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EXHIBIT 13
 

Parent company of
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard
and
First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort

2009
Annual Report

 

 

KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (“Kentucky First” or the “Company”) was formed under federal law in March 2005 and is the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard, Hazard, Kentucky (“First Federal of Hazard”) and First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort, Frankfort, Kentucky (“First Federal of Frankfort”) (collectively, the “Banks”).   Kentucky First’s operations consist primarily of operating the Banks as two independent, community-oriented savings institutions.
 
First Federal of Hazard is a federally chartered savings and loan association offering traditional financial services to consumers in Perry and surrounding counties in eastern Kentucky.  First Federal of Hazard engages primarily in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and using such funds to originate, when available, loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied, residential real estate and, occasionally, other loans secured by real estate.  To the extent there is insufficient loan demand in its market area, and where appropriate under its investment policies, First Federal of Hazard has historically invested in mortgage-backed and investment securities, although since the reorganization, First Federal of Hazard has been purchasing whole loans and participations in loans originated at First Federal of Frankfort.
 
First Federal of Frankfort is a federally chartered savings bank which is primarily engaged in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and the origination primarily of adjustable-rate loans secured by first mortgages on owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied one-to four-family residences in Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Shelby, Woodford and other counties in Kentucky.  First Federal of Frankfort also originates, to a lesser extent, home equity loans and loans secured by churches, multi-family properties, professional office buildings and other types of property.
 
MARKET INFORMATION
 
The Company’s common stock began trading under the symbol “KFFB” on the Nasdaq National Market on March 3, 2005.  There are currently 7,513,776 shares of common stock outstanding and approximately 682 holders of record of the common stock.  Following are the high and low closing prices, by fiscal quarter, as reported on the Nasdaq National Market during the periods indicated, as well as dividends declared on the common stock during each quarter.
 
   
High
   
Low
   
Dividends
Per Share
 
Fiscal 2009
                 
First quarter
  $ 10.00     $ 9.25     $ 0.10  
Second quarter
    9.90       8.80       0.10  
Third quarter
    10.40       9.93       0.10  
Fourth quarter
    13.09       10.30       0.10  

   
High
   
Low
   
Dividends
Per Share
 
Fiscal 2008
                 
First quarter
  $ 10.59     $ 9.50     $ 0.10  
Second quarter
    10.18       9.80       0.10  
Third quarter
    10.23       9.75       0.10  
Fourth quarter
    10.24       9.35       0.10  

Comparative Stock Performance Graph
 
The Common Stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq National Market on March 3, 2005.  The graph and table which follow show the cumulative total return on the Common Stock for the period from March 3, 2005 through the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 with (1) the total cumulative return of all companies whose equity securities are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, and (2) the total cumulative return of savings institutions and savings institution holding companies as indicated by America’s Community Bankers Index traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market.  The comparison assumes $100 was invested on March 3, 2005 in the Common Stock and in each of the foregoing indices and assumes reinvestment of dividends.  The stockholder returns shown on the performance graph are not necessarily indicative of the future performance of the Common Stock or of any particular index.

 
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL STOCKHOLDER RETURN
COMPARED WITH PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED INDEXES
March 3, 2005 to June 30, 2009


COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
AMONG KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP,
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET (U.S.) INDEX AND AMERICA'S COMMUNITY BANKERS INDEX

   
3/3/05
   
6/30/05
   
6/30/06
   
6/30/07
   
6/30/08
   
6/30/09
 
KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP
    100.00       101.95       97.41       94.07       86.65       112.60  
NASDAQ STOCK MARKET (COMPOSITE)
    100.00       100.04       108.36       131.10       116.12       91.95  
AMERICA'S COMMUNITY BANKERS
    100.00       102.35       110.92       107.48       73.67       57.58  

 
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(1)    TABLE OF CONTENTS
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp
 
(ii)
 
Market Information
 
(ii)
 
Comparative Stock Performance Graph
 
(iii)
 
Letter to Shareholders
    1  
Selected Consolidated Financial and Other Data
    3  
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    5  
Consolidated Financial Statements
    27  
Corporate Information
    64  

 
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Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present the 2009 Annual Report for Kentucky First Federal Bancorp.  We encourage you to read both the Annual Report and Proxy Statement.  We strongly encourage you to vote and, if possible, to attend our annual meeting on November 10, 2009.

The Boards, Officers, and Employees of the Company and its subsidiary banks continue to be very pleased with our arrangement under Kentucky First Federal.  We believe that we have continued to demonstrate to our communities that our primary focus continues to be meeting the financial needs of our hometowns.

The financial industry seems to have been on a roller coaster these past twelve months.  After surviving a frozen credit market and near collapse of some of the largest investment banks in the world, investors remain hopeful that the worst is behind us and that economic growth is on its way.  Asset quality concerns continue to  impact the earnings of many banks both large and small.  Although major stock indices have recovered nicely in the past few months, many financial stocks have simply maintained their prices.  Kentucky First Federal Bancorp recently hit a 52-week high after being added to the Russell 2000 index.

The Company’s core business performed very well.  Net earnings before income taxes increased year over year and was led by a 14.5% increase in net interest income.  However, as with most things, one usually must take the bad along with the good.  Despite significant efforts to navigate the treacherous waters of the past year and having weathered the storm in many respects, the Company took a nonrecurring charge of $443,000 for federal income taxes, which was a result of the preliminary denial by the Internal Revenue Service of a key component of the Company’s claim for refund of income taxes for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.  At issue is the timing of a deduction of $1.3 million paid to holders of stock options in conjunction with the acquisition of Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc., in 2005.  The IRS does not disagree with the propriety of the deduction, but disagrees with the timing and believes the deduction should have occurred in the prior tax year, which is now closed under the statute of limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.  The Company only recently learned of the IRS position and will explore the options available to refute its position.

There are still many dangers in the real estate market as our communities struggle with secondary and tertiary repercussions following the sub-prime meltdown and credit contraction of 2008.  Those challenges include high unemployment, potential losses in the commercial real estate sector and restoring the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) reserves after a number of bank failures has diminished the fund.  Community banks that possess ample capital and have demonstrated an ability to make sound loans, such as First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Frankfort, will be vitally important to the recovery of our nation’s real estate market and our overall economy.  We remain pleased that the Bauer Financial Rating Service continues to award both First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Frankfort their highest ranking of five stars.

 
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We would like to recognize two employees who retired during the last fiscal year.  Velma Kelly was a customer service representative and vital part of First Federal of Hazard, having served there since 1967.   Sandy Stover, who had been the friendly face and voice greeting many Frankfort customers since 2001, also retired in 2009.

As always, we encourage you, our shareholders to visit our banks for your banking needs, and we are always glad to talk to you any time you have a question or concern.

Sincerely,

Tony Whitaker
Don D. Jennings
Chairman and C.E.O.
President and C.O.O.

 
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA
  
Selected Financial Condition Data (1)

   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                               
Total assets
  $ 240,901     $ 247,655     $ 268,916     $ 261,941     $ 273,915  
Cash and cash equivalents
    4,217       15,966       2,720       2,294       8,358  
Interest-bearing deposits
    100       100       100       100       100  
Investment securities held to maturity
    14,999       16,959       59,606       64,029       72,189  
Investment securities available for sale
    5,451       5,480       13,298       13,290       14,547  
Loans receivable, net
    188,931       182,051       166,156       155,386       151,712  
Deposits
    139,743       137,634       139,893       141,238       155,044  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    40,156       47,801       65,132       54,849       50,985  
Shareholders’ equity  (2)
    58,394       59,793       61,445       63,881       65,939  
Allowance for loan losses
    678       666       720       724       708  
Nonperforming loans
    3,872       1,277       968       1,427       1,747  

Selected Operating Data (1)

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
                               
Total interest income
  $ 12,226     $ 13,087     $ 12,948     $ 12,709     $ 8,153  
Total interest expense
    5,902       7,565       7,456       6,096       3,353  
Net interest income
    6,324       5,522       5,492       6,613       4,800  
Provision for losses on loans
    46       12             32       53  
Net interest income after provision
                                       
for losses on loans
    6,278       5,510       5,492       6,581       4,747  
Total other income
    241       182       174       216       263  
Total general, administrative
                                       
and other expenses
    4,608       4,321       4,364       4,486       2,509  
Income before federal income taxes
    1,911       1,371       1,302       2,311       2,501  
Federal income taxes
    1,103       439       417       723       872  
                                         
Net income
  $ 808     $ 932     $ 885     $ 1,588     $ 1,629  
Net earnings per share – basic
  $ 0.11     $ 0.12     $ 0.11     $ 0.19     $ N/A  
Net earnings per share – diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.12     $ 0.11     $ 0.19     $ N/A  
Cash dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.40     $ 0.40     $ 0.40     $ 0.40     $ 0.10  
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(1)
The incorporation of the Company, the issuance of its stock and the acquisition of Frankfort First were completed on March 2, 2005.  Information as of dates and for periods prior to March 2, 2005 are for First Federal of Hazard in mutual form.  In accordance with the purchase method of accounting, the Company’s results of operations for the year ended June 30, 2005 only reflect Frankfort First’s operating results for the four-month period ended June 30, 2005.
(2)
Consists of only retained earnings at June 30, 2005.

 
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Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data (1)

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Performance Ratios:
                             
Return  on average assets (net income divided by average total assets)
    0.33 %     0.35 %     0.33 %     0.59 %     0.88 %
Return  on average equity (net income divided by average equity)
    1.37       1.54       1.41       2.68       4.46  
Interest rate spread (combined weighted average interest rate earned less combined weighted average interest rate cost)
    2.29       1.65       1.61       2.15       2.30  
Net interest margin (net interest income divided by  average interest-earning assets)
    2.87       2.29       2.26       2.63       2.69  
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
    121.53       120.28       121.16       118.77       120.74  
Ratio of total general administrative and other expenses to average total assets
    1.90       1.64       1.64       1.62       1.35  
Efficiency ratio (2)
    70.19       75.75       77.02       65.02       49.56  
Dividend payout ratio (3)
    144.68       126.82       153.11       97.36       N/A  
                                         
Asset Quality Ratios:
                                       
Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans at end of period (4)
    2.05       0.70       0.58       0.92       1.15  
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets at end of period
    1.65       0.52       0.36       0.54       0.66  
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans at end of period
    0.36       0.36       0.43       0.46       0.47  
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of nonperforming loans at end of period
    17.51       52.15       74.38       50.74       40.53  
Provision for loan losses to total loans
    0.02       0.01             0.02       0.03  
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
    0.02       0.04             0.01       0.20  
                                         
Capital Ratios:
                                       
Average equity to average assets
    24.27       22.94       23.64       21.95       19.68  
Shareholders’ equity or capital to total assets at end of period
    24.24       24.14       22.85       24.39       24.07  
                                         
Regulatory Capital Ratios:
                                       
Tangible capital
    17.52       16.33       16.61       17.42       17.18  
Core capital
    17.52       16.33       16.61       17.42       17.18  
Risk-based capital
    34.41       34.03       38.61       41.92       43.83  
Number of banking offices
    4       4       4       4       4  
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(1)
The incorporation of the Company, the issuance of its stock and the acquisition of Frankfort First were completed on March 2, 2005.  Information as of dates and for periods prior to March 2, 2005 are for First Federal of Hazard in mutual form.  In accordance with the purchase method of accounting, the Company’s results of operations for the year ended June 30, 2005 only reflect Frankfort First’s operating results for the four-month period ended June 30, 2005.
(2)
Efficiency ratio represents the ratio of general, administrative and other expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and total other income.
(3)
Represents dividends paid to minority shareholders only as a percent of net earnings.  Does not include dividends waived by First Federal MHC.
(4)
Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans and accruing loans greater than 90 days delinquent, while nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and real estate acquired through foreclosure.

 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

References in this Annual Report to “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Kentucky First Federal Bancorp and where appropriate, collectively to Kentucky First Federal Bancorp, First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Frankfort.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain statements contained in this Annual Report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties.  When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “believes,” and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  The Company’s actual results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.  Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, prices for real estate in the Company’s market areas, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, rapidly changing technology affecting financial services and the risk factors described in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.  We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  We wish to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.
 
We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
 
General

The Company was incorporated as a mid-tier holding company under the laws of the United States on March 2, 2005 upon the completion of the reorganization of First Federal of Hazard into a federal mutual holding company form of organization (the “Reorganization”).  On that date, Kentucky First completed its minority stock offering and issued a total of 8,596,064 shares of common stock, of which 4,727,938 shares, or 55%, were issued to First Federal MHC, a federally chartered mutual holding company formed in connection with the Reorganization, in exchange for the transfer of all of First Federal of Hazard’s capital stock, and 2,127,572 shares were sold at a cash price of $10.00 per share.
 
Also on March 2, 2005, Kentucky First completed its acquisition of Frankfort First and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Federal of Frankfort (the “Merger”).  Under the terms of the agreement of merger, shareholders of Frankfort First Bancorp received approximately 1,740,554 shares of Kentucky First’s common stock and approximately $13.7 million in cash.  Following the Reorganization and Merger, the Company retained and holds all the capital stock of Frankfort First which holds all of the capital stock of First Federal of Frankfort.  The Company also holds all the capital stock of First Federal of Hazard.  First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Frankfort are operated as two independent savings institutions with separate charters.  Each bank retains its own management and boards of directors.  The members of management of Kentucky First also serve in a management capacity at one of the two subsidiary Banks, and the directors of Kentucky First also serve on the board of one of the two subsidiary Banks.

 
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Our results of operations are dependent primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on our loans and securities and our cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Results of operations are also affected by the provision for losses on loans and service charges and fees collected on our deposit accounts. Our general, administrative and other expense primarily consists of employee compensation and benefits expense, occupancy and equipment expense, data processing expense, other operating expenses and state franchise and federal income taxes. Results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.

Income.  We have two primary sources of pre-tax income.  The first is net interest income, which is the difference between interest income, the income that we earn on our loans and investments, and interest expense, the interest that we pay on our deposits and borrowings.

To a much lesser extent, we also recognize pre-tax income from fee and service charges, which is the compensation we receive from providing financial products and services.

Expenses. The expenses we incur in operating our business consist of compensation, taxes and benefits, office occupancy, data processing fees, taxes and other expenses.

Compensation, taxes and benefits consist primarily of the salaries and wages paid to our employees and directors, payroll taxes and expenses for retirement and other employee benefits.

Office occupancy expenses, which are the fixed and variable costs of buildings and equipment, consist primarily of taxes, depreciation charges, maintenance and costs of utilities.

Data processing fees primarily includes fees paid to our third-party data processing providers.

Taxes consist of the current and deferred portion of federal income taxes as well as franchise taxes paid to the Commonwealth of Kentucky by the subsidiary Banks.

Other expenses include expenses for attorneys, accountants and consultants, advertising, telephone, employee training and education, charitable contributions, insurance, office supplies, postage and other miscellaneous operating activities.

Critical Accounting Policies

We consider accounting policies involving significant judgments and assumptions by management that have, or could have, a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income to be critical accounting policies.   In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and we consider the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy.  The allowance for loan losses is the estimated amount considered necessary to cover probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date.  The allowance is established through the provision for losses on loans, which is charged against income.

The management and the Boards of the Company and of First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Frankfort review the allowance for loan losses on a periodic basis.  Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews, volume and mix of the loan portfolio and other relevant factors.  This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to change.  Management considers the economic climate in the Banks’ respective lending areas to be among the factors most likely to have an impact on the level of the required allowance for loan losses.  However, in view of the fact that the local economies are diverse, without significant dependence on a single industry or employer, the economic climate is considered to be somewhat stable at June 30, 2009.

 
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Nevertheless, management continues to monitor and evaluate factors which could have an impact on the required level of the allowance.  Management watches for national issues that may negatively affect a significant percentage of homeowners in the Banks’ lending areas.  These may include significant increases in unemployment or significant depreciation in home prices.  Management reviews employment statistics periodically when determining the allowance for loan losses and generally finds the unemployment rates in both lending areas to be high in relation to historical trends.  Given the aforementioned indicators of economic stability at June 30, 2009, management at this time has no plans to increase the component in the required allowance for loan losses related to economic factors.  However, future economic events may cause this to change.  Finally, management has no current plans to alter the type of lending or collateral currently offered, but if such plans change or market conditions result in large concentrations of certain types of loans, such as commercial real estate or high loan-to-value ratio residential loans, management would respond with an increase in the overall allowance for loan losses.

The analysis has two components, specific and general allocations.  Specific allocations are made for loans that are determined to be impaired.  Impairment is measured by determining the present value of expected future cash flows or, for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral adjusted for market conditions and selling expenses.  The general allocation is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, risk weighting (if applicable) and payment history.  We also analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic and industry concentrations.  This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general reserve.  Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowances we have established and, if so, this could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

Our Operating Strategy

Our mission is to operate and grow profitable, community-oriented financial institutions serving primarily retail customers in our market areas.  We plan to pursue a strategy of:

 
operating two community-oriented savings institutions, First Federal of Hazard, which serves customers in Perry and surrounding counties in eastern Kentucky, and First Federal of Frankfort, which serves customers primarily in Franklin County and surrounding counties in central Kentucky.  Each Bank emphasizes traditional thrift activities of accepting deposits and originating residential mortgage loans for portfolio;

 
increasing the yield on First Federal of Hazard’s assets by decreasing its reliance on low yielding government securities and reinvesting these assets into whole loans originated by First Federal of Frankfort, with First Federal of Frankfort retaining servicing on any loans sold.  Since the completion of the Frankfort First acquisition in 2005 and through June 30, 2009, First Federal of Hazard had purchased approximately $62.2 million in loans from First Federal of Frankfort;

 
pursuing larger borrowing relationships than would otherwise be available to our separate banks (because of federal restrictions on loans to one borrower) by utilizing the ability to sell loans and participations between the banks;

 
continuing our historic heavy reliance on our deposit base to fund our lending and investment activities and to supplement deposits with Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (“FHLB”) advances when advantageous or necessary.  We expect our projected deposit mix to generally retain its existing composition of passbook, transaction and certificate of deposit accounts;

 
gradually pursuing opportunities to increase and diversify lending in our market areas;

 
applying conservative underwriting practices to maintain the high quality of our loan portfolios;

 
managing our net interest margin and interest rate risk; and

 
entertaining possibilities of expansion into other markets through branching or acquisition, if such possibilities are beneficial to the Company’s shareholders, provide a good fit within the Company’s mutual holding company framework and can be accomplished without undue encumbrance of the Company’s other operational areas.

 
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Market Risk Analysis

Qualitative Aspects of Market Risk.  Our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk.  We manage the interest rate sensitivity of our interest-bearing liabilities and interest-earning assets in an effort to minimize the adverse effects of changes in the interest rate environment.  Deposit accounts typically react more quickly to changes in market interest rates than mortgage loans because of the shorter maturities of deposits.  As a result, sharp increases in interest rates may adversely affect our earnings while decreases in interest rates may beneficially affect our earnings.  To reduce the potential volatility of our earnings, we have sought to improve the match between asset and liability maturities (or rate adjustment periods), while maintaining an acceptable interest rate spread.  Still, when market rates increase rapidly, increases in the cost of deposits and borrowings outpace the increases in the return on assets.  The Company’s assets are primarily comprised of adjustable rate mortgages (all of which have some contractual limits in their ability to react to market changes) and short-term securities.  Those assets will, over time, re-price to counteract the increased costs of deposits and borrowings.

Asset/Liability Management.  Management and the boards of the subsidiary Banks are responsible for the asset/liability management issues that affect the individual Banks.  Either Bank may work with its sister Bank to mitigate potential asset/liability risks to the Banks and to the Company as a whole.  Interest rate risk is monitored using the Office of Thrift Supervision Net Portfolio Value (“NPV”).  NPV represents the fair value of portfolio equity and is equal to the fair value of assets minus the fair value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items.  Management monitors and considers methods of managing the rate sensitivity and repricing characteristics of balance sheet components in an effort to maintain acceptable levels of change in NPV in the event of changes in prevailing market interest rates.  Interest rate sensitivity analysis is used to measure our interest rate risk by computing estimated changes in NPV that are a result of changes in the net present value of its cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet items.  These changes in cash flow are estimated based on hypothetical instantaneous and permanent increases and decreases in market interest rates.

As part of our interest rate risk policy, the Boards of Directors of the subsidiary Banks establish maximum decreases in NPV given these assumed instantaneous changes in interest rates.  Our exposure to interest rate risk is reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Boards of Directors.  If estimated changes to NPV would cause either bank to fall below the “well-capitalized” level, the Board will direct management to adjust its asset and liability mix to bring interest rate risk to a level which reflects the Board’s goals.

 
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The following table sets forth the interest rate sensitivity of our NPV as of June 30, 2009 in the event of instantaneous and permanent increases and decreases in market interest rates, respectively.  Due to the abnormally low prevailing interest rate environment at June 30, 2009 and 2008, NPV estimates are not made for decreases in interest rates greater than 100 basis points.  All market risk-sensitive instruments presented in this table at June 30, 2009, are held to maturity or available-for-sale.  We have no trading securities.

   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Net Portfolio Value (1)
   
NPV as % of Portfolio
Value of Assets (2)
 
   
Change in
Rates
   
Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV
Ratio (3)
   
Basis
Point
Changes
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
First Federal of Hazard
    +300 bp   $ 23,475       -1,470       -6 %     20.43 %     -58 bp
      +200 bp     24,173       -772       -3 %     20.79 %     -22 bp
      +100 bp     24,707       -238       -1 %     21.01 %      
      0 bp     24,945                       21.01 %        
      -100 bp     24,700       -245       -1 %     20.70 %     -31 bp
                                                 
First Federal of Frankfort
    +300 bp   $ 15,658       -2,708       -15 %     13.73 %     -171 bp
      +200 bp     17,080       -1,286       -7 %     14.70 %     -74 bp
      +100 bp     17,842       -524       -3 %     15.16 %     -28 bp
      0 bp     18,366                       15.44 %        
      -100 bp     18,620       254       1 %     15.53 %     9 bp
                                                 
Consolidated
    +300 bp   $ 39,133       -4,178       -10 %     17.10 %     -112 bp
      +200 bp     41,253       -2,058       -5 %     17.75 %     -47 bp
      +100 bp     42,549       -762       -2 %     18.08 %     -14 bp
      0 bp     43,311                       18.22 %        
      -100 bp     43,320       9             18.11 %     -11 bp
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(1)
Net portfolio value represents the discounted present value of the difference between incoming cash flows on interest-earning and other assets and outgoing cash flows on interest-bearing liabilities.
(2)
Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
(3) NPV Ratio represents the net portfolio value divided by the present value of assets. 
 
 
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The following table sets forth the interest rate sensitivity of our NPV as of June 30, 2008 in the event of instantaneous and permanent increases and decreases in market interest rates, respectively.

   
June 30, 2008
 
   
Net Portfolio Value (1)
   
NPV as % of Portfolio
Value of Assets (2)
 
   
Change in
Rates
   
Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV
Ratio (3)
   
Basis
Point
Changes
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
First Federal of Hazard
    +300 bp   $ 18,491       -3,515       -16 %     17.11 %     -220 bp
      +200 bp     19,901       -2,105       -10 %     18.06 %     -125 bp
      +100 bp     21,137       -869       -4 %     18.83 %     -48 bp
      0 bp     22,006                       19.31 %        
      -100 bp     22,390       384       2 %     19.41 %     10 bp
                                                 
First Federal of Frankfort
    +300 bp   $ 15,233       -2,626       -15 %     12.49 %     -159 bp
      +200 bp     16,388       -1,471       -8 %     13.24 %     -84 bp
      +100 bp     17,299       -560       -3 %     13.79 %     -29 bp
      0 bp     17,859                       14.08 %        
      -100 bp     18,119       260       1 %     14.15 %     7 bp
                                                 
Consolidated
    +300 bp   $ 33,724       -6,141       -15 %     14.66 %     -189 bp
      +200 bp     36,289       -3,576       -9 %     15.51 %     -104 bp
      +100 bp     38,436       -1,429       -4 %     16.17 %     -38 bp
      0 bp     39,865                       16.55 %        
      -100 bp     40,509       644       2 %     16.64 %     9 bp
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(1)
Net portfolio value represents the discounted present value of the difference between incoming cash flows on interest-earning and other assets and outgoing cash flows on interest-bearing liabilities.
(2)
Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
(3)
NPV Ratio represents the net portfolio value divided by the present value of assets. 

 
The preceding tables indicate that at June 30, 2009 and 2008, in the event of a sudden and sustained increase in prevailing market interest rates, our NPV would be expected to decrease, and that in the event of a sudden and sustained decrease in prevailing interest rates, our NPV would be expected to increase.  The projected decreases in NPV in the event of sudden and sustained increases in prevailing interest rates are within the parameters established by each subsidiary Bank’s Board of Directors.  At all levels represented in the table, the Banks’ NPVs after the rate increase or decrease would be above the “well-capitalized” level based on the current level of assets.

NPV is calculated by the Office of Thrift Supervision using information provided by the Company.  The calculation is based on the net present value of discounted cash flows utilizing market prepayment assumptions and market rates of interest.  Computations or prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments, and deposit run-offs.  These computations should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results.  Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Banks may undertake in response to changes in interest rates.  Certain shortcomings are inherent in this method of computing NPV.  For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to changes in market interest rates.  The interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates.

 
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Statement of Financial Condition

General.  At June 30, 2009, total assets were $240.9 million, a decrease of $6.8 million, or 2.7%, from the $247.7 million total at June 30, 2008.  The decrease in total assets was comprised primarily of decreases in cash and cash equivalents and held-to-maturity investment securities  and was offset by an increase in loans receivable.  At June 30, 2009, total liabilities were $182.5 million, a decrease of $5.4 million, or 2.9%, from total liabilities at June 30, 2008.  The decrease in total liabilities was comprised primarily of a decrease in FHLB Advances.

Loans.  Our primary lending activity is the origination of loans for the purchase, refinance or construction of one- to four-family residential real estate located in our market areas.  As opportunities arise, we also originate church loans, commercial real estate loans, and multi-family and nonresidential real estate loans.  At June 30, 2009, one- to four- family residential real estate loans totaled $163.1 million, or 85.8% of total loans, compared to $158.0 million, or 86.1% of total loans, at June 30, 2008.  Construction real estate loans totaled $735,000, or 0.4% of total loans, at June 30, 2009, compared to $3.5 million, or 1.9% of total loans at June 30, 2008.  At June 30, 2009, multi-family real estate loans totaled $7.3 million, or 3.8% of total loans, compared to $2.7 million or 1.5% of total loans at June 30, 2008, and nonresidential real estate and other loans totaled $11.5 million, or 6.1% of total loans at June 30, 2009, compared to $11.3 million, or 6.2% of total loans, at June 30, 2008.  We also originate consumer loans, comprised of home equity lines of credit and loans secured by deposit accounts, which totaled $7.4 million, or 3.9% of total loans at June 30, 2009, compared to consumer loans of $7.9 million or 4.3% of total loans at June 30, 2008.

The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio at the dates indicated.
 
   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Real estate loans:
                                                           
One- to four-family
  $ 163,108       85.8 %   $ 158,007       86.1 %   $ 146,602       86.7 %   $ 139,356       88.5 %   $ 134,117       87.3 %
Construction
    735       0.4 %     3,528       1.9 %     6,671       3.9 %     2,703       1.7 %     1,925       1.3 %
Multi-family
    7,303       3.8 %     2,684       1.5 %     1,497       0.9 %     296       0.2 %     321       0.2 %
Nonresidential and other
    11,460       6.1 %     11,318       6.2 %     6,898       4.1 %     6,412       4.1 %     7,202       4.7 %
Consumer:
                                                                               
Consumer and other
    4,497       2.4 %     4,503       2.5 %     4,290       2.5 %     5,211       3.3 %     6,024       3.9 %
Loans on deposits
    2,909       1.5 %     3,384       1.8 %     3,204       1.9 %     3,432       2.2 %     4,027       2.6 %
Total loans
    190,012       100 %     183,424       100 %     169,162       100 %     157,410       100 %     153,616       100 %
                                                                                 
Allowance for loan losses
    (678 )             (666 )             (720 )             (724 )             (708 )        
Undisbursed construction loans
    (404 )             (696 )             (2,176 )             (1,169 )             (1,016 )        
Deferred loan origination costs (fees)
    1               (11 )             (110 )             (131 )             (180 )        
Loans receivable, net
  $ 188,931             $ 182,051             $ 166,156             $ 155,386             $ 151,712          

 
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The following table sets forth certain information at June 30, 2009 regarding the dollar amount of loans repricing or maturing during the periods indicated.  The table does not include any estimate of prepayments which significantly shorten the average life of all loans and may cause our actual repayment experience to differ from that shown below.  Demand loans having no stated maturity are reported as due in one year or less.

   
Real Estate
Loans
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Total Loans
 
   
(In thousands)
 
One year or less
  $ 25,490     $ 7,406     $ 32,896  
More than one year to five years
    103,108             103,108  
More than five years
    54,008             54,008  
Total
  $ 182,606     $ 7,406     $ 190,012  

As of June 30, 2009, there were $52.0 million fixed-rate and $130.5 million adjustable-rate loans maturing in more than a year.

The following table shows loan origination activity during the periods indicated.

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
                   
Net loans at beginning of year
  $ 182,051     $ 166,156     $ 155,386  
Loans originated:
                       
Real estate loans:
                       
Residential
    50,222       44,843       30,647  
Construction
    1,203       4,380       6,355  
Multi-family
    917       2,383       1,203  
Nonresidential and other
    5,295       2,396       1,030  
Consumer loans
    4,326       1,717       75  
Total loans originated
    61,963       55,719       39,310  
Deduct:
                       
Real estate loan principal repayments
    (53,986 )     (38,118 )     (27,387 )
Loan sales
    (3,691 )     (1,564 )     (888 )
Transfer to real estate acquired through foreclosure
    (273 )     (28 )     (312 )
Other
    2,867       (114 )     47  
Net loan activity
    6,880       15,895       10,770  
Net loans at end of period
  $ 188,931     $ 182,051     $ 166,156  

Allowance for Loan Losses and Asset Quality.  The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for the probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio.  We evaluate the allowance for loan losses no less than quarterly.  When additional allowances are needed a provision for losses on loans is charged against earnings.  The recommendations for increases or decreases to the allowance are presented by management to the Banks’ boards of directors.  The Company’s board of directors oversees the overall allowance level for the Company and may propose increases or decreases for allowance levels at the banks.

The allowance for loan losses is established to recognize the probable incurred losses associated with lending activities.  Loss and risk factors are based on our historical loss experience and industry averages and are adjusted for significant factors that in management’s judgment affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.  These significant factors may include changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in existing general economic and business conditions affecting our primary lending area, credit quality trends, collateral value, loan volumes and concentrations, seasoning of the loan portfolio, recent loss experience, duration of the current business cycle and bank regulatory examination results.

 
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At June 30, 2009, the allowance for loans losses totaled $678,000, or 0.36% of total loans, compared to $666,000, or 0.36% of total loans at June 30, 2008.  The allowance at June 30, 2009 included $56,000 designated as specific reserves.  Such reserves are calculated when a non-homogenous loan is considered impaired—meaning that there is a likelihood that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.   All of the Company’s loans are collateral-based, and in case of impairment, the loans are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.  Of the specific reserves, $52,000 was assigned to two loans belonging to one borrower.  Those loans were secured by multi-family residential property.  The Company has entered into foreclosure proceedings against the borrower.

Nonperforming loans, which consist of all loans 90 days or more past due, totaled $3.9 million at June 30, 2009 and $1.3 million at June 30, 2008.  Of this $2.6 million increase, $2.0 million was attributable to the two relationships mentioned above.  The allowance for loans losses totaled 17.5% and 52.2% of nonperforming loans at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  In determining the allowance for loan losses at any point in time, management and the boards of directors of the subsidiary Banks apply a systematic process focusing on the risk of loss in the portfolio.  First, the loan portfolio is segregated by loan types to be evaluated collectively and loan types to be evaluated individually.  Delinquent multi-family and nonresidential loans are evaluated individually for potential impairment.  Second, the allowance for loan losses is evaluated using historic loss experience adjusted for significant factors by applying these loss percentages to the loan types to be evaluated collectively in the portfolio.  To the best of management’s knowledge, all known and probable incurred losses that can be reasonably estimated have been recorded at June 30, 2009.  Although management believes that its allowance for loan losses conforms with generally accepted accounting principles based upon the available facts and circumstances, there can be no assurance that additions to the allowance will not be necessary in future periods, which would adversely affect our results of operations.

Our banking regulators, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for loan losses.  The examinations may require us to make additional provisions for loan losses based on judgments different from ours.  In addition, because further events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate or that increases will not be necessary should the quality of any loans deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed above.  Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 
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Summary of Loan Loss Experience.  The following table sets forth an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.  Where specific loan loss allowances have been established, any difference between the loss allowance and the amount of loss realized has been charged or credited to the allowance.

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                               
Allowance at beginning of period
  $ 666     $ 720     $ 724     $ 708     $ 665  
Allowance acquired – Frankfort First
                            133  
                                         
Provision for loan losses
    46       12             32       53  
                                         
Charge-offs:
                                       
Real estate loans
    (34 )     (66 )     (4 )     (16 )     (145 )
Consumer loans
                             
Total charge-offs
    (34 )     (66 )     (4 )     (16 )     (145 )
                                         
Recoveries:
                                       
Real estate loans
                            2  
Consumer loans
                             
Total recoveries
                            2  
                                         
Net charge-offs
  $ (34 )   $ (66 )   $ (4 )   $ (16 )   $ (143 )
Allowance at end of period
  $ 678     $ 666     $ 720     $ 724     $ 708  
                                         
Allowance to nonperforming loans
    17.51 %     52.15 %     74.38 %     50.74 %     40.53 %
Allowance to total loans outstanding at end of period
    0.36 %     0.36 %     0.43 %     0.46 %     0.47 %
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
                                       
during the period
    0.02 %     0.04 %     %     0.01 %     0.20 %

 
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The following table sets forth the breakdown of the allowance for loan losses by loan category, which management believes can be allocated on an approximate basis, at the dates indicated.

   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
Amount
   
% of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
   
% of
Loans in
Category
To Total
Loans
   
Amount
   
% of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
   
% of
Loans in
Category
To Total
Loans
   
Amount
   
% of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
   
% of
Loans in
Category
To Total
Loans
   
Amount
   
% of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
   
% of
Loans in
Category
To Total
Loans
   
Amount
   
% of
Allowance
to Total
Allowance
   
% of
Loans in
Category
To Total
Loans
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                                                                           
Real Estate Loans:
                                                                                         
Residential
  $ 542       80.0 %     85.8 %   $ 584       87.7 %     86.1 %   $ 636       88.3 %     86.7 %   $ 633       87.4 %     88.5 %   $ 626       88.3 %     87.3 %
Construction
    2       0.3       0.4       13       2.0       1.9       29       4.0       3.9       12       1.7       1.7       7       1.1       1.3  
Multi-family
    81       11.9       3.8       10       1.4       1.5       7       1.0       0.9       9       1.3       0.2       1       0.2       0.2  
Nonresidential & other
    38       5.6       6.1       42       6.3       6.2       30       4.2       4.1       30       4.1       4.1       31       4.4       4.7  
                                                                                                                         
Consumer Loans:
                                                                                                                       
Consumer and other
    15       2.2       2.4       17       2.6       2.5       18       2.5       2.5       24       3.3       3.3       26       3.6       3.9  
Loans secured by deposits
                1.5                   1.8                   1.9       16       2.2       2.2       17       2.4       2.6  
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 678       100.0 %     100.0 %   $ 666       100.0 %     100.0 %   $ 720       100.0 %     100.0 %   $ 724       100.0 %     100.0 %   $ 708       100.0 %     100.0 %

 
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Nonperforming and Classified Assets.  When a loan becomes 90 days delinquent, the loan may be placed on nonaccrual status at which time the accrual of interest ceases, the interest previously accrued to income is reversed and interest income is thereafter recognized on a cash basis.  Payments on a nonaccrual loan are applied to the outstanding principal and interest as determined at the time of collection of the loan.  In situations where management believes collection of interest due is likely even if the loan is more than 90 days delinquent, then management may decide not to place the loan on non-accrual status.

We consider repossessed assets and loans that are 90 days or more past due to be nonperforming assets.  Real estate that we acquire as a result of foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until it is sold.  When property is acquired it is recorded at the lower of its cost, which is the unpaid balance of the loan, or fair market value at the date of foreclosure.  Holding costs and declines in fair value after acquisition of the property are charged against income.

Under current accounting guidelines, a loan is defined as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  We consider one- to four-family mortgage loans and deposit loans to be homogeneous and collectively evaluate them for impairment.  Other loans are evaluated for impairment on an individual basis.  At June 30, 2009, three loans were considered impaired with valuations.

The following table provides information with respect to our nonperforming assets at the dates indicated.  We did not have any troubled debt restructurings at any of the dates presented.

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                               
Nonaccrual loans:
                             
Real estate loans
  $ 435     $ 666     $ 713     $ 819     $ 874  
Consumer loans
                             
Total
    435       666       713       819       874  
                                         
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:
                                       
Real estate loans
    3,437       611       255       608       873  
Consumer loans
                             
Total of accruing loans past due 90 days or more
    3,437       611       255       608       873  
Total nonperforming loans
    3,872       1,277       968       1,427       1,747  
Real estate acquired through foreclosure
    109       21       8       51       60  
Total nonperforming assets
    3,981     $ 1,298     $ 976     $ 1,478     $ 1,807  
                                         
Total nonperforming loans to total loans
    2.05 %     0.70 %     0.58 %     0.92 %     1.15 %
                                         
Total nonperforming loans to total assets
    1.61 %     0.52 %     0.36 %     0.54 %     0.64 %
                                         
Total nonperforming assets to total assets
    1.65 %     0.52 %     0.36 %     0.56 %     0.66 %

Other than disclosed above, there are no other loans at June 30, 2009 that we have serious doubts about the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms.

Interest income that would have been recorded for the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007, had nonaccrual loans been current according to their original terms amounted to $37,000, $33,000 and $85,000, respectively.  Income related to nonaccrual loans included in interest income for the years ended June 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007 amounted to $10,000, $124,000 and $74,000, respectively.

 
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Federal regulations require us to regularly review and classify our assets.  In addition, our regulators have the authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified.  There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful and loss.  “Substandard assets” must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  “Doubtful assets” have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss.  An asset classified “loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted.  The regulations also provide for a “special mention” category, described as assets which do not currently expose us to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving our close attention.  Special mention assets totaled $639,000 and $628,000 at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The following table shows the aggregate amounts of our assets classified for regulatory purposes at the dates indicated.

   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Substandard assets
  $ 7,905     $ 2,051     $ 1,490  
Doubtful assets
                 
Loss assets
                 
Total classified assets
  $ 7,905     $ 2,051     $ 1,490  
 
The increase in substandard assets is primarily attributable to the Company’s decision to classify the entire relationships of three borrowers during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.  This designation was made in all cases because of some delinquency in each of the borrower’s payment patterns, although not all of the loans for each borrower were 90-days delinquent at June 30, 2009.  Subsequent to June 30, 2009, the Company began foreclosure proceedings against one borrower with $501,000 in loans outstanding, as the borrower had not demonstrated the willingness or ability to repay the loans under the terms of the original note and mortgage.  Management is actively working with the two other borrowers, who owe $4.7 million and $601,000.
 
Substandard assets at June 30, 2009, consisted of 51 loans totaling $7.9 million and three parcels of real estate owned with an aggregate carrying value of $109,000.  All substandard loans were secured by residential property on which the banks have priority lien position.  The table below summarizes substandard assets at June 30, 2009:

   
Number
         
Average
   
Average
 
   
of
   
Carrying
   
Loan
   
Loan to
 
   
Loans
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
                         
Single family, owner occupied
    29     $ 1,717     $ 59       65.1 %
Single family, non-owner occupied
    6       560       93       82.6 %
More than one single family, non-owner occupied
    3       3,203       1,069       78.3 %
2-4 family, owner occupied
    1       41       42       70.0 %
2-4 family, non-owner occupied
    11       1,933       176       70.1 %
5 or more family, non-owner occupied
    1       451       452       81.5 %
Total substandard assets
    51     $ 7,905                  
 
 
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Delinquencies.  The following table provides information about delinquencies in our loan portfolios at the dates indicated.
 
   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Real estate loans
  $ 2,654     $ 4,696     $ 1,437     $ 1,378  
Consumer loans
                       
Total
  $ 2,654     $ 4,696     $ 1,437     $ 1,378  

Securities.  Our securities portfolio consists primarily of U.S. Government agency obligations as well as mortgage-backed securities with maturities of 30 years or less.  Investment and mortgage-backed securities totaled $20.5 million at June 30, 2009, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 8.5%, compared to the $22.4 million total at June 30, 2008.  The reduction in these securities resulted from maturities, calls and prepayments of investments and mortgage-backed securities.  All of our mortgage-backed securities were issued by  Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
 
The following table sets forth the carrying values and fair values of our securities portfolio at the dates indicated.
 
   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Available for sale securities:
                                   
U.S. Government agency obligations
  $ 5,000     $ 5,136     $ 4,999     $ 5,030     $ 12,999     $ 12,571  
Mortgage-backed securities
    314       315       455       450       734       727  
Total
  $ 5,314     $ 5,451     $ 5,454     $ 5,480     $ 13,733     $ 13,298  
                                                 
Held to maturity securities:
                                               
U.S. Government agency obligations
  $ 3,000     $ 3,002     $ 3,000     $ 3,001     $ 43,848     $ 42,957  
Mortgage-backed securities
    11,999       12,315       13,959       13,408       15,758       14,878  
Total
  $ 14,999     $ 15,317     $ 16,959     $ 16,409     $ 59,606     $ 57,835  

At June 30, 2009 and 2008, we did not own any securities, other than U.S. Government agency securities, that had an aggregate book value in excess of 10% of our equity at that date.
 
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The following table sets forth the maturities and weighted average yields of securities at June 30, 2009.  At June 30, 2009, we had no U.S. Government agency securities with adjustable rates.
 
   
One Year or Less
   
More Than
One Year to 
Five Years
   
More Than
Five Years to 
Ten Years
   
More Than Ten Years
   
Total Investment Portfolio
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Weighted
Average
Yield
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Available for sale securities:
                                                                 
U.S. Government agency obligations
  $ 5,000       3.50 %   $       %   $       %   $       %   $ 5,000     $ 5,136       3.50 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    8       3.95       36       3.95       53       3.95       217       3.95       314       315       3.95  
Total  available for sale securities
  $ 5,008             $ 36             $ 53             $ 217             $ 5,314     $ 5,451          
                                                                                         
Held to maturity securities:
                                                                                       
U.S. Government agency obligations
  $ 3,000       3.02     $           $           $           $ 3,000     $ 3,002       3.02  
Mortgage-backed securities
    910       4.18       4,047       4.19       5,561       4.20       1,481       5.29       11,999       12,315       4.33  
Total held-to-maturity securities
  $ 3,910             $ 4,047             $ 5,561             $ 1,481             $ 14,999     $ 15,317          

 
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Other Assets.  Other assets at June 30, 2009 include goodwill and other intangible assets of $14.9 million, which was a sole result of the Company’s acquisition of Frankfort First and bank owned life insurance policies with a carrying value of  $2.4 million at both June 30, 2009 and 2008, of which First Federal of Frankfort is the owner and beneficiary.  Both subsidiary Banks are members and stockholders of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (“FHLB”).  FHLB stock, at cost, totaled $5.6 million at both June 30, 2009 and 2008.

Deposits.  Our primary source of funds is retail deposit accounts held primarily by individuals within our market areas.  Deposits totaled $139.7 million at June 30, 2009, an increase of $2.1 million or 1.5%, compared to the $137.6 million total at June 30, 2008.  Although management generally strives to maintain a moderate rate of growth in deposits, primarily through marketing and pricing strategies, market conditions and competition may curtail growth opportunities.  Rather than striving to offer the highest interest rate on deposit products in our market area, management of the Banks offer deposit products that fit the Banks’ funding strategies.

The following table sets forth the balances of our deposit products at the dates indicated.

   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Certificate of deposit accounts
  $ 98,518     $ 97,020     $ 96,354  
Demand, transaction and passbook savings accounts
    41,225       40,614       43,539  
Total
  $ 139,743     $ 137,634     $ 139,893  

The following table indicates the amount of certificate of deposit accounts with balances equal to or greater than $100,000, by time remaining until maturity at June 30, 2009.

Maturity Period
 
Certificates 
of Deposit
 
   
(In thousands)
 
       
Three months or less
  $ 4,436  
Over three months through six months
    4,652  
Over six months through twelve months
    10,066  
Over twelve months
    9,987  
Total
  $ 29,141  

The following table sets forth our certificate of deposit accounts classified by rates at the dates indicated.

   
At June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Rate
                 
1.00 -  1.99%
  $ 4,173     $ 1,241     $ 199  
2.00 -  2.99
    29,168       12,039       4,890  
3.00 -  3.99
    36,066       21,375       14,568  
4.00 -  4.99
    14,291       32,011       16,637  
5.00 -  5.99
    14,820       30,354       60,060  
Total
  $ 98,518     $ 97,020     $ 96,354  

 
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The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of certificate accounts at June 30, 2009.

   
Amount Due
             
   
Less Than
One Year
   
More Than
One Year to
Two Years
   
More Than
Two Years to
Three Years
   
More Than
Three Years
   
Total
   
Percentage of
Total Certificate
Accounts
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
1.00 –1.99%
  $ 4,173     $     $     $     $ 4,173       4.24 %
2.00 – 2.99
    25,256       3,879       14       19       29,168       29.61  
3.00 – 3.99
    24,169       8,976       2,425       496       36,066       36.61  
4.00 – 4.99
    2,930       263       5,414       5,684       14,291       14.51  
5.00 – 5.99
    6,940       6,973       837       70       14,820       15.03  
Total
  $ 63,468     $ 20,091     $ 8,690     $ 6,269     $ 98,518       100.00 %

The following table sets forth the average balances and rates paid on deposits.

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Average
   
Average
   
Average
   
Average
   
Average
   
Average
 
   
Balance
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Noninterest-bearing demand
  $ 788       0.00 %   $ 719       0.00 %   $ 762       0.00 %
Interest-bearing demand
    10,366       1.52 %     9,370       1.65 %     8,754       2.57 %
Passbook
    30,125       1.01 %     32,410       1.11 %     36,931       1.19 %
Time
    96,807       3.78 %     96,466       4.52 %     92,690       4.33 %

The following table sets forth the deposit activities for the periods indicated.

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Beginning balance
  $ 137,634     $ 139,893     $ 141,238  
Decrease before interest credited
    (2,009 )     (7,131 )     (5,894 )
Interest credited
    4,118       4,872       4,549  
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
    2,109       (2,259 )     (1,345 )
Ending balance
  $ 139,743     $ 137,634     $ 139,893  

Borrowings.  Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati amounted to $40.2 million and $47.8 million at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
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The following table presents certain information regarding our Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati advances during the periods and at the dates indicated.

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance outstanding at end of period
  $ 40,156     $ 47,801     $ 65,132  
Maximum amount of advances outstanding
                       
at any month end during the period
  $ 46,815     $ 71,220     $ 65,132  
Average advances outstanding
                       
during the period
  $ 43,200     $ 61,687     $ 61,696  
Weighted average interest rate
                       
during the period
    4.13 %     4.37 %     4.71 %
Weighted average interest rate at end of period
    5.84 %     5.21 %     5.75 %

Shareholders’ Equity.  Shareholders’ equity totaled $58.4 million at June 30, 2009, a $1.4 million or 2.3%, decrease compared to June 30, 2008.  The reduction resulted primarily from repurchases of the Company’s common stock.

The Banks are required to maintain minimum regulatory capital pursuant to federal regulations.  At June 30, 2009, both First Federal of Hazard’s and First Federal of Frankfort’s regulatory capital substantially exceeded all minimum regulatory capital requirements.  Management is not aware of any recent event that would cause this classification to change.

Results of Operations for the Years Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

General. Net earnings totaled $808,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $124,000, or 13.3%, from the net earnings recorded for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease in earnings was due primarily to a $664,000 or 151.3% increase in federal income taxes and was somewhat offset by a $540,000 or 39.4% increase in earnings before taxes.  The increase in earnings before taxes was due primarily to an $802,000 increase in net interest income.

Interest Income. Total interest income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 was $12.2 million, a decrease of $861,000, or 6.6%, compared to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease in interest income was due primarily to a decrease in interest income on investment securities, which decreased by $1.2 million, or 81.1%, to $269,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, compared to fiscal 2008.  Compared to fiscal 2008, interest income on mortgage-backed securities decreased $98,000 or 14.7% to $567,000 for the year just ended, while interest income on interest-bearing deposits and other decreased $108,000 or 24.5% to $333,000 for the year just ended.  Interest income from loans increased $502,000 or 4.8% from $10.6 million for the 2008 fiscal year to $11.1 million for fiscal 2009.

The decrease in interest income from investment securities was attributable primarily to a $32.6 million, or 79.9%, decrease in the average balance of investment securities outstanding and was supported by a decrease of 21 basis points in the average yield on investment securities to 3.29% for fiscal 2009.  Investment securities either matured or were called during the period, as there were no sales of those securities during fiscal 2009.  The average balance of loans increased by $13.9 million or 8.0%, while the average rate earned on loans decreased by 18 basis points to 5.88% for the 2009 year. The average balance of mortgage-backed securities decreased $2.1 million or 13.8% to $13.4 million, while the average yield declined by 5 basis points to 4.24% for fiscal 2009.  The average balance of other interest-earning assets decreased $223,000 or 2.1% to $110.6 million, while the average yield declined by 93 basis points to 3.15% for fiscal 2009.

 
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Interest Expense. Interest expense totaled $5.9 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $1.7 million, or 22.0%, from fiscal 2008.  The decrease in interest expense resulted from lower costs of deposits and borrowings.  Interest expense on deposits decreased $754,000 or 15.5%  to $4.1 million for the 2009 fiscal year, while the cost of borrowings decreased $909,000 or 33.8% to $1.8 million for the 2009 fiscal year.  Decreased costs on deposits was attributable primarily to a decrease in rate paid on deposits, while the decreased costs on borrowings was attributable primarily to a decrease in the average balance outstanding year to year.  The average rate paid on deposits decreased 53 basis points to 2.98% for the year just ended, while the average deposits outstanding declined $879,000 or 0.6% from year to year.  Consistent with its strategy, Management was able to utilize excess liquidity to pay down borrowings during 2009.  Average borrowings decreased by  $18.5 million to $43.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2009, while the average rate paid on borrowings decreased 24 basis points to 4.13% for fiscal 2009.

Net Interest Income.  As a result of the aforementioned changes in interest income and interest expense, net interest income increased by $802,000, or 14.5%, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, compared to fiscal 2008.  The average interest rate spread increased from 1.65% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 to 2.29% for fiscal 2009.  The net interest margin increased from 2.29% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 to 2.87% for fiscal 2009.

Average Balances and Yields.  The following table presents information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends, the total dollar amount of interest expense and the resulting average yields and costs.  The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented.  For purposes of this table, average balances have been calculated using the average of daily balances and nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only.  We did not hold any non-taxable investment securities during any of the periods presented in the table.

   
Year Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest 
And
Dividends
   
Yield/
Cost
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
And
Dividends
   
Yield/
Cost
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable
  $ 188,163     $ 11,057       5.88 %   $ 174,259     $ 10,555       6.06 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    13,381       567       4.24       15,514       665       4.29  
Investment securities
    8,187       269       3.29       40,751       1,426       3.50  
Other interest-earning assets
    10,588       333       3.15       10,811       441       4.08  
Total interest-earning assets
    220,319       12,226       5.55       241,335       13,087       5.42  
                                                 
Noninterest-earning assets
    22,668                       22,517                  
Total assets
  $ 242,987                     $ 263,852                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Demand deposits
  $ 10,366     $ 158       1.52 %   $ 9,370     $ 155       1.65 %
Noninterest-Bearing demand deposits
    788             0.00       719             0.00  
Savings
    30,125       303       1.01       32,410       360       1.11  
Certificates of deposit
    96,807       3,657       3.78       96,466       4,357       4.52  
Total deposits
    138,086       4,118       2.98       138,965       4,872       3.51  
Borrowings
    43,200       1,784       4.13       61,687       2,693       4.37  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    181,286       5,902       3.26       200,652       7,565       3.77  
                                                 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities
    2,723                       2,665                  
Total liabilities
    184,009                       203,317                  
                                                 
Shareholders’ equity
    58,978                       60,535                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 242,987                     $ 263,852                  
Net interest income/average yield
          $ 6,324       2.29 %           $ 5,522       1.65 %
Net interest margin
                    2.87 %                     2.29 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
                    121.53 %                     120.28 %

 
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Rate/Volume Analysis. 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).  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.  The net column represents the sum of the prior columns.

   
Twelve months ended June 30,
   
Twelve months ended June 30,
 
   
2009 to June 30, 2008
   
2008 to June 30, 2007
 
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
Increase (Decrease)
 
   
Due to Changes In
   
Due to Changes In
 
                                     
   
Rate
   
Volume
   
Total
   
Rate
   
Volume
   
Total
 
               
(In thousands)
                   
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans receivable
  $ 810     $ (308 )   $ 502     $ 737     $ 16     $ 753  
Mortgage-backed securities
    (90 )     (8 )     (98 )     (101 )     (2 )     (103 )
Investment securities
    (1,075 )     (82 )     (1,157 )     (563 )     (10 )     (573 )
Other interest-earning assets
    (9 )     (99 )     (108 )     113       (51 )     62  
Total interest-earning assets
    (364 )     (497 )     (861 )     186       (47 )     139  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Checking accounts
    12       (9 )     3       17       (87 )     (70 )
Savings accounts
    (24 )     (33 )     (57 )     (51 )     (28 )     (79 )
Certificates of deposit
    15       (715 )     (700 )     162       310       472  
FHLB Advances
    (768 )     (141 )     (909 )     -       (214 )     (214 )
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    (765 )     (898 )     (1,663 )     128       (19 )     109  
Increase in net interest income
  $ 401     $ 401     $ 802     $ 58     $ (28 )   $ 30  

Provision for Losses on Loans.  A provision for losses on loans is charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level calculated by management based on historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by the Banks, the status of past due principal and interest payments and other factors related to the collectibility of the loan portfolio.  Based upon an analysis of these factors, management recorded a provision of $46,000 for losses on loans for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $34,000 compared to a provision of $12,000 for fiscal 2008.  The provision recorded during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 generally reflects management’s perception of the risk prevalent in the economy integrated with the overall change in the level of nonperforming loans year over year.  Management believes all nonperforming loans are adequately collateralized; however, there can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be adequate to absorb losses on known nonperforming assets or that the allowance will be adequate to cover losses on nonperforming assets in the future.

Other  Income.  Other operating income increased $59,000, to $241,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, due primarily to a $41,000 or 178.3% increase in gain on sale of loans.    Other operating income is generally comprised of service charges and fees charged on loan and deposit accounts.

General, Administrative and Other Expense.  General, administrative and other expense increased $287,000 or 6.6% to $4.6 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 compared to fiscal 2008.  The increase in general, administrative and other expense is primarily attributed to an increase in other operating expenses, which increased $214,000 or 28.3% to $970,000 for the year just ended.

 
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The increase in other operating expenses was attributed primarily to an increase in audit and accounting expense and FDIC insurance year to year.  Audit and accounting fees increased $91,000 or 101.1% to $181,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, primarily as a result of costs associated with compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2004.  In addition, FDIC insurance increased $87,000 or 543.8% to $103,000 for the 2009 fiscal year compared to $16,000 for the prior fiscal year.  Higher FDIC premiums were the result of higher assessments by the FDIC for the recurring quarterly assessment and a special assessment equal to five basis points of total assets (less Tier 1 capital), which was imposed on all banks.  See Footnote A22, “FDIC Assessments and One-time Assessment Credit” for additional information.

Federal Income Taxes. The provision for federal income tax increased $664,000 or 151.3% from $439,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 to $1.1 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a $443,000 nonrecurring charge to income, which was a result of the preliminary denial by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) of a key component of the Company’s claim for refund of income taxes for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.  At issue is the timing of a deduction of $1.3 million paid to holders of stock options in conjunction with the acquisition of Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc., in 2005.  The IRS does not disagree with the propriety of the deduction, but disagrees with the timing and believes the deduction should have occurred in the prior tax year, which is now closed under the statute of limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.  The Company only recently learned of the IRS position and will explore the options available to refute its position.  The effective tax rates for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were 57.7% and 32.0%, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future short-term financial obligations.  Our primary sources of funds consist of cash and deposits at other banks, deposit inflows, loan repayments and maturities, calls and sales of investment and mortgage-backed securities and advances from the FHLB.  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 periodically assess our available liquidity and projected upcoming liquidity demands.  We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of (1) expected loan demand, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management program.  Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits, federal funds and short- and intermediate-term U.S. Government agency obligations.

Our most liquid assets are cash, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits.  The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period.  At June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, cash and cash equivalents totaled $4.2 million and $16.0 million, respectively.  Investment securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $5.5 million at both June 30, 2009 and 2008.  At June 30, 2009, we had the ability to borrow a total $119.9 million from the FHLB, of which $39.7 million (before premium) was outstanding.

We are not aware of any trends and/or demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that could result in a material protracted decrease in liquidity.  We expect that all of our liquidity needs, including the contractual commitments set forth in the table below can be met by our currently available liquid assets and cash flows.  In the event any unforeseen demand or commitments were to occur, we would access our borrowing capacity with the FHLB.  We expect that our currently available liquid assets and our ability to borrow from the FHLB would be sufficient to satisfy our liquidity needs without any material adverse effect on our liquidity.

Our primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of investment securities.  In fiscal 2009 and 2008, we originated $61.2 million and $54.1 million of loans, respectively.  During fiscal 2009, these activities were funded primarily by proceeds from principal repayments on loans of $54.0 million.  During fiscal 2008, these activities were funded primarily by proceeds from the principal repayments on loans of $38.1 million and maturities of investment securities and mortgage-backed securities of $50.9 million.

 
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Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and in FHLB advances.  We experienced a net increase of $2.1 million in total deposits for the year ended June 30, 2009, while we experienced a net decrease of $2.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2008.  Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors.  While we generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive and to increase core deposit relationships, during fiscal 2008, management chose to allow the deposit base to reprice to lower overall levels over attracting new deposits.  For the year ended June 30, 2009, our net decrease in FHLB advances totaled $7.6 million, as we repaid short-term funds with additional liquidity available to us.

Commitments, Contractual Obligations and Off-balance-sheet Transactions

At June 30, 2009, we had $1.5 million in mortgage commitments.  Certificates of deposit due within one year of June 30, 2009 totaled $66.2 million, or 47.4% of total deposits.  If these deposits do not remain with us, we might be required to seek other sources of funds, including FHLB advances or other certificates of deposit.  Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before June 30, 2010.  We believe, however, based on past experience, that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us.  We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

The following table sets forth our contractual obligations and loan commitments as of June 30, 2009.
 
   
Total
Amounts
Committed
   
Less
Than 
One
Year
   
One to 
Three
Years
   
Four to
Five
Years
   
More
than
Five
Years
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (1)
  $ 39,684     $ 24,135     $ 8,249     $ 5,236     $ 2,064  
One to four family residential real estate
    1,481       1,481                    
Unused lines of credit
    9,780       9,780                    
Undisbursed loans
    404       404              —        
Total commitments
  $ 51,349     $ 35,800     $ 8,249     $ 5,236     $ 2,064  
 

(1) Net of premium on FHLB borrowings

For the year ended June 30, 2009, other than loan commitments, 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.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
 
Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.  The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs.  Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on our performance than do general levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

 
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp
Hazard, Kentucky

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended June 30, 2009.  The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  Our audits also included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the 2009 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years in the two-year period ended June 30, 2009, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
As discussed in Note A to the financial statements, effective July 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.”
 
/s/           BKD, LLP
 
Cincinnati, Ohio
September 28, 2009

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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except share data)

 
 
2009
   
2008
 
             
ASSETS
           
             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 1,548     $ 790  
Interest-bearing demand deposits
    2,669       15,176  
Cash and cash equivalents
    4,217       15,966  
                 
Interest-bearing deposits
    100       100  
Available for sale securities
    5,451       5,480  
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost- approximate fair value of $15,317 and $16,409 at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively
    14,999       16,959  
Loans available for sale
    230       86  
Loans receivable
    189,609       182,717  
Allowance for loan and lease losses
    (678 )     (666 )
Real estate acquired through foreclosure
    109       21  
Office premises and equipment
    2,844       2,727  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    5,641       5,566  
Accrued interest receivable
    750       628  
Bank-owned life insurance
    2,428       2,339  
Goodwill
    14,507       14,507  
Other intangible assets
    349       480  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    345       266  
Prepaid federal income taxes
    -       479  
                 
Total assets
  $ 240,901     $ 247,655  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Deposits
  $ 139,743     $ 137,634  
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank
    40,156       47,801  
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    290       331  
Accrued interest payable
    189       245  
Accrued federal income taxes
    67       -  
Deferred federal income taxes
    1,339       1,234  
Other liabilities
    723       617  
Total liabilities
    182,507       187,862  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
    -       -  
                 
Shareholders’ equity
               
Preferred stock, 500,000 shares authorized, $.01 par value; no shares issued
    -       -  
Common stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized, $.01 par value; 8,596,064 shares issued
    86       86  
Additional paid-in capital
    36,223       35,834  
Retained earnings
    31,930       32,291  
Shares acquired by stock benefit plans
    (2,557 )     (2,735 )
Treasury shares at cost, 728,930 and 559,330 common shares at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively
    (7,379 )     (5,700 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    91       17  
Total shareholders’ equity
    58,394       59,793  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 240,901     $ 247,655  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

For the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except share data)

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Interest income
           
Loans
  $ 11,057     $ 10,555  
Mortgage-backed securities
    567       665  
Investment securities
    269       1,426  
Interest-bearing deposits and other
    333       441  
Total interest income
    12,226       13,087  
                 
Interest expense
               
Deposits
    4,118       4,872  
Borrowings
    1,784       2,693  
Total interest expense
    5,902       7,565  
                 
Net interest income
    6,324       5,522  
                 
Provision for losses on loans
    46       12  
                 
Net interest income after provision for losses on loans
    6,278       5,510  
                 
Other income
               
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance
    89       83  
Gain on sale of loans
    64       23  
Gain on sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure
    3       -  
Other operating
    85       76  
Total other income
    241       182  
                 
General, administrative and other expense
               
Employee compensation and benefits
    2,885       2,911  
Occupancy and equipment
    411       344  
Franchise and other taxes
    180       157  
Data processing
    162       153  
Other operating
    970       756  
Total general, administrative and other expense
    4,608       4,321  
                 
Earnings before income taxes
    1,911       1,371  
                 
Federal income taxes
               
Current
    1,036       225  
Deferred
    67       214  
Total federal income taxes
    1,103       439  
                 
NET EARNINGS
  $ 808     $ 932  
                 
EARNINGS PER SHARE
               
Basic
  $ 0.11     $ 0.12  
                 
Diluted
  $ 0.11     $ 0.12  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Net earnings
  $ 808     $ 932  
                 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax-related effects: Unrealized holding gains on securities during the year, net of taxes of $38 and $157 in 2009 and 2008, respectively
    74       304  
                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 882     $ 1,236  
                 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  $ 91     $ 17  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands, except share data)

                                 
Unrealized
       
                     
Shares
         
gains (losses)
       
                     
acquired
         
on securities
       
         
Additional
         
by stock
         
designated
       
   
Common
   
paid-in
   
Retained
   
benefit
   
Treasury
   
as available
       
   
stock
   
capital
   
earnings
   
plans
   
shares
   
for sale
   
Total
 
Balance at July 1, 2007
  $ 86     $ 35,459     $ 32,291     $ (3,013 )   $ (3,091 )   $ (287 )   $ 61,445  
                                                         
Adjustment related to adoption of FIN 48
    -       -       250       -       -       -       250  
Net earnings for the year ended June 30, 2008
    -       -       932       -       -       -       932  
Amortization expense of stock benefit plans
    -       257       -       278       -       -       535  
Compensation expense related to vesting stock options
    -       118       -       -       -       -       118  
Acquisition of shares for Treasury
    -       -       -       -       (2,609 )     -       (2,609 )
Unrealized gains on securities designated as
                                                       
  available for sale, net of related tax effects
    -       -       -       -       -       304       304  
Cash dividends of $0.40 per common share
    -       -       (1,182 )     -       -       -       (1,182 )
                                                         
Balance at June 30, 2008
    86       35,834       32,291       (2,735 )     (5,700 )     17       59,793  
                                                         
Net earnings for the year ended June 30, 2009
    -       -       808       -       -       -       808  
Amortization expense of stock benefit plans
    -       271       -       178       -       -       449  
Compensation expense related to vesting stock options
    -       118       -       -       -       -       118  
Acquisition of shares for Treasury
    -       -       -       -       (1,679 )     -       (1,679 )
Unrealized gains on securities designated as
                                                       
 available for sale, net of related tax effects
    -       -       -       -       -       74       74  
Cash dividends of $0.40 per common share
    -       -       (1,169 )     -       -       -       (1,169 )
                                                         
Balance at June 30, 2009
  $ 86     $ 36,223     $ 31,930     $ (2,557 )   $ (7,379 )   $ 91     $ 58,394  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)

   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings for the year
  $ 808     $ 932  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Amortization of premiums and discounts on investment securities - net
    6       1  
Depreciation
    177       145  
Amortization of deferred loan origination (fees) costs
    10       39  
Amortization of premiums on FHLB advances
    (490 )     (525 )
Amortization of core deposit intangibles
    131       132  
Gain on sale of loans
    (64 )     (23 )
Gain on sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure
    (3 )     -  
Amortization of stock benefit plans and stock options expense
    567       560  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends
    (75 )     (145 )
Bank-owned life insurance earnings
    (89 )     (83 )
Provision for losses on loans
    46       12  
Mortgage loans originated for sale
    (3,691 )     (1,627 )
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans
    3,611       1,564  
Increase (decrease) in cash, due to changes in:
               
Accrued interest receivable
    (122 )     307  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (79 )     10  
Accrued interest payable
    (56 )     (120 )
Accounts payable and other liabilities
    106       (98 )
Federal income taxes
               
Current
    546       30  
Deferred
    67       147  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,406       1,258  
                 
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
               
Investment securities maturities, prepayments and calls:
               
Held to maturity
    1,960       42,647  
Available for sale
    135       8,278  
Loan disbursements
    (61,195 )     (54,092 )
Principal repayments on loans
    53,986       38,118  
Proceeds from sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure
    188       15  
Proceeds from sale of office premises and equipment
    -       -  
Purchase of office premises and equipment
    (294 )     (110 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (5,220 )     34,856  
                 
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
               
Net increase (decrease) in deposits
    2,109       (2,259 )
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    (41 )     (12 )
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    17,800       25,600  
Repayments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    (24,955 )     (42,406 )
Purchase of shares for stock benefit plans
    -       -  
Treasury stock repurchases
    (1,679 )     (2,609 )
Dividends paid on common stock
    (1,169 )     (1,182 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (7,935 )     (22,868 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (11,749 )     13,246  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    15,966       2,720  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 4,217     $ 15,966  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

For the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
           
Cash paid during the year for:
           
Federal income taxes
  $ 490     $ 260  
                 
Interest on deposits and borrowings
  $ 6,449     $ 8,210  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities:
               
Transfers from loans to real estate acquired through foreclosure
  $ 273     $ 28  
                 
Loans disbursed upon sales of real estate acquired through foreclosure
  $ 128     $ -  
                 
Capitalization of mortgage servicing rights
  $ 20     $ 8  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 
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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (the “Company”) is a savings and loan holding company whose activities are primarily limited to holding the stock and managing the operations of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard, Kentucky (“First Federal of Hazard”) and Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc., (“Frankfort First”) the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort (“First Federal of Frankfort”).  First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Frankfort are collectively referred to herein as “the Banks.”  First Federal of Hazard is a community-oriented savings and loan association dedicated to serving consumers in Perry and surrounding counties in eastern Kentucky, while First Federal of Frankfort operates through three banking offices located in Frankfort, Kentucky.  Both institutions engage primarily in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and applying those funds to the origination of loans for residential and consumer purposes.  First Federal of Frankfort also originates, to a lesser extent, church loans, home equity and other loans.  The Banks’ profitability is significantly dependent on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income generated from interest-earning assets (i.e. loans and investments) and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities (i.e. customer deposits and borrowed funds).  Net interest income is affected by the relative amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest received or paid on these balances.  The level of interest rates paid or received by the Banks can be significantly influenced by a number of environmental factors, such as governmental monetary policy, that are outside of management’s control.

The consolidated financial information presented herein has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and general accounting practices within the financial services industry.  In preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with U. S. GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from such estimates.

The following is a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies which have been consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

1.  Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, First Federal of Hazard, Frankfort First and First Federal of Frankfort.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

2.  Investment and Mortgage-backed Securities

The Company accounts for investment and mortgage-backed securities by categorizing those investments as held-to-maturity or available for sale.  Securities classified as held-to-maturity are to be carried at cost only if the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity.  Securities designated as available for sale are carried at fair value with resulting unrealized gains or losses recorded to shareholders’ equity.

Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized using the specific identification method.

 
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NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

3.  Loans Receivable

Loans receivable are stated at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for deferred loan origination fees and the allowance for loan losses.  Interest is accrued as earned unless the collectibility of the loan is in doubt.  An allowance may be established for interest on loans that are contractually past due based on management’s periodic evaluation.  The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued, and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received until, in management’s judgment, the borrower’s ability to make periodic interest and principal payments has returned to normal, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status.  If the ultimate collectibility of the loan is in doubt, in whole or in part, all payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied to reduce principal until such doubt is eliminated.

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost (less principal payments received) or fair value (market value), calculated on an aggregate basis.  At June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company had $230,000 and $86,000 in loans held for sale, respectively.

In selling loans, the Company utilizes a program with the Federal Home Loan Bank, retaining servicing on loans sold.  Mortgage servicing rights on originated loans that have been sold are initially recorded at fair value.  Capitalized servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing revenues.  The Company recorded amortization related to mortgage servicing rights totaling $10,000 during the year ended June 30, 2009 and $4,000 during the year ended June 30, 2008.  The carrying value of the Company’s mortgage servicing rights, which approximated fair value, totaled approximately $83,000 and $63,000 at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The Company was servicing mortgage loans of approximately $10.4 million and $7.9 million that had been sold to the Federal Home Loan Bank at June 30, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

4.  Loan Origination Fees

The Banks account for loan origination fees (net of direct origination costs) by deferring and amortizing those fees to interest income using the level-yield method, giving effect to actual loan prepayments.  Loan origination costs are primarily the direct costs attributable to originating a loan, i.e., principally actual personnel costs.  Fees received for loan commitments that are expected to be drawn upon, based on the Banks’ experience with similar commitments, are deferred and amortized over the life of the loan using the level-yield method.  Fees for other loan commitments are deferred and amortized over the loan commitment period on a straight-line basis.

 
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NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

5.  Allowance for Loan Losses

It is the Banks’ policy to provide valuation allowances for estimated losses on loans based on past loss experience, trends in the level of delinquent and problem loans, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral and current and anticipated economic conditions in the primary lending area.  When the collection of a loan becomes doubtful, or otherwise troubled, the Banks record a loan charge-off equal to the difference between the fair value of the property securing the loan and the loan’s carrying value.  Major loans and lending areas are reviewed periodically to determine potential problems at an early date.  The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to earnings and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries).

The Banks account for impaired loans by determining the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, as an alternative, at the loan’s observable market price or fair value of the collateral.  The Banks’ current procedures for evaluating impaired loans result in carrying such loans at the lower of cost or fair value.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  In applying the policy, the Banks consider investments in one- to four-family residential loans and consumer installment loans to be homogeneous and therefore excluded from separate identification for evaluation of impairment.  With respect to the Banks’ investment in multi-family and nonresidential loans, and the evaluation of impairment thereof, such loans are collateral dependent and, as a result, are carried as a practical expedient at the lower of cost or fair value.

Collateral-dependent loans which are more than ninety days delinquent are considered to constitute more than a minimum delay in repayment and are evaluated for impairment under the policy at that time.

6.  Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Federal Home Loan Bank stock is a required investment for institutions that are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system.  The required investment in the common stock is based on a predetermined formula and carried at cost.

7.  Real Estate Acquired through Foreclosure

Real estate acquired through foreclosure is carried at the lower of the loan’s unpaid principal balance (cost) or fair value less estimated selling expenses at the date of acquisition.  A charge-off is recorded for any write-down in the loan’s carrying value to fair value at the date of acquisition.  Real estate loss provisions are recorded if the fair value of the property subsequently declines below the value determined at the recording date.  In determining the lower of cost or fair value at acquisition, costs relating to development and improvement of property, which would be capitalized, are considered.  Costs relating to holding real estate acquired through foreclosure, net of rental income, are charged against earnings as incurred.

 
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June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

8.  Office Premises and Equipment

Office premises and equipment are carried at cost and include expenditures which extend the useful lives of existing assets.  Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are expensed as incurred.  For financial reporting, depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets, estimated to be forty years for buildings, ten to forty years for building improvements, and five to ten years for furniture and equipment.

9.  Income Taxes

The Company accounts for federal income taxes by computing a deferred tax liability or deferred tax asset by applying current statutory tax rates to net taxable or deductible differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statements.  These differences will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future periods.  Deferred tax assets are recorded only to the extent that the amount of net deductible temporary differences or carryforward attributes may be utilized against current period earnings, carried back against prior years earnings, offset against taxable temporary differences reversing in future periods, or utilized to the extent of management’s estimate of future taxable income.  A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.  Deferred tax liabilities are provided on the total amount of net temporary differences taxable in the future.  Kentucky First Federal Bancorp and Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc., each are subject to state income taxes in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  Neither of the Banks are subject to state income tax in the Commonwealth.

10.  Retirement and Employee Benefit Plans

The Banks each participate in a noncontributory, multi-employer defined benefit pension fund covering all employees who qualify as to length of service.  Contributions are based upon covered employees’ ages and salaries and are dependent upon the ultimate prescribed benefits of the participants and the funded status of the plan. The Company recognized expense related to the plans totaling approximately $303,000 and $392,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

The Company also maintains nonqualified deferred unfunded compensation plans for the benefit of certain directors.  The Company recognized expense related to these plans in the amount of $19,000 for each of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
 
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June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

10.  Retirement and Employee Benefit Plans (continued)

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) which provides retirement benefits for substantially all full-time employees who have completed one year of service and have attained the age of 21.  Annual contributions are made to the ESOP equal to the ESOP’s debt service less dividends received by the ESOP on unallocated shares.  Shares in the ESOP were acquired using funds provided by a loan from the Company and accordingly the cost of those shares is shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity.  Shares are released to participants proportionately as the loan is repaid.  Dividends on allocated shares are recorded as dividends and charged to retained earnings.  Dividends on unallocated shares are used to repay the loan and are treated as compensation expense.  Compensation expense is recorded equal to the fair market value of the stock allocated to participants during a given fiscal year and for shares committed to be released.  Allocation of shares to the ESOP participants is contingent upon the repayment of a loan to Kentucky First Federal Bancorp totaling $2.6 million and $2.7 million at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The Company recorded expense for the ESOP of approximately $185,000 for each of the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

   
For the fiscal year ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Allocated shares
    63,756       49,320  
Shares committed to be released
    8,639       9,267  
Unearned shares
    254,933       273,217  
Total ESOP shares
    327,328       331,804  
                 
Fair value of unearned shares at end of period (expressed in thousands)
  $ 3,097     $ 2,555  

11.  Share-Based Compensation Plans

In fiscal 2006, the Company initiated the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (“EIP” or the “Plan”) which provides for two share-based compensation plans, which are described below.

 
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June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

11.  Share-Based Compensation Plans  (continued)

The compensation cost that has been charged against income for those share-based plans was $380,000, and $376,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The total income tax benefit recognized in the statement of earnings for share-based compensation arrangements was $129,000 and $100,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The EIP provides for grants of up to 421,216 stock options.  It also provides that one-fifth of the options granted become vested and exercisable on the first five anniversaries of the date of grant.  The contractual term of the options is ten years.  All option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant.

The Company accounts for the plans using a fair value-based method for valuing stock-based compensation, which measures compensation cost at the grant date based on the fair value of the award.  Compensation is then recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period.

The fair value of the option grants are estimated on the date of grant using the modified Black-Scholes options-pricing model.   At June 30, 2009, the only options granted relate to the fiscal year 2006 with the following weighted-average assumptions used for the grant:  dividend yield of 3.96%; expected volatility of 20.0%, which equals the weighted average volatility; risk-free interest rate of 4.49%; and expected lives of 7 years.  The risk-free reinvestment rate is an arithmetic average of the rates on five- and ten-year treasuries as of December 13, 2005, while the volatility of the options was estimated using historical and implied stock price volatility experience of comparable firms.

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plan as of June 30, 2009, and changes during the year then ended is presented below:

         
Weighted-
   
Aggregate
 
         
average
   
Intrinsic
 
         
exercise
   
Value
 
   
Shares
   
price
   
$(000)
 
                     
Outstanding at beginning of year
    339,200     $ 10.10          
Granted
    -       -          
Exercised
    -       -          
Forfeited
    -       -          
                         
Outstanding at end of year
    339,200     $ 10.10     $ 695  
                         
Options exercisable at end of year
    203,520     $ 10.10     $ 417  
                         
Weighted average fair value of options granted in fiscal year 2006
                  $ 1.75  
                         
Weighted average remaining contractual term of options outstanding and exercisable
                 
6.5 years
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

11.  Share-Based Compensation Plans  (continued)

The EIP also provides for the purchase of 168,486 shares of common stock and the issuance of such shares in the form of restricted stock awards to members of the board of directors, management and certain employees.  Common shares awarded under the restricted stock plan vest over a five year period, commencing with the date of the grant and are expensed based on their fair market value at the grant date.
The following table summarizes the activity with regard to restricted stock awards during fiscal 2009:

         
Weighted-average
 
         
grant date
 
   
Shares
   
fair value
 
Nonvested at July 1, 2008
    77,700     $ 10.10  
Vested
    (25,900 )     10.10  
Forfeited
    -       -  
                 
Nonvested at June 30, 2009
    51,800     $ 10.10  

As of June 30, 2009, there was $570,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the share-based compensation plans.  The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5 years.  The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $253,000 and $259,000, respectively.

12.  Earnings Per Share

Diluted earnings per share is computed taking into consideration common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares to be issued or released under the Company’s share-based compensation plans.  There is no adjustment to net earnings for the calculation of diluted earnings per share.  The computations were as follows:

   
For the fiscal year ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)
    7,559,903       7,739,519  
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of stock options
    9,396       -  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)
    7,569,299       7,739,519  

Basic earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted-average shares outstanding during the year less shares in the ESOP that are unallocated and not committed to be released and unearned restricted stock.  For 2009 all options were dilutive, as the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock.  For fiscal year 2008 all outstanding options were antidilutive.
 
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June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
13.  Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
 
Effective July 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (FAS 157).  FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
 
FAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  FAS 157 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
 
Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
 
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
 
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying statement of condition, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.  Level 2 securities include U.S. government agency bonds and mortgage-backed securities.
 
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying statements of financial condition measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the FAS 157 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at June 30, 2009:

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
         
(in thousands)
 
         
Quotes Prices
             
         
in Active
   
Significant
       
         
Markets for
   
Other
   
Significant
 
         
Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
         
Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
Fair Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
                                 
Available-for-sale securities
  $ 5,451     $ -     $ 5,451     $ -  

 
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June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

13. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

Impaired Loans

Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standard No. 114 (FAS 114), “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan.

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral-dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized.  This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.

Impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value (based on current appraised value) at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.  Management has determined fair value measurements on other real estate owned primarily through evaluations of appraisals performed, and current and past offers for the other real estate under evaluation.  Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, real estate acquired through foreclosure is classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
 
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying statements of financial condition measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the FAS 157 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at June 30, 2009:

         
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
         
(in thousands)
 
         
Quotes Prices
             
         
in Active
   
Significant
       
         
Markets for
   
Other
   
Significant
 
         
Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
         
Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
Fair Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
                         
Impaired loans
  $ 1,097     $ -     $ -     $ 1,097  
Real estate acquired through foreclosure
    96       -       -       96  

SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities, whether or not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial condition, for which it is practicable to estimate that value.  For financial instruments where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value and other valuation methods.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

13. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

The methods used are greatly affected by the assumptions applied, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in an exchange for certain financial instruments.

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying statements of financial condition at amounts other than fair value at June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 
Cash and cash equivalents:  The carrying amounts presented in the consolidated statements of financial condition for cash and cash equivalents are deemed to approximate fair value.

 
Held-to-maturity securities:  For held-to-maturity securities, fair value is deemed to equal the quoted market price.

 
Loans available-for-sale:  Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.  When the Bank decides to sell loans not previously classified as held for sale, such loans are transferred into a held-for-sale classification, and the recorded loan values are adjusted to the lower of cost or fair value.

 
Loans receivable:  The loan portfolio has been segregated into categories with similar characteristics, such as one- to four-family residential, multi-family residential and nonresidential real estate.  These loan categories were further delineated into fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans.  The fair values for the resultant loan categories were computed via discounted cash flow analysis, using current interest rates offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  For loans on deposit accounts and consumer and other loans, fair values were deemed to equal the historic carrying values.

 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, interest-earning deposits and accrued interest receivable:  The carrying amount presented in the consolidated  statements of financial condition is deemed to approximate fair value.

 
Deposits:  The fair value of NOW accounts, passbook accounts, money market deposits and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance are deemed to approximate the amount payable on demand.  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit have been estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation using the interest rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.  The historical carrying amount of accrued interest payable on deposits is deemed to approximate fair value.

 
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank:  The fair value of these advances is estimated using the rates currently offered for similar advances of similar remaining maturities or, when available, quoted market prices.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

13. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance and accrued interest payable:  The carrying amount presented in the consolidated statement of financial condition is deemed to approximate fair value.

Commitments to extend credit:  For fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loan commitments, the fair value estimate considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and committed rates.  The fair value of outstanding loan commitments at June 30, 2009 and 2008, was not material.

Based on the foregoing methods and assumptions, the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30 are as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
value
   
value
   
value
   
value
 
               
(In Thousands)
       
                         
Financial assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,217     $ 4,217     $ 15,966     $ 15,966  
Interest-earning deposits
    100       100       100       100  
Available-for-sale securities
    5,451       5,451       5,480       5,480  
Held-to-maturity securities
    14,999       15,317       16,959       16,409  
Loans available for sale
    230       230       86       86  
Loans receivable - net
    188,931       193,165       182,051       181,523  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    5,641       5,641       5,566       5,566  
Accrued interest receivable
    750       750       628       628  
                                 
Financial liabilities
                               
Deposits
  $ 139,743       142,772     $ 137,634     $ 139,392  
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank
    40,156       41,613       47,801       48,600  
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance
    290       290       331       331  
Accrued interest payable
    189       189       245       245  

14.  Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions with original maturities of less than ninety days.

15.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets arising from the Frankfort First acquisition are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets.”  Pursuant to SFAS No. 142, acquired goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at the reporting unit annually or whenever an impairment indicator arises.  The Company evaluated the goodwill in March 2009 and concluded there was no impairment.

 
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June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

15.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (continued)

The Company’s core deposit intangible is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an original period of seven years.  The carrying basis and accumulated amortization of recognized intangible assets at June 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(in thousands)
 
             
Core deposits
           
Gross Carrying Amount
  $ 918     $ 918  
Accumulated Amortization
    569       438  
    $ 349     $ 480  

Amortization expense for each of the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $131,000.  The following table summarizes the Company’s current estimates for future amortization expense of the core deposit intangible:

   
(In thousands)
 
2010
  $ 131  
2011
  $ 131  
2012
  $ 87  

16.  Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

The cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance policies represents the value of life insurance policies on certain officers of the Company for which the Company is the beneficiary.  The Company accounts for these assets using the cash surrender value method in determining the carrying value of the insurance policies.

17.  Treasury Stock

Treasury stock is stated at cost.  Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method.

 
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June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

18.  Related Party Transactions

Loans outstanding to executive officers, directors, significant shareholders and their affiliates (related parties) at June 30, 2009 and 2008 are summarized as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Outstanding principal, beginning of year
  $ 369     $ 1,046  
Principal disbursed during the year
    119       20  
Principal repaid and refinanced during the year
    (101 )     (116 )
Other
          (581 )
Outstanding principal, end of year
  $ 387     $ 369  

Deposits from related parties held by the Company at June 30, 2009 and 2008 totaled $2.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

In management’s opinion, such loans and other extensions of credit and deposits were made in the ordinary course of business and were made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons.  Further, in management’s opinion, these loans did not involve more than normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features.

19.  Effects of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations,” which replaces SFAS 141.  This Statement applies to all transactions or other events in which one entity obtains control of one or more businesses.  It requires all assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest to be measured at fair value at the acquisition date.  The Statement requires certain costs such as acquisition-related costs that were previously recognized as a component of the purchase price, and expected restructuring costs that were previously recognized as an assumed liability, to be recognized separately from the acquisition as an expense when incurred.

FAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and may not be applied before that date.  The initial adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 
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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

19.  Effects of Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

Concurrent with SFAS No. 141 (R), the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Condensed consolidated financial Statements, an Amendment of ARB 51.”  SFAS No. 160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest (formerly known as minority interest) in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  A subsidiary, as defined by SFAS No. 160, includes a variable interest entity that is consolidated by a primary beneficiary.

A noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary, previously reported in the statement of financial position as a liability or in the mezzanine section outside of permanent equity, will be included within consolidated equity as a separate line item upon adoption of SFAS No. 160.  Further, consolidated net income will be reported at amounts that include both the parent (or primary beneficiary) and the noncontrolling interest with separate disclosure on the face of the consolidated statement of income of the amounts attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest.  SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The initial adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

On April 9, 2009, the FASB finalized three FASB Staff Positions (“FSPs”) regarding the accounting treatment for investments including mortgage-backed securities.  These FSPs changed the method for determining if an Other-than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) exists and the amount of OTTI to be recorded through an entity’s income statement.  The changes brought about by the FSPs provide greater clarity and reflect a more accurate representation of the credit and noncredit components of an OTTI event.  The three FSPs are as follows:

 
·
FAS “SFAS 157-4 Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Assets or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” addresses the criteria to be used in the determination of an active market in determining whether observable transactions are Level 1 or Level 2 under the framework established by  SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements.”  The FSP reiterates that fair value is based on the notion of exit price in an orderly transaction between willing market participants at the valuation date.
 
·
FSP “SFAS 115-2 and SFAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-than-Temporary Impairments”  provide additional guidance designed to create greater clarity and consistency in accounting for and presenting impairment losses on debt securities.
 
·
FSP “SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” enhances consistency in financial reporting by increasing the frequency of fair value disclosures.

These staff positions are effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early application possible for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.  The Company elected not to adopt any of the above positions early.  Adoption of these staff positions did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 
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KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
19. Effects of Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” to incorporate the accounting and disclosure requirements for subsequent events into U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  SFAS No. 165 introduces new terminology, defines a date through which management must evaluate subsequent events, and lists the circumstances under which an entity must recognize and disclose events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date.  The Company adopted SFAS No. 165 as of June 30, 2009, which was the required effective date.

The Company evaluated its June 30, 2009 consolidated financial statements through September 28, 2009, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.  The Company is not aware of any subsequent events which would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets: an Amendment of FASB No. 140.”  SFAS No. 166 changes the derecognition guidance for transferors of financial assets, including entities that sponsor securitizations, to align that guidance with the original intent of SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for the Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.”  SFAS No. 166 also eliminates the exemption from consolidation for qualifying special-purpose entities (“QSPEs”).  As a result, all existing QSPEs need to be evaluated to determine whether the QSPE should be consolidated in accordance with SFAS No. 166.

SFAS No. 166 is effective as of the beginning of a reporting entity’s first annual reporting period beginning after November 15, 2009, (July 1, 2010 as to the Company) for interim periods within that first annual reporting period, and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter.  The recognition and measurement provisions of SFAS No. 166 must be applied to transfers that occur on or after the effective date.  Early application is prohibited.  SFAS No. 166 also requires additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets that occur both before and after the effective date.  The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 166 will have a significant effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R),” to improve how enterprises account for and disclose their involvement with variable interest entities (“VIEs”), which are special-purpose entities, and other entities whose equity at risk is insufficient or lack certain characteristics.  Among other things, SFAS No. 167 changes how an entity determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and whether that VIE should be consolidated.  SFAS No. 167 requires an entity to provide significantly more disclosures about its involvement with VIEs.  As a result, the Company must comprehensively review its involvements with VIEs and potential VIEs, including entities previously considered to be qualifying special purpose entities, to determine the effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

SFAS No. 167 is effective as of the beginning of a reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, (July 1, 2010 as to the Company) and for interim periods within the first annual reporting period.  Earlier application is prohibited.  The Company does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 167 will have a significant effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

20.
Change in Accounting Principles

The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal and Kentucky jurisdictions.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local examinations by tax authorities for years before 2006.
 
The Company adopted the provisions of the FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, on July 1, 2007.  FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  The adoption of FIN 48 resulted in a $250,000 increase to the beginning balance of retained earnings, with no impact on the results of operations of the Company.
 
The following financial statement line items for the year ended June 30, 2008 were affected by the change in accounting principle.

   
June 30, 2008 (in thousands)
 
   
As Computed
Pre-FIN 48
   
As Reported
Under FIN 48
   
Effect of Change
 
                   
Balance Sheet
                 
Refundable income taxes
  $ 220     $ 479     $ 250  
Retained earnings
    32,041       32,291       250  

21.
FDIC Assessments and One-time Assessment Credit

Effective November 17, 2006, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) implemented a one-time credit of $4.7 billion to eligible institutions.  The purpose of the credit is to recognize contributions made by certain institutions to capitalize the Bank Insurance Fund and Savings Association Insurance Fund, which have now been merged into the Deposit Insurance Fund.  The banks are eligible institutions and have received notice from the FDIC that their remaining share of the credit was $72,000 at June 30, 2009.  The credit has been reflected in the accompanying financial statements as a reduction of the estimated FDIC premiums due at June 30, 2009.

At June 30, 2009, accrued FDIC assessments was $71,000, which was composed of $43,000 and $100,000 for the recurring quarterly assessment and the special assessment for the period ended June 30, 2009, respectively, less the $72,000 credit referenced above.

22.
Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2009 consolidated financial statement presentation.  These reclassifications had no effect on net income.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

NOTE B - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and estimated fair values of investment securities at June 30, 2009 and 2008 are summarized as follows:

   
2009
 
   
 
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
 Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
unrealized
   
unrealized
   
fair
 
   
cost
   
gains
   
losses
   
value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Available-for-sale Securities
                       
  U.S. government agencies
  $ 5,000     $ 136     $ -     $ 5,136  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    314       2       (1 )     315  
    $ 5,314     $ 138     $ (1 )   $ 5,451  
                                 
Held-to-maturity Securities
                               
  U.S. government agencies
  $ 3,000     $ 2     $ -     $ 3,002  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    11,999       316       -       12,315  
    $ 14,999     $ 318     $ -     $ 15,317  

   
2008
 
   
 
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
unrealized
   
fair
 
   
cost
   
Gains
   
losses
   
value
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Available-for-sale Securities
                       
  U.S. government agencies
  $ 4,999     $ 31     $ -     $ 5,030  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    455       4       (9 )     450  
    $ 5,454     $ 35     $ (9 )   $ 5,480  
                                 
Held-to-maturity Securities
                               
  U.S. government agencies
  $ 3,000     $ 1     $ -     $ 3,001  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    13,959       4       (555 )     13,408  
    $ 16,959     $ 5     $ (555 )   $ 16,409  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE B - INVESTMENT SECURITIES (continued)

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, by contractual maturity, are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities, because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
Estimated
   
 
   
Estimated
       
   
fair
   
Amortized
   
fair
   
Amortized
 
   
value
   
cost
   
value
   
cost
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Available-for-sale
                       
  Within one year
  $ 5,136     $ 5,000     $ -     $ -  
  One year through five years
    -       -       5,030       4,999  
      5,136       5,000       5,030       4,999  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    315       314       450       455  
Totals
  $ 5,451     $ 5,314     $ 5,480     $ 5,454  
                                 
Held-to-maturity
                               
  Within one year
  $ 3,002     $ 3,000     $ -     $ -  
  One year through five years
    -       -       3,001       3,000  
      3,002       3,000       3,001       3,000  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    12,315       11,999       13,408       13,959  
Totals
  $ 15,317     $ 14,999     $ 16,409     $ 16,959  

There were no sales of investment securities during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 or 2008.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE B - INVESTMENT SECURITIES (continued)

The table below indicates the length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2009 and 2008:
 
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or longer
   
Total
 
Description of
 
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
securities
 
value
   
losses
   
value
   
losses
   
value
   
losses
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
U.S. Government
                                   
  agency securities
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Mortgage-backed
                                               
  securities
    -       -       57       1       57       1  
                                                 
Total temporarily
                                               
  impaired securities
  $ -     $ -     $ 57     $ 1     $ 57     $ 1  
 
   
June 30, 2008
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or longer
   
Total
 
Description of
 
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
securities
 
value
   
losses
   
value
   
losses
   
value
   
losses
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                     
U.S. Government
                                   
  agency securities
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Mortgage-backed
                                               
  securities
    4,094       81       9,450       483       13,544       564  
                                                 
Total temporarily
                                               
  impaired securities
  $ 4,094     $ 81     $ 9,450     $ 483     $ 13,544     $ 564  

Management has the intent and ability to hold these available-for-sale securities until they have a recovery in value and the held-to-maturity securities until maturity.  The decline in the fair value is primarily due to changes in market interest rates.  The fair values are expected to recover as securities approach maturity dates.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE C - LOANS RECEIVABLE
 
The composition of the loan portfolio at June 30 is as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Residential real estate
           
  One- to four-family
  $ 163,108     $ 158,007  
  Multi-family
    7,303       2,684  
  Construction
    735       3,528  
Nonresidential real estate and land
    11,460       11,318  
Loans on deposits
    2,909       3,384  
Consumer and other
    4,497       4,503  
      190,012       183,424  
Less:
               
  Undisbursed portion of loans in process
    404       696  
  Deferred loan origination fees (cost)
    (1 )     11  
  Allowance for loan losses
    678       666  
                 
    $ 188,931     $ 182,051  

NOTE D - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
The activity in the allowance for loan losses is summarized as follows for the years ended June 30:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 666     $ 720  
Provision for losses on loans
    46       12  
Charge-offs
    (34 )     (66 )
                 
Balance at end of year
  $ 678     $ 666  

As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, the general portion of the allowance for loan losses is includible as a component of the Banks’ regulatory risk-based capital.

At June 30, 2009 impaired loans totaled $5.2 million, and an allowance for loan losses of $56,000 related to impaired loans of $1.1 million.  At June 30, 2009, impaired loans of $4.1 million had no related allowance for loan losses.  At June 30, 2008, there were no impaired loans and, therefore, there was no allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, interest of $273,000 and $185,000 was recognized on an accrual and cash basis, respectively based on average impaired loans of $5.2 million

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE D - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES   (continued)

At June 30, 2009 and 2008, accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more totaled approximately $3.6 million and $611,000, respectively. Nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2009 and 2008, were approximately $435,000 and $666,000, respectively.

NOTE E - OFFICE PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Office premises and equipment at June 30 are comprised of the following:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Land
  $ 860     $ 860  
Buildings and improvements
    3,666       3,502  
Furniture and equipment
    1,335       1,232  
Automobiles
    32       27  
      5,893       5,621  
  Less accumulated depreciation
    3,049       2,894  
                 
    $ 2,844     $ 2,727  

NOTE F - DEPOSITS

Deposits consist of the following major classifications at June 30:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Non-interest bearing checking accounts
  $ 846     $ 888  
Checking accounts
    6,346       5,572  
Savings accounts
    30,093       31,222  
Money market demand deposits
    3,940       2,932  
Total demand, transaction and passbook deposits
    41,225       40,614  
Certificates of deposit:
               
Original maturities of:
               
Less than 12 months
    5,028       5,233  
12 months to 36 months
    81,552       79,456  
More than 36 months
    11,938       12,331  
Total certificates of deposit
    98,518       97,020  
Total deposits
  $ 139,743     $ 137,634  

At June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Banks had certificate of deposit accounts with balances equal to or in excess of $100,000 totaling approximately $29.1 million and $29.3 million, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE F - DEPOSITS  (continued)

Maturities of outstanding certificates of deposit at June 30 are summarized as follows:

   
2009
 
   
(In thousands)
 
       
2010
  $ 66,180  
2011
    20,792  
2012
    9,307  
2013
    2,051  
2014 and thereafter
    188  
         
    $ 98,518  


NOTE G - ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, collateralized at June 30, 2009 and 2008 by pledges of certain residential mortgage loans totaling $53.6 million and $59.2 million, respectively, and the Banks’ investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, are summarized as follows:

   
Maturing
     
   
year ending
     
Interest rate
 
June 30,
 
2009
 
   
 
 
(In thousands)
 
           
 5.96% - 6.86%  
2010
  $ 24,135  
5.80% - 6.22%  
2011
    8,133  
6.90%  
2012
    116  
4.25%  
2013
    5,078  
6.15% - 6.95%  
2014
    78  
6.30% - 6.35%  
2015
    80  
6.20%  
2016
    62  
6.20%  
2017
    2  
3.95%  
2018
 
__2,000
 
          39,684  
Premium assigned to borrowings in
           
Frankfort First acquisition, net of amortization
        472  
             
        $ 40,156  
             
Weighted-average interest rate
        5.84 %

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE H - FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

Federal income taxes on earnings differs from that computed at the statutory corporate tax rate for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
             
Federal income taxes at the statutory rate
  $ 640     $ 466  
Increase (decrease) resulting primarily from:
               
  Cash surrender value of life insurance
    (29 )     (27 )
  Disallowed deduction claimed on amended return for $1.3 million
               
paid to option holders in acquisition of Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc.
    492       -  
                 
    $ 1,103     $ 439  

The composition of the Company’s net deferred tax liability at June 30 is as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Taxes (payable) refundable on temporary
           
differences at estimated corporate tax rate:
           
Deferred tax assets:
           
General loan loss allowance
  $ 231     $ 227  
Deferred loan origination fees
          20  
Deferred compensation and benefits
    212       220  
Charitable contributions
    9       10  
Purchase accounting adjustments
    160        
Nonaccrued interest on loans
    9        
Total deferred tax assets
    621       477  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends
    (1,271 )     (1,246 )
Deferred loan origination costs
    (32 )      
Purchase accounting adjustments
    (572 )     (267 )
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale
    (47 )     (9 )
Book/tax depreciation
    (38 )     (189 )
Total deferred tax liabilities
    (1,960 )     (1,711 )
                 
Net deferred tax liability
  $ (1,339 )   $ (1,234 )

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE H - FEDERAL INCOME TAXES  (continued)

The 2009 provision for federal income taxes includes a one-time nonrecurring charge of $443,000, which relates to the preliminary denial by the Internal Revenue Service of a $1.3 million deduction on the basis of timing.  This is a significant estimate that could materially change within the next 12 months.

Prior to 1997, the Banks were allowed a special bad debt deduction, generally limited to 8% of otherwise taxable income, and subject to certain limitations based on aggregate loans and deposit account balances at the end of the year.  If the amounts that qualified as deductions for federal income taxes are later used for purposes other than bad debt losses, including distributions in liquidation, such distributions will be subject to federal income taxes at the then current corporate income tax rate.  Retained earnings at June 30, 2009, include approximately $5.4 million for which federal income taxes have not been provided.  The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability relating to the cumulative bad debt deduction was approximately $1.8 million at June 30, 2009.

NOTE I - LOAN COMMITMENTS

The Banks are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of their customers, including commitments to extend credit.  Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest-rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition.  The contract or notional amounts of the commitments reflect the extent of the Banks’ involvement in such financial instruments.

The Banks’ exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments.  The Banks use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as those utilized for on-balance-sheet instruments.

At June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Banks had outstanding commitments of approximately $1.5 million and $946,000, respectively, to originate loans.  Additionally, First Federal of Frankfort was obligated under unused lines of credit for equity loans totaling $9.8 million and $9.5 million at the end of fiscal years 2009 and 2008, respectively.  In the opinion of the Banks’ management, all loan commitments equaled or exceeded prevalent market interest rates as of June 30, 2009, and will be funded from normal cash flow from operations.

From time to time balances with correspondent banks may exceed the FDIC $250,000 insurable limit.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE J - REGULATORY CAPITAL

The Banks are subject to minimum regulatory capital standards promulgated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”).  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory — and possibly additional discretionary — actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the consolidated financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Banks’ assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Banks’ capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

The minimum capital standards of the OTS generally require the maintenance of regulatory capital sufficient to meet each of three tests, hereinafter described as the tangible capital requirement, the core capital requirement and the risk-based capital requirement.  The tangible capital requirement provides for minimum tangible capital (defined as shareholders’ equity less all intangible assets) equal to 1.5% of adjusted total assets.  The core capital requirement provides for minimum core capital (tangible capital plus certain forms of supervisory goodwill and other qualifying intangible assets) generally equal to 4.0%
of adjusted total assets, except for those associations with the highest examination rating and acceptable levels of risk.  The risk-based capital requirement provides for the maintenance of core capital plus general loss allowances equal to 8.0% of risk-weighted assets.  In computing risk-weighted assets, the Banks multiply the value of each asset on their respective statements of financial condition by a defined risk-weighting factor, e.g., one- to four-family residential loans carry a risk-weighted factor of 50%.

During fiscal 2009, the Banks were notified by the OTS that each was categorized as “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes has changed the Banks’ categories.  To be categorized as “well-capitalized” the Banks must maintain minimum capital ratios as set forth in the following tables:

               
As of June 30, 2009
       
                           
To be “well-
 
                           
capitalized” under
 
               
For capital
   
prompt corrective
 
   
Actual
   
adequacy purposes
   
action provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Tangible capital
                                   
First Federal of Hazard
  $ 22,799       20.0 %   $ ³1,711       ³1.5 %   $ ³5,705       ³ 5.0 %
First Federal of Frankfort
  $ 17,438       15.1 %   $ ³1,734       ³1.5 %   $ ³5,779       ³ 5.0 %
                                                 
Core capital
                                               
First Federal of Hazard
  $ 22,799       20.0 %   $ ³4,564       ³4.0 %   $ ³6,846       ³ 6.0 %
First Federal of Frankfort
  $ 17,438       15.1 %   $ ³4,623       ³4.0 %   $ ³6,935       ³ 6.0 %
                                                 
Risk-based capital
                                               
First Federal of Hazard
  $ 23,289       42.4 %   $ ³4,392       ³8.0 %   $ ³5,490       ³10.0 %
First Federal of Frankfort
  $ 17,570       27.5 %   $ ³5,109       ³8.0 %   $ ³6,386       ³10.0 %

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE J - REGULATORY CAPITAL (continued)

         
As of June 30, 2008
       
               
To be “well-
 
               
capitalized” under
 
         
For capital
   
prompt corrective
 
   
Actual
   
adequacy purposes
   
action provisions
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Tangible capital
                                   
First Federal of Hazard
  $ 21,483       19.2 %   $ ³1,679       ³1.5 %   $ ³5,598       ³ 5.0 %
First Federal of Frankfort
  $ 17,203       13.8 %   $ ³1,874       ³1.5 %   $ ³6,248       ³ 5.0 %
                                                 
Core capital
                                               
First Federal of Hazard
  $ 21,483       19.2 %   $ ³4,478       ³4.0 %   $ ³6,717       ³ 6.0 %
First Federal of Frankfort
  $ 17,203       13.8 %   $ ³4,998       ³4.0 %   $ ³7,498       ³ 6.0 %
                                                 
Risk-based capital
                                               
First Federal of Hazard
  $ 22,016       46.9 %   $ ³3,754       ³8.0 %   $ ³4,692       ³10.0 %
First Federal of Frankfort
  $ 17,336       25.2 %   $ ³5,496       ³8.0 %   $ ³6,870       ³10.0 %

As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, management believes that First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Frankfort met all capital adequacy requirements to which the Banks were subject.

The Banks’ management believes that, under the current regulatory capital regulations, both Banks will continue to meet their minimum capital requirements in the foreseeable future.  However, events beyond the control of the Banks, such as increased interest rates or a downturn in the economy in the Banks’ market area, could adversely affect future earnings and, consequently, the ability to meet future minimum regulatory capital requirements.

Regulations of the OTS governing mutual holding companies permit First Federal MHC to waive the receipt by it of any common stock dividend declared by Kentucky First Federal Bancorp, provided the OTS does not object to such waiver.  Pursuant to these provisions, First Federal MHC waived $1.9 million in dividends during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE K - CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

The following condensed financial statements summarize the financial position of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
   
2009
   
2008
 
ASSETS
           
             
Interest-bearing deposits in First Federal of Hazard
  $ 14     $ 2  
Interest-bearing deposits in First Federal of Frankfort
    21       2,766  
Other interest-bearing deposits
    61       76  
Investment in First Federal of Hazard
    25,531       24,334  
Investment in Frankfort First
    32,400       32,257  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    538       1,038  
                 
Total assets
  $ 58,565     $ 60,473  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
  $ 171     $ 131  
Loan from Frankfort First
          549  
                 
Total liabilities
    171       680  
                 
Shareholders’ equity
               
Common stock
    86       86  
Additional paid-in capital
    36,223       35,834  
Retained earnings
    31,930       32,291  
Shares acquired by stock benefit plans
    (2,557 )     (2,735 )
Shares acquired for treasury – at cost
    (7,379 )     (5,700 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    91       17  
Total shareholders’ equity
    58,394       59,793  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 58,565     $ 60,473  

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE K - CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP (continued)

KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)

   
2009
   
2008
 
Revenue
           
Interest income
  $ 188     $ 187  
Dividends from First Federal of Hazard
          4,500  
Equity in undistributed (excess distributed) earnings of First Federal of Hazard
    1,018       (3,932 )
Dividends from Frankfort First
    492       630  
Equity in undistributed earnings of Frankfort First
    134       53  
Total revenue
    1,832       1,438  
                 
General and administrative expenses
    723       669  
                 
Earnings before income taxes
    1,109       769  
                 
Federal income tax expense (credits)
    301       (163 )
                 
NET EARNINGS
  $ 808     $ 932  

KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For Years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)

   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings for the year
  $ 808     $ 932  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Excess (deficit) distributions over earnings (undistributed earnings) from consolidated subsidiaries
    (1,152 )     3,879  
Noncash compensation expense
    567       483  
Increase (decrease) in cash due to changes in:
               
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    386       (90 )
Other liabilities
    40       (7 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    649       5,197  

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2009 and 2008

NOTE K - CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP (continued)

KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
For Years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In thousands)
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
           
Dividends paid on common stock
    (1,169 )     (1,182 )
Repurchase of treasury shares
    (1,679 )     (2,609 )
Advances from (repaid to) Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc.
    (549 )     299  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (3,397 )     (3,492 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (2,748 )     1,705  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    2,844       1,139  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 96     $ 2,844  

The Banks are subject to regulations imposed by the OTS regarding the amount of capital distributions payable to the Company.  Generally, the Banks’ payments of dividends is limited, without prior OTS approval, to net earnings for the current calendar year plus the two preceding calendar years, less capital distributions paid over the comparable time period.  Insured institutions are required to file an application with the OTS for capital distributions in excess of this limitation.

NOTE L – STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

On October 17, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 150,000 shares of the Company’s stock.  The program is expected to be completed within one year, and the shares repurchased will be held as treasury stock.  Repurchases will be effected through open market purchases or unsolicited privately negotiated transactions.  The stock repurchase program will be dependent on market conditions and there is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that the Company will repurchase.

 
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The Board of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp would like to recognize our employees who are working hard every day to maximize the value of your investment:

First Federal Savings & Loan of Hazard
 
First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort
     
Deborah Bersaglia, Assistant
 
Wick Asbury, Vice President/Lending
Vice President/Assistant Secretary/Collection
 
Brenda Baldwin, Accounting
Phyllis Campbell, Customer Service
 
Stan Betsworth, Vice President/Lending
Holly Caudill, Customer Service
 
Phyllis Bowman, Loan Servicing
Sandy Craft, Assistant Vice President
 
Lisa Brinley, Branch Manager
Lou Ella R. Farler, Assistant Vice
 
Andrea Cline, Customer Service
President/Data Processing
 
Carolyn Eades, Receptionist/Customer Service
Deloris S. Justice, Accounting Assistant
 
Diana Eads, Customer Service
Kaye Craft, Treasurer
 
Stacey Greenawalt, Vice President/Lending
Brenda Lovelace, Customer Service
 
Barry Holder, Customer Service
Fred Skaggs, Vice President/Lending/Secretary
 
Clay Hulette, President/Treasurer
Margaret Pelley, Customer Service
 
Don D. Jennings, Chief Executive Officer
Peggy Hopper Steele, Assistant Data
 
Teresa A. Kuhl, Executive Vice President/
Processing
 
Operations/Human Resources
Molly Ann E. Toler, Assistant Vice President
 
Janet Lewis, Branch Manager
Teller Operations
 
Patty Luttrell, Loan Processing/Compliance
Tony Whitaker, President
 
Tracey McCoun, Customer Service
   
Carla McMillen, Customer Service
   
Kim Moore, Customer Service Manager
   
Carolyn Mulcahy, Accounting
   
Jeanie Murphy, Customer Service
   
David Semones, Loan Processing
   
Martha Sowders, Customer Service
   
Melissa Thompson, Administrative Assistant
   
Yvonne Thornberry, Loan Processing/Servicing
   
Nancy Watts, Customer Service/ Insurance
   
Processing

 
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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp
 
First Federal Savings and
Loan Association of Hazard
 
First Federal Savings Bank of
Frankfort
         
Board of Directors
 
Board of Directors
 
Board of Directors
         
Stephen G. Barker, Attorney and
Assistant General Counsel to the
Kentucky River Properties, LLC
Walt Ecton, Attorney
William D. Gorman, Mayor of
the City of Hazard
 
Stephen G. Barker
Walter G. Ecton, Jr.
William D. Gorman
Tony Whitaker
 
Charles A. Cotton, III
C. Michael Davenport
Danny A. Garland
David R. Harrod
Don D. Jennings
William C. Jennings, Chairman
David R. Harrod C.P.A. and
principal of Harrod and
Associates, P.S.C.
     
William M. Johnson
Frank McGrath
Herman D. Regan, Jr.
Don D. Jennings, President,
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp
       
Herman D. Regan, Jr., Retired
President of Kenvirons, Inc.
       
Tony Whitaker, Chairman of
       
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp
       
   
Office Locations
   
         
       
First Federal of Frankfort
       
East Branch
First Federal of Hazard
 
First Federal of Frankfort
 
1980 Versailles Road
Main Office
 
Main Office
 
Frankfort, KY 40601
479 Main Street
 
216 West Main Street
   
P.O. Box 1069
 
P.O. Box 535
 
First Federal of Frankfort
Hazard, KY 41702-1069
 
Frankfort, KY 40602-0535
 
West Branch
       
1220 US 127 South
       
Frankfort, KY 40601
         
Chairman and CEO
     
Shareholder Inquiries and
Tony Whitaker
 
Special Counsel
 
Availability of 10-K Report: A
(606) 436-3860
firstfederal@windstream.net
 
Kilpatrick Stockton
LLP
 
COPY OF THE COMPANY’S
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM
   
607 14th Street, NW
 
10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED
   
Washington, DC 20005
 
JUNE 30, 2009, AS FILED
Investor Relations
     
WITH THE SECURITIES AND
Don Jennings
 
Transfer Agent and Registrar
 
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Djenni7474@aol.com
 
Illinois Stock Transfer Company
 
WILL BE FURNISHED
   
209 W Jackson Blvd, Ste 903
 
WITHOUT CHARGE TO
Clay Hulette
 
Chicago, IL 60606-6905
 
SHAREHOLDERS AS OF THE
rchulette@hotmail.com
 
(312) 427-2953
 
RECORD DATE FOR THE
       
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
(502) 223-1638
 
Annual Meeting
 
ANNUAL MEETING UPON
P.O. Box 535
 
The Annual Meeting of Share-
 
WRITTEN REQUEST TO:
Frankfort, KY 40602
 
holders will be held on
   
   
November 10, 2009 at
 
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Independent Auditors
 
3:30 p.m., Eastern Time, at
 
KENTUCKY FIRST
BKD, LLP
 
the First Federal Center on the
 
FEDERAL BANCORP
312 Walnut Street, Suite 3000
 
campus of Hazard Community
 
P.O. BOX 535
Cincinnati, OH 45202
 
and Technical College, One
 
FRANKFORT, KY 40602
   
Community College Blvd,
   
 
  
Hazard, KY
  
 

 
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