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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2006

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 00-50347

 


JEFFERSON BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Tennessee   45-0508261

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

120 Evans Avenue, Morristown, Tennessee   37814
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

(423) 586-8421

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  x    Non-accelerated filer  ¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:

At February 7, 2007, the registrant had 6,470,786 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.

 



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INDEX

 

         Page
  PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
Item 1.   Financial Statements   
  Consolidated Statements of Condition - Unaudited
Six months ended December 31, 2006 and year ended June 30, 2006
   3
  Consolidated Statements of Earnings - Unaudited
Three and six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005
   4
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity - Unaudited
Six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005
   5
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited
Six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005
   6
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited    7
Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    11
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    28
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures    28
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.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    30
Item 5.   Other Information    30
Item 6.   Exhibits    30
SIGNATURES   

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Condition

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     December 31,
2006
    June 30,
2006
 
     (Unaudited)        

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,596     $ 3,146  

Interest-earning deposits

     5,613       8,810  

Investment securities classified as available-for-sale, net

     27,422       31,845  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     1,796       1,745  

Bank owned life insurance

     5,595       5,491  

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,108 at December 31, 2006 and $2,172 at June 30, 2006

     268,493       254,127  

Loans held-for-sale

     1,257       1,645  

Premises and equipment, net

     13,419       11,926  

Foreclosed real estate, net

     30       74  

Accrued interest receivable:

    

Investments

     300       330  

Loans receivable

     1,422       1,342  

Deferred tax asset

     1,698       1,986  

Other assets

     797       4,670  
                

Total assets

   $ 330,438     $ 327,137  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Deposits

    

Noninterest-bearing

   $ 11,474     $ 10,806  

Interest-bearing

     198,421       188,037  

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     45,300       52,400  

Other liabilities

     1,017       1,295  

Accrued income taxes

     —         56  
                

Total liabilities

     256,212       252,594  
                

Commitments and contingent liabilities

     —         —    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock, $.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 8,415,781 shares issued and 6,517,777 shares outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 6,613,557 shares outstanding at June 30, 2006

     84       84  

Additional paid-in capital

     72,390       72,171  

Unearned ESOP shares

     (5,185 )     (5,401 )

Unearned compensation

     (2,457 )     (2,733 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (252 )     (609 )

Retained earnings

     34,782       34,780  

Treasury stock, at cost; 1,898,004 shares at December 31, 2006 and 1,793,091 shares at June 30, 2006

     (25,136 )     (23,749 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     74,226       74,543  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 330,438     $ 327,137  
                

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Net Earnings Per Share)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
   Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2006     2005    2006     2005  

Interest income:

         

Interest on loans receivable

   $ 4,893     $ 3,870    $ 9,627     $ 7,514  

Interest on investment securities

     280       431      593       899  

Other interest

     63       91      150       173  
                               

Total interest income

     5,236       4,392      10,370       8,586  
                               

Interest expense:

         

Deposits

     1,815       1,293      3,550       2,494  

Advances from FHLB

     613       258      1,263       437  
                               

Total interest expense

     2,428       1,551      4,813       2,931  
                               

Net interest income

     2,808       2,841      5,557       5,655  

Provision for loan losses

     30       —        30       —    
                               

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     2,778       2,841      5,527       5,655  
                               

Noninterest income:

         

Dividends from investments

     17       —        47       17  

Mortgage origination fee income

     102       131      252       317  

Service charges and fees

     127       134      250       273  

Loss on sale of investment securities, net

     (30 )     —        (29 )     (44 )

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net

     21       83      34       160  

BOLI increase in cash value

     53       53      105       106  

Other

     20       12      38       40  
                               

Total noninterest income

     310       413      697       869  
                               

Noninterest expense:

         

Compensation and benefits

     1,498       1,299      3,041       2,580  

Occupancy expense

     145       90      302       197  

Equipment and data processing expense

     372       219      716       459  

DIF premiums

     6       7      12       13  

Advertising

     65       81      234       145  

REO expense

     —         11      8       37  

Other

     453       380      892       731  
                               

Total noninterest expense

     2,539       2,087      5,205       4,162  
                               

Earnings before income taxes

     549       1,167      1,019       2,362  
                               

Income taxes:

         

Current

     146       406      314       708  

Deferred

     54       51      66       159  
                               

Total income taxes

     200       457      380       867  
                               

Net earnings

   $ 349     $ 710    $ 639     $ 1,495  
                               

Net earnings per share, basic

   $ 0.06     $ 0.11    $ 0.11     $ 0.23  
                               

Net earnings per share, diluted

   $ 0.06     $ 0.11    $ 0.11     $ 0.23  
                               

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

Six Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   

Unallocated
Common

Stock in

ESOP

    Unearned
Compensation
   

Accumulated

Other
Comprehensive
Income

    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 

Balance at June 30, 2006

   $ 84    $ 72,171     $ (5,401 )   $ (2,733 )   $ (609 )   $ 34,780     $ (23,749 )   $ 74,543  
                       

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net earnings

     —        —         —         —         —         639       —         639  

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of taxes of $222

     —        —         —         —         357       —         —         357  
                       

Total comprehensive income

     —        —         —         —         —         —         —         996  

Dividends

     —        —         —         —         —         (786 )     —         (786 )

Dividends used for ESOP payment

     —        —         —         —         —         149       —         149  

Shares committed to be released by the ESOP

     —        67       216       —         —         —         —         283  

Stock options expensed

     —        132       —         —         —         —         —         132  

Earned portion of stock grants

     —        —         —         276       —         —         —         276  

MRP Vesting

     —        (12 )     —         —         —         —         —         (12 )

Exercise of options

     —        32       —         —         —         —         —         32  

Purchase of common stock (104,913 shares)

     —        —         —         —         —         —         (1,387 )     (1,387 )
                                                               

Balance at December 31, 2006

   $ 84    $ 72,390     $ (5,185 )   $ (2,457 )   $ (252 )   $ 34,782     $ (25,136 )   $ 74,226  
                                                               
     Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Unallocated
Common
Stock in
ESOP
    Unearned
Compensation
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 

Balance at June 30, 2005

   $ 84    $ 71,694     $ (5,833 )   $ (3,232 )   $ (155 )   $ 34,069     $ (14,599 )   $ 82,028  
                       

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net earnings

     —        —         —         —         —         1,495       —         1,495  

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of taxes of $(234)

     —        —         —         —         (377 )     —         —         (377 )
                       

Total comprehensive income

     —        —         —         —         —         —         —         1,118  

Dividends

     —        —         —         —         —         (843 )     —         (843 )

Dividends used for ESOP payment

     —        —         —         —         —         157       —         157  

Shares committed to be released by the ESOP

     —        67       216       —         —         —         —         283  

Stock options expensed

     —        132       —         —         —         —         —         132  

Earned portion of stock grants

     —        —         —         220       —         —         —         220  

Exercise of options

     —        34       —         —         —         —         —         34  

Tax benefit from exercise of nonqualifying stock options

     —        25       —         —         —         —         —         25  

Purchase of common stock (395,204 shares)

     —        —         —         —         —         —         (5,242 )     (5,242 )
                                                               

Balance at December 31, 2005

   $ 84    $ 71,952     $ (5,617 )   $ (3,012 )   $ (532 )   $ 34,878     $ (19,841 )   $ 77,912  
                                                               

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Six Months ended
December 31,
 
     2006     2005  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net earnings

   $ 639     $ 1,495  

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

    

Allocated ESOP shares

     283       283  

Depreciation and amortization expense

     261       128  

Amortization of premiums (discounts), net on investment securities

     7       18  

Provision for loan losses

     30       —    

Loss on sale of investment securities and mortgage-backed securities, net

     29       60  

(Gain) on sale of equity investments

     —         (16 )

FHLB stock dividends

     (52 )     (44 )

Amortization of deferred loan fees, net

     (71 )     (66 )

(Gain) on sale of foreclosed real estate, net

     (34 )     (160 )

Deferred tax benefit

     66       159  

Originations of mortgage loans held for sale

     (29,448 )     (28,267 )

Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans

     29,836       30,209  

Increase in cash value of life insurance

     (104 )     (106 )

Earned portion of MRP

     276       220  

Stock options expensed

     132       133  

Decrease (increase) in:

    

Accrued interest receivable

     (50 )     (253 )

Other assets

     3,873       273  

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities and accrued income taxes

     (163 )     (6 )
                

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     5,510       4,060  
                

Cash flows used for investing activities:

    

Loan originations, net of principal collections

     (14,149 )     (18,368 )

Investment securities classified as available for sale:

    

Purchased

     —         (775 )

Proceeds from sale

     3,965       5,022  

Proceeds from maturity

     1,000       —    

Return of principal on mortgage-backed securities

     —         1,639  

Purchase of premises and equipment

     (1,754 )     (2,332 )

Proceeds from sale of (additions to) foreclosed real estate, net

     41       214  
                

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

     (10,897 )     (14,600 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Net increase (decrease) in deposits

     11,052       494  

Proceeds from advances from FHLB

     55,700       27,000  

Repayment of FHLB advances

     (62,800 )     (12,000 )

Purchase of treasury stock

     (1,387 )     (5,242 )

Dividends paid

     (957 )     (1,158 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     32       34  
                

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     1,640       9,128  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and interest-earning deposits

     (3,747 )     (1,412 )

Cash, cash equivalents and interest-earning deposits at beginning of period

     11,956       11,027  
                

Cash, cash equivalents and interest-earning deposits at end of period

   $ 8,209     $ 9,615  
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid during period for:

    

Interest on deposits

   $ 3,550     $ 2,494  

Interest on FHLB advances

     1,263       437  

Income taxes

     495       720  

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans

     —         224  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(1) Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Jefferson Bancshares”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jefferson Federal Bank (the “Bank” or “Jefferson Federal”). The unaudited financial statements of the Company were prepared with generally accepted accounting principles and with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial statements. The results of operations for the period ended December 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire fiscal year. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006.

 

(2) Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jefferson Federal Bank. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

(3) Use of Estimates

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the statement of condition dates and revenues and expenses for the periods shown. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in the consolidated financial statements. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed real estate and deferred tax assets.

 

(4) Limitation on Capital Distributions

Office of Thrift Supervision regulations impose limitations upon all capital distributions by a savings institution, including cash dividends, payments to repurchase its shares and payments to shareholders of another institution in a cash-out merger. Under the regulations, an application to and the prior approval of the Office of Thrift Supervision is required prior to any capital distribution if the institution does not meet the criteria for “expedited treatment” of applications under Office of Thrift Supervision regulations (i.e., generally, examination ratings in the top two categories), the total capital distributions for the calendar year exceed net income for that year plus the amount of retained net income for the preceding two years, the institution would be undercapitalized following the distribution or the distribution would otherwise be contrary to a statute, regulation or agreement with, or condition imposed by, the Office of Thrift Supervision. If an application is not required, the institution must still provide prior notice to the Office of Thrift Supervision of the capital distribution if, like Jefferson Federal, it is a subsidiary of a holding company. In addition, the Office of Thrift

 

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Supervision could prohibit a proposed capital distribution by any institution, which would otherwise be permitted by the regulation, if the Office of Thrift Supervision determined that such distribution would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. In the event Jefferson Federal’s capital falls below its regulatory requirements or the Office of Thrift Supervision notifies it that it is in need of more than normal supervision, Jefferson Federal’s ability to make capital distributions could be restricted. Jefferson Federal also may not make a capital distribution if the distribution would reduce its regulatory capital below the amount needed for the liquidation account established in connection with its conversion from the mutual holding company form of organization.

