t62683_10q.htm


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, 2008
     
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: 001-34051

Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

United States
 
(To be applied for)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
41 East Lancaster Avenue
   
Paoli, Pennsylvania
 
19301
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(610) 644-9400

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

o Yes           x No

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

Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
o
       
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  As of May 12, 2008, no shares of the Registrant’s common stock were issued and outstanding. *
____________________
*
The issuer became subject to  the filing requirements of Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act when its Form  S-1 was declared effective by the SEC on February 11, 2008.
 

 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    Page
     
Item 1 -
Financial Statements
1
     
Item 2 -
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
18
     
Item 3 -
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
30
     
Item 4T -
Controls and Procedures
31
     
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 1 -
Legal Proceedings
31
     
Item 1A -
Risk Factors
31
     
Item 2 -
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
31
     
Item 3 -
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
31
     
Item 4 -
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
31
     
Item 5 -
Other Information
32
     
Item 6 -
Exhibits
32
     
Signatures
33
 

Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
 
   
March 31, 2008
   
September 30, 2007
 
   
(unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
           
Cash
  $ 2,135,488     $ 2,365,695  
Interest-bearing deposits
    8,679,235       16,601,055  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    10,814,723       18,966,750  
Investment securities available for sale
    16,573,436       29,098,177  
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $1,388,384 and $1,477,035, respectively)
    1,388,573       1,479,085  
Restricted stock, at cost
    4,774,773       4,559,873  
Loans held for sale
    -       9,258,271  
Loans Receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,631,645 and $4,541,143, respectively
    510,346,786       466,192,361  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,161,088       2,415,577  
Property and Equipment, net
    9,373,906       9,623,326  
Deferred income taxes
    1,701,098       1,378,378  
Bank-owned life insurance
    7,961,470       7,787,098  
Other Assets
    1,861,311       1,172,931  
Total Assets
  $ 566,957,164     $ 551,931,827  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
Deposits noninterest-bearing
  $ 18,500,180     $ 18,646,470  
Deposits Interest-bearing
    413,524,317       414,841,177  
                 
Total Deposits
    432,024,497       433,487,647  
FHLB line of credit
    -       8,000,000  
FHLB advances
    76,459,368       63,386,902  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    2,298,912       981,812  
Advances for stock purchases
    8,989,037       -  
Accrued interest payable
    1,186,148       1,098,779  
Income taxes payable
    84,329       69,462  
Other liabilities
    779,751       868,050  
Total Liabilities
    521,822,042       507,892,652  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
    -       -  
                 
Equity
               
Retained earnings
    45,258,787       44,321,829  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (123,665 )     (282,654 )
Total Equity
    45,135,122       44,039,175  
Total Liabilities and Equity
  $ 566,957,164     $ 551,931,827  
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
1

Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
 
   
For The Three Months Ended
March 31,
   
For The Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Interest and Dividend Income
                       
Loans, including fees
  $ 7,890,232     $ 7,455,835     $ 15,669,696     $ 15,126,920  
Investment securities, taxable
    193,998       298,081       475,926       547,103  
Investment securities, tax-exempt
    23,452       29,730       49,900       60,948  
Dividends, restricted stock
    52,976       58,578       118,115       141,105  
Interest-bearing cash accounts
    43,083       106,373       113,912       149,320  
 
                               
Total Interest and Dividend Income
    8,203,741       7,948,597       16,427,549       16,025,396  
                                 
Interest Expense
                               
Deposits
    3,822,313       3,778,422       7,833,591       7,415,504  
Short-term borrowings
    32,223       -       77,374       19,146  
Long-term borrowings
    1,004,941       930,458       1,962,385       1,897,513  
                                 
Total Interest Expense
    4,859,477       4,708,880       9,873,350       9,332,163  
                                 
Net Interest Income
    3,344,264       3,239,717       6,554,199       6,693,233  
                                 
Provision for Loan Losses
    335,000       110,000       463,000       168,000  
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses
    3,009,264       3,129,717       6,091,199       6,525,233  
                                 
Other Income
                               
Service charges and other fees
    274,621       192,680       570,329       544,991  
Rental income
    66,943       62,401       129,738       124,591  
Gain/(Loss) on sale of investments, net
    -       (8,356 )     -       (8,356 )
Gain/(Loss) on sale of loans, net
    -       -       42,788       -  
Earnings on life insurance
    86,811       52,647       174,372       106,309  
                                 
Total Other Income
    428,375       299,372       917,227       767,535  
                                 
Other Expenses
                               
Salaries and benefits
    1,372,263       1,284,757       2,763,873       2,567,977  
Occupancy expense
    519,305       472,357       985,122       915,266  
Federal deposit insurance premium
    12,270       12,101       24,398       24,441  
Advertising
    189,074       143,072       300,319       229,005  
Data Processing
    236,477       229,859       482,892       441,229  
Professional fees
    135,481       96,081       249,299       178,745  
Other operating expenses
    443,918       290,417       829,078       541,441  
                                 
Total Other Expenses
    2,908,788       2,528,644       5,634,981       4,898,104  
                                 
Income before Income Taxes
    528,851       900,445       1,373,445       2,394,664  
                                 
Income Taxes
    157,708       380,830       436,487       857,400  
                                 
Net income
  $ 371,143     $ 519,615     $ 936,958     $ 1,537,264  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
2

Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
 
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Total
Equity
 
Balance, September 30, 2006
  $ 41,910,239     $ (491,190 )   $ 41,419,049  
                         
Comprehensive Income:
                       
Net Income
    1,537,264       -       1,537,264  
Net change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax effect
    -       152,953       152,953  
                         
Total Comprehensive Income
                    1,690,217  
                         
Balance, March 31, 2007
  $ 43,447,503     $ (338,237 )   $ 43,109,266  
                         
Balance, September 30, 2007
  $ 44,321,829     $ (282,654 )   $ 44,039,175  
                         
Comprehensive Income:
                       
Net Income
    936,958       -       936,958  
Net change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax effect
    -       158,989       158,989  
                         
