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Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2013 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013
 
[   ]
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 1-34682
 
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
27-1449820
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
1400 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(406) 442-3080
(Issuer's telephone number)

Website address: www.americanfederalsavingsbank.com

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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes [ 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.
  Large accelerated filer  [   ]    Accelerated filer      [   ] 
  Non-accelerated filer  [   ]    Smaller reporting company   [X]
 
(Do not check if smaller
reporting company)
     
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes [   ] No [X]

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:
 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
3,898,685  shares outstanding
As of May 14, 2013
 
 
 

 
 
EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
   
   
Financial Statements    
   
   
1
 
   
   
3
 
   
   
5
 
   
   
6
 
   
   
7
 
   
 
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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION    
   
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Exhibit 31.1
   
   
Exhibit 31.2
   
   
Exhibit 32.1
   
   
101.INS XBRL
Instance Document
   
   
101.SCH XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
   
101.CAL XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
   
101.DEF XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
   
101.LAB XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
   
101.PRE XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
   
 
 
 

 
 
EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act.  All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements.  You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,”  “project,” “could,” “intend,” “target” and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

  
statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
  
statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
  
statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
  
estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

  
changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;
  
general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected;
  
competition among depository and other financial institutions;
  
changes in the prices, values and sales volume of residential and commercial real estate in Montana;
  
inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;
  
changes in the securities markets;
  
our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;
  
our ability to successfully integrate acquired entities or businesses;
  
the possibility of goodwill impairment charges in the future;
  
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
  
our ability to continue to increase and manage our commercial and residential real estate, multi-family, and commercial business loans;
  
possible impairments of securities held by us, including those issued by government entities and government sponsored enterprises;
  
the level of future deposit premium assessments;
  
the impact of the current economic conditions on our loan portfolio (including cash flow and collateral values), investment portfolio, customers and capital market activities;
  
the impact of recently enacted legislation to restructure the U.S. financial and regulatory system, including proposals to reform the housing markets and government-sponsored enterprises serving such markets;
  
the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of allowance for possible loan losses and other estimates;
  
changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers and their ability to repay their loans when due; and
  
the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters.

Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.  For a further list and description of various risks, relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see the Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections contained elsewhere in this report, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, any subsequent Reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, and other filings with the SEC.  We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which we hereafter become aware.
 
 
 

 
 
EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 4,517     $ 3,534  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
    360       16,280  
Federal funds sold
    12,161       -  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    17,038       19,814  
                 
Securities available-for-sale,
               
at market value
    225,999       89,277  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    1,949       2,003  
Investment in Eagle Bancorp Statutory Trust I
    155       155  
Mortgage loans held-for-sale
    12,627       10,613  
Loans receivable, net of deferred loan expenses
               
and allowance for loan losses of $1,900 at
               
March 31, 2013 and $1,625 at June 30, 2012
    210,822       173,839  
Accrued interest and dividends receivable
    2,237       1,371  
Mortgage servicing rights, net
    2,832       2,218  
Premises and equipment, net
    19,040       15,561  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    9,393       9,172  
Real estate & other repossessed assets acquired in settlement of loans,
               
net of allowance for losses
    1,087       2,361  
Goodwill
    6,890       -  
Core deposit intangible, net
    981       -  
Other assets
    1,777       915  
                 
Total assets
  $ 512,827     $ 327,299  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
LIABILITIES
           
Deposit accounts:
           
Noninterest bearing
  $ 55,998     $ 23,425  
Interest bearing
    365,589       196,564  
Total deposits
    421,587       219,989  
                 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    3,714       5,809  
Federal funds purchased
    -       -  
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    29,411       42,696  
Subordinated debentures
    5,155       5,155  
Total liabilities
    459,867       273,649  
                 
                 
EQUITY
               
Preferred stock (no par value, 1,000,000 shares
               
authorized, none issued or outstanding)
    -       -  
Common stock (par value $0.01 per share;
               
8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,083,127 shares issued;
               
3,898,685, and 3,878,971 shares oustanding
               
at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively)
    41       41  
Additional paid-in capital
    22,106       22,112  
Unallocated common stock held by employee
               
stock ownership plan ("ESOP")
    (1,431 )     (1,556 )
Treasury stock, at cost
    (1,993 )     (2,210 )
Retained earnings
    33,447       32,990  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    790       2,273  
Total equity
    52,960       53,650  
                 
     Total liabilities and equity
  $ 512,827     $ 327,299  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 (Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Interest and Dividend Income:
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 3,012     $ 2,744     $ 8,316     $ 8,349  
Securities available-for-sale
    1,087       778       2,491       2,477  
Interest on deposits with banks
    10       4       26       13  
Total interest and dividend income
    4,109       3,526       10,833       10,839  
                                 
Interest Expense:
                               
Deposits
    305       260       886       822  
FHLB advances & other borrowings
    208       481       732       1,596  
Subordinated debentures
    22       25       69       70  
Total interest expense
    535       766       1,687       2,488  
                                 
Net Interest Income
    3,574       2,760       9,146       8,351  
Loan loss provision
    116       258       538       841  
Net interest income after loan loss provision
    3,458       2,502       8,608       7,510  
                                 
Noninterest income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    197       141       547       511  
Net gain on sale of loans
    1,718       522       3,492       1,161  
Mortgage loan servicing fees
    262       214       743       666  
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities
    465       115       777       281  
Net loss on sale of OREO
    (9 )     (12 )     (32 )     (12 )
Net gain (loss) on fair value hedge FASB ASC 815
    43       94       108       (280 )
Other
    597       230       1,130       621  
Total noninterest income
    3,273       1,304       6,765       2,948  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Continued)
 (Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Noninterest expense:
                       
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,193       1,367       6,765       3,737  
Occupancy and equipment expense
    692       350       1,542       1,032  
Data processing
    512       170       852       456  
Advertising
    278       92       697       354  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
    158       201       566       468  
Amortization of core deposit intangible and tax credits
    145       -       193       -  
Federal insurance premiums
    82       51       174       137  
Postage
    36       23       99       86  
Legal, accounting, and examination fees
    123       71       336       263  
Consulting fees
    14       55       75       450  
Acquisiton costs
    712       -       1,920       -  
Provision for valuation loss on OREO
    93       165       191       165  
Other
    415       361       1,264       1,093  
Total noninterest expense
    6,453       2,906       14,674       8,241  
                                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    278       900       699       2,217  
                                 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (629 )     242       (590 )     644  
                                 
Net income
  $ 907     $ 658     $ 1,289     $ 1,573  
                                 
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.24     $ 0.18     $ 0.34     $ 0.42  
                                 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.23     $ 0.17     $ 0.33     $ 0.40  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic eps)
    3,752,813       3,716,480       3,739,806       3,726,453  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted eps)
    3,937,255       3,920,636       3,933,105       3,916,486  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
 (Dollars in Thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
NET EARNINGS
  $ 907     $ 658     $ 1,289     $ 1,573  
                                 
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS:
                               
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities
                               
available for sale, before income taxes
    (2,500 )     (112 )     (3,406 )     765  
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on investment
                               
securities included in net earnings, before income tax
    564       (108 )     716       (147 )
Change in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges,
                         
before income taxes
    379       146       379       146  
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on derivatives
                               
designated as cash flow hedges, before income taxes
    (396 )     (144 )     (192 )     (18 )
Total other items of comprehensive earnings
    (1,953 )     (218 )     (2,503 )     746  
                                 
Income tax (expense) benefit related to
                               
other items of comprehensive earnings
    796       65       1,020       (224 )
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) EARNINGS
  $ (250 )   $ 505     $ (194 )   $ 2,095  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)

               
ADDITIONAL
               
ACCUMULATED
     
                 UNALLOCATED                
OTHER
     
   
PREFERRED
 
COMMON
 
PAID-IN
 
ESOP
 
TREASURY
 
RETAINED
 
COMPREHENSIVE
     
   
STOCK
 
STOCK
 
CAPITAL
 
SHARES
 
STOCK
 
EARNINGS
 
INCOME(LOSS)
 
TOTAL
                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2011
  $ -     $ 41     $ 22,110     $ (1,722 )   $ (1,796 )   $ 31,918     $ 1,934     $ 52,485  
                                                                 
Net income
                                            1,573               1,573  
Other comprehensive income
                                                    522       522  
                                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                                            2,095  
                                                                 
Dividends paid ($0.07125 per share)
                                      (830 )             (830 )
                                                                 
Treasury stock purchased
                                    (414 )                     (414 )
                                                                 
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released for allocation (12,462 shares)             1       124                               125  
                                                                 
Balance, March 31, 2012
  $ -     $ 41     $ 22,111     $ (1,598 )   $ (2,210 )   $ 32,661     $ 2,456     $ 53,461  
 
                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2012
  $ -     $ 41     $ 22,112     $ (1,556 )   $ (2,210 )   $ 32,990     $ 2,273     $ 53,650  
                                                                 
Net income
                                            1,289               1,289  
Other comprehensive income
                                                    (1,483 )     (1,483 )
                                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                                            (194 )
                                                                 
Dividends paid ($0.07125 per share)
                                      (832 )             (832 )
                                                                 
Treasury stock reissued
                    (11 )             217                       206  
                                                                 
ESOP shares allocated or committed to be released for allocation (12,462 shares)             5       125                               130  
                                                                 
