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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

 

OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 For the transition period from                       to                      

 

Commission file number: 0-53856

 

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New Jersey 80-0282446
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
1001 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(609) 399-0012

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

Yes ¨ No x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:

At August 5, 2014, the registrant had 6,559,137 shares of $0.01 par value common stock outstanding.

 

 
 

 

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.

 

FORM 10-Q

 

INDEX

 

      Page 
        
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION     
         
Item 1.  Financial Statements     
         
   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013   1 
         
   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013   2 
         
   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013   3 
         
   Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   4 
         
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition  and Results of Operations   25 
         
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   37 
         
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures   37 
         
PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION     
         
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings   38 
         
Item 1A.  Risk Factors   38 
         
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   38 
         
Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities   38 
         
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures   39 
         
Item 5.  Other Information   39 
         
Item 6.  Exhibits   39 
         
SIGNATURES     

 

 
 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.       Financial Statements

 

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
  2014   2013 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS          
           
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions  $10,944   $9,509 
Interest-earning bank balances   54,795    78,110 
           
Cash and cash equivalents   65,739    87,619 
           
Investment securities held to maturity  (estimated fair value—$1,490 at June 30, 2014; $3,402 at December 31, 2013)   1,389    3,312 
Investment securities available for sale  (amortized cost—$120,862 at June 30, 2014; $129,776 at December 31, 2013)   118,510    125,389 
Loans—net of allowance for loan losses of $4,067 at June 30, 2014   and $4,199 at December 31, 2013   769,556    744,802 
Accrued interest receivable:          
Loans   2,404    2,391 
Investment securities   99    142 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock—at cost   6,403    6,320 
Office properties and equipment—net   13,114    13,143 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   2,912    3,062 
Real estate owned   340    498 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   23,509    23,196 
Net deferred tax asset   4,107    4,919 
Goodwill   4,630    4,630 
Other intangible assets   593    625 
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,013,305   $1,020,048 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
           
LIABILITIES:          
Non-interest bearing deposits  $101,527   $96,750 
Interest bearing deposits   669,304    683,897 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank   110,000    110,000 
Junior subordinated debenture   10,309    10,309 
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance   4,068    3,702 
Accrued interest payable   1,024    1,024 
Other liabilities   8,856    8,143 
           
Total liabilities   905,088    913,825 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:          
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued        
Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 7,307,590 shares issued; 6,759,423  shares outstanding at June 30, 2014; 6,903,352 shares outstanding at December 31, 2013   73    73 
Additional paid-in capital   65,765    65,401 
Retained earnings - partially restricted   54,590    52,287 
Treasury stock—at cost: 548,167 shares at June 30, 2014; 404,238 shares at December 31, 2013   (7,354)_   (5,304)_
Common stock acquired by employee benefits plans   (2,811)   (2,981)
Deferred compensation plans trust   (603)   (586)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (1,443)   (2,667)
           
Total stockholders’ equity   108,217    106,223 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $1,013,305   $1,020,048 

  

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:                    
Taxable interest and fees on loans  $8,141   $7,967   $16,325   $16,004 
Taxable interest on mortgage-backed securities   347    363    700    655 
Non-taxable interest on municipal securities   1    18    4    37 
Taxable interest and dividends on other investment securities   304    350    636    733 
                     
Total interest and dividend income   8,793    8,698    17,665    17,429 
                     
INTEREST EXPENSE:                    
Interest on deposits   629    778    1,273    1,616 
Interest on borrowings   1,279    1,390    2,546    2,804 
                     
Total interest expense   1,908    2,168    3,819    4,420 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME   6,885    6,530    13,846    13,009 
                     
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   50    192    138    394 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   6,835    6,338    13,708    12,615 
                     
OTHER INCOME:                    
Service charges   444    532    891    1,060 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   158    169    314    332 
Other   484    424    887    835 
                     
Total other income   1,086    1,125    2,092    2,227 
                     
OTHER EXPENSE:                    
Salaries and employee benefits   3,144    3,110    6,390    6,299 
Occupancy and equipment   1,275    1,280    2,562    2,525 
Federal insurance premiums   133    136    270    265 
Advertising   99    116    188    220 
Professional services   284    362    549    671 
Real estate owned expense   79    14    92    35 
Charitable contributions   38    38    75    75 
Other operating expenses   478    393    850    829 
                     
Total other expenses   5,530    5,449    10,976    10,919 
                     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES   2,391    2,014    4,824    3,923 
                     
INCOME TAX EXPENSE   859    655    1,705    1,384 
                     
NET INCOME  $1,532   $1,359   $3,119   $2,539 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:                    
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities   632    (1,905)   1,223    (1,926)
Unrealized gain (loss) on post retirement life benefit   1    7    1    (38)
                     
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)  $2,165   $(539)  $4,343   $575 
                     
Earnings per share, basic:  $0.24   $0.21   $0.49   $0.39 
Earnings per share, diluted:  $0.24   $0.21   $0.48   $0.38 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net income  $3,119   $2,539 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   559    701 
Provision for loan losses   138    394 
Stock based compensation expense   500    429 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   (314)   (332)
Changes in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:          
Accrued interest receivable   30    46 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   150    1,804 
Accrued interest payable       (28)
Other liabilities   713    563 
Net cash provided by operating activities   4,895    6,116 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Principal collected on:          
Investment securities available for sale   4,833    3,285 
Investment securities held to maturity   89    158 
Loans originated, net of repayments   (24,927)   (16,514)
Purchases of:          
Investment securities held to maturity   (494)   (2,328)
Investment securities available for sale       (45,878)
Office properties and equipment   (445)   (196)
Proceeds from maturities/ calls of:          
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   (83)   70 
Investment securities held to maturity   2,328    3,588 
Investment securities available for sale   4,000    20,032 
Real estate owned   239    963 
Net cash used in investing activities   (14,460)   (36,820)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Increase / decrease in deposits   (9,832)   (14,737)
Dividends paid   (817)   (831)
Exercise of incentive stock options   35    424 
Purchase of treasury stock   (2,050)    
Purchase of shares by deferred compensation plans trust   (17)   (19)
Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance   366    99 
Net cash (used in ) provided by financing activities   (12,315)   (15,064)
NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   (21,880)   (45,768)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period   87,619    163,422 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period  $65,739   $117,654 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION—Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest  $3,803   $4,439 
Income Taxes  $1,204   $1,652 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH ITEMS          
Transfers of loans to real estate owned  $81   $966 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(All dollar amounts presented in the tables, except share and per share amounts, are in thousands)

 

1.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation - The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ocean Shore Holding Co. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim information, and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). However, all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2013. The results for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014 or any other period. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of the issuance of its financial statements.

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements – The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to the allowance for loan losses, other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities, goodwill and intangible impairment, deferred income taxes and the fair value measurements of financial instruments. Actual results could differ from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions, and the differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, an update to ASC 740, Income Taxes: Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists: a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force. This ASU provides explicit guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits, particularly the manner in which an entity would settle, at the reporting date, any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position when net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, or tax credit carryforwards exist. The provisions of this update are effective January 1, 2014 for the Company and should be applied prospectively; however retrospective application is also permissible. Early adoption of the guidance is permitted. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, Receivables — Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans Upon Foreclosure — a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force, on January 17, 2014. This ASU clarifies when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. The amended guidance clarifies that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. In addition, the amended guidance requires interim and annual disclosures of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction. The amended guidance may be applied prospectively or through a modified retrospective approach and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of the amended guidance is currently being evaluated by the Company, but is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

2.INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

Investment securities are summarized as follows:

 

   June 30, 2014 
       Gross   Gross   Estimated 
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gain   Loss   Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Held to Maturity                    
Debt Securities - Municipal  $494   $-   $-   $494 
U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities   895    101    -    996 
Totals  $1,389   $101   $-   $1,490 
                     
Available for Sale                    
Debt securities:                    
Corporate  $11,587   $141   $(768)  $10,960 
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies   31,035    -    (698)   30,337 
Equity securities   3    28    -    31 
U.S. treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities   78,237    400    (1,455)   77,182 
Totals  $120,862   $569   $(2,921)  $118,510 

 

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   December 31, 2013 
       Gross   Gross   Estimated 
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
   Cost   Gain   Loss   Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Held to Maturity                    
Debt Securities - Municipal  $2,328   $-   $-   $2,328 
U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities   984    90    -    1,074 
Totals  $3,312   $90   $-   $3,402 
                     
