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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. - Quarter Report: 2014 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

OR

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

For the transition period from _______________________ to ________________________

Commission file number   0-23406

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Missouri
 
43-1665523
(State or jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(IRS employer id. no.)

531 Vine Street       Poplar Bluff, MO            63901
(Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip code)

(573) 778-1800
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
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the proceeding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes
X
No
 

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

Large accelerated filer
 
Accelerated filer
 
Non-accelerated filer
 
Smaller reporting company
X

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

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

Class
 
Outstanding at May 14, 2014
Common Stock, Par Value $.01
 
3,311,740 Shares

 
 
 
 


SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
FORM 10-Q

INDEX


PART I.
Financial Information
PAGE NO.
     
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
   
 
 -      Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
     
 
 -      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
4
     
 
 -      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
5
     
 
 -      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
6
     
 
 -      Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
   Operations
35
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
52
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
54
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
55
     
Item 1a.
Risk Factors
55
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
55
     
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
55
     
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
55
     
Item 5.
Other Information
55
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
56
     
 
-     Signature Page
57
     
 
-     Certifications
57
     
     
     
     
     

 
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PART I: Item 1:  Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, 2014 AND JUNE 30, 2013


   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 18,022,834     $ 12,788,950  
Interest-bearing time deposits
    1,655,000       980,000  
Available for sale securities
    134,159,015       80,004,226  
Stock in FHLB of Des Moines
    3,217,400       2,006,600  
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
    1,253,000       1,004,450  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of
     $8,687,456 and $8,385,980 at March 31, 2014 and
     June 30, 2013, respectively
    767,302,995       647,165,899  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,788,562       3,969,697  
Premises and equipment, net
    23,557,441       17,515,834  
Bank owned life insurance – cash surrender value
    18,967,249       16,467,043  
Intangible assets, net
    4,104,810       1,040,426  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    18,346,646       13,448,115  
     Total assets
  $ 994,374,952     $ 796,391,240  
                 
Deposits
  $ 794,486,401     $ 632,378,933  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    26,897,245       27,788,192  
Advances from FHLB of Des Moines
    51,680,129       24,500,000  
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    3,594,680       2,149,234  
Accrued interest payable
    561,958       528,528  
Subordinated debt
    9,720,318       7,217,000  
     Total liabilities
    886,940,731       694,561,887  
                 
                 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, $1,000 liquidation value;
     500,000 shares authorized; 20,000 shares issued and
     outstanding at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013
    20,000,000       20,000,000  
                 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 8,000,000 shares authorized;
     3,311,740 and 3,294,040 shares, respectively, issued at
     March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively
    32,797       32,620  
Warrants to acquire common stock
    176,790       176,790  
Additional paid-in capital
    22,850,021       22,752,744  
Retained earnings
    64,636,199       59,046,139  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (261,586 )     (178,940 )
     Total stockholders’ equity
    107,434,221       101,829,353  
                 
     Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 994,374,952     $ 796,391,240  

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013 (Unaudited)
   
Three months
   
Nine Months
 
   
ended
   
ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
INTEREST INCOME:
                       
      Loans
  $ 9,497,167     $ 8,276,133     $ 27,674,018     $ 25,860,434  
      Investment securities
    519,399       399,090       1,438,210       1,138,456  
      Mortgage-backed securities
    285,838       64,093       587,288       269,488  
      Other interest-earning assets
    13,746       17,168       19,658       47,523  
                   Total interest income
    10,316,150       8,756,484       29,719,174       27,315,901  
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
      Deposits
    1,493,350       1,510,424       4,447,520       4,586,848  
      Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    34,160       57,662       96,839       160,129  
      Advances from FHLB of Des Moines
    272,056       241,262       813,526       754,716  
      Subordinated debt
    82,430       55,096       223,282       171,868  
                   Total interest expense
    1,881,996       1,864,444       5,581,167       5,673,561  
NET INTEREST INCOME
    8,434,154       6,892,040       24,138,007       21,642,340  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    253,431       228,375       1,047,721       1,301,081  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
                               
    PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    8,180,723       6,663,665       23,090,286       20,341,259  
NONINTEREST INCOME:
                               
     Deposit account charges and related fees
    628,123       485,764       1,863,129       1,359,871  
     Bank card interchange income
    355,487       288,643       1,013,937       876,952  
     Loan late charges
    57,094       64,169       174,193       168,430  
     Other loan fees
    128,936       77,853       356,802       223,432  
     Net realized gains on sale of loans
    111,699       61,790       356,187       204,646  
     Net realized (losses) gains on sale of AFS securities
    (1,685 )     -       107,796       -  
     Earnings on bank owned life insurance
    125,743       125,778       384,324       380,316  
     Other income
    57,044       39,815       152,233       108,046  
                   Total noninterest income
    1,462,441       1,143,812       4,408,601       3,321,693  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
     Compensation and benefits
    3,215,184       2,591,590       8,878,157       7,576,164  
     Occupancy and equipment, net
    1,044,885       698,218       2,806,988       2,071,452  
     Deposit insurance premiums
    147,905       93,774       356,261       280,441  
     Legal and professional fees
    320,865       130,466       1,231,791       345,718  
     Advertising
    117,289       82,899       354,328       226,250  
     Postage and office supplies
    169,180       119,945       439,611       346,495  
     Intangible amortization
    186,322       104,283       466,520       312,849  
     Bank card network expense
    585,650       135,987       908,674       422,750  
     Other operating expense
    831,610       483,356       1,969,481       1,436,928  
                   Total noninterest expense
    6,618,890       4,440,518       17,411,811       13,019,047  
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    3,024,274       3,366,959       10,087,076       10,643,905  
INCOME TAXES
    781,447       900,849       2,762,341       3,106,621  
NET INCOME
  $ 2,242,827     $ 2,466,110     $ 7,324,735     $ 7,537,284  
      Less: dividend on preferred shares
    50,000       50,000       150,000       295,115  
      Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 2,192,827     $ 2,416,110     $ 7,174,735     $ 7,242,169  
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.66     $ 0.73     $ 2.18     $ 2.20  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.64     $ 0.71     $ 2.11     $ 2.14  
Dividends per common share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.15     $ 0.48     $ 0.45  

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013 (Unaudited)




   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
                         
Net income
  $ 2,242,827     $ 2,466,110     $ 7,324,735     $ 7,537,284  
  Other comprehensive income:
                               
    Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
    929,799       (398,614 )     (428,559 )     (41,094 )
    Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities for
      which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment
      has been recognized in income
    292,866       15,160       294,375       15,244  
      Tax benefit (expense)
    (452,386 )     141,878       49,648       9,565  
      Total other comprehensive income (loss)
    770,279       (241,576 )     (84,536 )     (16,285 )
Comprehensive income
  $ 3,013,106     $ 2,224,534     $ 7,240,199     $ 7,520,999  


 














See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013 (Unaudited)
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net income
  $ 7,324,735     $ 7,537,284  
    Items not requiring (providing) cash:
               
      Depreciation
    1,111,837       826,834  
      Loss on disposal of fixed assets
    168       20,875  
      Stock option and stock grant expense
    10,643       160,643  
      Amortization of intangible assets
    466,520       312,849  
      Amortization of purchase accounting adjustments
    (3,745 )     -  
      Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
    (384,323 )     (380,316 )
      Loss (Gain) on sale of foreclosed assets
    18,500       (17,654 )
      Provision for loan losses
    1,047,721       1,301,081  
      Gains realized on sale of AFS securities
    (107,796 )     -  
      Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on securities
    885,075       439,342  
      Originations of loans held for sale
    (7,616,295 )     (4,956,029 )
      Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    7,919,857       5,116,239  
      Gain on sales of loans held for sale
    (356,187 )     (204,646 )
    Changes in:
               
      Accrued interest receivable
    862,910       616,200  
      Prepaid expenses and other assets
    531,553       513,293  
      Accounts payable and other liabilities
    (594,781 )     1,148,957  
      Deferred taxes
    (402,316 )     297,875  
      Accrued interest payable
    (466,416 )     (70,152 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    10,247,660       12,662,675  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
      Net increase in loans
    (70,156,401 )     (38,645,904 )
      Net change in interest-bearing deposits
    -       (202,000 )
      Proceeds from maturities and sales of available for sale securities
    42,827,514       27,954,781  
      Net purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    (902,500 )     -  
      Net purchases of Federal Reserve  Bank of Saint Louis stock
    (248,550 )     (3,400 )
      Purchases of available-for-sale securities
    (13,660,413 )     (33,408,568 )
      Purchases of premises and equipment
    (5,523,147 )     (5,904,695 )
      Net cash used in acquisitions
    (5,584,946 )     -  
      Investments in state & federal tax credits
    (3,588,425 )     (2,744,436 )
      Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    -       26,500  
      Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
    1,142,922       1,568,483  
            Net cash used in investing activities
    (55,693,946 )     (51,359,239 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
      Net increase in demand deposits and savings accounts
    29,107,220       19,422,508  
      Net increase in certificates of deposits
    611,340       26,660,534  
      Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (1,990,622 )     1,757,202  
      Net proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    24,600,096       -  
      Exercise of stock options
    86,811       100,518  
      Dividends paid on preferred stock
    (150,000 )     (361,553 )
      Dividends paid on common stock
    (1,584,675 )     (1,480,818 )
            Net cash provided by financing activities
    50,680,170       46,098,391  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    5,233,884       7,401,827  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    12,788,950       33,421,099  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 18,022,834     $ 40,822,926  
Noncash investing and financing activities:
               
Conversion of loans to foreclosed real estate
  $ 335,000     $ 3,463,950  
Conversion of foreclosed real estate to loans
    337,500       68,400  
Conversion of loans to repossessed assets
    41,852       251,627  
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest (net of interest credited)
  $ 2,085,060     $ 2,000,909  
Income taxes
    2,798,000       1,541,084  

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 1:  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of June 30, 2013, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Operating results for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. For additional information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s June 30, 2013, Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Bank (Bank). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Note 2:  Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization. Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc., a Missouri corporation (the Company) was organized in 1994 and is the parent company of Southern Bank (the Bank). Substantially all of the Company’s consolidated revenues are derived from the operations of the Bank, and the Bank represents substantially all of the Company’s consolidated assets and liabilities.

The Bank is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individuals and corporate customers in its market areas. The Bank and Company are subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Bank and Company are subject to regulation by certain federal and state agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.
 
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation. The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices within the banking industry. In the normal course of business, the Company encounters two significant types of risk: economic and regulatory. Economic risk is comprised of interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk. The Company is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest-bearing liabilities reprice on a different basis than its interest-earning assets. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company’s investment or loan portfolios resulting from the borrowers’ inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of the investment portfolio, collateral underlying loans receivable, and the value of the Company’s investments in real estate.
 
Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
 
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, estimated fair values of purchased loans, other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI), and fair value of financial instruments.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents. For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash, due from depository institutions and interest-bearing deposits in other depository institutions with original maturities of three

 
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months or less. Interest-bearing deposits in other depository institutions were $10.2 million and $9.5 million at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The deposits are held in various commercial banks, as well as at the Federal Reserve, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.  Deposits in one commercial bank exceed the FDIC deposit insurance limit by $2.8 million.
 
Available for Sale Securities. Available for sale securities, which include any security for which the Company has no immediate plan to sell but which may be sold in the future, are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, a component of stockholders’ equity. All securities have been classified as available for sale.

Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized or accreted as adjustments to income over the estimated life of the security using the level yield method. Realized gains or losses on the sale of securities is based on the specific identification method. The fair value of securities is based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

The Company does not invest in collateralized mortgage obligations that are considered high risk.

When the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, and it is more likely than not the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income. As a result, the Company’s balance sheet as of the dates presented reflects the full impairment (that is, the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and fair value) on debt securities that the Company intends to sell or would more likely than not be required to sell before the expected recovery of the amortized cost basis. For available-for-sale debt securities that management has no intent to sell and believes that it more likely than not will not be required to sell prior to recovery, only the credit loss component of the impairment is recognized in earnings, while the noncredit loss is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as the amount of principal cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining term of the security as projected based on cash flow projections.

Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock. The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) systems. Capital stock of the Federal Reserve and the FHLB is a required investment based upon a predetermined formula and is carried at cost.
 
Loans. Loans are generally stated at unpaid principal balances, less the allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan origination fees.

Interest on loans is accrued based upon the principal amount outstanding. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in management’s judgment, the collectability of interest or principal in the normal course of business is doubtful. The Company complies with regulatory guidance which indicates that loans should be placed in nonaccrual status when 90 days past due, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection. A loan that is “in the process of collection” may be subject to legal action or, in appropriate circumstances, through other collection efforts reasonably expected to result in repayment or restoration to current status in the near future. A loan is considered delinquent when a payment has not been made by the contractual due date. Interest income previously accrued but not collected at the date a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. Cash receipts on a nonaccrual loan are applied to principal and interest in accordance with its contractual terms unless full payment of principal is not expected, in which case cash receipts, whether designated as principal or interest, are applied as a reduction of the carrying value of the loan. A nonaccrual loan is generally returned to accrual status when principal and interest payments are current, full collectability of principal and interest is reasonably assured, and a consistent record of performance has been demonstrated.

The allowance for losses on loans represents management’s best estimate of losses probable in the existing loan portfolio. The allowance for losses on loans is increased by the provision for losses on loans charged to expense and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries. Loans are charged off in the period deemed uncollectible, based on management’s analysis of expected cash flow (for non-collateral dependent loans) or collateral value (for collateral-dependent loans). Subsequent recoveries of loans previously charged off, if any, are credited to the allowance when received. The provision for losses on loans is determined based on management’s assessment of several factors: reviews and evaluations of specific loans, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic

 
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conditions and the related impact on specific borrowers and industry groups, historical loan loss experience, the level of classified and nonperforming loans and the results of regulatory examinations.

Loans are considered impaired if, 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. Depending on a particular loan’s circumstances, we measure impairment of a loan based upon either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell if the loan is collateral dependent. Valuation allowances are established for collateral-dependent impaired loans for the difference between the loan amount and fair value of collateral less estimated selling costs. For impaired loans that are not collateral dependent, a valuation allowance is established for the difference between the loan amount and the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate or the observable market price of the loan. Impairment losses are recognized through an increase in the required allowance for loan losses. Cash receipts on loans deemed impaired are recorded based on the loan’s separate status as a nonaccrual loan or an accrual status loan.

As a result of the acquisition of the former First Southern Bank, Batesville, Arkansas, the Company acquired certain loans with an outstanding principal balance of $14.2 million for which it was deemed probable that we would be unable to collect all contractually required payments. These loans are accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. The Company recorded a fair value discount of $3.9 million related to these loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality (“purchased credit impaired loans”), and began carrying them at a value of $10.3 million. For these loans, we determined the contractual amount and timing of undiscounted principal and interest payments (the “undiscounted contractual cash flows”), and estimated the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal and interest payments, including expected prepayments (the “undiscounted expected cash flows”). Under acquired impaired loan accounting, the difference between the undiscounted contractual cash flows and the undiscounted expected cash flows is the nonaccretable difference. The nonaccretable difference is an estimate of the loss exposure of principal and interest related to the purchased credit impaired loans, and the amount is subject to change over time based on the performance of the loans. The carrying value of purchased credit impaired loans is initially determined as the discounted expected cash flows. The excess of expected cash flows at acquisition over the initial fair value of the purchased credit impaired loans is referred to as the “accretable yield” and is recorded as interest income over the estimated life of the acquired loans using the level-yield method, if the timing and amount of the future cash flows is reasonably estimable. The carrying value of purchased credit impaired loans is reduced by payments received, both principal and interest, and increased by the portion of the accretable yield recognized as interest income. Subsequent to acquisition, the Company evaluates the purchased credit impaired loans on a quarterly basis. Increases in expected cash flows compared to those previously estimated increase the accretable yield and are recognized as interest income prospectively. Decreases in expected cash flows compared to those previously estimated decrease the accretable yield and may result in the establishment of an allowance for loan losses and a provision for loan losses. Purchased credit impaired loans are generally considered accruing and performing loans, as the loans accrete interest income over the estimated life of the loan when expected cash flows are reasonably estimable. Accordingly, purchased credit impaired loans that are contractually past due are still considered to be accruing and performing as long as there is an expectation that the estimated cash flows will be received. If the timing and amount of cash flows is not reasonably estimable, the loans may be classified as nonaccrual loans.

Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment to interest income using the interest method over the contractual life of the loans.
 
Foreclosed Real Estate. Real estate acquired by foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs. Costs for development and improvement of the property are capitalized.

Valuations are periodically performed by management, and an allowance for losses is established by a charge to operations if the carrying value of a property exceeds its estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs.

