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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K

 

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

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012

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 No. 001-34786

 

 

Oritani Financial Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   30-0628335

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

370 Pascack Road, Township of Washington   07676
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   Zip Code

(201) 664-5400

(Registrant’s telephone number)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value   The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    YES  ¨    NO  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    YES  ¨    NO  x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.     YES  x    NO  ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  x    NO  ¨.

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   x.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     YES  ¨    NO  x

As of September 12, 2012, there were 56,245,065 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and 45,201,715 shares outstanding.

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, computed by reference to the last sale price on December 31, 2011, as reported by the Nasdaq Global Market, was approximately $487.5 million.

 

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

1. Proxy Statement for the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Registrant (Part III).

 

 

 


Table of Contents

Oritani Financial Corp.

2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K

Index

 

     Page  
Part I   

Item 1. Business

     2   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     39   

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

     44   

Item 2. Properties

     44   

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

     44   

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

     44   
Part II   

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

     44   

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

     46   

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     48   

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     64   

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data

     64   

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

     65   

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

     65   

Item 9B. Other Information

     65   
Part III   

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

     66   

Item 11. Executive Compensation

     66   

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

     66   

Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

     66   

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

     66   
Part IV   

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

     66   

Signatures

     120   


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PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Forward Looking Statements

This Annual Report contains certain “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by use of forward looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “continue,” or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of those terms. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions, and uncertainties, including, among other things, the following important factors that could affect the actual outcome of future events: general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market or service areas, that are worse than expected; significantly increased competition among depository and other financial institutions; inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or fair value of financial instruments; changes in laws or government regulations affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements; our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; changes in consumer spending, borrowing, and savings habits; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, taxing authorities and the Financial Accounting Standards Board; and changes in our organization, compensation, and benefit plans.

Oritani Financial Corp. (“the Company”) wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company wishes to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements. The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions, which may be made to any forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Oritani Financial Corp.

Oritani Financial Corp. is the stock holding company for Oritani Bank. It is a Delaware corporation that was incorporated in March 2010. The Company is the successor to Oritani Financial Corp. (“Oritani-Federal”), a federal corporation and former stock holding company of Oritani Bank. In conjunction with the second step transaction of Oritani Financial Corp., MHC, the former mutual holding company parent, Oritani-Federal ceased to exist and the Company became its successor. The second step transaction was completed on June 24, 2010. The Company sold a total of 41,363,214 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share in the related stock offering. Concurrent with the completion of the offering, shares of Oritani-Federal common stock owned by public stockholders were exchanged for 1.50 shares of the Company’s common stock. In lieu of fractional shares, shareholders were paid in cash. The Company also issued 481,546 shares of common stock for the accelerated vesting of restricted stock awards triggered by the conversion. As a result of the offering, the exchange, and shares issued due to the accelerated vesting, as of June 30, 2010, the Company had 56,202,485 shares outstanding. Net proceeds from the offering were $401.8 million. As a result of the conversion, all share information has been revised to reflect the 1.50- to- one conversion rate.

Oritani Financial Corp. owns 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Oritani Bank. Oritani Financial Corp. primarily engages in the business of holding the common stock of Oritani Bank as well as two limited liability companies that own a variety of real estate investments. Oritani Financial Corp.’s executive office is located at 370 Pascack Road, in the Township of Washington, New Jersey 07676, and its telephone number is (201) 664-5400. Oritani Financial Corp. is subject to comprehensive regulation and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“FRB”). At June 30, 2012, Oritani Financial Corp. had consolidated assets of $2.70 billion, consolidated deposits of $1.39 billion and consolidated stockholders’ equity of $510.7 million. Its consolidated net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 was $31.7 million.

 

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Oritani Financial Corp.’s website (www.oritani.com) contains a link to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including copies of annual reports on Form 10-K, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these filings, if any. These filings can be found under the ‘Investor Relations’ heading. Oritani-Federal filings can also be found here. Information on the website should not be considered a part of this report.

Oritani Bank

General

Oritani Bank is a New Jersey-chartered savings bank headquartered in the Township of Washington, New Jersey. Oritani Bank was originally founded in 1911, as a New Jersey building and loan association. Over the years, Oritani Bank has expanded through internal growth as well as through a series of business combinations. Oritani Bank conducts business from its main office located at 370 Pascack Road, in the Township of Washington, New Jersey 07676, two lending offices in New York and its 24 branch offices located in the New Jersey Counties of Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic. The telephone number at its main office is (201) 664-5400. At June 30, 2012, our assets totaled $2.67 billion and our deposits totaled $1.41 billion.

Our principal business consists of attracting retail and commercial bank deposits from the general public in the areas surrounding our main office in the Township of Washington, New Jersey, our lending offices in New York and our branch offices located in the New Jersey Counties of Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic, and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations, in multifamily and commercial real estate loans, one to four family residential mortgage loans as well as in second mortgage and equity loans, construction loans, business loans, other consumer loans, and investment securities. We originate loans primarily for investment and hold such loans in our portfolio. Occasionally, we will also enter into loan participations. Our revenues are derived principally from interest on loans and securities as well as our investments in real estate and real estate joint ventures. We also generate revenues from fees and service charges and other income. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings and principal and interest payments on loans and securities.

Market Area

From our headquarters in the Township of Washington, New Jersey, we operate 25 full service branches, including our main office. We operate branches in four counties of New Jersey: Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic. The majority of our branches (seventeen) and deposits are located in Bergen County. In addition, we operate five branches in Hudson County, one branch in Essex County and two branches in Passaic County. Our market area for commercial lending is broader, generally extending about 150 miles from our headquarters. Our lending area includes the state of New Jersey, the broader New York metropolitan area, southern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and southern Connecticut. Our consumer lending is generally limited to the bank’s designated lending area which is considerably closer to our branch offices.

In terms of population, Bergen County ranks as the largest county in New Jersey (out of 21 counties) while Hudson County ranks fourth, Essex County ranks third and Passaic County ranks ninth. The economy in our primary market area has benefited from being varied and diverse. It is largely urban and suburban with a broad economic base. As one of the wealthiest states in the nation, New Jersey, with a population of 8.8 million, is considered one of the most attractive banking markets in the United States. As of July 2012, the unemployment rate for New Jersey was 9.8%, which was higher than the national rate of 8.3%, with a total of 3.9 million New Jersey residents employed as of July 2012. Bergen County is considered part of the New York metropolitan area. Its county seat is Hackensack. Bergen County ranks 20th among the highest-income counties in the United States in 2009 in terms of per-capita income. Some of Bergen County’s major employers are: Hackensack University Medical Center; Valley Health Systems; Medco Health Solutions; the County of Bergen; Quest Diagnostics, Inc.; Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.; Englewood Hospital and Medical Center; Becton Dickinson & Company; Englewood Hospital Home Health Care Services and Unilever Best Foods. See “Item 1A, Risk Factors – Current Market and Economic Conditions May Significantly Affect Our Operations and Financial Condition.”

Bergen County is bordered by Rockland County, New York to the north, the Hudson River to the east, Hudson County to the south, Passaic County to the west and also a small border with Essex County to the west.

 

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Passaic County is bordered by Orange County, New York to the north, Rockland County, New York to the northeast, Bergen County to the east, Essex County to the south, Morris County to the southwest and Sussex County to the west.

Essex County is bordered by Passaic County to the north, Morris County to the west, Union County to the south, Hudson County to the east and also a small border with Bergen County to the east.

Hudson County’s only land border is with Bergen County to the north and west. It is bordered by the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay to the east; Kill van Kull (which connects Newark Bay with Upper New York Bay) to the south and Newark Bay and the Hackensack River or the Passaic River to the west.

Competition

We face intense competition within our market area both in making loans and attracting deposits. Our market area has a high concentration of financial institutions including large money center and regional banks, community banks and credit unions. Some of our competitors offer products and services that we currently do not offer, such as trust services and private banking. As of June 30, 2011, the latest date for which statistics are available, our market share of deposits was approximately 3.1% in Bergen County and less than 1.0% in each of Hudson and Passaic Counties. We had no deposits in Essex County at June 30, 2011.

Our competition for loans and deposits comes principally from locally owned and out-of-state commercial banks, savings institutions, mortgage banking firms, insurance companies, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and credit unions. We face additional competition for deposits from short-term money market funds, brokerage firms, mutual funds and insurance companies. Our primary focus is to build and develop profitable customer relationships across all lines of business while maintaining our role as a community bank.

Lending Activities

Our principal lending activity is the origination of multifamily loans and commercial real estate loans as well as residential real estate mortgage loans and construction loans secured by property located primarily in our market area. Our multifamily loans consist primarily of mortgage loans secured by apartment buildings. Our commercial real estate loans consist primarily of mortgage loans secured by commercial offices, retail space, warehouses and mixed-use buildings. Our residential real estate mortgage loans consist of one to four family residential real property and consumer loans. Construction loans consist primarily of one to four family and commercial development projects. We curtailed construction lending during fiscal 2009 due to market and economic conditions and now only originate such loans on an exception basis. Second mortgage and equity loans consist primarily of home equity loans and home equity lines of credit. Multifamily and commercial real estate loans represented $1.80 billion, or 88%, of our total loan portfolio at June 30, 2012. One to four family residential real estate mortgage loans represented $139.1 million, or 6.8%, of our total loan portfolio at June 30, 2012. As market rates for residential loans have decreased, Oritani Bank’s rate for these products have been less than competitive. Consequently, residential loan balances have been decreasing throughout the last three fiscal years. We also offer second mortgages and equity loans. At June 30, 2012, such loans totaled $30.1 million, or 1.5%, of our loan portfolio. At June 30, 2012, construction and land loans totaled $48.9 million, or 2.4%, of our loan portfolio. At June 30, 2012, other loans, which primarily consist of business and to a smaller extent, account loans, totaled $17.6 million, or 0.9% of our loan portfolio.

 

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Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio, by type of loan at the dates indicated.

 

     At June 30,  
     2012     2011     2010     2009     2008  
     Amount      Percent     Amount      Percent     Amount      Percent     Amount      Percent     Amount      Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Residential

   $ 139,072         6.8   $ 172,972         10.1   $ 244,126         15.9   $ 265,962         20.4   $ 223,087         21.8   

Multi-family

     679,783         33.5        474,776         27.8        360,380         23.5        277,589         21.3        237,490         23.2   

Commercial real estate

     1,116,335         54.9        901,916         52.9        760,076         49.5        562,138         43.3        359,681         35.2   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     30,052         1.5        38,706         2.3        48,110         3.1        54,769         4.2        59,886         5.8   

Construction and land loans

     48,887         2.4        86,502         5.1        102,137         6.6        130,831         10.0        138,195         13.5   

Other loans

     17,622         0.9        30,571         1.8        21,753         1.4        10,993         0.8        4,880         0.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

     2,031,751         100.0     1,705,443         100.0     1,536,582         100.0     1,302,282         100.0     1,023,219         100.0   
     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Other items:

                         

Net deferred loan origination fees

     7,747           6,080           4,800           2,979           2,610      

Allowance for loan losses

     31,187           26,514           25,902           20,680           13,532      
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

Total loans, net

   $ 1,992,817         $ 1,672,849         $ 1,505,880         $ 1,278,623         $ 1,007,077      
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

Loan Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The following table summarizes the scheduled repayments of our loan portfolio at June 30, 2012. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment date and do not reflect the effect of prepayments and scheduled principal amortization.

 

    Residential     Multi-family     Commercial     Second Mortgage     Construction and Land     Other Loans     Total  
    Amount     Weighted
Average Rate
    Amount     Weighted
Average Rate
    Amount     Weighted
Average Rate
    Amount     Weighted
Average Rate
    Amount     Weighted
Average Rate
    Amount     Weighted
Average Rate
    Amount     Weighted
Average Rate
 
    (Dollars in thousands)  

Due During the Years Ending June 30,

                           

2013

    4,704        5.40        1,608        6.98        33,849        5.97        108        5.62        32,289        6.04        9,178        6.06        81,736        5.99   

2014

    5,670        5.30        2,379        6.41        22,826        6.44        446        5.08        4,057        4.80        5,730        2.42        41,108        5.54   

2015 to 2016

    952        5.19        46,742        5.46        76,665        5.99        1,906        5.04        1,709        6.15        700        6.69        128,674        5.78   

2017 to 2021

    17,743        4.94        193,055        5.27        496,949        6.01        7,721        5.13        —          0.00        257        6.04        715,725        5.78   

2022 to 2026

    11,305        5.27        288,139        4.53        350,558        4.81        7,790        5.19        —          0.00        304        6.50        658,096        4.70   

2027 and beyond

    98,698        5.03        147,860        5.51        135,488        6.35        12,081        5.38        10,832        6.36        1,453        5.49        406,412        5.69   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 139,072        5.06   $ 679,783        5.03   $ 1,116,335        5.68   $ 30,052        5.24   $ 48,887        6.01   $ 17,622        4.86   $ 2,031,751        5.41
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following table sets forth, at June 30, 2012, the dollar amount of all fixed- and adjustable-rate loans that are contractually due after June 30, 2013.

 

     Due After June 30, 2013  
     Fixed      Adjustable      Total  
     (In thousands)  

Residential

   $ 106,569       $ 27,799       $ 134,368   

Multi-family

     184,468         493,707         678,175   

Commercial estate Loans

     384,666         697,820         1,082,486   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     23,583         6,361         29,944   

Construction and land loans

     13,886         2,711         16,597   

Other loans

     1,800         6,644         8,444   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

   $ 714,972       $ 1,235,042       $ 1,950,014   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans:

Residential Loans. We originate one to four family residential mortgage loans substantially all of which are secured by properties located in our primary market area. At June 30, 2012, $139.1 million, or 6.8% of our loan portfolio, consisted of one to four family residential mortgage loans. We generally retain for our portfolio substantially all of the loans that we originate. One to four family mortgage loan originations are generally obtained from existing or past customers, through advertising, and through referrals from local builders, real estate brokers, and attorneys and are underwritten pursuant to Oritani Bank’s policies and standards. In 2008, the Company began a program where a fee is paid to a broker for a loan referral that results in an origination or a purchase of a recently closed loan. Generally, one to four family residential mortgage loans are originated in amounts up to 80% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price of the property, with private mortgage insurance required on loans with a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 80%. We generally will not make loans with a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 90%. Fixed rate mortgage loans are originated for terms of up to 30 years. Generally, fixed rate residential mortgage loans are underwritten according to Freddie Mac guidelines, policies and procedures, with a maximum origination amount of $2.0 million. We do not originate or purchase, and our loan portfolio does not include, any sub-prime loans.

We also offer adjustable rate mortgage loans for one to four family properties, with an interest rate based on the weekly average yield on U.S. Treasuries adjusted to a constant maturity of one-year, which adjust either annually or every three years from the outset of the loan or which adjusts annually after a five-, seven- or ten-year initial fixed rate period. Originations and purchases of adjustable rate one to four family residential loans totaled $2.1 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 as compared to total originations and purchases of $20.2 million of one to four family residential loans during the 2011 fiscal year. Our adjustable rate mortgage loans generally provide for maximum rate adjustments of 2% per adjustment, with a lifetime maximum adjustment up to 6%, regardless of the initial rate. Our adjustable rate mortgage loans amortize over terms of up to 30 years.

Adjustable rate mortgage loans decrease the Bank’s risk associated with changes in market interest rates by periodically repricing, but involve other risks because, as interest rates increase, the underlying payments by the borrower increase, thus increasing the potential for default by the borrower. At the same time, the marketability of the underlying collateral may be adversely affected by higher interest rates. Upward adjustment of the contractual interest rate is also limited by the maximum periodic and lifetime interest rate adjustments permitted by our loan documents and, therefore, the effectiveness of adjustable rate mortgage loans may be limited during periods of rapidly rising interest rates. At June 30, 2012, $27.8 million, or 19.9% of our one to four family residential real estate loans, had adjustable rates of interest.

 

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In an effort to provide financing for first-time homebuyers, we offer our own first-time homebuyer loan program. This program offers one to four family residential mortgage loans to qualified individuals. These loans are offered with terms and adjustable and fixed rates of interest similar to our other one to four family mortgage loan products. With this program, borrowers receive a discounted mortgage interest rate and do not pay certain loan origination fees. Such loans must be secured by an owner-occupied residence. These loans are originated using similar underwriting guidelines as our other one to four family mortgage loans. Such loans are originated in amounts of up to 90% of the lower of the property’s appraised value or the sale price. Private mortgage insurance is not required for such loans. The maximum amount of such loan is $275,000. We also participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank’s (“FHLB”) Mortgage Partnership Finance (“MPF”) program. The MPF program offers lower rates to qualified individuals on one to four family residential mortgage loans and provides the Bank with additional opportunity for income. Loans originated through the MPF program can be sold to FHLB with minimal recourse to the Bank.

We also offer our directors, officers and employees who satisfy certain criteria and our general underwriting standards fixed or adjustable rate loan products with reduced interest rates, excluding loans originated through the MPF program. These loans adhere to all other terms and conditions contained in the loan policy.

All residential mortgage loans that we originate include “due-on-sale” clauses, which give us the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable in the event that, among other things, the borrower sells or otherwise disposes of the real property subject to the mortgage and the loan is not repaid. Regulations limit the amount that a savings bank may lend relative to the appraised value of the real estate securing the loan, as determined by an appraisal of the property at the time the loan is originated. All borrowers are required to obtain title insurance for the benefit of Oritani Bank. We also require homeowner’s insurance and fire and casualty insurance and, where circumstances warrant, flood insurance on properties securing real estate loans.

Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Loans. We originate non-residential commercial real estate mortgage loans and loans on multifamily dwellings. At June 30, 2012, $1.80 billion, or 88% of our loan portfolio, consisted of multifamily and commercial real estate loans. Our commercial real estate mortgage loans are primarily permanent loans secured by improved property such as retail stores, mixed-use properties, self-storage facilities, mobile home parks, commercial warehouses and office buildings. The retail store caption includes stand alone groceries and drug stores, and we generally seek this type of anchor tenant at multi-store facilities. Our multifamily mortgage loans are primarily permanent loans secured by apartment buildings. The typical loan has a fixed rate of interest for the first five years, after which the loan reprices to a market index plus a spread, with a floor of the original rate. The fixed rate period is occasionally extended to as much as ten years. These loans typically amortize over 30 years though we will often require shorter amortization. We also offer such loans on a self-amortizing basis with fixed rate terms up to 20 years. References to commercial real estate loans below refer to multifamily and commercial real estate.

The terms and conditions of each loan are tailored to the needs of the borrower and based on the financial strength of the project and any guarantors. In reaching a decision on whether to make a commercial real estate loan, we consider the net operating income of the property, the borrower’s expertise and credit history, risks inherent in the property’s tenants, the global cash flows of the borrower, the value of the underlying property and other factors. Loan to value ratios are a very important consideration. While our lending policies allow commercial real estate loan originations in an amount up to 80% of the appraised value or the purchase price of the property, whichever is less, our maximum loan to value ratio is generally 75%. Other factors we consider, with respect to commercial real estate rental properties, include the term of the lease(s) and the quality of the tenant(s). We generally require that the properties securing these real estate loans have debt service coverage ratios (the ratio of earnings before debt service to debt service) of at least 1.2 times. Environmental reports are generally required for commercial real estate loans. Commercial real estate loans made to corporations, partnerships and other business entities may require personal guarantees by the principals as warranted. Property inspections are conducted no less than every three years, or more frequently as warranted. Bank lending policies allow lending up to the 80% loan to value level and 1.2 times debt service coverage ratio. However, in 2008, we informally reduced our maximum loan to value ratios and increased our maximum debt service coverage ratio, as well as taking a more conservative approach on other underwriting issues. We continue to underwrite to these informal changes. We believe these actions have resulted in originations that are more conservative in nature than Bank policy allows. We intend to maintain this conservative posture at least as long as we perceive a heightened economic risk in this type of lending.

 

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For commercial loans with balances greater than $1.0 million, a borrower’s financial information is monitored on an ongoing basis by requiring periodic financial statement updates, payment history reviews and periodic face-to-face meetings with the borrower. We require commercial borrowers to provide annually updated financial statements and federal tax returns. These requirements also apply to the individual principals of our commercial borrowers. We also require borrowers with rental investment property to provide an annual report of income and expenses for the property, including a tenant list and copies of leases, as applicable. The largest commercial real estate loan in our portfolio at June 30, 2012 was a $21.0 million loan secured by a shopping center, located in Putnam County, New York. This loan is performing in accordance with its terms. Our largest commercial real estate relationship consisted of 10 properties primarily secured by multifamily dwellings located mainly in our primary market area with a real estate investor. The aggregate outstanding loan balance for this relationship is $47.0 million at June 30, 2012, and these loans are all performing in accordance with their terms.

Loans secured by commercial real estate, including multifamily properties, generally involve larger principal amounts and a greater degree of risk than one to four family residential mortgage loans. Because payments on loans secured by commercial real estate are often dependent on successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may be affected by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. See “Item 1A, Risk Factors – Current Market and Economic Conditions May Significantly Affect Our Operations and Financial Condition.”

Second Mortgage and Equity Loans. We also offer second mortgage and equity loans and home equity lines of credit, each of which are secured by one to four family residences, substantially all of which are located in our primary market area. At June 30, 2012, second mortgage and equity loans totaled $30.1 million, or 1.5% of total loans. Additionally, at June 30, 2012, the unadvanced amounts of home equity lines of credit totaled $11.1 million. The underwriting standards utilized for home equity loans and equity lines of credit include a determination of the applicant’s credit history, an assessment of the applicant’s ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan and the value of the collateral securing the loan. The combined (first and second mortgage liens) loan-to-value ratio for home equity loans and equity lines of credit is generally limited to 70%. Home equity loans are offered with fixed and adjustable rates of interest and with terms of up to 30 years. Our home equity lines of credit have adjustable rates of interest which are indexed to the prime rate, as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

Equity loans entail greater risk than do residential mortgage loans, particularly if they are secured by an asset that has a superior security interest. In addition, equity loan collections depend on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy.

Construction Loans. We originate construction loans for the development of one to four family residential properties located in our primary market area. Residential construction loans are generally offered to experienced local developers operating in our primary market area and to individuals for the construction of their personal residences. At June 30, 2012, residential construction loans amounted to $32.1 million, or 1.6% of total loans.

Our residential construction loans generally provide for the payment of interest only during the construction phase, but in no event exceeding 24 months. Residential construction loans can be made with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 75% of the appraised value of the land and 100% of the costs associated with the construction. Residential construction loans are generally made on the same terms as our one to four family mortgage loans. At June 30, 2012, the largest residential construction loan was for $19.0 million, with an outstanding balance of $19.0 million and is secured by a single family estate home with an appraised value of $56.0 million. The construction phase has been completed and is currently listed for sale. While this loan has performed according to its terms, the loan has been extended primarily due to the “select” market availability for a home of this magnitude. This loan was classified as watch and was performing according to it terms at June 30, 2012.

We also make construction loans for commercial development projects. The projects include multifamily, apartment, retail and office buildings. We generally require that a commitment for permanent financing be in place prior to closing the construction loan. The maximum loan-to-value ratio limit applicable to these loans is generally 80%. At June 30, 2012, commercial construction loans totaled $16.8 million, or 0.8% of total loans. At June 30, 2012, the largest outstanding commercial construction loan commitment was for $10.5 million, with an outstanding

 

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balance of $10.5 million and is secured by an office and warehouse space complex. This loan was performing according to its terms at June 30, 2012.

Before making a commitment to fund a construction loan, we require an appraisal on the property by an independent licensed appraiser. We require title insurance and, if applicable, an environmental survey prior to making a commitment to fund a construction loan. We generally also review and inspect each property before disbursement of funds during the terms of the construction loan. Loan proceeds are disbursed after inspection based on the percentage of completion method.

Construction and development financing is generally considered to involve a higher degree of credit risk than long-term financing on improved, owner-occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the value of the property at completion of construction compared to the estimated cost (including interest) of construction and other assumptions. If the estimate of construction cost proves to be inaccurate, we may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed in order to protect the value of the property. Additionally, if the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, we may be confronted with a project, when completed, having a value which is insufficient to assure full repayment.

We chose to reduce our exposure to construction lending during fiscal 2009 due to market and economic conditions. Such loans are now only originated on an exception basis. Construction originations for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were $5.7 million and $11.8 million, respectively, versus $19.1 million for the comparable 2010 period.

Other Loans. Other loans totaled $17.6 million or 0.9% of our total loan portfolio at June 30, 2012. Other loans primarily consist of business loans secured by cash and other business assets, account loans, and commercial line of credit loans. Commercial line of credit loans totaled $11.3 million. In 2009, Oritani decided to limit new line of credit lending to well-established customers.

Loan Originations, Purchases, Sales, Participations and Servicing of Loans. Lending activities are conducted primarily by our loan personnel operating at our main office as well as commercial real estate origination offices in Rockland County, New York and New York City. All loans originated by us are underwritten pursuant to our policies and procedures. We originate both adjustable rate and fixed rate loans. Our ability to originate fixed or adjustable rate loans is dependent upon the relative customer demand for such loans, which is affected by the current and expected future levels of market interest rates.

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, loan originations totaled $528.4 million and purchases totaled $2.0 million, all of which were retained by us. In 2012, loans originated and sold under the FHLB MPF program totaled $400,000. There were no sales of loans in fiscal 2011 or 2010.

We will also participate in loans, sometimes as the “lead lender.” Whether we are the lead lender or not, we underwrite our participation portion of the loan according to our own underwriting criteria and procedures. At June 30, 2012, we had $46.3 million in loan participation interests.

At June 30, 2012, we were servicing loans sold in the amount of $2.6 million. Loan servicing includes collecting and remitting loan payments, accounting for principal and interest, contacting delinquent mortgagors, supervising foreclosures and property dispositions in the event of unremedied defaults, making certain insurance and tax payments on behalf of the borrowers and generally administering the loans.

Non-performing and Problem Assets

We commence collection efforts when a loan becomes ten days past due with system generated reminder notices. Subsequent late charges and delinquent notices are issued and the account is monitored on a regular basis thereafter. Collections meetings with executive management are regularly held and every delinquent loan is discussed. When a loan is more than 30 days past due, the credit file is reviewed and, if deemed necessary, information is updated or confirmed and collateral re-evaluated. Personal, direct contact with the borrower is attempted early in the collection process. We make every effort to contact the borrower and develop a plan of repayment to cure the delinquency. A summary report of all loans 30 days or more past due is reported to the Board

 

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of Directors on a monthly basis. If no repayment plan is in process and the loan is delinquent at least two payments, the file is referred to counsel for the commencement of foreclosure or other collection efforts.

Loans are placed on non-accrual status when they are more than 90 days delinquent. When loans are placed on a non-accrual status, unpaid accrued interest is fully reversed. Once the outstanding principal balance is brought current, income is recognized to the extent the loan is deemed fully collectible. If the deficiencies causing the delinquency are resolved, such loans may be returned to accrual status once all arrearages are resolved and a period of satisfactory payment performance, usually six months. See additional discussion regarding our non-performing assets at June 30, 2012 in “Management Discussion and Analysis.”

Non-Performing Assets and Restructured Loans. The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of our non-performing assets at the dates indicated. At June 30, 2012 and 2011, we had non-performing troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) of $6.6 million and $8.0 million, respectively, which are included in the appropriate categories in the non-accrual table below. Additionally, we had $5.1 million and $1.5 million of troubled debt restructurings on accrual status at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which do not appear in the table below. We had no troubled debt restructurings at June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008.

 

     At June 30,  
     2012 (1)     2011 (2)     2010     2009 (3)     2008 (4)  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Non-accrual loans:

          

Residential

   $ 4,573      $ 1,005      $ 55      $ 98      $ 67   

Multifamily

     616        549        —          6,291        —     

Commercial real estate

     6,124        3,456        17,835        25,685        —     

Second mortgage and equity loans

     274        263        62        —          —     

Construction and land loans

     6,637        8,332        20,173        20,391        14,143   

Other loans

     118        1,698        —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-accrual loans

   $ 18,342      $ 15,303      $ 38,125      $ 52,465      $ 14,210   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans greater than 90 days delinquent and still accruing

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-performing loans

   $ 18,342      $ 15,303      $ 38,125      $ 52,465      $ 14,210   

Real estate owned

     2,740        3,967        3,031        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-performing assets

   $ 21,082      $ 19,270      $ 41,156      $ 52,465      $ 14,210   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios:

          

Non-performing loans to total loans

     0.90     0.90     2.48     4.03     1.39

Non-performing assets to total assets

     0.78     0.74     1.66     2.74     0.98

 

(1) Included in nonaccrual loans are one residential loan totaling $34,000 and one construction loan totaling $1.7 million that were less than 30 days delinquent and one equity loan totaling $7,000 that was less than 90 days delinquent.
(2) Two construction loans totaling $4.9 million and one other loan totaling $1.5 million were less than 30 days delinquent at June 30, 2011 and were classified as non-accrual.
(3) Two construction loans totaling $4.2 million were less than 60 days delinquent at June 30, 2009 and were classified as non-accrual.
(4) One construction loan totaling $335,000 was less than 60 days delinquent at June 30, 2008 and was classified as non-accrual.

As noted in the above table, there were nonaccrual loans of $18.3 million at June 30, 2012 and $15.3 million at June 30, 2011. Additional interest income of $1.1 million and $2.4 million would have been recorded during the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, if the loans had performed in accordance with their original terms. Interest income on these loans of $58,000 and $423,000 was included in net income for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations- Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, Provision for Loan Losses.”

 

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Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth our loan delinquencies by type, by amount and by percentage of type at the dates indicated.

 

     Loans Delinquent For                
     60-89 Days      90 Days and over      Total  
     Number      Amount      Number      Amount      Number      Amount  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

At June 30, 2012

                 

Residential

     2       $ 1,722         10       $ 4,539         12       $ 6,261   

Multifamily

     1         1,125         3         616         4         1,741   

Commercial real estate

     3         2,520         9         6,124         12         8,644   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     1         7         2         267         3         274   

Construction and land loans

     1         3,188         1         4,895         2         8,083   

Other loans

     —           —           2         118         2         118   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     8       $ 8,562         27       $ 16,559         35       $ 25,121   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At June 30, 2011

                 

Residential

     4       $ 1,087         4       $ 1,005         8       $ 2,092   

Multifamily

     2         3,810         3         550         5         4,360   

Commercial real estate

     1         307         6         3,456         7         3,763   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     2         123         3         263         5         386   

Construction and land loans

     —           —           4         8,332         4         8,332   

Other loans

     —           —           3         1,697         3         1,697   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     9       $ 5,327         23       $ 15,303         32       $ 20,630   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At June 30, 2010

                 

Residential

     4       $ 762         1       $ 55         5       $ 817   

Multifamily

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Commercial real estate

     4         2,105         3         17,835         7         19,940   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     1         19         1         62         2         81   

Construction and land loans

     1         1,743         5         20,173         6         21,916   

Other loans

     —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     10       $ 4,629         10       $ 38,125         20       $ 42,754   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At June 30, 2009

                 

Residential

     1       $ 197         2       $ 98         3       $ 295   

Multifamily

     —           —           2         6,291         2         6,291   

Commercial real estate

     3         17,209         7         25,685         10         42,894   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Construction and land loans

     1         419         5         15,765         6         16,184   

Other loans

     —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     5       $ 17,825         16       $ 47,839         21       $ 65,664   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At June 30, 2008

                 

Residential

     —         $ —           2       $ 68         2       $ 68   

Multifamily

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Commercial real estate

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Second mortgage and equity loans

     1         18         —           —           1         18   

Construction and land loans

     —           —           2         13,808         2         13,808   

Other loans

     —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1       $ 18         4       $ 13,876         5       $ 13,894   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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In addition to the delinquent loans listed above, we had loans that were delinquent 90 days or more past due as to principal. Typically, such loans had passed their maturity date but continued making monthly payments, keeping their interest current, while negotiating external financing or an extension from the Company. These loans totaled $6.5 million at June 30, 2012. One loan, with a principal balance of $630,000 continued making monthly payments and was subsequently extended by us, which negated its past due maturity status. Another loan, with a principal balance of $2.7 million, has continued making monthly payments. However, extension terms amenable to the Company have not yet been negotiated. A third loan, with a principal balance of $3.2 million, subsequently became past due regarding the monthly payments and is currently classified as nonaccrual. At June 30, 2011 and 2010, loans that had passed their maturity date but continued making monthly payments, keeping their interest current until paid in full or extended totaled $6.3 million and $5.6 million, respectively.

Real Estate Owned. Real estate acquired by us as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until sold. When property is acquired it is recorded at the lower of cost or fair market value at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Holding costs and declines in fair value result in charges to expense after acquisition. The Company had real estate owned of $2.7 million at June 30, 2012 and $4.0 million at June 30, 2011. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, Oritani Bank obtained title to seven properties securing $3.9 million of non-performing loans. The properties were written down to $2.8 million upon acquisition and were subsequently written down further to $2.4 million by June 30, 2012. The Company sold ten properties with book value of $3.7 million during the twelve months ended June 30, 2012. Proceeds from the sale of real estate owned were $3.9 million, resulting in gross gains and gross losses of $237,000 and $27,000, respectively.