Balance, March 31, 2013
  $ -     $ 41     $ 22,106     $ (1,431 )   $ (1,993 )   $ 33,447     $ 790     $ 52,960  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 1,289     $ 1,573  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Provision for loan losses
    538       841  
Provision for OREO valuation losses
    191       165  
Depreciation
    652       572  
Net amortization of marketable securities premium and discounts
    1,235       292  
Amortization of capitalized mortgage servicing rights
    566       468  
Amortization expense
    193       -  
Gain on sale of loans
    (3,492 )     (1,161 )
Net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    (777 )     (281 )
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (221 )     (201 )
Loss on sale of OREO
    32       12  
Gain on sale of fixed assets
    (285 )     -  
(Gain)/loss fair value hedge, FASB ASC 815
    (108 )     280  
Change in assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in assets:
               
Accrued interest and dividends receivable
    (866 )     107  
Loans held-for-sale
    1,664       (8,812 )
Other assets
    (1,672 )     549  
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    167       902  
     Net cash used in operating activities
    (894 )     (4,694 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of securities:
               
Investment securities available-for-sale
    (176,163 )     (4,426 )
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal payments:
               
Investment securities available-for-sale
    21,235       9,023  
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
    -       (2,000 )
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale
    15,060       4,689  
FHLB stock redeemed
    54       -  
Cash received in acquisition of Sterling Bank branches, net of cash paid
    130,094       -  
Net decrease (increase) in loan receivable, excludes transfers to real estate
               
acquired in settlement of loans
    2,066       5,910  
Proceeds from the sale of real estate and other repossessed
               
property acquired in the settlement of loans
    1,314       110  
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
    647       -  
Purchase of property and equipment
    (1,207 )     (122 )
     Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (6,900 )     13,184  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net increase in checking and savings accounts
  $ 19,135     $ 10,968  
Net increase in federal funds purchased
    -       -  
Payments on FHLB advances
    (13,285 )     (12,150 )
FHLB advances
    -       -  
Purchase of Treasury Stock
    -       (414 )
Dividends paid
    (832 )     (830 )
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    5,018       (2,426 )
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash
    (2,776 )     6,064  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    19,814       9,540  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 17,038     $ 15,604  
                 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid during the period for interest
  $ 1,750     $ 2,551  
                 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
  $ 372     $ 208  
                 
Assets acquired through foreclosure
  $ 545     $ 1,213  
                 
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Increase (decrease) in market value of securities available-for-sale
  $ (2,689 )   $ (616 )
                 
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized
  $ 1,180     $ 461  
                 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
               

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  However, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of results for the unaudited interim periods.

The results of operations for the nine month period ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 or any other period.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes presented herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Eagle’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

The Company evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through May 14, 2013 the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

[unless auditors disagree, this paragraph could be deleted]

NOTE 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities are summarized as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
March 31, 2013
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
         
Gross
               
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Value
 
Available-for-sale:
                                               
U.S. government and
                                               
 agency obligations
  $ 49,336     $ 438     $ (187 )   $ 49,587     $ 20,557     $ 508     $ (10 )   $ 21,055  
Municipal obligations
    86,976       2,319       (1,215 )     88,080       39,332       2,835       (107 )     42,060  
Corporate obligations
    4,956       123       (2 )     5,077       3,937       82       (74 )     3,945  
Mortgage-backed securities -
                                                         
 government backed
    28,806       65       (486 )     28,385       6,791       56       -       6,847  
CMOs - private label
    -       -       -       -       210       -       (41 )     169  
CMOs - government backed
    54,972       390       (492 )     54,870       14,807       416       (22 )     15,201  
                                                                 
Total
  $ 225,046     $ 3,335     $ (2,382 )   $ 225,999     $ 85,634     $ 3,897     $ (254 )   $ 89,277  

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
NOTE 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES - continued

The following table discloses, as of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized-loss position for less than twelve months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized-loss position for twelve or more months:
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
 
   
(In thousands)
 
   
Estimated
   
Gross
   
Estimated
   
Gross
 
   
Market
   
Unrealized
   
Market
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
                         
U.S. government and agency
  $ 12,476     $ 186     $ 166     $ 1  
Corporate obligations
    998       2       -       -  
Municipal obligations
    36,885       1,154       560       61  
Mortgage-backed and CMOs
    60,378       975       471       3  
                                 
Total
  $ 110,737     $ 2,317     $ 1,197     $ 65  
                                 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
 
   
(In thousands)
 
   
Estimated
   
Gross
   
Estimated
   
Gross
 
   
Market
   
Unrealized
   
Market
   
Unrealized
 
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
                                 
U.S. government and agency
  $ 1,751     $ 8     $ 341     $ 2  
Corporate obligations
    -       -       884       74  
Municipal obligations
    1,760       2       1,402       105  
CMOs - private label
    -       -       168       41  
Mortgage-backed & CMOs
    2,514       22       -       -  
                                 
Total
  $ 6,025     $ 32     $ 2,795     $ 222  
 
In evaluating debt securities for other-than-temporary impairment losses, management assesses whether the Company intends to sell or if it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell impaired debt securities.  In so doing, management considers contractual constraints, liquidity, capital, asset/liability management and securities portfolio objectives.  With respect to its impaired debt securities at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, management determined that it does not intend to sell and that there is no expected requirement to sell any of its impaired debt securities.

As of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, there were, respectively, 78 and 25 securities in an unrealized loss position and were considered to be temporarily impaired and therefore an impairment charge has not been recorded.  All of such temporarily impaired investments are debt securities.

 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES - continued

At March 31, 2013, 8 U.S. government and agency obligations had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of less than 1.46% from the Company’s amortized cost basis of these securities.  We believe these unrealized losses are principally due to interest rate movements.  As such, the Company determined that none of such securities had other-than-temporary impairment.

At March 31, 2013, 48 municipal obligations had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of less than 3.15% from the Company’s amortized cost basis of these securities.  We believe these unrealized losses are principally due to interest rate movements and recent credit concerns in the overall municipal bond market.  As such, the Company determined that none of such securities had other-than-temporary impairment.

At March 31, 2013, 1 corporate obligation had an unrealized loss of less than 0.20% from the Company’s amortized cost basis of this security.  We believe this unrealized losses is principally due to interest rate movements.  As such, the Company determined that none of this security had other-than-temporary impairment.

At March 31, 2013, 21 mortgage backed and CMO securities had unrealized losses with aggregate depreciation of less than 1.59% from the Company’s cost basis of these securities.  We believe these unrealized losses are principally due to the credit market’s concerns regarding the stability of the mortgage market.    Management considers available evidence to assess whether it is more likely than not that all amounts due would not be collected.  In such assessment, management considers the severity and duration of the impairment, the credit ratings of the security, the overall deal and payment structure, including the Company's position within the structure, underlying obligor, financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, delinquencies, defaults, loss severities, recoveries, prepayments, cumulative loss projections, discounted cash flows and fair value estimates.  There has been no disruption of the scheduled cash flows on any of the securities.  Management’s analysis as of March 31, 2013 revealed no expected credit losses on these securities.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE

Loans receivable consist of the following:
 
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
(In thousands)
 
First mortgage loans:
           
  Residential mortgage (1-4 family)
  $ 65,554     $ 61,671  
  Commercial real estate
    80,229       64,672  
  Real estate construction
    2,228       1,455  
                 
Other loans:
               
  Home equity
    36,073       23,709  
  Consumer
    11,371       8,778  
  Commercial
    17,373       15,343  
                 
Total
    212,828       175,628  
                 
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
    (1,900 )     (1,625 )
Add:   Deferred loan expenses
    (106 )     (164 )
                 
Total
  $ 210,822     $ 173,839  

Within the commercial real estate loan category above, $19,978,000 and $21,610,000 was guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively.

The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses:
 
   
Nine Months
 
Nine Months
 
Twelve Months
   
Ended
 
Ended
 
Ended
   
March 31,
 
March 31,
 
June 30,
   
2013
 
2012
 
2012
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Audited)
   
(In thousands)
 
                   
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,625     $ 1,800     $ 1,800  
Provision charged to operations
    538       841       1,101  
Charge-offs
    (323 )     (950 )     (1,296 )
Recoveries
    60       9       20  
                         
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,900     $ 1,700     $ 1,625  
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

Non-Performing Assets – The following table sets forth information regarding non-performing assets as of the dates indicated.
 
