Unassociated Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

OR

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

For the transition period from ______________ to _____________
 
Commission file number: 0-51800
 
United Community Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

United States of America
 
36-4587081
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or  
 organization)
 
(I.R.S.Employer Identification No.)

92 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
 
47025
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(812) 537-4822

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    
 
Yes      o      No   o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one)
 
Large accelerated filer  o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller Reporting Company x

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

As of May 14, 2010, there were 7,845,554 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding, of which 4,655,200 shares were held by United Community MHC.

 
 

 

UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP

Table of Contents
 
 
Page No.
Part I.  Financial Information
 
       
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009
  1
        
   
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
  2
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
  3
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Month Periods Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
  4
       
   
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
  5
       
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
14
       
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
23
       
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
24
       
Part II.  Other Information
 
       
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
25
       
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
25
       
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
25
       
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
25
       
 
Item 4.
[Removed and Reserved]
25
     
 
 
Item 5.
Other Information
25
       
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
26
       
Signatures
27
 
 
 

 

Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
 
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
March 31, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
Assets 
           
             
 Cash and due from banks
  $ 36,740     $ 27,004  
 Investment securities:
               
 Securities available for sale - at estimated market value
    62,242       46,769  
 Securities held to maturity - at amortized cost
    631       175  
 Mortgage-backed securities available for sale - at estimated market value
    47,514       29,713  
                 
 Loans receivable, net
    270,621       272,270  
 Loans available for sale
    -       2,193  
                 
 Property and equipment, net
    6,056       6,011  
 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    2,016       2,016  
 Accrued interest receivable:
               
 Loans
    1,344       1,259  
 Investments and mortgage-backed securities
    495       486  
 Other real estate owned, net
    297       1,940  
 Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
    7,035       6,826  
 Deferred income taxes
    2,604       2,700  
 Prepaid expenses and other assets
    3,051       2,217  
 Total assets
  $ 440,646     $ 401,579  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
                 
 Deposits
  $ 378,734     $ 339,616  
 Advance from FHLB
    3,083       3,833  
 Accrued interest on deposits
    10       15  
 Accrued interest on FHLB advance
    7       8  
 Advances from borrowers for payment of insurance and taxes
    277       179  
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    2,769       2,849  
 Total liabilities
    384,880       346,500  
                 
 Stockholders' equity
               
 Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
    -       -  
 Common stock, $0.01 par value; 19,000,000 shares authorized, 8,464,000
               
 shares issued and 7,845,554 shares outstanding at March 31, 2010
               
 and 8,464,000 shares issued, and 7,857,974 shares outstanding at
               
 June 30, 2009
    36       36  
 Additional paid-in capital
    36,995       36,791  
 Retained earnings
    28,410       28,204  
 Less shares purchased for stock plans
    (3,115 )     (3,254 )
 Treasury Stock, at cost -  618,446 and 606,026 shares at March 31, 2010
               
 and June 30, 2009, respectively
    (7,054 )     (6,974 )
 Accumulated other comprehensive income:
               
 Unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of income taxes
    494       276  
                 
 Total stockholders' equity
    55,766       55,079  
                 
 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 440,646     $ 401,579  
 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except share amounts)
 
   
For the three months ended
March 31,
   
For the nine months ended
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest income:
                       
Loans
  $ 4,068     $ 4,550     $ 12,226     $ 13,677  
Investments and mortgage - backed securities
    648       499       2,022       1,546  
Total interest income
    4,716       5,049       14,248       15,223  
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
    1,516       1,741       4,751       6,066  
Borrowed funds
    26       33       84       107  
Total interest expense
    1,542       1,774       4,835       6,173  
                                 
Net interest income
    3,174       3,275       9,413       9,050  
                                 
Provision for loan losses
    451       664       1,397       1,395  
                                 
Net interest income after
                               
provision for loan losses
    2,723       2,611       8,016       7,655  
                                 
Noninterest income:
                               
Service charges
    446       396       1,442       1,326  
Gain on sale of loans
    50       295       246       316  
Gain (loss) on sale of investments
    114       (77 )     153       (110 )
Gain on sale of other real estate owned
    25       -       25       50  
Income from Bank Owned Life Insurance
    70       65       209       195  
Other
    44       56       302       156  
Total noninterest income
    749       735       2,377       1,933  
                                 
Noninterest expense:
                               
Compensation and employee benefits
    1,411       1,370       4,323       4,261  
Premises and occupancy expense
    268       272       822       817  
Deposit insurance premium
    214       66       627       195  
Advertising expense
    67       68       243       216  
Data processing expense
    87       63       207       175  
ATM service fees
    104       106       321       321  
Provision for loss on sale of real estate owned
    97       168       397       168  
Acquisition related expenses
    226       -       226       -  
Other operating expenses
    434       625       1,686       1,817  
Total noninterest expense
    2,908       2,738       8,852       7,970  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    564       608       1,541       1,618  
                                 
Provision for income taxes
    214       259       493       620  
                                 
Net income
  $ 350     $ 349     $ 1,048     $ 998  
                                 
Basic and diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.05     $ 0.14     $ 0.13  
 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
 
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended March 31,
   
ended March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net income
  $ 350     $ 349     $ 1,048     $ 998  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
                               
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities
    375       (56 )     314       595  
                                 
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on
                               
available for sale securities included in income
    (73 )     50       (96 )     70  
                                 
Total comprehensive income
  $ 652     $ 343     $ 1,266     $ 1,663  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
 
Operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 1,048     $ 998  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    348       356  
Provision for loan losses
    1,397       1,395  
Provision for losses on real estate acquired through foreclosure
    397       176  
Deferred loan origination costs
    (63 )     (27 )
Amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on investments
    (105 )     103  
Proceeds from sale of loans
    22,622       37,839  
Loans disbursed for sale in the secondary market
    (20,183 )     (37,803 )
Gain on sale of loans
    (246 )     (316 )
(Gain) loss on the sale of investments
    (153 )     110  
ESOP shares committed to be released
    99       79  
Stock-based compensation expense
    244       405  
Deferred income taxes
    25       61  
Gain on sale of other real estate owned
    (25 )     (50 )
Effects of change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accrued interest receivable
    (94 )     (171 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (834 )     856  
Accrued interest on deposits
    (5 )     (60 )
Accrued interest on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    (1 )     (1 )
Accrued expenses and other
    (80 )     287  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,391       4,237  
                 
Investing activities:
               