Available for Sale                    
Debt securities:                    
Corporate  $11,551   $155   $(909)  $10,797 
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies   35,035    -    (2,132)   32,903 
Equity securities   3    27    -    30 
U.S. Treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities   83,187    392    (1,920)   81,659 
Totals  $129,776   $574   $(4,961)  $125,389 

 

The following table provides the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30, 2014 
   Less Than 12 Months   12 Months or Longer   Total 
       Gross       Gross       Gross 
   Estimated   Unrealized   Estimated   Unrealized   Estimated   Unrealized 
   Fair Value   Loss   Fair Value   Loss   Fair Value   Loss 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Debt securities -                              
U.S. Treasury  $-   $-   $30,302   $(698)  $30,302   $(698)
Corporate   -    -    3,936    (768)   3,936    (768)
U.S. treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities   1,252    (22)   70,390    (1,433)   71,642    (1,455)
Equity securities   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Totals  $1,252   $(22)  $104,628   $(2,899)  $105,880   $(2,921)

 

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   December 31, 2013 
   Less Than 12 Months   12 Months or Longer   Total 
       Gross       Gross       Gross 
   Estimated   Unrealized   Estimated   Unrealized   Estimated   Unrealized 
   Fair Value   Loss   Fair Value   Loss   Fair Value   Loss 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Debt securities -                              
U.S. Treasury  $27,221   $(1,814)  $5,682   $(318)  $32,903   $(2,132)
Corporate   -    -    3,796    (909)   3,796    (909)
U.S. treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities   74,803    (1,917)   474    (3)   75,277    (1,920)
Equity securities   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Totals  $102,024   $(3,731)  $9,952   $(1,230)  $111,976   $(4,961)

 

Management has reviewed its investment securities as of June 30, 2014 and has determined that all declines in fair value below amortized cost are temporary.

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. The OTTI assessment is a subjective process requiring the use of judgments and assumptions. During the securities-level assessments, consideration is given to (1) the intent not to sell and probability that the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, as well as company news and current events, and (3) the ability to collect the future expected cash flows. Key assumptions utilized to forecast expected cash flows may include loss severity, expected cumulative loss percentage, cumulative loss percentage to date, weighted average FICO and weighted average loan-to-value (“LTV”), rating or scoring, credit ratings and market spreads, as applicable.

 

The Company assesses and recognizes OTTI in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Under these standards, if the Company determines that a security in the unrealized loss position is designated to be sold or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, the impairment of such security is concluded to be other than temporary and the entire amount of the unrealized loss will be recorded in earnings. If the Company has not made a decision to sell the security and it does not expect that it will be required to sell the security prior to the recovery of the amortized cost basis but the Company concludes that the entire amortized cost basis of the security will not be recovered, while the OTTI is concluded to exists, the Company only recognizes currently in earnings the amount of decline in value attributable to credit deterioration, with the remaining component of OTTI presented in other comprehensive income.

 

Two pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) backed by bank trust capital securities have been determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired in 2009 and 2008, due solely to credit related factors and the Company has written the securities to zero. The Company continues to own these investments at June 30, 2014. These securities have Fitch credit ratings below investment grade at June 30, 2014. The underlying collateral consists of the bank trust capital securities of over 50 institutions. Each of the securities is in the mezzanine levels of credit subordination and defaults experienced in the pool for each security has significantly exceeded thresholds contemplated in the structure at the time of origination at the time of impairment and at June 30, 2014.

 

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Corporate Debt Securities - The Company’s investments in the preceding table in corporate debt securities consist of corporate debt securities issued by large financial institutions and single issuer and pooled trust preferred/collateralized debt obligations backed by bank trust preferred capital securities.

 

At June 30, 2014, one debt security and two single issuer trust preferred securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer with an aggregate depreciation of 16.3% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. The decline is primarily attributable to depressed pricing of two private placement single issuer trust preferred securities. The unrealized loss on these debt securities relates principally to the rising interest rate environment in the financial markets for these types of investments. These securities were performing in accordance with their contractual terms as of June 30, 2014, and had paid all contractual cash flows since the Company’s initial investment. Management believes these unrealized losses are not other-than-temporary based upon the Company’s analysis that the securities will perform in accordance with their terms and the Company’s intent not to sell these investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for the anticipated recovery of fair value, which may be maturity.  The Company expects recovery of fair value when market conditions have stabilized and that the Company will receive all contractual principal and interest payments related to those investments.

 

United States Treasury and Government Sponsored Enterprise Mortgage-backed Securities - The Company’s investments in United States government sponsored enterprise notes consist of debt obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), and Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”). At June 30, 2014, four U.S. Treasury security and 14 agency mortgage-backed securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer with an aggregate depreciation of 2.0% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. These securities were performing in accordance with their contractual terms as of June 30, 2014, and had paid all contractual cash flows since the Company’s initial investment. Management believes these unrealized losses are not other-than-temporary based upon the Company’s analysis that the securities will perform in accordance with their terms and the Company’s intent not to sell these investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for the anticipated recovery of fair value, which may be maturity.  The Company expects recovery of fair value when market conditions have stabilized and that the Company will receive all contractual principal and interest payments related to those investments.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity at June 30, 2014 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

   June 30, 2014 
   Held to Maturity   Available for Sale Securities 
   Amortized   Estimated   Amortized   Estimated 
   Cost   Fair Value   Cost   Fair Value 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Due within 1 year  $494   $494   $1,000   $1,000 
Due after 1 year through 5 years   -    -    5,918    6,060 
Due after 5 years through 10 years   -    -    15,000    14,886 
Due after 10 years   -    -    20,704    19,353 
Total  $494   $494   $42,622   $41,299 

 

Not reflected in the table above, are equity securities and mortgage-backed securities. Equity securities do not have stated contractual maturities while mortgage-backed securities may have expected maturities different than those contractually stated as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. Equity securities had a cost of $3 thousand and a fair value of $31 thousand as of June 30, 2014. Mortgage-backed securities had a cost of $78.2 million and a fair value of $77.1 million as of June 30, 2014.

 

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3.LOANS RECEIVABLE – NET

 

Loans receivable consist of the following:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Real estate - mortgage:          
One-to-four family residential  $569,902   $545,812 
Commercial and multi-family   91,999    90,855 
Total real estate-mortgage   661,901    636,667 
Real estate - construction:          
Residential   26,954    25,113 
Commercial   1,578    2,510 
Total real estate - construction   28,532    27,623 
Commercial   21,984    23,445 
Consumer:          
Home equity   57,379    57,367 
Other consumer loans   408    628 
Total consumer loans   57,787    57,995 
Total loans   770,204    745,730 
Net deferred loan cost   3,419    3,271 
Allowance for loan losses   (4,067)   (4,199)
Net total loans  $769,556   $744,802 

 

Changes in the allowance for loan losses are as follows:

 

   Six months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Balance, beginning of period  $4,199   $3,997 
Provision for loan loss   138    394 
Charge-offs   (346)   (312)
Recoveries   76    12 
Balance, end of period  $4,067   $4,091 

 

The provision for loan losses charged to expense is based upon past loan loss experiences and an evaluation of losses in the current loan portfolio, including the evaluation of impaired loans. The Company established a provision for loan losses of $138 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $394 thousand for the comparable period in 2013. The decrease in the allowance for loan losses was $132 thousand at June 30, 2014 from December 31, 2013. The Company experienced total net charge-off activity for 2014 of $270 thousand compared to $300 thousand for 2013.

