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William Penn Bancorporation - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

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 No. 001-40255

WILLIAM PENN BANCORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland

85-3898797

(Statement or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

10 Canal Street, Suite 104, Bristol, Pennsylvania

19007

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(267) 540-8500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

WMPN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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      No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Date File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   Yes      No  

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

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

  

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, as of November 2, 2023: 10,068,641 shares.

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WILLIAM PENN BANCORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    

Page

Part I

Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023

3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

34

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

42

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

43

Part II

Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

44

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

44

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

44

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

45

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

45

Item 5.

Other Information

45

Item 6.

Exhibits

45

Signatures

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PART I —FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

WILLIAM PENN BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

As of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023 (unaudited)

September 30, 

    

June 30, 

2023

    

2023

ASSETS

 

  

Cash and due from banks

$

7,236

$

7,652

Interest bearing deposits with other banks

 

10,492

 

11,561

Federal funds sold

 

239

 

1,580

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

17,967

 

20,793

Interest-bearing time deposits

 

100

 

600

Securities available for sale, at fair value

 

156,097

 

165,127

Securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $0 as of September 30, 2023 (fair value of $76,853 and $82,313, as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively)

 

97,544

 

99,690

Equity securities

1,702

1,629

Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $3,587 and $3,313 as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively

 

472,052

 

477,543

Premises and equipment, net

 

7,668

 

9,054

Regulatory stock, at cost

 

3,286

 

2,577

Deferred income taxes

 

11,104

 

9,485

Bank-owned life insurance

 

40,869

 

40,575

Goodwill

 

4,858

 

4,858

Intangible assets

 

478

 

519

Operating lease right-of-use assets

8,775

8,931

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

 

7,487

 

6,198

TOTAL ASSETS

$

829,987

$

847,579

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

  

 

  

LIABILITIES

 

  

 

  

Deposits

$

626,507

$

635,260

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

51,000

 

34,000

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

 

1,707

 

3,227

Operating lease liabilities

8,972

9,107

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

 

5,407

 

5,240

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

693,593

 

686,834

Commitments and contingencies (note 12)

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 10,828,903 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and 12,452,921 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023

 

108

 

125

Additional paid-in capital

 

114,934

 

134,387

Unearned common stock held by employee stock ownership plan

(9,093)

(9,194)

Retained earnings

 

58,410

 

58,805

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(27,965)

 

(23,378)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

136,394

 

160,745

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

829,987

$

847,579

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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WILLIAM PENN BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

2023

2022

INTEREST INCOME

Loans receivable, including fees

$

6,139

$

5,297

Securities

 

1,711

 

1,657

Other

 

161

 

129

Total interest income

 

8,011

 

7,083

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

  

 

  

Deposits

 

2,730

 

509

Borrowings

 

537

 

333

Total interest expense

 

3,267

 

842

Net interest income

 

4,744

 

6,241

Provision for credit losses

 

5

 

 

  

 

  

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

4,739

 

6,241

OTHER INCOME

 

  

 

  

Service fees

 

215

 

211

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance

 

294

 

273

Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities

 

73

 

(273)

Other

 

68

 

71

Total other income

 

650

 

282

OTHER EXPENSES

 

  

 

  

Salaries and employee benefits

 

2,935

 

3,241

Occupancy and equipment

 

760

 

788

Data processing

 

494

 

431

Professional fees

 

210

 

263

Amortization of intangible assets

 

41

 

48

Other

 

785

 

792

Total other expense

 

5,225

 

5,563

Income before income taxes

 

164

 

960

Income tax benefit

 

(15)

 

(67)

NET INCOME

$

179

$

1,027

Basic and diluted earnings per share

$

0.02

$

0.08

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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WILLIAM PENN BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Dollars in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

    

2023

    

2022

Net income

$

179

$

1,027

Other comprehensive loss:

 

  

 

  

Changes in net unrealized loss on securities available for sale

 

(5,957)

 

(10,066)

Tax effect

 

1,370

 

2,316

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

(4,587)

 

(7,750)

Comprehensive loss

$

(4,408)

$

(6,723)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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WILLIAM PENN BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Unearned

    

    

    

Accumulated

    

    

Common

Other

Total

Number

Common Stock

Additional

Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

    

of Shares, net

    

Stock

    

Paid-in capital

    

held by ESOP

    

Earnings

    

Loss

    

Equity

Balance, June 30, 2023

12,452,921

$

125

$

134,387

$

(9,194)

$

58,805

$

(23,378)

$

160,745

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

179

 

 

179

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,587)

 

(4,587)

Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-13

(226)

(226)

Restricted stock expense

 

 

282

 

 

 

 

282

Stock option expense

 

 

195

 

 

 

 

195

Stock purchased and retired

(1,624,018)

(17)

(19,931)

(19,948)

ESOP shares committed to be released

1

101

102

Regular cash dividend paid ($0.03 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(348)

 

 

(348)

Balance, September 30, 2023

 

10,828,903

$

108

$

114,934

$

(9,093)

$

58,410

$

(27,965)

$

136,394

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Unearned

    

    

    

Accumulated

    

    

Common

Other

Total

Number

Common Stock

Additional

Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

    

of Shares, net

    

Stock

    

Paid-in capital

    

held by ESOP

    

Earnings

    

Loss

    

Equity

Balance, June 30, 2022

14,896,590

$

149

$

159,546

$

(9,599)

$

57,587

$

(15,357)

$

192,326

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

1,027

 

 

1,027

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,750)

 

(7,750)

Restricted stock expense

289

289

Stock option expense

201

201

Stock purchased and retired

(397,352)

(4)

(4,578)

(4,582)

ESOP shares committed to be released

102

102

Regular cash dividend paid ($0.03 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

(419)

 

 

(419)

Balance, September 30, 2022

 

14,499,238

$

145

$

155,458

$

(9,497)

$

58,195

$

(23,107)

$

181,194

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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WILLIAM PENN BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

Three Months Ended

September 30, 

2023

    

2022

Cash flows from operating activities

 

  

Net income

$

179

$

1,027

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

  

Provision for credit losses

5

 

Depreciation expense

197

 

265

Other accretion, net

(136)

 

(133)

Amortization of core deposit intangibles

41

 

48

Amortization of ESOP

102

102

Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities

(73)

 

273

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance

(294)

 

(273)

Stock based compensation expense

477

490

Other, net

(96)

 

800

Net cash provided by operating activities

402

 

2,599

Cash flows from investing activities

 

  

Securities available for sale:

 

  

Purchases

 

(1,923)

Maturities, calls and principal paydowns

3,000

 

3,637

Securities held to maturity:

 

  

Purchases

 

(4,484)

Maturities, calls and principal paydowns

2,153

 

2,243

Net decrease in loans receivable

5,405

 

3,181

Interest bearing time deposits:

 

  

Maturities and principal paydowns

500

 

Regulatory stock purchases

(2,109)

 

(1,487)

Regulatory stock redemptions

1,400

 

1,915

Purchases of premises and equipment, net

(48)

 

(122)

Proceeds from the sale of premises and equipment

 

123

Net cash provided by investing activities

10,301

 

3,083

Cash flows from financing activities

 

  

Net decrease in deposits

(8,713)

 

(6,373)

Net increase (repayment) of short-term borrowed funds

17,000

 

(10,000)

Repurchase of common stock

(19,948)

(4,582)

Decrease in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

(1,520)

 

(1,355)

Cash dividends

(348)

 

(419)

Net cash used in financing activities

(13,529)

 

(22,729)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(2,826)

 

(17,047)

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning

20,793

 

36,170

Cash and cash equivalents - ending

$

17,967

$

19,123

Supplementary cash flows information

 

  

Interest paid

$

3,221

$

877

Income tax payments (refunds)

205

 

(467)

Premises transferred to held for sale

1,237

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 - Nature of Operations

William Penn Bancorporation (“the Company”) is a Maryland corporation that was incorporated in July 2020 to be the successor to William Penn Bancorp,  Inc. (“William Penn Bancorp”) upon completion of the second-step conversion of William Penn Bank (the “Bank”) from the two-tier mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure.  William Penn, MHC was the former mutual holding company for William Penn Bancorp prior to completion of the second-step conversion.  In conjunction with the second-step conversion, each of William Penn, MHC and William Penn Bancorp ceased to exist.  The second-step conversion was completed on March 24, 2021, at which time the Company sold, for gross proceeds of $126.4 million, a total of 12,640,035 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share.  As part of the second-step conversion, each of the existing 776,647 outstanding shares of William Penn Bancorp common stock owned by persons other than William Penn, MHC was converted into 3.2585 shares of Company common stock.  In addition, $5.4 million of cash held by William Penn, MHC was transferred to the Company and recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital following the completion of the second-step conversion.

In connection with the second-step conversion offering, the William Penn Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) trustees subscribed for, and intended to purchase, on behalf of the ESOP, 8% of the shares of the Company common stock sold in the offering and to fund its stock purchase through a loan from the Company equal to 100% of the aggregate purchase price of the common stock.  As a result of the second-step conversion offering being oversubscribed in the first tier of subscription priorities, the ESOP trustees were unable to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in the second-step conversion offering.  Subsequent to the completion of the second-step conversion on March 24, 2021, the ESOP trustees purchased 881,130 shares, or $10.1 million, of the Company’s common stock in the open market.  Such shares represent 6.97% of the shares of the Company common stock sold in the offering.  The ESOP did not purchase any additional shares of Company common stock in connection with the second-step conversion and offering.

The Company owns 100% of the outstanding common stock of the Bank, a Pennsylvania chartered stock savings bank. The Bank offers consumer and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout the Delaware Valley area through twelve full-service branch offices in Bucks County and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden, and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. The Company is subject to regulation and supervision by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank is supervised and regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank, as well as the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, WPSLA Investment Corporation (“WPSLA”).  WPSLA is a Delaware corporation organized in April 2000 to hold certain investment securities for the Bank. At September 30, 2023, WPSLA held $245.8 million of the Bank’s $255.3 million investment securities portfolio.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Management makes significant operating decisions based upon the analysis of the entire Company and financial performance is evaluated on a company-wide basis.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

These consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and in accordance with the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates include the allowance for credit losses, goodwill, income taxes, postretirement benefits, and the fair value of investment securities. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other period. Certain reclassifications have been made in the consolidated financial statements to conform with current year classifications.

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Presentation of Cash Flows

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and interest-bearing demand deposits.

Revenue Recognition

Management determined that the primary sources of revenue emanating from interest and dividend income on loans and investments, along with noninterest revenue resulting from investment security and loan gains (losses) and earnings on bank owned life insurances, are not within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606. The main types of noninterest income within the scope of ASC 606 include service charges on deposit accounts. The Company has contracts with its deposit customers where fees are charged if certain parameters are not met. These agreements can be cancelled at any time by either the Company or the deposit customer. Revenue from these transactions is recognized on a monthly basis as the Company has an unconditional right to the fee consideration. The Company also has transaction fees related to specific transactions or activities resulting from a customer request or activity that include overdraft fees, online banking fees, interchange fees, ATM fees and other transaction fees. These fees are attributable to specific performance obligations of the Company where the revenue is recognized at a defined point in time upon the completion of the requested service/transaction.

Segment Reporting

The Company acts as an independent community financial services provider and offers traditional banking and related financial services to individual, business, and government customers. Through its branch network, the Bank offers a full array of commercial and retail financial services, including the taking of time, savings, and demand deposits; the making of commercial and mortgage loans; and the providing of other financial services. Management does not separately allocate expenses, including the cost of funding loan demand, between the commercial and retail operations of the Bank. As such, discrete financial information is not available and segment reporting would not be meaningful.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Topic 326), which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. This update is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. The underlying premise of the update is that financial assets measured at amortized cost should be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The allowance for credit losses should reflect management's current estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset. The income statement will be affected for the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. With certain exceptions, transition to the new requirements will be through a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. This update is effective for SEC filers that are eligible to be smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers, and all other companies, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this guidance using the modified retrospective approach for all financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans, held to maturity debt securities and unfunded commitments, as well as available for sale securities.  On July 1, 2023, the Company recorded a cumulative effect decrease to retained earnings of $187 thousand, net of tax, related to loans and $39 thousand, net of tax, related to unfunded commitments.  The Company determined that there was no impact to retained earnings related to available for sale or held to maturity debt securities as a result of adopting this guidance. The results reported for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2023 are presented under ASC 326, while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable accounting standards.

