MALVERN BANCORP, INC. - Quarter Report: 2015 December (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended December 31, 2015

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: 000-54835

MALVERN BANCORP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Pennsylvania

45-5307782

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

42 Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(610) 644-9400

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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 ¨

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Accelerated filer x

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, par value $0.01:	6,560,713 shares
(Title of Class)	(Outstanding as of February 8, 2016)

Table of Contents

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION		1

Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and September 30, 2015	2
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)	3
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	35

Item 3.	Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risks	52

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	52

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION.

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	53

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	53

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	53

Item 3.	Default Upon Senior Securities	53

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure	53

Item 5.	Other Information	53

Item 6.	Exhibits	53

SIGNATURES		54

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, and, accordingly, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending September 30, 2016, or for any other interim period. The Malvern Bancorp, Inc. 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K should be read in conjunction with these financial statements.

Item 1. Financial Statements

MALVERN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(in thousands, except for share and per share data)	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2015
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from depository institutions	$	16,334		$	16,026
Interest bearing deposits in depository institutions		40,036			24,237
Total cash and cash equivalents		56,370			40,263
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value		116,767			128,354
Investment securities held to maturity at cost (fair value of $53,931 and $56,825)		54,914			57,221
Restricted stock, at cost		4,762			4,765
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,576 and $4,667, respectively		461,491			391,307
Other real estate owned		1,168			1,168
Accrued interest receivable		2,722			2,484
Property and equipment, net		6,486			6,535
Deferred income taxes, net		2,874			2,874
Bank-owned life insurance		18,033			17,905
Other assets		1,561			2,814
Total assets	$	727,148		$	655,690

LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing	$	28,260		$	27,010
Interest-bearing		506,441			438,512
Total deposits		534,701			465,522
FHLB Advances		103,000			103,000
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance		2,790			1,806
Accrued interest payable		398			396
Other liabilities		3,601			3,575
Total liabilities		644,490			574,299

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares, authorized, none issued		—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 40,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding: 6,558,473 shares at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015		66			66
Additional paid in capital		60,387			60,365
Retained earnings		25,158			23,814
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares		(1,739	)		(1,775	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,214	)		(1,079	)
Total shareholders’ equity		82,658			81,391
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	727,148		$	655,690

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

MALVERN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except for per share data)	2015			2014
(unaudited)
Interest and Dividend Income
Loans, including fees	$	4,545		$	4,202
Investment securities, taxable		875			514
Investment securities, tax-exempt		195			37
Dividends, restricted stock		54			37
Interest-bearing cash accounts		18			23
Total Interest and Dividend Income		5,687			4,813
Interest Expense
Deposits		964			859
Borrowings		512			393
Total Interest Expense		1,476			1,252
Net interest income		4,211			3,561
Provision for Loan Losses		—			90
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses		4,211			3,471
Other Income
Service charges and other fees		211			270
Rental income-other		50			64
Net gains on sales of investments		131			26
Net gains on sale of loans		34			19
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance		132			132
Total Other Income		558			511
Other Expense
Salaries and employee benefits		1,499			1,728
Occupancy expense		423			424
Federal deposit insurance premium		200			167
Advertising		30			85
Data processing		297			302
Professional fees		400			343
Other real estate owned (income) expenses, net		(1	)		(36	)
Other operating expenses		577			648
Total Other Expense		3,425			3,661
Income before income tax expense		1,344			321
Income tax expense		—			—
Net Income	$	1,344		$	321

Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.21		$	0.05
Dividends Declared Per Share	$	0.00		$	0.00

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

MALVERN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2015			2014

Net Income	$	1,344		$	321
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities		(482	)		1,163
Tax effect		164			(395	)
Net of tax amount		(318	)		768
Reclassification adjustment for net gains arising during the period⁽¹⁾		(131	)		(26	)
Tax effect		45			8
Net of tax amount		(86	)		(18	)
Accretion of unrealized holding losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity⁽²⁾		2			—
Tax effect		(1	)		—
Net of tax amount		1			—
Fair value adjustments on derivatives		403			—
Tax effect		(135	)		—
Net of tax amount		268			—
Total other comprehensive (loss) income		(135	)		750
Total comprehensive income	$	1,209		$	1,071

⁽¹⁾ Amounts are included in net gain on sales of securities on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in total other income.

⁽²⁾ Amounts are included in interest and dividends on investment securities on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

MALVERN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings		Unearned ESOP Shares			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity
	(in thousands, except share data)
Balance, October 1, 2014	$	66	$	60,317	$	20,116	$	(1,922	)	$	(1,805	)	$	76,772
Net Income		—		—		321		—			—			321
Other comprehensive income		—		—		—		—			750			750
Committed to be released ESOP shares (3.600 shares)		—		5		—		37			—			42
Balance, December 31, 2014	$	66	$	60,322	$	20,437	$	(1,885	)	$	(1,055	)	$	77,885

Balance, October 1, 2015	$	66	$	60,365	$	23,814	$	(1,775	)	$	(1,079	)	$	81,391
Net Income		—		—		1,344		—			—			1,344
Other comprehensive loss		—		—		—		—			(135	)		(135	)
Committed to be released ESOP shares (3,600 shares)		—		22		—		36			—			58
Balance, December 31, 2015	$	66	$	60,387	$	25,158	$	(1,739	)	$	(1,214	)	$	82,658

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

MALVERN BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2015			2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$	1,344		$	321
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation expense		158			159
Provision for loan losses		—			90
Deferred income taxes benefit		(230	)		(430	)
ESOP expense		58			42
Amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investment securities, net		328			(2,596	)
Amortization of loan origination fees and costs		552			136
Amortization of mortgage service rights		13			20
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale		(131	)		(26	)
Net gain (loss) on sale of secondary market loans		34			(19	)
Proceeds on sale of secondary market loans		1,441			982
Originations of secondary market loans		(1,475	)		(963	)
Gain on sale of other real estate owned		—			(53	)
Write down of other real estate owned		—			19
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance		(132	)		(132	)
Increase in accrued interest receivable		(238	)		(301	)
Increase in accrued interest payable		2			102
Increase in other liabilities		129			671
(Increase) decrease in other assets		(424	)		310
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities		1,429			(1,668	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Purchases		(2,115	)		(57,169	)
Sales		12,500			21,051
Maturities, calls and principal repayments		1,664			5,034
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
Maturities, calls and principal repayments		2,259			—
(Loan originations) and principal collections, net		(70,736	)		2,459
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned		—			503
Additions to mortgage servicing rights		—			(8	)
Proceeds from death benefit of bank-owned life insurance		1,049			—
Net increase (decrease) in restricted stock		3			(302	)
Purchases of property and equipment		(109	)		(55	)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities		(55,485	)		(28,487	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net increase in deposits		69,179			27,672
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		15,000			30,000
Repayment of long-term borrowings		(15,000	)		—
Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance		984			1,348
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities		70,163			59,020
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents		16,107			28,865
Cash and Cash Equivalent – Beginning		40,263			19,187
Cash and Cash Equivalent – Ending	$	56,370		$	48,052
Supplementary Cash Flows Information
Interest paid	$	1,474		$	1,150

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements of Malvern Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” or “Malvern Bancorp”) include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Malvern Federal Savings Bank ("Malvern Federal Savings" or the "Bank") and the Bank’s subsidiary, Strategic Asset Management Group, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The Bank is a federally chartered stock savings bank which was originally organized in 1887. The Bank operates from its headquarters in Paoli, Pennsylvania and through its seven full service financial center offices in Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania.

We continue to execute on our business plans and are positioning the Company to take advantage of the growth activity we are achieving in our markets, which includes our two new private banking / loan production offices in Villanova, PA and Morristown, New Jersey.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the consolidated statements of condition and that affect the results of operations for the periods presented. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned, the evaluation of deferred tax assets and the other-than-temporary impairment evaluation of securities.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

Note 2 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” The new guidance is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The ASU affects public and private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and employee benefit plans that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. ASU No. 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.” The FASB is issuing the amendments in this Update as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards (the Simplification Initiative). The objective of the Simplification Initiative is to identify, evaluate, and improve areas of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of the information provided to users of financial statements. To simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes, the amendments in this Update require that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The amendments in this Update apply to all entities that present a classified statement of financial position. The current requirement that deferred tax liabilities and assets of a tax-paying component of an entity be offset and presented as a single amount is not affected by the amendments in this Update. ASU No. 2015-17 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. All other amendments will be effective upon the issuance of this Update. The Company has evaluated the standard and determined that it has no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 3 – Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding reduced by unearned ESOP shares. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and common stock equivalents (“CSEs”) that would arise from the exercise of dilutive securities reduced by unearned ESOP shares. As of December 31, 2015 and for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had not issued and did not have any outstanding CSEs.

The following table sets forth the composition of the weighted average shares (denominator) used in the earnings per share computations.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except for share data)	2015			2014

Net Income	$	1,344		$	321

Weighted average shares outstanding		6,558,473			6,558,473
Average unearned ESOP shares		(156,141	)		(170,541	)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		6,402,332			6,387,932

Earnings per share – basic	$	0.21		$	0.05

Note 4 – Employee Stock Ownership Plan

The Company established an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) for substantially all of its full-time employees. The current ESOP trustee is Bell Rock Capital, LLC. Shares of the Company’s common stock purchased by the ESOP are held until released for allocation to participants. Shares released are allocated to each eligible participant based on the ratio of each such participant’s base compensation to the total base compensation of all eligible plan participants. As the unearned shares are committed to be released and allocated among participants, the Company recognizes compensation expense equal to the fair value of the ESOP shares during the periods in which they become committed to be released. To the extent that the fair value of the ESOP shares released differs from the cost of such shares, the difference is charged or credited to additional paid-in capital. During the period from May 20, 2008 to September 30, 2008, the ESOP purchased 241,178 shares of the common stock for approximately $2.6 million, an average price of $10.86 per share, which was funded by a loan from Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. (the Company’s predecessor). The ESOP loan is being repaid principally from the Bank’s contributions to the ESOP. The loan, which bears an interest rate of 5%, is being repaid in quarterly installments through 2026. Shares are released to participants proportionately as the loan is repaid. During the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were 3,600 and 3,600 shares, respectively, committed to be released. At December 31, 2015, there were 154,365 unallocated shares and 104,853 allocated shares held by the ESOP which had an aggregate fair value of approximately $2.7 million.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 5 - Investment Securities

The Company’s investment securities are classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity at December 31, 2015 and at September 30, 2015. Investment securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains or losses included in equity, net of tax. Accordingly, the carrying value of such securities reflects their fair value at the balance sheet date. Fair value is based upon either quoted market prices, or in certain cases where there is limited activity in the market for a particular instrument, assumptions are made to determine their fair value.

Transfers of debt securities from the available-for-sale category to the held-to-maturity category are made at fair value at the date of transfer. The unrealized holding gain or loss at the date of transfer remains in accumulated other comprehensive income and in the carrying value of the held-to-maturity investment security. Premiums or discounts on investment securities are amortized or accreted using the effective interest method over the life of the security as an adjustment of yield. Unrealized holding gains or losses that remain in accumulated other comprehensive income are amortized or accreted over the remaining life of the security as an adjustment of yield, offsetting the related amortization of the premium or accretion of the discount.