Proceeds from maturity of available for sale investment securities
    13,640       2,266  
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale investment securities
    3,537       1,799  
Proceeds from the maturity of held to maturity investment securities
    44       25  
Proceeds from repayment of mortgage-backed securities available for sale
    7,165       3,595  
Proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed securities
    8,049       -  
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    2,215       620  
Purchases of available for sale investment securities
    (33,029 )     (22,697 )
Purchases of mortgage-backed securities
    (32,589 )     (4,056 )
Net decrease (increase) in loans
    (631 )     4,369  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (209 )     (195 )
Capital expenditures
    (393 )     (159 )
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (32,201 )     (14,433 )
                 
Financing activities:
               
Net increase in deposits
    39,118       18,311  
Dividends paid to stockholders
    (840 )     (775 )
Repurchases of common stock
    (80 )     (259 )
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    (750 )     (750 )
Net increase (decrease) in advances from borrowers for payment of insurance and taxes
    98       (12 )
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    37,546       16,515  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    9,736       6,319  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    27,004       35,710  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 36,740     $ 42,029  
                 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
               
 
 
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UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION- United Community Bancorp (the “Company”), a Federally-chartered corporation, is the mid-tier holding company for United Community Bank (the “Bank”), which is a Federally-chartered, FDIC-insured savings bank.  The Company was organized in conjunction with the Bank’s reorganization from a mutual savings bank to the mutual holding company structure on March 30, 2006.  United Community MHC, a Federally-chartered corporation, is the mutual holding company parent of the Company.  United Community MHC owns 59% of the Company’s outstanding common stock and must always own at least a majority of the voting stock of the Company.  The Company, through the Bank, operates in a single business segment providing traditional banking services through its office and branches in southeastern Indiana.  UCB Real Estate Management Holding, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank.  The entity was formed for the purpose of holding assets that are acquired by the Bank through, or in lieu of, foreclosure.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and therefore do not include all information or footnotes necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included.  No other adjustments have been included.  The results for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto for the year ended June 30, 2009, which are included on the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2009.

2. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP) – As of March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, the ESOP owned 213,696 and 245,262 shares, respectively, of the Company's common stock, which were held in a suspense account until released for allocation to participants.

3. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) – In June 2008, the FASB issued ASC 260-10-65-2, Transition Related to FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities. This guidance concludes that non-vested shares with non-forfeitable dividend rights are considered participating securities and, thus, subject to the two-class method pursuant to ASC 260, Earnings per Share, when computing basic and diluted EPS. This guidance became effective for the Company on July 1, 2009 and has been applied on a retrospective basis. The Company’s restricted share awards contain non-forfeitable dividend rights but do not contractually obligate the holders to share in the losses of the Company. Accordingly, during periods of net income, unvested restricted shares are included in the determination of both basic and diluted EPS. During periods of net loss, these shares are excluded from both basic and diluted EPS.

Basic EPS is based on the weighted average number of common shares and unvested restricted shares outstanding, adjusted for ESOP shares not yet committed to be released. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock. For the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2010 and  2009, outstanding options to purchase 346,304 shares were excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.  The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Basic weighted average outstanding shares
    7,614,782       7,624,977       7,611,664       7,579,475  
Effect of dilutive stock options
    -       -       -       -  
Diluted weighted average outstanding shares
    7,614,782       7,624,977       7,611,664       7,579,475  
 
 
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4. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION – The Company applies the provisions of ASC 718-10-35-2, Compensation-Stock Compensation, to stock-based compensation, which requires the Company to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments and to recognize this cost in the financial statements over the period during which the employee is required to provide such services. The Company has elected to recognize compensation cost associated with its outstanding stock-based compensation awards with graded vesting on an accelerated basis pursuant to ASC 718-10-35-8. The expense is calculated for stock options at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expense associated with restricted stock awards is calculated based upon the value of the common stock on the date of grant.  No stock-based compensation awards were granted during the nine months ended March 31, 2010.

5. DIVIDENDS – On each of July 23, 2009, October 22, 2009, and January 28, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company declared cash dividends on the Company’s outstanding shares of stock of $0.10 per share.  The dividends were paid on August 31, 2009, November 30, 2009, and February 26, 2010.  Accordingly, cash dividends of $840,000 were paid to shareholders during the nine month period ended March 31, 2010.  United Community MHC, which owns 4,655,200 shares of the Company’s common stock, waived receipt of the dividends.  On April 22, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company declared cash dividends on the Company’s outstanding shares of stock of $0.11 per share.  The dividend is expected to be paid on May 28, 2010.

6.  SHARE REPURCHASE PLANS – During the nine months ended March 31, 2010, the Company purchased 12,420 shares of its outstanding common stock, for a total cost of $80,000.  The shares were purchased as part of a publicly announced plan to buy back stock on August 14, 2008.  As of March 31, 2010, 126,690 shares remained to be purchased as part of this plan.

7. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information is as follows:
           
Cash paid during the period for:
           
Income taxes
  $ -     $ 10  
Interest
  $ 4,841     $ 6,234  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities is as follows:
               
Unrealized gains on securities
               
designated as available for sale, net of tax
  $ 218     $ 665  
Transfers of loans to other real estate owned
  $ 944     $ 583  
 
8.  TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGS - From time to time, as part of our loss mitigation process, loans may be renegotiated in a troubled debt restructuring when we determine that greater economic value will ultimately be recovered under the new terms than through foreclosure, liquidation, or bankruptcy. We may consider the borrower’s payment status and history, the borrower’s ability to pay upon a rate reset on an adjustable rate mortgage, size of the payment increase upon a rate reset, period of time remaining prior to the rate reset, and other relevant factors in determining whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. At March 31, 2010, the Bank had twelve loans totaling $9.3 million that qualified as troubled debt restructurings. One loan, secured by multifamily residential real estate for $1.5 million, had an additional $84,000 available to borrow. At March 31, 2010, the Bank has no other commitments to lend on its loans already restructured under troubled debt. At June 30, 2009, the Bank had five loans totaling $4.5 million that qualified as troubled debt restructurings.  The amount of impairment recorded on troubled debt restructurings was $1.3 million at March 31, 2010.

9. DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

In accordance with ASC 825-10-50-10, for financial instruments where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using present value or other valuation methods.

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

Cash and due from banks, accrued interest receivable, and accrued interest payable

The carrying values presented in the consolidated statements of position approximate fair value.

 
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Investments and mortgage-backed securities

Fair values for investment securities (debt instruments) and mortgage-backed securities classified as available for sale are determined based upon ASC 820-10-50-2, and are discussed later in this footnote.  For securities that are held to maturity, the carrying values presented in the consolidated statements of position approximate fair value.