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The impact of the change from the incurred loss model to the current expected credit loss model is included in the table below.

    

July 1, 2023

Adoption

(Dollars in thousands)

Pre-adoption

Impact

As Reported

Assets

    

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

ACL on debt securities available for sale

$

$

$

ACL on debt securities held to maturity

ACL on loans

Residential real estate:

1 - 4 family

486

(67)

419

Home equity and HELOCs

113

19

132

Construction -residential

214

(174)

40

Commercial real estate:

    

    

    

1 - 4 family investor

569

(241)

328

Multi-family (five or more)

89

(30)

59

Commercial non-residential

1,420

379

1,799

Construction and land

281

(93)

188

Commercial

82

254

336

Consumer loans

59

196

255

Liabilities

ACL on unfunded commitments

101

50

151

$

3,414

$

293

$

3,707

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, Receivables—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinances and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, for public business entities, the amendments in this ASU require that an entity disclose current-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Measured at Amortized Cost. For entities that have not yet adopted the amendments in Update 2016-13, which is discussed in greater detail above, the effective dates for the amendments in this update are the same as the effective dates in Update 2016-13.

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, March 2020, to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate. Entities can elect not to apply certain modification accounting requirements to contracts affected by what the guidance calls “reference rate reform” if certain criteria are met. An entity that makes this election would not have to remeasure the contracts at the modification date or reassess a previous accounting determination. Also, entities can elect various optional expedients that would allow them to continue applying hedge accounting for hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met, and can make a one-time election to sell and/or reclassify held-to-maturity debt securities that reference an interest rate affected by reference rate reform. The sunset provision  included in Topic 848 was based on the expectations of when LIBOR would cease being published. In March 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority announced that the intended cessation date of LIBOR would be June 30, 2023, which is beyond the established sunset date of Topic 848. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848. The amendments in this ASU provide temporary relief by deferring the sunset date provision included in Topic 848. The amendments in ASU 2022-06 defer the effective date for all entities upon issuance through December 31, 2024. These updates are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

The Company maintains its allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) at a level that management believes to be appropriate to absorb estimated credit losses as of the date of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition.  The Company established its allowance in

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accordance with the guidance included in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“ASC 326”). The ACL is a valuation reserve established and maintained by charges against income and is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans.  Loans, or portions thereof, are charged-off against the ACL when they are deemed uncollectible.  Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off.  The ACL is an estimate of expected credit losses, measured over the contractual life of a loan, that considers our historical loss experience, the historical loss experience of a peer group of banks identified by management, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions.  The determination of an appropriate ACL is inherently subjective and may have significant changes from period to period.  The methodology for determining the ACL has two main components: evaluation of expected credit losses for certain groups of homogeneous loans that share similar risk characteristics and evaluation of loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans.  The ACL is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar characteristics exist.  The Company’s loan portfolio is segmented by loan types that have similar risk characteristics and behave similarly during economic cycles.

Historical credit loss experience is the basis for the estimate of expected credit losses.  We apply our historical loss rates and the historical loss rates of a group of peer banks identified by management to pools of loans with similar risk characteristics using the Weighted-Average Remaining Maturity (“WARM”) method.  The remaining contractual life of the pools of loans with similar risk characteristics is adjusted by expected scheduled payments and prepayments.  After consideration of the historical loss calculation, management applies qualitative adjustments to reflect the current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts not already reflected in the historical loss information.  Our reasonable and supportable forecast adjustment is based on a regional economic indicator obtained from the St. Louis Federal Reserve economic database.  The Company selected eight qualitative metrics which were correlated with the Bank and its peer group’s historical loss patterns.  The eight qualitative metrics include: changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in national and local economic conditions as well as business conditions, changes in the nature, complexity, and volume of the portfolio, changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lenders and lending management, changes in the volume and severity of past due and classified loans, changes in the quality of the Bank’s loan review system, changes in the value of collateral securing the loans, and changes in or the existence of credit concentrations. The adjustments are weighted for relevance before applying to each pool of loans.  Each quarter, management reviews the recommended adjustment factors and applies any additional adjustments based on local and current conditions.

The Company has elected to exclude $1.9 million of accrued interest receivable as of September 30, 2023 from the measurement of its ACL.  When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, any outstanding accrued interest is reversed against interest income.  Accrued interest on loans is reported in the accrued interest receivable and other assets line on the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The ACL for individual loans begins with the use of normal credit review procedures to identify whether a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other pooled loans and, therefore, should be individually assessed. We evaluate all commercial loans that meet the following criteria: (1) when it is determined that foreclosure is probable, (2) substandard, doubtful and nonperforming loans when repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, (3) when it is determined by management that a loan does not share similar risk characteristics with other loans. Credit loss estimates are calculated based on the following three acceptable methods for measuring the ACL: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate; 2) the loan’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral when the loan is collateral dependent. Our individual loan evaluations consist primarily of the fair value of collateral method because most of our loans are collateral dependent. Collateral values are discounted to consider disposition costs when appropriate. A charge-off is recorded if the fair value of the loan is less than the loan balance.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments

The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Bank is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Bank. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments is included in accrued interest payable and other liabilities in the Company’s Statement of Financial Condition and is adjusted through credit loss expense. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Held to Maturity Securities

The Company accounts for its held to maturity securities in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 326-20, Financial Instruments – Credit Loss – Measured at Amortized Cost, which requires that the Company measure expected credit losses on held to maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type.  The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current economic conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.  

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The Company classifies its held to maturity debt securities into the following major security types: mortgage-backed securities, U.S. government agency securities and municipal bonds.  Generally, these securities are highly rated with a history of no credit losses.  Credit ratings of held to maturity debt securities, which are a significant input in calculating the expected credit loss, are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Based on the credit ratings of our held-to-maturity securities and our historical experience including no losses, the Company determined that an allowance for credit losses on its’ held to maturity portfolio is not required.

Accrued interest receivable on held to maturity debt securities totaled $142 thousand as of September 30, 2023 and is included within accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. Generally, held to maturity debt securities are classified as nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest. When held to maturity debt securities are placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed against interest income.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Available for Sale Securities

The Company measures expected credit losses on available for sale debt securities when the Bank intends to sell, or when it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the amortized cost basis of the security is written down to fair value through income. For available for sale debt securities that do not meet the previously mentioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Company considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, equal to the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis.  Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The ACL on available for sale debt securities is included within securities available for sale on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded within provision for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Losses are charged against the allowance when the Company believes the collectability of an available for sale security is in jeopardy or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

Accrued interest receivable on available for sale debt securities totaled $806 thousand as of September 30, 2023 and is included within accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. Generally, available for sale debt securities are classified as nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest. When available for sale debt securities are placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed against interest income.

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Note 3 - Earnings Per Share

The following table presents a calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. The difference between common shares issued and basic average common shares outstanding, for purposes of calculating basic earnings per share, is a result of subtracting unallocated ESOP shares and unvested restricted stock shares. There are no convertible securities which would affect the numerator in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share; therefore, the net income of $179 thousand and $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were used as the numerators. See Note 11 to these consolidated financial statements for further discussion of stock grants.

The following table sets forth the composition of the weighted average common shares (denominator) used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computation.  

Three Months Ended

September 30, 

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2023

2022

Basic and diluted earnings per share:

Net income

$

179

$

1,027

Basic average common shares outstanding

10,600,522

13,435,273

Effect of dilutive securities

20,081

17,629

Dilutive average shares outstanding

10,620,603

13,452,902

Earnings per share:

Basic

$

0.02

$

0.08

Diluted

$

0.02

$

0.08

Anti-dilutive shares are common stock equivalents with weighted average exercise prices in excess of the weighted average market value for the periods presented. There were 1,197,640 and 1,232,400 stock options that were anti-dilutive for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Note 4 – Changes in and Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following tables present the changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

(Dollars in thousands)

Unrealized Losses on Securities

Available for Sale

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (1)

2023

2022

Balance at June 30, 

$

(23,378)

$

(15,357)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

(4,587)

 

(7,750)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

Period change

 

(4,587)

 

(7,750)

Balance at September 30, 

$

(27,965)

$

(23,107)

(1) All amounts are net of tax. Related income tax expense is calculated using an income tax rate approximating 23% for both 2023 and 2022.

There were no reclassifications out of AOCL during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

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Note 5 – Investment Securities

Debt Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of investments in debt securities are as follows:

    

September 30, 2023

Gross

Gross

Allowance

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

for Credit

Fair

(Dollars in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Losses

Value

Available For Sale:

    

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

 

  

    

 

  

Mortgage-backed securities

$

121,608

$

$

(22,631)

$

$

98,977

U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations

9,903

(2,083)

7,820

U.S. government agency securities

3,643

142

(83)

3,702

Municipal bonds

20,061

(6,091)

13,970

Corporate bonds

37,200

(5,572)

31,628

Total Available For Sale

$

192,415

$

142

$

(36,460)

$

$

156,097

    

September 30, 2023

Gross

Gross

Allowance

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

for Credit

(Dollars in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

Losses

Held To Maturity:

    

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

 

  

    

 

  

Mortgage-backed securities

$

92,494

$

$

(20,607)

$

71,887

$

U.S. government agency securities

4,990

(84)

4,906

Municipal bonds

60

60

Total Held To Maturity

$

97,544

$

$

(20,691)

$

76,853

$

    

June 30, 2023

Gross

Gross

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

(Dollars in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

Available For Sale:

    

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

 

  

Mortgage-backed securities

$

124,252

$

21

$

(17,517)

$

106,756

U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations

10,074

(1,782)

8,292

U.S. government agency securities

3,881

140

(89)

3,932

Municipal bonds

20,081

(5,102)

14,979

Corporate bonds

37,200

(6,032)

31,168

Total Available For Sale

$

195,488

$

161

$

(30,522)

$

165,127

Held To Maturity:

    

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

 

  

Mortgage-backed securities

$

94,648

$

$

(17,275)

$

77,373

U.S. government agency securities

4,982

(102)

4,880

Municipal bonds

60

60

Total Held To Maturity

$

99,690

$

$

(17,377)

$

82,313

The Company did not sell any investment securities during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

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The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Maturities for mortgage-backed securities are dependent upon the rate environment and prepayments of the underlying loans. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the securities may be called or prepaid with or without penalties.

September 30, 2023

Available For Sale

Held To Maturity

    

Amortized

Fair

    

Amortized

Fair

(Dollars in thousands)

Cost

Value

Cost

Value

Due in one year or less

$

$

$

5,050

$

4,966

Due after one year through five years

 

16

 

16

 

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

42,660

35,988

 

 

Due after ten years

149,739

120,093

92,494

71,887

$

192,415

$

156,097

$

97,544

$

76,853

The following tables provide information on the gross unrealized losses and fair market value of the Company's investments for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023:

September 30, 2023

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or More

Total

Total

    

Fair

    

Unrealized

Fair

    

Unrealized

    

Fair

    

Unrealized

(Dollars in thousands)

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Available For Sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

3,355

 

$

(95)

 

$

95,622

 

$

(22,536)

 

$

98,977

 

$

(22,631)

U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,820

 

(2,083)

 

 

7,820

 

 

(2,083)

U.S. government agency securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

894

 

 

(83)

 

 

894

 

 

(83)

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,970

 

 

(6,091)

 

 

13,970

 

 

(6,091)

Corporate bonds

 

3,583

 

(567)

 

28,045

 

(5,005)

 

31,628

 

(5,572)

6,938

(662)

146,351

(35,798)

153,289

(36,460)

Held To Maturity:

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

71,887

 

(20,607)

71,887

 

(20,607)

U.S. government agency securities

 

 

497

 

 

(1)

 

 

4,409

 

 

(83)

 

 

4,906

 

 

(84)

 

497

 

(1)

 

76,296

 

(20,690)

 

76,793

 

(20,691)

Total Temporarily Impaired Securities

 

$

7,435

 

$

(663)

 

$

222,647

 

$

(56,488)

 

$

230,082

 

$

(57,151)

    

June 30, 2023

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or More

Total

Total

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(Dollars in thousands)

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Value

Losses

Available For Sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

$

16,794

 

$

(967)

 

$

86,371

 

$

(16,550)

 

$

103,165

 

$

(17,517)

U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,292

 

(1,782)

 

 

8,292

 

 

(1,782)

U.S. government agency securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

943

 

 

(89)

 

 

943

 

 

(89)

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,979

 

 

(5,102)

 

 

14,979

 

 

(5,102)

Corporate bonds

 

10,715

 

(1,435)

 

20,453

 

(4,597)

 

31,168

 

(6,032)

27,509

(2,402)

131,038

(28,120)

158,547

(30,522)

Held To Maturity:

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

77,373

 

(17,275)

77,373

(17,275)

U.S. government agency securities

 

4,880

 

 

(102)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,880

 

(102)

 

4,880

 

(102)

 

77,373

 

(17,275)

 

82,253

 

(17,377)

Total Temporarily Impaired Securities

 

$

32,389

 

$

(2,504)

 

$

208,411

 

$

(45,395)

 

$

240,800

 

$

(47,899)

At September 30, 2023, the Company had six securities in the less than 12 months loss position and 122 securities in the 12 month or greater loss position.  The unrealized loss on securities is due to current interest rate levels relative to the Company’s cost. Because the unrealized losses are due to current interest rate levels relative to the Company’s cost and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these investments

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before recovery of its amortized cost, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider the unrealized losses to be credit losses  at September 30, 2023 and the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than temporarily impaired at June 30, 2023. There were 126 investment securities that were temporarily impaired at June 30, 2023.  The Company did not recognize any credit losses on these securities for the three months ended September 30, 2023, or other-than temporary impairment charges for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

At September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, $2.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, in the carrying value of investment securities were pledged to secure municipal deposits.

Equity Securities

The Company had one equity security with a fair value of $1.7 million as of September 30, 2023 and $1.6 million as of June 30, 2023.  During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded $73 thousand of unrealized gains and $273 thousand of unrealized losses, respectively, which were recorded in Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Note 6 – Loans

Major classifications of loans, net of deferred loan fees (costs) at September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023 are summarized as follows:

September 30, 

June 30, 

 

2023

2023

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

 

Percent

Amount

 

Percent

Residential real estate:

1 - 4 family

    

$

131,305

    

27.61

%

$

135,046

    

28.08

%

Home equity and HELOCs

 

32,497

6.83

 

32,684

6.79

    

Construction -residential

 

8,813

1.85

 

9,113

1.90

Commercial real estate:

 

 

1 - 4 family investor

96,337

20.25

98,160

20.41

Multi-family (five or more)

 

15,258

3.21

 

15,281

3.18

Commercial non-residential

 

155,399

32.67

 

157,555

32.77

Construction and land

19,343

4.07

15,584

3.24

Commercial

 

14,759

3.10

 

15,433

3.21

Consumer loans

 

1,928

0.41

 

2,000

0.42

Total Loans

 

475,639

100.00

%

 

480,856

100.00

%

Allowance for credit losses

 

(3,587)

 

 

(3,313)

Net Loans

$

472,052

 

$

477,543

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The total amount of loans serviced for the benefit of others was approximately $12.2 million and $12.5 million at September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The Bank retained the related servicing rights for the loans that were sold and receives a 25 basis point servicing fee from the purchasers of the loans.  Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the foregoing loan servicing are included in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance.

Commercial non-residential loans include shared national credits, which are participations in loans or loan commitments of at least $20.0 million that are shared by three or more banks. As of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, the Company had one shared national credit loan commitment for $12.5 million with no balance outstanding that is a purchased participation classified as pass rated and all payments are current and the loan is performing in accordance with its contractual terms.  The Company’s accounting policies for shared national credits, including our charge off and reserve policy, are consistent with the significant accounting policies disclosed in our financial statements for the Company’s total loan portfolio.  Shared national credits are subject to the same underwriting guidelines as loans originated by the Bank and are subject to annual reviews where the risk rating of the loan is evaluated.  Additionally, the Bank obtains quarterly financial information and performs a financial analysis on a regular basis to ensure that the borrower can comply with the financial terms of the loan.  The information used in the analysis is provided by the borrower through the agent bank.

Allowance for Credit Losses. As previously discussed in the “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” section of Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses:

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Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Topic 326).  ASU 2016-13 requires estimated credit losses on loans to be determined based on an expected life of loan model, as compared to an incurred loss model (in effect for periods prior to July 1, 2023).  Accordingly, the allowance for losses disclosures subsequent to July 1, 2023 are not always comparable to prior dates.  In addition, certain new disclosures required under ASU 2016-13 are not applicable to prior periods.  As a result, the following tables present disclosures separately for each period, where appropriate.  New disclosures required under ASU 2016-13 are only shown for the current period.  Please refer to Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for a summary of the impact of adopting the provisions of ASU 2016-13 on July 1, 2023.

The following tables set forth the allocation of the Bank’s allowance for credit losses by loan category at the dates indicated. The portion of the credit loss allowance allocated to each loan category does not represent the total available for future losses which may occur within the loan category since the total credit loss allowance is a valuation allocation applicable to the entire loan portfolio. The Company generally charges-off the collateral or discounted cash flow deficiency on all loans at 90 days past due and all loans rated substandard or worse that are 90 days past due.

The following table presents, by loan portfolio segment, the changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended September 30, 2023:

September 30, 2023

    

Residential real estate:

    

Commercial real estate:

    

    

    

Home Equity 

Construction-

1 - 4 family

Multi-family 

Commercial 

Construction 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

1 - 4 family

    

and HELOCs

    

residential

    

investor

    

(five or more)

    

non-residential

    

and Land

    

Commercial

    

Consumer

    

Total

Allowance for credit losses:

Beginning balance

$

486

$

113

$

214

$

569

$

89

$

1,420

$

281

$

82

$

59

$

3,313

Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13

(67)

19

(174)

(241)

(30)

379

(93)

254

196

243

Charge-offs

 

Recoveries

26

26

Provision (recovery)

(12)

(1)

(1)

(3)

(6)

(32)

45

4

11

5

Ending Balance

$

407

$

131

$

39

$

325

$

53

$

1,767

$

233

$

340

$

292

$

3,587

The following table presents, by loan portfolio segment, the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2022:

September 30, 2022

    

Residential real estate:

    

Commercial real estate:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Home Equity

Construction-

1 - 4 family

Multi-family 

Commercial 

Construction 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

1-4 family

    

and HELOCs

residential

investor

    

(five or more)

    

non-residential

    

and Land

    

Commercial

    

Consumer

    

Total

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

$

506

$

113

$

386

$

527

$

110

$

1,451

$

166

$

100

$

50

$

3,409

Charge-offs

 

(79)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(79)

Recoveries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

3

Provision (recovery)

 

66

 

3

 

(85)

 

(32)

 

2

 

(20)

 

58

 

11

 

(3)

 

Ending Balance

$

493

$

116

$

301

$

495

$

112

$

1,431

$

224

$

111

$

50

$

3,333

During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and exclusive of the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the changes in the provision for credit losses for each portfolio of loans were primarily due to fluctuations in the outstanding balance of each portfolio of loans collectively evaluated for impairment.  Specifically, we experienced significant growth in our commercial construction and land portfolio during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and a corresponding increase in the provision for credit losses for this portfolio.  The overall increase in the allowance during the three months ended September 30, 2023 can be primarily attributed to the previously mentioned growth in our commercial construction and land portfolio, partially offset by improved asset quality metrics with continued low levels of net charge-offs and a decrease in non-performing assets.

During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the changes in the provision for loan losses for each portfolio of loans were primarily due to fluctuations in the outstanding balance of each portfolio of loans collectively evaluated for impairment. Specifically, we experienced significant growth in our commercial construction and land portfolio and a corresponding increase in the provision for loan losses for this portfolio.  The overall decrease in the allowance during the three months ended September 30, 2022 can be primarily attributed to an improving asset quality and continued low levels of net charge-offs and non-performing assets.

Under the provisions of ASU 2016-13, loan evaluated individually for impairment consist of non-accrual loans.  Under the incurred loss model in effect prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, loans evaluated individually for impairment were referred to as impaired loans.

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The following table presents the allowance for credit losses and recorded investment by loan portfolio classification at September 30, 2023:

September 30, 2023

    

Residential real estate:

    

Commercial real estate:

    

    

    

Home Equity 

Construction-

1 - 4 family

Multi-family 

Commercial 

Construction 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

    

1 - 4 family

    

and HELOCs

    

residential

    

investor

    

(five or more)

    

non-residential

    

and land

    

Commercial

    

Consumer

    

Total

Allowance ending balance:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

407

 

131

 

39

 

325

 

53

 

1,767

 

233

 

340

 

292

 

3,587

Total allowance

$

407

$

131

$

39

$

325

$

53

$

1,767

$

233

$

340

$

292

$

3,587

Loans receivable ending balance:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

2,033

$

$

$

111

$

236

$

1,095

$

$

$

81

$

3,556

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

129,272

 

32,497

 

8,813

 

96,226

 

15,022

 

154,304

 

19,343

 

14,759

 

1,847

 

472,083

Total portfolio

$

131,305

$

32,497

$

8,813

$

96,337

$

15,258

$

155,399

$

19,343

$

14,759

$

1,928

$

475,639

The following table presents the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment by loan portfolio classification at June 30, 2023:

June 30, 2023

    

Residential real estate:

    

Commercial real estate:

    

    

    

Home Equity 

Construction-

1 - 4 family

Multi-family 

Commercial 

Construction 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

    

1 - 4 family

    

and HELOCs

    

residential

    

investor

    

(five or more)

    

non-residential

    

and land

    

Commercial

    

Consumer

    

Total

Allowance ending balance:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

  

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

486

 

113

 

214

 

569

 

89

 

1,420

 

281

 

82

 

59

 

3,313

Total allowance

$

486

$

113

$

214

$

569

$

89

$

1,420

$

281

$

82

$

59

$

3,313

Loans receivable ending balance:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

1,209

$

182

$

$

832

$

251

$

778

$

$

$

$

3,252

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 

78,237

 

19,689

 

9,113

 

84,891

 

14,781

 

142,098

 

15,584

 

14,976

 

643

 

380,012

Acquired non-credit impaired loans (1)

 

55,528

 

12,813

 

 

12,437

 

249

 

14,679

 

 

457

 

1,357

 

97,520

Acquired credit impaired loans (2)

 

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

72

Total portfolio

$

135,046

$

32,684

$

9,113

$

98,160

$

15,281

$

157,555

$

15,584

$

15,433

$

2,000

$

480,856

(1)Acquired non-credit impaired loans are evaluated collectively, excluding loans that have subsequently moved to non-accrual status which are individually evaluated for impairment.
(2)Acquired credit impaired loans are evaluated on an individual basis.

Credit Quality Information

The following tables represent credit exposures by internally assigned grades as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023 that management uses to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The grading analysis estimates the capability of the borrower to repay the contractual obligations of the loan agreements as scheduled or at all. All loans greater than 90 days past due are considered Substandard.  The Company’s internal credit risk grading system is based on experiences with similarly graded loans.

The Company’s internally assigned grades are as follows:

Pass – loans which are protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the value of the underlying collateral.

Special Mention – loans where a potential weakness or risk exists, which could cause a more serious problem if not corrected.

Substandard – loans that have a well-defined weakness based on objective evidence and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful – loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in a substandard asset. In addition, these weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, based on existing circumstances.

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Loss – loans classified as a loss are considered uncollectible, or of such value that continuance as an asset is not warranted.

The Bank has a structured loan rating process with several layers of internal and external oversight to help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed. Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass category unless a specific action, such as nonperformance, repossession, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Company’s Credit Department is responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans on an ongoing basis. Every credit which must be approved by Loan Committee or the Board of Directors is assigned a risk rating at time of consideration. The Credit Department also annually reviews commercial relationships of $500,000 or greater to assign or re-affirm risk ratings.

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The following tables set forth the amounts of the portfolio of classified asset categories for the commercial loan portfolios at September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023:

    

September 30, 2023

Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Fiscal Year

Revolving Loans

Revolving Loans

Amortized

Converted

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Prior

Cost Basis

to Term

Total

1 - 4 family investor

Pass

$

1,448

$

12,185

    

$

6,831

    

$

17,783

    

$

12,245

    

$

42,376

    

$

1,537

    

$

719

    

$

95,124

Special Mention

1,102

1,102

Substandard

111

111

Doubtful

Loss

Total 1 - 4 family investor

$

1,448

$

12,185

$

6,831

$

17,783

$

12,245

$

43,589

$

1,537

$

719

$

96,337

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

Multi-family (five or more)

Pass

$

101

$

1,181

    

$

1,346

    

$

4,173

    

$

5,050

    

$

3,171

    

$

    

$

    

$

15,022

Special Mention

Substandard

236

236

Doubtful

Loss

Total Multi-family

$

101

$

1,181

$

1,346

$

4,173

$

5,050

$

3,407

$

$

$

15,258

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

Commercial non-residential

Pass

$

553

$

21,986

    

$

62,611

    

$

30,678

    

$

16,490

    

$

21,890

    

$

    

$

96

    

$

154,304

Special Mention

Substandard

320

477

298

1,095

Doubtful

Loss

Total Commercial non-residential

$

553

$

21,986

$

62,611

$

30,998

$

16,967

$

22,188

$

$

96

$

155,399

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

Construction and land

Pass

$

811

$

4,742

    

$

10,501

    

$

    

$

1,167

    

$

2,122

    

$

    

$

    

$

19,343

Special Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Loss

Total Construction and land

$

811

$

4,742

$

10,501

$

$

1,167

$

2,122

$

$

$

19,343

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

Commercial

Pass

$

$

6,803

    

$

7,378

    

$

    

$

53

    

$

525

    

$

    

$

    

$

14,759

Special Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Loss

Total Commercial

$

$

6,803

$

7,378

$

$

53

$

525

$

$

$

14,759

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

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Information presented in the table above is not required for periods prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13.  The following table presents more comparable information from the prior period, including internal credit risk ratings by loan class segments.

June 30, 2023

Commercial Real Estate

1 - 4 family

Construction 

investor

Multi-family

Non-residential

and land

Commercial

Total

Pass

$

96,097

$

15,030

    

$

156,777

    

$

15,584

    

$

15,433

    

$

298,921

Special Mention

 

1,231

1,231

Substandard

 

832

251

778

1,861

Doubtful

 

Loss

 

Ending Balance

$

98,160

$

15,281

$

157,555

$

15,584

$

15,433

$

302,013

The Company monitors the credit risk profile by payment activity for residential and consumer loans.  Generally, residential and consumer loans on nonaccrual status and 90 or more days past due and accruing are considered non-performing and are reviewed monthly.  The following tables set forth the amounts of the portfolio that are not rated by class of loans for the residential and consumer loan portfolios at September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023:

    

September 30, 2023

Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Fiscal Year

Revolving Loans

Revolving Loans

Amortized

Converted

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Prior

Cost Basis

to Term

Total

1 - 4 family residential

Performing

$

3,550

$

8,007

    

$

13,872

    

$

15,786

    

$

8,627

    

$

79,430

    

$

    

$

    

$

129,272

Non-performing

131

1,902

2,033

Total 1 - 4 family residential

$

3,550

$

8,007

$

13,872

$

15,786

$

8,758

$

81,332

$

$

$

131,305

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

Home equity & HELOCs

Performing

$

535

$

2,422

    

$

517

    

$

988

    

$

427

    

$

4,677

    

$

21,156

    

$

1,775

    

$

32,497

Non-performing

Total Home equity & HELOCs

$

535

$

2,422

$

517

$

988

$

427

$

4,677

$

21,156

$

1,775

$

32,497

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

Construction residential

Performing

$

1,728

$

4,885

    

$

645

    

$

1,555

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

8,813

Non-performing

Total construction residential

$

1,728

$

4,885

$

645

$

1,555

$

$

$

$

$

8,813

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

Consumer

Performing

$

$

116

    

$

68

    

$

25

    

$

321

    

$

1,317

    

$

    

$

    

$

1,847

Non-performing

81

81

Total Consumer

$

$

116

$

68

$

25

$

321

$

1,398

$

$

$

1,928

Current period gross charge-offs

$

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

    

$

Information presented in the table above is not required for periods prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13.  

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The following table presents more comparable information from the prior period, including a disclosure of performing and non-performing loans by loan class segments.

June 30, 2023

Residential Real Estate

Home equity &

 

1 - 4 family

 

HELOCs

 

Construction

 

Consumer

 

Total

Performing

    

$

132,956

    

$

32,684

    

$

9,113

    

$

1,918

    

$

176,671

Non-performing

 

2,090

 

 

82

 

2,172

$

135,046

$

32,684

$

9,113

$

2,000

$

178,843

Loan Delinquencies and Non-accrual Loans

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following are tables which include an aging analysis of the recorded investment of past due loans as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023.  All non-accrual loans included in the tables below do not have an associated allowance for credit losses because any impairment is charged-off at the time the loan moves to non-accrual status.  As of September 30, 2023, $3.5 million of the non-accrual loans included in the table below are secured by real estate and $81 thousand are unsecured.

    

Aged Analysis of Past Due and Non-accrual Loans

As of September 30, 2023

Recorded

Recorded

  

  

  

Investment

Investment

30 - 59 Days

60 - 89 Days

90 Days

Total Past

Total Loans

>90 Days and

Loans on

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Past Due

 

Past Due

 

Or Greater

 

Due

 

Current

 

Receivable

 

Accruing

 

Non-Accrual

Residential real estate:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

1 - 4 family

    

$

281

    

$

654

    

$

198

    

$

1,133

    

$

130,172

    

$

131,305

    

$

    

$

2,033

Home equity and HELOCs

144

144

32,353

32,497

Construction - residential

8,813

8,813

Commercial real estate:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

1 - 4 family investor

89

960

39

1,088

95,249

96,337

111

Multi-family

15,258

15,258

236

Commercial non-residential

1,095

1,095

154,304

155,399

1,095

Construction and land

19,343

19,343

Commercial

14,759

14,759

Consumer

31

13

44

1,884

1,928

81

Total

$

514

$

1,645

$

1,345

$

3,504

$

472,135

$

475,639

$

$

3,556

    

Aged Analysis of Past Due and Non-accrual Loans

As of June 30, 2023

Recorded

Recorded

Acquired

  

Investment

Investment

30 - 59 Days

60 - 89 Days

90 Days

Total Past

Credit

Total Loans

>90 Days and

Loans on

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Or Greater

    

Due

    

Impaired

    

Current

    

Receivable

    

Accruing

    

Non-Accrual

Residential real estate:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

1 - 4 family

    

$

290

    

$

457

    

$

567

    

$

1,314

    

$

72

    

$

133,660

    

$

135,046

    

$

    

$

2,090

Home equity and HELOCs

 

32,684

32,684

Construction - residential

 

9,113

9,113

Commercial real estate:

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

1 - 4 family investor

752

752

97,408

98,160

832

Multi-family

 

251

251

15,030

15,281

251

Commercial non-residential

 

322

778

1,100

156,455

157,555

778

Construction and land

 

15,584

15,584

Commercial

 

15,433

15,433

Consumer

 

13

13

1,987

2,000

82

Total

$

541

$

1,544

$

1,345

$

3,430

$

72

$

477,354

$

480,856

$

$

4,033

Interest income on non-accrual loans that would have been recorded if these loans had performed in accordance with their terms was approximately $49 thousand and $75 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Impaired Loans – Prior to the Adoption of ASU 2016-13

Management considers commercial loans and commercial real estate loans which are 90 days or more past due to be impaired. Larger commercial loans and commercial real estate loans which are 60 days or more past due are selected for impairment testing in accordance with GAAP. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status and collateral value. The amount of impairment for these types of loans is determined by the difference between the present value of the expected cash flows related to the loan, using the original interest rate, and its recorded value, or as a practical expedient in the case of collateralized loans, the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the recorded amount of the loans. These loans are analyzed to determine if it is probable that all amounts will not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. If management determines that the value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs and unamortized

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premium or discount), impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses.

The following tables include the recorded investment and unpaid principal balances for impaired loans with the associated allowance amount, if applicable, at June 30, 2023.

June 30, 2023

Unpaid

Recorded

Principal

Related

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Investment

    

Balance

    

Allowance

With no related allowance recorded:

 

  

 

  

 

  

1-4 family residential real estate

$

1,209

$

1,302

$

Home equity and HELOCs

 

182

 

182

 

Construction residential

 

 

 

1 - 4 family investor commercial real estate

832

850

Multi-family

 

251

283

Commercial non-residential

 

778

 

783

 

Construction and land

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

  

 

  

 

  

1-4 family residential real estate

$

$

$

Home equity and HELOCs

 

 

 

Construction residential

 

 

 

1 - 4 family investor commercial real estate

Multi-family

 

 

 

Commercial non-residential

 

 

 

Construction and land

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

Total:

 

  

 

  

 

  

1-4 family residential real estate

$

1,209

$

1,302

$

Home equity and HELOCs

 

182

 

182

 

Construction residential

 

 

 

1 - 4 family investor commercial real estate

832

850

Multi-family

 

251

 

283

 

Commercial non-residential

 

778

 

783

 

Construction and land

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

The impaired loans table above includes accruing loans with terms that have been modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty in the amount of $182 thousand that are performing in accordance with their modified terms. The Company recognized $10 thousand of interest income on accruing loans with terms that have been modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three months ended September 30, 2022. The table above does not include $72 thousand of loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, which have been recorded at their fair value at acquisition.

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The following tables include the average recorded investment balances for impaired loans and the interest income recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

September 30, 2022

Three Months Ended

Average

Interest

Recorded

Income

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Investment

    

Recognized

With no related allowance recorded:

 

  

 

  

1-4 family residential real estate

$

2,476

$

Home equity and HELOCs

 

385

 

4

Construction residential

 

 

1-4 family investor commercial real estate

121

1

Multi-family

 

291

 

Commercial non-residential

 

1,348

 

5

Construction and land

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Consumer

 

 

With an allowance recorded:

 

  

 

  

1-4 family residential real estate

$

$

Home equity and HELOCs

 

 

Construction residential

 

 

1-4 family investor commercial real estate

Multi-family

 

 

Commercial non-residential

 

 

Construction and land

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Consumer

 

 

Total:

 

  

 

  

1-4 family residential real estate

$

2,476

$

Home equity and HELOCs

 

385

 

4

Construction residential

 

 

1-4 family investor commercial real estate

121

1

Multi-family

 

291

 

Commercial non-residential

 

1,348

 

5

Construction and land

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Consumer

 

 

Generally, the Bank charged-off the collateral or discounted cash flow deficiency on all impaired loans. Interest income that would have been recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2022, had impaired loans been current according to their original terms, amounted to $47 thousand.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company’s primary business activity as of September 30, 2023 was with customers throughout the Delaware Valley through twelve full-service branch offices located in Bucks and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Burlington, Camden, and Mercer Counties in New Jersey.  Accordingly, the Company has extended credit primarily to residential borrowers and commercial entities in this area whose ability to repay their loans is influenced by the region’s economy.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company considered its concentration of credit risk to be acceptable.  As of September 30, 2023, commercial real estate loans secured by retail space totaled approximately $53.2 million, or 11.2% of total loans, and were comprised of $41.8 million of non-owner-occupied properties and $11.4 million of owner-occupied properties.  The Company’s non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans that are secured by retail space have high occupancy rates with longstanding tenants.

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Loans with Modified Terms to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, there were no loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.  During the three months ended September 30, 2022, there were no loans modified that were identified as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) and there were no TDRs that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of modification.

Note 7 – Premises and Equipment

The components of premises and equipment are as follows as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023:

    

September 30, 

June 30, 

    

(Dollars in thousands)

2023

2023

Land

$

1,441

$

1,778

Office buildings and improvements

 

7,878

 

9,080

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

2,266

 

2,273

Automobiles

 

58

 

58

 

11,643

 

13,189

Accumulated depreciation

 

(3,975)

 

(4,135)

$

7,668

$

9,054

Depreciation expense amounted to $197 thousand and $265 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.  During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company transferred one property with a carrying value of $1.2 million to the held for sale classification.  The Company intends to sell this property by June 30, 2024.

Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangibles

The goodwill and intangible assets arising from acquisitions is accounted for in accordance with the accounting guidance in FASB ASC Topic 350 for Intangibles — Goodwill and Other. The Company recorded goodwill of $4.9 million and core deposit intangibles of $1.4 million in connection with the 2018 acquisition of Audubon Savings Bank. The Company also recorded core deposit intangibles totaling $65 thousand and $197 thousand in connection with the 2020 acquisitions of Fidelity Savings and Loan Association of Bucks County (“Fidelity”) and Washington Savings Bank (“Washington”), respectively. As of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, the other intangibles consisted of $478 thousand and $519 thousand, respectively, of core deposit intangibles, which are amortized over an estimated useful life of ten years.

The Company performs its annual impairment evaluation on June 30 or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the banking unit is less than its carrying value. During the year ended June 30, 2023, management included considerations of the current economic environment in its evaluation, and determined that it is not more likely than not that the carrying value of goodwill is impaired. No goodwill impairment existed at June 30, 2023. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, management considered the current economic environment in its evaluation, and determined based on the totality of its qualitative assessment that it is not more likely than not that the carrying value of goodwill is impaired. No goodwill impairment existed during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Goodwill and other intangibles are summarized as follows for the periods presented:

    

    

Core Deposit

(Dollars in thousands)

Goodwill

Intangibles

Balance, June 30, 2023

$

4,858

$

519

Adjustments:

 

  

 

  

Additions

 

 

Amortization

 

 

(41)

Balance, September 30, 2023

$

4,858

$

478

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Core Deposit

(Dollars in thousands)

Goodwill

Intangibles

Balance, June 30, 2022

$

4,858

$

712

Adjustments:

 

  

 

  

Additions

 

 

Amortization

 

 

(48)

Balance, September 30, 2022

$

4,858

$

664

Aggregate amortization expense was $41 thousand and $48 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Note 9 – Deposits

Deposits consist of the following major classifications as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023:

    

(Dollars in thousands)

September 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

Non-interest bearing checking

 

$

55,685

 

$

60,872

Interest bearing checking

125,478

116,700

Money market accounts

193,608

208,020

Savings and club accounts

 

 

85,833

 

 

90,291

Certificates of deposit

 

 

165,903

 

 

159,377

 

$

626,507

 

$

635,260

Note 10 – Borrowings

The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system, which consists of 11 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. The FHLB provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. The Bank had a maximum borrowing capacity with the FHLB of Pittsburgh of approximately $290.2 million and $295.0 million at September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively. FHLB advances are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank, which include Federal Home Loan Bank stock and loans. The Bank had $420.2 million and $427.2 million of loans pledged as collateral as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The Bank, as a member of the FHLB of Pittsburgh, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB of Pittsburgh. The Bank was in compliance with the requirements for the FHLB of Pittsburgh with an investment of $3.0 million and $2.3 million at September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

Advances from the FHLB of Pittsburgh consisted of $51.0 million and $34.0 million of fixed rate short-term borrowings as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

As of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, the Bank had $10.1 million and $10.2 million of loans pledged as collateral to secure a $3.8 million and $3.7 million overnight line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank, respectively.  There was no outstanding balance for the overnight line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023. In addition, as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, the Bank had $10.0 million of available credit from Atlantic Community Bankers Bank to purchase federal funds.

Note 11 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 for Compensation — Stock Compensation. The Company establishes fair value for its equity awards to determine their cost. The Company recognizes the related expense for employees over the appropriate vesting period, or when applicable, service period, using the straight-line method. However, consistent with the guidance, the amount of stock-based compensation recognized at any date must at least equal the portion of the grant date value of the award that is vested at that date. As a result, it may be necessary to recognize the expense using a ratable method.

On May 10, 2022, the shareholders of the Company approved the William Penn Bancorporation 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides for the issuance of up to 1,769,604 shares (505,601 restricted stock awards and 1,264,003 stock options) of Company common stock.

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During the year ended June 30, 2022, the Company granted 492,960 shares of restricted stock, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $11.67 per share. To fund the grant of restricted common stock, the Company issued shares from authorized but unissued shares. Restricted shares granted under the Plan vest in equal installments over a five year period. Compensation expense related to the restricted shares is recognized ratably over the vesting period in an amount which totals the market price of the Company’s stock at the grant date. The expense recognized for the restricted shares for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $282 thousand and $289 thousand, respectively. The expected future compensation expense related to the 383,258 non-vested restricted shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 was $4.0 million over a weighted average period of 3.63 years. The expected future compensation expense related to the 492,960 non-vested restricted shares outstanding at September 30, 2022 was $5.3 million over a weighted average period of 4.63 years.

The following is a summary of the Company's restricted stock activity during the three months ended September 30, 2023:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Summary of Non-vested Restricted Stock Award Activity

    

Shares

Grant Price

Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards outstanding July 1, 2023

383,258

$

11.66

Issued

Vested

Forfeited

Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards outstanding September 30, 2023

383,258

$

11.66

The following is a summary of the Company's restricted stock activity during the three months ended September 30, 2022:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Summary of Non-vested Restricted Stock Award Activity

    

Shares

Grant Price

Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards outstanding July 1, 2022

492,960

$

11.67

Issued

Vested

Forfeited

Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards outstanding September 30, 2022

492,960

$

11.67

During the year ended June 30, 2022, the Company granted 1,232,400 stock options, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $3.24 per share. Stock options granted under the Plan vest in equal installments over a five year period. Stock options were granted at a weighted average exercise price of $11.67, which represents the fair value of the Company's common stock price on the grant date based on the closing market price, and have an expiration period of 10 years. The fair value of stock options granted was valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions: expected life of 6.5 years, risk-free rate of return of 2.92%, volatility of 24.85%, and a dividend yield of 1.03%. Compensation expense recognized for the stock options for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $195 thousand and $201 thousand, respectively. The expected future compensation expense related to the 1,197,640 stock options outstanding at September 30, 2023 was $2.8 million over a weighted average period of 3.63 years. The expected future compensation expense related to the 1,232,400 stock options outstanding at September 30, 2022 was $3.7 million over a weighted average period of 4.63 years.

The following is a summary of the Company's stock option activity during the three months ended September 30, 2023:

Number of

Exercise Price

Summary of Stock Option Activity

    

Options

per Shares

Beginning balance July 1, 2023

1,197,640

$

11.66

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited

Expired

Ending balance September 30, 2023

1,197,640

$

11.66

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The following is a summary of the Company's stock option activity during the three months ended September 30, 2022:

Weighted

Number of

Exercise Price

Summary of Stock Option Activity

    

Options

per Shares

Beginning balance July 1, 2022

1,232,400

$

11.67

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited

Expired

Ending balance September 30, 2022

1,232,400

$

11.67

The weighted average remaining contractual term was approximately 8.63 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $976 thousand for options outstanding as of September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, exercisable options totaled 239,528 with a weighted average exercise of price of $11.66 per share, a weighted average remaining contractual term of approximately 8.63 years, and the aggregate intrinsic value was $195 thousand. The weighted average remaining contractual term was approximately 9.63 years and there was no aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding as of September 30, 2022. There were no exercisable options as of September 30, 2022.

Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

A summary of the Company's loan commitments is as follows as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023:

    

September 30,

June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

2023

 

2023

Commitments to extend credit

$

9,359

$

6,877

Unfunded commitments under lines of credit

 

72,409

 

75,372

Standby letters of credit

 

117

 

86

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer if there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Commitments generally have 90-day fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation. Collateral held varies, but primarily includes residential and commercial real estate.

Periodically, there have been other various claims and lawsuits against the Bank, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which it holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to its business. The Bank is not a party to any pending legal proceedings that it believes would have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 13 - Regulatory Capital Requirements

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

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (described below) of tangible and core capital to total adjusted assets and of total capital to risk-weighted assets.

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As of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, the most recent notification from the regulators categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.

Federal banking agencies have established an optional “community bank leverage ratio” of between 8% to 10% tangible equity to average total consolidated assets for qualifying institutions with assets of less than $10 billion of assets. Institutions with capital meeting the specified requirement and electing to follow the alternative framework would be deemed to comply with the applicable regulatory capital requirements, including the risk-based requirements and would be considered well-capitalized under the prompt corrective action framework.  In April 2020, the Federal banking regulatory agencies modified the original Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) framework and provided that, as of the second quarter 2020, a banking organization with a leverage ratio of 8 percent or greater and that meets the other existing qualifying criteria may elect to use the community bank leverage ratio framework. The modified rule also states that the community bank leverage ratio requirement will be greater than 8 percent for the second through fourth quarters of calendar year 2020, greater than 8.5 percent for calendar year 2021, and greater than 9 percent thereafter. The transition rule also maintains a two-quarter grace period for a qualifying community banking organization whose leverage ratio falls no more than 100 basis points below the applicable community bank leverage ratio requirement.

CBLR Framework

As of September 30, 2023

Actual

Requirement

(Dollars in thousands except for ratios)

    

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

William Penn Bank:

  

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

  

    

Tier 1 leverage

$

141,817

16.64

$

76,718

9.00

CBLR Framework

As of June 30, 2023

Actual

Requirement

(Dollars in thousands except for ratios)

    

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

William Penn Bank:

  

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

  

    

Tier 1 leverage

$

161,774

18.67

$

77,989

9.00

Note 14 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company follows authoritative guidance under FASB ASC Topic 820 for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The definition of fair value under ASC 820 is the exchange price. The guidance clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell the asset or transfer the liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability. The definition focuses on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability (an exit price), not the price that would be paid to acquire the asset or received to assume the liability (an entry price). The guidance emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement.

Fair value is based on quoted market prices, when available. If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based on fair value models that use market participant or independently sourced market data which include: discount rate, interest rate yield curves, credit risk, default rates and expected cash flow assumptions. In addition, valuation adjustments may be made in the determination of fair value. These fair value adjustments may include amounts to reflect counter party credit quality, creditworthiness, liquidity, and other unobservable inputs that are applied consistently over time. These adjustments are estimated and, therefore, subject to significant management judgment, and at times, may be necessary to mitigate the possibility of error or revision in the model-based estimate of the fair value provided by the model. The methods described above may produce fair value calculations that may not be indicative of the net realizable value. While the Company believes its valuation methods are consistent with other financial institutions, the use of different methods or assumptions to determine fair values could result in different estimates of fair value. FASB ASC Topic 820 for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1:

Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

Level 2:

Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities include items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, and items that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level 3:

Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

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The following table presents the assets required to be measured and reported on a recurring basis on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at their fair value as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, by level within the fair value hierarchy. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

    

September 30, 2023

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Level I

Level II

Level III

Total

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investments available for sale:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Mortgage-backed securities

$

$

98,977

$

$

98,977

U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations

7,820

7,820

U.S. government agency securities

3,702

3,702

Municipal bonds

13,970

13,970

Corporate bonds

31,628

31,628

Equity securities

1,702

1,702

Total Assets

$

1,702

$

156,097

$

$

157,799

    

June 30, 2023

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Level I

Level II

Level III

Total

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investments available for sale:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Mortgage-backed securities

$

$

106,756

$

$

106,756

U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

8,292

 

 

8,292

U.S. government agency securities

 

 

3,932

 

 

3,932

Municipal bonds

 

14,979

 

 

14,979

Corporate bonds

 

31,168

 

 

31,168

Equity securities

1,629

1,629

Total Assets

$

1,629

$

165,127

$

$

166,756

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis

Certain assets and liabilities may be required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in periods subsequent to their initial recognition. Generally, nonrecurring valuation is the result of the application of other accounting pronouncements which require assets and liabilities to be assessed for impairment or recorded at the lower of cost or fair value.

Loan individually evaluated for impairment are generally measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral supporting the loan. Evaluating the collateral for these loans is based on Level 3 inputs utilizing outside appraisals adjusted by management for sales costs and other assumptions regarding market conditions to arrive at fair value. As of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, the Company charged-off the collateral deficiency on loans evaluated individually for impairment. As a result, there were no specific reserves on loans evaluated individually for impairment as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023.

Other real estate owned (OREO) is measured at fair value, based on appraisals less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure. Valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell. Income and expenses from operations and changes in valuation allowance are included in the net expenses from OREO.

As of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, there were no assets required to be measured and reported at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company's financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in sales transaction on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective year-ends and have not been reevaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each year-end.

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The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company's assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company's disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments.

Cash and Due from Banks and Interest-Bearing Time Deposits

The carrying amounts of cash and amounts due from banks and interest-bearing time deposits approximate their fair value due to the relatively short time between origination of the instrument and its expected realization.

Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity

The fair value of investment and mortgage-backed securities is equal to the available quoted market price. If no quoted market price is available, fair value is estimated using the quoted market price for similar securities.

Equity Securities

The fair value of equity securities is equal to the available quoted market price.

Loans Receivable

The fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current market inputs at which loans with similar terms are adjusted for liquidity and credit risk.

Regulatory Stock

The carrying amount of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates fair value because Federal Home Loan Bank stock can only be redeemed or sold at par value and only to the respective issuing government supported institution or to another member institution.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

The Company reports bank-owned life insurance on its Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at the cash surrender value.  The carrying amount of bank-owned life insurance approximates fair value because the fair value of bank-owned life insurance is equal to the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and payable approximates fair value.

Deposits

Fair values for demand deposits, NOW accounts, savings and club accounts, and money market deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date as these products have no stated maturity. Fair values of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies market interest rates currently being offered on similar instruments with similar maturities.

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

Fair value of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on rates currently available to the Company for advances from Federal Home Loan Bank with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

Fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, considering market interest rates, the remaining terms and present credit worthiness of the counterparties.

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

The following tables set forth the carrying value of financial assets and liabilities and the fair value for certain financial instruments that are not required to be measured or reported at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition for the periods indicated.  The tables below exclude financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value.

    

Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2023

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

in Active Markets

Other Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Fair

for Identical Assets

Inputs

Inputs

(Dollars in thousands)

Amount

    

Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Financial instruments - assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Loans receivable, net

$

472,052

$

439,471

$

$

$

439,471

Securities held to maturity

97,544

76,853

76,853

Financial instruments - liabilities:

Certificates of deposit

 

165,903

 

163,421

 

 

 

163,421

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

51,000

 

51,000

 

 

 

51,000

Off-balance sheet financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

    

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2023

Quoted Prices

Significant

Significant

in Active Markets

Other Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Fair

for Identical Assets

Inputs

Inputs

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Financial instruments - assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Loans receivable, net

$

477,543

$

436,636

$

$

$

436,636

Securities held to maturity

99,690

82,313

82,313

Financial instruments - liabilities:

Certificates of deposit

 

159,377

 

155,426

 

 

 

155,426

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

34,000

 

34,000

 

 

 

34,000

Off-balance sheet financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

Note 15 – Leases

A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Substantially all of the leases in which the Company is the lessee include real estate property for branches and office space with terms extending through 2043. Topic 842 requires the Company to recognize a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and corresponding lease liability for each of its operating leases. The operating lease ROU asset was $8.8 million and $8.9 million as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively, and the operating lease liability was $9.0 million and $9.1 million as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The Company elected not to include short-term leases (i.e., leases with initial terms of twelve months of less), or equipment leases (deemed immaterial) on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

The calculated amount of the ROU assets and lease liabilities are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Company’s lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Company’s discretion. If at lease inception, the Company considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, the Company will include the extended term in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability. Regarding the discount rate, Topic 842

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requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term.

    

September 30, 

 

2023

 

Weighted average remaining lease term

 

  

Operating leases

 

16.2

years

Weighted average discount rate

 

Operating leases

 

2.90

%

    

June 30, 

 

2023

 

Weighted average remaining lease term

 

  

Operating leases

 

16.4

years

Weighted average discount rate

 

Operating leases

 

2.89

%

The Company recorded $223 thousand and $162 thousand of net lease costs during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of September 30, 2023 were as follows:

    

September 30, 

2023

Operating

(in thousands)

Leases

Twelve months ended September 30,

 

  

2024

$

814

2025

 

775

2026

 

624

2027

 

640

2028

 

651

Thereafter

 

7,873

Total future minimum lease payments

$

11,377

Amounts representing interest

 

(2,405)

Present value of net future minimum lease payments

$

8,972

Note 16 – Subsequent Events

On October 18, 2023, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.03 per share, payable on November 9, 2023, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 2023.

As of November 2, 2023, the Company had repurchased a total of 5,564,751 shares at a total cost of $64.9 million, or $11.66 per share under the Company’s stock repurchase programs.  On October 18, 2023, the Company announced its seventh stock repurchase program that authorized the purchase of up to 1,046,610 shares, or approximately 10.0%, of the Company's then issued and outstanding common stock, which commenced upon the completion of the Company’s existing stock repurchase program on October 30, 2023. As of November 2, 2023, there were 869,018 shares remaining to be repurchased under the Company’s seventh stock repurchase program.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this report that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), which involve significant risks and uncertainties. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of invoking these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identifiable by the use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” or similar expressions. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain and actual results may differ from those predicted. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the future.

The Company cautions readers of this report that a number of important factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those predicted and could affect the future prospects of the Company include, but are not limited to: (i) general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area, that are worse than expected; (ii) changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our interest margins, reduce the fair value of financial instruments or reduce the demand for our loan products; (iii) increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; (iv) changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; (v) changes in the quality and composition of our loan or investment portfolios; (vi) changes in real estate market values in our market area; (vii) decreased demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, or decreased demand for financial services in our market area; (viii) military conflict (including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas, the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences), terrorism or other geopolitical events, and major catastrophes such as earthquakes, floods or other natural or human disasters and infectious disease outbreaks, the related disruption of any of these events to local, regional and global economic activity and financial markets, and the impact that any of the foregoing may have on us and our customers and other constituencies; (ix) legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business or changes in the monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; (x) technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected; (xi) success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than expected; (xii) our ability to successfully execute our business plan and strategies and integrate the business operations of acquired businesses into our business operations (xiii) our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment; (xiv) adverse changes in the securities markets; (xv) the inability of third party service providers to perform; (xvi) the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of the Company’s operational or security systems, data or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks or campaigns; and (xvii) changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by bank regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

Critical Accounting Policies

We consider accounting policies involving significant judgments and assumptions by management that have, or could have, a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income to be critical accounting policies. We consider these accounting policies to be our critical accounting policies. The judgments and assumptions we use are based on historical experience and other factors, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates under different conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.

Allowance for Credit Losses

We consider the allowance for credit losses to be a critical accounting policy. Note 2 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 discusses significant accounting policies, including the allowance for credit losses and the adoption of ASC 326, which changes the methodology under which management calculates its reserve for loans and investment securities, now referred to as the allowance for credit losses.  Please refer to Note 2 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for detail regarding the Company’s adoption of ASU 2016-13: Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and the allowance for credit losses.  Although we believe that we use the best information available to establish the allowance for credit losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluation. In addition, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the

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Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for credit losses.

Our financial results are affected by the changes in and the level of the allowance for credit losses. This process involves our analysis of complex internal and external variables, and it requires that we exercise judgment to estimate an appropriate allowance for credit losses. As a result of the uncertainty associated with this subjectivity, we cannot assure the precision of the amount reserved, should we experience sizeable loan losses in any particular period. For example, changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, economic conditions, or the condition of various markets in which collateral may be sold could require us to significantly decrease or increase the level of the allowance for credit losses. Such an adjustment could materially affect net income as a result of the change in provision for credit losses. We also have approximately $3.7 million as of September 30, 2023 in non-performing assets consisting of non-performing loans and one property held in other real estate owned. Most of these assets are collateral dependent loans where we have incurred credit losses to write the assets down to their current appraised value less selling costs. We continue to assess the collectability of these loans and update our appraisals on these loans each year. To the extent the property values continue to decline, there could be additional losses incurred on these non-performing loans which may be material. In recent periods, we experienced strong asset quality metrics including low levels of delinquencies, net charge-offs and non-performing assets. Management considered market conditions in deriving the estimated allowance for credit losses; however, given the continued economic difficulties, the ultimate amount of loss could vary from that estimate.

Goodwill

The acquisition method of accounting for business combinations requires us to record assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration paid at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of consideration paid (or the fair value of the equity of the acquiree) over the fair value of net assets acquired represents goodwill. Goodwill totaled $4.9 million at September 30, 2023. Goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized on a recurring basis, but rather are subject to periodic impairment testing. The provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350 allow an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, management considered the then current economic environment in its evaluation, and determined, based on the totality of its qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not that the carrying value of goodwill is impaired. No goodwill impairment existed during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Income Taxes

We are subject to the income tax laws of the various jurisdictions where we conduct business and estimate income tax expense based on amounts expected to be owed to these various tax jurisdictions. The estimated income tax expense (benefit) is reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The evaluation pertaining to the tax expense and related tax asset and liability balances involves a high degree of judgment and subjectivity around the ultimate measurement and resolution of these matters.

Accrued taxes represent the net estimated amount due to or to be received from tax jurisdictions either currently or in the future and are reported in other assets on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. We assess the appropriate tax treatment of transactions and filing positions after considering statutes, regulations, judicial precedent and other pertinent information and maintain tax accruals consistent with our evaluation. Changes in the estimate of accrued taxes occur periodically due to changes in tax rates, interpretations of tax laws, the status of examinations by the authorities and newly issued or enacted statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance that could impact the relative merits of tax positions. These changes, when they occur, impact accrued taxes and can materially affect our operating results. We regularly evaluate our uncertain tax positions and estimate the appropriate level of reserves related to each of these positions.

As of September 30, 2023, we had net deferred tax assets totaling $11.1 million. We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. If currently available information raises doubt as to the realization of the deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance is established. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We exercise significant judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting tax assets and liabilities. These judgments require us to make projections of future taxable income. Management believes, based upon current facts, that it is more likely than not that there will be sufficient taxable income in future years to realize the deferred tax assets. The judgments and estimates we make in determining our deferred tax assets are inherently subjective and are reviewed on a continual basis as regulatory and business factors change. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record a

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valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance that results in additional income tax expense in the period in which it is recognized would negatively affect earnings. Our net deferred tax assets were determined based on the current enacted federal tax rate of 21%. Any possible future reduction in federal tax rates, would reduce the value of our net deferred tax assets and result in immediate write-down of the net deferred tax assets though our statement of operations, the effect of which would be material.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023

Summary.  Total assets decreased $17.6 million, or 2.1%, to $830.0 million at September 30, 2023, from $847.6 million at June 30, 2023, primarily due to an $11.1 million decrease in investments, a $5.4 million decrease in net loans and a $2.8 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents.  The Company used $19.8 million of cash during the three months ended September 30, 2023 to repurchase shares of stock under its previously announced stock repurchase programs.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $2.8 million, or 13.6%, to $18.0 million at September 30, 2023, from $20.8 million at June 30, 2023.  The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to the repurchase of 1,624,018 shares at a total cost of $19.8 million and an $8.8 million decrease in deposits, partially offset by a $17.0 million increase in advances from the FHLB of Pittsburgh, $5.2 million of investment paydowns and a $5.4 million decrease in net loans.

Investments.  Total investments decreased $11.1 million, or 4.2%, to $255.3 million at September 30, 2023, from $266.4 million at June 30, 2023.  The decrease in investments was primarily due to a $6.0 million increase in the gross unrealized loss on available for sale securities, as well as principal paydowns of the securities included in the available for sale and held to maturity portfolios.  The increase in the gross unrealized loss on available for sale securities is due to current interest rate levels relative to the Company’s cost and not credit quality.  The Company remains focused on maintaining a high-quality investment portfolio that provides a steady stream of cash flows both in the current and in rising interest rate environments.

Loans.  Net loans decreased $5.4 million, or 1.1%, to $472.1 million at September 30, 2023, from $477.5 million at June 30, 2023.  The interest rate environment has caused a slowdown in borrower demand.  The Company maintains conservative lending practices and pricing discipline, and is focused on lending to borrowers with high credit quality within its market footprint.

Deposits.  Deposits decreased $8.8 million, or 1.4%, to $626.5 million at September 30, 2023, from $635.3 million at June 30, 2023.  The decrease in deposits was primarily due to a $14.4 million decrease in money market accounts and a $5.1 million decrease in non-interest bearing checking accounts, partially offset by an $8.8 million increase in interest-bearing checking accounts and a $6.5 million increase in time deposit accounts.  The interest rate environment has created significant pricing competition for deposits within our market.