 

(5) Earnings Per Common Share

Earnings per common share and earnings per common share-assuming dilution have been computed on the basis of dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding, exclusive of unearned ESOP shares. Diluted earnings per common share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options and are determined using the treasury stock method. The following table illustrates the number of weighted-average shares of common stock used in each corresponding earnings per common share calculation:

 

    

Weighted-Average Shares
Outstanding for the

Three Months Ended
December 31,

  

Weighted-Average Shares
Outstanding for the

Six Months Ended
December 31,

     2006    2005    2006    2005

Weighted average number of common shares used in computing basic earnings per common share

   5,990,682    6,416,745    6,015,862    6,485,859

Effect of dilutive stock options

   3,456    18,062    5,710    22,847
                   

Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in computing earnings per common share assuming dilution

   5,994,138    6,434,807    6,021,572    6,508,706
                   

 

(6) Statements of Cash Flows

Dividends declared but not paid have been recorded in other liabilities; however, their non-effect on cash and operations dictates their exclusion from the cash flows until actually paid.

 

(7) Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan

Impairment of loans is recognized in conformity with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 118. There was no impairment of loans or allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans at December 31, 2006. Other nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2006 were approximately $527,000. For the six months ended December 31, 2006, gross income which would have been recognized had nonaccrual loans been current in accordance with their original terms amounted to approximately $21,000.

 

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Interest income from non-accrual loans included in the Company’s interest income amounted to $5,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006.

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended December 31, 2006:

 

     Allowance for Loan Losses
(Dollars in thousands)
 

Balance at June 30, 2006

     $ 2,172  

Provision for loan losses

       30  

Charge-offs

   (136 )  

Recoveries

   42    
        

Net (charge-offs)/recoveries

       (94 )
          

Balance at December 31, 2006

     $ 2,108  
          

 

(8) Financial Instruments With Off-Balance Sheet Risk

Jefferson Bancshares is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments generally include commitments to originate mortgage loans. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The Company’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the borrower is represented by the contractual amount and related accrued interest receivable of those instruments. The Company minimizes this risk by evaluating each borrower’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. Collateral held by the Company consists of a first or second mortgage on the borrower’s property. The amount of collateral obtained is based upon an appraisal of the property.

At December 31, 2006, we had approximately $63,000 in loan commitments, consisting of commitments to originate real estate loans. In addition to commitments to originate loans, we had $16.8 million of loans-in-process, $9.7 million in unused standby letters of credit and approximately $13.4 million in unused lines of credit.

 

(9) Dividend Declaration

On November 30, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2006 and payable on January 12, 2007.

 

(10) Stock Incentive Plans

Under the Bank’s 1995 Stock Option Plan and the 1995 Management Recognition and Development Plan (“MRP”), the Company issued a combined total of 179,176 shares to officers, employees and non-employee directors. Both plans vested pro-rata over a five-year period, with the Stock Option Plan having an expiration date of April 1, 2007. As of December 31, 2006, there were 30,593 options outstanding and no remaining shares available for grant under the 1995 Stock Option Plan. During the three-month period, 1,633 options were exercised.

 

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The Company’s 2004 Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the granting of 698,750 options and 279,500 restricted stock awards to employees and non-employee directors. As of December 31, 2006, there were 401,778 options and 204,711 restricted stock awards granted under this plan which will vest pro-rata over a five-year period. The 2004 Plan has an expiration date of January 30, 2014.

The table below summarizes the status of the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2006.

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31, 2006
     Shares    Weighted-
average
exercise price

Outstanding at beginning of period

   434,004    $ 12.98

Granted during the three-month period

   —        —  

Options exercised

   1,633    $ 3.52

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

   432,371    $ 13.02

Options exercisable at December 31, 2006

   191,315    $ 12.17

The following information applies to options outstanding at December 31, 2006:

 

Number outstanding

     432,371

Range of exercise prices

   $ 3.52 -$13.69

Weighted-average exercise price

   $ 13.02

Weighted-average remaining contractual life

     6.6

Number of options remaining for future issuance

     296,972

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Share Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123 (“SFAS 123”), “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” SFAS 123R eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (“APB 25”) and requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This statement is effective for public entities that do not file as small business issuers as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005.

Effective July 1, 2005, the Company adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective application transition method. This requires the Company to expense the unvested portion of options granted in 2004, which reduces net earnings by approximately $217,000 in fiscal year 2007 and $326,000 during the remaining service period. SFAS 123R provides for the use of alternative models to determine compensation cost related to stock option grants. The estimated fair value of stock options at grant date has been

 

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determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on market data as of January 29, 2004. The expected dividend yield of 1.17% and expected volatility of 7.01% were used to model the value. The risk free rate of return equaled 4.22%, which was based on the yield of a U.S. Treasury note with a term of ten years. The estimated time remaining before the expiration of the options equaled ten years.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of Jefferson Bancshares. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006.

General

Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. (also referred to as the “Company” or “Jefferson Bancshares”) is the holding company for Jefferson Federal Bank (the “Bank” or “Jefferson Federal”).

The Company has no significant assets, other than all of the outstanding shares of the Bank, and no significant liabilities. Management of the Company and the Bank are substantially similar and the Company neither owns nor leases any property, but instead uses the premises, equipment and furniture of the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including the consolidated financial statements and related financial data, relates primarily to the Bank.

Jefferson Federal is a community oriented financial institution offering traditional financial services to its local communities. The Bank is engaged primarily in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and using such funds to originate loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, one-to four- family residential properties, as well as originate commercial real estate and multi-family mortgage loans, construction loans, consumer loans, commercial non-real estate loans and make other investments permitted by applicable laws and regulations.

The Bank’s savings accounts are insured up to the applicable legal limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) through the Deposit Insurance Fund. Jefferson Federal Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) System.

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor Statement

This Quarterly Report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not historical facts; but rather, are statements based on Jefferson Bancshares’ current expectations regarding its business strategies and their intended

 

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results and its future performance. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions.

