-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OW21fmRio7AXcNyiGDpXjUpkn9ihNn4z5V9RQVxd+vC8YEXoiGR13Ei9sosLYbV7 3rFuSlxSw8NonGFiuyXimA== 0000892251-03-000181.txt : 20030228 0000892251-03-000181.hdr.sgml : 20030228 20030228154521 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000892251-03-000181 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10QSB/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030228 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LENOX BANCORP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001000050 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS, NOT FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6036] IRS NUMBER: 311445959 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10QSB/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-28162 FILM NUMBER: 03586686 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5255 BEECH ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45217 BUSINESS PHONE: 5132426900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5255 BEECH STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45217 10QSB/A 1 form10qsba093002.htm FORM 10-QSB/A Lenox Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-QSB/A

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-QSB/A

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002

or

[  ]    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________________ to ________________

Commission File Number 0-28162



                              LENOX BANCORP, INC.                                
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)



                       Ohio                                                 31-1445959                        
(State or other jurisdiction) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4730 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
(Address of principal executive officers)



            (513) 531-8655            
(Issuer’s telephone number)

                                                      Not Applicable                                                                   
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changes since last report)

Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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       

  As of November 5, 2002, the Company had 366,847 Common Shares outstanding. Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):   Yes      No X

LENOX BANCORP, INC.
FORM 10-QSB/A

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

INDEX

    Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 

Item 1.

Financial Statements-Unaudited
 
  Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
  Consolidated Statements of Income 4
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
  Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 6

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
   and Results of Operation

6

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION
 

Item 4.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

8

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS STATEMENT

        The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor from civil litigation for forward-looking statements accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements. Statements contained in this report and the information incorporated by reference into this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be the same as those that we anticipated. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identified by use of the words “may,” “will,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations include:

o      changes in the performance of the financial markets;
o      changes in the demand for and market acceptance of our products and services;
o      changes in general economic conditions including interest rates and the presence of competitors
        with greater financial resources;
o      the continued availability of adequate funding sources;
o      loan delinquency rates and the possible inadequacy of allowances for loan losses; and
o      changes in state and federal banking regulations and regulatory actions affecting Lenox.

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on statements. Further information concerning us and our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


        Lenox Bancorp, Inc. is filing this report on Form 10-QSB/A to amend and restate the Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, notes thereto and Management Discussion and Analysis of the Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 2002 as a result of the Company’s recent discovery of inaccurate record keeping relating to mortgage servicing rights income. As a result, a provision of $45,000 was made as a reduction to gain on the sale of loans to record the mortgage servicing rights at the lower of cost or market. Other than the Financial Statements, notes thereto and Management Discussion and Analysis, no other sections of the Form 10-QSB require amendment or restatement at this time.

Lenox Bancorp, Inc.
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

LENOX BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)


Sept. 30, 2002
(UNAUDITED)

Dec. 31, 2001
Assets            
Cash and due from banks   $ 4,252   $ 4,095  
Investment securities - available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of   $ 3,025  
   and $0 at September 30, 2002 and Dec. 31, 2001)    3,045    0  
Mortgage-backed securities - available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of  
   $5,082 and $360 at September 30, 2002 and Dec. 31, 2001)    5,146    366  
Collateralized mortgage obligations - available for sale, at fair value (amortized  
   cost of $2,322 and $3,963 at September 30, 2002 and Dec. 31, 2001)    2,334    3,970  


Total Investment Securities    10,525    4,336  

Loan receivable, (net of allowance for loan loss of $254 and $290 at September 30, 2002
     and Dec. 31, 2001)
    
40,874
   
50,659
 
Loans held for sale - at lower of cost or market    0    0  
Accrued interest receivable    303    346  
Property and equipment, net    1,155    1,197  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock - at cost    1,953    1,886  
Other Real Estate Owned    0    39  
Prepaid expenses and other assets    312    400  
Prepaid federal income taxes    0    39  


Total Assets   $ 59,374   $ 62,997  


Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  
Liabilities:  
     Deposits:  
          Savings, club and other accounts   $ 6,034   $ 6,890  
          Money market and NOW accounts    4,453    4,532  
          Certificate accounts    20,133    21,877  


               Total deposits    30,620    33,299  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank    22,762    23,179  
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance    108    364  
Accrued expenses    307    581  


          Total liabilities   $ 53,797   $ 57,423  
Commitments and other liabilities  
          
Equity for ESOP Shares  $ 183 $ 124

Stockholders' equity:
  
   Preferred Stock - no par value: 500,000 authorized, none issued    --    --  
   Common Stock - no par value: 4,500,000 authorized, 507,496 issued and 366,847  
   outstanding at September 30, 2002 and at December 31, 2001    --    --  
   Additional paid in capital   $ 4,498   $ 4,558  
   Retained earnings - substantially restricted    3,694    3,785  
   Unearned ESOP shares    -109    -136  
   Share acquired for Stock Incentive Plan    -185    -198  
   Treasury stock 140,649 shares at September 30, 2001 and 140,649 shares at December  
   31, 2000    -2,567    -2,567  
   Accumulated other comprehensive income:  
   Unrealized (loss) on available for sale securities net of taxes    63    8  


         Total stockholders' equity   $ 5,394   $ 5,450  


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 59,374   $ 62,997  


  

        See notes to consolidated financial statements

LENOX BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Data)



  Three months ending
September 30,

Nine months ending
September 30,

  2002
2001
2002
2001
Interest Income and Dividend Income                    
     Loans   $ 760   $ 1,051   $ 2,576   $ 3,234  
     Mortgage-backed securities    71    7    143    22  
     Collateralized mortgage obligations    23    70    87    206  
     Investments and interest bearing    43    28    79    152  
     FHLB stock dividends    24    32    67    96  




          Total    921    1,189    2,952    3,710  

Interest Expense
  
     Deposits    227    396    741    1,259  
     Borrowed money    329    364    985    1,186  




          Total    556    760    1,726    2,445  

     Net interest income before provision for loan losses
    
365
   
429
   
1,226
   
1,265
 
Provision for loan losses    24    9    94    238  




    Net interest income after provision for loan losses    341    420    1,132    1,027  
Other Income  
     Service fee income    55    54    189    147  
     Gain (loss) on sale of loans and securities    51    -20    162    76  
     Other Income    0    84    0    250  




          Total    106    118    351    473  

General and Administrative Expenses
  
     Compensation and employee benefits    257    284    705    1,020  
     Occupancy and equipment    64    67    187    196  
     Federal insurance premium    4    4    12    15  
     Franchise taxes    16    2    43    25  
     Other expenses    255    161    673    581  




          Total    596    518    1,620    1,837  

     Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes
    
-149
   
20
   
-137
   
-337
 

Provision (Credit) for income taxes
    
-50
   
12
   
-46
   
-98
 




     Net Income (Loss)    -$99   $ 8    -$91    -$239  




    Basic Income (Loss) per share    -$0.29 $ 0.02    -$0.26    -$0.84  




    Diluted Income (Loss) per share    -$0.29 $ 0.02    -$0.26    -$0.84  




        See notes to consolidated financial statements

LENOX BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)



  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30

  2002
2001
Cash flows from operating activities:            
   Net income (loss)    -$91    -$239  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used)  
    by operating activities  
   Depreciation and amortization    63    55  
   Provision (credit) for losses on loans    94    238  
   Amortization of deferred loan fees    49    43  
   Proceeds from sale of loans in secondary market    8,137  
   Deferred loan origination fees (cost)    -4    -27  
   FHLB stock dividends    -67    -96  
   Gain on sale of investments and loans    --    -76  
   Amortization of stock incentive plan award    39    15  
   Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities  
     Accrued interest receivable    43    102  
     Prepaid expenses    93    -223  
     Prepaid federal income tax    39    9  
     Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance    -253    -33  
     Accrued expenses    -305    428  


            Net cash provided (used) by operating activities    -300    8,333  

Cash flow from Investing activities
  
   Property and equipment additions    -5    -5  
   Repayments of mortgage backed securities    3,985    96  
   Purchase of Investments & certificates of deposit    -3,033    -2  
   Purchase of mortgage back securities    -7,074    -3,972  
   Net change in loans    9,646    -2,234  
   Proceeds from sale of investments    --    4,037  
   Proceeds from sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure    34  
   Maturity of investments - AFS    --    1,100  


            Net cash provided (used) by investing activities    3,553    -980  

Cash Flows from financing activities
  
   Net increase (decrease) in deposits    -2,679    -3,134  
   Borrowings from FHLB    --    --  
   Repayments of FHLB advances    -417    -4,628  


           Net cash provided (used) by investing activities    -3,096    -7,762  

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    
157
   
-409
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period    4,095    2,591  


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period    4,252    2,182  


Supplemental disclosure  
   Cash Paid for:  
     Interest expense    1,729    2,486  
     Income taxes    -37    --  

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

1.      BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-QSB. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lenox Bancorp, Inc. (“Lenox” or the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Lenox Savings Bank (the “Bank”). In the opinion of Lenox, the unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operation and cash flow for the interim period. All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Results of operations and cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year to end December 31, 2002. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, accounting policies and financial notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.     EARNINGS PER SHARE

The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $91,000, or ($0.26) per share on an average of 345,048 shares, compared to a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 of $239,000 or ($0.84) per share.

ITEM 2.      Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001

ASSETS.     Total assets decreased by 5.7% to $59.4 million at September 30, 2002. This decrease was due to a 19.3% decrease in loans receivable from $50.7 million at December 31, 2001 to $40.9 million at September 30, 2002, primarily due to the early payoff of loans. Total investment securities increased to $10.5 million at September 30, 2002 from $4.3 million at December 31, 2001, as a result of investing the proceeds from the loan payoffs.

LIABILITIES.     Total liabilities decreased by 6.3% to $53.8 million at September 30, 2002. This decrease was primarily due to an 8.0% decrease in deposits to $30.6 million at September 30, 2002. Total deposits declined $2.7 million to $30.6 million at September 30, 2002, due to lower pricing in an effort to reduce the Company’s cost of funds.

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY.      Stockholders’ equity remained relatively unchanged at $5.4 million for the period ending September 30, 2002.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES.      The Company’s primary sources of funds are deposits, FHLB advances, principal and interest payments on loans and loan sales in the secondary market. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans are predictable sources of funds, deposit flow and mortgage prepayments are strongly influenced by changes in general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

The primary investment activity of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was the purchase of mortgage-backed securities. The most significant source of funds for the nine months ending September 30, 2002, was the repayment of $9.8 million in mortgage loans.

The Bank is required to maintain a minimum level of liquidity consistent with the safe and sound operation of the institution. The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash, federal funds sold and marketable securities. The levels of the Bank’s liquid assets are dependent on the Bank’s operation, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2002, assets qualifying for short-term liquidity, including cash and short-term investment, totaled approximately $14.8 million.

At September 30, 2002, the Bank’s capital exceeded all the capital requirements of the FDIC. The Bank’s Tier 1 leverage and total capital to risk-weighted capital ratios were 9.28% and 19.75%, respectively.

Comparison of Results of Operations For the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001.

GENERAL.     The Company reported net loss of $91,000 for the nine months ending September 30, 2002, which represents a $148,000 increase compared to net loss reported for the nine months ending September 30, 2001.

Comprehensive income for the nine months ending September 30, 2002 was a loss of $7,000 compared to a comprehensive loss of $170,000 for the nine months ending September 30, 2001. The difference between net income and comprehensive income consists solely of the effect of unrealized gain and losses, net of taxes, on available for sale securities.

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME. Interest and dividend income for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 decreased 20.4%. Interest income on loans decreased by 20.3% to $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. This was primarily due to a lower average balance of loans. Other investments and investment bearing deposits decreased by 21.0% to $376,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, mainly due to lower interest rate environment, partially offset by increase in average investment balances.

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $1.7 million compared to $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, a decrease of 29.2%. Interest expense on deposits decreased 41.1% due to lower interest rates paid on deposits and lower deposits. Interest expense on borrowed money decreased by $201,000 to $985,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 due to lower average FHLB advances outstanding.

NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES. Net interest income before provision for loan losses decreased by $39,000 to $1,226,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES. The provision for loan losses decreased from $238,000 for the nine months ending September 30, 2001 to $94,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.

The Company uses different formulas to determine the appropriate level of provision necessary for the allowance for loan losses to cover the losses in the loan portfolio. Because future events affecting the loan portfolio cannot be predicted with complete accuracy, there can be no assurance that management’s estimates are correct and that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate. However, management believes that based on the information available to them on September 30, 2002, the Company’s allowance for loan losses is sufficient to cover losses inherent in the Company’s current loan portfolio.

OTHER INCOME. Other income decreased by $122,000 due primarily to the decrease in gains on sale of loans and decrease in mortgage servicing rights income in the period ending September 30, 2002.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 were $1.6 million compared to $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. Compensation and benefits decreased by $315,000 to $705,000 for nine months ended September 30, 2002. This decrease was due primarily to the accrual of $300,000 in June 2001, for a potential payout for an employee contract.

INCOME TAXES. Income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 increased by $52,000 due to an increase in pretax earnings. Net loss before tax provision was $137,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, compared to net loss of $337,000 for the same period ending September 30, 2001.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS. On July 29, 2001, the FASB issued SFAS 141 and 142. SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations be accounted for under a single method, the purchase method. The use of the pooling of interest method is no longer permitted. SFAS 141 requires that the purchase method be used for combinations initiated after September 30, 2001. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill no longer be amortized to earnings, but instead be reviewed for impairment. These statements have no material effect on the Company at this time since it has not been involved in a business combination subject to SFAS 141 and does not have goodwill or other intangible assets subject to SFAS 142.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (ss.249.308 of this Chapter).

(a)    Exhibits

     99.1        Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


     99.2        Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


(b)     Reports on Form 8-K

    None.


SIGNATURES

        In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.




Dated: February 28, 2003
LENOX BANCORP, INC.


By: /s/John C. Lame                                      
     John C. Lame
     President and Chief Executive Officer
     (principal executive officer)


Dated: February 28, 2003


    /s/Jane Schank                                         
     Jane Schank
     Secretary and Treasurer

Certification of Principal Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
And Securities and Exchange Commission Release 34-46427

        I, John C. Lame, the principal executive officer of Lenox Bancorp, Inc., certify that:

1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Lenox Bancorp, Inc.;

2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

  a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

  b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

  c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

5) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

  a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial date and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

  b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

6) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there was significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date: February 28, 2003

/s/John C. Lame                                   
Principal Executive Officer

Certification of Principal Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
And Securities and Exchange Commission Release 34-46427

        I, Jane Schank, the principal financial officer of Lenox Bancorp, Inc., certify that:

1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Lenox Bancorp, Inc.;

2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

  a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

  b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

  c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

5) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

  a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial date and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

  b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

6) The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there was significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date: February 28, 2003

/s/Jane Shank                                   
Principal Financial Officer

EX-99 3 ex991093002.htm CERTIFICATION OF CFO Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to
§ 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

        In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Quarterly Report of Lenox Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-QSB for the period ending September 30, 2002 (the “Report”), I, Jane Schank, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

    (1)        The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

    (2)        The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



/s/Jane Schank                                                        

Jane Schank, Secretary and Treasurer


February 28, 2003

EX-99 4 ex992093002.htm CERTIFICATION OF CEO Exhibit 99.2

Exhibit 99.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to
§ 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

        In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Quarterly Report of Lenox Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-QSB for the period ending September 30, 2002 (the “Report”), I, John C. Lame, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

    (1)        The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

    (2)        The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.



/s/John C. Lame                                                        

John C. Lame, Chief Executive Officer
and President


February 28, 2003

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