Total Comprehensive Income
                    1,095,947  
                         
Balance, March 31, 2008
  $ 45,258,787     $ (123,665 )   $ 45,135,122  

 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
   
Six Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 936,958     $ 1,537,264  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
Depreciation expense
    463,035       438,896  
Provision for loan losses
    463,000       168,000  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (422,882 )     (263,246 )
Amortization of premiums and discounts on investments securities, net
    219,187       185,798  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
    63,154       65,909  
Net (gain) loss on sale of loans and investments
    (42,788 )     8,356  
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable
    254,489       (70,773 )
Increase in accrued interest payable
    87,369       406,716  
Decrease in other liabilities
    (88,298 )     (144,125 )
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance
    (174,372 )     (106,309 )
Increase in other assets
    (751,534 )     (453,393 )
Amortization of loan origination fees and costs
    (540,103 )     (120,700 )
Increase (decrease) in income tax payable
    14,867       (333,304 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    482,082       1,319,089  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Proceeds from maturities and principal collections:
               
Investment securities held to maturity
    69,564       33,667  
Investment securities available for sale
    13,585,652       7,641,150  
Purchase of investment securities available for sale
    (1,000,000 )     (10,984,804 )
Proceeds from sale of loans
    9,301,059       -  
Loan purchases
    (44,905,967 )     (9,585,274 )
Loan originations and principal collections, net
    828,645       4,977,591  
Net increase in restricted stock
    (214,900 )     604,801  
Purchases of property and equipment
    (213,615 )     (226,838 )
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (22,549,562 )     (7,539,707 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
    (1,463,150 )     18,892,085  
Net decrease in short-term borrowings
    (8,000,000 )     (7,500,000 )
Increase of long-term borrowings
    17,000,000       -  
Repayment of long-term borrowings
    (3,927,534 )     (485,755 )
Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    1,317,100       1,218,830  
Increase in advances for stock purchases
    8,989,037       -  
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    13,915,453       12,125,160  
                 
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (8,152,027 )     5,904,542  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning
    18,966,750       7,031,640  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending
  $ 10,814,723     $ 12,936,182  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flows Information
               
Interest
  $ 9,785,981     $ 8,925,447  
Income taxes
  $ 886,000     $ 1,543,527  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation
 
Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” or “Registrant”) is in organization and is being formed by Malvern Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank”) to be the federally-chartered stock-form holding company for the Bank upon consummation of its proposed mutual holding company reorganization (the “Reorganization”).  The Reorganization is expected to be consummated in May 2008, at which time the Company will become the holding company for the Bank and will own all of the to-be issued and outstanding shares of the Bank’s common stock.  Upon consummation of the Reorganization, 55% of the Company’s to be outstanding shares of common stock will be issued to Malvern Federal Mutual Holding Company, which will be a federally-chartered mutual holding company organized by the Bank as part of the Reorganization, with the remaining shares being sold in an offering to certain members of the Bank and others.  The Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 19, 2007 (File No. 333-148169), which was declared effective by the SEC on February 11, 2008.  Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement, which reflects a revised offering range, was filed with the SEC on April 3, 2008 and declared effective on April 8, 2008.

The Registrant is in organization, has engaged in no operations to date and has not issued any shares of stock; accordingly, no financial statements of the Company have been included herein.

The unaudited, consolidated financial statements of the Bank which are included herein were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.  However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included.  The results of operations for the six month period ended March 31, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire fiscal year.

Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements contained herein include the accounts of Malvern Federal Savings Bank and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Strategic Asset Management Group, Inc. (“SAM”).  All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of deferred tax assets, and the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities.
 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale investment securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the statement of financial condition, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

The components of other comprehensive income and related tax effects are as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
   
Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities
  $ 110,092     $ 158,969     $ 259,150     $ 287,400  
                                 
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income
    -       -       -       8,356  
                                 
Income tax expense
    (42,551 )     (59,066 )     (100,161 )     (142,803 )
                                 
Net of Tax Amount
  $ 67,541     $ 99,903     $ 158,989     $ 152,953  
 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
FASB Statement No. 141(R)
 
FASB Statement No. 141 (R), “Business Combinations,” was issued in December of 2007. This Statement establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. The Statement also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. The guidance will become effective as of the beginning of a company’s fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. This new pronouncement will impact the Company’s accounting for business combinations completed after October 1, 2009.

FASB Statement No. 160
 
FASB Statement No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51,” was issued in December of 2007. This Statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The guidance will become effective as of the beginning of a company’s fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact the new pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements.

SAB 109
 
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109 (SAB 109), "Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings," expresses the views of the staff regarding written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings under generally accepted accounting principles. To make the staff's views consistent with current authoritative accounting guidance, the SAB revises and rescinds portions of SAB No. 105, "Application of Accounting Principles to Loan Commitments."  Specifically, the SAB revises the SEC staff's views on incorporating expected net future cash flows related to loan servicing activities in the fair value measurement of a written loan commitment. The SAB retains the staff's views on incorporating expected net future cash flows related to internally-developed intangible assets in the fair value measurement of a written loan commitment. The staff expects registrants to apply the views in Question 1 of SAB 109 on a prospective basis to derivative loan commitments issued or modified in fiscal quarters beginning after December 15, 2007. The Company adopted Statement SAB 109 on January 1, 2008 and does not expect SAB 109 to have a material impact on its financial statements.
 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
 
FASB Statement No. 157
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  FASB Statement No. 157 applies to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements.  The new guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and for interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Bank is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of FASB Statement No. 157 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
 
FSP 157-2
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” that permits a one-year deferral in applying the measurement provisions of Statement No. 157 to non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities (non-financial items) that are not recognized or disclosed at fair value in an entity’s financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). Therefore, if the change in fair value of a non-financial item is not required to be recognized or disclosed in the financial statements on an annual basis or more frequently, the effective date of application of Statement 157 to that item is deferred until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted Statement FSP 157-2 on January 1, 2008 and does not expect FSP 157-2 to have a material impact on its financial statements.