Loans to facilitate the sale of real estate acquired in foreclosure are discounted if made at less than market rates. Discounts are amortized over the fixed interest period of each loan using the interest method.
 
Premises and Equipment. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and include expenditures for major betterments and renewals. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. When property is retired or sold, the retired asset and related accumulated depreciation are removed from

 
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the accounts and the resulting gain or loss taken into income. The Company reviews property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment loss recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Depreciation is computed by use of straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated lives are generally seven to forty years for premises, three to seven years for equipment, and three years for software.
 
Intangible Assets. Identifiable intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from five to fifteen years. Such assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment.
 
Income Taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.

Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.

The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiary.
 
Equity Incentive Plan. The Company accounts for its Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) in accordance with ASC 718, “Share-Based Payment.” Compensation expense is based on the market price of the Company’s stock on the date the shares are granted and is recorded over the vesting period.
 
Outside Directors’ Retirement. The Bank adopted a directors’ retirement plan in April 1994 for outside directors. The directors’ retirement plan provides that each non-employee director (participant) shall receive, upon termination of service on the Board on or after age 60, other than termination for cause, a benefit in equal annual installments over a five year period. The benefit will be based upon the product of the participant’s vesting percentage and the total Board fees paid to the participant during the calendar year preceding termination of service on the Board. The vesting percentage shall be determined based upon the participant’s years of service on the Board.

In the event that the participant dies before collecting any or all of the benefits, the Bank shall pay the participant’s beneficiary. No benefits shall be payable to anyone other than the beneficiary, and shall terminate on the death of the beneficiary.
 
Stock Options. The amount of compensation cost is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued. Compensation cost is recognized over the vesting period during which an employee provides service in exchange for the award.
 
Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share available to common stockholders is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders

 
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includes the effect of all weighted-average dilutive potential common shares (stock options and warrants) outstanding during each period.
 
Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. Other comprehensive income includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-sale securities, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-sale securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income, and changes in the funded status of defined benefit pension plans.
 
Reclassification. Certain amounts included in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income.
 
The following paragraphs summarize the impact of new accounting pronouncements:

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-04, "Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure,” to reduce diversity by clarifying when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, "Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects,” to permit entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. The ASU modifies the conditions that an entity must meet to be eligible to use a method other than the equity or cost methods to account for qualified affordable housing project investments. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company is reviewing the ASU, but does not expect adoption will result in a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists,” to require presentation in the financial statements of an unrecognized tax benefit or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss (NOL) carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. When an  NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or when the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10, "Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes,” to allow the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to the current benchmark rates of direct Treasury obligations of the U.S. government and LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate). The amendments were effective on a prospective basis for new or newly-designated hedging relationships on July 17, 2013. Adoption did not have a significant effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


 
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Note 3:  Securities
 
 
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and approximate fair value of securities available for sale consisted of the following:

   
March 31, 2014
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
                         
Investment and mortgage backed securities:
                       
  U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
  $ 24,599,211     $ 7,276     $ (866,980 )   $ 23,739,507  
  State and political subdivisions
    45,034,963       1,310,668       (228,721 )     46,116,910  
  Other securities
    3,312,901       266,696       (906,061 )     2,673,535  
  Mortgage-backed: GSE residential
    61,664,091       250,739       (285,768 )     61,629,062  
     Total investments and mortgage-backed securities
  $ 134,611,165     $ 1,835,380     $ (2,287,530 )   $ 134,159,015  

   
June 30, 2013
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
                         
Investment and mortgage backed securities:
                       
  U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
  $ 22,972,073     $ 2,590     $ (566,778 )   $ 22,407,885  
  State and political subdivisions
    38,135,005       1,432,739       (244,437 )     39,323,307  
  Other securities
    2,638,303       37,328       (1,116,652 )     1,558,979  
  Mortgage-backed GSE residential
    14,174,119       343,138       (206,713 )     14,310,544  
  Mortgage-backed: other U.S. government agencies
    2,405,692       -       (2,181 )     2,403,511  
     Total investments and mortgage-backed securities
  $ 80,325,192     $ 1,815,795     $ (2,136,761 )   $ 80,004,226  


The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment and mortgage-backed securities, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.

   
March 31, 2014
 
         
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Available for Sale:
           
   Within one year
  $ 826,682     $ 827,824  
   After one year but less than five years
    14,967,959       14,873,962  
   After five years but less than ten years
    25,600,313       25,307,627  
   After ten years
    31,552,120       31,520,540  
      Total investment securities
    72,947,074       72,529,953  
   Mortgage-backed securities
    61,664,091       61,629,062  
     Total investments and mortgage-backed securities
  $ 134,611,165     $ 134,159,015  


 
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The following tables show our investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013:

   
March 31, 2014
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
More than 12 months
   
Total
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
                                     
  U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
  $ 18,074,200     $ 572,439     $ 4,695,977     $ 294,541     $ 22,770,177     $ 866,980  
  State and political subdivisions
    7,984,814       93,380       2,666,534       135,341       10,651,347       228,721  
  Other securities
    482,827       2,424       541,810       903,637       1,024,637       906,061  
  Mortgage-backed: GSE residential
    22,670,741       159,903       1,708,650       125,866       24,379,391       285,768  
    Total investments and mortgage-
        backed securities
  $ 49,212,582     $ 828,146     $ 9,612,970     $ 1,459,385     $ 58,825,552     $ 2,287,530  

   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
More than 12 months
   
Total
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Losses
 
                                     
  U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
  $ 20,397,826     $ 566,778     $ -     $ -     $ 20,397,826     $ 566,778  
  State and political subdivisions
    8,588,542       173,966       2,525,673       70,471       11,114,215       244,437  
  Other securities
    -       -       445,777       1,116,652       445,777       1,116,652  
  Mortgage-backed: GSE residential
    3,052,069       206,713       -       -       3,052,069       206,713  
  Mortgage-backed: other U.S.
        Government agencies
    -       -       2,403,511       2,181       2,403,511       2,181  
    Total investments and mortgage-
        backed securities
  $ 32,038,437     $ 947,457     $ 5,374,961     $ 1,189,304     $ 37,413,398     $ 2,136,761  


Other securities. At March 31, 2014, there were four pooled trust preferred securities with an estimated fair value of $884,000 and unrealized losses of $686,000 in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. These unrealized losses were primarily due to the long-term nature of the pooled trust preferred securities, a lack of demand or inactive market for these securities, and concerns regarding the financial institutions that have issued the underlying trust preferred securities. Rules adopted by the federal banking agencies in December 2013 to implement Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Volcker Rule”) generally prohibit banking entities from engaging in proprietary trading and from investing in, sponsoring, or having certain relationships with a hedge fund or private equity fund. The pooled trust preferred securities owned by the Company were included in a January 2014 listing of securities which the agencies considered to be grandfathered with regard to these prohibitions; as such, banking entities are permitted to retain their interest in these securities, provided the interest was acquired on or before December 10, 2013, unless acquired pursuant to a merger or acquisition.

The March 31, 2014, cash flow analysis for three of these securities indicated it is probable the Company will receive all contracted principal and related interest projected. The cash flow analysis used in making this determination was based on anticipated default, recovery, and prepayment rates, and the resulting cash flows were discounted based on the yield anticipated at the time the securities were purchased. Other inputs include the actual collateral attributes, which include credit ratings and other performance indicators of the underlying financial institutions, including profitability, capital ratios, and asset quality. Assumptions for these three securities included annualized prepayments of 1%; no recoveries on issuers currently in default; recoveries of 41 to 100 percent on currently deferred issuers within the next two years; new defaults of 2% annually for the next two years; annual defaults of 36 basis points thereafter; and recoveries of 10% of new defaults.

One of these three securities continues to receive cash interest payments in full and our cash flow analysis indicates that these payments are likely to continue. Because the Company does not intend to sell this security and it is not more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost

 
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basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014.

For the other two of these three securities, the Company is receiving principal-in-kind (PIK), in lieu of cash interest. These securities  allow, under the terms of the issue, for issuers to defer interest for up to five consecutive years. After five years, if not cured, the securities are considered to be in default and the trustee may demand payment in full of principal and accrued interest. Issuers are also considered to be in default in the event of the failure of the issuer or a subsidiary. Both deferred and defaulted issuers are considered non-performing, and the trustee calculates, on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, certain coverage tests prior to the payment of cash interest to owners of the various tranches of the securities. The tests must show that performing collateral is sufficient to meet requirements for senior tranches, both in terms of cash flow and collateral value, before cash interest can be paid to subordinate tranches. If the tests are not met, available cash flow is diverted to pay down the principal balance of senior tranches until the coverage tests are met, before cash interest payments to subordinate tranches may resume. The Company is receiving PIK for these two securities due to failure of the required coverage tests described above at senior tranche levels of these securities. The risk to holders of a tranche of a security in PIK status is that the pool’s total cash flow will not be sufficient to repay all principal and accrued interest related to the investment. The impact of payment of PIK to subordinate tranches is to strengthen the position of senior tranches, by reducing the senior tranches’ principal balances relative to available collateral and cash flow, while increasing principal balances, decreasing cash flow, and increasing credit risk to the tranches receiving PIK. For our securities in receipt of PIK, the principal balance is increasing, cash flow has stopped, and, as a result, credit risk is increasing. The Company expects one of these securities to remain in PIK status for a period of less than one year, and the other to remain in PIK status for a period of five years. Despite these facts, because the Company does not intend to sell these two securities and it is not more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell these two securities prior to recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014.

At December 31, 2008, analysis of the fourth pooled trust preferred security indicated other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) and the Company performed further analysis to determine the portion of the loss that was related to credit conditions of the underlying issuers. The credit loss was calculated by comparing expected discounted cash flows based on performance indicators of the underlying assets in the security to the carrying value of the investment. The discounted cash flow was based on anticipated default and recovery rates, and resulting projected cash flows were discounted based on the yield anticipated at the time the security was purchased. Based on this analysis, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $375,000 for the credit portion of the unrealized loss for this trust preferred security. This loss established a new, lower amortized cost basis of $125,000 for this security, and reduced non-interest income for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, and the twelve months ended June 30, 2009. At March 31, 2014, cash flow analyses showed it is probable the Company will receive all of the remaining cost basis and related interest projected for the security. The cash flow analysis used in making this determination was based on similar inputs and factors as those described above. Assumptions for this security included annualized prepayments of 1%; no recoveries on issuers currently in default; recoveries of 58% on currently deferred issuers within the next two years; new defaults of 2% annually for the next two years; and annual defaults of 36 basis points (with 10% recoveries, lagged two years) thereafter. This security is in PIK status due to similar criteria and factors as those described above, with similar impact to the Company. This security is projected to remain in PIK status for a period of less than one year. Because the Company does not intend to sell this security and it is not more-likely-than-not the Company will be required to sell this security before recovery of its new, lower amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider the remainder of the investment in this security to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014.

The Company does not believe any other individual unrealized loss as of March 31, 2014, represents OTTI. However, given the recent disruption in the financial markets, the Company may be required to recognize OTTI losses in future periods with respect to its available for sale investment securities portfolio. The amount and timing of any additional OTTI will depend on the decline in the underlying cash flows of the securities. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.

Credit losses recognized on investments. As described above, one of the Company’s investments in trust preferred securities has experienced fair value deterioration due to credit losses, but is not otherwise other-than-temporarily impaired. During fiscal 2009, the Company adopted ASC 820, formerly FASB Staff Position 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying

 
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Transactions That Are Not Orderly.”  The following table provides information about the trust preferred security for which only a credit loss was recognized in income and other losses are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

   
Accumulated Credit Losses
 
   
Nine-Month Period Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Credit losses on debt securities held
           
Beginning of period
  $ 375,000     $ 375,000  
  Additions related to OTTI losses not previously recognized
    -       -  
  Reductions due to sales
    -       -  
  Reductions due to change in intent or likelihood of sale
    -       -  
  Additions related to increases in previously-recognized OTTI losses
    -       -  
  Reductions due to increases in expected cash flows
    -       -  
End of period
  $ 375,000     $ 375,000  


Note 4:  Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Classes of loans are summarized as follows:

   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
Real Estate Loans:
           
      Residential
  $ 294,832,551     $ 233,888,442  
      Construction
    34,171,359       30,724,858  
      Commercial
    304,015,279       242,303,922  
Consumer loans
    34,617,516       28,414,878  
Commercial loans
    121,257,268       130,868,484  
 
    788,893,973       666,200,584  
Loans in process
    (13,028,049 )     (10,792,041 )
Deferred loan fees, net
    124,527       143,336  
Allowance for loan losses
    (8,687,456 )     (8,385,980 )
      Total loans
  $ 767,302,995     $ 647,165,899  


The Company’s lending activities consist of origination of loans secured by mortgages on one- to four-family residences and commercial and agricultural real estate, construction loans on residential and commercial properties, commercial and agricultural business loans and consumer loans. The Company has also occasionally purchased loan participation interests originated by other lenders and secured by properties generally located in the states of Missouri and Arkansas.
 
Residential Mortgage Lending. The Company actively originates loans for the acquisition or refinance of one- to four-family residences. This category includes both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage (“ARM”) loans amortizing over periods of up to 30 years, and the properties securing such loans may be owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied. Single-family residential loans do not generally exceed 90% of the lower of the appraised value or purchase price of the secured property. Substantially all of the one- to four-family residential mortgage originations in the Company’s portfolio are located within the Company’s primary market area.

The Company also originates loans secured by multi-family residential properties that are generally located in the Company’s primary market area. The majority of the multi-family residential loans that are originated by the Bank are amortized over periods generally up to 20 years, with balloon maturities typically up to five years. Both fixed and adjustable interest rates are offered and it is typical for the Company to include an interest rate “floor” in the loan agreement. Generally, multi-family residential loans do not exceed 85% of the lower of the appraised value or purchase price of the secured property.
 
Commercial Real Estate Lending. The Company actively originates loans secured by commercial real estate including land (improved, unimproved, and farmland), strip shopping centers, retail establishments and other businesses. These properties are typically owned and operated by borrowers headquartered within the Company’s primary lending area, however, the property may be located outside our primary lending area.
 

 
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Most commercial real estate loans originated by the Company generally are based on amortization schedules of up to 20 years with monthly principal and interest payments. Generally, the interest rate received on these loans is fixed for a maturity for up to five years, with a balloon payment due at maturity. Alternatively, for some loans, the interest rate adjusts at least annually after an initial period up to five years. The Company typically includes an interest rate “floor” in the loan agreement. Generally, improved commercial real estate loan amounts do not exceed 80% of the lower of the appraised value or the purchase price of the secured property. Agricultural real estate terms offered differ slightly, with amortization schedules of up to 25 years with an 80% loan-to-value ratio, or 30 years with a 75% loan-to-value ratio.
 
Construction Lending. The Company originates real estate loans secured by property or land that is under construction or development. Construction loans originated by the Company are generally secured by mortgage loans for the construction of owner occupied residential real estate or to finance speculative construction secured by residential real estate, land development, or owner-operated or non-owner occupied commercial real estate. During construction, these loans typically require monthly interest-only payments and have maturities ranging from six to twelve months. Once construction is completed, loans may be converted to permanent status with monthly payments using amortization schedules of up to 30 years on residential and generally up to 20 years on commercial real estate.

While the Company typically utilizes maturity periods ranging from 6 to 12 months to closely monitor the inherent risks associated with construction loans for these loans, weather conditions, change orders, availability of materials and/or labor, and other factors may contribute to the lengthening of a project, thus necessitating the need to renew the construction loan at the balloon maturity. Such extensions are typically executed in incremental three month periods to facilitate project completion. The Company’s average term of construction loans is approximately 9 months. During construction, loans typically require monthly interest only payments which may allow the Company an opportunity to monitor for early signs of financial difficulty should the borrower fail to make a required monthly payment. Additionally, during the construction phase, the Company typically obtains interim inspections completed by an independent third party. This monitoring further allows the Company an opportunity to assess risk. At March 31, 2014, construction loans outstanding included 24 loans, totaling $3.8 million, for which a modification had been agreed to. At June 30, 2013, construction loans outstanding included 29 loans, totaling $6.9 million, for which a modification had been agreed to. All modifications were solely for the purpose of extending the maturity date due to conditions described above. None of these modifications were executed due to financial difficulty on the part of the borrower and, therefore, were not accounted for as TDRs.

Consumer Lending. The Company offers a variety of secured consumer loans, including home equity, direct and indirect automobile loans, second mortgages, mobile home loans and loans secured by deposits. The Company originates substantially all of its consumer loans in its primary market area. Usually, consumer loans are originated with fixed rates for terms of up to five years, with the exception of home equity lines of credit, which are variable, tied to the prime rate of interest and are for a period of ten years.

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are secured with a deed of trust and are issued up to 100% of the appraised or assessed value of the property securing the line of credit, less the outstanding balance on the first mortgage and are typically issued for a term of ten years. Interest rates on the HELOCs are generally adjustable. Interest rates are based upon the loan-to-value ratio of the property with better rates given to borrowers with more equity.

Automobile loans originated by the Company include both direct loans and a smaller amount of loans originated by auto dealers. The Company generally pays a negotiated fee back to the dealer for indirect loans. Typically, automobile loans are made for terms of up to 60 months for new and used vehicles. Loans secured by automobiles have fixed rates and are generally made in amounts up to 100% of the purchase price of the vehicle.

Commercial Business Lending. The Company’s commercial business lending activities encompass loans with a variety of purposes and security, including loans to finance accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and operating lines of credit, including agricultural production and equipment loans. The Company offers both fixed and adjustable rate commercial business loans. Generally, commercial loans secured by fixed assets are amortized over periods up to five years, while commercial operating lines of credit or agricultural production lines are generally for a one year period.


 
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The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees) based on portfolio segment and impairment methods as of March 31, 2014, and June 30, 2013, and activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

   
At period end for the nine months ended March 31, 2014
 
   
Residential
   
Construction
   
Commercial
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                   
      Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,809,975     $ 272,662     $ 3,602,542     $ 471,666     $ 2,229,135     $ 8,385,980  
      Provision charged to expense
    562,061       130,286       446,122       54,353       (145,100 )     1,047,721  
      Losses charged off
    (150,254 )     -       (69,457 )     (49,947 )     (516,800 )     (786,458 )
      Recoveries
    14,777       -       960       15,190       9,286       40,213  
      Balance, end of period
  $ 2,236,559     $ 402,948     $ 3,980,167     $ 491,262     $ 1,576,520     $ 8,687,456  
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
  $ 2,236,559     $ 402,948     $ 3,980,167     $ 491,262     $ 1,576,520     $ 8,687,456  
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
 
                                               
Loans:
                                               
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
  $ 293,091,263     $ 21,143,310     $ 302,738,045     $ 34,617,516     $ 120,926,415     $ 772,516,549  
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
  $ 1,741,288     $ -     $ 1,277,234     $ -     $ 330,853     $ 3,349,375  

   
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
 
   
Residential
   
Construction
   
Commercial
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                   
      Balance, beginning of period
  $ 2,131,432     $ 423,984     $ 3,786,856     $ 496,134     $ 2,246,499     $ 9,084,904  
      Provision charged to expense
    231,632       (21,036 )     193,037       23,700       (173,902 )     253,431  
      Losses charged off
    (127,192 )     -       -       (32,881 )     (503,534 )     (663,607 )
      Recoveries
    687       -       274       4,309       7,458       12,728  
      Balance, end of period
  $ 2,236,559     $ 402,948     $ 3,980,167     $ 491,262     $ 1,576,520     $ 8,687,456  

   
At period end for the nine months ended March 31, 2013
 
   
Residential
   
Construction
   
Commercial
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                   
      Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,635,346     $ 243,169     $ 2,985,838     $ 483,597     $ 2,144,104     $ 7,492,054  
      Provision charged to expense
    351,869       (47,926 )     959,838       63,069       (25,769 )     1,301,081  
      Losses charged off
    (239,270 )     -       (417,071 )     (21,005 )     (29,466 )     (706,812 )
      Recoveries
    337       -       4,918       8,782       8,497       22,534  
      Balance, end of period
  $ 1,748,282     $ 195,243     $ 3,533,523     $ 534,443     $ 2,097,366     $ 8,108,857  
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ 100,000     $ -     $ -     $ 100,000  
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,748,282     $ 195,243     $ 3,433,523     $ 534,443     $ 1,539,877     $ 7,451,368  
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 557,489     $ 557,489  


 
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For the three months ended March 31, 2013
 
   
Residential
   
Construction
   
Commercial
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                   
      Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,722,583     $ 152,256     $ 3,388,656     $ 526,386     $ 2,130,320     $ 7,920,201  
      Provision charged to expense
    61,615       42,987       144,410       18,389       (39,025 )     228,375  
      Losses charged off
    (36,028 )     -       -       (12,416 )     -       (48,444 )
      Recoveries
    112       -       457       2,084       6,071       8,724  
      Balance, end of period
  $ 1,748,282     $ 195,243     $ 3,533,523     $ 534,443     $ 2,097,366     $ 8,108,856  

   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Residential
   
Construction
   
Commercial
                   
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
                                   
      Balance, end of period
  $ 1,809,975     $ 272,662     $ 3,602,542     $ 471,666     $ 2,229,135     $ 8,385,980  
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ 85,000     $ -     $ -     $ 85,000  
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,809,975     $ 272,662     $ 3,517,542     $ 471,666     $ 1,671,646     $ 7,743,491  
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 557,489     $ 557,489  
                                                 
Loans:
                                               
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
  $ -     $ -     $ 144,328     $ -     $ -     $ 144,328  
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
  $ 232,186,722     $ 19,932,817     $ 240,888,891     $ 28,414,878     $ 129,735,511     $ 651,158,819  
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
  $ 1,701,720     $ -     $ 1,270,703     $ -     $ 1,132,973     $ 4,105,396  


Management’s opinion as to the ultimate collectability of loans is subject to estimates regarding future cash flows from operations and the value of property, real and personal, pledged as collateral. These estimates are affected by changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of borrowers.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to cover probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when an amount is determined to be uncollectible, based on management’s analysis of expected cash flow (for non-collateral-dependent loans) or collateral value (for collateral-dependent loans). Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established 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.

Under the Company’s methodology, loans are first segmented into 1) those comprising large groups of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, including single-family mortgages and installment loans, which are collectively evaluated for impairment, and 2) all other loans which are individually evaluated. Those loans in the second category are further segmented utilizing a defined grading system which involves categorizing loans by severity of risk based on conditions that may affect the ability of the borrowers to repay their debt, such as current financial information,

 
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collateral valuations, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current trends. The loans subject to credit classification represent the portion of the portfolio subject to the greatest credit risk and where adjustments to the allowance for losses on loans as a result of provisions and charge offs are most likely to have a significant impact on operations.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the scheduled payments of principal or interest will not be able to be collected 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 agricultural loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Groups of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the group’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans. Accordingly, individual consumer and residential loans are not separately identified for impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower.

The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on quantitative and qualitative factors. The loan portfolio is stratified into homogeneous groups of loans that possess similar loss characteristics and an appropriate loss ratio adjusted for qualitative factors is applied to the homogeneous pools of loans to estimate the incurred losses in the loan portfolio.

Included in the Company’s loan portfolio are certain loans accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. These loans were written down at acquisition to an amount estimated to be collectible. As a result, certain ratios regarding the Company’s loan portfolio and credit quality cannot be used to compare the Company to peer companies or to compare the Company’s current credit quality to prior periods. The ratios particularly affected by accounting under ASC 310-30 include the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans, nonaccrual loans, and nonperforming assets, and nonaccrual loans and nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans.

The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees) based on rating category and payment activity as of March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013. These tables include purchased credit impaired loans, which are reported according to risk categorization after acquisition based on the Company’s standards for such classification:

   
March 31, 2014
 
   
Residential
   
Construction
   
Commercial
             
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
 
Pass
  $ 291,308,695     $ 20,723,625     $ 298,059,803     $ 34,283,302     $ 120,243,925  
Watch
    2,271,361       8,442       2,011,286       86,644       268,671  
Special Mention
    -       -       -       -       -  
Substandard
    1,215,703       374,817       3,944,194       274,570       727,622  
Doubtful
    36,792       36,426       -       -       17,050  
      Total
  $ 294,832,551     $ 21,143,310     $ 304,015,279     $ 34,617,516     $ 121,257,268  
                                         


 
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June 30, 2013
 
   
Residential
   
Construction
   
Commercial
             
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Commercial
 
Pass
  $ 231,230,256     $ 19,932,817     $ 237,131,788     $ 28,252,411     $ 129,782,625  
Watch
    1,881,836       -       1,594,368       41,463       55,858  
Special Mention
    -       -       -       -       -  
Substandard
    776,350       -       3,577,766       121,004       1,030,001  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -  
      Total
  $ 233,888,442     $ 19,932,817     $ 242,303,922     $ 28,414,878     $ 130,868,484  

The above amounts include purchased credit impaired loans. At March 31, 2014, purchased credited impaired loans accounted for $400,000 of loans rated “Pass” $1.7 million of loans rated “Watch” no loans rated “Special Mention” $1.2 million of loans rated “Substandard” and no loans rated “Doubtful”. At June 30, 2013, these purchased credit impaired loans accounted for $600,000 of loans rated “Pass” $1.7 million of loans rated “Watch”  no loans rated “Special Mention” $1.8 million of loans rated “Substandard” and no loans rated “Doubtful”.

Credit Quality Indicators. The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on all loans at origination, and is updated on a quarterly basis for loans risk rated “Special Mention”, “Substandard”, or “Doubtful”. In addition, lending relationships over $250,000 are subject to an independent loan review following origination, and lending relationships in excess of $2.5 million are subject to an independent loan review annually, as are a sample of lending relationships between $1.0 million and $2.5 million, in order to verify risk ratings.

The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Watch – Loans classified as watch exhibit weaknesses that require more than usual monitoring. Issues may include deteriorating financial condition, payments made after due date but within 30 days, adverse industry conditions or management problems.

Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention exhibit signs of further deterioration but still generally make payments within 30 days. This is a transitional rating and loans should typically not be rated Special Mention for more than 12 months

Substandard – Loans classified as substandard possess weaknesses that jeopardize the ultimate collection of the principal and interest outstanding. These loans exhibit continued financial losses, ongoing delinquency, overall poor financial condition, and insufficient collateral. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses of substandard loans, and have deteriorated to the level that there is a high probability of substantial loss.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be Pass rated loans.

The following tables present the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees) as of March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013. At March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013, there were no purchased credit impaired loans that were past due.
 
   
March 31, 2014
 
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
Greater Than
   
Total
         
Total Loans
   
Total Loans > 90
 
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
90 Days
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Receivable
   
Days & Accruing
 
Real Estate Loans:
                                         
      Residential
  $ 954,207     $ 84,695     $ 170,453     $ 1,209,355     $ 293,623,196     $ 294,832,551     $ -  
      Construction
    356       158,000       36,887       195,243       20,948,067       21,143,310       -  
      Commercial
    579,367       -       337,837       917,204       303,098,075       304,015,279       -  
Consumer loans
    198,073       22,353       48,133       268,559       34,348,957       34,617,516       -  
Commercial loans
    275,371       135,137       57,721       468,229       120,789,039       121,257,268       -  
      Total loans
  $ 2,007,374     $ 400,185     $ 651,031     $ 3,058,590     $ 772,807,334     $ 775,865,924     $ -  


 
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June 30, 2013
 
   
30-59 Days
   
60-89 Days
   
Greater Than
   
Total
         
Total Loans
   
Total Loans > 90
 
   
Past Due
   
Past Due
   
90 Days
   
Past Due
   
Current
   
Receivable
   
Days & Accruing
 
Real Estate Loans:
                                         
      Residential
  $ 369,898     $ 66,213     $ 102,498     $ 538,609     $ 233,349,833     $ 233,888,442     $ -  
      Construction
    -       -       -       -       19,932,817       19,932,817       -  
      Commercial
    -       -       225,099       225,099       242,078,823       242,303,922       -  
Consumer loans
    239,323       42,924       12,275       294,522       28,120,356       28,414,878       -  
Commercial loans
    63,394       -       18,266       81,660       130,786,824       130,868,484       -  
      Total loans
  $ 672,615     $ 109,137     $ 358,138     $ 1,139,890     $ 654,268,653     $ 655,408,543     $ -  

A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming loans, as well as performing loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.
 
The tables below present impaired loans (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees) as of March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013. These tables include purchased credit impaired loans. Purchased credit impaired loans are those for which it was deemed probable, at acquisition, that the Company would be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. In an instance where, subsequent to the acquisition, the Company determines it is probable, for a specific loan, that cash flows received will exceed the amount previously expected, the Company will recalculate the amount of accretable yield in order to recognize the improved cash flow expectation as additional interest income over the remaining life of the loan. These loans, however, will continue to be reported as impaired loans. In an instance where, subsequent to the acquisition, the Company determines it is probable, for a specific loan, that cash flows received will be less than the amount previously expected, the Company will allocate a specific allowance under the terms of ASC 310-10-35.

   
March 31, 2014
 
   
Recorded
   
Unpaid Principal
   
Specific
 
   
Balance
   
Balance
   
Allowance
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:
                 
      Residential real estate
  $ 1,741,288     $ 2,076,357     $ -  
      Construction real estate
    -       -       -  
      Commercial real estate
    3,585,531       3,596,352       -  
      Consumer loans
    -       -       -  
      Commercial loans
    330,853       900,730       -  
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
      Construction real estate
    -       -       -  
      Commercial real estate
    -       -       -  
      Consumer loans
    -       -       -  
      Commercial loans
    -       -       -  
Total:
                       
      Residential real estate
  $ 1,741,288     $ 2,076,357     $ -  
      Construction real estate
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
      Commercial real estate
  $ 3,585,531     $ 3,596,352     $ -  
      Consumer loans
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
      Commercial loans
  $ 330,853     $ 900,730     $ -  


 
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June 30, 2013
 
   
Recorded
   
Unpaid Principal
   
Specific
 
   
Balance
   
Balance
   
Allowance
 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:
                 
      Residential real estate
  $ 1,701,720     $ 2,096,135     $ -  
      Construction real estate
    -       -       -  
      Commercial real estate
    3,115,324       3,167,982       -  
      Consumer loans
    -       -       -  
      Commercial loans
    387,167       391,759       -  
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:
                       
      Residential real estate
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
      Construction real estate
    -       -       -  
      Commercial real estate
    144,328       144,328       85,000  
      Consumer loans
    -       -       -  
      Commercial loans
    755,883       1,325,760       557,489  
Total:
                       
      Residential real estate
  $ 1,701,720     $ 2,096,135     $ -  
      Construction real estate
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
      Commercial real estate
  $ 3,259,652     $ 3,312,310     $ 85,000  
      Consumer loans
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
      Commercial loans
  $ 1,143,050     $ 1,717,519     $ 557,489  


The above amounts include purchased credit impaired loans. At March 31, 2014, purchased credit impaired loans accounted for $3.3 million of impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance; $0 loans with a specific valuation allowance; and $3.3 million of total impaired loans. At June 30, 2013, purchased credit impaired loans accounted for $3.3 million of impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance; $756,000 of loans with a specific valuation allowance; and $4.1 million of total impaired loans.



The following tables present information regarding interest income recognized on impaired loans:

   
For the three-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
 
   
Average
       
   
Investment in
   
Interest Income
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
Recognized
 
 Residential Real Estate
  $ 1,745     $ 36  
 Construction Real Estate
    -       -  
 Commercial Real Estate
    1,283       21  
 Consumer Loans
    -       -  
 Commercial Loans
    582       -  
    Total Loans
  $ 3,609     $ 57  

   
For the three-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Average
       
   
Investment in
   
Interest Income
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
Recognized
 
 Residential Real Estate
  $ 1,680     $ 43  
 Construction Real Estate
    -       -  
 Commercial Real Estate
    1,809       51  
 Consumer Loans
    -       -  
 Commercial Loans
    1,283       22  
    Total Loans
  $ 4,772     $ 116  


 
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For the nine-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
 
   
Average
       
   
Investment in
   
Interest Income
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
Recognized
 
 Residential Real Estate
  $ 1,730     $ 163  
 Construction Real Estate
    -       -  
 Commercial Real Estate
    1,328       110  
 Consumer Loans
    -       -  
 Commercial Loans
    789       1  
    Total Loans
  $ 3,847     $ 274  

   
For the nine-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Average
       
   
Investment in
   
Interest Income
 
   
Impaired Loans
   
Recognized
 
 Residential Real Estate
  $ 1,611     $ 312  
 Construction Real Estate
    -       -  
 Commercial Real Estate
    2,233       149  
 Consumer Loans
    -       -  
 Commercial Loans
    1,308       71  
    Total Loans
  $ 5,152     $ 532  


Interest income on impaired loans recognized on a cash basis in the three- and nine month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, was immaterial.

For the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, the amount of interest income recorded for impaired loans that represented a change in the present value of cash flows attributable to the passage of time was approximately $2,000 and $106,000, respectively, as compared to $33,000 and $278,000, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2013.

The following table presents the Company’s nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013. This table includes purchased impaired loans. Purchased credit impaired loans are placed on nonaccrual status in the event the Company cannot reasonably estimate cash flows expected to be collected. The table excludes performing troubled debt restructurings.

   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
Residential real estate
  $ 447,806     $ 413,924  
Construction real estate
    411,243       -  
Commercial real estate
    669,175       156,856  
Consumer loans
    65,674       24,699  
Commercial loans
    384,991       841,924  
      Total loans
  $ 1,978,889     $ 1,437,403  


The above amounts include purchased credit impaired loans. At March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013, these loans comprised $215,000 and $756,000 of nonaccrual loans, respectively.

Included in certain loan categories in the impaired loans are troubled debt restructurings (TDRs), where economic concessions have been granted to borrowers who have experienced financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from our loss mitigation activities, and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructuring and typically are returned to performing status after considering the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period of at least six months.


 
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When loans and leases are modified into a TDR, the Company evaluates any possible impairment similar to other impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan or lease agreement, and uses the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs, for collateral dependent loans. If the Company determines that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs, and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge-off to the allowance. In periods subsequent to modification, the Company evaluates all TDRs, including those that have payment defaults, for possible impairment and recognizes impairment through the allowance.

During the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, certain loans were classified as TDRs. They are shown, segregated by class, in the table below:

   
For the three-month period ended
 
   
March, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
 
 
modifications
   
Investment
   
modifications
   
Investment
 
      Residential real estate
    -     $ -       -     $ -  
      Construction real estate
    -       -       -       -  
      Commercial real estate
    1       298,443       -       -  
      Consumer loans
    -       -       -       -  
      Commercial loans
    5       179,165       -       -  
            Total
    6     $ 477,607       -     $ -  

   
For the nine-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
 
 
modifications
   
Investment
   
modifications
   
Investment
 
      Residential real estate
    1     $ 36,634       -     $ -  
      Construction real estate
    -       -       1       100,351  
      Commercial real estate
    2       328,209       3       1,132,145  
      Consumer loans
    -       -       -       -  
      Commercial loans
    5       179,165       2       165,918  
            Total
    8     $ 544,007       6     $ 1,398,414  


Performing loans classified as TDRs and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013, segregated by class, are shown in the table below. Nonperforming TDRs are shown as nonaccrual loans.

   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Number of
   
Recorded
   
Number of
   
Recorded
 
 
modifications
   
Investment
   
modifications
   
Investment
 
      Residential real estate
    6     $ 1,741,288       6     $ 1,663,477  
      Construction real estate
    -       -       -       -  
      Commercial real estate
    13       3,175,505       11       2,856,884  
      Consumer loans
    -       -       -       -  
      Commercial loans
    6       295,018       3       363,020  
            Total
    25     $ 5,211,811       20     $ 4,883,381  


Note 5: Accounting for Certain Loans Acquired in a Transfer

The Company acquired loans in a transfer during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. At acquisition, certain transferred loans evidenced deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected.


 
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Loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration since origination and for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are considered to be credit impaired. Evidence of credit quality deterioration as of the purchase date may include information such as past-due and nonaccrual status, borrower credit scores and recent loan to value percentages. Purchased credit-impaired loans are accounted for under the accounting guidance for loans and debt securities acquired with deteriorated credit quality (ASC 310-30) and initially measured at fair value, which includes estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Accordingly, an allowance for credit losses related to these loans is not carried over and recorded at the acquisition date. Management estimated the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition using our internal risk models, which incorporate the estimate of current key assumptions, such as default rates, severity and prepayment speeds.

The carrying amount of those loans is included in the balance sheet amounts of loans receivable at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013. The amounts of these loans at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013, are as follows:

   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
Real Estate Loans:
           
      Residential
  $ 2,076,357     $ 2,096,135  
      Construction
    -       -  
      Commercial
    1,288,055       1,323,361  
Consumer loans
    -       -  
Commercial loans
    900,730       1,707,442  
      Outstanding balance
  $ 4,265,142     $ 5,126,938  
     Carrying amount, net of fair value adjustment of
     $915,767 and $1,021,542 at March 31, 2014 and
     June 30, 2013, respectively
  $ 3,349,375     $ 4,105,396  

Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, is as follows:

   
Three-month period ending
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 637,260     $ 913,266  
      Additions
    -       -  
      Accretion
    (31,850 )     (62,735 )
      Reclassification from nonaccretable difference
    427       7,353  
      Disposals
    -       -  
Balance at end of period
  $ 605,837     $ 857,884  
                 

   
Nine-month period ending
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 798,789     $ 489,356  
      Additions
    -       -  
      Accretion
    (196,327 )     (142,339 )
      Reclassification from nonaccretable difference
    3,375       510,867  
      Disposals
    -       -  
Balance at end of period
  $ 605,837     $ 857,884  


During the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, the Company had no increases to the allowance for loan losses by a charge to the income statement related to these purchased credit impaired loans, as compared to $48,000 and $181,000, respectively, during the same periods of the prior fiscal year. During the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, allowance for loan losses related to these loans of $0 and $57,489, respectively, were reversed, as compared to $0 and $5,000, respectively, during the same periods of the prior fiscal year.



 
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Note 6:  Deposits

Deposits are summarized as follows:

   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
Non-interest bearing accounts
  $ 68,734,469     $ 45,441,845  
NOW accounts
    277,210,813       208,047,966  
Money market deposit accounts
    29,687,603       22,274,947  
Savings accounts
    95,160,685       84,372,522  
Certificates
    323,692,831       272,241,653  
     Total Deposit Accounts
  $ 794,486,401     $ 632,378,933  

Note 7:  Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
                         
 Net income
  $ 2,242,827     $ 2,466,110     $ 7,324,735     $ 7,537,284  
 Charge for early redemption of preferred stock issued at discount
    -       -       -       -  
 Dividend payable on preferred stock
    50,000       50,000       150,000       295,115  
 Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 2,192,827     $ 2,416,110     $ 7,174,735     $ 7,242,169  
                                 
 Average Common shares – outstanding basic
    3,311,740       3,294,040       3,295,924       3,290,573  
 Stock options under treasury stock method
    111,670       95,101       102,854       92,065  
 Average Common shares – outstanding diluted
    3,423,410       3,389,141       3,398,778       3,382,638  
                                 
 Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.66     $ 0.73     $ 2.18     $ 2.20  
 Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.64     $ 0.71     $ 2.11     $ 2.14  


At March 31, 2014 and 2013, no options outstanding had an exercise price exceeding the market price.


Note 8: Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various states. The Company is no longer subject to federal and state examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years before 2010. The Company recognized no interest or penalties related to income taxes.

The Company’s income tax provision is comprised of the following components:

   
For the three-month period ended
   
For the nine-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
Income taxes
                       
      Current
  $ 1,976,851     $ 349,136     $ 3,377,950     $ 2,818,745  
      Deferred
    (1,195,404 )     551,713       (615,609 )     287,876  
Total income tax provision
  $ 781,447     $ 900,849     $ 2,762,341     $ 3,106,621  


 
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The components of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) are summarized as follows:

             
   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
Deferred tax assets:
           
      Provision for losses on loans
  $ 3,721,702     $ 3,545,918  
      Accrued compensation and benefits
    62,065       211,117  
      Other-than-temporary impairment on
            available for sale securities
    147,415       261,405  
      NOL carry forwards acquired
    887,891       150,270  
     Minimum Tax Credit
    129,864       -  
      Unrealized loss on other real estate
    99,130       31,280  
      Unrealized loss on available for sale securities
    167,285       116,157  
      Other
    133,404       -  
Total deferred tax assets
    5,348,756       4,316,147  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
      FHLB stock dividends
    188,612       188,612  
      Purchase accounting adjustments
    1,678,392       1,228,067  
      Depreciation
    586,278       761,389  
      Prepaid expenses
    275,560       151,939  
      Other
    7,262       40,224  
Total deferred tax liabilities
    2,736,104       2,370,231  
      Net deferred tax (liability) asset
  $ 2,612,652     $ 1,945,916  

As of March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company had approximately $421,000 and $440,000, respectively, of federal and state net operating loss carryforwards, which were acquired in the July 2009 acquisition of Southern Bank of Commerce. The amount reported is net of the IRC Sec. 382 limitation, or state equivalent, related to utilization of net operating loss carryforwards of acquired corporations. Unless otherwise utilized, the net operating losses will begin to expire in 2027.

A reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory rate to the Company’s actual income tax is shown below:

   
For the three-month period ended
   
For the nine-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
Tax at statutory rate
  $ 1,028,253     $ 1,144,766     $ 3,429,606     $ 3,618,928  
Increase (reduction) in taxes
      resulting from:
                               
            Nontaxable municipal income
    (132,788 )     (127,011 )     (395,031 )     (379,671 )
            State tax, net of Federal benefit
    59,400       80,520       211,860       257,400  
            Cash surrender value of
                  Bank-owned life insurance
    (42,753 )     (42,765 )     (130,670 )     (129,307 )
            Tax credit benefits
    (81,424 )     (114,223 )     (244,273 )     (227,533 )
            Other, net
    (49,241 )     (40,438 )     (109,151 )     (33,196 )
Actual provision
  $ 781,447     $ 900,849     $ 2,762,341     $ 3,106,621  

Tax credit benefits are recognized under the flow-through method of accounting for investments in tax credits.


Note 9:  401(k) Retirement Plan

The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan (the Plan) covers substantially all employees who are at least 21 years of age and who have completed one year of service. The Plan provides a safe harbor matching contribution of up to 4% of eligible compensation, and also made additional, discretionary profit-sharing contributions for fiscal 2013; for fiscal 2014, the Company has maintained the safe harbor matching contribution of 4%, and expects to continue to make additional, discretionary profit-sharing contributions. During the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, retirement plan expenses recognized were approximately $128,000 and $389,000, respectively, as compared to $113,000 and $339,000, respectively, for the same periods of the prior fiscal year.



 
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Note 10:  Corporate Obligated Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities

Southern Missouri Statutory Trust I issued $7.0 million of Floating Rate Capital Securities (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) in March, 2004, with a liquidation value of $1,000 per share. The securities are due in 30 years, are now redeemable, and bear interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR. The securities represent undivided beneficial interests in the trust, which was established by the Company for the purpose of issuing the securities. The Trust Preferred Securities were sold in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) and have not been registered under the Act. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. Southern Missouri Statutory Trust I used the proceeds from the sale of the Trust Preferred Securities to purchase Junior Subordinated Debentures of the Company. The Company has used its net proceeds for working capital and investment in its subsidiary.

In its October 2013 acquisition of Ozarks Legacy Community Financial, Inc. (OLCF), the Company assumed $3.1 million in floating rate junior subordinated debt securities. The securities had been issued in June 2005 by OLCF, bear interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR, and mature in 2035.


Note 11: Small Business Lending Fund

On July 21, 2011, as part of the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) of the United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury), the Company entered into a Small Business Lending Fund-Securities Purchase Agreement (Purchase Agreement) with the Secretary of the Treasury, pursuant to which the Company (i) sold 20,000 shares of the Company’s Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (SBLF Preferred Stock) to the Secretary of the Treasury for a purchase price of $20,000,000. The SBLF Preferred Stock was issued pursuant to the SBLF program, a $30 billion fund established under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 that was created to encourage lending to small business by providing capital to qualified community banks with assets of less than $10 billion.

The SBLF Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital. The SBLF Preferred Stock is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends, payable quarterly, on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, beginning October 1, 2011. The dividend rate, as a percentage of the liquidation amount, can fluctuate on a quarterly basis during the first 10 quarters during which the SBLF Preferred Stock is outstanding, based upon changes in the Bank’s level of Qualified Small Business Lending (QBSL), as defined in the Purchase Agreement. Based upon the increase in the Bank’s level of QBSL over the baseline level calculated under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the dividend rate for the initial dividend period was set at 2.8155%. For the second through ninth calendar quarters, the dividend rate may be adjusted to between one percent (1%) and five percent (5%) per annum, to reflect the amount of change in the Bank’s level of QBSL. The dividend rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, was one percent (1%). For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at one percent (1%), based upon the increase in QBSL as compared to the baseline. After four and one half years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to nine percent (9%), including a quarterly lending incentive fee of one-half percent (0.5%).

The SBLF Preferred Stock is non-voting, except in limited circumstances. In the event that the Company misses five dividend payments, the holder of the SBLF Preferred Stock will have the right to appoint a representative as an observer on the Company’s Board of Directors. In the event that the Company misses six dividend payments, then the holder of the SBLF Preferred Stock will have the right to designate two directors to the Board of Directors of the Company.

The SBLF Preferred Stock may be redeemed at any time at the Company’s option, at a redemption price of 100% of the liquidation amount plus accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption for the current period, subject to the approval of its federal banking regulator.

As required by the Purchase Agreement, $9,635,000 of the proceeds from the sale of the SBLF Preferred Stock was used to redeem the 9,550 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A issued in 2008 to the Treasury in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), plus the accrued dividends owed on those preferred shares. As part of the 2008 TARP transaction, the Company issued a ten-year warrant to Treasury to purchase 114,326 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $12.53 per share. The Company has not repurchased the warrant, which is still held by Treasury.


 
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Note 12:  Fair Value Measurements

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

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

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

Level 3                      Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

Recurring Measurements. The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets  recognized in the accompanying balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013:

   
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2014, Using
 
         
Quoted Prices in
             
         
Active Markets for
   
Significant Other
   
Significant
 
         
Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Unobservable Inputs
 
         
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
                         
U.S. government sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
  $ 23,739,507     $ -     $ 23,739,507     $ -  
State and political subdivisions
    46,116,910       -       46,116,910       -  
Other securities
    2,673,535       -       2,549,535       124,000  
Mortgage-backed GSE residential
    61,629,062       -       61,629,062       -  
                                 

   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013, Using:
 
         
Quoted Prices in
             
         
Active Markets for
   
Significant Other
   
Significant
 
         
Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Unobservable Inputs
 
         
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
                         
U.S. government sponsored enterprises (GSEs)
  $ 22,407,885     $ -     $ 22,407,885     $ -  
State and political subdivisions
    39,323,307       -       39,323,307       -  
Other securities
    1,558,979       -       1,485,979       73,000  
Mortgage-backed GSE residential
    14,310,544       -       14,310,544       -  
Mortgage-backed: other U.S. government agencies
    2,403,511       -       2,403,511       -  


Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques during the period ended March 31, 2014.

Available-for-sale Securities. When quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1. The Company does not have Level 1 securities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated using pricing models, or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. For these securities, our Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. Level 2 securities include U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises, state and political subdivisions, other securities, mortgage-backed GSE residential securities

 
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and mortgage-backed other U.S. Government agencies. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

The following table presents a reconciliation of activity for available for sale securities measured at fair value based on significant unobservable (Level 3) information for the three-month and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

   
Three months ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
Available-for-sale securities, beginning of year
  $ 121,000     $ 58,000  
     Total unrealized gain (loss) included in comprehensive income
    3,000       22,000  
     Transfer from Level 2 to Level 3
    -       -  
Available-for-sale securities, end of period
  $ 124,000     $ 80,000  

   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
Available-for-sale securities, beginning of year
  $ 73,000     $ 32,600  
     Total unrealized gain (loss) included in comprehensive income
    51,000       47,400  
     Transfer from Level 2 to Level 3
    -       -  
Available-for-sale securities, end of period
  $ 124,000     $ 80,000  


Nonrecurring Measurements. The following tables present the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fell at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013:

   
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2014, Using:
 
         
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
   
Significant
 
         
Active Markets for
   
Other Observable
   
Observable
 
         
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
Fair Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)
  $ 215,000     $ -     $ -     $ 215,000  
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale
    3,008,000       -       -       3,008,000  

   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2013, Using:
 
         
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
   
Significant
 
         
Active Markets for
   
Other Observable
   
Observable
 
         
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
Fair Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)
  $ 378,000     $ -     $ -     $ 378,000  
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale
    3,075,000       -       -       3,075,000  


The following table presents gains and (losses) recognized on assets measured on a non-recurring basis for the nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:



   
For the nine months ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
             
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)
  $ 110,000     $ (181,000 )
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale
    (221,000 )     (593,000 )
      Total gains (losses) on assets measured on a non-recurring basis
  $ (111,000 )   $ (774,000 )


The following is a description of valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets and liabilities pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. For assets classified within Level 3 of fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value process is described below.

 
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Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent). A collateral dependent loan is considered to be impaired when it is probable that all of the principal and interest due may not be collected according to its contractual terms. Generally, when a collateral dependent loan is considered impaired, the amount of reserve required is measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Company makes such measurements on all material collateral dependent loans deemed impaired using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. The fair value of collateral used by the Company is determined by obtaining an observable market price or by obtaining an appraised value from an independent, licensed or certified appraiser, using observable market data. This data includes information such as selling price of similar properties and capitalization rates of similar properties sold within the market, expected future cash flows or earnings of the subject property based on current market expectations, and other relevant factors. In addition, management applies selling and other discounts to the underlying collateral value to determine the fair value. If an appraised value is not available, the fair value of the collateral dependent impaired loan is determined by an adjusted appraised value including unobservable cash flows.

On a quarterly basis, loans classified as special mention, substandard, doubtful, or loss are evaluated including the loan officer’s review of the collateral and its current condition, the Company’s knowledge of the current economic environment in the market where the collateral is located, and the Company’s recent experience with real estate in the area. The date of the appraisal is also considered in conjunction with the economic environment and any decline in the real estate market since the appraisal was obtained. For all loan types, updated appraisals are obtained if considered necessary. Of the Company’s $3.3 million (carrying value) in impaired loans (collateral-dependent and purchased credit-impaired) at March 31, 2014, the Company utilized a real estate appraisal performed in the past 12 months to serve as the primary basis of our valuation for impaired loans with a carrying value of approximately $231,000. Older real estate appraisals were available for impaired loans with a carrying value of approximately $2.9 million. The remaining $215,000 was secured by collateral such as closely-held stock, an assignment of notes receivable, accounts receivable, or inventory. In instances where the economic environment has worsened and/or the real estate market declined since the last appraisal, a higher distressed sale discount would be applied to the appraised value.

The Company records collateral dependent impaired loans based on nonrecurring Level 3 inputs. If a collateral dependent loan’s fair value, as estimated by the Company, is less than its carrying value, the Company either records a charge-off of the portion of the loan that exceeds the fair value or establishes a specific reserve as part of the allowance for loan losses.

Foreclosed and Repossessed Assets Held for Sale. Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale are valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon or collateral is repossessed and the asset is transferred to foreclosed or repossessed assets held for sale. The value of the asset is based on third party or internal appraisals, less estimated costs to sell and appropriate discounts, if any. The appraisals are generally discounted based on current and expected market conditions that may impact the sale or value of the asset and management’s knowledge and experience with similar assets. Such discounts typically may be significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value of these assets. Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale are continually evaluated for additional impairment and are adjusted accordingly if impairment is identified.


 
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Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs. The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements.

   
Fair value at
March 31, 2014
 
Valuation
technique
 
Unobservable
inputs
 
Range of
inputs applied
   
Weighted-average
inputs applied
 
                         
Available-for-sale securities
     (pooled trust preferred security)
  $ 124,000  
Discounted cash flow
 
Discount rate
Prepayment rate
Projected defaults
   and deferrals
   (% of pool balance)
Anticipated recoveries
   (% of pool balance)
 
n/a
n/a
n/a
 
 
n/a
   
16.0%
1% annually
39.9%
 
 
1.1%
 
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)
    215,000  
Internal or third-
party appraisal
 
Discount to reflect
realizable value
    n/a       33.3 %
Foreclosed and repossessed assets
    3,008,000  
Third party appraisal
 
Marketability discount
    0.0 - 76.4 %     20.0 %

   
Fair value at
June 30, 2013
 
Valuation
technique
 
Unobservable
inputs
 
Range of
inputs applied
   
Weighted-average
inputs applied
 
                         
Available-for-sale securities
     (pooled trust preferred security)
  $ 73,000  
Discounted cash flow
 
Discount rate
Prepayment rate
Projected defaults
   and deferrals
   (% of pool balance)
Anticipated recoveries
   (% of pool balance)
 
n/a
n/a
n/a
 
 
n/a
   
18.6%
1% annually
42.0%
 
 
1.7%
 
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)
    378,000  
Internal or third-
party appraisal
 
Discount to reflect
realizable value
    18.9 - 43.8 %     22.9 %
Foreclosed and repossessed assets
    3,075,000  
Third party appraisal
 
Marketability discount
    0.0 - 66.7 %     14.6 %

Fair Value of Financial Instruments.  The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fell at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013.

   
March 31, 2014
 
         
Quoted Prices
             
(dollars in thousands)
       
in Active
         
Significant
 
         
Markets for
   
Significant Other
   
Unobservable
 
   
Carrying
   
Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
Amount
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets
                       
      Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 18,023     $ 18,023     $ -     $ -  
      Interest-bearing time deposits
    1,655       -       1,655       -  
      Stock in FHLB
    3,684       -       3,684       -  
      Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
    1,253       -       1,253       -  
      Loans receivable, net
    767,303       -       -       771,034  
      Accrued interest receivable
    3,789       -       3,789       -  
Financial liabilities
                               
      Deposits
    794,486       463,465       -       331,252  
      Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    26,897       -       26,897       -  
      Advances from FHLB
    51,680       26,100       28,342       -  
      Accrued interest payable
    562       -       562       -  
      Subordinated debt
    9,720       -       -       8,122  
Unrecognized financial instruments
   (net of contract amount)
                               
      Commitments to originate loans
    -       -       -       -  
      Letters of credit
    -       -       -       -  
      Lines of credit
    -       -       -       -  


 
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June 30, 2013
 
         
Quoted Prices
             
(dollars in thousands)
       
in Active
         
Significant
 
         
Markets for
   
Significant Other
   
Unobservable
 
   
Carrying
   
Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
Amount
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Financial assets
                       
      Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 12,789     $ 12,789     $ -     $ -  
      Interest-bearing time deposits
    980       -       980       -  
      Stock in FHLB
    2,007       -       2,007       -  
      Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
    1,004       -       1,004       -  
      Loans receivable, net
    647,166       -       -       652,904  
      Accrued interest receivable
    3,970       -       3,970       -  
Financial liabilities
                               
      Deposits
    632,379       359,796       -       273,260  
      Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    27,788       -       27,788       -  
      Advances from FHLB
    24,500       -       27,040       -  
      Accrued interest payable
    529       -       529       -  
      Subordinated debt
    7,217       -       -       6,209  
Unrecognized financial instruments
   (net of contract amount)
                               
      Commitments to originate loans
    -       -       -       -  
      Letters of credit
    -       -       -       -  
      Lines of credit
    -       -       -       -  


The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing time deposits are valued at their carrying amounts, which approximates book value. Stock in FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics are aggregated for purposes of the calculations. The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.



The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. Non-maturity deposits and securities sold under agreements are valued at their carrying value, which approximates fair value. Fair value of advances from the FHLB is estimated by discounting maturities using an estimate of the current market for similar instruments. The fair value of subordinated debt is estimated using rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities. The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and committed rates. The fair value of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.


Note 13: Business Combinations

On October 4, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Ozarks Legacy Community Financial, Inc. (OLCF), and its subsidiary, the Bank of Thayer, headquartered in Thayer, Missouri. The Bank of Thayer was merged into the Company’s existing bank subsidiary, Southern Bank, on that date. The Company acquired OLCF primarily for the purpose of conducting commercial banking activities in markets where it believes the Company’s business model will perform well, and for the long-term value of its core deposit franchise. Through March 31, 2014, the Company incurred $688,000 of third-party acquisition-related costs. The expenses are included in noninterest expense in the Company’s consolidated statement of income for the period ended March 31, 2014. The goodwill of $1,474,000 arising from the acquisition consists largely of synergies and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of the Company and OLCF. Total goodwill was assigned to the acquisition of the bank holding company.


 
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The following table summarizes the consideration paid for OLCF and its subsidiary, the Bank of Thayer and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date:

Fair Value of Consideration Transferred
     
Cash
  $ 6,279,694  
Contingent consideration
    -  
     Total consideration
  $ 6,279,694  
         
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired
       
    and liabilities assumed
       
Cash and Cash equivalents
  $ 2,234,980  
Investment Securities
    34,271,743  
Loans
    39,368,508  
Premises and equipment
    1,155,297  
Identifiable intangible assets
    1,432,645  
Miscellaneous other assets
    1,285,870  
         
Deposits
    (68,234,600 )
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    (1,099,675 )
Advances from FHLB
    (1,095,928 )
Subordinated debt
    (2,490,890 )
Miscellaneous other liabilities
    (2,022,076 )
     Total identifiable net assets
    4,805,874  
          Goodwill
  $ 1,473,820  

On February 21, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Citizens State Bankshares of Bald Knob, Inc., and its subsidiary, the Citizens State Bank, Bald Knob, Arkansas (herein collectively, “Citizens State Bank”).  Citizens State Bank was merged into the Company’s existing bank subsidiary, Southern Bank, on that date. The Company completed the conversion of data systems for the Citizens State Bank operations in April, 2014. Through March 31, 2014, the Company incurred $313,000 of third-party acquisition-related costs. The expenses are included in noninterest expense in the Company’s consolidated statement of income for the period ended March 31, 2014.   There was no goodwill arising from the acquisition.

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for Citizens State Bankshares of Bald Knob, Inc. and its subsidiary, Citizens State Bank and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date:

Fair Value of Consideration Transferred
     
       
Cash
  $ 5,708,211  
Contingent consideration
    -  
     Total consideration
  $ 5,708,211  
         
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired
       
     and liabilities assumed
       
         
Cash and Cash equivalents
  $ 4,167,979  
Investment Securities
    50,539,865  
Loans
    11,984,135  
Premises and equipment
    612,540  
Identifiable intangible assets
    624,440  
Miscellaneous other assets
    4,075,288  
         
Deposits
    (64,154,307 )
Advances from FHLB
    (1,499,904 )
Miscellaneous other liabilities
    (641,825 )
     Total identifiable net assets
    5,708,211  
          Goodwill
  $ -  


 
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On February 25, 2014, the Company announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Peoples Service Company (PSC) will be acquired by the Company in a stock and cash transaction. PSC is the 80% owner of Peoples Banking Company (PBC), the 100% owner of Peoples Bank of the Ozarks.  In connection with the acquisition, the minority shareholders of PBC will be given the opportunity to exchange their shares of PBC for shares of PSC and to receive the merger consideration payable under the terms of the merger agreement. The transaction is expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2014, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals, and consummation of the exchange transaction involving the minority shareholders of PBC. The acquired financial institution is expected to be merged with and into Southern Bank in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2014 or the first quarter of calendar year 2015.  Through March 31, 2014, the Company incurred $100,000 of third-party acquisition-related costs. The expenses are included in noninterest expense in the Company’s consolidated statement of income for the period ended March 31, 2014.























 
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PART I:  Item 2:  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

General

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (Southern Missouri or Company) is a Missouri corporation and owns all of the outstanding stock of Southern Bank (Bank). The Company’s earnings are primarily dependent on the operations of the Bank. As a result, the following discussion relates primarily to the operations of the Bank. The Bank’s deposit accounts are generally insured up to a maximum of $250,000 by the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF), which is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). As of March 31, 2014, the Bank conducts its business through its home office located in Poplar Bluff, and 24 full service branch facilities in Poplar Bluff (3), Van Buren, Dexter, Kennett, Doniphan, Qulin, Sikeston, Matthews, Springfield, Thayer (2), West Plains, and Alton, Missouri, and Paragould, Jonesboro (2), Brookland, Batesville, Searcy, Bald Knob (2) and Bradford Arkansas.

The significant accounting policies followed by Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature and are in the opinion of management necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported, have been included in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements.

The consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of June 30, 2013, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The following discussion reviews the Company’s condensed consolidated financial condition at March 31, 2014, and results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Forward Looking Statements

This document contains statements about the Company and its subsidiaries which we believe are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to anticipated future operating and financial performance, growth opportunities, interest rates, cost savings and funding advantages expected or anticipated to be realized by management. Words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements by the Company and its management are based on beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions of management and are not guarantees of future performance. The important factors we discuss below, as well as other factors discussed under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and identified in this filing and in our other filings with the SEC and those presented elsewhere by our management from time to time, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this document:

 
·
the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations;
 
·
fluctuations in interest rates and in real estate values;
 
·
monetary and fiscal policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”) and the U.S. Government and other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry;
 
·
the risks of lending and investing activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;
 
·
our ability to access cost-effective funding;

 
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·
the timely development of and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors' products and services;
 
·
expected cost savings, synergies and other benefits from our merger and acquisition activities might not be realized within the anticipated time frames or at all, and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters, including but not limited to customer and employee retention, might be greater than expected;
 
·
fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions;
 
·
demand for loans and deposits in our market area;
 
·
legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business;
 
·
results of examinations of us by our regulators, including the possibility that our regulators may, among other things, require us to increase our reserve for loan losses or to write-down assets;
 
·
the impact of technological changes; and
 
·
our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Disclosures

The following financial measures contain information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (commonly referred to as GAAP):

 
·
net income available to common shareholders excluding the accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits;
 
·
return on average assets excluding the accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits;
 
·
return on average common equity excluding the accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits;
 
·
net interest margin excluding the accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits;

These measures indicate what net income available to common shareholders, return on average assets, return on average common equity, and net interest margin would have been without the impact of the accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits resulting from the December 2010 acquisition of most of the assets and assumption of substantially all of the liabilities of the former First Southern Bank, Batesville, Arkansas (the Acquisition). Management believes that showing these measures excluding these items provides useful information by which to evaluate the Company’s operating performance on an ongoing basis from period to period.

These non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for an analysis based on GAAP measures. Because not all companies use identical calculations, these non-GAAP financial measures might not be comparable to other similarly-titled measures as determined and disclosed by other companies. Reconciliations to GAAP of these non-GAAP financial measures presented are set forth below.

The following table presents reconciliation to GAAP of net income available to common stockholders excluding accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits related to the acquisition:


 
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For the three months ended
   
For the nine months ended
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
                         
Net income available to common stockholders
  $ 2,193     $ 2,416     $ 7,175     $ 7,242  
Less: impact of excluding accretion of fair
value discount on acquired loans and
amortization of fair value premium on
acquired time deposits related to the
Acquisition, net of tax
    68       138       301       697  
Net income available to common shareholders
- excluding accretion of fair value discount on
acquired loans and amortization of fair value
premium on acquired time deposits related to
the Acquisition, net of tax
  $ 2,125     $ 2,278     $ 6,874     $ 6,545  


The following table presents reconciliation to GAAP of return on average assets excluding accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits related to the acquisition:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the nine months ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
                         
Return on average assets
    0.93 %     1.26 %     1.09 %     1.33 %
Less: impact of excluding accretion of fair
value discount on acquired loans and
amortization of fair value premium on
acquired time deposits related to the
Acquisition, net of tax
    0.03 %     0.07 %     0.05 %     0.12 %
Return on average assets - excluding accretion
of fair value discount on acquired loans and
amortization of fair value premium on
acquired time deposits related to the
Acquisition, net of tax
    0.90 %     1.19 %     1.04 %     1.21 %


The following table presents reconciliation to GAAP of return on average common equity excluding accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits related to the acquisition:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the nine months ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
                         
Return on average common equity
    10.15 %     12.11 %     11.34 %     12.40 %
Less: impact of excluding accretion of fair
value discount on acquired loans and
amortization of fair value premium on
acquired time deposits related to the
Acquisition, net of tax
    0.31 %     0.69 %     0.47 %     1.19 %
Return on average common equity - excluding
accretion of fair value discount on acquired
loans and amortization of fair value premium
on acquired time deposits related to the
Acquisition, net of tax
    9.84 %     11.42 %     10.87 %     11.21 %



 
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The following table presents reconciliation to GAAP of net interest margin excluding accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits related to the acquisition:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the nine months ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
                         
Net interest margin
    3.72 %     3.77 %     3.82 %     4.08 %
Less: impact of excluding accretion of fair
value discount on acquired loans and
amortization of fair value premium on
acquired time deposits related to the
Acquisition
    0.05 %     0.12 %     0.07 %     0.21 %
Net interest margin - excluding accretion of
fair value discount on acquired loans and
amortization of fair value premium on
acquired time deposits related to the
Acquisition
    3.67 %     3.65 %     3.75 %     3.87 %

Critical Accounting Policies

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America are complex and require management to apply significant judgments to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management of the Company must use assumptions and estimates to apply these principles where actual measurement is not possible or practical. For a complete discussion of the Company’s significant accounting policies, see “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report. Certain policies are considered critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions and estimates. Changes in such estimates may have a significant impact on the financial statements. Management has reviewed the application of these policies with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. For a discussion of applying critical accounting policies, see “Critical Accounting Policies” beginning on page 55 in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report.

Recent Events

On February 21, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Citizens State Bankshares of Bald Knob, Inc., and its subsidiary, the Citizens State Bank, Bald Knob, Arkansas (herein collectively, “Citizens State Bank”).  The Company completed the conversion of data systems for the Citizens State Bank operations in April, 2014.

On February 25, 2014, the Company announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Peoples Service Company (PSC) will be acquired by the Company in a stock and cash transaction. PSC is the 80% owner of Peoples Banking Company (PBC), the 100% owner of Peoples Bank of the Ozarks.  In connection with the acquisition, the minority shareholders of PBC will be given the opportunity to exchange their shares of PBC for shares of PSC and to receive the merger consideration payable under the terms of the merger agreement. The transaction is expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2014, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals, and consummation of the exchange transaction involving the minority shareholders of PBC. The acquired financial institution is expected to be merged with and into Southern Bank in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2014 or the first quarter of calendar year 2015.

Executive Summary

Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest margin, which is directly impacted by the interest rate environment. The net interest margin represents interest income earned on interest-earning assets (primarily real estate loans, commercial and agricultural loans, and the investment portfolio), less interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities (primarily certificates of deposit, interest-bearing transaction accounts, savings and money market deposit accounts, repurchase agreements, and borrowed funds), as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. Net interest margin is directly impacted by the spread between long-term interest rates and short-term interest rates, as our interest-earning assets, particularly those with initial terms to maturity or repricing greater than one year, generally price off longer term rates while our interest-bearing liabilities generally price off shorter term interest rates. This difference in longer term and shorter term interest rates is often referred to as the steepness of the yield curve. A steep yield curve – in which the difference in interest rates between short term and long term periods is relatively large – could be beneficial to our net interest income, as the interest rate spread between our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities would be larger. Conversely, a flat or flattening yield curve, in which the

 
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difference in rates between short term and long term periods is relatively small or shrinking, or an inverted yield curve, in which short term rates exceed long term rates, could have an adverse impact on our net interest income, as our interest rate spread could decrease.

Our results of operations may also be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, particularly those with respect to changes in market interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.

During the first nine months of fiscal 2014, we grew our balance sheet by $198.0 million. Balance sheet growth was primarily due to organic loan growth, as well as the October 2013 acquisition of the Bank of Thayer and the February 2014 acquisition of Citizens State Bank (the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions). Loans increased $120.1 million, of which the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions accounted for $51.4 million. Available-for-sale investments increased $54.2 million, primarily due to the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, which provided $84.8 million in securities, partially offset by sales and maturities. Cash equivalents and time deposits increased $5.9 million, fixed assets increased $6.0 million, intangible assets increased $3.1 million, and other assets increased $3.6 million. Deposits increased $162.1 million, attributable primarily to the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, which provided $132.6 million in deposit balances. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $0.9 million. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) increased $27.2 million, primarily attributable to the use of overnight advances to fund asset growth. The increase in loan balances was primarily the result of growth in single- and multi-family residential lending and commercial real estate lending. The increase in deposits was primarily the result of increases in interest-bearing transaction accounts, certificates of deposit, and noninterest-bearing transaction accounts.

Net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was $7.3 million, a decrease of $213,000, or 2.8% as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. After accounting for dividends on preferred stock of $150,000, net earnings available to common shareholders were $7.3 million in the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, an increase of 0.9% as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, when dividends on preferred stock were $295,000. Compared to the year-ago period, the Company’s decrease in net income was the result of an increase in noninterest expense, partially offset by an increase in net interest income and noninterest income, and decreases in provisions for loan losses and income taxes. Diluted net income available to common shareholders was $2.11 per share for the first nine months of fiscal 2014, as compared to $2.14 per share for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease was attributable to higher noninterest expenses resulting from growth in our number of locations and operations, merger and acquisition-related costs, and the cost of terminating the Company’s contract with its third-party debit card processor.   For the first nine months of fiscal 2014, net interest income increased $2.5 million, or 11.5%; noninterest income increased $1.1 million, or 32.7%; provision for loan losses decreased $253,000, or 19.5%; provision for income taxes decreased $344,000, or 11.1%; and noninterest expense increased $4.4 million, or 33.7%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. For more information see “Results of Operations.”

Interest rates during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 remained relatively low by historical standards, but were up from the lower yields seen in the first nine months of calendar 2013. Rates were little changed on short-term securities, but increased by approximately 80 to 100 basis points on medium- to longer-term securities. Our average yield on earning assets decreased, primarily due to reinvestment at relatively low market rates (see “Results of Operations: Comparison of the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 – Net Interest Income”). The yield curve steepened, and remained steep relative to recent historic norms. A steep curve is generally beneficial to the Company. In December 2008, the Federal Reserve cut the targeted Federal Funds rate to a range of 0.00% to 0.25%, and in March 2009, it detailed its plan to purchase long-term mortgage-backed securities, agency debt, and long-term Treasuries. A second securities purchase program focused on US Treasuries. A third program sought to lower real estate borrowing costs through purchases of mortgage-backed securities, and extending the average life of its securities portfolio. For 2013, the FOMC extended its quantitative easing by making purchases of approximately $85 billion per month in longer-term Treasuries and additional agency mortgage-backed securities. In December 2013, the FOMC began reducing those purchases by $10 billion per month, has continued reducing those purchases by $10 billion per month at each successive meeting, and has provided guidance that further, measured reductions are likely. It has also indicated that it anticipates that it may continue to hold short-term rate policy extraordinarily low for a considerable period beyond the point at which the quantitative easing purchases reach zero. In this rate environment, our net interest margin declined when comparing the first nine months of fiscal 2014 to the same period of the prior fiscal year.  Some of this decline was attributable to fair value accounting for the December 2010 acquisition of most of the assets and assumption of substantially all of the liabilities of the former First Southern Bank, Batesville, Arkansas (the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition), whereby the Company acquired loans at a discount. Net interest income resulting from the accretion of that discount (and a smaller premium on acquired time deposits)

 
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declined in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 to $481,000, as compared to $1.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013. This decrease equates to a 14 basis point decrease in the net interest margin. The Company expects that as the acquired loan portfolio continues to pay down, the positive impact on net interest income of discount accretion resulting from the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition will continue to be reduced. Our core net interest margin, excluding this income, decreased to 3.74% in the current nine-month period, as compared to 3.87% in the prior year’s nine-month period, primarily as a result of lower market rates and a larger percentage of the Company’s interest-earning assets being held in available-for-sale securities, which generally provide lower yields than the Company’s loan portfolio.

The Company’s net income is also affected by the level of its noninterest income and noninterest expenses. Non-interest income generally consists primarily of deposit account service charges, bank card interchange income, loan-related fees, increases in the cash value of bank-owned life insurance, gains on sales of loans, and other general operating income. Noninterest expenses consist primarily of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy-related expenses, deposit insurance assessments, professional fees, advertising, postage and office expenses, insurance, bank card network expenses, the amortization of intangible assets, and other general operating expenses. During the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, noninterest income increased $1.1 million, or 32.7%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, attributable to increased collection of deposit account service charges and fees, higher bank card interchange revenues, increased gains on secondary market loan sales, loan origination fees, and realized gains on available-for-sale securities. The increased deposit account service charges, network interchange revenues, and gains on secondary market loan sales were due, in part, to the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions. Noninterest expense for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014,  increased $4.4 million, or 33.7%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to higher employee compensation and benefits, legal and professional fees, occupancy expenses, bank card network expense, amortization of the core deposit intangibles recorded on the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, vendor charges for the Company’s overdraft privilege program, advertising, telecommunications, and supplies and postage. Merger-related charges, for the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions and the pending acquisition of Peoples Service Company, totaled $1.1 million during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014. Also, the Company incurred a charge of $376,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 due to termination of its existing debit card processing contract. Additionally, the continuing operation of the acquired franchises contributed to increased non-interest expense in most categories.

We expect, over time, to continue to grow our assets modestly through the origination and occasional purchase of loans, and purchases of investment securities. The primary funding for this asset growth is expected to come from retail deposits, short- and long-term FHLB borrowings, and, as needed, brokered certificates of deposit. We have grown and intend to continue to grow deposits by offering desirable deposit products for our current customers and by attracting new depository relationships. We will also continue to explore strategic expansion opportunities in market areas that we believe will be attractive to our business model, although we expect that the pending acquisition of Peoples Service Company and integration of operations from this transaction and the fiscal 2014 acquisitions will be our focus for the near-term.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013

The Company experienced balance sheet growth in the first nine months of fiscal 2014, with total assets increasing $198.0 million, or 24.9%, to $994.4 million at March 31, 2014, as compared to $796.4 million at June 30, 2013. Balance sheet growth was primarily due to organic loan growth, as well as the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions. Balance sheet growth was funded primarily with increases in deposit balances and FHLB advances.

Available-for-sale investments increased $54.2 million, or 67.7%, to $134.2 million at March 31, 2014, as compared to $80.0 million at June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, which included $84.8 million in securities balances. Some of the acquired securities were liquidated in order to reduce duration and repay overnight borrowings.  The increase consisted primarily of investments in mortgage-backed securities and municipal bonds. Cash equivalents and time deposits increased $5.9 million, or 42.9%, as compared to June 30, 2013.

Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased $120.1 million, or 18.6%, to $767.3 million at March 31, 2014, as compared to $647.2 million at June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to organic growth and the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, which included $51.4 million in loans, at fair value. The increase consisted primarily of residential real estate and commercial real estate loans. The increase in residential real estate loans included, in roughly equal amounts, loans secured by single family and multi-family housing.


 
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Deposits increased $162.1 million, or 25.6%, to $794.5 million at March 31, 2014, as compared to $632.4 million at June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, which included $132.6 million in deposits, at fair value, and organic growth. The increase consisted of interest-bearing checking, certificates of deposit, noninterest-bearing checking, savings, and money market deposit accounts.

FHLB advances were $51.7 million at March 31, 2014, an increase of $27.2 million, or 110.9%, as compared to $24.5 million at June 30, 2013. The increase was attributable primarily to the use of overnight borrowings to fund organic asset growth. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $26.9 million at March 31, 2014, as compared to $27.8 million at June 30, 2013, a decrease of 3.2%. At both dates, the full balance of repurchase agreements was due to local small business and government counterparties. The Company has encouraged these counterparties to migrate to a swept deposit product that places their funds in other FDIC-insured depositories, while providing funding to our institution under a reciprocal arrangement, in order to improve the Company’s liquidity.

The Company’s stockholders’ equity increased $5.6 million, or 5.5%, to $107.4 million at March 31, 2014, from $101.8 million at June 30, 2013. The increase was due primarily to retention of net income, partially offset by cash dividends paid on common and preferred stock and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income, as the market value of the available-for-sale investment portfolio declined, net of tax, as a result of a general increase in market interest rates.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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Average Balance Sheet, Interest, and Average Yields and Rates for the Three- and Nine-Month Periods Ended
March 31, 2014 and 2013

The tables below present certain information regarding our financial condition and net interest income for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The tables present the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Yields on tax-exempt obligations were not computed on a tax equivalent basis.

   
Three-month period ended
   
Three-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest and Dividends
   
Yield/
Cost (%)
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest and Dividends
   
Yield/
Cost (%)
 
 Interest earning assets:
                                   
   Mortgage loans (1)
  $ 607,773,916     $ 7,488,627       4.93     $ 478,762,516     $ 6,380,894       5.33  
   Other loans (1)
    153,346,241       2,008,540       5.24       140,988,812       1,895,239       5.38  
       Total net loans
    761,120,157       9,497,167       4.99       619,751,328       8,276,133       5.34  
   Mortgage-backed securities
    52,981,824       285,838       2.16       17,016,148       64,093       1.51  
   Investment securities (2)
    82,300,532       519,399       2.52       66,434,793       399,090       2.40  
   Other interest earning assets
    10,803,144       13,746       0.51       27,178,638       17,168       0.25  
         Total interest earning assets (1)
    907,205,657       10,316,150       4.55       730,380,907       8,756,484       4.80  
 Other noninterest earning assets (3)
    60,800,263       -               50,033,134       -          
             Total assets
  $ 968,005,919     $ 10,316,150             $ 780,414,041     $ 8,756,484          
                                                 
 Interest bearing liabilities:
                                               
    Savings accounts
  $ 91,430,105       78,461       0.34     $ 83,713,884       101,427       0.48  
    NOW accounts
    264,327,916       511,805       0.77       207,537,222       532,501       1.03  
    Money market deposit accounts
    29,041,767       48,614       0.67       24,545,987       31,507       0.51  
    Certificates of deposit
    312,251,728       854,470       1.09       248,987,259       844,988       1.36  
       Total interest bearing deposits
    697,051,516       1,493,350       0.86       564,784,352       1,510,423       1.07  
 Borrowings:
                                               
    Securities sold under agreements
      to repurchase
    25,470,361       34,160       0.54       30,471,285       57,662       0.76  
    FHLB advances
    64,556,922       272,056       1.69       24,500,000       241,263       3.94  
    Subordinated debt
    9,717,207       82,430       3.39       7,217,000       55,096       3.05  
       Total interest bearing liabilities
    796,796,006       1,881,996       0.94       626,972,637       1,864,444       1.19  
 Noninterest bearing demand deposits
    64,052,632       -               52,734,379       -          
 Other noninterest bearing liabilities
    763,616       -               935,148       -          
       Total liabilities
    861,612,254       1,881,996               680,642,164       1,864,444          
 Stockholders’ equity
    106,393,665       -               99,771,877       -          
             Total liabilities and
               stockholders' equity
  $ 968,005,919     $ 1,881,996             $ 780,414,041     $ 1,864,444          
 Net interest income
          $ 8,434,154                     $ 6,892,040          
                                                 
 Interest rate spread (4)
                    3.60 %                     3.61 %
 Net interest margin (5)
                    3.72 %                     3.77 %
                                                 
Ratio of average interest-earning assets
to average interest-bearing liabilities
    113.86 %                     116.49 %                

(1)
Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts and loans-in-process. Non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
(2)
Includes FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis membership stock and related cash dividends.
(3)
Includes average balances for fixed assets and BOLI of $23.4 million and $18.9 million, respectively, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, as compared to $15.9 million and $16.3 million, respectively, for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
(4)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)
Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 

 
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Nine-month period ended
   
Nine-month period ended
 
   
March 31, 2014
   
March 31, 2013
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest and Dividends
   
Yield/
Cost (%)
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest and Dividends
   
Yield/
Cost (%)
 
 Interest earning assets:
                                   
   Mortgage loans (1)
  $ 555,710,310     $ 21,102,089       5.06     $ 456,237,101     $ 19,399,294       5.67  
   Other loans (1)
    164,995,693       6,571,929       5.31       157,176,661       6,461,140       5.48  
       Total net loans
    720,706,003       27,674,018       5.12       613,413,762       25,860,434       5.62  
   Mortgage-backed securities
    37,329,491       587,288       2.10       17,447,953       269,488       2.06  
   Investment securities (2)
    78,210,941       1,438,210       2.45       61,206,914       1,138,456       2.48  
   Other interest earning assets
    5,995,756       19,658       0.44       15,812,361       47,523       0.40  
         Total interest earning assets (1)
    842,242,191       29,719,174       4.70       707,880,990       27,315,901       5.15  
 Other noninterest earning assets (3)
    56,780,423       -               48,504,514       -          
             Total assets
  $ 899,022,614     $ 29,719,174             $ 756,385,504     $ 27,315,901          
                                                 
 Interest bearing liabilities:
                                               
    Savings accounts
    88,276,395       224,790       0.34     $ 84,348,304       335,339       0.53  
    NOW accounts
    236,416,729       1,469,556       0.83       197,433,563       1,642,780       1.11  
    Money market deposit accounts
    24,484,944       130,869       0.71       20,481,844       81,299       0.53  
    Certificates of deposit
    297,904,309       2,622,306       1.17       235,551,892       2,527,429       1.43  
       Total interest bearing deposits
    647,082,377       4,447,521       0.92       537,815,603       4,586,847       1.14  
 Borrowings:
                                               
    Securities sold under agreements
      to repurchase
    23,938,734       96,839       0.54       27,298,769       160,129       0.78  
    FHLB advances
    58,417,362       813,526       1.86       32,182,446       754,717       3.13  
    Subordinated debt
    8,773,994       223,281       3.39       7,217,000       171,868       3.18  
       Total interest bearing liabilities
    738,212,467       5,581,167       1.01       604,513,818       5,673,561       1.25  
 Noninterest bearing demand deposits
    55,343,263       -               53,455,528       -          
 Other noninterest bearing liabilities
    1,138,164       -               552,104       -          
       Total liabilities
    794,693,894       5,581,167               658,521,450       5,673,561          
 Stockholders’ equity
    104,328,720       -               97,864,054       -          
             Total liabilities and
               stockholders' equity
  $ 899,022,614     $ 5,581,167             $ 756,385,504     $ 5,673,561          
 Net interest income
          $ 24,138,007                     $ 21,642,340          
                                                 
 Interest rate spread (4)
                    3.70 %                     3.89 %
 Net interest margin (5)
                    3.82 %                     4.08 %
                                                 
Ratio of average interest-earning assets
to average interest-bearing liabilities
    114.09 %                     117.10 %                

(1)
Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts and loans-in-process. Non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
(2)
Includes FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis membership stock and related cash dividends.
(3)
Includes average balances for fixed assets and BOLI of $20.5 million and $17.3 million, respectively, for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, as compared to $14.3 million and $16.1 million, respectively, for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
(4)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)
Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
 
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Rate/Volume Analysis

The following tables set forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on the Company’s net interest income for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014. Information is provided with respect to (i) effects on interest income and expense attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by the prior rate), (ii) effects on interest income and expense attributable to change in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume), and (iii) changes in rate/volume (change in rate multiplied by change in volume).

   
Three-month period ended March 31, 2014
 
   
Compared to three-month period
 
   
ended March 31, 2013, Increase (Decrease) Due to
 
               
Rate/
       
(dollars in thousands)
 
Rate
   
Volume
   
Volume
   
Net
 
 Interest-earnings assets:
                       
   Loans receivable (1)
  $ (542 )   $ 1,887     $ (123 )   $ 1,222  
   Mortgage-backed securities
    28       136       58       222  
   Investment securities (2)
    20       95       5       120  
   Other interest-earning deposits
    (8 )     18       (10 )     (4 )
 Total net change in income on
                               
   interest-earning assets
    (476 )     2,108       (72 )     1,560  
                                 
 Interest-bearing liabilities:
                               
   Deposits
    (322 )     376       (70 )     (16 )
   Securities sold under
                               
     agreements to repurchase
    (17 )     (10 )     3       (24 )
   Subordinated debt
    6       19       2       27  
   FHLB advances
    (138 )     395       (226 )     31  
 Total net change in expense on
                               
   interest-bearing liabilities
    (471 )     780       (291 )     18  
 Net change in net interest income
  $ (5 )   $ 1,328     $ 219     $ 1,542  

   
Nine-month period ended March 31, 2014
 
   
Compared to nine-month period
 
   
ended March 31, 2013, Increase (Decrease) Due to
 
               
Rate/
       
(dollars in thousands)
 
Rate
   
Volume
   
Volume
   
Net
 
 Interest-earnings assets:
                       
   Loans receivable (1)
  $ (2,300 )   $ 4,522     $ (408 )   $ 1,814  
   Mortgage-backed securities
    5       307       6       318  
   Investment securities (2)
    (14       316       (2 )     300  
   Other interest-earning deposits
    5       (29 )     (4 )     (28 )
 Total net change in income on
                               
   interest-earning assets
    (2,304 )     5,116       (408 )     2,404  
                                 
 Interest-bearing liabilities:
                               
   Deposits
    (966 )     1,026       (200 )     (140 )
   Securities sold under
                               
     agreements to repurchase
    (49 )     (20 )     6       (63 )
   Subordinated debt
    11       37       3       51  
   FHLB advances
    (307 )     616       (250 )     59  
 Total net change in expense on
                               
   interest-bearing liabilities
    (1,311 )     1,659       (441 )     (93 )
 Net change in net interest income
  $ (994 )   $ (993 )   $ 3,457     $ 2,497  

 
(1)
Does not include interest on loans placed on nonaccrual status.
 
(2)
Does not include dividends earned on equity securities.



 
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Results of Operations – Comparison of the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

General. Net income for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, was $2.2 million and $7.3 million, respectively, decreases of $223,000, or 9.1%, and $212,000, or 2.8%, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior fiscal year.  After preferred dividends of $50,000 and $150,000, respectively, paid in the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, net income available to common shareholders was $2.2 million and $7.2 million, respectively, decreases of $223,000, or 9.2%, and $67,000, or 0.9%, respectively, as compared to the $2.4 million and $7.2 million, respectively, in net income available to common shareholders, after preferred dividends of $50,000 and $295,000, respectively, paid in the same periods of the prior fiscal year.

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, basic and fully-diluted net income per share available to common shareholders was $0.66 and $0.64, respectively, decreases of $0.07, or 9.6% and 9.9% respectively, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Our annualized return on average assets for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, was 0.93%, as compared to 1.26% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, return on average assets excluding accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits related to the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition was .090%, as compared to1.19% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Our return on average common stockholders’ equity for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, was 10.2%, as compared to 12.1% in the same period of the prior fiscal year.

For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, basic and fully-diluted net income per share available to common shareholders was $2.18 and $2.11, respectively, decreases of $0.02, or 0.9%, and $0.03, or 1.4%, respectively, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Our annualized return on average assets for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, was 1.09%, as compared to 1.33% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, return on average assets excluding accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits related to the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition was 1.04%, as compared to 1.21% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Our return on average common stockholders’ equity for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, was 11.3%, as compared to 12.4% in the same period of the prior fiscal year.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, was $8.4 million and $24.1 million, respectively, increases of $1.5 million, or 22.4%, and $2.5 million , or 11.5%, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior fiscal year. Net interest income attributable to the accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits related to the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition was $109,000 and $481,000, respectively, in the current three- and nine-month periods, as compared to $222,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, in the same periods of the prior fiscal year.

Our net interest margin for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, determined by dividing annualized net interest income by total average interest-earning assets, was 3.72% and 3.82%, respectively, as compared to 3.77% and 4.08%, respectively, in the same periods of the prior fiscal year. Our net interest margin excluding accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on assumed time deposits related to the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition was 3.67% and 3.75%, respectively, for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, as compared to 3.65% and 3.87%, respectively, for the same periods of the prior fiscal year. Our average net interest rate spread for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, was 3.61% and 3.69%, respectively, as compared to 3.61% and 3.90%, respectively, for the same periods of the prior fiscal year.

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2014,  no decline in the net interest rate spread, compared to the same period a year ago, resulted from a 25 basis point decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets,  offset by a 25 basis point decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. This was attributable primarily to a decrease in loan and investment yields that was matched by a decline in our cost of funds. The reduction in net interest income generated from accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on acquired time deposits related to the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition. Our growth initiatives, including the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, resulted in an increase of $176.8 million, or 24.2%, in the average balance of interest-earning assets, when comparing the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, with the same period of the prior fiscal year.

For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, the 21 basis point decline in the net interest rate spread, compared to the same period a year ago, resulted from a 45 basis point decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by a 24 basis point decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. The decline in net

 
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interest spread was attributable primarily to a decrease in loan and investment yields that was not matched by a decline in our cost of funds, and was also due to the reduction in net interest income generated from accretion of fair value discount on acquired loans and amortization of fair value premium on acquired time deposits related to the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition. Our growth initiatives, including the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, resulted in an increase of $134.4 million, or 19.0%, in the average balance of interest-earning assets, when comparing the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, with the same period of the prior fiscal year.

Interest Income. Total interest income for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, was $10.3 million and $29.7 million, increases of $1.6 million, or 17.8%, and $2.4 million, or 8.8%, as compared to the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The increases were attributed to 24.2% and 19.0% increases, respectively, in the average balance of interest-earning assets, partially offset by 25 and 45 basis point declines, respectively, in the average yield earned on interest-earning assets, as compared to the same periods of the prior fiscal year. Increased average balances were attributed to our growth initiatives, including the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions and increased yields on the Company’s investment securities portfolio, while yields on the Company’s loan portfolios declined with market rates and the reduced fair value discount accretion related to the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition.

Interest Expense. Total interest expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014 was $1.9 million, an increase of $18,000, or 0.9%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, attributable to the $170.0 million, or 27.1%, increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by the 24 basis point decline in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, total interest expense was $5.6 million, a decrease of $92,000, or 1.6%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, attributable to the 25 basis point decline in the average cost of interest bearing liabilities, partially offset by the $133.7 million, or 22.1%, increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. For both periods, the growth in average balances was attributed to our growth initiatives, including the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, while the decline in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was attributed to a general decline in rates offered on deposit products, as well as a higher percentage of funding obtained through relatively low-costing overnight advances from the FHLB.

Provisions for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, was $253,000 and $1.0 million, respectively, as compared to $228,000 and $1.3 million, respectively, in the same periods of the prior fiscal year. As a percentage of average loans outstanding, provision for loan losses in the current three- and nine-month periods represented an annualized charge of .13% and .19%, respectively, while net charge offs for the same periods were .35% and .14%, respectively, annualized. During the same periods of the prior fiscal year, provision for loan losses as a percentage of average loans outstanding represented an annualized charge of .15% and .28%, respectively, while net charge offs were .03% and .15%, respectively, annualized. The provision did not keep pace with charge offs during the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, primarily due to a $501,000 charge off of a commercial loan previously acquired with impaired credit quality, which accounted for 76% of the amount charged off in the current quarter, and 66% of the amount charged off in the current fiscal year-to-date. The amount charged off on this credit had been fully reserved in prior periods. (See “Critical Accounting Policies”, “Allowance for Loan Loss Activity” and “Nonperforming Assets”).

Noninterest Income. The Company’s noninterest income for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, was $1.5 million and $4.4 million, respectively, increases of $318,000, or 27.9%, and $1.1 million, or 32.7%, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The increases were attributed primarily to increased deposit account charges and fees (resulting from the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions, transaction account growth, and increased NSF activity), gains on sales of residential loans into the secondary market, increased loan fees, and increased bank card interchange income. The nine-month period included $108,000 in realized gains on AFS securities.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, was $6.6 million and $17.4 million, respectively, increases of $2.2 million, or 49.1%, and $4.4 million, or 33.7%, respectively, as compared to the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The increases included $356,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, in merger-related charges recognized in the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, related to the completed Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions and the pending acquisition of Peoples Service Company. Additionally, the Company incurred a charge of $376,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 due to termination of its existing debit card processing contract. The Company believes that accountholders will be better served, that operational efficiencies will be realized, and that future income from debit card activity will be improved under the new contract. In total, the

 
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increases in noninterest expense were attributable primarily to employee compensation and benefits, legal and professional fees, bank card interchange expense, occupancy, advertising, telecommunications, internet banking charges, and additional amortization of core deposit intangibles resulting from the Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions. The efficiency ratio, excluding securities gains or losses, for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, was 66.9% and 61.2%, respectively, as compared to 55.3% and 52.2%, respectively, for the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The deterioration resulted from increases of 49.1% and 33.7%, respectively, in noninterest expense, partially offset by combined 23.2% and 13.9% increases, respectively, in net interest income and noninterest income, and was attributable primarily to merger-related charges and the decreased accretion of fair value discount on loans resulting from the Fiscal 2011 Acquisition.

Income Taxes. Provisions for income taxes for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, were $781,000 and $2.8 million, respectively, decreases of $120,000, or 13.3%, and $345,000, or 11.1%, as compared to the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The decreases were attributed to lower pre-tax income, as well as a decline in the effective tax rate, to 25.8% and 27.4%, respectively, in the current three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014, as compared to 26.8% and 29.2%, respectively, in the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The decline was attributed to continued additional tax-advantaged investments by the Company.
 
 

Allowance for Loan Loss Activity

The Company regularly reviews its allowance for loan losses and makes adjustments to its balance based on management’s analysis of the loan portfolio, the amount of non-performing and classified loans, as well as general economic conditions. Although the Company maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level that it considers sufficient to provide for losses, there can be no assurance that future losses will not exceed internal estimates. In addition, the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by regulatory agencies, which can order the establishment of additional loss provisions. The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for loan losses over the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 9,084,904     $ 7,920,201     $ 8,385,980     $ 7,492,054  
Loans charged off:
                               
      Residential real estate
    (127,192 )     (36,028 )     (150,254 )     (239,270 )
      Construction
    -       -       -       -  
      Commercial business
    (503,534 )     -       (516,800 )     (417,071 )
      Commercial real estate
    -       (12,416 )     (69,457 )     (21,005 )
      Consumer
    (32,881 )     -       (49,947 )     (29,466 )
      Gross charged off loans
    (663,607 )     (48,444 )     (786,458 )     (706,812 )
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
                               
      Residential real estate
    687       112       14,777       337  
      Construction
    -       -       -       -  
      Commercial business
    7,458       457       9,286       4,918  
      Commercial real estate
    274       2,084       960       8,782  
      Consumer
    4,309       6,071       15,190       8,497  
       Gross recoveries of charged off loans
    12,728       8,724       40,213       22,534  
Net charge offs
    (650,879 )     (39,720 )     (746,245 )     (684,278 )
Provision charged to expense
    253,431       228,376       1,047,721       1,301,081  
Balance, end of period
  $ 8,687,456     $ 8,108,857     $ 8,687,456     $ 8,108,857  


The allowance for loan losses has been calculated based upon an evaluation of pertinent factors underlying the various types and quality of the Company’s loans. Management considers such factors as the repayment status of a loan, the estimated net fair value of the underlying collateral, the borrower’s intent and ability to repay the loan, local economic conditions, and the Company’s historical loss ratios. We maintain the allowance for loan losses through the provisions for loan losses that we charge to income. We charge losses on loans against the allowance for loan losses when we believe the collection of loan principal is unlikely. The allowance for loan losses increased $301,000 to $8.7 million at March 31, 2014, from $8.4 million at June 30, 2013. The increase was deemed appropriate in order to bring

 
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the allowance for loan losses to a level that reflects management’s estimate of the incurred loss in the Company’s loan portfolio at March 31, 2014.

At March 31, 2014, the Company had loans of $6.6 million, or .85% of total  loans, adversely classified ($6.5 million classified “substandard” $90,000 classified “doubtful” and none classified “loss”), as compared to loans of $5.5 million, or 0.84% of total loans, adversely classified ($5.5 million classified “substandard” none classified “doubtful” and none classified “loss”) at June 30, 2013, and $6.8 million, or 1.09% of total loans, adversely classified ($6.8 million classified “substandard” none classified “doubtful” and none classified “loss”) at March 31, 2013. Classified loans were generally comprised of loans secured by commercial and agricultural real estate loans, while a smaller amount of commercial operating loans, residential real estate loans and consumer loans were also classified. All loans were classified due to concerns as to the borrowers’ ability to continue to generate sufficient cash flows to service the debt. Of our classified loans, the Company had ceased recognition of interest on loans with a carrying value of $2.0 million at March 31, 2014. The Company’s investment in one pooled trust preferred security (Trapeza CDO IV, Ltd., class C2, see “Nonperforming Assets”) was also treated as a non-accrual asset. As noted in Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company’s total past due was increased from $1.1 million at June 30, 2013 to $3.1 million at March 31, 2014.  The increase was attributable to past due amounts from the Company’s legacy loan portfolio increasing $1.2 million in addition to loans totaling $670,000 were past due in the Citizens State Bank acquired loan portfolio.

In its quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses, the Company employs historical data including past due percentages, charge offs, and recoveries for the previous five years for each loan category. The Company’s allowance methodology considers the most recent twelve-month period’s average net charge offs and uses this information as one of the primary factors for evaluation of allowance adequacy. Average net charge offs are calculated as net charge offs by portfolio type for the period as a percentage of the average balance of respective portfolio type over the same period.
 
 
The following table sets forth the Company’s historical net charge offs as of March 31, 2014, and June 30, 2013:

   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
   
Net charge offs –
   
Net charge offs –
 
 Portfolio segment  
12-month historical
   
12-month historical
 
Real estate loans:
           
   Residential
    0.06 %     0.11 %
   Construction
    0.17 %     0.00 %
   Commercial
    0.03 %     0.19 %
Consumer loans
    0.33 %     0.22 %
Commercial loans
    0.50 %     0.39 %

Additionally, in its quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, the Company evaluates changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers; changes in local, regional, and national economic conditions; the Company’s historical loss experience; and changes in market conditions for property pledged to the Company as collateral. The Company has identified specific qualitative factors that address these issues and subjectively assigns a percentage to each factor. Qualitative factors are reviewed quarterly and may be adjusted as necessary to reflect improving or declining trends. At March 31, 2014, these qualitative factors included:

· Changes in lending policies
· National, regional, and local economic conditions
· Changes in mix and volume of portfolio
· Experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff
· Entry to new markets
· Levels and trends of delinquent, nonaccrual, special mention and
· Classified loans
· Concentrations of credit
· Changes in collateral values
· Agricultural economic conditions
· Regulatory risk


 
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The qualitative factors are applied to the allowance for loan losses based upon the following percentages by loan type:

Portfolio segment
Qualitative factor applied
at interim period
 March 31, 2014
Qualitative factor
applied at fiscal year
ended June 30, 2013
Real estate loans:
   
   Residential
0.76%
0.67%
   Construction
1.58%
1.22%
   Commercial
1.35%
1.29%
Consumer loans
1.37%
1.30%
Commercial loans
1.35%
1.30%

At March 31, 2014, the amount of our allowance for loan losses attributable to these qualitative factors was approximately $8.0 million, as compared to $6.2 million at June 30, 2013. The relatively small changes in qualitative factors was attributed to stable credit quality and low levels of chargeoffs and classified assets, partially offset by strong loan growth.

While management believes that our asset quality remains strong, it recognizes that, due to the continued growth in the loan portfolio and potential changes in market conditions, our level of nonperforming assets and resulting charge offs may fluctuate. Higher levels of net charge offs requiring additional provisions for loan losses could result. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate that is subject to significant judgment and short-term change.

Nonperforming Assets
 
 
The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets and nonperforming loans to net loans receivable is another measure of asset quality. Nonperforming assets of the Company include nonaccruing loans, accruing loans delinquent/past maturity 90 days or more, and assets which have been acquired as a result of foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. The table below summarizes changes in the Company’s level of nonperforming assets over selected time periods:

   
March 31, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
   
March 31, 2013
 
Nonaccruing loans:
                 
    Residential real estate
  $ 447,806     $ 413,924     $ 212,719  
    Construction
    411,243       -       100,351  
    Commercial real estate
    669,175       156,856       319,932  
    Consumer
    65,674       24,699       55,521  
    Commercial business
    384,991       841,924       1,131,416  
       Total
    1,978,889       1,437,403       1,819,939  
                         
Loans 90 days past due
                       
   accruing interest:
                       
    Residential real estate
    -       -       -  
    Commercial real estate
    -       -       16,239  
    Consumer
    -       -       -  
    Commercial business
    -       -       -  
       Total
    -       -       16,239  
                         
Total nonperforming loans
    1,978,889       1,437,403       1,836,178  
                         
Nonperforming investments
    125,000       125,000       125,000  
Foreclosed assets held for sale:
                       
    Real estate owned
    2,969,385       3,029,530       3,454,030  
    Other nonperforming assets
    38,675       45,803       77,545  
       Total nonperforming assets
  $ 5,111,949     $ 4,637,736     $ 5,492,753  


At March 31, 2014, troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) totaled $5.4 million, of which $215,000 was considered nonperforming and was included in the nonaccrual loan total above. The remaining $5.2 million in TDRs have complied with the modified terms for a reasonable period of time and are therefore considered by the Company to be accrual status loans. In general, these loans were subject to classification as TDRs at March 31, 2014, on the basis of guidance under ASU No. 2011-02, which indicates that the Company may not consider the borrower’s effective

 
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borrowing rate on the old debt immediately before the restructuring in determining whether a concession has been granted. At June 30, 2013, troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) totaled $5.6 million, of which $766,000 was considered nonperforming and was included in the nonaccrual loan total above. The remaining $4.9 million in TDRs had complied with the modified terms for a reasonable period of time and were therefore considered by the Company to be accrual status loans.

At March 31, 2014, nonperforming assets totaled $5.1 million, as compared to $4.6 million at June 30, 2013, and $5.5 million at March 31, 2013. The increase in nonperforming assets from fiscal year end was attributed primarily to foreclosed real estate (primarily commercial properties) obtained in the October acquisition of the Bank of Thayer and nonaccrual loans obtained in the February acquisition of Citizens State Bank, and was partially offset by sales of legacy foreclosed real estate. Nonperforming investments consist of the Company’s investment in Trapeza CDO IV, Ltd., class C2.

Liquidity Resources

The term “liquidity” refers to our ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to fund loan originations, loans purchases, deposit withdrawals and operating expenses. Our primary sources of funds include deposit growth, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, FHLB advances, brokered deposits, amortization and prepayment of loan principal and interest, investment maturities and sales, and funds provided by our operations. While the scheduled loan repayments and maturing investments are relatively predictable, deposit flows, FHLB advance redemptions, and loan and security prepayment rates are significantly influenced by factors outside of the Bank’s control, including interest rates, general and local economic conditions and competition in the marketplace. The Bank relies on FHLB advances and brokered deposits as additional sources for funding cash or liquidity needs.

The Company uses its liquid resources principally to satisfy its ongoing cash requirements, which include funding loan commitments, funding maturing certificates of deposit and deposit withdrawals, maintaining liquidity, funding maturing or called FHLB advances, purchasing investments, and meeting operating expenses.

At March 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding commitments and approvals to fund approximately $33.3 million in mortgage and non-mortgage loans. These commitments and approvals are expected to be funded through existing cash balances, cash flow from normal operations and, if needed, advances from the FHLB or the Federal Reserve’s discount window. At March 31, 2014, the Bank had pledged its residential real estate loan portfolio and a significant portion of its commercial real estate portfolio with the FHLB for available credit of approximately $265 million, of which $51.6 million had been advanced. The Bank has the ability to pledge several of its other loan portfolios, including home equity and commercial business loans, which could provide additional collateral for additional borrowings; in total, FHLB borrowings are generally limited to 35% of Bank assets, or $348.0 million, subject to available collateral. Also, at March 31, 2014, the Bank had pledged a total of $97.2 million in loans secured by farmland and agricultural production loans to the Federal Reserve, providing access to $65.2 million in primary credit borrowings from the Federal Reserve’s discount window. Management believes its liquid resources will be sufficient to meet the Company’s liquidity needs.

Regulatory Capital

The Company and Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary – actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company and the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company and Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Furthermore, the Company and Bank’s regulators could require adjustments to regulatory capital not reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total capital and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average total assets (as defined). Management believes, as of March 31, 2014, that the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

 
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On July 2, 2013, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System announced its approval of the final rule to implement the Basel III regulatory reforms, among other changes required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The approved rule includes a new minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital of 4.5%, raises the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4.0% to 6.0%, and includes a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0% for all banking institutions. Additionally, the rule creates a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets, and prohibits banking organizations from making distributions or discretionary bonus payments during any quarter if its eligible retained income is negative, if the capital conservation buffer is not maintained. The phase-in of the enhanced capital requirements for banking organizations such as the Company and the Bank will begin January 1, 2015. Other changes include revised risk-weighting of some assets, stricter limitations on mortgage servicing assets and deferred tax assets, and replacement of the ratings-based approach to risk weight securities.

As of March 31, 2014, the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

The tables below summarize the Company and Bank’s actual and required regulatory capital:

   
Actual
   
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
   
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                                   
Consolidated
  $ 122,577       16.54 %   $ 59.296       8.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Southern Bank
    112,021       15..28 %     58.664       8.00 %     73,330       10.00 %
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                                               
Consolidated
    113,311       15.29 %     29.648       4.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Southern Bank
    102,853       14.03 %     29.332       4.00 %     43,998       6.00 %
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
                                               
Consolidated
    113,311       11.76 %     38.556       4.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Southern Bank
    102,853       10.76 %     38.241       4.00 %     47,802       5.00 %


   
Actual
   
For Capital Adequacy Purposes
   
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
As of June 30, 2013
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                                   
Consolidated
  $ 115,972       18.70 %   $ 49,608       8.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Southern Bank
    92,618       15.10 %     49,059       8.00 %     61,324       10.00 %
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
                                               
Consolidated
    108,208       17.45 %     24,804       4.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Southern Bank
    84,938       13.85 %     24,529       4.00 %     36,794       6.00 %
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
                                               
Consolidated
    108,208       13.73 %     31,524       4.00 %     n/a       n/a  
Southern Bank
    84,938       10.87 %     31,250       4.00 %     39,063       5.00 %


 
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PART I: Item 3:  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

Asset and Liability Management and Market Risk

The goal of the Company’s asset/liability management strategy is to manage the interest rate sensitivity of both interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities in order to maximize net interest income without exposing the Bank to an excessive level of interest rate risk. The Company employs various strategies intended to manage the potential effect that changing interest rates may have on future operating results. The primary asset/liability management strategy has been to focus on matching the anticipated re-pricing intervals of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. At times, however, depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long- and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, the Company may determine to increase its interest rate risk position somewhat in order to maintain its net interest margin.

In an effort to manage the interest rate risk resulting from fixed rate lending, the Bank has utilized longer term FHLB advances (with maturities up to ten years), subject to early redemptions and fixed terms. Other elements of the Company’s current asset/liability strategy include (i) increasing originations of commercial business, commercial real estate, agricultural operating lines, and agricultural real estate loans, which typically provide higher yields and shorter repricing periods, but inherently increase credit risk; (ii) actively soliciting less rate-sensitive deposits, including aggressive use of the Company’s “rewards checking” product, and (iii) offering competitively-priced money market accounts and CDs with maturities of up to five years. The degree to which each segment of the strategy is achieved will affect profitability and exposure to interest rate risk.

The Company continues to originate long-term, fixed-rate residential loans. During the first nine months of fiscal year 2014, fixed rate 1- to 4-family residential loan production totaled $24.7 million, as compared to $7.7 million during the same period of the prior fiscal year. At March 31, 2014, the fixed rate residential loan portfolio was $107.6 million with a weighted average maturity of 172 months, as compared to $93.2 million at March 31, 2013, with a weighted average maturity of 181 months. The Company originated $25.8 million in adjustable-rate 1- to 4-family residential loans during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, as compared to $30.8 million during the same period of the prior fiscal year. At March 31, 2014, fixed rate loans with remaining maturities in excess of 10 years totaled $48.7 million, or 6.3% of net loans receivable, as compared to $58.5 million, or 9.5% of net loans receivable at March 31, 2013. The Company originated $74.7 million in fixed rate commercial and commercial real estate loans during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, as compared to $58.2 million during the same period of the prior fiscal year. At March 31, 2014, the fixed rate commercial and commercial real estate loan portfolio was $311.1 million with a weighted average maturity of 41.3 months, compared to $251.3 million at March 31, 2013, with a weighted average maturity of 38 months. The Company originated $45.3 million in adjustable rate commercial and commercial real estate loans during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2014, as compared to $45.8 million during the same period of the prior fiscal year. At March 31, 2014, adjustable-rate home equity lines of credit totaled $17.8 million, as compared to $15.4 million at March 31, 2013. At March 31, 2014, the Company’s investment portfolio had an expected weighted-average life of 5.4 years, compared to 3.4 at March 31, 2013. Management continues to focus on customer retention, customer satisfaction, and offering new products to customers in order to increase the Company’s amount of less rate-sensitive deposit accounts.


 
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Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

The following table sets forth as of March 31, 2014, management’s estimates of the projected changes in net portfolio value (“NPV”) in the event of 100, 200, and 300 basis point (“bp”) instantaneous and permanent increases, and 100, 200, and 300 basis point instantaneous and permanent decreases in market interest rates. Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands.
 
March 31, 2014
 
           
NPV as % of PV of
 
BP Change
   
Estimated Net Portfolio Value
   
Assets
 
in Rates
   
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
  +300     $ 87,736       (22,840 )     -21 %     9.74 %     -2.15 %
  +200       95,849       (14,727 )     -13 %     10.53 %     -1.36 %
  +100       102,704       (7,872 )     -7 %     11.17 %     -0.72 %
NC
      110,576       -       -       11.89 %     -  
  -100       119,643       9,067       8 %     12.74 %     0.85 %
  -200       128,115       17,539       16 %     13.53 %     1.64 %
  -300       136,437       25,861       23 %     14.31 %     2.42 %

June 30, 2013
 
           
NPV as % of PV of
 
BP Change
   
Estimated Net Portfolio Value
   
Assets
 
in Rates
   
$ Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
  +300     $ 93,468       (12,328 )     -12 %     11.70 %     -1.26 %
  +200       97,693       (8,104 )     -8 %     12.15 %     -0.82 %
  +100       101,241       (4,555 )     -4 %     12.50 %     -0.46 %
NC
      105,796       -       -       12.96 %     -  
  -100       110,740       4,944       5 %     13.49 %     0.52 %
  -200       115,237       9,440       9 %     13.96 %     0.99 %
  -300       120,167       14,371       14 %     14.47 %     1.51 %

 
Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on an internally generated model using actual maturity and repricing schedules for the Bank’s loans and deposits, and are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan repayments and deposit run-offs, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Bank may undertake in response to changes in interest rates.

Management cannot predict future interest rates or their effect on the Bank’s NPV in the future. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the computation of NPV. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have an initial fixed rate period typically from one to seven years and over the remaining life of the asset changes in the interest rate are restricted. In addition, the proportion of adjustable-rate loans in the Bank’s portfolio could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity if market interest rates remain steady in the future. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels could deviate significantly from those assumed in the table. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.

The Bank’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) is responsible for reviewing the Bank’s asset and liability policies. The Board’s Asset/Liability Committee meets monthly to review interest rate risk and trends, as well as liquidity and capital ratios and requirements. The Bank’s management is responsible for administering the policies and determinations of the Board with respect to the Bank’s asset and liability goals and strategies.


 
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PART I: Item 4:  Controls and Procedures
SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.


An evaluation of Southern Missouri Bancorp’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Act”)) as of March 31, 2014, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and several other members of our senior management. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2014, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to management (including the Chief Executive and Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

The Company does not expect that its disclosures and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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PART II: Other Information
SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

Item 1:  Legal Proceedings

In the opinion of management, the Company is not a party to any pending claims or lawsuits that are expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or operations. Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits involving the Company mainly as a defendant, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which the Company holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to the Bank's business. Aside from such pending claims and lawsuits, which are incident to the conduct of the Company’s ordinary business, the Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings that would have a material effect on the financial condition or operations of the Company.

Item 1a:  Risk Factors

Effective December 10, 2013, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, federal banking and securities regulators issued final rules to implement Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Volcker Rule”). Generally, subject to a transition period and certain exceptions, the Volcker Rule restricts insured depository institutions and their affiliated companies from engaging in short-term proprietary trading of certain securities, investing in funds with collateral comprised of less than 100% loans that are not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and from engaging in hedging activities that do not hedge a specific identified risk. After the transition period, the Volcker Rule prohibitions and restrictions will apply to banking entities unless an exception applies. We are analyzing the impact of the Volcker Rule on our investment portfolio and activities. The Volcker rule could impact our investment strategies or other activities, which could negatively affect our earnings.

There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013.

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

 
 
Period
 
Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased
 
Average Price Paid
per Share (or Unit)
 
Total Number of Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units) that May Yet be
Purchased Under the Plans or
Program
10/1/2013 thru 10/31/2013
-
-
-
-
11/1/2013 thru 11/30/2013
-
-
-
-
12/1/2013 thru 12/31/2013
-
-
-
-
Total
-
-
-
-

Item 3:  Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4:  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5:  Other Information

None


 
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Item 6:  Exhibits
 
 
(a)
Exhibits
   
3 (a)
Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant+
   
3 (b)
Certificate of Designation for the Registrant’s Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A++
   
3 (c)
Bylaws of the Registrant+++
   
4
Form of Stock Certificate of Southern Missouri Bancorp++++
   
10
Material Contracts
     
(a)
Registrant’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan+++++
     
(b)
Registrant’s 2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan++++++
     
(c)
Registrant’s 1994 Stock Option and Incentive Plan+++++++
     
(d)
Southern Missouri Savings Bank, FSB Management Recognition and Development Plan+++++++
     
(e)
Employment Agreements
       
(i)
Greg A. Steffens*
     
(f)
Director’s Retirement Agreements
       
(i)
Samuel H. Smith**
       
(ii)
Sammy A. Schalk***
       
(iii)
Ronnie D. Black***
       
(iv)
L. Douglas Bagby***
       
(v)
Rebecca McLane Brooks****
       
(vi)
Charles R. Love****
       
(vii)
Charles R. Moffitt****
       
(viii)
Dennis Robison*****
       
(ix)
David Tooley******
     
(g)
Tax Sharing Agreement***
   
31
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification
   
32
Section 1350 Certification
   
101
Attached as Exhibit 101 are the following financial statements from the Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, formatted in Extensive Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) consolidated balance sheets, (ii) consolidated statements of income, (iii) consolidated statements of cash flows and (iv) the notes to consolidated financial statements.

+
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 1999.
++
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2011.
+++
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2007.
++++
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-2320) as filed with the SEC on January 3, 1994.
+++++
Field as an attachment to the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on September 19, 2008.
++++++
Filed as an attachment to the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on September 17, 2003.
+++++++
Filed as an attachment to the Registrant’s 1994 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement dated October 21, 1994.
*
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 1999.
**
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 1995.
***
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2000.
****
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2004.
*****
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
******
Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

 
 

 
 
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SIGNATURES

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


    SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC
    Registrant 
     
Date:  May 15, 2014
 
/s/ Greg A. Steffens
   
Greg A. Steffens
   
 President & Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date:  May 15, 2014
 
/s/ Matthew T. Funke
   
Matthew T. Funke
   
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 
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