Management’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in the interest rate environment, legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect our business, changes in accounting policies and practices, changes in competition and demand for financial services, adverse changes in the securities markets and changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006 under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Jefferson Bancshares assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005

Net Income

Net income was $349,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 compared to net income of $710,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. For the six months ended December 31, 2006, net income was $639,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $1.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2005. The decline in net income for both the three- and six-month periods ended December 31, 2006 was primarily the result of a decline in noninterest income combined with an increase in noninterest expense. The increase in noninterest expense continues to reflect our expansion initiatives during the past year.

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  
     (Dollars in thousands,
except per share data)
    (Dollars in thousands,
except per share data)
 

Net earnings

   $ 349     $ 710     $ 639     $ 1,495  

Net earnings per share, basic

   $ 0.06     $ 0.11     $ 0.11     $ 0.23  

Net earnings per share, diluted

   $ 0.06     $ 0.11     $ 0.11     $ 0.23  

Return on average assets (annualized)

     0.42 %     0.94 %     0.39 %     0.99 %

Return on average equity (annualized)

     1.86 %     3.60 %     1.71 %     3.74 %

Net Interest Income

Net interest income before loan loss provision decreased $33,000, or 1.2%, to $2.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 from the corresponding quarter in 2005. The interest rate spread and net interest margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 were 2.88% and 3.69%, respectively, compared to 3.33% and 4.03% for the same period in 2005. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased 65 basis points to 6.88% while the average volume of earning assets increased $22.4 million, to $304.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. The average rate paid on interest-bearing

 

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liabilities increased 110 basis points to 4.00%, while the average volume of interest-bearing liabilities increased $28.8 million, to $242.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006, compared to the same period in 2005.

The following table summarizes changes in interest income and expense for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     Three Months
Ended
December 31,
            
     2006    2005    $ Change     % Change  
     (Dollars in thousands)             

Interest income:

          

Loans

   $ 4,893    $ 3,870    $ 1,023     26.4 %

Investment securities

     280      431      (151 )   (35.0 )%

Interest-earning deposits

     36      67      (31 )   (46.3 )%

FHLB stock

     27      24      3     12.5 %
                        

Total interest income

     5,236      4,392      844     19.2 %

Interest expense:

          

Deposits

     1,815      1,293      522     40.4 %

Borrowings

     613      258      355     137.6 %
                        

Total interest expense

     2,428      1,551      877     56.5 %
                        

Net interest income

   $ 2,808    $ 2,841    $ (33 )   (1.2 )%
                        

For the six months ended December 31, 2006, net interest income decreased $98,000, or 1.7%, to $5.6 million. The interest rate spread and net interest margin for the six months ended December 31, 2006 were 2.87% and 3.67%, respectively, compared to 3.35% and 4.04% for the same period in 2005. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased 71 basis points to 6.85% while the average volume of earning assets increased $23.1 million, to $302.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased 119 basis points to 3.98%, while the average volume of interest-bearing liabilities increased $31.4 million, to $242.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006, compared to the same period in 2005.

 

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The following table summarizes changes in interest income and expense for the six-month periods ended December 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     Six Months Ended
December 31,
            
     2006    2005    $ Change     % Change  
     (Dollars in thousands)             

Interest income:

          

Loans

   $ 9,627    $ 7,514    $ 2,113     28.1 %

Investment securities

     593      899      (306 )   (34.0 )%

Interest-earning deposits

     98      129      (31 )   (24.0 )%

FHLB stock

     52      44      8     18.2 %
                        

Total interest income

     10,370      8,586      1,784     20.8 %

Interest expense:

          

Deposits

     3,550      2,494      1,056     42.3 %

Borrowings

     1,263      437      826     189.0 %
                        

Total interest expense

     4,813      2,931      1,882     64.2 %
                        

Net interest income

   $ 5,557    $ 5,655    $ (98 )   (1.7 )%
                        

The following table summarizes average balances and average yields and costs:

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,     Six Months Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2006     2005  
     Average
Balance
   Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
   Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
   Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
   Yield/
Cost
 
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

Loans

   $ 269,631    7.26 %   $ 225,717    6.86 %   $ 265,633    7.25 %   $ 220,292    6.82 %

Investment securities

     29,035    3.86 %     47,008    3.67 %     30,345    3.91 %     48,988    3.67 %

Interest-earning deposits

     4,069    3.54 %     7,681    3.49 %     5,138    3.81 %     8,841    2.92 %

FHLB stock

     1,779    6.07 %     1,686    5.69 %     1,767    5.89 %     1,675    5.25 %

Deposits

     196,821    3.69 %     186,560    2.77 %     194,189    3.66 %     186,389    2.68 %

Borrowings

     45,907    5.34 %     27,333    3.78 %     47,795    5.29 %     24,167    3.62 %

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

 

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Three Months

2006 Compared to 2005

   

Six Months

2006 Compared to 2005

 
     Increase (Decrease)
Due To
          Increase (Decrease)
Due To
       
     Volume     Rate     Net     Volume     Rate     Net  
     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  

Interest income:

            

Loans receivable

   $ 787     $ 236     $ 1,023     $ 1,621     $ 492     $ 2,113  

Mortgage-backed securities

     (69 )     —         (69 )     (145 )     —         (145 )

Investment securities

     (125 )     39       (86 )     (266 )     93       (173 )

Municipals

     3       1       4       9       3       12  

Daily interest-earning deposits and other interest-earning assets

     (31 )     3       (28 )     (177 )     154       (23 )
                                                

Total interest-earning assets

     565       279       844       1,042       742       1,784  
                                                

Interest expense:

            

Deposits

     74       448       522       108       948       1,056  

Borrowings

     221       134       355       561       265       826  
                                                

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     295       582       877       669       1,213       1,882  
                                                

Net change in interest income

   $ 270     $ (303 )   $ (33 )   $ 373     $ (471 )   $ (98 )
                                                

Total interest income increased $844,000, or 19.2%, to $5.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006, and increased $1.8 million, or 20.8%, to $10.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in interest income was primarily due to an increase in both the volume and yield on average loans more than offsetting a decrease in the volume of investment securities.