FASB Statement No. 159
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115."   SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.  SFAS No. 159 is effective for the Bank on October 1, 2008.  The Bank is evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

EITF 06-11
 
In June 2007, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on Issue No. 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards” (“EITF 06-11”). EITF 06-11 states that an entity should recognize a realized tax benefit associated with dividends on nonvested equity shares, nonvested equity share units and outstanding equity share options charged to retained earnings as an increase in additional paid in capital. The amount recognized in additional paid in capital should be included in the pool of excess tax benefits available to absorb potential future tax deficiencies on share-based payment awards. EITF 06-11 should be applied prospectively to income tax benefits of dividends on equity-classified share-based payment awards that are declared in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The Company expects that EITF 06-11 will not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1 – Financial Statement Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
 
EITF 06-10
 
In March 2007, the FASB ratified EITF Issue No. 06-10, “Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements” (EITF 06-10).  EITF 06-10 provides guidance for determining a liability for the postretirement benefit obligation as well as recognition and measurement of the associated asset on the basis of the terms of the collateral assignment agreement.  EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007.  The Bank is currently assessing the impact of EITF 06-10 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

EITF 06-5
 
In September 7, 2006, the EITF reached a conclusion on EITF Issue No. 06-5, “Accounting for Purchases of Life Insurance – Determining the Amount That Could Be Realized in Accordance with FASB Technical Bulletin No. 85-4, Accounting for Purchases of Life Insurance” (“EITF 06-5”).  The scope of EITF 06-5 consists of six separate issues relating to accounting for life insurance policies purchased by entities protecting against the loss of “key persons.”  The six issues are clarifications of previously issued guidance on FASB Technical Bulletin No. 85-4.  EITF 06-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of EITF 06-5 did not have a material effect on the Bank’s consolidated statements of financial condition or results of operations.

EITF 06-4
 
In September 2006, FASB ratified the consensus reached by the EITF in Issue 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements”.  EITF 06-4 applies to life insurance arrangements that provide an employee with a specified benefit that is not limited to the employee’s active service period, including certain bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) policies.  EITF 06-4 requires an employer to recognize a liability and related compensation costs for future benefits that extend to postretirement periods.   EITF 06-4 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2007, with earlier application permitted.  The Bank is continuing to evaluate the impact of this consensus, which may require it to recognize an additional liability and compensation expense related to its BOLI policies.

FASB Statement No. 161
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (Statement 161).  Statement 161 requires entities that utilize derivative instruments to provide qualitative disclosures about their objectives and strategies for using such instruments, as well as any details of credit-risk-related contingent features contained within derivatives.  Statement 161 also requires entities to disclose additional information about the amounts and location of derivatives located within the financial statements, how the provisions of SFAS 133 has been applied, and the impact that hedges have on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.  Statement 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged.  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact the new pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements.
 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

FSP FAS 140-3
 
In February 2008, the FASB issued a FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 140-3, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and Repurchase Financing Transactions.” This FSP addresses the issue of whether or not these transactions should be viewed as two separate transactions or as one "linked" transaction. The FSP includes a "rebuttable presumption" that presumes linkage of the two transactions unless the presumption can be overcome by meeting certain criteria. The FSP will be effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 and will apply only to original transfers made after that date; early adoption will not be allowed. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact the new pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements.
 


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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Note 2 - Investment Securities
 
Investment securities available for sale at March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007 consisted of the following:
 
   
March 31, 2008
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
U.S. government securities
  $ 999,780     $ 2,720     $ -     $ 1,002,500  
FHLB notes
    2,000,000       14,375       -       2,014,375  
Tax-exempt securities
    2,365,780       10,069       -       2,375,849  
Trust preferred securities
    1,000,000       -       (118,950 )     881,050  
      6,365,560       27,164       (118,950 )     6,273,774  
                                 
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
FNMA:
                               
Adjustable
    3,780,306       11,080       (38,836 )     3,752,550  
Fixed
    3,176,699       -       (70,794 )     3,105,905  
Balloon
    811,309       1,211       -       812,520  
FHLMC:
                            -  
Adjustable
    1,688,083       3,857       (17,519 )     1,674,421  
Fixed
    634,803       6,391       -       641,194  
GNMA, adjustable
    318,249       -       (5,177 )     313,072  
                                 
      10,409,449       22,539       (132,326 )     10,299,662  
                                 
    $ 16,775,009     $ 49,703     $ (251,276 )   $ 16,573,436  



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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Note 2 - Investment Securities (Continued)
 
   
September 30, 2007
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
U.S. government securities
  $ 4,997,159     $ 8,561     $ (5,208 )   $ 5,000,512  
Federal Farm Credit Banks
    1,000,000       -       (1,250 )     998,750  
FHLB notes
    6,995,806       14,507       (3,438 )     7,006,875  
Tax-exempt securities
    2,975,899       1,779       (32,699 )     2,944,979  
Trust preferred securities
    1,000,000       -       (87,105 )     912,895  
      16,968,864       24,847       (129,700 )     16,864,011  
                                 
Mortgage-backed securities:
                               
FNMA:
                               
Adjustable
    4,839,144       3,820       (77,401 )     4,765,563  
Fixed
    3,627,557       -       (182,177 )     3,445,380  
Balloon
    893,624       -       (31,111 )     862,513  
FHLMC:
                               
Adjustable
    2,107,149       1,573       (45,246 )     2,063,476  
Fixed
    723,904               (20,618 )     703,286  
GNMA, adjustable
    398,658       271       (4,981 )     393,948  
                                 
      12,590,036       5,664       (361,534 )     12,234,166  
                                 
    $ 29,558,900     $ 30,511     $ (491,234 )   $ 29,098,177  


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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Note 2 - Investment Securities (Continued)

Investment securities held to maturity at March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007 consisted of the following:
 
   
March 31, 2008
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
Mortgage-backed securities:
                       
GNMA, Adjustable
  $ 362,905     $ 3,445     $ (1,640 )   $ 364,710  
GNMA, Fixed
    3,402       260       -       3,662  
FNMA, Fixed
    1,022,266       -       (2,254 )     1,020,012  
                                 
    $ 1,388,573     $ 3,705     $ (3,894 )   $ 1,388,384  

   
September 30, 2007
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
Mortgage-backed securities:
                       