Loans receivable

The fair value of the loan portfolio is estimated by evaluating homogeneous categories of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by types, such as residential mortgage, commercial real estate, and consumer.  Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest, terms, and by performing and non-performing categories.  The fair value of performing loans, except residential mortgage loans, is calculated by discounting contractual cash flows using estimated market discount rates which reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan.  For performing residential mortgage loans, fair value is estimated by discounting contractual cash flows adjusted for prepayment estimates using discount rates based on secondary market sources.  The fair value for significant non-performing loans is based on recent internal or external appraisals.  Assumptions regarding credit risk, cash flow, and discount rates are judgmentally determined by using available market information.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

The carrying values presented in the consolidated statements of position approximate fair value.

Deposits

The fair value of passbook accounts, NOW accounts, and money market savings and demand deposits approximates their carrying values.  The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.

Advance from Federal Home Loan Bank

The fair value is calculated using rates available to the Company on advances with similar terms and remaining maturities.

 
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Off-balance sheet items

Off-balance sheet items at March 31, 2010 are comprised solely of loan commitments.  These instruments are generally variable rate or short-term in nature, with minimal fees charged.

The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 are as follows:

   
March 31, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Carrying
Amounts
   
Fair
Value
   
Carrying
Amounts
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and due from banks
  $ 36,740     $ 36,740     $ 27,004       27,004  
Investment securities available for sale
    62,242       62,242       46,769       46,769  
Investment securities held to maturity
    631       631       175       175  
Mortgage-backed securities
    47,514       47,514       29,713       29,713  
Loans receivable and loans receivable held for sale
    270,621       266,521       274,463       270,760  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,839       1,839       1,745       1,745  
Investment in FHLB stock
    2,016       2,016       2,016       2,016  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
  $ 378,734     $ 380,634     $ 339,616       341,322  
Accrued interest payable
    17       17       23       23  
FHLB advance
    3,083       3,137       3,833       3,856  

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC 820-10-50-2, which establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  ASC 820-10-50-2 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  

ASC 820-10-50-2 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
 
Level 1
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
     
 
Level 2
 
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
     
 
Level 3 
Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Fair value methods and assumptions are set forth below for each type of financial instrument measured at fair value in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition. Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Level 2 securities include U.S. Government and agency mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Government agency bonds, municipal securities, and other real estate owned. If quoted market prices are not available, the Bank utilizes a third party vendor to calculate the fair value of its available for sale securities. The third party vendor uses quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics when available.  If such quotes are not available, the third party vendor uses pricing models or discounted cash flow models with observable inputs to determine the fair value of these securities.  For other real estate owned, the Bank utilizes appraisals obtained from independent third parties to determine fair value.  At March 31, 2010, the Company had $47.5 million in mortgage-backed securities, $49.4 million in U.S. Government agency bonds, $12.7 million in municipal bonds, and $297,000 in other real estate owned.   At June 30, 2009, the Company had $29.7 million in mortgage-backed securities, $39.6 million in U.S. Government agency bonds, $7.0 million in municipal bonds, and $1.9 million in other real estate owned.  The valuations for these securities were obtained from the third party vendor to our custodian without adjustment by the Bank. Management obtains and reviews the third party vendor’s Statement of Auditing Standard No. 70 (SAS 70) examination report to evaluate the valuation methodologies and ensure that reported fair values are consistent with the requirements of ASC 820, including proper classification within the fair value hierarchy.

 
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In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, financial instruments are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

The Company is predominately an asset-based lender with real estate serving as collateral on a substantial majority of loans.  Loans which are deemed to be impaired are primarily valued on a nonrecurring basis at the fair values of the underlying real estate collateral.  Such fair values are obtained using independent appraisals, which the Company considers to be Level 2 inputs.
 
Fair value measurements for certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis: 
 
   
   
Total
   
Quoted
prices 
in
active 
markets
for 
identical
assets 
(Level 1)
   
Significant 
other 
observable 
inputs 
(Level 2)
   
Significant 
other 
unobservable 
inputs
(Level 3)
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2010: 
     
     Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 47,514     $ -     $ 47,514     $ -  
     U.S. Government corporations and agencies
    49,391       -       49,391       -  
     Municipal bonds
    12,727       -       12,727       -  
     Other equity securities
    124       124       -       -  
June 30, 2009:
                               
     Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 29,713     $ -     $ 29,713     $ -  
     U.S. League intermediate-term portfolio
    47       -       47       -  
     U.S. Government corporations and agencies
    39,641       -       39,641       -  
     Municipal bonds
    6,952       -       6,952       -  
     Other equity securities
    129       129       -       -  
 
Fair value measurements for certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
 
   
   
Total
   
Quoted
prices
in
active
markets
for
identical
assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
other
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2010: 
     
     Other real estate owned
  $ 297     $ -     $ 297     $ -  
     Loans held for sale
    -       -       -       -  
     Impaired loans
    9,839       -       9,839       -  
June 30, 2009:
                               
     Other real estate owned
  $ 1,940     $ -     $ 1,940     $ -  
     Loans held for sale
    2,193       -       2,193       -  
     Impaired loans
    7,512       -       7,512       -  
 
 
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Investment securities available for sale at March 31, 2010 consist of the following:
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Market
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 47,005     $ 580     $ 71     $ 47,514  
U.S. Government corporations and agencies
    49,250       228       87       49,391  
Municipal bonds
    12,543       192       8       12,727  
Other equity securities
    211       -       87       124  
    $ 109,009     $ 1,000     $ 253     $ 109,756  
 
Investment securities held to maturity at March 31, 2010 consist of the following:

         
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Market
   
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
     
(In thousands)
                     
Municipal bonds
 
631
 
-
 
-
 
631
 
Investment securities available for sale at June 30, 2009 consist of the following:
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Market
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                         
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 29,144     $ 619     $ 50     $ 29,713  
U.S. League Intermediate - Term Portfolio
    60       -       13       47  
U.S. Government corporations and agencies
    39,515       218       92       39,641  
Municipal bonds
    7,091       -       139       6,952  
Other equity securities
    211       -       82       129  
    $ 76,021     $ 837     $ 376     $ 76,482  

Investment securities held to maturity at June 30, 2009 consist of the following:

         
Gross
 
Gross
 
Estimated
   
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Market
   
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Value
     
(In thousands)
                     
Municipal bonds
 
175
 
-
 
-
 
175
 
 
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The mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Government agency bonds and municipal bonds available for sale have the following maturities at March 31, 2010:
   
Amortized
   
Estimated
 
   
cost
   
market value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Due or callable in one year or less
  $ 26,964     $ 27,080  
Due or callable in 1 - 5 years
    69,291       69,824  
Due or callable in 5 - 10 years
    270       282  
Due or callable in greater than 10 years
    12,273       12,446  
Total debt securities
  $ 108,798     $ 109,632  
 
The table below indicates the length of time individual investment securities and mortgage-backed securities have been in a continuous loss position at March 31, 2010:

   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or longer
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
Losses
 
   
(In thousands)
 
U.S. League Intermediate -
  Term Portfolio & Callable
  Government agencies
  $ 17,077       87       -       -     $ 17,077       87  
Mortgage-backed securities
    13,382       71       -       -       13,382       71  
Municipal bonds
    2,509       8       -       -       2,509       8  
Other equity securities
    -       -       124       87       124       87  
    $ 32,968       166       124       87     $ 33,092       253  
Number of investments
    18       1       19  

Securities available for sale are reviewed for possible other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis.  During this review, Management considers the severity and duration of the unrealized losses as well as its intent and ability to hold the securities until recovery, taking into account balance sheet management strategies and its market view and outlook.  Management also assesses the nature of the unrealized losses taking into consideration factors such as changes in risk-free interest rates, general credit spread widening, market supply and demand, creditworthiness of the issuer or any credit enhancement providers, and the quality of the underlying collateral.  Management does not intend to sell these securities in the foreseeable future, and does not believe that it is more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position prior to a recovery in its value.  The decline in market value is due to changes in market interest rates.  The fair values are expected to recover as the securities approach maturity dates.

10. BRANCH ACQUISITION

In February, 2010, the Bank, entered into a definitive agreement to purchase three banking offices of Integra Bank Corporation’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Integra Bank N.A. (“Integra”).  The offices are located in Milan, Osgood and Versailles, Indiana. In addition, the Bank has agreed to acquire a group of commercial and residential mortgage loans from Integra.  The Bank will assume approximately $54.4 million of deposit liabilities related to the three branches, as well as $38.6 million of branch loans and $12.3 million of additional commercial and residential mortgage loans selected by the Bank that were originated in other Integra offices.  On April 26, 2010, the Company received regulatory approval from the Office of Thrift Supervision for this branch acquisition.  The acquisition is expected to close on June 4, 2010.
 
11. EFFECT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In April 2010, the FASB issued Codification Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-18 (ASU No. 2010-18), Receivables (Topic 310): Effect of Loan Modification when the Loan is Part of a Pool that is Accounted for as a Single Asset (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).  The amendments in this update affect any entity that acquires loans subject to ASC Subtopic 310-30, that accounts for some or all of those loans within pools, and that subsequently modifies one or more of those loans after acquisition.  ASU No. 2010-18 is effective for modifications of loans accounted for within pools under Subtopic 310-30 occurring in the interim period ending September 30, 2010, and the amendments are to be applied prospectively.  Management is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of this amendment will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 
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In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosure about Fair Value Measurements, under Topic 820, Fair value Measurements and Disclosures, to improve and provide new disclosures for recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements under the three-level hierarchy of inputs for transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2, and activity in Level 3.  This update also clarifies existing disclosures of the level of disaggregation for the classes of assets and liabilities and the disclosure about inputs and valuation techniques. ASU No. 2010-06 is effective for the interim period March 31, 2010, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, which becomes effective for the interim period ending September 30, 2011.  The adoption of ASU No. 2010-06 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010 the FASB issued ASU 2010-01, Accounting for Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash, under Topic 505, which amends the Codification to clarify that the stock portion of a distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a potential limitation on the total amount of cash that all shareholders can elect to receive in the aggregate is considered a share issuance that is reflected in earnings per share prospectively and is not a stock dividend. ASU 2010-01 codifies the consensus reached in EITF Issue No. 09-E, “Accounting for Stock Dividends, Including Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash.” ASU 2010-01 became effective for the interim period ending December 31, 2009 for the Company. There was no material impact on the Company’s financial statements as a result of the adoption of ASU 2010-01 for per share or dividends paid amounts disclosed.

In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP. FASB ASC Topic 105 does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. All existing accounting standard documents will be superseded and all other accounting literature not included in the FASB Codification will be considered non-authoritative. These provisions of FASB ASC Topic 105 were effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009 and, accordingly, were effective for the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations, but will impact the Company’s financial reporting process by eliminating all references to pre-codification standards. On the effective date of this Statement, the Codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards, and all other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification became non-authoritative.

In June 2008, the FASB issued ASC 260-10-65-2, Transition Related to FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. This guidance concludes that non-vested shares with non-forfeitable dividend rights are considered participating securities and, thus, subject to the two-class method pursuant to ASC 260, Earnings per Share, when computing basic and diluted EPS. This guidance became effective for the Company on July 1, 2009. Because the Company’s restricted share awards contain non-forfeitable dividend rights, the provisions of this guidance must be applied. Upon adoption, the Company was required to adjust all prior period EPS data on a retrospective basis to conform with the provisions of this guidance. The impact on basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding and EPS for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 is as follows:
 
 
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Basic Weighted
Average Common
Shares Outstanding
   
Basic Earnings per
Share
   
Diluted Weighted
Average Common
Shares Outstanding
   
Diluted Earnings per
Share
 
   
Previously
Reported
   
Adjusted
   
Previously
Reported
   
Adjusted
   
Previously
Reported
   
Adjusted
   
Previously
Reported
   
Adjusted
 
Quarter ended September 30, 2008
    7,486,298     7,533,272     $ 0.05     $ 0.05       7,517,916       7,533,272     $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
                                                               
Quarter ended December 31, 2008
    7,470,354     7,581,164     $ 0.04     $ 0.03       7,512,020       7,581,164     $ 0.03     $ 0.03  
                                                               
Six months ended December 31, 2008
    7,478,326     7,557,218     $ 0.09     $ 0.09       7,514,968       7,557,218     $ 0.09     $ 0.09  
                                                               
Quarter ended March 31, 2009
    7,541,869     7,624,977     $ 0.05     $ 0.05       7,541,869       7,624,977     $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
                                                               
Nine months ended March 31, 2009
    7,499,198     7,579,475     $ 0.13     $ 0.13       7,523,805       7,579,475     $ 0.13     $ 0.13  
                                                               
Quarter ended June 30, 2009
    7,538,175    
(1)
    $ (0.04 )     (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)  
                                                               
