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Home Federal Bancorp (HFB Bank) - 10-Q quarterly report FY2012 Q2


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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended:
December 31, 2011
or
 
 
[   ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from
 
to
 
 
 
Commission file number:
001-35019
 
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Louisiana
 
02-0815311
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.
 
624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana
 
71101
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(318) 222-1145
(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   [   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).         Yes     [X]    No     [   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See 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                                [   ]                                                   Accelerated filer          [   ]
Non-accelerated filer                                  [   ]                                                   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).
Yes  [  ]     No  [X] 
 
Shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding as of February 10, 2012: The registrant had 3,051,881 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 
 
 

 
 
INDEX


PART I
--
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
 
Item 1:
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
1
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
2
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
3
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
4
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
6
 
Item 2:
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
22
 
Item 3:
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
29
     
Item 4:
Controls and Procedures
29
     
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1:
Legal Proceedings
 29
 
Item 1A:
Risk Factors
 29
 
Item 2:
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 29
 
Item 3:
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 30
 
Item 4:
Mine Safety Disclosures
 30
 
Item 5:
Other Information
 30
 
Item 6:
Exhibits
 30
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
 
 

 
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
  
December 31, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
   (In Thousands, Except Share Data) 
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Includes Interest-Bearing
Deposits with Other Banks of $752 and $6,422 for
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, Respectively)
 $ 6,259  $ 9,599 
Securities Available-for-Sale
  76,045   75,039 
Securities Held-to-Maturity
  5,279   5,725 
Loans Held-for-Sale
  12,599   6,653 
    Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses
 of $1,116 and $842, Respectively
  140,285   125,371 
Accrued Interest Receivable
  775   801 
Premises and Equipment, Net
  4,935   3,937 
Bank Owned Life Insurance
  5,747   5,639 
Other Assets
   504   556 
         
Total Assets
 $252,428  $233,320 
          
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    
          
LIABILITIES
        
Deposits
 $173,462  $153,616 
Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance
  108   235 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
  25,612   26,891 
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities
  704   960 
Deferred Tax Liability
  237   435 
Total Liabilities
   200,123   182,137 
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
        
Preferred Stock – 10,000,000 Shares of $.01 Par Value
 Authorized; None Issued and Outstanding
  --   -- 
Common Stock – 40,000,000 Shares of $.01 Par Value
   Authorized; 3,051,881 Shares and 3,045,829 Shares
   Issued and Outstanding at December 31, 2011 and
   June 30, 2011, Respectively
      32       32 
Additional Paid-in Capital
  30,969   30,880 
Treasury Stock, at Cost – none at December 31, 2011
   and June 30, 2011
  --   -- 
Unearned ESOP Stock
  (1,849)  (1,907)
Unearned RRP Trust Stock
  (21)  (29)
Retained Earnings
  21,898   20,781 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
  1,276   1,426 
         
Total Stockholders’ Equity
  52,305   51,183 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 $252,428  $233,320 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
  
For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
   
2011
  
2010
  
2011
  
2010
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
INTEREST INCOME
         
Loans, Including Fees
 $2,507  $1,894  $4,769  $3,692 
Investment Securities
  16   12   80   24 
Mortgage-Backed Securities
  700   631   1,242   1,354 
Other Interest-Earning Assets
  3   7   8   11 
Total Interest Income
  3,226   2,544   6,099   5,081 
                  
INTEREST EXPENSE
                
Deposits
  628   566   1,249   1,140 
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
  161    238   337   495 
Total Interest Expense
  789    804   1,586   1,635 
Net Interest Income
  2,437   1,740   4,513   3,446 
                  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
  188   151   274   223 
Net Interest Income after
Provision for Loan Losses
   2,249    1,589    4,239    3,223 
                  
NON-INTEREST INCOME
                
Gain on Sale of Loans
  498   451   1,091   1,030 
Gain on Sale of Investments
  51   82   254   311 
Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance
  52   --   108   -- 
Other Income
  101   247   192   273 
Total Non-Interest Income
  702   780   1,645   1,614 
                  
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
                
Compensation and Benefits
  1,205   984   2,326   2,001 
Occupancy and Equipment
  173   120   369   244 
Data Processing
  90   52   166   88 
Audit and Examination Fees
  65   52   115   106 
Franchise and Bank Shares Tax
  49   55   144   86 
Advertising
  76   121   136   139 
Legal Fees
  125   29   202   61 
Loan and Collection
  26   42   57   75 
Deposit Insurance Premium
  28   31   53   59 
Other Expense
  117   124   238   241 
Total Non-Interest Expense
  1,954   1,610   3,806   3,100 
Income Before Income Taxes
  997   759   2,078   1,737 
                  
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE
  317   257   596   589 
Net Income
 $680  $502  $1,482  $1,148 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
                
Basic
 $0.24  $0.17  $0.52  $0.39 
Diluted
 $0.23  $0.17  $0.51  $0.39 
DIVIDENDS DECLARED
 $0.06  $0.06  $0.12  $0.12 
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010
(Unaudited)
 
   
Common Stock
  
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  
Unearned
ESOP
Stock
  
Unearned
RRP
Trust
Stock
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Treasury 
Stock
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
            
(In Thousands)
          
BALANCE – June 30, 2010
 $14  $13,655  $(826) $(145) $20,665  $(2,094) $2,096  $33,365 
                                  
Common Stock Issuance
  20   18,253   (1,167)                  17,106 
Net Income
  --   --   --   --   1,148   --   --   1,148 
Other Comprehensive Loss:
                                
   Changes in Unrealized Gain
      on Securities Available-for-
      Sale, Net of Tax Effects
    --     --     --     --     --     --   (998)  (998)
                                  
RRP Shares Earned
  --   --   --   116   --   --   --   116 
                                  
Stock Options Vested
  --   11   --   --   --   --   --   11 
                                  
ESOP Compensation Earned
  --   (1)  28   --   --   --   --   27 
                                  
Dividends Declared
  --   --   --   --   (145)  --   --   (145)
                                  
Treasury Stock Retirement
  (2)  (826)  --   --   (1,312)  2,140   --   -- 
Acquisition Treasury Stock
  --   --   --   --   --   (46)  --   (46)
                                  
BALANCE – December 31, 2010
 $32  $31,092  $(1,965) 
$_ (29)
  $20,356  $--  $1,098  $50,584 
                                  
                                  
BALANCE – June 30, 2011
 $32  $30,880  $(1,907) $(29) $20,781  $--  $1,426  $51,183 
                                  
Common Stock Issuance
  --   66   --   --   --   --   --   66 
                                  
Net Income
  --   --   --   --   1,482   --   --   1,482 
Other Comprehensive Loss:
                                
   Changes in Unrealized Gain
      on Securities Available-for-
      Sale, Net of Tax Effects
    --     --     --     --     --     --   (150)  (150)
                                  
RRP Shares Earned
  --   --   --   8   --   --   --   8 
                                  
Stock Options Vested
  --   5   --   --   --   --   --   5 
                                  
ESOP Compensation Earned
  --   18   58   --   --   --   --   76 
                                  
Dividends Declared
  --   --   --   --    (365)  --   --   (365)
                                  
