10-Q 1 d10q.htm FORM 10-Q Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 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: 333-153454

 

 

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New Jersey   80-0282446
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

1001 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey   08226
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(609) 399-0012

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)

 

Large Accelerated Filer   ¨       Accelerated Filer    ¨  
Non-accelerated Filer   x    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller Reporting Company    ¨  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ¨    No  x

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

At November 1, 2009, the registrant had no shares of $0.01 par value common stock outstanding.

 

 

 


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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ocean Shore Holding Co., a New Jersey corporation (the “Registrant”), was organized by Ocean City Home Bank (the “Bank”) to facilitate the “second-step” conversion of the Bank from the mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure (the “Conversion”). Upon consummation of the Conversion the Registrant will become the holding company for the Bank and will own all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Bank’s common stock. As part of the Conversion, shares of the Registrant’s common stock will be issued and sold in an offering to certain depositors of the Bank and others and will also be issued in exchange for the currently issued and outstanding shares of Ocean Shore Holding Co., a federal corporation and the current mid-tier holding company for the Bank (“Ocean Shore Holding”), held by persons other than OC Financial MHC. The Registrant filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-153454) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 12, 2008, which was declared effective by the SEC on November 12, 2008. The transactions contemplated by the Plan of Conversion were conditionally approved by the Office of Thrift Supervision on November 12, 2008 and were approved by the shareholders of Ocean Shore Holding and members of OC Financial MHC on January 8, 2009. The Plan of Conversion will terminate on January 8, 2011 if Ocean Shore Holding has not completed the conversion by that date.

The information in this report is for Ocean Shore Holding. Separate financial statements for the Registrant have not been included in this report because the Registrant, which has not issued any shares and has engaged only in organizational activities to date, has no significant assets, contingent or other liabilities, revenues or expenses.


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OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

     Page
PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
Item 1.    Financial Statements   
  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

   1
  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

   2
  

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

   3
   Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    4
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    18
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    29
Item 4T.    Controls and Procedures    29
PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION   
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings    30
Item 1A.    Risk Factors    30
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    30
Item 3.    Defaults upon Senior Securities    30
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    30
Item 5.    Other Information    31
Item 6.    Exhibits    31
SIGNATURES    32


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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

ASSETS

    

Cash and amounts due from depository institutions

   $ 16,450,511      $ 8,530,159   
                

Cash and cash equivalents

     16,450,511        8,530,159   

Investment securities held to maturity

    

(estimated fair value—$3,723,870 at September 30, 2009; $4,202,057 at December 31, 2008)

     3,561,840        4,114,469   

Investment securities available for sale

    

(amortized cost— $28,927,221 at September 30, 2009; $35,873,706 at December 31, 2008)

     26,773,936        33,290,674   

Loans—net of allowance for loan losses of $3,478,843 at September 30, 2009 and $2,683,956 at December 31, 2008

     655,531,975        594,452,171   

Accrued interest receivable:

    

Loans

     2,400,603        2,165,345   

Investment securities

     155,274        327,534   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock—at cost

     6,503,500        7,095,100   

Office properties and equipment—net

     12,976,829        11,785,068   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     4,779,193        3,512,638   

Real estate owned

     157,217        —     

Cash surrender value of life insurance

     11,178,069        10,859,714   

Deferred tax asset—net

     2,161,091        2,340,860   
                

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 742,630,038      $ 678,473,732   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

LIABILITIES:

    

Non-interest bearing deposits

   $ 51,564,669      $ 49,827,698   

Interest bearing deposits

     481,278,217        406,127,306   

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

     117,900,000        133,800,000   

Junior subordinated debentures

     15,464,000        15,464,000   

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

     3,414,854        3,148,335   

Accrued interest payable

     813,297        1,150,421   

Other liabilities

     4,793,281        4,569,113   
                

Total liabilities

     675,228,318        614,086,873   
                

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

     —          —     

Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 8,762,742 shares issued;

    

8,311,484 and 8,323,374 shares outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

     87,627        87,627   

Additional paid-in capital

     38,851,563        38,516,037   

Retained earnings - partially restricted

     37,880,383        35,517,684   

Treasury stock – at cost: 451,258 and 439,268 shares at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

     (5,429,037     (5,332,015

Common stock acquired by employee benefits plans

     (2,118,240     (2,289,990

Deferred compensation plans trust

     (493,108     (485,037

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (1,377,468     (1,627,447
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     67,401,720        64,386,859   
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 742,630,038      $ 678,473,732   
                

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2009    2008     2009     2008  

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:

         

Taxable interest and fees on loans

   $ 8,969,287    $ 8,386,224      $ 26,023,194      $ 24,469,052   

Taxable interest on mortgage-backed securities

     294,000      380,550        942,828        1,232,150   

Non-taxable interest on municipal securities

     17,750      23,482        58,794        70,264   

Taxable interest and dividends on other investment securities

     221,639      301,569        614,044        1,132,198   
                               

Total interest and dividend income

     9,502,676      9,091,825        27,638,860        26,903,664   
                               

INTEREST EXPENSE:

         

Interest on deposits

     2,214,540      2,476,523        6,763,280        7,866,682   

Interest on borrowings

     1,530,940      1,745,001        4,588,606        5,216,158   
                               

Total interest expense

     3,745,480      4,221,524        11,351,886        13,082,840   
                               

NET INTEREST INCOME

     5,757,196      4,870,301        16,286,974        13,820,824   

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     490,500      113,900        894,500        272,500   
                               

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     5,266,696      4,756,401        15,392,474        13,548,324   
                               

OTHER INCOME:

         

Service charges

     442,898      448,478        1,291,215        1,256,884   

Cash surrender value of life insurance

     108,386      109,036        318,355        319,089   

Gain (loss) on sale of securities

     —        —          6,133        (50,250

Impairment charge on AFS securities(1)

     —        (1,296,800     (1,077,400     (1,609,765

Other

     238,669      176,336        631,973        498,332   
                               

Total other income

     789,953      (562,950     1,170,276        414,290   
                               

OTHER EXPENSE:

         

Salaries and employee benefits

     2,164,347      2,045,448        6,513,088        6,021,839   

Occupancy and equipment

     908,025      818,728        2,678,766        2,329,984   

Federal insurance premiums

     158,002      33,522        623,127        57,579   

Advertising

     93,892      89,275        292,158        275,444   

Professional services

     163,629      153,863        499,291        521,811   

Real estate owned expense

     19,706      —          30,374        —     

Charitable contributions

     40,500      30,000        100,500        90,000   

Other operating expenses

     390,625      359,608        1,148,616        1,023,103   
                               

Total other expenses

     3,938,726      3,530,444        11,885,920        10,319,760   
                               

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     2,117,923      663,007        4,676,830        3,642,854   
                               

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     804,985      321,549        1,779,774        1,482,588   
                               

NET INCOME

   $ 1,312,938    $ 341,458      $ 2,897,056      $ 2,160,266   
                               

Earnings per share, basic:

   $ 0.16    $ 0.04      $ 0.36      $ 0.27   

Earnings per share, diluted:

   $ 0.16    $ 0.04      $ 0.36      $ 0.27   

 

(1)

Impairment charge on AFS securities required no bifurcation reclassification to Other Comprehensive Income upon adoption of FSP SFAS 115-2 and SFAS 124-2 (ASC 320-10 Investments - Debt and Equity) as the entire amount of charge was concluded to be credit impairment.

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2009     2008  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 2,897,056      $ 2,160,266   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     590,939        (55,438

Provision for loan losses

     894,500        272,500   

Stock-based compensation expense

     507,277        626,146   

Impairment charge on AFS securities

     1,077,400        1,609,765   

Gain on call of AFS securities

     (6,133     (3,790

Loss on sale of AFS securities

     —          54,040   

Gain on sale of real estate owned

     (5,311     —     

Cash surrender value of life insurance

     (318,355     (319,089

Changes in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:

    

Accrued interest receivable

     (62,998     51,170   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (1,266,555     (449,186

Accrued interest payable

     (337,124     (284,002

Other liabilities

     224,168        339,098   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,194,863        4,001,480   
                

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Principal collected on:

    

Mortgage-backed securities available for sale

     5,115,269        6,149,420   

Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity

     538,440        479,832   

Investment securities available for sale

     238,137        —     

Loans originated, net

     (62,725,079     (48,455,842

Purchases of:

    

Loans receivable

     —          (2,307,378

Investment securities held to maturity

     (659,727     (12,580

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     (11,521,050     (5,395,900

Office properties and equipment

     (1,933,788     (1,852,212

Proceeds from sales of:

    

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     12,112,650        4,315,300   

Real estate owned

     773,378        —     

Proceeds from maturities of:

    

Investment securities available for sale

     500,000        8,809,236   

Investment securities held to maturity

     672,307        969,344   
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (56,889,463     (37,300,780
                

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Increase in deposits

     76,887,882        45,452,112   

Decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     —          (5,750,000

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, net

     (15,900,000     24,770,000   

Dividends paid

     (534,356     (357,536

Purchase of treasury stock

     (97,023     (392,389

Purchase of shares by deferred compensation plans trust

     (8,070     (20,271

Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

     266,519        242,244   
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     60,614,952        63,944,160   
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     7,920,352        30,644,860   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period

     8,530,159        9,540,392   
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period

   $ 16,450,511      $ 40,185,252   
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW

    

INFORMATION—Cash paid during the period for:

    

Interest

   $ 11,689,010      $ 13,366,843   
                

Income taxes

   $ 2,646,784      $ 1,447,000   
                

Non cash transfers to real estate owned totaled $925,281 as of September 30, 2009 and $0 as of December 31, 2008.

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation - The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ocean Shore Holding Co. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim information, and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). However, all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2008. The results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 or any other period. In connection with the preparation of the accompanying financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions through November 16, 2009, which is the date the financial statements are issued.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements - The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to the allowance for loan losses, deferred income taxes and the fair value measurement for financial instruments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - The Company classifies items of other comprehensive income (loss) by their nature and displays the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income (loss) separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity section of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Amounts categorized as other comprehensive income (loss) represent net unrealized gains or losses on investment securities available for sale, net of tax and the non-credit portion of any other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) loss not recorded in earnings, when applicable. The company reported other comprehensive income of $3.1 million and $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 respectively. Reclassifications are made to avoid double counting in comprehensive income (loss) items which are displayed as part of net income for the period. These reclassifications are as follows:

Disclosure of Reclassification Amounts, Net of Tax

 

     For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2009     2008  
     Pre-tax     Tax     After-tax     Pre-tax     Tax     After-tax  

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale during the period

   $ (143,212   $ 47,370      $ (95,842   $ (2,309,776   $ 667,315      $ (1,642,457

Cumulative effect of adopting FASB ASC 320-10

     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Less:

            

Reclassification adjustment for net impairment loss recognized in earnings

     463,399        (117,579     345,820        1,609,765        (565,910     1,043,855   
                                                

Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale

   $ 320,187      $ (70,209   $ 249,978      $ (700,011   $ 101,409      $ (598,602
                                                

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles-a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105-10 Generally accepted accounting principles). The topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, establishes the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. This topic is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009 for most entities. On the effective date, all non-SEC accounting and reporting standards were superseded. The Company has adopted the requirements of ASC 105-10 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or statement of cash flows.

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events (ASC 855-10 Subsequent Events). Subsequent Events topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification sets forth guidance concerning the recognition or disclosure of events or transactions that occur subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to the release of the financial statements. The statement requires that management of a public company evaluate subsequent events for recognition and/or disclosure through the date of issuance, disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated, and whether that date is the date the financial statements were issued or available to be issued. The statement also delineates between and defines the recognition and disclosure requirements for recognized subsequent events and non-recognized subsequent events. Recognized subsequent events provide additional evidence about conditions that existed as of the balance sheet date and will be recognized in the entity’s financial statements. The requirements of the topic are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or statement of cash flows.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) SFAS No. 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (ASC 825-10 Financial Instruments). The Financial Instruments topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification requires a public entity to provide disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial information, effective for interim and annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted the guidance as of June 30, 2009. As the standard amends only the disclosure requirements of financial instruments, the adoption did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or statement of cash flows. The disclosures required by this statement are contained in Note 9.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP SFAS No. 115-2 and SFAS No. 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (ASC 320-10 Investments - Debt and Equity) which amends existing guidance for determining whether an impairment of debt securities is other than temporary and replaces the existing requirement that the entity’s management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an impaired security until recovery with a requirement that management assert: (a) it does not have the intent to sell the security; and (b) it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. The investments topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification also indicates that declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses if the company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the securities. The amount of impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. The provisions of this topic are effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted the guidance as of June 30, 2009 and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or statement of cash flows.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP SFAS 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 (ASC 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures). This guidance includes additional factors for determining whether there has been a significant decrease in market activity, affirms the objective of fair value when a market is not active, eliminates the presumption that all transactions in an inactive market are distressed unless proven otherwise, and requires an entity to disclose inputs and valuation techniques, and changes therein, used to measure fair value. The provisions are effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted this requirements as of June 30, 2009 and it had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or statement of cash flows The disclosures required by this statement are contained in Note 9.

In January 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. EITF 99-20-1, Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of 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 Securities Financial Assets (ASC 325-40 Investments Other- Beneficial interests In Securitized Financial Assets) to achieve more consistent determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) has occurred. This ASC amended previous guidance to more closely align the OTTI guidance therein to the guidance in ASC 320, Investments – Debt & Equity Securities. The section is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008, and shall be applied prospectively. Retrospective application to a prior interim or annual reporting period is not permitted. The company adopted the requirements as of December 31, 2008 and it did not have material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or statement of cash flows.

In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. EITF 03-6-1 Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities (ASC 260-10 Earnings Per Share). This guidance addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share (EPS) under the two-class method. It is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and is to be applied retrospectively. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 260-10 on January 1, 2009 and it did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or statement of cash flows, as it did not change its current practice.

 

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2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities are summarized as follows:

 

     September 30, 2009
          Gross    Gross     Estimated
     Amortized    Unrealized    Unrealized     Fair
     Cost    Gain    Loss     Value
Held to Maturity           

Debt securities – Municipal

   $ —      $ —      $ —        $ —  

US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities

     3,561,840      162,030      —          3,723,870
                            

Totals

   $ 3,561,840    $ 162,030    $ —        $ 3,723,870
                            
Available for Sale           

Debt securities:

          

U.S. Government and Federal Agencies

   $ 820,122    $ 8,278    $ —        $ 828,400

Municipal securities

     1,418,795      16,041      —          1,434,836

Corporate

     8,196,923      —        (3,017,094     5,179,829

Equity securities

     2,596      11,221      (952     12,865

US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities

     18,488,785      833,111      (3,890     19,318,006
                            

Totals

   $ 28,927,221    $ 828,651    $ (3,021,936   $ 26,773,936
                            
     December 31, 2008
          Gross    Gross     Estimated
     Amortized    Unrealized    Unrealized     Fair
     Cost    Gain    Loss     Value
Held to Maturity           

Debt securities - Municipal

   $ 12,580    $ —      $ —        $ 12,580

US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities

     4,101,889      87,588      —          4,189,477
                            

Totals

   $ 4,114,469    $ 87,588    $ —        $ 4,202,057
                            
Available for Sale           

Debt securities:

          

U.S. Federal Agencies

   $ 1,058,060    $ —      $ (66,198   $ 991,862

Municipal

     1,911,854      17,173      —          1,929,027

Corporate

     9,273,120      —        (2,920,884     6,352,236

Equity securities

     2,596      11,391      —          13,987

US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities

     23,628,076      497,061      (121,575     24,003,562
                            

Totals

   $ 35,873,706    $ 525,625    $ (3,108,657   $ 33,290,674
                            

The following table provides the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:

 

     September 30, 2009  
     Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total  
          Gross          Gross          Gross  
     Estimated    Unrealized     Estimated    Unrealized     Estimated    Unrealized  
     Fair Value    Loss     Fair Value    Loss     Fair Value    Loss  

Debt securities -

               

U.S. Federal Agencies

   $ —      $ —        $ —      $ —        $ —      $ —     

Corporate

     —        —          5,179,629      (3,017,094     5,179,629      (3,017,094

Equity securities

     1,644      (952     —        —          1,644      (952

US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities

   $ —      $ —        $ 770,620    $ (3,890   $ 770,620    $ (3,890
                                             

Totals

   $ 1,644    $ (952   $ 5,950,249    $ (3,020,984   $ 5,951,893    $ (3,021,936
                                             

 

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     December 31, 2008  
     Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total  
          Gross          Gross          Gross  
     Estimated    Unrealized     Estimated    Unrealized     Estimated    Unrealized  
     Fair Value    Loss     Fair Value    Loss     Fair Value    Loss  

Debt securities -

               

US Federal Agencies

   $ 991,862    $ (66,198   $ —      $ —        $ 991,862    $ (66,198

Corporate

     3,525,038      (709,813     2,452,798      (2,211,071     5,977,836      (2,920,884

US treasury and government sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities

     4,454,378      (87,356     1,176,737      (34,219     5,631,115      (121,575
                                             

Totals

   $ 8,971,278    $ (863,367   $ 3,629,535    $ (2,245,290   $ 12,600,813    $ (3,108,657
                                             

Management has reviewed its investment securities as of September 30, 2009 and has determined that all declines in fair value below amortized cost were concluded to be temporary.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. The Company determines whether the unrealized losses are temporary in accordance with EITF 99-20 (ASC 325-10), Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Retained Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Asset as amended by FSP EITF 99-20-1 (ASC 325-10 Investments Other - Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets), Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20, when applicable, and FSP SFAS No. 115-1 and SFAS No. 124-1 (ASC 320-10 Investments - Debt and Equity), The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments and FSP SFAS No. 115-2 and SFAS No. 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (ASC 320-10 Investments - Debt and Equity). The evaluation is based upon factors such as the creditworthiness of the issuers/guarantors, the underlying collateral, if applicable, and the continuing performance of the securities. Management also evaluates other facts and circumstances that may be indicative of an OTTI condition. This includes, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the type of security, length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, and near-term prospects of the issuer.

In April 2009, the accounting regulations in the United States changed the existing impairment guidelines with respect to debt securities requiring the Company to assess whether the credit loss existed by considering whether (1) the Company has the intent to sell the security, (2) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, or (3) it does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. The guidance allows the Company to bifurcate the impact on securities where impairment in value was deemed to be other than temporary between the component representing credit loss and the component representing loss related to other factors, when the security is not otherwise intended to be sold or is required to be sold. The portion of the fair value decline attributable to credit loss must be recognized through a charge to earnings. The credit component is determined by comparing the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected, discounted at the rate in effect before recognizing any OTTI, with the amortized cost basis of the debt security. The Company uses the cash flow expected to be realized from the security, which includes assumptions about interest rates, timing and severity of defaults, estimates of potential recoveries, the cash flow distribution from the bond indenture and other factors, then applies a discount rate equal to the effective yield of the security. The difference between the present value of the expected cash flows and the amortized book value is considered a credit loss. The fair market value of the security is determined using the same expected cash flows, where market-based observable inputs are not available; the discount rate is a rate the Company determines from open market and other sources as appropriate for the security. The fair value is based on market prices or market-based observable inputs where available. The difference between the fair market value and the credit loss is recognized in other comprehensive income.

Upon adoption of the new accounting regulations, the Company was required to record a cumulative effect adjustment to reclassify the non-credit portion of any other-than-temporary impairments previously recorded through earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption had no impact on the opening balance sheet as the entire amount of the previously recorded charges was concluded to be credit related impairment.

 

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For the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Company updated its assessment of securities with unrealized losses and whether the losses were temporary in nature. Upon completion of this review, no additional credit losses were incurred related to securities for which the Company had previously recorded an OTTI charge in prior periods or other securities which were in unrealized loss positions at September 30, 2009.

Below is a roll forward of the anticipated credit losses on securities for which the Company has recorded other than temporary impairment charges through earnings and other comprehensive income.

 

     (Dollars in thousands)

Credit component of OTTI as of July 1, 2009

   $ 3,000

Additions for credit related OTTI charges on previously unimpaired securities

     —  

Reductions for securities sold during the period

     —  

Reductions for increases in cash flows expected to be collected and recognized over the remaining life of the security

     —  

Additional increases as a result of impairment charges recognized on investments for which an OTTI was previously recognized

     —  
      

Credit component of OTTI as of September 30, 2009

   $ 3,000
      

Two pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) backed by bank trust capital securities have been determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired due solely to credit related factors. These securities have Fitch credit ratings below investment grade at September 30, 2009. Each of the securities is in the mezzanine levels of credit subordination. The underlying collateral consists of the bank trust capital securities of over 50 institutions. A summary of key assumptions utilized to forecast future expected cash flows on the securities determined to have OTTI were as follows as of September 30, 2009:

 

     September 30, 2009

Future loss rate assumption per annum

   .8 to 1.2%

Expected cumulative loss percentage

   27.8%

Cumulative loss percentage to date

   27.7 to 21.1%

Remaining life

   34 years

Corporate Debt Securities – The Company’s investments in corporate debt securities consist of corporate debt securities issued by large financial institutions and single issuers and CDOs backed by bank trust preferred capital securities.

At September 30, 2009, six debt securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer. Those securities had aggregate depreciation of 36.8% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. There has been limited secondary market trading for these types of securities, as a declining domestic economy and increasing credit losses in the banking industry have led to illiquidity in the market for these types of securities. The unrealized loss on these debt securities relates principally to the changes in market interest rates and a lack of liquidity currently in the financial markets. These securities were performing in accordance with their contractual terms as of September 30, 2009, and had paid all contractual cash flows since the Company’s initial investment. Accordingly, the Company currently believes it is probable that it will collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the investment. Management concluded that an other-than-temporary impairment did not exist and that the decline in value was attributed to the illiquidity in the financial markets, based upon its analysis and the fact that the Company does not intend to sell these securities and that it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities.

 

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United States Treasury and Government Sponsored Enterprise Mortgage-Backed Securities - The Company’s investments in United States government sponsored enterprise notes consist of debt obligations of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), and Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”). At September 30, 2009, five agency mortgage-backed securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer. Those securities had aggregate depreciation of 0.5% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. The unrealized losses relate principally to the changes in market interest rates since the time of purchase and the widening of credit spreads of mortgage backed securities markets. These securities represent asset-backed issues that are issued or guaranteed by a U.S. Government sponsored agency or carrying the full faith and credit of the United States through a government agency and are currently rated AAA by at least one bond credit rating agency. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the securities, and the Company anticipates it will recover the entire amortized cost basis of the securities. Accordingly, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2009.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities available for sale at September 30, 2009 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

     September 30, 2009
     Held to Maturity    Available for Sale
     Amortized    Estimated    Amortized    Estimated
     Cost    Fair Value    Cost    Fair Value

Due within 1 year

   $ —      $ —      $ 820,122    $ 848,400

Due after 1 year through 5 years

     —        —        1,000,000      685,430

Due after 5 years through 10 years

     —        —        —        —  

Due after 10 years

     —        —        8,615,718      5,929,235
                           

Total

   $ —      $ —      $ 10,435,840    $ 7,443,065
                           

Equity securities had a cost of $2,596 and a fair value of $12,865 as of September 30, 2009. Mortgage-backed securities had a cost of $22,050,625 and a fair value of $23,041,876.

3. LOANS RECEIVABLE — NET

Loans receivable consist of the following:

 

     September 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  

Real estate - mortgage:

    

One-to-four family residential

   $ 516,850,197      $ 464,730,789   

Commercial and multi-family

     48,031,508        42,611,805   
                

Total real estate-mortgage

     564,881,705        507,342,594   
                

Real estate - construction:

    

Residential

     6,264,393        7,858,248   

Commercial

     2,766,986        1,020,978   
                

Total real estate - construction

     9,031,379        8,879,226   
                

Commercial

     18,777,280        17,111,799   
                

Consumer:

    

Home equity

     62,381,334        60,019,783   

Other consumer loans

     938,848        956,958   
                

Total consumer loans

     63,320,182        60,976,741   
                

Total loans

     656,010,546        594,310,360   

Net deferred loan cost

     3,000,272        2,825,767   

Allowance for loan losses

     (3,478,843     (2,683,956
                

Net total loans

   $ 655,531,975      $ 594,452,171   
                

 

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Changes in the allowance for loan losses are as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,
     2009    2008

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 2,683,956    $ 2,307,225

Provision for loan loss

     894,500      272,500

Charge-offs

     101,015      —  

Recoveries

     1,402      3,154
             

Balance, end of period

   $ 3,478,843    $ 2,582,879
             

Non-performing loans:

 

     September 30, 2009    December 31, 2008

Real estate mortgage loans – residential

   $ 2,486,194    $ 1,860,560

Real estate mortgage loans – commercial

     —        —  

Commercial loans

     —        —  

Consumer loans

     39,837      111,945
             

Total non-accrual and 90 days or more past due

     2,526,031      1,972,505

Real estate owned

     157,217      —  
             

Total non-performing assets

   $ 2,683,248    $ 1,972,505
             

The Company established a provision for loan losses of $490,500 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 and $894,500 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $113,900 and $272,500 for the comparable periods in 2008. The primary factors in the increase of the loan loss provision for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 were loan growth and specific reserves for two loans in foreclosure and concluded to be impaired.

At September 30, 2009, the Company’s non-performing assets (which consist of nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned) totaled $2.7 million or 0.36% of total assets. Non-performing assets consisted of other real estate owned totaling approximately $157,000, nine one-to-four family residential mortgage loans totaling $2.5 million and two consumer loan totaling $39,837. The allowance for loan losses totaled $3.5 million, or 0.53% of total loans and 137.7% of non-performing loans.

Nonperforming loans (which consist of nonaccrual loans) at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 amounted to approximately $2.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

We account for our impaired loans under generally accepted accounting principles. An impaired loan generally is one for which it is probable, based on current information, that the lender will not collect all the amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan. Large groups of smaller balance, homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Loans collectively evaluated for impairment include smaller balance commercial real estate loans, residential real estate loans and consumer loans. These loans are evaluated as a group because they have similar characteristics and performance experience. Larger commercial real estate, construction and commercial business loans are individually evaluated for impairment.

As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the recorded investment in loans that are considered to be impaired was as follows:

 

     September 30, 2009    December 31, 2008
     (dollars in thousands)

Impaired collateral-dependant loans with related allowance

   $ 760    $ —  

Impaired collateral-dependant loans with no related allowance

     1,766      —  

 

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Other data for impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended
     September 30, 2009    September 30, 2008
     (dollars in thousands)

Average impaired loans

   $ 591    $ —  

Interest income recognized on impaired loans

     —        —  

Cash basis interest income recognized on impaired loans

     —        —  

4. DEPOSITS

Deposits consist of the following major classifications:

 

     September 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
          Weighted          Weighted  
          Average          Average  
     Amount    Interest Rate     Amount    Interest Rate  

NOW and other demand deposit accounts

   $ 254,075,873    1.00   $ 198,221,817    0.87

Passbook savings and club accounts

     63,219,694    1.12     55,402,098    1.11
                  

Subtotal

     317,295,567        253,623,915   
                  

Certificates with original maturities:

          

Within one year

     117,608,303    1.94     106,673,971    2.68

One to three years

     72,989,179    3.01     69,603,329    4.24

Three years and beyond

     24,949,837    4.08     26,053,789    4.17
                  

Total certificates

     215,547,319        202,331,089   
                  

Total

   $ 532,842,886      $ 455,955,004   
                  

The aggregate amount of certificate accounts in denominations of $100,000 or more at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 amounted to $87,784,291 and $88,838,098, respectively.

Municipal demand deposit accounts in denominations of $100,000 or more at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 amounted to $101,582,660 and $66,886,193, respectively.

5. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, net of any treasury shares, while diluted net income per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, net of any treasury shares, after consideration of the potential dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, based upon the treasury stock method using an average market price for the period, and impact of unallocated ESOP shares.

The calculated basic and dilutive EPS are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,    Nine Months Ended September 30,
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Numerator

   $ 1,312,938    $ 341,458    $ 2,897,056    $ 2,160,266

Denominators:

           

Basic average shares outstanding

     8,052,772      8,007,999      8,038,711      7,999,467

Effect of dilutive securities

     49,156      83,416      61,994      96,278
                           

Diluted average shares outstanding

     8,101,928      8,091,415      8,100,705      8,095,745

Earnings per share:

           

Basic

   $ 0.16    $ 0.04    $ 0.36    $ 0.27

Diluted

   $ 0.16    $ 0.04    $ 0.36    $ 0.27

 

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At September 30, 2009 and 2008, there were 424,874 and 427,374 outstanding options that were anti-dilutive, respectively.

6. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (“SFAS No. 123(R)”), Share-Based Payment (ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation). The Company establishes fair value for its equity awards to determine their cost. The Company recognizes the related expense for employees over the appropriate vesting period, or when applicable, service period, using the straight-line method. However, consistent with the stock compensation topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the amount of stock-based compensation recognized at any date must at least equal the portion of the grant date value of the award that is vested at that date and as a result it may be necessary to recognize the expense using a ratable method. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) No. 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees, (ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees) the compensation expense for non-employees is recognized on the grant date, or when applicable, the service period using the straight-line method.

The Company’s 2005 Equity-Based Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan”) authorizes the issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to awards that may be granted in the form of stock options to purchase common stock (“options”) and awards of shares of common stock (“stock awards”). The purpose of the Equity Plan is to attract and retain personnel for positions of substantial responsibility and to provide additional incentives to certain officers, directors, advisory directors, employees and other persons to promote the success of the Company. Under the Equity Plan, options expire ten years after the date of grant, unless terminated earlier under the option terms. A committee of non-employee directors has the authority to determine the conditions upon which the options granted will vest. Options are granted at the exercise price equal to the then fair market value of the Company’s stock.

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock options under the Equity Plan as of September 30, 2009 and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are presented below:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
     Number of shares    Weighted average
exercise price

Outstanding at the beginning of the period

   424,874    $ 11.52

Granted

   —     

Exercised

   —     

Forfeited

   —     
       

Outstanding at the end of the period

   424,874    $ 11.52
       

Exercisable at the end of the period

   307,575    $ 11.60

The following table summarizes all stock options outstanding under the Equity Plan as of September 30, 2009:

 

     Options Outstanding

Date Issued

   Number of
Shares
   Exercisable
Shares
   Weighted Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life

August 10, 2005

   363,500    290,800    $ 11.60    5.8 years

November 21, 2006

   22,500    9,000    $ 13.00    7.1 years

November 20, 2007

   38,874    7,775    $ 9.95    8.1 years

 

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Summary of Non-vested Stock Award Activity:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
     Number of Shares    Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2009

   68,520    $ 11.60

Issued

   —        —  

Vested

   34,260      11.60
       

Outstanding at September 30, 2009

   34,260    $ 11.60
       

The compensation expense recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $123,811 and $385,506, respectively, as compared to $140,485 and $437,538 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.

As of September 30, 2009, there was approximately $79,321 and $331,146 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to options and nonvested stock awards, respectively, granted under the Equity Plan. The cost of the options and stock awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years and 0.8 years, respectively.

7. INCOME TAXES

Income taxes increased $297,000 to $1.8 million for an effective tax rate of 38.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1.48 million for an effective tax rate of 40.7% for the same period in 2008.

The Company recognizes, when applicable, interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated income statement. As of January 1, 2009, the tax years ended December 31, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 were subject to examination by all tax jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2009, no audits were in process by a major tax jurisdiction that, if completed during the next twelve months, would be expected to result in a material change to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits, as none exist.

8. DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND

During the third quarter of 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share, which was paid on or about September 4, 2009 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 7, 2009.

9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The Company accounts for fair value measurement in accordance the fair value measurement and disclosures topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The fair value measurement and disclosures topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification applies to reported balances that are required or permitted to be measured at fair value under existing accounting pronouncements; accordingly, the standard does not require any new fair value measurements of reported balances.

The fair value measurement and disclosures topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the US accounting regulations established a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The standard specifically defines the three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

In addition, the Company is to disclose the fair value measurements for financial assets on both a recurring and non-recurring basis.

Those assets which will continue to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

 

     Category Used for Fair Value Measurement

Assets:

   Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Securities available for sale:

        

U.S. Government agencies and mortgage-backed securities

   $ —      $ 20,146,406    $ —  

State and municipal obligations

     —        1,434,836      —  

Corporate securities

     —        5,179,629      200

Equity securities

     —        12,865      —  
                    

Totals

   $ —      $ 26,773,736    $ 200
                    

As a result of general market conditions and the illiquidity in the market for both single issuer and pooled trust preferred securities, management deemed it necessary to perform its market value measurement of each of the trust preferred securities based upon an internally developed discounted cash flow model (Level 3). In arriving at the discount rate used in the model for each issue, the Company identified a trading group of similar securities quoted on the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market, based upon its review of market data points, such as Moody’s or comparable credit ratings, maturity, price, and yield. The Company indexed the individual securities within the trading group to a comparable interest rate swap (to maturity) in determining the spread. The average spread on the trading group was matched with the individual trust preferred issues based on their comparable credit rating which was then used in arriving at the discount rate input to the model. The Company did not measure any assets or liabilities using a Level 3 measurement prior to September 30, 2008.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following provides details of the fair value measurement activity for Level 3 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009:

Fair Value Measurement Activity – Level 3 (only)

 

     Fair Value Measurement Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
     Trust Preferred
Securities
   Total

Balance, July 1, 2009

   $ 200    $ 200

Total gains (losses), realized/unrealized:

     

Included in earnings (1)

     —        —  

Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss

     —        —  

Purchases, maturities, prepayments and call, net

     —        —  

Transfers into Level 3 (2)

     —        —  
             

Outstanding at the end of the period

   $ 200    $ 200
             

 

(1)

Amount included in impairment charge on available for sale securities on Consolidated Statement of Income.

(2)

Transfers into Level 3 are assumed to occur at the end of the quarter in which the transfer occurred.

The following provides details of the fair value measurement activity for Level 3 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

Fair Value Measurement Activity – Level 3 (only)

 

     Fair Value Measurement Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
     Trust Preferred
Securities
    Total  

Balance, January 1, 2009

   $ 1,014,180      $ 1,014,180   

Total gains (losses), realized/unrealized:

    

Included in earnings (1)

     (1,077,400     (1,077,400

Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss

     63,420        63,420   

Purchases, maturities, prepayments and call, net

     —          —     

Transfers into Level 3 (2)

     —          —     
                

Outstanding at the end of the period

   $ 200      $ 200   
                

 

(1)

Amount included in impairment charge on available for sale securities on Consolidated Statement of Income.

(2)

Transfers into Level 3 are assumed to occur at the end of the period in which the transfer occurred.

In accordance with the fair value measurement and disclosures topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification management assessed whether the volume and level of activity for certain assets have significantly decreased when compared with normal market conditions. The Company concluded that there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity with respect to certain investments included in the corporate debt securities and classified as level 2 in accordance with the framework for fair value measurements. Fair value for such securities is obtained from third party broker quotes. The Company evaluated these values to determine that the quoted price is based on current information that reflects orderly transactions or a valuation technique that reflects market participant assumptions by benchmarking the valuation results and assumptions used against similar securities that are more actively traded in order to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair values. The fair market value estimates we assign to these securities assume liquidation in an orderly fashion and not under distressed circumstances.

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The Company measures impaired loans, restricted equity investments and loans or bank properties transferred into other real estate owned at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Impaired Loans

The Company considers loans to be impaired when it becomes probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Under SFAS No. 114 (ASC 310 Receivables), collateral dependent impaired loans are valued based on the fair value of the collateral which is based on appraisals. In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values for various factors including age of the appraisal, age of the comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. These adjustments are based upon unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 3 measurement. At September 30, 2009, specific reserves were calculated for an impaired loan with a carrying amount of $760,000. The collateral underlying this loan had a fair value of $360,000, resulting in a specific reserve in the allowance for loan losses of $400,000. No specific reserve was calculated for impaired loans with an aggregate carrying amount of $1.8 million at September 30, 2009, as the underlying collateral value was not below the carrying amount.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The Company holds required equity investments in the stock of Federal Home Loan Bank. Investment in the FHLB stock is evaluated for impairment in accordance with AICPA Statement of Position No. 01-6, Accounting by Certain Entities (Including Entities With Trade Receivables) That Lend to or Finance the Activities of Others (ASC 942-325 Financial Services – Depository Lending –Investments Other). These investments may be measured based upon a discounted cash flow model reliant on observable and unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 2 or 3, depending on such inputs used. At September 30, 2009, the Company determined that there was no impairment and, therefore, fair value disclosure under the provision of the fair value measurement and disclosures topic is not applicable.

Real Estate Owned

Once an asset is determined to be uncollectible, the underlying collateral is repossessed and reclassified to foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets. These assets are carried at lower of cost or fair value of the collateral, less cost to sell. In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values for various factors including age of the appraisal, age of the comparables included in the appraisal, and known changes in the market and in the collateral. These adjustments are based upon unobservable inputs, and therefore, the fair value measurement has been categorized as a Level 3 measurement. At September 30, 2009, the Company deemed one loan uncollectible and took possession of the underlying collateral. The collateral underlying the loan had a fair value of $95,000, with an aggregate carrying value of $198,000, triggering a net charge off of approximately $101,000.

In accordance with SFAS No. 107 Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (ASC 825-10-50-10, Fair Value of Financial Instrument) the Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments. The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a distressed sale. Fair value is best determined using observable market prices; however for many of the Company’s financial instruments no quoted market prices are readily available. In instances where quoted market prices are not readily available, fair value is determined using present value or other techniques appropriate for the particular instrument. These techniques involve some degree of judgment and as a result are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a current market exchange. Different assumptions or estimation techniques may have a material effect on the estimated fair value.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

     September 30, 2009    December 31, 2008
     Carrying
Amount
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Carrying
Amount
   Estimated
Fair Value

Assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   16,450,511    16,450,511    8,530,159    8,530,159

Investment securities:

           

Held to maturity

   3,561,840    3,723,870    4,114,469    4,202,057

Available for sale

   26,773,936    26,773,936    33,290,674    33,290,674

Loans receivable, net

   655,531,975    676,556,998    594,452,171    606,679,000

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

   6,503,500    6,503,500    7,095,100    7,095,100

Liabilities:

           

NOW and other demand deposit accounts

   254,075,873    254,075,873    198,221,817    198,221,817

Passbook savings and club accounts

   63,219,694    63,219,694    55,402,098    55,402,098

Certificates

   215,547,319    212,245,230    202,331,089    198,395,816

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

   117,900,000    128,870,381    133,800,000    149,194,352

Junior subordinated debenture

   15,464,000    7,732,000    15,464,000    6,958,800

Cash and Cash Equivalents—For cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Investment and Mortgage-Backed Securities—For investment securities, fair values are based on a combination of quoted prices for identical assets in active markets, quoted prices for similar assets in markets that are either actively or not actively traded and pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques that may contain unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and require significant judgment. For investment securities that do not actively trade in the marketplace, (primarily our investment in trust preferred securities of non-publicly traded companies) fair value is obtained from third party broker quotes. The Company evaluates prices from a third party pricing service, third party broker quotes, and from another independent third party valuation source to determine their estimated fair value. These quotes are benchmarked against similar securities that are more actively traded in order to assess the reasonableness of the estimated fair values. The fair market value estimates we assign to these securities assume liquidation in an orderly fashion and not under distressed circumstances. For securities classified as available for sale the changes in fair value are reflected in the carrying value of the asset and are shown as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

Loans Receivable - Net—The fair value of loans receivable is estimated based on the present value using discounted cash flows based on estimated market discount rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers and reflect similar credit ratings and interest rate risk for the same remaining maturities.

FHLB Stock—Although FHLB stock is an equity interest in an FHLB, it is carried at cost because it does not have a readily determinable fair value as its ownership is restricted and it lacks a market. While certain conditions are noted that required management to evaluate the stock for impairment, it is currently probable that the Company will realize its cost basis. Management concluded that no impairment existed as of September 30, 2009. The estimated fair value approximates the carrying amount.

NOW and Other Demand Deposit, Passbook Savings and Club, and Certificates Accounts—The fair value of NOW and other demand deposit accounts and passbook savings and club accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of certificates is estimated by discounting future cash flows using interest rates currently offered on certificates with similar remaining maturities.

Advances from FHLB—The fair value was estimated by determining the cost or benefit for early termination of each individual borrowing.

Junior Subordinated Debenture—The fair value was estimated by discounting approximate cash flows of the borrowings by yields estimating the fair value of similar issues.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Commitments to Extend Credit and Letters of Credit—The majority of the Bank’s commitments to extend credit and letters of credit carry current market interest rates if converted to loans. Because commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are generally unassignable by either the Bank or the borrower, they only have value to the Bank and the borrower. The estimated fair value approximates the recorded deferred fee amounts, which are not significant.

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these consolidated financial statements since September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

10. REAL ESTATE OWNED

Summary of Real Estate Owned Activity:

 

     Residential
Properties
    Total  

Beginning balance, January 1, 2009

   $ —        $ —     

Transfers into real estate owned

     925,281        925,281   

Sales of real estate owned

     (768,064     (768,064
                

Ending balance, September 30, 2009

   $ 157,217      $ 157,217   
                

During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company had five properties transferred from loans of which three were disposed of during the period. The Company realized a gain on sale of approximately $5,000. The company had no real estate owned outstanding at December 31, 2008.

11. SECOND STEP CONVERSION

On August 20, 2008, the Boards of Directors of the Company, OC Financial MHC and the Bank adopted a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Bank will reorganize from the mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure. Pursuant to the terms of the Plan, shares of the Company’s common stock held by persons other than OC Financial MHC will be converted into shares of a new New Jersey corporation pursuant to an exchange ratio designed to preserve their aggregate percentage ownership interest. The new New Jersey holding company will offer shares of its common stock for sale to the Bank’s eligible account holders, to the Bank’s tax-qualified employee benefit plans and to members of the general public in a subscription and community offering in the manner, and subject to the priorities, set forth in the Plan. The transactions contemplated by the Plan of Conversion were conditionally approved by the Office of Thrift Supervision on November 12, 2008 and were approved by the shareholders of the Company and members of OC Financial MHC on January 8, 2009. If the conversion and offering are completed, conversion costs will be netted against the offering proceeds. If the conversion and offering are terminated, such costs will be expensed. As of September 30, 2009, the Company had incurred approximately $1,517,187 of conversion costs. The Company received an updated appraisal dated October 9, 2009 and has filed an updated prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company intends to commence a resolicitation of subscribers in its subscription offering and to conduct a direct community offering and syndicated community offering in mid November 2009. The Plan will terminate on January 8, 2011 if the Company has not completed the conversion by that date.

 

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

PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This Quarterly Report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are statements based on Ocean Shore Holding’s current expectations regarding its business strategies and their intended results and its future performance. Forward-looking statements are preceded by terms such as “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions.

 

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Management’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in the interest rate environment, legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect our business, changes in accounting policies and practices, changes in competition and demand for financial services, adverse changes in the securities markets and changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in this Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Ocean Shore Holding assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

GENERAL

Ocean Shore Holding Co. (“Ocean Shore Holding” or the “Company”) is a federally chartered savings and loan holding company established in 1998 to be the holding company for Ocean City Home Bank (the “Bank”). Ocean Shore Holding’s business activity is the ownership of the outstanding capital stock of Ocean City Home Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including the consolidated financial statements and related financial data, relates primarily to the Bank.

The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank. We operate as a community-oriented financial institution offering a wide range of financial services to consumers and businesses in our market area. We attract deposits from the general public, small businesses and municipalities and use those funds to originate real estate loans, small commercial loans and consumer loans, which we hold primarily for investment.

MARKET OVERVIEW

The continued turbulence in the economy and the current financial crisis, including the housing-related credit decline and the capital markets liquidity crisis that has affected the liquidity and valuation of many investment vehicles, remains a concern for the Company. Economic conditions deteriorated into a recession during 2008 which has continued into 2009. One of the primary concerns for the Company is the slump in the housing market. While the South Jersey area has not suffered wholesale declines in the value of residential real estate as have other areas of the country, this downturn has rippled through many parts of the economy, including construction lending and lending to contractors. Such conditions increase our exposure to the risk of non-performance in our construction and commercial loan portfolios. The Company continues to focus on the credit quality of its customers – closely monitoring the financial status of borrowers throughout the Company’s markets, gathering information, working on early detection of potential problems, taking pre-emptive steps where necessary and doing the analysis required to maintain adequate reserves. This decline in real estate market values has also led to increases in our allowance for loan losses and loan loss provision.

The decline in real estate market values has caused illiquidity in the financial markets, which has led to the devaluation of certain corporate securities. The Company continues to be impacted by continued pressure in the capital markets with respect to the value of our corporate securities and collateralized debt obligations. Deterioration in the fair value of certain securities due to underlying credit problems has resulted in the occurrence of other -than -temporary impairment charges.

Despite the current market conditions, the Company continues to maintain a strong capital position and increase its earnings. The Company is also pursuing a second step offering as discussed in the footnotes.

 

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The following discussion provides further details on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at and for the period ended September 30, 2009.

COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008

Total assets of the Company increased by $64.1 million to $742.6 million at September 30, 2009 from $678.5 million at December 31, 2008. Loans receivable, net, increased $61.0 million, investment and mortgage-backed securities decreased $7.1 million and cash and cash equivalents increased by $7.9 million. Asset growth was funded by an increase in deposits of $76.9 million less a decrease in borrowings of $15.9 million.

Investments

Investments decreased $7.1 million to $30.3 million at September 30, 2009 from $37.4 million at December 31, 2008. The decrease was the result of normal repayments of mortgage-backed securities.

Loans

Loans receivable, net, increased $61.0 million to $655.5 million at September 30, 2009 from $594.5 million at December 31, 2008. Loan originations totaled $137.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $129.8 million originated in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Real estate mortgage loan originations totaled $98.7 million, real estate construction loan originations totaled $11.3 million, consumer loan originations totaled $19.3 million and commercial loan originations totaled $8.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Origination activity was offset by $75.0 million of normal loan payments and payoffs.

The following table summarizes changes in the loan portfolio in the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

 

     September 30, 2009     December 31, 2008     $ change     % change  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Real estate – mortgage:

        

One-to-four-family residential

   $ 516,850      $ 464,731      $ 52,119      11.2

Commercial and multi-family

     48,032        42,612        5,420      12.7   
                          

Total real estate – mortgage

     564,882        507,343        57,539      11.3   

Real estate – construction:

        

Residential

     6,264        7,858        (1,594   (20.3

Commercial

     2,767        1,021        1,746      171.0   
                          

Total real estate – construction

     9,031        8,879        152      1.7   

Commercial

     18,778        17,111        1,667      9.7   

Consumer:

        

Home equity

     62,381        60,020        2,361      3.9   

Other consumer loans

     939        957        (18   (1.9
                          

Total consumer loans

     63,320        60,977        2,343      3.8   

Total loans

     656,011        594,310        61,701      10.4   
                          

Net deferred loan cost

     3,000        2,826        174      6.2   

Allowance for loan losses

     (3,479     (2,684     (795   29.6   
                          

Net total loans

   $ 655,532      $ 594,452      $ 61,080      10.3
                          

Non-Performing Assets

Non-performing assets totaled $2.7 million at September 30, 2009 compared to $2.0 million at December 31, 2008 and $406,000 at September 30, 2008. The increase from December 31, 2008 was the result of an increase in non-performing residential real estate loans of $600,000 and real estate owned of $157,000, offset by a decrease in non-performing consumer loans of $72,000. Real estate owned added during the quarter was one loan totaling $97,000. Net charge-offs (recoveries) were $101,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $(3,000) in the same period last year. The allowance for loan losses was 0.53% of total loans at September 30, 2009 versus 0.45% at September 30, 2008.

 

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     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2009     2008  
     (In thousands)  

Allowance for loan losses:

    

Allowance at beginning of period

   $ 2,684      $ 2,307   

Provision for loan losses

     895        273   

Recoveries

     (1     (3

Charge-offs

     102        —     
                

Net charge-offs (recoveries)

     101        (3
                

Allowance at end of period

   $ 3,478      $ 2,583   
                

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans

     0.53     0.45

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans

     137.7     636.2

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (In thousands)  

Nonaccrual loans:

    

Real estate mortgage loans - residential

   $ 2,486      $ 1,861   

Real estate mortgage loans - commercial

     —          —     

Commercial loans

     —          —     

Consumer loans

     40        112   
                

Total of non-accrual and 90 days or more past due loans

     2,526        1,973   

Real estate owned

     157        —     
                

Total non-performing assets

   $ 2,683      $ 1,973   
                

Total non-performing loans to total loans

     0.41     0.33

Total non-performing assets to total assets

     0.36     0.29

Deposits

Deposits increased 76.9 million, or 16.9%, to $532.8 million at September 30, 2009 from $455.9 million at December 31, 2008. Interest bearing demand deposits increased $54.3 million, certificates of deposit increased $13.2 million, savings accounts increased $7.8 million and non-interest bearing checking accounts increased $1.6 million. The Company continued its focus on attracting core deposits, which increased $63.7 million, and accounted for 82.8% of the $76.9 million increase in deposits.

The following table summarizes changes in deposits in the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

 

     September 30,    December 31,            
     2009    2008    $ change    % change  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Non-interest-bearing demand deposits

   $ 51,420    $ 49,828    $ 1,592    3.2

Interest-bearing demand deposits

     202,656      148,394      54,262    36.6

Savings accounts

     63,220      55,402      7,818    14.1

Time deposits

     215,547      202,331      13,216    6.5
                       

Total

   $ 532,843    $ 455,955    $ 76,888    16.9
                       

 

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Borrowings

Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $15.9 million to $117.9 million at September 30, 2009 from $133.8 million at December 31, 2008. Junior subordinated debt was unchanged at $15.5 million at September 30, 2009 compared to December 31, 2008.

Stockholders’ Equity

Stockholders’ equity increased $3.0 million to $67.4 million at September 30, 2009, from December 31, 2008, primarily as a result of $2.9 million of net income in 2009.

COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008

Net income was $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $341,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The $1.0 million, or 285.0%, increase in 2009 from 2008 was due to higher net interest income and other income, partially offset by higher provision for loan losses, other expense and income taxes.

Net income was $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The $737,000, or 34.1%, increase in 2009 from 2008 was due to higher net interest income and other income, partially offset by higher provision for loan losses, other expense and income taxes.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
    

(Dollars in thousands,

except per share data)

   

(Dollars in thousands,

except per share data)

 

Net income

   $ 1,313      $ 341      $ 2,897      $ 2,160   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.16      $ 0.04      $ 0.36      $ 0.27   

Basic and diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.16      $ 0.04      $ 0.36      $ 0.27   

Return on average assets (annualized)

     0.71     0.21     0.54     0.44

Return on average equity (annualized)

     7.70     2.12     5.84     4.49

Net Interest Income

The following table summarizes changes in interest income and interest expense for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,             
     2009    2008    $ change     % change  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

INTEREST INCOME:

          

Loans

   $ 8,969    $ 8,386    $ 583      7.0

Investment securities

     533      696      (163   23.4   

Other interest-earning assets

     —        10      (10   (100.0
                        

Total interest income

     9,502      9,092      410      4.5   
                        

INTEREST EXPENSE:

          

Deposits

     2,214      2,477      (263   (10.6

Borrowings

     1,531      1,745      (214   (12.3
                        

Total interest expense

     3,745      4,222      (477   (11.3
                        

Net interest income

   $ 5,757    $ 4,870    $ 887      18.2   
                        

Interest income increased by $410,000 in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the third quarter of 2008. The increase was driven primarily by an increase in loan income of $583,000 offset by a decrease in investment income of $173,000.

 

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Interest expense decreased by $477,000, or 11.3%, over the third quarter of 2008 primarily due to lower cost of deposits and lower amount of borrowings.

The interest rate spread and net interest margin were 3.12% and 3.40%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 2.73% and 3.15% for the same period in 2008. The increase in average earning assets of $59.5 million and the decrease in average cost of funds of 67 basis points was offset by a rise of average interest bearing liabilities of $66.9 million and a decrease in the average yield on earning assets of 27 basis points.

The following table summarizes changes in interest income and interest expense for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,       
     2009    2008    $ Change     % Change  
     (Dollars in thousands)       

INTEREST INCOME:

          

Loans

   $ 26,023    $ 24,469    $ 1,554      6.4

Investment securities

     1,616      2,360      (744   (31.5

Other interest-earning assets

     —        75      (75   (100.0
                        

Total interest income

   $ 27,639    $ 26,904    $ 735      2.7   
                        

INTEREST EXPENSE:

          

Deposits

   $ 6,763    $ 7,867    $ (1,103   (14.0

Borrowings

     4,589      5,216      (628   (12.0
                        

Total interest expense

     11,352      13,083      (1,731   (13.2
                        

Net interest income

   $ 16,287    $ 13,821    $ 2,466      17.8   
                        

Interest income increased by $735,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 primarily as a result of increased interest income on higher loan balances.

Interest expense decreased by $1.7 million primarily as a result of lower rates paid on deposits and borrowings.

The interest rate spread and net interest margin of the Company were 2.99% and 3.29%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to 2.63% and 3.02% for the same period in 2008. The increase in average earning assets of $49.0 million and a decrease in average cost paid on liabilities of 65 basis points was offset by a rise of average interest bearing liabilities of $45.5 million and a decrease in the average yield on earning assets of 28 basis points.

The following table presents information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. The yields and costs are annualized for presentation purposes. For purposes of this table, average balances have been calculated using the average daily balances and nonaccrual loans are only included in average balances. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are insignificant. Interest income on loans and investment securities has not been calculated on a tax equivalent basis because the impact would be insignificant.

 

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Average Balance Tables

   Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009
    Three Months Ended
September 30, 2008
 
   Average
Balance
    Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
 
     (Dollars in thousands)          (Dollars in thousands)       

Assets:

          

Interest-earning assets:

              

Loans

   $ 647,212      $ 8,969    5.54   $ 574,272      $ 8,386    5.84

Investment securities

     30,881        533    6.91     41,932        695    6.63

Other interest-earning assets

     —          —      —          2,346        10    1.77
                                  

Total interest-earning assets

     678,093        9,502    5.61     618,550        9,092    5.88

Noninterest-earning assets

     57,567             47,257        
                          

Total assets

   $ 735,660           $ 665,807        
                          

Liabilities and equity:

              

Interest-bearing liabilities:

              

Interest-bearing demand deposits

   $ 196,778      $ 610    1.24   $ 152,678      $ 646    1.69

Savings accounts

     63,436        180    1.13     53,640        149    1.11

Certificates of deposit

     211,686        1,424    2.69     171,314        1,682    3.93
                                  

Total interest-bearing deposits

     471,900        2,214    1.88     377,632        2,477    2.62

FHLB advances

     116,154        1,196    4.12     138,637        1,356    3.91

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     —          —      —          4,913        54    4.40

Subordinated debt

     15,464        335    8.67     15,464        335    8.67
                                  

Total borrowings

     131,618        1,531    4.65     159,014        1,745    4.39
                                  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     603,518        3,745    2.48     536,646        4,222    3.15

Noninterest-bearing demand accounts

     55,391             56,667        

Other

     8,575             7,932        
                          

Total liabilities

     667,484             601,245        

Stockholders’ equity

     68,176             64,562        
                          

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 735,660           $ 665,807        
                          

Net interest income

     $ 5,757        $ 4,870   
                      

Interest rate spread

        3.12        2.73

Net interest margin

        3.40        3.15

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

     112.36          115.26     

 

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Average Balance Tables

   Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009
    Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2008
 
   Average
Balance
    Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest
and
Dividends
   Yield/
Cost
 
     (Dollars in thousands)          (Dollars in thousands)       

Assets:

          

Interest-earning assets:

              

Loans

   $ 626,309      $ 26,023    5.54   $ 557,462      $ 24,469    5.85

Investment securities

     33,383        1,616    6.45     48,698        2,360    6.46

Other interest-earning assets

     —          —      —          4,535        75    2.19
                                  

Total interest-earning assets

     659,692        27,639    5.59     610,695        26,904    5.87

Noninterest-earning assets

     51,815             45,101        
                          

Total assets

   $ 711,507           $ 655,796        
                          

Liabilities and equity:

              

Interest-bearing liabilities:

              

Interest-bearing demand deposits

   $ 172,021      $ 1,603    1.24   $ 156,119      $ 1,922    1.64

Savings accounts

     60,643        506    1.11     53,649        444    1.10

Certificates of deposit

     210,201        4,654    2.95     172,692        5,501    4.25
                                  

Total interest-bearing deposits

     442,865        6,763    2.04     382,460        7,867    2.74

FHLB advances

     125,688        3,583    3.80     133,809        3,974    3.96

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     —          —      —          6,816        236    4.62

Subordinated debt

     15,464        1,006    8.67     15,464        1,006    8.67
                                  

Total borrowings

     141,152        4,589    4.33     156,089        5,216    4.46
                                  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     584,017        11,352    2.59     538,549        13,083    3.24

Noninterest-bearing demand accounts

     52,948             45,783        

Other

     8,367             7,356        
                          

Total liabilities

     645,332             591,688        

Stockholders’ equity

     66,175             64,108        
                          

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 711,507           $ 655,796        
                          

Net interest income

     $ 16,287        $ 13,821   
                      

Interest rate spread

        2.99        2.63

Net interest margin

        3.29        3.02

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

     112.96          113.4     

Provision for Loan Losses

We review the level of the allowance for loan losses on a monthly basis and establish the provision for loan losses based on the volume and types of lending, delinquency levels, loss experience, the amount of classified loans, economic conditions and other factors related to the collectibility of the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses was $491,000 and $895,000 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $114,000 and $273,000 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increased provision was primarily to maintain a reserve level deemed appropriate by management in light of factors such as the level of non-performing loans, growth in the loan portfolio and the current economic environment.

 

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Other Income

The following table summarizes other income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and the changes between the periods.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     % Change  
     2009    2008    
     (Dollars in thousands)        

OTHER INCOME:

       

Service charges

   $ 443    $ 449      (1.3 )% 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

     108      109      (0.9

Impairment charge on AFS securities

     —        (1,297   (100.0

Loss on sale of securities

     —        —        —     

Other

     239      176      35.8   
                 

Total other income

   $ 790    $ (563   240.3   
                 

Other income increased $1.4 million, or 240.3%, to $790,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2009 from the same period in 2008. The increase in other income resulted from no impairment charges realized in the current period compared to $1.3 million in the prior year as well as increased commissions received on visa and check card usage by customers.

The following table summarizes other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and the changes between the periods.

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,     % Change  
     2009     2008    
     (Dollars in thousands)        

OTHER INCOME:

      

Service charges

   $ 1,291      $ 1,257      2.7

Cash surrender value of life insurance

     318        319      (0.3

Impairment charge on AFS securities

     (1,077     (1,610   33.1   

Gain (loss) on sale of securities

     6        (50   112.0   

Other

     632        498      26.9   
                  

Total other income

   $ 1,170      $ 414      182.6   
                  

Other income increased $756,000, or 182.6%, to $1.2 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 from the same period in 2008. The increase was the result of decreased impairment charges realized in the period, increased service charges on checking accounts and increased commissions received on visa and check card usage by customers.

Other Expense

The following table summarizes other expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and the changes between periods.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,    % Change  
     2009    2008   
     (Dollars in thousands)       

OTHER EXPENSE:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

   $ 2,164    $ 2,045    5.8

Occupancy and equipment

     908      818    11.0   

Federal insurance premiums

     158      34    364.7   

Advertising

     94      89    5.6   

Professional services

     164      154    6.5   

Real estate owned expense

     20      —      N/M   

Other operating expense

     431      390    10.5   
                

Total other expense

   $ 3,939    $ 3,530    11.6
                

Other expenses increased $409,000 to $3.9 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2009 from the same period in 2008. The increase in other expenses was primarily the result of higher deposit insurance assessment costs imposed by the FDIC and expenses associated with the opening of a new branch office in October of 2008.

 

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The following table summarizes other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and the changes between the periods.

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,    % Change  
     2009    2008   
     (Dollars in thousands)       

OTHER EXPENSE:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

   $ 6,513    $ 6,022    8.2

Occupancy and equipment

     2,679      2,330    15.0   

Federal insurance premiums

     623      58    974.1   

Advertising

     292      275    6.2   

Professional services

     499      522    (4.4

Real estate owned expense

     31      —      N/M   

Other operating expense

     1,249      1,113    12.2   
                

Total other expense

   $ 11,886    $ 10,320    15.2   
                

Other expenses increased $1.6 million to $11.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 from the same period in 2008. The increase in other expenses was primarily the result of higher deposit insurance assessment costs imposed by the FDIC, expenses associated with the opening of a new branch office in October of 2008 and normal increases in salary and employee benefits and occupancy and equipment.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased $483,000 to $805,000 for an effective tax rate of 38.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $322,000 for an effective tax rate of 48.5% for the same period in 2008. The increase in income taxes was a result of higher taxable income in 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.

Income taxes increased $300,000 to $1.8 million for an effective tax rate of 38.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1.5 million for an effective tax rate of 40.7% for the same period in 2008. The increase in income taxes was a result of was the result higher taxable income in 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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

We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based 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.

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $16.5 million. Securities classified as available-for-sale whose market value exceeds our cost, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $24.5 million at September 30, 2009. In addition, at September 30, 2009, we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $241.0 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, which included available overnight lines of credit of $48.5 million. On that date, we had $7.9 million in overnight advances outstanding.

 

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At September 30, 2009, we had $53.5 million in loan commitments outstanding, which included $15.6 million in undisbursed loans, $24.9 million in unused home equity lines of credit and $13.0 million in commercial letters and lines of credit. Certificates of deposit due within one year of September 30, 2009 totaled $155.1 million, or 72.0% of certificates of deposit. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

At September 30, 2009, the Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements with tangible capital of $68.4 million, or 9.32% of total adjusted assets, which is above the required level of $11.0 million or 1.5%; core capital of $68.4 million, or 9.32% of total adjusted assets, which is above the required level of $29.4 million or 4.0%; and risk-based capital of $71.4 million, or 16.34% of risk-weighted assets, which is above the required level of $35.0 million or 8.0%. The Bank is considered a “well-capitalized” institution under the Office of Thrift Supervision’s prompt corrective action regulations.

MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT

Net Interest Income Simulation Analysis

We analyze our interest rate sensitivity position to manage the risk associated with interest rate movements through the use of interest income simulation. The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are “interest sensitive.” An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period.

Simulation analysis is only an estimate of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time. We continually review the potential effect changes in interest rates could have on the repayment of rate sensitive assets and funding requirements of rate sensitive liabilities.

The following table reflects changes in estimated net interest income only for Ocean Shore Holding.

 

     June 30, 2009
Percentage Change in Estimated
Net Interest Income Over
 
     12 Months     24 Months  

200 basis point increase in rates

   (7.14 )%    (4.14 )% 

100 basis point decrease in rates

   N/M      N/M   

The 200 basis point change in rates in the above table is assumed to occur evenly over the following 12 months. Based on the scenario above, net interest income would be adversely affected (within our internal guidelines) in the 12-month and 24-month periods if rates rose by 200 basis points. The 100 basis point decrease is not measurable as a result of the 0.00% to 0.25% target federal funds rate established by the Federal Reserve Board.

Net Portfolio Value Analysis

In addition to a net interest income simulation analysis, we use an interest rate sensitivity analysis prepared by the Office of Thrift Supervision to review our level of interest rate risk. This analysis measures interest rate risk by computing changes in net portfolio value of our cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. Net portfolio value represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the market value of assets minus the market value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items. This analysis assesses the risk of loss in market risk sensitive instruments in the event of a sudden and sustained 50 to 300 basis point increase or a sustained 50 to 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counter the effect of that interest rate movement. We measure interest rate risk by modeling the changes in net portfolio value over a variety of interest rate scenarios. The following table, which is based on information that we provide to the Office of Thrift Supervision, presents the change in our net portfolio value at June 30, 2009 that would occur in the event of an immediate change in interest rates based on Office of Thrift Supervision assumptions, with no effect given to any steps that we might take to counteract that change.

 

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      Net Portfolio Value
(Dollars in Thousands)
    Net Portfolio Value as % of
Portfolio Value of Assets
 

Basis Point (“bp”)

Change in Rates

   $ Amount    $ Change     % Change     NPV Ratio     Change  

300 bp

   $ 56,970    $ (28,171   (33 )%    8.09   (331 )bp 

200

     69,058      (16,083   (19 )%    9.59   (181 )bp 

100

     79,705      (5,436   (6 )%    10.84   (57 )bp 

50

     83,177      (1,964   (2 )%    11.21   (19 )bp 

0

     85,141      —          11.40  

(50)

     84,536      (605   (1 )%    11.27   (13 )bp 

(100)

     82,568      (2,573   (3 )%    10.99   (41 )bp 

The Office of Thrift Supervision uses certain assumptions in assessing the interest rate risk of savings associations. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates, and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others. As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.

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 three months ended September 30, 2009, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The information required by this item is included in Item 2 of this report under “Market Risk Management.”

 

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 Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits against us, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which we hold security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to our business. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our Forms 10-Q are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

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

 

Period

   (a)
Total number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased
   (b)
Average Price Paid
per Share

(or Unit)
   (c)
Total Number of
Shares (or units)
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
(1)(2)
   (d)
Maximum Number (or
Appropriate Dollar Value) of
Shares (or units) that May
Yet Be Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs

Month #1

July 1, 2009 through

July 31, 2009

   None    None    None    449

Month #2

August 1, 2009 through

August 31, 2009

   None    None    None    449

Month #3

September 1, 2009 through

September 30, 2009

   None    None    None    449

Total

            449

 

(1) On August 10, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the formation and funding of a trust that will purchase 171,749 shares of the Company’s common stock in the open market with funds contributed by the Company. As of September 30, 2009, 171,300 shares were purchased. The remaining 449 shares have not been awarded and may be purchased from time to time at the discretion of the independent trustee of the trust and the shares will be used to fund restricted stock awards under the Company’s 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

 

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

Not applicable.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

  3.1    Certificate of Incorporation of Ocean Shore Holding Co. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Ocean Shore Holding Co. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-153454), as amended, initially filed on September 12, 2008)
  3.2    Bylaws of Ocean Shore Holding Co. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Ocean Shore Holding Co. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-153454), as amended, initially filed on September 12, 2008)
  4.1    Specimen Stock Certificate of Ocean Shore Holding Co. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.0 the Ocean Shore Holding Co. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.333-153454), as amended, initially filed on September 12, 2008)
  4.2    No long-term debt instrument issued by Ocean Shore Holding Co. exceeds 10% of consolidated assets or is registered. In accordance with paragraph 4(iii) of Item 601(b) of Regulation S-K, Ocean Shore Holding Co. will furnish the Securities and Exchange Commission copies of long-term debt instruments and related agreements upon request.
14.0    Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.0 to the Ocean Shore Holding Co. (File No. 000-51000) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004)
21.0    List of Subsidiaries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.0 to the Ocean Shore Holding Co. (File No. 000-51000) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008)
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 of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

 

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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.

 

     

OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.

(Registrant)

Date: November 16, 2009       /s/    STEVEN E. BRADY        
       

Steven E. Brady

President and Chief Executive Officer

     
Date: November 16, 2009       /s/    DONALD F. MORGENWECK        
       

Donald F. Morgenweck

Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

 

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