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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

(Mark One)

 

x

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

 

OR

 

 

o

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

 

For the transition period from              to               

 

Commission File No. 000-29949

 


 

PEOPLES COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Maryland

 

31-1686242

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

6100 West Chester Road, West Chester, Ohio 45069

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 870-3530

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 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  o

 

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).   Yes  o  No  o

 

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 “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer o

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

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  o  No  x

 

As of May 15, 2009, 4,844,489 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.01 par value, were issued and outstanding.

 

 

 



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

4

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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

17

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

22

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

22

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

23

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

23

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

27

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

27

Item 4T.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

27

Item 5.

Other Information

27

Item 6.

Exhibits

27

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

28

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(In thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

8,297

 

$

11,133

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

 

97,992

 

60,882

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

106,289

 

72,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities designated as available for sale

 

49,918

 

100,952

 

Loans receivable — net

 

440,704

 

461,861

 

Office premises and equipment

 

26,444

 

26,671

 

Real estate held for sale

 

510

 

510

 

Real estate acquired through foreclosure

 

11,464

 

10,176

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

14,549

 

14,549

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

2,646

 

2,941

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

18,748

 

18,566

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

1,597

 

1,336

 

Intangible assets

 

2,541

 

2,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

675,410

 

$

712,415

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

597,016

 

$

630,198

 

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings

 

76,485

 

76,507

 

Subordinated debentures

 

15,464

 

15,464

 

Accrued interest payable

 

1,415

 

1,022

 

Other liabilities

 

3,885

 

4,069

 

Total liabilities

 

694,265

 

727,260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ deficit

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock - 15,000,000 shares of $.01 par value authorized; 4,844,489 shares issued at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008

 

48

 

48

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

71,373

 

71,345

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(90,298

)

(85,879

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

22

 

(359

)

Total stockholders’ deficit

 

(18,855

)

(14,845

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

 

$

675,410

 

$

712,415

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

6,483

 

$

10,332

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

246

 

534

 

Investment securities

 

347

 

66

 

Interest-bearing deposits and other

 

183

 

997

 

Total interest income

 

7,259

 

11,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

4,762

 

6,940

 

Borrowings

 

984

 

1,043

 

Total interest expense

 

5,746

 

7,983

 

Net interest income

 

1,513

 

3,946

 

Provision for losses on loans

 

1,800

 

1,800

 

Net interest income (loss) after provision for losses on loans

 

(287

)

2,146

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of loans

 

4

 

21

 

Gain on sale of securities

 

 

483

 

Loss on sale of other assets

 

(46

)

(1

)

Income from bank-owned life insurance

 

182

 

187

 

Other operating

 

486

 

612

 

Total other income

 

626

 

1,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General, administrative and other expense

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

1,830

 

2,437

 

Occupancy and equipment

 

834

 

872

 

Franchise taxes

 

101

 

187

 

Data processing

 

313

 

308

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

338

 

367

 

Other operating

 

1,342

 

1,059

 

Total general, administrative and other expense

 

4,758

 

5,230

 

Loss before income taxes

 

(4,419

)

(1,782

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

(569

)

Deferred

 

 

(88

)

Total federal income tax benefit

 

 

(657

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(4,419

)

$

(1,125

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS PER SHARE

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(.91

)

$

(.23

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

$

(.91

)

$

(.23

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

 

$

 

$

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(4,419

)

$

(1,125

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains on securities during the period, net of tax effects of $0 and $103 for the respective periods.

 

381

 

201

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in earnings, net of tax effects of $0 and $164 for the respective periods

 

 

(319

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(4,038

)

$

(1,243

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

22

 

$

(78

)

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the period

 

$

(4,419

)

$

(1,125

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of premiums and discounts on securities

 

(6

)

(159

)

Amortization of deferred loan origination fees and premiums

 

122

 

85

 

Amortization of mortgage servicing rights

 

41

 

41

 

Amortization of premiums and discounts on borrowings

 

9

 

11

 

Expense of stock benefit plans

 

28

 

60

 

Amortization of other intangible assets

 

297

 

367

 

Depreciation

 

227

 

308

 

Provision for losses on loans

 

1,800

 

1,800

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends

 

 

(169

)

Investment securities dividends

 

(14

)

(14

)

Income from bank-owned life insurance

 

(182

)

(187

)

Gain on sale of securities

 

 

(483

)

Loss on sale of foreclosed real estate

 

46

 

1

 

Gain on sale of loans

 

(4

)

(21

)

Proceeds from sale of loans in the secondary market

 

194

 

1,861

 

Loans originated for sale in the secondary market

 

(190

)

(2,476

)

Increase (decrease) in cash, due to changes in:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

295

 

714

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(302

)

(725

)

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

 

209

 

225

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

(1,849

)

114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of investment securities and mortgage-backed securities

 

 

(6,635

)

Principal repayments on investment securities and mortgage-backed securities

 

51,435

 

5,731

 

Proceeds from sale of investment securities and mortgage-backed securities designated as available for sale

 

 

29,435

 

Proceeds from the sale of loans and loan participations

 

 

 

Principal repayments on loans - net

 

17,523

 

25,057

 

Purchase of office premises and equipment

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of real estate acquired through foreclosure

 

378

 

355

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

69,336

 

53,943

 

Net cash provided by operating and investing activities (balance carried forward)

 

67,487

 

54,057

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating and investing activities (balance brought forward)

 

$

67,487

 

$

54,057

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in deposit accounts

 

(33,182

)

(13,647

)

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings

 

 

1,000

 

Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings

 

(31

)

(2,032

)

Dividends paid on common stock

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(33,213

)

(14,679

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

34,274

 

39,378

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

72,015

 

86,614

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

106,289

 

$

125,992

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on deposits and borrowings

 

$

5,353

 

$

8,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers from loans to real estate acquired through foreclosure

 

$

1,712

 

$

4,098

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.  Basis of Presentation

 

Peoples Community Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Peoples” or the “Company”), is a registered savings and loan holding company which owns all of the outstanding common shares of Peoples Community Bank (the “Bank”), a federally chartered savings bank.  Unless the context otherwise requires, reference to Peoples includes the Bank.  The condensed consolidated statement of financial condition as of December 31, 2008, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Peoples included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.  However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments), which are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements, have been included.  The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

2.   Overview and Recent Regulatory Matters

 

Beginning in early 2007, Peoples began to reduce all aspects of its lending exposure due in large part to the downturn in the local economy, and, in particular, values of residential and residential development properties. Further, beginning in 2006, Peoples revised its underwriting standards to place an increased focus on cash flow analysis, tightened its credit standards and provided additional resources to the resolution of its classified assets.  Despite the actions taken by Peoples, the continued recessionary forces in the local economy have had a significant adverse impact on Peoples’ financial condition and results of operations.  Net losses from operations amounted to $4.4 million, $68.5 million, and $33.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the year ended 2008, and the year ended 2007, respectively.  Stockholders’ equity decreased from $87.6 million or 8.5% of total assets at December 31, 2006 to a deficit of $18.9 million at March 31, 2009.  Further, the level of Peoples’ non-performing assets has and will continue to negatively impact Peoples’ interest rate spread, interest income, provision for losses on loans and net earnings or loss.  Non-performing assets totaled $52.9 million, $53.3 million, and $32.8 million at March 31, 2009, December 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007, respectively.  While the Bank has devoted and will continue to devote substantial resources toward the resolution of all delinquent and non-performing assets, no assurance can be made that management’s efforts will be successful.