BALANCE – December 31, 2011
 $32  $30,969  $(1,849) $21  $21,898  $--  $ 1,276  $52,305 
                                  
                                  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(Unaudited)
 
  
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
  
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
      
Net Income
 $1,482  $1,148 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
        
Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities
        
Net Amortization and Accretion on Securities
  (41)  (123)
Gain on Sale of Securities
  (254)  (311)
Gain on Sale of Loans
  (1,091)  (1,030)
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees
  (307)  (35)
Depreciation of Premises and Equipment
  108   85 
ESOP Expense
  77   27 
Stock Option Expense
  5   11 
Recognition and Retention Plan Expense
  3   16 
Deferred Income Tax
  (121)  (80)
Provision for Loan Losses
  274   223 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
        
Loans Held-for-Sale – Originations and Purchases
  (61,309)  (74,741)
Loans Held-for-Sale – Sale and Principal Repayments
  56,455   83,723 
Accrued Interest Receivable
  25   (60)
Other Operating Assets
  52   27 
Other Operating Liabilities
  (251)  (1,558)
          
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities
   (4,893)  7,322 
          
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
        
Loan Originations and Purchases, Net of Principal Collections
  (15,348)  (18,395)
Deferred Loan Fees Collected
  467   67 
Acquisition of Premises and Equipment
  (1,106)  (971)
Activity in Available-for-Sale Securities:
        
Proceeds from Sales of Securities
  39,912   6,805 
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities
  7,238   8,609 
Purchases of Securities
  (48,095)  (3,967)
Activity in Held-to-Maturity Securities:
        
Redemption Proceeds
  --   558 
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities
  525   49 
Purchases of Securities
  (71)  (253)
Increase in cash surrender value on Bank Owned Life Insurance
  (108)  -- 
          
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
  (16,586)  (7,498)
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
 
(Unaudited)
 
  
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
  
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   
Net Increase in Deposits
 $19,845  $15,256 
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
  16,500   -- 
Repayments of Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
  (17,780)  (5,526)
Net Decrease in Mortgage-Escrow Funds
  (127)  (79)
Dividends Paid
  (365)  (145)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock
  --   (46)
Gross Proceeds from Stock Issuance
  66   18,285 
          
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
  18,139   27,745 
          
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
  (3,340)  27,569 
          
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD
  9,599   8,837 
          
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD
 $6,259  $36,406 
          
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
        
Interest Paid on Deposits and Borrowed Funds
 $1,605  $1,661 
Income Taxes Paid
  656   677 
Market Value Adjustment for Gain (Loss) on Securities
        
Available-for-Sale
  (227)  (1,512)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
1.           Summary of Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Home Federal Bank (“Home Federal Bank” or the “Bank”).  These consolidated financial statements 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 December 31, 2011, is not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.
 
The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). The FASB sets generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) that we follow to ensure we consistently report our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.  References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification” or the “ASC”).
 
In accordance with the subsequent events topic of the ASC, the Company evaluates events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date for potential recognition in the financial statements.  The effect of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date are recognized in the financial statements as of December 31, 2011.  In preparing these financial statements, the Company evaluated the events and transactions that occurred through the date these financial statements were issued.

Use of Estimates

In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses.
 
Nature of Operations
 
On December 22, 2010, Home Federal Bank, completed its second step conversion and reorganization from the mutual holding company form of organization to the fully public stock holding structure and formed Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, a Louisiana corporation to serve as the stock holding company for the Bank.  In connection with the conversion and reorganization, the Company sold 1,945,220 shares of its common stock in a subscription and community offering and syndicated community offering at a price of $10.00 per share.  The Company also issued approximately 1,100,609 shares of common stock and cash in lieu of fractional shares in exchange for shares of the former holding company, other than shares held by Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana and treasury stock, which were cancelled. The Company received net proceeds of $18.0 million, after offering expenses. The Bank is a federally chartered, stock savings and loan association and is subject to federal regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  Services are provided to its customers by four full-service banking offices and one agency office, which are located in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, Louisiana.  The area served by the Bank is primarily the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area; however, loan and deposit customers are found dispersed in a wider geographical area covering much of northwest Louisiana. As of December 31, 2011, the Bank had one wholly-owned subsidiary, Metro Financial Services, Inc., which is currently inactive.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
 
1.           Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from banks, and federal funds sold, all of which mature within ninety days.
 
Securities
 
The Company classifies its debt and equity investment securities into one of three categories:  held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading.  Investments in nonmarketable equity securities and debt securities, in which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost.  Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity and marketable equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are classified as either trading or available-for-sale securities.  Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities.  Investments in securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale.
 
Trading account and available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings while net unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income.  Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the term of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Bank to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
 
Loans Held-for-Sale
 
Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.
 
Loans
 
Loans receivable are stated at unpaid principal balances, less allowances for loan losses and unamortized deferred loan fees.  Net nonrefundable fees (loan origination fees, commitment fees, discount points) and costs associated with lending activities are being deferred and subsequently amortized into income as an adjustment of yield on the related interest earning assets using the interest method.  Interest income on contractual loans receivable is recognized on the accrual method.  Unearned discount on property improvement and automobile loans is deferred and amortized on the interest method over the life of the loan.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
 
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.  The evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
 
 
 
 
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
1.           Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)
 
Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)
 
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  When a loan is impaired, the measurement of such impairment is based upon the present value of expected future cash flows or the fair value of the collateral of the loan.  If the present value of expected future cash flows or fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Bank will recognize the impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge against earnings.
 
An allowance is also established for uncollectible interest on loans classified as substandard. Loans are classified as substandard and placed on non-accrual status when they are in excess of ninety days delinquent.  The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received.  When, in management’s judgment, the borrower’s ability to make periodic interest and principal payments is back to normal, the loan is returned to accrual status.
 
It should be understood that estimates of future loan losses involve an exercise of judgment.  While it is possible that in particular periods, the Company may sustain losses, which are substantial relative to the allowance for loan losses, it is the judgment of management that the allowance for loan losses reflected in the accompanying statements of condition is adequate to absorb possible losses in the existing loan portfolio.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into commitments to extend credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
 
Foreclosed Assets
 
Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held-for-sale and are transferred to other real estate owned at the lower of cost or current fair value minus estimated cost to sell as of the date of foreclosure.  Cost is defined as the lower of the fair value of the property or the recorded investment in the loan.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
 
Premises and Equipment
 
Land is carried at cost.  Buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary file a consolidated Federal income tax return on a fiscal year basis.  Each entity will pay its pro-rata share of income taxes in accordance with a written tax-sharing agreement.
 
The Company accounts for income taxes on the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, computed using enacted tax rates.  A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the expected amount most likely to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income and recoverable taxes paid in prior years.  Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of  the  deferred  tax  assets  will  be realized.  Current taxes are measured by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws to taxable income to determine the amount of taxes receivable or payable.
 
 
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
1.           Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)
 
Income Taxes (continued)
 
 
While the Bank is exempt from Louisiana income tax, it is subject to the Louisiana Ad Valorem Tax, commonly referred to as the Louisiana Shares Tax, which is based on stockholders’ equity and net income.
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.
 
