sale, net 31,562 23,023
Loans receivable:
Mortgage loans, net 12,151,394 12,248,772
Consumer and other loans, net 473,389 438,215
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12,624,783 12,686,987
Allowance for loan losses (82,818) (83,121)
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Loans receivable, net 12,541,965 12,603,866
Mortgage servicing rights, net 20,037 17,952
Accrued interest receivable 78,750 77,956
Premises and equipment, net 158,085 160,089
Goodwill 185,151 185,151
Bank owned life insurance 374,738 370,310
Other assets 136,525 122,324
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Total assets $22,334,295 $22,461,594
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LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Savings $ 2,998,458 $ 2,959,015
Money market 1,093,992 1,232,771
NOW and demand deposit 1,541,178 1,493,410
Certificates of deposit 6,262,086 5,501,398
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Total deposits 11,895,714 11,186,594
Reverse repurchase agreements 6,785,000 7,235,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances 1,549,000 1,924,000
Other borrowings, net 469,773 473,037
Mortgage escrow funds 120,655 108,635
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 142,035 137,797
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Total liabilities 20,962,177 21,065,063
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized:
Series A (1,225,000 shares authorized and -0- shares issued and outstanding) -- --
Series B (2,000,000 shares authorized and -0- shares issued and outstanding) -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value; (200,000,000 shares authorized; 110,996,592 shares
issued; and 76,823,659 and 78,670,254 shares outstanding, respectively) 1,110 1,110
Additional paid-in capital 807,435 798,583
Retained earnings 1,551,222 1,481,546
Treasury stock (34,172,933 and 32,326,338 shares, at cost, respectively) (889,533) (811,993)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (72,670) (46,489)
Unallocated common stock held by ESOP (4,630,059 and 4,760,054 shares,
respectively) (25,446) (26,226)
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Total stockholders' equity 1,372,118 1,396,531
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $22,334,295 $22,461,594
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
For the For the
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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(In Thousands, Except Share Data) 2004 2003 2004 2003
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Interest income:
Mortgage loans:
One-to-four family $ 104,205 $ 117,866 $ 215,555 $ 244,795
Multifamily, commercial real estate and construction 54,634 49,449 108,265 95,665
Consumer and other loans 4,798 4,960 9,688 9,732
Mortgage-backed securities 84,880 88,213 171,753 182,261
Other securities 3,824 8,280 8,020 18,129
Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements 222 465 376 1,217
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Total interest income 252,563 269,233 513,657 551,799
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Interest expense:
Deposits 56,902 57,189 111,132 115,430
Borrowed funds 82,345 115,793 174,696 231,110
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Total interest expense 139,247 172,982 285,828 346,540
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Net interest income 113,316 96,251 227,829 205,259
Provision for loan losses -- -- -- --
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses 113,316 96,251 227,829 205,259
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Non-interest income:
Customer service fees 14,554 15,759 28,303 30,592
Other loan fees 1,188 2,041 2,450 3,867
Net gain on sales of securities -- 8,029 2,372 10,165
Mortgage banking income (loss), net 6,251 (376) 5,133 60
Income from bank owned life insurance 4,228 5,049 8,678 10,248
Other 1,645 1,041 3,069 2,506
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Total non-interest income 27,866 31,543 50,005 57,438
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Non-interest expense:
General and administrative:
Compensation and benefits 29,582 27,604 61,046 56,368
Occupancy, equipment and systems 15,774 15,159 32,491 29,774
Federal deposit insurance premiums 441 468 890 960
Advertising 1,701 1,744 3,410 3,242
Other 7,862 6,865 14,566 13,462
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Total non-interest expense 55,360 51,840 112,403 103,806
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Income before income tax expense 85,822 75,954 165,431 158,891
Income tax expense 28,321 25,065 54,517 51,605
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Net income 57,501 50,889 110,914 107,286
Preferred dividends declared -- (1,500) -- (3,000)
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Net income available to common shareholders $ 57,501 $ 49,389 $ 110,914 $ 104,286
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Basic earnings per common share $ 0.79 $ 0.64 $ 1.51 $ 1.34
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Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.78 $ 0.64 $ 1.48 $ 1.33
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Dividends per common share $ 0.25 $ 0.22 $ 0.50 $ 0.42
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Basic weighted average common shares 72,952,885 76,861,759 73,434,667 77,945,438
Diluted weighted average common and common equivalent shares 74,126,609 77,470,793 74,734,830 78,620,070
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Additional
Common Paid-in
(In Thousands, Except Share Data) Total Stock Capital
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Balance at December 31, 2003 $1,396,531 $1,110 $798,583
Comprehensive income:
Net income 110,914 -- --
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Net unrealized loss on securities (26,277) -- --
Reclassification of net unrealized loss
on cash flow hedge 96 -- --
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Comprehensive income 84,733
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Common stock repurchased
(2,550,000 shares) (95,347) -- --
Dividends on common stock (36,766) -- --
Exercise of stock options and
related tax benefit (703,405 shares issued) 17,763 -- 4,428
Amortization relating to allocation
of ESOP stock 5,204 -- 4,424
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Balance at June 30, 2004 $1,372,118 $1,110 $807,435
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Unallocated
Accumulatd Common
Other Stock
Retained Treasury Comprehensive Held
(In Thousands, Except Share Data) Earnings Stock Loss by ESOP
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Balance at December 31, 2003 $1,481,546 $(811,993) $(46,489) $(26,226)
Comprehensive income:
Net income 110,914 -- -- --
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Net unrealized loss on securities -- -- (26,277) --
Reclassification of net unrealized loss
on cash flow hedge -- -- 96 --
Comprehensive income
Common stock repurchased
(2,550,000 shares) -- (95,347) -- --
Dividends on common stock (36,766) -- -- --
Exercise of stock options and
related tax benefit (703,405 shares issued) (4,472) 17,807 -- --
Amortization relating to allocation
of ESOP stock -- -- -- 780
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Balance at June 30, 2004 $1,551,222 $(889,533) $(72,670) $(25,446)
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
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(In Thousands) 2004 2003
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 110,914 $ 107,286
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Net premium amortization on mortgage loans and
mortgage-backed securities 20,976 58,845
Net amortization (accretion) on other securities, consumer and
other loans and borrowings 1,905 (877)
Net provision for real estate losses -- 5
Depreciation and amortization 6,666 6,066
Net gain on sales of loans and securities (4,489) (16,137)
Originations of loans held-for-sale (192,494) (320,979)
Proceeds from sales and principal payments of loans held-for-sale 186,072 316,525
Amortization relating to allocation of ESOP stock 5,204 4,281
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable (794) 3,102
Mortgage servicing rights amortization and valuation allowance adjustments,
net of capitalized amounts (2,085) 6,567
Income from bank owned life insurance, net of insurance proceeds received (4,428) (1,682)
Decrease in other assets 6,294 6,344
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities 5,033 (16,195)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 138,774 153,151
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Originations of loans receivable (1,576,826) (2,643,404)
Loan purchases through third parties (506,393) (705,724)
Principal payments on loans receivable 2,127,155 3,337,775
Purchases of mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity (1,124,019) (3,160,014)
Purchases of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale (398,085) (2,535,035)
Purchases of other securities available-for-sale (508) (600)
Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity 1,119,400 2,476,517
Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale 398,875 1,147,360
Proceeds from calls and maturities of other securities held-to-maturity 3,994 67,045
Proceeds from calls and maturities of other securities available-for-sale 312 132,693
Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale -- 829,680
Proceeds from sales of other securities available-for-sale 22,692 --
Net redemptions of FHLB-NY stock 59,750 16,350
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned, net 1,554 1,101
Purchases of premises and equipment, net of proceeds from sales (4,662) (8,225)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 123,239 (1,044,481)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase in deposits 709,120 241,970
Net increase in borrowings with original terms of three months or less 85,000 115,000
Proceeds from borrowings with original terms greater than three months 2,400,000 800,000
Repayments of borrowings with original terms greater than three months (3,310,000) (550,000)
Net increase in mortgage escrow funds 12,020 16,206
Common stock repurchased (95,347) (117,987)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (36,766) (35,732)
Cash received for stock options exercised 13,335 4,099
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (222,638) 473,556
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 39,375 (417,774)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 239,754 677,857
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 279,129 $ 260,083
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Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid during the period:
Interest $ 298,637 $ 348,600
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Income taxes $ 47,121 $ 48,397
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Additions to real estate owned $ 594 $ 593
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Astoria Financial Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Astoria Federal
Savings and Loan Association and its subsidiaries, referred to as Astoria
Federal, and AF Insurance Agency, Inc. As used in this quarterly report, "we,"
"us" and "our" refer to Astoria Financial Corporation and its consolidated
subsidiaries, including Astoria Federal and AF Insurance Agency, Inc. All
significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
In addition to Astoria Federal and AF Insurance Agency, Inc., we have another
wholly-owned subsidiary, Astoria Capital Trust I, which is not consolidated with
Astoria Financial Corporation for financial reporting purposes as a result of
our adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, revised
Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an
interpretation of ARB No. 51," or FIN 46(R), effective January 1, 2004. Astoria
Capital Trust I was formed in 1999 for the purpose of issuing $125.0 million
aggregate liquidation amount of 9.75% Capital Securities due November 1, 2029,
or Capital Securities, and common securities and using the proceeds to acquire
Junior Subordinated Debentures issued by us. The Junior Subordinated Debentures
total $128.9 million, have an interest rate of 9.75%, mature on November 1, 2029
and are the sole assets of Astoria Capital Trust I. The Junior Subordinated
Debentures are prepayable, in whole or in part, at our option on or after
November 1, 2009 at declining premiums to November 1, 2019, after which the
Junior Subordinated Debentures are prepayable at par value. Astoria Financial
Corporation has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Capital Securities
along with all obligations of Astoria Capital Trust I. See Note 6 for further
discussion of the impact of our adoption of FIN 46(R).
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a
fair presentation of our financial condition as of June 30, 2004 and December
31, 2003, our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30,
2004 and 2003, changes in our stockholders' equity for the six months ended June
30, 2004 and our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. In
preparing the consolidated financial statements, we are required to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities for the consolidated statements of financial condition as of June
30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and amounts of revenues and expenses in the
consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30,
2004 and 2003. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June
30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be
expected for the remainder of the year. Certain information and note disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, have
been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Certain reclassifications have been
made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our
December 31, 2003 audited consolidated financial statements and related notes
included in our 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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2. Earnings Per Share, or EPS
The following table is a reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
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2004 2003
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Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) EPS EPS (1) EPS EPS (2)
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Net income $57,501 $57,501 $50,889 $50,889
Preferred dividends declared -- -- (1,500) (1,500)
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Net income available to common shareholders $57,501 $57,501 $49,389 $49,389
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Total weighted average basic
common shares outstanding 72,953 72,953 76,862 76,862
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options -- 1,174 -- 609
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Total weighted average diluted
common shares outstanding 72,953 74,127 76,862 77,471
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Net earnings per common share $ 0.79 $ 0.78 $ 0.64 $ 0.64
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For the Six Months Ended June 30,
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2004 2003
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Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) EPS EPS EPS EPS (3)
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Net income $110,914 $110,914 $107,286 $107,286
Preferred dividends declared -- -- (3,000) (3,000)
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Net income available to common shareholders $110,914 $110,914 $104,286 $104,286
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Total weighted average basic
common shares outstanding 73,435 73,435 77,945 77,945
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options -- 1,300 -- 675
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Total weighted average diluted
common shares outstanding 73,435 74,735 77,945 78,620
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Net earnings per common share $ 1.51 $ 1.48 $ 1.34 $ 1.33
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(1) Options to purchase 970,300 shares of common stock at a price of $36.60 per
share were outstanding as of June 30, 2004, but were not included in the
computation of diluted EPS because the options' exercise price was greater
than the average market price of the common shares for the three months
ended June 30, 2004.
(2) Options to purchase 1,946,484 shares of common stock at prices between
$25.44 per share and $29.88 per share were outstanding as of June 30, 2003,
but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the
options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the
common shares for the three months ended June 30, 2003.
(3) Options to purchase 1,926,484 shares of common stock at prices between
$26.24 per share and $29.88 per share were outstanding as of June 30, 2003,
but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the
options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the
common shares for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
3. Mortgage Servicing Rights, or MSR
MSR are carried at amortized cost, and impairment, if any, is recognized through
a valuation allowance. MSR, at amortized cost, totaled $27.8 million at June 30,
2004 and $29.6 million at December 31, 2003. The valuation allowance totaled
$7.8 million at June 30, 2004 and $11.6 million at December 31, 2003. The cost
of MSR is amortized over the estimated remaining lives
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of the loans serviced. MSR amortization totaled $1.8 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2004 and $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30,
2003. MSR amortization totaled $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30,
2004 and $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. As of June 30,
2004, estimated future MSR amortization through 2009, based on the prepayment
assumptions utilized in the June 30, 2004 MSR valuation, is as follows: $2.4
million for the remainder of 2004, $4.5 million for 2005, $3.7 million for 2006,
$3.1 million for 2007, $2.5 million for 2008 and $2.1 million for 2009. Actual
results will vary depending upon the level of repayments on the loans currently
serviced.
4. Stock Option Plans
We apply the intrinsic value method of Accounting Principles Board, or APB,
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related
interpretations in accounting for our stock option plans. Accordingly, no
stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all
options granted under our stock option plans had an exercise price equal to the
market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
The following table illustrates the effect on net income and EPS if we had
applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," to stock-based employee compensation.