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
             
Non-accrual loans
  $ 669     $ 1,814  
Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more
    -       -  
Restructured loans, net
    304       1,404  
Total nonperforming loans
    973       3,218  
Real estate owned and other repossessed assets, net
    1,087       2,361  
   Total
  $ 2,060     $ 5,579  
                 
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets
    0.40 %     1.70 %
                 
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 1,900     $ 1,625  
                 
Percent of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
    195.3 %     50.5 %
                 
Percent of allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets
    92.2 %     29.1 %
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

The following tables set forth information regarding the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the dates as indicated (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
1-4 Family
   
Commercial
         
Home
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Construction
   
Equity
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Allowance for credit losses:
                                         
Beginning balance, June 30, 2012
  $ 403     $ 772     $ 10     $ 156     $ 78     $ 206     $ 1,625  
Charge-offs
    (73 )     (35 )             (148 )     (66 )     (1 )     (323 )
Recoveries
                                    5       55       60  
Provision
    93       215       5       184       22       19       538  
Ending balance, March 31, 2013
  $ 423     $ 952     $ 15     $ 192     $ 39     $ 279     $ 1,900  
                                                         
Ending balance allocated to loans
                                                       
individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1     $ -     $ 1  
                                                         
Ending balance allocated to loans
                                                       
collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 423     $ 952     $ 15     $ 192     $ 38     $ 279     $ 1,899  
                                                         
Loans receivable:
                                                       
Ending balance March 31, 2013
  $ 65,554     $ 80,229     $ 2,228     $ 36,073     $ 11,371     $ 17,373     $ 212,828  
                                                         
Ending balance of loans individually
                                                       
evaluated for impairment
                                                       
March 31, 2013
  $ 320     $ 678     $ -     $ 321     $ 72     $ 194     $ 1,585  
                                                         
Ending balance of loans collectively
                                                       
evaluated for impairment
                                                       
March 31, 2013
  $ 65,234     $ 79,551     $ 2,228     $ 35,752     $ 11,299     $ 17,179     $ 211,243  
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31, 2012
 
   
1-4 Family
   
Commercial
         
Home
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Construction
   
Equity
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Allowance for credit losses:
                                         
Beginning balance, June 30, 2011
  $ 369     $ 652     $ 18     $ 481     $ 57     $ 223     $ 1,800  
Charge-offs
    (125 )     (250 )     -       (351 )     (27 )     (197 )     (950 )
Recoveries
    -       -       -       -       9       -       9  
Provision
    97       301       231       1       30       181       841  
Ending balance, March 31, 2012
  $ 341     $ 703     $ 249     $ 131     $ 69     $ 207     $ 1,700  
                                                         
Ending balance allocated to loans
                                                       
individually evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ 59     $ 239     $ -     $ 5     $ -     $ 303  
                                                         
Ending balance allocated to loans
                                                       
collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 341     $ 644     $ 10     $ 131     $ 64     $ 207     $ 1,397  
                                                         
Loans receivable:
                                                       
Ending balance March 31, 2012
  $ 63,225     $ 65,820     $ 1,935     $ 24,336     $ 8,798     $ 15,014     $ 179,128  
                                                         
Ending balance of loans individually
                                                       
evaluated for impairment
                                                       
March 31, 2012
  $ 992     $ 907     $ 721     $ 315     $ 100     $ 1,564     $ 4,599  
                                                         
Ending balance of loans collectively
                                                       
evaluated for impairment
                                                       
March 31, 2012
  $ 62,233     $ 64,913     $ 1,214     $ 24,021     $ 8,698     $ 13,450     $ 174,529  
 
The Company utilizes a 5 point internal loan rating system, largely based on regulatory classifications, for 1-4 family real estate, commercial real estate, construction, home equity and commercial loans as follows:

Loans rated Pass: these are loans that are considered to be protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor, or by the value of the asset or the underlying collateral.

Loans rated Special Mention: these loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset at some future date.

Loans rated Substandard: these loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

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

Loans rated Loss: these loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without establishment of a specific reserve is not warranted.  This classification does not mean that an asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but, rather, that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off a basically worthless asset even though practical recovery may be effected in the future.
 
 
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EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

On an annual basis, or more often if needed, the Company formally reviews the ratings of all commercial real estate, construction, and commercial business loans that have a principal balance of $500,000 or more. Quarterly, the Company reviews the rating of any consumer loan, broadly defined, that is delinquent 90 days or more.  Likewise, quarterly, the Company reviews the rating of any commercial loan, broadly defined, that is delinquent 60 days or more.  Annually, the Company engages an independent third-party to review a significant portion of loans within these segments. Management uses the results of these reviews as part of its annual review process.

The following tables set forth information regarding the internal classification of the loan portfolio as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
1-4 Family
    Commercial        
Home
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Construction
   
Equity
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Grade:
                                         
Pass
  $ 65,234     $ 79,551     $ 2,228     $ 35,752     $ 11,299     $ 17,179     $ 211,243  
Special mention
    -       678       -       -       -       -       678  
Substandard
    320       -       -       280       55       194       849  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       41       16       -       57  
Loss
    -       -       -       -       1       -       1  
     Total
  $ 65,554     $ 80,229     $ 2,228     $ 36,073     $ 11,371     $ 17,373     $ 212,828  
                                                         
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
                                                 
                                                         
Performing
  $ 65,492     $ 79,682     $ 2,228     $ 35,795     $ 11,325     $ 17,333     $ 211,855  
Restructured loans
    -       304       -       -       -       -       304  
Nonperforming
    62       243       -       278       46       40       669  
     Total
  $ 65,554     $ 80,229     $ 2,228     $ 36,073     $ 11,371     $ 17,373     $ 212,828  
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
1-4 Family
    Commercial        
Home
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Construction
   
Equity
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Grade:
                                         
Pass
  $ 60,748     $ 63,839     $ 1,455     $ 23,319     $ 8,685     $ 13,846     $ 171,892  
Special mention
    -       51       -       -       -       5       56  
Substandard
    923       782       -       242       76       1,492       3,515  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       148       15       -       163  
Loss
    -       -       -       -       2       -       2  
     Total
  $ 61,671     $ 64,672     $ 1,455     $ 23,709     $ 8,778     $ 15,343     $ 175,628  
                                                         
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
                                               
                                                         
Performing
  $ 61,011     $ 63,749     $ 1,455     $ 23,444     $ 8,742     $ 14,009     $ 172,410  
Restructured loans
    -       90       -       -       -       1,314       1,404  
Nonperforming
    660       833       -       265       36       20       1,814  
     Total
  $ 61,671     $ 64,672     $ 1,455     $ 23,709     $ 8,778     $ 15,343     $ 175,628  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

The following tables set forth information regarding the delinquencies within the loan portfolio as indicated (dollars in thousands):

   
March 31, 2013
 
                                 
Recorded
 
         
90 Days
                     
Investment
 
   
30-89 Days
   
and
   
Total
         
Total
   
>90 Days and
   
Past Due
   
Greater
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Loans
   
Still Accruing
                                     
1-4 Family real estate
  $ 359     $ 62     $ 421     $ 65,133     $ 65,554     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    -       217       217       80,012       80,229       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       2,228       2,228       -  
Home equity
    162       135       297       35,776       36,073       -  
Consumer
    60       23       83       11,288       11,371       -  
Commercial
    88       26       114       17,259       17,373       -  
     Total
  $ 669     $ 463     $ 1,132     $ 211,696     $ 212,828     $ -  
 
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
                                 
Recorded
 
         
90 Days
                     
Investment
 
   
30-89 Days
   
and
   
Total
         
Total
   
>90 Days and
   
Past Due
   
Greater
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Loans
   
Still Accruing
                                     
1-4 Family real estate
  $ 613     $ 501     $ 1,114     $ 60,557     $ 61,671     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    -       91       91       64,581       64,672       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       1,455       1,455       -  
Home equity
    362       227       589       23,120       23,709       -  
Consumer
    221       37       258       8,520       8,778       -  
Commercial
    171       747       918       14,425       15,343       -  
     Total
  $ 1,367     $ 1,603     $ 2,970     $ 172,658     $ 175,628     $ -  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued

The following tables set forth information regarding impaired loans as indicated (dollars in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
         
Unpaid
         
Interest
   
Average
 
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Income
   
Recorded
 
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Recognized
   
Investment
 
                               
With no related allowance:
                             
1-4 Family
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
With a related allowance:
                                       
1-4 Family
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    1       1       1       -       1  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Total:
                                       
1-4 Family
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    1       1       1       -       1  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -  
     Total
  $ 1     $ 1     $ 1     $ -     $ 1  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 
NOTE 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE - continued
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
         
Unpaid
         
Interest
   
Average
 
   
Recorded
   
Principal
   
Related
   
Income
   
Recorded
 
   
Investment
   
Balance
   
Allowance
   
Recognized
   
Investment
 
                               
With no related allowance:
                             
1-4 Family
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commerical
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
With a related allowance:
                                       
1-4 Family
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    2       2       2       -       2  
Commerical
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Total:
                                       
1-4 Family
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
    -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    2       2       2       -       2  
Commerical
    -       -       -       -       -  
     Total
  $ 2     $ 2     $ 2     $ -     $ 2  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 
NOTE 4. TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS

The Company adopted the amendments in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02 during the quarter ended December 31, 2011. As required, the Company reassessed all restructurings that occurred on or after the beginning of the current fiscal year (July 1, 2011) for identification as troubled debt restructurings. The Company identified as troubled debt restructurings certain receivables for which the allowance for credit losses had previously been measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology (ASC 450-20). Upon identifying the reassessed receivables as troubled debt restructurings, the Company also identified them as impaired under the guidance in ASC 310-10-35. The amendments in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02 require prospective application of the impairment measurement guidance in Section 310-10-35 for those receivables newly identified as impaired.  As of March 31, 2013, the recorded investment in receivables for which the allowance for credit losses was previously measured under a general allowance for credit losses methodology and are now impaired under Section 310-10-35 was $337,000 (310-40-65-1(b)), and the allowance for credit losses associated with those receivables, on the basis of a current evaluation of loss, was $33,000 (310-40-65-1(b)).

Modification Categories
The Company offers a variety of modifications to borrowers. The modification categories offered can generally be described in the following categories:

Rate Modification – A modification in which the interest rate is changed.

Term Modification – A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments, or frequency of payments is changed.

Interest Only Modification – A modification in which the loan is converted to interest only payments for a period of time.

Payment Modification – A modification in which the dollar amount of the payment is changed, other than an interest only modification described above.