The following tables present information related to the Company’s investment securities at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015.

	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. government agencies	$	787	$	—	$	(8	)	$	779
State and municipal obligations		37,434		240		(140	)		37,534
Single issuer trust preferred security		1,000		—		(151	)		849
Corporate debt securities		65,030		—		(1,329	)		63,701
		104,251		240		(1,628	)		102,863
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), fixed-rate		8,443		—		(218	)		8,225
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company (FHLMC), fixed-rate		5,809		—		(130	)		5,679
		14,252		—		(348	)		13,904
Total	$	118,503	$	240	$	(1,976	)	$	116,767
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
U.S. government agencies	$	13,301	$	—	$	(124	)	$	13,177
State and municipal obligations		10,013		34		(61	)		9,986
Corporate debt securities		3,988		—		(117	)		3,871
Mortgage-backed securities:
Collateralized mortgage obligations, fixed-rate		27,612		3		(718	)		26,897
Total	$	54,914	$	37	$	(1,020	)	$	53,931

Total investment securities	$	173,417	$	277	$	(2,996	)	$	170,698

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 5 - Investment Securities – (continued)

	September 30, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. government agencies	$	816	$	—	$	(1	)	$	815
State and municipal obligations		42,007		192		(116	)		42,083
Single issuer trust preferred security		1,000		—		(150	)		850
Corporate debt securities		70,874		34		(926	)		69,982
		114,697		226		(1,193	)		113,730
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), fixed-rate		8,797		—		(105	)		8,692
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company (FHLMC), fixed-rate		5,986		—		(54	)		5,932
		14,783		—		(159	)		14,624
Total	$	129,480	$	226	$	(1,352	)	$	128,354
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
U.S. government agencies	$	14,301	$	8	$	(13	)	$	14,296
State and municipal obligations		10,075		23		(75	)		10,023
Corporate debt securities		4,011		—		(55	)		3,956
Mortgage-backed securities:
Collateralized mortgage obligations, fixed-rate		28,834		55		(339	)		28,550
Total	$	57,221	$	86	$	(482	)	$	56,825

Total investment securities	$	186,701	$	312	$	(1,834	)	$	185,179

During the year ended September 30, 2015, the Company transferred at fair value approximately $57.5 million in available-for-sale investment securities to the held-to-maturity category. The net unrealized loss at date of transfer amounted to $115,000 which is being amortized over the remaining life of the securities as an adjustment of yield, offsetting the related amortization of the premium or accretion of the discount on the transferred securities. No gains or losses were recognized at the time of transfer. Management considers the held-to-maturity classification of these investment securities to be appropriate as the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity.

For the three months ended December 31, 2015, proceeds of available-for-sale investment securities sold amounted to approximately $12.5 million. Gross realized gains on investment securities sold amounted to approximately $131,000, while there were no gross realized losses for the period. For the three months ended December 31, 2014, proceeds of investment securities sold amounted to approximately $21.1 million. Gross realized gains on investment securities sold amounted to approximately $99,000, while gross realized losses amounted to approximately $73,000, for the period.

The varying amount of sales from the available-for-sale portfolio over the past few years, reflect the significant volatility present in the market. Given the historic low interest rates prevalent in the market, it is necessary for the Company to protect itself from interest rate exposure. Securities that once appeared to be sound investments can, after changes in the market, become securities that the Company has the flexibility to sell to avoid losses and mismatches of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at a later time.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 5 - Investment Securities – (continued)

The following tables indicate gross unrealized losses not recognized in income and fair value, aggregated by investment category and the length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015:

	December 31, 2015
	Less than 12 Months					More than 12 Months					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. government agencies	$	—	$	—		$	779	$	(8	)	$	779	$	(8	)
State and municipal obligations		14,727		(140	)		—		—			14,727		(140	)
Single issuer trust preferred security		—		—			849		(151	)		849		(151	)
Corporate debt securities		63,702		(1,329	)		—		—			63,702		(1,329	)
Mortgage-backed securities:
FNMA, fixed-rate		5,141		(125	)		3,085		(93	)		8,226		(218	)
FHLMC, fixed-rate		3,152		(72	)		2,527		(58	)		5,679		(130	)
Total	$	86,722	$	(1,666	)	$	7,240	$	(310	)	$	93,962	$	(1,976	)
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
U.S. government agencies		13,178		(124	)		—		—			13,178		(124	)
State and municipal obligations		8,001		(61	)		—		—			8,001		(61	)
Corporate debt securities		3,871		(117	)		—		—			3,871		(117	)
Mortgage-backed securities:
CMO, fixed-rate		25,952		(718	)		—		—			25,952		(718	)
Total		51,002		(1,020	)		—		—			51,002		(1,020	)
Total investment securities	$	137,724	$	(2,686	)	$	7,240	$	(310	)	$	144,964	$	(2,996	)

	September 30, 2015
	Less than 12 Months					More than 12 Months					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. government agencies	$	—	$	—		$	815	$	(1	)	$	815	$	(1	)
State and municipal obligations		18,223		(116	)		—		—			18,223		(116	)
Single issuer trust preferred security		—		—			850		(150	)		850		(150	)
Corporate debt securities		58,064		(926	)		—		—			58,064		(926	)
Mortgage-backed securities:
FNMA, fixed-rate		5,459		(53	)		3,233		(52	)		8,692		(105	)
FHLMC, fixed-rate		3,280		(25	)		2,652		(29	)		5,932		(54	)
Total	$	85,026	$	(1,120	)	$	7,550	$	(232	)	$	92,576	$	(1,352	)
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
U.S. government agencies		4,792		(13	)		—		—			4,792		(13	)
State and municipal obligations		6,917		(75	)		—		—			6,917		(75	)
Corporate debt securities		3,957		(55	)		—		—			3,957		(55	)
Mortgage-backed securities:
CMO, fixed-rate		22,734		(339	)		—		—			22,734		(339	)
Total		38,400		(482	)		—		—			38,400		(482	)
Total investment securities	$	123,426	$	(1,602	)	$	7,550	$	(232	)	$	130,976	$	(1,834	)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 5 - Investment Securities – (continued)

As of December 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of the securities disclosed above was primarily dependent upon the movement in market interest rates, particularly given the negligible inherent credit risk associated with these securities. These investment securities are comprised of securities that are rated investment grade by at least one bond credit rating service. Although the fair value will fluctuate as market interest rates move, management believes that these fair values will recover as the underlying portfolios mature and are reinvested in market rate yielding investments. As of December 31, 2015, the Company held 15 U.S. government agency securities, 19 municipal bonds, 30 corporate securities, 45 mortgage-backed securities and one single issuer trust preferred security which were in an unrealized loss position. The Company does not intend to sell and expects that it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell these securities until such time as the value recovers or the securities mature. Management does not believe any individual unrealized loss as of December 31, 2015 represents other-than-temporary impairment.

At December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 the Company had no securities pledged to secure public deposits.

The following table presents information for investment securities at December 31, 2015, based on scheduled maturities. Actual maturities can be expected to differ from scheduled maturities due to prepayment or early call options of the issuer.

	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
Due in one year or less	$	—	$	—
Due after one year through five years		14,170		14,011
Due after five years through ten years		72,047		70,893
Due after ten years		32,286		31,863
Total	$	118,503	$	116,767
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Due after one year through five years	$	13,301	$	13,177
Due after five years through ten years		5,939		5,856
Due after ten years		35,674		34,898
Total	$	54,914	$	53,931

Total investment securities	$	173,417	$	170,698

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses

Loans receivable in the Company’s portfolio consisted of the following at the dates indicated below:

	December 31,			September 30,
	2015			2015
	(in thousands)
Residential mortgage	$	211,302		$	214,958
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		6,007			5,677
Land		6,804			2,142
Total Construction and Development		12,811			7,819
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		142,981			87,686
Multi-family		10,549			7,444
Other		25,975			13,380
Total Commercial		179,505			108,510
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		23,207			22,919
Second mortgages		35,533			37,633
Other		2,299			2,359
Total Consumer		61,039			62,911
Total loans		464,657			394,198
Deferred loan fees and cost, net		1,410			1,776
Allowance for loan losses		(4,576	)		(4,667	)
Total loans receivable, net	$	461,491		$	391,307

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

The following tables summarize the primary classes of the allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”), segregated into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015. Activity in the allowance is presented for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and the year ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

	Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
				Construction and Development					Commercial								Consumer
	Residential Mortgage			Residential and Commercial			Land		Commercial Real Estate			Multi- family			Other		Home Equity Lines of Credit			Second Mortgages			Other			Unallocated			Total
	(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	1,486		$	30		$	35	$	1,235		$	104		$	108	$	139		$	761		$	24		$	745		$	4,667
Charge-offs		(9	)		-			-		(98	)		-			-		-			(197	)		-			-			(304	)
Recoveries		-			188			-		2			-			1		-			21			1			-			213
Provisions		(180	)		(172	)		71		702			(11	)		58		(11	)		75			(7	)		(525	)		-
Ending Balance	$	1,297		$	46		$	106	$	1,841		$	93		$	167	$	128		$	660		$	18		$	220		$	4,576
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	1,297		$	46		$	106	$	1,841		$	93		$	167	$	128		$	660		$	18		$	220		$	4,576

Loans receivable:
Ending balance	$	211,302		$	6,007		$	6,804	$	142,981		$	10,549		$	25,975	$	23,207		$	35,533		$	2,299					$	464,657
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	609		$	121		$	-	$	1,475		$	-		$	-	$	20		$	154		$	-					$	2,379
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	210,693		$	5,886		$	6,804	$	141,506		$	10,549		$	25,975	$	23,187		$	35,379		$	2,299					$	462,278

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

	Three Months Ended December 31, 2014
				Construction and Development						Commercial								Consumer
	Residential Mortgage			Residential and Commercial			Land			Commercial Real Estate			Multi- family		Other			Home Equity Lines of Credit			Second Mortgages			Other			Unallocated		Total
	(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	1,672		$	291		$	13		$	1,248		$	29	$	50		$	168		$	1,033		$	23		$	62	$	4,589
Charge-offs		-			(1	)		-			(48	)		-		-			-			(31	)		(17	)		-		(97	)
Recoveries		1			-			-			2			-		1			-			12			2			-		18
Provisions		(25	)		73			(13	)		(120	)		123		(2	)		(14	)		(98	)		21			145		90
Ending Balance	$	1,648		$	363		$	-		$	1,082		$	152	$	49		$	154		$	916		$	29		$	207	$	4,600
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	1,648		$	363		$	-		$	1,082		$	152	$	49		$	154		$	916		$	29		$	207	$	4,600

Loans receivable:
Ending balance	$	229,507		$	6,039		$	-		$	67,274		$	5,450	$	5,603		$	24,430		$	45,051		$	2,675				$	386,029
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	962		$	143		$	-		$	609		$	-	$	898		$	20		$	708		$	-				$	3,340
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	228,545		$	5,896		$	-		$	66,665		$	5,450	$	4,705		$	24,410		$	44,343		$	2,675				$	382,689

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

	Year Ended September 30, 2015
				Construction and Development					Commercial							Consumer
	Residential Mortgage			Residential and Commercial			Land		Commercial Real Estate			Multi- family		Other		Home Equity Lines of Credit			Second Mortgages			Other			Unallocated		Total
	(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	1,672		$	291		$	13	$	1,248		$	29	$	50	$	168		$	1,033		$	23		$	62	$	4,589
Charge-offs		-			(1	)		-		(48	)		-		-		-			(138	)		(34	)		-		(221	)
Recoveries		17			98			-		9			-		3		2			69			11			-		209
Provisions		(203	)		(358	)		22		26			75		55		(31	)		(203	)		24			683		90
Ending Balance	$	1,486		$	30		$	35	$	1,235		$	104	$	108	$	139		$	761		$	24		$	745	$	4,667
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-		$	-	$	-	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	1,486		$	30		$	35	$	1,235		$	104	$	108	$	139		$	761		$	24		$	745	$	4,667

Loans receivable:
Ending balance	$	214,958		$	5,677		$	2,142	$	87,686		$	7,444	$	13,380	$	22,919		$	37,633		$	2,359				$	394,198
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	599		$	121		$	-	$	1,571		$	-	$	-	$	20		$	179		$	-				$	2,490
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	214,359		$	5,556		$	2,142	$	86,115		$	7,444	$	13,380	$	22,899		$	37,454		$	2,359				$	391,708

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

The following table presents impaired loans in portfolio by class, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015.