Year ended June 30, 2009
    7,508,916     7,589,898     $ 0.10     $ 0.09       7,533,230       7,589,898     $ 0.10     $ 0.09  
 
(1)
Due to the net loss for the three month period ended June 30, 2009, no adjustments were made for outstanding stock options and unearned restricted shares as such effect would be anti-dilutive.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-16, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140. This Statement modifies the accounting for transfers of financial assets and the determination of what entities must be consolidated, and will have a significant effect on securitizations and special-purpose entities. We adopted these provisions effective July 1, 2009, as required.  The adoption of these provisions did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
 
 
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Item 2.  Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company.  These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions.  The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in the interest rate environment, legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect our business, changes in accounting policies and practices, changes in competition and demand for financial services, adverse changes in the securities markets, changes in deposit flows, changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios, and the Company’s ability to successfully integrate assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and personnel of the three branches of Integra Bank it is acquiring into its operations and the Company’s ability to recognize revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames.  Additionally, other risks and uncertainties may be described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2009, which is available through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, as well as under “Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q.  These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake the responsibility, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

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 the following to be our critical accounting policies: allowance for loan losses, deferred income taxes and investment securities.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover probable credit losses in the loan portfolio at the statement of financial condition date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses, which is charged to income. Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Among the material estimates required to establish the allowance are: loss exposure at default; the amount and timing of future cash flows on impacted loans; value of collateral; and determination of loss factors to be applied to the various elements of the portfolio. All of these estimates are susceptible to significant change. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a quarterly basis and establishes the provision for loan losses based upon an evaluation of the portfolio, past loss experience, current economic conditions and other factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio. Although we believe that we use the best information available to establish the allowance for loan 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 OTS, as an integral part of its examination process, periodically reviews our allowance for loan losses. Such agency may require us to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on its judgments about information available to it at the time of its examination. A large loss could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would negatively affect earnings. For additional discussion, see notes 1 and 5 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2009.

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES - We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes as prescribed in ASC 740, Income Taxes.  Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. If current 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 liabilities and assets. These judgments require us to make projections of future taxable income. The judgments and estimates we make in determining our deferred tax assets, which are inherently subjective, 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 valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance would result in additional income tax expense in the period, which would negatively affect earnings.

 
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES - Investments are reviewed quarterly for indicators of other-than-temporary impairment. This determination requires significant judgment. In making this judgment, Management evaluates, among other factors, the expected cash flows of the security, the duration and extent to which the fair value of an investment is less than its cost, the historical and implicit volatility of the security and intent and ability to hold the investment until recovery, which may be maturity. Investments with an indicator of impairment are further evaluated to determine the likelihood of a significant adverse effect on the fair value and amount of the impairment as necessary. Once the other-than-temporary impairment is recorded, when future cash flows can be reasonable estimated, future cash flows are re-allocated between interest and principal cash flows to provide for a level-yield on the security.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009
 
Total assets were $440.6 million at March 31, 2010, compared to $401.6 million at June 30, 2009.  The increase is primarily due to a $9.7 million increase in cash and equivalents and a $33.7 million increase in investments.  The increases in cash and investments were funded by a $6.7 million increase in municipal deposits and a $32.4 million increase in retail deposits over that same period.  The increase in deposits is a result of our increased marketing and advertising efforts over the last year.

Total liabilities were $384.9 million at March 31, 2010, compared to $346.5 million at June 30, 2009.  The increase in liabilities is primarily the result of the previously mentioned $39.1 million increase in deposits.

Total stockholders’ equity was $55.8 million at March 31, 2010, compared to $55.1 million at June 30, 2009.  The increase in stockholders’ equity is due to net income of $1.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2010, partially offset by $840,000 in dividends paid to shareholders and $343,000 in the continued amortization of stock compensation plans.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
 
General. Net income increased $1,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to the prior year quarter.  This increase is primarily due to a $213,000, or 32.1%, decrease in the provision for loan loss and a $45,000, or 17.4%, decrease in provision for income taxes, partially offset by a $170,000, or 6.2%, increase in noninterest expense and a $101,000, or 3.1%, decrease in net interest income.  The decrease in the provision for loan loss is due to the decrease in loan balances for which specific reserves are not required.  This decrease in loan balances is primarily the result of the sale of residential mortgage loans to Freddie Mac.  The decrease in the provision for income taxes is the result of the Bank increasing its investment in municipal bonds in the current year, resulting in lower taxable income.  The increase in noninterest expenses is primarily the result of an increase in premiums paid on FDIC insurance and expenses related to the acquisition of three branches from Integra Bank, partially offset by a decrease in expenses related to other real estate owned (“REO”).  The decrease in REO expenses is the result of the Bank holding fewer properties in REO during the quarter ended March 31, 2010, when compared to the prior year quarter.  The decrease in net interest income is the result of a $39.0 million increase in assets, primarily due to the purchase of investment securities instead of funding higher-yielding loans, offset by lower costing deposits in the quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to the prior year quarter.

Net income increased $50,000, or 5.0%, in the nine months ended March 31, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior year.  The increase is attributable to a $363,000, or 4.0%, increase in net interest income, a $444,000, or 23.0%, increase in noninterest income, and a $127,000, or 20.5%, decrease in the provision for income taxes, partially offset by a $882,000, or 11.1%, increase in noninterest expenses.  The increase in net interest income is the result of growth of the balance sheet as interest-earning assets increased $39.2 million and interest-bearing liabilities increased $38.6 million from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010.  The increase in noninterest income is attributable to gains on sales of investments and an increase in service charges on deposit accounts.  The increase in service charges is attributable to the increase in retail customers from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010.  The decrease in provision for income taxes is attributable to the previously mentioned increased investment in municipal bonds.  The increase in noninterest expenses is attributable to the previously mentioned increased premiums on FDIC insurance and acquisition expenses, as well as an increase in the provision for loss on the sale of REO.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased $101,000, or 3.1%, in the quarter ended March 31, 2010, as compared to the prior year quarter.  The decrease in net interest income is the result of a $39.0 million increase in assets, primarily due to the purchase of investment securities instead of funding higher-yielding loans, offset by lower costing deposits in the quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to the prior year quarter.

 
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Net interest income increased $363,000, or 4.0%, in the nine months ended March 31, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior year.  The increase in net interest income is the result of growth of the balance sheet as interest-earning assets increased $39.2 million, while interest-bearing liabilities increased slightly less at $38.6 million from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010.

The following table summarizes changes in interest income and interest expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

   
Three Months Ended
         
Nine Months Ended
       
   
March 31,
         
March 31,
       
   
2010
   
2009
   
Change
   
2010
   
2009
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest income:
                                   
                                     
Loans
  $ 4,068     $ 4,550       (10.6 )%   $ 12,226     $ 13,677       (10.6 )%
Investment and mortgage-backed securities
    645       490       31.6       2,013       1,394       44.4  
                                                 
Other interest-earning assets
    3       9       (66.7 )     9       152       (94.1 )
Total interest income
    4,716       5,049       (6.6 )     14,248       15,223       (6.4 )
                                                 
Interest expense:
                                               
                                                 
NOW and money market deposit accounts
    184       257       (28.4 )     638       1,365       (53.3 )
                                                 
Passbook accounts
    32       49       (34.7 )     96       253       (62.1 )
                                                 
Certificates of deposit
    1,300       1,435       (9.4 )     4,017       4,448       (9.7 )
Total interest-bearing deposits
    1,516       1,741       (12.9 )     4,751       6,066       (21.7 )
FHLB advances
    26       33       (21.2 )     84       107       (21.5 )
Total interest expense
    1,542       1,774       (13.1 )     4,835       6,173       (21.7 )
Net interest income
  $ 3,174     $ 3,275       (3.1 )   $ 9,413     $ 9,050       4.0  

 
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The following table summarizes average balances and average yields and costs of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.  For the purposes of this table, average balances have been calculated using month-end balances, and nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only.  Yields are not presented on a tax equivalent basis.
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Nine Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2010
 
2009
 
2010
 
2009
 
       
Interest
         
Interest
         
Interest
         
Interest
     
   
Average
 
and
 
Yield/
 
Average
 
and
 
Yield/
 
Average
 
and
 
Yield/
 
Average
 
and
 
Yield/
 
   
Balance
 
Dividends
 
Cost
 
Balance
 
Dividends
 
Cost
 
Balance
 
Dividends
 
Cost
 
Balance
 
Dividends
 
Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Assets:
                                                 
Interest-earning assets:
                                                 
Loans
  $ 271,175   $ 4,068     6.00 % $ 284,585   $ 4,550     6.40 % $ 272,239   $ 12,226     5.99 % $ 285,474   $ 13,677     6.39 %
Investment and mortgage-backed securities
    90,539     645     2.85     50,461     490     3.88     84,370     2,013     3.18     42,930     1,394     4.33  
Other interest-earning assets
    40,966     3     0.03     38,820     9     0.09     33,733     9     0.04     37,252     152     0.54  
      402,680     4,716     4.68     373,866     5,049     5.40     390,342     14,248     4.87     365,656     15,223     5.55  
Noninterest-earning assets
    23,626                 23,064                 23,518                 23,666              
Total assets
  $ 426,306               $ 396,930               $ 413,860               $ 389,322              
                                                                           
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
                                                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                                                         
NOW and money market deposit accounts (1)
  $ 135,404   $ 184     0.54   $ 139,130   $ 257     0.74   $ 130,904   $ 638     0.65   $ 136,094   $ 1,365     1.34  
Passbook accounts (1)
    41,986     32     0.30     40,303     49     0.49     41,267     96     0.31     40,254     253     0.84  
Certificates of deposit (1)
    186,929     1,300     2.78     154,668     1,435     3.71     179,439     4,017     2.98     150,492     4,448     3.94  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    364,319     1,516     1.66     334,101     1,741     2.08     351,610     4,751     1.80     326,840     6,066     2.47  
FHLB advances
    3,209     26     3.24     4,208     33     3.14     3,458     84     3.24     4,458     107     3.20  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    367,528     1,542     1.68     338,309     1,774     2.10     355,068     4,835     1.82     331,298     6,173     2.48  
Noninterest bearing liabilities
    3,190                 3,060                 3,353                 3,068              
Total liabilities
    370,718                 341,369                 358,421                 334,366              
Stockholders' equity
    55,588                 55,561                 55,439                 54,956              
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 426,306               $ 396,930               $ 413,860               $ 389,322              
Net interest income
        $ 3,174               $ 3,275               $ 9,413               $ 9,050        
Interest rate spread
                3.00 %               3.30 %               3.05 %               3.07 %
Net interest margin (annualized)
                3.15 %               3.50 %               3.22 %               3.30 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
                109.56 %               110.51 %               109.93 %               110.37 %
1) Includes municipal deposits

 
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Provision for Loan Losses. The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                         
Allowance at beginning of period
  $ 4,260     $ 3,642     $ 4,213     $ 4,619  
Provision for loan losses
    451       664       1,397       1,395  
Charge offs:
                               
 One- to four-family residential real estate
    33       -       73       4  
Nonresidential real estate and land
    34       -       34       1,541  
Multi-family residential real estate
    -       -       831       -  
Consumer and other loans
    3       53       42       178  
Total charge-offs
    70       53       980       1,723  
                                 
Recoveries:
                               
One- to four-family residential real estate
    -       1       2       1  
Nonresidential real estate and land
    19       -       19       -  
Multi-family residential real estate
    -       -       5       -  
Consumer and other loans
    7       -       14       11  
Total recoveries
    26       1       40       12  
Net charge-offs
    44       52       940       1,711  
Loss on restructuring of loan
    -       -       3       49  
                                 
Allowance at end of period
  $ 4,667     $ 4,254     $ 4,667     $ 4,254  
 
The provision for loan losses was $451,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 compared to $664,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.  The decrease in the provision for loan loss is due to the decrease in loan balances for which specific reserves are not required, primarily as a result of the sale of residential mortgage loans to Freddie Mac.

The provision for loan losses was $1.4 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.  The provision for loan loss remaining unchanged is the result of a decrease in the loan portfolio in the current year, offset by an increase in delinquent loans in the prior year as a result of worsening economic conditions.

For more information on how the Company reviews its allowance for loan losses and determines any necessary provision see, “Critical Accounting Policies – Allowance for Loan Losses.”
 
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The following table provides information with respect to our nonperforming assets at the dates indicated. We did not have any accruing loans past due 90 days or more at the dates presented.