Borrowings.  Borrowings increased $17.0 million, or 50.0%, to $51.0 million at September 30, 2023, from $34.0 million at June 30, 2023.  During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company borrowed from the FHLB of Pittsburgh to fund a portion of the $19.8 million of share repurchases.

Stockholders’ Equity.  Stockholders’ equity decreased $24.3 million, or 15.1%, to $136.4 million at September 30, 2023, from $160.7 million at June 30, 2023. The decrease in stockholders’ equity was primarily due to the repurchase of 1,624,018 shares at a total cost of $19.8 million, or $12.16 per share, during the three months ended September 30, 2023 under the Company’s previously announced stock repurchase programs, as well as a $4.6 million increase in the accumulated other comprehensive loss component of equity related to the unrealized loss on available for sale securities, the payment of a $0.03 per share quarterly cash dividend in August 2023 totaling $348 thousand, and a $226 thousand one-time cumulative effect decrease to retained earnings from the adoption of ASU 2016-13. These decreases to stockholders’ equity were partially offset by $179 thousand of net income during the three months ended September 30, 2023.  

Book value per share measured $12.60 as of September 30, 2023 compared to $12.91 as of June 30, 2023, and tangible book value per share measured $12.10 as of September 30, 2023 compared to $12.48 as of June 30, 2023.  Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes goodwill and other intangible assets. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Information” section below for a reconciliation of tangible book value per share to book value per share.

As previously announced, the Company’s Board of Directors had authorized seven stock repurchase programs to acquire up to 6,433,769 shares of the Company’s outstanding shares. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had repurchased a total of 4,804,489 shares under these repurchase programs at a total cost of $55.5 million, or $11.56 per share.  

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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

Summary

The following table sets forth the income summary for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended September 30, 

    

    

    

Change Fiscal 2023/2022

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2023

 

2022

$

 

%

Net interest income

$

4,744

$

6,241

$

(1,497)

(23.99)

%

Provision for credit losses

5

 

 

5

 

Non-interest income

650

 

282

 

368

 

130.50

Non-interest expenses

5,225

 

5,563

 

(338)

 

(6.08)

Income tax expense

(15)

 

(67)

 

52

 

(77.61)

Net income

$

179

$

1,027

$

(848)

 

(82.57)

Return on average assets (annualized)

 

0.09

%  

0.48

%

Core return on average assets(1) (non-GAAP) (annualized)

0.06

0.48

Return on average equity (annualized)

 

0.47

 

2.14

Core return on average equity(1) (non-GAAP) (annualized)

0.32

2.14

(1)Core return on average assets and core return on average equity are non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Information” section below for a reconciliation of core return on average assets to return on average assets and core return on average equity to return on average equity.

General

The Company recorded net income of $179 thousand, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to net income of $1.0 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2022.  The Company recorded core net income of $123 thousand, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to core net income of $1.0 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2022.  Core net income is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain pre-tax adjustments and the tax impact of such adjustments, and income tax benefit adjustments.  Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Information” section below for a reconciliation of core net income to net income.

Net Interest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, net interest income was $4.7 million, a decrease of $1.5 million, or 24.0%, from the quarter ended September 30, 2022.  The decrease in net interest income was primarily due to an increase in interest expense on deposits and borrowings, partially offset by an increase in interest income on loans and investments. The net interest margin measured 2.52% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 3.19% for the three months ended September 30, 2022.  The decrease in the net interest margin during the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022 was primarily due to an increase in the average balance of deposits and the rise in interest rates that caused an increase in the cost of borrowings and deposits that exceeded the increase in interest income on loans and investments.

Provision for Credit Losses

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a $5 thousand provision for credit losses primarily due to an increase in the balance of our commercial construction and land loans.  During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we did not record a provision for loan losses due to stable asset quality metrics and continued low levels of net charge-offs and non-performing assets.  Our allowance for credit losses totaled $3.6 million, or 0.75% of total loans, as of September 30, 2023, compared to $3.3 million, or 0.69% of total loans, as of June 30, 2023.  Based on a review of the loans that were in the loan portfolio at September 30, 2023, management believes that the allowance is maintained at a level that represents its best estimate of lifetime credit losses.

Management uses available information to establish the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses. Future additions or reductions to the allowance may be necessary based on estimates that are susceptible to change as a result of changes in economic conditions and other factors. As a result, our allowance for credit losses may not be sufficient to cover actual loan losses, and future

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provisions for credit losses could materially adversely affect our operating results. In addition, various bank regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for credit losses.

Non-Interest Income

The following table sets forth a summary of non-interest income for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended September 30, 

(Dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

Service fees

$

215

$

211

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance

294

273

Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities

73

(273)

Other

 

68

 

71

Total

$

650

$

282

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, non-interest income totaled $650 thousand, an increase of $368 thousand, or 130.5%, from the three months ended September 30, 2022.  The increase was primarily due to a $73 thousand unrealized gain on equity securities recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to a $273 thousand unrealized loss on equity securities recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Non-Interest Expense

The following table sets forth an analysis of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended September 30, 

(Dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

Salaries and employee benefits

$

2,935

$

3,241

Occupancy and equipment

 

760

 

788

Data processing

 

494

 

431

Professional fees

 

210

 

263

Amortization of intangible assets

 

41

 

48

Other

 

785

 

792

Total

$

5,225

$

5,563

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, non-interest expense totaled $5.2 million, a decrease of $338 thousand, or 6.1%, from the three months ended September 30, 2022.  The decrease in non-interest expense was primarily due to a $306 thousand decrease in salaries and employee benefits primarily due to a reduction in the number of full-time employees consistent with the Company’s expense management initiatives.

Income Taxes

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a $15 thousand income tax benefit, reflecting an effective tax rate of (9.1)%, compared to a $67 thousand income tax benefit, reflecting an effective tax rate of (7.0)%, for the same period in 2022.  The income tax benefit recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to the $294 thousand of federal tax-exempt income recorded on bank-owned life insurance relative to the $164 thousand of income before income taxes.  The Company recorded a $211 thousand income tax benefit related to a refund received associated with the carryback of net operating losses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act during the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Asset Quality

Asset quality metrics remain strong with non-performing assets to total assets decreasing to 0.45% as of September 30, 2023 from 0.49% as of June 30, 2023.  Total nonperforming loans consisted of 30 loans to 27 unrelated borrowers at September 30, 2023, as compared to 30 loans to 27 unrelated borrowers at June 30, 2023.  Interest income related to non-performing loans would have been approximately $58 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2023 if these loans had performed in accordance with their terms during the period rather than having been on non-accrual.

There are circumstances when foreclosure and liquidations are the remedy pursued. However, from time to time, as part of our loss mitigation strategy, we may renegotiate the loan terms (i.e., interest rate, structure, repayment term, etc.) based on the economic or legal

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reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties.  We had no loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Average Balances and Yields

The following table presents information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average daily balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Loan fees, including prepayment fees, are included in interest income on loans and are not material. Non-accrual loans are included in the average balances only.  Any adjustments necessary to present yields on a tax-equivalent basis are insignificant.

    

Three Months Ended September 30, 

2023

2022

Average

Interest and

Yield/

Average

Interest and

Yield/

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance

Dividends

Cost

Balance

Dividends

Cost

Interest-earning assets:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

Loans(1)

$

478,966

$

6,139

 

5.13

%  

$

477,396

$

5,297

4.44

%  

Investment securities(2)

 

263,624

 

1,711

 

2.60

 

287,696

 

1,657

2.30

Other interest-earning assets

 

11,387

 

161

 

5.66

 

17,736

 

129

 

2.91

Total interest-earning assets

 

753,977

 

8,011

 

4.25

 

782,828

 

7,083

 

3.62

Non-interest-earning assets

 

82,117

 

81,924

Total assets

$

836,094

$

864,752

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking accounts

$

120,997

 

304

 

1.00

%  

$

130,261

 

65

 

0.20

%  

Money market deposit accounts

 

200,726

 

1,426

 

2.84

 

172,948

 

216

 

0.50

Savings and club accounts

    

87,842

    

19

    

0.09

104,450

 

21

 

0.08

Certificates of deposit

 

161,825

 

981

 

2.42

129,583

 

207

 

0.64

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

571,390

 

2,730

 

1.91

537,242

 

509

 

0.38

FHLB advances and other borrowings

 

37,826

 

537

 

5.68

54,723

 

333

 

2.43

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

609,216

 

3,267

 

2.15

591,965

 

842

 

0.57

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 

57,049

 

65,149

 

 

 

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities

 

17,855

 

15,352

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

684,120

 

672,466

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

151,974

 

192,286

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

836,094

$

864,752

 

 

Net interest income

$

4,744

$

6,241

Interest rate spread(3)

 

2.10

%

 

3.05

%

Net interest-earning assets(4)

$

144,761

$

190,863

 

 

Net interest margin(5)

 

2.52

%  

 

3.19

%

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

 

123.76%

 

132.24%

 

 

(1) Includes nonaccrual loan balances and interest recognized on such loans.

(2) Includes securities available for sale, securities held to maturity, and equity securities.

(3) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

(4) Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.

(5) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

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Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by current rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume which cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and volume.

    

Three Months Ended 9/30/2023

    

Compared to

Three Months Ended 9/30/2022

Increase (Decrease)

Due to

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Volume

    

Rate

    

Total

    

Interest income:

Loans

$

124

$

718

$

842

Investment securities

 

(647)

 

701

 

54

Other interest-earning assets

 

(259)

 

291

 

32

Total interest-earning assets

 

(782)

 

1,710

 

928

Interest expense:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest-bearing checking accounts

 

(32)

271

 

239

Money market deposit accounts

 

244

 

966

 

1,210

Savings and club accounts

 

(10)

 

8

 

(2)

Certificates of deposit

 

377

 

397

 

774

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

579

 

1,642

 

2,221

FHLB advances and other borrowings

 

(629)

 

833

 

204

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

(50)

 

2,475

 

2,425

Net change in net interest income

$

(732)

$

(765)

$

(1,497)

Non-GAAP Financial Information

In this report, we present the non-GAAP financial measures discussed below, which are used to evaluate our performance and exclude the effects of certain transactions and one-time events that we believe are unrelated to our core business and not necessarily indicative of our current performance or financial position. Management believes excluding these items facilitates greater visibility into our core businesses and underlying trends that may, to some extent, be obscured by inclusion of such items.

Tangible Book Value per Share.  Tangible book value per share represents our total equity less goodwill and other intangible assets divided by total common shares outstanding. Management believes tangible book value per share helps management and investors better understand and assess changes from period to period in stockholders’ equity exclusive of changes in intangible assets. This non-GAAP data should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S. (GAAP), and is not a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. The following table provides a reconciliation of tangible book value per share of common stock to book value per share of common stock, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for the periods presented.