GNMA, Adjustable
  $ 403,296     $ 1,842     $ (1,737 )   $ 403,401  
GNMA, Fixed
    3,868       226       -       4,094  
FNMA, Fixed
    1,071,921       -       (32,381 )     1,039,540  
                                 
    $ 1,479,085     $ 2,068     $ (34,118 )   $ 1,447,035  
 
 
No impairment charge was recognized on investment securities during the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.
 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
 Note 3 - Loans Receivable

Loans receivable consisted of the following at March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007:
 
   
At March 31,
   
At September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Mortgage Loans:
           
One-to-four-family
  $ 208,191,193     $ 184,202,070  
Multi-family
    1,923,085       2,256,975  
Construction or development
    50,017,701       58,869,504  
Land loans
    6,175,496       6,665,093  
Commercial real estate
    123,349,678       108,500,258  
Total Mortgage Loans
    389,657,153       360,493,900  
                 
Commercial Loans
    17,248,207       15,767,291  
                 
Consumer Loans:
               
Home equity line of credit
    11,619,874       11,810,610  
Second mortgages
    92,200,337       78,732,931  
Other
    1,308,753       1,524,769  
Total consumer loans
    105,128,964       92,068,310  
                 
Total loans
    512,034,324       468,329,501  
                 
Deferred loan costs, net
    2,944,107       2,404,003  
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,631,645 )     (4,541,143 )
                 
    $ 510,346,786     $ 466,192,361  
 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Note 3 – Loans Receivable (Continued)
 
The following is an analysis of the activity in the allowance for loan losses during the periods ended:

   
Six Months
Ended March 31,
   
Year Ended
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 4,541,143     $ 3,392,607  
                 
Provision for loan losses
    463,000       1,298,071  
                 
Charge-offs
    (375,498 )     (159,930 )
Recoveries
    3,000       10,395  
                 
Net Charge-offs
    (372,498 )     (149,535 )
                 
Balance at end of period
  $ 4,631,645     $ 4,541,143  


The Bank’s loan portfolio is comprised primarily of mortgage loans secured by real estate.  A substantial portion of these loans, as well as most other loan types, are to borrowers who live in the vicinity of Chester County, Pennsylvania.  While the Bank attempts to limit its exposure to downturns in the real estate market through various underwriting techniques, it remains heavily dependent on the condition of the local economy.

Included in loans receivable are nonaccrual loans past due 90 days or more in the amount of $6,156,728 and $2,267,148, at March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007, respectively.  Interest income that would have been recognized on these nonaccrual loans had they been current in accordance with their original terms is $235,639 and $118,018, in the six months ended March 31, 2008 and the year ended September 30, 2007, respectively.  
 
As of March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007, the Bank had impaired loans under SFAS No. 114 “Accounting by Creditors for Impairments of a Loan” with a total recorded investment of $3,487,949 and $3,500,282, respectively.  The allowance for loan losses related to these loans as of March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007 was $871,987 and $875,071, respectively.  The average recorded investment in impaired loans for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and the year ended September 30, 2007 was $3,488,981 and $4,791,557, respectively.  The Bank recognizes income on impaired loans on a cash basis when the loan is current and the collateral is sufficient to cover the outstanding obligation to the Bank.  During the six months ended March 31, 2008 and the year ended September 30, 2007, cash collected and recognized as interest income on impaired loans was $21,850 and $46,748, respectively.
 
No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans.
 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Note 4 - Regulatory Matters
 
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt correction action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Bank’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk-weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of tangible and core capital (as defined in the regulations) to total adjusted assets (as defined) and of risk-based capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined).  Management believes, as of March 31, 2008, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

As of March 31, 2008, the most recent notification from the regulators categorized the Bank as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum tangible, core, and risk-based ratios as set forth in the table.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table:
 
               
For Capital Adequacy
   
To be Well Capitalized
under Prompt Corrective
 
   
Actual
   
Purposes
   
Action Provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
                                     
As of March 31, 2008:
                                   
Tangible Capital (to tangible assets)
  $ 45,258,787       7.98 %   $ 8,506,212       1.50 %   $ -       N/A  
Core Capital (to adjusted tangible assets)
    45,258,787       7.98 %     22,683,233       4.00 %     28,354,041       5.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    45,258,787       10.03 %     18,048,117       4.00 %     27,072,176       6.00 %
Total risk-based Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
49,018,444       10.86 %     36,096,235       8.00 %     45,120,293       10.00 %

 
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 5 – Reorganization to Mutual Holding Company

On November 20, 2007, the Board of Directors approved a plan of reorganization by which the Bank will reorganize from its current status as a mutual savings bank to a mutual holding company structure. The Board of Directors also adopted a plan of stock issuance.  Pursuant to the plan of reorganization and plan of stock issuance, the Bank will become a wholly owned stock-form subsidiary of Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc., a to-be-formed Federal corporation.  Upon completion of the reorganization, at least a majority of the to-be outstanding shares of common stock of Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. will be issued to Malvern Federal Mutual Holding Company.  Consummation of the reorganization is subject to regulatory approval and approval by the Bank’s members.  Pursuant to the plan of stock issuance, a minority interest in the to-be outstanding shares of Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. common stock is being offered for sale for cash in a subscription offering to the Bank’s members and, if necessary, a community offering or syndicated community offering and an amount equal to 2% of the to-be issued shares will be contributed to the Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation.

Upon completion of the reorganization and offering, the mutual holding company is expected to own 55.0% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc., the charitable foundation will own 2.0% and the minority public stockholders will own the remaining 43.0%.  The reorganization and stock issuance will be subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals including the Office of Thrift Supervision and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  In the future, any payment of dividends by Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. will be subject to certain regulatory restrictions.

The costs associated with the stock offering will be deferred and will be deducted from the proceeds upon sale of the stock.  Approximately $722,300 of costs have been incurred at March 31, 2008. If the stock offering is unsuccessful these costs will be expensed.
 
