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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

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 No. 333-169432

 

 

Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   27-3939016_

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

5710 Eastman Avenue, Midland, Michigan   48640
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   Zip Code

(989) 631-4280

(Registrant’s telephone number)

N/A

(Former name or former address, 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 requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨.

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   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   x

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

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.01 per share, as of May 16, 2011, was 2,507,500.

 

 

 


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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

Index

 

          Page  
Part I. Financial Information   

Item 1.

   Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010      1   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)      2   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)      3   
   Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011      4   
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)      5   

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      20   

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk      24   

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      24   
Part II. Other Information   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      25   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      25   

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      25   

Item 3.

   Defaults upon Senior Securities      25   

Item 4.

   [Reserved]      25   

Item 5.

   Other Information      25   

Item 6.

   Exhibits      25   
   Signature Page      26   


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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in Thousands)

Assets

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2011     2010  
     (Unaudited)        

Cash and due from banks

   $ 452      $ 386   

Interest-earning demand deposits

     37,685        48,550   
                

Cash and cash equivalents

     38,137        48,936   

Interest-earning time deposits

     20,554        14,931   

Held to maturity securities

     326        388   

Loans held for sale

     417        748   

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $9,732 and $9,775

     238,274        233,291   

Premises and equipment, net

     1,588        1,644   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     4,609        4,609   

Real estate owned

     2,802        2,375   

Accrued interest receivable

     871        851   

Other assets

     5,647        6,433   
                

Total assets

   $ 313,225      $ 314,206   
                

Liabilities and Retained Earnings

    

Liabilities

    

Deposits

   $ 175,338      $ 174,692   

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     71,811        76,795   

Stock conversion related liabilities

     —          19,108   

Interest payable and other liabilities

     2,185        1,667   
                

Total liabilities

     249,334        272,262   

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share:

    

Issued and outstanding – 2,507,500

   $ 25      $ —     

Additional paid-in capital

     23,726        —     

Unearned Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

     (2,006     —     

Retained earnings

     42,146        41,944   
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     63,891        41,944   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 313,225      $ 314,206   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Dollars in Thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended     March 31,  
     2011     2010  
     (Unaudited)  

Interest and Dividend Income

    

Loans

   $ 3,497      $ 3,657   

Investment securities and other

     105        168   
                

Total interest and dividend income

     3,602        3,825   
                

Interest Expense

    

Deposits

     508        836   

Borrowings

     810        1,078   
                

Total interest expense

     1,318        1,914   
                

Net Interest Income

     2,284        1,911   

Provision for Loan Losses

     360        300   
                

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

     1,924        1,611   
                

Noninterest Income

    

Service charges and fees

     58        66   

Net gain on loan sales

     136        90   

Gross income on real estate owned

     56        —     

Loan fees earned

     66        40   

Gain on sale of real estate owned

     55        —     

Other

     72        36   
                

Total noninterest income

     443        232   
                

Noninterest Expense

    

Salaries and employee benefits

     852        939   

Net occupancy and equipment expense

     183        185   

Information technology expense

     52        59   

Federal deposit insurance corporation premiums

     70        70   

Professional and services fees

     154        100   

Other real estate owned expense

     398        36   

Loan legal expense

     45        39   

Other

     305        268   
                

Total noninterest expense

     2,059        1,696   
                

Income Before Income Tax

     308        147   

Provision for Income Taxes

     106        51   
                

Net Income

   $ 202      $ 96   
                

Earnings Per Share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.06 (1)      N/A   
          

Diluted

   $ 0.06 (1)      N/A   
          

 

(1) Calculated from the effective date of January 20, 2011.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  
     (Unaudited)  

Operating Activities

    

Net income

   $ 202      $ 96   

Items not requiring (providing) cash

    

Depreciation

     54        64   

Provision for loan losses

     360        300   

Deferred income taxes

     (968     (293

Gain on other real estate owned

     (55     —     

Loans originated for sale

     (6,231     (5,328

Proceeds from loans sold

     6,699        5,160   

Gain on sale of loans

     (136     (90

Changes in

    

Interest receivable and other assets

     2,035        (350

Interest payable and other liabilities

     518        1,915   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     2,478        1,474   
                

Investing Activities

    

Net change in interest-bearing deposits

     (5,623     (12,498

Proceeds from calls, maturities and pay-downs of held to maturity securities

     62        —     

Net change in loans

     (6,274     4,291   

Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment

     33        —     

Proceeds from sale of real estate owned

     255        35   

Purchase of FHLB stock

    

Purchase of premises and equipment

     (30     (2
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (11,577     (8,174
                

Financing Activities

    

Net change in demand deposits, money market, checking and savings accounts

     (5,607     7,320   

Net change in certificates of deposit

     6,254        6,254   

Proceeds from stock conversion

     2,637        —     

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     —          10,000   

Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     (4,984     (10,254
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (1,700     13,320   
                

Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (10,799     6,620   

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period

     48,936        23,324   
                

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

   $ 38,137      $ 29,944   
                

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flows Information

    

Interest paid

   $ 1,340      $ 1,913   

Income taxes paid

     —          —     

Loans transferred to real estate owned

     931        308   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands, except share data)

 

     Common Stock      Additional  Paid-in
Capital
     Unallocated
ESOP Shares
    Retained
Earnings
     Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 

Balances at January 1, 2011

   $ —         $ —         $ —        $ 41,944       $ 41,944   

Three months ended March 31, 2011

             

Net income

     —           —           —          202         202   

Issuance of 2,507,500 shares of common stock, net of offering costs

     25         23,726         (2,006     —           21,745   
                                           

Balances at March 31, 2011

   $ 25       $ 23,726       $ (2,006   $ 42,146       $ 63,891   
                                           

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Wolverine Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company of Wolverine Bank, (the “Bank”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) believed necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Bank as of that date. Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2011.

 

Note 2: Plan of Conversion and Change in Corporate Form

On January 19, 2011, the Bank converted into a stock savings bank structure with the establishment of the Company, as the parent holding company of the Bank. In connection with the conversion, 2,507,500 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued at $10.00 per share for total gross offering proceeds of $25,075. Expenses related to the offering were approximately $1.3 million. In addition, the Bank’s Board of Directors adopted an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) which subscribed for 8% of the common stock sold in the offering, for a total of $2,006. The Company is incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland and owns all of the outstanding common stock of the Bank.

The common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on January 20, 2011 under the symbol “WBKC”.

In accordance with Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) regulations, at the time of the completion of the Bank’s mutual to stock conversion, the Bank substantially restricted retained earnings by establishing a liquidation account. The liquidation account will be maintained for the benefit of eligible account holders and supplemental eligible account holders who continue to maintain their accounts at the Bank after conversion. The liquidation account will be reduced annually to the extent that eligible account holders and supplemental eligible account holders have reduced their qualifying deposits. Subsequent increases will not restore an eligible account holder’s or and supplemental eligible account holder’s interest in the liquidation account. In the event of a complete liquidation of the Bank, and only in such event, each account holder will be entitled to receive a distribution from the liquidation account in an amount proportionate to the adjusted qualifying account balances then held. The Company may not pay dividends if those dividends would reduce equity capital below the required liquidation account amount.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 3: Accounting Developments

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. ASU 2011-02 clarifies the guidance in ASC 310-40 Receivables: Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors. Creditors are required to identify a restructuring as a troubled debt restructuring if the restructuring constitutes a concession and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. ASU 2011-02 clarifies guidance on whether a creditor has granted a concession and clarifies the guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. In addition, ASU 2011-02 also precludes the creditor from using the effective interest rate test in the debtor’s guidance on restructuring of payables when evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. The effective date of ASU 2011-2 for public entities is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. If, as a result of adoption, an entity identifies newly impaired receivables, an entity should apply the amendments for purposes of measuring impairment prospectively for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011. The Company intends to adopt the methodologies prescribed by this ASU by the date required and is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU.

 

Note 4: Securities

The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities are as follows:

 

     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
     Approximate
Fair Value
 

Held to Maturity Securities:

           

March 31, 2011

           

Municipals (Unaudited)

   $ 326       $ —         $ —         $ 326   
                                   

December 31, 2010

           

Municipals

   $ 388       $ —         $ —         $ 388   
                                   

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

     March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
 
     (Unaudited)                

Within one year

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

One to five years

     —           —           —           —     

Five to ten years

     326         326         388         388   

After ten years

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Totals

   $ 326       $ 326       $ 388       $ 388   
                                   

There were no sales of securities during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Categories of loans include:

 

     March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 
     (Unaudited)         

Real Estate

     

One-to four-family

   $ 75,888       $ 76,801   

Home equity

     11,819         12,252   

Commercial mortgage loans

     

Commercial real estate

     85,130         84,172   

Multifamily

     43,639         37,485   

Land

     16,157         16,071   

Construction

     14,939         13,126   

Commercial Non-mortgage

     10,471         10,434   

Consumer

     1,180         1,229   
                 

Total loans

     259,223         251,570   

Less

     

Net deferred loan fees, premiums and discounts

     405         345   

Undisbursed portion of loans

     10,812         8,159   

Allowance for loan losses

     9,732         9,775   
                 

Net loans

   $ 238,274       $ 233,291   
                 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  
     (Unaudited)  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 9,775      $ 6,507   

Provision charged to expense

     360        300   

Losses charged off, net of recoveries of $3, $240

     (403     207   
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 9,732      $ 7,014   
                

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

Loan Class    1-4
Family
    Home
Equity
    Commercial
Real Estate
    Multifamily      Land      Construction      Commercial
Non-Mortgage
    Consumer     Total  

As of March 31, 2011

  

Allowance for loan losses:

                     

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 2,079      $ 313      $ 3,914      $ 1,765       $ 1,036       $ 367       $ 269      $ 32      $ 9,775   

Provision charged to expense

     (30     (2     113        148         104         38         (7     (4     360   

Losses charged off

     (39     —          (366     —           —           —           —          (1     (406

Recoveries

     —          —          —          —           1         —           —          2        3   
                                                                           

Balance, end of year

   $ 2,010      $ 311      $ 3,661      $ 1,913       $ 1,141       $ 405       $ 262      $ 29      $ 9,732   
                                                                           

Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 108      $ 15      $ 1,527      $ 819       $ 736       $ 31       $ —        $ —        $ 3,236   
                                                                           

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 1,902      $ 296      $ 2,134      $ 1,094       $ 405       $ 374       $ 262      $ 29      $ 6,496   
                                                                           

Loans:

                     

Ending Balance

   $ 75,888      $ 11,819      $ 85,130      $ 43,639       $ 16,157       $ 14,939       $ 10,471      $ 1,180      $ 259,223   
                                                                           

Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 3,062      $ 241      $ 8,067      $ 9,160       $ 7,826       $ 231       $ —        $ —        $ 28,587   
                                                                           
   $ 72,826      $ 11,578      $ 77,063      $ 34,479       $ 8,331       $ 14,708       $ 10,471      $ 1,180      $ 230,636   
                                                                           

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Loan Class    1-4
Family
    Home
Equity
     Commercial
Real Estate
    Multifamily      Land     Construction      Commercial
Non-Mortgage
     Consumer     Total  

As of December 31, 2010

                      

Allowance for loan losses:

                      

Balance, beginning of year

   $ 1,246      $ 161       $ 3,019      $ 949       $ 838      $ 129       $ 148       $ 17      $ 6,507   

Provision charged to expense

     812        152         2,263        816         80        228         121         19        4,491   

Losses charged off

     (33     —           (1,597     —           (109     —           —           (7     (1,746

Recoveries

     54        —           229        —           227        10         —           3        523   
                                                                            

Balance, end of year

   $ 2,079      $ 313       $ 3,914      $ 1,765       $ 1,036      $ 367       $ 269       $ 32      $ 9,775   
                                                                            

Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 108      $ —         $ 1,798      $ 819       $ 633      $ 21       $ —         $ —        $ 3,379   
                                                                            

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 1,971      $ 313       $ 2,116      $ 946       $ 403      $ 346       $ 269       $ 32      $ 6,396   
                                                                            

Loans:

                      

Ending Balance

   $ 76,801      $ 12,252       $ 84,172      $ 37,485       $ 16,071      $ 13,126       $ 10,434       $ 1,229      $ 251,570   
                                                                            

Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 2,798      $ 210       $ 9,075      $ 9,048       $ 8,067      $ 231       $ —         $ —        $ 29,429   
                                                                            

Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 74,003      $ 12,042       $ 75,097      $ 28,437       $ 8,004      $ 12,895       $ 10,434       $ 1,229      $ 222,141   
                                                                            

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on rating category and payment activity as of March 31, 2011(unaudited) and December 31, 2010:

 

     1-4 Family      Home Equity      Commercial Real
Estate
     Multifamily  
     2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010  

Pass

   $ 67,608       $ 68,831       $ 11,520       $ 11,982       $ 58,536       $ 56,335       $ 25,140       $ 20,017   

Pass (Closely Monitored)

     4,705         4,494         17         17         8,424         9,284         7,057         10,716   

Special Mention

     593         492         41         43         11,077         10,433         6,407         1,701   

Substandard

     2,982         2,984         241         210         7,093         8,120         5,035         5,051   

Doubtful

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Loss

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
                                                                       
   $ 75,888       $ 76,801       $ 11,819       $ 12,252       $ 85,130       $ 84,172       $ 43,639       $ 37,485   
                                                                       

 

     Land      Construction      Commercial
Non-Mortgage
     Consumer      Total  
     2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010      2011      2010  

Pass

   $ 4,603       $ 4,130       $ 14,433       $ 12,895       $ 9,088       $ 9,041       $ 1,151       $ 1,199       $ 192,079       $ 184,430   

Pass (Closely Monitored)

     1,723         2,902         275         —           818         1,203         29         30         23,046         28,646   

Special Mention

     2,006         1,105         —           —           565         190         —           —           20,690         13,964   

Substandard

     7,826         7,934         231         231         —           —           —           —           23,408         24,530   

Doubtful

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Loss

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
                                                                                         
   $ 16,157       $ 16,071       $ 14,939       $ 13,126       $ 10,471       $ 10,434       $ 1,180       $ 1,229       $ 259,223       $ 251,570   
                                                                                         

The Pass asset quality rating encompasses assets that have performed as expected. These assets generally do not have delinquency or servicing issues. Loans assigned this rating include loans to borrowers possessing solid credit quality with acceptable risk. Borrowers in these grades are differentiated from higher grades on the basis of size (capital and/or revenue), leverage, asset quality, stability of the industry or specific market area and quality/coverage of collateral. These borrowers generally have a history of consistent earnings and reasonable leverage.

The Closely Monitored asset quality rating encompasses assets that have been brought to the attention of management and may, if not corrected, warrant a more serious quality rating by management. These assets are usually in the first phase of a deficiency situation and may possess similar criteria as Special Mention assets. This grade includes “pass grade” loans to borrowers which require special monitoring because of deteriorating financial results, declining credit ratings, decreasing cash flow, increasing leverage, marginal collateral coverage or industry stress that has resulted or may result in a changing overall risk profile.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The Special Mention asset quality rating encompasses assets that have potential weaknesses that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. This grade is intended to include loans to borrowers whose credit quality has clearly deteriorated and where risk of further decline is possible unless active measures are taken to correct the situation. Weaknesses are considered potential at this state and are not yet fully defined.

The Substandard asset quality rating encompasses assets that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any; assets having a well-defined weakness(es) based upon objective evidence; assets characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are note correcting; or the possibility that liquidation will not be timely. Loans categorized in this grade possess a well defined credit weakness and the likelihood of repayment from the primary source is uncertain. Significant financial deterioration has occurred and very close attention is warranted to ensure the full repayment without loss. Collateral coverage may be marginal and the accrual of interest has been suspended.

The Doubtful asset quality rating encompasses assets that have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard. In addition, these weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

The Loss asset quality rating encompasses assets that are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets of the bank is not warranted. A loss classification does not mean that an asset has no recovery or salvage value; instead, it means that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off or reserving all or a portion of a basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.

The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

As of March 31, 2011:    30-59 Days
Past Due
     60-89 Days
Past Due
     Greater
than 90
Days
     Nonaccrual      Total
Past Due
     Current      Total Loan
Receivable
     Total
Loans>90
Days &
Accruing
 

1-4 Family

   $ 247       $ 92       $ —         $ 1,120       $ 1,459       $ 74,429       $ 75,888       $ —     

Home Equity

     —           15         —           207         222         11,597         11,819         —     

Commercial Real Estate

     —           251         —           3,387         3,638         81,492         85,130         —     

Multifamily

     4,253         —           —           —           4,253         39,386         43,639         —     

Land

     22         —           —           3,272         3,294         12,863         16,157         —     

Construction

     —           —           —           92         92         14,847         14,939         —     

Commercial Non-Real Estate

     —           —           —           —           —           10,471         10,471         —     

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —           1,180         1,180         —     
                                                                       

Total

   $ 4,522       $ 358       $ —         $ 8,078       $ 12,958       $ 246,265       $ 259,223       $ —     
                                                                       

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

As of December 31, 2010:    30-59 Days
Past Due
     60-89 Days
Past Due
     Greater
than 90
Days
     Nonaccrual      Total
Past Due
     Current      Total Loan
Receivable
     Total
Loans>90
Days &
Accruing
 

1-4 Family

   $ 129       $ 598       $ —         $ 1,118       $ 1,845       $ 74,956       $ 76,801       $ —     

Home Equity

     —           115         —           76         191         12,061         12,252         —     

Commercial Real Estate

     83         97         —           4,051         4,231         79,941         84,172         —     

Multifamily

     —           4,266         —              4,266         33,219         37,485         —     

Land

     54         —           —           2,069         2,123         13,948         16,071         —     

Construction

     —           —           —           92         92         13,034         13,126         —     

Commercial Non-Real Estate

     —           —           —           —           —           10,434         10,434         —     

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —           1,229         1,229         —     
                                                                       

Total

   $ 266       $ 5,076       $ —         $ 7,406       $ 12,748       $ 238,822       $ 251,570       $ —     
                                                                       

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there were no accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more. Nonaccruing loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were $8,078 and $7,406, respectively.

A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans but also include loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance for the period ended March 31, 2011:

 

As of March 31, 2011    Recorded
Balance
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Specific
Allowance
     Average
Balance
     Interest
Income
 
Loans w/o a specific valuation allowance       

1-4 Family

   $ 2,016       $ 2,016       $ —         $ 1,787       $ 32   

Home Equity

     110         110         —           160         2   

Commercial Real Estate

     2,459         2,459         —           —           41   

Multifamily

     —           —           —           —           —     

Land

     22         22         —           152         —     

Construction

     —           —           —           70         —     

Commercial Non-Real Estate

     —           —           —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —     
                                            

Subtotal:

   $ 4,607       $ 4,607       $ —         $ 2,169       $ 75   

The following table presents impaired loans with a specific valuation allowance for the period ended March 31, 2011:

 

Loans with a specific valuation allowance    Recorded
Balance
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Specific
Allowance
     Average
Balance
     Interest
Income
 

As of March 31, 2011:

  

1-4 Family

   $ 1,046       $ 1,046       $ 108       $ 1,133       $ 15   

Home Equity

     131         131         15         66         1   

Commercial Real Estate

     5,608         5,608         1,527         6,212         88   

Multifamily

     9,160         9,160         819         9,104         86   

Land

     7,804         7,804         736         7,795         60   

Construction

     231         231         31         162         3   

Commercial Non-Real Estate

     —           —           —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —     
                                            

Subtotal:

   $ 23,980       $ 23,980       $ 3,236       $ 24,472       $ 172   

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents total impaired loans for the period ended March 31, 2011:

 

Total impaired loans    Recorded
Balance
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Specific
Allowance
     Average
Balance
     Interest
Income
 

As of March 31, 2011:

              

1-4 Family

   $ 3,062       $ 3,062       $ 119       $ 2,920       $ 47   

Home Equity

     241         241         10         226         3   

Commercial Real Estate

     8,067         8,067         1,542         6,212         129   

Multifamily

     9,160         9,160         819         9,104         86   

Land

     7,826         7,826         724         7,947         60   

Construction

     231         231         22         232         3   

Commercial Non-Real Estate

     —           —           —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —           —           —     
                                            

Total

   $ 28,587       $ 28,587       $ 3,236       $ 26,641       $ 328   
                                            

The following table presents impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance for the period ended December 31, 2010:

 

As of December 31, 2010    Recorded
Balance
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Specific
Allowance
 
Loans w/o a specific valuation allowance                     

1-4 Family

   $ 1,577       $ 1,577       $ —     

Home Equity

     210         210         —     

Commercial Real Estate

     2,260         2,260         —     

Multifamily

     —           —           —     

Land

     282         282         —     

Construction

     140         140         —     

Commercial Non-Real Estate

     —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —     
                          

Subtotal:

   $ 4,469       $ 4,469       $ —     

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents impaired loans with a specific valuation allowance for the period ended December 31, 2010:

 

Loans with a specific valuation allowance    Recorded
Balance
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Specific
Allowance
 

As of December 31, 2010:

        

1-4 Family

   $ 1,220       $ 1,220       $ 108   

Home Equity

     —           —           —     

Commercial Real Estate

     6,815         6,815         1,798   

Multifamily

     9,048         9,048         819   

Land

     7,785         7,785         633   

Construction

     92         92         21   

Commercial Non-Real Estate

     —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —     
                          

Subtotal:

   $ 24,960       $ 24,960       $ 3,379   

The following table presents total impaired loans for the period ended December 31, 2010:

 

Total impaired loans    Recorded
Balance
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Specific
Allowance
 

As of December 31, 2010:

        

1-4 Family

   $ 2,797       $ 2,797       $ 108   

Home Equity

     210         210         —     

Commercial Real Estate

     9,075         9,075         1,798   

Multifamily

     9,048         9,048         819   

Land

     8,067         8,067         633   

Construction

     232         232         21   

Commercial Non-Real Estate

     —           —           —     

Consumer

     —           —           —     
                          

Total

   $ 29,429       $ 29,429       $ 3,379   
                          

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

Impaired loans totaled $28,587 and $29,429 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. An allowance for loan losses of $3,236 and $3,379 relates to impaired loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

Interest of $286 and $271 was recognized on average impaired loans of $24,095 and $15,105 for March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Cash collected on interest on impaired loans through March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $332 and $173, respectively.

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company has $97,100 and $89,406 of loans outstanding to lessors of rental properties including $62,191 and $61,377 of residential and $34,909 and $28,029 of nonresidential properties.

 

Note 6: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1    Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2    Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
Level 3    Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets under the valuation hierarchy. The Bank has no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and no liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)

Loans for which it is probable that the Bank will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans.

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

Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

            Fair Value Measurements Using  
     Fair
Value
     Quoted Prices
in  Active
Markets  for
Identical

Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

March 31, 2011

           

Impaired loans

   $ 1,845       $ —         $ —         $ 1,845   

December 31, 2010

           

Impaired loans

   $ 20,988       $ —         $ —         $ 20,988   

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Bank’s financial instruments recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value. The fair values of certain of these instruments were calculated by discounting expected cash flows, which involves significant judgments by management and uncertainties. Because no market exists for certain of these financial instruments and because management does not intend to sell these financial instruments, the Bank does not know whether the fair values shown below represent values at which the respective financial instruments could be sold individually or in the aggregate.

 

     March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
Amount
     Fair Value  

Financial assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 38,137       $ 38,137       $ 48,936       $ 48,936   

Interest-earning time deposits

     20,554         20,554         14,931         14,931   

Held to maturity securities

     326         326         388         388   

Loans held for sale

     417         420         748         754   

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

     238,274         243,849         233,291         237,704   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     4,609         4,609         4,609         4,609   

Interest receivable

     871         871         851         851   

Financial liabilities

           

Deposits

     175,338         176,462         174,692         177,089   

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     71,811         77,752         76,795         83,337   

Stock conversion related liabilities

     —           —           19,108         19,108   

Interest payable

     280         280         301         301   

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Interest-Earning Time Deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, Interest Receivable, Stock Conversion Related Liabilities and Interest Payable

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Held to Maturity Securities

Fair values equal quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated based on quoted market prices of similar securities.

Loans Held for Sale

Fair value is estimated using quoted market prices from the secondary market.

Loans

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.

Deposits

Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts, checking accounts and certain money market deposits. The carrying amount approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Rates currently available to the Bank for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt.

Commitments to Originate Loans, Letters of Credit and Lines of Credit

Loan commitments and letters-of-credit generally have short-term, variable rate features and contain clauses which limit the Bank’s exposure to changes in customer credit quality. Accordingly, their carrying values, which are immaterial at the respective balance sheet dates, are reasonable estimates of fair value.

 

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Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.

Form 10-Q

(Table Amounts in Thousands)

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Note 7: Earnings Per Share

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31, 2011  

Basic and diluted

  

Earnings:

  

Net Income (1)

   $ 142   
        

Shares (1):

  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     2,507   

Less: Average unallocated ESOP shares

     (201
        

Average shares

     2,306   
        

Net income per common share, basic and diluted (1)

   $ 0.06   
        

 

(1) Calculated from the effective date of January 20, 2011 to the period end.

 

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

General

Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations at and for three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing on Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may” and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

   

statements of the Company’s goals, intentions and expectations;

 

   

statements regarding the Company’s business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;

 

   

statements regarding the asset quality of the Company’s loan and investment portfolios; and

 

   

estimates of the Company’s risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. The Company is under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

 

   

general economic conditions, either nationally or in the Company’s market areas, that are worse than expected;

 

   

competition among depository and other financial institutions;

 

   

changes in the interest rate environment that reduce the Company’s margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments;

 

   

adverse changes in the securities markets;

 

   

changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;

 

   

the Company’s ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;

 

   

the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired entities, if any;

 

   

changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

 

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changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

 

   

changes in the Company’s organization, compensation and benefit plans;

 

   

changes in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations that reduce capital; and

 

   

changes in the financial condition or future prospects of issuers of securities that the Company owns.

Because of these and a wide variety of other uncertainties, the Company’s actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

There are no material changes to the critical accounting policies disclosed in Wolverine Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Securities Act Rule 424(b)(3) on March 30, 2011.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

Total assets decreased $1.0 million, or 0.3%, to $313.2 million at March 31, 2011 from $314.2 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, offset by an increase in interest-earning time deposits and net loans.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $10.8 million, or 22.1%, to $38.1 million at March 31, 2011 from $48.9 million at December 31, 2010, and interest-earning time deposits increased $5.6 million, or 37.6%, to $20.5 million at March 31, 2011 from $14.9 million at December 31, 2010. The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and in interest-earning time deposits was primarily the result of paying off maturing FHLB advances and funding new loan originations.

Net loans increased $5.0 million, or 2.1%, to $238.3 million at March 31, 2011 from $233.3 million at December 31, 2010 as the Company’s multifamily loans increased $6.1 million, or 16.3%, to $43.6 million at March 31, 2001 from $37.5 million at December 31, 2010. Additionally, construction loans increased by $1.8 million, or 13.7%, to $14.9 million at March 31, 2011 from $13.1 million at December 31, 2010. These increases were offset by undisbursed loan funds increasing $2.6 million, or 31.7%, to $10.8 million at March 31, 2011 from $8.2 million at December 31, 2010.

Securities held to maturity, consisting of one municipal security at March 31, 2011 and at December 31, 2010, decreased $62,000 to $326,000 at March 31, 2011 from $388,000 at December 31, 2010.

Real estate owned increased $427,000, or 17.8%, to $2.8 million at March 31, 2011 from $2.4 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in real estate owned resulted primarily from the foreclosure of three commercial mortgage properties totaling $638,000, offset by sales of $315,000.

Other assets, consisting primarily of prepaid FDIC assessments and deferred federal taxes, decreased $786,000, or 12.3%, to $5.6 million at March 31, 2011, from $6.4 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to conversion related expenses held in an ‘other asset’ account.

Deposits increased $646,000, or 0.4%, to $175.3 million at March 31, 2011 from $174.7 million at December 31, 2010. Certificates of deposit decreased $6.0 million, or 6.9%, to $81.1 million at March 31, 2011 from $87.1 million at December 31, 2010. The Bank’s core deposits (consisting of interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing checking accounts, money market accounts and savings accounts)

 

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increased $6.6 million, or 7.5%, to $94.2 million at March 31, 2011 from $87.6 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in the Bank’s core deposits resulted primarily from continuing to build relationships with the Bank’s existing customers as well as the Bank’s marketing efforts for new customers.

Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $5.0 million to $71.8 million at March 31, 2011 from $76.8 million at December 31, 2010 as a result of paying off maturing advances.

Total stockholders’ equity increased $21.9 million, or 52.3%, to $63.9 million at March 31, 2011 from $41.9 million at December 31, 2010. The increase resulted from the Company’s initial public offering net proceeds of $21.7 million which closed on January 19, 2011, and net income of $202,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2011. The gross proceeds were $25.1 million which were netted against an unearned ESOP of $2.0 million and offering expenses of $1.3 million.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

General. The Company recorded net income of $202,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to net income of $96,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Net interest income increased $373,000 to $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, and other noninterest income increased $211,000 to $443,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $232,000 for the year earlier period.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income decreased $223,000, or 6.2%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $3.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, as the average balance of interest-earning assets decreased $8.2 million to $298.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $307.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, and the average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 16 basis points to 4.82% during the 2011 period from 4.98% during the 2010 period. The decrease in the Company’s average yield on interest-earning assets was due primarily to the general decline in market interest rates as well as low-yielding cash and cash equivalents.

The biggest component decrease in average interest-earning assets was in net loans, which decreased $4.5 million, or 1.9%, to $236.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $241.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Additionally, the average balance of securities held-to-maturity decreased $1.1 million, or 78.6%, to $326,000 for the March 31, 2011 period from $1.4 million for the March 31, 2010 period. The average balance of other interest-earning assets, consisting of interest-earning overnight funds and time deposits, decreased $2.5 million to $57.3 million during the 2011 period from $59.8 million during the 2010 period, the average yield on other interest-earning assets decreased to 0.50% from 0.88%, resulting in a $59,000 decrease in interest income from other interest-earning assets to $72,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $131,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Interest income on loans decreased $160,000, or 4.3%, to $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, as the average yield on loans decreased 15 basis points to 5.92% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from 6.07% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 reflecting the lower market interest rate environment, and the average balance of loans decreased $4.5 million, or 1.9%, to $236.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $241.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Interest income on investment securities, other interest-earning assets and FHLB of Indianapolis stock decreased $63,000, or 37.5%, to $105,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $168,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010. This is primarily attributable to a decrease in the average balance of investment securities held to maturity. The average balance as of March 31, 2010 of investment securities held to maturity was $1.4 million, compared to the average balance as of March 31, 2011 of $326,000. This decrease of $1.1 million represents a decrease of 78.6%.

 

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Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $596,000, or 31.4%, to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, as the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities decreased $23.2 million, or 8.7%, to $243.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $267.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, and the average rate the Company paid on these liabilities decreased 71 basis points to 2.16% from 2.87%. The biggest component decrease was in interest expense on certificates of deposit which decreased $342,000, or 45.4%, to $410,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $752,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010, resulting from an $22.3 million decrease in the average balance of certificates of deposits to $81.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $104.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, and a 88 basis point decrease in the cost of these funds to 2.01% for the 2011 period from 2.89% for the 2010 period.

The average balance of the Company’s core deposits, consisting of checking accounts, money market accounts and savings accounts, increased $17.0 million, or 23.2%, to $90.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $73.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Correspondingly, the interest on core deposits increased $14,000 to $98,000 for the 2011 period from $84,000 for the 2010 period.

Interest expense on borrowed funds, consisting entirely of Federal Home Loan Bank advances, decreased by $268,000, or 24.4%, to $810,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, as the Company’s average balance of these borrowings decreased $17.9 million and the average rate paid decreased 30 basis points to 4.51% from 4.81%.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $373,000, or 19.6%, to $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, as the Company’s net interest-earning assets increased to $54.8 million from $39.8 million, the Company’s net interest rate spread increased 54 basis points to 2.66% from 2.12% and the Company’s net interest margin increased 57 basis points to 3.06% from 2.49%. The increases in the Company’s net interest rate spread and net interest margin reflected the paying off of the Company’s maturing, higher interest rate FHLB advances and managing the maturities of higher interest rate certificates of deposit, offset by the Company’s ongoing interest rate risk strategy of selling in the secondary market long-term, fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans during the current low interest rate environment.

Provision for Loan Losses. Based on the Company’s analysis of the factors described in “Critical Accounting Policies — Allowance for Loan Losses,” the Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $360,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and a provision for loan losses of $300,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The primary reasons for the increase in the provision for loan losses were continued escalated levels of non-performing loans as well as a continued decline in the economy in the Company’s primary market area and in Michigan as a whole, including elevated levels of unemployment, declining collateral values and increasing trends in delinquencies and classified assets. At March 31, 2011, non-performing loans totaled $8.7 million, or 3.7% of total loans, as compared to $11.4 million, or 4.8% of total loans, at March 31, 2010. The decrease in non-performing loans was primarily in the commercial real estate loan portfolio, a higher risk portfolio compared to the Company’s one- to four-family residential mortgage loan portfolio. The Company had one loan relationship that was non-performing as of March 31, 2010, and the Company received a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in the fourth quarter of 2010. The gross total of this relationship was $2.7 million as of March 31, 2010. The allowance for loan losses to total loans receivable decreased to 3.9% at March 31, 2011 from 4.0% at December 31, 2010.

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased to 112.3% at March 31, 2011 from 61.7% at March 31, 2010. To the best of the Company’s knowledge, the Company has provided for all losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate at March 31, 2011 and 2010.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased by $211,000, or 90.9%, to $443,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $232,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in gain on sale of mortgage loans of $46,000, an

 

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increase in gross rental income on real estate owned of $56,000 due to increased volume on foreclosed rental properties, gain on the sale of real estate owned of $55,000, and a $31,000 gain on the sale of a fixed asset.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $363,000, or 21.4%, to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, primarily attributable to a $362,000 increase in real estate owned expenses due to increased volume of legal and maintenance expenses on foreclosed rental properties, an increase of $54,000 in professional and service fees due to increased legal expenses for regulatory report counsel and review, offset by a reduction of $87,000 in salaries and related expenses due to reduced retirement expenses reflecting the impact of terminating our pension plan in 2010.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). The Company recorded a $106,000 income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to a $51,000 income tax expense for the 2010 period, reflecting the income of $308,000 before income tax expense during the three months ended March 31, 2011 versus income before income tax of $147,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The Company’s effective tax expense rate was 34.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to an effective tax rate of 34.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Asset Quality

Real estate owned totaled $2.8 million, or 0.9% of total assets, at March 31, 2011 as compared to $862,000, or 0.3% of total assets, at March 31, 2010. One relationship comprised $913,000, or 32.6% of the real estate owned as of March 31, 2010. Non-performing assets totaled $11.4 million, or 3.6% of total assets, at March 31, 2011 as compared to $12.2 million, or 3.9% of total assets, at March 31, 2010.

At March 31, 2011, the Company had 34 loans, totaling $7.9 million, for which the Company had temporarily extended the maturities while working on the loan renewal process. During the renewal process, the borrowers continue repayment according to the original loan terms which are at market interest rates. Of these loans, five loans totaling $827,000 were classified as substandard and six loans, totaling $1.2 million, were considered special mention. At March 31, 2011, none of these loans was considered a troubled debt restructuring, and all of these loans were considered performing at March 31, 2011.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable, as the Registrant is a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the and Chief Operating Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31, 2011. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II – Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Bank’s or the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable, as the Registrant is a smaller reporting company.

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

 

  (a) There were no sales of unregistered securities during the period covered by this Report.

 

  (b) Not applicable.

 

  (c) There were no issuer repurchases of securities during the period covered by this Report.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. [Reserved]

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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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.

 

  WOLVERINE BANCORP, INC.
Date: May 16, 2011  

/s/ David H. Dunn

  David H. Dunn
  President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 16, 2011  

/s/ Rick A. Rosinski

  Rick A. Rosinski
  Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer

 

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