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

As of September 30, 

As of June 30, 

Calculation of Tangible Book Value per Share:

    

2023

    

2023

 

Total stockholders' equity

$

136,394

$

160,745

Less: goodwill and other intangible assets

 

5,336

 

5,377

Total tangible equity (non-GAAP)

 

131,058

 

155,368

Total common shares outstanding

10,828,903

12,452,921

Book value per share (GAAP)

$

12.60

$

12.91

Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)

$

12.10

$

12.48

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Core net income, core earnings per share, core return on average assets, and core return on average equity.  These non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain pre-tax adjustments and the tax impact of such adjustments, and income tax benefit adjustments.  We believe these ratios help management and investors better understand the earnings attributable to our core business. This non-GAAP data should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S. (GAAP), and is not a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. The following table provides a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

For the Three Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

2023

    

2022

Calculation of core net income:

Net income (GAAP)

$

179

$

1,027

Less pre-tax adjustments:

Net loss on disposition of premises and equipment

-

1

Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities

(73)

273

Tax impact of pre-tax adjustments

17

(63)

Income tax benefit adjustment

-

(211)

Core net income (non-GAAP)

$

123

$

1,027

Calculation of core earnings per share:

Earnings per share (GAAP)

$

0.02

$

0.08

Less pre-tax adjustments:

Net loss on disposition of premises and equipment

-

-

Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities

(0.01)

0.02

Tax impact of pre-tax adjustments

-

-

Income tax benefit adjustment

-

(0.02)

Core earnings per share (non-GAAP)

$

0.01

$

0.08

Calculation of core return on average assets:

Return on average assets (GAAP)

0.09%

0.48%

Less pre-tax adjustments:

Net loss on disposition of premises and equipment

-

-

Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities

(0.04)

0.13

Tax impact of pre-tax adjustments

0.01

(0.03)

Income tax benefit adjustment

-

(0.10)

Core return on average assets (non-GAAP)

0.06%

0.48%

Average assets

$

836,094

$

864,752

Calculation of core return on average equity:

Return on average equity (GAAP)

0.47%

2.14%

Less pre-tax adjustments:

Net loss on disposition of premises and equipment

-

-

Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities

(0.19)

0.57

Tax impact of pre-tax adjustments

0.04

(0.13)

Income tax benefit adjustment

-

(0.44)

Core return on average equity (non-GAAP)

0.32%

2.14%

Average equity

$

151,974

$

192,286

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We maintain liquid assets at levels we believe are adequate to meet our liquidity needs. The Bank’s liquidity ratio was 39.4% as of September 30, 2023 compared to 40.8% as of June 30, 2023. We adjust our liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, pay real estate taxes on mortgage loans, repay our borrowings, and to fund loan commitments. We also adjust liquidity as appropriate to meet asset and liability management objectives. Our liquidity ratio is calculated as the sum of total cash and cash equivalents and unencumbered investments securities divided by the sum of total deposits and total borrowings. The Bank maintains a liquidity ratio policy that requires this metric to be above 10.0% to provide for the effective management of extension risk and other interest rate risks.

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Our primary sources of liquidity are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities, other short-term investments, earnings, and funds provided from operations. While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, and rates offered by our competition. We set the interest rates on our deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the FHLB of Pittsburgh to provide advances and with the Federal Reserve Bank to provide an overnight line of credit. We also have available credit from the Atlantic Community Bankers Bank to purchase federal funds.  As a member of the FHLB of Pittsburgh, we are required to own capital stock in the FHLB of Pittsburgh and are authorized to apply for advances on the security of such stock and certain of our mortgage loans and other assets (principally securities which are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States), provided certain standards related to creditworthiness have been met. We had an available borrowing limit of $290.2 million with the FHLB of Pittsburgh at September 30, 2023. There were $51.0 million of FHLB of Pittsburgh advances outstanding at September 30, 2023.

At September 30, 2023, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $9.5 million, unfunded commitments under lines of credit of $72.4 million and $117 thousand of standby letters of credit. At September 30, 2023, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year totaled $133.5 million. Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In the event a significant portion of our deposits are not retained by us, we will have to utilize other funding sources, such as FHLB of Pittsburgh advances, in order to maintain our level of assets. Alternatively, we could reduce our level of liquid assets, such as our cash and cash equivalents. In addition, the cost of such deposits may be significantly higher if market interest rates are higher at the time of renewal.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration for changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Unlike industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on performance than the effects of inflation.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest rate risk is defined as the exposure to current and future earnings and capital that arises from adverse movements in interest rates. Depending on a bank’s asset/liability structure, adverse movements in interest rates could be either rising or falling interest rates. For example, a bank with predominantly long-term fixed-rate assets and short-term liabilities could have an adverse earnings exposure to a rising rate environment. Conversely, a short-term or variable-rate asset base funded by longer term liabilities could be negatively affected by falling rates. This is referred to as re-pricing or maturity mismatch risk.

Interest rate risk also arises from changes in the slope of the yield curve (yield curve risk), from imperfect correlations in the adjustment of rates earned and paid on different instruments with otherwise similar re-pricing characteristics (basis risk), and from interest rate related options embedded in our assets and liabilities (option risk).

Our objective is to manage our interest rate risk by determining whether a given movement in interest rates affects our net interest income and the market value of our portfolio equity in a positive or negative way and to execute strategies to maintain interest rate risk within established limits. The analysis at September 30, 2023 indicates a level of risk within the parameters of our model. Our management believes that the September 30, 2023 analysis indicates a profile that reflects interest rate risk exposures in both rising and declining rate environments for both net interest income and economic value.

Model Simulation Analysis. We view interest rate risk from two different perspectives. The traditional accounting perspective, which defines and measures interest rate risk as the change in net interest income and earnings caused by a change in interest rates, provides the best view of short-term interest rate risk exposure. We also view interest rate risk from an economic perspective, which defines and measures interest rate risk as the change in the market value of portfolio equity caused by changes in the values of assets and liabilities, which fluctuate due to changes in interest rates. The market value of portfolio equity, also referred to as the economic value of equity, is defined as the present value of future cash flows from existing assets, minus the present value of future cash flows from existing liabilities.

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These two perspectives give rise to income simulation and economic value simulation, each of which presents a unique picture of our risk of any movement in interest rates. Income simulation identifies the timing and magnitude of changes in income resulting from changes in prevailing interest rates over a short-term time horizon (usually one or two years). Economic value simulation reflects the interest rate sensitivity of assets and liabilities in a more comprehensive fashion, reflecting all future time periods. It can identify the quantity of interest rate risk as a function of the changes in the economic values of assets and liabilities, and the corresponding change in the economic value of equity of the Bank. Both types of simulation assist in identifying, measuring, monitoring, and controlling interest rate risk and are employed by management to ensure that variations in interest rate risk exposure will be maintained within policy guidelines.

We produce these simulation reports and discuss them with our management Asset and Liability Committee and Board Risk Committee on at least a quarterly basis. The simulation reports compare baseline (no interest rate change) to the results of an interest rate shock, to illustrate the specific impact of the interest rate scenario tested on income and equity. The model, which incorporates all asset and liability rate information, simulates the effect of various interest rate movements on income and equity value. The reports identify and measure our interest rate risk exposure present in our current asset/liability structure. Management considers a static (current position) analysis as well as non-parallel and gradual changes in interest rates and the yield curve in assessing interest rate exposures.

If the results produce quantifiable interest rate risk exposure beyond our limits, then the testing will have served as a monitoring mechanism to allow us to initiate asset/liability strategies designed to reduce and therefore mitigate interest rate risk. The table below sets forth an approximation of our interest rate risk exposure. The simulation uses projected repricing of assets and liabilities at September 30, 2023. The income simulation analysis presented represents a one-year impact of the interest scenario assuming a static balance sheet. Various assumptions are made regarding the prepayment speed and optionality of loans, investment securities and deposits, which are based on analysis and market information. The assumptions regarding optionality, such as prepayments of loans and the effective lives and repricing of non-maturity deposit products, are documented periodically through evaluation of current market conditions and historical correlations to our specific asset and liability products under varying interest rate scenarios. Because the prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on a number of assumptions, these computations should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. While we believe such assumptions to be reasonable, assumed prepayment rates may not approximate actual future prepayment activity on mortgage-backed securities or agency issued collateralized obligations (secured by one- to four-family loans and multi-family loans). Further, the computation does not reflect any actions that management may undertake in response to changes in interest rates and assumes a constant asset base. Management periodically reviews the rate assumptions based on existing and projected economic conditions and consults with industry experts to validate our model and simulation results.

The table below sets forth, as of September 30, 2023, the Bank’s net portfolio value, the estimated changes in our net portfolio value and net interest income that would result from the designated instantaneous parallel changes in market interest rates.

    

Twelve Month

    

    

    

    

 

Net Interest

Net Portfolio 

 

 Income

Value

Percent

Estimated

Percent

 

Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points)

    

of Change

    

NPV

    

of Change

 

+200

 

(15.91)

%

$

173,343

(7.63)

%

+100

 

(7.87)

180,259

(3.94)

0

 

187,656

-100

5.57

193,057

2.88

-200

 

11.16

198,656

5.86

As of September 30, 2023, based on the scenarios above, net interest income would decrease by approximately 7.87% to 15.91%, over a one-year time horizon in a rising interest rate environment. One-year net interest income would increase by approximately 5.57% to 11.16% in a declining interest rate environment.

Economic value at risk would be negatively impacted by a rise in interest rates and would be positively impacted by a decline in interest rates.  We have established an interest rate floor of zero percent for measuring interest rate risk.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure

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controls and procedures were effective to ensure (1) that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and (2) that they are alerted in a timely manner about material information relating to the Company required to be filed in its periodic Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company implemented new accounting policies, procedures and controls as part of its adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 and subsequent ASUs issued to amend ASC Topic 326.  There were no other changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in various legal actions and claims arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, these legal actions and claims are not expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

For information regarding the Company’s risk factors, refer to the “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 7, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”).  As of September 30, 2023, the risk factors of the Company have not changed materially from those disclosed in the Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On March 11, 2022, the Company announced its first stock repurchase program, which became effective on March 25, 2022 and authorized the purchase of up to 758,528 shares.  Under this previously announced program, 758,528 shares of common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $8,981,445, or $11.84 per share. The Company completed this repurchase program on June 29, 2022.

On June 9, 2022, the Company announced its second stock repurchase program, which became effective upon the completion of the Company’s first stock repurchase program and authorized the purchase of up to 771,445 shares.  Under this previously announced program, 771,445 shares of common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $8,945,802, or $11.60 per share. The Company completed this repurchase program on January 10, 2023.

On August 18, 2022, the Company announced its third stock repurchase program, which became effective upon the completion of the Company’s second stock repurchase program and authorized the purchase of up to 739,385 shares.  Under this previously announced program, 739,385 shares of common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $8,467,495, or $11.45 per share.  The Company completed this repurchase program on April 3, 2023.

On February 17, 2023, the Company announced its fourth stock repurchase program, which became effective upon the completion of the Company’s third stock repurchase program and authorized the purchase of up to 698,312 shares.  Under this previously announced program, 698,312 shares of common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $7,268,678, or $10.41 per share.  The Company completed this repurchase program on May 31, 2023.

On May 5, 2023, the Company announced its fifth stock repurchase program, which became effective upon the completion of the Company’s fourth stock repurchase program and authorized the purchase of up to 1,281,019 shares.  Under this previously announced program, 1,281,019 shares of common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $14,955,344, or $11.67 per share.  The Company completed this repurchase program on August 28, 2023.

On August 29, 2023, the Company announced its sixth stock repurchase program, which was authorized following the completion of the Company’s fifth stock repurchase program on August 28, 2023, and authorized the purchase of up to 1,138,470 shares.  Under this previously announced program, 1,138,470 shares of common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $14,109,837, or $12.39 per share.  The Company completed this repurchase program on October 30, 2023.

On October 18, 2023, the Company announced its seventh stock repurchase program, which became effective upon the completion of the Company’s sixth stock repurchase program and authorized the purchase of up to 1,046,610 shares. Under this previously announced

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program, 177,592 shares of common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $2,162,750, or $12.18 per share. As of November 2, 2023, there were 869,018 shares remaining to be repurchased under this existing program.

Each of the Company’s stock repurchase programs was adopted following the Company's consultation with the Federal Reserve Board.

The following table provides information on repurchases by the Company of its common stock under the Company’s Board approved program.

    

    

    

    

Total Number of

    

Maximum Number

Shares Purchased

of Shares that May

Total Number

as Part of Publicly

Yet Be Purchased

of Shares

Average Price

Announced Plans

Under the Plans

Period

    

Purchased

    

Paid Per Share

    

or Programs

    

or Programs

July 1 - 31, 2023

 

139,767

$

10.58

 

139,767

 

928,451

August 1 - 31, 2023

 

931,851

12.18

 

931,851

 

1,135,070

September 1 - 30, 2023

 

552,400

12.44

 

552,400

 

582,670

Total

 

1,624,018

$

12.13

 

1,624,018

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

See Exhibit Index.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

No.

    

Description

3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of William Penn Bancorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to William Penn Bancorporation’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-249492))

3.2

Bylaws of William Penn Bancorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to William Penn Bancorporation’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-249492))

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer of William Penn Bancorporation

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer of William Penn Bancorporation

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer of William Penn Bancorporation Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer of William Penn Bancorporation Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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101.0

The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report to Stockholders on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Financial Condition, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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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.

WILLIAM PENN BANCORPORATION

Date: November 2, 2023

By:

/s/ Kenneth J. Stephon

Kenneth J. Stephon

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 2, 2023

By:

/s/ Jonathan T. Logan

Jonathan T. Logan

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Chief Accounting Officer)

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