Classified Assets. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) regulations provide that loans and other assets of lesser quality should be classified as “substandard,” “doubtful” or “loss” assets. An asset is considered “substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. “Substandard” assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that we will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Assets classified as “loss” are those considered “uncollectible” and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted.

We are required to establish general allowances for loan losses for loans classified substandard or doubtful, as well as for other problem loans, including those classified as special mention or watch. General allowances represent loss allowances which have been established to recognize the inherent losses associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When we classify problem assets as “loss,” we are required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to 100% of the amount of the asset so classified or to charge off such amount. Since 2005, the Company has engaged a third party loan review firm to help ensure that loans are properly classified. They report to the Audit Committee quarterly and their scope is determined by the Audit Committee annually. On an annual basis, the loan review firm reviews a significant portion of the existing portfolio over the course of the year, typically an aggregate of at least 60% of the commercial real estate, multifamily and construction loan portfolios, including a sampling of both new and seasoned loans, a review of all Regulation “O” loans and review of all delinquent loans. Our determination as to the classification of our assets and the amount of our valuation allowances is subject to review by the FDIC and the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“NJDOBI”) which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances. Such examinations typically occur annually. Our last examination by the FDIC was as of June 30, 2011 and as of March 31, 2010 by the NJDOBI.

The following table shows the aggregate amounts of our classified assets, including non-performing loans, at the date indicated.

 

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     Classified Assets At  
     June 30, 2012      June 30, 2011      June 30, 2010  
     Number      Amount      Number      Amount      Number      Amount  

Substandard assets:

                 

Residential

     13       $ 5,219         4       $ 1,005         1       $ 55   

Multi-family loans

     6         6,004         3         3,979         —           —     

Commercial real estate loans

     19         23,793         9         8,590         9         25,219   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     2         267         3         263         —           —     

Construction and land loans

     7         10,699         8         15,195         11         31,424   

Other loans

     2         117         3         1,698         2         699   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     49       $ 46,099         30       $ 30,730         23       $ 57,397   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The loan portfolio is reviewed on a regular basis to determine whether any loans require classification in accordance with applicable regulations. Not all classified assets constitute non-performing assets.

We also utilize additional classifications for assets that do not meet the definition of any of the classified assets yet contain an element that warrants a rating that is less than “pass.” We classify an asset as “special mention” if the asset has a potential weakness that warrants management’s close attention. While such assets are not impaired, management has concluded that if the potential weakness in the asset is not addressed, the value of the asset may deteriorate, adversely affecting the repayment of the asset. Our assets classified as “special mention” totaled $43.0 million, $32.2 million, and $21.6 million at June 30, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. Effective September 30, 2009, we began to also utilize the classification of “watch” for assets where complete current information has not been procured or a minor weakness is indicated. Our assets classified as “watch” totaled $132.2 million, $103.7 million and $32.2 at June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Impaired Loans. The Company defines an impaired loan as a loan for which it is probable, based on current information, that the Company will not collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans we individually classify as impaired include multifamily, commercial mortgage and construction loans with balances of $1.0 million or more, unless a condition exists for loans less than $1.0 million that would increase the Bank’s potential loss exposure. Impaired loans are individually assessed to determine that each loan’s carrying value is not in excess of the fair value of the related collateral or the present value of the expected future cash flows. If the loan’s carrying value does exceed the fair value, specific reserves are established to reduce the loan’s carrying value. For classification purposes, impaired loans are typically classified as substandard. Impaired loans at June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $17.3 million, $12.7 million and $21.9 million, respectively.

Allowance for Loan Losses

Our allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level necessary to absorb loan losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Management, in determining the allowance for loan losses, considers the losses inherent in our loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of loan activities, along with the general economic and real estate market conditions. Loan losses are charged to the allowance for loans losses and recoveries are credited to it. Additions to the allowance for loan losses are provided by charges against income based on various factors which, in our judgment, deserve current recognition in estimating probable losses. We regularly review the loan portfolio and make adjustments for loan losses in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The allowance for loan losses consists primarily of the following two components:

(1) Allowances are established for impaired loans (generally defined by the Company as a loan for which it is probable, based on current information, that the Company will not collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement). The amount of impairment provided for as an allowance is represented by the deficiency, if any, between the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the original loan’s effective interest rate or the underlying collateral value (less estimated costs to sell,) if the loan is collateral dependent, and the carrying value of the loan. Impaired loans that have no impairment losses are not considered for general valuation allowances described below.

 

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(2) General allowances are established for loan losses on a portfolio basis for loans that do not meet the definition of impaired. The portfolio is grouped into similar risk characteristics, primarily loan type, collateral type, if collateral dependent, and internal credit risk rating. We apply an estimated loss rate to each loan group. The loss rates applied are based on our cumulative prior two year loss experience adjusted, as appropriate, for the environmental factors discussed below. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revisions based upon changes in economic and real estate market conditions. Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowance for loan losses we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

The adjustments to our loss experience are based on our evaluation of several environmental factors, including:

 

  changes in local, regional, national, and international economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectibility of our portfolio, including the condition of various market segments;

 

  changes in the nature and volume of our portfolio and in the terms of our loans;

 

  changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff;

 

  changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of nonaccrual loans, and the volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans;

 

  changes in the quality of our loan review system;

 

  changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;

 

  the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations; and

 

  the effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in our existing portfolio

In evaluating the estimated loss factors to be utilized for each loan group, management also reviews actual loss history over an extended period of time as reported by the FDIC for institutions both nationally and in our market area for periods that are believed to have been under similar economic conditions.

We evaluate the allowance for loan losses based on the combined total of the impaired and general components. Generally when the loan portfolio increases, absent other factors, our allowance for loan loss methodology results in a higher dollar amount of estimated probable losses than would be the case without the increase. Generally when the loan portfolio decreases, absent other factors, our allowance for loan loss methodology results in a lower dollar amount of estimated probable losses than would be the case without the decrease.

Each quarter we evaluate the allowance for loan losses and adjust the allowance as appropriate through a provision or recovery for loan losses. While we use the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the information used in making the evaluations. In addition, as an integral part of their examination process, the NJDOBI and the FDIC will periodically review the allowance for loan losses. They may require us to adjust the allowance based on their analysis of information available to them at the time of their examination. Such examinations typically occur annually. Our last examination by the FDIC was as of June 30, 2011 and as of March 31, 2010 by the NJDOBI.

The Company also maintains an unallocated component related to the general allowance. Management does not target a specific unallocated percentage of the total general allocation, or total allowance for loan losses. The primary purpose of the unallocated component is to account for the inherent imprecision of the loss estimation process related primarily to periodic updating of appraisals on impaired loans, as well as periodic updating of commercial loan credit risk ratings by loan officers and the Company’s internal credit review process.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth activity in our allowance for loan losses for the fiscal years indicated.

 

     At or For the Years Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2010     2009     2008  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance at beginning of period $

     26,514      $ 25,902      $ 20,680      $ 13,532      $ 8,882   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Charge-offs:

          

Residential

     669        —          —          —          —     

Multifamily

     194        —          16        260        —     

Commercial real estate

     529        3,018        1,196        —          —     

Second mortgage and equity loans

     —          —          —          —          —     

Construction and land loans

     897        5,750        3,526        2,250        —     

Other loans

     1,598        —          43        222        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total charge-offs

     3,887        8,768        4,781        2,732        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Recoveries:

          

Residential

     18        —          —          —          —     

Multifamily

     —          —          —          —          —     

Commercial real estate

     —          80        —          —          —     

Second mortgage and equity loans

     —          —          —          —          —     

Construction and land loans

     42        —          —          —          —     

Other loans

     —          —          3        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recoveries

     60        80        3        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

     (3,827     (8,688     (4,778     (2,732     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

     8,500        9,300        10,000        9,880        4,650   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year $

     31,187      $ 26,514      $ 25,902      $ 20,680      $ 13,532   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratios:

          

Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding

     0.21     0.54     0.35     0.23     —  

Allowance for loan losses to total loans at end of period

     1.53     1.55     1.69     1.59     1.32

The increase in the allowance for loan losses since 2008, and related provisions, is primarily due to charge-off levels, the evaluation of ongoing local and regional economic factors and the growth in the multifamily and commercial real estate portfolios. The continued increase in the multifamily and commercial real estate loan portfolio is a factor as these types of loans inherently contain more credit risk than one to four family residential loans. The elevated level of charge-offs in the 2011 period were primarily incurred in conjunction with the disposal of two large problem assets.

Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth the allowance for loan losses allocated by loan category, the total loan balances by category (including loans held for sale), and the percent of loans in each category to total loans at the dates indicated. The allowance for loan losses allocated to each category is not necessarily indicative of future losses in any particular category and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other categories.

 

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     At June 30,  
     2012     2011     2010  
            Percent of            Percent of            Percent of  
            Loans in            Loans in            Loans in  
     Allowance      Each     Allowance      Each     Allowance      Each  
     for Loan      Category to     for Loan      Category to     for Loan      Category to  
     Losses      Total Loans     Losses      Total Loans     Losses      Total Loans  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Residential

   $ 2,343         6.8   $ 1,274         10.1   $ 1,390         15.9

Multifamily

     3,113         33.5        2,703         27.8        2,175         23.5   

Commercial real estate

     20,087         54.9        15,597         52.9        15,295         49.5   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     475         1.5        369         2.3        421         3.1   

Construction and land loans

     2,498         2.4        3,455         5.1        4,595         6.6   

Other loans

     348         0.9        1,625         1.8        482         1.4   

Unallocated

     2,323         —          1,491         —          1,544         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 31,187         100.0   $ 26,514         100.0   $ 25,902         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     At June 30,  
     2009     2008  
            Percent of            Percent of  
            Loans in            Loans in  
     Allowance      Each     Allowance      Each  
     for Loan      Category to     for Loan      Category to  
     Losses      Total Loans     Losses      Total Loans  
            (Dollars in thousands)         

Conventional

   $ 1,012         20.4   $ 845         21.8   

Multifamily

     2,912         21.3        2,535         23.2   

Commercial real estate

     9,683         43.3        5,560         35.2   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     274         4.2        299         5.8   

Construction and land loans

     5,791         10        3,883         13.5   

Other loans

     268         0.8        92         0.5   

Unallocated

     740         —          318         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 20,680         100.0   $ 13,532         100.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments

The Board of Directors is responsible for adopting our investment policy. The investment policy is reviewed periodically by management and any changes to the policy are recommended to and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Authority to make investments under the approved investment policy guidelines is delegated to appropriate officers. While general investment strategies are developed and authorized by the Board of Directors, the execution of specific actions primarily rests with Oritani Bank’s President, Chief Financial Officer and Asset/Liability Committee, which have responsibility for ensuring that the guidelines and requirements included in the investment policy are followed and that all securities are considered prudent for investment. Each of our President, Chief Financial Officer and Asset/Liability Committee have specified authority to purchase various types of investments; all individual investment purchases in excess of $20.0 million and all daily purchases in excess of $30 million must be approved by our Board of Directors. All investment transactions are reviewed and ratified or approved (as the case may be) at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors. Any investment which, subsequent to its purchase, fails to meet the guidelines of the policy is reported to the Board of Directors at its next meeting where the Board decides whether to hold or sell the investment.

 

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New Jersey-chartered savings banks have authority to invest in various types of assets, including U.S. Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies, mortgage-backed securities, certain certificates of deposit of insured financial institutions, overnight and short-term loans to other banks and corporate debt instruments. Oritani Financial Corp., as a Delaware Corporation, may invest in equity securities subject to certain limitations.

The investment policy requires that all securities transactions be conducted in a safe and sound manner. Investment decisions must be based upon a thorough analysis of each security instrument to determine if its quality and inherent risks fit within Oritani Bank’s overall asset/liability management objectives, the effect on its risk-based capital measurement and the prospects for yield and/or appreciation. The investment policy provides that Oritani Bank may invest in U.S. treasury notes, U.S. and state agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other conservative investment opportunities. Typical investments are currently in U.S. agency or Federal Home Loan Bank securities and government sponsored mortgage-backed securities as well as overnight loans to other banks.

Our investment portfolio at June 30, 2012, consisted of $24.6 million in federal agency obligations and $1.4 million in equity securities. We also invest in mortgage-backed securities, all of which are guaranteed by government sponsored enterprises. At June 30, 2012, our mortgage-backed securities portfolio totaled $510.1 million, or 18.9% of total assets, and consisted of $478.3 million in fixed-rate securities and $31.7 million in adjustable-rate securities, guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae. Securities can be classified as held to maturity or available for sale at the date of purchase.

U.S. Government and Federal Agency Obligations. At June 30, 2012, our U.S. Government and federal agency securities portfolio totaled $24.6 million, all of which was classified as available for sale.

Equity Securities. At June 30, 2012, our equity securities portfolio totaled $1.4 million, or 0.1% of our total assets, all of which were classified as available for sale. The portfolio consists of financial industry common stock. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, several of these holdings were deemed other-than-temporarily impaired and the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges to earnings of $262,000, $31,000 and $202,000, respectively. Equity securities are not insured or guaranteed investments and are affected by market interest rates and stock market fluctuations. Such investments are carried at their fair value and fluctuations in the fair value of such investments, including temporary declines in value, directly affect out net capital position.

Mortgage-Backed Securities. We purchase mortgage-backed securities insured or guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae. We invest in mortgage-backed securities to achieve positive interest rate spreads with minimal administrative expense, and to lower our credit risk as a result of the guarantees provided by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae or Ginnie Mae. Our investment policy also authorizes the investment in collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), also insured or issued by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae. We limit CMO investments to those classes of CMOs carrying the most stable cash flows and lowest prepayment risk of any class of CMOs and which pass the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s average life restriction tests at the time of purchase. These CMO classes are typically referred to as Planned Amortization Classes or sequentials.

Mortgage-backed securities are created by the pooling of mortgages and the issuance of a security with an interest rate which is less than the interest rate on the underlying mortgages. Mortgage-backed securities typically represent a participation interest in a pool of single-family or multifamily mortgages, although we focus our investments on mortgage-backed securities backed by one to four family mortgages. The issuers of such securities (generally U.S. government agencies and government sponsored enterprises, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae) pool and resell the participation interests in the form of securities to investors such as us, and guarantee the payment of principal and interest to investors. Mortgage-backed securities generally yield less than the loans that underlie such securities because of the cost of payment guarantees and credit enhancements. However, mortgage-backed securities are usually more liquid than individual mortgage loans and may be used to collateralize our specific liabilities and obligations.

At June 30, 2012, our mortgage-backed securities totaled $510.1 million or 18.9%, of total assets and 19.5% of interest earning assets. At June 30, 2012, 6.2% of the mortgage-backed securities were backed by adjustable rate mortgage loans and 93.8% were backed by fixed rate mortgage loans. The mortgage-backed securities portfolio had a weighted average yield of 2.4% at June 30, 2012. The estimated fair value of our

 

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mortgage-backed securities at June 30, 2012 was $511.6 million, which is $10.8 million more than the amortized cost of $500.8 million. Investments in mortgage-backed securities involve a risk that actual prepayments may differ from estimated prepayments over the life of the security, which may require adjustments to the amortization of any premium or accretion of any discount relating to such instruments thereby changing the net yield on such securities. There is also reinvestment risk associated with the cash flows from such securities or if such securities are redeemed by the issuer. In addition, the market value of such securities may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates. All of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities are insured or guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae.

Securities Portfolios. The following table sets forth the composition of our investment securities portfolio at the dates indicated.

Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities Held to Maturity

 

     At June 30,  
     2012      2011      2010  
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value  
     (In thousands)  

Mortgage-backed securities:

                 

Freddie Mac

   $ 5,438       $ 5,746       $ 7,546       $ 7,948       $ 11,449       $ 12,015   

Ginnie Mae

     3,200         3,350         3,425         3,490         2,282         2,316   

Fannie Mae

     24,955         25,943         22,413         22,743         21,593         22,348   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     2,537         2,609         4,225         4,341         31,144         31,943   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total securities held to maturity

   $ 36,130       $ 37,648       $ 37,609       $ 38,522       $ 66,468       $ 68,622   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Securities and Mortgage-Backed Securities Available for Sale

 

     At June 30,  
     2012      2011      2010  
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value  
     (In thousands)  

United States Government and federal agency obligations

   $ 24,283       $ 24,622       $ 88,355       $ 87,884       $ 347,470       $ 349,959   

Corporate bonds

     —           —           2,000         2,021         2,000         2,072   

Mutual funds

     —           —           —           —           4,671         4,937   

Equity securities

     1,210         1,409         1,472         1,537         1,763         1,755   

Mortgage-backed securities:

                 

Freddie Mac

     15,822         16,436         9,448         10,118         17,988         19,061   

Fannie Mae

     59,232         62,345         75,789         77,026         22,869         24,020   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     389,613         395,139         414,443         418,788         34,399         35,396   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total securities available for sale

   $ 490,160       $ 499.951       $ 591,507       $ 597,374       $ 431,160       $ 437,200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Portfolio Maturities and Yields. The composition and maturities of the investment securities portfolio at June 30, 2012 are summarized in the following table. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments, scheduled redemptions or early redemptions that may occur.

 

     One Year or Less      More than One Year
through Five Years
    More than Five Years
through Ten Years
    More than Ten Years     Total Securities  
     Amortized
Cost
     Weighted
Average
Yield
     Amortized
Cost
     Weighted
Average
Yield
    Amortized
Cost
     Weighted
Average
Yield
    Amortized
Cost
     Weighted
Average
Yield
    Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      Weighted
Average
Yield
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Mortgage-backed securities:

                             

Freddie Mac

   $ —           —         $ —           —        $ 312         4.00      $ 5,126         2.88      $ 5,438       $ 5,746         2.94

Ginnie Mae

     —           —           —           —          3,200         4.43        —           —          3,200         3,350         4.43   

Fannie Mae

     —           —           —           —          10,953         2.89        14.002         2.58        24,955         25,943         2.71   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     —           —           —           —          2,537         3.65        —           —          2,537         2,609         3.65   
  

 

 

       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total securities held to maturity

   $ —           —         $ —           —        $ 17,002         3.24   $ 19,128         2.66   $ 36,130       $ 37,648         2.92   
  

 

 

       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

United States Government and federal agency obligations

   $ —           —         $ 24,283         1.26   $ —           —        $ —           —     $ 24,283       $ 24,622         1.26

Equity securities

     1,210         —           —           —          —           —          —           —          1,210         1,409         —     

Mortgage-backed securities:

                             

Freddie Mac

     —           —           —           —          5,238         4.74        10,584         2.51        15,822         16,436         3.26   

Fannie Mae

     —           —           —           —          56,726         3.31        2,506         4.64        59,232         62,345         3.37   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     —           —           —           —          177,277         2.27        212,336         2.31        389.613         395,139         2.29   
  

 

 

       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total securities available for sale

   $ 1,210         —         $ 24,283         1.26   $ 239,241         2.57   $ 225,426         2.34   $ 490,160       $ 499,951         2.40
  

 

 

       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

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Sources of Funds

General. Deposits have traditionally been the primary source of funds for use in lending and investment activities. We also use borrowings, primarily Federal Home Loan Bank advances, to supplement cash flow needs, to lengthen the maturities of liabilities for interest rate risk management purposes and to manage the cost of funds. In addition, funds are derived from scheduled loan payments, mortgaged-backed securities scheduled payments and prepayments, investment maturities, loan prepayments, retained earnings and income on other earning assets. While scheduled loan payments and income on earning assets are relatively stable sources of funds, deposit inflows and outflows can vary widely and are influenced by prevailing interest rates, market conditions and levels of competition.

Deposits. Our deposits are generated primarily from residents and businesses within our primary market area. We offer a selection of deposit accounts, including checking accounts (demand deposits and NOW), money market deposit accounts, savings accounts, retirement accounts and time deposits. The Bank accepts brokered deposits on a limited basis, when it is deemed cost effective. Deposit account terms vary, with the principal differences being the minimum balance required, the amount of time the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate.

Interest rates, maturity terms, service fees and other account features are established on a periodic basis. Deposit rates and terms are based primarily on current operating strategies and market rates, liquidity requirements, rates paid by competitors and growth goals. Personalized customer service, attractive account features, long-standing relationships with customers, convenient locations, competitive rates of interest and an active marketing program are relied upon to attract and retain deposits.

The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in prevailing interest rates and competition. The variety of deposit accounts offered allows us to be competitive in obtaining funds and responding to changes in consumer demand while managing interest rate risk and minimizing interest expense.

At June 30, 2012, $569.5 million, or 40.98% of our deposit accounts were time deposits, of which $410.3 million had maturities of one year or less. At June 30, 2012 and 2011, we had brokered time deposits totaling $22.9 million. There were no brokered time deposits at June 30, 2010 and 2009. The following table sets forth the distribution of total deposits by account type, at the dates indicated.

 

     At June 30,  
     2012     2011  
     Balance      Percent     Weighted
Average
Rate
    Balance      Percent     Weighted
Average
Rate
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Deposit type:

              

Checking accounts

   $ 215,566         15.51     0.24   $ 162,147         11.74     0.42

Money market accounts

     444,476         31.98        0.72        390,684         28.28        1.01   

Savings accounts

     160,115         11.52        0.31        152,906         11.07        0.55   

Time deposits

     569,549         40.98        1.14        675,573         48.91        1.48   
  

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total deposits

   $ 1,389,706         100.00     0.77   $ 1,381,310         100.00     1.12
  

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

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     At June 30,  
     2010     2009  
     Balance      Percent     Weighted
Average
Rate
    Balance      Percent     Weighted
Average
Rate
 
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

Deposit type:

              

Checking accounts

   $ 131,029         10.16     0.71   $ 88,759         7.87     0.90

Money market accounts

     297,540         23.07        1.07        199,965         17.73        2.07   

Savings accounts

     146,675         11.37        0.68        147,669         13.10        1.04   

Time deposits

     714,502         55.40        1.76        691,237         61.30        2.84   
  

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total deposits

   $ 1,289,746         100.00     1.37   $ 1,127,630         100.00     2.32
  

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

   

As of June 30, 2012, the aggregate amount of outstanding time deposits in amounts greater than or equal to $100,000 was approximately $235.2 million. The following table sets forth the maturity of those deposits as of June 30, 2012.

 

     At
June 30,  2012
 
     (In thousands)  

Three months or less

   $ 57,557   

Over three months through six months

     47,412   

Over six months through one year

     49,444   

Over one year to three years

     56,800   

Over three years

     23,978   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 235,191   
  

 

 

 

Borrowings. Our borrowings consist of advances from the FHLB of New York. As of June 30, 2012, we had total borrowings in the amount of $745.9 million, which represented 34.1% of total liabilities, with an estimated weighted average maturity of 3.3 years and a weighted average rate of 2.6%. The weighted average maturity is estimated because several of our borrowings, under certain circumstances, can be called by the FHLB prior to the scheduled maturity. If this were to occur, our weighted average maturity would decrease. At June 30, 2012 borrowings are secured by mortgage-backed securities and investment securities with a book value of $380.4 million and performing mortgage loans with an outstanding balance of $1.5 billion.

The following table sets forth information concerning balances and interest rates on our FHLB advances and other borrowings at and for the periods shown:

 

     At or For the Years Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance at end of period

   $ 745,865      $ 509,315      $ 495,552   

Average balance during period

   $ 642,947      $ 521,541      $ 506,592   

Maximum outstanding at any month end

   $ 745,865      $ 621,680      $ 529,004   

Weighted average interest rate at end of period

     2.64     3.77     4.00

Average interest rate during period

     3.19     3.95     4.10

 

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Subsidiary Activities and Joint Venture Information

Oritani Financial Corp. is the owner of Oritani Bank, Hampshire Financial LLC and Oritani LLC. Hampshire Financial LLC and Oritani LLC are New Jersey limited liability companies that own real estate and investments in real estate as described below. In addition, at June 30, 2012, Oritani Financial Corp., either directly or through one of its subsidiaries, had loans with an aggregate balance of $38.0 million on 13 of the properties in which it (either directly or through one of its subsidiaries) had an ownership interest. All such loans are performing in accordance with their terms.

Oritani Bank has the following subsidiaries: Ormon LLC, Oritani Finance Company, Oritani Investment Corp. and Oritani Asset Corporation. Ormon LLC is a New Jersey limited liability company that owns real estate investments in New Jersey as well as investments in joint ventures that own income-producing commercial and residential rental properties in New Jersey as described below.

Oritani Finance Company is a New Jersey corporation that invests in non-New Jersey multifamily and commercial real estate loans and provides lending opportunities in New York and the surroundings states, other than New Jersey.

Oritani Investment Corp. is a New Jersey corporation that owns Oritani Asset Corporation, a real estate investment trust, formed in 1998 for the sole purpose of acquiring mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities from Oritani Bank.

Oritani Asset Corporation’s primary objective is to maximize long-term returns on equity. At June 30, 2012, Oritani Asset Corporation had $493.0 million in assets. Oritani Asset Corporation is taxed and operates in a manner that enables it to qualify as a real estate investment trust under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Through these various subsidiaries, we maintain investments in real estate and investment in joint ventures. Detailed below is a summary of these various investments by subsidiary and by type.

Ormon LLC

Ormon LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oritani Bank. Ormon LLC maintains the following investments in real estate and joint ventures:

Investments in Real Estate

Park Lane Associates—Ormon LLC maintains a 50% undivided ownership interest in Park Lane Associates. Park Lane Associates is a 142-unit apartment complex located in Little Falls, New Jersey. Our initial investment was made in March 1980. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $427,000 on the investment and received cash distributions of $365,000 during this period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to Park Lane Associates totaling $1.6 million.

Park View Apartments—Ormon LLC maintains a 50% undivided ownership interest in Park View Apartments. Park View Apartments is a 114-unit apartment complex located in White Hall, Pennsylvania. We initially invested in Park View in December 1986. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $107,000 on the investment in Park View and received cash distributions of $70,000 during this period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to Park View Apartments totaling $1.1 million.

Winstead Village—Ormon LLC maintains a 50% undivided ownership interest in Winstead Village. Winstead Village is a 40-unit apartment complex located in Moorestown, New Jersey. We initially invested in Winstead in December 1986. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $58,000 on the investment and also received cash distributions of $38,000 during that period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to Winstead Village totaling $713,000.

Parkway East—Ormon LLC maintains a 50% undivided ownership interest in Parkway East. Parkway East is a 43-unit apartment complex located in Caldwell, New Jersey. We initially invested in Parkway East in July 1981. For

 

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the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $92,000 on the investment in Parkway East and received cash distributions of $82,000 during this period. We have no loans to this entity.

Marine View Apartments—Ormon LLC maintains a 75% undivided ownership interest in Marine View Apartments. Marine View is an 85-unit apartment complex located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. We initially invested in Marine View in October 1993. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $126,000 on the investment in Marine View and received cash distributions of $210,000 over that period. We have no loans to this entity.

Ormon LLC also wholly owns one property that is held and operated for investment purposes. The property is a 54-unit mixed-use property (49 residential units and 5 store fronts) located in Palisades Park, New Jersey. We recognized net income of $415,000 for the year ended June 30, 2012, from the operation of this property.

During fiscal 2010, Ormon LLC sold a 19-unit office building located in Hillsdale, New Jersey and recognized a net gain of $1.0 million.

Investments in Joint Ventures

Oaklyn Associates—Oaklyn Associates is a 50% owned joint venture on a 100-unit apartment complex located in Oaklyn, New Jersey. We initially invested in this joint venture in February 1978. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $55,000 on the investment and received cash distributions of $65,000 over that period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to Oaklyn Associates totaling $754,000.

Madison Associates—Madison Associates is a 50% owned joint venture on 30-unit apartment complex located in Madison, New Jersey. We initially invested in this joint venture in January 1989. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $76,000 on the investment and received cash distribution of $80,000 over that period. We have no loans to this entity.

Brighton Court Associates—Brighton Court Associate is a 50% owned joint venture on a 47-unit apartment complex located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. We initially invested in Brighton Court in July 1996. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized income of $16,000 on the investment and received cash distributions of $25,000. At June 30, 2012, our loans to Brighton Court Associates totaled $1.4 million.

Plaza 23 Associates—Plaza 23 Associates is 50% owned joint venture on a shopping center in Pequannock, New Jersey. We initially invested in Plaza 23 Associates in October 1983. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $531,000 related to the investment and received cash distributions of $129,000 during that period. We have no loans to Plaza 23 Associates but have a $10.0 million loan to its partner in this joint venture, Plains Plaza Ltd. Plains Plaza Ltd. has pledged its equity interest in Plaza 23 Associates as collateral for this loan.

Oritani, LLC

Oritani, LLC is a wholly-owned limited liability corporation of Oritani Financial Corp. The primary business of Oritani, LLC is real estate investments.

Investments in Joint Ventures

Ridge Manor Associates—Ridge Manor Associates is a 50% owned joint venture on a 44-unit apartment complex located in Park Ridge, New Jersey. We initially invested in Ridge Manor Associates in May 2004. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $5,000 related to the investment, and also received cash distributions of $22,000 during that period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to this entity that totaled $4.3 million.

Van Buren Apartments—Van Buren Apartments is a 50% owned joint venture on a 32-unit apartment complex located in River Edge, New Jersey. We initially invested in Van Buren in March 2002. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized a net income on the investment of $69,000 and received cash distributions of $79,000 during that period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to Van Buren Apartments that totaled $2.1 million.

 

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10 Landing Lane—10 Landing Lane is a 50% owned joint venture on a 143-unit apartment complex located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We initially invested in 10 Landing Lane in August 1998. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $22,000 related to the investment and received cash distributions of $145,000 during that period. We have no loans to this entity.

FAO Hasbrouck Heights—FAO Hasbrouck Heights is a 50% owned joint venture on 93 mixed-use units (primarily residential) in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. We initially invested in FAO Hasbrouck Heights in November 2005. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized a net loss of $2,000 related to the investment and received cash distributions of $74,000 over that period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to FAO Hasbrouck Heights that totaled $7.5 million.

FAO Terrace Associates- FAO Terrace Associates is a 50% owned joint venture on a 34-unit apartment complex located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. We initially invested in FAO Terrace Associates in January 2009. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized a net loss of $41,000 related to the investment and received cash distributions of $25,000 over that period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to FAO Terrace Associates that totaled $2.6 million.

FAO Gardens Associates- FAO Garden Associates is a 50% owned joint venture on a 34-unit apartment complex located in Hackensack, New Jersey. We initially invested in FAO Garden Associates in February 2009. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized a net loss of $32,000 related to the investment and did not receive cash distributions over that period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to FAO Garden Associates that totaled $2.5 million.

River Villas Mews, LLC- River Villas Mews, LLC is a 50% owned joint venture on a 44 unit apartment complex located in Palmyra, New Jersey. We initially invested in River Villa Mews, LLC in August, 2009. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized a net loss of $24,000 related to the investment and received cash distributions of $12,000. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to River Villa Mews, LLC that totaled $612,000.

Hampshire Financial is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oritani Financial Corp. The primary business of Hampshire Financial is real estate investments.

Investments in Joint Ventures

Hampshire Realty—Hampshire Realty is a 50% owned joint venture on an 81-unit apartment complex located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We initially invested in Hampshire in June 2002. For the year ended June 30, 2012, we recognized net income of $14,000 related to the investment and received cash distributions of $38,000 over that period. At June 30, 2012, we had a loan to Hampshire that totaled $2.8 million.

 

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The following table presents a summary of our investments in real estate and investments in joint ventures (in thousands).

 

     Book     Year Ended June 30, 2012      Book  
     Value at     Profit /     Distributions     Additional      Value at  

Property Name

   June 30, 2011     (Loss)     Received     Investment      June 30, 2012  

Real Estate Held For Investment

           

Ormon, LLC—Undivided Interests in Real Estate

           

Park Lane

   $ (397   $ 427      $ (365   $ —         $ (335

Park View

     (335     107        (70     —           (298

Winstead Village

     (220     58        (38     —           (200

Parkway East

     (350     92        (82     —           (340

Marine View

     852        126        (210     —           768   

Ormon, LLC—Wholly Owned Properties

           

Palisades Park(1)

     333        415        —          19         355   

Real Estate Held For Investment Summary

           

Assets(1)

   $ 1,185      $ 541      $ (210   $ 19       $ 1,123   

Liabilities

   $ (1,302   $ 684      $ (555   $ —         $ (1,173

Investments in Joint Ventures

           

Ormon, LLC

           

Oaklyn Associates

   $ (179   $ 55      $ (65   $ —         $ (189

Madison Associates

     (55     76        (80     —           (59

Brighton Court Associates

     107        16        (25     —           98   

Plaza 23 Associates

     2,916        531        (129     —           3,318   

Oritani, LLC

           

Ridge Manor Associates

     449        5        (22     —           432   

Van Buren Apartments

     126        69        (79     —           116   

10 Landing Lane

     (319     22        (145     —           (442

FAO Hasbrouck Heights

     304        (2     (74     —           228   

FAO Terrace Associates

     533        (41     (25     —           467   

FAO Gardens

     404        (32     —          —           372   

River Villas Mews, LLC

     383        (24     (12     —           347   

Hampshire Financial

           

Hampshire Realty

     87        14        (38     —           63   

Investments in Joint Ventures Summary

           

Assets

   $ 5,309      $ 536      $ (404   $ —         $ 5,441   

Liabilities

   $ (553   $ 153      $ (290   $ —         $ (690

 

(1) The book values for wholly owned properties represent the costs of the fixed assets associated with the property, less accumulated depreciation.