   
At March 31,
2010
   
At June 30,
2009
   
% Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Nonaccrual loans:
                 
Residential real estate:
                 
One- to-four-family
  $ 2,256     $ 1,943       16.1 %
Multi-family
    4,400       2,492       76.6  
Nonresidential real estate and land
    2,409       1,455       65.6  
Consumer and other loans
    248       84       195.2  
Total
    9,313       5,974       55.9  
Real estate owned
    359       2,644       (86.5 )
Reserve for loss on real estate owned
    (62 )     (704 )     91.2  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 9,610     $ 7,914       21.4  
Total nonperforming loans to total loans
    3.44 %     2.18 %     57.8  
Total nonperforming loans to total assets
    2.11 %     1.49 %     41.6  
Total nonperforming assets to total assets
    2.18 %     1.97 %     10.7  

 Nonperforming loans increased to $9.3 million at March 31, 2010, from $6.0 million at June 30, 2009.  The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in nonaccrual residential real estate loans of $2.2 million, an increase in nonaccrual consumer and other loans of $164,000, and an increase in nonaccrual nonresidential real estate and land loans  of $954,000.  The increase in nonaccrual loans is the result of the current economic recession and its impact on our customers, and the decline in commercial real estate values, partially offset by one $1.6 million commercial real estate loan being charged-off and the property being sold and financed with a new borrower for $825,000.  This new loan is classified as a troubled debt restructuring and is currently on nonaccrual status until a history of payment performance can be established.  Other nonperforming assets (comprised exclusively of REO at March 31, 2010) decreased to $297,000 at March 31, 2010 from $1.9 million at June 30, 2009.  The REO at March 31, 2010 consists of one residential property and two parcels of vacant land.  The decrease in REO properties is the result of the sale of five properties during the year for $2.7 million, while taking back six properties during the year totaling $943,000.  The Bank is actively working to sell these properties, and continues to maintain the properties and monitor their values based upon current market conditions.  Where necessary, management will reserve for losses on the sale of certain properties.  At March 31, 2010, there was $62,000 in reserves for losses on the sale of REO.

 
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Noninterest Income. The following table summarizes other income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

   
Three Months Ended
         
Nine Months Ended
       
   
March 31,
         
March 31,
       
   
2010
   
2009
   
%
Change
   
2010
   
2009
   
%
Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
Service charges
  $ 446     $ 396       12.6 %   $ 1,442     $ 1,326       8.7 %
Gain on sale of loans
    50       295       (83.1 )     246       316       (22.2 )
Gain (loss) on sale of investments
    114       (77 )     248.1       153       (110 )     239.1  
Gain on sale of other real estate owned
    25       -       100.0       25       50       (50.0 )
Income from bank-owned life insurance
    70       65       7.7       209       195       7.2  
Other
    44       56       (21.4 )     302       156       93.6  
Total
  $ 749     $ 735       1.9     $ 2,377     $ 1,933       23.0  

The increase in the gain (loss) on sale of investments is attributable to sales of securities during the quarter that had fixed rates that were significantly higher than current market rates.  Service charge income increased, as the retail customer base increased due to increased marketing and promotion efforts throughout 2009.  The increase in the gain on the sale of other real estate owned is the result of the sale of certain real estate held by the Bank for a gain in the current quarter, with no sales at a gain or loss in the prior year quarter.  The decrease in gain on sale of loans is attributable to the slowdown following the refinancing boom that occurred during 2009.   The increase in other operating income for the nine month period is a result of increases in loan servicing fees, as a result of the loans sold to Freddie Mac, and an increase in annual fees on lines-of-credit charged to customers.

 
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Noninterest Expense. The following table summarizes other expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

   
Three Months Ended
         
Nine Months Ended
       
   
March 31,
         
March 31,
       
   
2010
   
2009
   
%
Change
   
2010
   
2009
   
%
Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Compensation and employee benefits
  $ 1,411     $ 1,370       3.0 %   $ 4,323     $ 4,261       1.5 %
Premises and occupancy expense
    268       272       (1.5 )     822       817       0.6  
Deposit insurance premium
    214       66       224.2       627       195       221.5  
Advertising expense
    67       68       (1.5 )     243       216       12.5  
Data processing expense
    87       63       38.1       207       175       18.3  
ATM service fees
    104       106       (1.9 )     321       321       0.0  
Provision for loss on sale of other real estate owned
    97       168       (42.3 )     397       168       136.3  
Acquisition related expenses
    226       -       100.0       226       -       100.0  
Other operating expenses
    434       625       (30.6 )     1,686       1,817       (7.2 )
Total
  $ 2,908     $ 2,738       6.2     $ 8,852     $ 7,970       11.1  
 
Noninterest expense increased $170,000, or 6.2%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to the prior year quarter.  The increase is the result of an increase in FDIC insurance premiums of $148,000 and an increase in acquisition related expenses of $226,000, partially offset by a decrease in provision for loss on the sale of other real estate owned of $71,000 and a decrease in other operating expenses of $191,000.  The increase in our deposit insurance premium is a result of an increase in insurance assessment rates over the last year.  The increase in acquisition related expenses is the result of the previously discussed acquisition of three branches from Integra Bank.  The decrease in provision for loss on the sale of other real estate owned is the result of fewer properties being held by the Bank in the current year quarter, causing less risk and requirement for reserve.  The decrease in other operating expenses is a result of lower maintenance and operating expenses on other real estate owned, as several properties have been sold during the current year.

Noninterest expense increased $882,000, or 11.1%, for the nine months ended March 31, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior year.  The increase in noninterest expense is due to an increase of $432,000 in FDIC insurance premiums, an increase of $229,000 in provision for loss on the sale of other real estate owned, and an increase of $226,000 in acquisition related expenses, partially offset by a decrease of $131,000 in other operating expenses.  The increase in our FDIC insurance premiums is a result of the previously mentioned increase in insurance assessment rates.  The increase in provision for loss on the sale of other real estate owned is the result of deteriorating market conditions affecting the value of other real estate that was held by the Bank and was sold earlier in the year.  The increase in acquisition related expenses is the result of the previously mentioned branch acquisition.  The decrease in other operating expenses is a result of lower maintenance and operating expenses on other real estate owned, as several properties have been sold during the current year.

Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes was $214,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 compared to $259,000 for the same period in 2009.  The decrease in provision for income taxes is the result of the Bank increasing its investment in municipal bonds in the current year, resulting in lower taxable income.  The provision for income taxes was $493,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $620,000 for the same period in 2009.  The decrease in provision for income taxes is the result of the Bank increasing its investment in municipal bonds in the current year, resulting in lower taxable income.

Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of securities and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

 
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We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of:  (1) expected loan demands; (2) expected deposit flows, in particular municipal deposit flows; (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities; and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management policy.
 
Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $36.7 million and $27.0 million at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. Securities classified as available-for-sale whose market value exceeds our cost, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $101.8 million and $28.3 million at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. Total securities classified as available-for-sale were $109.8 million and $76.5 million at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. In addition, at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $90.0 million and $83.0 million, respectively, from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. The Bank had $3.1 million and $3.8 million in outstanding borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank as of March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively.
 
At March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, we had $29.5 million and $32.3 million in loan commitments outstanding, respectively. At March 31, 2010, this consisted of $3.0 million in mortgage loan commitments, $3.8 million in commercial loan commitments, $18.5 million in unused home equity lines of credit, $3.3 million in commercial lines of credit, and $856,000 of letters of credit outstanding. At June 30, 2009, we had $2.6 million in mortgage loan commitments, $21.9 million in unused home equity lines of credit, $4.4 million in commercial lines of credit, and $1.2 million in letters of credit outstanding. Certificates of deposit due within one year of March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 totaled $132.8 million and $95.1 million, respectively. This represented 69.6% and 57.7% of our certificates of deposit at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. If these maturing deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before March 31, 2010. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

Our primary investing activities are the origination and purchase of loans and the purchase of securities. Our primary financing activities consist of activity in deposit accounts, dividends paid to stockholders and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors. We generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive and to increase core deposit relationships. Occasionally, we offer promotional rates on certain deposit products to attract deposits.
 
Capital Management. The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of Thrift Supervision, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At March 31, 2010, the Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements to be considered “well capitalized” under the FDIC’s regulatory framework for prompt corrective action at that date.

 
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The following table summarizes the Bank’s capital amounts and the ratios required at March 31, 2010:

                           
To be well
 
                           
capitalized under
 
                           
prompt corrective
 
               
For capital
   
action
 
   
Actual
   
adequacy purposes
   
provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
March 31, 2010 (unaudited)
 
(in thousands)
 
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
  $ 49,358       16.76 %   $ 11,778       4.0 %   $ 17,667       6.0 %
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
    51,852       17.61 %     23,555       8.0 %     29,444       10.0 %
Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets
    49,358       11.30 %     17,473       4.0 %     21,841       5.0 %
Tangible capital to adjusted total assets
    49,358       11.30 %     6,552       1.5 %                

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments, letters of credit and lines of credit. For information about our loan commitments and unused lines of credit, see note 12 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009, as filed with the SEC. We currently have no plans to engage in hedging activities in the future.
 
For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
For a discussion of the Company’s asset and liability management policies as well as the potential impact of interest rate changes upon the market value of the Company’s portfolio equity, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2009. The main components of market risk for the Company are interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The Company manages interest rate risk and liquidity risk by establishing and monitoring the volume, maturities, pricing and mix of assets and funding sources with the objective of managing assets and funding sources to provide results that are consistent with liquidity, growth, risk limits and profitability goals. Model simulation is used to measure earnings volatility under both rising and falling rate scenarios.
 
We use a net portfolio value analysis prepared by the Office of Thrift Supervision to review our level of interest rate risk.  This analysis measures interest rate risk by computing changes in net portfolio value of our cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. Net portfolio value represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the market value of assets minus the market value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items. This analysis assesses the risk of loss in market risk-sensitive instruments in the event of a sudden and sustained 50 to 300 basis point increase or 50 and 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counter the effect of that interest rate movement. Because of the low level of market interest rates, this analysis is not performed for decreases of more than 200 basis points.
 
The following table, which is based on information that we provide to the Office of Thrift Supervision, presents the change in our net portfolio value at December 31, 2009, which is the most recent date for which data is available, that would occur in the event of an immediate change in interest rates based on Office of Thrift Supervision assumptions, with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counteract that change.

 
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Net Portfolio Value
(Dollars in thousands)
   
Net Portfolio Value as % of
Portfolio Value of Assets
 
Basic Point (“bp”)
Change in Rates
   
Amount
   
Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change (bp)
 
                                 
300  
    $ 57,153     $ (10,268 )    
 (15)%
     
14.16%
   
            (199)bps
 
200  
      61,726       (5,695 )    
(8)% 
     
15.08%
     
 (107)
 
100  
      65,276       (2,145 )    
(3)% 
 
   
15.77%
     
(38)
 
50    
      66,386       (1,034 )    
(2)% 
 
 
 
15.97%
     
(18)
 
0     
      67,421                      
16.15%
         
(50) 
      68,544       1,123      
2%   
     
16.35%
     
20   
 
 (100)
      68,297       876      
1%   
     
16.28%
     
13   
 

The Office of Thrift Supervision uses various assumptions in assessing interest rate risk. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others. As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methods of analysis presented in the foregoing tables. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table. Prepayment rates can have a significant impact on interest income.  Because of the large percentage of loans and mortgage-backed securities we hold, rising or falling interest rates have a significant impact on the prepayment speeds of our earning assets that in turn affect the rate sensitivity position. When interest rates rise, prepayments tend to slow. When interest rates fall, prepayments tend to rise. Our asset sensitivity would be reduced if prepayments slow and vice versa. While we believe these assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed prepayment rates will approximate actual future mortgage-backed security and loan repayment activity.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
 
The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. During the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting which materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.  The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks that we face.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

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

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s repurchases of its common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

               
(c)
       
               
Total Number
       
               
of Shares
   
(d)
 
               
Purchased
   
Maximum
 
   
(a)
         
as Part of
   
Number of Shares
 
   
Total
   
(b)
   
Publicly
   
that May Yet Be
 
   
Number of
   
Average
   
Announced Plans
   
Purchased Under
 
   
Shares
   
Price Paid
   
or
   
the Plans or
 
Period
 
Purchased (1)
   
per Share
   
Programs
   
Programs
 
                         
January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2010
    1,020       6.12       1,020       126,690  
February 1, 2010 to February 28, 2010
    -       -       1,020       126,690  
March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
    -    
-
      1,020       126,690  
                                 
Total
    1,020       6.12       1,020       126,690  

(1)
On August 14, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the repurchase of up to 162,371 shares of its outstanding common stock, or 5.0% of outstanding shares not held by United Community MHC.

Item 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable

Item 4.  [REMOVED AND RESERVED]

Item 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable

 
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Item 6.   EXHIBITS

Exhibit 31.1                   Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2                   Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 32                      Section 1305 Certifications

 
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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.

 
UNITED COMMUNITY BANCORP
     
Date:    May 14, 2010
 By:
/s/ William F. Ritzmann
   
William F. Ritzmann
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Date:    May 14, 2010
By:
/s/ Vicki A. March
   
Vicki A. March
   
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
   
and Treasurer

 
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