	Impaired Loans With Specific Allowance				Impaired Loans With No Specific Allowance		Total Impaired Loans
	Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Recorded Investment		Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance
	(in thousands)
December 31, 2015:
Residential mortgage	$	—	$	—	$	609	$	609	$	723
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		—		—		121		121		253
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		—		—		1,475		1,475		1,658
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		20		20		36
Second mortgages		—		—		154		154		320
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	2,379	$	2,379	$	2,990
September 30, 2015:
Residential mortgage	$	—	$	—	$	599	$	599	$	696
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		—		—		121		121		253
Commercial:		—		—
Commercial real estate		—		—		1,571		1,571		1,807
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		—		—		20		20		36
Second mortgages		—		—		179		179		342
Total impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	2,490	$	2,490	$	3,134

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

The following table presents the average recorded investment in impaired loans in portfolio and related interest income recognized for three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

	Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands)	Average Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized on Impaired Loans

Residential mortgage	$	586	$	—
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		121		1
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		1,536		55
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		20		—
Second mortgages		189		—
Total	$	2,452	$	56

	Three Months Ended December 31, 2014
(in thousands)	Average Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized on Impaired Loans

Residential mortgage	$	918	$	—
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		179		1
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		523		—
Other		899		12
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		35		—
Second mortgages		729		—
Total	$	3,283	$	13

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by loans considered to be rated as pass and the categories of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Company’s internal risk rating system as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015.

	December 31, 2015
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(in thousands)
Residential mortgage	$	210,324	$	128	$	850	$	—	$	211,302
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		5,886		—		121		—		6,007
Land		6,804		—		—		—		6,804
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		133,865		4,557		4,559		—		142,981
Multi-family		10,276		273		—		—		10,549
Other		24,985		269		721		—		25,975
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		23,087		—		120		—		23,207
Second mortgages		34,727		132		674		—		35,533
Other		2,285		14		—		—		2,299
Total	$	452,239	$	5,373	$	7,045	$	—	$	464,657

	September 30, 2015
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(in thousands)
Residential mortgage	$	214,146	$	130	$	682	$	—	$	214,958
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		5,450		106		121		—		5,677
Land		2,142		—		—		—		2,142
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		78,207		4,791		4,688		—		87,686
Multi-family		7,166		278		—		—		7,444
Other		12,387		272		721		—		13,380
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		22,801		—		118		—		22,919
Second mortgages		36,834		133		666		—		37,633
Other		2,345		14		—		—		2,359
Total	$	381,478	$	5,724	$	6,996	$	—	$	394,198

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

The following table presents loans that are no longer accruing interest by portfolio class.

	December 31,		September 30,
	2015		2015
	(in thousands)
Residential mortgage	$	609	$	599
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		12		12
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		—		589
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		20		20
Second mortgages		154		179
Total non-accrual loans	$	795	$	1,399

Under the Bank’s loan policy, once a loan has been placed on non-accrual status, we do not resume interest accruals until the loan has been brought current and has maintained a current payment status for not less than six consecutive months. Interest income that would have been recognized on nonaccrual loans had they been current in accordance with their original terms was $9,000 and $29,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. There were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest at December 31, 2015 or September 30, 2015.

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by whether a loan payment is “current,” that is, it is received from a borrower by the scheduled due date, or the length of time a scheduled payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015.

	Current		30 - 59 Days Past Due		60 - 89 Days Past Due		90 Days or More Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Loans Receivable
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2015:
Residential mortgage	$	206,109	$	4,313	$	271	$	609	$	5,193	$	211,302
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		5,995		—		—		12		12		6,007
Land		6,804		—		—		—		—		6,804
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		141,309		277		1,395		—		1,672		142,981
Multi-family		10,549		—		—		—		—		10,549
Other		25,895		—		80		—		80		25,975
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		23,060		127		—		20		147		23,207
Second mortgages		34,453		482		444		154		1,080		35,533
Other		2,284		10		5		—		15		2,299
Total	$	456,458	$	5,209	$	2,195	$	795	$	8,199	$	464,657

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

September 30, 2015:
Residential mortgage	$	213,253	$	913	$	193	$	599	$	1,705	$	214,958
Construction and Development:
Residential and Commercial		5,665		—		—		12		12		5,677
Land		2,142		—		—		—		—		2,142
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		86,119		485		493		589		1,567		87,686
Multi-family		7,444		—		—		—		—		7,444
Other		13,380		—		—		—		—		13,380
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		22,899		—		—		20		20		22,919
Second mortgages		37,010		345		99		179		623		37,633
Other		2,329		30		—		—		30		2,359
Total	$	390,241	$	1,773	$	785	$	1,399	$	3,957	$	394,198

Restructured loans deemed to be TDRs are typically the result of extension of the loan maturity date or a reduction of the interest rate of the loan to a rate that is below market, a combination of rate and maturity extension, or by other means including covenant modifications, forbearance and other concessions. However, the Company generally only restructures loans by modifying the payment structure to require payments of interest only for a specified period or by reducing the actual interest rate. Once a loan becomes a TDR, it will continue to be reported as a TDR during the term of the restructure.

The Company had five loans classified as TDRs with an aggregate outstanding balance of $1.6 million at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively. At December 31, 2015, these loans were also classified as impaired. All of the TDR loans continue to perform under the restructured terms through December 31, 2015 and we continued to accrue interest on such loan through such date. Two commercial loans to one borrower, with an aggregate balance of $492,000 were returned to accruing status at December 31, 2015. At September 30, 2015, these two commercial loans to one borrower with a balance of $492,000 were non-accruing. All of such loans have been classified as TDRs since we modified the payment terms and in some cases interest rate from the original agreements and allowed the borrowers, who were experiencing financial difficulty, to make interest only payments for a period of time in order to relieve some of their overall cash flow burden. Some loan modifications classified as TDRs may not ultimately result in the full collection of principal and interest, as modified, and result in potential incremental losses. These potential incremental losses have been factored into our overall estimate of the allowance for loan losses. The level of any defaults will likely be affected by future economic conditions. A default on a troubled debt restructured loan for purposes of this disclosure occurs when the borrower is 90 days past due or a foreclosure or repossession of the applicable collateral has occurred.

TDRs may arise in which, due to financial difficulties experienced by the borrower, the Company obtains through physical possession one or more collateral assets in satisfaction of all or part of an existing credit. Once possession is obtained, the Company reclassifies the appropriate portion of the remaining balance of the credit from loans to OREO, which is included within other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition. For any residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, the Company is considered to possess the related collateral only if legal title is obtained upon completion of foreclosure, or the borrower conveys all interest in the residential real estate property to the Company through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. Excluding OREO, the Company had $987,000 and $1.2 million of residential real estate properties in the process of foreclosure at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 6 - Loans Receivable and Related Allowance for Loan Losses – (continued)

The following table presents our TDR loans as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015.

	Total Troubled Debt Restructurings				Troubled Debt Restructured Loans That Have Defaulted on Modified Terms Within The Past 12 Months
	Number of Loans		Recorded Investment		Number of Loans		Recorded Investment
	(dollars in thousands)
At December 31, 2015:
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		1	$	109		—	$	—
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		4		1,475		—		—
Total		5	$	1,584		—	$	—
At September 30, 2015:
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		1	$	109		—	$	—
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		4		1,474		2		982
Total		5	$	1,583		2	$	982

The following table reports the performing status all of TDR loans. The performing status is determined by the loans compliance with the modified terms.

	December 31, 2015				September 30, 2015
	Performing		Non-Performing		Performing		Non-Performing
	(in thousands)
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial	$	109	$	—	$	109	$	—
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		1,475		—		982		492
Total	$	1,584	$	—	$	1,091	$	492

There was no new TDR activity for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Note 7 - Regulatory Matters

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk-weightings and other factors.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 7 - Regulatory Matters – (continued)

In July of 2013 the respective U.S. federal banking agencies issued final rules implementing Basel III and the Dodd-Frank Act capital requirements to be fully phased in on a global basis on January 1, 2019. The new regulations establish a new tangible common equity capital requirement, increase the minimum requirement for the current Tier 1 risk-weighted asset (“RWA”) ratio, phase out certain kinds of intangibles treated as capital and certain types of instruments and change the risk weightings of certain assets used to determine required capital ratios. The new common equity Tier 1 capital component requires capital of the highest quality – predominantly composed of retained earnings and common stock instruments. For community banks such as Malvern Federal Savings Bank, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio 4.5% became effective on January 1, 2015. The new capital rules also increased the current minimum Tier 1 capital ratio from 4.0% to 6.0% beginning on January 1, 2015. In addition, in order to make capital distributions and pay discretionary bonuses to executive officers without restriction, an institution must also maintain greater than 2.5% in common equity attributable to a capital conservation buffer to be phased in from January 1, 2016 until January 1, 2019. The new rules also increase the risk weights for several categories of assets, including an increase from 100% to 150% for certain acquisition, development and construction loans and more than 90-day past due exposures. The new capital rules maintain the general structure of the prompt corrective action rules, but incorporate the new common equity Tier 1 capital requirement and the increased Tier 1 RWA requirement into the prompt corrective action framework.

The Bank remains well capitalized under the implementation of Basel III, which was effective January 1, 2015.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of tangible and core capital (as defined in the regulations) to total adjusted tangible assets (as defined) and of risk-based capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined). The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently advised the Bank that, as of January 21, 2016, it no longer is required to satisfy the individual minimum capital ratios (“IMCRs”) previously imposed.