 

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Non-performing assets segregated by classification are as follows:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Real estate          
One-to-four family residential  $4,545   $3,618 
Commercial and multi-family   731    463 
Commercial   501    - 
Consumer   533    674 
Non-accrual loans   6,310    4,755 
Troubled debt restructuring, non-accrual   699    316 
Total non-performing loans   7,009    5,071 
Real estate owned   340    498 
Total non-performing assets  $7,349   $5,569 

 

The reserve for delinquent interest on loans totaled $355 thousand and $262 thousand, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

A rollforward of the Company’s nonaccretable and accretable yield on loans accounted for under ASU 310-30, Loans and Debts Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, is shown below for the six month period ended June 30, 2014:

 

   Contractual
Receivable
Amount
   Nonaccretable
(Yield)/Premium
   Accretable
(Yield)/Premium
   Carrying
Amount
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Balance at January 1, 2014  $50,837   $(3,099)  $746   $48,484 
Principal reductions   (2,848)           (2,848)
Charge-offs, net   (367)   367         
Amortization of loan premium           (102)   (102)
Balance at June 30, 2014  $47,622   $(2,732)  $644   $45,534 
                     
Balance at January 1, 2013  $63,690   $(3,423)  $983   $61,250 
Principal reductions   (7,960)           (7,960)
Charge-offs, net   (186)   186         
Amortization of loan premium           (126)   (126)
Balance at June 30, 2013  $55,544   $(3,237)  $857   $53,164 

 

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An age analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

   30-59
Days Past
Due
   60-89
Days
Past Due
   Greater
Than
90 Days
   Total Past
Due
   Current   Total
Loans
Receivable
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
June 30, 2014                              
Real estate                              
1-4 family residential  $729   $-   $5,177   $5,906   $563,996   $569,902 
Commercial and multi-family   -    -    731    731    91,268    91,999 
Construction   -    -    -    -    28,532    28,532 
Commercial   -    -    501    501    21,483    21,984 
Consumer   666    57    600    1,323    56,464    57,787 
Total  $1,395   $57   $7,009   $8,461   $761,743   $770,204 
                               
December 31, 2013                              
Real estate                              
1-4 family residential  $1,271   $-   $3,427   $4,698   $541,114   $545,812 
Commercial and multi-family   -    -    763    763    90,092    90,855 
Construction   -    -    -    -    27,623    27,623 
Commercial   -    -    -    -    23,445    23,445 
Consumer   266    50    647    963    57,032    57,995 
Total  $1,537   $50   $4,837   $6,424   $739,306   $745,730 

 

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Impaired loans are set forth the in the following table. No interest income was recognized on impaired loans subsequent to their classification as impaired.

 

   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
June 30, 2014                    
With no related allowance recorded                    
Real Estate                    
1-4 Family Residential  $5,178   $5,216   $-   $162 
Commercial and Multi-Family   731    731    -    244 
Construction   -    -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    -    - 
Consumer   805    805    -    73 
With an allowance recorded                    
Real Estate                    
1-4 Family Residential   5,065    5,277    603    362 
Commercial and Multi-Family   -    -    -    - 
Construction   -    -    -    - 
Commercial   712    712    45    356 
Consumer   220    231    71    55 
Total                    
Real Estate   10,243    10,493    603    223 
1-4 Family Residential   731    731    -    244 
Commercial and Multi-Family   -    -    -    - 
Construction   -    -    -    - 
Commercial   712    712    45    356 
Consumer   1,025    1,036    71    68 
                     
December 31, 2013                    
With no related allowance recorded                    
Real Estate                    
1-4 Family Residential  $2,707   $2,744   $-   $193 
Commercial and Multi-Family   465    463    -    463 
Construction   -    -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    -    - 
Consumer   674    674    -    61 
With an allowance recorded                    
Real Estate                    
1-4 Family Residential   3,127    3,166    396    284 
Commercial and Multi-Family   -    -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    -    - 
Consumer   121    121    21    121 
Total                    
Real Estate                    
1-4 Family Residential   5,834    5,910    396    233 
Commercial and Multi-Family   465    463    -    463 
Construction   -    -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    -    - 
Consumer   795    795    21    66 

 

Included in the Company’s loan portfolio are modified commercial loans. Per FASB ASC 310-40, Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”), a modification is one in which the creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider, such as providing for a below market interest rate and/or forgiving principal or previously accrued interest; this modification may stem from an agreement or be imposed by law or a court, and may involve a multiple note structure. Generally, prior to the modification, the loans which are modified as a TDR are already classified as non-performing. These loans may only be returned to performing (i.e. accrual status) after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable amount of time, generally six months; this sustained repayment performance may include the period of time just prior to the restructuring. As of June 30, 2014, the Company entered into 13 TDR agreements, modifying the interest rate, with a total carrying value of $3.6 million, of which 2 were not performing totaling $699 thousand included in impaired loans at June 30, 2014. These loans had a specific reserve of $534 thousand. The following table presents an analysis of the Company’s TDR agreements existing as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

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   As of June 30, 2014   As of December 31, 2013 
       Outstanding Recorded Investment       Outstanding Recorded Investment 
   Number of
Contracts
   Pre-
Modification
   Post-
Modification
   Number of
Contracts
   Pre-
Modification
   Post-
Modification
 
   (Dollars in thousands)   (Dollars in thousands) 
1-4 Family Residential   7   $3,139   $3,139    6   $2,216   $2,216 
Consumer   5    296    296    1    121    121 
Commercial   1    211    211                
Total   13   $3,646   $3,646    7   $2,337   $2,337 

 

Federal regulations require us to review and classify our assets on a regular basis. In addition, federal banking regulators have the authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful and loss. “Substandard assets” must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. “Doubtful assets” have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss. An asset classified as “loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. The regulations also provide for a “special mention” category, described as assets which do not currently expose us to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving our close attention. When we classify an asset as substandard or doubtful we establish a specific allowance for loan losses. If we classify an asset as loss, we charge off an amount equal to 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss.

 

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The following table presents classified loans by class of loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

   Real Estate                 
   1-4 Family
Residential
   Commercial
and Multi-Family
   Construction   Commercial   Consumer 
                                                               6/30/2014   12/31/2013   6/30/2014   12/31/2013   6/30/2014   12/31/2013   6/30/2014   12/31/2013   6/30/2014   12/31/2013 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Grade:                                                  
Special Mention  $3,604   $3,692   $-   $629   $-   $-   $-   $90   $906   $1,040 
Substandard   9,587    7,612    2,551    3,645    -    -    535    665    1,259    900 
Doubtful and Loss   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,365    -    -    - 
 Total  $13,191   $11,304   $2,551   $4,274   $-   $-   $1,900   $755   $2,165   $1,940 

 

The following table presents the credit risk profile of loans based on payment activity as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

   Real Estate                 
   1-4 Family
Residential
   Commercial
and Multi-Family
   Construction   Commercial   Consumer 
   6/30/2014   12/31/2013   6/30/2014   12/31/2013   6/30/2014   12/31/2013   6/30/2014   12/31/2013   6/30/2014   12/31/2013 
   (Dollars in thousands 
Performing  $564,725   $541,878   $91,268   $90,392   $28,532   $27,623   $21,483   $23,445   $57,187   $57,321 
Non-Performing   5,177    3,934    731    463    -    -    501    -    600    674 
 Total  $569,902   $545,812   $91,999   $90,855   $28,532   $27,623   $21,984   $23,445   $57,787   $57,995 

 

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The following table details activity in the allowance for possible loan losses by portfolio segment for the periods ended June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.

 

   Real Estate             
   1-4 Family
Residential
   Commercial
and
Multi-Family
   Construction   Commercial   Consumer   Total 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
June 30, 2014                              
Allowance for credit losses:                              
Beginning Balance  $2,981   $551   $85   $230   $352   $4,199 
Charge-offs   (305)   -    -    -    (41)   (346)
Recoveries   1    -    -    75    -    76 
Provision for loan losses   156    41    (14)   (118)   73    138 
Ending balance  $2,833   $592   $71   $187   $384    4,067 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $603   $-   $-   $45   $71    719 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $2,230   $592   $71   $142   $313    3,348 
Loan Receivables:                              
Ending balance  $569,902   $91,999   $28,532   $21,984   $57,787   $770,204 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $10,243   $731   $-   $712   $1,025   $12,711 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $559,659   $91,268   $28,532   $21,272   $56,762   $757,493 
                               
December 31, 2013                              
Allowance for credit losses:                              
Beginning Balance  $2,585   $509   $187   $286   $430   $3,997 
Charge-offs   (393)   (79)   -    (75)   (20)   (567)
Recoveries   -    -    -    -    12    12 
Provision for loan losses   789    121    (102)   19    (70)   757 
Ending balance  $2,981   $551   $85   $230   $352    4,199 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $396   $-   $-   $-   $21    417 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $2,585   $551   $85   $230   $331    3,782 
Loan Receivables:                              
Ending balance  $545,812   $90,855   $27,623   $23,445   $57,995   $745,730 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $5,559   $-   $-   $463   $795   $6,817 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $540,253   $90,855   $27,623   $22,982   $57,200   $738,913 

 

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4.DEPOSITS

 

Deposits consist of the following major classifications:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
       Weighted       Weighted 
       Average       Average 
   Amount   Interest Rate   Amount   Interest Rate 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
NOW and other demand deposit accounts  $416,339    0.13%  $419,608    0.12%
Passbook savings and club accounts   170,556    0.20%   170,660    0.20%
Subtotal   586,895         590,268      
Certificates with original maturities:                    
Within one year   54,882    0.33%   68,941    0.41%
One to three years   104,332    0.94%   95,397    1.39%
Three years and beyond   24,722    1.85%   26,041    2.56%
Total certificates   183,936         190,379      
Total  $770,831        $780,647      

 

The aggregate amount of certificate accounts in denominations of $100 thousand or more at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 amounted to $66.4 million and $68.8 million, respectively. Currently, deposits in excess of $250 thousand are generally not federally insured.

