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Exhibit 99.1


Forward Looking Statements
Building on Tradition
Certain statements contained herein are “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 the 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 numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but
not limited to, those related to the economic environment, particularly in the market areas in which ESSA Bancorp,
Inc. (the “Company”) operates, competitive products and pricing, fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S.
Government, changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory fees and capital
requirements, changes in prevailing interest rates, acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses, credit risk
management, asset-liability management, the financial and securities markets and the availability of and costs
associated with sources of liquidity.  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
result 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 event.


FY 2013–
Building Financial Performance
Record net income of $8.8 million.
EPS of $0.76 per diluted share, exceeding our pre-acquisition projections of
$0.68.
Net
interest
income
up
37%:
net
interest
spread
up
from
2.42%
in
2012
to
2.97% in 2013, interest expense management.
$180 million in total new loans originated:
o
Mortgages -
839 loans for $133.48 million
o
Consumer -
289 loans for $10.59 million
o
Commercial -
77 loans for $37.25 million
Deposits
up
4.56%
to
$1.0
billion,
reflecting
$14
million
growth
in
commercial
checking accounts from expanded client relationships and increased use of
lower cost brokered certificates as part of interest expense management.
Building on Tradition


FY 2013 –
Building on Financial Strength
Credit Quality:
o
Continue to utilize our prudent underwriting guidelines
o
Combined two companies; credit risk profile remained stable
o
Nonperforming assets/total assets of 1.89%
Capital strength above accepted regulatory standards for a well capitalized  
institution.
Building on Tradition
9/30/2013 Actual
To Be Well Capitalized
Tot. Cap./Risk Weighted Assets
20.4%
10.0%
Tier 1 Cap./Risk Weighted Assets
19.4%
6.0%
Tier 1 Cap./Adjusted Assets
11.2%
5.0%


Building Value, Building for the Future
Return on average assets (ROAA) of 0.64% and return on average equity (ROAE) of
5.12%.
o
Out-performed Mid-Atlantic thrift peer group median ROAA of 0.48% and ROAE of
3.70%
Focus on building shareholder value:
o
Repurchased 1.26 million shares of ESSA common stock at a weighted average purchase price
of $11.07
o
Tangible book value increased to $12.99 per share from $12.37 per share
o
23 consecutive quarters of cash dividend on common stock
o
Recently announced $0.02 per share  quarterly dividend increase to $0.07 per share; 2.6%
yield at announcement date
Continued acquisitive growth, new markets and expansion:
o
Announced Franklin Security Bancorp acquisition in FY 2014 to open new markets in Wilkes-
Barre and Scranton
o
Acquired loans and deposits and attractive branch facility from First National Community
Bank in FY 2014 to expand Monroe County presence, consolidate branches
Building on Tradition


Total Assets ($ in thousands)
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1,042,119
1,071,997
1,097,480
1,418,786
1,372,315
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
9/30/09
9/30/10
9/30/11
9/30/12
09/30/13


Total Loans, Net ($ in thousands)
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733,580
730,842
738,619
950,355
928,230
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
9/30/09
9/30/10
9/30/11
9/30/12
9/30/2013


Commercial & Municipal Loans ($ in thousands)
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84,340
94,488
119,997
206,746
203,039
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
9/30/09
9/30/10
9/30/11
9/30/12
9/30/2013


Total Deposits ($ in thousands)
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408,855
540,410
637,924
995,634
1,041,059
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
9/30/09
9/30/10
9/30/11
9/30/12
9/30/2013


Net Income ($ in thousands)
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6,556
4,512
5,258
215
8,823
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
9/30/09
9/30/10
9/30/11
9/30/12
9/30/2013
9/30/09
9/30/10
9/30/11
9/30/13
9/30/12


Stockholders’
Equity ($ in thousands)
Building on Tradition
9/30/09
9/30/10
9/30/11
9/30/12
9/30/13
185.5
171.6
161.7
175.4
166.4
145
150
155
160
165
170
175
180
185
190


Total Stock Return –
Value Opportunity
Source: SNL Financial LC, Charlottesville, NC
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0.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
160.00
180.00
9/30/08
9/30/09
9/30/10
9/30/11
9/30/12
9/30/13
ESSA Bancorp, Inc.
SNL Thrift Index
Russell 2000


Offering superior service and products to a growing customer base
o
Meeting the needs of our customers.  Satisfaction depends on providing
financial solutions and continual improvement of our service, products,
systems and operations.
Providing a positive and rewarding work experience for our employees
o
Our employees are ESSA’s most valuable asset.  Our goal is to attract and
retain talented employees with the best work environment.
o
Enhancing the quality of life in our served communities through charitable
and civic contributions.
Enhancing value for our shareholders
o
Positive financial results contributed to higher ROAA and ROAE
o
Issued
our
23  
consecutive
quarterly
cash
dividend
to
common
stockholders
o
Repurchased 1.26 million shares of ESSA common stock
rd
Building on Tradition


Building on Tradition
Building Our Future: Key Objectives in 2014
Growing return on equity through leveraging capital profitably
o
Complete integration of Franklin Savings Bank
o
Build share in served and new markets
o
Consider strategic acquisition opportunities
Effective risk management
o
Maintain high credit quality
o
Manage interest rate risk and exposure
o
Keep pace with regulatory, compliance requirements


Building on Tradition
Thank You!