Management believes, as of December 31, 2015, that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 7 - Regulatory Matters – (continued)

The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table:

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2015:
Core Capital (to adjusted tangible assets)	$	70,435		10.43	%	$	≥27,003		4.00	%	$	≥33,753		5.00	%
Common equity Tier 1(to risk-weighted assets)		70,435		13.94			≥22,743		4.50			≥32,850		6.50
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)		70,435		13.94			≥30,323		6.00			≥40,431		8.00
Total risk-based Capital (to risk-weighted assets)		75,072		14.85			≥40,431		8.00			≥50,539		10.00
As of September 30, 2015:
Core Capital (to adjusted tangible assets)	$	69,030		10.80	%	$	≥25,573		4.00	%	$	≥31,966		5.00	%
Common equity Tier 1(to risk-weighted assets)		69,030		15.90			≥19,538		4.50			≥28,222		6.50
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)		69,030		15.90			≥26,051		6.00			≥34,734		8.00
Total risk-based Capital (to risk-weighted assets)		73,759		16.99			≥34,734		8.00			≥43,418		10.00

Note 8 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities

The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the payment of future uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates.

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. At December 31, 2015, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with FHLB advances. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. The Company’s derivatives did not have any hedge ineffectiveness recognized in earnings during the three months ended December 31, 2015.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 8 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities – (continued)

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. During the next twelve months, the Company estimates approximately $144,000 to be reclassified to earnings in interest expense. The Company is hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions over a maximum period of twenty months (excluding forecasted transactions related to the payment of variable interest on existing financial instruments).

The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015:

December 31, 2015

Notional
Amount

Fair
Value

Balance Sheet
Location

Expiration
Date

(Dollars in thousand)

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Interest rate swaps by effective date:

August 3, 2015

15,000

103

Other liabilities

August 3, 2020

September 30, 2015

Notional
Amount

Fair
Value

Balance Sheet
Location

Expiration
Date

(Dollars in thousand)

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Interest rate swaps by effective date:

August 3, 2015

15,000

348

Other liabilities

August 3, 2020

The table below presents the net gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and the Consolidate Statements of Income relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the three months ended December 31, 2015. There were no derivatives held by the Company at or for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

	For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)		Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Interest Expense			Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Non-Interest Income (Ineffective Portion)
	(In thousands)
Interest Rate Contracts	$	152	$	(56	)	$	—

The company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 8 – Derivatives and Hedging Activities – (continued)

At December 31, 2015, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $140,000. As of December 31, 2015, the Company has minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and has posted collateral of $600,000 against its obligations under these agreements. If the Company had breached any of these provisions at December 31, 2015, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at the termination value and would have been required to pay any additional amounts due in excess of amounts previously posted as collateral with the respective counterparty.

At September 30, 2015, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $195,000. At September 30, 2015, the Company has minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and has posted collateral of $600,000 against its obligations under these agreements. If the Company had breached any of these provisions at September 30, 2015, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at the termination value and would have been required to pay any additional amounts due in excess of amounts previously posted as collateral with the respective counterparty.

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements

The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurement,” to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures for the Company’s financial instruments. Investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as impaired loans, real estate owned and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The Company groups its assets at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

Level 1—Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2—Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

Level 3—Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset.

The Company bases its fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It is our policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, in accordance with the fair value hierarchy.

Fair value measurements for assets where there exists limited or no observable market data and, therefore, are based primarily upon the Company’s or other third-party’s estimates, are often calculated based on the characteristics of the asset, the economic and competitive environment and other factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future valuations.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

FASB ASC Topic 825 “Financial Instruments” provides an option to elect fair value as an alternative measurement for selected financial assets and financial liabilities not previously recorded at fair value. The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation.

The Company monitors and evaluates available data to perform fair value measurements on an ongoing basis and recognizes transfers among the levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the date event or a change in circumstances that affects the valuation method chosen. There were no changes in valuation technique or transfers between levels at December 31, 2015 or September 30, 2015.

The table below presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Debt securities:
U.S. government agencies	$	779	$	—	$	779	$	—
State and municipal obligations		37,534		—		37,534		—
Single issuer trust preferred security		849		—		849		—
Corporate debt securities		63,701		—		63,701		—
Total investment securities available-for-sale		102,863		—		102,863		—
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale:
FNMA, fixed-rate		8,225		—		8,225		—
FHLMC, fixed-rate		5,679		—		5,679		—
Total mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale		13,904		—		13,904		—
Total investments securities available for sale	$	116,767	$	—	$	116,767	$	—

Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	$	103	$	—	$	103	$	—

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

	September 30, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Debt securities:
U.S. government agencies	$	815	$	—	$	815	$	—
State and municipal obligations		42,083		—		42,083		—
Single issuer trust preferred security		850		—		850		—
Corporate debt securities		69,982		—		69,982		—
Total investment securities available-for-sale		113,730		—		113,730		—
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale:
FNMA, fixed-rate		8,692		—		8,692		—
FHLMC, fixed-rate		5,932		—		5,932		—
Total mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale		14,624		—		14,624		—
Total investments securities available for sale	$	128,354	$	—	$	128,354	$	—

Liabilities:
Derivative instruments	$	348	$	—	$	348	$	—

For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were still held at the end of the period, the following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the related individual assets or portfolios at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015:

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans^{(1) (2)}	$	21	$	—	$	—	$	21
Total	$	21	$	—	$	—	$	21

December 31, 2015

Fair Value at
December 31,
2015

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Input

Range/(Weighted
Average)

(Dollars in thousands)

Impaired loans^{(1) (2)}

Appraisal of collateral⁽³⁾

Collateral discounts⁽⁴⁾

28%/(0.4%)

Total

(1) At December 31, 2015, consisted of one loan with an aggregate balance of $21,000 and there was no specific loan loss allowance.

(2) Includes assets directly charged-down to fair value during the year-to-date period.

(3) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral primarily using comparable sales.

(4) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as time, changes in economic conditions and estimated liquidation expense.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

	September 30, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Impaired loans^{(1) (2)}	$	48	$	—	$	—	$	48
Mortgage servicing rights		30		—		30		—
Total	$	78	$	—	$	30	$	48

September 30, 2015

Fair Value at
September 30,
2015

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Input

Range/(Weighted
Average)

(Dollars in thousands)

Impaired loans^{(1) (2)}

Appraisal of collateral⁽³⁾

Collateral discounts⁽⁴⁾

65 − 80%/(74%)

Total

(1) At September 30, 2015, consisted of two loans with an aggregate balance of $48,000 and there were no specific loan loss allowance.

(2) Includes assets directly charged-down to fair value during the year-to-date period.

(3) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral primarily using comparable sales.

(4) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as time, changes in economic conditions and estimated liquidation expense.

The following table shows active information regarding significant techniques and inputs used at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 for measures in a non-recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 2):

Fair Value at
December 31,
2015

Valuation
Technique

Unobservable
Input

Method or Value as of
December 31, 2015

(in thousands)

Mortgage servicing rights

—

Discounted rate

Discount rate

11.00 − 12.00

Rate used through modeling period

Loan prepayment speeds

14.22

Weighted-average CPR

Servicing fees

0.25

Of loan balance

Servicing costs

6.25

Monthly servicing cost per account

$300 − 500

Additional monthly servicing cost per loan on loans more than 30 days delinquent

Fair Value at
September 30,
2015

Valuation
Technique

Unobservable
Input

Method or Value as of
September 30, 2015

(in thousands)

Mortgage servicing rights

Discounted rate

Discount rate

11.00 − 12.00

Rate used through modeling period

Loan prepayment speeds

14.73

Weighted-average CPR

Servicing fees

0.25

Of loan balance

Servicing costs

6.25

Monthly servicing cost per account

$300 − 500

Additional monthly servicing cost per loan on loans more than 30 days delinquent

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of FASB ASC 825. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methods. However, considerable judgment is necessarily required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would 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. FASB ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein

The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents—These assets are carried at historical cost. The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.

Investment Securities—Investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurements for these securities are typically obtained from independent pricing services that we have engaged for this purpose. When available, we, or our independent pricing service, use quoted market prices to measure fair value. If market prices are not available, fair value measurement is based upon models that incorporate available trade, bid and other market information and for structured securities, cash flow and, when available, loan performance data. Because many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, our independent pricing service’s applications apply available information through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing to prepare evaluations. For each asset class, pricing applications and models are based on information from market sources and integrate relevant credit information. All of our securities available for sale are valued using either of the foregoing methodologies to determine fair value adjustments recorded to our financial statements. The Company had no Level 1 or Level 3 securities as of December 31, 2015 or September 30, 2015.

Loans Receivable—We do not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. As such, valuation techniques discussed herein for loans are primarily for estimating fair value for FASB ASC 825 disclosure purposes. However, from time to time, we record nonrecurring fair value adjustments to loans to reflect partial write-downs for impairment or the full charge-off of the loan carrying value. The valuation of impaired loans is discussed below. The fair value estimate for FASB ASC 825 purposes differentiates loans based on their financial characteristics, such as product classification, loan category, pricing features and remaining maturity. Prepayment and credit loss estimates are evaluated by loan type and rate. The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting contractual cash flows using discount rates based on current industry pricing, adjusted for prepayment and credit loss estimates.

Impaired Loans—Impaired loans are valued utilizing independent appraisals that rely upon quoted market prices for similar assets in active markets. These appraisals include adjustments to comparable assets based on the appraisers’ market knowledge and experience. The appraisals are adjusted downward by management, as necessary, for changes in relevant valuation factors subsequent to the appraisal date and are considered level 3 inputs.

Accrued Interest Receivable—This asset is carried at historical cost. The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

Restricted Stock—Although restricted stock is an equity interest in the FHLB, it is carried at cost because it does not have a readily determinable fair value as its ownership is restricted and it lacks a market. The estimated fair value approximates the carrying amount.

Other Real Estate Owned—Assets acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure are recorded at estimated fair value less estimated selling costs when acquired, thus establishing a new cost basis. Fair value is generally based on independent appraisals. These appraisals include adjustments to comparable assets based on the appraisers’ market knowledge and experience, and are considered level 3 inputs. When an asset is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over fair value, less estimated selling costs, is charged to the allowance for loan losses. If the estimated fair value of the asset declines, a write-down is recorded through expense. The valuation of foreclosed assets is subjective in nature and may be adjusted in the future because of, among other factors, changes in the economic conditions.

Deposits—Deposit liabilities are carried at cost. As such, valuation techniques discussed herein for deposits are primarily for estimating fair value for FASB ASC 825 disclosure purposes. The fair value of deposits is discounted based on rates available for borrowings of similar maturities. A decay rate is estimated for non-time deposits. The discount rate for non-time deposits is adjusted for servicing costs based on industry estimates.

Long-Term Borrowings—Advances from the FHLB are carried at amortized cost. However, we are required to estimate the fair value of long-term debt under FASB ASC 825. The fair value is based on the contractual cash flows discounted using rates currently offered for new notes with similar remaining maturities.

Derivatives— The fair value of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (level 2). Our derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rate, and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.

Accrued Interest Payable—This liability is carried at historical cost. The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.