2.           Securities
 
The amortized cost and fair value of securities, with gross unrealized gains and losses, follows:
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
      
Gross
  
Gross
    
   
Amortized
  
Unrealized
  
Unrealized
  
Fair
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
 
Cost
  
Gains
  
Losses
  
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Debt Securities
            
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 $842  $41  $ --  $883 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  27,255   2,168   --   29,423 
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  44,723   1   287   44,437 
                  
          Total Debt Securities
  72,820    2,210   287   74,743 
                  
Equity Securities
                
  176,612 Shares, AMF ARM Fund
  1,291   11   --   1,302 
                  
    Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 $74,711  $2,221  $287  $76,045 
                  
Securities Held-to-Maturity
                
                  
Debt Securities
                
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 $131  $20  $--  $151 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  3,486   141   --   3,627 
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  21    1   --   22 
                  
          Total Debt Securities
  3,638   162   --   3,800 
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)
                
  13,906 Shares – Federal Home Loan Bank
  1,391   --   --   1,391 
  630 Shares – First National Bankers
    Bankshares, Inc.
   250    --    --    250 
                  
                  
          Total Equity Securities
  1,641    --   --   1,641 
                  
    Total Securities Held-to-Maturity
 $5,279  $162  $--  $5,441 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
2.           Securities (continued)
 
   
June 30, 2011
 
      
Gross
  
Gross
    
   
Amortized
  
Unrealized
  
Unrealized
  
Fair
 
Securities Available-for-Sale
 
Cost
  
Gains
  
Losses
  
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Debt Securities
            
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 $1,904  $103  $--  $2,007 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  32,806   1,832   --   34,638 
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  104   1   --   105 
  Government Agency Notes
  36,774   207   --   36,981 
          Total Debt Securities
  71,588   2,143   --   73,731 
                  
Equity Securities
                
  176,612 Shares, AMF ARM Fund
  1,291   17   --   1,308 
                  
    Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 $72,879  $2,160  $--  $75,039 
                  
Securities Held-to-Maturity
                
                  
Debt Securities
                
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 $145  $22  $--  $167 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  3,988   2   112   3,878 
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  22   1   --   23 
                  
          Total Debt Securities
  4,155   25   112   4,068 
                  
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)
                
  13,195 Shares – Federal Home Loan Bank
  1,320   --   --   1,320 
  630 Shares – First National Bankers
     Bankshares, Inc.
     250    --      --    250 
                  
        Total Equity Securities
   1,570   --   --   1,570 
                  
    Total Securities Held-to-Maturity
 $5,725  $25  $112  $5,638 
 
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 2011, follows:
 
   
Available-for-Sale
  
Held-to-Maturity
 
   
Amortized
  
Fair
  
Amortized
  
Fair
 
   
Cost
  
Value
  
Cost
  
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
              
Within One Year or Less
 $--  $--  $--  $-- 
One through Five Years
  --   --   20   20 
After Five through Ten Years
  552   564   116   128 
Over Ten Years
  72,268   74,179    3,502   3,652 
                  
   Total
 $72,820  $74,743  $3,638  $3,800 
 
For the six months ended December 31, 2011, proceeds from the sale of securities available-for-sale amounted to $39.9 million. Gross realized gains amounted to $254,000 or the six months ended December 31, 2011.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
2.           Securities (continued)
 
The following tables show information pertaining to gross unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position.  There were no unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale at June 30, 2011, and there were no unrealized losses on securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2011.
 
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
  
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
     
Gross
    
   
Unrealized
  
Fair
  
Unrealized
  
Fair
 
   
Losses
  
Value
  
Losses
  
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities Available-for-Sale:
            
              
Debt Securities
            
    Mortgage-Backed Securities
 $287  $44,338  $--  $-- 
Marketable Equity Securities
  --   --   --   -- 
                  
        Total Securities Available-for-Sale
 $287  $44,338  $--  $-- 
                  
 
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
Less Than Twelve Months
  
Over Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
     
Gross
    
   
Unrealized
  
Fair
  
Unrealized
  
Fair
 
   
Losses
  
Value
  
Losses
  
Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity:            
             
Debt Securities
            
    Mortgage-Backed Securities
 $112  $3,816  $--  $-- 
Marketable Equity Securities
  --   --   --   -- 
                  
        Total Securities Held-to-Maturity
 $112  $3,816  $--  $-- 
 
The Company’s investment in equity securities consists primarily of FHLB stock, a $1.3 million (book value) investment in an adjustable-rate mortgage fund (referred to as the ARM Fund) and shares of First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. (“FNBB”).  The fair value of the ARM Fund has traditionally correlated with the interest rate environment.  At December 31, 2011, the unrealized gain on this investment was $11,000.  Management monitors its investment portfolio to determine whether any investment securities which have unrealized losses should be considered other than temporarily impaired.
 
At December 31, 2011, securities with a carrying value of $21.3 million were pledged to secure public deposits, and securities and mortgage loans with a carrying value of $67.5 million were pledged to secure FHLB advances.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
3.           Loans Receivable
 
Loans receivable are summarized as follows:
 
     
December 31, 2011
  
June 30, 2011
 
     
(In Thousands)
 
Loans Secured by Mortgages on Real Estate
      
One-to-Four Family Residential
 $48,828  $45,567 
Commercial
   34,228   32,763 
Multi-Family Residential
  13,006   8,360 
Land
  11,738   11,254 
Construction
  13,060   10,325 
Equity and Second Mortgage
  1,296   1,519 
Equity Lines of Credit
  6,351   5,974 
Total Mortgage Loans
  128,507   115,762 
Commercial Loans
  12,859   10,237 
Consumer Loans
        
Loans on Savings Accounts
  306   328 
Automobile and Other Consumer Loans
  166   163 
Total Consumer and Other Loans
  472   491 
Total Loans
  141,838   126,490 
            
Less:
Allowance for Loan Losses
  (1,116)  (842)
Unamortized Loan Fees
  (437)  (277)
Net Loans Receivable
 $140,285  $125,371 
 
Following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses:
 
   
Six Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2011
  
2010
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
        
Balance - Beginning of Year
 $842  $489 
Provision for Loan Losses
  274   223 
Loan Charge-Offs
  --   -- 
          
Balance - End of Year
 $1,116  $712 
 
Credit Quality Indicators
 
The Company segregates loans into risk categories based on the pertinent information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as:  current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans according to credit risk.  Loans classified as substandard or identified as special mention are reviewed quarterly by management to evaluate the level of deterioration, improvement, and impairment, if any, as well as assign the appropriate risk category.
 
Loans excluded from the scope of the quarterly review process above are generally identified as pass credits until:  (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of deterioration in the credit worthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Company for a modification.  In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification and the need to allocate reserves or charge-off.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
 
Special Mention - Loans identified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
3.           Loans Receivable (continued)
 
Credit Quality Indicators (continued)
 
Substandard - Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
 
Doubtful - Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
 
Loss - This classification includes those loans which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted.  Even though partial recovery may be possible in the future, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off these basically worthless loans.  Accordingly, these loans are charged-off before period end.
 