For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net income:
As reported $57,501 $50,889 $110,914 $107,286
Deduct: Total stock-based employee
compensation expense determined under
fair value based method for all awards,
net of related tax effects 1,258 1,235 2,714 2,613
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Pro forma $56,243 $49,654 $108,200 $104,673
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Basic earnings per common share:
As reported $ 0.79 $ 0.64 $ 1.51 $ 1.34
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Pro forma $ 0.77 $ 0.63 $ 1.47 $ 1.30
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Diluted earnings per common share:
As reported $ 0.78 $ 0.64 $ 1.48 $ 1.33
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Pro forma $ 0.76 $ 0.62 $ 1.44 $ 1.29
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5. Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
The following table sets forth information regarding the components of net
periodic cost for our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement
benefit plan.
Other Postretirement
Pension Benefits Benefits
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For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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(In Thousands) 2004 2003 2004 2003
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Service cost $ 758 $ 590 $139 $ 97
Interest cost 2,425 2,094 300 269
Expected return on plan assets (2,918) (2,177) -- --
Amortization of prior service cost 40 35 11 11
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain) 628 736 2 (41)
Amortization of transition asset (8) (23) -- --
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Net periodic cost $ 925 $ 1,255 $452 $336
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Other Postretirement
Pension Benefits Benefits
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For the Six Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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(In Thousands) 2004 2003 2004 2003
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Service cost $ 1,597 $ 1,180 $256 $194
Interest cost 4,869 4,188 543 538
Expected return on plan assets (5,824) (4,354) -- --
Amortization of prior service cost 80 70 21 22
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain) 1,247 1,472 -- (82)
Amortization of transition asset (17) (46) -- --
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Net periodic cost $ 1,952 $ 2,510 $820 $672
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During the six months ended June 30, 2004, we contributed $324,000 to our
unfunded defined benefit pension plans and $742,000 to our other postretirement
benefit plan. During the remainder of 2004, we expect to contribute
approximately $324,000 to our unfunded defined benefit pension plans and
approximately $758,000 to our other postretirement benefit plan. Contributions
to these plans are made to cover benefit payments.
6. Impact of Accounting Standards and Interpretations
On January 12, 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 106-1, "Accounting and
Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement
and Modernization Act of 2003," which allows companies to recognize or defer
recognizing the effects of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and
Modernization Act of 2003, or Medicare Act, for annual financial statements of
fiscal years ending after December 7, 2003. The Medicare Act introduced both a
Medicare prescription-drug benefit and a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree
health-care plans that provide a benefit at least "actuarially equivalent" to
the Medicare benefit.
On May 19, 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 106-2 which supercedes Staff
Position No. 106-1 and is effective for the first interim or annual period
beginning after June 15, 2004, with early application encouraged. Staff Position
No. 106-2 requires employers who conclude their plans were "actuarially
equivalent" at December 8, 2003 and the law's effects are a "significant event"
to account for the federal subsidy either on a retroactive basis to January 1,
2004 or prospectively from the date of adoption of Staff Position No. 106-2. If
the law's effects are not a "significant event," they are not accounted for
until the plan's next measurement date following the adoption of Staff Position
No. 106-2. If an employer is not able to determine whether the plan is
actuarially equivalent at the date of adoption of Staff Position No. 106-2, it
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should monitor the plan and assess actuarial equivalency as new information
becomes available. In any case, there are various new disclosure requirements
associated with the adoption of Staff Position No. 106-2. As of June 30, 2004,
we have not yet determined the impact of the Medicare Act on our financial
condition or results of operations and, therefore, we have elected to continue
to defer accounting for the effects of the Medicare Act in accordance with Staff
Position No. 106-1.
In December 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46(R). All public entities were required
to fully implement FIN 46(R) no later than the end of the first reporting period
ending after March 15, 2004. Effective January 1, 2004, we implemented FIN
46(R), which required us to deconsolidate our wholly-owned subsidiary Astoria
Capital Trust I. The impact of this deconsolidation on our financial statements
is to increase consolidated total assets by $3.9 million, reflecting our
investment in the common securities of Astoria Capital Trust I, and increase
consolidated total borrowings by $3.9 million, reflecting the difference between
the aggregate principal amount of the Junior Subordinated Debentures we issued
to Astoria Capital Trust I and the aggregate principal amount of Capital
Securities issued by Astoria Capital Trust I in the private placement completed
in 1999. Additionally, we redesignated two interest rate swap agreements as fair
value hedges of the debt Astoria Financial Corporation issued to Astoria Capital
Trust I. All prior period financial statements included herein have been
restated to reflect the deconsolidation.
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains a number of forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. These statements may be identified by
the use of the words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should,"
"will," "would" and similar terms and phrases, including references to
assumptions.
Forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions and analyses made by
us in light of our management's experience and its perception of historical
trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other
factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are
not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors (many of which are beyond our control) that could cause actual
results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the
following:
o the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject
to circumstances beyond our control;
o there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial
institutions or from non-financial institutions;
o changes in the interest rate environment may reduce interest margins;
o changes in deposit flows, loan demand or real estate values may
adversely affect our business;
o changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause our
financial condition to be perceived differently;
o general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or
all areas in which we do business, or conditions in the securities
markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than we
currently anticipate;
o legislative or regulatory changes may adversely affect our business;
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o technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than we
anticipate;
o success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more
difficult or expensive than we anticipate; or
o litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether
currently existing or commencing in the future, may delay the
occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than we anticipate.
We have no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events
or circumstances after the date of this document.
Executive Summary
The following overview should be read in conjunction with our Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, or
MD&A, in its entirety.
We are a Delaware corporation organized as the unitary savings and loan
association holding company of Astoria Federal and our primary business is the
operation of Astoria Federal. Astoria Federal's principal business is attracting
retail deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together
with funds generated from operations, principal repayments on loans and
securities and borrowed funds, primarily in one-to-four family mortgage loans,
mortgage-backed securities, multi-family mortgage loans and commercial real
estate loans. Our results of operations are dependent primarily on our net
interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on our
assets, primarily our loan and securities portfolios, and the interest paid on
our deposits and borrowings. Our earnings are also significantly affected by
general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market
interest rates and U.S. Treasury yield curves, government policies and actions
of regulatory authorities.
As a premier Long Island community bank, our goal is to enhance shareholder
value while building a solid banking franchise. We focus on growing our core
businesses of mortgage lending and retail banking while maintaining superior
asset quality and controlling operating expenses. Additionally, we continue to
provide returns to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases. We have
been successful in achieving these goals over the past several years and that
trend has continued into 2004.
During the first half of 2004, the national and local real estate markets
remained strong and continued to support new and existing home sales. The
increase in interest rates during the second half of 2003 resulted in a decrease
in refinance activity and related cash flows during the fourth quarter of 2003
which continued into 2004. Medium- and long-term interest rates (maturities of
two to ten years) declined during the 2004 first quarter resulting in an
increase in refinance application activity during March and April and additional
mortgage repayment cash flow in May and June. Medium- and long-term interest
rates increased again during the 2004 second quarter and have risen above their
December 31, 2003 levels reducing the level of refinance application activity in
the latter half of the 2004 second quarter.
We continue to experience intense competition for deposits, particularly money
market and checking accounts, from certain local competitors who have offered
these accounts at well above market rates. We have not increased the rates we
offer on these types of accounts as we do not consider it a cost effective
strategy in the current low interest rate environment. Despite this intense
competition, total deposits increased during the first half of 2004. This
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increase was primarily attributable to an increase in certificates of deposit as
a result of the success of our marketing campaigns which have focused on
attracting medium- and long-term certificates of deposit to enable us to reduce
borrowings.
Our total loan portfolio decreased slightly during the first half of 2004. This
decrease was primarily in our one-to-four family mortgage loan portfolio where
repayments continued to outpace originations. Partially offsetting the decline
in the one-to-four family mortgage loan portfolio was an increase in our
multi-family and commercial real estate loan portfolio, which is attributable to
our increased emphasis on the origination of these loans over the past several
years. Our total non-performing assets declined from December 31, 2003 to June
30, 2004.
During the first half of 2004, due to the reduction in cash flows resulting from
the reduction in refinance activity, we significantly reduced our purchases of
mortgage-backed securities. Overall, our securities portfolio decreased slightly
from December 31, 2003. Additionally, as previously discussed, the success of
our certificate of deposit marketing campaigns during the first half of 2004
enabled us to repay a portion of borrowings which matured and as a result, our
borrowings also decreased from December 31, 2003.
Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 increased compared
to the three and six months ended June 30, 2003. The increases in net income
were primarily due to increases in net interest income, partially offset by
increases in non-interest expense and decreases in non-interest income. The
increases in net interest income were primarily attributable to decreases in
interest expense on borrowings related to the refinancing of higher cost
borrowings which matured throughout 2003 and the first quarter of 2004 at
substantially lower rates. Partially offsetting the decreases in interest
expense were decreases in interest income, primarily on our mortgage loans and
mortgage-backed securities, which were attributable to extraordinarily high
levels of repayments in 2003 and the reinvestment of the cash flows we received
in lower yielding assets due to the low interest rate environment. The negative
impact of the reinvestment in lower yielding assets was partially offset by
decreases in net premium amortization as a result of the reduction in refinance
activity in 2004, as well as the reduced amount of unamortized net premium
remaining in our mortgage-backed securities portfolio. The increases in
non-interest expense relate primarily to increases in compensation and benefits
expense and occupancy, equipment and systems expense. The decreases in
non-interest income relate primarily to decreases in net gain on sales of
securities, partially offset by increases in mortgage banking income, net.
Mortgage refinance application activity has subsided during the latter half of
the second quarter as a result of the current environment of somewhat higher
long-term interest rates. Our purchase mortgage activity remains strong which,
when coupled with the expectation of reduced cash flow from mortgage loan
prepayments, should result in the resumption of mortgage loan portfolio growth
going forward. Reduced mortgage refinance activity should also result in lower
mortgage loan and mortgage-backed securities net premium amortization which
should result in a modest expansion in the net interest margin during the
remainder of 2004. We will remain focused on building our core businesses, with
particular emphasis on growing our deposits and increasing the one-to-four
family, multi-family and commercial real estate loan portfolios.
Available Information
Our internet website address is www.astoriafederal.com. Financial information,
including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports, can be obtained
free of charge from our investor relations
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website at http://ir.astoriafederal.com. The above reports are available on our
website immediately after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the
SEC. Such reports are also available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Critical Accounting Policies
Note 1 to our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2003 included in our 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as
supplemented by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March
31, 2004 and this report, contains a summary of our significant accounting
policies. Various elements of our accounting policies, by their nature, are
inherently subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other
subjective assessments. Our policies with respect to the methodologies used to
determine the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of MSR and judgments
regarding goodwill and securities impairment are our most critical accounting
policies because they are important to the presentation of our financial
condition and results of operations, involve a higher degree of complexity and
require management to make difficult and subjective judgments which often
require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. The use of
different judgments, assumptions and estimates could result in material
differences in our results of operations or financial condition. These critical
accounting policies and their application are reviewed quarterly with the Audit
Committee of our Board of Directors. The description of these policies should be
read in conjunction with the corresponding section of our 2003 Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Our allowance for loan losses is established and maintained through a provision
for loan losses based on our evaluation of the risks inherent in our loan
portfolio. We evaluate the adequacy of our allowance on a quarterly basis. The
allowance is comprised of both specific valuation allowances and general
valuation allowances.
Specific valuation allowances are established in connection with individual loan
reviews and the asset classification process including the procedures for
impairment recognition under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or
SFAS, No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, an Amendment
of FASB Statements No. 5 and 15," and SFAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for
Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures, an Amendment of FASB
Statement No. 114." Such evaluation, which includes a review of loans on which
full collectibility is not reasonably assured, considers the estimated fair
value of the underlying collateral, if any, current and anticipated economic and
regulatory conditions, current and historical loss experience of similar loans
and other factors that determine risk exposure to arrive at an adequate loan
loss allowance.
Individual loan loss reviews are completed quarterly for all classified loans.
Individual loan loss reviews are generally completed annually for multi-family,
commercial real estate and construction loans which exceed $2.5 million,
commercial business loans which exceed $200,000 at origination, one-to-four
family loans which exceed $1.0 million at origination and debt restructurings.
In addition, we generally review annually at least fifty percent of the
outstanding balances of multi-family, commercial real estate and construction
loans to single borrowers with concentrations in excess of $2.5 million.
The primary considerations in establishing specific valuation allowances are the
appraised value of a loan's underlying collateral and the loan's payment
pattern. Other current and anticipated economic conditions on which our specific
valuation allowance relies are the impact that national and/or local economic
and business conditions may have on borrowers, the impact that
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local real estate markets may have on collateral values and the level and
direction of interest rates and their combined effect on real estate values and
the ability of borrowers to service debt. We also review all regulatory notices,
bulletins and memoranda with the purpose of identifying upcoming changes in
regulatory conditions which may impact our calculation of specific valuation
allowances. The Office of Thrift Supervision, or OTS, periodically reviews our
specific reserve methodology during regulatory examinations and any comments
regarding changes to reserves are considered by management in determining
specific allowances.
Pursuant to our policy, loan losses are charged-off in the period the loans, or
portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. The determination of the loans on
which full collectibility is not reasonably assured, the estimates of the fair
value of the underlying collateral and the assessments of economic and
regulatory conditions are subject to assumptions and judgments by management.
Specific valuation allowances could differ materially as a result of changes in
these assumptions and judgments.
General valuation allowances represent loss allowances that have been
established to recognize the inherent risks associated with our lending
activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to
particular problem loans. The determination of the adequacy of the valuation
allowance takes into consideration a variety of factors. We segment our loan
portfolio into like categories by composition and size and perform analyses
against each category. These include historical loss experience and delinquency
levels and trends. We analyze our historical loan loss experience by category
(loan type) over 5, 10, and 12-year periods. Losses within each loan category
are stress tested by applying the highest level of charge-offs and the lowest
amount of recoveries as a percentage of the average portfolio balance during
those respective time horizons. The resulting allowance percentages are used as
an integral part of our judgment in developing estimated loss percentages to
apply to the portfolio. We also consider the growth in the portfolio as well as
our credit administration and asset management philosophies and procedures. In
addition, we evaluate and consider the impact that existing and projected
economic and market conditions may have on the portfolio as well as known and
inherent risks in the portfolio. We also evaluate and consider the allowance
ratios and coverage percentages of both peer group and regulatory agency data;
however, our focus is primarily on our historical loss experience and the impact
of current economic conditions. After evaluating these variables, we determine
appropriate allowance coverage percentages for each of our portfolio segments
and the appropriate level of our allowance for loan losses.
Our allowance coverage percentages are used to estimate the amount of probable
losses inherent in our loan portfolio in determining our general valuation
allowances. Our evaluations of general valuation allowances are inherently
subjective because, even though they are based on objective data, it is
management's interpretation of that data that determines the amount of the
appropriate allowance. Therefore, we periodically review the actual performance
and charge-off history of our portfolio and compare that to our previously
determined allowance coverage percentages. In doing so, we evaluate the impact
the previously mentioned variables may have had on the portfolio to determine
which changes, if any, should be made to our assumptions and analyses.
During 2002 we performed an analysis of the actual charge-off history of our
loan portfolio compared to our previously determined allowance coverage
percentages and specific valuation allowances. Our analysis indicated that our
estimate of losses inherent in our one-to-four family, multi-family and
commercial real estate loan portfolios exceeded our actual charge-off history.
We believe that the general decline in medium- to long-term U.S. Treasury rates
beginning in 2000, coupled with the Federal Open Market Committee's series of
interest rate cuts during 2001 and 2002 substantially improved the ability of
borrowers to service debt and was the
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predominant factor that caused our actual charge-off experience between June 1,
2000 and June 30, 2002 to be less than had been estimated. Similar to the
industry in general, our historical charge-off experience was higher prior to
the dramatic decline in market rates. The significant considerations for not
lowering coverage percentages prior to the third quarter of 2002 were: (1) the
2000-2002 economic downturn; (2) the unseasoned nature of the portfolio; and (3)
the lack of migration analysis for the loans folded into the portfolio in
connection with acquisitions closed in late 1997 and 1998. While we have not
changed our methodology for determining our general valuation allowance as a
result of the 2002 analysis, we have placed a greater emphasis on charge-off
experience in determining the way the allowance for loan losses is distributed
across the loan portfolio. As a result, in the third quarter of 2002, we
adjusted our allowance coverage percentages for our portfolio segments.
Multi-family, commercial real estate and construction loans generally involve a
greater degree of credit risk than one-to-four family loans because they
typically have larger balances and are more affected by adverse conditions in
the economy. The change in our portfolio composition over the past several years
has not had a significant impact on our overall allowance for loan losses since
(1) the growth in our multi-family, commercial real estate and construction loan
portfolios was offset by a decline in our one-to-four family portfolio and (2)
we adjusted our allowance coverage percentages as a result of the 2002 analysis.
We will continue to evaluate our charge-off experience in our multi-family,
commercial real estate and construction loan portfolios in determining whether
any adjustments to the allowance coverage percentages are warranted.
Our loss experience in 2004 has been consistent with our experience over the
past two years and, as a result, our 2004 analysis did not result in any change
in our methodology for determining our general and specific valuation allowances
or our emphasis on the factors that we consider in establishing such allowances.
Accordingly, such analysis did not indicate that changes in our allowance
coverage percentages were required. Our allowance for loan losses to total loans
was 0.66% at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003. We believe our current
allowance for loan losses is adequate to reflect the risks inherent in our loan
portfolio.
As indicated above, actual results could differ from our estimate as a result of
changes in economic or market conditions. Changes in estimates could result in a
material change in the allowance for loan losses. While we believe that the
allowance for loan losses has been established and maintained at levels that
reflect the risks inherent in our loan portfolio, future adjustments may be
necessary if economic or market conditions differ substantially from the
conditions that existed at the time of the initial determinations.
For additional information regarding our allowance for loan losses, see
"Provision for Loan Losses" and "Asset Quality" in this document and Part II,
Item 7, "MD&A," in our 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Valuation of MSR
MSR are carried at cost and amortized over the estimated remaining lives of the
loans serviced. Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance.
Impairment exists if the carrying value of MSR exceeds the estimated fair value.
The estimated fair value of MSR is obtained through independent third party
valuations.
At June 30, 2004, our MSR, net, had an estimated fair value of $20.2 million and
were valued based on expected future cash flows considering a weighted average
discount rate of 9.31%, a weighted average constant prepayment rate on mortgages
of 11.98% and a weighted average life
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of 5.8 years. At December 31, 2003, our MSR, net, had an estimated fair value of
$18.0 million and were valued based on expected future cash flows considering a
weighted average discount rate of 9.34%, a weighted average constant prepayment
rate on mortgages of 15.82% and a weighted average life of 4.5 years. The
decrease in the weighted average constant prepayment rate from December 31, 2003
to June 30, 2004 reflects the increase in interest rates from December 31, 2003
to June 30, 2004 and the projected decrease in future prepayments as of June 30,
2004.
The fair value of MSR is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions. Changes in
prepayment speed assumptions have the most significant impact on the fair value
of our MSR. Generally, as interest rates decline, mortgage loan prepayments
accelerate due to increased refinance activity, which results in a decrease in
the fair value of MSR. As interest rates rise, mortgage loan prepayments slow
down, which results in an increase in the fair value of MSR. Assuming an
increase in interest rates of 100 basis points at June 30, 2004, the estimated
fair value of our MSR would have been $5.4 million greater. Assuming a decrease
in interest rates of 100 basis points at June 30, 2004, the estimated fair value
of our MSR would have been $7.8 million lower.
Goodwill Impairment
Goodwill is presumed to have an indefinite useful life and is tested, at least
annually, for impairment at the reporting unit level. Impairment exists when the
carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. As of June 30, 2004,
the carrying value of our goodwill totaled $185.2 million. When performing the
impairment test, if the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying
amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired.
On September 30, 2003 we performed our annual goodwill impairment test. We
determined the fair value of our one reporting unit to be in excess of its
carrying value by $986.0 million, using the quoted market price of our common
stock on our impairment testing date as the basis for determining the fair
value. Accordingly, as of our annual impairment test date, there was no
indication of goodwill impairment. Goodwill would be tested for impairment
between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more
likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying
amount. As of June 30, 2004, there have been no such events or changes in
circumstances since our annual impairment test date.
Securities Impairment
Our available-for-sale securities portfolio is carried at estimated fair value,
with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated
other comprehensive loss/income in stockholders' equity. The fair values of our
securities, which are primarily fixed rate mortgage-backed securities at June
30, 2004, are based on published or securities dealers' market values and are
affected by changes in interest rates. We conduct a periodic review and
evaluation of the securities portfolio to determine if the decline in the fair
value of any security below its carrying value is other than temporary. We
generally view changes in fair value caused by changes in interest rates as
temporary, which is consistent with our experience. If we deem such decline to
be other than temporary, the security is written down to a new cost basis and
the resulting loss is charged to earnings. At June 30, 2004, we had 166
securities each of which had an amortized cost in excess of estimated fair
value. These securities had an estimated fair value totaling $6.61 billion and
had an unrealized loss totaling $218.2 million. Of the securities in an
unrealized loss position at June 30, 2004, $96.9 million, with an unrealized
loss of $5.3 million, have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for
more than twelve months. We determined the cause of all unrealized losses at
June 30, 2004 to be interest rate related, and, as such, have deemed the
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unrealized losses as temporary. There were no securities write downs during the
six months ended June 30, 2004.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary source of funds is cash provided by principal and interest payments
on loans and mortgage-backed and other securities. The most significant
liquidity challenge we face is the variability in cash flows as a result of
mortgage refinance activity. Principal payments on loans and mortgage-backed
securities and proceeds from calls and maturities of other securities totaled
$3.65 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and $7.16 billion for the
six months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in loan and security repayments was
primarily the result of the decreased level of mortgage loan refinance activity
we experienced in 2004. The decreased level of mortgage loan refinance activity
is primarily the result of an increase in interest rates during the second half
of 2003 and the first half of 2004. Medium- and long-term U.S. Treasury rates
increased 70 basis points on average from June 30, 2003 to December 31, 2003;
decreased 37 basis points on average during the 2004 first quarter; and
increased 99 basis points on average during the 2004 second quarter. This
overall trend of rising interest rates has reduced the level of refinance
activity and related cash flows from what we experienced during the first half
of 2003.
In addition to cash provided by principal and interest payments on loans and
securities, our other sources of funds include cash provided by operating
activities, deposits and borrowings. Net cash provided by operating activities
totaled $138.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2004 and $153.2
million during the six months ended June 30, 2003. Net deposits increased $709.1
million during the six months ended June 30, 2004 and $242.0 million during the
six months ended June 30, 2003. The net increases in deposits for the six months
ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 reflect our continued emphasis on attracting
customer deposits through competitive rates, extensive product offerings and
quality service. Despite continued intense local competition for checking
accounts, we have been successful in growing our NOW and demand deposit account
balances, including our business checking deposits, due in large part to our
concerted sales and marketing efforts, including our PEAK sales process. In
addition, as previously discussed, the increase in net deposits for the six
months ended June 30, 2004 is primarily attributable to an increase in
certificates of deposit as a result of the success of our marketing campaigns
which have focused on attracting medium- and long-term certificates of deposit.
Net borrowings decreased $828.3 million during the six months ended June 30,
2004 and increased $369.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2003. The
decrease in net borrowings during the six months ended June 30, 2004 reflects
the repayment of certain high cost borrowings as they matured. During the six
months ended June 30, 2004, $3.31 billion in medium-term borrowings with a
weighted average rate of 5.10% matured, of which $2.40 billion were extended
through new medium-term borrowings with a weighted average rate of 2.71% and a
weighted average original term of 3.3 years. All other borrowings that matured
during the six months ended June 30, 2004 were either repaid or rolled over into
short-term borrowings. The increase in net borrowings during the six months
ended June 30, 2003 was primarily the result of additional medium-term
borrowings entered into during the first quarter 2003, during the low interest
rate environment, to fund asset growth in excess of deposit growth. The use of
medium-term borrowings helps protect against the impact on interest expense of
future interest rate increases.
Our primary use of funds is for the origination and purchase of mortgage loans.
Gross mortgage loans originated and purchased during the six months ended June
30, 2004 totaled $2.10 billion, including originations of loans held-for-sale
totaling $190.7 million, of which $1.60 billion were originations and $501.5
million were purchases. This compares to gross mortgage loans
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originated and purchased during the six months ended June 30, 2003 totaling
$3.52 billion, including originations of loans held-for-sale totaling $319.1
million, of which $2.82 billion were originations and $698.4 million were
purchases. The decrease in loan originations and purchases for the six months
ended June 30, 2004 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003 reflects the
previously discussed reduction in the level of mortgage refinance activity
during 2004. Purchases of mortgage-backed securities totaled $1.52 billion
during the six months ended June 30, 2004 and $5.70 billion during the six
months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in mortgage-backed securities purchases
during the six months ended June 30, 2004 also reflects the decrease in cash
flows resulting from the reduction in refinance activity noted above.
We maintain liquidity levels to meet our operational needs in the normal course
of our business. The levels of our liquid assets during any given period are
dependent on our operating, investing and financing activities. Cash and due
from banks and federal funds sold and repurchase agreements, our most liquid
assets, totaled $279.1 million at June 30, 2004, compared to $239.8 million at
December 31, 2003. Borrowings maturing over the next twelve months total $2.02
billion with a weighted average rate of 2.51%, including $625.0 million of
medium-term borrowings with a weighted average rate of 5.13%. We have the
flexibility to either repay or rollover these borrowings as they mature. In
addition, we have $2.47 billion in certificates of deposit with a weighted
average rate of 3.13% maturing over the next twelve months. We expect to retain
or replace a significant portion of such deposits based on our competitive
pricing and historical experience.
The following table details our borrowing and certificate of deposit maturities
and their weighted average rates:
Borrowings Certificates of Deposit
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Weighted Weighted
Average Average
(Dollars in Millions) Amount Rate Amount Rate
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Contractual Maturity:
Third quarter 2004 (1) $1,395 1.33% $ -- --%
Third quarter 2004 20 7.67 652 1.98
Fourth quarter 2004 105 5.98 704 3.44
First quarter 2005 300 3.26 674 3.92
Second quarter 2005 200 7.23 438 3.15
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Total maturing in next twelve months 2,020 2.51 2,468 3.13
Thirteen to twenty-four months 1,174 2.55 1,635 3.25
Twenty-five to thirty-six months 1,720 2.85 1,129 4.23
Thirty-seven to forty-eight months (2) 1,900 4.22 657 3.90
Forty-nine to sixty months (3) 1,620 4.74 236 3.99
Over five years 370 7.11 137 5.05
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Total $8,804 3.56 $6,262 3.52
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(1) Overnight and other short-term borrowings.
(2) Includes $980.0 million of borrowings which are callable within the next
twelve months.
(3) Includes $1.20 billion of borrowings which are callable within the next
twelve months.
Additional sources of liquidity at the holding company level have included
issuances of securities into the capital markets, including private issuances of
trust preferred securities through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Astoria Capital
Trust I, and senior debt. Holding company debt obligations are included in other
borrowings. Our ability to continue to access the capital markets for additional
financing at favorable terms may be limited by, among other things, market
demand, interest rates, our capital levels, our ability to pay dividends from
Astoria Federal to Astoria Financial Corporation, our credit profile and our
business model.
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We continue to receive periodic capital distributions from Astoria Federal,
consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
Astoria Financial Corporation's primary uses of funds include the payment of
dividends, payment of principal and interest on its debt obligations and
repurchases of common stock. Astoria Financial Corporation paid interest on its
debt obligations totaling $17.3 million during the six months ended June 30,
2004. Our payment of dividends and repurchases of our common stock totaled
$132.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2004. Our ability to pay
dividends, service our debt obligations and repurchase common stock is dependent
primarily upon receipt of capital distributions from Astoria Federal. Since
Astoria Federal is a federally chartered savings association, there are limits
on its ability to make distributions to Astoria Financial Corporation. During
the six months ended June 30, 2004, Astoria Federal paid dividends to Astoria
Financial Corporation totaling $200.0 million.
Stockholders' equity decreased to $1.37 billion at June 30, 2004, from $1.40
billion at December 31, 2003. The decrease in stockholders' equity was the
result of common stock repurchased of $95.3 million, dividends declared of $36.8
million and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax of
$26.2 million, which was primarily due to the decrease in the fair value of our
mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale. These decreases were partially
offset by net income of $110.9 million, the effect of stock options exercised
and related tax benefit of $17.8 million and the amortization of the allocated
portion of shares held by the employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP, of $5.2
million.
On June 1, 2004, we paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on shares
of our common stock outstanding as of the close of business on May 17, 2004
totaling $18.3 million. On July 21, 2004, we declared a quarterly cash dividend
of $0.25 per share on shares of our common stock payable on September 1, 2004 to
stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 16, 2004.
On October 16, 2002, our Board of Directors approved our ninth stock repurchase
plan authorizing the purchase, at management's discretion, of 10,000,000 shares,
or approximately 11% of our common stock then outstanding, over a two year
period in open-market or privately negotiated transactions. During the six
months ended June 30, 2004, we repurchased 2,550,000 shares of our common stock
at an aggregate cost of $95.3 million. In total, as of June 30, 2004, we
repurchased 9,941,800 shares of our common stock, at an aggregate cost of $299.3
million, under the ninth stock repurchase plan. On May 19, 2004, our Board of
Directors approved our tenth stock repurchase plan authorizing the purchase, at
management's discretion, of 8,000,000 shares, or approximately 10% of our common
stock then outstanding, over a two year period in open-market or privately
negotiated transactions. Stock repurchases under our tenth stock repurchase plan
commenced immediately following the completion of the ninth stock repurchase
plan on July 9, 2004. For further information on our common stock repurchases,
see Part II, Item 2, "Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer
Purchases of Equity Securities."
At June 30, 2004, Astoria Federal's capital levels exceeded all of its
regulatory capital requirements with a tangible capital ratio of 7.11%, leverage
capital ratio of 7.11% and total risk-based capital ratio of 14.69%. The minimum
regulatory requirements are a tangible capital ratio of 1.50%, leverage capital
ratio of 4.00% and total risk-based capital ratio of 8.00%.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the
normal course of our business in order to meet the financing needs of our
customers and in connection with our overall interest rate risk management
strategy. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit,
interest rate and liquidity risk. In accordance with GAAP, these instruments are
either not recorded in the consolidated financial statements or are recorded in
amounts that differ from the notional amounts. Such instruments primarily
include lending commitments and derivative instruments.
Lending commitments include commitments to originate and purchase loans and
commitments to fund unused lines of credit. Derivative instruments may include
interest rate caps, locks and swaps which are recorded as either assets or
liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value.
Additionally, in connection with our mortgage banking activities, we have
commitments to fund loans held-for-sale and commitments to sell loans which are
considered derivative instruments. Commitments to sell loans totaled $67.4
million at June 30, 2004. The fair values of our mortgage banking derivative
instruments are immaterial to our financial condition and results of operations.
We also have contractual obligations related to operating lease commitments.
The following table details our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2004.
Payments due by period
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Less than One to Three to More than
(In Thousands) Total One Year Three Years Five Years Five Years
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Contractual Obligations:
Borrowings with original terms greater than three months $7,408,773 $ 625,000 $2,894,000 $3,520,000 $369,773
Commitments to originate and purchase loans (1) 600,448 600,448 -- -- --
Commitments to fund unused lines of credit (2) 373,327 373,327 -- -- --
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Total $8,382,548 $1,598,775 $2,894,000 $3,520,000 $369,773
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(1) Commitments to originate and purchase loans include commitments to
originate loans held-for-sale.
(2) Unused lines of credit relate primarily to home equity lines of credit.
In addition to the contractual obligations previously discussed, we have
contingent liabilities related to assets sold with recourse and standby letters
of credit. The principal balance of loans sold with recourse amounted to $574.5
million at June 30, 2004. The carrying amount of our liability for loans sold
with recourse totaled $276,000 at June 30, 2004. We estimate the liability for
loans sold with recourse based on an analysis of our loss experience related to
similar loans sold with recourse. We also have two collateralized repurchase
obligations due to the sale of certain long-term fixed rate municipal revenue
bonds and Federal Housing Administration project loans. The outstanding option
balance on the two agreements totaled $37.1 million at June 30, 2004.
Outstanding standby letters of credit totaled $4.6 million at June 30, 2004.
For further information regarding our off-balance sheet arrangements and
contractual obligations, see Part II, Item 7, "MD&A," in our 2003 Annual Report
on Form 10-K.
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Loan Portfolio
The following table sets forth the composition of our loans receivable portfolio
in dollar amounts and in percentages of the portfolio at June 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003.
At June 30, 2004 At December 31, 2003
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Percent Percent
(Dollars in Thousands) Amount of Total Amount of Total
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Mortgage loans (gross):
One-to-four family $ 8,674,513 69.12% $ 8,971,048 71.13%
Multi-family 2,393,943 19.07 2,230,414 17.69
Commercial real estate 913,082 7.27 880,296 6.98
Construction 105,686 0.84 99,046 0.79
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Total mortgage loans 12,087,224 96.30 12,180,804 96.59
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Consumer and other loans (gross):
Home equity 423,736 3.38 386,846 3.07
Commercial 20,342 0.16 21,937 0.17
Lines of Credit, Overdraft 12,277 0.10 12,963 0.10
Other 7,952 0.06 8,400 0.07
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Total consumer and other loans 464,307 3.70 430,146 3.41
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Total loans (gross) 12,551,531 100.00% 12,610,950 100.00%
Net unamortized premiums and
deferred loan costs 73,252 76,037
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Total loans 12,624,783 12,686,987
Allowance for loan losses (82,818) (83,121)
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Total loans, net $12,541,965 $12,603,866
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Securities Portfolio
The following table sets forth the amortized cost and estimated fair value of
mortgage-backed and other securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at
June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003.
At June 30, 2004 At December 31, 2003
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Estimated Estimated
Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
(In Thousands) Cost Value Cost Value
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Available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency pass-through certificates (1) $ 141,345 $ 145,447 $ 161,199 $ 166,724
REMICs and CMOs:
Agency issuance (1) 2,334,907 2,228,808 2,297,884 2,227,851
Non-agency issuance 91,195 85,978 109,669 103,740
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Total mortgage-backed securities 2,567,447 2,460,233 2,568,752 2,498,315
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Other securities:
Obligations of the U.S. Government
and agencies 1,990 1,984 1,738 1,767
FNMA and FHLMC preferred stock 140,015 123,938 140,015 131,361
Corporate debt and other securities 1,489 1,486 21,991 23,549
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Total other securities 143,494 127,408 163,744 156,677
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Total securities available-for-sale $2,710,941 $2,587,641 $2,732,496 $2,654,992
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Held-to-maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency pass-through certificates (1) $ 11,501 $ 12,222 $ 14,345 $ 15,329
REMICs and CMOs:
Agency issuance (1) 5,163,124 5,081,641 4,958,633 4,974,316
Non-agency issuance 569,358 572,660 772,728 772,021
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Total mortgage-backed securities 5,743,983 5,666,523 5,745,706 5,761,666
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Other securities:
Obligations of states and political
subdivisions 33,043 33,043 37,038 37,038
Corporate debt securities 9,986 10,452 9,983 10,413
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Total other securities 43,029 43,495 47,021 47,451
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Total securities held-to-maturity $5,787,012 $5,710,018 $5,792,727 $5,809,117
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(1) Includes FNMA and FHLMC securities which are U.S. Government sponsored
agencies.
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Comparison of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 and
Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003
Financial Condition
Total assets decreased $127.3 million to $22.33 billion at June 30, 2004, from
$22.46 billion at December 31, 2003. The primary reasons for the decrease in
total assets were the decreases in one-to-four family mortgage loans,
mortgage-backed securities and other securities, partially offset by increases
in multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loans.
Mortgage loans decreased $97.4 million to $12.15 billion at June 30, 2004, from
$12.25 billion at December 31, 2003. This decrease was primarily due to a
decrease in our one-to-four family mortgage loan portfolio, partially offset by
increases in our multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan
portfolios. Gross mortgage loans originated and purchased during the six months
ended June 30, 2004 totaled $2.10 billion, including originations of loans
held-for-sale totaling $190.7 million, of which $1.60 billion were originations
and $501.5 million were purchases. This compares to gross mortgage loans
originated and purchased during the six months ended June 30, 2003 totaling
$3.52 billion, including originations of loans held-for-sale totaling $319.1
million, of which $2.82 billion were originations and $698.4 million were
purchases. Mortgage loan repayments decreased to $2.00 billion for the six
months ended June 30, 2004, from $3.23 billion for the six months ended June 30,
2003. The decrease in the levels of mortgage loan originations, purchases and
repayments reflect the decline in refinance activity previously discussed.
Our mortgage loan portfolio, as well as our originations and purchases, continue
to consist primarily of one-to-four family mortgage loans. Our one-to-four
family mortgage loans, which represented 69.12% of our total loan portfolio at
June 30, 2004, decreased $296.5 million to $8.67 billion at June 30, 2004, from
$8.97 billion at December 31, 2003.
While we continue to be primarily a one-to-four family mortgage lender, we have
increased our emphasis on multi-family and commercial real estate mortgage loan
originations. Our multi-family mortgage loan portfolio increased $163.5 million
to $2.39 billion at June 30, 2004, from $2.23 billion at December 31, 2003. Our
commercial real estate loan portfolio increased $32.8 million to $913.1 million
at June 30, 2004, from $880.3 million at December 31, 2003. Multi-family and
commercial real estate loan originations totaled $514.1 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2004 and $648.6 million for the six months ended June 30,
2003. Our new multi-family and commercial real estate loan originations are
similar in type to the loans currently in our portfolio. The average loan
balance of loans in our combined multi-family and commercial real estate
portfolio continues to be less than $1.0 million and the average loan-to-value
ratio, based on current principal balance and original appraised value,
continues to be less than 65%. Prepayment activity within our multi-family and
commercial real estate loan portfolio is generally not as significant as that
which we have experienced in our one-to-four family mortgage loan portfolio due
in part to the prepayment penalties associated with these loans.
Mortgage-backed securities decreased $39.8 million to $8.20 billion at June 30,
2004, from $8.24 billion at December 31, 2003. This decrease was primarily the
result of an increase of $36.8 million in the net unrealized loss on our
available-for-sale portfolio. The increase in the net unrealized loss on our
mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale portfolio is primarily due to an
increase in interest rates from December 31, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Medium- to
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long-term U.S. Treasury rates increased 62 basis points on average from December
31, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Principal payments received on our mortgage-backed
securities of $1.52 billion were reinvested into similar securities.
Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements increased $70.4 million to $136.3
million at June 30, 2004, from $65.9 million at December 31, 2003, primarily due
to cash flows which were not redeployed by the end of the 2004 second quarter.
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, or FHLB-NY, stock decreased $59.8 million to
$153.7 million primarily due to a reduction in FHLB-NY borrowings. Other
securities decreased $33.3 million to $170.4 million at June 30, 2004, from
$203.7 million at December 31, 2003, primarily due to sales of $20.3 million and
an increase of $9.0 million in the net unrealized loss on our available-for-sale
portfolio due to the increase in interest rates previously discussed.
Deposits increased $709.1 million to $11.90 billion at June 30, 2004, from
$11.19 billion at December 31, 2003. The increase in deposits was primarily due
to an increase of $760.7 million in certificates of deposit to $6.26 billion at
June 30, 2004, from $5.50 billion at December 31, 2003, an increase of $39.4
million in savings accounts to $3.00 billion at June 30, 2004 and an increase of
$47.8 million in NOW and demand deposit accounts to $1.54 billion at June 30,
2004. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $138.8 million in
our money market accounts to $1.09 billion at June 30, 2004, from $1.23 billion
at December 31, 2003. The increase in our certificates of deposit was primarily
the result of our efforts to extend the maturities of our certificates of
deposit through promotional rates and targeted marketing and sales efforts in
the prevailing low interest rate environment. During the six months ended June
30, 2004, $2.23 billion of certificates of deposit, with an average rate of
2.31% and an average maturity at inception of fourteen months, matured and $2.89
billion of certificates of deposit were issued or repriced, with an average rate
of 2.60% and an average maturity at inception of twenty months. The decrease in
our money market accounts is attributable to continued intense competition for
these accounts. Certain local competitors have continued to offer above market
rates for money market and checking accounts. We have not increased the rates we
offer on these accounts because we do not consider it a cost effective strategy.
However, despite continued intense competition for checking accounts, we have
been successful in increasing our NOW and demand deposit account balances,
including our business checking deposits, due in large part to our concerted
sales and marketing efforts, including our PEAK sales process.
Reverse repurchase agreements decreased $450.0 million to $6.79 billion at June
30, 2004, from $7.24 billion at December 31, 2003. FHLB-NY advances decreased
$375.0 million to $1.55 billion at June 30, 2004, from $1.92 billion at December
31, 2003. The decrease in borrowings reflects the repayment of certain high cost
borrowings that matured. As previously discussed, during the six months ended
June 30, 2004, $3.31 billion in medium-term borrowings with a weighted average
rate of 5.10% matured, of which $2.40 billion were extended through new
medium-term borrowings with a weighted average rate of 2.71% and a weighted
average original term of 3.3 years. All other borrowings that matured during the
six months ended June 30, 2004 were either repaid or rolled over into short-term
borrowings.
Stockholders' equity decreased to $1.37 billion at June 30, 2004, from $1.40
billion at December 31, 2003. The decrease in stockholders' equity was the
result of common stock repurchased of $95.3 million, dividends declared of $36.8
million and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, of
$26.2 million, which was primarily due to the decrease in the fair value of our
mortgage-backed securities available-for sale. These
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decreases were partially offset by net income of $110.9 million, the effect of
stock options exercised and related tax benefit of $17.8 million and the
amortization of the allocated portion of shares held by the ESOP of $5.2
million.
Results of Operations
General
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2004 increased $6.6 million to
$57.5 million, from $50.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003.
Diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.78 per share for the three months
ended June 30, 2004 and $0.64 per share for the three months ended June 30,
2003. Return on average assets increased to 1.03% for the three months ended
June 30, 2004, from 0.88% for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Return on
average stockholders' equity increased to 16.55% for the three months ended June
30, 2004, from 13.27% for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Return on
average tangible stockholders' equity, which represents average stockholders'
equity less average goodwill, increased to 19.09% for the three months ended
June 30, 2004, from 15.09% for the three months ended June 30, 2003.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2004 increased $3.6 million to
$110.9 million, from $107.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
Diluted earnings per common share totaled $1.48 per share for the six months
ended June 30, 2004 and $1.33 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
Return on average assets increased to 0.99% for the six months ended June 30,
2004, from 0.94% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Return on average
stockholders' equity increased to 15.85% for the six months ended June 30, 2004,
from 13.94% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Return on average tangible
stockholders' equity increased to 18.27% for the six months ended June 30, 2004,
from 15.84% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The increases in the returns
on average assets, average stockholders' equity and average tangible
stockholders' equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 are due to
the increases in net income, coupled with the decreases in the average balances
of stockholders' equity and total assets for the three and six months ended June
30, 2004, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2003.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning
assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends
primarily upon the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities and the corresponding interest rates earned or paid. Our net
interest income is significantly impacted by changes in interest rates and
market yield curves and their related impact on cash flows. See Item 3,
"Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," for further
discussion of the potential impact of changes in interest rates on our results
of operations.
For the three months ended June 30, 2004, net interest income increased $17.0
million to $113.3 million, from $96.3 million for the three months ended June
30, 2003. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, net interest income increased
$22.5 million to $227.8 million, from $205.3 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2003. The net interest margin increased to 2.13% for the three months
ended June 30, 2004, from 1.78% for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The
net interest margin increased to 2.14% for the six months
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ended June 30, 2004, from 1.93% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The
increases in net interest income and the net interest margin for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2004 were primarily the result of decreases in
interest expense, partially offset by decreases in interest income. The
decreases in interest expense were attributable to a decrease in our cost of
funds, which is primarily due to the repayment and refinancing of various higher
cost borrowings, coupled with the downward repricing of deposits in the
prevailing low interest rate environment. The decreases in interest income were
primarily due to the decreases in the yields on interest-earning assets as a
result of the extraordinarily high level of mortgage loan and mortgage-backed
securities repayments we experienced throughout 2003 as a result of the low
interest rate environment, as previously discussed, resulting in reinvestment in
those assets at lower rates. Partially offsetting the negative impact of the
reinvestment of assets at lower rates was a reduction in net premium
amortization resulting from the reduction in repayment levels during 2004, as
well as the reduced amount of unamortized net premium remaining in our
mortgage-backed securities portfolio. Net premium amortization on our
mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loan portfolios decreased $21.2 million
to $12.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $33.9 million
for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and decreased $37.8 million to $21.0
million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $58.8 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2003.
The average balance of net interest-earning assets increased $205.1 million to
$579.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $374.2 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2003. The increase in the average balance of net
interest-earning assets was the result of a decrease of $592.8 million in the
average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities to $20.69 billion for the
three months ended June 30, 2004, from $21.28 billion for the three months ended
June 30, 2003, partially offset by a decrease of $387.7 million in the average
balance of total interest-earning assets to $21.27 billion for the three months
ended June 30, 2004, from $21.65 billion for the three months ended June 30,
2003. Also contributing to the increase in the average balance of net
interest-earning assets was the decrease in non-interest-earning assets
primarily as a result of the reduction in the monthly mortgage-backed securities
principal payments receivable due to the reduction in the mortgage-backed
securities cash flow. The net interest rate spread increased to 2.06% for the
three months ended June 30, 2004, from 1.72% for the three months ended June 30,
2003. The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased to 4.75% for the
three months ended June 30, 2004, from 4.97% for the three months ended June 30,
2003. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.69% for
the three months ended June 30, 2004, from 3.25% for the three months ended June
30, 2003.
The average balance of net interest-earning assets increased $229.4 million to
$625.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $395.6 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2003. The increase in the average balance of net
interest-earning assets was the result of a decrease of $176.6 million in the
average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities to $20.71 billion for the
six months ended June 30, 2004, from $20.89 billion for the six months ended
June 30, 2003, coupled with an increase of $52.8 million in the average balance
of total interest-earning assets to $21.33 billion for the six months ended June
30, 2004, from $21.28 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Also
contributing to the increase in the average balance of net interest-earning
assets was the decrease in non-interest-earning assets discussed above. The net
interest rate spread increased to 2.06% for the six months ended June 30, 2004,
from 1.87% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The average yield on
interest-earning assets decreased to 4.82% for the six months ended June 30,
2004, from 5.19% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The average cost of
interest-bearing liabilities
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decreased to 2.76% for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from 3.32% for the
six months ended June 30, 2003.
The changes in the yields on interest-earning assets and the costs of
interest-bearing liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004
were primarily a result of the low interest rate environment previously
discussed, coupled with the repayment or refinancing of high cost borrowings as
they matured. The changes in average interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities and their related yields and costs are discussed in
greater detail under "Interest Income" and "Interest Expense."
Analysis of Net Interest Income
The following tables set forth certain information about the average balances of
our assets and liabilities and their related yields and costs for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. Average yields are derived by dividing
income by the average balance of the related assets and average costs are
derived by dividing expense by the average balance of the related liabilities,
for the periods shown. Average balances are derived from average daily balances.
The yields and costs include amortization of fees, costs, premiums and discounts
which are considered adjustments to interest rates.
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For the Three Months Ended June 30,
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2004 2003
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Average Average
Average Yield/ Average Yield/
(Dollars in Thousands) Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost
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(Annualized) (Annualized)
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage loans (1):
One-to-four family $ 8,862,057 $104,205 4.70% $ 8,970,109 $117,866 5.26%
Multi-family, commercial
real estate and construction 3,350,010 54,634 6.52 2,601,732 49,449 7.60
Consumer and other loans (1) 466,745 4,798 4.11 406,785 4,960 4.88
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Total loans 12,678,812 163,637 5.16 11,978,626 172,275 5.75
Mortgage-backed securities (2) 8,150,915 84,880 4.17 8,952,753 88,213 3.94
Other securities (2) (3) 342,206 3,824 4.47 562,161 8,280 5.89
Federal funds sold and
repurchase agreements 94,515 222 0.94 160,646 465 1.16
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Total interest-earning assets 21,266,448 252,563 4.75 21,654,186 269,233 4.97
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Goodwill 185,151 185,151
Other non-interest-earning assets 938,614 1,284,181
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Total assets $22,390,213 $23,123,518
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings $ 3,003,085 2,988 0.40 $ 2,914,416 3,627 0.50
Money market 1,119,810 1,510 0.54 1,433,396 2,736 0.76
NOW and demand deposit 1,556,821 230 0.06 1,491,341 522 0.14
Certificates of deposit 6,018,057 52,174 3.47 5,409,226 50,304 3.72
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Total deposits 11,697,773 56,902 1.95 11,248,379 57,189 2.03
Borrowed funds 8,989,389 82,345 3.66 10,031,579 115,793 4.62
----------- -------- ----------- --------
Total interest-bearing liabilities 20,687,162 139,247 2.69 21,279,958 172,982 3.25
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Non-interest-bearing liabilities 312,905 309,824
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Total liabilities 21,000,067 21,589,782
Stockholders' equity 1,390,146 1,533,736
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $22,390,213 $23,123,518
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Net interest income/net interest
rate spread (4) $113,316 2.06% $ 96,251 1.72%
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Net interest-earning assets/net
interest margin (5) $ 579,286 2.13% $ 374,228 1.78%
=========== ==== =========== ====
Ratio of interest-earning assets
to interest-bearing liabilities 1.03x 1.02x
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(1) Mortgage and consumer and other loans include loans held-for-sale and
non-performing loans and exclude the allowance for loan losses.
(2) Securities available-for-sale are reported at average amortized cost.
(3) Other securities include FHLB-NY stock.
(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the average
yield on average interest-earning assets and the average cost of average
interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average
interest-earning assets.
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For the Six Months Ended June 30,
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2004 2003
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Average Average
Average Yield/ Average Yield/
(Dollars in Thousands) Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost
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(Annualized) (Annualized)
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage loans (1):
One-to-four family $ 8,951,550 $215,555 4.82% $ 9,019,861 $244,795 5.43%
Multi-family, commercial
real estate and construction 3,301,619 108,265 6.56 2,520,663 95,665 7.59
Consumer and other loans (1) 458,421 9,688 4.23 398,688 9,732 4.88
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Total loans 12,711,590 333,508 5.25 11,939,212 350,192 5.87
Mortgage-backed securities (2) 8,154,913 171,753 4.21 8,547,489 182,261 4.26
Other securities (2) (3) 388,063 8,020 4.13 587,487 18,129 6.17
Federal funds sold and
repurchase agreements 79,704 376 0.94 207,267 1,217 1.17
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Total interest-earning assets 21,334,270 513,657 4.82 21,281,455 551,799 5.19
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Goodwill 185,151 185,151
Other non-interest-earning assets 891,331 1,257,074
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Total assets $22,410,752 $22,723,680
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings $ 2,981,642 5,933 0.40 $ 2,875,486 7,116 0.49
Money market 1,153,993 3,118 0.54 1,501,755 6,212 0.83
NOW and demand deposit 1,511,777 451 0.06 1,438,772 1,012 0.14
Certificates of deposit 5,831,038 101,630 3.49 5,370,429 101,090 3.76
----------- -------- ----------- --------
Total deposits 11,478,450 111,132 1.94 11,186,442 115,430 2.06
Borrowed funds 9,230,800 174,696 3.79 9,699,368 231,110 4.77
----------- -------- ----------- --------
Total interest-bearing liabilities 20,709,250 285,828 2.76 20,885,810 346,540 3.32
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Non-interest-bearing liabilities 301,887 298,067
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Total liabilities 21,011,137 21,183,877
Stockholders' equity 1,399,615 1,539,803
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $22,410,752 $22,723,680
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Net interest income/net interest
rate spread (4) $227,829 2.06% $205,259 1.87%
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Net interest-earning assets/net
interest margin (5) $ 625,020 2.14% $ 395,645 1.93%
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Ratio of interest-earning assets
to interest-bearing liabilities 1.03x 1.02x
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(1) Mortgage and consumer and other loans include loans held-for-sale and
non-performing loans and exclude the allowance for loan losses.
(2) Securities available-for-sale are reported at average amortized cost.
(3) Other securities include FHLB-NY stock.
(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the average
yield on average interest-earning assets and the average cost of average
interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average
interest-earning assets.
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table presents the extent to which changes in interest rates and
changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities have affected our interest income and interest expense during the
periods indicated. Information is provided in each category with respect to (1)
the changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by
prior rate), (2) the changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate
multiplied by prior volume), and (3) the net change. The changes attributable to
the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to
the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Compared to Compared to
Three Months Ended June 30, 2003 Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
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Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease)
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(In Thousands) Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net
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Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage loans:
One-to-four family $ (1,389) $(12,272) $(13,661) $ (1,847) $(27,393) $(29,240)
Multi-family, commercial
real estate and construction 12,874 (7,689) 5,185 26,816 (14,216) 12,600
Consumer and other loans 678 (840) (162) 1,349 (1,393) (44)
Mortgage-backed securities (8,251) 4,918 (3,333) (8,369) (2,139) (10,508)
Other securities (2,757) (1,699) (4,456) (5,121) (4,988) (10,109)
Federal funds sold and repurchase
agreements (167) (76) (243) (638) (203) (841)
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Total 988 (17,658) (16,670) 12,190 (50,332) (38,142)
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings 108 (747) (639) 235 (1,418) (1,183)
Money market (528) (698) (1,226) (1,233) (1,861) (3,094)
NOW and demand deposit 22 (314) (292) 48 (609) (561)
Certificates of deposit 5,405 (3,535) 1,870 8,186 (7,646) 540
Borrowed funds (11,149) (22,299) (33,448) (10,739) (45,675) (56,414)
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Total (6,142) (27,593) (33,735) (3,503) (57,209) (60,712)
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Net change in net interest income $ 7,130 $ 9,935 $ 17,065 $ 15,693 $ 6,877 $ 22,570
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Interest Income
Interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2004 decreased $16.6 million
to $252.6 million, from $269.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003.
This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in the average yield on
interest-earning assets to 4.75% for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from
4.97% for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in the average
yield on interest-earning assets was due to decreases in the average yields on
substantially all asset categories, partially offset by an increase in the
average yield on mortgage-backed securities. Although medium- and long-term U.S.
Treasury rates increased during the second half of 2003 and the first half of
2004, the decline during the first half of 2003 resulted in extraordinarily high
levels of repayments on our mortgage-backed securities and one-to-four family
mortgage loan portfolios, primarily during the first nine months of 2003,
resulting in reinvestment in those assets at lower rates. Partially offsetting
this decrease in coupon rates was the significant decrease in net premium
amortization, particularly for mortgage-backed securities, as a result of the
reduction in refinance activity in 2004, as well as the reduced amount of
unamortized net premium remaining in our mortgage-backed securities portfolio.
The average balance of interest-earning assets decreased $387.7 million to
$21.27 billion for the three months
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ended June 30, 2004, from $21.65 billion for the three months ended June 30,
2003. The decrease in the average balance of interest-earning assets was
primarily due to the decreases in the average balances of mortgage-backed
securities, other securities and one-to-four family mortgage loans, partially
offset by an increase in the average balance of multi-family, commercial real
estate and construction loans.
Interest income on one-to-four family mortgage loans decreased $13.7 million to
$104.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $117.9 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2003, which was primarily the result of a
decrease in the average yield to 4.70% for the three months ended June 30, 2004,
from 5.26% for the three months ended June 30, 2003, coupled with a decrease of
$108.1 million in the average balance of such loans. The decrease in the average
yield on one-to-four family mortgage loans reflects the impact of the low
interest rate environment as higher rate loans were repaid and replaced with
lower yielding new originations and purchases throughout most of 2003, coupled
with the lower repricing of adjustable rate mortgage, or ARM, loans. However,
the yield has been positively impacted by a reduction in loan premium
amortization as a result of the decreased refinance activity during 2004 as
compared to 2003. The decrease in the average balance of one-to-four family
mortgage loans is the result of repayments outpacing originations and purchases
of one-to-four family mortgage loans.
Interest income on multi-family, commercial real estate and construction loans
increased $5.2 million to $54.6 million for the three months ended June 30,
2004, from $49.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003, which was
primarily the result of an increase of $748.3 million in the average balance of
such loans, partially offset by a decrease in the average yield to 6.52% for the
three months ended June 30, 2004, from 7.60% for the three months ended June 30,
2003. The increase in the average balance of multi-family, commercial real
estate and construction loans reflects our continued emphasis on originations of
such loans, coupled with the fact that repayment activity within this portfolio
is generally not as significant as that which we have experienced on our
one-to-four family mortgage loan portfolio in part due to the prepayment
penalties associated with these loans. The decrease in the average yield on
multi-family, commercial real estate and construction loans reflects the low
interest rate environment of the past year.
Interest income on mortgage-backed securities decreased $3.3 million to $84.9
million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $88.2 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2003. This decrease was primarily the result of a
decrease of $801.8 million in the average balance of the portfolio, partially
offset by an increase in the average yield to 4.17% for the three months ended
June 30, 2004, from 3.94% for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease
in the average balance of mortgage-backed securities reflects the decrease in
purchases as a result of the decrease in cash flows due to the reduced
refinancing activity we have experienced in 2004. The increase in the average
yield on mortgage-backed securities reflects the reduction in net premium
amortization during 2004, partially offset by the impact of the substantial
turnover we experienced in this portfolio during 2003 as a result of the low
interest rate environment as higher yielding securities paid off and were
replaced with lower yielding securities. Net premium amortization on
mortgage-backed securities decreased $17.9 million to $4.0 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2004, from $21.9 million for the three months ended June
30, 2003. At June 30, 2004, our securities portfolio is comprised primarily of
fixed rate real estate mortgage investment conduit, or REMIC, and collateralized
mortgage obligation, or CMO, mortgage-backed securities. The amortized cost of
our fixed rate REMICs and CMOs totaled $8.14 billion at June 30, 2004. Included
in this total is $1.84 billion of securities which have a remaining gross
premium of $17.2 million, a weighted average current coupon of 4.98%, a weighted
average collateral coupon of 6.03% and a weighted average life of 3.6 years. The
remaining $6.30 billion of these securities have a remaining gross discount of
$22.7 million, a
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weighted average current coupon of 4.18%, a weighted average collateral coupon
of 5.80% and a weighted average life of 4.6 years. Included in the totals for
discount securities are $640.5 million of securities at par.
Interest income on other securities decreased $4.5 million to $3.8 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $8.3 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2003. This decrease resulted from a decrease of $220.0 million in
the average balance of this portfolio, coupled with a decrease in the average
yield to 4.47% for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from 5.89% for the
three months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in the average balance of other
securities was primarily due to a $136.7 million decrease in the average balance
of FHLB-NY stock, coupled with sales of other securities with an amortized cost
of $65.9 million over the past year. The decrease in the average balance of
FHLB-NY stock reflects the reduction in the levels of FHLB-NY borrowings. The
decrease in the average yield is a result of the decrease in the average coupon
in this portfolio as a result of higher yielding securities being called or
sold, coupled with the reduction in the FHLB-NY dividend. Dividends on FHLB-NY
stock totaled $895,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and $3.6 million
for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The FHLB-NY suspended dividend
payments to stockholders in the fourth quarter of 2003 due to losses in its
securities portfolio, but resumed payment in January 2004, at a rate of 1.45%,
as compared to a rate of 5.05% paid in July 2003, the last dividend payment
prior to the FHLB-NY's dividend suspension. The FHLB-NY has indicated that the
rate for FHLB-NY stock dividend payments will remain below 2.00% for the
remainder of 2004. The dividend payment received in April 2004 was at a rate of
1.58%.
Interest income on federal funds sold and repurchase agreements decreased
$243,000 as a result of a decrease of $66.1 million in the average balance of
the portfolio, coupled with a decrease in the average yield to 0.94% for the
three months ended June 30, 2004, from 1.16% for the three months ended June 30,
2003.
Interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2004 decreased $38.1 million
to $513.7 million, from $551.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in the average yield on
interest-earning assets to 4.82% for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from
5.19% for the six months ended June 30, 2003, partially offset by an increase of
$52.8 million in the average balance of interest-earning assets to $21.33
billion for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $21.28 billion for the six
months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in the average yield on
interest-earning assets was due to decreases in the average yields on all asset
categories. The increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets was
primarily due to an increase in the average balance of multi-family, commercial
real estate and construction loans, partially offset by decreases in the average
balances of mortgage-backed securities, other securities and federal funds sold
and repurchase agreements.
Interest income on one-to-four family mortgage loans decreased $29.2 million to
$215.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $244.8 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2003, which was primarily the result of a decrease
in the average yield to 4.82% for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from 5.43%
for the six months ended June 30, 2003, coupled with a decrease of $68.3 million
in the average balance of such loans.
Interest income on multi-family, commercial real estate and construction loans
increased $12.6 million to $108.3 million for the six months ended June 30,
2004, from $95.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003, which was
primarily the result of an increase of $781.0 million in the average balance of
such loans, partially offset by a decrease in the average yield to 6.56% for the
six months ended June 30, 2004, from 7.59% for the six months ended June 30,
2003.
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Interest income on mortgage-backed securities decreased $10.5 million to $171.8
million for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $182.3 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2003. This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease
of $392.6 million in the average balance of the portfolio, coupled with a slight
decrease in the average yield to 4.21% for the six months ended June 30, 2004,
from 4.26% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The slight decrease in the
average yield on mortgage-backed securities reflects the impact of the
substantial turnover we experienced in this portfolio during 2003 as a result of
the low interest rate environment as higher yielding securities paid off and
were replaced with lower yielding securities, substantially offset by the
reduction in net premium amortization in 2004. Net premium amortization on
mortgage-backed securities decreased $28.7 million to $6.9 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2004, from $35.6 million for the six months ended June 30,
2003.
Interest income on other securities decreased $10.1 million to $8.0 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $18.1 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2003. This decrease resulted from a decrease of $199.4 million in the
average balance of this portfolio, coupled with a decrease in the average yield
to 4.13% for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from 6.17% for the six months
ended June 30, 2003. Dividends on FHLB-NY stock totaled $1.8 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2004 and $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30,
2003.
Interest income on federal funds sold and repurchase agreements decreased
$841,000 as a result of a decrease of $127.6 million in the average balance of
the portfolio, coupled with a decrease in the average yield to 0.94% for the six
months ended June 30, 2004, from 1.17% for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
The principal reasons for the changes in the average yields and average balances
of the various assets noted above for the six months ended June 30, 2004 are
consistent with the principal reasons for the changes noted for the three months
ended June 30, 2004, previously discussed.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2004 decreased $33.8
million to $139.2 million, from $173.0 million for the three months ended June
30, 2003. This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in the average
cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 2.69% for the three months ended June
30, 2004, from 3.25% for the three months ended June 30, 2003, coupled with a
decrease of $592.8 million in the average balance of interest-bearing
liabilities to $20.69 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from
$21.28 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The decrease in the
average cost of our interest-bearing liabilities reflects the impact of the
refinancing of higher cost borrowings as they matured at substantially lower
rates, the replacement of certain of those higher cost borrowings with lower
cost certificates of deposit and the downward repricing of our deposits in the
prevailing low interest rate environment. The decrease in the average balance of
interest-bearing liabilities was primarily attributable to a decrease in the
average balance of borrowed funds, partially offset by an increase in the
average balance of deposits.
Interest expense on deposits decreased $287,000 to $56.9 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2004, from $57.2 million for the three months ended June
30, 2003, reflecting a decrease in the average cost of deposits to 1.95% for the
three months ended June 30, 2004, from 2.03% for the three months ended June 30,
2003, substantially offset by an increase of $449.4 million in the average
balance of total deposits. The decrease in the average cost of total deposits
was driven by decreases in rates in all deposit categories as a result of the
low interest rate environment. The increase in the average balance of total
deposits was primarily the result
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of increases in the average balances of certificates of deposit, savings and NOW
and demand deposit accounts, partially offset by a decrease in the average
balance of money market accounts.
Interest expense on money market accounts decreased $1.2 million reflecting a
decrease in the average cost to 0.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2004,
from 0.76% for the three months ended June 30, 2003, coupled with a decrease of
$313.6 million in the average balance of such accounts. Interest paid on money
market accounts is on a tiered basis with 81.5% of the balance at June 30, 2004
in the highest tier (accounts with balances of $50,000 and higher). The decrease
in the average balance of money market accounts is attributable to continued
intense competition for these accounts, as previously discussed.
Interest expense on savings accounts decreased $639,000 which was attributable
to a decrease in the average cost to 0.40% for the three months ended June 30,
2004, from 0.50% for the three months ended June 30, 2003, partially offset by
an increase of $88.7 million in the average balance. Interest expense on NOW and
demand deposit accounts decreased $292,000 as a result of a decrease in the
average cost to 0.06% for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from 0.14% for
the three months ended June 30, 2003, partially offset by an increase of $65.5
million in the average balance of these accounts. The increases in the average
balances of savings and NOW and demand deposit accounts are consistent with our
emphasis on deposit generation.
Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased $1.9 million resulting
from an increase of $608.8 million in the average balance, partially offset by a
decrease in the average cost to 3.47% for the three months ended June 30, 2004,
from 3.72% for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The increase in the average
balance of certificates of deposit was primarily the result of our efforts to
extend the maturities of our certificates of deposit through promotional rates
and targeted marketing and sales efforts in the prevailing low interest rate
environment. During the three months ended June 30, 2004, $1.05 billion of
certificates of deposit, with an average rate of 2.30% and an average maturity
at inception of fourteen months, matured and $1.38 billion of certificates of
deposit were issued or repriced, with an average rate of 2.69% and an average
maturity at inception of eighteen months.
Interest expense on borrowed funds for the three months ended June 30, 2004
decreased $33.5 million to $82.3 million, from $115.8 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2003, resulting from a decrease in the average cost of
borrowings to 3.66% for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from 4.62% for the
three months ended June 30, 2003, coupled with a decrease of $1.04 billion in
the average balance. The decrease in the average cost of borrowings is the
result of the refinancing of higher cost borrowings as they matured at
substantially lower rates. The decrease in the average balance of borrowed funds
was primarily the result of the repayment of certain higher cost borrowings as
they matured, primarily through the increase in certificates of deposits opened
as a result of our successful 2004 certificate of deposit marketing campaign,
previously discussed.
Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2004 decreased $60.7 million
to $285.8 million, from $346.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in the average cost of
interest-bearing liabilities to 2.76% for the six months ended June 30, 2004,
from 3.32% for the six months ended June 30, 2003, coupled with a decrease of
$176.6 million in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities to $20.71
billion for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $20.89 billion for the six
months ended June 30, 2003. Consistent with the changes noted for the three
months ended June 30, 2004, the decrease in the overall average cost of our
interest-bearing liabilities reflects the impact of the refinancing of higher
cost borrowings as they matured at substantially lower rates, the replacement of
certain of those higher cost borrowings with lower cost certificates of deposit
and the continued downward repricing of our deposits in the prevailing low
interest rate environment.
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The decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities was
primarily attributable to a decrease in the average balance of borrowed funds,
partially offset by an increase in the average balance of deposits.
Interest expense on deposits decreased $4.3 million to $111.1 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2004, from $115.4 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2003, reflecting a decrease in the average cost of deposits to 1.94%
for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from 2.06% for the six months ended June
30, 2003, partially offset by an increase of $292.0 million in the average
balance of total deposits. The decrease in the average cost of total deposits
was driven by decreases in rates in all deposit categories as a result of the
low interest rate environment. The increase in the average balance of total
deposits was primarily the result of increases in the average balances of
certificates of deposit, savings and NOW and demand deposit accounts, partially
offset by a decrease in the average balance of money market accounts.
Interest expense on money market accounts decreased $3.1 million reflecting a
decrease in the average cost to 0.54% for the six months ended June 30, 2004,
from 0.83% for the six months ended June 30, 2003, coupled with a decrease of
$347.8 million in the average balance of such accounts.
Interest expense on savings accounts decreased $1.2 million which was
attributable to a decrease in the average cost to 0.40% for the six months ended
June 30, 2004, from 0.49% for the six months ended June 30, 2003, partially
offset by an increase of $106.2 million in the average balance. Interest expense
on NOW and demand deposit accounts decreased $561,000 as a result of a decrease
in the average cost to 0.06% for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from 0.14%
for the six months ended June 30, 2003, partially offset by an increase of $73.0
million in the average balance of these accounts.
Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased $540,000 resulting from an
increase of $460.6 million in the average balance, partially offset by a
decrease in the average cost to 3.49% for the six months ended June 30, 2004,
from 3.76% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. During the six months ended
June 30, 2004, $2.23 billion of certificates of deposit, with an average rate of
2.31% and an average maturity at inception of fourteen months, matured and $2.89
billion of certificates of deposit were issued or repriced, with an average rate
of 2.60% and an average maturity at inception of twenty months.
Interest expense on borrowed funds for the six months ended June 30, 2004
decreased $56.4 million to $174.7 million, from $231.1 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2003, resulting from a decrease in the average cost of
borrowings to 3.79% for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from 4.77% for the
six months ended June 30, 2003, coupled with a decrease of $468.6 million in the
average balance.
The principal reasons for the changes in the average costs and average balances
of deposits and borrowings noted above for the six months ended June 30, 2004
are consistent with the principal reasons for the changes noted for the three
months ended June 30, 2004, previously discussed.
Provision for Loan Losses
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, no provision for
loan losses was recorded. We review our allowance for loan losses on a quarterly
basis. Our 2004 analysis did not indicate that a change in our allowance for
loan losses was warranted. Our charge-off experience during the three and six
months ended June 30, 2004 remained at an annualized rate
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of less than one basis point of average loans outstanding for the periods. We
believe our current allowance for loan losses is adequate to reflect the risks
inherent in our loan portfolio.
The allowance for loan losses totaled $82.8 million at June 30, 2004 and $83.1
million at December 31, 2003. Net loan charge-offs totaled $148,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $64,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 2003. Net loan charge-offs totaled $303,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2004 compared to $156,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
Non-performing loans decreased $3.2 million to $26.5 million at June 30, 2004,
from $29.7 million at December 31, 2003. The allowance for loan losses as a
percentage of non-performing loans increased to 313.02% at June 30, 2004, from
280.10% at December 31, 2003, primarily due to the decrease in non-performing
loans from December 31, 2003 to June 30, 2004. The allowance for loan losses as
a percentage of total loans was 0.66% at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003.
For further discussion of non-performing loans and the allowance for loan
losses, see "Critical Accounting Policies" and "Asset Quality."
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2004 decreased $3.6
million to $27.9 million, from $31.5 million for the three months ended June 30,
2003 and for the six months ended June 30, 2004 decreased $7.4 million to $50.0
million, from $57.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The
decreases in non-interest income were primarily due to decreases in net gain on
sales of securities and customer service fees, partially offset by an increase
in mortgage banking income, net.
Net gain on sales of securities totaled $2.4 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2004, compared to $10.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
We sold other securities with an amortized cost of $20.3 million for a $2.4
million net gain during the 2004 first quarter. There were no securities sold
during the 2004 second quarter. During the 2003 first quarter, we sold
mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $199.7 million for a $2.2
million net gain and during the 2003 second quarter, we sold mortgage-backed
securities with an amortized cost of $619.8 million for an $8.0 million net
gain. Gains on sales of securities were used as a natural hedge to offset MSR
valuation allowance adjustments caused by the impairment of MSR.
Customer service fees decreased $1.2 million to $14.6 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2004, from $15.8 million for the three months ended June
30, 2003 and decreased $2.3 million to $28.3 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2004, from $30.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The
decreases were primarily due to a decrease in commissions on sales of annuities
resulting from a decrease in the volume of such sales and a decrease in debit
card interchange fees, resulting from a decrease in the fees we receive from our
service provider on our customers' signature based debit card transactions.
Mortgage banking income, net, which includes loan servicing fees, net gain on
sales of loans, amortization of MSR and valuation allowance adjustments for the
impairment of MSR, increased $6.7 million to net mortgage banking income of $6.3
million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, compared to net mortgage
banking loss of $376,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2003. For the six
months ended June 30, 2004, mortgage banking income, net increased $5.0 million
to $5.1 million, compared to $60,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
These increases are primarily due to recoveries recorded in the valuation
allowance for the impairment of MSR for the three and six months ended June 30,
2004, compared to provisions recorded for the three and six months ended June
30, 2003, and decreases in amortization of MSR, partially offset by decreases in
net gain on sales of loans and loan servicing fees.
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We recorded recoveries in the valuation allowance for the impairment of MSR of
$5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and $3.8 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2004, compared to provisions of $1.8 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2003 and $2.7 million for the six months ended June
30, 2003. The recoveries recorded during the three and six months ended June 30,
2004 reflect a decrease in projected loan prepayment speeds as of June 30, 2004
which is a result of the increase in interest rates from March 31, 2004 to June
30, 2004. Amortization of MSR decreased $2.0 million to $1.8 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2004, from $3.8 million for the three months ended
June 30, 2003 and decreased $3.8 million to $3.8 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2004, from $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
The decrease in MSR amortization is attributable to the reduction in the level
of mortgage loan repayments as a result of the decrease in mortgage loan
refinance activity previously discussed. Net gain on sales of loans decreased
$1.7 million to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $3.1
million for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and decreased $3.9 million to
$2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $6.0 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2003. The decreases in net gain on sales of loans were
primarily due to decreases in the volume of fixed rate loans originated and sold
into the secondary market, coupled with less favorable pricing opportunities for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the three and six
months ended June 30, 2003. Loan servicing fees, which include all contractual
and ancillary servicing revenue we receive, decreased $616,000 to $1.5 million
for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $2.1 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2003 and decreased $1.4 million to $3.0 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2004, from $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30,
2003, primarily as a result of a decrease in the balance of loans serviced for
others to $1.76 billion at June 30, 2004, from $2.22 billion at June 30, 2003.
The decrease in the balance of loans serviced for others was the result of
repayments in that portfolio exceeding the level of new servicing volume from
loan sales.
Income from bank owned life insurance, or BOLI, decreased $821,000 to $4.2
million for the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $5.0 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2003 and decreased $1.5 million to $8.7 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $10.2 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2003. These decreases are primarily attributable to a reduction in the
yield on the BOLI investment as a result of the low interest rate environment.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense increased $3.6 million to $55.4 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2004, from $51.8 million for the three months ended June
30, 2003 and increased $8.6 million to $112.4 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2004, from $103.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The
increases in non-interest expense were primarily due to increases in
compensation and benefits expense, occupancy, equipment and systems expense and
other expense.
Compensation and benefits expense increased $2.0 million to $29.6 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $27.6 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2003 and increased $4.6 million to $61.0 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2004, from $56.4 million for the six months ended June 30,
2003. The increases were primarily attributable to increases in salary expense
and ESOP expense. The increases in salary expense were primarily attributable to
an increase in estimated corporate bonuses for 2004 compared to 2003 and normal
performance increases for officers and staff. The increases in ESOP expense were
primarily attributable to a higher average market value of our common stock
during the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the three and
six months ended June 30, 2003.
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Occupancy, equipment and systems expense increased $615,000 to $15.8 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $15.2 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2003 and increased $2.7 million to $32.5 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2004, from $29.8 million for the six months ended June 30,
2003. These increases resulted from increases in office building expense,
resulting from increased maintenance costs, primarily snow removal costs in the
2004 first quarter due to the harsh winter, and increases in data processing and
computer equipment depreciation as a result of systems enhancements over the
past year.
Other expense increased $1.0 million to $7.9 million for the three months ended
June 30, 2004, from $6.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and
increased $1.1 million to $14.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004,
from $13.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003, primarily due to
increased legal fees and other costs as a result of increased activity in
preparation for trial in the action entitled The Long Island Savings Bank, FSB
et al. vs. The United States pending in the United States Court of Federal
Claims which has now been scheduled by the court for trial commencing January
18, 2005.
Our percentage of general and administrative expense to average assets increased
to 0.99% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 1.00% for the six months
ended June 30, 2004, from 0.90% for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and
0.91% for the six months ended June 30, 2003. These increases are primarily
attributable to the previously discussed increases in general and administrative
expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the three
and six months ended June 30, 2003. The efficiency ratio, which represents
general and administrative expense divided by the sum of net interest income
plus non-interest income, was 39.21% for the three months ended June 30, 2004
and 40.46% for the six months ended June 30, 2004, compared to 40.57% for the
three months ended June 30, 2003 and 39.52% for the six months ended June 30,
2003.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense totaled $28.3 million for the three months ended June 30,
2004, compared to $25.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003,
representing an effective tax rate of 33.0% for both periods. For the six months
ended June 30, 2004, income tax expense totaled $54.5 million, representing an
effective tax rate of 33.0%, compared to $51.6 million, representing an
effective tax rate of 32.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
Asset Quality
One of our key operating objectives has been and continues to be to maintain a
high level of asset quality. Our concentration on one-to-four family mortgage
lending, the maintenance of sound credit standards for new loan originations and
a strong real estate market have resulted in our maintaining a very low level of
non-performing assets relative to both the size of our loan portfolio and to our
peers. Through a variety of strategies, including, but not limited to,
aggressive collection efforts and marketing of foreclosed properties, we have
been proactive in addressing problem and non-performing assets which, in turn,
has helped to strengthen our financial condition.
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Non-Performing Assets
The following table sets forth information regarding non-performing assets at
June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003. In addition to the non-performing loans, we
had $723,000 of potential problem loans at June 30, 2004 compared to $839,000 at
December 31, 2003. Such loans are 60-89 days delinquent as shown on page 40.
At June 30, At December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands) 2004 2003
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Non-accrual delinquent mortgage loans (1) $25,240 $28,321
Non-accrual delinquent consumer and other loans 687 792
Mortgage loans delinquent 90 days or more and
still accruing interest (2) 531 563
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Total non-performing loans 26,458 29,676
Real estate owned, net (3) 675 1,635
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Total non-performing assets $27,133 $31,311
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Non-performing loans to total loans 0.21% 0.23%
Non-performing loans to total assets 0.12 0.13
Non-performing assets to total assets 0.12 0.14
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans 313.02 280.10
Allowance for loan losses to total loans 0.66 0.66
(1) Includes multi-family and commercial real estate loans totaling $6.6
million at June 30, 2004 and $6.1 million at December 31, 2003.
(2) Loans delinquent 90 days or more and still accruing interest consist solely
of loans delinquent 90 days or more as to their maturity date but not their
interest due, and are primarily secured by one-to-four family properties.
(3) Real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of
foreclosure is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated
selling costs.
We discontinue accruing interest when loans become 90 days delinquent as to
their interest due, even though in most instances the borrower has only missed
two payments. As of June 30, 2004, $7.0 million of loans classified as
non-performing had missed only two payments. In addition, we reverse all
previously accrued and uncollected interest through a charge to interest income.
While loans are in non-accrual status, interest due is monitored and income is
recognized only to the extent cash is received until a return to accrual status
is warranted.
If all non-accrual loans had been performing in accordance with their original
terms, we would have recorded interest income, with respect to such loans, of
$884,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and $1.9 million for the year
ended December 31, 2003. This compares to actual payments recorded as interest
income, with respect to such loans, of $368,000 for the six months ended June
30, 2004 and $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2003.
Excluded from non-performing assets are restructured loans that have complied
with the terms of their restructure agreement for a satisfactory period and
have, therefore, been returned to performing status. Restructured loans that are
in compliance with their restructured terms totaled $3.6 million at June 30,
2004 and $3.9 million at December 31, 2003.
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Delinquent Loans
The following table shows a comparison of delinquent loans at June 30, 2004 and
December 31, 2003.
At June 30, 2004 At December 31, 2003
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60-89 Days 90 Days or More 60-89 Days 90 Days or More
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Number Number Number Number
of of of of
(Dollars in Thousands) Loans Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount
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Mortgage loans:
One-to-four family 6 $183 108 $18,992 5 $ 192 143 $22,744
Multi-family -- -- 17 4,724 1 60 10 3,448
Commercial real estate -- -- 3 2,055 -- -- 4 2,692
Consumer and other loans 59 540 80 687 83 587 90 792
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Total delinquent loans 65 $723 208 $26,458 89 $ 839 247 $29,676
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Delinquent loans to total loans 0.01% 0.21% 0.01% 0.23%
Allowance for Loan Losses
The following table sets forth the change in our allowance for losses on loans
for the six months ended June 30, 2004.
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2003 $83,121
Provision charged to operations --
Charge-offs:
One-to-four family (148)
Consumer and other loans (406)
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Total charge-offs (554)
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Recoveries:
One-to-four family 59
Consumer and other loans 192
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Total recoveries 251
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Net charge-offs (303)
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Balance at June 30, 2004 $82,818
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
As a financial institution, the primary component of our market risk is interest
rate risk, or IRR. The objective of our IRR management policy is to maintain an
appropriate mix and level of assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items to
enable us to meet our growth and/or earnings objectives, while maintaining
specified minimum capital levels as required by the OTS, in the case of Astoria
Federal, and as established by our Board of Directors. We use a variety of
analyses to monitor, control and adjust our asset and liability positions,
primarily interest rate sensitivity gap analysis, or gap analysis, and net
interest income sensitivity, or NII sensitivity, analysis. Additional IRR
modeling is done by Astoria Federal in conformity with OTS requirements.
Gap Analysis
Gap analysis measures the difference between the amount of interest-earning
assets anticipated to mature or reprice within specific time periods and the
amount of interest-bearing liabilities anticipated to mature or reprice within
the same time periods. The table on page 42, referred to as the Gap Table, sets
forth the amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities
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outstanding at June 30, 2004 that we anticipate will reprice or mature in each
of the future time periods shown using certain assumptions based on our
historical experience and other market-based data available to us. As indicated
in the Gap Table, our one-year cumulative gap at June 30, 2004 was positive
3.29%. This compares to a one-year cumulative gap of negative 6.83% at December
31, 2003. The change in our one-year cumulative gap is primarily attributable to
a decrease in borrowings due in one year or less at June 30, 2004, as compared
to December 31, 2003, as a result of the repayment or refinancing of medium-term
borrowings which matured during the six months ended June 30, 2004, partially
offset by a decrease in estimated mortgage loan repayments as of June 30, 2004,
as compared to December 31, 2003, as a result of the decrease in refinance
activity previously discussed.
The Gap Table does not indicate the impact of general interest rate movements on
our net interest income because the actual repricing dates of various assets and
liabilities will differ from our estimates and it does not give consideration to
the yields and costs of the assets and liabilities or the projected yields and
costs to replace or retain those assets and liabilities. Callable features of
certain assets and liabilities, in addition to the foregoing, may also cause
actual experience to vary from that indicated.
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At June 30, 2004
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More than More than
One Year Three Years
One Year to to More than
(Dollars in Thousands) or Less Three Years Five Years Five Years Total
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Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage loans (1) $3,036,980 $2,980,486 $5,202,858 $ 871,698 $12,092,022
Consumer and other loans (1) 438,869 25,744 -- -- 464,613
Federal funds sold and
repurchase agreements 136,299 -- -- -- 136,299
Mortgage-backed and other
securities available-for-sale and
FHLB stock 1,071,607 707,988 406,614 683,885 2,870,094
Mortgage-backed and other securities
held-to-maturity 1,651,529 1,829,200 1,035,461 1,270,519 5,786,709
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Total interest-earning assets 6,335,284 5,543,418 6,644,933 2,826,102 21,349,737
Net unamortized purchase premiums
and deferred costs (2) 18,721 16,001 29,479 3,901 68,102
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Net interest-earning assets (3) 6,354,005 5,559,419 6,674,412 2,830,003 21,417,839
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings 165,054 330,105 330,105 2,173,194 2,998,458
Money market 922,508 18,051 18,051 135,382 1,093,992
NOW and demand deposit 43,699 87,392 87,392 1,322,695 1,541,178
Certificates of deposit 2,468,297 2,763,740 892,681 137,368 6,262,086
Borrowed funds 2,019,264 2,892,526 3,518,666 373,317 8,803,773
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 5,618,822 6,091,814 4,846,895 4,141,956 20,699,487
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Interest sensitivity gap 735,183 (532,395) 1,827,517 (1,311,953) $ 718,352
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Cumulative interest sensitivity gap $ 735,183 $ 202,788 $2,030,305 $ 718,352
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Cumulative interest sensitivity
gap as a percentage of total assets 3.29% 0.91% 9.09% 3.22%
Cumulative net interest-earning
assets as a percentage of
interest-bearing liabilities 113.08% 101.73% 112.26% 103.47%
(1) Mortgage and consumer and other loans include loans held-for-sale and
exclude non-performing loans and the allowance for loan losses.
(2) Net unamortized purchase premiums and deferred costs are prorated.
(3) Includes securities available-for-sale at amortized cost.
NII Sensitivity Analysis
In managing IRR, we also use an internal income simulation model for our NII
sensitivity analyses. These analyses measure changes in projected net interest
income over various time periods resulting from hypothetical changes in interest
rates. The interest rate scenarios most commonly analyzed reflect gradual and
reasonable changes over a specified time period, which is typically one year.
The base net interest income projection utilizes similar assumptions as those
reflected in the Gap Table, assumes that cash flows are reinvested in similar
assets and liabilities and that interest rates as of the reporting date remain
constant over the projection period. For each alternative interest rate
scenario, corresponding changes in the cash flow and repricing assumptions of
each financial instrument are made to determine the impact on net interest
income.
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Assuming the entire yield curve was to increase 200 basis points, through
quarterly parallel increments of 50 basis points and remain at that level
thereafter, our projected net interest income for the twelve month period
beginning July 1, 2004 would decrease by approximately 2.20% from the base
projection. At December 31, 2003, in the up 200 basis point scenario, our
projected net interest income for the twelve month period beginning January 1,
2004 would have decreased by approximately 0.54% from the base projection. The
current low interest rate environment prevents us from performing an income
simulation for a decline in interest rates of the same magnitude and timing as
our rising interest rate simulation, since certain asset yields, liability
costs, and related indexes are below 2.00%. However, assuming the entire yield
curve was to decrease 100 basis points, through quarterly parallel decrements of
25 basis points, and remain at that level thereafter, our projected net interest
income for the twelve month period beginning July 1, 2004 would decrease by
approximately 3.42% from the base projection. At December 31, 2003, in the down
100 basis point scenario, our projected net interest income for the twelve month
period beginning January 1, 2004 would have decreased by approximately 3.46%
from the base projection.
Various shortcomings are inherent in both the Gap Table and NII sensitivity
analyses. Certain assumptions may not reflect the manner in which actual yields
and costs respond to market changes. Similarly, prepayment estimates and similar
assumptions are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and, therefore,
cannot be determined with precision. Changes in interest rates may also affect
our operating environment and operating strategies as well as those of our
competitors. In addition, certain adjustable rate assets have limitations on the
magnitude of rate changes over specified periods of time. Accordingly, although
our NII sensitivity analyses may provide an indication of our IRR exposure, such
analyses are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect
of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and our actual
results will differ. Additionally, certain assets, liabilities and items of
income and expense which may be affected by changes in interest rates, albeit to
a much lesser degree, and which do not affect net interest income, are excluded
from the NII sensitivity analysis. These include income from BOLI, changes in
the fair value of MSR and the mark-to-market adjustments on certain derivative
instruments. With respect to these items alone, and assuming the entire yield
curve was to increase 200 basis points, through quarterly parallel increments of
50 basis points and remain at that level thereafter, our projected net income
for the twelve month period beginning July 1, 2004 would increase by
approximately $5.0 million. Conversely, assuming the entire yield curve was to
decrease 100 basis points, through quarterly parallel decrements of 25 basis
points, and remain at that level thereafter, our projected net income for the
twelve month period beginning July 1, 2004 would decrease by approximately $6.1
million with respect to these items alone.
For further information regarding our market risk and the limitations of our gap
analysis and NII sensitivity analysis, see Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative and
Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk," included in our 2003 Annual Report
on Form 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
George L. Engelke, Jr., our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and
Monte N. Redman, our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of June 30, 2004. Based
upon their evaluation, they each found that our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in
the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported as and when required and that such information is
accumulated and
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communicated to our management as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that
occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected,
or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of our business, we are routinely made defendant in or a
party to a number of pending or threatened legal actions or proceedings which,
in some cases, seek substantial monetary damages from or other forms of relief
against us. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, we believe it
unlikely that such actions or proceedings will have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition, operating results or liquidity.
We are a party to two actions pending against the United States, involving
assisted acquisitions made in the early 1980's and supervisory goodwill
accounting utilized in connection therewith, which could result in a gain. The
ultimate outcomes of such actions are uncertain and there can be no assurance
that we will benefit financially from such litigation. See Part I, Item 2,
"MD&A," for further discussion regarding the actions pending.
ITEM 2. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
The following table sets forth the repurchases of our common stock by month
during the three months ended June 30, 2004.
Total Number Maximum
Total of Shares Number of Shares
Number of Average Purchased as Part that May Yet Be
Shares Price Paid of Publicly Purchased Under the
Period Purchased per Share Announced Plans Plans (1)
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April 1, 2004 through
April 30, 2004 120,000 $35.89 120,000 1,468,200
May 1, 2004 through
May 31, 2004 970,000 35.67 970,000 498,200
June 1, 2004 through
June 30, 2004 440,000 37.80 440,000 58,200
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Total 1,530,000 $36.30 1,530,000
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(1) Excludes 8,000,000 shares that may yet be purchased under the tenth stock
repurchase plan, approved by our Board of Directors on May 19, 2004, which
commenced immediately following the completion of the ninth stock
repurchase plan on July 9, 2004.
All of the shares repurchased during the three months ended June 30, 2004 were
repurchased under our ninth stock repurchase plan, approved by our Board of
Directors on October 16, 2002 and announced on October 17, 2002, which
authorized the purchase, at management's discretion, of 10,000,000 shares of our
common stock over a two year period.
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ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Our Annual Meeting of shareholders was held May 19, 2004, referred to as the
Annual Meeting. At the Annual Meeting, our shareholders re-elected John J.
Conefry, Jr., Lawrence W. Peters and Thomas V. Powderly as directors, each to
serve for a three year term and, in any case, until the election and
qualification of their respective successors. Mr. Peters will reach mandatory
retirement age of seventy-five in December 2004. Accordingly, we do not expect
that Mr. Peters will finish the term for which he has been re-elected. The
shareholders also approved an amendment to the Astoria Financial Corporation
Executive Officer Annual Incentive Plan and ratified our appointment of KPMG LLP
as our independent auditors for our 2004 fiscal year.
The number of votes cast to each matter acted upon at the Annual Meeting was as
follows:
(a) Election of Directors:
For Withheld
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John J. Conefry, Jr. 68,039,271 3,049,427
Lawrence W. Peters 67,985,191 3,103,504
Thomas V. Powderly 70,154,204 934,494
There were no broker held non-voted shares represented at the meeting
with respect to this proposal.
(b) Approval of an amendment to the Astoria Financial Corporation
Executive Officer Annual Incentive Plan:
For: 66,752,406
Against: 3,902,634
Abstained: 154,932
There were 278,726 broker held non-voted shares represented at the
meeting with respect to this proposal.
(c) Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors of
Astoria Financial Corporation for the 2004 fiscal year:
For: 69,443,047
Against: 1,490,719
Abstained: 154,932
There were no broker held non-voted shares represented at the meeting
with respect to this proposal.
ITEM 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
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ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Identification of Exhibit
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31.1 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2 Certifications of Chief Financial Officer.
32.1 Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer furnished
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
18 U.S.C. Section 1350. Pursuant to SEC rules, this exhibit
will not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the
Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of that
section.
32.2 Written Statement of Chief Financial Officer furnished
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
18 U.S.C. Section 1350. Pursuant to SEC rules, this exhibit
will not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the
Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of that
section.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
1. Report on Form 8-K dated May 19, 2004, which includes under Item 5 of
Form 8-K the Bylaws of Astoria Financial Corporation as amended May
19, 2004 and under Item 9 of Form 8-K a press release dated May 19,
2004 announcing a new stock repurchase program which authorizes the
purchase of up to eight million shares of Astoria Financial
Corporation common stock.
2. Report on Form 8-K dated May 19, 2004, which includes under Item 9 of
Form 8-K a slide presentation delivered to shareholders during our
Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 19, 2004 and a press
release dated May 19, 2004 announcing the results of shareholder
voting at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This report has been
furnished but not filed pursuant to Regulation FD.
3. Report on Form 8-K dated May 10, 2004, which includes under Item 9 of
Form 8-K updated written investor presentation materials which
include, among other things, a review of financial results and trends
through the period ended March 31, 2004, which were made available to
interested investors and analysts during the quarter ended June 30,
2004 and on our investor relations website. This report has been
furnished but not filed pursuant to Regulation FD.
4. Report on Form 8-K dated April 22, 2004, which includes under Item 12
of Form 8-K a press release dated April 22, 2004 which includes
highlights of our financial results for the quarter ended March 31,
2004. This report has been furnished but not filed pursuant to
Regulation G.
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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.
Astoria Financial Corporation
Dated: August 5, 2004 By: /s/ Monte N. Redman
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Monte N. Redman
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Identification of Exhibit
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31.1 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2 Certifications of Chief Financial Officer.
32.1 Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section
1350. Pursuant to SEC rules, this exhibit will not be deemed filed
for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise
subject to the liability of that section.
32.2 Written Statement of Chief Financial Officer furnished pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section
1350. Pursuant to SEC rules, this exhibit will not be deemed filed
for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise
subject to the liability of that section.
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