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

Mortgage Servicing Rights—The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is based on observable market prices when available or the present value of expected future cash flows when not available. Assumptions, such as loan default rates, costs to service, and prepayment speeds significantly affect the estimate of future cash flows. Mortgage servicing rights are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 are presented below:

	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2015:
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	56,370	$	56,370	$	56,370	$	—	$	—
Investment securities available-for-sale		116,767		116,767		—		116,767		—
Investment securities held-to-maturity		54,914		53,931		—		53,931		—
Loans receivable, net		461,491		469,133		—		—		469,133
Accrued interest receivable		2,722		2,722		—		2,722		—
Restricted stock		4,762		4,762		—		4,762		—
Mortgage servicing rights (included in Other Assets)		388		417		—		417		—
Financial liabilities:
Savings accounts		45,312		45,312		—		45,312		—
Checking and NOW accounts		114,268		114,268		—		114,268		—
Money market accounts		133,608		133,608		—		133,608		—
Certificates of deposit		241,513		243,812		—		243,812		—
FHLB advances		103,000		103,839		—		103,839		—
Derivatives		103		103		—		103		—
Accrued interest payable		398		398		—		398		—

September 30, 2015:
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	40,263	$	40,263	$	40,263	$	—	$	—
Investment securities available-for-sale		128,354		128,354		—		128,354		—
Investment securities held-to-maturity		57,221		56,825		—		56,825		—
Loans receivable, net		391,307		400,305		—		—		400,305
Accrued interest receivable		2,484		2,484		—		2,484		—
Restricted stock		4,765		4,765		—		4,765		—
Mortgage servicing rights		401		416		—		416		—
Financial liabilities:
Savings accounts		45,189		45,189		—		45,189
Checking and NOW accounts		109,907		109,907		—		109,907		—
Money market accounts		108,706		108,706		—		108,706		—
Certificates of deposit		201,720		203,257		—		203,257		—
FHLB advances		103,000		104,889		—		104,889		—
Derivatives		348		348		—		348		—
Accrued interest payable		396		396		—		396		—

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 10 – Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 were as follows:

	December 31,			September 30,
	2015			2015
	(in thousands)
Deferred Tax Assets:
Unrealized loss on investments available-for-sale	$	590		$	383
Allowance for loan losses		2,985			2,985
Non-accrual interest		86			98
Write-down of real estate owned		106			106
Alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit carryover		147			128
Low-income housing tax credit carryover		337			337
Supplement Employer Retirement Plan		409			455
Charitable contributions		49			36
Depreciation		—			205
Federal net operating loss		5,985			6,375
Other		382			338
Total Deferred Tax Assets		11,076			11,446
Valuation allowance for DTA		(7,824	)		(8,043	)
Total Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance		3,252			3,403
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
State net operating income		—			(187	)
Depreciation		(11	)		—
Mortgage servicing rights		(132	)		(136	)
Other		(235	)		(206	)
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities		(378	)		(529	)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	$	2,874		$	2,874

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 11 – Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) included in shareholders’ equity are as follows:

	December 31,			September 30,
	2015			2015
	(in thousands)
Net unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale securities	$	(1,736	)	$	(1,011	)
Tax effect		590			344
Net of tax amount		(1,146	)		(667	)

Net unrealized holding losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity		—			(115	)
Tax effect		—			39
Net of tax amount		—			(76	)

Fair value adjustments on derivatives		(103	)		(348	)
Tax effect		35			12
Net of tax amount		(68	)		(336	)

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(1,214	)	$	(1,079	)

Other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects are presented in the following table:

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2015			2014
	(in thousands)
Net unrealized holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(482	)	$	1,163

Net realized gain on securities available-for-sale		(131	)		(26	)

Amortization of unrealized holding losses on securities available-for-sale transferred to held-to-maturity		2			—

Fair value adjustments on derivatives		403			—

Other comprehensive (loss) income before taxes		(208	)		1,137
Tax effect		73			(387	)
Total comprehensive (loss) income	$	(135	)	$	750

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

The purpose of this analysis is to provide the reader with information relevant to understanding and assessing the Company’s results of operations for the periods presented herein and financial condition as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015. In order to fully understand this analysis, the reader is encouraged to review the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward looking statements (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulations thereunder). Forward looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the beliefs, expectations or opinions of Malvern Bancorp, Inc. and its management regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain. Forward looking statements may be identified by the use of such words as: “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional terms such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “likely,” “probably,” or “possibly.” Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services; and statements regarding future performance. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are difficult to predict and generally are beyond the control of Malvern Bancorp, Inc. and its management, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, forward looking statements. 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: (1) economic and competitive conditions which could affect the volume of loan originations, deposit flows and real estate values; (2) the levels of non-interest income and expense and the amount of loan losses; (3) competitive pressure among depository institutions increasing significantly; (4) changes in the interest rate environment causing reduced interest margins; (5) general economic conditions, either nationally or in the markets in which Malvern Bancorp, Inc. is or will be doing business, being less favorable than expected; (6) political and social unrest, including acts of war or terrorism; or (7) legislation or changes in regulatory requirements adversely affecting the business in which Malvern Bancorp, Inc. is or will be engaged. Malvern Bancorp, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update these forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made.

As used in this report, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company” refer to Malvern Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, and the term the “Bank” refers to Malvern Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. In addition, unless the context otherwise requires, references to the operations of the Company include the operations of the Bank.

This report contains certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These measures include net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis and net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis. Our management uses these non-GAAP measures, together with the related GAAP measures, in its analysis of our performance and in making business decisions. Management also uses these measures for peer comparisons. The tax equivalent adjustment to net interest income recognizes the income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets and assumes a 34% tax rate. Management believes that it is standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest income and net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis, and accordingly believes that providing these measures may be useful for peer comparison purposes. These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for the results determined to be in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be represented by other companies. Reconciliations of net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis to net interest income and net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis to net interest margin are contained in the tables under “Earnings-Net Interest Income and Margin.”

Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies followed by Malvern Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) conform, in all material respects, to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management has made estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the consolidated statements of condition and for the periods indicated in the statements of operations. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

The Company’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of financial condition and results of operations. The Company has identified the determination of the allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned, fair value measurements, deferred tax assets, the other-than-temporary impairment evaluation of securities and the valuation of our derivative positions to be critical because management must make subjective and/or complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available. Additional information on these policies is provided below.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses consists of the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments. The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the statement of financial condition date and is recorded as a reduction to loans. The reserve for unfunded lending commitments represents management’s estimate of losses inherent in the Company’s unfunded loan commitments and is recorded in other liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial condition. The allowance for loan losses is increased by provisions for loan losses, and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. All, or part, of the principal balance of loans receivable are charged off to the allowance as soon as it is determined that the repayment or collateral recovery of all, or part, of the principal balance is highly unlikely. Non-residential consumer loans are generally charged off no later than when they become 120 days past due on a contractual basis or earlier in the event of the borrower’s bankruptcy, or if there is an amount deemed uncollectible. Because all identified losses are immediately charged off, no portion of the allowance for loan losses is restricted to any individual loan or groups of loans, and the entire allowance is available to absorb any and all loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance. The allowance is based on the Company’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, the composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For loans that are classified as impaired, a charge-off is recognized when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers pools of loans by loan class including commercial loans not considered impaired, as well as smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as residential real estate, home equity and other consumer loans. These pools of loans are evaluated for loss exposure based upon historical loss rates for each of these categories of loans, as adjusted for qualitative factors.

An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio. Once all factor adjustments are applied, general reserve allocations for each segment are calculated, summarized and reported on the ALLL summary. ALLL final schedules, calculations and the resulting evaluation process are reviewed quarterly.

In addition, Federal bank regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses and may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination, which may not previously have been available to management. Based on management’s comprehensive analysis of the loan portfolio, management believes the level of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2015 was appropriate under GAAP.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans and commercial construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

The allowance is adjusted for other significant factors that affect the collectibility of the loan portfolio as of the evaluation date including changes in lending policy and procedures, loan volume and concentrations, seasoning of the portfolio, loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio, and bank regulatory examination results. Other factors include changes in economic and business conditions affecting our primary lending areas and credit quality trends. Loss factors are reevaluated each reporting period to ensure their relevance in the current economic environment. We review key ratios such as the allowance for loan losses to total loans receivable and as a percentage of non-performing loans; however, we do not try to maintain any specific target range for these ratios.

While management uses the best information available to make loan loss allowance evaluations, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions or changes in accounting guidance. In addition, the OCC, as an integral part of its examination processes, periodically reviews our allowance for loan losses. The OCC may require the recognition of adjustments to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examinations. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.

Other Real Estate Owned. Assets acquired through foreclosure consist of other real estate owned and financial assets acquired from debtors. Other real estate owned is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs. The fair value of other real estate owned is determined using current market appraisals obtained from approved independent appraisers, agreements of sale, and comparable market analysis from real estate brokers, where applicable. Changes in the fair value of assets acquired through foreclosure at future reporting dates or at the time of disposition will result in an adjustment in assets acquired through foreclosure expense or net gain (loss) on sale of assets acquired through foreclosure, respectively.

Fair Value Measurements. The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets to determine fair value disclosures. Investment and mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as impaired loans, real estate owned and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

Under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, the Company groups its assets at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

· Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

· Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

· Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company’s own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset.

Under FASB ASC Topic 820, the Company bases its fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It is our policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, in accordance with the fair value hierarchy in FASB ASC Topic 820.

Fair value measurements for assets where there exists limited or no observable market data and, therefore, are based primarily upon the Company’s or other third-party’s estimates, are often calculated based on the characteristics of the asset, the economic and competitive environment and other such factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, that could significantly affect the results of current or future valuations. At December 31, 2015, the Company had $21,000 of assets that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 measurements.

Deferred Tax Assets. We make estimates and judgments to calculate some of our tax liabilities and determine the recoverability of some of our deferred tax assets (“DTAs”), which arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenues and expenses. We also estimate a reserve for deferred tax assets if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. These estimates and judgments are inherently subjective. Historically, our estimates and judgments to calculate our deferred tax accounts have not required significant revision to our initial estimates.

In evaluating our ability to recover deferred tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results and our forecast of future taxable income. In determining future taxable income, we make assumptions for the amount of taxable income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require us to make judgments about our future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we use to manage our business. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. An increase in the valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in the period and could have a significant impact on our future earnings.

Realization of a deferred tax asset requires us to exercise significant judgment and is inherently uncertain because it requires the prediction of future occurrences. Our net deferred tax asset amounted to $2.9 million at December 31, 2015 and at September 30, 2015. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, we estimated our viable tax planning strategies that we could employ so that the asset would not go unused. We feel that the DTA balance of $2.9 million as of December 31, 2015 is appropriate since it is the amount of such estimated tax planning strategies. Our total deferred tax assets decreased to $11.1 million at December 31, 2015 compared to $11.4 million at September 30, 2015. Our DTA valuation allowance amounted to $7.8 million at December 31, 2015 compared to $8.0 million at September 30, 2015. In the future, the DTA allowance may be reversed, depending on the Company’s financial position and results of operations in the future, among other factors, and, in such event, may be available to increase future net income. There can be no assurance, however, as to when we could be in a position to recapture our DTA allowance.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities. Securities are evaluated on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when market conditions warrant such an evaluation, to determine whether declines in their value are other-than-temporary. To determine whether a loss in value is other-than-temporary, management utilizes criteria such as the reasons underlying the decline, the magnitude and duration of the decline and whether or not management intends to sell or expects that it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security prior to an anticipated recovery of the fair value. The term “other-than-temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment. Once a decline in value for a debt security is determined to be other-than-temporary, the other-than-temporary impairment is separated into (a) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.