Interest on loans increased $1.0 million, or 26.4%, to $4.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and increased $2.1 million, or 28.1%, to $9.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in interest on loans is the result of a higher average balance, primarily due to growth in the commercial loan portfolio, combined with a higher average yield. The average balance of loans increased $43.9 million, or 19.5%, to $269.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and increased $45.3 million, or 20.6%, to $265.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in the average yield on loans was primarily the result of increases in the prime lending rate. The average yield on loans increased 40 basis points, to 7.26%, for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the corresponding period in 2005 and increased 43 basis points, to 7.25% for the six months ended December 31, 2006.

Interest on investment securities decreased $151,000, or 35.0%, to $280,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and decreased $306,000, or 34.0%, to $593,000, for the six months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease for both periods was the result of a decrease in the average balance of investment securities more than offsetting an increase in the average yield. The average balance of investment securities decreased $18.0 million, to $29.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and decreased $18.6 million, to $30.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2006. Proceeds from the sale of investment securities were used to fund growth in the loan portfolio. The average yield on investments increased 19 basis points to 3.86% for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and increased 24 basis

 

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points to 3.91% for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005. Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock were $27,000 and $52,000, respectively, for the three- and six-month periods ended December 31, 2006, compared to $24,000 and $44,000 for the comparable periods in 2005. FHLB dividends are paid with additional shares of FHLB stock.

Total interest expense increased $877,000, or 56.5%, to $2.4 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2006 and increased $1.9 million, or 64.2%, to $4.8 million for the six-month period ended December 31, 2006. The increase for both periods was due to higher rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and higher average balances of both deposits and FHLB advances.

Interest expense on deposits increased $522,000, or 40.4%, to $1.8 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2006 and increased $1.1 million, or 42.3%, to $3.6 million for the six-month period ended December 31, 2006. The increase for both periods was due to an increase in the average rate paid on deposits combined with an increase in the average balance of deposits. The average rate paid on deposits increased 92 basis points to 3.69% for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and increased 98 basis points to 3.66% for the six months ended December 31, 2006 due to higher rates paid on money market accounts and time deposits. The increase in the rate paid on deposits reflects an increase in short-term market interest rates. The increase in the average balance of deposits was primarily the result of a higher average balance of certificates of deposit. The average balance of certificates of deposit has increased due to promotional rates offered in connection with the opening of our two new full-service offices in addition to customer preference for higher-yielding deposit accounts.

Interest expense on FHLB advances amounted to $613,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to $258,000 for the corresponding period in 2005. For the six months ended December 31, 2006, interest expense on FHLB advances was $1.3 million compared to $437,000 for the same period in 2005. The increase for both periods was due to a higher average balance and a higher rate paid. FHLB advances have been utilized as a funding source for supporting loan growth.

Provision for Loan Losses

We review the level of the loan loss allowance on a monthly basis and establish the provision for loan losses based on the volume and types of lending, delinquency levels, loss experience, the amount of classified loans, economic conditions and other factors related to the collectibility of the loan portfolio. Net charge-offs for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2006 amounted to $66,000 and $94,000, respectively, compared to $47,000 and $59,000 for the comparable periods in 2005. The provision for loan losses totaled $30,000 for both the three and six months ended December 31, 2006 as a result of growth in the loan portfolio, compared to no provision for the comparable periods in 2005. Nonperforming loans totaled $527,000 at December 31, 2006 compared to $498,000 at December 31, 2005.

Noninterest Income

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sale of investment securities totaling $30,000 was recorded in the three-month period ended December 31, 2006 and included as a component of noninterest income. Gain on sale of foreclosed property was $21,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to $83,000 for the same period in 2005. Mortgage origination fee income decreased $29,000, or 22.1%, to $102,000 due to a lower volume of loan originations.

The following table summarizes the dollar amounts for each category of noninterest income, and the dollar and percent changes for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
  

$

Change

   

%

Change

 
     2006     2005     
     (Dollars in thousands)             

Noninterest income:

         

Dividends from investments

   $ 17     $ —      $ 17     NM  

Mortgage origination fee income

     102       131      (29 )   (22.1 )%

Service charges and fees

     127       134      (7 )   (5.2 )%

Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities, net

     (30 )     —        (30 )   NM  

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net

     21       83      (62 )   (74.7 )%

BOLI increase in cash value

     53       53      —       0.0 %

Other

     20       12      8     66.7 %
                         

Total noninterest income

   $ 310     $ 413    $ (103 )   (24.9 )%
                         

Noninterest income decreased $172,000, or 19.8%, to $697,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to $869,000 for the corresponding period in 2005. A loss on sale of investment securities totaled $29,000 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 compared to $44,000 for the corresponding period in 2005. Gain on sale of foreclosed property was $34,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to $160,000 for the same period in 2005. Mortgage origination fee income decreased $65,000, or 20.5%, to $252,000 due to a lower volume of loan originations. Service charge and fee income decreased $23,000, or 8.4%, to $250,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006 primarily due to a decrease in late charge fee income.

 

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The following table summarizes the dollar amounts for each category of noninterest income, and the dollar and percent changes for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.

 

    

Six Months Ended

December 31,

   

$

Change

   

%

Change

 
     2006     2005      
     (Dollars in thousands)              

Noninterest income:

        

Dividends from investments

   $ 47     $ 17     $ 30     176.5 %

Mortgage origination fee income

     252       317       (65 )   (20.5 )%

Service charges and fees

     250       273       (23 )   (8.4 )%

Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities, net

     (29 )     (44 )     15     (34.1 )%

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate, net

     34       160       (126 )   (78.8 )%

BOLI increase in cash value

     105       106       (1 )   (0.9 )%

Other

     38       40       (2 )   (5.0 )%
                          

Total noninterest income

   $ 697     $ 869     $ (172 )   (19.8 )%
                          

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased $452,000, or 21.7%, to $2.5 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2006, primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense. Compensation and benefits expense increased $199,000, or 15.3%, to $1.5 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2006 primarily due to staff additions for our two new branch offices in Hamblen and Knox Counties and our future branch office in Knox County scheduled to open in 2007. There were 94 full-time employees at December 31, 2006 compared to 85 full-time employees at December 31, 2005. Occupancy expense increased $55,000, or 61.1%, to $145,000 and equipment and data processing expense increased $153,000, or 69.9%, to $372,000. The increases in occupancy, equipment and data processing expenses were also the result of our recent expansion activities.