 

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Personnel

As of June 30, 2012, we had 161 full-time employees and 56 part-time employees. Our employees are not represented by any collective bargaining group. Management believes that we have good relations with our employees.

SUPERVISION AND REGULATION

General

Federal law allows a state savings bank, such as Oritani Bank, that qualifies as a “qualified thrift lender” (discussed below), to elect to be treated as a savings association for purposes of the savings and loan holding company provisions of the Home Owners’ Loan Act, as amended (“HOLA”). Such an election results in the savings bank’s holding company being regulated as savings and loan holding company rather than as a bank holding company. At the time of its reorganization into a holding company structure, Oritani Bank elected to be treated as a savings association under the applicable provisions of the HOLA. Accordingly, Oritani Financial Corp. is a savings and loan holding company and is required to file certain reports with, and is subject to examination by, and otherwise must comply with the rules and regulations of the Federal Reserve Board that are applicable to savings and loan holding companies. On July 21, 2011, the Federal Reserve Board assumed the regulatory authority over savings and loan holding company previously exercised by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) pursuant to a regulatory restructuring required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”). Oritani Financial Corp. is also subject to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the federal securities laws.

Oritani Bank is a New Jersey-chartered savings bank, and its deposit accounts are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Funds (“DIF”) of the FDIC. Oritani Bank is subject to extensive regulation, examination and supervision by the Commissioner of the NJDOBI as the issuer of its charter, and by the FDIC as the deposit insurer and its primary federal regulator. Oritani Bank must file reports with the NJDOBI and the FDIC concerning its activities and financial condition, and it must obtain regulatory approval prior to entering into certain transactions, such as mergers with, or acquisitions of, other depository institutions and opening, closing, moving or acquiring branch offices. The NJDOBI and the FDIC conduct periodic examinations to assess Oritani Bank’s compliance with various regulatory requirements. This regulation and supervision establishes a comprehensive framework of activities in which a savings bank may engage and is intended primarily for the protection of the deposit insurance fund and depositors. The regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves for regulatory purposes.

Any change in these laws or regulations, whether by the NJDOBI, the FDIC, the FRB or the U.S. Congress, could have a material adverse impact on Oritani Financial Corp., Oritani Bank and their operations.

Certain of the regulatory requirements that are or will be applicable to Oritani Bank and Oritani Financial Corp. are described below. This description of statutes and regulations is not intended to be a complete explanation of such statutes and regulations and their effects on Oritani Bank and Oritani Financial Corp. and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the actual statutes and regulations.

New Jersey Banking Regulation

Activity Powers. Oritani Bank derives its lending, investment and other powers primarily from the applicable provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act and its related regulations. Under these laws and regulations, savings banks, such as Oritani Bank, generally may invest in:

 

  (1) real estate mortgages;

 

  (2) consumer and commercial loans;

 

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  (3) specific types of debt securities, including certain corporate debt securities and obligations of federal, state and local governments and agencies;

 

  (4) certain types of corporate equity securities; and

 

  (5) certain other assets.

A savings bank may also invest pursuant to a “leeway” power that permits investments not otherwise permitted by the New Jersey Banking Act. “Leeway” investments must comply with a number of limitations on the individual and aggregate amounts of “leeway” investments. Under this “leeway” authority, New Jersey savings banks may exercise those powers, rights, benefits or privileges authorized for national banks or out-of-state banks or for federal or out-of-state savings banks or savings associations, provided that before exercising any such power, right, benefit or privilege, prior approval by the NJDOBI by regulation or by specific authorization is required. A savings bank may also exercise trust powers upon approval of the NJDOBI. The exercise of these lending, investment and activity powers are limited by federal law and the related regulations. See “Federal Banking Regulation-Activity Restrictions on State-Chartered Banks” below.

Loans-to-One-Borrower Limitations. With certain specified exceptions, a New Jersey-chartered savings bank may not make loans or extend credit to a single borrower or to entities related to the borrower in an aggregate amount that would exceed 15% of the bank’s capital funds. A savings bank may lend an additional 10% of its capital funds if the loan is secured by collateral meeting the requirements of the New Jersey Banking Act. Oritani Bank currently complies with applicable loans-to-one-borrower limitations.

Dividends. Under the New Jersey Banking Act, a stock savings bank may declare and pay a dividend on its capital stock only to the extent that the payment of the dividend would not impair the capital stock of the savings bank. In addition, a stock savings bank may not pay a dividend unless the savings bank would, after the payment of the dividend, have a surplus of not less than 50% of its capital stock, or alternatively, the payment of the dividend would not reduce the surplus. Federal law may also limit the amount of dividends that may be paid by Oritani Bank. See “-Federal Banking Regulation-Prompt Corrective Action” below.

Minimum Capital Requirements. Regulations of the NJDOBI impose on New Jersey-chartered depository institutions, such as Oritani Bank, minimum capital requirements similar to those imposed by the FDIC on insured state banks. See “Federal Banking Regulation-Capital Requirements.”

Examination and Enforcement. The NJDOBI may examine Oritani Bank whenever it deems an examination advisable. The NJDOBI typically examines Oritani Bank at least every two years. The NJDOBI may order any savings bank to discontinue any violation of law or unsafe or unsound banking practice, and may direct any director, officer, attorney or employee of a savings bank engaged in an objectionable activity, after the NJDOBI has ordered the activity to be terminated, to show cause at a hearing before the NJDOBI why such person should not be removed.

Federal Banking Regulation

Capital Requirements. FDIC regulations require banks to maintain minimum levels of capital. The FDIC regulations define two tiers, or classes, of capital.

Tier 1 capital is comprised of the sum of:

 

   

common stockholders’ equity, excluding the unrealized appreciation or depreciation, net of tax, from available for sale securities;

 

   

non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, including any related retained earnings; and

 

   

minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries minus all intangible assets, other than qualifying servicing rights and any net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities.

The components of Tier 2 capital currently include:

 

   

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certain perpetual preferred stock for which the dividend rate may be reset periodically;

 

   

hybrid capital instruments, including mandatory convertible securities;

 

   

term subordinated debt;

 

   

intermediate term preferred stock;

 

   

allowance for loan losses; and

 

   

up to 45% of pretax net unrealized holding gains on available for sale equity securities with readily determinable fair market values.

The allowance for loan losses includible in Tier 2 capital is limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets (as discussed below). Overall, the amount of Tier 2 capital that may be included in total capital cannot exceed 100% of Tier 1 capital. The FDIC regulations establish a minimum leverage capital requirement for banks in the strongest financial and managerial condition of not less than a ratio of 3.0% of Tier 1 capital to total assets. For all other banks, the minimum leverage capital requirement is 4.0%, unless a higher leverage capital ratio is warranted by the particular circumstances or risk profile of the depository institution.

The FDIC regulations also require that banks meet a risk-based capital standard. The risk-based capital standard requires the maintenance of a ratio of total capital, which is defined as the sum of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital, to risk-weighted assets of at least 8% and a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 4%. In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, plus certain off balance sheet items, are multiplied by a risk-weight of 0% to 100%, based on the risks the FDIC believes are inherent in the type of asset or item.

The federal banking agencies, including the FDIC, have also adopted regulations to require an assessment of an institution’s exposure to declines in the economic value of a bank’s capital due to changes in interest rates when assessing the bank’s capital adequacy. Under such a risk assessment, examiners evaluate a bank’s capital for interest rate risk on a case-by-case basis, with consideration of both quantitative and qualitative factors. Institutions with significant interest rate risk may be required to hold additional capital. According to the agencies, applicable considerations include:

 

   

the quality of the bank’s interest rate risk management process;

 

   

the overall financial condition of the bank; and

 

   

the level of other risks at the bank for which capital is needed.

The following table shows Oritani Bank’s Core capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and Total risk-based capital ratios at June 30, 2012:

 

     As of June 30, 2012  
     Capital      Percent  of
Assets(1)
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Core capital

     412,031         15.42

Tier 1 risk-based capital

     412,031         19.25

Total risk-based capital

     438,837         20.51

 

(1) For purposes of calculating Core capital, assets are based on adjusted total leverage assets. In calculating Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based capital, assets are based on total risk-weighted assets.

As the table shows, as of June 30, 2012, Oritani Bank was considered “well capitalized” under FDIC guidelines.

The federal banking regulators have recently issued proposed rules that, if adopted, significantly increase regulatory capital requirements. Among other things, the proposed rules would introduce a new minimum common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% of risk-weighted assets and increase the minimum tier 1 risk-based capital ratio from 4.0% to 6.0% of risk-weighted assets. There would also be a new “capital conservation buffer” that would require an institution to hold an additional 2.5% of common equity tier 1 capital to risk-based assets in order to

 

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avoid restrictions on dividends and executive compensation. The proposed rules would also impose stricter capital deduction requirements and revise the current risk-weighting categories to increase risk sensitivity. If finalized, the new requirements would be phased in over a period of several years.

Prompt Corrective Action. Federal law requires, among other things, that the federal bank regulatory authorities take “prompt corrective action” with respect to institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. For these purposes, the law establishes five categories: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. The FDIC’s regulations define the five capital categories as follows:

An institution is classified as “well capitalized” if:

 

   

its ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 10%;

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 6%; and

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets is at least 5%, and it is not subject to any order or directive by the FDIC to meet a specific capital level.

An institution is classified as “adequately capitalized” if:

 

   

its ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 8%; or

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets is at least 4%; and

 

   

its ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets is at least 4% (3% if the bank receives the highest rating under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System) and it is not a well-capitalized institution.

An institution is classified as “undercapitalized” if:

 

   

its total risk-based capital is less than 8%; or

 

   

its Tier 1 risk-based-capital is less than 4%; and

 

   

its leverage ratio is less than 4% (or less than 3% if the institution receives the highest rating under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System).

An institution is classified as “significantly undercapitalized” if:

 

   

its total risk-based capital is less than 6%;

 

   

its Tier 1 capital is less than 3%; or

 

   

its leverage ratio is less than 3%.

An institution that has a tangible capital to total assets ratio equal to or less than 2% is deemed to be “critically undercapitalized.”

The FDIC is required, with some exceptions, to appoint a receiver or conservator for an insured state bank if that bank is “critically undercapitalized.” The FDIC may also appoint a conservator or receiver for a state bank on the basis of the institution’s financial condition or upon the occurrence of certain events, including:

 

   

insolvency, or when the assets of the bank are less than its liabilities to depositors and others;

 

   

substantial dissipation of assets or earnings through violations of law or unsafe or unsound practices;

 

   

existence of an unsafe or unsound condition to transact business;

 

   

likelihood that the bank will be unable to meet the demands of its depositors or to pay its obligations in the normal course of business; and

 

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insufficient capital, or the incurring or likely incurring of losses that will deplete substantially all of the institution’s capital with no reasonable prospect of replenishment of capital without federal assistance.

The recent proposed rules related to increased regulatory capital requirements would, if adopted, adjust the prompt corrective action categories accordingly.

Activity Restrictions on State-Chartered Banks. Federal law and FDIC regulations generally limit the activities and investments of state-chartered FDIC insured banks and their subsidiaries to those permissible for national banks and their subsidiaries, unless such activities and investments are specifically exempted by law or consented to by the FDIC.

Before making a new investment or engaging in a new activity as principal that is not permissible for a national bank or otherwise permissible under federal law or FDIC regulations, an insured bank must seek approval from the FDIC to make such investment or engage in such activity. The FDIC will not approve the activity unless the bank meets its minimum capital requirements and the FDIC determines that the activity does not present a significant risk to the FDIC insurance funds. Certain activities of subsidiaries that are engaged in activities permitted for national banks only through a “financial subsidiary” are subject to additional restrictions.

Federal law permits a state-chartered savings bank to engage, through financial subsidiaries, in any activity in which a national bank may engage through a financial subsidiary and on substantially the same terms and conditions. In general, the law permits a national bank that is well-capitalized and well-managed to conduct, through a financial subsidiary, any activity permitted for a financial holding company other than insurance underwriting, insurance investments, real estate investment or development or merchant banking. The total assets of all such financial subsidiaries may not exceed the lesser of 45% of the bank’s total assets or $50 billion. The bank must have policies and procedures to assess the financial subsidiary’s risk and protect the bank from such risk and potential liability, must not consolidate the financial subsidiary’s assets with the bank’s and must exclude from its own assets and equity all equity investments, including retained earnings, in the financial subsidiary. State chartered savings banks may retain subsidiaries in existence as of March 11, 2000 and may engage in activities that are not authorized under federal law. Although Oritani Bank meets all conditions necessary to establish and engage in permitted activities through financial subsidiaries, it has not yet determined to do so.

Insurance of Deposit Accounts. Oritani Bank is a member of the DIF, which is administered by the FDIC. Deposit accounts at Oritani Bank are insured by the FDIC, generally up to a maximum of $250,000. The Dodd-Frank Act extends unlimited deposit insurance to certain non-interest paying checking accounts through December 31, 2012.

The FDIC imposes an assessment for deposit insurance against all insured depository institutions. This assessment is primarily based on the risk category of the institution, and certain risk adjustments specified by the FDIC, with riskier institutions paying higher assessments. Effective April 1, 2011, the FDIC implemented a requirement of the Dodd-Frank Act that it revise its assessment system to base it on each institution’s total assets less tangible capital of each institution instead of deposits. The FDIC also revised its assessment schedule so that it ranges from 2.5 basis points for the least risky institutions to 45 basis points for the riskiest.

On May 22, 2009, the FDIC adopted a final rule imposing a 5 basis point special assessment on each insured depository institution’s assets minus Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2009. Our total expense for the special assessment was $846,000 as of June 30, 2009.

The FDIC also adopted a rule pursuant to which all insured depository institutions were required to prepay their estimated assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009, and for all of 2010, 2011 and 2012. The prepayment amount was collected on December 30, 2009. The assessment rate for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for 2010 was based on each institution’s total base assessment rate for the third quarter of 2009, modified to assume that the assessment rate in effect on September 30, 2009 had been in effect for the entire third quarter, and the assessment rate for 2011 and 2012 was equal to the modified third quarter assessment rate plus an additional three basis points. In addition, each institution’s base assessment rate for each period was calculated using its third quarter assessment base, adjusted quarterly for an estimated 5% annual growth rate in the assessment base through the end of 2012. We recorded the pre-payment as a prepaid expense, which will be amortized to expense over three years. On December

 

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30, 2009, the Company paid $8.1 million in estimated assessments, of which $7.1 million was prepaid for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 assessment periods.

The deposit insurance assessment rates are in addition to the assessments for payments on the bonds issued in the late 1980s by the Financing Corporation, or FICO, to recapitalize the now defunct Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. The FICO payments will continue until the FICO bonds mature in 2017 through 2019. Excluding the special assessment noted above, our expense for the assessment of deposit insurance and the FICO payments was $1.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2012 and $1.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2011.

The FDIC has authority to increase deposit insurance assessments. A material increase in insurance assessments would likely have an adverse effect on the operating expenses and results of the Bank.

Federal Home Loan Bank System. Oritani Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which consists of 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. The Federal Home Loan Bank System provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. As a member of the FHLB of New York, Oritani Bank is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank in an amount at least equal to 1% of the aggregate principal amount of its unpaid residential mortgage loans and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, 4.5% of its borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, or 0.3% of assets, whichever is greater. As of June 30, 2012 Oritani Bank was in compliance with this requirement.

Enforcement. The FDIC has extensive enforcement authority over insured savings banks, including Oritani Bank. This enforcement authority includes, among other things, the ability to assess civil money penalties, to issue cease and desist orders, to remove directors and officers and terminate deposit insurance. In general, these enforcement actions may be initiated in response to violations of laws and regulations and to unsafe or unsound practices.

Transactions with Affiliates of Oritani Bank. Transactions between an insured bank, such as Oritani Bank, and any of its affiliates are governed by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and implementing regulations. An affiliate of an insured bank is any company or entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the bank. Generally, a subsidiary of a bank that is not also a depository institution or financial subsidiary is not treated as an affiliate of the bank for purposes of Sections 23A and 23B.

Section 23A:

 

   

limits the extent to which the bank or its subsidiaries may engage in “covered transactions” with any one affiliate to an amount equal to 10% of such bank’s capital stock and retained earnings, and limits all such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital stock and retained earnings; and

 

   

requires that all such transactions be on terms that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices.

The term “covered transaction” includes the making of loans, purchase of assets, issuance of guarantees and other similar types of transactions. Further, most loans by a bank to any of its affiliates must be secured by collateral in amounts ranging from 100% to 130% of the loan amounts. There is a general prohibition on the purchase of a low quality asset from an affiliate. In addition, any covered transaction by a bank with an affiliate and any purchase of assets or services by a bank from an affiliate must be on terms that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the bank, as those that would be provided to a non-affiliate.

Prohibitions Against Tying Arrangements. Banks are subject to the prohibitions of 12 U.S.C. Section 1972 on certain tying arrangements. A depository institution is prohibited, subject to some exceptions, from extending credit to or offering any other service, or fixing or varying the consideration for such extension of credit or service, on the condition that the customer obtain some additional service from the institution or its affiliates or not obtain services of a competitor of the institution.

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customer relationship and annually thereafter. Oritani Bank does not share “non-public personal information” with third parties.

In addition, Oritani Bank is required to provide its customers with the ability to “opt-out” of having Oritani Bank share their non-public personal information with unaffiliated third parties before they can disclose such information, subject to certain exceptions.

The FDIC and other federal banking agencies adopted guidelines establishing standards for safeguarding customer information. The guidelines describe the agencies’ expectations for the creation, implementation and maintenance of an information security program, which would include administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the size and complexity of the institution and the nature and scope of its activities. The standards set forth in the guidelines are intended to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information, protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records and protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.

Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending Laws. All FDIC insured institutions have a responsibility under the Community Reinvestment Act and related regulations to help meet the credit needs of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. In connection with its examination of a state chartered savings bank, the FDIC is required to assess the institution’s record of compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act. Among other things, the current Community Reinvestment Act regulations replace the prior process-based assessment factors with an evaluation system that rates an institution based on its actual performance in meeting community needs. In particular, the current evaluation system focuses on three tests:

 

   

a lending test, to evaluate the institution’s record of making loans in its service areas;

 

   

an investment test, to evaluate the institution’s record of investing in community development projects, affordable housing, and programs benefiting low or moderate income individuals and businesses; and

 

   

a service test, to evaluate the institution’s delivery of services through its branches, ATMs and other offices.

An institution’s failure to comply with the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act could, at a minimum, result in an inability to receive regulatory approval for certain activities such as branching and acquisitions. Oritani Bank received a “satisfactory” Community Reinvestment Act rating in our most recently completed federal examination, which was conducted by the FDIC in 2011.

In addition, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act prohibit lenders from discriminating in their lending practices on the basis of characteristics specified in those statutes. The failure to comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act could result in enforcement actions by the FDIC, as well as other federal regulatory agencies and the Department of Justice.

Loans to a Bank’s Insiders

Federal Regulation. A bank’s loans to its executive officers, directors, any owner of more than 10% or more of its stock (each, an insider) and any of certain entities affiliated with any such persons (an insider’s related interest) are subject to the conditions and limitations imposed by Section 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act and its implementing regulations. Under these restrictions, the aggregate amount of the loans to any insider and the insider’s related interests may not exceed the loans-to-one-borrower limit applicable to national banks, which is comparable to the loans-to-one-borrower limit applicable to Oritani Bank. See “New Jersey Banking Regulation-Loans-to-One Borrower Limitations.” All loans by a bank to all insiders and insiders’ related interests in the aggregate generally may not exceed the bank’s unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. With certain exceptions, loans to an executive officer, other than loans for the education of the officer’s children and certain loans secured by the officer’s primary residence, may not exceed the lesser of (1) $100,000 or (2) the greater of $25,000 or 2.5% of the bank’s unimpaired capital and surplus. Federal regulation also requires that any proposed loan to an insider or a related interest of that insider be approved in advance by a majority of the board of directors of the bank, with any interested directors not participating in the voting, if such loan, when aggregated with any existing loans to that

 

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insider and the insider’s related interests, would exceed either (1) $500,000 or (2) the greater of $25,000 or 5% of the bank’s unimpaired capital and surplus.

Generally, loans to insiders must be made on substantially the same terms as, and follow credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than, those that are prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons. An exception is made for extensions of credit made pursuant to a benefit or compensation plan of a bank that is widely available to employees of the bank and that does not give any preference to insiders of the bank over other employees of the bank.

In addition, federal law prohibits extensions of credit to a bank’s insiders and their related interests by any other institution that has a correspondent banking relationship with the bank, unless such extension of credit is on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and does not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.

New Jersey Regulation. Provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act impose conditions and limitations on the liabilities to a savings bank of its directors and executive officers and of corporations and partnerships controlled by such persons that are comparable in many respects to the conditions and limitations imposed on the loans and extensions of credit to insiders and their related interests under federal law, as discussed above. The New Jersey Banking Act also provides that a savings bank that is in compliance with federal law is deemed to be in compliance with such provisions of the New Jersey Banking Act.

Other Regulations

Interest and other charges collected or contracted for by Oritani Bank are subject to state usury laws and federal laws concerning interest rates. Oritani Bank’s operations are also subject to federal laws applicable to credit transactions, such as the:

 

   

Truth-In-Lending Act, governing disclosures of credit terms to consumer borrowers;

 

   

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, requiring financial institutions to provide information to enable the public and public officials to determine whether a financial institution is fulfilling its obligation to help meet the housing needs of the community it serves;

 

   

Equal Credit Opportunity Act, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed or other prohibited factors in extending credit;

 

   

Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1978, governing the use and provision of information to credit reporting agencies;

 

   

Fair Debt Collection Act, governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection agencies; and

 

   

rules and regulations of the various federal agencies charged with the responsibility of implementing such federal laws.

The operations of Oritani Bank also are subject to the:

 

   

Right to Financial Privacy Act, which imposes a duty to maintain confidentiality of consumer financial records and prescribes procedures for complying with administrative subpoenas of financial records;

 

   

Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E promulgated thereunder, which govern automatic deposits to and withdrawals from deposit accounts and customers’ rights and liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking services;

 

   

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (also known as “Check 21”), which gives “substitute checks,” such as digital check images and copies made from that image, the same legal standing as the original paper check;

 

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Title III of The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (referred to as the “USA PATRIOT Act”), which significantly expanded the responsibilities of financial institutions, including savings banks, in preventing the use of the U.S. financial system to fund terrorist activities. Among other provisions, the USA PATRIOT Act and the related regulations of the FRB require savings associations operating in the United States to develop new anti-money laundering compliance programs, due diligence policies and controls to ensure the detection and reporting of money laundering. Such required compliance programs are intended to supplement existing compliance requirements, also applicable to financial institutions, under the Bank Secrecy Act and the Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations; and

 

   

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which placed limitations on the sharing of consumer financial information by financial institutions with unaffiliated third parties. Specifically, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requires all financial institutions offering financial products or services to retail customers to provide such customers with the financial institution’s privacy policy and provide such customers the opportunity to “opt out” of the sharing of certain personal financial information with unaffiliated third parties.

The Dodd-Frank Act

Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) in 2010. That new law is significantly changing the current bank regulatory structure and has affected the lending, deposit, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies. The Dodd-Frank Act required various federal agencies to adopt a broad range of new implementing rules and regulations, and to prepare numerous studies and reports for Congress. The federal agencies are given significant discretion in drafting the implementing rules and regulations, and consequently, many of the details and much of the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act may not be known for many years.

Certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act have had a near term effect on us. For example, the law provided for the elimination of the OTS, which is the former primary federal regulator for Oritani Financial Corp. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System assumed supervision and regulation of all savings and loan holding companies that were formerly regulated by the OTS, including Oritani Financial Corp., on July 21, 2011. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which is the primary federal regulator for national banks, became the primary federal regulator for federal thrifts on the same date.

The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the federal prohibitions on paying interest on demand deposits, thus allowing businesses to have interest bearing checking accounts, as of July 21, 2011. Depending on competitive responses, this significant change to existing law could have an adverse effect on our interest expense. The legislation also requires that originators of certain securitized loans retain a percentage of the risk for transferred loans, directed the FRB to regulate pricing of certain debit card interchange fees and contains a number of reforms regarding home mortgage originators.

The Dodd-Frank Act also broadened the base for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance assessments. Assessments are now based on the average consolidated total assets less tangible equity capital of a depository institution, rather than deposits. The Dodd-Frank Act also permanently increase the maximum amount of deposit insurance for banks, savings institutions and credit unions to $250,000 per depositor, retroactive to January 1, 2008, and non-interest bearing transaction accounts have unlimited deposit insurance through December 31, 2012.

The Dodd-Frank Act also requires publicly traded companies to give stockholders a non-binding vote on executive compensation and so-called “golden parachute” payments, and authorized the Securities and Exchange Commission to promulgate rules that would allow stockholders to nominate their own candidates using a company’s proxy materials. The legislation also directs the Federal Reserve Board to promulgate rules prohibiting excessive compensation paid to bank holding company executives, regardless of whether the company is publicly traded or not.

 

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The Dodd-Frank Act created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with broad powers to supervise and enforce consumer protection laws. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which was created as of July 21, 2011, has broad rule-making authority for a wide range of consumer protection laws that apply to all banks and savings institutions, including the authority to prohibit “unfair, deceptive or abusive” acts and practices. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has examination and enforcement authority over all banks and savings institutions with more than $10 billion in assets. Banks and savings institutions with $10 billion or less in assets continue to be examined for compliance by their applicable bank regulators. The Dodd-Frank Act also weakens the federal preemption rules that have been applicable for national banks and federal savings associations, and gives state attorneys general the ability to enforce federal consumer protection laws.

It is difficult to predict at this time what specific impact the Dodd-Frank Act ultimately will have on community banks. However, it is expected that, at a minimum, our operating and compliance costs will increase.

Holding Company Regulation

General. Oritani Financial Corp. is a non-diversified savings and loan holding company within the meaning of the HOLA. As such, Oritani Financial Corp. is registered with the Federal Reserve Board and subject to Federal Reserve Board regulations, examinations, supervision and reporting requirements. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board has enforcement authority over Oritani Financial Corp and its subsidiaries. Among other things, this authority permits the Federal Reserve Board to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to be a serious risk to the subsidiary savings institution. As a Delaware corporation, Oritani Financial Corp. is generally subject to state business organization laws. Oritani Financial Corp. is subject to the requirements of Delaware law that generally limit dividends to an amount equal to the difference between the amount by which total assets exceed total liabilities and the amount equal to the aggregate par value of the outstanding shares of capital stock. If there is no difference between these amounts, dividends are limited to net income for the current and/or preceding year. The rights of the stockholders of Oritani Financial Corp. are governed by the Delaware General Corporate Law.

Permitted Activities. Pursuant to the HOLA and federal regulations and policy, a savings and loan holding company such as Oritani Financial Corp. may generally engage in the activities permitted for financial holding companies under Section 4(k) of the Bank Holding Company Act and certain other activities that have been authorized for savings and loan holding companies by regulation.

The HOLA prohibits a savings and loan holding company, including Oritani Financial Corp., directly or indirectly, or through one or more subsidiaries, from acquiring more than 5% of another savings institution or holding company thereof, without prior regulatory approval. It also prohibits the acquisition or retention of, with certain exceptions, more than 5% of a non-subsidiary company engaged in activities other than those permitted by the HOLA, or acquiring or retaining control of an institution that is not federally insured. In evaluating applications by holding companies to acquire savings institutions, the Federal Reserve Board must consider the financial and managerial resources, future prospects of the company and institution involved, the effect of the acquisition on the risk to the federal deposit insurance fund, the convenience and needs of the community and competitive factors.

Any acquisition that would result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling savings institutions in more than one state is prohibited, subject to two exceptions:

 

  (i) the approval of interstate supervisory acquisitions by savings and loan holding companies; and

 

  (ii) the acquisition of a savings institution in another state if the laws of the state of the target savings institution specifically permit such acquisitions.

Qualified Thrift Lender Test. In order for Oritani Financial Corp. to continue to be regulated as a savings and loan holding company (rather than as a bank holding company), Oritani Bank must qualify as a “qualified thrift lender” under federal law or satisfy the “domestic building and loan association” test under the Internal Revenue Code. The qualified thrift lender test requires that a savings institution maintain at least 65% of its “portfolio assets” (total assets less: (i) specified liquid assets up to 20% of total assets; (ii) intangible, including goodwill; and (iii) the value of property used to conduct business) in certain “qualified thrift investments” (primarily residential mortgages and related investments, including certain mortgage-backed and related securities) in at least nine out of each 12

 

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month period. Oritani Bank currently maintains the majority of its portfolio assets in qualified thrift investments and has met the qualified thrift lender test in each of the last 12 months.

Capital. Savings and loan holding companies are not currently subject to specific regulatory capital requirements. The Dodd-Frank Act, however, requires the Federal Reserve Board to promulgate consolidated capital requirements for depository institution holding companies that are no less stringent, both quantitatively and in terms of components of capital, than those applicable to depository institutions themselves. Instruments such as cumulative preferred stock and trust preferred securities will no longer be includable as Tier 1 capital, which is currently permitted for bank holding companies. Instruments issued by May 19, 2010 will be grandfathered for companies with consolidated assets of $15 billion or less. There is a five-year transition period (from the July 21, 2010 effective date of the Dodd-Frank Act) before the capital requirements will apply to savings and loan holding companies. The previously referenced proposed rule related to increased capital requirements for insured depository institutions would also apply such capital requirements to savings and loan holding companies.

Source of Strength. The Dodd-Frank Act extended the “source of strength” doctrine to savings and loan holding companies. The regulatory agencies must issue regulations requiring that all bank and savings and loan holding companies serve as a source of strength to their subsidiary depository institutions by providing capital, liquidity and other support in times of financial stress.

Dividends. Oritani must notify the Federal Reserve Board thirty days before declaring any dividend to the Company. The financial impact of a holding company on its subsidiary institution is a matter that is evaluated by the regulator and the agency has authority to order cessation of activities or divestiture of subsidiaries deemed to pose a threat to the safety and soundness of the institution.

Acquisition. Under the Federal Change in Control Act, a notice must be submitted to the Federal Reserve Board if any person (including a company), or group acting in concert, seeks to acquire direct or indirect “control” of a savings and loan holding company. Under certain circumstances, a change of control may occur, and prior notice is required, upon the acquisition of 10% or more of the company’s outstanding voting stock, unless the Federal Reserve Board has found that the acquisition will not result in control of the company. A change in control definitively occurs upon the acquisition of 25% or more of the company’s outstanding voting stock. Under the Change in Control Act, the Federal Reserve Board generally has 60 days from the filing of a complete notice to act, taking into consideration certain factors, including the financial and managerial resources of the acquirer and the competitive effects of the acquisition. Certain acquisitions of control of a New Jersey savings bank or its parent company require the prior approval of the NJDOBI. In addition, federal regulations prohibit, for three years following the completion of a conversion, the direct or indirect acquisition of more than 10.0% of any class of equity security of a savings institution or regulated holding company of a converted institution without the prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Federal Securities Laws

Oritani Financial Corp.’s common stock is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Oritani Financial Corp. is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Oritani Financial Corp. common stock held by persons who are affiliates (generally officers, directors and principal stockholders) of Oritani Financial Corp. may not be resold without registration or unless sold in accordance with certain resale restrictions. If Oritani Financial Corp. meets specified current public information requirements, each affiliate of Oritani Financial Corp. is able to sell in the public market, without registration, a limited number of shares in any three-month period.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 addresses, among other issues, corporate governance, auditing and accounting, executive compensation, and enhanced and timely disclosure of corporate information. As directed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each will be required to

 

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certify that our quarterly and annual reports do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact. The rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 have several requirements, including having these officers certify that: they are responsible for establishing, maintaining and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of our internal controls; they have made certain disclosures to our auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors about our internal controls; and they have included information in our quarterly and annual reports about their evaluation and whether there have been significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls. Oritani Financial Corp is required to report under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and has reported that it complies with such in all material respects.

 

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FEDERAL AND STATE TAXATION

Federal Taxation

General. Oritani Financial Corp. and Oritani Bank are subject to federal income taxation in the same general manner as other corporations, with some exceptions discussed below. Neither Oritani Financial Corp.’s nor Oritani Bank’s federal tax returns are currently under audit, and neither entity has been audited during the past five years. The following discussion of federal taxation is intended only to summarize certain pertinent federal income tax matters and is not a comprehensive description of the tax rules applicable to Oritani Financial Corp. or Oritani Bank.

Method of Accounting. For federal income tax purposes, Oritani Financial Corp. currently reports its income and expenses on the accrual method of accounting and uses a tax year ending December 31 for filing its federal and state income tax returns.

Bad Debt Reserves. Historically, Oritani Bank has been subject to special provisions in the tax law regarding allowable tax bad debt deductions and related reserves. Tax law changes were enacted in 1996, pursuant to the Small Business Protection Act of 1996 (the “1996 Act”), that eliminated the use of the percentage of taxable income method for tax years after 1995 and required recapture into taxable income over a six year period of all bad debt reserves accumulated after 1988. Oritani Bank recaptured its reserve balance over the six-year period ended December 31, 2003.

Currently, the Oritani Bank consolidated group uses the specific charge-off method to account for bad debt deductions for income tax purposes.

Taxable Distributions and Recapture. Prior to the 1996 Act, bad debt reserves created prior to January 1, 1988 were subject to recapture into taxable income should Oritani Bank fail to meet certain thrift asset and definitional tests.

At June 30, 2012, our total federal pre-base year reserve was approximately $15.1 million. However, under current law, pre-base year reserves remain subject to recapture should Oritani Bank make certain non-dividend distributions, repurchase any of its stock, pay dividends in excess of tax earnings and profits, or cease to maintain a bank charter.

Alternative Minimum Tax. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) imposes an alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) at a rate of 20% on a base of regular taxable income plus certain tax preferences (“alternative minimum taxable income” or “AMTI”). The AMT is payable to the extent such AMTI is in excess of an exemption amount and the AMT exceeds the regular income tax. Net operating losses can offset no more than 90% of AMTI. Certain payments of alternative minimum tax may be used as credits against regular tax liabilities in future years. Oritani Financial Corp. and Oritani Bank have not been subject to the AMT and have no such amounts available as credits for carryover.

Net Operating Loss Carryforwards. A financial institution may carry back net operating losses to the preceding two taxable years and forward to the succeeding 20 taxable years. At June 30, 2012, Oritani Bank had no net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes.

State Taxation

New Jersey State Taxation. Oritani Financial Corp. and it’s subsidiaries file New Jersey Corporation Business income tax returns on a calendar year basis. Generally, New Jersey income, which is calculated based on federal taxable income, subject to certain adjustments, is subject to New Jersey tax. New Jersey corporate tax is imposed in an amount equal to the corporate business tax (“CBT”) at 9% of taxable income or the minimum tax due per entity, whichever is greater. However, if Oritani Investment Corp, a subsidiary of the Bank, meets certain requirements, it may be eligible to elect to be taxed as a New Jersey Investment Company, which would allow it to be taxed at a rate of 3.6%.

 

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New Jersey tax law does not and has not allowed for a taxpayer to file a tax return on a combined or consolidated basis with another member of the affiliated group where there is common ownership. However, under recent tax legislation, if the taxpayer cannot demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the tax filing discloses the true earnings of the taxpayer on its business carried on in the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Director of the Division of Taxation may, at the director’s discretion, require the taxpayer to file a consolidated return for the entire operations of the affiliated group or controlled group, including its own operations and income.

New York State Taxation. Oritani Bank files New York State franchise tax returns on a calendar year basis. New York State imposes an annual franchise tax on banking corporations, based on net income allocable to New York State at a rate of 7.1%. If, however, the application of an alternative minimum tax (based on taxable assets allocated to New York, “alternative” net income, or a flat minimum fee) results in a greater tax, an alternative minimum tax will be imposed. In addition, New York State imposes a tax surcharge of 17% of the New York State Franchise Tax, calculating using an annual franchise tax of 9.00% (which represents the 2000 annual franchise rate), allocable to business activities carried on in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District. These taxes apply to Oritani Bank.

New York City Taxation. Oritani Bank is also subject to the New York City Financial Corporation Tax calculated, subject to a New York City income and expense allocation, on a similar basis as the New York State Franchise Tax. A significant portion of Oritani’s entire net income is derived from outside of the New York City jurisdiction which has the effect of significantly reducing the New York City taxable income of Oritani Bank.

Delaware State Taxation. As a Delaware holding company not earning income in Delaware, the Company is exempt from Delaware corporate income tax but is required to file annual returns and pay annual fees and a franchise tax to the state of Delaware.

Our state tax returns are not currently under audit or have not been subject to an audit during the past five years.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Future Changes in Interest Rates Could Reduce Our Profits.

Our ability to make a profit largely depends on our net interest income, which could be negatively affected by changes in interest rates. Net interest income is the difference between:

 

   

the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities; and

 

   

the interest expense we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings.

In addition, changes in interest rates can affect the average life of loans and mortgage-backed and related securities. A reduction in interest rates results in increased prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed and related securities, as borrowers refinance their debt in order to reduce their borrowing costs. This creates reinvestment risk, which is the risk that we may not be able to reinvest prepayments at rates that are comparable to the rates we earned on the prepaid loans or securities. Reinvestment risk is particularly high in this current rate environment. Increases in interest rates may decrease loan demand and/or make it more difficult for borrowers to repay adjustable rate loans.

Changes in interest rates also affect the current market value of our interest-earning securities portfolio. Generally, the value of securities moves inversely with changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2012 the fair value of our available for sale agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and corporate debt obligations totaled $498.5 million. Unrealized net gains on these available for sale securities totaled approximately $9.6 million at June 30, 2012 and are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Decreases in the fair value of securities available for sale in future periods would have an adverse effect on stockholders’ equity.

 

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In addition, many of our FHLB of New York advances are callable, often five years from the date of issuance. To the extent the FHLB of New York calls all or a portion of these advances, we would need to find another funding source, which might be more expensive to us than these advances.

The Company’s net interest income is particularly vulnerable to a scenario in which market interest rates “flatten.” This would occur if short term interest rates were approximately the same rate as long term interest rates. In such a scenario, interest income would likely decrease and interest expense would likely increase.

We evaluate interest rate sensitivity by estimating the change in Oritani Bank’s net portfolio value over a range of interest rate scenarios. Net portfolio value is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. At June 30, 2012, in the event of an immediate 200 basis point increase in interest rates, the model projects that we would experience a $110.6 million, or 19.0%, decrease in net portfolio value. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Management of Market Risk.”

Historically Low Interest Rates May Adversely Affect Our Net Interest Income and Profitability.

During the past four years it has been the policy of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to maintain interest rates at historically low levels through its targeted federal funds rate and the purchase of mortgage-backed securities. As a result, market rates on the loans we have originated and the yields on securities we have purchased have been at lower levels than as available prior to 2008. Consequently, the average yield on our interest earning assets has decreased to 4.88% for the year ended June 30, 2012 from 5.57% for the year ended June 30, 2009. This trend of decreasing average yield on interest earning assets is expected to continue. Our cost of interest bearing liabilities has also decreased over the period, to 1.64% for the year ended June 30, 2012 from 3.21% for the year ended June 30, 2009. However, many of our deposit products are currently priced below 1.00% and the ability to reduce these costs further is limited. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has indicated its intention to maintain low interest rates in the near future. Accordingly, our net interest income (the difference between interest income earned on assets and interest expense paid on liabilities) may decrease, which may have an adverse affect on our profitability.

Our Continued Emphasis On Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Lending Could Expose Us To Increased Lending Risks.

Our business strategy centers on continuing our emphasis on multifamily and commercial real estate lending. We have grown our loan portfolio in recent years with respect to these types of loans and intend to continue to emphasize these types of lending. At June 30, 2012, $1.8 billion, or 88.4%, of our total loan portfolio consisted of multifamily loans and commercial real estate loans. As a result, our credit risk profile will be higher than traditional thrift institutions that have higher concentrations of one to four family residential loans. Loans secured by multifamily and commercial real estate generally expose a lender to greater risk of non-payment and loss than one to four family residential mortgage loans because repayment of the loans often depends on the successful operation of the property and the income stream of the underlying property. This risk increases during a negative economic cycle. Additionally, such loans typically involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers compared to one to four family residential mortgage loans. Accordingly, an adverse development with respect to one loan or one credit relationship can expose us to greater risk of loss compared to an adverse development with respect to a one to four family residential mortgage loan. We seek to minimize these risks through our underwriting policies, which require such loans to be qualified on the basis of the property’s collateral value, net income and debt service ratio; however, there is no assurance that our underwriting policies will protect us from credit-related losses. Finally, if we foreclose on multifamily and commercial real estate loans, our holding period for the collateral typically is longer than one to four family residential mortgage loans because there a fewer potential purchasers of the collateral.

The largest commercial real estate loan in our portfolio at June 30, 2012 was a $21.0 million loan secured by a shopping center, located in Putnam County, New York. Our largest loan relationship consisted of multifamily properties located mainly in our primary market area with a real estate investor. The aggregate outstanding loan balance for this relationship is $47.0 million at June 30, 2012. As discussed in “Business of Oritani Financial Corp-

 

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Lending Activities”, we have recently been utilizing stricter underwriting for these types of loans, and curtailed our construction lending.

If Our Allowance for Loan Losses is Not Sufficient to Cover Actual Loan Losses, Our Earnings Will Decrease.

We make various assumptions and judgments about the collectibility of our loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of our borrowers and the value of the real estate and other assets serving as collateral for the repayment of many of our loans. In determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses, we review our loans and our loss and delinquency experience, and we evaluate economic conditions. If our assumptions are incorrect, our allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover losses inherent in our loan portfolio, resulting in additions to our allowance. While our allowance for loan losses was 1.53% of total loans at June 30, 2012, material additions to our allowance could materially decrease our net income.

In addition, bank regulators periodically review our allowance for loan losses and may require us to increase our provision for loan losses or recognize further loan charge-offs. Any increase in our allowance for loan losses or loan charge-offs as required by these regulatory authorities might have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Further downgrades in the U.S. government’s sovereign credit rating, and in the credit ratings of instruments issued, insured or guaranteed by certain related institutions, agencies and instrumentalities, could result in risks to us and the general economy that we are not able to predict.

On August 5, 2011, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the United States long-term debt rating from its AAA rating to AA+. On August 8, 2011, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the credit ratings of certain long-term debt instruments issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other U.S. government agencies linked to long-term U.S. debt. Instruments of this nature are key assets on the balance sheets of financial institutions, including Oritani Bank. These downgrades could adversely affect the market value of such instruments, and could adversely impact our ability to obtain funding that is collateralized by affected instruments, as well as affecting the pricing of that funding when it is available. We cannot predict if, when or how these changes to the credit ratings will affect economic conditions. These ratings downgrades could result in a significant adverse impact to us, and could exacerbate the other risks to which we are subject.

We have been negatively affected by current market and economic conditions. A continuation or worsening of these conditions could adversely affect our operations, financial condition, and earnings.

The severe economic recession of 2008 and 2009 and the weak economic recovery since then have resulted in continued uncertainty in the financial markets and the expectation of weak general economic conditions, including high levels of unemployment. The resulting economic pressure on consumers and businesses has adversely affected our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The credit quality of loan and investment securities portfolios has deteriorated at many financial institutions and the values of real estate collateral supporting many commercial loans and home mortgages have declined and may continue to decline. Some of our commercial and multifamily real estate loan customers have experienced increases in vacancy rates and declines in rental rates for both multifamily and commercial properties Housing market conditions in the New York metropolitan area, where most of our lending activity occurs, deteriorated over the past several years. The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, showed that the price of existing single family homes in the New York metro area as June 2012 decreased 2.1% versus the June 2011 prices. RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, reported that national foreclosure filings for July 2012 decreased 10% versus July 2011 while foreclosure starts increased 6 percent from July 2011. The decreasing trend in foreclosures is not an indicator of a recovering economy but more likely the result of short-term interventions such as loan modifications, national and state-level foreclosure prevention efforts and foreclosure processing delays. Financial companies’ stock prices have been negatively affected, as has the ability of banks and bank holding companies to raise capital or borrow in the debt markets. A continuation or worsening of these conditions could result in reduced loan demand and further increases in loan delinquencies, loan losses, loan loss provisions, costs associated with monitoring delinquent loans and disposing of foreclosed property, and otherwise negatively affect our operations, financial condition, and earnings.

Our Deposit Growth Has Been A Primary Funding Source. If Deposit Growth Slows, It May Be More Expensive For Us To Fund Loan Originations.

Over the past four years, we have realized strong deposit growth, although this trend slowed in 2011. Management believes a portion of this growth was due to external factors, as funds were withdrawn from the stock market and deposited into investment options considered safe by the investors, such as Oritani Bank. Such depositors may choose to redeploy these funds in the stock market at a future date, regardless of our efforts. If this

 

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occurs, it would hamper our ability to grow deposits and could even result in a net outflow of deposits. In addition, the increase in deposit insurance limits also may have contributed to our deposit growth and we could experience a net outflow of deposits of such deposit insurance limits were reduced. Another factor increasing the risk of an outflow of deposits pertains to money market accounts. The majority of the deposit growth by the Company was in money market accounts. Money market funds can be withdrawn by depositors at any time without penalty. We will continue to focus on deposit growth, which we use to fund loan originations and purchase investment securities. However, if we are unable to continue to sufficiently increase our deposit balances, we may be required to utilize alternative sources of funding, including Federal Home Loan Bank advances, or increase our deposit rates, each of which will increase our cost of funds.

If Our Investment in the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is Classified as Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired or as Permanently Impaired, Earnings and Stockholders’ Equity Could Decrease.

We own common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”), which is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. We hold the FHLB-NY common stock to qualify for membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank System and to be eligible to borrow funds under the FHLB-NY’s advance program. The aggregate cost and fair value of our FHLB-NY common stock as of June 30, 2012 was $38.2 million based on its par value. There is no market for our FHLB-NY common stock.

Although the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is not reporting current operating difficulties, it is possible that the capital of the Federal Home Loan Bank system, including the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, could be substantially diminished. This could occur with respect to an individual Federal Home Loan Bank due to the requirement that each Federal Home Loan Bank is jointly and severally liable along with the other Federal Home Loan Banks for the consolidated obligations issued through the Office of Finance, a joint office of the Federal Home Loan Banks, or due to the merger of a Federal Home Loan Bank experiencing operating difficulties into a stronger Federal Home Loan Bank. Consequently, there continues to be a risk that our investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of New York common stock could be deemed other-than-temporarily impaired at some time in the future, and if this occurs, it would cause our earnings and stockholders’ equity to decrease by the impairment charge.

Our Inability to Achieve Profitability on New Branches May Negatively Affect Our Earnings.

We have expanded our presence throughout our market area and we intend to pursue further expansion through de novo branching. The profitability of our expansion strategy will depend on whether the income that we generate from the new branches will offset the increased expenses resulting from operating these branches. We expect that it may take a period of time before these branches can become profitable, especially in areas in which we do not have an established presence. During this period, the expense of operating these branches may negatively affect our net income.

Because the Nature of the Financial Services Business Involves a High Volume of Transactions, We Face Significant Operational Risks.

We operate in diverse markets and rely on the ability of our employees and systems to process a high number of transactions. Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from our operations, including but not limited to, the risk of fraud by employees or persons outside our company, the execution of unauthorized transactions by employees, errors relating to transaction processing and technology, breaches of the internal control system and compliance requirements, and business continuation and disaster recovery. Insurance coverage may not be available for such losses, or where available, such losses may exceed insurance limits. This risk of loss also includes the potential legal actions that could arise as a result of an operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable regulatory standards, adverse business decisions or their implementation, and customer attrition due to potential negative publicity. In the event of a breakdown in the internal control system, improper operation of systems or improper employee actions, we could suffer financial loss, face regulatory action, and suffer damage to our reputation

 

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Risks Associated with System Failures, Interruptions, or Breaches of Security Could Negatively Affect Our Earnings.

Information technology systems are critical to our business. We use various technology systems to manage our customer relationships, general ledger, securities, deposits, and loans. We have established policies and procedures to prevent or limit the impact of system failures, interruptions, and security breaches, but such events may still occur and may not be adequately addressed if they do occur. In addition any compromise of our systems could deter customers from using our products and services. Although we rely on security systems to provide security and authentication necessary to effect the secure transmission of data, these precautions may not protect our systems from compromises or breaches of security.

In addition, we outsource a majority of our data processing to certain third-party providers. If these third-party providers encounter difficulties, or if we have difficulty communicating with them, our ability to adequately process and account for transactions could be affected, and our business operations could be adversely affected. Threats to information security also exist in the processing of customer information through various other vendors and their personnel.

The occurrence of any system failures, interruption, or breach of security could damage our reputation and result in a loss of customers and business thereby subjecting us to additional regulatory scrutiny, or could expose us to litigation and possible financial liability. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Strong Competition Within Our Market Area May Limit Our Growth and Profitability.

Competition in the banking and financial services industry is intense. In our market area, we compete with numerous commercial banks, savings institutions, mortgage brokerage firms, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, and brokerage and investment banking firms operating locally and elsewhere. Some of our competitors have substantially greater resources and lending limits than we have, have greater name recognition and market presence that benefit them in attracting business, and offer certain services that we do not or cannot provide. In addition, larger competitors may be able to price loans and deposits more aggressively than we do. Our profitability depends upon our continued ability to successfully compete in our market area. The greater resources and deposit and loan products offered by some of our competitors may limit our ability to increase our interest-earning assets. For additional information see “Business of Oritani Financial Corp—Competition.”

We Operate in a Highly Regulated Industry, Which Limits the Manner and Scope of Our Business Activities.

We are subject to extensive supervision, regulation and examination by the NJDOBI, FDIC and Federal Reserve Board. As a result, we are limited in the manner in which we conduct our business, undertake new investments and activities and obtain financing. This regulatory structure is designed primarily for the protection of the DIF and our depositors, and not to benefit our stockholders. This regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to capital levels, the timing and amount of dividend payments, stock repurchases, the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves for regulatory purposes. In addition, we must comply with significant anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws. Government agencies have substantial discretion to impose significant monetary penalties on institutions which fail to comply with these laws.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has changed the bank regulatory framework, created an independent consumer protection bureau that has assumed the consumer protection responsibilities of the various federal banking agencies, and established more stringent capital standards for banks and bank holding companies. Bank regulatory agencies also have been responding aggressively to concerns and adverse trends identified in examinations. Ongoing uncertainty and adverse developments in the financial services industry and the domestic and international credit markets, and the effect of the Dodd-Frank Act and regulatory actions, may adversely affect our operations by restricting our business activities, including our ability to originate or sell loans, modify loan terms, or foreclose on property securing loans. These risks could affect the performance

 

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and value of our loan and investment securities portfolios, which also would negatively affect our financial performance.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

At June 30, 2012, the Company and the Bank conducted business from its corporate headquarters in Washington Township, New Jersey, and 24 full service branch offices located in Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. The aggregate net book value of premises and equipment was $15.4 million at June 30, 2012.

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Our shares of common stock are traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “ORIT”. As of June 30, 2012, we have 2,056 stockholders of record (excluding the numbers of person or entities holding stock in street name through various brokerage firms), and 45,198,765 shares outstanding. The following table presents quarterly market information for Oritani Financial Corp.’s common stock for the periods indicated, adjusted to reflect the 1.50-for-one stock split in connection with the second step transaction. The following information was provided by the NASDAQ Stock Market.

 

     For the Years Ended June 30,  
     2012      2011  
     High      Low      Dividends      High      Low      Dividends  

First Quarter

   $ 13.64       $ 11.57       $ 0.100       $ 10.07       $ 9.10       $ 0.075   

Second Quarter

     14.00         12.02       $ 0.125         12.68         9.82       $ 0.100   

Third Quarter

     15.06         12.42       $ 0.125         12.98         11.75       $ 0.100   

Fourth Quarter

     15.13         13.27       $ 0.150         12.96         11.83       $ 0.100   

The Company’s Board of Directors intends to review the payment of dividends quarterly and plans to maintain a regular cash dividend in the future, subject to capital requirements, financial condition, results of operations, tax considerations, industry standards, economic conditions, regulatory restrictions that affect the payment of dividends by the Bank to the Company and other relevant factors. No assurances can be given that any cash dividends will be paid or that, if paid, will not be reduced or eliminated in the future.

 

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The sources of funds for the payment of a cash dividend are the retained proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock and earnings on those proceeds, interest and principal payments with respect to Oritani Financial Corp.’s loan to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and dividends from Oritani Bank. For a discussion of the limitations applicable to Oritani Bank’s ability to pay dividends, see “Supervision and Regulation—Federal Banking Regulation.”

Stock Performance Graph

Set forth below is a stock performance graph comparing (a) the cumulative total return on the Company’s Common Stock, adjusted to reflect the 1.5-for-one stock split in connection with the second step transaction, for the period beginning January 24, 2007, the date that Oritani Financial Corp. began trading as a public company as reported by the NASDAQ Global Market (at a closing price of $10.65 per share on such date), through June 30, 2012, the cumulative total return on stocks over such period included in (b) the NASDAQ Bank Index, (c) the NASDAQ Composite Index. (d) the SNL US Thrift Index and (e) the KBW Bank index. The SNL US Thrift and the KBW indices have been added to enhance stockholder perspective of the Company's stock performance. The initial offering price of Oritani Financial Corp. common stock was $6.67 per share and the first trading day increase in the value of the stock is not reflected in the graph. Cumulative return assumes the reinvestment of dividends, and is expressed in dollars based on an assumed investment of $100.

 

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     Period Ending  

Index

   01/24/07      06/30/07      06/30/08      06/30/09      06/30/10      06/30/11      06/30/12  

Oritani Financial Corporation

     100.00         89.48         100.19         85.85         96.13         127.11         148.40   

NASDAQ Bank

     100.00         95.38         64.02         49.69         55.24         58.96         61.22   

NASDAQ Composite

     100.00         105.93         94.07         76.08         88.27         117.28         125.56   

SNL US Thrift Index

     100.00         92.54         47.88         32.44         35.24         34.96         34.17   

KBW Bank

     100.00         97.11         52.24         34.02         43.45         46.08         44.60   

 

* Source: SNL Financial LC, Charlottesville, VA

 

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The Company does not have any equity compensation program that was not approved by stockholders, other than its employee stock ownership plan.

The following table shows Company’s repurchase of its common stock for each calendar month in the three months ended June 30, 2012 and the stock repurchase plan approved by our Board of Directors.

 

                   Total Number of      Maximum Number of  
     Total Number      Average      Shares Purchased as      Shares That May Yet  
     of Shares      Price Paid      part of Publicly      Be Purchased Under  

Period

   Repurchased      Per Share      Announced Plan      the Plan (1)  

April 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012

     —           —           —           2,160,375   

May 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012

     —           —           —           2,160,375   

June 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012

     255,900       $ 13.46         255,900         1,904,475   

 

(1) On November 14, 2011, the Company announced its third Share Repurchase Program, which authorized the purchase of an additional 5% of its outstanding shares of common stock, or 2,278,776 shares. This stock repurchase program commenced upon the completion of the second repurchase program on November 14, 2011. The timing of the repurchases depend on certain factors, including but not limited to, market conditions and prices, the Company’s liquidity and capital requirements, and alternative uses of capital. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes. The Company conducts such repurchases in accordance with a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This program has no expiration date and has 1,904,475 shares yet to be purchased as of June 30, 2012.

As of September 12, 2012, the Company has repurchased, under the repurchase plans approved since the second step transaction, 11,159,700 shares of its stock at an average price of $13.00 per share.

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following information is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Oritani Financial Corp. For additional information, reference is made to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements of Oritani Financial Corp. and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

 

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     At June 30,  
     2012      2011      2010      2009      2008  
     (In thousands)  

Selected Financial Condition Data:

              

Total assets

   $ 2,700,982       $ 2,587,233       $ 2,477,420       $ 1,913,521       $ 1,443,294   

Loans, net

     1,992,817         1,672,849         1,505,880         1,278,623         1,007,077   

Securities available for sale, at market value

     499,951         597,374         437,200         273,022         171,494   

Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

     36,130         37,609         66,468         118,817         163,950   

Bank owned life insurance

     46,283         44,689         30,529         29,385         26,425   

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost

     38,222         26,844         25,081         25,549         21,547   

Accrued interest receivable

     10,630         9,237         9,425         7,967         5,646   

Investments in real estate joint ventures, net

     5,441         5,309         5,562         5,767         5,564   

Real estate held for investment

     1,123         1,185         1,221         1,338         3,681   

Deposits

     1,389,706         1,381,310         1,289,746         1,127,630         698,932   

Borrowings

     745,865         509,315         495,552         508,991         433,672   

Stockholders’ equity

     510,709         645,412         643,393         240,098         278,975   

Selected Operating Data:

              

Interest income

   $ 121,990       $ 117,353       $ 105,339       $ 88,429       $ 71,591   

Interest expense

     33,333         36,330         42,386         44,500         37,208   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

     88,657         81,023         62,953         43,929         34,383   

Provision for loan losses

     8,500         9,300         10,000         9,880         4,650   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     80,157         71,723         52,953         34,049         29,733   

Other income

     5,401         5,452         5,486         2,780         4,936   

Other expense

     35,451         31,716         42,779         27,257         19,491   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

     50,107         45,459         15,660         9,572         15,178   

Income tax expense

     18,457         16,952         7,296         4,020         6,218   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 31,650       $ 28,507       $ 8,364       $ 5,552       $ 8,960   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     At or For the Years Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2010     2009     2008  

Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data:

          

Performance Ratios:

          

Return on assets (ratio of net income to average total assets)

     1.21     1.13     0.41     0.33     0.68

Return on equity (ratio of net income to average equity)

     5.95     4.42     3.26     2.20     3.21

Average interest rate spread (1)

     3.24     2.88     2.99     2.36     2.06

Net interest margin (2)

     3.55     3.36     3.25     2.77     2.77

Efficiency ratio (3)

     37.69     36.68     48.22     58.35     49.59

Non-interest expense to average total assets

     1.36     1.26     2.11     1.63     1.49

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

     123.33     132.25     111.83     114.47     123.59

Asset Quality Ratios:

          

Non-performing assets to total assets

     0.78     0.74     1.66     2.74     0.98

Non-performing loans to total loans

     0.90     0.90     2.48     4.03     1.39

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

     1.53     1.55     1.69     1.59     1.32

Capital Ratios:

          

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

     24.48     35.46     39.64     19.15     27.78

Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)

     23.23     34.21     38.38     17.90     26.53

Tier I capital (to average assets)

     19.02     25.09     31.58     14.31     19.71

Other Data:

          

Number of full service offices

     25        23        22        21        19   

Full time equivalent employees

     188        184        179        174        155   

 

(1) The average interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the period.
(2) The net interest margin represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets for the period.
(3) The efficiency ratio represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses and non-interest income. For the year ended June 30, 2010, excludes non-recurring expense associated with the accelerated vesting of stock awards and options triggered by the second step transaction and income from problem loan dispositions.

 

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Business Strategy

Our business strategy is to operate as a well-capitalized and profitable financial institution dedicated to providing exceptional personal service to our individual and business customers. We cannot assure you that we will successfully implement our business strategy.

Highlights of our business strategy are discussed below:

Continuing to focus on multifamily and commercial real estate lending. Unlike many traditional thrifts, we have focused on the origination of multifamily and commercial real estate loans. Such loans comprise 88.4% of our total loan portfolio at June 30, 2012. We have focused on this type of lending because the interest rates earned for such loans generally are higher than the prevailing rates for residential loans, resulting in a greater level of interest income potential. We are also able to generate significantly higher fee income on such loans. In addition, the repayment terms usually expose us to less interest rate risk than fixed-rate residential loans. We

 

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generally incorporate one or more of the following features into our terms for multifamily and commercial real estate loans, thereby decreasing their interest rate risk: interest rates reset after five years at a predetermined spread to FHLB Advance rates; minimum stated interest rates; balloon repayment date or maximum fixed-rate self-amortizing loan term of 20 years. While our actual origination volume will depend on market conditions, we intend to continue our emphasis on multifamily and commercial real estate lending. A number of banks have added or increased this type of lending over the past few years, particularly multifamily lending. Consequently, the interest rate spreads on this type lending have come under pressure.

We have experienced substantial growth in our combined multifamily and commercial real estate loan portfolio in recent years. The annual growth rate of the portfolio has been 30.5%; 22.9%; 33.43%; 40.62% and 32.37% for years ended June 30, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. We have been involved in multifamily lending for over thirty years. Over the past nine years, we have assembled a department exclusively devoted to the origination and administration of multifamily and commercial real estate loans. Over the past four years, we have established a separate credit department to review all such originations and ensure compliance with our underwriting standards. There are presently 10 loan officers as well as support staff in the origination department and 3 officers as well as support staff in the credit department. Our business plan projects continued growth of the portfolio and continued additions to our staff to support such growth. In addition, due to current economic conditions and related risks, management has been applying stricter underwriting guidelines, including requiring higher debt service coverage ratios and lower loan to value ratios, to these loans. We have also focused our multifamily and commercial real estate lending on more seasoned and experienced developers.

Aggressively remedy remaining delinquent loans and such additional loans that may occur. One of management’s objectives is to maintain a low level of problem assets and to achieve further reductions from our current level. Management’s tactics toward delinquent borrowers are considered aggressive. We have commenced legal action against virtually all borrowers who are more than 45 days delinquent. We have generally refused to extend the maturity date of any construction loan, even if the interest payments are current, unless the borrower agrees to reduce our exposure through additional principal payments and/or additional collateral, and agrees to an additional fee if the loan is not paid in full on or before the new maturity date. We realize that such actions may contribute to a higher level of delinquencies but believe this is the most prudent path to addressing problem loans. Since June 30, 2009, our level of non-performing assets to total assets has declined from 2.74% to 0.78% at June 30, 2012. While no assurances can be provided regarding results, management will continue to focus a significant amount of its time on the resolution of problem assets.

Maintaining and increasing core deposits. During the past four years, we have devoted significant internal attention to growing our deposits. We hired key, experienced personnel and have implemented an incentive program that rewards branch personnel for attracting core deposit relationships. We have also begun to emphasize obtaining deposits from our commercial borrowers, reexamined our pricing strategies and promoted our status as a local community bank. As a result of these efforts and external factors, we have experienced a period of strong deposit growth. Our total deposit balances grew $690.8 million, or 98.8%, from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2012. Much of the increase came in the area of money market accounts and other core accounts. Our core deposit account balances grew $540.0 million, or 192.8%, from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2012. In addition to the initiatives described above, management believes that external factors also contributed to our deposit growth. Due to uncertainty in the financial markets and a downturn in the U.S. economy, many investors withdrew funds from the stock market and deposited them into investment options considered safe by investors, such as Oritani Bank deposit accounts. Management believes a portion of our growth was due to this activity, particularly during the June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009 period. Other external factors, including an increase in insured deposit limits, also may have contributed to our deposit growth. Overall deposit growth was muted in fiscal 2012 as an outflow of time deposits partially mitigated growth in core accounts. Our ongoing focus will be to build upon our successes in core deposit growth. In addition to continuing to attract new customers to Oritani Bank, we will also focus on cross-selling core deposit accounts to customers who have limited deposit services with Oritani Bank and seeking to further develop the relationship by providing quality customer service as well as continuing our de novo branch strategy.

Expanding our market share within our primary market area. Our deposit growth significantly boosted our market penetration in Bergen County, the primary county of our operations. We increased our percentage of Bergen County deposits from 1.8%, or the 14th ranked financial institution, at June 30, 2008 to 3.1%, or the 8th ranked financial institution, at December 31, 2011. Oritani had the second largest Thrift deposits in

 

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Bergen County at December 31, 2011. In October 2011, we opened a de novo branch in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. This branch represents our first branch in Essex County, New Jersey, and had deposit totals of $23.6 million at June 30, 2012. We also opened a de novo branch in Clifton, New Jersey, in March, 2012. This branch represents our second branch in Passaic County, New Jersey, and had deposit totals of $21.8 million at June 30, 2012. We intend to continue the strategy of opportunistic de novo branching. We typically seek de novo branch locations in under-banked areas that are either a contiguous extension or fill-in of our existing branch network. We also have budgeted monies for infrastructure improvements in our existing branches. We may also consider the acquisition of branches from other financial institutions in our market area. We believe these strategies, along with continued growth, will help us achieve our goal of deposit growth and market expansion.

Continuing to emphasize operating efficiencies and cost control. One of the hallmarks of our operations has been expense control as evidenced by an efficiency ratio of 37.69% for the year ended June 30, 2012. This ratio is up only slightly from the ratio of 36.68% for the year ended June 30, 2011 despite $5.2 million of additional expense due to the amortization of costs associated with the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. Our efficiency ratio as well as numerous other expense measurement ratios, have consistently outperformed peers. We intend to maintain our posture on expense control while continuing to make prudent investments in our operations by effectively managing costs in a relation to revenues.

Critical Accounting Policies

We consider accounting policies that require management to exercise significant judgment or discretion or to make significant assumptions that have, or could have, a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income, to be critical accounting policies. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies.

Allowance for Loan Losses, Impaired Loans And Real Estate Owned. The allowance for loan losses is the estimated amount considered necessary to cover probable and reasonably estimable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses that is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, we make significant estimates and, therefore, have identified the allowance as a critical accounting policy. The methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management because of the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses has been determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We are responsible for the timely and periodic determination of the amount of the allowance required. We believe that our allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover specifically identifiable losses, as well as estimated losses inherent in our portfolio for which certain losses are probable but not specifically identifiable.

Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The analysis of the allowance for loan losses has two components: specific and general allocations. Specific allocations are made for loans that are impaired. Management will identify loans that have demonstrated issues that cause concern regarding full collectibility in the required time frame. Delinquency and internal credit department reviews are key indicators of such issues. In addition, the Company utilizes the services of a third party loan review firm. on an annual basis, the loan review firm reviews a significant portion of the existing portfolio over the course of the year, typically an aggregate of at least 60% of the commercial real estate, multifamily and construction loan portfolios, including a sampling of both new and seasoned loans, a review of all Regulation “O” loans and review of all delinquent loans. Their scope is determined by the Audit Committee. This firm prepares quarterly reports that include recommendations for classification. Their services assist in identifying loans that should be classified prior to delinquency issues. Management summarizes all problem loans and classifies such loans within the following industry standard categories: Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful or Loss. In addition, a classified loan may be considered impaired. Impairment is measured by determining the present value of expected future cash flows or, for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral adjusted for market conditions and selling expenses. The general allocation is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, collateral category and internal credit risk rating. We also analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic concentrations. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general allocation. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires

 

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material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revisions based upon changes in economic and real estate market conditions. Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowance for loan losses we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

On a quarterly basis, the Chief Financial Officer reviews the current status of loan assets in order to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. In this evaluation process, specific loans are analyzed to determine their potential risk of loss. This process includes all loans, concentrating on non-accrual and classified loans. Each non-accrual or classified loan is evaluated for potential loss exposure. Any shortfall results in a charge to the allowance if the likelihood of loss is evaluated as probable. To determine the adequacy of collateral on a particular loan, an estimate of the fair market value of the collateral is based on the most current appraised value available. If appropriate, the appraised value is then reduced to reflect estimated liquidation expenses.

The results of this quarterly process are summarized along with recommendations and presented to executive management for their review. Based on these recommendations, loan loss allowances are approved by executive management. All supporting documentation with regard to the evaluation process, loan loss experience, allowance levels and the schedules of classified loans are maintained by the Chief Financial Officer. A summary of loan loss allowances is presented to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

We have a concentration of loans secured by real property located in our lending area. Our lending area generally extends approximately 150 miles from our headquarters. As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisal valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly impact the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals are reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans. Based on the composition of our loan portfolio, we believe the primary risks are increases in interest rates, a further decline in the economy generally, and a further decline in real estate market values in our lending area. Any one or combination of these events may adversely affect our loan portfolio resulting in increased delinquencies, loan losses and future levels of loan loss provisions. We consider it important to maintain the ratio of our allowance for loan losses to total loans at an adequate level. Factors such as current economic conditions, interest rates, and the composition of the loan portfolio will affect our determination of the level of this ratio for any particular period.

Our allowance for loan losses in recent years reflects probable losses resulting from the actual growth in our loan portfolio, ongoing local and regional economic conditions and our overall levels of charge-offs, delinquencies, impaired loans and nonaccrual loans. We believe the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans at June 30, 2012 adequately reflects our portfolio credit risk, given our emphasis on multifamily and commercial real estate lending and current market conditions.

Although we believe we have established and maintained the allowance for loan losses at adequate levels, additions may be necessary if future economic and other conditions differ substantially from the current operating environment. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate that is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. In addition, the FDIC and the NJDOBI, as an integral part of their examination process, will periodically review our allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require us to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on its judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. The most recent such examination was performed by the FDIC as of June 30, 2011.

Real estate acquired by us as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned. When the Company acquires other real estate owned, it generally obtains a current appraisal to substantiate the net carrying value of the asset. The asset is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value, establishing a new cost basis. Holding costs and declines in estimated fair value result in charges to expense after acquisition.

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differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. If current available information raises doubt as to the realization of the deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance may be established. We consider the determination of this valuation allowance to be a critical accounting policy because of the need to exercise significant judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets, including projections of future taxable income. These judgments and estimates are reviewed on a continual basis as regulatory and business factors change. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets may be required if the amounts of taxes recoverable through loss carry backs decline, or if we project lower levels of future taxable income. Such a valuation allowance would be established through a charge to income tax expense that would adversely affect our operating results.

Asset Impairment Judgments. Some of our assets are carried on our consolidated balance sheets at cost, fair value or at the lower of cost or fair value. Valuation allowances or write-downs are established when necessary to recognize impairment of such assets. We periodically perform analyses to test for impairment of such assets. In addition to the impairment analyses related to our loans discussed above, another significant impairment analysis is the determination of whether there has been an other-than-temporary decline in the value of one or more of our securities.

Our available-for-sale securities portfolio is carried at estimated fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss in stockholders’ equity. If management has the intent and the ability at the time of purchase to hold securities until maturity, they are classified as held to maturity. We conduct a periodic review and evaluation of the securities portfolio to determine if the value of any security has declined below its cost or amortized cost, and whether such decline is other-than-temporary. Any portion of unrealized loss on an individual equity security deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired is recognized as a loss in operations in the period in which such determination is made. For debt investments securities (where we do not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of the security’s amortized cost) deemed other than temporarily impaired, the investment is written down through current earnings by the impairment related to the estimated credit loss and the non-credit related impairment is recognized in other comprehensive income.

Stock-Based Compensation. We recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of those awards in accordance with ASC 718.

We estimate the per share fair value of option grants on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using assumptions for the expected dividend yield, expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected option term. These assumptions are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. The Black-Scholes option pricing model also contains certain inherent limitations when applied to options that are not traded on public markets.

The per share fair value of options is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions. In general, the per share fair value of options will move in the same direction as changes in the expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected option term, and in the opposite direction as changes in the expected dividend yield. For example, the per share fair value of options will generally increase as expected stock price volatility increases, risk-free interest rate increases, expected option term increases and expected dividend yield decreases. The use of different assumptions or different option pricing models could result in materially different per share fair values of options.

At the Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Company held on July 26, 2011, the stockholders of the Company approved the Oritani Financial Corp. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (“2011 Plan”). On August 18, 2011, certain officers and employees of the Company were granted in aggregate 3,033,750 stock options and 1,227,100 shares of restricted stock, and non-employee directors received in aggregate 932,500 stock options and 373,000 shares of restricted stock. The Company expenses the fair value of all share-based compensation granted over the requisite service periods.

 

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Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011

Total Assets. Total assets increased $113.7 million, or 4.4%, to $2.70 billion at June 30, 2012, from $2.59 billion at June 30, 2011. The primary investing activity was in loans. The loan increase was primarily funded by decreases in federal funds sold and investment securities, as well as an increase in borrowings. Asset growth has been muted by one of the Company’s recent strategic decisions: cash flows from the investment portfolio have been applied to overnight borrowings, and not redeployed into the investment portfolio. This decision was made to lessen the interest rate risk that is being created through the increased overnight borrowings in addition to consideration of the low returns currently available on investments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents (which include fed funds and short term investments) decreased $121.8 million to $11.4 million at June 30, 2012, from $133.2 million at June 30, 2011. The funds were deployed in general operations, including funding of the Company’s stock repurchase activity.

Loans, net. Loans, net increased $320.0 million to $1.99 billion at June 30, 2012, from $1.67 billion at June 30, 2011. The Company continues its emphasis on loan originations, particularly multifamily and commercial real estate loans. Loan originations totaled $543.8 million and purchases totaled $2.0 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012.

Securities Available For Sale. Securities AFS decreased $65.4 million to $26.0 million at June 30, 2012, from $91.4 million at June 30, 2011. Balances decreased due to calls and maturities, and the Company is not currently redeploying proceeds from the investment portfolio into new purchases.

Mortgage-Backed Securities Available For Sale. Mortgage-backed securities AFS decreased $32.0 million to $473.9 million at June 30, 2012, from $505.9 million at June 30, 2011. Balances in this category grew significantly in fiscal 2011 but have decreased steadily since September 30, 2011 as the Company is not currently redeploying proceeds from the investment portfolio into new purchases.

Real Estate Owned. Real estate owned (“REO”) decreased $1.2 million to $2.7 million at June 30, 2012, from $4.0 million at June 30, 2011. The balance at June 30, 2011 consisted of 8 properties. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, the Bank took title to seven properties and disposed of ten properties. The $2.7 million balance at June 30, 2012 consists of five properties. Three of these properties, with book values totaling $2.1 million, were under contract for sale at June 30, 2012 and one of these properties, with a book value of $461,000 closed in July with a small profit. The contracts on the two other properties contain contingencies and the closings may be protracted.

Deposits. Deposits increased $8.4 million, or 0.6%, to $1.39 billion at June 30, 2012, from $1.38 billion at June 30, 2011. Significant growth in core accounts has been largely offset by decreases in time deposits. Core deposit accounts, consisting of checking, money market and savings accounts, grew $114.4 million, or 16.2%, over the year ended June 30, 2012. Over that same period, time deposits decreased $106.0 million, or 15.7%. The time deposit runoff was primarily rate driven, as the cost for replacement funds was lower than the market rate for time deposits. This situation regarding time deposits has continued thus far in fiscal 2013. New branch locations in Upper Montclair and Clifton, NJ, opened during the fiscal year and contributed to the growth in core accounts. Core deposit growth remains a strategic objective of the Company.

Borrowings. Borrowings increased $236.6 million to $745.9 million at June 30, 2012, from $509.3 million at June 30, 2011. The Company utilized borrowings, primarily overnight borrowings, to contribute to the funding of loan originations. Overnight borrowings totaled $161.6 million at June 30, 2012 while there were no such borrowings at June 30, 2011. During the year ended June 30, 2012, the Company modified a total of $81.7 million of FHLB advances. The modifications caused the average term of these advances to increase by thirty eight months and the average cost to decrease 124 basis points. Over that same period, the Company committed to $75.0 million in long term advances from the FHLB. These borrowings had a weighted average term of 5.3 years and a weighted average cost of 1.27%. In July, 2012, the Company committed to an additional $24.3 million in long term advances from the FHLB. These borrowings had a weighted average term of 9.0 years and a weighted average cost of 1.80%. The Company will continue to obtain longer term borrowings and modify FHLB-NY advances opportunistically.

 

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Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity decreased $134.7 million to $510.7 million at June 30, 2012, from $645.4 million at June 30, 2011. The decline is primarily attributable to stock repurchases. The Company’s repurchase activity is summarized below:

 

     Period      Cumulative  
     Number of
Shares
     Average
Price Paid
Per Share
     Total Cost      Number of
Shares
     Average
Price Paid
Per Share
     Total Cost  

June 24—June 30, 2011

     731,800       $ 12.71       $ 9,299,942         731,800       $ 12.71       $ 9,299,942   

July 1—Sept. 30, 2011

     8,172,083         13.00         106,252,807         8,903,883         12.98         115,552,749   

Oct. 1—Dec. 31, 2011

     1,876,422         12.98         24,349,831         10,780,305         12.98         139,902,579   

Jan. 1—Mar. 31, 2012

     20,400         12.77         260,508         10,800,705         12.98         140,163,087   

Apr. 1—June 30, 2012

     255,900         13.46         3,444,414         11,056,605         12.99         143,607,501   

On November 14, 2011, the Company announced a third repurchase plan for up to 2,278,776 shares of its common stock. As of September 12, 2012, there were 1,801,381 shares authorized under the Company’s current stock repurchase plan that had not yet been purchased.

In addition to the repurchase activity above, the Company repurchased shares in conjunction with the Equity Plan. On August 18, 2011, a total of 1,598,100 shares were granted by the Board of Directors under the Equity Plan. These shares were purchased in open market transactions during the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The total cost of these shares was $19.3 million and the average cost per share was $12.06.

Based on our June 30, 2012 closing price of $14.39 per share and book value per share of $11.30, the Company stock was trading at 127.4% of book value.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011

Net Income. Net income increased $3.1 million, or 11.0%, to $31.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $28.5 million for the corresponding 2011 period. The primary cause of the increased net income in the 2012 period was increased net interest income and decreased provision for loan losses, partially offset by increased expenses. The increased net interest income was primarily due to a higher net interest spread and a larger asset base.

Total interest income. Total interest income increased $4.6 million, or 4.0%, to $122.0 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $117.4 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The largest increase occurred in interest on loans, which increased $8.4 million, or 8.4%, to $108.4 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $100.0 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. Over that same period, the average balance of loans increased $209.0 million and the yield on the portfolio decreased 25 basis points. The decreased yield was primarily due to the impact of current market rates on new originations, refinancings, prepayments and repricings. Prepayment penalties also impacted interest and yield on loans. Prepayment income was elevated as market conditions caused a high level of loan refinancings. Total prepayment income for the year ended June 30, 2012 was $1.5 million. Prepayment income contributed 6 basis points to the net interest margin for the year. There was an overall decrease in interest income regarding the investment related categories (Securities held to maturity (“HTM”); Securities available for sale (“AFS”); Mortgage backed securities (“MBS”) HTM; MBS AFS; and short term investments). On an overall basis, interest income for these categories decreased $3.8 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. There were decreases in both yield and average balances. The decreased yield was primarily due to the prepayment of higher yielding securities and the returns associated with purchases subsequent to June 30, 2011. The decreased average balance was because cash flows from the investment portfolio were not redeployed into new investments for the majority of the fiscal year. However, interest income on MBS AFS increased $2.1 million, or 25.2%, to $10.4 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $8.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. Management did purchase such assets when excess funds were available for deployment. The investment purchases were primarily in the category of MBS AFS as management believed such securities provided the best available risk/reward profile based on the projected cash needs and interest rate risk position of the Company. However, with minor exceptions, such purchases ceased after the first fiscal quarter (September 30, 2011). This decision was made because the rates

 

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of return available on such securities decreased and excess cash was primarily used for repurchases of the Company’s common stock as well as new loans. While purchases of such securities did effectively cease after September 30, 2011, there were extensive purchases of such securities throughout fiscal 2011. These activities had a direct impact on the average balance of MBS AFS, which increased $500.5 million to $549.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2012, from $49.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2011. The yield on the portfolio decreased 129 basis points over these periods.

Interest Expense. Total interest expense decreased $3.0 million, or 8.2%, to $33.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $36.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. Interest expense on deposits decreased $2.9 million, or 18.4%, to $12.8 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $15.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $81.6 million over this period while the average cost of these funds decreased 28 basis points. Market interest rates allowed the Bank to reprice virtually all interest bearing deposits, as well as maturing time deposits, at lower rates, decreasing the cost of funds. Interest expense on borrowings decreased $101,000, or 0.5%, to $20.5 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $20.6 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The average balance of borrowings increased $121.4 million over the period while the cost decreased 76 basis points. Overnight borrowings totaled $161.6 million at June 30, 2012. These borrowings had a very low cost associated with them, which contributed to the overall decrease in borrowing costs.

Net interest income. Net interest income increased by $7.6 million, or 9.4%, to $88.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $81.0 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. Measured annually, the Company’s spread and margin increased to 3.24% and 3.55% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, from 2.88% and 3.36% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. The Company’s spread and margin increased steadily over both the 2012 and 2011 fiscal years. These measures are under pressure in the current interest rate environment due to several factors, including: rates on new loan originations and investment purchases; modifications of loans within the existing loan portfolio; prepayments of higher yielding loans and investments; limited ability to further reduce deposit costs; increases in borrowing costs as maturity terms are extended and decreased net interest income due to funds used for repurchase activity. However, the Company has been able to offset these pressures as spread, margin and net interest income all increased steadily over the periods. Several factors have contributed to this result. One such factor has been the utilization of overnight borrowings. In the recent rate environment, such borrowings have a very low cost which contributed to the increased spread, margin and net interest income. The utilization of such borrowings also increased the Company’s interest rate risk, and the Company is in the process of addressing the increased exposure through longer term borrowings (see additional discussion under “Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, “Borrowings”). The Company has been able to successfully lower the cost of overall deposits, particularly money market deposits, without a significant impact on balances. The Company has also decreased its reliance on time deposits, which carry a higher cost, and lowered the cost of the remaining time deposits. The shifting of investment funds out of federal funds sold and into higher yielding investments improved results. More recently, the further shifting of assets out of investments and into higher yielding loans extended this improvement. The recent modifications of FHLB advances will also serve to offset some of the pressures of the current interest rate environment. The Company’s stock repurchase activity in this fiscal year effectively decreased net interest income. However, the impact was minimal as the cost of these funds (either federal funds sold or overnight borrowings) was very low. The Company’s largest interest rate risk exposure is to a flat or inverted yield curve. The Company's net interest rate spread and net interest margin were hindered by the nonaccrual loan level in both the 2012 and 2011 periods. The Company's net interest income was reduced $1.1 million and $2.4 million for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, due to the impact of nonaccrual loans.

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company recorded provisions for loan losses of $8.5 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to $9.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The Company charged off a total of $3.9 million and $8.8 million in loans during the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company’s allowance for loan losses is analyzed quarterly and many factors are considered. The primary contributors to the current level of provision for loan losses are the delinquency and nonaccrual totals, changes in loan risk ratings, loan growth, charge-offs and economic factors.

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     At June 30,  
     2012      2011      2010      2009  
     (In thousands)  

Delinquency Totals

           

30—59 days past due

   $ 13,783       $ 7,025       $ 12,330       $ 6,727   

60—89 days past due

     8,555         5,327         4,629         17,825   

Non-accrual

     18,342         15,303         38,125         52,465   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 40,680       $ 27,655       $ 55,084       $ 77,017   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non Performing Asset Totals

           

Nonaccrual loans, per above

   $ 18,342       $ 15,303       $ 38,125       $ 52,465   

Real Estate Owned

     2,740         3,967         3,031         —     

Loans Held For Sale

     —           —           —           9,484   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 21,082       $ 19,270       $ 41,156       $ 61,949   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the Company realized significant decreases in total delinquent loans, nonaccrual loans and nonperforming assets. There was an increase in overall delinquent loans in fiscal 2012. The increase initially surfaced in the first fiscal quarter. There were slight improvements in the categories, measured on a ratio basis, through the remainder of the fiscal year. The most significant increase at June 30, 2012, versus June 30, 2011, occurred in the 30-59 days past due category. The increases in delinquent loans at June 30, 2012 (versus June 30, 2011) are primarily due to increases in residential delinquent loans.

At June 30, 2012, there are two nonaccrual loans as well as one nonaccrual loan relationship (consisting of nine loans) with balances greater than $1.0 million. These loans are discussed below:

 

   

A construction loan relationship in which Oritani is a participant. The relationship entails two borrowing entities and four separate properties. Oritani’s portion of this loan relationship totals $4.9 million. All four of the properties are for residential tract development and are located in Rockland and Orange Counties, New York. The loan is classified as impaired and as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) as of June 30, 2012. The lead lender on this loan is attempting to negotiate a settlement with the borrowers that would expedite resolution; however, no substantive progress has been made. In accordance with the results of the impairment analysis for this loan, a charge off of $1.5 million was previously recognized against this loan and a $1.2 million impairment reserve remains against this loan as of June 30, 2012.

 

   

A $2.4 million mixed use building in Bergen County, New Jersey. The borrower encountered cash flow difficulties and the property is currently being managed by a rent receiver. The loan is classified as impaired. In accordance with the results of the impairment analysis for this loan, a charge off of $417,000 was recognized against this loan and a $549,000 impairment reserve remains against this loan as of June 30, 2012. The Company is currently determining whether to rewrite the loan as a TDR or continue pursuit of legal remedies.

 

   

A $1.8 million construction loan for a luxury home in Morris County, New Jersey. The Company reached a settlement and forbearance agreement with the borrower on this matter during the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The loan is classified as a nonaccrual TDR as of June 30, 2012. As such, this loan is included in the nonaccrual loan total at June 30, 2012. However, the borrower complied with the new agreement over the quarter, including interest payments.

There are thirteen other multifamily/commercial real estate loans, totaling $4.5 million, classified as nonaccrual at June 30, 2012. The largest of these loans has a balance of $677,000.

There are fourteen residential loans, totaling $4.8 million, classified as nonaccrual at June 30, 2012. The largest of these loans has a balance of $958,000.

See “Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011” for a discussion of Real Estate Owned.

 

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Other Income. Other income decreased $51,000 to $5.4 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012 from $5.5 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to net income from investments in real estate joint ventures, which decreased by $168,000 to $689,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $857,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. This decrease is primarily due to activity at one commercial property. The property was flooded in 2010 (fiscal 2011), repaired, and flooded again in 2011 (fiscal 2012). Both floods caused decreased income from this property. The repairs on this property due to the 2011 flood are extensive. Income from this property was far below historical levels for fiscal 2012 and is expected to remain below historical levels until, at least, the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The Company expects to make additional capital contributions to this joint venture to fund the repairs as well as improvements. The decreased income would have been more severe; however, insurance proceeds from both the 2011 and 2010 floods were both received and recognized as income in fiscal 2012. Service charges decreased by $178,000 to $1.1 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $1.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The fluctuations in this category are primarily due to changes in late fee income on loans. Net loss on sale of and write down of securities increased by $213,000 to $262,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $49,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The loss in the 2012 period is primarily due to impairment charges recognized on equity security holdings. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in income from bank-owned life insurance; which increased by $384,000 to $1.6 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $1.2 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. This increase was primarily due to increased investment in bank-owned life insurance.

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses increased $3.7 million to $35.5 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $31.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily due to compensation, payroll taxes and fringe benefits, which increased $5.4 million to $25.1 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $19.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The increase was primarily due to costs associated with the Equity Plan. The expense associated with the Equity Plan recognized in the twelve month period ended June 30, 2012 totaled $5.2 million while there was no such expense in the comparable 2011 period. This increase was partially offset by decreases in real estate owned operations and other expenses. Real estate owned operations decreased $1.1 million to $902,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $2.0 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. Expenses for the 2011 period included two large writedowns of the carrying values of a real estate owned properties which totaled $1.5 million. The writedowns were due to updated appraised values. Other expenses decreased $718,000 to $3.6 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, from $4.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, primarily due to decreased expenses associated with problem assets.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, was $18.5 million, due to pre-tax income of $50.1 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 36.8%. Income tax expense for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, was $17.0 million, due to pre-tax income of $45.5 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 37.3%.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010

Net Income. Net income increased $20.1 million to $28.5 million, or $0. 54 per share, for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, from net income of $8.4 million, or $0.15 per share, for the corresponding 2010 period. The primary cause of the increased income in the 2011 period was increased net interest income. The twelve month period ended June 30, 2011 was positively impacted by a higher net interest spread and a larger asset base. In addition results for the 2010 period was reduced due to the expenses associated with the accelerated vesting of stock awards and options triggered by the Company's second step transaction on June 24, 2010.

Total interest income. Total interest income increased $12.0 million, or 11.4%, to $117.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, from $105.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. The largest increase occurred in interest on loans, which increased $12.6 million or 14.4%, to $100.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, from $87.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. Over that same period, the average balance of loans increased $231.9 million and the yield on the portfolio decreased 13 basis points on an actual basis and increased 4 basis points on a normalized basis. Included in interest on loans for the year ended June 30, 2010 is $2.3 million of prior period and penalty interest recovered in conjunction with problem loan disposals. These amounts were not included in income for the normalized calculation of loan yield. Prepayment penalties and deferred fees on loans paid in full in the 2011

 

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period contributed to the increase in yield realized on a normalized basis. Interest on securities AFS decreased $2.5 million to $5.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, from $8.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. The average balance of securities AFS decreased $17.5 million over that same period while the yield decreased 73 basis points. Interest on MBS HTM decreased $1.7 million to $1.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, from $3.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. The average balance of MBS HTM decreased $39.9 million over that same period while the yield decreased 46 basis points. Interest on MBS AFS increased $3.5 million to $8.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, from $4.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. The average balance of MBS AFS increased $256.1 million over that same period while the yield decreased 232 basis points.

Interest Expense. Total interest expense decreased by $6.1 million, or 14.3%, to $36.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, from $42.4 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The majority of the decrease occurred in interest expense on deposits, which decreased $5.9 million, or 27.3%, to $15.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, versus $21.6 million for the corresponding 2010 period. The decrease occurred despite an increase in deposit balances. The average balance of deposits increased $75.2 million to $1.3 billion for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 from $1.2 billion for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. Over that same period, the cost of deposits decreased 55 basis points to 1.21% from 1.76%. The Company was able to successfully reprice and attract deposits at lower rates, primarily due to market conditions. The Company also succeeded growing core deposits, particularly money market accounts. Interest expense on borrowings decreased $152,000 to $20.6 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, versus $20.8 million for the corresponding 2010 period. The average balance of borrowings increased $14.9 million and the cost decreased 15 basis points over the periods.

Net interest income. Net interest income increased $18.1 million, or 28.7%, to $81.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, from $63.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2010. The Company's net interest rate spread and margin increased to 2.88% and 3.36% for the year ended June 30, 2011, from 2.87% (normalized) and 3.13% (normalized) for the year ended June 30, 2010, respectively. The 2010 calculations exclude non-recurring interest on loans totaling $2.3 million realized in conjunction with problem loan disposals. The actual net interest rate spread and margin in the 2010 period were 2.99% and 3.25%, respectively. The Company's net interest rate spread and net interest margin were hindered by the nonaccrual loan level in both the 2011 and 2010 periods. The Company's net interest income was reduced $2.4 million and $3.0 million for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, due to the impact of nonaccrual loans.

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company recorded provisions for loan losses of $9.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to $10.0 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The Company charged off a total of $8.8 million and $4.8 million in loans during the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company’s allowance for loan losses is analyzed quarterly and many factors are considered. The primary contributors to the current level of provision for loan losses are the delinquency and nonaccrual totals, changes in loan risk ratings, loan growth, charge-offs and economic factors.

Other Income. Other income decreased $34,000 with income of $5.5 million for each of the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Despite the stable overall results, there were fluctuations within the components. Service charges decreased $167,000 to $1.3 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, from $1.5 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease is primarily due to late charges of $297,000 received in the 2010 period in conjunction with problem loan disposals. Net income from investments in real estate joint ventures increased $319,000 to $857,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, from $538,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The change is primarily due to reduced income in 2010 at one commercial property due to a flood and estimated settlement costs regarding a legal matter at a multifamily property. The income reported in this caption (as well as real estate operations, net) is dependent upon the operations of various properties and is subject to fluctuation. The remaining changes are primarily due to changes in gains on sales and valuations of assets. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recognized a $1.0 million gain on the sale of a commercial office property that had been held and operated as a real estate investment. A net gain of $718,000 was realized on the sale of a real estate owned property during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011. The Company recognized impairment charges on holdings in its investment portfolio in both the 2011 and 2010 periods. The impairment charges recognized were greater in the 2010 period.

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses decreased $11.1 million to $31.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, from $42.8 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The decrease was primarily in

 

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compensation, payroll taxes and fringe benefits, which decreased $13.2 million to $19.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, from $32.9 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010. The Company's second step transaction, which was completed on June 24, 2010, triggered an accelerated vesting of stock awards and options which had a significant impact on expenses in the 2010 period. The pre-tax charge associated with the accelerated vesting of these benefits recognized by the Company totaled $10.6 million. The year ended June 30, 2010 included charges totaling $3.7 million regarding the normal amortization of the cost of stock awards and options. There were also significant fluctuations in other expense captions. Federal deposit insurance premiums decreased $867,000 over the periods primarily due to decreased FDIC insurance rates based on our increased capital levels. Real estate owned operations increased $1.5 million primarily due to write-downs based on updated appraised values of REO. Other expenses increased $1.2 million primarily due to expenses associated with problem assets. In the 2010 period, other expenses were reduced by $501,000 due to legal fees recovered in conjunction with problem asset disposals.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, was $17.0 million, due to pre-tax income of $45.5 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 37.3%. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2010, income tax expense was $7.3 million, due to pre-tax income of $15.7 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 46.6%. The tax rate for the 2010 period was impacted by limitations on deductions associated with compensation expense. The vesting of the stock awards caused compensation for several employees to exceed the level where the full cost could be recognized as a deductible expense. Income tax benefit was reduced by $1.1 million in the 2010 period due to this limitation.

 

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Average Balances and Yields. The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments were made, as the effect thereof was not material. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense.

 

     For the Years Ended June 30,  
     June 30, 2012     June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010  
     Average
Outstanding
Balance
     Interest
Earned/
Paid
     Average
Yield/ Rate
    Average
Outstanding
Balance
     Interest
Earned

Paid
     Average
Yield/ Rate
    Average
Outstanding
Balance
     Interest
Earned/
Paid
     Average
Yield/ Rate
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Interest-earning assets:

                        

Loans (1)

   $  1,820,992       $ 108,409         5.95   $ 1,611,961       $ 99,963         6.20   $ 1,380,040       $ 87,373         6.33

Securities held to maturity (2)

     33,066         1,387         4.19        273,739         5,863         2.14        291,255         8,360         2.87   

Securities available for sale

     48,219         864         1.79        26,515         1,399         5.28        25,506         1,343         5.27   

Mortgage backed securities held to maturity

     34,819         908         2.61        360,953         8,299         2.30        104,882         4,840         4.61   

Mortgage backed securities available for sale

     549,883         10,390         1.89        49,418         1,571         3.18        89,360         3,252         3.64   

Federal funds sold and short term investments

     12,789         32         0.25        89,575         258         0.29        47,931         171         0.36   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total interest-earning assets

     2,499,768         121,990         4.88     2,412,161         117,353         4.87     1,938,974         105,339         5.43
     

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

    

Non-interest-earning assets

     109,688              104,721              92,118         
  

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

       

Total assets

   $ 2,609,456            $ 2,516,882            $ 2,031,092         
  

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

       

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                        

Savings deposits

     157,617         652         0.41     149,977         941         0.63     156,444         1,279         0.82

Money market

     396,172         2,956         0.75        312,574         3,177         1.02        263,675         3,784         1.44   

Checking accounts

     202,773         831         0.41        152,256         855         0.56        110,393         825         0.75   

Time deposits

     627,426         8,384         1.34        687,602         10,746         1.56        696,732         15,735         2.26   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total deposits

     1,383,988         12,823         0.93        1,302,409         15,719         1.21        1,227,244         21,623         1.76   

Borrowings

     642,947         20,510         3.19        521,541         20,611         3.95        506,592         20,763         4.10   
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     2,026,935         33,333         1.64     1,823,950         36,330         1.99     1,733,836         42,386         2.44
     

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

    

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

     50,157              48,505              41,032         
  

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

       

Total liabilities

     2,077,092              1,872,455              1,774,868         

Stockholders’ equity

     532,364              644,427              256,224         
  

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

       

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,609,456            $ 2,516,882            $ 2,031,092         
  

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

       

Net interest income

      $ 88,657            $ 81,023            $ 62,953      
     

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

    

Net interest rate spread (3)

           3.24           2.88           2.99
        

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

 

Net interest-earning assets (4)

   $ 472,833            $ 588,211            $ 205,138         
  

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

       

Net interest margin (5)

           3.55           3.36           3.25
        

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

 

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

           123.33           132.25           111.83
        

 

 

         

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes nonaccrual loans.
(2) Includes Federal Home Loan Bank stock.
(3) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted- average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the period.
(4) Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets for the period.

 

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Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the fiscal years indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total increase (decrease) column represents the sum of the prior columns.

 

     Years Ended June 30,
2012 vs. 2011
    Years Ended June 30,
2011 vs. 2010
 
     Increase (Decrease)
Due to
    Total Increase
(Decrease)
    Increase (Decrease)
Due to
    Total Increase
(Decrease)
 
     Volume     Rate       Volume     Rate    
     (In thousands)  

Interest-earning assets:

            

Loans, net

   $ 12,963      $ (4,517   $ 8,446      $ 14,683      $ (2,093   $ 12,590   

Securities available for sale

     346        (358     (12     (503     (1,994     (2,497

Securities held to maturity

     (4,830     (169     (4,999     53        3        56   

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale

     (464     (199     (663     11,817        (8,358     3,459   

Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

     4,344        (2,253     2,091        (1,454     (227     (1,681

Federal Funds sold and short term investments

     (221     (5     (226     149        (62     87   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

     12,138        (7,501     4,637        24,745        (12,731     12,014   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

            

Savings accounts

     48        (337     (289     (53     (285     (338

Money market

     850        (1,071     (221     702        (1,309     (607

Checking accounts

     284        (308     (24     313        (283     30   

Time deposits

     (940     (1,422     (2,362     (206     (4,783     (4,989
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

     242        (3,138     (2,896     756        (6,660     (5,904

Borrowings

     4,798        (4,899     (101     613        (765     (152
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     5,040        (8,037     (2,997     1,369        (7,425     (6,056
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net interest income

   $ 7,098      $ 536      $ 7,634      $ 23,376      $ (5,306   $ 18,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Management of Market Risk

General. The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk. Our assets, consisting primarily of mortgage loans, have longer maturities than our liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits. As a result, a principal part of our business strategy is to manage interest rate risk and reduce the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates. Accordingly, our Board of Directors has the authority and responsibility for managing interest rate risk. Oritani Bank has established an Asset/Liability Management Committee, comprised of various members of its senior management, which is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for recommending to the Board the level of risk that is appropriate, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors. The Asset/Liability Management Committee reports its activities to the Board on a monthly basis. An interest rate risk analysis is presented to the Board on a quarterly basis. In addition, in 2011, the Company engaged the services of an outside consultant to assist with the measurement and analysis of interest rate risk.

We have sought to manage our interest rate risk in order to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates. As part of our ongoing asset-liability management, we currently use the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk:

 

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  (i) originating multifamily and commercial real estate loans that generally tend to have shorter interest duration and generally have interest rates that reset at five years;

 

  (ii) investing in shorter duration securities and mortgage-backed securities;

 

  (iii) obtaining general financing through FHLB advances with a fixed long term: and

 

  (iv) obtaining financing through the use of long term brokered deposits.

Shortening the average maturity of our interest-earning assets by increasing our investments in shorter-term loans and securities, as well as loans and securities with variable rates of interest, helps to better match the maturities and interest rates of our assets and liabilities, thereby reducing the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates. In addition, if changes occur that cause the estimated duration of a security to lengthen significantly, management will consider the sale of such security. By following these strategies, we believe that we are well-positioned to react to increases in market interest rates.

Net Portfolio Value. We compute the amounts by which our net present value of cash flow from assets, liabilities and off balance sheet items (the institution’s net portfolio value or “NPV”) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. A basis point equals one-hundredth of one percent, and 100 basis points equals one percent. An increase in interest rates from 3% to 4% would mean, for example, a 100 basis point increase in the “Change in Interest Rates” column below.

The table below sets forth, as of June 30, 2012, the estimated changes in our net portfolio value that would result from the designated instantaneous changes in the United States Treasury yield curve. Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates and loan prepayment and deposit decay rates, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.

 

                        NPV as a Percentage of Present
Value of Assets (3)
 

Change in Interest

Rates (basis

   Estimated      Estimated Increase (Decrease) in
NPV
         

Increase

(Decrease)

 

points) (1)

   NPV (2)      Amount     Percent     NPV Ratio (4)     (basis points)  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

+200

     471,465         (110,575     (19.0 )%      18.0     (275

+100

     521,720         (60,320     (10.4 )%      19.3     (146

0

     582,040         —          —          20.7        —     

-100

     644,455         62,415        10.7        22.2        146   

 

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

The table above indicates that at June 30, 2012 in the event of a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 10.7% increase in net portfolio value. In the event of a 200 and 100 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 19.0% decrease and a 10.4% decrease in net portfolio value, respectively. These changes in net portfolio value are within the limitations established in our asset and liability management policies. This data does not reflect any future actions we may take in response to changes in interest rates, such as changing the mix of our assets and liabilities, which could change the results of the NPV and net interest income calculations.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the above interest rate risk measurement. Modeling changes in net portfolio value require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the net portfolio value table presented assumes that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the net portfolio value table provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements 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 will differ from actual results.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan and security repayments and maturities and sales of securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows, mortgage prepayments and security prepayments and calls are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Our Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies in order to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. Our Asset/Liability Management Committee focuses on our level of liquid assets as well as our borrowing capacity with the FHLB. Funds can be obtained from the FHLB on a same day basis, significantly reducing the need to maintain excess liquid assets to address liquidity concerns.

We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of:

 

  (i) expected loan demand;

 

  (ii) expected deposit flows;

 

  (iii) expected payments from the loan and investment portfolios;

 

  (iv) funds available through borrowings;

 

  (v) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities

 

  (vi) yields and structures available on alternate investments; and

 

  (vii) the objectives of our asset/liability management program

Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits and short- and intermediate-term securities.

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2012, cash and cash equivalents totaled $11.4 million. Securities and mortgage-backed securities classified as available for sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $500.0 million at June 30, 2012.

Our cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

At June 30, 2012, we had $133.3 million in loan commitments outstanding. In addition to commitments to originate loans, we had $30.5 million in unused lines of credit to borrowers. Time deposits due within one year of June 30, 2012 totaled $410.3 million, or 31.8% of total deposits. If these deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other time deposits and FHLB advances. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the time deposits. We believe, however, based on past experience, that a significant portion of our time deposits will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

Our primary investing activity currently is the origination of loans and the purchase of loans and securities. During the year ended June 30, 2012, we originated $543.8 million of loans, purchased $2.0 million of loans, and purchased $160.7 million of securities. During the year ended June 30, 2011, we originated $418.6 million of loans, purchased $12.5 million of loans, and purchased $747.8 million of securities.

Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and FHLB advances. We experienced a net increase in total deposits of $8.4 million and $91.6 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the FHLB of New York, which provide an

 

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additional source of funds. FHLB advances reflected a net increase of $236.6 million and a net decrease of $13.8 million during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. FHLB advances have primarily been used to fund loan demand and provide longer-term sources of funding. At June 30, 2012, the Company had additional borrowing capacity of $830.1 million with the FHLB.

Oritani Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At June 30, 2012, Oritani Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. Oritani Bank is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. See “Supervision and Regulation-Federal Banking Regulation-Capital Requirements” and Note 15 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

Commitments. As a financial services provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and unused lines of credit. While these contractual obligations represent our future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make. We consider commitments to extend credit in determining our allowance for loan losses. For additional information, see Note 4, “Loans,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of our operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment.

The following table summarizes our significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations and other funding needs by payment date at June 30, 2012. The payment amounts represent those amounts due to the recipient and do not include any unamortized premiums or discounts or other similar carrying amount adjustments.

 

     Payments Due by Period  

Contractual Obligations

   Less than
One Year
     One to Three
Years
     Three to  Five
Years
     More than
Five Years
     Total  
     (In thousands)  

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

   $ 201,550       $ 146,500       $ 162,815       $ 235,000       $ 745,865   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating leases

     606         958         688         663         2,915   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 202,156       $ 147,458       $ 163,503       $ 235,663       $ 748,780   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit

   $ 131,625       $ 1,700       $ —         $ —         $ 133,325   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unadvanced construction loans

   $ 3,413       $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 3,413   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unused lines of credit

   $ 27,077       $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 27,077   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments to purchase securities

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

Our consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration for changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Unlike industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on performance than the effects of inflation.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

For information regarding market risk, see Item 7- “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operation – Management of Market Risk.”

 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The Financial Statements are included in Part III, Item 15 of this Form 10-K.

 

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the fiscal year (the “Evaluation Date”). Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

(b) Changes in internal controls.

The Company considers management of internal controls to be an ongoing matter. While various adjustments to internal controls have been made over the period, there were no changes made in our internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

(c) Management report on internal control over financial reporting.

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control system is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the directors of Oritani Financial Corp.; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Oritani Financial Corp.’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2012. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment we believe that, as of June 30, 2012, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

Oritani Financial Corp.’s independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2012. This report appears on page 68.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302 Certifications have been filed with the SEC as exhibit 31.1 and exhibit 31.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

Not Applicable.

 

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PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The “Proposal I—Election of Directors” section of the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Company’s 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2012 Proxy Statement”) is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The “Proposal I—Election of Directors” section of the Company’s 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The “Proposal I—Election of Directors” section of the Company’s 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company does not have any equity compensation program that was not approved by stockholders, other than its employee stock ownership plan.

 

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The “Transactions with Certain Related Persons” section of the Company’s 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The “Proposal II – Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” Section of the Company’s 2012 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1) Financial Statements

The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-K.

 

  (A) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

  (B) Consolidated Balance Sheets—at June 30, 2012 and 2011

 

  (C) Consolidated Statements of Income—Years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010

 

  (D) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity—Years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010

 

  (E) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010

 

  (F) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Oritani Financial Corp.

Township of Washington, New Jersey:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Oritani Financial Corp. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2012. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Oritani Financial Corp. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2012 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated September 12, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Short Hills, New Jersey

September 12, 2012

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Oritani Financial Corp.

Township of Washington, New Jersey:

We have audited Oritani Financial Corp.’s and subsidiaries (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Oritani Financial Corp. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Oritani Financial Corp. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2012, and our report dated September 12, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Short Hills, New Jersey

September 12, 2012

 

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ORITANI FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Township of Washington, New Jersey

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     June 30,
2012
    June 30,
2011
 
Assets     

Cash on hand and in banks

   $ 4,016      $ 6,978   

Federal funds sold and short term investments

     7,423        126,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     11,439        133,243   

Loans, net

     1,992,817        1,672,849   

Securities available for sale, at market value

     499,951        597,374   

Securities held to maturity, market value of $37,648 and $38,522

     36,130        37,609   

Bank Owned Life Insurance (at cash surrender value)

     46,283        44,689   

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock (“FHLB”), at cost

     38,222        26,844   

Accrued interest receivable

     10,630        9,237   

Investments in real estate joint ventures, net

     5,441        5,309   

Real estate held for investment

     1,123        1,185   

Real estate owned

     2,740        3,967   

Office properties and equipment, net

     15,442        15,012   

Deferred tax assets, net

     25,570        22,607   

Other assets

     15,194        17,308   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 2,700,982      $ 2,587,233   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Liabilities     

Deposits

   $ 1,389,706      $ 1,381,310   

Borrowings

     745,865        509,315   

Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance

     15,217        12,846   

Other liabilities

     39,485        38,350   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,190,273        1,941,821   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Stockholders’ Equity     

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 56,245,065 shares issued; 45,198,765 shares outstanding at June 30, 2012 and 55,513,265 shares outstanding at June 30, 2011

     562        562   

Additional paid-in capital

     495,704        489,593   

Unallocated common stock held by the employee stock ownership plan

     (27,582     (28,808

Restricted Stock Awards

     (19,146     —     

Treasury stock, at cost; 11,046,300 shares at June 30, 2012 and 731,800 shares at June 30, 2011

     (143,469     (9,300

Retained income

     200,718        190,955   

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

     3,922        2,410   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     510,709        645,412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 2,700,982      $ 2,587,233   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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ORITANI FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Township of Washington, New Jersey

Consolidated Statements of Income

Years ended June 30, 2012, 2011, and 2010

 

     2012     2011     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Interest income:

      

Interest on mortgage loans

   $ 108,409      $ 99,963      $ 87,373   

Interest on securities held to maturity and dividends on FHLB stock

     2,295        2,970        4,595   

Interest on securities available for sale

     11,254        14,162        13,200   

Interest on federal funds sold and short term investments

     32        258        171   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

     121,990        117,353        105,339   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense:

      

Deposits (note 10)

     12,823        15,719        21,623   

Borrowings (note 12)

     20,510        20,611        20,763   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     33,333        36,330        42,386   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income before provision for loan losses

     88,657        81,023        62,953   

Provision for loan losses (note 5)

     8,500        9,300        10,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     80,157        71,723        52,953   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income:

      

Service charges

     1,132        1,310        1,477   

Real estate operations, net

     1,225        1,199        1,267   

Income from investments in real estate joint ventures

     689        857        538   

Bank Owned Life Insurance income

     1,594        1,210        1,144   

Net loss on sale and write down of securities

     (262     (49     (167

Gain on sale of real estate held for investment

     —          —          1,043   

Gain on sale of assets and loans

     580        —          —     

Gain on sale of real estate owned

     210        718        —     

Other income

     233        207        184   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income

     5,401        5,452        5,486   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

      

Compensation, payroll taxes and benefits (notes 13 and 14)

     25,095        19,682        32,871   

Advertising

     497        657        665   

Office occupancy and equipment expense (notes 9 and 15)

     2,603        2,425        2,290   

Data processing service fees

     1,513        1,231        1,131   

Federal insurance premiums

     1,215        1,381        2,248   

Real estate owned expense

     902        1,996        462   

Other expenses

     3,626        4,344        3,112   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     35,451        31,716        42,779   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

     50,107        45,459        15,660   

Income tax expense (note 11)

     18,457        16,952        7,296   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 31,650      $ 28,507      $ 8,364   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

   $ 31,650      $ 28,507      $ 8,174   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic income per common share

   $ 0.72      $ 0.54      $ 0.15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted income per common share

   $ 0.71      $ 0.54      $ 0.15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ORITANI FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Township of Washington, New Jersey

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

Year ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010

(Dollars in thousands)

 

                                                Accumu-        
                                    Un-           lated        
                                    allocated           other        
                                    common           compre-     Total  
                 Additional     Restricted            stock           hensive     stock-  
     Shares     Common     paid-in     Stock      Treasury     held by     Retained     income,     holders’  
     Outstanding     stock     capital     Awards      stock     ESOP     income     net of tax     equity  

Balance at June 30, 2009

     12,976,686      $ 130      $ 130,375      $ —         $ (53,418   $ (13,909   $ 176,199      $ 721      $ 240,098   

Comprehensive income:

                   

Net income

     —          —          —          —           —          —          8,364        —          8,364   

Unrealized holding loss on securities available for sale arising during year, net of tax of $987

     —          —          —          —           —          —          —          1,436        1,436   

Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income, net of tax of $15

     —          —          —          —           —          —          —          45        45   

Amortization related to post- retirement obligations, net of tax of $131

     —          —          —          —           —          —          —          (194     (194
                   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

                      9,651   

Cash dividend declared

     —          —          —          —           —          —          (2,391     —          (2,391

Purchase of treasury stock

     (137,250     —          —          —           (1,231     —          —          —          (1,231

Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan (159,353 shares)

     —          —          (1,616     —           1,616        —          —          —          —     

Corporate Reorganization:

                   

Oritani Financial Corp. MHC capital contribution

     —          —          209        —           —          —          —          —          209   

Treasury stock retired

     (4,970,054     (34     (52,999     —           53,033        —          —          —          —     

Exchange of common stock

     6,488,343        (96     94        —           —          —          —          —          (2

Proceeds from stock offering, net of offering expenses

     41,363,214        557        401,195        —           —          —          —          —          401,752   

Issuance of stock for restricted stock awards

     481,546        5        (5     —           —          —          —          —          —     

Purchase of common stock by ESOP

     —              —           —          (17,134     —          —          (17,134

Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock

     —          —          11,115        —           —          —          —          —          11,115   

ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released

     —          —          267        —           —          1,010        —          —          1,277   

Tax benefit from stock-based compensation

     —          —          49        —           —          —          —          —          49   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2010

     56,202,485      $ 562      $ 488,684      $ —         $ —        $ (30,033   $ 182,172      $ 2,008      $ 643,393   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

(Dollars in thousands)

 

    Shares
Outstanding
    Common
stock
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Restricted
Stock
Awards
    Treasury
stock
    Un-
allocated
common
stock
held by

ESOP
    Retained
income
    Accumu-
lated
other
compre-
hensive
income,
net of tax
    Total stock-
holders'
equity
 

Balance at June 30, 2010

    56,202,485      $ 562      $ 488,684      $ —        $ —        $ (30,033   $ 182,172      $ 2,008      $ 643,393   

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net income

    —          —          —          —          —          —          28,507        —          28,507   

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

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (214     (214

Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income, net of tax

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          95        95   

Amortization related to post- retirement obligations, net of tax

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          521        521   
                 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

                    28,909   
                 

 

 

 

Cash dividend declared

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (19,724     —          (19,724

Purchase of treasury stock

    (731,800     —          —          —          (9,300     —          —          —          (9,300

Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock

    —          —          23        —          —          —          —          —          23   

ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released

    —          —          457        —          —          1,225        —          —          1,682   

Exercise of stock options

    42,580        —          429        —          —          —          —          —          429   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2011

    55,513,265      $ 562      $ 489,593      $ —        $ (9,300   $ (28,808   $ 190,955      $ 2,410      $ 645,412   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net income

    —          —          —          —          —          —          31,650        —          31,650   

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

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          2,164        2,164   

Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income, net of tax

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          155        155   

Amortization related to post- retirement obligations, net of tax

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (807     (807
                 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

                    33,162   
                 

 

 

 

Cash dividend declared

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (21,848     —          (21,848

Purchase of treasury stock

    (10,324,805     —          —          —          (134,308     —          —          —          (134,308

Purchase of restricted stock awards

    (1,598,100     —          —          (19,266     —          —          —          —          (19,266

Issuance of restricted stock awards

    1,598,100        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock

    —          —          4,810        —          —          —          —          —          4,810   

ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released

    —          —          1,144        —          —          1,226        —          —          2,370   

Exercise of stock options

    15,305        —          —          —          199        —          (39     —          160   

Vesting of restricted stock awards

    —          —          (60     60        —          —          —          —          —     

Restricted stock awards forfeited

    (5,000     —          —          60        (60     —          —          —          —     

Tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    —          —          217        —          —          —          —          —          217   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2012

    45,198,765      $ 562      $ 495,704      $ (19,146   $ (143,469   $ (27,582   $ 200,718      $ 3,922      $ 510,709   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010

 

     2012     2011     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 31,650      $ 28,507      $ 8,364   

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

      

ESOP and stock-based compensation expense

     7,180        1,705        12,392   

Depreciation of premises and equipment

     930        856        815   

Amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts, net

     2,392        850        (155

Provision for losses on loans

     8,500        9,300        10,000   

Writedown of real estate owned

     372        1,703        437   

Accretion of deferred loan fees, net

     (1,599     (1,076     (913

(Increase) decrease in deferred taxes

     (3,969     213        (3,337

Impairment charge on securities

     262        291        202   

Gain on sale of securities

     —          (242     (35

Gain on sale of real estate held for investment

     —          —          (1,043

Gain on sale of real estate owned

     (210     (718     —     

Gain on sale of assets and loans

     (580     —          —     

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance

     (1,594     (1,210     (1,144

(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

     (1,393     188        (1,458

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     (1,537     1,710        (6,250

Increase in other liabilities

     1,127        797        9,923   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     41,531        42,874        27,798   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Net increase in loans receivable

     (328,070     (178,307     (209,367

Purchase of mortgage loans

     (2,000     (12,548     (34,445

Proceeeds from sales of mortgage loans

     416        —          4,000   

Purchase of securities available for sale

     (14,300     (197,486     (443,246

Purchase of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

     (5,158     (8,334     —     

Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available for sale

     (141,276     (542,023     (5,106

(Purchase) redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock

     (11,378     (1,763     468   

Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

     6,575        27,156        42,737   

Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities available for sale

     173,841        110,196        49,170   

Proceeds from calls and maturities of securities available for sale

     80,490        286,880        230,640   

Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

     —          10,176        9,361   

Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities available for sale

     —          6,355        6,087   

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

     —          174,694        1,000   

Purchase of Bank Owned Life Insurance

     —          (12,950     —     

Net increase in real estate held for investment

     (67     (79     (33

Proceeds from sale of real estate

     3,928        4,349        1,182   

Proceeds from sale of assets

     2,748        —          —     

Net decrease in real estate joint ventures

     5        251        552   

Purchase of fixed assets

     (1,361     (1,055     (1,870
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by investing activities

     (235,607     (334,488     (348,870
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Net increase in deposits

     8,396        91,564        162,116   

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

     160        429        401,752   

Purchase of common stock for ESOP

     —          —          (17,134

Dividends paid to shareholders

     (21,848     (19,724     (2,830

Increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance

     2,371        1,786        2,759   

Proceeds from borrowed funds

     372,085        438,380        43,475   

Repayment of borrowed funds

     (135,535     (424,617     (56,914

Purchase of treasury stock

     (134,308     (9,300     (1,231

Purchase of restricted stock

     (19,266     —          —     

Tax benefit from stock-based compensation

     217        —          49   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     72,272        78,518        532,042   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (121,804     (213,096     210,970   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     133,243        346,339        135,369   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 11,439      $ 133,243      $ 346,339   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

      

Cash paid during the year for:

      

Interest

   $ 33,523      $ 36,445      $ 42,633   

Income taxes

     22,512        13,440        12,685   

Noncash transfers

      

Loans receivable transferred to real estate owned

     2,801        8,978        3,468   

Loans transferred to other assets

     —          9,484        —     

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements are comprised of the accounts of Oritani Financial Corp. (the Company), and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Oritani Bank (the Bank); Hampshire Financial, LLC, and Oritani, LLC, and the wholly owned subsidiaries of Oritani Bank, Oritani Finance Company, Ormon LLC (Ormon), and Oritani Investment Corp., as well as its wholly owned subsidiary, Oritani Asset Corporation (a real estate investment trust), collectively, the Company. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Business

The Company provides a wide range of deposit banking services to individual and corporate customers in the New Jersey counties of Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic. The Company provides loans to individual and corporate customers in New Jersey and portions of the states of New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The Company is subject to competition from other financial institutions and to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

The following are the significant accounting policies which were followed in preparing and presenting these consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2012 and 2011, and in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses, management generally obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.

A substantial portion of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania markets. In addition, the real estate joint ventures and real estate owned are located in that same market. Accordingly, as with most financial institutions in the market area, the ultimate collectibility of a substantial portion of the Company’s loan portfolio and the recovery of the carrying amount of real estate joint ventures and real estate owned are susceptible to changes in market conditions.

Securities

Securities include debt, mortgage-backed and marketable equity securities. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities as either available for sale or held to maturity at the purchase date. Securities that may be sold in response to changing market and interest rate conditions or as part of an overall asset/liability strategy are classified as available for sale. Gains or losses on sales of securities available for sale are based upon the specific-identification method. Securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

net of applicable taxes, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of equity. If management has the intent and the ability at the time of purchase to hold securities until maturity, they are classified as held to maturity. Securities held to maturity are carried at cost, adjusted for unamortized purchase premiums and discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are accreted or amortized using the level-yield method over the estimated lives of the securities, including the effect of prepayments. Any portion of unrealized loss on an individual equity security deemed to be other than temporarily impaired is recognized as a loss in operations in the period in which such determination is made. For debt investment securities deemed other than temporarily impaired, the investment is written down through current earnings by the impairment related to the estimated credit loss and the non-credit related impairment is recognized in other comprehensive income. In the ordinary course of business, securities are pledged as collateral in conjunction with the Company’s borrowings and lines of credit.

Loans

Mortgages on real estate and other loans are stated at the outstanding principal amount of the loans, net of deferred loan fees/costs and the allowance for loan losses. Loan origination and commitment fees, net of related costs, are deferred and amortized as an adjustment to the loan’s yield, utilizing the level yield method, over the actual lives of the related loans. Interest income on loans is accrued and credited to interest income as earned. Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when they become delinquent 90 days or more as to principal or interest, or when it appears that principal or interest is uncollectible. Interest accrued prior to a loan being placed on nonaccrual status is subsequently reversed. Interest income on nonaccrual loans is recognized only in the period it is ultimately collected. Loans are returned to an accrual status when factors indicating doubtful collectibility no longer exist. Loans are generally charged off after an analysis is completed which indicates collectibility of principal and interest is in doubt.

The Company defines an impaired loan as a loan for which it is probable, based on current information, that the Company will not collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans individually classified as impaired include multifamily, commercial mortgage and construction loans with balances of $1.0 million or more, unless a condition exists for loans less than $1.0 million that would increase the Bank’s potential loss exposure. Impaired loans are individually assessed to determine that each loan’s carrying value is not in excess of the fair value of the related collateral or the present value of the expected future cash flows. Residential mortgage and consumer loans are deemed smaller balance homogeneous loans which are evaluated collectively for impairment and are generally excluded from the population of impaired loans.

Consumer loans and any portion of residential real estate mortgage loans not adequately secured are generally charged off when deemed to be uncollectible unless it can be clearly demonstrated that repayment will occur regardless of the delinquency status. Examples that would demonstrate repayment include; a loan that is secured by collateral and is in the process of collection; a loan supported by a valid guarantee or insurance; or a loan supported by a valid claim against a solvent estate. Charge-offs of commercial real estate mortgage loans are made on the basis of management’s ongoing evaluation of nonperforming loans. In the ordinary course of business, loans are pledged as collateral in conjunction with the Company’s borrowings.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged to income based on management’s evaluation of the probable losses inherent in its portfolio. Such evaluation includes a review of all loans for which full collectibility may not be reasonably assured and

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

considers, among other matters, the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions and other matters which warrant consideration. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions in the Company’s market area. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

Troubled-Debt Restructuring

Troubled debt restructured (“TDR”) loans are those loans whose terms have been modified because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower. Modifications could include extension of the terms of the loan, reduced interest rates, and forgiveness of accrued interest and/or principal. Once an obligation has been restructured because of such credit problems, it continues to be considered restructured until paid in full or, if the restructured debt is at a market rate (a rate equal to or greater than the rate the Company was willing to accept at the time of the restructuring for a new loan with comparable risk), until the year subsequent to the year in which the restructuring takes place, provided the borrower has performed under the modified terms for a six month period.

Real Estate Owned

Real Estate acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is recorded at estimated fair value less estimated selling costs when acquired, thus establishing a new cost basis. Fair value is generally based on independent appraisals. These appraisals include adjustments to comparable assets based on the appraisers’ market knowledge and experience. When an asset is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over fair value, less estimated selling costs, is charged to the allowance for loan losses. If the estimated fair value of the asset declines, a write-down is recorded through expense. The valuation of foreclosed assets is subjective in nature and may be adjusted in the future because of changes in the economic conditions. Operating costs after acquisition are expensed.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

Bank-owned life insurance is accounted for using the cash surrender value method and is recorded at its realizable value. The change in the cash surrender value is included in other noninterest income.

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Stock

The Bank, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”), is required to hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB in an amount based on the Bank’s total investment in mortgage related assets and advances. The requirement pertaining to mortgage related assets is a range from 0.10% to 0.25% of mortgage related assets, and is currently equal to 0.20%. The requirement pertaining to advances is a range from 4.0% to 5.0% of total advances, and is currently equal to 4.5%. The stock is carried at cost. In performing our other-than-temporary impairment analysis of FHLB stock, we evaluated, among other things, (i) its earnings performance, including the significance of any decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the regulatory capital amount of the FHLB, (ii) the commitment by the FHLB to make required dividend payments, and

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(iii) the liquidity position of the FHLB. We do not consider this security to be impaired at June 30, 2012.

Investments in Real Estate Joint Ventures, Net

The Company accounts for investments in joint ventures under the equity method. The balance reflects the cost basis of investments, plus the Company’s share of income earned on the joint venture operations, less cash distributions, including excess cash distributions, and the Company’s share of losses on joint venture operations. Cash received in excess of the Company’s recorded investment in a joint venture is recorded as unearned revenue in other liabilities.

Real Estate Held for Investment

Real estate held for investment includes the Company’s undivided interest in real estate properties accounted for under the equity method and properties held for investment purposes. Cash received in excess of the Company’s recorded investment for an undivided interest in real estate property is recorded as unearned revenue in other liabilities. The operations of the properties held for investment purposes are reflected in the financial results of the Company and included in the Other Income caption in the Income Statement. Properties held for investment purposes are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation.

Office Properties and Equipment

Office properties and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of office properties and equipment is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The Company uses the following estimated useful lives for its office properties and equipment categories: land improvements – 15 years; building and major building improvements – 40 years; minor building improvements – 10 years and furniture and fixtures – 3 to 7 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the remaining life of the lease or the useful life of the improvement.

Employee Benefit Plans

The Bank has a defined benefit pension plan which covers all employees who satisfy the eligibility requirements. The Bank participates in a multi-employer plan. Costs of the pension plan are based on the contribution required to be made to the program. The Bank’s policy is to fund at least the minimum contribution required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The Plan was frozen as of December 31, 2008.

The Bank has a 401(k) savings incentive plan covering substantially all employees of the Bank. The Bank may match a percentage of the first 6% of employee contributions. The contribution percentage is determined annually by the Board of Directors.

The employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) is accounted for in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718, “Employers’ Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans.” The funds borrowed by the ESOP from the Company to purchase the Company’s common stock will be repaid from the Bank’s contributions over a period of up to 25 years. The Company’s common stock not yet allocated to participants is recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity at cost. Compensation expense for the ESOP is based on the market price of the Company’s stock and is recognized as shares are committed to be released to participants.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The Bank provides several nonqualified, defined benefit plans which provide benefits to executive officers and directors of the Company. These plans are unfunded and the costs of the plans are recognized over the period that services are provided.

The Company provides several post-retirement benefit plans to directors and certain retired employees and will provide such benefits to certain active officers that are accounted for in accordance with ASC 715, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits”. This guidance requires an employer to: (a) recognize in its statement of financial condition the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation; (b) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the date of its year-end balance sheet and (c) recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the actuarial gains and losses and the prior service costs and credits that arise during the period. The Company accrues the cost of post-retirement benefit plans during the employee’s period of active service.

The Company’s equity incentive plan is accounted for in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. This guidance requires companies to recognize in the statement of earnings the grant-date fair value of stock based awards issued to employees. Compensation cost related to stock based awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods.

Income Taxes

The Company records income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. Income taxes are allocated to the individual entities within the consolidated group based on the effective tax rate of the entity.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is divided into net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes items recorded directly to equity, such as unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, change in actuarial gains and losses on other post retirement benefits, and change in service cost on other postretirement benefits, net of taxes. Comprehensive income is presented in the consolidated statements of changes in equity.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share, or EPS, is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The weighted average common shares outstanding include the average number of shares of common stock outstanding and allocated or committed to be released Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares.

Diluted earnings per share is computed using the same method as basic earnings per share, but reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and unvested shares of restricted stock were exercised and converted into common stock. These potentially dilutive shares would then be included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period using the treasury stock method. When applying the treasury stock method, we add: (1) the assumed proceeds from option exercises; (2) the tax benefit that would have been credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of non-qualified stock options and vesting of shares of restricted stock; and (3) the average unamortized compensation costs related to unvested shares of restricted stock and stock options. We then divide this sum by our average stock price to calculate shares repurchased. The excess of the number of shares issuable over the number of shares assumed to be repurchased is added to basic weighted average common shares to calculate diluted EPS.

Reclassifications

Certain items previously reported have been reclassified to conform with the current period’s reporting format.

(2) Stock Transactions

Stock Offering

Oritani Financial Corp. (“the Company”) is a Delaware corporation that was incorporated in March 2010 to be the successor to Oritani Financial Corp. (Oritani-federal), a federal corporation and the former stock holding company for Oritani Bank, upon completion of the second step transaction of Oritani Financial Corp., MHC, the former mutual holding company parent. The conversion was completed on June 24, 2010. The Company sold a total of 41,363,214 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share in the related offering. Concurrent with the completion of the offering, shares of Oritani-federal common stock owned by public stockholders were exchanged for 1.50 shares of the Company’s common stock. In lieu of fractional shares, shareholders were paid in cash. The Company also issued 481,546 shares of common stock for the accelerated vesting of restricted stock options and awards triggered by the conversion. As a result of the offering, the exchange, and the shares issued due to the accelerated vesting of stock options and awards, as of June 30, 2010, the Company had 56,202,485 shares of common stock outstanding. Net proceeds from the offering were $401.8 million. As a result of the conversion, all per share information was revised to reflect the 1.50 –to- one conversion rate at June 24, 2010.

Stock Repurchase Program

On June 27, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company intends to repurchase up to 5,624,506 shares, representing approximately 10% of its then outstanding shares. Additional stock repurchase plans were announced on: September 14, 2011, for 10% of the publicly-held outstanding shares, or 5,062,056 shares and on November 14, 2011 for 5% of the publicly-held outstanding shares, or 2,278,776 shares. The timing of the repurchases will depend on certain factors, including but not limited to, market conditions and prices, the Company’s liquidity and capital requirements, and alternative uses of capital. Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes. The Company is conducting such repurchases in accordance with a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. At June 30, 2012, a total of 11,056,605 shares were acquired under this

 

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repurchase plan at a weighted average cost of $12.99 per share. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes. This program has no expiration date and has 1,904,475 shares yet to be purchased as of June 30, 2012.

(3) Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks and federal funds sold and short term investments which are generally sold for one-day periods.

(4) Loans

A comparative summary of loans at June 30, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

 

     2012      2011  
     (In thousands)  

Residential

     139,072         172,972   

Multi-family

     679,783         474,776   

Commercial real estate

     1,116,335         901,916   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     30,052         38,706   

Construction and land loans

     48,887         86,502   

Other loans

     17,622         30,571   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,031,751         1,705,443   

Less:

     

Deferred fees, net

     7,747         6,080   

Allowance for loan losses

     31,187         26,514   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,992,817         1,672,849   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included in constructions loans at June 30, 2010 was a $16.4 loan collateralized by a condominium construction project in Bergen County, New Jersey. During the December 2010 quarter, the loan was written down to $9.5 million and transferred to loans held for sale. At June 30, 2011, the carrying amount of the previously reported loan held for sale ($9.5 million) was included in Other Assets. Because the bankruptcy trustee did not transfer title until July 14, 2011, the gain on the sale of approximately $564,000 and the removal of this item from Other Assets was not recorded until July 2011 and is recorded in Gain on sale of assets and loans in the Consolidated Statement of Income at June 30, 2012. In conjunction with the sale, Oritani provided financing to the purchaser at market rates and market terms.

At June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had fixed-rate mortgage commitments of $8.0 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and variable-rate mortgage commitments of $125.3 million and $90.9 million, respectively, which are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The rate range of the fixed rate commitments at June 30, 2012 was 3.75% to 5.75%. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. There is no exposure to credit loss in the event the other party does not exercise its right to borrow under the commitment.

The Company grants residential real estate loans on one to four family dwellings principally throughout the state of New Jersey. Multifamily and commercial real estate loan originations extend into Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New York, New York City and parts of Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Borrowers’ abilities to repay their obligations are dependent upon various

 

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factors, including the borrowers’ income and net worth, cash flows generated by the underlying collateral, value of the underlying collateral and priority of the Company’s lien on the property. Such factors are dependent upon various economic conditions and individual circumstances beyond the Company’s control; the Company is therefore subject to risk of loss. The Company believes that its lending policies and procedures adequately minimize the potential exposure to such risks and that adequate provisions for losses are provided for all known and inherent risks.

Collateral and/or guarantees are generally required for all loans. In underwriting a loan secured by real property, we require an appraisal of the property by an independent licensed appraiser approved by the Company’s board of directors. The appraisal is subject to review by an independent third party hired by the Company. Generally, management obtains updated appraisals when a loan is deemed impaired. These appraisals may be more limited than those prepared for the underwriting of a new loan. In addition, when the Company acquires other real estate owned, it generally obtains a current appraisal to substantiate the net carrying value of the asset.

The aggregate amount of loans to our executive officers, directors and their related entities, was $42.1 million and $39.8 million at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2012, new loans to and repayments from executive officers, directors and their related entities totaled $5.0 million and $2.7 million, respectively. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2011, new loans to and repayments from executive officers, directors and their related entities totaled $1.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. These loans were performing according to their original terms at June 30, 2012.

(5) Allowance for Loan Losses

Our allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level necessary to absorb loan losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Management, in determining the allowance for loan losses, considers the losses inherent in our loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of loan activities, along with the general economic and real estate market conditions. Loan losses are charged to the allowance for loans losses and recoveries are credited to it. Additions to the allowance for loan losses are provided by charges against income based on various factors which, in our judgment, deserve current recognition in estimating probable losses. We regularly review the loan portfolio and make adjustments for loan losses in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The allowance for loan losses consists primarily of the following two components:

(1) Allowances are established for impaired loans (generally defined by the company as a loan for which it is probable, based on current information, that the Company will not collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement). The amount of impairment provided for as an allowance is represented by the deficiency, if any, between the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the original loan’s effective interest rate or the underlying collateral value (less estimated costs to sell,) if the loan is collateral dependent, and the carrying value of the loan. Impaired loans that have no impairment losses are not considered for general valuation allowances described below.

(2) General allowances are established for loan losses on a portfolio basis for loans that do not meet the definition of impaired. The portfolio is grouped into similar risk characteristics, primarily loan type, collateral type, if collateral dependent, and internal credit risk rating. We apply an estimated loss rate to each loan group. The loss rates applied are based on our cumulative prior two year loss

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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experience adjusted, as appropriate, for the environmental factors discussed below. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revisions based upon changes in economic and real estate market conditions. Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowance for loan losses we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

The adjustments to our loss experience are based on our evaluation of several environmental factors, including:

 

   

changes in local, regional, national, and international economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectibility of our portfolio, including the condition of various market segments;

 

   

changes in the nature and volume of our portfolio and in the terms of our loans;

 

   

changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff;

 

   

changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of nonaccrual loans, and the volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans;

 

   

changes in the quality of our loan review system;

 

   

changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;

 

   

the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations; and

 

   

the effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in our existing portfolio

In evaluating the estimated loss factors to be utilized for each loan group, management also reviews actual loss history over an extended period of time as reported by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) for institutions both nationally and in our market area for periods that are believed to have been under similar economic conditions.

We evaluate the allowance for loan losses based on the combined total of the impaired and general components. Generally when the loan portfolio increases, absent other factors, our allowance for loan loss methodology results in a higher dollar amount of estimated probable losses than would be the case without the increase. Generally when the loan portfolio decreases, absent other factors, our allowance for loan loss methodology results in a lower dollar amount of estimated probable losses than would be the case without the decrease.

Each quarter we evaluate the allowance for loan losses and adjust the allowance as appropriate through a provision or recovery for loan losses. While we use the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the information used in making the evaluations. In addition, as an integral part of their examination process, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“NJDOBI”) and the FDIC will periodically review the allowance for loan losses. They may require us to adjust the allowance based on their analysis of information available to them at the time of their examination. Such examinations typically occur annually. Our last examination by the FDIC was as of June 30, 2011 and by the NJDOBI as of March 31, 2010.

 

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The Company also maintains an unallocated component related to the general allowance. Management does not target a specific unallocated percentage of the total general allocation, or total allowance for loan losses. The primary purpose of the unallocated component is to account for the inherent imprecision of the loss estimation process related primarily to periodic updating of appraisals on impaired loans, as well as periodic updating of commercial loan credit risk ratings by loan officers and the Company’s internal credit review process.

Activity in the allowance for loan losses is summarized as follows:

 

     2012      2011      2010  
     (In thousands)  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 26,514         25,902         20,680   

Provisions charged to operations

     8,500         9,300         10,000   

Recoveries

     60         80         3   

Loans charged off

     3,887         8,768         4,781   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 31,187         26,514         25,902   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables provide the twelve month activity in the allowance for loan losses allocated by loan category. The allowance for loan losses allocated to each category is not necessarily indicative of future losses in any particular category and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other categories.

 

     For the twelve months ended June 30, 2012  
                       Second                            
                       mortgage                            
                 Commercial     and equity      Construction                     
     Residential     Multifamily     Real Estate     loans      and land loans     Other loans     Unallocated      Total  
     (In thousands)  

Allowance for credit losses:

                  

Beginning balance

   $ 1,274      $ 2,703      $ 15,597      $ 369       $ 3,455      $ 1,625      $ 1,491       $ 26,514   

Charge-offs

     (669     (194     (529     —           (897     (1,598     —           (3,887

Recoveries

     18        —          —          —           42        —          —           60   

Provisions

     1,720        604        5,019        106         (102     321        832         8,500   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 2,343      $ 3,113      $ 20,087      $ 475       $ 2,498      $ 348      $ 2,323       $ 31,187   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     For the twelve months ended June 30, 2011  
                        Second                           
                        mortgage                           
                  Commercial     and equity     Construction                     
     Residential     Multifamily      Real Estate     loans     and land loans     Other loans      Unallocated     Total  
     (In thousands)  

Allowance for credit losses:

                  

Beginning balance

   $ 1,390      $ 2,175       $ 15,295      $ 421      $ 4,595      $ 482       $ 1,544      $ 25,902   

Charge-offs

     —          —           (3,018     —          (5,750     —           —          (8,768

Recoveries

     —          —           80        —          —          —           —          80   

Provisions

     (116     528         3,240        (52     4,610        1,143         (53     9,300   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 1,274      $ 2,703       $ 15,597      $ 369      $ 3,455      $ 1,625       $ 1,491      $ 26,514   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following table details the amount of loans receivables that are evaluated individually, and collectively, for impairment, and the related portion of allowance for loan loss that is allocated to each loan portfolio segment.

 

     At June 30, 2012  
     Residential      Multifamily      Commercial
Real Estate
     Second
mortgage and
equity loans
     Construction
and land loans
     Other loans      Unallocated      Total  
     (In thousands)  

Allowance for credit losses:

                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ 549       $ —         $ 1,210       $ —         $ —         $ 1,759   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     2,343         3,113         19,538         475         1,288         348         2,323         29,428   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,343       $ 3,113       $ 20,087       $ 475       $ 2,498       $ 348       $ 2,323       $ 31,187   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans receivables:

                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 379       $ —         $ 7,112       $ —         $ 9,824       $ —            $ 17,315   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     138,693         679,783         1,109,223         30,052         39,063         17,622            2,014,436   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

   $ 139,072       $ 679,783       $ 1,116,335       $ 30,052       $ 48,887       $ 17,622          $ 2,031,751   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

     At June 30, 2011  
     Residential      Multifamily      Commercial
Real Estate
     Second
mortgage and
equity loans
     Construction
and land loans
     Other loans      Unallocated      Total  
     (In thousands)  

Allowance for credit losses:

                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ 193       $ —         $ 102       $ 675       $ —         $ 970   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     1,274         2,703         15,404         369         3,353         950         1,491         25,544   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,274       $ 2,703       $ 15,597       $ 369       $ 3,455       $ 1,625       $ 1,491       $ 26,514   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans receivables:

                       

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ 1,948       $ —         $ 9,231       $ 1,500          $ 12,679   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     172,972         474,776         899,968         38,706         77,271         29,071            1,692,764   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

   $ 172,972       $ 474,776       $ 901,916       $ 38,706       $ 86,502       $ 30,571          $ 1,705,443   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

The Company continuously monitors the credit quality of its loan receivables. In addition to internal staff, the Company utilizes the services of a third party loan review firm to rate the credit quality of its loan receivables. They report to the Audit Committee quarterly and their scope is determined by the Audit Committee annually. On an annual basis, the loan review firm reviews a significant portion of the existing portfolio over the course of the year, typically an aggregate of at least 60% of the commercial real estate, multifamily and construction loan portfolios, including a sampling of both new and seasoned loans, a review of all Regulation “O” loans and review of all delinquent loans. Credit quality is monitored by reviewing certain credit quality indicators. Assets classified as “Satisfactory” are deemed to possess average to superior credit quality, requiring no

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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more than normal attention. Assets classified as “Pass/Watch” have generally acceptable asset quality yet possess higher risk characteristics/circumstances than satisfactory assets. Such characteristics include strained liquidity, slow pay, stale financial statements or other circumstances requiring greater attention from bank staff. We classify an asset as “Special Mention” if the asset has a potential weakness that warrants management’s close attention. Such weaknesses, if left uncorrected may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects of the asset. An asset is considered “Substandard” if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard assets include those characterized by the “distinct possibility” that we will sustain “some loss” if the deficiencies are not corrected. Included in the Substandard caption at June 30, 2012 are all loans that were past due 90 days (or more) and all impaired loans. Assets classified as “doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified “substandard,” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make “collection or liquidation in full,” on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, “highly questionable and improbable.” Doubtful assets include those characterized by the high possibility that we will sustain a loss.

The following table provides information about the loan credit quality at June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Credit Quality Indicator at June 30, 2012  
                   Special                       
     Satisfactory      Pass/Watch      Mention      Substandard      Doubtful      Total  
     (In thousands)  

Residential

   $ 125,208       $ 6,923       $ 1,722       $ 5,219       $ —         $ 139,072   

Multifamily

     649,083         21,465         3,231         6,004         —           679,783   

Commercial real estate

     973,235         84,009         35,298         23,793         —           1,116,335   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     29,651         127         7         267         —           30,052   

Construction and land loans

     15,771         19,667         2,750         10,699         —           48,887   

Other loans

     17,505         —           —           117         —           17,622   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,810,453       $ 132,191       $ 43,008       $ 46,099       $ —         $ 2,031,751   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Credit Quality Indicator at June 30, 2011  
                   Special                       
     Satisfactory      Pass/Watch      Mention      Substandard      Doubtful      Total  
     (In thousands)  

Residential

   $ 166,959       $ 3,921       $ 1,087       $ 1,005       $ —         $ 172,972   

Multifamily

     458,232         11,574         991         3,979         —           474,776   

Commercial real estate

     809,174         58,414         25,738         8,590         —           901,916   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     38,257         63         123         263         —           38,706   

Construction and land loans

     44,070         23,060         4,177         15,195         —           86,502   

Other loans

     22,194         6,624         55         1,698         —           30,571   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,538,886       $ 103,656       $ 32,171       $ 30,730       $ —         $ 1,705,443   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included in loans are loans for which the accrual of interest income has been discontinued due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrowers. The principal amount of nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $18.3 million, $15.3 million and $38.1, respectively. If the nonaccrual loans had performed in accordance with their original terms, interest income would have increased by $1.1 million and $2.4 million and $3.0 million for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011, and 2010 respectively. The Company has no loans past due 90 days or more that are still accruing interest.

 

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The following table summarizes the delinquency and accrual status of the loan portfolio at June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     At June 30, 2012  
                   Greater                              
     30-59 Days      60-89 Days      Than 90      Total Past                       
     Past Due      Past Due      Days      Due      Current      Total Loans      Nonaccrual  
     (In thousands)  

Residential

   $ 1,924       $ 1,722       $ 4,539       $ 8,185       $ 130,887       $ 139,072       $ 4,573   

Multifamily

     5,374         1,125         616         7,115         672,668         679,783         616   

Commercial real estate

     6,358         2,520         6,124         15,002         1,101,333         1,116,335         6,124   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     127         7         267         401         29,651         30,052         274   

Construction and land loans

     —           3,188         4,895         8,083         40,804         48,887         6,637   

Other loans

     —           —           118         118         17,504         17,622         118   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 13,783       $ 8,562       $ 16,559       $ 38,904       $ 1,992,847       $ 2,031,751       $ 18,342   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     At June 30, 2011  
            60-89      Greater                              
     30-59 Days      Days Past      Than 90      Total Past                       
     Past Due      Due      Days      Due      Current      Total Loans      Nonaccrual  
     (In thousands)  

Residential

   $ 3,921       $ 1,087       $ 1,005       $ 6,013       $ 166,959       $ 172,972       $ 1,005   

Multifamily

     —           3,810         550         4,360         470,416         474,776         550   

Commercial real estate

     3,041         307         3,456         6,804         895,112         901,916         3,456   

Second mortgage and equity loans

     63         123         263         449         38,257         38,706         263   

Construction and land loans

     —           —           8,332         8,332         78,170         86,502         8,332   

Other loans

     —           —           1,697         1,697         28,874         30,571         1,697   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 7,025       $ 5,327       $ 15,303       $ 27,655       $ 1,677,788       $ 1,705,443       $ 15,303   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company defines an impaired loan as a loan for which it is probable, based on current information, that the Company will not collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans individually classified as impaired include multifamily, commercial mortgage and construction loans with balances of $1.0 million or more, unless a condition exists for loans less than $1.0 million that would increase the Bank’s potential loss exposure. Impaired loans at June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $17.3 million, $12.7 million and $21.9 million, respectively. The allocation in the allowance for loan losses for impaired loans at June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $1.8 million on balances of $7.3 million, $970,000 on balances of $7.9 million, and $1.4 million on balances of $17.5 million, respectively. Impaired loans with no related allowance at June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $10.0 million, $4.8 million and $4.4 million, respectively. The average balance of impaired loans was $16.7 million, $13.2 million, and $40.6 million during the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Interest income recognized on these loans for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $571,000, $321,000, and $3.1 million, respectively.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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The following table provides information about the Company’s impaired loans at June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Impaired Financing Receivables  
     At June 30, 2012      Year ended June 30, 2012  
     Recorded
Investment
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Allowance      Average
Recorded
Investment
     Interest
Income
Recognized
 
     (In thousands)  

With no related allowance recorded;

              

Residential

   $ 379       $ 379       $ —         $ 389       $ 20   

Commercial real estate

     4,712         4,712         —           4,808         318   

Construction and land loans

     4,930         4,930         —           5,017         188   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     10,021         10,021         —           10,214         526   

With an allowance recorded:

              

Commercial real estate

   $ 1,851       $ 2,400       $ 549       $ 2,523       $ 45   

Construction and land loans

     3,684         4,894         1,210         3,979         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     5,535         7,294         1,759         6,502         45   

Total:

              

Residential

   $ 379       $ 379       $ —         $ 389       $ 20   

Commercial real estate

     6,563         7,112         549         7,331         363   

Construction and land loans

     8,614         9,824         1,210         8,996         188   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 15,556       $ 17,315       $ 1,759       $ 16,716       $ 571   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Impaired Financing Receivables  
     At June 30, 2011      Year ended June 30, 2011  
     Recorded
Investment
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Allowance      Average
Recorded
Investment
     Interest
Income
Recognized
 
     (In thousands)  

With no related allowance recorded;

              

Commercial real estate

   $ 1,350       $ 1,350       $ —         $ 1,438       $ 22   

Construction and land loans

     3,421         3,421         —           4,079         3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     4,771         4,771         —           5,517         25   

With an allowance recorded:

              

Commercial real estate

   $ 405       $ 598       $ 193       $ 527       $ 34   

Construction and land loans

     5,708         5,810         102         5,854         197   

Other loans

     825         1,500         675         1,344         66   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     6,938         7,908         970         7,725         297   

Total:

              

Commercial real estate

   $ 1,755       $ 1,948       $ 193       $ 1,965       $ 56   

Construction and land loans

     9,129         9,231         102         9,933         200   

Other loans

     825         1,500         675         1,344         66   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 11,709       $ 12,679       $ 970       $ 13,242       $ 322   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Troubled debt restructured loans (“TDRs”) are those loans whose terms have been modified because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower. The Company has selectively modified certain borrower’s loans to enable the borrower to emerge from delinquency and keep their loans current. The eligibility of a borrower for a TDR modification depends upon the facts and circumstances of each transaction, which may change from period to period, and involve

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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judgment by management regarding the likelihood that the modification will result in the maximum recovery by the Company. Modifications could include extension of the terms of the loan, reduced interest rates, and forgiveness of accrued interest and/or principal. Once an obligation has been restructured because of such credit problems, it continues to be considered restructured until paid in full or, if the obligation yields a market rate (a rate equal to or greater than the rate the Company was willing to accept at the time of the restructuring for a new loan with comparable risk), until the year subsequent to the year in which the restructuring takes place, provided the borrower has performed under the modified terms for a six month period. Management classifies all TDRs as impaired loans. Included in impaired loans at June 30, 2012 and 2011 are $11.7 million and $9.5 million of loans which are deemed troubled debt restructurings, respectively. The Company had no troubled-debt restructurings at June 30, 2010.

The following table presents additional information regarding the Company’s TDRs as of June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Troubled Debt Restructurings at June 30, 2012  
     Performing      Nonperforming      Total  
     (in thousands)  

Residential

   $ 379       $ —         $ 379   

Commercial real estate

     4,712         6,636         11,348   

Construction and land loans

     —           0         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,091       $ 6,636       $ 11,727   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Allowance

   $ —         $ 1,210       $ 1,210   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Troubled Debt Restructurings at June 30, 2011  
     Performing      Nonperforming      Total  
     (in thousands)  

Commercial real estate

   $ 598       $ 626       $ 1,224   

Construction and land loans

     898         5,843         6,741   

Other loans

     —           1,500         1,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,496       $ 7,969       $ 9,465   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Allowance

   $ 295       $ 675       $ 970   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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The following tables summarize loans that were modified in a troubled debt restructuring during the year ended June 30, 2012.

 

     Year ended June 30, 2012  
     Number of
Relationships
     Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
     Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

        

Residential

     1       $ 380       $ 380   

Commercial real estate

     1         4,712         4,712   

Construction and land loans

     1         1,751         1,751   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     3       $ 6,843       $ 6,843   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Two of the relationships in the table above were granted a reduced rate and extended amortization and the other relationship was granted a forbearance agreement with a reduced rate and extended maturity.

There have not been any loans that were restructured during the last twelve months that have subsequently defaulted.

(6) Securities Held to Maturity

The following is a comparative summary of securities held to maturity as of June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Amortized
cost
     Gross
unrealized
gains
     Gross
unrealized
losses
     Estimated
fair

value
 
     (In thousands)  

2012:

           

Mortgage-backed securities:

           

FHLMC

   $ 5,438         308         —           5,746   

FNMA

     24,955         988         —           25,943   

GNMA

     3,200         150         —           3,350   

CMO

     2,537         72         —           2,609   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 36,130         1,518         —           37,648   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Amortized
cost
     Gross
unrealized
gains
     Gross
unrealized
losses
     Estimated
fair

value
 
     (In thousands)  

2011:

           

Mortgage-backed securities:

           

FHLMC

   $ 7,546         402         —           7,948   

FNMA

     22,413         530         200         22,743   

GNMA

     3,425         65         —           3,490   

CMO

     4,225         116         —           4,341   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 37,609         1,113         200         38,522   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity generally exceed 20 years; however, the effective lives are expected to be shorter due to anticipated prepayments. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.

The Company did not sell any securities held to maturity during the year ended June 30, 2012. Proceeds from the sale of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity for the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 were $10.2 million on mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $10.1 million, resulting in gross gains and gross losses of $114,000 and $7,000, respectively. Proceeds for the twelve months ended June 30, 2010 were $9.4 million on mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $9.5 million, resulting in gross gains and gross losses of $41,000 and $148,000, respectively. The held to maturity securities sold were mortgage backed securities with 15% or less of their original purchased balances remaining. Securities held to maturity with fair values of $24.0 million and $30.3 million at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were pledged as collateral for advances (see note 12). The Company did not record other than temporary impairment charges on securities held to maturity during the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

At June 30, 2012, there were no gross unrealized losses on securities held to maturity. Gross unrealized losses on securities held to maturity and the estimated fair value of the related securities, aggregated by security category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2011 are as follows:

 

     At June 30, 2011  
     Less than 12 months      Greater than 12 months      Total  
     (In thousands)  
     Estimated
fair value
     Gross
unrealized
losses
     Estimated
fair value
     Gross
unrealized
losses
     Estimated
fair value
     Gross
unrealized
losses
 

Mortgage-backed securities:

                 

FNMA

   $ 6,776         200         —           —           6,776         200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 6,776         200         —           —           6,776         200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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(7) Securities Available for Sale

The following is a comparative summary of securities available for sale as of June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     June 30, 2012  
     Amortized
cost
     Gross
unrealized
gains
     Gross
unrealized
losses
     Estimated
market
value
 
     (In thousands)  

U.S. Government and federal agency obligations

           

Due in one to five years

   $ 24,283       $ 339       $ —         $ 24,622   

Equity securities

     1,210         240         41         1,409   

Mortgage-backed securities:

           

FHLMC

     15,822         614         —           16,436   

FNMA

     59,232         3,113         —           62,345   

CMO

     389,613         5,825         299         395,139   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 490,160       $ 10,131       $ 340       $ 499,951   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     June 30, 2011  
     Amortized
cost
     Gross
unrealized
gains
     Gross
unrealized
losses
     Estimated
fair value
 
     (In thousands)  

U.S. Government and federal agency obligations

           

Due in one to five years

   $ 74,866       $ —         $ 477       $ 74,389   

Due in five to ten years

     13,489         6         —           13,495   

Corporate bonds

     2,000         21         —           2,021   

Equity securities

     1,472         177         112         1,537   

Mortgage-backed securities:

           

FHLMC

     9,448         670         —           10,118   

FNMA

     75,789         1,377         140         77,026   

CMO

     414,443         4,654         309         418,788   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 591,507       $ 6,905       $ 1,038       $ 597,374   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expected maturities of securities available for sale other than equity securities and corporate bonds may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers generally have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties. The contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities available for sale generally exceed 20 years; however, the effective lives are expected to be shorter due to anticipated prepayments.

 

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The Company did not sell any securities available for sale during the year ended June 30, 2012. Proceeds from the sale of U.S. Government and federal agency securities available for sale for the year ended June 30, 2011 were $169.8 million on securities with an amortized cost of $170.0 million, resulting in gross gains and gross losses of $190,000 and $432,000, respectively. The Company did not sell any U.S. Government and federal agency securities available for sale during the twelve months ended June 30, 2010.

Proceeds from the sale of mortgage-backed securities available for sale for the year ended June 30, 2011 were $6.4 million on mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $6.3 million, resulting in gross gains of $111,000. Proceeds for the year ended June 30, 2010 were $6.1 million on mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $6.0 million, resulting in gross gains and gross losses of $112,000 and $5,000, respectively.

The Mutual Fund caption was related to holdings of shares in an Asset Management Fund with underlying investments in adjustable rate mortgages. The Company sold its investment in this fund during the year ended June 30, 2011. There were no impairment charges on this security for the year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Proceeds from the sale of the mutual fund were $4.9 million and $1.0 million for year ending June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company recognized gains from the sale of mutual funds of $266,000 and $35,000 the year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Equity securities caption relates to holdings of shares in financial institutions common stock. The Company recorded non-cash impairment charges on equity securities through earnings of $262,000, $291,000 and $202,000 for the year ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Available for sale securities with fair values of $357.5 million and $500.6 million at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively, were pledged as collateral for advances.

Gross unrealized losses on securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale and the estimated market value of the related securities, aggregated by security category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     2012  
     Less than 12 months      Greater than 12 months      Total  
            Gross             Gross             Gross  
     Estimated      unrealized      Estimated      unrealized      Estimated      unrealized  
     fair value      losses      fair value      losses      fair value      losses  
     (In thousands)  

Equity securities

   $ 505         41         —           —           505         41   

Mortgage-backed securities:

                 

CMO

     19,856         299         —           —           19,856         299   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 20,361         340         —           —           20,361         340   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     2011  
     Less than 12 months      Greater than 12 months      Total  
            Gross             Gross             Gross  
     Estimated      unrealized      Estimated      unrealized      Estimated      unrealized  
     fair value      losses      fair value      losses      fair value      losses  
     (In thousands)  

U.S. Government and federal agency obligations

   $ 74,389         477         —           —           74,389         477   

Equity securities

     614         112         —           —           614         112   

Mortgage-backed securities:

                 

FNMA

     29,076         140         —           —           29,076         140   

CMO

     45,855         309         —           —           45,855         309   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 149,934         1,038         —           —           149,934         1,038   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Management evaluated the securities in the above tables and concluded that none of the securities with losses has impairments that are other-than-temporary.

(8) Accrued Interest Receivable

A summary of accrued interest receivable at June 30, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

 

     2012      2011  
     (In thousands)  

Mortgage Loans

   $ 9,509       $ 7,797   

Investment Securities

     1,121         1,440   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 10,630       $ 9,237   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(9) Office Properties and Equipment

At June 30, 2012 and 2011, office properties and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, consist of the following:

 

     2012      2011  
     (In thousands)  

Cost:

  

Land

   $ 4,171         4,171   

Buildings

     10,073         10,073   

Land and building improvements

     4,375         3,719   

Leasehold improvements

     1,415         981   

Furniture and equipment

     5,986         5,579   

Construction in progress

     2         479   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     26,022         25,002   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     10,580         9,990   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 15,442         15,012   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $930,000, $856,000 and $815,000, respectively.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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At June 30, 2012, the Company and the Bank conducted business from its corporate headquarters in Washington Township, New Jersey, its two lending offices in New York and 24 full service branch offices located in Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic counties, New Jersey.

(10) Deposits

Deposits include checking (non-interest and interest-bearing demand deposits), money market, savings and time deposits. The Bank accepts brokered deposits on a limited basis, when it is deemed cost effective. At June 30, 2012 and 2011 we had brokered time deposits totaling $22.9 million with weighted average interest rates of 2.46% and weighted average maturity of 3.8 years and 4.8 years, respectively. Deposit accounts at the Bank are insured by the FDIC up to a maximum of $250,000. Deposit balances at June 30, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows:

 

     2012     2011  
            Weighted            Weighted  
            average            average  
     Amount      cost     Amount      cost  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Checking accounts

   $ 215,566         0.24   $ 162,147         0.42

Money market deposit accounts

     444,476         0.72        390,684         1.01   

Savings accounts

     160,115         0.31        152,906         0.55   

Time deposits

     569,549         1.14        675,573         1.48   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    
   $ 1,389,706         0.77   $ 1,381,310         1.12
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

Interest expense on deposits for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 is summarized as follows:

 

     2012      2011      2010  
     (In thousands)  

Checking accounts

   $ 831         855         825   

Money market deposit accounts

     2,956         3,177         3,784   

Savings accounts

     652         941         1,279   

Time deposits

     8,384         10,746         15,735   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 12,823         15,719         21,623   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Time deposits at June 30, 2012 mature as follows (in thousands):

 

Year ending June 30:

  

2013

     410,344   

2014

     83,411   

2015

     35,503   

2016

     15,843   

2017

     24,448   
  

 

 

 
   $ 569,549   
  

 

 

 

Included in time deposits at June 30, 2012 and 2011 is $235.2 million and $276.8 million, respectively, of deposits of $100,000 and over.

(11) Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 consists of the following:

 

     2012     2011     2010  
     (In thousands)  

Current:

      

Federal

   $ 20,355        14,790        8,976   

State

     2,071        1,949        1,657   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current

     22,426        16,739        10,633   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred:

      

Federal

     (3,231     345        (2,876

State

     (738     (132     (461
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred

     (3,969     213        (3,337
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

   $ 18,457        16,952        7,296   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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A reconciliation between the provision for income taxes and the expected amount (computed by multiplying income before provision for income taxes times the applicable statutory federal income tax rate) for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

 

     2012     2011     2010  
     (In thousands)  

Income before provision for income taxes

   $ 50,107        45,459        15,660   

Applicable statutory federal income tax rate

     35     35     35

Computed “expected” federal income tax expense

     17,537        15,911        5,481   

Increase in federal income tax expense resulting from:

      

State income taxes, net of federal benefit

     806        1,181        777   

Bank owned life insurance

     (558     (424     (400

ESOP fair market value adjustment

     254        160        93   

Non-deductible compensation

     168        92        1,225   

Other items, net

     250        32        120   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

   $ 18,457        16,952        7,296   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The effective tax rates for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were 36.84%, 37.29% and 46.59%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2010 was primarily due to limitations on the deductibility of compensation expense.

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at June 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     2012      2011  
     (In thousands)  

Deferred tax assets:

  

Allowance for loan and real estate owned losses

   $ 12,687         10,426   

Reserve for uncollected interest

     215         124   

Premises and equipment

     274         299   

Postretirement benefits

     7,624         7,312   

Accrued/deferred compensation

     4,027         3,327   

ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released

     61         553   

Stock compensation

     4,123         2,128   

Other than temporary loss on securities

     615         508   

Charitable contribution carry forward

     —           620   

Other

     131         554   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total gross deferred tax assets

     29,757         25,851   

Less valuation reserve

     88         689   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax asset

     29,669         25,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Unrealized gain on securities available for sale

     4,019         2,414   

Deferred loan fees

     80         141   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

     4,099         2,555   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

   $ 25,570         22,607   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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Sources of deferred taxes for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were due primarily to the difference in recognizing income and expenses for book purposes and tax purposes for various deferred loan fees, uncollected interest on loans, accrued benefit costs, book and tax depreciation, nonallowable reserves and charitable contribution carryforwards.

At June 30, 2012 and 2011 the valuation allowance was $88,000 and $689,000, respectively. The valuation allowance relates to the impairment charges on equity securities for which tax benefits are not more likely than not to be realized.

At June 30, 2012, retained earnings includes approximately $15.1 million for which no provision for income tax has been made. This amount represents an allocation of income to bad debt deductions for tax purposes only. Under ASC 740, this amount is treated as a permanent difference and deferred taxes are not recognized unless it appears that it will be reduced and result in taxable income in the foreseeable future. Events that would result in taxation of these reserves include failure to qualify as a bank for tax purposes, distributions in complete or partial liquidation, stock redemptions and excess distributions to shareholders. At June 30, 2012, the Company had an unrecognized tax liability of $5.6 million with respect to this reserve.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, where applicable, in income tax expense. The Company did not have any uncertain tax positions for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

The Company files income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York state jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2007. Currently, the Company is not under examination by any taxing authority.

(12) Borrowings

As of June 30, 2012, we had total borrowings in the amount of $745.9 million with an estimated weighted average maturity of 3.3 years and a weighted average rate of 2.6%. As of June 30, 2011, we had total borrowings in the amount of $509.3 million with an estimated weighted average maturity of 4.5 years and a weighted average rate of 3.8%. Borrowings consist of advances from the FHLB of New York. The majority of the borrowings have various put options held by the issuer, FHLB. These put options can be exercised by the FHLB after either a certain passage of time or certain levels of the 3 month Libor interest rate. The following table presents borrowings by stated maturity and by maturity or put date, if applicable:

 

     Stated      Maturity or  
     Maturity      Put  
     (In thousands)  

Year ending June 30:

  

2013

   $ 201,550       $ 391,550   

2014

     63,249         53,249   

2015

     83,251         38,251   

2016

     51,130         41,130   

2017

     111,685         61,685   

2018

     170,000         110,000   

2019

     65,000         50,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 745,865       $ 745,865   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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At June 30, 2012, borrowings are secured by mortgage-backed securities and investment securities with a book value of $380.4 million and performing mortgage loans with an outstanding balance of $1.5 billion. The fair value of mortgage-backed securities and investment securities pledged as collateral for borrowings were $381.5 million and $530.9 million at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At June 30, 2012, the Company had additional borrowing capacity of $668.5 million with the FHLB.

(13) Employee Benefit Plans

The Company is a participant in the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions (“Pentegra DB Plan”), a tax-qualified defined-benefit pension plan. The Pentegra DB Plan’s Employer Identification Number is 13-5645888 and the Plan Number is 333. The Pentegra DP Plan is a multiple-employer plan. Accordingly, under the Pentegra DB Plan contributions made by a participating employer may be used to provide benefits to participants of other participating employers. There are no collective bargaining agreements in place that require contributions to the Pentegra DB Plan.

The Plan was frozen as of December 31, 2008. Full time employees whom attained age 21 and completed one year of service were eligible to participate in this plan. Retirement benefits are based upon a formula utilizing years of service and average compensation, as defined. Participants were vested 100% upon the completion of five years of service.

The funded status (fair value of the plan assets divided by funding target) as of July 1, 2011 and 2010 was 87.76% and 89.97%, respectively. The fair value of plan assets reflects any contributions received through June 30, 2011. The Company’s required contributions for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $92,000, $339,000 and $78,000 respectively. The Company’s contributions to the Pentegra DB Plan are not more than 5% of the total contributions to the plan.

The Company has a savings incentive plan covering substantially all employees of the Company. Contributions are currently made by the Company in an amount equal to 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions. The contribution percentage is determined annually by the Board of Directors. Company contributions for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $148,000, $137,000 and $121,000, respectively.