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Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and Malvern Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank”)  that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  In addition, in portions of this document the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “should” and similar expressions, or the negative thereof, as they relate to the Company or the Bank or their management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements reflect the current views of the Company and/or the Bank with respect to forward-looking events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended.  The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

General

The Company is being formed by the Bank in connection with the Bank’s proposed reorganization to the mutual holding company form (the “Reorganization”) and has not yet commenced operations. The Company’s results of operations initially will be primarily dependent on the results of the Bank, which will be a wholly owned subsidiary upon completion of the Reorganization.  The Bank’s results of operations depend, to a large extent, on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its loan and investment portfolios and the cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings.  Results of operations are also affected by provisions for loan losses, fee income and other non-interest income and non-interest expense.  Non-interest expense principally consists of compensation and employee benefits, office occupancy and equipment expense, data processing, advertising and business promotion and other expense.  Our results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.  Future changes in applicable law, regulations or government policies may materially impact our financial condition and results of operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

In reviewing and understanding financial information for Malvern Federal Savings Bank, you are encouraged to read and understand the significant accounting policies used in preparing our consolidated financial statements.  These policies are described in Note 1 of the notes to our unaudited financial statements included elsewhere herein.  The accounting and financial reporting policies of Malvern Federal Savings Bank conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements require certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions, which are believed to be reasonable, based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the periods presented. The following accounting policies comprise those that management believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results.  These policies require numerous estimates or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or may be subject to variations which may affect our reported results and financial condition for the period or in future periods.
 
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Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. The allowance is an amount that represents the amount of probable and reasonably estimable known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio, based on evaluations of the collectibility of loans. The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the types and amount of loans in the loan portfolio, historical loss experience, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, estimated losses relating to specifically identified loans, and current economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including, among others, exposure at default, the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on impacted loans, value of collateral, estimated losses on our loan portfolio and general amounts for historical loss experience.  All of these estimates may be susceptible to significant change.

While management uses the best information available to make loan loss allowance evaluations, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions or changes in accounting guidance. Historically, our estimates of the allowance for loan losses have not required significant adjustments from management’s initial estimates. In addition, the Office of Thrift Supervision, as an integral part of its examination processes, periodically reviews our allowance for loan losses. The Office of Thrift Supervision may require the recognition of adjustments to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examinations. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.

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

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

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities – Securities are evaluated on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when market conditions warrant such an evaluation, to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary.  To determine whether a loss in value is other-than-temporary, management utilizes criteria such as the reasons underlying the decline, the magnitude and duration of the decline and our intent and ability to retain our investment in the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in the fair value.  The term “other-than-temporary” is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment.  Once a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the value of the security is reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.
 
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Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007

Our total assets amounted to $566.9 million at March 31, 2008 compared to $551.9 million at September 30, 2007.  Our net loans receivable increased by $44.1 million, or 9.46%, to $510.3 million at March 31, 2008 compared to $466.2 million at September 30, 2007.  We continued to see moderately strong demand for new loan originations in the first six months of fiscal 2008.  The decrease in investment securities during the first six months of fiscal 2008 was due to normal amortization and re-payments, $11.6 million in maturities and the fact that we only purchased $1.0 million in additional securities during the period.  The decrease in cash and cash equivalents primarily reflects the use of cash to fund loan demand and deposit outflows.

Our total deposits amounted to $432.0 million at March 31, 2008, a $1.4 million, or 0.35%, decrease from total deposits at September 30, 2007.  The reason for the change in deposits was due primarily to maturities of certificates of deposit which were not renewed with the Bank.   Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (the "FHLB") amounted to $76.5 million at March 31, 2008 compared to $71.4 million at September 30, 2007.  During the six month period we utilized certain cash received upon repayments of investment securities to reduce our short-term FHLB borrowings by $8.0 million, however, this was offset by a $13.1 million increase in FHLB advances.  We use borrowings from the FHLB as an additional source of funds to support our loan growth.  Our equity at March 31, 2008 amounted to $45.1 million, a $1.1 million increase compared to total equity of $44.0 million at September 30, 2007.  The increase in equity was due primarily to net income in the first six months of fiscal 2008.  Our ratio of equity to assets was 7.96% at March 31, 2008.

At March 31, 2008 our total non-performing assets amounted to $6.3 million, or 1.1% of total assets, compared to $6.7 million in non-performing assets at December 31, 2007, constituting 1.2% of total assets at such date, and $2.6 million, or 0.47% of total assets, at September 30, 2007.  The $3.7 million increase in non-performing assets during the first six months of fiscal 2008 was due primarily to one $3.5 million mixed-use commercial real estate loan becoming non-accrual/non-performing during the first quarter of fiscal 2008.  At September 30, 2007, this loan was more than 60 days but less than 90 days delinquent.  Management classified this loan as “substandard” and impaired in September 2007 and received an updated appraisal on the property securing the loan. Based on the appraisal report, we increased our allowance for loan losses by $852,000 during fiscal 2007, reflecting the revised appraised value of the loan and anticipated costs of sale.  We have commenced foreclosure proceedings and anticipate no additional losses with respect to this loan.  We intend to pursue all available remedies to protect our position.  At March 31, 2008, our allowance for loan losses was 73.9% of non-performing loans and 0.90% of total loans.
 
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The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets in the Bank’s loan portfolio.  Loans are placed on non-accrual status when the collection of principal and/or interest become doubtful.

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2007
 
   
(in thousands)
 
                   
Non-accruing loans:
                 
One-to-four family
  $ 402     $ 482     $ 461  
Multi-family
    -       -       -  
Commercial real estate
    4,261       4,273       661  
Construction or development
    -       -       -  
Land loans
    -       -       -  
Commercial
    823       823       780  
Home equity lines of credit
    168       -       14  
Second mortgages
    502       829       351  
Other
    1       3       -  
Total non-accruing
    6,157       6,410       2,267  
Accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days past due
    -       -       -  
Restructured loans
    113       118       121  
Total non-performing loans
    6,270       6,528       2,388  
Real estate owned and other foreclosed assets:
                       
One-to four-family
    51       212       227  
Other
    -       -       -  
Total
    51       212       227  
Total non-performing assets
  $ 6,321     $ 6,740     $ 2,615  
                         
Ratios:
                       
Non-performing loans as a percent of gross loans
    1.22 %     1.34 %     0.51 %
                         
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets
    1.11 %     1.24 %     0.47 %

 
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Comparison of Our Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

General. Our net income was $371,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $520,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  The primary reasons for the $149,000 decrease in net income in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 were an increase in the provision for loan losses of $225,000 and an increase in other expenses of $380,000, which were partially offset by a $105,000 increase in net interest income, a $129,000 increase in other income and a $223,000 reduction in income tax expense.  Like most financial institutions, we continue to experience the effects of interest rate compression on our results of operations.  Our interest rate spread and net interest margin were 2.13% and 2.51%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to 2.16% and 2.56% for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, our net income was $937,000 compared to $1.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2007.  Again, the primary reasons for the decline in net income during the first six months of fiscal 2008 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007 were higher provisions for loan losses and increases in other expenses in the fiscal 2008 period.

Average Balances, Net Interest Income, and Yields Earned and Rates Paid.  The following tables show for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin.  Tax-exempt income and yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis.  All average balances are based on monthly balances. Management does not believe that the monthly averages differ significantly from what the daily averages would be.
 
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Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate(1)
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate(1)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable(1)
  $ 502,113       7,890       6.29 %   $ 456,955       7,456       6.53 %
Investment securities
    19,664       218       4.43 %     32,451       327       4.03 %
Restricted stock
    4,681       53       4.53 %     4,154       59       5.68 %
Other interest-earning assets
    6,102       43       2.82 %     13,379       106       3.17 %
Total interest-earning assets
    532,560       8,204       6.16 %     506,939       7,948       6.27 %
Non-interest-earning assets
    18,980                       17,361                  
Total assets
  $ 551,540                     $ 524,300                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand and NOW accounts
    33,940       56       0.66 %     34,199       58       0.68 %
Money market accounts
    70,207       618       3.52 %     58,010       547       3.77 %
Savings accounts
    38,951       81       0.83 %     41,999       105       1.00 %
Time Deposits
    264,385       3,067       4.64 %     260,732       3,068       4.71 %
Total deposits
    407,483       3,822       3.75 %     394,940       3,778       3.83 %
FHLB advances
    74,221       1,038       5.59 %     63,002       931       5.91 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    481,704       4,860       4.04 %     457,942       4,709       4.11 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
    25,697                       24,504                  
Total liabilities
    507,401                       482,446                  
Stockholders’ Equity
    44,139                       41,854                  
Total liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 551,540                     $ 524,300                  
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 50,856                     $ 48,997                  
Net interest income; average interest rate spread
          $ 3,344       2.12 %           $ 3,239       2.16 %
Net interest margin(2)
                    2.51 %                     2.56 %
Average interest-earning assets to average
interest-bearing liabilities
              110.56 %                     110.70 %
                                                 
                         
(1) Includes nonaccrual loans during the respective periods.  Calculated net of deferred fees and discounts and allowance for loan losses.
(2) Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
 
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Six Months Ended March 31,
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate(1)
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
   
Average
Yield/Rate(1)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable(1)
  $ 492,163     $ 15,670       6.37 %   $ 458,169       15,127       6.60 %
Investment securities
    23,648       526       4.44 %     31,374       608       3.88 %
Restricted stock
    4,562       118       5.17 %     4,236       141       6.66 %
Other interest-earning assets
    6,573       114       3.47 %     9,859       149       3.02 %
Total interest-earning assets
    526,946       16,428       6.24 %     503,638       16,025       6.36 %
Non-interest-earning assets
    18,566                       16,758                  
Total assets
  $ 545,512                     $ 520,396                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand and NOW accounts
    34,417       123       0.71 %     33,144       107       0.65 %
Money market accounts
    68,378       1,258       3.68 %     54,411       1,014       3.73 %
Savings accounts
    38,596       172       0.89 %     42,692       215       1.01 %
Time Deposits
    265,648       6,281       4.73 %     260,747       6,079       4.66 %
Total deposits
    407,039       7,834       3.85 %     390,994       7,415       3.79 %
FHLB advances
    69,963       2,040       5.83 %     63,765       1,917       6.01 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    477,002       9,874       4.14 %     454,759       9,332       4.10 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
    24,329                       24,082                  
Total liabilities
    501,331                       478,841                  
Stockholders’ Equity
    44,181                       41,555                  
Total liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 545,512                     $ 520,396                  
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 49,944                     $ 48,879                  
Net interest income; average interest rate spread
          $ 6,554       2.10 %           $ 6,693       2.26 %
Net interest margin(2)
                    2.49 %                     2.66 %
Average interest-earning assets to average
interest-bearing liabilities
              110.47 %                     110.75 %
                                                 
                                                 
(1) Includes nonaccrual loans during the respective periods. Calculated net of deferred fees and discounts and allowance for loan losses.
 
(2) Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
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The following tables present the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the indicated periods. It distinguishes between the increase related to higher outstanding balances and that due to the unprecedented levels and volatility of interest rates.  For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by old rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by old volume).  For purposes of these tables, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.
 
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Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2008 vs. 2007
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                 
Loans receivable
  $ 2,947     $ (2,513 )   $ 434  
Investment securities
    (515 )     406       (109 )
Restricted stock
    30       (36 )     (6 )
Other interest-earning assets
    (231 )     168       (63 )
Deposits in other banks
    -                  
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 2,231     $ (1,975 )   $ 256  
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                       
Demand and NOW accounts
  $ (2 )   $ (0 )   $ (2 )
Money market accounts
    460       (389 )     71  
Savings accounts
    (30 )     6       (24 )
Time
    172       (173 )     (1 )
Total deposits
    600       (556 )     44  
Borrowed funds
    663       (556 )     107  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 1,263     $ (1,112 )   $ 151  
                         
Net interest income
  $ 968     $ (863 )   $ 105  
                         
                         
   
Six Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2008 vs. 2007
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net Change
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                       
Loans receivable
  $ 2,245     $ (1,702 )   $ 543  
Investment securities
    (299 )     217       (82 )
Restricted stock
    22       (45 )     (23 )
Other interest-earning assets
    (99 )     64       (35 )
Deposits in other banks
    -       -       -  
Total interest-earning assets
  $ 1,869     $ (1,466 )   $ 403  
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                       
Demand and NOW accounts
  $ 8     $ 8     $ 16  
Money market accounts
    521       (277 )     244  
Savings accounts
    (41 )     (2 )     (43 )
Time
    229       (27 )     202  
Total deposits
    717       (298 )     419  
Borrowed funds
    373       (250 )     123  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 1,090     $ (548 )   $ 542  
                         
Net interest income
  $ 779     $ (918 )   $ (139 )
 
 
Interest Income.  Our total interest and dividend income was $8.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $7.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  The increase in interest and dividend income was due primarily to a $434,000 increase in interest earned on loans which was partially offset by a $176,000 decrease in interest earned on other interest-earning assets.  The increase in interest income earned on loans in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was due to a $45.2 million, or 9.9%, increase in the average balance of our loan portfolio, which more than offset a 24 basis point decline in the average yield earned on our loans receivable.  Interest earned on investment securities declined by an aggregate of $110,000, or 33.7%, in the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The average balance of our investment securities declined by $12.8 million, or 39.4%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007, reflecting in part, the relatively strong demand for new loan originations in the fiscal 2008 period.
 
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For the six-month period ended March 31, 2008, our total interest and dividend income was $16.4 million compared to $16.0 million for the six-months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $402,000, or 2.5%.  Again, during the first six months of fiscal 2008, the primary reason for the increase in interest income was higher interest earned on our loan portfolio in the fiscal 2008 period.  Interest earned on loans increased by $543,000 in the six months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the six months ended March 31, 2007 due primarily to a $34.0 million, or 7.4%, increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio in the fiscal 2008 period.  The average yield on our total interest-earning assets was 6.16% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to 6.27% for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Interest Expense.  Our total interest expense was $4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007.  The $151,000 increase in the fiscal 2008 period was due to a $74,000 increase in expense on FHLB advances, and a $44,000 increase in interest expense on deposits and a $32,000 increase in expense on short-term FHLB advances.  The increase in interest expense on FHLB advances and short-term borrowings primarily reflects an increase of the average balances of such liabilities in the fiscal 2008 period, reflecting our increased use of borrowings as a source of funds for new loan originations.  The increase in our deposit expense in the fiscal 2008 period primarily reflects a $12.2 million, or 21.0%, increase in the average balance of our money market accounts, due in part to certain promotional efforts we commenced in mid-2007 to attract additional money market accounts. The average rate paid on our total interest-bearing liabilities was 4.04% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to 4.11% for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2008, our total interest expense was $9.9 million, a $541,000, or 5.8%, increase over total interest expense of $9.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2007.  The primary reason for the increase in interest expense in the six-month period was a $418,000 increase in interest expense on deposit accounts due primarily to increases in the average balances of money market accounts and, to a lesser extent, certificates of deposit.

Provision  for Loan Losses.  We have identified the evaluation of the allowance for loan losses as a critical accounting policy where amounts are sensitive to material variation.  This policy is significantly affected by our judgment and uncertainties and there is a likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different, but reasonably plausible, conditions or assumptions.  Our activity in the provision for loan losses, is undertaken in order to maintain a level of total allowance for losses that management believes covers all known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at each reporting date. Our evaluation process typically includes, among other things, an analysis of delinquency trends, non-performing loan trends, the level of charge-offs and recoveries, prior loss experience, total loans outstanding, the volume of loan originations, the type, size and geographic concentration of our loans, the value of collateral securing the loan, the borrower’s ability to repay and repayment performance, the number of loans requiring heightened management oversight, local economic conditions and industry experience.  The establishment of the allowance for loan losses is significantly affected by management judgment and uncertainties and there is a likelihood that different amounts would be reported under different conditions or assumptions.  Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for loan losses.  Such agencies may require us to make additional provisions for estimated loan losses based upon judgments different from those of management.

Our provision for loan losses was $335,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to $110,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.  We had approximately $357,000 of net charge-offs to the allowance for loan losses in the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to $82,000 of net charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.  During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, we charged-off two single-family residential mortgage loans with an aggregate carrying value of $130,000, one second mortgage loans with an aggregate carrying value of $217,000 and three other loans with an aggregate carrying value of $12,000.  While we have no sub-prime mortgage loans in our portfolio, the charge-offs during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 reflect, in part, the softening of the economy.
 
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For the six months ended March 31, 2008, our provision for loan losses amounted to $463,000 compared to $168,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2007.  Net charge-offs amounted to $372,000 for the six-months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $91,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2007.

We will continue to monitor and modify our allowances for loan losses as conditions dictate.  No assurances can be given that our level of allowance for loan losses will cover all of the inherent losses on our loans or that future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses will not be necessary if economic and other conditions differ substantially from the economic and other conditions used by management to determine the current level of the allowance for loan losses.

The following table sets forth an analysis of our allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.
 
   
For the six months ended March 31,
   
For the year ended September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2007
 
   
(in thousands)
 
                   
Balance at beginning of period
    4,541       3,393       3,393  
                         
Provision for loan losses
    463       168       1,298  
                         
Charge-offs:
                       
                         
Mortgage:
                       
One-to-four family
    144       85       -  
                         
Consumer:
                       
Second mortgages
    217       -       135  
Other
    14       11       25  
Total charge-offs
    375       96       160  
                         
Recoveries:
                       
                         
Mortgage:
                       
One- to four-family
    -       1       -  
Total recoveries
    -       1       -  
                         
Consumer:
                       
Second mortgages
    2       -       3  
Other
    1       4       7  
Total recoveries
    3       5       10  
                         
Net charge-offs
    372       91       150  
                         
Balance at end of period
  $ 4,632     $ 3,470     $ 4,541  
                         
Ratios:
                       
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
    73.88 %     123.09 %     69.56 %
 
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Other Income.  Our total other, or non-interest, income was $428,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to $299,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.  The $129,000 increase in other income was due primarily to an $82,000 increase in service charges and other fees and a $34,000 increase in earnings on bank owned life insurance ("BOLI").