The following tables present the grading of loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011:
 
 
December 31, 2011  Pass  
 Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:
               
  One-to-Four Family Residential
 $48,611  $14  $203  $--  $48,828 
  Commercial
  34,228   --   --   --   34,228 
  Multi-Family Residential
  13,006   --   --   --   13,006 
  Land
  11,738   --   --   --   11,738 
  Construction
  13,060   --   --   --   13,060 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
  1,296   --   --   --   1,296 
  Equity Lines of Credit
  6,351   --   --   --   6,351 
Commercial Loans
  12,859   --   --   --   12,859 
Consumer Loans
  472   --   --    --   472 
     Total
 $141,621  $14  $203  $--  $141,838 
 
 
 June 30, 2011
 
Pass
  
Special
Mention
  
Substandard
  
Doubtful
  
Total
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
               
  One-to-Four Family Residential
 $45,353  $100  $114  $--  $45,567 
  Commercial
  32,763   --   --   --   32,763 
  Multi-Family Residential
  8,360   --   --   --   8,360 
  Land
  11,254   --   --   --   11,254 
  Construction
  10,325   --   --   --   10,325 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
  1,519   --   --   --   1,519 
  Equity Lines of Credit
  5,974   --   --   --   5,974 
Commercial Loans
  10,237   - -   --   --   10,237 
Consumer Loans
   491   --    --    --    491 
     Total
 $126,276  $100  $114  $--  $126,490 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
3.           Loans Receivable (continued)
 
Credit Quality Indicators (continued)
 
Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when contractually due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or payment shortfalls are generally not classified as impaired.  On a case-by-case basis, management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls, taking into consideration all of the circumstances related to the loan, including:  the length of the payment delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
 
The following tables present an aging analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011:
 
December 31, 2011  
30-59 Days Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater Than
90 Days
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans Receivable
   
Recorded
Investment >
90 Days and Accruing
 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:
                     
  One-to-Four Family
     Residential
 $1,527  $1,007  $203  $2,737  $46,091  $48,828  $203 
  Commercial
  --   --   --   --   34,228   34,228   -- 
  Multi-Family Residential
  --   --   --   --   13,006   13,006   -- 
  Land
  --   --   --   --   11,738   11,738   -- 
  Construction
  --   --   --   --   13,060   13,060   -- 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
  --   --   --   --   1,296   1,296   -- 
  Equity Lines of Credit
  --   --   --   --   6,351   6,351   -- 
Commercial Loans
  --   --   --   --   12,859   12,859   -- 
Consumer Loans
  --   --   --   --   472   472   -- 
     Total
 $1,527  $1,007  $203  $2,737  $139,101  $141,838  $203 
        
 
June 30, 2011
 
30-59 Days Past Due
  
60-89 Days
Past Due
  
Greater Than
90 Days
  
Total
Past Due
  
Current
  
Total
Loans Receivable
  
Recorded
Investment >
90 Days and Accruing
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                     
  One-to-Four Family
     Residential 
$ 1,987
  $480  $114  $2,581  $42,986  $45,567  $99 
  Commercial
  --   --   --   --   32,763   32,763   -- 
  Multi-Family Residential
  --   --   --   --   8,360   8,360   -- 
  Land
  --   --   --   --   11,254   11,254   -- 
  Construction
  --   --   --   --   10,325   10,325   -- 
  Equity and Second Mortgage 
--
   --   --   --   1,519   1,519   -- 
  Equity Lines of Credit
  --   --   --   --   5,974   5,974   -- 
Commercial Loans
  --   --   --   --   10,237   10,237   -- 
Consumer Loans
  --   --    --   --    491    491    -- 
     Total
 $1,987  $480  $114  $2,581  $123,909  $126,490  $99 
 
Loans, for which the terms have been modified, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired.  There were no troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2011 or 2010.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
3.           Loans Receivable (continued)
 
Credit Quality Indicators (continued)
 
The allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and the year ended June 30, 2011, was as follows:
 
   
Real Estate Loans
          
 
December 31, 2011
 
Residential
  
Commercial
  
Multi-
Family
  
Land
  
Construction
  
Other
  
Commercial
Loans
  
Consumer
Loans
  
Total
 
            
(In Thousands)
          
Allowance for loan losses:
                     
Beginning Balances
 $110  $125  $140  $150  $130  $--  $175  $12  $842 
Charge-Offs
  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Recoveries
  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Current Provision
  115   (65)  (37)  230   (14)  --   48   (3)  274 
Ending Balances
 $225  $60  $103  $380  $116  $--  $223  $9  $1,116 
                                      
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                    
   Individually
  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
   Collectively
  225   60   103   380   116   --   223   9   1,116 
                                     
Loans Receivable:
                                    
Ending Balances - Total
 $48,828  $34,228  $13,006  $11,738  $13,060  $7,647  $12,859  $472  $141,838 
Ending Balances:
                                    
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                    
   Individually
  217   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   217 
   Collectively
 $48,611  $34,228  $13,006  $11,738  $13,060  $7,647  $12,859  $472  $141,621 
 
 
   Real Estate Loans             
 June 30, 2011  Residential    Commercial    
Multi-
Family 
   Land     Construction     Other     Commercial Loans     Consumer Loans    Total  
               (In Thousands)             
Allowance for loan losses:                                    
Beginning Balances
 $30  $95  $70  $75  $74  $--  $140  $5  $489 
Charge-Offs
  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Recoveries
  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Current Provision
  80   30   70   75   56   --   35   7   353 
Ending Balances
 $110  $125  $140  $150  $130  $--  $175  $12  $842 
                                      
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                    
   Individually
  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
   Collectively
  110   125   140   150   130   --   175   12   842 
                                      
Loans Receivable:
                                    
Ending Balances - Total
 $45,567  $32,763  $8,360  $11,254  $10,325  $7,493  $10,237  $491  $126,490 
Ending Balances:
                                    
Evaluated for Impairment:
                                    
    Individually
  15   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   15 
    Collectively
 $45,552  $32,763  $8,360  $11,254  $10,325  $7,493  $10,237  $491  $126,475 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
3.           Loans Receivable (continued)
 
Credit Quality Indicators (continued)
 
The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011:
 
December 31, 2011
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
  
Recorded Investment With No Allowance
  
Recorded Investment With Allowance
  
Total Recorded Investment
  
Related Allowance
  
Average Recorded Investment
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
                  
  One-to-Four Family Residential
 $217  $217  $--  $217  $--  $217 
  Commercial
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Multi-Family Residential
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Land
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Construction
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Equity Lines of Credit
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Commercial Loans
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Consumer Loans
   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
                          
Total
 $217  $ 217  $--  $217  $--  $217 

June 30, 2011
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
  
Recorded Investment With No Allowance
  
Recorded Investment With Allowance
  
Total Recorded Investment
  
Related Allowance
  
Average Recorded Investment
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Real Estate Loans:
   
  One-to-Four Family Residential
 $15  $15  $--  $15  $--  $15 
  Commercial
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Multi-Family Residential
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Land
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Construction
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Equity and Second Mortgage
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Equity Lines of Credit
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Commercial Loans
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Consumer Loans
  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
          Total
 $15  $  15  $--  $15  $--  $15 
 