Derivatives. The Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the payment of future uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy.

Interest rate swaps are valued by a third party, using models that primarily use market observable inputs, such as yield curves, and are validated by comparison with valuations provided by the respective counterparties. The credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements is measured on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. The significant assumptions used in the models, which include assumptions for interest rates, are independently verified against observable market data where possible. Where observable market data is not available, the estimate of fair value becomes more subjective and involves a high degree of judgment. In this circumstance, fair value is estimated based on management’s judgment regarding the value that market participants would assign to the asset or liability. This valuation process takes into consideration factors such as market illiquidity. Imprecision in estimating these factors can impact the amount recorded on the balance sheet for a particular asset or liability with related impacts to earnings or other comprehensive income.

Earnings

Net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended December 31, 2015 amounted to $1.3 million compared to net income of $321,000 for the comparable three-month period ended December 31, 2014. The Company recorded earnings per common share of $0.21 for the three months ended December 31, 2015 as compared with earnings of $0.05 per common share for the same three months in fiscal 2015. The annualized return on average assets was 0.79 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2015, compared to annualized return on average assets of 0.22 percent for three months ended December 31, 2014. The annualized return on average shareholders’ equity was 6.55 percent for the three-month period ended December 31, 2015, compared to 1.65 percent in annualized return on average shareholders’ equity for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income is the difference between the interest earned on the portfolio of earning assets (principally loans and investments) and the interest paid for deposits and borrowings, which support these assets. Net interest income is presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis by adjusting tax-exempt income (primarily interest earned on obligations of state and political subdivisions) by the amount of income tax which would have been paid had the assets been invested in taxable issues. We believe this to be the preferred measurement of net interest income as it provides a relevant comparison between taxable and non-taxable amounts.

The following table presents the components of net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis, a non-GAAP measure, for the periods indicated, together with a reconciliation of net interest income as reported under GAAP.

Net Interest Income (tax-equivalent basis)

	Three Months Ended December 31,
							Increase			Percent
(dollars in thousands)	2015			2014			(Decrease)			Change
Interest income:
Loans, including fees	$	4,553		$	4,203		$	350			8.33	%
Investment securities		1,136			564			572			101.42
Dividends, restricted stock		54			37			17			45.95
Interest-bearing cash accounts		18			23			(5	)		(21.74	)
Total interest income		5,761			4,827			934			19.35
Interest expense:
Deposits		964			859			105			12.22
Borrowings		512			393			119			30.28
Total interest expense		1,476			1,252			224			17.89
Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis		4,285			3,575			710			19.86
Tax-equivalent adjustment ⁽¹⁾		(74	)		(14	)		(60	)		428.57
Net interest income, as reported under GAAP	$	4,211		$	3,561		$	650			18.25	%

⁽¹⁾ Computed using a federal income tax rate of 34 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis increased $710,000 or 19.9 percent to $4.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2015 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2015. For the three months ended December 31, 2015, the net interest margin (which is defined as net interest income as a percentage of total average interest-earnings assets) on a fully tax-equivalent basis increased 11 basis points to 2.72 percent from 2.61 percent during the three months ended December 31, 2014. For the three months ended December 31, 2015, an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets of 14 basis points together with a decrease of two basis points in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, resulted in an increase in the Company’s net interest spread of 16 basis points for the period. Net interest margin growth during the first quarter of fiscal 2016 occurred primarily as result of healthy levels of cash, which is a positive trend to generate funding for increased loan originations.

For the three-month period ended December 31, 2015, total interest income on a tax-equivalent basis increased by $934,000 or 19.4 percent, to $5.8 million, compared to the same three-month period in fiscal 2015. This increase in interest income was due primarily to an increase in the average volume of interest-earning assets, due primarily to an increase in the average balances of the loan portfolio and investment securities. The average balance of the loan portfolio increased by $31.1 million, to $420.6 million, from an average of $389.5 million in the same quarter in fiscal 2015, primarily reflecting net increases in construction loans and commercial loans. Average loans represented approximately 66.8 percent of average interest-earning assets during the first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to 71.0 percent in the same quarter in fiscal 2015. Average investment securities volume increased during the current three-month period by $65.9 million, to $180.0 million, compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

For the three months ended December 31, 2015, interest expense increased $224,000, or 17.9 percent, to $1.5 million, compared to the same three-month period in fiscal 2015. The average rate of total interest-bearing liabilities decreased two basis points to 1.05 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2015, from 1.07 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2014. At the same time, the average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities increased by $97.8 million. This increase primarily reflects an increase in the average balance of borrowings of $30.1 million and a $56.9 million increase in the average balance of money market accounts. For the three months ended December 31, 2015, the Company’s net interest spread on a tax-equivalent basis increased to 2.61 percent, from 2.45 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

The following table quantifies the impact on net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis resulting from changes in average balances and average rates during the periods presented. Any change in interest income or expense attributable to both changes in volume and changes in rate has been allocated in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of change in each category.

Analysis of Variance in Net Interest Income Due to Changes in Volume and Rates

	Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 Increase (Decrease) Due to Changes in:
(tax-equivalent basis, in thousands)	Average Volume			Average Rate			Net Change
Interest-earning assets:
Loans, including fees	$	1,342		$	(992	)	$	350
Investment securities		1,304			(732	)		572
Interest-bearing cash accounts		(37	)		32			(5	)
Dividends, restricted stock		40			(23	)		17
Total interest-earning assets		2,649			(1,715	)		934
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Money market deposits		165			(45	)		120
Savings deposits		1			(2	)		(1	)
Certificates of deposit		144			(161	)		(17	)
Other interest-bearing deposits		1			2			3
Total interest-bearing deposits		311			(206	)		105
Borrowings		649			(530	)		119
Total interest-bearing liabilities		960			(736	)		224
Change in net interest income	$	1,689		$	(979	)	$	710

Average Balances, Net Interest Income, and Yields Earned and Rates Paid. The following table shows for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets). Tax-exempt income and yields have been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis. All average balances are based on monthly balances. Management does not believe that the monthly averages differ significantly from what the daily averages would be.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2015									2014
(tax-equivalent basis)	Average Balance			Interest Income/ Expense			Average Yield/ Rate			Average Balance			Interest Income/ Expense			Average Yield/ Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Loans, including fees(1)	$	420,601		$	4,553			4.33	%	$	389,544		$	4,203			4.32	%
Investment securities		179,979			1,136			2.52			114,129			564			1.98
Interest-bearing cash accounts		24,342			18			0.30			41,315			23			0.22
Dividends, restricted stock		4,763			54			4.53			3,754			37			3.94
Total interest-earning assets		629,685			5,761			3.66			548,742			4,827			3.52
Non interest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		24,040									1,162
Bank-owned life insurance		17,969									18,331
Other assets		14,336									13,214
Allowance for loan losses		(4,662	)								(4,600	)
Total non interest-earning assets		51,683									28,107
Total assets	$	681,368								$	576,849
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Money market deposits	$	118,126		$	165			0.56	%	$	61,192		$	45			0.29	%
Savings deposits		45,736			6			0.05			44,865			7			0.06
Certificates of deposit		212,425			769			1.45			203,104			786			1.55
Other interest-bearing deposits		84,712			24			0.11			84,064			21			0.10
Total interest-bearing deposits		460,999			964			0.84			393,225			859			0.87
Borrowings		102,998			512			1.99			72,945			393			2.16
Total interest-bearing liabilities		563,997			1,476			1.05			466,170			1,252			1.07
Non interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		28,604									26,770
Other liabilities		6,688									6,151
Total non interest-bearing liabilities		35,292									32,921
Shareholders’ equity		82,079									77,758
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	681,368								$	576,849
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)					4,285									3,575
Net interest spread								2.61	%								2.45	%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis)								2.72	%								2.61	%
Tax equivalent effect								0.05	%								0.01	%
Net interest margin on a GAAP basis								2.67	%								2.60	%
Tax-equivalent adjustment (2)					(74	)								(14	)
Net interest income				$	4,211								$	3,561

(1) Includes non-accrual loans during the respective periods. Calculated net of deferred loan fees and loan discounts.

(2) Computed using a federal income tax rate of 34 percent for the periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Investment Portfolio

At December 31, 2015, the principal components of the investment securities portfolio were U.S. Government agency obligations, federal agency obligations including mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions, corporate securities, trust preferred securities, asset backed securities and equity securities.

During the three months ended December 31, 2015, approximately $12.5 million in investment securities were sold from the Company’s available-for-sale portfolio. The cash flow from the sale of investment securities was primarily used to fund new loan volume. The Company’s sales from its available-for-sale investment portfolio reflect continued volatility present in the market. Given the historic low interest rates prevalent in the market, the Company has been actively reviewing its investments and has engaged in certain transactions in its investment securities in its efforts to protect itself from undue interest rate exposure. Securities that once appeared to be sound investments can, after changes in the market, become securities that the Company determines to sell in order to avoid losses and mismatches of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

For the three months ended December 31, 2015, the average balance of our investment securities increased $65.9 million to approximately $180.0 million, or 28.6 percent of average interest-earning assets, from $114.1 million on average, or 20.8 percent of average interest-earning assets, for the comparable period in fiscal 2015.

During the three-month period ended December 31, 2015, the volume-related factors applicable to the investment portfolio increased interest income by approximately $1.3 million while rate-related changes resulted in a decrease in interest income of approximately $732,000 from the same period in fiscal 2015. The tax-equivalent yield on investments increased by 54 basis points to 2.52 percent for the three-month period ended December 31, 2015 as compared to the three-month period ended December 31, 2014 at 1.98 percent.

At December 31, 2015, net unrealized losses on investment securities available-for-sale, which is carried as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and included in shareholders’ equity, net of tax, amounted to $1.4 million as compared with net unrealized losses of $743,000 at September 30, 2015. The gross unrealized losses associated with agency securities and federal agency obligations, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and tax-exempt securities are not considered to be other than temporary because their unrealized losses are related to changes in interest rates and do not affect the expected cash flows of the underlying collateral or issuer.

Loan Portfolio

Lending is one of the Company’s primary business activities. The Company’s loan portfolio consists of residential, construction and development, commercial and consumer loans, serving the diverse customer base in its market area. The composition of the Company’s portfolio continues to change due to the local economy. Factors such as the economic climate, interest rates, real estate values and employment all contribute to these changes. Growth is generated through business development efforts, repeat customer requests for new financings, penetration into existing markets and entry into new markets.

The Company seeks to create growth in commercial lending by offering customer-focused products and competitive pricing and by capitalizing on the positive trends in its market area, which includes our two new private banking / loan production offices in Villanova, PA and Morristown, New Jersey. Products offered are designed to meet the financial requirements of the Company’s customers. It is the objective of the Company’s credit policies to diversify the commercial loan portfolio to limit concentrations in any single industry.

At December 31, 2015, total gross loans amounted to $464.7 million, an increase of $70.5 million or 17.9 percent as compared to September 30, 2015. For the three-month period ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $71.0 million in commercial loans and a $5.0 million increase in construction and development loans were partially offset by a $3.6 million decrease in residential mortgage loans and a $1.9 million reduction in consumer loans at December 31, 2015 as compared to September 30, 2015.Total gross loans recorded in the quarter included $115.5 million of new loans and advances, which was partially offset by payoffs and principal payments of $45.0 million.

At December 31, 2015, the Company had $85.2 million in outstanding loan commitments which are expected to close and be funded during the quarter ending March 31, 2016.

The average balance of our total loans increased $31.1 million or 8.0 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2015 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2015, while the average yield on loans increased by one basis point as compared with the same period in fiscal 2015. The increase in average total loan volume and average yield on loan was due primarily to increased loan originations. The volume-related factors during the period contributed increased interest income of $1.3 million, while the rate-related changes decreased interest income by $992,000.

Allowance for Loan Losses and Related Provision

The purpose of the allowance for loan losses (the “allowance”) is to absorb the impact of losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Additions to the allowance are made through provisions charged against current operations and through recoveries made on loans previously charged-off. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at an amount considered adequate by management to provide for probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio based upon a periodic evaluation of the portfolio’s risk characteristics. In establishing an appropriate allowance, an assessment of the individual borrowers, a determination of the value of the underlying collateral, a review of historical loss experience and an analysis of the levels and trends of loan categories, delinquencies and problem loans are considered. Such factors as the level and trend of interest rates and current economic conditions and peer group statistics are also reviewed. Given the extraordinary economic volatility impacting national, regional and local markets, the Company’s analysis of its allowance for loan losses takes into consideration the potential impact that current trends may have on the Company’s borrower base.

Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to increase the allowance based on their analysis of information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in the State of Pennsylvania. Future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary due to economic factors impacting Pennsylvania real estate and the economy in general, as well as operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Company’s control.

At December 31, 2015, the level of the allowance was $4.6 million compared to $4.7 million at September 30, 2015. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans amounted to 0.98 percent at December 31, 2015 compared to 1.18 percent at September 30, 2015. There were no provisions to the allowance for the three-month period ended December 31, 2015 compared to $90,000 for the same period in fiscal 2015. The net charge-offs were $91,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2015 compared to $79,000 in net charge-offs for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

Provision expense was lower during the quarter ended December 31, 2015 due to a decline in historical charge-off history during the quarter ended December 31, 2015 and the unallocated portion of the reserve which had been building over the last several quarters. This was driven by the improved credit quality in the portfolio and lag in the closing of loan volume from the business pipelines. However, given the loan activity that closed in the quarter, recent loan growth and anticipated loan growth in subsequent quarters, the Company expects to lower the unallocated component of the allowance and incur charges to provision expense in future periods to raise the allowance for loan losses commensurate with loan growth and other risk factors.

The level of the allowance for the respective periods of fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 reflects the credit quality within the loan portfolio, the loan volume recorded during the periods, the changing composition of the commercial and residential real estate loan portfolios and other related factors. In management’s view, the level of the allowance at December 31, 2015 was adequate to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Actual results could differ materially from management’s analysis, based principally upon the factors considered by management in establishing the allowance.

Changes in the allowance for loan losses are presented in the following table for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2015			2014
	(dollars in thousands)

Balance at beginning of period	$	4,667		$	4,589
Provision for loan losses		—			90
Charge-offs:
Residential mortgage		9			—
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		—			1
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		98			48
Consumer:
Home equity lines of credit		—			—
Second mortgages		197			31
Other		—			17
Total charge-offs		304			97
Recoveries:
Residential mortgage		—			1
Construction and Development:
Residential and commercial		188			—
Commercial:
Commercial real estate		2			2
Other		1			1
Consumer:
Second mortgages		21			12
Other		1			2
Total recoveries		213			18
Net charge-offs		91			79
Balance at end of period	$	4,576		$	4,600
Ratios:
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans in portfolio		575.60	%		197.09	%
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding in portfolio⁽¹⁾		0.08	%		0.08	%
Ratio of net charge-offs to total allowance for loan losses⁽¹⁾		8.00	%		6.87	%

⁽¹⁾Annualized

Asset Quality

The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans, delinquencies, and potential problem loans, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and mix. The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early enough to correct the problems, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of current collateral values and cash flows, and to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses at all times.

It is generally the Company’s policy to discontinue interest accruals once a loan is past due as to interest or principal payments for a period of ninety days. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, interest accruals cease and uncollected accrued interest is reversed and charged against current income. Payments received on non-accrual loans are applied against principal. A loan may be restored to an accruing basis when it again becomes well-secured, all past due amounts have been collected and the borrower continues to make payments for the next six months on a timely basis. Accruing loans past due 90 days or more are generally well-secured and in the process of collection.

Non-Performing Assets and Troubled Debt Restructured Loans

Non-performing loans include non-accrual loans and accruing loans past due 90 days or more. Non-accrual loans represent loans on which interest accruals have been suspended. In general, it is the policy of management to consider the charge-off of loans at the point they become past due in excess of 90 days, with the exception of loans that are both well-secured and in the process of collection. Non-performing assets include non-performing loans and other real estate owned. Troubled debt restructured loans represent loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties on which a concession was granted, such as a reduction in interest rate which is lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risks, or modified repayment terms, and are performing under the restructured terms. Such loans, as long as they are performing in accordance with their restructured terms, are not included within the Company’s non-performing loans.

The following table sets forth, as of the dates indicated, the amount of the Company’s non-accrual loans, accruing loans past due 90 days or more, other real estate owned and troubled debt restructured loans.

	December 31, 2015		September 30, 2015
	(in thousands)
Non-accrual loans	$	795	$	1,399
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more		—		—
Total non-performing loans		795		1,399
Other real estate owned		1,168		1,168
Total non-performing assets	$	1,963	$	2,567

Troubled debt restructured loans — performing	$	1,584	$	1,091

At December 31, 2015, non-performing assets totaled $2.0 million, or 0.27 percent of total assets, as compared with $2.6 million, or 0.39 percent, at September 30, 2015 and $3.8 million, or 0.63 percent, at December 31, 2014. Non-performing assets decreased by $604,000 at December 31, 2015 from September 30, 2015. The decrease was attributable to two commercial loans to one borrower with an outstanding balance of approximately $493,000, were returned to accruing status during the first quarter of fiscal 2016, as well as, $117,000 in charge-offs, payments of $17,000, offset in part by the addition of one single residential loans (totaling approximately $21,000) into non-accrual status.

The Company held $1.2 million in other real estate owned at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

Troubled debt restructured loans totaled $1.6 million at December 31, 2015 and at September 30, 2015. A total of $1.6 and $1.1 million of troubled debt restructured loans were performing pursuant to the terms of their respective modifications at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively. At December 31, 2015, all troubled debt restructured loans were deemed performing, while $492,000 in troubled debt restructured loans were deemed non-performing at September 30, 2015.

Overall credit quality in the Bank’s loan portfolio at December 31, 2015 remained relatively strong. Non-performing loans amounted to $795,000 and $1.4 million at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively. Other known “potential problem loans” (as defined by SEC regulations), some of which are non-performing loans and are included in the table above, as of December 31, 2015 have been identified and internally risk-rated as assets specially mentioned or substandard. Special mention loans were $5.4 million and $5.7 million at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively. The decrease in special mention loans was attributable to principal payments made during the three months ended December 31, 2015. Substandard loans were $7.0 million at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015. The change was minimal from September 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015, three loans previously designated as management attention loans were classified as substandard loans with an aggregate balance of $236,000 during the three months ended December 31, 2015. One new loan with a balance of $21,000 at December 31, 2015, was classified as a substandard loan. Additionally, four substandard loans with an aggregate balance of $223,000 were fully charged-off during the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Our loans which have been identified as specially mentioned or substandard are considered potential problem loans due to a variety of changing conditions affecting the credits, including general economic conditions and/or conditions applicable to the specific borrowers. The Company has no foreign loans.

At December 31, 2015, other than the loans set forth above, the Company is not aware of any loans which present serious doubts as to the ability of its borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms and which are expected to fall into one of the categories set forth in the tables or descriptions above.

Other Income

The following table presents the principal categories of other income for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
					Increase			Percent
(dollars in thousands)	2015		2014		(Decrease)			Change
Service charges and other fees	$	211	$	270	$	(59	)		(21.85	)%
Rental income-other		50		64		(14	)		(21.88	)
Gain on sale of investments, net		131		26		105			403.85
Gain on sale of loans, net		34		19		15			78.95
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance		132		132		—			—
Total other income	$	558	$	511	$	47			9.20	%

For the three months ended December 31, 2015, total other income amounted to $558,000, compared to total other income of $511,000 for the same period in fiscal 2015. The increase of $47,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2015 was primarily the result of $131,000 in net gains on sales of investment securities compared to $26,000 in net gain on sales of investment securities for the same period in fiscal 2015. Excluding net investment securities gains, a non-GAAP measure, the Company recorded total other income of $427,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2015, compared to $485,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2014. The change in other income in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2015 (excluding securities gains) was primarily from a decrease in service charges of $59,000 and a decrease in rental income of $14,000.

Other Expense

The following table presents the principal categories of other expense for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
							Increase			Percent
(dollars in thousands)	2015			2014			(Decrease)			Change
Salaries and employee benefits	$	1,499		$	1,728		$	(229	)		(13.25	)%
Occupancy expense		423			424			(1	)		(0.24	)
Federal deposit insurance premium		200			167			33			19.76
Advertising		30			85			(55	)		(64.71	)
Data processing		297			302			(5	)		(1.66	)
Professional fees		400			343			57			16.62
Other real estate owned (recovery)/expense, net		(1	)		(36	)		35			97.22
Other operating expenses		577			648			(71	)		(10.96	)
Total other expense	$	3,425		$	3,661		$	(236	)		(6.45	)%

For the three months ended December 31, 2015, total other expense decreased $236,000, or 6.5 percent, from the comparable three months ended December 31, 2014. This was primarily attributable to a decrease in salaries and employee benefits of $229,000 in the fiscal 2016 period, which primarily reflected workforce reductions. Full-time equivalent staffing levels were 77 at December 31, 2015 and 84 at December 31, 2014.

Occupancy expense for the three month ended December 31, 2015 decreased $1,000 compared to the comparable quarter of fiscal 2015.

Advertising for the three months ended December 31, 2015 decreased $55,000, or 64.7 percent compared to the comparable quarter of fiscal 2015.

Other operating expense for the three months ended December 31, 2015 decreased $71,000, or 11.0 percent, compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2015. The decrease was primarily due to a $68,000 decrease in other operating expense, a $12,000 decrease in director compensation, a $16,000 decrease in expenses related to education, subscriptions and dues and a $17,000 decrease associated with annual credit review such as appraisals and searches. The decreases were partially offset by increases of $30,000 in business expenses related to entertainment and meals and a $14,000 increase in item processing expense.

Federal deposit insurance premium for the three months ended December 31, 2015 increased $33,000, or 19.8 percent compared to the comparable quarter of fiscal 2015.

Professional fee expense for the three months ended December 31, 2015 increased $57,000, or 16.6 percent compared to the comparable quarter of fiscal 2015, primarily reflecting higher expenses related to loan review and administration.

Provision for Income Taxes

For the quarter ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded no income tax expense. The effective tax rates for the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was 0.0 percent.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements discusses the expected impact of accounting pronouncements recently issued or proposed but not yet required to be adopted.