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, total other income was $917,000, a $150,000 increase over total other income for the six months ended March 31, 2007.  The primary reasons for the increase in other income in the six months ended March 31, 2008 were a $68,000 increase in BOLI earnings, a $43,000 gain on mortgage loans sold in the fiscal 2008 period compared to no such gains in the fiscal 2007 period and a $25,000 increase in service charges and other fees.

Other Expenses.  Our total other, or non-interest, expenses were $2.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to $2.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.  The primary reasons for the $380,000 increase in other expenses in the fiscal 2008 period were due to a $88,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits expenses, due primarily to an increase in the number of our employees as well as normal salary adjustments, and a $153,000 increase in other operating expenses, due to increases in personnel agency fees, loan expenses, contributions, and amortization of mortgage servicing rights.

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, our total other expenses were $5.6 million, a $737,000, or 15.0%, increase over total other expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2007.  Again, the primary reasons for the increase in total other expenses in the six-month periods were increases in salaries and benefits expenses and in other operating expenses.

Income Tax Expense.  Our income tax expense was $158,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to $381,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.  The decrease in tax expense for the second quarter in fiscal 2008 was due to the lower taxable income in the fiscal 2008 period.  Our effective tax rate was 29.82% for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to 41.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.  The reason for the decrease of the effective tax rate from 2007 to 2008 is due the Bank’s quarterly accrual of the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit.   For 2007 this tax credit was taken in the fourth quarter due to the Bank’s first time application for a two year commitment submitted in July 2007.

Income tax expense was $436,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2008 compared to $857,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2007.  Again, the primary reason for the difference was the lower amount of pre-tax income in the fiscal 2008 period.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of funds are from deposits, amortization of loans, loan prepayments and the maturity of loans, mortgage-backed securities and other investments, and other funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturing investment securities are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments can be greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  We also maintain excess funds in short-term, interest-bearing assets that provide additional liquidity.  At March 31, 2008, our cash and cash equivalents amounted to $10.8 million.  In addition, at such date our available for sale investment securities amounted to $16.5 million.

We use our liquidity to fund existing and future loan commitments, to fund maturing certificates of deposit and demand deposit withdrawals, to invest in other interest-earning assets, and to meet operating expenses.  At March 31, 2008, we had certificates of deposit maturing within the next 12 months amounting to $186.3 million. Based upon historical experience, we anticipate that a significant portion of the maturing certificates of deposit will be redeposited with us.  For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the average balance of our outstanding FHLB advances was $69.9 million.  At March 31, 2008, we had $76.5 million in outstanding FHLB advances and we had $236.2 million in FHLB advances available to us.  In addition, at March 31, 2008, we had a $50.0 million in line of credit with the FHLB, of which we had nothing outstanding at such date and $50 million was available.
 
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In addition to cash flow from loan and securities payments and prepayments as well as from sales of available for sale securities, we have significant borrowing capacity available to fund liquidity needs.  In recent years we have utilized borrowings as a cost efficient addition to deposits as a source of funds.  Our borrowings consist primarily of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, of which we are a member.  Under terms of the collateral agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank, we pledge residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities as well as our stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank as collateral for such advances.  The net proceeds to be received from the proposed sale of shares of common stock by Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to the plan of stock issuance will further increase our liquidity and capital resources.

The following table summarizes our contractual cash obligations at March 31, 2008.
 
         
Payments Due By Period
 
         
To
   
1-3
   
3-5
   
After 5
 
   
Total
   
1 Year
   
Years
   
Years
   
Years
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Certificates of deposit
  $ 264,508     $ 186,306     $ 63,955     $ 4,496     $ 9,751  
FHLB advances
    76,459       4,877       58,582       -       13,000  
Total long-term debt
    340,967       191,183       122,537       4,496       22,751  
Operating lease obligations
    -       -       -       -       -  
Total contractual obligations
  $ 340,967     $ 191,183     $ 122,537     $ 4,496     $ 22,751  
 
We anticipate that we will continue to have sufficient funds and alternative funding sources to meet our current commitments.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements, accompanying notes, and related financial data of Malvern Federal Savings Bank presented herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.  The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of operations. Most of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature; therefore, the impact of interest rates has a greater impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

For a discussion of the Bank’s asset and liability management policies as well as the methods used to manage its exposure to the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates market, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – How We Manage Market Risk” in the Company’s prospectus dated February 11, 2008.  There has been no material change in the Bank’s asset and liability position or the market value of the Bank’s equity since September 30, 2007.
 
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Item 4T - Controls and Procedures.

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

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

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings.

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

Item 1A - Risk Factors.

See "Risk Factors" at pages 16-21 in the prospectus included in the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-148169) and "Additional Risk Factors" at page 1 of the prospectus supplement, dated April 8, 2008 and filed with the SEC (File No. 333-148169) on April 11, 2008, which are incorporated herein by reference thereto. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s prospectus and prospectus supplement.

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

There are no matters to be reported under this item.

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

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

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There are no matters required to be reported under this item.
 
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Item 5 - Other Information.

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

Item 6 - Exhibits.

 
(a)
List of exhibits: (filed herewith unless otherwise noted)

2.1
Plan of Reorganization(1)
2.2
Plan of Stock Issuance(1)
3.1
Charter of Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc.(1)
3.2
Bylaws of Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc.(1)
4.0
Form of Stock Certificate of Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. (1)
10.1
Form of Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan(1)
10.2
Form of First Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement(1)
10.3
Form of Director's Retirement Plan Agreement(1)
10.4
Form of First Amendment to Director's Retirement Plan Agreement(1)
10.5
Form of Proposed Employment Agreement Among Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc., Malvern Federal Savings Bank and Ronald Anderson(1)
10.6
Form of Proposed Employment Agreement Among Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc., Malvern Federal Savings Bank and each of Dennis Boyle, Gerard M. McTear, Jr., and William E. Hughes, Jr.(1)
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Section 1350 Certification
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(1)
Incorporated by reference from the identically numbered exhibit included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on December 19, 2007, as amended, and declared effective on February 11, 2008 (File No. 333-148169).

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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.
 
  MALVERN FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.  
       
       
Date: May 9, 2008
By:
/s/ Ronald Anderson  
   
Ronald Anderson
 
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
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