Combination Modification – Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 
NOTE 4. TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS - continued

The following tables present troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012:
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Accrual
   
Non-Accrual
   
Total
 
   
Status
   
Status
   
Modification
 
                   
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate
    87       217       304  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -  
Total
  $ 87     $ 217     $ 304  
                         
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Accrual
   
Non-Accrual
   
Total
 
   
Status
   
Status
   
Modification
 
                         
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
    -       -       -  
Commercial Real Estate
    90       -       90  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       1,314       1,314  
Total
  $ 90     $ 1,314     $ 1,404  
 
The Bank’s policy is that loans placed on non-accrual will typically remain on non-accrual status until all principal and interest payments are brought current and the prospect for future payment in accordance with the loan agreement appears relatively certain.  The Bank’s policy generally refers to six months of payment performance as sufficient to warrant a return to accrual status.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 
NOTE 4. TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS - continued

The following tables present newly restructured loans that occurred during the nine months ended March 31, 2013:
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Rate
   
Term
   
Interest Only
   
Payment
   
Combination
   
Total
 
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
 
Pre-modification Outstanding
                                   
 Recorded Investment:
                                   
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial Real Estate
    -       -       -       -       243       243  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 243     $ 243  
                                                 
   
Nine Months ended
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Rate
   
Term
   
Interest Only
   
Payment
   
Combination
   
Total
 
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
 
Post-modification Outstanding
                                               
Recorded Investment:
                                               
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial Real Estate
    -       -       -       -       217       217  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 217     $ 217  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
NOTE 4. TROUBLE DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS - continued

   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31, 2012
 
   
Rate
   
Term
   
Interest Only
   
Payment
   
Combination
   
Total
 
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
 
Pre-modification Outstanding
                                   
Recorded Investment:
                                   
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial Real Estate
    228       -       -       -       -       228  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 228     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 228  
                                                 
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31, 2012
 
   
Rate
   
Term
   
Interest Only
   
Payment
   
Combination
   
Total
 
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
   
Modification
 
Post-modification Outstanding
                                               
Recorded Investment:
                                               
Residential Mortgage (1-4 family)
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Commercial Real Estate
    213       -       -       -       -       213  
Real estate construction
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Home equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Consumer
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 213     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 213  
 
There was one loan modified as a troubled debt restructured loan within the previous 9 months for which there was a payment default during the nine months ended March 31, 2013. A default for purposes of this disclosure is a troubled debt restructured loan in which the borrower is 90 days past due or results in the foreclosure and repossession of the applicable collateral.  As of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the Company had no commitments to lend additional funds to loan customers whose terms had been modified in trouble debt restructures.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


NOTE 5. DEPOSITS
 
Deposits are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
             
Noninterest checking
  $ 55,998     $ 23,425  
Interest-bearing checking
    63,083       46,125  
Savings
    56,619       40,591  
Money market
    88,965       28,489  
Time certificates of deposit
    156,922       81,359  
Total
  $ 421,587     $ 219,989  
 
NOTE 6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 was computed using 3,739,806 weighted average shares outstanding. Basic earnings per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was computed using 3,726,453 weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share was computed using the treasury stock method by adjusting the number of shares outstanding by the shares purchased.  The weighted average shares outstanding for the diluted earnings per share calculations was 3,933,105 for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 3,916,486 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012.
 
NOTE 7. DIVIDENDS AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
 
For the fiscal year July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, Eagle has paid dividends of $0.07125 per share each quarter thus far.  A dividend of $0.0725 per share was declared on April 25, 2013, payable June 7, 2013 to stockholders of record on May 17, 2013.

On April 26, 2011, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program for 204,156 shares of common stock, effective April 27, 2011.  The program was intended to be implemented through purchases made from time to time in the open market or through private transactions.  The program terminated on December 27, 2011 with its final purchase of shares within the program.

On April 21, 2011, the Company entered into a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 written trading plan (“the Trading Plan”) with a broker to facilitate the repurchase of its shares of common stock, in conformity with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A broker selected by the Company had the authority under the terms and limitations specified in the Trading Plan to repurchase shares on the Company’s behalf in accordance with the terms of the Trading Plan.  The Trading Plan facilitated the Company’s share repurchase program, went into effect on April 27, 2011 and was completed on December 27, 2011.  The Trading Plan enabled the Company to continue to repurchase shares without suspension for self-imposed trading blackout periods.  The shares repurchased under the Trading Plan were in accordance with and subject to the limitations of the stock repurchase program.

After the expiration of the current Trading Plan, the Company may from time to time enter into subsequent trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 to facilitate the repurchase of its common stock pursuant to its share repurchase program.  Information regarding share repurchases will be available in the Company’s periodic reports on Form 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed by using derivative instruments is interest rate risk. The Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement on August 27, 2010 with a third party to manage interest rate risk associated with a fixed-rate loan.  The interest rate swap agreement effectively converted the loan’s fixed rate into a variable rate. The derivatives and hedging accounting guidance (FASB ASC 815-10) requires that the Company recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the statement of financial position. In accordance with this guidance, the Company designates the interest rate swap on this fixed-rate loan as a fair value hedge.
 
 
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NOTE 8. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - continued

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to this agreement. The Company controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail their obligations. The Company deals only with primary dealers.

If certain hedging criteria specified in derivatives and hedging accounting guidance are met, including testing for hedge effectiveness, hedge accounting may be applied. The hedge effectiveness assessment methodologies for similar hedges are performed in a similar manner and are used consistently throughout the hedging relationships.

The hedge documentation specifies the terms of the hedged item and the interest rate swap. The documentation also indicates that the derivative is hedging a fixed-rate item, that the hedge exposure is to the changes in the fair value of the hedged item, and that the strategy is to eliminate fair value variability by converting fixed-rate interest payments to variable-rate interest payments.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings. The Company includes the gain or loss on the hedged items in the same line item—noninterest income—as the offsetting loss or gain on the related interest rate swap.

The hedged fixed rate loan has an original maturity of 20 years and is not callable.  This loan is hedged with a “pay fixed rate, receive variable rate” swap with a similar notional amount, maturity, and fixed rate coupons. The swap is not callable. At March 31, 2013, and June 30, 2012, the loan had an outstanding principal balance of $11,279,000, and $11,536,000 and the interest rate swap had a notional value of $11,279,000, and $11,536,000, respectively.
 
 
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statement of Financial Condition
 
 
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
 
                                 
 
Asset Derivatives
 
Liabilities Derivatives
 
(In Thousands)
 March 31, 2013
 
 June 30, 2012
 
 March 31, 2013
 
 June 30, 2012
 
 
Balance
     
Balance
     
Balance
     
Balance
     
 
Sheet
 
Fair
 
Sheet
 
Fair
 
Sheet
 
Fair
 
Sheet
 
Fair
 
 
Location
 
Value
 
Location
 
Value
 
Location
 
Value
 
Location
 
Value
 
Derivatives designated
                               
as hedging instruments
                               
under ASC 815
               
Other
     
Other
     
   Interest rate contracts
    $ -       $ -  
Liabilities
  $ 717  
Liabilities
  $ 1,054  
                                         
Change in fair value of
                                       
financial instrument being
                                       
hedged under ASC 815
                                       
   Interest rate contracts
Loans
  $ 607  
Loans
  $ 836       $ -       $ -  
                                         
 
 
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statement of Income
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
 
               
(In Thousands)
         
Amount of
 
       
Location of
 
Gain or (Loss)
 
 
Derivatives Designated
   
Gain or (Loss)
 
Recognized in
 
 
as Hedging Instruments
   
Recognized in
 
Income on Derivative
 
 
Under ASC 815
   
Income on Derivative
 
2013
  2012  
                     
 
Interest rate contracts
   
Noninterest income
 
      108
  $ (280 )
 
 
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NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

FASB ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and, (iv) willing to transact.

FASB ASC 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. In that regard, FASB ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date, or convert to cash in the short term.

Level 2 Inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 Inputs - Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

Available for Sale Securities – Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 and Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U. S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

Impaired Loans – Impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on internally customized discounting criteria.

Loans Held for Sale – These loans are reported at the lower of cost or fair value. Fair value is determined based on expected proceeds based on sales contracts and commitments and are considered Level 2 inputs.
 
 
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NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued

Repossessed Assets – Fair values are valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon and the asset is transferred from loans.  The value is based upon primary third party appraisals, less costs to sell.  The appraisals are generally discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business.  Such discounts are typically significant and result in Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Repossessed assets are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on same or similar factors above.

Loan Subject to Fair Value Hedge – The Company has one loan that is carried at fair value subject to a fair value hedge.  Fair value is determined utilizing valuation models that consider the scheduled cash flows through anticipated maturity and is considered a Level 3 input.

Derivative financial instruments – Fair values for interest rate swap agreements are based upon the amounts required to settle the contracts.  These instruments are valued using Level 3 inputs utilizing valuation models that consider: (a) time value, (b) volatility factors and (c) current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures.  Although the Company utilizes counterparties’ valuations to assess the reasonableness of its prices and valuation techniques, there is not sufficient corroborating market evidence to support classifying these assets and liabilities as Level 2.

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):
 
 
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NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
Financial Assets:
                       
Available for sale securities
                       
U.S. Government and agency
  $ -     $ 49,587     $ -     $ 49,587  
Municipal obligations
    -       88,080       -       88,080  
Corporate obligations
    -       5,077       -       5,077  
Mortgage backed securities
                               
 government backed
    -       28,385       -       28,385  
CMOs - government backed
    -       54,870       -       54,870  
Loan subject to fair value hedge
    -       -       11,886       11,886  
Loans held-for-sale
    -       12,627       -       12,627  
Financial Liability:
                               
Derivative financial instruments
    -       -       717       717  
                                 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
Financial Assets:
                               
Available for sale securities
                               
U.S. Government and agency
  $ -       21,055     $ -     $ 21,055  
Municipal obligations
    -       42,060       -       42,060  
Corporate obligations
    -       3,945       -       3,945  
Mortgage-backed securities
                               
 government backed
    -       6,847       -       6,847  
Private lable CMOs
    -       169       -       169  
CMOs - government backed
    -       15,201       -       15,201  
Loan subject to fair value hedge
    -       -       12,372       12,372  
Loans held-for-sale
    -       10,613       -       10,613  
Financial Liability:
                               
Derivative financial instruments
    -       -       1,054       1,054  

The following tables presents, for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
 
         
Total Realized/
             
         
Unrealized Gains
   
Purchases,
       
   
Balance
   
(Losses) Included
   
Sales,
   
Balance
 
   
as of
   
in Noninterest
   
Issuances, and
   
as of
 
   
July 1, 2012
   
Income
   
Settlements, net
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Financial Assets (Liability):
                       
     Loan subject to fair value hedge
  $ 12,372     $ (229 )   $ (257 )   $ 11,886  
     Derivative financial instruments
    (1,054 )     337       -       (717 )
 
 
 
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NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued
 
         
Total Realized/
             
         
Unrealized Gains
   
Purchases,
       
   
Balance
   
(Losses) Included
   
Sales,
   
Balance
 
   
as of
   
in Noninterest
   
Issuances, and
   
as of
 
   
July 1, 2011
   
Income
   
Settlements, net
   
March 31, 2012
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Financial Assets (Liability):
                       
     Loan subject to fair value hedge
  $ 11,405     $ 844     $ (238 )   $ 12,011  
     Derivative financial instruments
    650       (1,124 )     -       (474 )

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities 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 following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Repossessed assets
    -       1,087       -       1,087  
                                 
   
June 30, 2012
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Value
 
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Repossessed assets
    -       2,361       -       2,361  
 
During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, certain impaired loans were remeasured and reported at fair value through a specific valuation allowance allocation of the allowance for possible loan losses based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral. Impaired loans with a carrying value of $500 were reduced by specific valuation allowance allocations totaling $500 to a total reported fair value of $0 based on collateral valuations utilizing Level 3 valuation inputs.

Those financial instruments subject to FASB ASC Topic 825 are required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized in the statement of financial position, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value.  Below is a table that summarizes the fair market values of all financial instruments of the Company at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, followed by methods and assumptions that were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of the classes of financial instruments.

The estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.  However, considerable judgment is required to interpret data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange.  The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
 
 
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NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES – continued
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
March 31, 2013
 
                     
Total
       
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
 
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
 
Financial Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 17,038     $ -     $ -     $ 17,038     $ 17,038  
FHLB stock
    -       -       1,949       1,949       1,949  
Loans receivable, net
    -       -       217,315       217,315       210,822  
Accrued interest on dividends receivable
    2,237       -       -       2,237       2,237  
Mortage servicing rights
    -       -       3,095       3,095       2,832  
Financial Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    264,665       -       -       264,665       264,665  
Time certificates of deposit
    -       -       158,538       158,538       156,922  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    3,714       -       -       3,714       3,714  
Advances from the FHLB & other borrowings
    -       -       30,473       30,473       29,411  
Subordinated debentures
    -       -       3,862       3,862       5,155  
Off-balance-sheet instruments
                                       
Forward loan sales commitments
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commitments to extend credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Rate lock commitments
    -       -       -       -       -  
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
Financial Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 19,814     $ -     $ -     $ 19,814     $ 19,814  
FHLB stock
    -       -       2,003       2,003       2,003  
Loans receivable, net
    -       -       183,830       183,830       173,839  
Accrued interest on dividends receivable
    1,371       -       -       1,371       1,371  
Mortage servicing rights
    -       -       2,424       2,424       2,218  
Financial Liabilities:
                                       
Deposits
    138,630       -       -       138,630       138,630  
Time certificates of deposit
    -       -       82,613       82,613       81,359  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    5,809       -       -       5,809       5,809  
Advances from the FHLB & other borrowings
    -       -       44,310       44,310       42,696  
Subordinated debentures
                    4,196       4,196       5,155  
Off-balance-sheet instruments
                                       
Forward loan sales commitments
    -       -       -       -       -  
Commitments to extend credit
    -       -       -       -       -  
Rate lock commitments
    -       -       -       -       -  
 
 
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NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES - continued

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of the following classes of financial instruments.  However, the 2012 Form 10-K provides additional description of valuation methodologies used in estimating fair value of these financial instruments.

Cash, interest-bearing accounts, accrued interest and dividend receivable, and accrued expenses and other liabilities – The carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the relatively short period of time between the origination of these instruments and their expected realization.

Stock in the FHLB – The fair value of stock in the FHLB approximates redemption value.

Loans receivable – Fair values are estimated by stratifying the loan portfolio into groups of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by type such as real estate, commercial, and consumer, with each category further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms.  For mortgage loans, the Company uses the secondary market rates in effect for loans that have similar characteristics.  The fair value of other fixed rate loans is calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the anticipated maturities adjusted for prepayment estimates.  Adjustable interest rate loans are assumed to approximate fair value because they generally reprice within the short term.

Fair values are adjusted for credit risk based on assessment of risk identified with specific loans, and risk adjustments on the remaining portfolio based on credit loss experience.

Assumptions regarding credit risk are judgmentally determined using specific borrower information, internal credit quality analysis, and historical information on segmented loan categories for non-specific borrowers.

Mortgage servicing rights – The fair value of servicing rights was determined using discount rates ranging from 9.0% to 20.0%, prepayment speeds ranging from 140% to 324% PSA, depending on stratification of the specific right.  The fair value was also adjusted for the effect of potential past dues and foreclosures.

Deposits and time certificates of deposit – The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as checking, passbook, and money market, is equal to the amount payable on demand.  The fair value of time certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.

Advances from the FHLB & Subordinated Debentures – The fair value of the Company’s advances and debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the interest rate that would be effective March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively if the borrowings repriced according to their stated terms.

Off-balance-sheet instruments - Fair values for off-balance-sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.  The fair values of these financial instruments are considered insignificant.  Additionally, those financial instruments have no carrying value.
 
 
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NOTE 10. BUSINESS COMBINATION

On June 29, 2012, the Company and Sterling Savings Bank, a Washington state-chartered bank (“Sterling”) entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Eagle agreed to purchase Sterling’s banking operations in the state of Montana, including seven branch locations, certain deposit liabilities, loans and other assets and liabilities associated with such branch locations.   The actual amount of deposits, loans and value of other assets and liabilities transferred to Eagle and the actual price paid was determined at the time of the closing of the transaction, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.  The closing of the transaction was subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. The transaction was completed on November 30, 2012.  The purchase price was $7.92 million and exceeded the estimated fair value of tangible net assets acquired by approximately $7.92 million, which was recorded as goodwill and intangible assets.

Cash flow information relative to the asset purchase agreement is as follows (in thousands):
 
Fair value of net assets acquired
  $ 182,463  
Cash paid for deposit premium
    (7,921 )
Liabilities assumed
    (182,463 )
         
Goodwill and intangible assets recorded
  $ (7,921 )

The primary purpose of the acquisition is to expand the Company’s market share in southern Montana provide existing customers with added convenience and service and to provide our new customers with the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding personalized service and commitment of a Montana-based community bank.  Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in goodwill include the strategically important locations of Sterling’s branches, a historical record of earnings, capable employees and the Company’s ability to expand in the southern Montana market, which will complement with the Company’s existing growth strategy.  Fair value adjustments and related goodwill are recorded in the statement of financial condition of the Company.

Fair value adjustments and related goodwill were recorded in the statement of financial condition of the Company.  The following is a condensed balance sheet disclosing the estimated fair value amounts of the acquired branches of Sterling assigned to the major consolidated asset and liability captions at the acquisition date (in thousands): 
 
ASSETS
 
       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 130,094  
Loans receivable
    41,320  
Premises and equipment
    2,980  
Goodwill and intangible assets
    7,921  
Other assets
    148  
         
Total assets
  $ 182,463  
         
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
         
Deposits and accrued interst
  $ 182,463  
Equity
    -  
         
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 182,463  
 
 
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NOTE 10. BUSINESS COMBINATION - continued

We estimated the fair value for most loans to be acquired from Sterling by utilizing a methodology wherein loans with comparable characteristics were aggregated by type of collateral, remaining maturity, and repricing terms.  Cash flows for each pool were determined by estimating future credit losses and the rate of prepayments.  Projected monthly cash flows were then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted market rate for similar loans.  To estimate the fair value of the remaining loans, we analyzed the value of the underlying collateral of the loans, assuming the fair values of the loans were derived from the eventual sale of the collateral.  The value of the collateral was based on recently completed appraisals adjusted to the valuation date based on recognized industry indices.  We discounted those values using market derived rates of return, with consideration given to the period of time and costs associated with the foreclosure and disposition of the collateral.  There will be no carryover of Sterling’s allowance for loan losses associated with the loans we acquired as the loans will be initially recorded at fair value.

Information about the Sterling loan portfolio that was acquired, at the acquisition date, is as follows (in thousands):
 
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition
  $ 41,223  
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable discount)
    (769 )
         
Expected cash flows at acquisition
    40,454  
Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable discount)
    866  
         
Fair value of acquired loans
  $ 41,320  
 
The core deposit intangible asset that was recognized as part of the business combination was $1.1 million and will be amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately ten years utilizing an accelerated method. The goodwill, which will not be amortized for financial statement purposes, will be deductible for tax purposes.

The fair value of savings and transaction deposit accounts acquired from Sterling was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand.  Certificates of deposit were valued by comparing the contractual cost of the portfolio to an identical portfolio bearing current market rates.  The projected cash flows from maturing certificates were calculated based on contractual rates.  The fair value of the certificates of deposit was calculated by discounting their contractual cash flows at a market rate for a certificate of deposit with a corresponding maturity.
 
Direct costs related to the Sterling acquisition will be expensed as incurred in the year ended June 30, 2013.  These acquisition and integration expenses will include salaries and benefits, technology and communications, occupancy and equipment, professional services and other noninterest expenses.  For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, $712,000 and $1.92 million of acquisition costs were incurred and expensed, respectively.

The following table presents an unaudited pro forma balance sheet of the Company as if the acquisition of the Sterling branches had occurred on June 30, 2012 (in thousands).  The pro forma balance sheet does not necessarily reflect the combined balance sheet that will result as of the closing of the branch acquisition of the Sterling branches.

 
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ASSETS
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 149,908  
Loans receivable
    215,159  
Premises and equipment
    18,541  
Goodwill and intangible assets
    7,921  
Investment securities
    89,277  
Other assets
    28,956  
         
Total assets
  $ 509,762  
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Deposits
  $ 402,452  
Other liabilities
    53,660  
Equity
    53,650  
         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 509,762  
 
Operations of the branches acquired have been included in the consolidated financial statements since December 1, 2012.  The Company does not consider these branches a separate reporting unit and does not track the amount of revenues and net income attributable to these branches since the acquisition.  As such, it is impracticable to determine such amounts for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013.

The following table presents unaudited pro forma results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 as if the acquisition of the Sterling branches had occurred on July 1, 2011 (in thousands).  This pro forma information gives effect to certain adjustments, including purchase accounting fair value adjustments and amortization of the core deposit intangible asset.  The pro forma information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had the Company purchased and assumed the assets and liabilities of the Sterling branches at July 1, 2011.  Cost savings are also not reflected in the unaudited pro forma amounts for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net interest income
  $ 4,248     $ 3,695     $ 11,457     $ 11,089  
Noninterest income
    3,615       1,646       7,791       3,974  
Noninterest expense
    6,580       4,461       15,271       12,689  
Net income1)
    1,661       643       3,748       1,691  
                                 
Pro forma earnings per share1)
                               
Basic
  $ 0.44     $ 0.17     $ 1.00     $ 0.45  
Diluted
    0.42       0.16       0.95       0.43  
                                 
1)
 
Significant assumptions utilized include the acquisition cost noted above, amortization/accretion of interest rate fair value adjustments, amortization of the core deposit intangible asset and a 25% effective tax rate.
 
 
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NOTE 11. RECENTLY ISSUED PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220):  Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.  The amendments in this update require entities to report significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles to be reclassified in its entirety to net income.  For all other amounts an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures that provide additional detail about these amounts.  The amendments are effective during the interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012.  The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The Company’s primary activity is its ownership of its wholly owned subsidiary, American Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank”).  The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank, engaging in typical banking activities:  acquiring deposits from local markets and originating loans and investing in securities.  Recent federal legislation mandated that the consolidated regulatory functions of The Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) over the Bank and the Company be transferred to two federal agencies and that the OTS be merged into the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”).  Thus, as a result of the enactment in July of 2010 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Federal Reserve Board (the “FRB”) became, as of July 21, 2011, the principal federal bank regulatory agency for the Company and the OCC the principal federal regulator for the Bank.  The Bank’s charter was not affected and the Bank continues to operate as a federal stock savings bank. Its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  Because the Dodd-Frank Act did not eliminate the thrift charter under which the Bank has historically operated, the Bank’s traditional lending and investment activities have not been affected.  Further, to ensure regulatory continuity, the Dodd-Frank Act requires that the OCC designate a new Deputy Comptroller who will be responsible for the supervision and examination of federal savings associations.

The Bank’s primary component of earnings is its net interest margin (also called spread or margin), the difference between interest income and interest expense.  The net interest margin is managed by management (through the pricing of its products and by the types of products offered and kept in portfolio), and is affected by changes in market interest rates.  The Bank also generates noninterest income in the form of fee income and gain on sale of loans.

The Bank has a strong mortgage lending focus, with the majority of its loan originations represented by single-family residential mortgages.  The Bank has also successfully marketed home equity loans to its customers, as well as a wide range of shorter term consumer loans for various personal needs (automobiles, recreational vehicles, etc.).  In recent years the Bank has focused on adding commercial loans to its portfolio, both real estate and non-real estate.  The purpose of this diversification is to mitigate the Bank’s dependence on the residential mortgage market, as well as to improve its ability to manage its spread.  The Bank’s management recognizes the need for sources of fee income to complement its margin, and the Bank now maintains a significant loan servicing portfolio which generates income.   The gain on sale of loans also provides significant fee income in periods of high mortgage loan origination volumes.  Fee income is also supplemented with fees generated from the Bank’s deposit accounts, its mortgage banking business and its wealth management business.  The Bank has a high percentage of non-maturity deposits, such as checking accounts and savings accounts, which allows management flexibility in managing its spread.  Non-maturity deposits do not automatically reprice as interest rates rise, as do certificates of deposit.
 
For the past several years, management’s focus has been on improving the Bank’s core earnings.  Core earnings can be described as income before taxes, with the exclusion of gain on sale of loans and adjustments to the market value of the Bank’s loan servicing portfolio.  Management believes that the Bank will need to continue to focus on increasing net interest margin, other areas of fee income, and control of operating expenses to achieve earnings growth going forward.  Management’s strategy of growing the bank’s loan portfolio and deposit base is expected to help achieve these goals as follows:  loans typically earn higher rates of return than investments; a larger deposit base should yield higher fee income; increasing the asset base will reduce the relative impact of fixed operating costs.  The biggest challenge to the strategy is funding the growth of the Bank’s balance sheet in an efficient manner.  Deposit growth will be difficult to maintain due to significant competition for deposits and it is likely that wholesale funding (which is usually more expensive than retail deposits) will be needed to supplement it.

The level and movement of interest rates impacts the Bank’s earnings as well.  The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) did not change the federal funds target rate which remained at 0.25% during the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

Acquisition of Sterling Savings Bank Branches

From time to time the Bank has considered growth through mergers or acquisition as an alternative to its strategy of organic growth. In this connection, on June 29, 2012, the Bank entered into a definitive agreement with Sterling Savings Bank, a Washington state-chartered bank, to acquire Sterling’s banking operations in the state of Montana, including seven branch locations, certain deposit liabilities, loans and other assets and liabilities associated with such branch locations.   As a result of this acquisition, which closed on November 30, 2012, the Bank acquired approximately $182.5 million in additional assets, including approximately $41.3 million of pass-rated performing loans and assumed $181.6 million in new deposits.  The Bank expects that the increase in its branch network as a result of the Sterling branch acquisition will substantially increase its loan origination volume and, due to the substantial increase in deposits, fee income.  In addition, the acquisition of the branches is expected to increase certain of the Bank’s expenses, including salaries and employee benefits and occupancy and equipment expense.  The Bank received approximately $130.1 million in cash in the transaction, which may not be able to be immediately used to fund loans. While a substantial amount of the cash has been invested in securities, it may require additional time to deploy all of the proceeds to fund loans. The Company anticipates that the Sterling acquisition will be accretive to earnings per share in the first year after the acquisition.  However, the size of the acquisition may cause integration challenges that could delay or reduce the expected benefits of the acquisition.
 
 
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Overview - continued

Acquisition of Sterling Savings Bank Branches - continued

The branch acquisition complements the Bank’s existing growth strategy by expanding into the southern Montana market and more than doubling the Bank’s retail branch network from six to 13 locations.  Of the seven acquired branches six are in new markets for the Bank, including two in Missoula, one in Billings, and one each in Hamilton, Livingston and Big Timber. The seventh is in Bozeman where the Bank already has a presence.  After the acquisition, the Bank became the sixth largest Montana-based banking institution.

In addition, the transaction also strengthens the Bank’s mortgage origination franchise and adds a wealth management business headquartered in Bozeman, Montana.  The addition of Sterling’s Montana mortgage banking unit will double the Bank’s mortgage banking business.  This increase in the mortgage banking business and the addition of a wealth management business is expected to increase the Bank’s noninterest income and further the Bank’s strategy to increase fee income to complement its margin.

Financial Condition

Comparisons of financial condition in this section are between March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012.

Total assets at March 31, 2013 were $512.83 million, an increase of $185.53 million, or 56.7%, from $327.30 million at June 30, 2012. This increase in assets was primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Sterling branches, which translated primarily into an increase in securities available for sale and loans receivable.

Loans receivable increased by $36.98 million, or 21.3%, to $210.82 million at March 31, 2013, from $173.84 million at June 30, 2012.  Of the increase, $41.20 million was the result of the Sterling branch acquisition which increased the balances across all the different loan types.  Excluding the Sterling branch acquisition, loans receivable decreased by approximately $4.22 million.  Commercial real estate loans increased by $15.56 million, or 24.1%.  This was the largest increase among the various loan types.  Residential mortgages, home equity, consumer loans, and construction loans increased more moderately.  All were affected by the Sterling branch acquisition.  Total loan originations were $198.89 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, with single family mortgages accounting for $162.11 million of the total.  Home equity and construction loan originations totaled $6.86 million and $5.99 million, respectively, for the same period. Commercial real estate and land loan originations totaled $12.65 million.  Consumer and commercial loans originated totaled $5.65 million and $5.62 million, respectively.  Loans held-for-sale increased to $12.63 million at March 31, 2013 from $10.61 million at June 30, 2012.

Total cash and cash equivalents decreased by $2.78 million, and securities available-for-sale increased $136.72 million.

Deposits increased $201.60 million, or 91.6%, to $421.59 million at March 31, 2013 from $219.99 million at June 30, 2012. Growth occurred across all deposit products.  Of the increase $181.6 million was attributable to the Sterling branch acquisition. Excluding the Sterling branch acquisition, deposits increased by $20.0 million, or 9.1%.  Management attributes the organic increase in deposits to increased marketing of checking accounts as well as customers’ preference for placing funds in secure, federally insured accounts.

The ability of the Bank to continue to grow its retail deposit base during the period enabled the Bank to decrease wholesale funding during the period.  Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings decreased $13.29 million, or 31.1%, to $29.41 million at March 31, 2013 from $42.70 million at June 30, 2012.

Total stockholders’ equity decreased $690,000 or 1.3%, to $52.96 million at March 31, 2013 from $53.65 million at June 30, 2012.  This was a result of a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income of $1.48 million (mainly due to a decrease in net unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale) and dividends paid of $832,000, partially offset by net income of $1.3 million.
 
 
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

Net Income.  The quarter’s results were characterized by a significant increase in gain on sale of loans driven by robust refinancing activity largely offset by acquisition costs associated with the purchase of the seven Sterling Savings Bank branches located in Montana.  Eagle’s net income for the quarter was $907,000 versus $658,000 of net income for the three months ended March 31, 2012.  The increase of $249,000, or 37.8%, was due principally to an increase in noninterest income of $1.97 million and a reduction in income tax expense partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $3.55 million.   The increase in noninterest income resulted from an increase in home mortgage refinancing activity, resulting in increased gain on sale of loans.  The provision for loan losses decreased $142,000 from the prior period.  Eagle incurred a tax benefit of $629,000 in the current quarter while it incurred a tax provision of $242,000 in the prior period.  This reduction in tax expense, in addition to the lower pretax earnings, is primarily attributable to a new market tax credit project that was initiated during the previous quarter.  This project resulted in the Company receiving $2.9 million in federal new markets tax credits that can be used over the next seven years.  Basic earnings per share were $0.24 for the current period, and $0.18 per share for the prior comparable period.

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income increased to $3.57 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from $2.76 million for the previous year’s quarter.  This increase of $814,000 was the result of an increase in interest and dividend income of $583,000 and by a decrease in interest expense of $231,000.

Interest and Dividend Income.  Total interest and dividend income was $4.11 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $3.53 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, an increase of $583,000, or 16.53%.  Interest and fees on loans increased to $3.01 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $2.74 million for the same period ended March 31, 2012.  This increase of $268,000, or 9.77%, was due to an increase in the average balance of loans partially offset by a decrease in the average yield of loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.  The average interest rate earned on loans receivable decreased by 53 basis points, from 5.76% to 5.23%.  Average balances for loans receivable, net, including loans held for sale, for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 were $230.24 million, compared to $190.56 million for the prior year period.  This represents an increase of $39.68 million, or 20.8%.  Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale (AFS) increased by $309,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 from $778,000 for the same quarter last year.  Average balances on investments increased to $219.38 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from $96.27 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  The average interest rate earned on investments decreased to 1.98% from 3.23%.  Interest on deposits with banks increased to $10,000 from $4,000, due to an increase in average balances and by an increase in the average rates.  Average balances on deposits with banks increased to $7.09 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $6.81 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and the average rates on such deposits with banks increased from 0.23% at March 31, 2012 to 0.29% at March 31, 2013.

Interest Expense.  Total interest expense declined significantly in the quarter to $535,000 from $766,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, a decrease of $231,000, or 30.2%.  The decrease was attributable to decreases in interest on borrowings while interest on deposits increased.  The average rates on deposits, which includes non-interest bearing deposits, decreased from 49 basis points to 29 basis points, but this was offset by the growth in average deposit balances. This increase in average balances is the result of both the Sterling branch acquisition and organic growth.  The organic growth was likely the result of the Bank’s customers continuing to opt for the safety of federally insured deposits, notwithstanding historically low rates on such deposits, over the risks and uncertainty of the capital markets.  The average balances increased from $214.27 million to $415.79 million, an increase of $201.52 million.  Most account types did experience some decrease in average rates, with the exception of money market and interest earning checking, which stayed the same as the prior period.  Money market accounts remained at 13 basis points.  Interest bearing checking account rates remained at 5 basis points.  Savings account rates declined to 0.07% from 0.10%, and certificates of deposit rates decreased from 1.15% to 0.65%.  Because of the increase in retail funding due to deposit growth average balances in borrowings decreased significantly to $33.95 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $57.25 million for the same quarter in the previous year.  The average rate paid, along with the decrease in average borrowing balances, resulted in a decrease in interest paid on borrowings to $230,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus $506,000 paid in the previous year’s quarter.  The average rate paid on borrowings decreased from 3.54% last year to 2.72% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.  The average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities decreased 69 basis points from the quarter ended March 31, 2012 to the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Provision for Loan Losses.  Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate by management of the Bank, to provide for probable loan losses based on prior loss experience, volume and type of lending conducted by the Bank, national and local economic conditions, and past due loans in portfolio.  The Bank’s policies require a review of assets on a quarterly basis.  The Bank classifies loans as well as other assets if warranted.  While the Bank believes it uses the best information available to make a determination with respect to the allowance for loan losses, it recognizes that future adjustments may be necessary.  The Bank recorded $116,000 in provision for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and $258,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  This decrease from 2012 was based on an analysis of a variety of factors including delinquencies within the loan portfolio.  Total nonperforming loans, including restructured loans, net decreased from $3.50 million at March 31, 2012 to $973,000 at March 31, 2013. The Bank currently has $1.50 million in foreclosed real estate property and other repossessed property with a net book value of $1.09 million.
 
 
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 - continued

Noninterest Income. Due to declines in long term interest rates, the Bank again experienced significant refinancing activity in residential real estate as well as it being the first full quarter operating the home loan activities resulting from the Sterling acquisition which augmented our existing mortgage lending.  As long-term rates bounce around historic low levels, refinance activity in the current quarter grew and exceeded the level reached in the prior year’s period.  This increased activity had a significant effect on the amount of noninterest income with total noninterest income increasing to $3.27 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from $1.30 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, an increase of $1.97 million or 151.0%.  Of this amount, net gain on sale of loans increased to $1.72 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 from $522,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.   During this period, $72.63 million 1-4 family mortgage loans were originated compared to $33.92 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  In addition, $69.68 million of mortgage loans were sold during the period compared to $29.87 million sold in the quarter ended March 31, 2012, an increase of $39.81 million.  The gain on sale of securities also contributed to the increase in noninterest income.  Gain on sale of securities increased to $465,000 from the prior period’s amount of $115,000.

Noninterest Expense.  Noninterest expense was $6.45 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, and $2.91 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  The primary cause of this increase is the $712,000 in acquisition costs that incurred this period, while the prior period had none.  We anticipate most, if not all of the acquisition costs related to the Sterling branch acquisition have been completed in this third quarter of fiscal year 2013.  The provision for valuation loss on OREO decreased to $93,000 from $165,000 for the comparable period last year.  This decrease was due to a decline in values in some of the Company’s foreclosed properties.  Amortization of mortgage servicing rights decreased from $201,000 to $158,000, a decrease of $43,000.   Salaries and employee benefits increased $1.83 million which is due to increased staff in both preparation for the acquisition of the Sterling branches and those Sterling employees joining the Company on December 1, 2012.  Also, this quarter’s expense included $110,000 in nonrecurring compensation costs associated with the acquisition.  Consulting fees decreased from $55,000 down to $14,000 as the prior year’s period included consulting services related to a possible acquisition which did not come to fruition.  Amortization of core deposit intangible and tax credits expense increased to $145,000 from none in the prior year’s period.  This amortization expense relates to the equity investment in the new markets tax credit project, which will be amortized over the life of these federal tax credits, and the amortization of the core deposit intangible.  Occupancy and equipment expense, data processing, and advertising all increased as the result of the acquisition and now operating a larger entity.
 
Income Tax Expense. Our income tax benefit was $629,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $242,000 of an income tax expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  The effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 was negative 226.62% and was 26.89% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.  As pretax income was lowered by acquisition costs and higher employee costs, the percent of tax free municipal bond income and Bank owned life insurance income to total income became significant.  Likewise, the deductibility of goodwill for tax purposes caused the company to experience a negative effective tax rate which was furthered by its new markets tax credits first taken during the second quarter of fiscal year 2013.   The Company has equity investments in Certified Development Entities which have received allocations of New Markets Tax Credits (“NMTC”). Administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the NMTC program is aimed at stimulating economic and community development and job creation in low-income communities. The federal income tax credits received are claimed over a seven-year credit allowance period. The federal tax credit benefits were $127,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

Net Income.  Eagle’s net income was $1.29 million and $1.57 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The decrease of $284,000, or 18.1%, was due to an increase in noninterest expense of $6.43 million partially offset by increases in net interest income of $795,000 and noninterest income of $3.82 million, and a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $303,000.  The tax provision was $1.23 million lower in the current period.  Basic earnings per share declined to $0.34 for the current period, compared to $0.42 for the previous year’s period.

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income increased to $9.15 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, from $8.35 million for the previous year’s period.  This increase was the result of a decrease in interest expense of $801,000 partially offset by a decrease in interest and dividend income of $6,000.

 
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Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 - continued

Interest and Dividend Income.  Total interest and dividend income was $10.83 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $10.84 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, representing a decrease of $6,000, or 0.06%.  Interest and fees on loans decreased to $8.32 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 from $8.35 million for the same period ended March 31, 2012.  Average balances for loans receivable, net, for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 were $200.91 million, compared to $189.98 million for the previous year, an increase of $10.93 million, or 5.75%.  The average interest rate earned on loans receivable decreased by 34 basis points, from 5.86% to 5.52%.  Interest and dividends on investment securities available-for-sale (AFS) increased slightly to $2.49 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 from $2.48 million for the same period last year.  Average balances on investments increased to $145.77 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $99.91 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012.  The average interest rate earned on investments decreased to 2.28% from 3.31%.  Interest on deposits with banks increased to $26,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $13,000  for the nine months ended March 31, 2012.  The average balance on deposits with banks increased from $6.44 million up to $14.80 million while the average rate earned dropped from 0.27% to 0.23%.

Interest Expense.  Total interest expense decreased to $1.69 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, from $2.49 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, a decrease of $801,000, or 32.2%, primarily due to decreases in interest paid on FHLB Advances and other borrowings.  Interest on deposits increased to $886,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, from $822,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012.  This increase of $64,000, or 7.8%, was the result of increases in average balances partially offset by a 12 basis point decrease in average rates paid on deposit accounts.  Interest bearing checking accounts also decreased to an average rate paid of 0.05% from 0.06%, while money market accounts increased to 0.14% from 0.13%.  Certificates of deposits and savings accounts average rates both decreased for the nine month period ended March 31, 2013: 1 basis point for savings accounts and 31 basis points for certificates of deposits.  Average balances in interest-bearing deposit accounts increased to $268.82 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $191.53 million for the same period in the previous year. A decrease in the average balance of borrowings, in addition to a decrease in the average rate paid, resulted in a decrease in interest paid on borrowings to $801,000 versus $1.67 million paid in the nine months ended March 31, 2012.  The average rate paid on borrowings decreased from 3.60% last year to 2.87% this year.  The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased 57 basis points from the nine months ended March 31, 2012 to the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

Provision for Loan Losses.  Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate by management of the Bank, to provide for probable loan losses based on prior loss experience, volume and type of lending conducted by the Bank, national and local economic conditions, and past due loans in its portfolio.  The Bank’s policies require a review of assets on a quarterly basis.  The Bank classifies loans as well as other assets if warranted.  While the Bank believes it uses the best information available to make a determination with respect to the allowance for loan losses, it recognizes that future adjustments may be necessary.  The Bank took $538,000 in provision for loan losses for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 versus $841,000 in the nine months ended March 31, 2012.  This decrease from 2012 was based on an analysis of a variety of factors including delinquencies within the loan portfolio.  Total real estate and other assets acquired in settlement of loans, net of allowance for losses decreased from $2.36 million at June 30, 2012 to $1.09 million at March 31, 2013.

Noninterest Income. Total noninterest income increased to $6.77 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, from $2.95 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, an increase of $3.82 million or 129.5%.  This increase stemmed from an increase in refinancing activity and resulted in an increase of $2.33 million in net gain on sale of loans to $3.49 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 from $1.16 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012.  Also, a net gain on the fair value hedge was $108,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, while it was a net loss of $280,000 for the nine month period ended March 31, 2013, a swing of $388,000.  Though the hedge is considered to be effective, a portion does run through noninterest income.

Noninterest Expense.  Noninterest expense increased by $6.43 million or 78.1% to $14.67 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, from $8.24 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to $1.92 million in acquisition costs incurred related to the acquisition of the Sterling Montana branches discussed above.   The provision for valuation loss on OREO increased to $191,000 from $165,000 for the comparable period last year.  This increase was due to decline in values in some of the Company’s foreclosed properties.  The increase in the amortization of mortgage servicing rights resulted from an increase in refinance activity that occurred during the period compared to the previous period.  Consulting fees decreased to $75,000 from $450,000 for the prior period.  A significant portion of the amount in the prior period related to the exploration of a potential acquisition opportunity which did not come to fruition.  Amortization of core deposit intangible and tax credits expense increased to $193,000 from none in the prior year’s period.  This amortization expense relates to the equity investment in the new markets tax credit project, which will be amortized over the life of these federal tax credits, and the amortization of the core deposit intangible.

 
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Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 - continued

Other expense categories which showed changes were the result of operating the Company’s larger 13 branch network compared to its previous network of only six branches prior to the Sterling branch acquisition.

Income Tax Expense.  Our income tax benefit was $590,000 for the nine month period ended March 31, 2013, compared to $644,000 of an income tax expense for the nine month period ended March 31, 2012.  The effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 was negative 84.44% and was 29.05% for the same prior year’s period ended March 31, 2012.  As pretax income was lowered by acquisition costs and higher employee costs, the percent of tax free municipal bond income and Bank owned life insurance income to total income became significant.  Likewise, the deductibility of goodwill for tax purposes caused the company to experience a negative effective tax rate which was furthered by its NMTC.  The federal tax credit benefits were $253,334 for the nine months ended March 31, 2013.
 
 
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Liquidity, Interest Rate Sensitivity and Capital Resources

The Bank is required to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets as defined by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) regulations.  The OCC has eliminated the statutory requirement based upon a percentage of deposits and short-term borrowings.  The OCC states that the liquidity requirement is retained for safety and soundness purposes, and that appropriate levels of liquidity will depend upon the types of activities in which the company engages.  For internal reporting purposes, the Bank uses policy minimums of 1.0%, and 8.0% for “basic surplus” and “basic surplus with FHLB” as internally defined.  In general, the “basic surplus” is a calculation of the ratio of unencumbered short-term assets reduced by estimated percentages of CD maturities and other deposits that may leave the Bank in the next 90 days divided by total assets.  “Basic surplus with FHLB” adds to “basic surplus” the additional borrowing capacity the Bank has with the FHLB of Seattle.  The Bank exceeded those minimum ratios as of both March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012.
 
The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, repayment of loans and mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities, maturities of investments, funds provided from operations, and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle and other borrowings.  Scheduled repayments of loans and mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligation securities and maturities of investment securities are generally predictable.  However, other sources of funds, such as deposit flows and loan prepayments, can be greatly influenced by the general level of interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Bank uses liquidity resources principally to fund existing and future loan commitments.  It also uses them to fund maturing certificates of deposit, demand deposit withdrawals and to invest in other loans and investments, maintain liquidity, and meet operating expenses.

Liquidity may be adversely affected by unexpected deposit outflows, higher interest rates paid by competitors, and similar matters. Management monitors projected liquidity needs and determines the level desirable, based in part on commitments to make loans and management’s assessment of the Bank’s ability to generate funds.

At February 28, 2013, the Bank’s measure, as internally determined, of sensitivity to interest rate movements, as measured by a 200 basis point rise in interest rates scenario, decreased the economic value of equity (“EVE”) by 14.3%.  The Bank is well within the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors for interest rate risk sensitivity.  The Bank’s tier I core capital ratio, as measured under OCC rules, decreased from 13.08% as of March 31, 2012 to 8.54% as of March 31, 2013.  The Bank’s strong capital position helps to mitigate its interest rate risk exposure.
 
 
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As of March 31, 2013, the Bank’s regulatory capital was in excess of all applicable regulatory requirements.  At March 31, 2013, the Bank’s tangible, core, and risk-based capital ratios amounted to 8.54%, 8.54%, and 16.58%, respectively, compared to regulatory requirements of 1.50%, 3.00%, and 8.00%, respectively.  See the following table (amounts in thousands):
 
   
At March 31, 2013
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
Dollar
   
% of
 
   
Amount
   
Assets
 
Tangible capital:
           
Capital level
  $ 42,569       8.54  
Requirement
    7,478       1.50  
Excess
    35,091       7.04  
                 
Core capital:
               
Capital level
    42,569       8.54  
Requirement
    14,957       3.00  
Excess
    27,612       5.54  
                 
Risk-based capital:
               
Capital level
    44,468       16.58  
Requirement
    21,455       8.00  
Excess
    23,013       8.58  

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

Our financial statements and the accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time and due to inflation.  The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations.  Interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than do the general levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.
 
 
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

This item has been omitted based on Eagle’s status as a smaller reporting company.
 
 
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of March 31, 2013, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.  During the last fiscal quarter, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION


Legal Proceedings.

Neither the Company nor the Bank is involved in any pending legal proceeding other than non-material legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.

Risk Factors.

There have not been any material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form  10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
On April 26, 2011, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program for 204,156 shares of common stock, effective April 27, 2011.  The program was intended to be implemented through purchases made from time to time in the open market or through private transactions.  The program was scheduled to terminate on April 19, 2012.  All of the 204,156 shares were purchased by December 27, 2011.

 
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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)


Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.
 
Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Other Information.

None.

Exhibits.

31.1 Certification by Peter J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 (a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2 Certification by Clint J. Morrison, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 (a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1 Certification by Peter J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, and Clint J. Morrison, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
101.INS XBRL  Instance Document 
   
101.SCH XBRL  Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 
   
101.CAL XBRL  Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document 
   
101.DEF XBRL  Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document 
   
101.LAB XBRL  Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document 
   
101.PRE XBRL  Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document 
 
 
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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.
 
 
     
 
EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC.
 
  
 
  
 
  
Date:   May 14, 2013
By:  
/s/ Peter J. Johnson
 
Peter J. Johnson
 
President/CEO
     
   
 
  
 
  
 
  
Date:   May 14, 2013
By:  
/s/ Clint J. Morrison
 
Clint J. Morrison
 
Senior Vice President/CFO

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