The Bank has no commitments to loan additional funds to borrowers whose loans were previously in non-accrual status. There were no loans in non-accrual status at December 31, 2011.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
4.           Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and common share equivalents that would arise from the exercise of dilutive securities. Prior period share amounts were adjusted for comparability using the conversion ratio of 0.9110 due to completion of second step offering on December 22, 2010. Earnings per share for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were calculated as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2011
  
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2010
 
   
Basic
  
Diluted
  
Basic
  
Diluted
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
              
Net income (loss)
 $ 680  $680  $502  $ 502 
Weighted average shares outstanding
  2,866   2,866   2,965   2,965 
Effect of unvested common stock awards
   --    33    --   -- 
Adjusted weighted average shares used in
  earnings per share computation
    2,866     2,899    2,965    2,965 
Earnings (loss) per share
 $0.24  $0.23  $0.17  $0.17 
 
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2011
  
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2010
 
   
Basic
  
Diluted
  
Basic
  
Diluted
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
              
Net income (loss)
 $1,482  $1,482  $1,148  $ 1,148 
Weighted average shares outstanding
  2,862   2,862   2,962   2,962 
Effect of unvested common stock awards
   --      31    --   -- 
Adjusted weighted average shares used in
  earnings per share computation
    2,862     2,893    2,962    2,962 
Earnings (loss) per share
 $0.52  $0.51  $0.39  $0.39 
 
For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were outstanding options to purchase 152,816 and 174,389 shares, respectively, at a weighted average exercise price of $10.83 per share and for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were outstanding options to purchase 154,856 and 168,429 shares, respectively, at a weighted average exercise price of $10.83 per share. For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, 33,408 options were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.
 
5.           Stock-Based Compensation
 
Recognition and Retention Plan
 
On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the “2005 Recognition Plan”) as an incentive to retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock subject to award under the 2005 Recognition Plan totaled 63,547 shares (as adjusted).  As the shares were acquired for the 2005 Recognition Plan, the purchase price of these shares was recorded as a contra equity account.  As the shares are distributed, the contra equity account is reduced.  During the six months ended December 31, 2011, 561 shares vested and were released from the 2005 Recognition Plan Trust and 2,247 shares remained in the 2005 Recognition Plan Trust at December 31, 2011.
 
On December 23, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2011 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the “2011 Recognition Plan” together with the 2005 Recognition  Plan, the  “Recognition  Plan”) as  an  incentive  to  retain  personnel  of  experience and ability in key positions.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for award under the 2011 Recognition Plan totaled 77,808 shares.  As of December 31, 2011, no shares were awarded under the 2011 Recognition Plan.
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
5.           Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
 
Recognition and Retention Plan (continued)
 
Recognition Plan shares are earned by recipients at a rate of 20% of the aggregate number of shares covered by the Recognition Plan award over five years.  Generally, if the employment of an employee or service as a non-employee director is terminated prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of grant of Recognition Plan share award, the recipient shall forfeit the right to any shares subject to the award that have not been earned.  In the case of death or disability of the recipient or a change in control of the Company, the Recognition Plan awards will be vested and shall be distributed as soon as practicable thereafter.
 
The present cost associated with the 2005 Recognition Plan is based on a share price of $10.93 (as adjusted), which represent the market price of the Company’s stock on August 19, 2010, the date on which the 2005 Recognition Plan shares were granted, as adjusted for the exchange ratio of 0.9110 on December 22, 2010.  The cost is recognized over the five year vesting period.
 
Stock Option Plan
 
On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Stock Option Plan (the “2005 Option Plan”) for the benefit of directors, officers, and other key employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2005 Option Plan totaled 158,868 (as adjusted).  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the 2005 Option Plan.
 
On December 23, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2011 Stock Option Plan (the “2011 Option Plan”) for the benefit of directors, officers, and other key employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2011 Option Plan totaled 194,522.  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the Option Plan.  As of December 31, 2011, no options had been granted under the 2011 Option Plan.
 
On August 18, 2005, the Company granted 158,868 (as adjusted) options to directors and employees.  Under the 2005 Option Plan, the exercise price of each option cannot be less than the fair market value of the underlying common stock as of the date of the option grant, which was $10.82 (as adjusted), and the maximum term is ten years.  On August 19, 2010, 21,616 options, which had been forfeited, were granted at an exercise price of $10.93 per share. Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options granted under the 2005 Option Plan become vested and exercisable at a rate of 20% per year over five years, commencing one year from the date of the grant, with an additional 20% vesting on each successive anniversary of the date the option was granted.  No vesting shall occur after an employee’s employment or service as a director is terminated.  As of December 31, 2011, 2,133 stock options were available for future grant under the 2005 Option Plan.  In the event of the death or disability of an employee or director or change in control of the Company, the unvested options shall become vested and exercisable.  The Company accounts for the Option Plan under the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.
 
6.           Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The following disclosure is made in accordance with the requirements of ASC 825, Financial Instruments.  Financial instruments are defined as cash and contractual rights and obligations that require settlement, directly or indirectly, in cash.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values have been estimated using the present value of future cash flows or other valuation techniques.  The results of these techniques are highly sensitive to the assumptions used, such as those concerning appropriate discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, which require considerable judgment.  Accordingly, estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current settlement of the underlying financial instruments.
 
 
ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.  These disclosures should not be interpreted as representing an aggregate measure of the underlying value of the Company.
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
6.           Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
 
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments:
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
The carrying amount approximates the fair value of cash and cash equivalents.
 
Securities to be Held-to-Maturity and Available-for-Sale
Fair values for investment securities, including mortgage-backed securities, are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.  The carrying values of restricted or non-marketable equity securities approximate their fair values.  The carrying amount of accrued investment income approximates its fair value.
 
 
Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale
Because these loans are normally disposed of within ninety days of origination, their carrying value closely approximates the fair value of such loans.
 
Loans Receivable
 
For variable-rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant changes in credit risk, fair value approximates the carrying value.  Fair values for other loans are estimated using the discounted value of expected future cash flows. Interest rates used are those being offered currently for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.
 
Deposit Liabilities
The fair values for demand deposit accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date, that is, their carrying amounts.  Fair values for other deposit accounts are estimated using the discounted value of expected future cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.
 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
The carrying amount of short-term borrowings approximates their fair value.  The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowing arrangements.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Credit-Related Instruments
Fair values for outstanding mortgage loan commitments to lend are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining term of the agreements, customer credit quality, and changes in lending rates.
 
The fair value of interest rate floors and caps contained in some loan servicing agreements and variable rate mortgage loan contracts are considered immaterial within the context of fair value disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, no fair value estimate is provided for these instruments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
6.           Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
 
The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:
 
   
December 31, 2011
  
June 30, 2011
 
   
Carrying
  
Estimated
  
Carrying
  
Estimated
 
   
Value
  
Fair Value
  
Value
  
Fair Value
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
Financial Assets
            
   Cash and Cash Equivalents
 $6,259  $6,259  $9,599  $9,599 
   Securities Available-for-Sale
  76,045   76,045   75,039   75,039 
   Securities to be Held-to-Maturity
  5,279   5,441   5,725   5,638 
   Loans Held-for-Sale
  12,599   12,599   6,653   6,653 
   Loans Receivable
  140,285   155,856   125,371   138,168 
                  
Financial Liabilities
                
   Deposits
  173,462   186,159   153,616   157,840 
   Advances from FHLB
  25,612   27,151   26,891   27,826 
                  
Off-Balance Sheet Items
                
   Mortgage Loan Commitments
  155   155   189   189 
 
The estimated fair values presented above could be materially different than net realizable value and are only indicative of the individual financial instrument’s fair value.  Accordingly, these estimates should not be considered an indication of the fair value of the Company taken as a whole.
 
7.           Fair Value Disclosures
 
Effective July 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurement, now codified in FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820").  ASC 820 affirms a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  SFAS No. 157 was issued to establish a uniform definition of fair value.  The definition of fair value is market-based as opposed to company-specific, and includes the following:
 
·  
Defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in either case, through an orderly transaction between market participants at a measurement date and establishes a framework for measuring fair value;
 
·  
Establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date;
 
·  
Nullifies the guidance in EITF 02-3, which required the deferral of profit at inception of a transaction involving a derivative financial instrument in the absence of observable data supporting the valuation technique;
 
·  
Eliminates large position discounts for financial instruments quoted in active markets and requires consideration of the company’s creditworthiness when valuing liabilities; and
 
·  
Expands disclosures about instrument that are measured at fair value.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
  
7.           Fair Value Disclosures (continued)
 
ASC 820 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements.  The valuation hierarchy favors the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.  The three levels are defined as follows:
 
·  
Level 1 – Fair value is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets in which the Company can participate.
 
·  
Level 2 – Fair value is based upon (a) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (b) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, that is, markets in which there are few transactions for the asset or liability, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly; (c) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or (d) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
 
·  
Level 3 – Fair value is based upon inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.  These inputs reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).  These inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which include the Company’s own data. The Company’s own data used to develop unobservable inputs are adjusted if information indicates that market participants would use different assumptions.
 
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
Fair values of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011 are as follows:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using:
    
December 31, 2011
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Total
 
      
(In Thousands)
    
Available-for-Sale
         
Debt Securities
         
   FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 $--  $883  $883 
   FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  --   29,423   29,423 
   GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  --   44,437   44,437 
Equity Securities
            
   ARM Fund
  1,302   --   1,302 
              
Total
 $1,302  $74,743  $76,045 
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using:
    
June 30, 2011
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Total
 
      
(In Thousands)
    
Available-for-Sale
         
Debt Securities
         
   FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 $--  $2,007  $2,007 
   FBNA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  --   34,638   34,638 
   GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  --   105   105 
   Government Agency Notes
  --   36,981   36,981 
Equity Securities
            
   ARM Fund
  1,308   --   1,308 
              
Total
 $1,308  $73,731  $75,039 
 
 
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ITEM 2.        MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
General
 
The Company’s results of operations are primarily dependent on the results of the Bank, which became a wholly owned subsidiary upon completion of the second-step conversion and reorganization on December 22, 2010.  Prior thereto, the Bank was in the mutual holding company form of organization. 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 and loan sale activities.  Non-interest expense principally consists of compensation and employee benefits, office occupancy and equipment expense, data processing 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 conditions and results of operations.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
Allowance for Loan Losses.  The Company has identified the calculation of the allowance for loan losses as a critical accounting policy, due to the higher degree of judgment and complexity than its other significant accounting policies.  Provisions for loan losses are based upon management’s periodic valuation and assessment of the overall loan portfolio and the underlying collateral, trends in non-performing loans, current economic conditions and other relevant factors in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level believed by management to represent all known and inherent losses in the portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable.  Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change.
 
Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.  The realization of our deferred tax assets principally depends upon our achieving projected future taxable income.  We may change our judgments regarding future profitability due to future market conditions and other factors.  We may adjust our deferred tax asset balances if our judgments change.
 
Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2011 to December 31, 2011
 
At December 31, 2011, total assets amounted to $252.4 million compared to $233.3 million at June 30, 2011, an increase of approximately $19.1 million, or 8.2%.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in investment securities of $560,000, or 0.7%, an increase in loans receivable, net, of $14.9 million, or 11.9%, and an increase in loans held-for-sale of $5.9 million or 89.4%.  The increase in loans held-for-sale reflects an increase in residential mortgage loan originations during the six months ended December 31, 2011.  In addition, a slight increase in receivables from financial institutions purchasing the Company’s loans held-for-sale contributed to this increase.
 
The increase in loans was primarily due to the origination of new loans by the mortgage lending department. Construction loans increased principally as a result of one hotel development on which we are the lead lender and have sold a participation interest.  The increase in securities was primarily due to new security acquisitions during the six months ended December 31, 2011, of $48.2 million, partially offset by normal principal paydowns and sales amounting to $47.4 million and a decrease in the fair value of securities of $227,000. In August 2011, after the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it anticipated economic conditions, including low rates of resource utilization and a subdued outlook for inflation over the medium term, are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate at least through mid-2013, we discontinued our interest rate risk laddering strategy and invested  in  long-term, higher yielding mortgage backed securities with a structured adjustable  rate  note.  At December 31, 2011, the Company had $203,000 of non-performing assets or 0.08% of total assets at such date, compared to $114,000 or 0.05% of total assets at June 30, 2011. Our non-performing assets at December 31, 2011 consisted of two loans purchased from a mortgage originator from which we historically purchased loans secured by single-family housing primarily located in predominantly rural areas of Texas and to a lesser extent, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. No such mortgage loans have been purchased since fiscal 2009. The loans were generally secured by rural properties and the seller retained servicing rights. Although the loans were originated with fixed-rates, the Company receives an adjustable-rate of interest equal to the Federal Housing Finance Board rate, with rate floors and ceilings of approximately 5.0% and 8.0%, respectively. Under the terms of the loan agreements, as currently modified, the seller must repurchase or replace any loan that becomes more than 180 days delinquent. At December 31, 2011, we had approximately $8.6 million of such loans in our portfolio with an average contractual remaining term of approximately 20.8 years.
 
 
 
 
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Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2011 to December 31, 2011 (continued)
 
The Company’s total liabilities amounted to $200.1 million at December 31, 2011, an increase of approximately $18.0 million, or 9.9%, compared to total liabilities of $182.1 million at June 30, 2011.  The primary reason for the increase in liabilities was due to an increase in deposits of $19.8 million, or 12.9%, partially offset by a $1.3 million, or 4.8%, decrease in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a $256,000, or 26.7%, decrease in other accrued expenses and liabilities, a $198,000, or 45.5% decrease in deferred tax liability and a $127,000, or 54.0% decrease in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance.
 
Stockholders’ equity increased $1.1 million, or 2.2%, to $52.3 million at December 31, 2011 compared to $51.2 million at June 30, 2011.  This increase was primarily the result of the recognition of net income of $1.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, the distribution of shares associated with the Company’s stock compensation plans of $90,000 and proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the exercise of stock options of $66,000.  These increases were partially offset by dividends of $365,000 paid during the six months ended December 31, 2011 and a decrease of $150,000 in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income.
 