 

Municipal demand deposit accounts in denominations of $100 thousand or more at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 amounted to $151.0 million and $164.2 million, respectively.

 

5.EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic net income per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, net of any treasury shares, while diluted net income per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, net of any treasury shares, after consideration of the potential dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, based upon the treasury stock method using an average market price for the period, and impact of unallocated Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) shares.

 

The calculated basic and dilutive EPS are as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
Numerator – Net Income  $1,532   $1,359   $3,119   $2,539 
Denominators:                    
Basic average shares outstanding   6,361,499    6,518,558    6,386,799    6,505,248 
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents   133,538    95,917    120,699    103,104 
Diluted average shares outstanding   6,495,037    6,614,475    6,507,498    6,608,352 
                     
Earnings per share:                    
Basic  $0.24   $0.21   $0.49   $0.39 
Diluted  $0.24   $0.21   $0.48   $0.38 

 

At June 30, 2014 and 2013, there were 597,705 and 550,988 outstanding anti-dilutive options, respectively, and 82,300 and 59,400 outstanding dilutive non-vested shares, respectively.

 

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6.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. The Company establishes fair value for its equity awards to determine their cost. The Company recognizes the related expense for employees over the appropriate vesting period, or when applicable, service period. However, consistent with the stock compensation topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the amount of stock-based compensation recognized at any date must at least equal the portion of the grant date value of the award that is vested at that date and as a result it may be necessary to recognize the expense using a ratable method. In accordance with FASB ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, the compensation expense for non-employees is recognized on the grant date, or when applicable, the service period.

 

The Company’s 2005 and 2010 Equity-Based Incentive Plans (the “Equity Plans”) authorizes the issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to awards that may be granted in the form of stock options to purchase common stock (“options”) and awards of shares of common stock (“stock awards”). The purpose of the Equity Plans is to attract and retain personnel for positions of substantial responsibility and to provide additional incentive to certain officers, directors, advisory directors, employees and other persons to promote the success of the Company. Under the Equity Plan, options expire ten years after the date of grant, unless terminated earlier under the option terms. A committee of non-employee directors has the authority to determine the conditions upon which the options granted will vest. Options are granted at the then fair market value of the Company’s stock.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options under the Equity Plans as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 and changes during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are presented below:

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
 
   Number
of shares
   Weighted
average
exercise
price
   Number
of shares
   Weighted
average
exercise
price
 
Outstanding at the beginning of the period   680,200   $12.14    649,313   $11.90 
Granted                
Exercised   3,071    11.27    34,013   $12.38 
Forfeited                
Outstanding at the end of the period   677,129   $12.15    615,300   $11.92 
Exercisable at the end of the period   472,223   $12.24    413,793   $12.47 
Stock options vested or expected to vest (1)   425,001   $12.24    372,414   $12.47 

 

 

(1)Includes vested shares and non-vested shares after a forfeiture rate, which is based upon historical data, is applied.

 

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The following table summarizes all stock options outstanding under the Equity Plan as of June 30, 2014:

 

   Options Outstanding
Date Issued  Number of
Shares
   Weighted Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
August 10, 2005   270,729   $13.19   1.1 years
November 21, 2006   17,586   $14.78   2.4 years
November 20, 2007   18,448   $11.32   3.4 years
August 18, 2010   223,068   $10.21   6.1 years
March 15, 2011   13,600   $12.06   6.7 years
August 17, 2011   49,898   $11.53   7.1 years
November 19, 2012   17,500   $13.10   8.4 years
November 19, 2013   66,300   $14.14   9.4 years
Total   677,129   $12.15   4.4 years

 

The compensation expense recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $46 thousand and $92 thousand, respectively, as compared to $38 thousand and $76 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

 

At June 30, 2014, there was $515 thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to options granted under the stock option plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.1 years.

 

Summary of Non-vested Stock Award Activity:

 

   Six Months ended
June 30, 2014
   Six Months ended
June 30, 2013
 
   Number of
shares
   Weighted avg
grant date fair
value
   Number of
shares
   Weighted avg
grant date fair
value
 
Beginning of period   83,290   $10.99    60,390   $10.33 
Issued                
Forfeited                
Vested   990   $12.06    990   $12.06 
Outstanding at June 30, 2014   82,300   $12.29    59,400   $10.30 

 

The compensation expense recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $81 thousand and $162 thousand, respectively, as compared to $51 thousand and $102 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

As of June 30, 2014, there was $753 thousand of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.1 years.

 

7.INCOME TAXES

 

Income tax expense was $1.7 million for an effective tax rate of 35.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $1.4 million for an effective tax rate of 35.3% for the same period in 2013.

 

Periodic reviews of the carrying amount of deferred tax assets are made to determine if the establishment of a valuation allowance is necessary. If based on the available evidence in future periods, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the Company’s deferred tax assets will not be realized, a deferred tax valuation allowance would be established. Consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets.

 

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Items considered in this evaluation include historical financial performance, expectation of future earnings, the ability to carry back losses to recoup taxes previously paid, length of statutory carryforward periods, experience with operating loss and tax credit carryforwards not expiring unused, tax planning strategies and timing of reversals of temporary differences. Significant judgment is required in assessing future earnings trends and the timing of reversals of temporary differences. The evaluation is based on current tax laws as well as expectations of future performance. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no valuation allowance has been recorded for any portfolio of the outstanding deferred tax asset.

 

The Company recognizes, when applicable, interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated income statement. As of June 30, 2014, the tax years ended December 31, 2010 through 2013 were subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, while the tax year ended December 31, 2013 was subject to New Jersey examination.

 

8.STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

During the second quarter of 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share, which was paid on May 23, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 2, 2014.

 

On May 21, 2014, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program under which the Company will repurchase up to 135,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock, or approximately 2% of outstanding shares. During the June 2014 quarter, the Company did not repurchase any shares.

 

During the March 2014 quarter, the Company repurchased a total of 147,000 shares at a weighted average cost of $13.94 completing a repurchase program announced in November of 2013.

 

No reclassification adjustments were recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. A summary of the changes in components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are presented below:

 

   Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Available for
Sale Securities
   Loss on Post
Retirement
Life Benefit
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Beginning balance - 01/01/2014  $(2,657)  $(10)  $(2,667)
Current period change   2,035    1    2,036 
Tax benefit   (812)       (812)
Ending balance – 06/30/2014  $(1,434)  $(9)  $(1,443)

 

   Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Available for
Sale Securities
   Loss on Post
Retirement
Life Benefit
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Beginning balance – 01/01/2013  $104   $(148)  $(44)
Current period change   (3,203)   (38)   (3,241)
Tax benefit   1,277        1,277 
Ending balance – 06/30/2013  $(1,822)  $(186)  $(2,008)

 

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9.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Company accounts for fair value measurement in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.  FASB ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  FASB ASC 820 does not require any new fair value measurements. The definition of fair value retains the exchange price notion in earlier definitions of fair value. FASB ASC 820 clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell the asset or transfer the liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability. The definition focuses on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability (an exit price), not the price that would be paid to acquire the asset or received to assume the liability (an entry price). FASB ASC 820 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. FASB ASC 820 also clarifies the application of fair value measurement in a market that is not active.

 

FASB ASC 820 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

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

 

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

 

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

 

In addition, the Company is to disclose the fair value measurements for financial assets on both a recurring and non-recurring basis.

 

The following tables presents assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis by major product category and fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   Category Used for Fair Value Measurement 
June 30, 2014  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Assets:               
Securities available for sale:               
U.S. government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities  $-   $77,182   $- 
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies               
State and municipal obligations   -    30,337    - 
Corporate securities   -    10,960    - 
Equity securities   31    -    - 
Totals  $31   $118,479   $- 

 

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   Category Used for Fair Value Measurement 
December 31, 2013  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Assets:    
Securities available for sale:               
U.S. government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities  $-   $81,659   $- 
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies               
State and municipal obligations   -    32,903    - 
Corporate securities   -    10,797    - 
Equity securities   30    -    - 
Totals  $30   $125,359   $- 

 

In accordance with the fair value measurement and disclosures topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification management assessed whether the volume and level of activity for certain assets have significantly decreased when compared with normal market conditions. The Company concluded that there was not a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity with respect to certain investments included in the corporate debt securities and classified as level 2 in accordance with the framework for fair value measurements. Fair value for such securities is obtained from third party broker quotes. The Company evaluated these values to determine that the quoted price is based on current information that reflects orderly transactions or a valuation technique that reflects market participant assumptions by benchmarking the valuation results and assumptions used against similar securities that are more actively traded in order to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair values. The fair market value estimates we assign to these securities assume liquidation in an orderly fashion and not under distressed circumstances.

 

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The Company measures impaired loans, FHLB stock and loans or bank properties transferred into other real estate owned at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

 

Summary of Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

 

       Category Used for Fair Value
Measurement
     
Six Month
Period Ended
  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
(Losses)
Gains
 
       (Dollars in thousands)     
June 30, 2014                         
Assets:                         
Impaired loans  $5,733   $-   $3,581   $2,152   $(596)
Real estate owned   81    -    81    -    (36)
                          
June 30, 2013                         
Assets:                         
Impaired loans  $3,086   $   $2,926   $160   $(101)
Real estate owned   525        525        (143)

 

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Impaired Loans

 

The Company considers a loan to be impaired when it becomes probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Under FASB ASC 310, collateral dependent impaired loans are valued based on the fair value of the collateral, which is based on appraisals, less cost to sell. These adjustments are based upon observable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a level 2 measurement. In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values for various factors, including age of the appraisal, age of the comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. These adjustments are based upon unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 3 measurement.  Total loans remeasured at fair value for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $5.7 million. Such loans were carried at the value of $6.3 million immediately prior to remeasurement, resulting in the recognition of impairment through earnings in the amount of $596 thousand. Total loans remeasured at fair value for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were $3.1 million. Such loans were carried at the value of $3.2 million immediately prior to remeasurement, resulting in the recognition of impairment through earnings in the amount of $101 thousand.

 

Real Estate Owned

 

Once an asset is determined to be uncollectible, the underlying collateral is repossessed and reclassified to foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets. These assets are carried at lower of cost or fair value of the collateral, less cost to sell. These adjustments are based upon observable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 2 measurement. In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values for various factors, including age of the appraisal, age of the comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. These adjustments are based upon unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 3 measurement. Total real estate owned remeasured at fair value for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $81 thousand. These properties were carried at a value of $117 thousand immediately prior to remeasurement, resulting in $36 thousand of impairment through earnings. Total real estate owned remeasured at fair value for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $525 thousand. These properties were carried at a value of $668 thousand immediately prior to remeasurement, resulting in $143 thousand of impairment through earnings.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 825-10-50-10, the Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments. The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a distressed sale. Fair value is best determined using observable market prices; however, for many of the Company’s financial instruments, no quoted market prices are readily available. In instances where quoted market prices are not readily available, fair value is determined using present value or other techniques appropriate for the particular instrument. These techniques involve some degree of judgment and, as a result, are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a current market exchange. Different assumptions or estimation techniques may have a material effect on the estimated fair value. The following table summarizes these results:

 

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       Category Used For Fair Value 
June 30, 2014  Carrying Amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $65,739   $65,739   $-   $- 
Investment securities:                    
Held to maturity   1,389    -    1,490    - 
Available for sale   118,510    31    118,479    - 
Loans receivable, net   769,556    -    777,565    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   6,403    -    6,403    - 
                     
Liabilities:                    
NOW and other demand deposit accounts   416,339    -    433,530    - 
Passbook savings and club accounts   170,556    -    179,225    - 
Certificates   183,936    -    179,668    - 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank   110,000    -    119,463    - 
Junior subordinated debenture   10,309    -    9,587    - 

 

       Category Used For Fair Value 
December 31, 2013  Carrying Amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $87,619   $87,619   $-   $- 
Investment securities:                    
Held to maturity   3,312    -    3,402    - 
Available for sale   125,389    30    125,359    - 
Loans receivable, net   744,802    -    744,333    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   6,320    -    6,320    - 
                     
Liabilities:                    
NOW and other demand deposit accounts   419,608    -    436,163    - 
Passbook savings and club accounts   170,661    -    178,939    - 
Certificates   190,379    -    189,821    - 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank   110,000    -    118,787    - 
Junior subordinated debenture   10,309    -    9,278    - 

 

Cash and Cash EquivalentsFor cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Investment and Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesFor investment securities, fair values are based on a combination of quoted prices for identical assets in active markets, quoted prices for similar assets in markets that are actively traded and pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques that may contain unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and require significant judgment. For investment securities that do not actively trade in the marketplace, (primarily our investment in trust preferred securities of non-publicly traded companies) fair value is obtained from third party broker quotes. The Company evaluates prices from a third party pricing service, third party broker quotes, and from another independent third party valuation source to determine their estimated fair value. These quotes are benchmarked against similar securities that are more actively traded in order to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair values. The fair market value estimates we assign to these securities assume liquidation in an orderly fashion and not under distressed circumstances. For securities classified as available for sale, the changes in fair value are reflected in the carrying value of the asset and are shown as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

 

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Loans Receivable - NetThe fair value of loans receivable is estimated based on the present value using discounted cash flows based on estimated market discount rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers and reflect similar credit ratings and interest rate risk for the same remaining maturities.

 

FHLB StockAlthough FHLB stock is an equity interest in an FHLB, it is carried at cost because it does not have a readily determinable fair value as its ownership is restricted and it lacks a market. While certain conditions are noted that required management to evaluate the stock for impairment, it is currently probable that the Company will realize its cost basis. Management concluded that no impairment existed as of June 30, 2014. The estimated fair value approximates the carrying amount.

 

NOW and Other Demand Deposit, Passbook Savings and Club, and Certificates Accounts—The fair value of NOW and other demand deposit accounts and passbook savings and club accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of certificates is estimated by discounting future cash flows using interest rates currently offered on certificates with similar remaining maturities.

 

Advances from FHLBThe fair value was estimated by determining the cost or benefit for early termination of each individual borrowing.

 

Junior Subordinated DebentureThe fair value was estimated by discounting approximate cash flows of the borrowings by yields estimating the fair value of similar issues.

 

Commitments to Extend Credit and Letters of CreditThe majority of the Bank’s commitments to extend credit and letters of credit carry current market interest rates if converted to loans. Because commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are generally unassignable by either the Bank or the borrower, they only have value to the Bank and the borrower. The estimated fair value approximates the recorded deferred fee amounts, which are not significant.

 

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these consolidated financial statements since June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

 

10.GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Goodwill totaled $4.6 million at June 30, 2014 as compared to $4.6 million at December 31, 2013. The Company is in the process of performing its goodwill impairment test as of August 1, 2014 and will complete this process during the third quarter of 2014. At June 30, 2014, no triggering events have occurred from the date of the impairment test that would have impaired goodwill.

 

The core deposit intangible totaled $593 thousand at June 30, 2014 as compared to $625 thousand at December 31, 2013. The core deposit intangible is being amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately 15 years from August 1, 2011.

 

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11.REAL ESTATE OWNED

 

Summary of Real Estate Owned (“REO”):

 

   2014   2013 
   Residential   Commercial       Residential   Commercial     
   Property   Property   Total   Property   Property   Total 
   (Dollars in thousands)   (Dollars in thousands) 
Balance, January 1,  $295   $203   $498   $412   $494   $906 
Transfers into Real Estate Owned   81        81    438    528    966 
Sales of Real Estate Owned   (78)   (161)   (239)   (610)   (353)   (963)
Balance, June 30,  $298   $42   $340   $240   $669   $909 

 

12.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On August 5, 2014, the Company announced it has completed its previously announced stock repurchase plan plus the repurchase of an additional 65,000 shares that became available for a total repurchase of approximately 200,000 shares. Additionally, the Company announced approval by its board of directors of the repurchase of additional 135,000 shares.

 

The Company also announced a partial redemption of $3 million principal amount of its 8.67% Capital Securities issued by Ocean Shore Capital Trust I, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The redemption date for the Capital Securities is September 5, 2014. The Company will pay a redemption premium of $52,020 to be recorded in the third quarter of 2014.

 

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

 

PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

 

This Quarterly Report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are statements based on Ocean Shore Holding’s current expectations regarding its business strategies and their intended results and its future performance. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions.

 

Management’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in the interest rate environment, legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect our business, changes in accounting policies and practices, changes in competition and demand for financial services, adverse changes in the securities markets and changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Ocean Shore Holding assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

GENERAL

 

Ocean Shore Holding Co. (“Ocean Shore Holding” or the “Company”) is the holding company for Ocean City Home Bank (the “Bank”). The Company’s assets consist of its investment in Ocean City Home Bank and its liquid investments. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of directing, planning, and coordinating the business activities of the Bank.

 

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Ocean City Home Bank is a federally chartered savings bank. The Bank operates as a community-oriented financial institution offering a wide range of financial services to consumers and businesses in our market area. The Bank attracts deposits from the general public, small businesses and municipalities and uses those funds to originate a variety of consumer and commercial loans, which we hold primarily for investment.

 

COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT JUNE 30, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013

 

Total assets of the Company decreased $6.7 million, or 0.7%, to $1,013.3 million at June 30, 2014 from $1,020.0 million at December 31, 2013. Loans receivable, net, increased $24.8 million, investment and mortgage-backed securities decreased $8.8 million and cash and cash equivalents decreased by $21.9 million. Deposits decreased $9.8 million while borrowings were unchanged at $120.3 million.

 

Investments

 

Investments and mortgage-backed securities decreased $8.8 million to $119.9 million at June 30, 2014 from $128.7 million at December 31, 2013. The decrease was the result of normal repayments, calls and maturities of $10.5 million offset by purchases of $484 thousand of municipal investments and an increase in value on available for sale securities of $1.2 million.

 

Loans

 

Loans receivable, net, increased $24.8 million to $769.6 million at June 30, 2014 from $744.8 million at December 31, 2013. Loan originations totaled $80.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $95.6 million originated in the six months ended June 30, 2013. Real estate mortgage loan originations totaled $51.0 million, real estate construction loan originations totaled $15.0 million, consumer loan originations totaled $7.5 million and commercial loan originations totaled $7.1 million for the first six months of 2014. Origination activity was offset by $56.1 million of normal loan payments and payoffs, compared to payments and payoffs of $80.6 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase in loans primarily resulted from steady volume of one-to-four family residential loans.

 

The following table summarizes changes in the loan portfolio in the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
   $ change   % change 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Real estate – mortgage:                    
One-to-four-family residential  $569,902   $545,812   $24,090    4.4%
Commercial and multi-family   91,999    90,855    1,144    1.3 
Total real estate – mortgage   661,901    636,667    25,234    4.0 
                     
Real estate – construction:                    
Residential   26,954    25,113    1,841    7.3 
Commercial   1,578    2,510    (932)   (37.1)
Total real estate – construction   28,532    27,623    909    3.3 
                     
Commercial   21,984    23,445    (1,461)   (6.2)
                     
Consumer                    
Home equity   57,379    57,367    12    0.0 
Other consumer loans   408    628    (220)   (35.0)
Total consumer loans   57,787    57,995    (208)   (0.4)
                     
Total loans   770,204    745,730    24,474    3.3 
Net deferred loan cost   3,419    3,271    148    4.5 
Allowance for loan losses   (4,067)   (4,199)   132    (3.1)
Net total loans  $769,556    744,802   $24,754    3.3%

 

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Non-Performing Assets

 

Non-performing assets totaled $7.3 million, or 0.73% of total assets, at June 30, 2014 compared to $5.6 million or 0.55% of total assets at December 31, 2013 and $5.6 million, or 0.54% of total assets, at June 30, 2013. The increase from December 31, 2013 was the result of increases in non-performing loans of $1.6 million and TDR non-accrual loans of $383 thousand partially offset by a decrease in real estate owned of $158 thousand. Non-performing assets consisted of twenty-one residential mortgages totaling $4.5 million, three real estate commercial mortgage totaling $731 thousand, one commercial loan totaling $501 thousand, eight consumer equity loans totaling $533 thousand, two TDR non-accrual loans totaling $699 thousand and four real estate owned properties totaling $340 thousand. Real estate owned decreased by one property while the total balance decreased $158 thousand at June 30, 2014 to $340 thousand from $498 thousand at December 31, 2013.

 

The allowance for loan losses decreased $132 thousand to $4.1 million, or 0.53% of total net loans, from $4.2 million at December 31, 2013, or 0.58% of total net loans. The decrease in the allowance for loan losses resulted from net charge offs of $270 thousand offset by an addition to the allowance of $138 thousand. Net charge-offs totaled $270 thousand in 2014 compared to $312 thousand for the same period in 2013. The loss factors used to calculate the allowance were relatively stable in June 2014 from December 2013. The allowance levels were maintained to reflect a reserve level deemed appropriate by management in light of factors such as the level of non-performing loans, collateral position, credit characteristics of the underlying borrowers and current economic conditions. At June 30, 2014, the specific allowance on loans individually evaluated for impairment was $719 thousand and pooled allowance on the remainder of the loan portfolio was $3.3 million as compared to specific allowance on loans individually evaluated for impairment of $417 thousand and pooled allowance on the reminder of the loan portfolio of $3.8 million at December 31, 2013.

 

   Six months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:          
Allowance at beginning of period  $4,199   $3,997 
Provision for loan losses   138    394 
           
Recoveries   76    12 
Charge-offs   (346)   (312)
Net (charge-offs) recoveries   (270)   (300)
Allowance at end of period  $4,067   $4,091 
           
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans   0.53%   0.57%
           
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans   58.0%   87.7%

 

   June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Nonaccrual loans:          
Real estate - residential  $4,545   $3,618 
Real estate - commercial   731    463 
Commercial   501     
Consumer   533    674 
Total   6,310    4,755 
Troubled debt restructurings - nonaccrual   699    316 
Total nonaccrual loans   7,009    5,071 
Real estate owned   340    498 
Total non-performing assets   7,349    5,569 
           
Total non-performing loans to total loans   0.91%   0.68%
Total non-performing loans to total assets   0.69%   0.50%
Total non-performing assets to total assets   0.73%   0.55%

 

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Deposits

 

Deposits decreased $9.8 million, or 1.3%, to $770.8 million at June 30, 2014 from $780.6 million at December 31, 2013. Interest bearing demand deposits decreased $8.0 million, non-interest bearing checking increased $4.8 million, savings accounts decreased by $105 thousand and certificates of deposit decreased by $6.4 million. The Company continued its focus on attracting core deposits which totaled $586.9 million or 76.1% of total deposits.

 

The following table summarizes changes in deposits in the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

   June 30,   December 31,         
   2014   2013   $ change   % change 
   (Dollars in thousands)                         
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits  $101,527   $96,750   $4,777    4.9%
Interest-bearing demand deposits   314,812    322,857    (8,045)   (2.5)
Savings accounts   170,556    170,661    (105)   (0.1)
Time deposits   183,936    190,379    (6,443)   (3.4)
Total  $770,831   $780,647   $(9,816)   (1.3)%

 

Borrowings

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances were unchanged at $110.0 million at June 30, 2014 from December 31, 2013. Other borrowings were unchanged at $10.3 million at June 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013.

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

Stockholders’ equity increased $2.0 million to $108.2 million at June 30, 2014, primarily as a result of $3.1 million of net income, proceeds from exercises of stock options of $35 thousand, increases in contra benefit plans of $316 thousand and an increase in other comprehensive income of $1.2 million offset by an increase in treasury stock of $2.0 million and dividends paid of $817 thousand.

 

COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013

 

Net income was $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $173 thousand, or 12.7%, in 2014 from 2013 was due primarily to an increase in net interest income and a decrease in provisions for loan losses offset by a decrease in other income, and increases in other expenses and income taxes.

 

Net income was $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The $580 thousand, or 22.8%, increase in 2014 from 2013 was due primarily to an increase in net interest income and decreases in provisions for loan losses and other expenses offset by a decrease in other income and an increase in income taxes.

 

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   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
Net income  $1,532   $1,359   $3,119   $2,539 
Basic earnings per share  $0.24   $0.21   $0.49   $0.39 
Diluted earnings per share  $0.24   $0.21   $0.48   $0.38 
Return on average assets (annualized)   0.60%   0.52%   0.61%   0.48%
Return on average equity (annualized)   5.71%   5.11%   5.82%   4.77%

 

Net Interest Income

 

The following table summarizes changes in interest income and interest expense for the three month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
         
   2014   2013   $ change   % change 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
INTEREST INCOME:                    
Loans  $8,141   $7,967   $174    2.2%
Investment securities   652    731    (79)   (10.8)
Total interest income   8,793    8,698    95    1.1 
                     
INTEREST EXPENSE:                    
Deposits   629    778    (149)   (19.2)
Borrowings   1,279    1,390    (111)   (8.0)
Total interest expense   1,908    2,168    (260)   (12.0)
Net interest income  $6,885   $6,530   $355    5.4%

 

Interest income increased by $95 thousand, or 1.1%, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. An increase in interest-earning assets funded by excess liquidity combined with a shift in the mix of assets to a larger percentage devoted to loans, partially offset by lower yields in both categories, was responsible for the increase in interest income.

 

Interest expense decreased by $260 thousand, or 12.0%, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due to a decrease in the average rate paid on deposits and borrowings and a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.

 

Net interest income increased by $355 thousand, or 5.4%, for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The interest rate spread and net interest margin of the Company were 3.04% and 3.12%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 3.07% and 3.09% for the same period in 2013. The increase in the net interest margin of 3 basis points resulted primarily from an increase in the average balance of loans offset by a decrease in the rate earned on interest-earning assets of 14 basis points and a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities of 11 basis points. The decrease in rate on interest earnings assets resulted from a decrease in the average rate on loans of 20 basis points, a decrease in the average rate on investments of 7 basis points and a decrease in the average balance of investments of $10.7 million offset by an increase in the average balance of loans of $49.9 million. The decrease in cost of interest bearing liabilities resulted from a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits of 8 basis points, a decrease in the average rate paid on borrowings of 18 basis points, a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits of $10.1million and a decrease in the average balance of borrowings of $5.2 million.

 

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The following table summarizes changes in interest income and interest expense for the six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30,
         
   2014   2013   $ change   % change 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
INTEREST INCOME:                    
Loans  $16,325   $16,004   $321    2.0%
Investment securities   1,340    1,425    (85)   (6.0)
Total interest income   17,665    17,429    236    1.4 
                     
INTEREST EXPENSE:                    
Deposits   1,273    1,616    (343)   (21.2)
Borrowings   2,546    2,804    (258)   (9.2)
Total interest expense   3,819    4,420    (601)   (13.6)
Net interest income  $13,846   $13,009   $837    6.4%

 

Interest income increased by $236 thousand, or 1.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013. An increase in interest-earning assets funded by excess liquidity combined with a shift in the mix of assets to a larger percentage devoted to loans, partially offset by lower yields in both categories, was responsible for the increase in interest income.

 

Interest expense decreased by $601 thousand, or 13.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 over the same period last year due to a decrease in the average rate paid on deposits and borrowings and a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.

 

Net interest income increased by $837 thousand, or 6.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The interest rate spread and net interest margin of the Company were 3.07% and 3.14%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to 3.13% and 3.12% for the same period in 2013. The increase in the net interest margin of 2 basis points resulted primarily from an increase in the average balance of loans offset by a decrease in the rate earned on interest-earning assets of 18 basis points and a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities of 12 basis points. The decrease in rate on interest earnings assets resulted from a decrease in the average rate on loans of 20 basis points, a decrease in the average rate on investments of 12 basis points and by a decrease in the average investments of $510 thousand offset by an increase in the average balance of loans of $48.4 million. The decrease in cost of interest bearing liabilities resulted from a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits of 9 basis points and a decrease in the average rate paid on borrowings of 24 basis points, a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits of $15.5 million and a decrease in the average balance of borrowings of $5.2 million.

 

The following table presents information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. The yields and costs are annualized for presentation purposes. For purposes of this table, average balances have been calculated using the average daily balances and nonaccrual loans are only included in average balances. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are insignificant. Interest income on loans and investment securities has not been calculated on a tax equivalent basis because the impact would be insignificant.

 

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Average Balance Tables

 

   Three Months Ended June 30, 2014   Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 
   Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
   Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
 
   (Dollars in thousands)       (Dollars in thousands)     
Assets:                              
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans  $762,364   $8,141    4.27%  $712,496   $7,967    4.47%
Investment securities   121,709    652    2.14%   132,386    731    2.21%
Total interest-earning assets   884,073    8,793    3.98%   844,882    8,698    4.12%
Noninterest-earning assets   145,529              203,132           
Total assets  $1,029,602             $1,048,014           
                               
Liabilities and equity:                              
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Interest-bearing demand deposits  $333,857    127    0.15%  $321,184    123    0.15%
Savings accounts   170,307    84    0.20%   173,375    85    0.20%
Certificates of deposit   186,529    418    0.90%   206,234    570    1.11%
Total interest-bearing deposits   690,693    629    0.36%   700,793    778    0.44%
                               
FHLB advances   110,000    1,056    3.84%   110,000    1,055    3.84%
Subordinated debt   10,309    223    8.67%   15,464    335    8.67%
Total borrowings   120,309    1,279    4.25%   125,464    1,390    4.43%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   811,002    1,908    0.94%   826,257    2,168    1.05%
Noninterest-bearing demand accounts   99,606              104,629           
Other liabilities   11,595              10,840           
Total liabilities   922,203              941,726           
                               
Stockholders’ equity   107,399              106,288           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $1,029,602             $1,048,014           
                               
Net interest income       $6,885             $6,530      
Interest rate spread             3.04%             3.07%
Net interest margin             3.12%             3.09%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities   109.01%             102.25%          

 

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Average Balance Tables  Six Months Ended June 30, 2014   Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 
   Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
   Average
Balance
   Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
 
  (Dollars in thousands)       (Dollars in thousands)     
Assets:                
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans  $756,318   $16,325    4.32%  $707,932   $16,004    4.52%
Investment securities   124,247    1,340    2.16%   124,756    1,425    2.28%
Total interest-earning assets   880,565    17,665    4.01%   832,688    17,429    4.19%
Noninterest-earning assets   149,222              222,026           
Total assets  $1,029,787             $1,054,714           
                               
Liabilities and equity:                              
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Interest-bearing demand deposits  $335,357   $253    0.15%  $327,242   $256    0.16%
Savings accounts   170,140    168    0.20%   172,172    169    0.20%
Certificates of deposit   187,827    852    0.91%   209,420    1,191    1.14%
Total interest-bearing deposits   693,324    1,273    0.37%   708,834    1,616    0.46%
                               
FHLB advances   110,000    2,099    3.82%   110,000    2,134    4.25%
Subordinated debt   10,309    447    8.67%   15,464    670    8.67%
Total borrowings   120,309    2,546    4.23%   125,464    2,804    4.47%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   813,633    3,819    0.94%   834,298    4,420    1.06%
Noninterest-bearing demand accounts   97,541              102,582           
Other   11,405              11,289           
Total liabilities   922,579              948,169           
                               
Stockholders’ equity   107,208              106,545           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $1,029,787             $1,054,714           
                               
Net interest income       $13,846             $13,009      
Interest rate spread             3.07%             3.13%
Net interest margin             3.14%             3.12%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities   108.23%             99.81%          

  

Provision for Loan Losses

 

We review the level of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis and establish the provision for loan losses based on the volume and types of lending, delinquency levels, loss experience, the amount of classified loans, economic conditions and other factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses was $50 thousand and $138 thousand in the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, compared to $192 thousand and $394 thousand in the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The provision was primarily to maintain a reserve level deemed appropriate by management in light of factors such as the level of non-performing loans, collateral position, credit characteristics of the underlying borrowers and current economic conditions.

 

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Other Income

 

The following table summarizes other income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the changes between the periods.

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
     
   2014   2013   % Change 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
OTHER INCOME:               
Service charges  $444   $532    (16.5)%
Cash surrender value of life insurance   158    169    (6.5)
Other   484    424    14.2 
Total other income  $1,086   $1,125    (3.5)%

 

Other income decreased $39 thousand, or 3.5%, to $1.1 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2014 from the same period in 2013. The decrease in service charges income of $88 thousand resulted from lower service charges collected on deposit accounts. The decrease in cash surrender value of life insurance income of $11 thousand resulted from a decrease in the yield on the policies. Other income increased $60 thousand primarily from increased debit card commissions received and other income.

 

The following table summarizes other income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the changes between the periods.

 

   Six Months Ended June 30,     
   2014   2013   % Change 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
OTHER INCOME:               
Service charges  $891   $1,060    (15.9)%
Cash surrender value of life insurance   314    332    (5.4)
Other   887    835    (6.2)
Total other income  $2,092   $2,227    (6.1)%

 

Other income decreased $135 thousand, or 6.1%, to $2.1 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014 from the same period in 2013. The decrease in service charges income of $169 thousand resulted from lower service charges collected on deposit accounts. The decrease in cash surrender value of life insurance income of $18 thousand resulted from a decrease in yield on the policies. Other income increased $52 thousand primarily from increased debit card commissions received.

 

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Other Expense

 

The following table summarizes other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the changes between periods.

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,     
   2014   2013   % Change 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
OTHER EXPENSE:               
Salaries and employee benefits  $3,144   $3,110    1.1%
Occupancy and equipment   1,275    1,280    (0.4)
Federal insurance premiums   133    136    (2.2)
Advertising   99    116    (14.7)
Professional services   284    362    (21.5)
Real estate owned expense   79    14    464.3 
Other operating expense   516    431    19.7 
Total other expense  $5,530   $5,449    1.5%

N/M – not measurable

 

Other expenses increased $81 thousand, or 1.5%, to $5.5 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2014 from the same period in 2013. Increases in salaries and employee benefits, REO expenses and other operating expenses of $184 thousand were offset by decreases in occupancy and equipment, FDIC insurance, advertising and professional services of $103 thousand.

 

The following table summarizes other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the changes between the periods.

 

   Six Months Ended June 30,     
   2014   2013   % Change 
   (Dollars in thousands)     
OTHER EXPENSE:               
Salaries and employee benefits  $6,390   $6,299    1.4%
Occupancy and equipment   2,562    2,525    1.5 
Federal insurance premiums   270    265    1.9 
Advertising   188    220    (14.5)
Professional services   549    671    (18.2)
Real estate owned expense   92    35    162.9 
Other operating expense   925    904    2.3 
Total other expense  $10,976   $10,919    0.5%

N/M – not measurable

 

Other expenses increased $57 thousand, or 0.5%, to $11.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014 from the same period in 2013. Increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, FDIC insurance, REO expenses and other operating expenses of $211 thousand were offset by decreases in advertising and professional services of $154 thousand.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes increased $204 thousand to $859 thousand for an effective tax rate of 35.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $655 thousand for an effective tax rate of 32.5% from the same period in 2013. The increase resulted from higher taxes on higher taxable income and a change in the mix of assets with a tax preference.

 

Income taxes increased $321 thousand to $1.7 million for an effective tax rate of 35.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $1.4 million for an effective tax rate of 35.3% from the same period in 2013. The effective tax rate was unchanged in the comparable period.

 

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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 repayments, maturities and sales of investment securities and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

 

We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of (1) expected loan demand, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management policy.

 

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2014, cash and cash equivalents totaled $65.7 million and securities classified as available-for-sale whose market value exceeds our cost, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $12.6 million. In addition, at June 30, 2014, we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $293.9 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.

 

At June 30, 2014, we had $71.5 million in loan commitments outstanding, which included $25.2 million in undisbursed loans, $30.2 million in unused home equity lines of credit and $16.1 million in commercial lines and letters of credit. Certificates of deposit due within one year of June 30, 2014 totaled $129.3 million, or 70.3% of certificates of deposit. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

 

At June 30, 2014, the Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements with Tier 1 leverage capital of $102.3 million, or 10.21% of total adjusted assets, which is above the required level of $4.1 million or 4.0%; Tier 1 risk-based capital of $102.3 million, or 19.05% of total adjusted assets which is above the required level of $21.5 million or 4.0%; and total risk-based capital of $105.6 million, or 19.68% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $43.0 million or 8.0%. The Bank is considered a “well-capitalized” institution under the applicable prompt corrective action regulations.

 

MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT

 

Net Interest Income Simulation Analysis

 

We analyze our interest rate sensitivity position to manage the risk associated with interest rate movements through the use of interest income simulation. The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are “interest sensitive.” An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period.

 

Simulation analysis is only an estimate of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time. We continually review the potential effect changes in interest rates could have on the repayment of rate sensitive assets and funding requirements of rate sensitive liabilities.

 

The following table reflects changes in estimated net interest income only for the Company:

 

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   At March 31, 2014
Percentage Change in Estimated
Net Interest Income Over
 
   12 Months   24 Months 
     
200 basis point increase in rates   8.36%   9.86%
100 basis point decrease in rates   (0.85)%   (2.79)%

N/M – not measurable

 

The 200 and 100 basis point change in rates in the above table is assumed to occur evenly over the following 12 and 24-month periods. Based on the scenario above, net interest income would be positively affected (within our internal guidelines) in the 12-month and 24-month periods if rates rose by 200 basis points and negatively affected (within our internal guidelines) in the 12-month and 24-month periods if rates decreased by 100 basis points.

 

Economic Value of Equity Analysis

 

In addition to a net interest income simulation analysis, we use an interest rate sensitivity analysis to review our level of interest rate risk. This analysis measures interest rate risk by computing changes in economic value of equity of our cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. Economic value of equity (“EVE”) represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the market value of assets minus the market value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items. This analysis assesses the risk of loss in market risk sensitive instruments in the event of a sudden and sustained 50 to 300 basis point increase or a sustained 50 to 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counter the effect of that interest rate movement. We measure interest rate risk by modeling the changes in net portfolio value over a variety of interest rate scenarios. The following table presents the change in our net portfolio value at March 31, 2014 that would occur in the event of an immediate change in interest rates based on management’s assumptions, with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counteract that change.

 

   Economic Value of Equity
(Dollars in Thousands)
   Economic Value of Equity
as % of
Portfolio Value of Assets
 
Basis Point (“bp”)
Change in Rates
  $ Amount   $ Change   % Change   EVE Ratio   Change 
300 bp  $97,322    (44,803)   (31.5)   10.38%   (343)bp
200   113,004    (29,120)   (20.5)   11.66    (215)
100   127,664    (14,461)   (10.2)   12.77    (104)
50   134,835    (7,290)   (5.1)   13.29    (52)
0   142,125            13.81     
(50)   146,456    4,331    3.0    14.06    25 
(100)   148,926    6,801    4.8    14.17    36 

 

The Company uses certain assumptions in assessing its interest rate risk. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates, and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others. As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.

 

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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

The information required by this item is included in Item 2 of this report under “Market Risk Management.”

 

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings

 

Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits against us, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which we hold security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to our business. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

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

 

The following table presents information regarding the Company’s stock repurchases during the three months ended June 30, 2014:

 

Period  (a)
Total number of Shares
(or Units) Purchased
   (b)
Average Price Paid per
Share
(or Unit)
   (c)
Total Number of
Shares (or units)
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs (1)
   (d)
Maximum Number (or
Appropriate Dollar
Value) of Shares (or
units) that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
 
                 
Month #1
April 1, 2014
through
April 30, 2014
                
                     
Month #2
May 1, 2014
through
May 31, 2014
               135,000 
                     
Month #3
June 1, 2014
through
June 30, 2014
               135,000 
                     
Total               135,000 

 

 

(1) On May 21, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to 135,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

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Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosure

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.     Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6.     Exhibits

 

31.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

 

31.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

 

32.0Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Office.

 

101.0The following materials from the Ocean Shore Holding Co. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) related notes.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.
  (Registrant)
   
Date: August 11, 2014 /s/ Steven E. Brady
  Steven E. Brady
  President and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: August 11, 2014 /s/ Donald F. Morgenweck
  Donald F. Morgenweck
  Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

 

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