 

Regulatory Enforcement Actions

 

The Office of Thrift Supervision (the “OTS”) is the primary federal regulator of Peoples Community Bank.  In light of Peoples’ losses in 2007 and 2006 and levels of nonperforming assets, the OTS has imposed certain operations restrictions on the Company and the Bank, many of which had previously been taken by Peoples. On April 2, 2008, the Company and the Bank each consented to the terms of Cease and Desist Orders issued by the OTS (the “Orders”).  The Company attached copies of the Orders to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2008.

 

The Orders require the Company and the Bank to, among other things, file with the OTS within prescribed time periods updated business plans, which specifically incorporate the requirements set forth in the Orders and comments contained in the most recently completed examinations of the Company and the Bank. On a quarterly basis, the Company and the Bank are required to compare the projected operating results from the business plans with the actual results. The results of this variance analysis are to be submitted to the OTS within the prescribed time periods. In addition, the Orders require that the Company and the Bank receive the permission of the OTS prior to (i) making or declaring any dividends or payments on their outstanding securities; (ii) adding or replacing a director or hiring an executive officer; and (iii) making any golden parachute payments to any institution-affiliated party. Pursuant to the Order issued to the Company, the Company must also receive the permission of the OTS prior to increasing its debt position and before any repurchase of its securities.

 

The Order issued to the Bank also requires the Bank to take certain actions, including (i) not making any new loans or issuing new lines of credit for land acquisition or development, speculative residential construction, commercial and multi-family construction, acquisition or retention of commercial property, and non-owner occupied one-to-four-family

 

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residential property; (ii) engaging an independent consultant to conduct a loan portfolio review for the purpose of determining asset quality and the appropriateness of the Bank’s asset classification process related to loan relationships that equal or exceed $4.0 million; (iii) establishing a plan for reducing adversely classified assets; (iv) reviewing and, where appropriate, adjusting the Bank’s allowance for loan and lease losses methodology; (v) limiting asset growth during each calendar quarter to an amount not to exceed net interest credited on deposit liabilities; and (vi) establishing an Oversight Committee of the Bank’s Board of Directors comprised of independent outside directors.  In an effort to proactively address the downturn in the local real estate market, the Bank had previously curtailed or ceased the lending activities restricted in the Orders.

 

During 2008, management of Peoples worked diligently to resolve the issues associated with the Bank’s nonperforming assets and to provide the information or take the actions required by the Orders.  Concurrently, management and the Board of Directors considered all strategic alternatives available to the Company and the Bank.  As required, Peoples has filed a consolidated business plan with the OTS covering operations through 2010.  Peoples’ business plan contemplates, among other things, a consolidation of its operations through branch sales and a reduction in adversely classified assets through loan resolutions, repayments, sales and charge-offs.  Branch sale transactions would decrease Peoples’ assets and liabilities, improve capital ratios, generate income, and reduce general, administrative and other expense.  Despite management’s efforts, the extremely difficult economic conditions have continued to negatively impact real estate values and the ability of borrowers to service or repay their loans.  As a result, Peoples has continued to incur significant losses which has severely impacted stockholders’ equity and the related regulatory capital of the Bank.

 

Banking regulations require savings institutions to satisfy several capital requirements.  Savings institutions must maintain tangible capital equal to at least 1.5% of adjusted total assets, core capital equal to at least 4.0% of adjusted total assets and total capital equal to at least 8.0% of risk-weighted assets.  A savings institution that fails any of these capital requirements is subject to possible enforcement actions by the OTS or the FDIC. Such actions could include a capital directive, a cease and desist order, civil money penalties, the establishment of restrictions on the institution’s operations, termination of federal deposit insurance and the appointment of a conservator or receiver. The capital regulations provide that such actions, through enforcement proceedings or otherwise, could require one or more of a variety of corrective actions.  Application of these corrective actions are influenced by an institution’s capital levels under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  This framework defines the following five levels of capital:  well capitalized; adequately capitalized; undercapitalized; significantly undercapitalized; and critically undercapitalized.

 

On January 30, 2009, the Bank submitted its Thrift Financial Report (“TFR”) to the OTS for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.  This report reflected the Bank’s capital under the framework for prompt corrective action at the “adequately capitalized” level.  During the course of an examination by the OTS and Peoples’ external audit for 2008, management was informed of several adjustments identified by OTS examiners and our external auditors related to the estimation of the allowance for loan losses. These adjustments were due to information received by Peoples subsequent to the initial year-end closing.  As a result, an amended TFR for December 31, 2008 was filed on April 9, 2009.  The amended TFR reflected regulatory capital under the framework for prompt corrective action at the “significantly undercapitalized” level.

 

The Bank was notified by the OTS by letter dated April 13, 2009 (the “Notice”), that it is subject to certain restrictions and requirements, including the requirement to file a capital restoration plan by April 30, 2009 to demonstrate the ability of the Bank to return to an adequately capitalized status by June 15, 2009 (the “Capital Plan”).

 

On April 28, 2009, the Bank consented to an Amended Order to Cease and Desist (the “Amended Order”) issued by the OTS. The Amended Order became effective on April 29, 2009.  The Amended Order supplements and amends the previously issued Cease and Desist Order issued by the OTS against the Bank on April 2, 2008.  The Amended Order requires that the Bank achieve by July 14, 2009 and maintain: (i) a Tier 1 (Core) Capital Ratio of at least eight percent (8%); and (ii) a Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of at least twelve percent (12%).  The Amended Order also requires the Bank to file with the OTS a written contingency plan by May 14, 2009 that will be implemented by the Bank in the event it becomes critically undercapitalized (the “Contingency Plan”).  The Contingency Plan will require that the Bank achieve one of the following results: (i) a merger with or acquisition by another federally insured institution or holding company thereof, or (ii) a voluntary liquidation by, among other things, filing the appropriate applications with the OTS in conformity with federal laws and regulations.  The Contingency Plan will be implemented if the Bank becomes critically undercapitalized or upon notification by the OTS.  In addition, the Amended Order requires the Bank to refrain from certain actions, including: (i) accepting, renewing or rolling over any brokered deposit; (ii) acting as a deposit broker; or (iii) soliciting deposits by offering an effective yield on insured deposits that exceeds the limitation provided by OTS regulations.

 

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On April 30, 2009, the Bank filed its Thrift Financial Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 .  This report reflected the Bank’s capital under the framework for prompt corrective action at the “critically undercapitalized” level.  As a result, and in addition to the other operational restrictions imposed by the Orders, the Bank may not, without the prior written consent of the FDIC:

 

·                                          Enter into any material transactions other than in the usual course of business, including any investment, expansion, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar action with respect to which the Bank is required to give notice to OTS;

·                                          Extend credit for any highly leveraged transaction;

·                                          Amend its charter or bylaws, except to the extent necessary to carry out any other requirement of any law, regulation, or order;

·                                          Make any material change in accounting methods;

·                                          Engage in any covered transaction;

·                                          Pay excessive compensation or bonuses; or

·                                          Make payments on subordinated debt.

 

The Company and the Bank are currently in negotiations concerning a transaction to sell certain branches of the Bank (the “Branch Transaction”), the proposed results of which are the basis for the Bank’s Capital Plan, as filed with the OTS on April 30, 2009, as required by the Notice.  The Bank intends to negotiate and enter into the Branch Transaction in order to reduce assets and liabilities, generate a deposit premium and return the Bank to an adequately capitalized status. The Company cannot provide assurance that an agreement related to the Branch Transaction will be entered into or consummated or that the Bank’s Capital Plan will be acceptable to the OTS.  If the Bank’s Capital Plan is not approved by the OTS or the Bank cannot enter into and consummate a transaction to return the Bank to an adequately capitalized status on a timely basis, the Company will not be able to continue as a going concern.

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

The report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2007, contained an explanatory paragraph as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern primarily due to the Company’s current lack of liquidity to repay its obligation under an outstanding line of credit with Integra Bank, N.A. (“Integra”).  The line of credit is secured by all outstanding shares of common stock of the Bank. The Orders prohibit the Bank from paying cash dividends to the Company without the prior consent of the OTS and the Company will be able to rely upon only a limited amount of existing cash and cash equivalents for its liquidity. Without the ability to rely on dividends from the Bank, the Company will require funds from other capital sources to meet its obligations such as restructuring or replacing the line of credit.  Peoples is actively evaluating various funding strategies to meet its obligations, including restructuring its outstanding debt and selling branch offices.  Any increase in the Company’s outstanding indebtedness will also require OTS approval.  The Company cannot provide assurance that it will succeed in obtaining funds to meet its financial obligations.  Failure to do so will have a material adverse effect on, and impair the Company’s business, financial condition and ability to operate as a going concern.

 

The report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2008, also contained an explanatory paragraph as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Reasons cited include the Bank’s low level of capital, exposure to significant regulatory sanctions and significant losses from operations.

 

Default on Line of Credit and Termination of Strategic Transaction

 

As of December 31, 2007, the Company was not in compliance with certain covenants of its line of credit with Integra.  On June 30, 2008, the loan matured and was due in full.  Effective July 24, 2008, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with Integra regarding its $17.5 million line of credit. The forbearance was negotiated in order to extend the repayment period and allow the Company to structure a transaction which would result in repayment of the $17.5 million line of credit.

 

On September 12, 2008, the Company entered into a purchase and assumption agreement (“Agreement”) with a buyer and a third party.  The Agreement provided for the purchase of a substantial portion of the Bank’s assets, as well as the assumption of the Bank’s deposits and certain other liabilities.  The Company or the buyer could terminate the Agreement

 

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if the closing of the transactions did not occur on or before December 31, 2008.  By letter dated December 29, 2008, the buyer terminated its obligations under the Agreement pursuant to Section 25(f) of the Agreement.

 

On December 31, 2008, the Company and the third party entered into the First Amendment (“Amendment”) to the Agreement to extend the Company’s and third party’s obligations under the Agreement to January 31, 2009.  The Company and the third party reaffirmed their respective representations and warranties and acknowledged that the third party will require another financial institution acceptable to the OTS to perform its or their obligations under the Agreement.  No agreement was reached by January 31, 2009.

 

On December 31, 2008, the Company and Integra extended the forbearance period to January 31, 2009.  The forbearance period has now expired and the Company is in default on its line of credit with Integra.  This matter remains unresolved.

 

Holding Company Liquidity

 

The Company, on an unconsolidated basis, has had insufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations.  As of March 31, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $20,000.  The amount due on the Company’s line of credit with Integra totals $18,209,000, which is comprised of $17,500,000 in principal, $534,000 in accrued interest, and $175,000 in loan fees.  The Company’s expenses include a management fee of $5,500 per month payable to the Bank, a Nasdaq fee of $2,500 per month, and various legal fees and OTS assessment fees.  If the Company is unable to obtain dividends from the Bank, liquidate assets, or restructure its debt, its inability to meet current financial obligations will have a significant impact on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Establishment of Valuation Allowance

 

In light of the matters discussed above, Peoples established a valuation allowance of deferred federal income taxes of approximately $4.4 million in 2007.  As of December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, the allowance had been increased to $27.2 million.  Generally, the losses incurred in 2006, 2007 and 2008 resulted in deferred federal income taxes or deferred tax assets which may be applied against current period earnings, carried back against prior years’ earnings or used to the extent of management’s estimate of future taxable income.  The valuation allowance was established since Peoples’ current circumstances might impair its ability to generate future taxable income and therefore impair its ability to realize all benefits of the deferred tax asset.

 

3.   Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiary, and American State Advisory Group Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank.  All significant inter-company items have been eliminated.

 

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4.  Allowance for Loan Loss

 

The following table sets forth the activity in the allowance for loan losses during the periods indicated (balances expressed in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2009

 

Twelve Months Ended
December 31,2008

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2008

 

Allowance at beginning of period

 

$

28,705

 

$

34,499

 

$

34,499

 

Provision for losses on loans

 

1,800

 

41,477

 

1,800

 

Charge offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-four-family

 

(9

)

(6,666

)

(633

)

Multi-family

 

 

(9,259

)

 

Nonresidential real estate and land

 

 

(18,945

)

(1,469

)

Construction

 

 

(8,843

)

(438

)

Commercial

 

 

(3,982

)

(51

)

Consumer and other

 

(3

)

70

)

(47

)

Total charge offs

 

(12

)

(47,765

)

(2,638

)

Recoveries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-four-family residential

 

1

 

45

 

2

 

Multi-family residential

 

 

187

 

 

Nonresidential real estate and land

 

 

 

 

Construction

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

8

 

198

 

3

 

Consumer and other

 

4

 

64

 

21

 

Total recoveries

 

13

 

494

 

26

 

Net charge offs to allowance for loan losses

 

1

 

(47,271

)

(2,612

)

Allowance at end of period

 

$

30,506

 

$

28,705

 

$

33,687

 

 

The allocation of the allowance for loan loss based on particular types of loans was as follows (balances expressed in thousands):

 

 

 

March 31, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Percent of

 

 

 

Percent of

 

 

 

Balance

 

total

 

Balance

 

total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-four-family

 

$

9,909

 

32.5

%

$

8,916

 

31.1

%

Multi-family

 

6,127

 

20.1

 

5,452

 

19.0

 

Nonresidential real estate and land

 

10,042

 

32.9

 

9,389

 

32.6

 

Construction

 

2,493

 

8.2

 

3,185

 

11.1

 

Commercial

 

1,828

 

6.0

 

1,432

 

5.0

 

Consumer and other

 

107

 

0.3

 

331

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

30,506

 

100.0

%

$

28,705

 

100.0

%

 

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5. Asset Quality

 

The following two tables set forth information concerning 31 to 59 days delinquent loans and 60 to 89 days delinquent loans at the dates indicated, in dollar amounts (expressed in thousands) and as a percentage of each category of the Bank’s loan portfolio. The amounts presented in both tables represent the total outstanding principal balances of the related loans, rather than the actual payment amounts which are past due.

 

 

 

At March 31, 2009

 

At December 31, 2008

 

 

 

31-59 Days

 

31-59 Days

 

 

 

Delinquent

 

Delinquent

 

 

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

 

 

Of Loan

 

 

 

Of Loan

 

 

 

Amount

 

Category

 

Amount

 

Category

 

One-to-four-family

 

$

4,099

 

1.39

%

$

931

 

0.30

%

Multi-family residential

 

11

 

0.02

 

375

 

0.56

 

Nonresidential real estate and land

 

 

 

527

 

0.37

 

Commercial

 

233

 

3.00

 

 

 

Consumer and other

 

5

 

0.05

 

19

 

0.15

 

Total

 

$

4,348

 

0.86

 

$

1,852

 

0.35

 

 

 

 

At March 31, 2009

 

At December 31, 2008

 

 

 

60-89 Days

 

60-89 Days

 

 

 

Delinquent

 

Delinquent

 

 

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

 

 

Of Loan

 

 

 

Of Loan

 

 

 

Amount

 

Category

 

Amount

 

Category

 

One-to-four-family

 

$

1,645

 

0.56

%

$

3,247

 

1.05

%

Multi-family

 

 

 

 

 

Nonresidential real estate and land

 

126

 

0.10

 

3

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer and other

 

26

 

0.24

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,797

 

0.35

 

$

3,250

 

0.61

 

 

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The following table sets forth information with respect to non-performing assets identified by the Bank, including non-accrual loans and other real estate owned (dollars expressed in thousands):

 

 

 

At March 31,

 

At December 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

Non-accrual loans:

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-four-family

 

$

6,652

 

$

6,566

 

Multi-family

 

7,081

 

7,086

 

Nonresidential real estate and land

 

23,625

 

25,216

 

Construction

 

3,892

 

3,858

 

Commercial

 

203

 

200

 

Consumer and other

 

 

180

 

Total non-accrual loans

 

$

41,453

 

$

43,106

 

Loans 90 days past due and accruing

 

 

 

Total non-performing loans

 

$

41,453

 

$

43,106

 

Other real estate owned, net

 

11,464

 

10,176

 

Total non-performing assets

 

$

52,917

 

$

53,282

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-performing assets to total assets

 

7.83

%

7.48

%

Non-performing loans to total loans-net

 

9.41

%

9.33

%

 

Loans are placed on non-accrual status when management believes the probability of collection of interest is insufficient to warrant further accrual.  When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest is deducted from interest income.  As a matter of policy, the Bank generally discontinues the accrual of interest income when the loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest, and if collection of interest is questionable.

 

If the $41.5 million of non-accruing loans had been current in accordance with their terms during 2009, the gross income on such loans would have been approximately $702,000.  A total of approximately $192,000 of interest income was actually recorded by the Bank on such loans in the three months ended March 31, 2009.

 

Information with respect to the Bank’s impaired loans at and for the three months ended March 31, 2009, the year ended December 31, 2008 and the three months ended March 31, 2008 is as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

 

March 31, 2008

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Impaired loans with related allowance

 

$

 

$

 

$

34,060

 

Impaired loans with no related allowance

 

36,806

 

39,400

 

 

Total impaired loans

 

$

36,806

 

$

39,400

 

$

34,060

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for losses on impaired loans

 

$

 

$

 

$

8,698

 

Average recorded investment in impaired loans

 

$

38,055

 

$

35,367

 

$

28,714

 

Interest income recognized on impaired loans

 

$

190

 

$

37

 

$

52

 

Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans

 

$

190

 

$

37

 

$

28

 

 

The allowance for impaired loans is included in the Bank’s overall allowance for loan losses.

 

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The following table sets forth the activity in the real estate acquired through foreclosure during the periods indicated (Dollars expressed in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

10,176

 

$

6,916

 

Foreclosures

 

1,712

 

5,813

 

Sales

 

(424

)

(2,423

)

Writedowns

 

 

(130

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

11,464

 

$

10,176

 

 

98.       Loss Per Share

 

Basic loss per share is based upon the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period, less 0 and 52,336 unallocated ESOP shares as of March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Diluted loss per share is computed by taking into consideration common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares to be issued under Peoples’ stock option plan and Management Recognition Plan (“MRP”).  The computations were as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)

 

4,844,489

 

4,826,688

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of stock options and MRP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)

 

4,844,489

 

4,826,688

 

 

Options to purchase shares of common stock and MRP awards were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share due to the net loss recorded for each period.

 

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7.  Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

(None)

 

8.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Effective January 1, 2008, Peoples adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”).  FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  FAS 157 has been applied prospectively as of the beginning of the year.

 

FAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  FAS 157 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

 

The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

 

 

Level 2

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

 

 

Level 3

Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

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

 

Available-for-sale Securities.   Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flow.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying balance sheet measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the FAS 157 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2009:

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices in

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets

 

Significant Other

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

for Identical Assets

 

Observable Inputs

 

Inputs

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities

 

$

49,918

 

$

1,282

 

$

48,636

 

$

0

 

 

Impaired Loans.   Loans for which it is probable Peoples will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standard No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan.  Allowable methods for estimating fair value include using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, or where a loan is determined not to be collateral dependent, using the discounted cash flow method.  If the impaired loan is collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized.  This method utilizes a recent appraisal of the collateral and applies a discount factor to the value based on Peoples’ estimate of holding cost and other economic factors, such as estimated cash flow generated from the property.

 

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The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the FAS 157 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fell at March 31, 2009.

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices in

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

Active Markets

 

Significant Other

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

for Identical Assets

 

Observable Inputs

 

Inputs

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impaired loans

 

$

36,806

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

$

36,806

 

 

Item 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

General

 

The Company’s profitability depends on net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividend income on interest-earning assets, principally loans, mortgage-backed securities, investment securities and interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions; and interest expense, principally on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Net interest income is dependent upon the level of interest rates, the extent to which such rates are changing, and the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Company’s profitability also depends, on the level of other income, the provision for losses on loans, general, administrative and other expenses and federal income taxes.

 

The Company’s operations and profitability are subject to changes in interest rates, applicable statutes and regulations and general economic conditions, as well as other factors beyond management’s control.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as disclosures found elsewhere in this quarterly report, are based upon Peoples’ consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Several factors are considered in determining whether or not a policy is critical in the preparation of financial statements. These factors include, among other things, whether the estimates are significant to the financial statements, the nature of the estimates, the ability to readily validate the estimates with other information, including third parties or available prices, sensitivity of the estimates to changes in economic conditions and whether alternative accounting methods may be utilized under US GAAP.

 

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the deferred tax allowance, the valuation of investment securities, and goodwill impairment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The procedures for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses reflect management’s evaluation of credit risk after consideration of all information available. 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 individual borrowers. Depending on changes in

 

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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 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 upon 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 trends in delinquencies and loan losses, as well as trends in delinquencies and losses for the region and nationally, and economic factors.

 

Valuation Allowance of Deferred Income Taxes

 

Peoples accounts for federal income taxes in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“FAS 109”).  Pursuant to the provisions of FAS 109, a deferred tax liability or deferred tax asset is computed by applying the current statutory tax rates to net taxable or deductible differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future periods.  Deferred tax assets are recorded only to the extent that the amount of net deductible temporary differences or carryforward attributes may be utilized against future taxable income.  A valuation allowance is provided for net deferred tax assets to the extent that the value of net temporary differences and carryforward attributes exceeds management’s estimates of taxes payable on future taxable income.  As of December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, Peoples had an allowance of approximately $27.2 million.

 

Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from December 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009

 

At March 31, 2009, Peoples’ assets totaled $675.4 million, a decrease of $37.0 million, or 5.2%, compared to total assets at December 31, 2008.  The decrease in assets was primarily due to a decrease in loans receivable of $21.2 million and a decrease of $51.0 million in mortgage-backed securities and other investment securities, which was partially offset by an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $34.3 million.

 

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $34.3 million, or 47.6%, from the December 31, 2008 level, to a total of $106.3 million at March 31, 2009.  The increase in liquid assets as of March 31, 2009 was primarily due to curtailed lending and the low yield on investments.  At March 31, 2009, $94.0 million was invested in overnight funds, an increase of $58.0 million from December 31, 2008.

 

Investment securities and mortgage-backed securities totaled $49.9 million at March 31, 2009, a decrease of $51.0 million, or 50.6%, compared to December 31, 2008, primarily due to $51.4 million in principal repayments received during the three months ended March 31, 2009.

 

Loans receivable totaled $440.7 million at March 31, 2009, a decrease of $21.2 million, or 4.6%, compared to the December 31, 2008 levels.  Principal payments totaled $23.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2009, and were partially offset by loan disbursements of $5.8 million.  One-to four-family residential real estate loans decreased $11.7 million, or 4.2%, multi-family real estate loans decreased $540,000, or 1.0%, construction loans decreased $1.3 million, or 5.7%, loans secured by commercial real estate and land decreased $4.0 million, or 3.4%, and commercial and consumer loans decreased $1.9 million, or 9.3%.

 

The allowance for loan losses totaled $30.5 million at March 31, 2009, compared to $28.7 million at December 31, 2008.  Approximately $1.8 million was added to the allowance through the provision for losses on loans during the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The analysis method used to determine the levels of allowance for loan losses provides for a range of adequate levels.  Classified assets increased during the current period, however, nonperforming assets and loans classified as special mention decreased.  The balance of the allowance for loan losses is near the high end of the range as indicated by the most recent analysis, primarily due to uncertain economic conditions.

 

Approximately $12,000 of loans were charged-off during the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 compared to $2.6 million for the same period in 2008.  The charged-off loans were comprised of $9,000 in loans secured by one-to-four-family residential real estate and $3,000 in commercial and consumer loans.  The level of charged-off loans during the

 

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three months ended March 31, 2009 has decreased due to a significant number of charge-offs being taken in the fourth quarter of 2008, which resulted in minimal charge-offs in the first quarter of 2009.

 

Nonperforming loans went from $43.1 million, or 9.33% of net loans at December 31, 2008, to $41.5 million, or 9.41% of net loans at March 31, 2009.  Nonperforming loans at March 31, 2009 consisted of approximately $4.7 million of one-to-four family residential loans, $2.0 million of one-to four family investment residential loans, $7.1 million of multi-family residential loans, $23.6 million of loans secured by commercial real estate and land and $4.1 million of commercial and consumer loans.

 

The Bank’s classified assets increased by $22.0 million, or 26.6%, to a total of $104.8 million at March 31, 2009, compared to $82.8 million at December 31, 2008.  Classified residential real estate loans decreased by $570,000, or 2.8%, during the period to a total of $19.7 million, while classified non-residential real estate and land loans increased by $15.5 million, or 46.2%, during the period to a total of $49.0 million.  Classified construction loans increased by $2.1 million, or 22.6%, to $11.6 million.  Classified commercial and other loans increased by $3.7 million, or 39.1%, during the period to a total of $13.1 million, and foreclosed real estate increased by $1.3 million to $11.5 million.

 

The Bank’s “special mention” loans, defined as loans that show some signs of credit weakness, but do not currently expose the Bank to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant being classified, decreased $7.3 million, or 34.4%, to $13.8 million at March 31, 2009.

 

The allowance for loan losses represented 6.5% and 5.9% of total loans, net of undisbursed funds, at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and 73.6% and 66.6% of nonperforming loans at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.  Although management believes that the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2009 was appropriate based upon the available facts and circumstances at such time, there can be no assurance that additions to such allowance will not be necessary in future periods, which would adversely affect Peoples’ results of operations.  In addition, the OTS, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically reviews the Bank’s allowance for loan losses.  The OTS may require the Bank to recognize additions to such allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at or subsequent to the time of their examination.

 

Deposits totaled $597.0 million at March 31, 2009, a decrease of $33.2 million, or 5.9%, over December 31, 2008 levels.  Checking and savings deposits decreased by $3.8 million, or 1.9%, compared to balances at December 31, 2008, while certificate of deposit balances decreased by $29.4 million, or 6.9%, during the same time period.  The decrease in deposit balances during the period was primarily due to management’s decision to decrease pricing in efforts to reduce the overall cost of funds.

 

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings totaled $76.5 million at March 31, 2009, a decrease of $22,000, or 0.03%, compared to December 31, 2008 totals.

 

Stockholders’ deficit totaled $18.9 million at March 31, 2009, a decrease of $4.0 million from December 31, 2008 levels.  The decrease resulted primarily from the net loss of $4.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, which was partially offset by a $381,000 change in unrealized gains on available for sale securities and the amortization effects of stock benefit plans totaling $28,000. The Bank is required to meet minimum capital standards promulgated by the OTS.  At March 31, 2009, the Bank did not meet all applicable regulatory capital requirements and was categorized as critically undercapitalized under the OTS regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  See Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements herein and Item 1A. Risk Factors — Risks Relating to Our Compliance with Applicable Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Enforcement Actions and Developments herein.

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

 

General

 

The Company recorded a net loss of $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to a net loss of $1.1 million for the same period in 2008.  The increase in losses was primarily due to a $2.4 million, or 61.7%, decrease in net interest income, a $676,000, or 51.9%, decrease in other income, and a decrease of $657,000 in federal income tax benefits, partially offset by a decrease of $472,000, or 9.0%, in general, administrative and other expense.

 

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Net Interest Income

 

Interest income on loans decreased by $3.8 million, or 37.3% during the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, compared to the 2008 period, due primarily to a $175.0 million, or 26.6%, decrease in the average portfolio balance outstanding, coupled with a 91 basis point decrease in the weighted-average yield, to 5.38% for the 2009 period.  The decrease in the average balance was primarily due to loan repayments of $127.3 million during the twelve-months, partially offset by loan originations of $48.7 million.  The decrease in yield reflects a downward shift in market rates and the corresponding impact on adjustable-rate loans, as well as an increase in non-performing loans period to period.

 

Interest income on mortgage-backed securities decreased by $288,000, or 53.9%, during the 2009 quarter compared to the same period in 2008, due primarily to a $16.6 million, or 42.2 %, decrease in the average balance outstanding, coupled with a 110 basis point decrease in the weighted-average yield, to 4.31% in the 2009 period.  The decrease in the average balance was primarily due to sales of mortgage-backed securities and principal repayments, while the decrease in the yield was primarily due to downward adjustments on the variable rate mortgage-backed securities.

 

Interest income on investment securities and interest-bearing deposits and other decreased by $533,000, or 50.1%, due primarily to a decrease of 190 basis points in the weighted-average yield, to 1.46% in the 2009 period; partially offset by an $18.6 million increase in the average balance outstanding for the 2009 period.  The increase in the average balance was primarily due to curtailed lending.

 

Interest expense on deposits decreased by $2.2 million, or 31.4%, primarily due to a decrease of $112.8 million, or 15.9%, in the average balance of deposits outstanding period to period, coupled with a 72 basis point decrease in the weighted-average cost of deposits, to 3.20%.  The decrease in the average balance was primarily due to management’s decision to decrease pricing in efforts to reduce the overall cost of funds.  Interest expense on borrowings decreased by $59,000, or 5.7%, due primarily to a $942,000, or 1.0%, decrease in the average balance of borrowings outstanding period to period, coupled with a 21 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings, to 4.30% for the 2009 period.  The decreases in the average cost of both deposits and borrowings were due primarily to the decrease in market interest rates.

 

As a result of the foregoing changes in interest income and interest expense, net interest income decreased by $2.4 million, or 61.7%, to a total of $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008.  The interest rate spread decreased to 1.12% for the three months ended March 31, 2009, from 1.81% for the comparable 2008 period, while the net interest margin decreased to 0.93% for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to 1.92% for the same period in 2008.  The interest rate spread and net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2009 decreased 69 basis points and 99 basis points, respectively, as compared to the ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2008 primarily as a result of the more rapid repricing of assets and the lower relative yield on cash and cash equivalents due to the Bank’s desire to maintain a higher liquidity ratio.

 

Provision for Losses on Loans

 

The Bank establishes provisions for loan losses, which are charges to its operating results, in order to maintain a level of total allowance for loan losses that management believes, to the best of its knowledge, covers all known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at each reporting date.  The Bank’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on historical loss experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by the Bank, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to the Bank’s market area, and other factors related to the collectibility of the Bank’s loan portfolio.  After considering the above factors, management recorded a provision for losses on loans totaling $1.8 million and $1.8 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The provision recorded during the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 was predicated primarily upon the relative credit risk of the loan portfolio.

 

Other Income

 

Other income totaled $626,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, a decrease of $676,000, or 51.9%, compared to the $1.3 million recorded for the same period in 2008.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $483,000 in gain on sale of securities, a decrease of $126,000, or 20.6%, in other operating income, and an increase of $45,000 in loss on sale of foreclosed real estate.

 

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General, Administrative and Other Expense

 

General, administrative and other expense totaled $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, a decrease of $472,000, or 9.0%, compared to the same period in 2008.  This decrease resulted primarily from a decrease of $607,000, or 24.9%, in employee compensation and benefits, a decrease of $38,000, or 4.4%, in occupancy and equipment, a decrease of $86,000, or 46.0%, in franchise taxes, and a decrease of $29,000, or 7.9%, in amortization of intangibles, partially offset by an increase of $283,000, or 26.7%, in other operating expense.

 

The decrease in employee compensation and benefits was due primarily to a decrease in personnel.  The number of employees decreased from 175 to 159, or 9.1%, from March 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009.  The decrease in occupancy and equipment expense is primarily due to reduced depreciation expense. The increase in other operating expense is primarily due to an increase in expenses for foreclosed real estate due to having more properties to maintain and increases in our FDIC insurance premiums.

 

Federal Income Taxes

 

The Company recorded no federal income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to a credit of $657,000 for the same period in 2008, due to the deferred tax valuation allowance and the potential inability to generate future taxable income.

 

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

The financial statements and related financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in relative purchasing power over time due to inflation.

 

Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the Bank’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than does the effect of inflation.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements and the currently reported results are based upon our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon us. These statements and our results reported herein are not guarantees of future performance or results and there can be no assurance that actual developments and economic performance will be as anticipated by us. Actual developments and/or results may differ significantly and adversely from our expected or currently reported results as a result of significant risks, uncertainties and factors, often beyond our control (as well as the various assumptions utilized in determining our expectations), and which include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·      our ability to adopt and implement a viable business plan that will permit us to operate profitably;

·      the impact of the Orders on our ability to conduct our business;

·      our ability to maintain sufficient cash flow to meet debt service and other obligations;

·      the variability of general and specific economic conditions and trends, and changes in, and the level of, interest rates;

·      the impact of competition and pricing environments on deposit products;

·      the ability to access the necessary capital resources in a cost-effective manner to fund our operations;

·      the impact of changes in the residential, construction and commercial real estate markets and changes in the fair values of our assets and loans, including the value of the underlying real estate collateral;

·      the effect of certain determinations or actions taken by, or the inability to secure regulatory approvals from, the OTS on various matters;

·      the ability to maintain effective compliance with laws and regulations and control expenses;

·      the ability to maintain an effective system of internal and financial disclosure controls, and to identify and remediate any control deficiencies; and

·      other events, risks and uncertainties discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and from time to time in our other reports, press releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

We undertake no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements.

 

Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There has been no material change in the Company’s market risk since the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

 

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

 

Changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter in order to address material weaknesses identified as of December 31, 2008.  These material weaknesses included adjustments related to the estimation of the allowance for loan losses.  Changes were implemented to ensure adjustments are made in a timely fashion and before any financial statements are drafted.  [Revise]

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

At March 31, 2009, other than the legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries were not involved in any material proceedings.  Such legal proceedings in the aggregate are believed by management to be immaterial to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

Item 1A.  RISK FACTORS

 

You should carefully consider the other information in this Form 10-Q and the information contained in our other filings with the SEC.  Also, you should carefully consider the following risks in light of our current operating environment and regulatory status. The occurrence of any of the events described below could materially adversely affect our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition. Additional risks not presently known by us or that we currently deem immaterial may also have a material adverse impact.

 

Risks Relating to Our Liquidity

 

The Company does not on its own have sufficient resources to satisfy its obligations and, therefore, we have substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

As a savings institution holding company, the Company has historically paid its operating expenses, interest expense, taxes and other obligations, including interest on its line of credit and junior subordinated debentures, from its cash on hand, investments, and inter-company tax payments.  Without an additional capital infusion as well as possibly a restructuring of existing debt obligations, current cash flows and capital resources of the Company will be insufficient to fund the Company’s operating expenses, to meet its debt service obligations on the junior subordinated debentures beginning in August, 2008 and to pay off the $17.5 million line of credit from Integra, which was due and payable on June 30, 2008.  Since the Orders prohibit the Bank from paying cash dividends without the prior written consent of the OTS, the Company will be able to rely only upon a limited amount of existing cash and cash equivalents as the sources of its liquidity.  Without the ability to rely on dividends from the Bank, the Company will require funds from other capital sources to meet its obligations such as restructuring or replacing its line of credit.  Any increase in the Company’s outstanding indebtedness will also require OTS approval.

 

The Company does not have sufficient liquidity to pay its outstanding debt and to continue to pay its operating expenses.  The Bank’s inability to dividend funds to the Company effectively precludes the Company from repaying its outstanding obligations on its line of credit from Integra.  The forbearance agreement, dated July 24, 2008, between the Company and Integra that extended the Company’s repayment period has expired.  Therefore, Integra has the right to initiate or prosecute any action in any court to collect the indebtedness.

 

The Company has been actively evaluating various capital strategies to meet its obligations, including restructuring its outstanding debt and selling branch offices.  The Company cannot provide assurance that it will succeed in accomplishing any restructuring of its existing debt or selling branches before its capital resources are depleted.  Failure to restructure the Company’s debt obligations or to sell branches will further jeopardize the Company’s business, financial condition and ability to operate as a going concern.  Currently, there is significant doubt whether the Company can continue as an ongoing business.  See “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

A successful transaction or other strategic alternative, if identified, evaluated and consummated, may not provide a greater value to stockholders than that reflected in the current stock price.  As a result, you may not realize a return on your investment in the Company’s common stock.  Absent an extraordinary transaction, however, the Company may not be able to continue operations.  If the Company ceases business activities, it is likely that you will lose your investment.

 

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The Company is in default on its line of credit, which is secured by the Bank’s common stock.

 

The Company’s primary asset consists of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Bank.  The Company’s $17.5 million line of credit with Integra is secured by the outstanding shares of common stock of the Bank.  The $17.5 million principal balance currently outstanding under the line of credit became due and payable on June 30, 2008.  Effective July 24, 2008, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with Integra, which extended the Company’s repayment period.  The forbearance agreement is no longer in effect, however, and the forbearance period expired on January 31, 2009.  Therefore, the Company is currently in default on its line of credit and, as a result, Integra has a legal claim to the outstanding shares of common stock of the Bank that were pledged by the Company to secure the credit line.

 

Effect of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Report with disclosure of going concern issue.

 

The reports of our independent Registered Public Accountants, which are included in our 2007 and 2008 Annual Reports to Stockholders, contain explanatory paragraphs as to our ability to continue as a going concern.  Among the factors cited by the accountants as raising substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern are the recurring losses, the agreements with the OTS and uncertainty about the Company’s ability to meet obligations that came due in 2008.

 

Risks Relating to Our Compliance with Applicable Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Enforcement Actions and Developments

 

Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements may have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

The Bank is subject to supervision and regulation by the OTS.  As a regulated federal savings bank, the Bank’s good standing with its regulators is of fundamental importance to the continuation of its business.  As more fully described in Note 2 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements herein, on April 2, 2008, the Company and the Bank both consented to the Orders issued by the OTS.  The Orders require the Company and the Bank to, among other things, file with the OTS an updated business plan and submit to the OTS, on a quarterly basis, variance reports related to the business plan.  The Order issued to the Bank also substantially restricts the Bank’s lending activities.  We cannot predict the further impact of the Orders upon our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

At December 31, 2008, the Bank did not meet two of the three regulatory capital requirements applicable to the Bank.  In addition, at such date, the Bank was deemed a significantly undercapitalized institution under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  Further, at March 31, 2009, the Bank was deemed a critically undercapitalized institution under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  As a result, the Bank is subject to numerous operational restrictions and requirements, including the requirement to file a capital restoration plan to return to an adequately capitalized status.  The Company and the Bank are currently in negotiations concerning a transaction to sell certain branches of the Bank, the proposed results of which are the basis for the Bank’s capital restoration plan, as filed with the OTS on April 30, 2009.  The Bank intends to negotiate and enter unto a transaction to sell certain branches in order to reduce assets and liabilities, generate a deposit premium and return the Bank to an adequately capitalized status.  The Company cannot provide assurance that such a transaction will be entered into or consummated or that the Bank’s capital restoration plan will be acceptable to the OTS.  If the Bank’s capital plan is not approved by the OTS or the Bank cannot enter into and consummate a transaction to return the Bank to an adequately capitalized status on a timely basis, the Company will not be able to continue as a going concern.

 

Other Risks Related to Our Business

 

Lack of profitable operations in recent periods could continue.

 

The recessionary forces in the local economy have impacted our operations and profitability and are expected to continue to do so. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, Peoples incurred a loss of $4.4 million.  For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, Peoples incurred losses of $68.5 million and $33.3 million, respectively.  As the Bank’s primary lending area is the southwest Ohio and southeast Indiana regions, the significant downturn in the real estate market in these regions significantly impacts the asset quality and provision for loan loss requirements of the Bank.  While the Bank’s management continues to aggressively pursue the collection and resolution of all delinquent and non-performing loans, future levels of charge offs and adjustments to the allowance could significantly affect future net earnings or losses.

 

Changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

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rates are highly sensitive to many factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions and the policies of various governmental and regulatory authorities.  While we have taken measures intended to manage the risk of operating in a changing interest rate environment, there can be no assurance that such measures will be effective in avoiding undue interest rate risk.

 

Difficult market conditions have adversely affected our industry.

 

Peoples is particularly exposed to downturns in the U.S. housing market.  Dramatic declines in the housing market over the past year, with falling home prices and increasing foreclosures, unemployment and under-employment, have negatively impacted the credit performance of mortgage loans and resulted in significant write-downs of asset values by financial institutions, including government-sponsored entities, major commercial and investment banks, and regional financial institutions such as Peoples. Reflecting concern about the stability of the financial markets generally and the strength of counterparties, many lenders and institutional investors have reduced or ceased providing funding to borrowers, including to other financial institutions.  This market turmoil and tightening of credit have led to an increased level of commercial and consumer delinquencies, lack of consumer confidence, increased market volatility and widespread reduction of business activity generally. The resulting economic pressure on consumers and lack of confidence in the financial markets have adversely affected our business, financial condition and results of operations.  We do not expect that the difficult conditions in the financial markets are likely to improve in the near future.  A worsening of these conditions would likely exacerbate the adverse effects of these difficult market conditions on us and others in the financial institutions industry.  In particular, we may face the following risks in connection with these events:

 

·      We expect to face increased regulation of our industry.  Compliance with such regulation may increase our costs and limit our ability to pursue business opportunities.

·      Our ability to assess the creditworthiness of our customers may be impaired if the models and approaches we use to select, manage and underwrite our customers become less predictive of future behaviors.

·      The process we use to estimate losses inherent in our credit exposure requires difficult, subjective and complex judgments, including forecasts of economic conditions and how these economic predictions might impair the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, which may no longer be capable of accurate estimation which may, in turn, impact the reliability of the process.

·      Competition in our industry could intensify as a result of the increasing consolidation of financial services companies in connection with current market conditions.

·      Our liquidity could be negatively impacted by an inability to access the capital markets, unforeseen or extraordinary demands on cash, or regulatory restrictions, which could, among other things, materially and adversely affect our business prospects and financial condition.

 

Regional economic changes in Peoples’ markets have had and may continue to adversely impact results from operations.

 

Like all financial institutions, Peoples is subject to the effects of any economic downturn, and the significant decline in home values, residential development and commercial properties in our markets have had and will continue to have a negative effect on results of operations.  Our success depends primarily on the general economic conditions in the counties in which we conduct business, and in the southwest Ohio and southeast Indiana area in general.  Unlike larger financial institutions that are more geographically diversified, Peoples provides banking and financial services to customers primarily in the southwest Ohio counties of Butler, Hamilton and Warren counties, as well as Dearborn and Ohio counties in Indiana.  The local economic conditions in these market areas have a significant impact on our ability to originate loans, the ability of the borrowers to repay these loans and the value of the collateral securing these loans.  The significant declines in the general economic conditions caused by recession, unemployment and other factors beyond our control have had and will continue to adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.  Additionally, because we have a significant amount of loans secured by commercial, multi-family, and non-owner occupied investment properties, decreases in tenant occupancy may also continue to have a negative effect on the ability of many of our borrowers to make timely repayments of their loans, which would continue to have an adverse impact on our earnings.  Further declines in home values would likely lead to increased delinquencies and defaults in both consumer and home equity loans and owner-occupied residential real estate loan portfolios and result in increased losses in the portfolios.

 

Over the last 18 months, there has been a significant downturn in the local economy, a softening in the real estate market and an oversupply of lots, speculative homes and non-owner occupied rental units, leading to cash flow issues faced by local property investors, builders, and developers.  These issues have had a material adverse impact on the Bank’s nonaccrual loans.  The resolution of such nonperforming loans may substantially impact our provision for loan losses and allowance for loan losses.

 

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There can be no assurance that enacted legislation or any proposed federal programs will stabilize the U.S. financial system.

 

There has been much legislative and regulatory action in response to the financial crises affecting the banking system and financial markets and threats to investment banks and other financial institutions. There can be no assurance, however, as to the actual impact that the legislation and its implementing regulations or any other governmental program will have on the financial markets.  The failure of the actions by the legislators, the regulatory bodies or the U.S. government to stabilize the financial markets and a continuation or worsening of current financial market conditions could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and access to credit or the trading price of our common shares.

 

Our loan portfolio is predominantly secured by real estate and thus we have risk from a further downturn in our real estate markets.

 

A further downturn in our real estate markets will hurt our business because many of our loans are secured by real estate.  Real estate values and real estate markets are generally affected by changes in national, regional or local economic conditions, fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of loans to potential purchasers, and changes in tax laws and other governmental statutes, regulations and policies. Substantially all of our real estate collateral is located in southwest Ohio and southeast Indiana.  If real estate values continue to further decline, the value of real estate collateral securing our loans could be significantly reduced.  Our ability to recover on defaulted loans by foreclosing and selling the real estate collateral would then be diminished and we would be more likely to suffer losses on defaulted loans.

 

Losses on a few large loans or lending relationships can cause significant volatility in operations.

 

Due to our limited size, individual loan values can be large relative to our operations for a particular period.  If a few relatively large loan relationships become non-performing in a period and Peoples is required to increase its loss reserves, or to write off principal or interest relative to such loans, the operating results of that period could be significantly adversely affected.  The effect on results of operations for any given period from a change in the performance of a relatively small number of loan relationships may be disproportionately larger than the impact of such loans on the quality of Peoples’ overall loan portfolio.  In both 2007 and 2008, we incurred losses on lending relationships that significantly impacted operating results for the relevant period.

 

New or revised tax, accounting and other laws, regulations, rules and standards could significantly impact strategic initiatives, results of operations and financial condition.

 

The financial services industry is highly regulated and laws and regulations may sometimes impose significant limitations on operations.  These regulations, along with the currently existing tax and accounting laws, regulations, rules and standards, control the methods by which financial institutions conduct business; implement strategic initiatives, as well as past, present, and contemplated tax planning; and govern financial disclosures.  These laws, regulations, rules, and standards are constantly evolving and may change significantly over time.  The nature, extent, and timing of the adoption of significant new laws, changes in existing laws, or repeal of existing laws may have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition, the effects of which are impossible to predict at this time.

 

Strong competition within our market area may limit profitability.

 

Peoples faces significant competition both in attracting deposits and in the origination of loans.  Mortgage bankers, commercial banks, credit unions and other savings institutions, which have offices in the Bank’s market area have historically provided most of our competition for deposits.  Many competitors have substantially greater financial and other resources than we do.  Moreover, we may face increased competition in the origination of loans if competing thrift institutions convert to stock form, because such converting thrifts would likely seek to invest their new capital into loans.  Finally, credit unions do not pay federal or state income taxes and are subject to fewer regulatory constraints than savings banks and as a result, they may enjoy a competitive advantage over us.  The Bank competes for loans principally on the basis of the interest rates and loan fees it charges, the types of loans it originates and the quality of services it provides to borrowers.  This advantage places significant competitive pressure on the prices of loans and deposits.

 

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Risks Relating to Our Capital Stock

 

We do not anticipate declaring dividends for the foreseeable future.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors has not declared any dividends since the third quarter of 2007.  The Orders prohibit the Bank from paying cash dividends to the Company, which is its primary source for funding dividends to the Company’s shareholders, without the prior approval of the OTS.  We believe that the Company has no ability to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future, and are prohibited by the Orders from doing so without the consent of the OTS.

 

Other Risk Factors

 

The above description of risk factors is not exhaustive.  Other risk factors are described elsewhere herein as well as in other reports and documents that we file with or furnish to the SEC.  Other factors that could also cause results to differ from our expectations may not be described in any such report or document.  Each of these factors could by itself, or together with one or more other factors, adversely affect our business, results of operations and/or financial condition.

 

Item 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4T.     SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.  EXHIBITS

 

31.1

Written statement of Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 

 

31.2

Written statement of Chief Financial Officer furnished pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 

 

32.1

Written statement of Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 

 

32.2

Written statement of Chief Financial Officer furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

Date:     May 15, 2009

By:

/s/Jerry D. Williams

 

 

Jerry D. Williams

 

 

President & Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:      May 15, 2009

By:

/s/Thomas J. Noe

 

 

Thomas J. Noe

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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