The Bank is required to meet minimum capital standards promulgated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”).  At December 31, 2011, Home Federal Bank’s regulatory capital was well in excess of the minimum capital requirements.
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
 
General
 
Net income amounted to $680,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011 compared to $502,000 for the same period in 2010, an increase of $178,000, or 35.5%.  The increase was primarily due to a $697,000, or 40.1%, increase in net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, partially offset by increases of $344,000 in non-interest expense, $60,000 in income taxes, and $37,000 in the provision for loan losses and by a $78,000 decrease in non-interest income for the 2011 period compared to the same period in 2010.  The increase in net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2011 was primarily due to an increase in interest income and fees from higher loan originations as a result of the hiring of additional loan officers since 2010, and a decrease in the Company’s cost of funds for the three months ended December 31, 2011, compared to the prior year period.  The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense and other expenses associated with the Company’s growth, including the hiring of officers in connection with the commencement of commercial lending activities and the expansion and improvement of the Company's offices.
 
Net income amounted to $1.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011 compared to net income of $1.1 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of $334,000, or 29.1%.  The increase was primarily due to a $1.1 million, or 31.0%, increase in net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, and a $31,000, or 1.9% increase in non-interest income for the 2011 period compared to the same period in 2010.  The changes were partially offset by increases of $706,000, or 22.8% in non-interest expense, $51,000, or 22.9% in the provision for loan losses and $7,000, or 1.2%, in  income tax  expense.  The increase in net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was primarily due to an increase in interest income and fees from higher loan originations as a result of the hiring of additional commercial and residential loan officers since 2010, and a decrease in the Company’s cost of funds for the six months ended December 31, 2011, compared to the prior year period.  The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $325,000, or 16.2%, and other expenses associated with the Company’s growth, including a $125,000 increase in occupancy and equipment expense in connection with the expansion and improvement of the Company's offices.
 
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (continued)
 
Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2011 was $2.4 million, an increase of $697,000, or 40.1%, in comparison to $1.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2010.  This increase was primarily due to an increase of $682,000 in total interest income and a decrease of $15,000 in the Company’s cost of funds.  The increase in total interest income was primarily due to an increase in interest income generated from loans of $613,000, and an increase in interest income from mortgage-backed securities of $69,000. The cost of funds from and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings decreased $77,000, or 32.4% during the period while interest paid on deposits increased $62,000, or 11.0% during the same period.
 
Net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was $4.5 million, an increase of $1.1 million, or 31.0%, in comparison to $3.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010.  This increase was primarily due to an increase of $1.0 million in total interest income and a decrease of $49,000 in the Company’s cost of funds.  The increase in total interest income was primarily due to an increase in interest income generated from loans of $1.1 million, or 29.2%, and an increase in interest income from investment securities of $56,000, partially offset by decreases in interest income from mortgage-backed securities of $112,000.  The cost of funds from and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings decreased $158,000, or 31.9% during the period while interest paid on deposits increased $109,000, or 9.6%, during the same period.
 
The Company’s average interest rate spread was 3.69% and 3.47% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, respectively, compared to 3.10% and 3.21% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010, respectively.  The Company’s net interest margin was 4.09% and 3.90% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, respectively, compared to 3.65% and 3.72% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010, respectively.  The increase in net interest margin and average interest rate spread for the three and six month periods is attributable primarily to a higher volume of interest earning assets at relatively stable rates.  Net interest income also increased primarily due to the increase in volume of average interest-earning assets.  The increases in average interest rate spread and net interest income was also influenced by decreases in the average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities.
 
Provision for Losses on Loans
 
Based on an analysis of historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by Home Federal, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to Home Federal’s market area and other factors related to the collectability of Home Federal’s loan portfolio, a provision for loan losses of $188,000 and $274,000 was made during the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, respectively, compared to a $151,000 and $223,000 provision made during the three and six months ended December 31, 2010, respectively.  Home Federal’s allowance for loan losses was $1.1 million, or 0.79% of total loans, at December 31, 2011 compared to $842,000, or 0.63%, of total loans at December 31, 2010.  At December 31, 2011, Home Federal had two non-performing loans in the amount of $203,000 and no other non-performing assets or troubled-debt restructurings.  At December 31, 2010, Home Federal had two non-performing loans in the amount of $114,000.  There can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be sufficient to cover losses on non-performing assets in the future.
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (continued)
 
Non-interest Income
 
Total non-interest income amounted to $702,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2011, a decrease of $78,000 compared to $780,000 for the same period in 2010.  The decrease was primarily due to decreases of $31,000 in gain on sale of investments and $146,000 in other non-interest income, partially offset by increases of $47,000 in gain on sale of loans and $52,000 in bank owned life insurance income compared to the same period in 2010.  The decrease in other non-interest income occurred primarily as the result of a bank shares tax accrual reversal that occurred in 2010 which was not similarly recorded in 2011.
 
Total non-interest income amounted to $1.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of $31,000 compared to the same period in 2010.  The increase was primarily due to increases of $61,000 in gain on loans held for sale and $108,000 in income from bank owned life insurance, partially offset by decreases of $57,000 in gain on sale of investments and $81,000 in other non-interest income.  Similar to the quarterly results ended December 31, 2011, the decrease in other non-interest income was affected by the bank shares tax accrual reversal that occurred in 2010.
 
Non-interest Expense
 
Total non-interest expense increased $344,000, or 21.4%, for the three months ended December 31, 2011 compared to the prior year period.  The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $221,000, or 22.5%, over the prior year period and increases of $53,000 in occupancy and equipment expenses and $96,000 in legal expenses.
 
Total non-interest expense increased $706,000, or 22.8%, for the six months ended December 31, 2011 compared to the prior year period.  The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $325,000, or 16.2%, as well as increases of $125,000 in occupancy and equipment expenses, $58,000 in franchise and bank taxes, $78,000 in data processing costs, and $141,000 in legal expenses.
 
The increase in compensation and benefits expense was a result of normal compensation increases including stock options and recognition and retention plan expense and the hiring of additional commercial and residential loan officers.  The aggregate compensation expense recognized by the Company for its Stock Option, ESOP and Recognition and Retention Plans amounted to $43,000 and $85,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011 and $21,000 and $55,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
The Louisiana bank shares tax is assessed on the Bank’s equity and earnings.  For the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized franchise and bank shares tax expense of $49,000 and $144,000 respectively compared to $55,000 and $86,000 for the same periods in 2010.
 
Income Taxes
 
Income taxes amounted to $317,000 and $596,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 31.8% and 28.7%, respectively. Income taxes amounted to $257,000 and $589,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 34.0% for both periods.  The reduction in effective income tax rates for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, is primarily the result of non-taxable income which had the effect of a 1.8% and 1.8% reduction, respectively, and the difference in capital gains and losses which had the effect of a 0.4% and 3.5%, reduction, respectively.
 
 
 
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (continued)
 
Average Balances, Net Interest Income, 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. 
 
   
Three months ended December 31,
 
   
2011
  
2010
 
   
Average
Balance
  
Interest
  
Average
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Interest
  
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                  
     Investment securities      
 $81,196  $716   3.53% $54,321  $643   4.73%
     Loans receivable    
  151,798   2,507   6.61   113,829   1,894   6.66 
Interest-earning deposits
  5,533   3   0.22   22,656   7   0.12 
          Total interest-earning assets
  238,527   3,226   5.41   190,806   2,544   5.33 
Non-interest-earning assets        
  13,285           11,746         
          Total assets        
 $251,812          $202,552         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                        
     Savings accounts      
  6,075   22   1.45   6,088   6   0.39 
     NOW accounts       
  16,901   21   0.50   6,575   7   0.43 
     Money market accounts           
  37,380   53   0.57   26,704   65   0.97 
     Certificate accounts       
  94,821   532   2.25   77,913   488   2.51 
          Total deposits          
  155,177   628   1.62   117,280   566   1.93 
FHLB advances                                                    
  28,211   161   2.27   26,654   238   3.56 
          Total interest-bearing liabilities
  183,388   789   1.72%  143,934   804   2.23%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                        
     Non-interest bearing demand accounts
  15,698           14,739         
     Other liabilities        
  1,737           2,650         
          Total liabilities       
  200,823           161,323         
Total Stockholders’ Equity(1)                   
  50,989           41,229         
                          
          Total liabilities and equity
 $251,812          $202,552         
                          
Net interest-earning assets        
 $55,139          $46,872         
                          
Net interest income; average interest rate spread(2)
     $2,437   3.69%     $1,740   3.10%
                          
Net interest margin(3)       
          4.09%          3.65%
                          
Average interest-earning assets to average
  interest-bearing liabilities    
           130.07%           132.56%
 __________________
(1)
Includes retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(2)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)
Net interest margin is net interest income divided by net average interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (continued)
   
Six months ended December 31,
 
   
2011
  
2010
 
   
Average
Balance
  
Interest
  
Average
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Interest
  
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                  
     Investment securities         
 $79,547  $1,322   3.32% $57,050  $1,378   4.83%
     Loans receivable           
  143,194   4,769   6.66   109,673   3,692   6.73 
Interest-earning deposits
  8,883   8   0.18   18,644   11   0.12 
          Total interest-earning assets
  231,624   6,099   5.27   185,367   5,081   5.48 
Non-interest-earning assets         
  13,634           10,137         
          Total assets   
 $245,258          $195,504         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                        
     Savings accounts              
  6,544   29   0.89   5,844   12   0.41 
     NOW accounts                
  15,854   53   0.67   7,207   14   0.39 
     Money market accounts               
  35,787   117   0.65   25,493   124   0.97 
     Certificate accounts     
  91,869   1,050   2.29   77,579   990   2.55 
          Total deposits      
  150,054   1,249   1.66   116,123   1,140   1.97 
FHLB advances                                                    
  26,241   337   2.57   27,657   495   3.57 
          Total interest-bearing liabilities
  176,295   1,586   1.80%  143,780   1,635   2.27%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                        
     Non-interest bearing demand accounts
  16,529           12,189         
     Other liabilities      
  1,720           3,237         
          Total liabilities      
  194,544           159,206         
Total Stockholders’ Equity(1)           
  50,714           36,298         
                          
          Total liabilities and equity
 $245,258          $195,504         
                          
Net interest-earning assets      
 $55,329          $ 41,587         
                          
Net interest income; average interest rate spread(2)
     $4,513   3.47%     $3,446   3.21%
                          
Net interest margin(3)        
          3.90%          3,72%
                          
Average interest-earning assets to average
  interest-bearing liabilities       
           131.38%           128.92%
 __________________
(1)
Includes retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(2)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)
Net interest margin is net interest income divided by net average interest-earning assets.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Home Federal Bank maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management.  The Bank adjusts its liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay its borrowings and to fund loan commitments.  Home Federal Bank also adjusts liquidity as appropriate to meet asset and liability management objectives.
 
Home Federal Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales and earnings and funds provided from operations.  While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Bank sets the interest rates on its deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits.  In addition, Home Federal Bank invests excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.  Home Federal Bank’s deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $752,000 at December 31, 2011.
 
A significant portion of Home Federal Bank’s liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents.   Home Federal Bank’s  primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and increases in deposit accounts.  If Home Federal Bank requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas which provides an additional source of funds. At December 31, 2011, Home Federal Bank had $25.6 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and had $98.0 million in additional borrowing capacity.  Additionally, at December 31, 2011, Home Federal Bank was a party to a Master Purchase Agreement with First National Bankers Bank whereby Home Federal Bank may purchase Federal Funds from First National Bankers Bank in an amount not to exceed $14.3 million. There were no amounts purchased under this agreement as of December 31, 2011.
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (continued)
 
At December 31, 2011, Home Federal Bank had outstanding loan commitments of $15.5 million to originate loans.  At December 31, 2011, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year, totaled $39.7 million. Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal, in a rising interest rate environment.  Home Federal Bank intends to utilize its high levels of liquidity to fund its lending activities.  If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, Home Federal Bank intends to sell its securities classified as available-for-sale as needed.
 
Home Federal Bank is required to maintain regulatory capital sufficient to meet tangible, core and risk-based capital ratios of at least 1.5%, 3.0% and 8.0%, respectively.  At December 31, 2011, Home Federal Bank exceeded each of its capital requirements with ratios of 16.83%, 16.83% and 33.06%, respectively.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
At December 31, 2011, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission rules.
 
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
 
The financial statements and related financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in relative purchasing power over time due to inflation.
 
Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than does the effect of inflation.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  In addition, in those and other portions of this document, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “except,” “intend,” “should” and similar expressions, or the negative thereof, as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future 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 from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended.  The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ITEM 3.                      QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 4.                      CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosures Controls and Procedures.   Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the applicable time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II
 
ITEM 1.                      LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business, which involve amounts in the aggregate believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition of the Company.
 
ITEM 1A.                      RISK FACTORS
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 2.                      UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
(a)           Not applicable.
(b)           Not applicable.
(c)           Purchases of Equity Securities
 
The following table presents the purchasing activity of the 2011 Recognition and Retention Plan Trust during the three month period ended December 31, 2011:
 
Period
 
Total
Number of Shares
Purchased
  
Average Price Paid Per Share
  
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
  
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet
 Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
(a)
 
October 1, 2011 – October 31, 2011
  --  $--   --   -- 
November 1, 2011 – November 30, 2011
  --   --   --   -- 
December 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011
  --   --   --   77,808 
Total
  --   --   --   77,808 
 
Notes to this table:
(a)  
The Company's 2011 Recognition and Retention Plan was authorized to purchase up to a maximum of 77,808 shares of common stock, or 4.0% of the common stock sold in the offering completed on December 22, 2010, as disclosed in the Company's prospectus dated November 5, 2010, and announced by press release on December 27, 2011.
 
 
 
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ITEM 3.                      DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 4.                      MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
ITEM 5.                      OTHER INFORMATION
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 6.                      EXHIBITS
 
The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report:
 
 
No.
 
Description
 
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
32.0
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350
 
The following Exhibits are being furnished as part of this report:
 
 
No.
 
Description
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document.*
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document.*
 
     ______________________ 
 
*
These interactive data files are being furnished as part of this Quarterly Report, and, in accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under those sections.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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.


HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA


 
Date:   February 10, 2012 By:  /s/Daniel R. Herndon  
   Daniel R. Herndon 
   President and Chief Executive Officer 
     
     
Date:   February 10, 2012 By: /s/Clyde D. Patterson 
   Clyde D. Patterson 
   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
   (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)