The following table summarizes the dollar amounts for each category of noninterest expense, and the dollar and percent changes for the three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.

 

    

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

$

Change

   

%

Change

 
     2006    2005     
     (Dollars in thousands)             

Compensation and benefits

   $ 1,498    $ 1,299    $ 199     15.3 %

Occupancy expense

     145      90      55     61.1 %

Equipment and data processing expense

     372      219      153     69.9 %

Deposit insurance premiums

     6      7      (1 )   (14.3 )%

Advertising

     65      81      (16 )   (19.8 )%

REO expense

     —        11      (11 )   (100.0 )%

Other

     453      380      73     19.2 %
                        

Total noninterest expense

   $ 2,539    $ 2,087    $ 452     21.7 %
                        

Noninterest expense increased $1.0 million or 25.1%, to $5.2 million for the six-month period ended December 31, 2006, primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense. Compensation and benefits expense increased $461,000, or 17.9%, to $3.0 million for the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 primarily due to staff additions. Advertising expense

 

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amounted to $234,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to $145,000 for the corresponding period in 2005 as a result of marketing efforts and promotions associated with the opening of our two new branch offices. Occupancy expense increased $105,000, or 53.3%, to $302,000 and equipment and data processing expense increased $257,000, or 56.0%, to $716,000 as a result of our recent expansion activities.

The following table summarizes the dollar amounts for each category of noninterest expense, and the dollar and percent changes for the six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.

 

    

Six Months Ended

December 31,

  

$

Change

   

%

Change

 
     2006    2005     
     (Dollars in thousands)             

Compensation and benefits

   $ 3,041    $ 2,580    $ 461     17.9 %

Occupancy expense

     302      197      105     53.3 %

Equipment and data processing expense

     716      459      257     56.0 %

DIF deposit insurance premiums

     12      13      (1 )   (7.7 )%

Advertising

     234      145      89     61.4 %

REO expense

     8      37      (29 )   (78.4 )%

Other

     892      731      161     22.0 %
                        

Total noninterest expense

   $ 5,205    $ 4,162    $ 1,043     25.1 %
                        

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2006 was $200,000 compared to $457,000 for the same period in 2005 due to a lower level of taxable income. For the six months ended December 31, 2006, income tax expense decreased $487,000, or 56.2%, to $380,000 due to lower taxable income.

Financial Condition

Assets

At December 31, 2006, total assets were $330.4 million, an increase of $3.3 million, or 1.0%, compared to $327.1 million at June 30, 2006. The increase in assets was attributable to a $14.4 million increase in loans, funded primarily by an $11.1 million increase in deposits.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Interest-Earning Deposits

Cash, cash equivalents, and interest-earning deposits were $8.2 million at December 31, 2006 compared to $12.0 million at June 30, 2006. We manage the level of cash, cash equivalents and interest-earning deposits to meet loan demand and daily liquidity needs.

Investments

Our investment portfolio consists primarily of federal agency securities with maturities of seven years or less, and municipal securities. Investment securities decreased $4.4 million, or 13.9%, to $27.4 million due primarily to sales of investment securities during the six-month period.

 

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Investment securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at fair market value and reflect an unrealized loss of $408,000, or $252,000 net of taxes.

The following table sets forth the carrying values of our investment securities portfolio at the dates indicated. All of our investment securities are classified as available-for-sale.

 

At December 31, 2006

         
     Amortized
Cost
    Unrealized
Gains
   Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     (Dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale

         

Debt securities:

         

Federal agency

   $ 23,337     $ —      $ (338 )   $ 22,999

Municipals

     4,493       2      (72 )     4,423
                             

Total securities available- for-sale

   $ 27,830     $ 2    $ (410 )   $ 27,422
                             

Weighted-average rate

     3.75 %       
               

At June 30, 2006

         
     Amortized
Cost
    Unrealized
Gains
   Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     (Dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale

         

Debt securities:

         

Federal agency

   $ 28,330     $ —      $ (827 )   $ 27,503

Municipals

     4,502          (160 )     4,342
                             

Total securities available- for-sale

   $ 32,832     $ —      $ (987 )   $ 31,845
                             

Weighted-average rate

     3.36 %       
               

Loans

Net loans increased $14.4 million, or 5.7%, to $268.5 million at December 31, 2006. Our expansion into the Knoxville, Tennessee market has generated additional lending opportunities, which has resulted in growth in our loan portfolio. Our primary lending activity is the origination of loans secured by real estate. Real estate loans totaled $221.0 million, or 81.5% of gross loans, at December 31, 2006 compared to $209.4 million, or 81.6% of gross loans, at June 30, 2006. We originate real estate loans secured by one- to four-family homes, commercial real estate, multi-family real estate and land. We also originate construction loans and home equity loans. The largest portion of loan growth occurred in commercial real estate, due to our emphasis on this type of lending. Commercial real estate loans increased $13.8 million, or 17.7%, to $91.3 million at December 31, 2006.

Commercial business loans increased $2.7 million, or 7.7%, to $38.4 million at December 31, 2006. Commercial business loans were 14.2% of gross loans at December 31, 2006 compared to 13.9% of gross loans at June 30, 2006. Most of the commercial business loans that we have

 

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originated have rates based on the prime interest rate and will therefore reprice quickly as interest rates change.

We originate a variety of consumer loans, including loans secured by automobiles, mobile homes and deposit accounts at Jefferson Federal. Consumer loans totaled $11.6 million and represented 4.3% of total loans at December 31, 2006 compared to $11.5 million, or 4.5% of total loans at June 30, 2006.

