UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended                             March 31, 2014                     

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from ____________ to _______________

Commission File Number:                    0-16540                   

UNITED BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	34-1405357
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

201 South Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio  43935-0010

(Address of principal executive offices)

(740) 633-0445

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x       No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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 (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes       ¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer,” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨ Accelerated filer  ¨ Non-accelerated filer  ¨ Smaller Reporting Company x

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

Yes ¨       No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date: As of May 1, 2014, 5,385,304 shares of the Company’s common stock, $1.00 par value, were issued and outstanding.

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	33
Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	40
Item 4	Controls and Procedures	41
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1	Legal Proceedings	42
Item 1A	Risk Factors	42
Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	42
Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	42
Item 4	Other Information	43
Item 5	Exhibits	43
SIGNATURES		44

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ITEM 1. Financial Statements

United Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

	March 31,			December 31,
	2014			2013
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	5,024		$	5,328
Interest-bearing demand deposits		35,710			18,146
Cash and cash equivalents		40,734			23,474
Available-for-sale securities		24,323			26,564
Held-to-maturity securities		835			955
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,038 and $2,894 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively		310,083			306,608
Premises and equipment		10,580			10,723
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		4,210			4,810
Foreclosed assets held for sale, net		1,244			2,202
Intangible assets		156			186
Accrued interest receivable		906			1,022
Deferred income taxes		700			744
Bank-owned life insurance		10,595			10,511
Other assets		2,653			1,243
Total assets	$	407,019		$	389,042
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Deposits
Demand	$	178,681		$	164,747
Savings		69,328			67,588
Time		76,356			78,306
Total deposits		324,365			310,641
Short-term borrowings		9,589			5,746
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		26,902			26,991
Subordinated debentures		4,124			4,000
Interest payable and other liabilities		2,863			2,793
Total liabilities		367,843			350,171
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 2,000,000 shares; no shares issued		—			—
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 2013 –5,385,304 shares, 2012 – 5,375,304 shares		5,385			5,375
Additional paid-in capital		17,800			17,750
Retained earnings		19,655			19,600
Stock held by deferred compensation plan; 2014 –215,839 shares, 2013 – 213,805 shares		(1,921	)		(1,904	)
Unearned ESOP compensation		(1,608	)		(1,658	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(48	)		(191	)
Treasury stock, at cost 2014 –10,918 shares, 2013 – 12,496 shares		(87	)		(101	)
Total stockholders’ equity		39,176			38,871
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	407,019		$	389,042

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	2014		2013
Interest and Dividend Income
Loans, including fees	$	3,893	$	3,997
Securities
Taxable		71		104
Non-taxable		69		116
Federal funds sold		11		40
Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank and other stock		53		62
Total interest and dividend income		4,097		4,319
Interest Expense
Deposits		307		449
Borrowings		319		381
Total interest expense		626		830
Net Interest Income		3,471		3,489
Provision for Loan Losses		216		319
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses		3,255		3,170
Noninterest Income
Service charges on deposit accounts		627		492
Realized gains on sales of loans		4		26
Other income		207		222
Total noninterest income		838		740
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits		1,660		1,733
Occupancy and equipment		518		478
Professional services		218		163
FDIC insurance		65		82
Insurance		74		63
Franchise and other taxes		54		128
Advertising		106		122
Stationery and office supplies		41		45
Amortization of intangibles		30		30
Provision of losses on foreclosed real estate		162		—
Loss on sale of real estate and  other repossessed assets		6		—
Other expenses		552		564
Total noninterest expense		3,486		3,408
Income Before Federal Income Taxes		607		502
Provision for Federal Income Taxes		122		37
Net Income	$	485	$	465
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.10	$	0.09
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.10	$	0.09
Dividends Per Share	$	0.08	$	0.07

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	2014		2013
Net Income	$	485	$	465
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of related tax effects:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities during the period, net of tax taxes (benefits) of $74 and  $(38) in 2014 and 2013, respectively		144		(75	)
Comprehensive Income	$	629	$	390

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	2014			2013
Operating Activities
Net income	$	485		$	465
Items not requiring (providing) cash
Depreciation and amortization		249			234
Amortization of intangible asset		30			30
Provision for loan losses		216			319
Provision for losses on impairment on foreclosed real estate		162			—
Amortization of premiums and discounts on securities, net		1			(10	)
Gain on sale of loans		(4	)		(26	)
Increase in value of bank-owned life insurance		(84	)		(94	)
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights		5			6
Originations of loans held for sale		(289	)		(1,106	)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale		293			1,132
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets		6			—
Expense related to share-based compensation plans and ESOP		93			67
Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets		(1,208	)		(571	)
Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities		70			(325	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		25			121
Investing Activities
Securities available for sale:
Maturities, prepayments and calls		2,458			8,097
Purchases		—			(3,000	)
Proceeds from maturity of held-to-maturity securities		120			490
Net change in loans		(3,687	)		845
Mandatory redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		600			—
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets		790			36
Purchases of premises and equipment		(108	)		(764	)
Net cash provided by investing activities		173			5,704

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	2014			2013
Financing Activities
Net change in deposits	$	13,724		$	(14,284	)
Net change in short-term borrowings		3,843			4,461
Net change in long-term debt		(89	)		(90	)
Cash dividends paid		(430	)		(376	)
Treasury stock sold		14			—
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities		17,062			(10,289	)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents		17,260			(4,464	)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period		23,474			75,108
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	40,734		$	70,644
Supplemental Cash Flows Information
Interest paid on deposits and borrowings	$	628		$	837
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate and other repossessed assets	$	—		$	52

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

These interim financial statements are prepared without audit and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position of United Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”) at March 31, 2014, and its results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are normal and recurring in nature. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not purport to contain all the necessary financial disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America that might otherwise be necessary in the circumstances and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. Reference is made to the accounting policies of the Company described in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three months and nine months ended March 31, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of United Bancorp, Inc. (“United” or “the Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Citizens Savings Bank of Martins Ferry, Ohio (“the Bank” or “Citizens”). The Bank operates two divisions, The Community Bank, a division of The Citizens Savings Bank and The Citizens Bank, a division of The Citizens Savings Bank. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Nature of Operations

The Company’s revenues, operating income, and assets are almost exclusively derived from banking. Accordingly, all of the Company’s banking operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment. Customers are mainly located in Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Fairfield, Harrison, Hocking, Jefferson, and Tuscarawas Counties and the surrounding localities in northeastern, east-central and southeastern Ohio, and include a wide range of individuals, businesses and other organizations. The Citizens Bank division conducts its business through its main office in Martins Ferry, Ohio and twelve branches in Bridgeport, Colerain, Dellroy, Dillonvale, Dover, Jewett, New Philadelphia, St. Clairsville East, St. Clairsville West, Sherrodsville, Strasburg, and Tiltonsville, Ohio. The Community Bank division conducts its business through its main office in Lancaster, Ohio and seven offices in Amesville, Glouster, Lancaster, and Nelsonville, Ohio. The Company’s primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial, and installment loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets and real estate and are not considered “sub prime” type loans. The targeted lending areas of our Bank operations encompass four separate metropolitan areas, minimizing the risk to changes in economic conditions in the communities housing the Company’s 19 branch locations.

The Company’s primary deposit products are checking, savings and term certificate accounts and its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial and installment loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets and real estate. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. Real estate loans are secured by both residential and commercial real estate. Net interest income is affected by the relative amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest received or paid on these balances. The level of interest rates paid or received by the Company can be significantly influenced by a number of environmental factors, such as governmental monetary and fiscal policies, that are outside of management’s control.

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Use of Estimates

To prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided and future results could differ. The allowance for loan losses and fair values of financial instruments are particularly subject to change.

Loans

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoffs are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for unearned income, charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.

For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.

For all loan classes, the accrual of interest is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. For all loan classes, the entire balance of the loan is considered past due if the minimum payment contractually required to be paid is not received by the contractual due date. For all loan classes, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

Management’s general practice is to proactively charge down loans individually evaluated for impairment to the fair value of the underlying collateral. Consistent with regulatory guidance, charge-offs on all loan segments are taken when specific loans, or portions thereof, are considered uncollectible. The Company’s policy is to promptly charge these loans off in the period the uncollectible loss is reasonably determined.

For all loan portfolio segments except residential and consumer loans, the Company promptly charges-off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations. For impaired loans that are considered to be solely collateral dependent, a partial charge-off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral.

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

The Company charges-off residential and consumer loans when the Company reasonably determines the amount of the loss. The Company adheres to timeframes established by applicable regulatory guidance which provides for the charge-down of 1-4 family first and junior lien mortgages to the net realizable value less costs to sell when the loan is 120 days past due, charge-off of unsecured open-end loans when the loan is 120 days past due, and charge down to the net realizable value when other secured loans are 120 days past due. Loans at these respective delinquency thresholds for which the Company can clearly document that the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection, such that collection will occur regardless of delinquency status, need not be charged off.

For all classes, all interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off are reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. The Company requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status.

When cash payments are received on impaired loans in each loan class, the Company records the payment as interest income unless collection of the remaining recorded principal amount is doubtful, at which time payments are used to reduce the principal balance of the loan. Troubled debt restructured loans recognize interest income on an accrual basis at the renegotiated rate if the loan is in compliance with the modified terms, no principal reduction has been granted and the loan has demonstrated the ability to perform in accordance with the renegotiated terms for a period of at least six months.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical charge-off experience by segment. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over the prior three years. Management believes the three year historical loss experience methodology is appropriate in the current economic environment.Other adjustments (qualitative/environmental considerations) for each segment may be added to the allowance for each loan segment after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data.

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due based on the loan’s current payment status and the borrower’s financial condition including available sources of cash flows. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for non-homogenous type loans such as commercial, non-owner residential and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. For impaired loans where the Company utilizes the discounted cash flows to determine the level of impairment, the Company includes the entire change in the present value of cash flows as bad debt expense.

The fair values of collateral dependent impaired loans are based on independent appraisals of the collateral. In general, the Company acquires an updated appraisal upon identification of impairment and annually thereafter for commercial, commercial real estate and multi-family loans. If the most recent appraisal is over a year old, and a new appraisal is not performed, due to lack of comparable values or other reasons, the existing appraisal is utilized and discounted generally 10% -35% based on the age of the appraisal, condition of the subject property, and overall economic conditions. After determining the collateral value as described, the fair value is calculated based on the determined collateral value less selling expenses. The potential for outdated appraisal values is considered in our determination of the allowance for loan losses through our analysis of various trends and conditions including the local economy, trends in charge-offs and delinquencies, etc. and the related qualitative adjustments assigned by the Company.

Segments of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the segment’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower.

In the course of working with borrowers, the Company may choose to restructure the contractual terms of certain loans. In this scenario, the Company attempts to work-out an alternative payment schedule with the borrower in order to optimize collectability of the loan. Any loans that are modified are reviewed by the Company to identify if a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) has occurred, which is when, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. Terms may be modified to fit the ability of the borrower to repay in line with its current financial status and the restructuring of the loan may include the transfer of assets from the borrower to satisfy the debt, a modification of loan terms, or a combination of the two. If such efforts by the Company do not result in a satisfactory arrangement, the loan is referred to legal counsel, at which time foreclosure proceedings are initiated. At any time prior to a sale of the property at foreclosure, the Company may terminate foreclosure proceedings if the borrower is able to work-out a satisfactory payment plan.

It is the Company’s policy to have any restructured loans which are on nonaccrual status prior to being restructured remain on nonaccrual status until six months of satisfactory borrower performance at which time management would consider its return to accrual status. If a loan was accruing at the time of restructuring, the Company reviews the loan to determine if it is appropriate to continue the accrual of interest on the restructured loan.

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

With regard to determination of the amount of the allowance for credit losses, trouble debt restructured loans are considered to be impaired. As a result, the determination of the amount of impaired loans for each portfolio segment within troubled debt restructurings is the same as detailed previously.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional potential common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards and are determined using the treasury stock method.

Treasury stock shares, deferred compensation shares and unearned ESOP shares are not deemed outstanding for earnings per share calculations.

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(In thousands, except share and per  share data
Basic
Net income	$	485		$	465
Dividends on non-vested restricted stock		(15	)		(12	)
Net earnings allocated to stockholders	$	470		$	453
Weighted average common shares outstanding		4,813,957			4,809,538
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.10		$	0.09
Diluted
Net earnings allocated to stockholders	$	470		$	453
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share		4,813,957			4,809,538
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercise of stock options and restricted stock		101,918			53,771
Average shares and dilutive potential common shares		4,915,875			4,863,309
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.10		$	0.09

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Options to purchase 53,714 shares of common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $10.34 per share were outstanding at both March 31, 2014 and 2013, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares.

Income Taxes

The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, as well as various state jurisdictions. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years before 2010.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASU 2013-12, Definition of a Public Business Entity, in Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-12, issued in December 2013 improves the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles by providing a single definition of public business entity for use in future financial accounting and reporting guidance. This update states that an entity that is required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file or furnish reports to the SEC is considered a public business entity. There is no actual effective date for the amendments in this update. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASU 2014-04, Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40), Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force, in Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-04, issued in January 2014. The amendments in this update provides clarification on when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, including when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of the residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, when to derecognize the loan and recognize the foreclosed property. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. An entity can elect to adopt the amendments in this update using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. This standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360), Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, in Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, was issued in April 2014. The amendments in this Update change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in Subtopic 205-20. A discontinued operation may include a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity, or a business or nonprofit activity. A disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The amendments in this update are effective for all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) of components of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. All businesses or nonprofit activities that, on acquisition, are classified as held for sale that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. This standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Note 2: Securities

The amortized cost and fair values, together with gross unrealized gains and losses of securities are as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Available-for-sale Securities:
March 31, 2014
U.S. government agencies	$	19,000	$	—	$	(619	)	$	18,381
State and political subdivisions		5,737		180		—			5,917
Equity securities		4		21		—			25
	$	24,741	$	201	$	(619	)	$	24,323
Available-for-sale Securities:
December 31, 2013:
U.S. government agencies	$	21,000	$	—	$	(849	)	$	20,151
State and political subdivisions		6,196		191		—			6,387
Equity securities		4		22		—			26
	$	27,200	$	213	$	(849	)	$	26,564

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Held-to-maturity Securities:
March 31, 2014:
State and political subdivisions	$	835	$	11	$	—	$	846
December 31, 2013:
State and political subdivisions	$	955	$	15	$	—	$	970

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities at March 31, 2014, 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.

	Available-for-sale				Held-to-maturity
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Within one year	$	155	$	160	$	385	$	395
One to five years		4,246		4,269		450		451
Five to ten years		14,336		14,173		—		—
After ten years		6,000		5,696		—		—
Equity securities		4		25		—		—
Totals	$	24,741	$	24,323	$	835	$	846

The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, was $22.1million and $19.6 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Certain investments in debt securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost. The total fair value of these investments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, was $18.3 million and $20.2 million, which represented approximately 73.0% and 73.2%, respectively, of the Company’s available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment portfolio.

Based on evaluation of available evidence, including recent changes in market interest rates, credit rating information and information obtained from regulatory filings, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary and are a result on an increase in longer term interest rates during third quarter of 2013.

Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.

The following tables show the Company’s investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

March 31, 2014
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More				Total
Description of Securities	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
(In thousands)
U.S. Government agencies	$	18,381	$	(619	)	$	—	$	—	$	18,381	$	(619	)

December 31, 2013
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More				Total
Description of Securities	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
(In thousands)
U.S. Government agencies	$	20,151	$	(849	)	$	—	$	—	$	20,151	$	(849	)

The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in U.S. Government agency were caused primarily by interest rate changes. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the investments. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Note 3: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Categories of loans include:

	March 31,			December 31,
	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
Commercial loans	$	58,592		$	55,136
Commercial real estate		146,608			144,972
Residential real estate		82,528			82,832
Installment loans		25,393			26,562
Total gross loans		313,121			309,502
Less allowance for loan losses		(3,038	)		(2,894	)
Total loans	$	310,083		$	306,608

The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:

Commercial

Commercial loans are primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and may include a personal guarantee. Short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The characteristics of properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse, but with geographic location almost entirely in the Company’s market area. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. In general, the Company avoids financing single purpose projects unless other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate versus nonowner-occupied loans.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Residential and Consumer

Residential and consumer loans consist of two segments - residential mortgage loans and personal loans. For residential mortgage loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences and are generally owner-occupied, the Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded. Home equity loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and consumer personal loans are secured by consumer personal assets, such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Some consumer personal loans are unsecured, such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas, such as unemployment levels. Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values on residential properties. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

As of and for the three month period ended March 31, 2014

	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate			Installment			Residential			Unallocated			Total
(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of period	$	412		$	1,609		$	141		$	90		$	642		$	2,894
Provision charged to expense		653			(533	)		152			9			(65	)		216
Losses charged off		(12	)		—			(97	)		(10	)		—			(119	)
Recoveries		1			4			41			1			—			47
Balance, end of period	$	1,054		$	1,080		$	237		$	90		$	577		$	3,038
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	403		$	1,080		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	1,483
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	651		$	—		$	237		$	90		$	577		$	1,555
Loans:
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	617		$	5,453		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	6,070
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	57,975		$	141,155		$	25,393		$	82,528		$	—		$	307,051

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

As of and for the three month period ended March 31, 2013

	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate			Installment			Residential		Unallocated			Total
(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of period	$	598	$	1,347		$	200		$	116	$	447		$	2,708
Provision charged to expense		186		138			29			2		(36	)		319
Losses charged off		—		(19	)		(97	)		—		—			(116	)
Recoveries		1		3			59			—		—			63
Balance, end of period	$	785	$	1,469		$	191		$	118	$	411		$	2,974
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	641	$	1,052		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	1,693
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	144	$	417		$	191		$	118	$	411		$	1,281
Loans:
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	813	$	7,569		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	8,382
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	48,146	$	133,938		$	30,352		$	74,741	$	—		$	287,177

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

As of December 31, 2013

	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate		Installment		Residential		Unallocated		Total
	(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	238	$	1,151	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,389
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	174	$	458	$	141	$	90	$	642	$	1,505
Loans:
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	655	$	5,675	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	6,330
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	54,481	$	139,297	$	26,562	$	82,832	$	—	$	303,172

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

The following tables show the portfolio quality indicators.

	March 31, 2014
Loan Class	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate		Residential		Installment		Total
	(In thousands)
Pass Grade	$	55,340	$	137,808	$	82,528	$	25,393	$	301,069
Special Mention		2,635		2,808		—		—		5,443
Substandard		617		5,992		—		—		6,609
Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—
	$	58,592	$	146,608	$	82,528	$	25,393	$	313,121

	December 31, 2013
Loan Class	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate		Residential		Installment		Total
	(In thousands)
Pass Grade	$	51,739	$	135,739	$	82,832	$	26,562	$	296,872
Special Mention		2,727		2,848		—		—		5,575
Substandard		670		6,385		—		—		7,055
Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—
	$	55,136	$	144,972	$	82,832	$	26,562	$	309,502

To facilitate the monitoring of credit quality within the loan portfolio, and for purposes of analyzing historical loss rates used in the determination of the ALLL, the Company utilizes the following categories of credit grades: pass, special mention, substandard, and doubtful. The four categories, which are derived from standard regulatory rating definitions, are assigned upon initial approval of credit to borrowers and updated periodically thereafter. Pass ratings, which are assigned to those borrowers that do not have identified potential or well defined weaknesses and for which there is a high likelihood of orderly repayment, are updated periodically based on the size and credit characteristics of the borrower. All other categories are updated on at least a quarterly basis.

The Company assigns a special mention rating to loans that have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may, at some future date, result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the Company’s credit position.

The Company assigns a substandard rating to loans that are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged. Substandard loans have well defined weaknesses or weaknesses that could jeopardize the orderly repayment of the debt. Loans and leases in this grade also are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies noted are not addressed and corrected.

The Company assigns a doubtful rating to loans that have all the attributes of a substandard rating with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonable specific pending factors that may work to the advantage of and strengthen the credit quality of the loan or lease, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors may include a proposed merger or acquisition, liquidation proceeding, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral or refinancing plans.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

The Company evaluates the loan risk grading system definitions and allowance for loan losses methodology on an ongoing basis. No significant changes were made to either during the past year to date period.

Loan Portfolio Aging Analysis

As of March 31, 2014

	30-59 Days Past Due and Accruing		60-89 Days Past Due and Accruing		Greater Than 90 Days and Accruing		Non Accrual		Total Past Due and Non Accrual		Current		Total Loans Receivable
	(In thousands)
Commercial	$	60	$	—	$	84	$	490	$	634	$	57,958	$	58,592
Commercial real estate		732		—		107		760		1,599		145,009		146,608
Installment		99		27		—		79		205		25,188		25,393
Residential		342		27		60		1,290		1,719		80,809		82,528
Total	$	1,233	$	54	$	251	$	2,619	$	4,157	$	308,964	$	313,121

Loan Portfolio Aging Analysis

As of December 31, 2013

	30-59 Days Past Due and Accruing		60-89 Days Past Due and Accruing		Greater Than 90 Days and Accruing		Non Accrual		Total Past Due and Non Accrual		Current		Total Loans Receivable
	(In thousands)
Commercial	$	38	$	—	$	84	$	641	$	763	$	54,373	$	55,136
Commercial real estate		—		—		105		953		1,058		143,914		144,972
Installment		101		67		—		34		202		26,360		26,562
Residential		233		56		—		1,252		1,541		81,291		82,832
Total	$	372	$	123	$	189	$	2,880	$	3,564	$	305,938	$	309,502

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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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Impaired Loans

	As of March 31, 2014						Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Recorded Balance		Unpaid Principal Balance		Specific Allowance		Average Investment in Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized
	(In thousands)
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:
Commercial	$	98	$	98	$	—	$	98	$	—
Commercial real estate		577		577		—		579		8
Consumer		—		—		—		—		—
Residential		—		—		—		—		—
		675		675		—		677		8
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:
Commercial		519		519		403		523		2
Commercial real estate		4,876		4,876		1,080		4,963		43
Consumer		—		—		—		—		—
Residential		—		—		—		—		—
		5,395		5,395		1,483		5,486		45
Total:
Commercial	$	617	$	617	$	403	$	621	$	2
Commercial real estate	$	5,453	$	5,453	$	1,080	$	5,542	$	51
Consumer	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Residential	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

	As of December 31, 2013						Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Recorded Balance		Unpaid Principal Balance		Specific Allowance		Average Investment in Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized
	(In thousands)
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:
Commercial	$	136	$	136	$	—	$	236	$	1
Commercial real estate		888		888		—		1,824		11
		2,138		1,024		—		2,060		12
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:
Commercial		519		519		238		678		4
Commercial real estate		4,787		4,787		1,151		4,970		50
		5,306		5,306		1,369		5,648		54
Total:
Commercial	$	655	$	655	$	238	$	914	$	5
Commercial real estate	$	5,675	$	5,675	$	1,151	$	6,794	$	61

Interest income recognized on a cash basis was not materiality different than interest income recognized.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

For the TDRs noted in the tables below, the Company extended the maturity dates and granted interest rate concessions as part of each of those loan restructurings. The loans included in the tables are considered impaired and specific loss calculations are performed on the individual loans. In conjunction with the restructuring there were no amounts charged-off.

	Three Months ended March 31, 2014
	Number of Contracts		Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
	(In thousands)
Commercial		—	$	—	$	—
Commercial real estate		2		155		66
Residential		—		—		—
Installment		—		—		—

	Three Months ended March 31, 2014
	Interest Only		Term		Combination		Total  Modification
			(In thousands)
Commercial	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial real estate		—		66		—		66
Residential		—		—		—		—
Consumer		—		—		—		—

	Three Months ended March 31, 2013
	Number of Contracts		Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
	(In thousands)
Commercial		—	$	—	$	—
Commercial real estate		1		333		313
Residential		—		—		—
Installment		—		—		—

	Three Months ended March 31, 2013
	Interest Only		Term		Combination		Total Modification
			(In thousands)
Commercial	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial real estate		—		313		—		313
Residential		—		—		—		—
Consumer		—		—		—		—

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $89,000. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $20,000.

At March 31, 2014 and 2013 and for three month periods then ended, there were no material defaults of any troubled debt restructurings that were modified in the last 12 months. The Company generally considers TDR’s that become 90 days or more past due under the modified terms as subsequently defaulted.

Note 4: Benefit Plans

Pension expense includes the following:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
Service cost	$	74		$	90
Interest cost		35			41
Expected return on assets		(83	)		(64	)
Amortization of prior service cost and net loss		(15	)		43
Pension expense	$	11		$	110

Note 5: Off-balance-sheet Activities

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit and overdraft protection, are issued to meet customer financing needs. These are agreements to provide credit or to support the credit of others, as long as conditions established in the contracts are met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used. Off-balance-sheet risk to credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies are used to make such commitments as are used for loans, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment.

A summary of the notional or contractual amounts of financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk at the indicated dates is as follows:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2014		2013
	(In thousands)
Commercial loans unused lines of credit	$	12,172	$	11,500
Commitment to originate loans		10,471		7,300
Consumer open end lines of credit		35,708		35,289
Standby letters of credit		120		120

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Note 6: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, included in stockholders’ equity, are as follows:

	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale	$	(418	)	$	(636	)
Net unrealized gain for unfunded status of defined benefit plan liability		346			346
		(72	)		(290	)
Tax effect		24			99
Net-of-tax amount	$	(48	)	$	(191	)

Note 7: Fair Value Measurements

The Company 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. The Company also utilizes 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

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-sale Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. The Company’s equity securities are classified within Level 1 of the hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independently sourced market parameters, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows. Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

			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)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2014
U.S. government agencies	$	18,381	$	—	$	18,381	$	—
State and political subdivisions		5,917		—		5,917		—
Equity securities		25		—		25		—
December 31, 2013
U.S. government agencies	$	20,151	$	—	$	20,151	$	—
State and political subdivisions		6,387		—		6,387		—
Equity securities		26		26		—		—

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

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 pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.

Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent)

Collateral dependent impaired loans consisted primarily of loans secured by nonresidential real estate. Management has determined fair value measurements on impaired loans primarily through evaluations of appraisals performed. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

The Company considers the appraisal or evaluation as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value. Appraisals of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary by the Company’s Chief Lender. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by the Company’s Chief Lender. Appraisers are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. The appraised values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral. These discounts and estimates are developed by the Company’s Chief Lender by comparison to historical results.

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value (based on current appraised value) at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Management has determined fair value measurements on other real estate owned primarily through evaluations of appraisals performed, and current and past offers for the other real estate under evaluation. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, foreclosed assets held for sale are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Appraisals of OREO are obtained when the real estate is acquired and subsequently as deemed necessary by the Company’s Chief lender. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by the Company’s Chief Lender and are selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

			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)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2014
Collateral dependent impaired loans	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Foreclosed assets held for sale		—		—		—		—
December 31, 2013
Collateral dependent impaired loans	$	1,096	$	—	$	—	$	1,096
Foreclosed assets held for sale		695		—		—		695

Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements.

	Fair Value at 3/31/14		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range
	(In thousands)
Collateral-dependent impaired loans	$	—	Market comparable properties	Marketability discount		10% – 35%
Foreclosed assets held for sale	$	—	Market comparable properties	Selling costs		10% – 15%

	Fair Value at 12/31/13		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range
	(In thousands)
Collateral-dependent impaired loans		1,096	Market comparable properties	Marketability discount		10% – 35%
Foreclosed assets held for sale	$	695	Market comparable properties	Selling costs		10% – 15%

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

There were no significant changes in the valuation techniques used during 2014.

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments. 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 Company 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.

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2014
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	40,734	$	40,734	$	—	$	—
Held-to-maturity securities		835		—		846		—
Loans, net of allowance		310,083		—		—		309,465
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		4,210		—		4,210		—
Accrued interest receivable		906		—		906		—
Financial liabilities
Deposits		324,365		—		309,760		—
Short term borrowings		9,589		—		9,589		—
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances		26,902		—		28,775		—
Subordinated debentures		4,124		—		3,836		—
Interest payable		142		—		142		—

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2013:
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	23,474	$	23,474	$	—	$	—
Held-to-maturity securities		955		—		970		—
Loans, net of allowance		306,608		—		—		306,181
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		4,810		—		4,810		—
Accrued interest receivable		1,022		—		1,022		—
Financial liabilities
Deposits		310,641		—		296,300		—
Short term borrowings		5,746		—		5,746		—
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances		26,991		—		28,998		—
Subordinated debentures		4,000		—		3,729		—
Interest payable		144		—		144		—

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accrued Interest Receivable and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The carrying amounts approximate fair value.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Held-to-maturity Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independently sourced market parameters, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows. Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy. The Company has no securities classified as Level 3 of the hierarchy.

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, NOW 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.

Interest Payable

The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Short-term Borrowings, Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and Subordinated Debentures

Rates currently available to the Company 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

The fair value of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair values of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. Fair values of commitments were not material at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

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United Bancorp, Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 

Condition and Results of Operations

The following discusses the financial condition of the Company as of March 31, 2014, as compared to December 31, 2013, and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included herein.

Introduction

The Company reported diluted earnings per share of $0.10 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $0.09 for the three months ended March, 31, 2013, an increase of 11.11%. The earnings level for the three months ended March 31, 2014 can be attributed to several factors which are explained in detail below. The most notable factor is a $152,720 pre tax impairment charge against earnings on a foreclosed real estate property. This impairment charge was due to a natural disaster landslide that impacted the property’s structural integrity. Even though this property was properly insured, this was an event that is not claimable; therefore, there will be no recovery. Without this impairment charge, which will be nonrecurring in future periods, the Company would have reported core diluted earnings per share of $0.12 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 which is a 33.3% increase over the $0.09 diluted earnings per share reported for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

We are very happy to report on the year-over-year earnings improvement of our Company even with the significant nonrecurring write-down that we realized relating to an event that was considered an act of God. The unfortunate reality of this situation is that the subject property relating to this event was under contract to be sold and would have led to a gain on sale if this event had not occurred. From a core operating perspective, the Company’s net interest margin year-over-year remained relatively stable at 3.86% as of March 31, 2014, compared to 3.89% the prior year, even though the Company continued with its conservative posturing relating to the management of its investment portfolio due to the Government’s ongoing zero-rate monetary policy, now in its sixth year. The Company was able to maintain its margin by originating quality loans and lowering its levels of higher costing deposits and lower-yielding investment alternatives at the Federal Reserve. On a year-over-year basis, Gross loans were up by $17.6 million, or 5.94%, while higher costing time deposits and short term, lower-yielding investment alternatives, listed as Average cash and due from Federal Reserve Bank, were down by $17.1 million, or 18.29%, and $46.7 million, or 62.84%, respectively. The Company continued to keep its excess funds in lower-yielding investment alternatives and resist the temptation of extending the duration of its investment portfolio to achieve higher yields. This conservative philosophy continued to be maintained to protect the Company’s capital and earnings in future periods as interest rates increase, once again, to more normalized levels. The Company’s investment in marketable securities declined on an average basis by $9.0 million, or 21.94%, from March 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014. The Company’s credit quality improved as non-accrual loans were down $1.5 million, or 35.80%, to a level of $2.62 million and net loans charged off were marginally up $20,000, to a level of $73,000. Looking at current credit quality trends, loans past due thirty plus days declined by $517,000, or 25.16%, from March 31, 2013 to the same period in 2014. With this improvement in credit quality, the Company decreased the provision for loan losses which was $216,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to $319,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, a decrease of $103,000. Year-over-year, the provision for losses relating to the Company’s Overdraft Privilege Program increased $17,000 as a result of a customer marketing strategy that has added approximately 1,300 new demand deposit accounts to this program. As previously discussed in prior quarters, the Company continues to see positive results related to service charge income on these new accounts. Overall, the decreased loan loss provision net of loans charged off resulted in a total allowance for loan losses to total loans of 0.97% and a total allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans of 116.00%, compared to 1.01% and 72.89% respectively at March 31, 2013. With this continued trend of improving credit quality and coverage, the Company projects to continue a decrease of its provision for loan losses which will have a positive impact on future core earnings.

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United Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

The Company continued to see a positive return on its strategy of attracting additional customers into lower cost funding accounts while allowing higher cost funding to run off. From March 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014, its lower cost funding accounts increased $5.3 million or 2.2%. As previously mentioned, the Company continued to see the positive impact of attracting a higher number of transaction accounts resulting in service charges on deposit accounts increasing by $135,000, or 27.33%, on a year-over-year basis as of March 31, 2014. It is projected this trend will continue even as regulations relating to the Dodd-Frank Act are more fully implemented. The heightened implementation of these Government mandated regulations will have a limiting effect on the level of revenue realized per account which will be offset by the Company’s focus on attracting a higher number of transaction accounts that can generate fee based income. Lastly, Noninterest expense increased on a year-over-year basis by $77,000 or 2.27%. This increase is attributed to several factors including the previously mentioned $152,720 impairment charge against earnings on a foreclosed real estate property, ever-increasing health care costs and the opening of the Company’s new Retail Banking and Training Center located on the west-side of the highly appealing St. Clairsville, Ohio market. With this new facility which opened toward the end of the second quarter of 2013, the shifting of lower yielding liquid assets into higher yielding quality loans, the continuing growth in service charge income on deposit accounts and the potential of a lower loan loss provision, we are projecting continued improvement in our profitability.

Our mantra in our earnings releases for the past several quarters has centered on the fact we are managing our balance sheet in a fashion which is causing ‘short term pain for long term gain’. As stated above, our conservative risk management of keeping our liquidity in lower-yielding, short term investments has had somewhat of a limiting effect on our earnings. Even with this reality, we firmly believe that our present posture is the prudent one to take with the anticipation of interest rate increases as the Federal Reserve eases out of its current monetary policy which began this past December with the tapering of its level of asset purchases under its Quantitative Easing policy. This tapering of asset purchases by the Federal Reserve continues in this year and, it is anticipated, will be finished by year-end. The finalization of Quantitative Easing could put pressure on interest rates to increase in the not too distant future. At present, we continue to aggressively make loans in our banking communities and continue to resist seeking a higher return by stretching the duration of our investment portfolio until we see rates tied to longer-term investment alternatives, such as the 10 Year U.S. Treasury, reach more normalized historic levels. By investing in longer maturity securities today, we would expose our shareholders to losses in capital and earnings when interest rates normalize upward. As you can see in our financial statements, this conservative investment strategy has helped our Company preserve its book value, which improved on a year-over-year basis from $7.64 to $8.14, and our equity to assets which increased by 1.05% to a level of 9.63% as of March 31, 2014. Over the course of the past year as interest rates moderated slightly upward, some of our peers have seen an erosion of their book values and capital bases due to the losses that have occurred within their investment portfolios as a direct result of their investment strategies that stretched for yield in a lower interest rate environment. We continue to be satisfied with our current strategy of covering our overhead, maintaining a very adequate level of capital and reserves and making our dividend payment which continues to be generous in today’s market with a yield of 3.86% based upon our closing price this past quarter end. We continue to project our strategy will be proven right as we have seen within the past year the negative impact rising rates can have on the valuations of investment portfolios, capital bases and book values. In addition, as we shift more of our lower-yielding liquid investments into higher-yielding quality loans, we are starting to see a higher level of growth in our earnings. We firmly believe that we have been through our earnings trough and will see improving results in the earnings that our Company produces on a core basis in the coming quarters; especially as interest rates reach more normalized levels and we can comfortably grow our investment portfolio to levels at which we are more historically accustomed. With our focused commitment to remaining disciplined with our strategy and the improving earnings of our Company over the course of the past year, we have seen our market value improve by closing on March 31, 2014 at $8.28, an increase of 13.42% from March 31, 2013. Being a strong and profitable Company in this presently changing banking environment and rewarding our owners with solid growth in their shareholder value continues to be our priority and our long term focus.

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United Bancorp, Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this document, the words or phrases “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “projected” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including changes in economic conditions in the Bank’s market areas, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans in the Bank’s market areas and competition, that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. Factors listed above could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any statements expressed with respect to future periods.

The Company is not aware of any trends, events or uncertainties that will have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources except as discussed herein. The Company is not aware of any current recommendation by regulatory authorities that would have such effect if implemented except as discussed herein.

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date such statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management makes certain judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements, and as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.

The procedures for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses reflect our evaluation of credit risk after careful consideration of all information available to management. In developing this assessment, management must rely on estimates and exercise judgment regarding matters where the ultimate outcome is unknown such as economic factors, developments affecting companies in specific industries and issues with respect to single borrowers. Depending on changes in circumstances, future assessments of credit risk may yield materially different results, which may require an increase or a decrease in the allowance for loan losses.

The allowance is regularly reviewed by management and the board to determine whether the amount is considered adequate to absorb probable losses. This evaluation includes specific loss estimates on certain individually reviewed loans, statistical loss estimates for loan pools that are based on historical loss experience, and general loss estimates that are based on the size, quality and concentration characteristics of the various loan portfolios, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay and current economic and industry conditions. Also considered as part of that judgment is a review of the Bank’s trend in delinquencies and loan losses, and economic factors.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb probable loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is an estimate based on management’s current judgment about the credit quality of the loan portfolio. While the Company strives to reflect all known risk factors in its evaluation, judgment errors may occur.

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United Bancorp, Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations

Analysis of Financial Condition

Earning Assets – Loans

Our focus as a community bank is to meet the credit needs of the markets we serve. At March 31, 2014, gross loans were $313.1 million, compared to $309.5 million at December 31, 2013, an increase of $3.6 million after offsetting repayments for the period. The overall increase in the loan portfolio was comprised of a $5.1 million increase in commercial and commercial real estate loans and a $1.2 million decrease in installment lending and a $304,000 decrease in residential loans since December 31, 2013.

Commercial and commercial real estate loans comprised 65.5% of total loans at March 31, 2014, compared to 64.7% at December 31, 2013. Commercial and commercial real estate loans have increased $5.1 million, or 2.5% since December 31, 2013. This segment of the loan portfolio includes originated loans in our market areas and purchased participations in loans from other banks for out-of-area commercial and commercial real estate loans to benefit from consistent economic growth outside the Company’s primary market area, but mainly within the state of Ohio.

Installment loans represented 8.1% of total loans at March 31, 2014 and 8.6% at December 31, 2013. Some of the installment loans carry somewhat more risk than real estate lending; however, it also provides for higher yields. Installment loans have decreased $1.2 million, or 4.4%, since December 31, 2013. The targeted lending areas encompass four separate metropolitan areas, minimizing the risk to changes in economic conditions in the communities housing the Company’s 20 banking locations.

Residential real estate loans were 26.4% of total loans at March 31, 2014 and 26.8% at December 31, 2013, representing a decrease of $304,000, or less than 1.0% since December 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2014, the Bank has approximately $10.2 million in fixed-rate loans that have been sold in the secondary market but still serviced by the Company as compared to $10.7 million at December 31, 2013. The level of fixed rate mortgages serviced by the Company will continue to decline as the Company will not retain servicing rights on new sales going forward for these types of products. The Company will continue to service these loans for a fee that is typically 25 basis points. At March 31, 2014, the Company did not hold any loans for sale.

The allowance for loan losses totaled $3.0 million at March 31, 2014, which represented 0.97% of total loans, and $2.9 million at December 31, 2013, or 0.94% of total loans. The allowance represents the amount which management and the Board of Directors estimates is adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance balance and the provision charged to expense are reviewed by management and the Board of Directors monthly using a risk evaluation model that considers borrowers’ past due experience, economic conditions and various other circumstances that are subject to change over time. Management believes the current balance of the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable incurred credit losses associated with the loan portfolio. Net charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were approximately $72,000 or 2.5%, of the beginning balance in the allowance for loan losses. Net loans charged off did decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. Net loans charged off increased approximately $21,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.

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United Bancorp, Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations

Earning Assets – Securities

The securities portfolio is comprised of U.S. Government agency-backed securities, tax-exempt obligations of state and political subdivisions and certain other investments. Securities available for sale and held-to-maturity at March 31, 2014 decreased approximately $2.4 million from December 31, 2013 totals. The opportunities to reinvest these liquid funds have been limited due to the historical low interest rates available on replacement investments.

Sources of Funds – Deposits

The Company’s primary source of funds is core deposits from retail and business customers. These core deposits include all categories of interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits, excluding certificates of deposit greater than $100,000. For the period ended March 31, 2014, total core deposits decreased approximately $15.7 million, or 6.7%. The Company’s savings accounts increased $1.7 million or 2.6% from December 31, 2013 totals. The Company’s interest-bearing and non-interest bearing demand deposits increased $13.9 million while certificates of deposit under $100,000 decreased by $1.6 million, or 2.6%. As a result of the booming activity of the oil and gas industry within our market areas, the Company had experienced a higher than normal influx of funds during 2013 and that continued into 2014. The amount of funds anticipated to flow out in the next three to six months is not considered material to the overall liquidity position of the Company.

The Company has a strong deposit base from public agencies, including local school districts, city and township municipalities, public works facilities and others that may tend to be more seasonal in nature resulting from the receipt and disbursement of state and federal grants. These entities have maintained fairly static balances with the Company due to various funding and disbursement timeframes.

Certificates of deposit greater than $100,000 are not considered part of core deposits and as such are used to balance rate sensitivity as a tool of funds management. At March 31, 2014, certificates of deposit greater than $100,000 decreased $418,000 or 2.2%, from December 31, 2013 totals.

Sources of Funds – Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Borrowings

Other interest-bearing liabilities include securities sold under agreements to repurchase and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. The majority of the Company’s repurchase agreements are with local school districts and city and county governments. The Company’s short-term borrowings increased approximately $3.8 million from December 31, 2013 totals.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Net Income

The Company reported diluted earnings per share of $0.10 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $0.09 for the three months ended March, 31, 2013, an increase of 11.11%. The earnings level for the three months ended March 31, 2014 can be attributed to several factors which are explained in detail below. The most notable factor is a $152,720 pre tax impairment charge against earnings on a foreclosed real estate property. This impairment charge was due to a natural disaster landslide that impacted the property’s structural integrity. Even though this property was properly insured, this was an event that is not claimable; therefore, there will be no recovery. Without this impairment charge, which will be nonrecurring in future periods, the Company would have reported core diluted earnings per share of $0.12 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 which is a 33.3% increase over the $0.09 diluted earnings per share reported for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

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United Bancorp, Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations

Net Interest Income

Net interest income decreased less than 1.0%, or $18,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. As previously mention, not wanting to take undue interest rate risk, we are keeping our liquidity in short term low yielding funds as Cash and due from Bank. With a 25 basis point return, this has impacted our earnings for three months ended march 31, 2014 and 2013. Until we have a clearer vision of our government’s direction, we are being careful at this point in time not to take a lot of interest rate risk by stretching maturities for higher yields.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $216,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $319,000 for the same period in 2013. As previously discussed, the decrease in the provision for loan losses was primarily due to and overall improvement in credit quality of the loan portfolio.

Noninterest Income

As previously mentioned, attracting a higher number of transaction accounts as a result of a customer marketing strategy had a positive impact on noninterest income. The Company’s service charges on deposit accounts, a component of non interest income increased by $135,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. It is projected this trend will continue even with the continuing Government mandated regulations relating to the Dodd-Frank Act, which have had a limiting effect on the level of revenue realized per account, being more fully implemented. This has been offset by the Company’s focus on attracting more transaction account customers and having a higher overall level of transaction accounts that can generate fee based income.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense was $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, an increase of $78,000 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. Salaries and employee benefit expense decreased $73,000, for the three month period ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013. This decrease was primarily due to lower costs related to the Company’s Defined Benefit Retirement Plan. The decrease in salaries and employee benefits was offset by increases to several factors including the previously mentioned $152,720 impairment charge against earnings on a foreclosed real estate property, ever-increasing health care costs and the opening of the Company’s new Retail Banking and Training Center located on the west-side of the highly appealing St. Clairsville, Ohio market. Also the Company’s Franchise and other taxes decreased by $74,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. For 2014, the State of Ohio permanently reduced their franchise tax rate for banks, therefore the Company will continue to see reduced franchise tax expense as compared to previous years.

Federal Income Taxes

The provision for federal income taxes was $122,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, an increase of $85,000 compared to the same period in 2013. The effective tax rate was approximately 20.0% and 8.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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United Bancorp, Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations

Capital Resources

Internal capital growth, through the retention of earnings, is the primary means of maintaining capital adequacy for the Company. Stockholders’ equity totaled $39.2 million at March 31, 2014 compared to $38.9 million at December 31, 2013, a $305,000 increase. Total average stockholders’ equity in relation to total average assets was 9.63% at March 31, 2014 and 9.99% at December 31, 2013. Our shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to create a class of preferred shares with 2,000,000 authorized shares. This enables the Company, at the option of the Board of Directors, to issue series of preferred shares in a manner calculated to take advantage of financing techniques which may provide a lower effective cost of capital to the Company. The amendment also provides greater flexibility to the Board of Directors in structuring the terms of equity securities that may be issued by the Company. Although this preferred stock is a financial tool, it has not been utilized to date.

The Company has offered for many years a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“The Plan”) for shareholders under which the Company’s common stock will be purchased by the Plan for participants with automatically reinvested dividends. The Plan does not represent a change in the Company’s dividend policy or a guarantee of future dividends.

The Company is subject to the regulatory requirements of The Federal Reserve System as a bank holding company. The Bank is subject to regulations of the FDIC and the State of Ohio, Division of Financial Institutions. The most important of these various regulations address capital adequacy.

The minimums related to such capital requirements are:

	Total			Tier 1			Tier 1
	Capital To			Capital To			Capital To
	Risk-Weighted			Risk-Weighted			Average
	Assets			Assets			Assets
Well capitalized		10.00	%		6.00	%		5.00	%
Adequately capitalized		8.00	%		4.00	%		4.00	%
Undercapitalized		6.00	%		3.00	%		3.00	%

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United Bancorp, Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations

The following table illustrates the Company’s “well-capitalized” classification at March 31, 2014.

	March 31,
	2014
	(Dollars in thousands)
Tier 1 capital	$	43,496
Total risk-based capital		46,543
Risk-weighted assets		306,289
Average total assets		398,143
Total risk-based capital ratio		15.2	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio		14.2	%
Tier 1 capital to average assets		10.9	%

Liquidity

Management’s objective in managing liquidity is maintaining the ability to continue meeting the cash flow needs of its customers, such as borrowings or deposit withdrawals, as well as its own financial commitments. The principal sources of liquidity are net income, loan payments, maturing securities and sales of securities available for sale, federal funds sold and cash and deposits with banks. Along with its liquid assets, the Company has additional sources of liquidity available to ensure that adequate funds are available as needed. These include, but are not limited to, the purchase of federal funds, the ability to borrow funds under line of credit agreements with correspondent banks, a borrowing agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and the adjustment of interest rates to obtain depositors. Management feels that it has the capital adequacy and profitability to meet the current and projected liquidity needs of its customers.

Inflation

Substantially all of the Company’s assets and liabilities relate to banking activities and are monetary in nature. The consolidated financial statements and related financial data are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). U.S. GAAP currently requires the Company to measure the financial position and results of operations in terms of historical dollars, with the exception of securities available for sale, certain impaired loans and certain other real estate and loans that may be measured at fair value. Changes in the value of money due to rising inflation can cause purchasing power loss.

Management’s opinion is that movements in interest rates affect the financial condition and results of operations to a greater degree than changes in the rate of inflation. It should be noted that interest rates and inflation do affect each other, but do not always move in correlation with each other. The Company’s ability to match the interest sensitivity of its financial assets to the interest sensitivity of its liabilities in its asset/liability management may tend to minimize the effect of changes in interest rates on the Company’s performance.

ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There has been no significant change from disclosures included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

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

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company, under the supervision, and with the participation, of its management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to the requirements of Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2014, in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiary) required to be included in the Company's periodic SEC filings.

There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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United Bancorp, Inc.
Part II – Other Information

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

None, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company’s business.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in Part 1 Item 1A of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed on March 21, 2013.

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

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

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	(d) Maximum Number or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
Month #1 1/1/2014 to 1/31/2014	—	—	—	—
Month #2 2/1/2014 to 2/28/2014	—	—	—	—
Month #3 3/1/2014 to 3/31/2014	—	—	—	—

The Company adopted the United Bancorp, Inc. Affiliate Banks Directors and Officers Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), which is an unfunded deferred compensation plan. Amounts deferred pursuant to the Plan remain unrestricted assets of the Company, and the right to participate in the Plan is limited to members of the Board of Directors and Company officers. Under the Plan, directors or other eligible participants may defer fees and up to 50% of their annual incentive award payable to them by the Company, which are used to acquire common shares which are credited to a participant’s respective account. Except in the event of certain emergencies, no distributions are to be made from any account as long as the participant continues to be an employee or member of the Board of Directors. Upon termination of service, the aggregate number of shares credited to the participant’s account are distributed to him or her along with any cash proceeds credited to the account which have not yet been invested in the Company’s stock. On May 15, 2013, the Plan purchased a total of 5,743 common shares for participant accounts. All purchases under this deferred compensation plan are funded with either earned director fees or officer incentive award payments. No underwriting fees, discounts, or commissions are paid in connection with the Plan. The shares allocated to participant accounts have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(2) thereof.

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

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ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. Exhibits

EX-3.1 Amended Articles of Incorporation of United Bancorp, Inc. ⁽¹⁾

EX-3.2 Amended Code of Regulations of United Bancorp, Inc. ⁽²⁾

EX-4.0 Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders (See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2)

EX 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification – CEO

EX 31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification – CFO

EX 32.1 Section 1350 Certification – CEO

EX 32.2 Section 1350 Certification – CFO

EX 101.INS XBRL Instance Document ⁽³⁾

EX 101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document ⁽³⁾

EX 101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document ⁽³⁾

EX 101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document ⁽³⁾

EX 101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document ⁽³⁾

EX 101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document ⁽³

⁽¹⁾ Incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2001.

⁽²⁾ Incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2001.

⁽³⁾ Users of this data are advised that, pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are otherwise not subject to liability under these sections.

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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.

	/s/United Bancorp, Inc.
Date: May 14, 2014	By:	/s/Scott A. Everson
		Scott A. Everson
		President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 14, 2014	By:	/s/Randall M. Greenwood
		Randall M. Greenwood
		Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification – Principal Executive Officer
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification – Principal Financial Officer
32.1	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as enacted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002.
32.2	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as enacted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.