The Company has a nonqualified savings incentive plan covering certain eligible employees whose salary deferrals to the savings incentive plan are limited. Contributions to the nonqualified savings incentive plan are currently made by the Company in an amount equal to 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions to this plan with interest calculated at the greater of 9.00% or the Citibank prime rate of interest. For the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011, and 2010, interest was calculated at 9.00%. Interest expenses for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $336,000, $257,000 and $197,000, respectively. The contribution percentage is determined annually by the Board of Directors. The deferrals and contributions are payable, with interest, at a

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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future date. Until these payments are made, the obligations to the employees are a general liability of the Company. Company contributions for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $122,000, $103,000 and $98,000, respectively. The total obligation under the nonqualified savings incentive plan that existed as of June 30, 2012, and 2011 was $4.3 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

The Company has a nonqualified Benefit Equalization Plan (BEP Plan) which provides benefits to employees who are disallowed certain benefits under the Company’s qualified benefit plans. The Company recorded expenses associated with the BEP Plan of $317,000, $107,000 and $89,000 for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Company has a nonqualified Directors’ Retirement Plan (the Retirement Plan). The Retirement Plan provides eligible directors an annual retirement benefit based on the monthly meeting fee at the time of the director’s retirement, death, disability or a change in control. The Company recorded expenses of $495,000, $613,000 and $548,000 for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, related to the Retirement Plan.

During 1999, the Company adopted a Post Retirement Medical Plan (the Medical Plan) for directors and certain eligible employees. The Medical Plan provides a medical retirement benefit at a cost to the Company limited to two times the premium at the time of the participant’s retirement. Participants are required to contribute to the plan for excess premiums above the limitation. The Company recorded expenses of $316,000, $343,000 and $313,000 for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, related to the Medical Plan.

During 2000, the Company adopted a Deferred Director’s Fee Plan (the Deferred Fee Plan) for outside directors of the Company. Under the Deferred Fee Plan, directors may elect to defer the receipt of their board and committee fees. The fees are payable, with interest, at a predetermined future date. Interest is calculated at the greater of 9.00% or the Citibank prime rate of interest. For the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, interest was calculated at 9.00%. Interest expenses for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $389,000, $330,000 and $276,000, respectively. Until these payments are made, the obligations to the directors are a general liability of the Company. The total obligation under the Deferred Fee Plan that existed as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $4.7 million and $4.0 million, respectively.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table sets forth information regarding the BEP Plan, the Retirement Plan and the Medical Plan at June 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands).

 

     BEP Plan     Retirement Plan     Medical Plan  
     2012     2011     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Change in benefit obligation:

            

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year

   $ 1,751      $ 1,658      $ 4,059      $ 4,003      $ 3,674      $ 3,708   

Service cost

     —          —          197        235        91        93   

Interest cost

     61        83        220        209        197        193   

Actuarial (gain) loss

     (37     —          —          (194     967        (174

Benefits paid

     (1,017     —          (52     (52     (27     (48

Discount rate change

     230        10        609        (142     —          (98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at end of the year

   $ 988      $ 1,751      $ 5,033      $ 4,059      $ 4,902      $ 3,674   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation of plan assets

            

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of the year

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Actual return on plan assets

     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Employer contributions

     1,017        —          52        52        27        48   

Benefits paid

     (1,017     —          (52     (52     (27     (48
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of the year

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funded status at end of year

   $ (988   $ (1,751   $ (5,033   $ (4,059   $ (4,902   $ (3,674
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The unfunded BEP of $988,000 and $1.8 million, Retirement Plan of $5.0 million and $4.1 million and Medical Plan of $4.9 million and $3.7 million at June 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively, are included in other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. The components of accumulated other comprehensive income related to pension and other postretirement benefits, on a pre-tax basis, at June 30, 2012 and 2011 are summarized in the following table (in thousands).

 

     BEP Plan      Retirement Plan      Medical Plan  
     2012      2011      2012      2011      2012      2011  

Prior service cost

   $ —         $ —         $ 179       $ 239       $ —         $ —     

Net actuarial loss

     263         326         1,088         497         1,617         677   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 263       $ 326       $ 1,267       $ 736       $ 1,617       $ 677   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit costs for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, as well as costs that are expected to be amortized into expense in fiscal 2013, are presented in the following table.

 

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     BEP Plan      Retirement Plan      Medical Plan  
     2012      2011      2010      2012      2011      2010      2012      2011      2010  
     (In thousands)  

Service cost

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 197       $ 235       $ 208       $ 92       $ 72       $ 73   

Interest cost

     61         83         86         220         209         210         197         193         191   

Loss recognized

     241         —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Amortization of unrecognized:

                          

Prior service cost

     —           —           —           60         60         60         —           —           —     

Net loss

     15         24         3         18         109         70         27         78         49   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 317       $ 107       $ 89       $ 495       $ 613       $ 548       $ 316       $ 343       $ 313   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amounts expected to be amortized into net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2013:

                          

Prior service cost

   $ —               $ 60             $ —           

Net loss

     27               146               216         
  

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

       
   $ 27             $ 206             $ 216         
  

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

       

The $241,000 loss recognized for the BEP Plan was recognized in accordance with settlement accounting. A portion of this plan was settled during the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The loss was due to the actual discount rate utilized in calculation of the settlement versus the assumed discount rate that had been utilized in plan valuation

The weighted average actuarial assumptions used in the plan determinations at June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

     BEP Plan     Retirement Plan     Medical Plan  
     2012     2011     2010     2012     2011     2010     2012     2011     2010  

Discount Rate

     3.47     4.95     5.00     3.94     5.47     5.25     4.12     5.66     5.50

Rate of compensation increase

     —          —          —          5.50     5.50     5.50     —          —          —     

Medical benefits cost rate of increase

     —          —          —          —          —          —          8.00     9.00     9.00

Estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are as follows (in thousands):

 

     BEP Plan      Retirement Plan      Medical Plan  

2013

   $ 68       $ 200       $ 100   

2014

     68         200         108   

2015

     68         260         126   

2016

     68         259         149   

2017

     68         258         177   

2018-2022

     343         1,509         1,153   

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for health care plans. A 1% change in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have the following effects on post-retirement benefits (in thousands):

 

     1% increase      1% decrease  

Effect on total service cost and interest cost

   $ 61       $           (47

Effect on post retirement benefits obligation

   $ 1,054       $           (804

 

During 2005, the Company adopted an Executive Supplemental Retirement Income Agreement (the SERP) for the President/CEO of the Company. The SERP provides a retirement benefit to the executive with a minimum payment period of 20 years upon his death, disability, normal retirement, early retirement or separation from service after a change in control. The SERP benefit is equal to 70% of the executive’s average annual pre-retirement base salary and bonus, reduced by the benefits due to the executive through certain other benefit plans. The Company recorded expenses of $812,000, $1.3 million and $1.2 million for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011and 2010, respectively, related to the SERP. The SERP is unfunded, and an accrued liability of $6.2 million and $5.4 million was recorded for this plan as of June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company invests in bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) to help offset the cost of employee benefits. BOLI involves the purchasing of life insurance by the Company on a chosen group of employees with the Company as owner and beneficiary of the policies. BOLI is recorded at its cash surrender value and is classified as a non-interest earning asset. Increases in the carrying value, other than purchases, are recorded as non-interest income. At June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had $46.3 million and $44.7 million, respectively, in BOLI. Income earned on BOLI was $1.6 million, $1.2 million and $1.1 million for each of the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively and is exempt from federal and state income taxes as long as the policies are held until the death of the insured individuals.

The Company has a nonqualified Executive Group Life Insurance Replacement Plan (“Split-Dollar”) which provides life insurance benefits to certain eligible employees upon death while employed by the Company and upon death following termination of employment due to disability, retirement or change in control. Participants in the plan are entitled to up to two times their base annual salary, as defined by the plan. The Company adopted ASC 715-60, “Compensation: Defined Benefit Plans-Other Postretirement”, effective July 1, 2008. ASC 715-60 requires that, for split-dollar life insurance arrangements that provide a benefit to an employee that extends to postretirement periods, an employer should recognize a liability for future benefits. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a charge to retained earnings of $76,000. The Company recorded expenses of $41,000, $34,000 and $135,000 for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, related to the Split-Dollar Plan. The accrued liability recorded for this plan as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 was of $385,000 and $344,000, respectively

(14) Stock Based Compensation

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

During 2006, the Company adopted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the ESOP). The ESOP is a tax-qualified plan designed to invest primarily in the Company’s common stock. The ESOP provides employees with the opportunity to receive a funded retirement benefit from the Bank, based primarily on the value of the Company’s common stock. The ESOP purchased 2,384,466 shares of the Company’s common stock in the Company’s initial public offering at a price of $6.67

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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per share. In 2010, the ESOP refinanced the outstanding principal and interest balance on the original ESOP loan and purchased additional shares, in the open market, of 1,654,529 in conjunction with the Company’s second step transaction at an average price of $10.36 during June 2010. The refinancing and new stock purchases were funded with a loan from the Company to the ESOP. The outstanding loan balance at June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $29.8 million and $30.4 million, respectively. The shares of Company’s common stock purchased are pledged as collateral for the loan. Shares are released from the pledge for allocation to participants as loan payments are made. At June 30, 2012, shares allocated to participants were 652,175 since the plan inception and shares committed to be released were 147,253. Shares that are committed to be released will be allocated to participants at the end of the plan year (December 31). ESOP shares that were unallocated or not yet committed to be released totaled 3,239,567 at June 30, 2012 and had a fair value of $46.6 million. ESOP compensation expense for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $2.0 million, $1.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively, representing the fair market value of shares allocated or committed to be released during the year.

The Company has also established an ESOP restoration plan and trust, which are non-qualified plans that provide supplemental benefits to certain executives who are prevented from receiving the full benefits contemplated by the employee stock ownership plan’s benefit formula. The supplemental benefits consist of payments representing shares that cannot be allocated to participants under the ESOP due to legal limitations imposed on tax-qualified plans. Compensation expense related to this plan amounts to $485,000, $901,000, and $1.1 million, for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. The total obligation under the restoration plan as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $374,000 and $2.3 million, respectively. During 2012, the plan obligation was reduced by the purchase of 183,694 shares by the trust. The obligations to the executives are a general liability of the Company.

Equity Incentive Plan

At the Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Company held on July 26, 2011, the stockholders of the Company approved the Oritani Financial Corp. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. On August 18, 2011, certain officers and employees of the Company were granted in aggregate 3,033,750 stock options and 1,227,100 shares of restricted stock, and non-employee directors received in aggregate 932,500 stock options and 373,000 shares of restricted stock. We recognize stock based compensation expense based on the grant-date fair value of those awards and options over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718.

ASC 718- requires the Company to report as a financing cash flow the benefits of realized tax deductions in excess of the deferred tax benefits previously recognized for compensation expense. Excess tax benefits recognized in 2012 and 2010 totaled $217,000 and $49,000, respectively. There were no such excess tax benefits in fiscal 2011. The Company classified share-based compensation for employees and outside directors within “compensation and fringe benefits” in the consolidated statements of income to correspond with the same line item as the cash compensation paid.

Stock options are granted at an exercise price equal to the market price of our common stock on the grant date, based on quoted market prices. Stock options generally vest over a five-year service period and expire ten years from issuance. Options vest immediately upon a change in control and expire 90 days after termination of service, excluding disability or retirement. The Company recognizes compensation expense for all option grants over the awards’ respective requisite service periods. Management estimated the fair values of all option grants using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Since there is limited historical information on the volatility of the Company’s stock, management considered the average volatilities of similar entities for an appropriate period

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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in determining the assumed volatility rate used in the estimation of fair value. Management estimated the expected life of the options using the simplified method. The Treasury yield in effect at the time of the grant provides the risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option. The fair value of the options issued during the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was estimated using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

     Year ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011  

Option shares granted

     3,900,250        20,000   

Expected dividend yield

     4.42     4.33

Expected volatility

     37.10     38.22

Risk-free interest rate

     1.30     1.91

Expected option life

     6.5        6.5   

The Company recorded $1.8 million, $23,000 and $4.9 million of share based compensation expense related to the options granted for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Expected future expense related to the non-vested options outstanding at June 30, 2012 is $8.4 million over a weighted average period of 4.1 years. Upon exercise of vested options, management expects to draw on treasury stock as the source of the shares.

The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for its options plan for the year ended June 30, 2012:

 

     Number of
Stock
Options
    Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 

Outstanding at June 30, 2011

     2,747,299      $ 2.30       $ 10.43         6.9   

Granted

     3,900,250        2.71         11.95         10.0   

Exercised

     (15,305     2.29         10.43         6.3   

Forfeited/Expired

     (13,000     2.71         11.95         9.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2012

     6,619,244      $ 2.54       $ 11.32         7.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exercisable at June 30, 2012

     2,708,202           
  

 

 

         

Restricted shares vested over a five-year service period on the anniversary date of the grant or upon a change in control. The product of the number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company’s common stock determines the fair value of restricted shares under the Company’s restricted stock plan. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted shares on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock shares as of June 30, 2012 and changes therein during the twelve months then ended:

 

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     Number of
Shares
Awarded
    Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

Non-vested at June 30, 2011

     —        $ —     

Granted

     1,598,100        11.95   

Vested

     (5,000     11.95   

Forfeited

     (5,000     11.95   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-vested at June 30, 2012

     1,588,100      $ 11.95   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company recorded $3.4 million and $9.5 million of share-based compensation expense related to restricted shares for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2010, respectively. The 2010 compensation expense related to restricted shares includes the cost associated with the accelerated vesting of stock awards in conjunction with the second step transaction. The Company did not have share-based compensation expense related to restricted shares for the year ended June 30, 2011. Expected future expense related to the non-vested restricted shares at June 30, 2012 is $15.7 million over a weighted average period of 4.1 years.

(15) Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of our operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment. Certain facilities are occupied under long-term operating leases which expire on various dates. Certain leases also provide for renewal options. Total rent expense was $679,000, $496,000 and $435,000 for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Aggregate minimum lease payments for the remainder of the leases are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year ending June 30:

  

2013

   $ 606   

2014

     492   

2015

     466   

2016

     391   

2017

     297   

Thereafter

     663   
  

 

 

 
   $ 2,915   
  

 

 

 

There were no outstanding commitments to purchase securities at June 30, 2012 and 2011.

In the normal course of business, the Company may be a party to various outstanding legal proceedings and claims. In the opinion of management, the financial position of the Company will not be materially affected by the outcome of such legal proceedings and claims.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(16) Regulatory Capital Requirements

Deposits at the Bank are insured up to standard limits of coverage provided by the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) of the FDIC. The Bank is a New Jersey state chartered savings bank and is subject to comprehensive regulation, supervision and periodic examinations by the FDIC and by the NJDOBI. The Company is regulated by the FRB.

FDIC regulations require banks to maintain minimum levels of regulatory capital. Under the regulations in effect at June 30, 2012, the Bank and the Company are required to maintain (a) a minimum leverage ratio of Tier 1 capital to total adjusted assets of 4.0%, and (b) minimum ratios of Tier 1 and total capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.0% and 8.0%, respectively.

Under its prompt corrective action regulations, the FDIC is required to take certain supervisory actions (and may take additional discretionary actions) with respect to an undercapitalized institution. Such actions could have a direct material effect on the institution’s financial statements. The regulations establish a framework for the classification of savings institutions into five categories: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized. Generally, an institution is considered well capitalized if it has a leverage (Tier 1) capital ratio of at least 5%; a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6%; and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%.

The foregoing capital ratios are based in part on specific quantitative measures of assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the FDIC about capital components, risk weightings and other factors.

Management believes that, as of June 30, 2012, the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. Further, the most recent FDIC notification categorized the Bank as a well-capitalized institution under the prompt corrective action regulations. There have been no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s capital classification.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2012 and 2011, compared to the FDIC minimum capital adequacy requirements and the FDIC requirements for classification as a well-capitalized institution.

 

                  FDIC – for     FDIC – to be well capitalized  
                  capital adequacy     under prompt  
     Actual     purposes     corrective action  
     Amount      Rate     Amount      Rate     Amount      Rate  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Company:

               

As of June 30, 2012:

               

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

   $ 534,102         24.48   $ 174,509         8.00     218,136         10.00

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

     506,787         23.23        87,255         4.00        130,882         6.00   

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

     506,787         19.02        106,607         4.00        133,259         5.00   

As of June 30, 2011:

               

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

   $ 666,533         35.46   $ 150,361         8.00     187,952         10.00

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

     643,002         34.21        75,181         4.00        112,771         6.00   

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

     643,002         25.09        102,496         4.00        128,120         5.00   

 

                  FDIC – for     FDIC – to be well capitalized  
                  capital adequacy     under prompt  
     Actual     purposes     corrective action  
     Amount      Rate     Amount      Rate     Amount      Rate  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Bank:

               

As of June 30, 2012:

               

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

   $ 438,837         20.51   $ 171,207         8.00     214,009         10.00

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

     412,031         19.25        85,603         4.00        128,405         6.00   

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

     412,031         15.42        106,858         4.00        133,572         5.00   

As of June 30, 2011:

               

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

   $ 438,588         23.81   $ 147,385         8.00     184,232         10.00

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

     415,516         22.55        73,693         4.00        110,539         6.00   

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

     415,516         16.41        101,263         4.00        126,579         5.00   

(17) Fair Value Measurements

The Company adopted ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, on July 1, 2008. Under ASC 820, fair value measurements are not adjusted for transaction costs. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under FASB ASC 820 are described below:

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Basis of Fair Value Measurement:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;

Level 3: Price or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e. supported with little or no market activity).

A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Following are descriptions of the valuation methodologies and key inputs used to measure assets recorded at fair value, as well as a description of the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value disclosures for financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis. The descriptions include an indication of the level of the fair value hierarchy in which the assets or liabilities are classified.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amount of these instruments approximates fair value.

Securities

The Company records securities held to maturity at amortized cost and securities available for sale at fair value on a recurring basis. The majority of the Company’s securities are fixed income instruments that are not quoted on an exchange, but are traded in active markets. The estimated fair values for securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized third-party pricing service. Our independent pricing service provides us with prices which are primarily categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the majority of securities in our portfolio. Various modeling techniques are used to determine pricing for our securities portfolio, including option pricing and discounted cash flows. Inputs to these models include market spreads, dealer quotes, prepayment speeds, credit information and the instrument’s terms and conditions, among other things. Management compares the pricing to a second independent pricing source for reasonableness. Equity securities are reported as Level 1 based on quoted market prices for identical securities in active markets.

FHLB of New York Stock

FHLB of New York Stock is recorded at cost (par value) and evaluated for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value. There is no active market for this stock and no significant observable market data is available for this instrument. The Company considers the profitability and asset quality of FHLB, dividend payment history and recent redemption experience, when determining the ultimate recoverability of the par value. The Company believes its investment in FHLB stock is ultimately recoverable at par. The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates fair value, since this is the amount for which it could be redeemed.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, periodically, the Company records nonrecurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements. The Estimated fair value for significant nonperforming loans and impaired loans are valued utilizing independent appraisals of collateral securing such loans that rely upon quoted market prices for similar assets in active markets. These appraisals include adjustments to comparable assets based on the appraisers’ market knowledge and experience. The appraisals are adjusted downward by management, as necessary, for changes in relevant valuation factors subsequent to the appraisal date and the timing of anticipated cash flows. The Company classifies impaired loans as Level 3.

Fair value for loans held for investment is estimated using portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as residential, multifamily, commercial real estate, construction, land and consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and nonperforming/impaired categories. Fair value of performing loans is estimated using a discounted cash flow model that employs a discount rate that reflects the current market pricing for loans with similar characteristics and remaining maturity, adjusted by an amount for estimated credit losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The rates take into account the expected yield curve. The Company classifies the estimated fair value of loans held for investment as Level 3.

Real Estate Owned

Assets acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure are recorded at estimated fair value less estimated selling costs when acquired, thus establishing a new cost basis. Subsequently, real estate owned is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs. Fair value is generally based on independent appraisals. These appraisals include adjustments to comparable assets based on the appraisers’ market knowledge and experience, and are considered Level 3. When an asset is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over fair value, less estimated selling costs, is charged to the allowance for loan losses. If the estimated fair value of the asset declines, a write-down is recorded through expense. The valuation of foreclosed assets is subjective in nature and may be adjusted in the future because of changes in the economic conditions.

Deposit Liabilities

The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date. The estimated fair value of term deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The Company classifies the estimated fair value of term deposits as Level 2.

Borrowings

The estimated fair value of overnight borrowings approximates the estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of term borrowings is calculated based on the discounted cash flow of contractual amounts due, using market rates currently available for borrowings of similar amount and remaining maturity. The Company classifies the estimated fair value of term borrowings as Level 2.

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Commitments to Extend Credit and to Purchase or Sell Securities

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of commitments to purchase or sell securities is estimated based on bid quotations received from securities dealers. The fair value of off-balance-sheet commitments approximates book value.

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables present the recorded amount of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 by level within the fair value hierarchy. During 2012, the Company did not make any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.

 

     Fair Value as of
June 30, 2012
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 
     (In thousands)  

Assets:

           

U.S. Government and federal agency obligations

   $ 24,622       $ —         $ 24,622       $ —     

Equity Securities

     1,409         1,409         —           —     

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale

           

FHLMC

     16,436         —           16,436         —     

FNMA

     62,345         —           62,345         —     

CMO

     395,139         —           395,139         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total measured on a recurring basis

   $ 499,951       $ 1,409       $ 498,542       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Fair Value as of
June 30, 2011
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 
     (In thousands)  

Assets:

           

U.S. Government and federal agency obligations

   $ 87,884       $ —         $ 87,884       $ —     

Corporate bonds

     2,021         —           2,021         —     

Equity Securities

     1,537         1,537         —           —     

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale

           

FHLMC

     10,118         —           10,118         —     

FNMA

     77,026         —           77,026         —     

CMO

     418,788         —           418,788         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total measured on a recurring basis

   $ 597,374       $ 1,537       $ 595,837       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure the fair value of certain other financial assets on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write downs of individual assets. The following tables present the recorded amount of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 by level within the fair value hierarchy.

 

     Fair Value as of
June 30, 2012
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 
     (In thousands)  

Assets:

           

Impaired loans:

           

Commercial real estate

   $ 1,851       $ —         $ —         $ 1,851   

Construction and land loans

     5,426         —           —           5,426   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

     7,277         —           —           7,277   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Real estate owned

           

Residential

     595         —           —           595   

Commercial real estate

     1,005         —           —           1,005   

Construction and land loans

     1,140         —           —           1,140   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate owned

     2,740         —           —           2,740   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total measured on a non-recurring basis

   $ 10,017       $ —         $ —         $ 10,017   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Fair Value as of
June 30, 2011
     Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 
     (In thousands)  

Assets:

           

Impaired loans:

           

Commercial real estate

   $ 1,129       $ —         $ —         $ 1,129   

Construction and land loans

     8,197         —           —           8,197   

Other loans

     825         —           —           825   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

     10,151         —           —           10,151   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Real estate owned

           

Residential

     1,926         —           —           1,926   

Commercial real estate

     1,441         —           —           1,441   

Construction and land loans

     600         —           —           600   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total real estate owned

     3,967         —           —           3,967   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total measured on a non-recurring basis

   $ 14,118       $ —         $ —         $ 14,118   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following tables present the carrying amount, estimated fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of financial instruments not recorded at fair values in their entirety on a recurring basis on the Company’s balance sheet at June 30, 2012 and 2011. These tables exclude financial

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. Financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value include cash and cash equivalents, FHLB stock, non-maturity deposits, and overnight borrowings.

 

     At June 30, 2012      Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
     Unobservable
Inputs
 
     Carrying Amount      Fair Value      (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  
     (In thousands)  

Financial assets:

              

Securities held to maturity

     36,130         37,648         —           37,648         —     

Loans, net (1)

     1,992,817         2,074,056         —           —           2,074,056   

Financial liabilities:

              

Term deposits

     569,549         573,371         —           573,371         —     

Term borrowings

     584,315         626,139         —           626,139         —     

 

(1) Comprised of loans (including impaired loans), net of deferred loan fees and the allowance for loan losses.

 

     At June 30, 2011      Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
     Unobservable
Inputs
 
     Carrying Amount      Fair Value      (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  
     (In thousands)  

Financial assets:

              

Securities held to maturity

     37,609         38,522         —           38,522         —     

Loans, net (1)

     1,672,849         1,709,785         —           —           1,709,785   

Financial assets:

              

Term deposits

     675,573         678,835         —           678,835         —     

Term borrowings

     509,315         529,803         —           529,803         —     

 

(1) Comprised of loans (including impaired loans), net of deferred loan fees and the allowance for loan losses.

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance-sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include the mortgage banking operation, deferred tax assets,

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

and premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

(19) Parent Company Only Financial Statements

The following condensed financial information for Oritani Financial Corp. (parent company only) reflect the investment in its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Oritani Bank, Oritani, LLC and Hampshire Financial, LLC, using the equity method of accounting.

Balance Sheets

 

     June 30,  
     2012      2011  
     (In thousands)  

Assets:

     

Cash

   $ 96         75   

Fed Funds

     30,478         161,438   

Mortgage Loans, net

     30,596         31,056   

ESOP loan

     29,776         30,374   

Securities available for sale, at market value

     1,409         1,537   

Accrued Interest Receivable

     1,024         1,065   

Investment in Subsidiaries

     417,462         419,853   

Other assets

     18         65   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 510,859         645,463   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

     

Total Liabilities

   $ 150         51   

Total Equity

     510,709         645,412   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 510,859         645,463   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Statements of Income

 

     Year Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2010  
     (In thousands)  

Interest on mortgage loans

   $ 1,823        1,965      $ 1,634   

Interest on ESOP loan

     1,807        1,866        244   

Interest income on fed funds

     127        453        39   

Impairment charge on securities

     (262     (291     (202

Other income

     46        62        65   

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

     30,007        26,558        7,502   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

     33,548        30,613        9,282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other expenses

     660        578        429   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

     32,888        30,035        8,853   

Income tax expense

     1,238        1,528        489   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 31,650        28,507      $ 8,364   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

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Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Year Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2010  
     (In thousands)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 31,650        28,507        8,364   

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

      

Impairment charge on securities

     262        291        202   

Dividends/distributions from subsidiaries

     41,270        364        9,995   

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary

     (30,007     (26,558     (7,502

Decrease (Increase) in accrued interest receivable

     41        (878     (50

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     (49     167        (101

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

     99        (27     22   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     43,266        1,866        10,930   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Additional investments in subsidiaries

     —          —          (201,204

Loan to ESOP

     —          —          (17,134

Principal collected on ESOP loan

     598        1,436        630   

Decrease (increase) in mortgage loans, net

     460        553        (7,311
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     1,058        1,989        (225,019
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Dividends paid to shareholders

     (21,849     (19,724     (2,830

Purchase of treasury stock

     (134,308     (9,300     (1,231

Stock issued upon exercise of stock options

     160        429        —     

Purchase of restricted stock

     (19,266     —          —     

Capital contribution

     —          —          209   

Proceeds from stock offering, net

     —          —          401,752   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (175,263     (28,595     397,900   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and equivalents

     (130,939     (24,740     183,811   

Cash at beginning of period

     161,513        186,253        2,442   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

   $ 30,574        161,513        186,253   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Selected Quarterly Financial Data

(20) Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

The following tables are a summary of certain quarterly financial data for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

     Fiscal 2012 Quarter Ended  
     September 30      December 31      March 31      June 30  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Selected Operating Data:

           

Interest income

   $ 29,746         30,524         30,491         31,229   

Interest expense

     8,759         8,487         8,193         7,894   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

     20,987         22,037         22,298         23,335   

Provision for loan losses

     3,500         2,000         1,500         1,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     17,487         20,037         20,798         21,835   

Other income

     1,906         920         1,513         1,062   

Other expense

     8,189         9,063         8,832         9,367   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

     11,204         11,894         13,479         13,530   

Income tax expense

     3,869         4,268         5,064         5,256   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 7,335         7,626         8,415         8,274   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Baisc Earnings per common share

   $ 0.15         0.18         0.20         0.20   

Diluted Earnings per common share

   $ 0.15         0.18         0.20         0.19   

 

     Fiscal 2011 Quarter Ended  
     September 30      December 31      March 31      June 30  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Selected Operating Data:

           

Interest income

   $ 28,756         29,337         29,592         29,668   

Interest expense

     9,453         9,050         9,002         8,825   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

     19,303         20,287         20,590         20,843   

Provision for loan losses

     2,000         2,500         2,300         2,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     17,303         17,787         18,290         18,343   

Other income

     1,730         1,186         1,075         1,461   

Other expense

     7,728         7,761         8,282         7,945   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

     11,305         11,212         11,083         11,859   

Income tax expense

     4,155         4,116         4,078         4,603   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 7,150         7,096         7,005         7,256   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per common share-basic and diluted

   $ 0.14         0.13         0.13         0.14   

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(21) Earnings Per Share

The following is a summary of the Company’s earnings per share calculations and reconciliation of basic to diluted earnings per share.

 

     For the Years Ended June 30,  
     2012      2011      2010  
     (in thousands, except earnings per share data)  

Net income

   $ 31,650       $ 28,507       $ 8,364   

Undistributed earnings allocated to unvested restricted awards

     —           —           (190
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

   $ 31,650       $ 28,507       $ 8,174   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

     43,882         52,661         53,559   

Effect of dilutive non-vested shares and stock options outstanding

     536         229         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

     44,418         52,890         53,559   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share-basic

   $ 0.72       $ 0.54       $ 0.15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share-diluted

   $ 0.71       $ 0.54       $ 0.15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(22) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-09, “Compensation (Subtopic 715-80): Disclosures about an Employer’s Participation in a Multiemployer Plan.” This update requires additional disclosures about employer’s participation in multiemployer pension plans including information about the plan’s funded status if it is readily available. The ASU is effective for annual periods for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2011. Early application is permitted. An entity is required to apply the ASU retrospectively for all periods presented. We adopted the applicable requirements on January 1, 2012 and have provided the related disclosures as required with no significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” Under the new guidance, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income can be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity but does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-050” which defers the effective date of the requirement to present separate line items on the income statement for reclassification adjustments of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income into net income. All other requirements in ASU 2011-05 are not affected by this Update. These updates should be applied retrospectively and are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this guidance is expected to result in presentation changes to the Company’s statements of income and the addition of a statement of comprehensive income. The adoption of

 

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Township of Washington, New Jersey

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

these amendments is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS”. This guidance is the result of work by the FASB and the International Accountings Standards Board (“IASB”) to develop common requirements for measuring fair value and fair value disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this update should be applied prospectively and are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption was not permitted. We adopted the applicable requirements on January 1, 2012 and have provided the related disclosures as required with no significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, “Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring “, to amend previous guidance with respect to troubled debt restructurings. This updated guidance is designed to assist creditors with determining whether or not a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. In particular, additional guidance has been added to help creditors determine whether a concession has been granted and whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. Both of these conditions are required to be met for a restructuring to constitute a troubled debt restructuring. The amendments in the update are effective for the first interim period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. We adopted the applicable requirements on July 1, 2011 and have provided the related disclosures as required with no significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

None.

(a)(3) Exhibits

 

3.1    Certificate of Incorporation of Oritani Financial Corp.*
3.2    Bylaws of Oritani Financial Corp.*
4    Form of Common Stock Certificate of Oritani Financial Corp.*
10.1    Employment Agreement between Oritani Financial Corp. and Kevin J. Lynch**, *****
10.2    Form of Employment Agreement between Oritani Financial Corp. and executive officers**, *****
10.3    Oritani Bank Director Retirement Plan**, *****
10.4    Oritani Bank Benefit Equalization Plan**, *****
10.5    Oritani Bank Executive Supplemental Retirement Income Agreement**, *****
10.6    Form of Employee Stock Ownership Plan**, *****
10.7    Director Deferred Fee Plan**, *****
10.8    Oritani Financial Corp. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan*, *****
10.9    Oritani Financial Corp. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan***, *****
14    Code of Ethics****
21    Subsidiaries of Registrant**
23    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101    Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Condition, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ******

 

* Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Oritani Financial Corp. (file no. 333-165226), originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2010.
** Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Oritani Financial Corp. (file no. 333-137309), originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 14, 2006.
*** Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 Special Meeting of Stockholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2011 (file No. 001-34786).
**** Available on our website www.oritani.com
***** Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement.
****** As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. To be filed by amendment.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

      ORITANI FINANCIAL CORP.

Date: September 12, 2012

    By:   /s/ Kevin J. Lynch
      Kevin J. Lynch
      Chief Executive Officer and President
      (Duly Authorized Representative)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signatures

  

Title

   Date

/s/ Kevin J. Lynch

Kevin J. Lynch

   Director, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)    September 12, 2012

/s/ John M. Fields, Jr.

John M. Fields, Jr.

  

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

   September 12, 2012

/s/ Michael A. DeBernardi

Michael A. DeBernardi

   Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer    September 12, 2012

/s/ Ann Marie Jetton

Ann Marie Jetton

   Sr. Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer    September 12, 2012

/s/ Nicholas Antonaccio

Nicholas Antonaccio

   Director    September 12, 2012

/s/ James J. Doyle, Jr.

James J. Doyle, Jr.

   Director    September 12, 2012

/s/ Robert S. Hekemian, Jr.

Robert S. Hekemian, Jr.

   Director    September 12, 2012

/s/ John J. Skelly, Jr.

John J. Skelly, Jr.

   Director    September 12, 2012

 

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