 

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Loans receivable, net, are summarized as follows:

 

    

At

December 31,

2006

   

At

June 30,

2006

   

$

Change

    %
Change
 
     Amount     Percent
of Portfolio
    Amount     Percent
of Portfolio
     
     (Dollars in thousands)              

Real estate loans:

            

Residential one-to four-family

   $ 74,237     27.4 %   $ 77,415     30.2 %   $ (3,178 )   (4.1 )%

Home equity line of credit

     4,755     1.8 %     5,954     2.3 %     (1,199 )   (20.1 )%

Commercial

     91,273     33.7 %     77,519     30.2 %     13,754     17.7 %

Multi-family

     8,466     3.1 %     7,929     3.1 %     537     6.8 %

Construction

     12,765     4.7 %     13,454     5.2 %     (689 )   (5.1 )%

Land

     29,507     10.9 %     27,133     10.6 %     2,374     8.7 %
                                      

Total real estate loans

     221,003     81.5 %     209,404     81.6 %     11,599     5.5 %
                                      

Commercial business loans

     38,411     14.2 %     35,665     13.9 %     2,746     7.7 %
                                      

Consumer loans

            

Automobile loans

     7,999     3.0 %     8,458     3.3 %     (459 )   (5.4 )%

Mobile home loans

     148     0.1 %     234     0.1 %     (86 )   (36.8 )%

Loans secured by deposits

     900     0.3 %     977     0.4 %     (77 )   (7.9 )%

Other consumer loans

     2,557     0.9 %     1,854     0.7 %     703     37.9 %
                                      

Total consumer loans

     11,604     4.3 %     11,523     4.5 %     81     0.7 %
                                      

Total gross loans

     271,018     100.0 %     256,592     100.0 %     14,426     5.6 %
                    

Less:

            

Deferred loan fees, net

     (417 )       (293 )       (124 )   42.3 %

Allowance for losses

     (2,108 )       (2,172 )       64     (2.9 )%
                              

Loans receivable, net

   $ 268,493       $ 254,127       $ 14,366     5.7 %
                              

Loan Loss Allowance

The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a monthly basis. When additional reserves are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings.

In connection with assessing the allowance, we have established a systematic methodology for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The methodology utilizes a loan grading system which segments loans with similar risk characteristics. Management conducts monthly loan reviews to assess credit risks and the overall quality of the loan portfolio.

 

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The Office of Thrift Supervision, as an integral part of its examination process, periodically reviews our allowance for loan losses. The Office of Thrift Supervision may require us to make additional provisions for loan losses based on judgments different from ours.

Due to net charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses decreased $94,000 to $2.1 million at December 31, 2006. The provision for loan losses totaled $30,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2006 as a result of growth in the loan portfolio, compared to no provision for the comparable period in 2005. Our allowance for loan losses represented 0.78% of total gross loans at December 31, 2006 compared to 0.85% of total gross loans at June 30, 2006.

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 2,144     $ 2,281     $ 2,172     $ 2,293  

Provision for loan losses

     30       —         30       —    

Recoveries

     17       40       42       76  

Charge-offs

     (83 )     (87 )     (136 )     (135 )
                                

Net charge-offs

     (66 )     (47 )     (94 )     (59 )
                                

Allowance at end of period

   $ 2,108     $ 2,234     $ 2,108     $ 2,234  
                                

Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period, annualized

     0.10 %     0.08 %     0.07 %     0.05 %

Nonperforming Assets

We consider repossessed assets and nonaccrual loans to be nonperforming assets. Loans are reviewed on a monthly basis and are generally placed on nonaccrual status when the loan becomes more than 90 days delinquent. Nonperforming assets were $557,000 at December 31, 2006 compared to $435,000 at June 30, 2006. Nonperforming loans were $527,000 and $345,000 at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, respectively. Foreclosed real estate amounted to $30,000 at December 31, 2006 compared to $74,000 at June 30, 2006. Foreclosed real estate is initially recorded at the lower of the amount of the loan or the fair value, less estimated selling costs. Any writedown to fair value is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Any subsequent writedown of foreclosed real estate is charged against earnings.

 

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     December 31,
2006
    June 30,
2006
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Nonaccruing loans:

    

Real estate

   $ 317     $ 296  

Commercial business

     210       49  

Consumer

     —         —    
                

Total nonaccrual loans

     527       345  

Real estate owned

     30       74  

Other repossessed assets

     —         16  
                

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 557     $ 435  
                

Total nonperforming assets to total assets

     0.17 %     0.13 %

Total nonperforming loans to total loans

     0.19 %     0.13 %

Allowance for loan losses to total nonperforming loans

     400.00 %     629.57 %

Bank Owned Life Insurance

We hold bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) to help offset the cost of employee benefit plans. BOLI provides earnings from accumulated cash value growth and provides tax advantages inherent in a life insurance contract. The cash surrender value of the BOLI at December 31, 2006 was $5.6 million.

Deposits

Total deposits increased $11.1 million, or 5.6%, to $209.9 million at December 31, 2006 primarily as a result of marketing efforts and promotions associated with the opening of our two new full-service offices. Certificates of deposit increased $10.0 million, or 8.0%, to $134.6 million primarily due to promotions and customer preference for higher-yielding accounts. The increase in deposits has provided funding for loan growth and reduced our reliance on FHLB advances during the six months ended December 31, 2006.

 

     December 31,
2006
   June 30,
2006
   $ Change     %
Change
 
     (Dollars in thousands)             

Non-interest bearing accounts

   $ 11,474    $ 10,806    $ 668     6.2 %

NOW accounts

     17,052      16,408      644     3.9 %

Savings accounts

     9,597      11,524      (1,927 )   (16.7 %)

Money market accounts

     37,218      35,502      1,716     4.8 %

Certificates of deposit

     134,554      124,603      9,951     8.0 %
                        
   $ 209,895    $ 198,843    $ 11,052     5.6 %
                        

Advances and Other Liabilities

FHLB advances decreased $7.1 million to $45.3 million at December 31, 2006. We utilize FHLB cash management overnight advances as a funding source to manage daily liquidity needs. Additional FHLB advances may be utilized in the future to support loan growth.

 

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Stockholders’ Equity

Total equity decreased $317,000, to $74.2 million at December 31, 2006 due primarily to the repurchase of shares in the amount of $1.4 million. Stock repurchases for the three months ended December 31, 2006 totaled 57,562 shares at an average cost of $13.10 per share. On February 24, 2006, the Company announced its third stock repurchase program in which up to 690,261 shares, or 10% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, may be repurchased. At December 31, 2006, 469,361 shares remained eligible for repurchase under the current stock repurchase program. The Company paid a $0.06 per share dividend to shareholders during the quarter ended December 31, 2006 totaling $391,000.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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

We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based on our assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of our asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits and short- and intermediate-term U.S. Government agency obligations.

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents and interest-earning assets. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At December 31, 2006, cash and cash equivalents totaled $2.6 million and interest-earning deposits totaled $5.6 million. Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $27.4 million at December 31, 2006. In addition, at December 31, 2006, we had arranged the ability to borrow a total of approximately $59.7 million from the FHLB of Cincinnati. In the six-month period ended December 31, 2006, FHLB advances decreased $7.1 million to $45.3 million.

We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments. At December 31, 2006, we had approximately $63,000 in loan commitments, consisting of commitments to originate real estate loans. In addition to commitments to originate loans, we had $16.8 million in loans-in-process, $9.7 million in unused standby letters of credit and approximately $13.4 million in unused lines of credit. We had $101.8 million in certificates of deposit due within one year and $75.3 million in other deposits without specific maturities at December 31, 2006. We believe, based on past experience, that a significant portion of those deposits will remain with us. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered. We experienced a net increase in total deposits of $11.1 million during the six-month period ended December 31, 2006.

 

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At December 31, 2006, the average liquidity ratio was 11.26% compared to 22.02% at December 31, 2005. The level of liquidity has been reduced as net proceeds from the stock offering have been used for lending, operational growth and expansion activities.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments, unused lines of credit, amounts due mortgagors on construction loans, amounts due on commercial loans and commercial letters of credit.

For the three months ended December 31, 2006, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Capital Compliance

The following table presents our capital position relative to our regulatory capital requirements at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006:

 

     Actual    

For Capital

Adequacy Purposes

    To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
     Amount    Ratio     Amount         Ratio     Amount         Ratio  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

At December 31, 2006

                     

Total Capital

                     

(To Risk Weighted Assets)

   $ 67,374    26.5 %   $ 20,336    ³      8.0 %   $ 25,420    ³      10.0 %

Core Capital

                     

(To Tangible Assets)

     65,404    20.0 %     13,080    ³      4.0 %     16,350    ³      5.0 %

Tangible Capital

                     

(To Tangible Assets)

     65,404    20.0 %     4,905    ³      1.5 %     N/A      

Tier 1 Capital

                     

(To Risk Weighted Assets)

     65,404    25.7 %     N/A           15,252    ³      6.0 %

At June 30, 2006

                     

Total Capital

                     

(To Risk Weighted Assets)

   $ 67,000    27.5 %   $ 19,523    ³      8.0 %   $ 24,404    ³      10.0 %

Core Capital

                     

(To Tangible Assets)

     65,100    20.1 %     12,961    ³      4.0 %     16,201    ³      5.0 %

Tangible Capital

                     

(To Tangible Assets)

     65,100    20.1 %     4,860    ³      1.5 %     N/A      

Tier 1 Capital

                     

(To Risk Weighted Assets)

     65,100    26.7 %     N/A           14,643    ³      6.0 %

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For a discussion of the Company’s asset and liability management policies, as well as the potential impact of interest rate changes upon the market value of the Company’s portfolio equity, see Item 7A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006. Management, as part of its regular practices, performs periodic reviews of the impact of interest rate changes upon net interest income and the market value of the Company’s portfolio equity. Based on, among other factors, such reviews, management believes that there have been no material changes in the market risk of the Company’s asset and liability position since June 30, 2006.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In addition, based on that evaluation, no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

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

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006.

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

 

Period

 

  

(a)

Total Number
of Shares

(or units)
Purchased

   (b)
Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
  

(c)

Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Progams

  

(d)

Maximum Number
(or Approximate

Dollar Value)

of Shares (or
Units) That May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs

 

Month #1 October 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006

   7,123    $ 13.24    7,123    519,800 (1)

Month #2 November 1, 2006 through November 30, 2006

   11,306    $ 13.32    11,306    508,494 (1)

Month #3 December 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006

   39,133    $ 13.01    39,133    469,361 (1)

Total

   57,562    $ 13.10    57,562    469,361  

(1) On February 24, 2006, the Company announced a Stock Repurchase Program under which the Company may repurchase an additional 690,261 shares of the Company’s common stock, from time to time, subject to market conditions. The repurchase program will continue until completed or terminated by the Board of Directors.

 

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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

  None.

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

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on October 26, 2006. The results of the vote on the matters presented at the meeting is as follows:

 

  1. The following individuals were elected as directors, each for a three-year term:

 

     Votes for    Votes Withheld

Anderson L. Smith

   4,843,539    25,054

Dr. Jack E. Campbell

   4,791,797    76,796

William F. Young

   4,855,221    13,372

 

  2. The appointment of Craine, Thompson & Jones, P.C. as auditors for the Company for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 was ratified by stockholders by the following vote:

For 4,745,627; Against 37,344; Abstain 85,621

Broker non-votes totaled none.

Item 5. Other Information

  None.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of the principal executive officer
31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of the principal financial officer
32.1    Section 1350 certification

 

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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.

 

  JEFFERSON BANCSHARES, INC.
February 7, 2007  

/s/ Anderson L. Smith

  Anderson L. Smith
  President and Chief Executive Officer
February 7, 2007  

/s/ Jane P. Hutton

  Jane P. Hutton
  Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary