10-Q 1 fabk_10q209.htm FABK 2ND QTR 2009 fabk_10q209.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q

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

 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

 
OR

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

 
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________

Commission File Number: 001-33682


FIRST ADVANTAGE BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



 
Tennessee
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
26-0401680
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1430 Madison Street, Clarksville, Tennessee
 (Address of principal executive offices)
37040
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (931) 552-6176

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.  N/A


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes             No ___      

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
 (Check one):   Large Accelerated Filer [    ]    Accelerated Filer [    ]
   Non-accelerated Filer [    ]   Smaller Reporting Company [ X ]
                                                                                                                                     
    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ___     No    X  


The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of August 11, 2009 was 5,191,133.


 
 
 

 
 
FIRST ADVANTAGE BANCORP

Table of Contents

   
Page
 
Part I. Financial Information
 
     
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
1
 
Unaudited - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months  and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
2
 
Unaudited - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
3
 
Unaudited - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
4
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
5
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
13
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk                                                                                                     
26
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures                                                                                                     
26
     
 
Part II.  Other Information
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings                                                                                                     
26
Item 1A.
Risk Factors                                                                                                     
26
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
26
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities                                                                                                     
27
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                                                                                                     
27
Item 5.
Other Information                                                                                                     
28
Item 6.
Exhibits                                                                                                     
28
     
 
SIGNATURES                                                                                                     
29
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
First Advantage Bancorp
           
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
           
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 9,696     $ 7,991  
Interest-bearing demand deposits at other banks
    7,279       2,151  
Time deposits at other banks
    -       2,092  
Federal funds sold
    4,075       9  
Cash and cash equivalents
    21,050       12,243  
                 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
    117,221       129,076  
Loans held for sale
    5,816       866  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,481 and $2,175 at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    186,269       176,412  
Premises and equipment, net
    8,458       8,186  
Foreclosed assets held for sale
    60       -  
Other assets held for sale
    192       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    2,988       2,988  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,441       1,702  
Income taxes receivable
    324       709  
Deferred tax asset
    5,431       5,238  
Other assets
    1,035       984  
Total assets
  $ 350,285     $ 338,404  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
               
                 
Liabilities
               
Deposits
               
Demand
  $ 18,463     $ 15,493  
Savings, checking and money market
    97,711       82,163  
Time certificates
    92,034       89,151  
Total deposits
    208,208       186,807  
                 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    6,794       5,047  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    28,000       38,550  
Borrowings with other banks
    35,000       35,000  
Interest payable and other liablilities
    2,529       2,739  
Total liabilities
    280,531       268,143  
Commitments and contingencies
    -       -  
                 
Shareholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized no shares outstanding at June 30, 2009 or December 31, 2008
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.01 par value 50,000,000 shares authorized, 5,199,333 shares issued and 4,409,412 and 4,541,514 outstanding
   at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    52       53  
Additional paid in capital
    52,056       52,221  
Common stock acquired by benefit plan:
               
Restricted stock
    (1,359 )     (1,043 )
Unallocated common stock held by:
               
Employee Stock Ownership Plan trust
    (3,642 )     (3,778 )
Benefit plans
    (2,660 )     (2,923 )
Retained earnings
    23,786       23,909  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,521       1,822  
Total shareholders' equity
    69,754       70,261  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 350,285     $ 338,404  
                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
               

 
 
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First Advantage Bancorp
                       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
                       
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
                       
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Interest and Dividend Income
                       
Loans
  $ 2,749     $ 2,218     $ 5,353     $ 4,209  
Investment securities
    1,397       2,072       3,013       3,797  
Other
    66       91       136       215  
Total interest and dividend income
    4,212       4,381       8,502       8,221  
Interest Expense
                               
Deposits
    1,178       1,095       2,397       2,367  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings
    25       39       62       73  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    101       244       210       375  
Borrowings with other banks
    325       221       650       221  
Total interest expense
    1,629       1,599       3,319       3,036  
Net Interest Income
    2,583       2,782       5,183       5,185  
Provision for Loan Losses
    159       80       327       357  
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    2,424       2,702       4,856       4,828  
Noninterest Income
                               
Customer service and other fees
    297       314       577       577  
Loan servicing and other fees
    15       12       31       21  
Net gains on mortgage loan sales
    419       147       698       327  
Net realized gain on sales of available-for-sale securities
    5       3       5       36  
Net realized gain on sales of other assets held-for-sale
    -       12       -       295  
Commissions on insurance and brokerage
    33       72       62       150  
Net loss on premises and equipment
    -       (21 )     (1 )     (37 )
Other
    8       14       13       21  
Total noninterest income
    777       553       1,385       1,390  
Noninterest Expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,523       1,457       2,992       2,945  
Net occupancy expense
    199       110       338       240  
Equipment expense
    170       146       320       288  
Data processing fees
    241       187       484       381  
Professional fees
    66       119       232       325  
Marketing expense
    110       87       164       133  
Office expense
    65       63       146       141  
Losses on foreclosed assets, net
    7       -       8       3  
Insurance expense
    19       19       40       44  
Mortgage loan outsourced servicing
    9       8       18       26  
Other
    562       317       1,034       539  
Total noninterest expense
    2,971       2,513       5,776       5,065  
Income Before Income Taxes
    230       742       465       1,153  
Provision for Income Taxes
    89       193       155       15  
Net Income
  $ 141     $ 549     $ 310     $ 1,138  
Per common share:
                               
Basic net income per common share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.11     $ 0.07     $ 0.24  
Diluted net income per common share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.11     $ 0.07     $ 0.23  
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    4,520,674       4,774,267       4,531,018       4,768,323  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    4,577,458       4,871,511       4,591,225       4,868,908  
                                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
                         

 
 
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First Advantage Bancorp
                                         
Unaudited - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
                               
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
                                     
(Dollars in thousands)
                                         
                           
Common
   
Accumulated
       
               
Additional
         
Stock
   
Other
   
Total
 
   
Comprehensive
   
Common
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Acquired by
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Income (Loss)
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Benefit Plans
   
Income
   
Equity
 
Balance at January 1, 2008
        $ 53     $ 51,596     $ 32,230     $ (5,512 )   $ 1,138     $ 79,505  
Comprehensive income:
                                                     
Net Income
  $ 1,138       -       -       1,138       -       -       1,138  
Other comprehensive loss,    unrealized loss on securities, net of reclassification adjustments, net of tax
    (3,227 )     -               -       -       (3,227 )        
Total comprehensive income
  $ (2,089 )     -       -       -       -       -       (2,089 )
Release of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares
            -       17       -       104       -       121  
Purchase and Release of Restricted
    stock plan shares, net
            -       176       -       (42 )     -       134  
Balance at June 30, 2008
          $ 53     $ 51,789     $ 33,368     $ (5,450 )   $ (2,089 )   $ 78,809  
                                                         
Balance at January 1, 2009
          $ 53     $ 52,221     $ 23,909     $ (7,744 )   $ 1,822     $ 70,261  
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle,
                                                       
adoption of FSP 115-2 and 124-2
            -       -       22       -       (22 )     -  
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
Net income
  $ 310       -       -       310       -       -       310  
Other comprehensive loss,   unrealized loss on securities
                                                       
net of reclassification adjustment, net of tax
    (279 )     -       -       -       -       (279 )     (279 )
Total comprehensive income
  $ 31       -       -       -       -       -          
Treasury stock purchase/retire
            (1 )     (618 )                             (619 )
Dividends paid ($0.05 per common  share)
            -       -       (455 )     -       -       (455 )
Release of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares
            -       (45 )     -       136       -       91  
Purchase and release of
  restricted stock plan shares, net
            -       498       -       (53 )     -       445  
Balance at June 30, 2009
          $ 52     $ 52,056     $ 23,786     $ (7,661 )   $ 1,521     $ 69,754  
 
 
 
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First Advantage Bancorp
           
Unaudited - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           
(Dollars in thousands)
           
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Operating Activities
           
Net income
  $ 310     $ 1,138  
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
    275       232  
Provision for loan losses
    327       357  
Decrease in provision for uncertain tax positions
    39       251  
Amortization of unearned compensation for restricted stock
    498       176  
Amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on securities
    241       (114 )
Amortization of loan-servicing rights
    -       9  
Deferred income taxes
    (5 )     46  
ESOP plan expense
    91       121  
Net realized gain on available-for-sale securities
    (5 )     (36 )
Federal Home Loan stock dividends
    -       (76 )
Loss on disposal of premises and equipment
    1       37  
Originations of loans held for sale
    (33,269 )     (16,554 )
Proceeds from loans sold
    28,319       16,141  
Net gain on assets held for sale
    -       (295 )
Changes in
               
    Interest receivable and other assets
    210       (875 )
Interest payable and other liabilities
    135       (199 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (2,833 )     359  
Investing Activities
               
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
    (24,071 )     (67,970 )
Proceeds from maturities of and repayments of available-for-sale securities
    35,223       14,435  
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
    -       9,900  
Net change in loans
    (10,244 )     (37,672 )
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (739 )     (100 )
Purchase of other assets held for sale
    -       (159 )
Proceeds from sale of other assets
    -       835  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    169       (80,731 )
Financing Activities
               
Net increase in demand deposits, money market, checking and savings accounts
    18,518       610  
Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit
    2,883       (4,749 )
Net change in repurchase agreement and other short-term borrowings
    1,747       3,882  
Net change Federal Home Loan Bank advances - short term
    (10,550 )     30,614  
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances - long term
    -       13,000  
Proceeds from long term borrowings at other banks
    -       35,000  
Stock purchased - repurchase program
    (619 )     -  
Dividends paid
    (455 )     -  
Stock purchased  - restricted stock compensation plans
    (53 )     (42 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    11,471       78,315  
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    8,807       (2,057 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
    12,243       9,076  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
  $ 21,050     $ 7,019  
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
               
 
 
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of First Advantage Bancorp (the “Company”) the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank (“First Federal” or the “Bank”), the Bank and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Financial Mortgage Corporation.  First Federal is a federally chartered savings bank originally founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee.  These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the reporting of interim periods have been included.    The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year or any other interim period.  The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 25, 2009.

Certain reclassifications considered to be immaterial have been made to prior period consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period consolidated financial statements.

In preparing financial statements in conformity with 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 income and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

NOTE 2 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In December 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets” (“Staff Position 132(R)-1”).  Staff Position 132(R)-1 amends SFAS No. 132(R), “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Post­retirement Benefits,” to require further disclosures about the fair value measurements of an employers’ plan assets including how investment allocation decisions are made, including the factors that are pertinent to an understanding of investment policies and strategies; major categories of plan assets; information about inputs and valuation techniques, including the fair value hierarchy classifications, as defined by SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”), of the major categories of plan assets; the effect of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on changes in plan assets; and significant concentrations of risk within plan assets. Staff Position 132(R)-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted.  The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting Staff Position 132(R)-1 on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position No. Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 99-20-1, “Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20” (“EITF 99-20-1”), which amends the impairment guidance in EITF Issue No. 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets," to achieve more consistent determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. EITF 99-20-1 also retains and emphasizes the objective of an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) assessment and the related disclosure requirements in SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” and other related guidance.  EITF 99-20-1 was effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008, and was to be applied prospectively.  Retroactive application was not permitted. The Company adopted EITF 99-20-1 on December 31, 2008.  The adoption of EITF 99-20-1 did not have a material impact on the Company.

 
 
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In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 141(R)-1, “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies” (“FSP FAS 141(R)-1”). This Staff Position amends and clarifies Statement No. 141, “Business Combinations,” to address the initial recognition and measurement of an asset acquired or a liability assumed in a business combination that arises from a contingency provided the asset or liability's fair value on the date of acquisition can be determined. When the fair value, at the acquisition date, of an asset acquired or liability assumed cannot be determined, FSP FAS 141(R)-1 requires using the guidance under Statement No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” and Interpretation No. 14, “Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss.”  FSP FAS 141(R)-1 is effective for assets or liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations that occur following the start of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008.  The adoption of FSP FAS 141(R)-1 will impact the Company’s accounting for and reporting of acquisitions completed after January 1, 2009.

In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“Staff Position 107-1 and APB 28-1”). Staff Position 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends SFAS No 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” and APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require quantitative and qualitative disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual reporting periods.  Staff Position 107-1 and APB 28-1 is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of Staff Position No. 107-1 and APB Opinion No. 28-1 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 115-2 and Staff Position No. 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments” (“Staff Position 115-2 and 124-2”). Staff Position 115-2 and 124-2 amends FASB Staff Position No. 115-1 and Staff Position No. 124-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments.” Staff Position 115-2 and 124-2 is intended to bring greater consistency to the timing of impairment recognition, and provide greater clarity to investors about the credit and noncredit components of impaired debt securities that are not expected to be sold. The measure of impairment in comprehensive income remains fair value. The FSP also requires increased and more frequent disclosures sought by investors regarding expected cash flows, credit losses, and an aging of securities with unrealized losses. Staff Position 115-2 and 124-2 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted.  The adoption of Staff Position 115-2 and 124-2 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“Staff Position 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 relates to determining fair values when there is no active market or where the price inputs being used represent distressed sales. It reaffirms what SFAS No. 157 states is the objective of fair value measurement-to reflect how much an asset would be sold for in an orderly transaction (as opposed to a distressed or forced transaction) at the date of the financial statements under current market conditions. Specifically, it reaffirms the need to use judgment to ascertain if a formerly active market has become inactive and in determining fair values when markets have become inactive. Staff Position 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of Staff Position 157-4 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 
 
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In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events.”  SFAS No. 165 established general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued.  SFAS No. 165 defines (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which a reporting entity’s management should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, (ii) the circumstances under which the entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements and (iii) the disclosures an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.  SFAS No. 165 became effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  In connection with the preparation of the interim financial statements included in this Form 10-Q, the Company has evaluated events and transactions through August 11, 2009, which is the date on which such interim financial statements were issued.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162.”   Under the Statement,  The FASB Accounting Standards Codification  (Codification) will become the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities.  Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants.  On the effective date of this Statement, the Codification will supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards.  All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative.  This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  In the FASB’s view, the issuance of this Statement and the Codification will not change GAAP, except for those nonpublic nongovernmental entities that must now apply the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Technical Inquiry Service Section 5100, “Revenue Recognition,” paragraphs 38–76.  The Company does not expect that the adoption of this Statement will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed in a manner similar to that of basic EPS except that the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is increased to include the number of incremental common shares (computed using the treasury stock method) that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents (such as stock options and unvested restricted stock) were vested during the period. At June 30, 2009, there were 517,337 antidilutive common stock equivalents.   The weighted average  common shares outstanding equals the gross number of common shares issued less unallocated shares held by the  First Federal Savings Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), nonvested restricted stock awards under the Company’s 2007 Deferred Compensation Plan and nonvested restricted stock awards under the Company’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.  Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued.  Potential common shares to be issued include any restricted shares authorized under the Company’s 2007 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.  Unallocated common shares held by the ESOP are shown as a reduction in stockholders’ equity and are included in the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for diluted EPS calculations as they are committed to be released.

 
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Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed as follows:
 
(Unaudited - Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Net income
  $ 141     $ 549     $ 310     $ 1,138  
                                 
Weighted-average shares - Basic EPS
    4,520,674       4,774,267       4,531,018       4,768,323  
Weighted-average restricted shares -
                               
2007 Deferred Compensation Plan
    27,458       97,244       28,853       100,585  
2008 Equity Incentive Plan
    5,929               8,588          
Weighted-average shares -
                               
ESOP committed to be released - diluted EPS
    23,397               22,766          
Weighted-average shares - Diluted EPS
    4,577,458       4,871,511       4,591,225       4,868,908  
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.11     $ 0.07     $ 0.24  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.11     $ 0.07     $ 0.23  
 
 
NOTE 4 – ACTIVITY IN ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
 
(Unaudited - Dollars in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 2,329     $ 1,787     $ 2,175     $ 1,510  
Provision charged to expense
    159       80       327       357  
Charge-offs
    (11 )     (18 )     (30 )     (27 )
Recoveries
    4       11       9       20  
Balance, end of period
  $ 2,481     $ 1,860     $ 2,481     $ 1,860  


 
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NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

For securities available-for-sale, the following table shows the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses (pre-tax) included in accumulated other comprehensive income, and estimated fair value by security type as of June 30, 2009.

June 30, 2009
 
(Unaudited - Dollars in thousands)
                       
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Approximate
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
Available-for-sale
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
U. S. Treasury
  $ 4,782     $ 1,379     $ -     $ 6,161  
U. S. Government agencies and corporations
    16,531       228       (68 )     16,691  
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loan-backed security
    3,525       224       -       3,749  
Mortgage-backed securities
    73,122       1,832       -       74,954  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    1,612       37       -       1,649  
State and political subdivisions
    14,093       24       (216 )     13,901  
Trust preferred securities (1)
    1,092       -       (976 )     116  
     Total
  $ 114,757     $ 3,724     $ (1,260 )   $ 117,221  
(1)
During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, pursuant to FSP FAS 115-2, which states that previously recorded impairment charges which did not relate to credit losses should be reclassified from retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment that increased retained earnings and decreased other comprehensive income by $36,000 or $22,000, net of tax.

The following tables show the fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, as of June 30, 2009.  
 
                                     
(Unaudited - Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2009
 
   
Less Than 12 months
   
12 months or more
   
Total
 
   
Approximate
   
Gross
   
Approximate
   
Gross
   
Approximate
   
Gross
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
Available-for-sale
 
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
U. S. Government agencies and corporations:
  $ 6,962     $ (68 )   $ -     $ -     $ 6,962     $ (68 )
State and political subdivisions
    4,488       (85 )     975       (131 )     5,463       (216 )
Trust preferred securities
    -       -       116       (976 )     116       (976 )
     Total
  $ 11,450     $ (153 )   $ 1,091     $ (1,107 )   $ 12,541     $ (1,260 )

Based on an evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, credit rating information and information obtained from regulatory filings, management believes the declines in fair value for the Company’s U.S. Government agencies and corporations and state and political subdivisions investments are temporary.

For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded OTTI on trust preferred securities (TRUPS), which resulted in a reduction of non-interest income of $3.8 million.  Pursuant to FSP FAS 115-2/124-2, which states that previously recorded impairment charges which did not relate to a credit loss should be reclassified from retained earnings to other comprehensive income, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment that increased retained earnings and decreased other comprehensive income by $36,000, or $22,000, net of tax.  
 
 
 
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The Company engaged an independent consulting firm to assist in the valuation of this security as of June 30, 2009.  Based on the consulting firm’s findings, management determined the security had an estimated market value of $116,000 which resulted in no impairment in the second quarter of 2009.  To determine the credit loss on this security, the investment consulting firm projected cash flows for the security and discounted the cash flows at the original purchased yield.  The consulting firm analyzed each underlying bank or insurance company and assigned a probability of default.  Those default assumptions were then used to determine the projected cash flows of the security.  In addition, the consulting firm assumed no prepayments of the underlying debt.  If the net present value of the cash flows was less than the cost basis of the security, the difference was considered credit-related and recorded through earnings.  Based on this calculation, the Company had no additional impairment considered to be a credit loss which was recognized in the 2009 second quarter income statement.  The remaining change in fair market value of $69,000 is reflected in other comprehensive income, net of taxes of $26,000.  The Company will continue to estimate the present value of cash flows expected to be collected over the life of the security.

NOTE 6 –FAIR VALUE

SFAS No. 157 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 fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to a valuation based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1), moderate priority to a valuation based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities and/or based on assumptions that are observable in the market (Level 2), and the lowest priority to a valuation based on assumptions that are not observable in the market (Level 3).  The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis:

Securities Available for Sale

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by a matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.  Level 2 securities include U. S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, asset-backed and other securities.  Level 3 securities include preferred term securities that are not traded in an active market with a fair value determined by an independent third party.

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

             
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2009
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Assets:
                       
     Available for sale securities
  $ 117,221       --     $ 117,105     $ 116  

(Dollars in thousands)
     
Balance, January 1, 2009
  $ 1,092  
Unrealized losses included in other comprehensive income
    (976 )
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ 116  
 
 
 
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Certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of lower of cost or market accounting or a write-down occurring during the period.  As of June 30, 2009, the Company did not have any nonrecurring fair value adjustments recorded.  The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis:

Loans Held For Sale

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value and represent loans that are awaiting delivery to a specific committed buyer.  The fair value of loans held for sale is based on specific prices committed to be paid for each individual loan.  As such the Company classifies loans held for sale subject to fair value adjustments as Level 2.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned is carried at lower of cost or estimated fair value.  The estimated fair vale of the real estate is determined through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions.  As such, other real estate owned is generally classified as Level 3.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2009, are summarized below:

         
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009 Using
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2009
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Assets:
                       
     Other real estate owned
  $ 60       --       --     $ 60  
     Loans held for sale
  $ 5,816       --     $ 5,816       --  

SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above. The estimated fair value approximates carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest and the cash surrender value of life insurance policies. The methodologies for other financial assets and financial liabilities are discussed below:
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Interest Receivable and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value.
 
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
Fair values equal quoted market prices, if available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on quoted market prices of similar securities.
 
 
 
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Loans Held for Sale
 
Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value and represent loans that are awaiting delivery to a specific committed buyer.  The fair value of loans held for sale is based on specific prices committed to be paid for each individual loan.
 
Loans
 
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.  The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value.
 
Deposits
 
Deposits include non-interest bearing checking accounts and interest bearing deposits, including savings accounts, checking accounts and money market deposits.  The carrying amount for theses deposits approximates fair value.  The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
 
Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short time between the origination of the agreements and their expected realization.
 
Interest Payable
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short time between the origination of the liability and its expected realization.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
 
Rates currently available to the Bank for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt.
 
Commitments to Originate Loans, Forward Sale Commitments, Letters of Credit and Lines of Credit
 
The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.  The fair value of forward sale commitments is estimated based on current market prices for loans of similar terms and credit quality.  The fair values of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.
 

 
 
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The year-end estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows:
 
                         
   
June 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair
Value
 
                         
   
(In thousands)
 
Financial assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 21,050     $ 21,050     $ 12,243     $ 12,243  
Available-for-sale securities
    117,221       117,221       129,076       129,076  
Loans held for sale
    5,816       5,816       866       866  
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
    186,269       185,836       176,412       178,210  
FHLB stock
    2,988       2,988       2,988       2,988  
Interest receivable
    1,441       1,441       1,702       1,702  
Forward sale commitments
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Financial liabilities
                               
Deposits
  $ 208,208     $ 208,756     $ 186,807     $ 187,394  
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    6,794       6,794       5,047       5,047  
Interest payable
    581       581       716       716  
FHLB advances
    28,000       28,361       38,550       39,349  
Other borrowings
    35,000       35,631       35,000       38,297  

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

Management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.  The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this report and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as previously filed with the SEC on March 25, 2009.

Forward-Looking Statements.

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of First Advantage Bancorp. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiary include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, national and regional economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in First Federal Savings Bank’s market area, changes in real estate market values in First Federal Savings Bank’s market area, changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines and the inability of third party service providers to perform.

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
 
 

 
 
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General.

The Bank provides commercial and retail banking services, including commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, home equity loans and lines of credit and consumer loans as well as certificates of deposit, checking accounts, money-market accounts and savings accounts within its market area.  At June 30, 2009, the Company had total assets of $350.3 million, deposits of $208.2 million and shareholders’ equity of $69.8 million. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to the Company refer collectively to the Company and the Bank.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies.

The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operation is based upon the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The Company considers the allowance for loan losses and other-than-temporary impairment of securities to be its only critical accounting policies.

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The Company maintains the allowance for loan losses at a level that it considers to be adequate to provide for credit losses inherent in its loan portfolio.  Management determines the level of the allowance by performing a quarterly analysis that considers concentrations of credit, past loss experience, current economic conditions, the amount and composition of the loan portfolio (including nonperforming and potential problem loans), the estimated fair value of underlying collateral, and other information relevant to assessing the risk of loss inherent in the loan portfolio.  As a result of management’s analysis, a range of potential amounts of the allowance for loan losses is determined.

Currently, management is closely monitoring the impact of troop deployments at Fort Campbell Military Base, a local U. S. Army installation that plays a significant role in the economy of the Bank’s primary market area.  Additionally, given the Bank’s concentration in real estate secured loans, management is continuing to closely monitor trends in the local real estate market to assess any related impact on the loan portfolio and potential delinquencies or credit losses.

The Company continually monitors the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and makes additions to the allowance in accordance with the analysis described above. Because of uncertainties inherent in estimating the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses, actual results may differ from management’s estimate of credit losses and the related allowance.

Other-than-temporary Impairment of Securities.

The Company conducts quarterly reviews to identify and evaluate each investment that has an unrealized loss for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”).  In June 2009, the Company adopted FSP FAS 115-2/124-2,  “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,”  which changed the accounting requirements for OTTI for debt securities, and in certain circumstances, separates the total impairment into credit and noncredit-related amounts.  The review takes into consideration current market conditions, issuer rating changes and trends, the credit worthiness of the obligor of the security, current analysts’ evaluations, failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, the Company’s intent to sell the security or whether it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery, as well as other qualitative factors.  The term OTTI is not intended to indicate that the decline is permanent, but indicates that the prospects for a near-term recovery of value is not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support a realizable value equal to or greater than the carrying value of the investment.  Declines in the fair value of securities below their amortized cost basis that are deemed to be OTTI are carried at fair value.  Any portion of a decline in value associated with a credit loss is recognized in income with the remaining noncredit-related component being recognized in other comprehensive income.  A credit loss is determined by assessing whether the amortized cost basis of the security will be recovered, by comparing the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security to the amortized cost basis of the security. The shortfall of the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected in relation to the amortized cost basis is considered to be the “credit loss.”
 
 

 
 
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As of June 30, 2009, the Company’s pooled trust preferred securities had an amortized cost of $1.1 million and an estimated market value of $116,000 which resulted in no impairment in the second quarter of 2009.  With the assistance of an investment consulting firm, the Company estimated the fair value of the security using a discounted cash flow method.  To determine the credit loss on this security, the investment consulting firm projected cash flows for the security and discounted the cash flows at the original purchased yield.  Based on this calculation, none of the total impairment was considered to be a credit loss.  The remaining change in fair market value of $69,000 is reflected in other comprehensive income, net of taxes of $26,000.  On a quarterly basis, the Company will continue to estimate the present value of cash flows expected to be collected over the life of the security.

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

Total Assets. At June 30, 2009, total assets were $350.3 million, an increase of $11.9 million, or 3.5%, compared to $338.4 million at December 31, 2008.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents were $21.1 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $12.2 million at December 31, 2008.  Excess funds from overnight FHLB borrowings contributed to an increase of $5.1 million in interest-bearing demand deposits at other banks to $7.3 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $2.2 million at December 31, 2008, and an increase of $4.1 million in federal funds sold to $4.1 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $9,000 at December 31, 2008.

Investments.  Our investment securities portfolio consists primarily of U.S. government and callable federal agency bonds and U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities and obligations of state and political subdivisions, with a relatively smaller investment in other securities including pooled trust preferred debt issues and Federal Family Education Loans (“FFELP”) collateralized asset-backed securities.  Total securities decreased by $11.9 million, or 9.2%, to $117.2 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $129.1 million as of December 31, 2008.  The primary reason for the decline was accelerated prepayments on mortgage backed securities and calls of callable agency bonds due to falling interest rates that occurred during the first six months of 2009.

Loans.  Net loans increased $9.9 million, or 5.6%, to $186.3 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $176.4 million as of December 31, 2008.  The increase in total loans was primarily due to growth in total real estate secured loans to $149.8 million compared to $141.9 million at December 31, 2008.  The Company does not originate sub-prime residential mortgage loans, nor does it hold any in its loan portfolio or hold any investment securities that are collateralized by sub-prime residential mortgage loans.

 
 
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Loan Loss Allowance.  The allowance for loan losses increased by $306,000, or 14.1%, to $2.5 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $2.2 million as of December 31, 2008. Asset quality remained steady throughout the first two quarters of 2009.   The quality of the Company’s loan portfolio continues to rely heavily on the resilience of the local real estate market and a significant deterioration in that market or other negative economic conditions could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Non-performing assets (consisting of non-accrual loans and real estate owned) totaled $868,000 at June 30, 2009 compared to $830,000 at December 31, 2008.  The Bank’s management reviews the level of the allowance for loan losses on a regular basis and establishes the provision for loan losses based upon the volume and types of lending, delinquency levels, loss experience, the amount of impaired and classified loans, economic conditions and other relevant factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio.  The provision was increased primarily due to the growth in the loan portfolio and, to a lesser extent, changes in economic conditions and changes in the mix of loans in the Bank’s portfolio.

Deposits. Total deposits increased by $21.4 million, or 11.5%, to $208.2 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $186.8 million as of December 31, 2008.  During the first six months of 2009, the Company experienced an increase of $15.5 million in savings, interest checking and money market accounts, certificates of deposits increased $2.9 million and demand deposits increased $3.0 million.

Borrowings.   During the first six months of 2009, excess funds of $10.6 million were used to pay-down advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (“FHLB”).  At June 30, 2009, FHLB advances totaled $28.0 million compared to $38.6 million at December 31, 2008.   Additionally, securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $6.8 million as of June 30, 2009 compared to $5.0 million as of December 31, 2008.  Total borrowings with other banks totaled $35.0 million at both June 30, 2009 and at December 31, 2008.

Shareholders’ Equity. Total shareholders’ equity decreased by $507,000 to $69.8 million as of June 30, 2009, compared to $70.3 million as of December 31, 2008.  The decrease in shareholders’ equity was primarily due the Company’s repurchase of 65,350 shares of common stock in the amount of $619,000 pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Program announced in December of 2008.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

General.  Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $141,000, a decrease of 74.3% compared to net income of $549,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.  An increase of $224,000 in non-interest income and a decrease of $104,000 in the provision for income taxes were off-set by an increase of $79,000 in provision for loan losses and an increase of $458,000 in non-interest expense.
 
Net Interest Income.  Net interest income decreased $199,000, or 7.2%, to $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008.  Total interest income decreased by $169,000 or 3.9%, to $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the prior year period.  Income on interest-bearing deposits at other banks increased by 11.8% to $57,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2008 as the average outstanding balance increased by $3.2 million, or 96.0%, to $6.4 million during the period, primarily due to utilization of excess funds from overnight borrowings.  The yield earned on deposits at other banks declined by 269 basis points because excess funds were invested at low overnight rates in 2009, while a large portion of these funds were invested in certificates of deposit at other banks during the first quarter of 2008.

 
 
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Interest income on loans increased by 23.9% to $2.7 million as of June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008 as average outstanding loans increased by $36.5 million, or 24.9%, to $182.9 million, while the yield on the portfolio remained virtually unchanged from the same period one year ago.

Interest income on investment securities decreased by $675,000, or 32.6%, to $1.4 million from the same period one year ago as average balances decreased $29.3 million and average yields decreased 91 basis points.  The primary reason for the decline in average balances during the period was accelerated prepayments on mortgage backed securities due to falling interest rates.  Additionally, calls on higher yielding agency bonds were significant during the period thereby contributing to the decline in average balances and average yields.

Total interest expense increased by $30,000 or 1.9% to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008.  The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased 22.6% to $188.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2008.  Interest paid on interest-bearing deposits increased by $83,000, or 7.6%, to $1.2 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2009 as the average interest rate paid declined 36 basis points, primarily as a result of lower interest rates paid due to the Federal Reserve’s actions to continue to lower the target fed funds rate during the second half of 2008.  Interest paid on FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased $157,000 or 55.5% while FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased to an average of $28.3 million at June 30, 2009, compared to $45.5 million as of June 30, 2008 and the average interest rate paid declined by 72 basis points, primarily due to the Federal Reserve’s actions to further lower the target fed funds rate in the second half of 2008.

Additionally, the Company’s leverage transaction that was initiated during the second quarter of 2008 added $325,000 of additional interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $221,000 of additional interest expense for the same period of 2008.
 

 
 
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The following table summarizes average balances and average yields and costs for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
 
           
Average Balance Sheet for the
             
           
Three Months Ended June 30,
             
           
2009
               
2008
       
                                       
           
Interest
               
Interest
       
     
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
   
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
 
     
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
        (Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS:
                                   
                                       
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
 
Interest-earning deposits at other banks
  $ 6,431     $ 57       3.56 %   $ 3,281     $ 51       6.25 %
 
Loans
    182,906       2,749       6.03 %     146,414       2,218       6.09 %
 
Investment securities
    119,399       1,397       4.69 %     148,704       2,072       5.60 %
 
Other interest-earning assets
    6,035       9       0.60 %     4,476       40       3.59 %
 
Total interest-earning assets
    314,771       4,212       5.37 %     302,875       4,381       5.82 %
                                                   
Noninterest-earning assets
    22,592                       12,023                  
Total
    $ 337,363                     $ 314,898                  
                                                   
                                                   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
                                               
 
Interest-bearing deposits
    188,103       1,178       2.51 %   $ 153,434     $ 1,095       2.87 %
 
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    28,327       126       1.78 %     45,477       283       2.50 %
 
Long-term borrowings at other banks
    35,000       325       3.72 %     23,846       221       3.73 %
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
    251,430       1,629       2.60 %     222,757       1,599       2.89 %
                                                   
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    14,675                       9,595                  
 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
    2,328                       2,359                  
 
Shareholders' equity
    68,930                       80,187                  
                                                   
Total
    $ 337,363                     $ 314,898                  
                                                   
                                                   
Net Interest Income
          $ 2,583                     $ 2,782          
                                                   
                                                   
Net Interest Margin
                    3.29 %                     3.69 %
                                                   
                                                   
Interest rate spread
                    2.77 %                     2.93 %
                                                   
Average interest-earning assets to
                                               
 
average interest-bearing liabilities
                    125.19 %                     135.97 %
 
 
 
 
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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 rates (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume).  The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate).  The net column represents the sum of the prior columns.  Changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately between rate and volume.
 
                   
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2009 Compared to June 30, 2008
 
   
Increase (Decrease) Due To
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
    Interest earned on:
                 
       Interest-earning assets:
                 
         Interest-earning demand deposits
  $ 12     $ (6 )   $ 6  
         Loans
    615       (84 )     531  
         Investment securities
    295       (970 )     (675 )
         Other interest-earning assets
    (291 )     260       (31 )
     Total Earning Assets
    631       (800 )     (169 )
                         
    Interest paid on:
                       
       Interest bearing deposits
    303       (220 )     83  
       FHLB advances and other borrowings
    26       (183 )     (157 )
   Long-term borrowings at other banks
    328       (3 )     325  
    Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
    657       (406 )     251  
    Net Interest Income
  $ (26 )   $ (394 )   $ (420 )
 
Provision for Loan Losses.  We recorded a provision for loan losses of $159,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to a provision of $80,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.  The Bank’s management reviews the level of the allowance for loan losses on a regular basis and establishes the provision for loan losses based upon the volume and types of lending, delinquency levels, loss experience, the amount of impaired and classified loans, economic conditions and other relevant factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio.  The provision was higher for the second quarter of 2009 primarily due to changes in economic conditions and in the mix of loans in the Bank’s portfolio and, to a lesser extent, growth in the Bank’s loan portfolio during that quarter.

Non-interest Income. The following table summarizes non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and the percentage change for each category of income.

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
% Change
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
       
Non-interest Income
                 
Customer service and other fees
  $ 297     $ 314       (5.41 ) %
Loan servicing and other fees
    15       12       25.00 %
Net gains on mortgage loan sales
    419       147       185.03 %
Net realized gain on sales of available-for-sale securities
    5       3       66.67 %
Net realized gain on sales of other assets-held-for sale
    -       12       (100.00 ) %
Commissions on insurance and brokerage
    33       72       (54.17 ) %
Net loss on premises and equipment
    -       (21 )     100.00 %
Other
    8       14       (42.86 ) %
Total noninterest income
  $ 777     $ 553       40.51 %
 
Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased $224,000 or 40.5%, to $777,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $553,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.  The increase in non-interest income was due primarily to secondary market mortgage loan originations which resulted in an increase of $272,000 of net gains on mortgage loan sales.

 
 
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Non-interest Expense. The following table summarizes non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and the percentage change for each expense category.

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
% Change
 
      (Dollars in thousands)  
Non-interest Expense
                 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 1,523     $ 1,457       4.53 %
Net occupancy expense
    199       110       80.91 %
Equipment expense
    170       146       16.44 %
Data processing fees
    241       187       28.88 %
Professional fees
    66       119       (44.54 ) %
Marketing expense
    110       87       26.44 %
Office expense
    65       63       3.17 %
Losses on foreclosed assets, net
    7       -       100.00 %
Insurance expense
    19       19       0.00 %
Mortgage loan outsourced servicing
    9       8       0.24 %
Other
    562       317       77.29 %
Total noninterest expense
  $ 2,971     $ 2,513       18.23 %

Total non-interest expense increased $458,000, or 18.2% to $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008.  Other expense increased by $245,000, or 77.3%, to $562,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008, which was mainly attributable to higher FDIC insurance premiums due to an industry-wide increase in assessment rates during the first quarter of 2009 and the imposition of a one-time special assessment at June 30, 2009.  Expenses for stock awards for directors related to the Company’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan also contributed to the increase in other expenses.

Higher commissions paid to mortgage originators and expenses resulting from stock awards for employees related to the Company’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan were the primary factors contributing to an increase of $66,000, or 4.5%, in salaries and employee benefits expense, while lower bonuses and higher deferred loan costs decreased expenses.  The addition of a new branch facility and higher property tax and maintenance costs contributed to an increase in occupancy expense of $89,000 or 81.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008.  During the second quarter of 2009, data processing fees increased $54,000 or 28.9% due to expanded service offerings and increased volume related to our new branch facility and marketing expense increased $23,000 or 26.4% compared to the second quarter of 2008.

Professional fees declined $53,000 or 44.5%, primarily due to lower audit and tax expense resulting from changing our external auditors during the second half of 2008.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $89,000 compared to $193,000 for the same period in 2008. During the second quarter of 2009 management reduced its FIN 48 tax liability by $39,000.  The federal effective income tax ratio (federal income taxes divided by income before taxes) was 38.7% for the second quarter of 2009.  The lower income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008 was primarily due to the decrease in income before taxes, combined with the FIN 48 credit.


 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

General.  Net income decreased $828,000 to $310,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to net income of $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to increases of $711,000 in non-interest expense and $140,000 in the provision for income taxes.

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income was flat for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.  Total interest income increased by $281,000 or 3.4%, to $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the prior year period.  Income on interest-earning deposits at other banks decreased by 38.7% to $68,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to investments made during 2008 in higher yielding certificates of deposits at other banks which matured early in 2009.

Interest income on loans increased by 27.2% to $5.4 million as of June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008 as average outstanding loans increased by $44.0 million, or 32.3%, to $180.0 million, while the yield on the portfolio fell by 22 basis points, due primarily to competitive pressures in the market and the lower prime lending rate resulting from the Federal Reserve’s aggressive cuts in the target fed funds rate.

Interest income on investment securities decreased by $784,000, or 20.6%, to $3.0 million as of June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period one year ago as average balances decreased $11.8 million and average yields decreased 72 basis points.  The primary reason for the decline in average balances during the period was accelerated prepayments on mortgage backed securities due to falling interest rates.  Additionally, calls on higher yielding agency bonds were significant during the period thereby contributing to the decline in average balances and average yields

Total interest expense increased $283,000 or 9.3% to $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.  The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased 18.5% to $183.5 million as of June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008.  Interest paid on interest-bearing deposits increased by $30,000, or 1.3%, to $2.4 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 as the average interest rate paid declined 44 basis points, primarily as a result of lower interest rates paid due to the Federal Reserve’s actions to continue to lower the target fed funds rate during the second half of 2008.

Interest paid on FHLB advances, repurchase agreements and other borrowings decreased $176,000 or 39.3% as these borrowings decreased to an average of $32.5 million at June 30, 2009, compared to $33.8 million for the same period last year.  The average interest rate paid on these borrowings declinded by 97 basis points primarily due to lower interest rates driven by reductions in the target fed funds rate during the second half of 2008.  Additionally, during the second quarter of 2008, the Bank entered into a balance sheet leverage transaction which increased interest expense by $429,000, to $650,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $221,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
 
 

 
 
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The following table summarizes average balances and average yields and costs for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.

           
Average Balance Sheet for the
       
           
Six Months Ended June 30,
       
           
2009
               
2008
       
                                       
           
Interest
               
Interest
       
     
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
   
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
 
     
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
           
(Dollars in thousands)
       
ASSETS:
                                   
                                       
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
 
Interest-earning deposits at other banks
  $ 4,726     $ 68       2.90 %   $ 4,379     $ 111       5.10 %
 
Loans
    180,034       5,353       6.00 %     136,052       4,209       6.22 %
 
Investment securities
    123,693       3,013       4.91 %     135,526       3,797       5.63 %
 
Other interest-earning assets
    5,573       68       2.46 %     4,474       104       4.67 %
 
Total interest-earning assets
    314,026       8,502       5.46 %     280,431       8,221       5.90 %
                                                   
Noninterest-earning assets
    22,954                       12,557                  
Total
    $ 336,980                     $ 292,988                  
                                                   
                                                   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
                                               
 
Interest-bearing deposits
    183,507       2,397       2.63 %   $ 154,815     $ 2,367       3.07 %
 
FHLB advances and other borrowings
    32,512       272       1.69 %     33,815       448       2.66 %
 
Long-term borrowings at other banks
    35,000       650       3.75 %     11,923       221       3.73 %
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
    251,019       3,319       2.67 %     200,553       3,036       3.04 %
                                                   
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
    14,026                       9,580                  
 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
    2,376                       2,829                  
 
Shareholders' equity
    69,559                       80,026                  
                                                   
Total
    $ 336,980                     $ 292,988                  
                                                   
                                                   
Net Interest Income
          $ 5,183                     $ 5,185          
                                                   
                                                   
Net Interest Margin
                    3.33 %                     3.72 %
                                                   
                                                   
Interest rate spread
                    2.79 %                     2.85 %
                                                   
Average interest-earning assets to
                                               
 
average interest-bearing liabilities
                    125.10 %                     139.83 %

 
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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 rates (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume).  The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate).  The net column represents the sum of the prior columns.  Changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately between rate and volume.
 
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2009 Compared to June 30, 2008
 
   
Increase (Decrease) Due To
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Net
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
    Interest earned on:
                 
       Interest-earning assets:
                 
         Interest-earning demand deposits
  $ 75     $ (118 )   $ (43 )
         Loans
    1,432       (288 )     1,144  
         Investment securities
    97       (881 )     (784 )
         Other interest-earning assets
    261       (297 )     (36 )
     Total Earning Assets
    1,865       (1,584 )     281  
                         
    Interest paid on:
                       
       Interest bearing deposits
    161       (131 )     30  
       FHLB advances and other borrowings
    132       (308 )     (176 )
   Long-term borrowings at other banks
    869       (440 )     429  
    Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities
    1,162       (879 )     283  
    Net Interest Income
  $ 703     $ (705 )   $ (2 )

 
Provision for Loan Losses.  For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $327,000 compared to a provision of $357,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

Non-interest Income. The following table summarizes non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and the percentage change for each category of income.
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
% Change
 
         
(Dollars in thousands)
       
Non-interest Income
                 
Customer service and other fees
    577       577       0.00 %
Loan servicing and other fees
    31       21       47.62 %
Net gains on mortgage loan sales
    698       327       113.46 %
Net realized gain on sales of available-for-sale securities
    5       36       (86.11 ) %
Net gain on sales of assets-held-for sale
    -       295       (100.00 ) %
Commissions on insurance and brokerage
    62       150       (58.67 ) %
Net loss on premises and equipment
    (1 )     (37 )     97.30 %
Other
    13       21       (38.10 ) %
Total noninterest income
  $ 1,385     $ 1,390       (0.36 ) %


Non-interest income was relatively flat for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared the corresponding period in 2008.  Net gains on mortgage loans sold increased $371,000 during the first half of 2009 compared to the first half of 2008.

During the first quarter of 2008 the Company benefited from a non-recurring realized gain on the sale of other assets held-for-sale of $295,000 which was primarily related to the sale of the Bank’s former main office.

Insurance and brokerage commissions decreased by $88,000, or 58.7%, as the brokerage business declined substantially due to current adverse equity market conditions.
 
 

 
 
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Non-interest Expense. The following table summarizes non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and the percentage change for each expense category.
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
% Change
 
      (Dollars in thousands)  
Non-interest Expense
                 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 2,992     $ 2,945       1.60 %
Net occupancy expense
    338       240       40.83 %
Equipment expense
    320       288       11.11 %
Data processing fees
    484       381       27.03 %
Professional fees
    232       325       (28.62 ) %
Marketing expense
    164       133       23.31 %
Office expense
    146       141       3.55 %
Losses on foreclosed assets, net
    8       3       166.67 %
Insurance expense
    40       44       (9.09 ) %
Mortgage loan outsourced servicing
    18       26       (30.77 ) %
Other
    1,034       539       91.84 %
Total noninterest expense
  $ 5,776     $ 5,065       14.04 %

Total non-interest expense increased $711,000, or 14.0% to $5.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008.  Other expense increased by $495,000, or 91.8%, to $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008, which was mainly attributable to higher FDIC insurance premiums due to an industry-wide increase in assessment rates during the first quarter of 2009 and the imposition of a one-time special assessment at June 30, 2009.  Expenses for stock awards for directors related to the Company’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan also contributed to the increase in other expenses.

Salaries and employee benefits costs increased by $47,000 as expenses resulting from stock awards related to the Company’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan and higher commission costs tied to increased mortgage loan origination activity increased expenses and lower bonus amounts and higher deferred loan costs decreased expenses.

The addition of a new branch facility and increases in property tax, maintenance and utility costs contributed to an increase in occupancy expense of $98,000 or 40.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.  During the first half of 2009, data processing fees increased $103,000 or 27.0% due to expanded service offerings and increased volume related to our new branch facility and marketing expense increased $31,000 or 23.3% compared to the first half of 2008 as management focused on bringing key strategic initiatives to fruition.

Professional fees declined $93,000 or 28.6%, primarily due to lower attorneys’ fees and audit and tax expense resulting from changing our external auditors during the second half of 2008.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $155,000 compared to $15,000 for the same period in 2008.  During the second quarter of 2009 management reduced its FIN 48 tax liability by $39,000 and during the second quarter of 2008 the FIN 48 tax liability was reduced by $251,000.  The federal effective income tax ratio (federal income taxes divided by income before taxes) was 33.33% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

 
 
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Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. The Bank’s primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of investment securities, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and borrowings from other financial institutions. 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.

The Bank regularly adjusts its 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 policy.

The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, which includes interest-bearing deposits at other banks. The levels of these assets depend on the Bank’s operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $21.1 million. Securities classified as available-for-sale, totaling $117.2 million at June 30, 2009, provide additional sources of liquidity. In addition, at June 30, 2009, the Bank’s maximum collateral borrowing capacity was approximately $72.3 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. At June 30, 2009, the Bank had $28.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances outstanding.

Capital Management.  The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of Thrift Supervision, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At June 30, 2009, the Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements and was considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.

The following table includes the Bank’s capital ratios as of June 30, 2009:

Tier 1 Core Capital (to adjusted total assets)
11.82%
Tangible Equity Ratio (to tangible assets)
11.82%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
17.28%
Total Risk-Based Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
18.31%

Dividends.  The Board of Directors of the Company declared and paid dividends per common share of $0.10 during the first half of 2009.  The dividend payout ratio for the first six months of 2009, representing dividends per share divided by diluted earnings per share, was 142.9%.  The dividend payout is continually reviewed by management and the Board of Directors.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
 
 
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Effects of Inflation and Changing Prices.  The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related financial data presented in this interim report have been prepared according to GAAP, 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 the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than do general levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 
We believe that, at June 30, 2009, there has not been any material change in the disclosure regarding this item as set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 as filed with the SEC on March 25, 2009.
Item 4T.  Controls and Procedures.

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the SEC (1) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In addition, based on that evaluation, no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

At June 30, 2009, the Company was not a party to any pending legal proceedings.  At June 30, 2009, First Federal Savings Bank was not a party to any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

For information regarding the Company’s risk factors, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 as filed with the SEC on March 25, 2009.  As of June 30, 2009, the risk factors of the Company have not changed materially from those disclosed in the Form 10-K.

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

The Company’s board of directors has authorized one stock repurchase program.  The stock repurchase program allows the Company to proactively manage its capital position and return excess capital to shareholders.  Under the stock repurchase program, which was approved on December 17, 2008, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to 263,234 shares or 5.0%, of the Company’s outstanding common stock, through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, from time to time, depending on market conditions and other factors.  There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company.

 
 
 
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The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Company’s common stock during the most recent fiscal quarter.

Period
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   
Average Price
Paid Per Share
   
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Programs
   
Maximum
Number of Shares
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Programs at the
End of the Period
 
April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009
    -     $ -       -       263,234  
May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009
    25,000       9.554       25,000       238,234  
June 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009
    40,350       9.417       40,350       197,884  
Total
    65,350     $ 9.469       65,350       197,884  
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.


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

a.
An annual meeting of shareholders of the Company was held May 20, 2009 (the “Annual Meeting”).

b.
Not applicable

c.
The items voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the vote for each proposal were, as follows:

1.
Election of directors.

Election of directors with terms ending in 2012
   
     
Nominee
For
Withheld
Vernon M. Carrigan
3,811,164
28,095
John T. Halliburton
3,816,204
23,055
David L. Watson
3,823,680
15,579

2.
The ratification of the appointment of Horne LLP as independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.
 


For
Against
Abstain
3,812,978
-
26,281
 
 
 
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Item 5. Other Information.

None

Item 6. Exhibits

3.1
Charter of First Advantage Bancorp (1)
3.2
Bylaws of First Advantage Bancorp (1)
4.0
Form of Stock Certificate of First Advantage Bancorp (1)
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.0
Section 1350 Certification
   
(1)
Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File 333-144454), as amended, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2007.




 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                          FIRST ADVANTAGE BANCORP





Dated:      August 11, 2009
By:           /s/Earl O. Bradley, III
 
Earl O. Bradley, III
 
Chief Executive Officer
   
   
   
Dated:            August 11, 2009
By:           /s/Patrick C. Greenwell
 
Patrick C. Greenwell
 
Chief Financial Officer


 
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