Asset and Liability Management

Asset and Liability management encompasses an analysis of market risk, the control of interest rate risk (interest sensitivity management) and the ongoing maintenance and planning of liquidity and capital. The composition of the Company’s statement of condition is planned and monitored by the Asset and Liability Committee (“ALCO”). In general, management’s objective is to optimize net interest income and minimize market risk and interest rate risk by monitoring the components of the statement of condition and the interaction of interest rates.

Short-term interest rate exposure analysis is supplemented with an interest sensitivity gap model. The Company utilizes interest sensitivity analysis to measure the responsiveness of net interest income to changes in interest rate levels. Interest rate risk arises when an earning asset matures or when its interest rate changes in a time period different than that of a supporting interest-bearing liability, or when an interest-bearing liability matures or when its interest rate changes in a time period different than that of an earning asset that it supports. While the Company matches only a small portion of specific assets and liabilities, total earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are grouped to determine the overall interest rate risk within a number of specific time frames. The difference between interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities is referred to as the interest sensitivity gap. At any given point in time, the Company may be in an asset-sensitive position, whereby its interest-sensitive assets exceed its interest-sensitive liabilities, or in a liability-sensitive position, whereby its interest-sensitive liabilities exceed its interest-sensitive assets, depending in part on management’s judgment as to projected interest rate trends.

The Company’s interest rate sensitivity position in each time frame may be expressed as assets less liabilities, as liabilities less assets, or as the ratio between rate sensitive assets (“RSA”) and rate sensitive liabilities (“RSL”). For example, a short-funded position (liabilities repricing before assets) would be expressed as a net negative position, when period gaps are computed by subtracting repricing liabilities from repricing assets. When using the ratio method, a RSA/RSL ratio of 1 indicates a balanced position, a ratio greater than 1 indicates an asset-sensitive position and a ratio less than 1 indicates a liability-sensitive position.

A negative gap and/or a rate sensitivity ratio less than 1 tends to expand net interest margins in a falling rate environment and reduce net interest margins in a rising rate environment. Conversely, when a positive gap occurs, generally margins expand in a rising rate environment and contract in a falling rate environment. From time to time, the Company may elect to deliberately mismatch liabilities and assets in a strategic gap position.

At December 31, 2015, the Company reflected a negative interest sensitivity gap with an interest sensitivity ratio of 0.45:1.00 at the cumulative one-year position. Based on management’s perception of interest rates remaining low through 2016, emphasis has been, and is expected to continue to be, placed on controlling liability costs while extending the maturities of liabilities in our efforts to insulate the net interest spread from rising interest rates in the future. However, no assurance can be given that this objective will be met.

Estimates of Fair Value

The estimation of fair value is significant to a number of the Company’s assets, including investment securities available-for-sale. These are all recorded at either fair value or the lower of cost or fair value. Fair values are volatile and may be influenced by a number of factors. Circumstances that could cause estimates of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities to change include a change in prepayment speeds, discount rates, or market interest rates. Fair values for most available-for-sale investment securities are based on quoted market prices. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic condition risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements and notes thereto presented elsewhere herein 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 due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of operations; unlike most industrial companies, nearly all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are monetary. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on performance than do the effects of 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.

Liquidity

The liquidity position of the Company is dependent primarily on successful management of the Bank’s assets and liabilities so as to meet the needs of both deposit and credit customers. Liquidity needs arise principally to accommodate possible deposit outflows and to meet customers’ requests for loans. Scheduled principal loan repayments, maturing investments, short-term liquid assets and deposit inflows, can satisfy such needs. The objective of liquidity management is to enable the Company to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Management monitors current and projected cash flows, and adjusts positions as necessary to maintain adequate levels of liquidity. Under its liquidity risk management program, the Company regularly monitors correspondent bank funding exposure and credit exposure in accordance with guidelines issued by the banking regulatory authorities. Management uses a variety of potential funding sources and staggering maturities to reduce the risk of potential funding pressure. Management also maintains a detailed contingency funding plan designed to respond adequately to situations which could lead to stresses on liquidity. Management believes that the Company has the funding capacity to meet the liquidity needs arising from potential events. The Company maintains borrowing capacity through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh secured with loans and marketable securities.

The Company’s primary sources of short-term liquidity consist of cash and cash equivalents and investment securities available-for-sale.

At December 31, 2015, the Company had $56.4 million in cash and cash equivalent compared to $40.3 million at September 30, 2015. In addition, our available for sale investment securities amounted to $116.8 million at December 31, 2015 and $128.4 million at September 30, 2015.

Deposits

Total deposits increased to $534.7 million at December 31, 2015 from $465.5 million at September 30, 2015. Deposit growth in both periods is a result of business development efforts, expanded market, and the higher visibility of the Bank, which have resulted in increased deposits and a broadened depositor base. Total interest-bearing deposits increased from $438.5 million at September 30, 2015 to $506.4 million at December 31, 2015, an increase of $67.9 million or 15.5 percent. Interest-bearing demand, savings and time deposits under $100,000 increased $27.3 million to a total of $352.0 million at December 31, 2015 as compared to $324.7 million at September 30, 2015. Time deposits $100,000 and over increased $40.6 million as compared to September 30, 2015 primarily due to increase in certificates of deposit. Time deposits $100,000 and over represented 28.9 percent of total deposits at December 31, 2015 compared to 24.5 percent at September 30, 2015.

Core Deposits

The Company derives a significant proportion of its liquidity from its core deposit base. Total demand deposits, savings and money market accounts of $293.2 million at December 31, 2015 increased by $29.4 million, or 11.1 percent, from September 30, 2015. Total demand deposits, savings and money market accounts were 54.8 percent of total deposits at December 31, 2015 and 56.7 percent at September 30, 2015. Alternatively, the Company uses a more stringent calculation for the management of its liquidity positions internally, which calculation consists of total demand, savings accounts and money market accounts (excluding money market accounts greater than $100,000 and time deposits) as a percentage of total deposits. This number increased by $3.7 million, or 1.40 percent, from $258.1 million at September 30, 2015 to $261.8 million at December 31, 2015 and represented 49.0 percent of total deposits at December 31, 2015 as compared with 55.5 percent at September 30, 2015.

The Company continues to place the main focus of its deposit gathering efforts in the maintenance, development, and expansion of its core deposit base. Management believes that the emphasis on serving the needs of our communities will provide a long term relationship base that will allow the Company to efficiently compete for business in its market. The success of this strategy is reflected in the growth of deposits during the three-month period of fiscal 2016.

The following table depicts the Company’s core deposit mix at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 based on the Company’s alternative calculation:

	December 31, 2015					September 30, 2015					Dollar
	Amount		Percentage			Amount		Percentage			Change
	(dollars in thousands)
Non interest-bearing demand	$	28,260		10.8	%	$	27,010		10.5	%	$	1,250
Interest-bearing demand		86,008		32.9			82,897		32.1			3,111
Savings		45,312		17.3			45,189		17.5			123
Money market deposits under $100,000		15,192		5.8			15,154		5.9			38
Certificates of deposits under $100,000		87,026		33.2			87,880		34.0			(854	)
Total core deposits	$	261,798		100.0	%	$	258,130		100.0	%	$	3,668

Total deposits	$	534,701				$	465,522				$	69,179
Core deposits to total deposits				49.0	%				55.5	%

Borrowings

Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Pittsburg are available to supplement the Company’s liquidity position and, to the extent that maturing deposits do not remain with the Company, management may replace such funds with advances. As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s outstanding balance of FHLB advances, totaled $103.0 million. Of these advances, $28.0 million represent long-term, fixed-rate advances maturing in 2020 that have terms enabling the FHLB to call the borrowing at their option prior to maturity. The remaining balance of long-term, fixed rate advances totaled $60.0 million representing six separate advances maturing during the fiscal years 2016, 2018 and 2019. At December 31, 2015, there was one short-term FHLB advance of $15.0 million of fixed-rate borrowing with rollover of 90 days.

Payments Due Under Contractual Obligations

The following table presents information relating to the Company’s payments due under contractual obligations as of December 31, 2015.

	Payments Due by Period
	Less than One Year		One to Three Years		Three to Five Years		More than Five Years		Total
	(In thousands)
Long-term debt obligations⁽¹⁾	$	15,005	$	5,045	$	89,031	$	—	$	109,081
Certificates of deposit⁽¹⁾		133,221		87,047		20,090		4,624		244,982
Operating lease obligations		243		429		429		3,905		5,006
Total contractual obligations	$	148,469	$	92,521	$	109,550	$	8,529	$	359,069

⁽¹⁾ Includes interest payments

We anticipate that we will continue to have sufficient funds and alternative funding sources to meet our current commitments.

Cash Flows

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows present the changes in cash and cash equivalents resulting from the Company’s operating, investing and financing activities. During the three months ended December 31, 2015, cash and cash equivalents increased by $16.1 million over the balance at September 30, 2015. Net cash of $1.4 million was provided by operating activities, primarily, net income as adjusted to net cash. Net income of $1.3 million was adjusted principally by net gains on sales of investment securities of $131,000, amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investment securities net of $328,000, an increase in other assets of $424,000 and an increase in other liabilities of $129,000. Net cash used by investing activities amounted to approximately $55.5 million, primarily reflecting a net decrease in investment securities of $12.1 million. Net cash of $70.2 million was provided by financing activities, primarily from the increase in deposits of $69.2 million.

Shareholders’ Equity

Total shareholders’ equity amounted to $82.7 million, or 11.4 percent of total assets, at December 31, 2015, compared to $81.4 million or 12.4 percent of total assets at September 30, 2015. Book value per common share was $12.60 at December 31, 2015, compared to $12.41 at September 30, 2015.

	December 31,		September 30,
	2015		2015
	(in thousands, except for share data)
Shareholders’ equity	$	82,658	$	81,391

Book value per common share	$	12.60	$	12.41

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For a discussion of the Company’s asset and liability management policies as well as the methods used to manage its exposure to the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates market, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – How We Manage Market Risk” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2015. There has been no material change in the Company’s asset and liability position since September 30, 2015.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

Item 9A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, indicated that management’s review of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified certain deficiencies which, in the aggregate, constituted a material weakness at September 30, 2015, and described the Company’s remediation plan to address such deficiencies. Such remediation efforts included: enhancement of the Company’s procedures with respect to documentation and identification of troubled debt restructurings; enhancement of the Company’s analysis and review process with respect to impaired loans; and re-evaluation of its policies and procedures regarding use of real estate appraisers who are not on the Company’s list of approved appraisers. During the quarter ended December 31, 2015, the Company commenced the remediation efforts described in Item 9A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K; the Company is continuing its efforts with respect thereto.

Except as described above, no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15(d)-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

Not applicable.

Item 1A - Risk Factors

See Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2015. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2015.

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

Not applicable.

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosure

There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

Item 5 - Other Information

There are no matters required to be reported under this item.

Item 6 - Exhibits

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Section 302 Certification
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Section 302 Certification
32.0	Section 1350 Certification

101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	MALVERN BANCORP, INC.

February 9, 2016	By:	/s/ Anthony C. Weagley
		Anthony C. Weagley
		President and Chief Executive Officer

February 9, 2016	By:	/s/ Joseph D. Gangemi
		Joseph D. Gangemi
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer