10-Q 1 form10q-124271_neb.htm 10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from __________________ to _________________

 

Commission File Number 0-51589

 

NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
   
Maryland 04-3693643
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
855 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(860) 253-5200

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

Not Applicable

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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 ý     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 ý 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Large accelerated filer o     Accelerated filer o     Non-accelerated filer o     Smaller Reporting Company ý

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o     No ý

 

The Issuer had 5,807,684 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of August 10, 2012.

 
 

NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC.

FORM 10-Q

 

INDEX

 

    Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements  
     
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2012 1
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited) 2
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited) 3
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited) 4
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 6
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 22
     
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 29
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures. 30
     
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 30
     
Item 1A Risk Factors 30
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 30
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 31
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 31
     
Item 5. Other Information 31
     
Item 6. Exhibits 32
     
SIGNATURES 33

 

 

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     Financial Statements.

 

NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

  June 30,
2012
   March 31,
2012
 
ASSETS  (Unaudited)   
Cash and due from banks  $8,492   $9,666 
Interest-bearing demand deposits with other banks   58,195    52,398 
Money market mutual funds   251     
         Total cash and cash equivalents   66,938    62,064 
Investments in available-for-sale securities, at fair value   57,822    61,587 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   4,100    4,100 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,815 as of June 30, 2012
                and $5,697 as of March 31, 2012
   559,562    552,246 
Loans held for sale   140     
Premises and equipment, net   6,026    6,161 
Other real estate owned   931    1,491 
Accrued interest receivable   2,329    2,392 
Deferred income taxes, net   4,744    4,741 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   10,456    10,371 
Identifiable intangible assets   826    915 
Goodwill   16,783    16,783 
Other assets   2,365    3,651 
         Total assets  $733,022   $726,502 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing  $73,887   $69,412 
Interest-bearing   513,601    511,856 
              Total deposits   587,488    581,268 
Advanced payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance   2,830    1,504 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   32,508    33,044 
Subordinated debentures   3,929    3,927 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   28,477    27,752 
Other liabilities   5,106    5,637 
               Total liabilities   660,338    653,132 
           
Stockholders’ Equity:          
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share: 1,000,000 shares authorized;
                none issued
        
Common stock, par value $.01 per share: 19,000,000 shares authorized;
                6,947,012 shares issued at June 30, 2012 and 6,945,591 shares
                issued at March 31, 2012
   69    69 
Paid-in capital   60,020    60,001 
Retained earnings   24,573    23,942 
Unearned ESOP shares, 147,641 shares at June 30, 2012 and
                March 31, 2012
   (1,476)   (1,476)
Treasury stock, 1,139,328 shares at June 30, 2012 and 998,967 shares at
                March 31, 2012, at cost
   (11,121)   (9,625)
Unearned shares, stock-based plans, no shares at June 30,
                2012 and March 31, 2012
        
Accumulated other comprehensive income   619    459 
            Total stockholders’ equity   72,684    73,370 
            Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $733,022   $726,502 

 

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

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NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
Interest and dividend income:          
     Interest on loans  $7,460   $7,518 
     Interest and dividends on securities:          
        Taxable   231    360 
        Tax-exempt   169    170 
Interest on federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits and
dividends on money market mutual funds
   45    29 
        Total interest and dividend income   7,905    8,077 
           
Interest expense:          
     Interest on deposits   1,836    2,123 
Interest on advanced payments by borrowers for
taxes and insurance
   5    5 
     Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances   274    317 
     Interest on subordinated debentures   27    25 
     Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase   55    47 
        Total interest expense   2,197    2,517 
        Net interest and dividend income   5,708    5,560 
Provision for loan losses   360    359 
        Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses   5,348    5,201 
           
Noninterest income:          
     Service charges on deposit accounts   384    337 
     Gain on securities, net   197    62 
     Gain on sale of loans   120    22 
     Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies.   85    88 
     Other income   118    71 
        Total noninterest income   904    580 
Noninterest expense:          
     Salaries and employee benefits   2,114    2,268 
     Occupancy and equipment expense   756    833 
     Advertising and promotion   133    154 
     Professional fees   145    167 
     Data processing expense   174    169 
     FDIC insurance assessment   159    230 
     Stationery and supplies   27    42 
     Amortization of identifiable intangible assets   89    100 
     Write-down of other real estate owned   89    141 
     Other real estate owned   44    20 
     Merger related expenses   510     
     Other expense   481    467 
        Total noninterest expense   4,721    4,591 
        Income before income taxes   1,531    1,190 
Income tax expense   730    411 
        Net income  $801   $779 
           
  Earnings per share:          
           Basic  $0.14   $0.13 
           Diluted   0.14    0.13 
  Dividends per share   0.03    0.03 
           
Comprehensive income:          
        Net income  $801   $779 
        Other comprehensive income, net of tax:          
           Unrealized gain on securities available for sale   160    406 
        Comprehensive income  $961   $1,185 

 

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

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NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statements Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(in thousands except for share amounts)

 

                       Unearned              
                       Shares              
                       Stock-       Accumulated      
                   Unearned   Based       Other      
   Common Stock   Paid-in   Retained   ESOP   Incentive   Treasury   Comprehensive      
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Earnings   Shares   Plans   Stock   Income    Total 
Balance, March 31, 2011   6,938,087   $69   $59,876   $20,091   $(1,714)  $(386)  $(7,431)  $186    $70,691 
Compensation cost for stock-based incentive plans           33            34             67 
Dividends paid ($0.03 per share)               (179)                    (179)
Comprehensive income:                                              
 Net income               779                     779 
 Other comprehensive income, net of tax effect                               406     406 
Balance, June 30, 2011   6,938,087   $69   $59,909   $20,691   $(1,714)  $(352)  $(7,431)  $592    $71,764 
                                               
Balance, March 31, 2012   6,945,591   $69   $60,001   $23,942   $(1,476)  $   $(9,625)  $459    $73,370 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   1,421        13                         13 
Compensation cost for stock-based incentive plans           6                         6 
Dividends paid ($0.03 per share)               (170)                    (170)
Treasury stock purchases (140,361 shares)                           (1,496)        (1,496)
Comprehensive income:                                              
 Net income               801                     801 
 Other comprehensive income, net of tax effect                               160     160 
Balance, June 30, 2012   6,947,012   $69   $60,020   $24,573   $(1,476)  $   $(11,121)  $619    $72,684 
                                               

 

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

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NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2012   2011 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:          
     Net income  $801   $779 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
          
           Net amortization of fair value adjustments   30    (21)
           Accretion of securities, net   70    16 
           Gain on sales and calls of investments, net   (197)   (62)
           Writedown of other real estate owned   89    141 
           Provision for loan losses   360    359 
           Gain on sale of loans, net   (120)   (22)
           Loans originated for sale   (4,222)   (575)
           Proceeds from sale of loans for sale   4,202    597 
           (Gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned   (7)   15 
           Change in deferred loan origination costs, net   3    (59)
           Depreciation and amortization   179    247 
           Decrease in accrued interest receivable   63    47 
           Deferred income tax expense (benefit)   (105)    
           Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies   (85)   (88)
           Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets   1,282    1,716 
           Amortization of identifiable intangible assets   89    100 
           Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities   (590)   53 
           Compensation cost for stock option plan   6    33 
           Compensation cost for stock-based incentive plan       34 
           
     Net cash provided by operating activities   1,848    3,310 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
           Purchases of available-for-sale securities   (10,373)   (7,493)
           Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities   6,134    6,179 
           Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities   8,452    4,296 
           Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned   478    144 
           Loan originations and principal collections, net   (7,707)   (3,510)
           Purchases of loans        
           Proceeds from sale of loans       1,655 
           Capital expenditures - premises and equipment   (40)   (269)
           
           Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (3,056)   1,002 

 

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

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NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

(continued)

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2012   2011 
         
Cash flows from financing activities:          
           Net increase in demand, NOW, MMDA and savings accounts   8,427    14,964 
           Net (decrease) increase in time deposits   (2,207)   6,420 
           Net increase in advanced payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance   1,326    1,213 
           Principal payments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances   (536)   (486)
           Net increase in securities sold under agreement to repurchase   725    3,870 
           Purchase of treasury stock   (1,496)    
           Payments of cash dividends on common stock   (170)   (178)
           Proceeds from exercise of stock options   13     
           
Net cash provided by financing activities   6,082    25,803 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   4,874    30,115 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   62,064    43,612 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $66,938   $73,727 
Supplemental disclosures:          
           Interest paid  $2,185   $2,534 
           Income taxes paid   599    156 
           Loans transferred to other real estate owned       104 
           

 

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

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NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 1 – Nature of Operations

 

New England Bancshares, Inc. (“New England Bancshares,” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation and the bank holding company for New England Bank (the “Bank”). The principal asset of the Company is its investment in the Bank. The Company was organized in 2005 in connection with the “second-step” mutual-to-stock conversion of Enfield Mutual Holding Company.

 

The Bank, incorporated in 1999, is a Connecticut chartered commercial bank headquartered in Enfield, Connecticut. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the FDIC. The Bank is engaged principally in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those deposits primarily in residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans, and commercial loans, and to a lesser extent, construction and consumer loans.

 

On May 31, 2012, the Company executed a definitive merger agreement with United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (“United Financial”) under which United Financial will acquire the Company in a transaction valued then at $91 million based on United Financial’s 20 day volume weighted average stock price of $15.89 as of May 30, 2012.

 

Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, at the effective time of the merger, each share of the Company’s common stock will be converted to 0.9575 of a share of United Financial common stock. The consideration received by the Company’s stockholders is intended to qualify as a tax-free transaction. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both the Company and United Financial.

 

NOTE 2 – Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial statements and the instructions to Form 10-Q, and accordingly do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary, consisting of only normal recurring accruals, to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. In preparing the interim financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. The interim results of operations presented are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the year ending March 31, 2013 or any interim period.

 

While management believes that the disclosures presented are adequate so as not to make the information misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012.

 

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The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2012 was derived from the Company’s audited financial statements, but does not include all the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

NOTE 3 – Earnings per Share (EPS)

 

Basic EPS is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. As of June 30, 2012, 110,563 shares were anti-dilutive for the three month period, compared to 148,563 anti-dilutive shares for the three month period ended June 30, 2011. Anti-dilutive shares are stock options with exercise prices in excess of the weighted-average market value for the same period and are not included in the determination of diluted earnings per share. Unallocated common shares held by the Bank’s employee stock ownership plan are not included in the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating both basic and diluted EPS.

 

   Income   Shares   Per-Share 
   (Numerator)   (Denominator)   Amount 
   (In Thousands)         
Three Months ended June 30, 2012               
     Basic EPS               
     Net income  $801          
     Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated               
          to unvested shares             
     Net income and income available to common stockholders   801    5,687,051   $0.14 
     Effect of dilutive securities options             90,495      
     Diluted EPS               
     Income available to common stockholders and               
     assumed conversions  $801    5,777,546   $0.14 
                
Three Months ended June 30, 2011               
     Basic EPS               
     Net income  $779          
     Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated               
          to unvested shares   (1)         
     Net income and income available to common stockholders   778    5,939,177   $0.13 
     Effect of dilutive securities options       66,270      
     Diluted EPS               
     Income available to common stockholders and               
     assumed conversions  $778    6,005,447   $0.13 

 

 

NOTE 4 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.” The amendments in this ASU explain how to measure fair value. They do not require additional fair value measurements and are not intended to establish valuation standards or affect valuation practices outside of financial reporting. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively. The amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” The objective of this ASU is to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. Under this ASU, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. An entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. An entity is required to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other”, an update to ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” ASU 2011-08 simplifies how entities, both public and nonpublic, test goodwill for impairment. The amendments in this update permit an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described in ASC 350. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. For public and nonpublic entities, the amendments in this ASU are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

 

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-09, “Disclosures About an Employer’s Participation in a Multiemployer Plan,” which amends ASC 715-80, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits - Multiemployer Plans,” and requires additional separate disclosures for multiemployer pension plans and multiemployer other postretirement benefit plans. This objective of this ASU is to help users of financial statements assess the potential future cash flow implications relating to an employer’s participation in multiemployer pension plans. The disclosures also will indicate the financial health of all of the significant plans in which the employer participates and assist a financial statement user to access additional information that is available outside the financial statements. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively for all prior periods presented. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” This ASU is to enhance current disclosures. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.” The amendments in this update defer those changes in ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. All other requirements in ASU 2011-05 are not affected by this update. The amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE 5 – Stock-Based Incentive Plan

 

At June 30, 2012, the Company maintained a stock-based incentive plan and an equity incentive plan. For the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, compensation cost for the Company’s stock plans was measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and was recognized over the service period, which was the vesting period. The compensation cost that has been charged against income in the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 for the granting of stock options under the plans was $6,000 and $33,000, respectively. The Company did not grant any options during the three months ended June 30, 2012. During the three months June 2011, the Company granted 20,000 stock options.

 

There was no compensation cost charged against income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 for the granting of restricted stock. The compensation cost that has been charged against income for the granting of restricted stock awards under the plan for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $34,000.

 

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NOTE 6 – Loans

 

A summary of the balances of loans follows:

 

   June 30, 2012   March 31, 2012 
   (In thousands) 
Residential real estate:          
     1-4 family  $121,216   $125,636 
     Home equity loans   36,078    37,724 
Commercial real estate   299,366    289,057 
Consumer loans   9,639    9,772 
Commercial loans   97,995    94,668 
     Total loans   564,294    556,857 
           
Allowance for loan losses   (5,815)   (5,697)
Net deferred loan fees   1,083    1,086 
           
     Loans, net  $559,562   $552,246 

 

The Company has transferred a portion of its originated commercial real estate loans and commercial loans to participating lenders. The amounts transferred have been accounted for as sales and therefore not included in the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company and participating lenders share ratably in any gains and losses that may result from a borrower’s lack of compliance with contractual terms of the loan. The Company continues to service the loans on behalf of the participating lenders and, as such, collects cash payments from the borrowers, remits payments (net of servicing fees) to participating lenders and disburses required escrow funds to relevant parties. At June 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012, the Company was servicing loans for participants aggregating $13.5 million and $13.3 million, respectively.

 

NOTE 7 – Allowance for Loan Losses and Impaired Assets

 

Analysis and Determination of the Allowance for Loan Losses. We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb probable losses inherent in the existing portfolio. When a loan, or portion thereof, is considered uncollectible and reasonably estimable, it is charged against the allowance. Recoveries of amounts previously charged-off are added to the allowance when collected. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management. Based on management’s judgment, the allowance for loan losses covers all known losses and inherent losses in the loan portfolio.

 

Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses consists of specific allowances for identified problem loans and a general valuation allowance on the remainder of the loan portfolio. Although we determine the amount of each element of the allowance separately, the entire allowance for loan losses is available for the entire portfolio.

 

Specific Allowances for Identified Problem Loans. We establish an allowance on identified problem loans based on factors including, but not limited to: (1) the borrower’s ability to repay the loan; (2) the type and value of the collateral; (3) the strength of our collateral position; and (4) the borrower’s repayment history.

 

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General Valuation Allowance on the Remainder of the Portfolio. We also establish a general allowance by applying loss factors to the remainder of the loan portfolio to capture the inherent losses associated with the lending activity. This general valuation allowance is determined by segregating the loans by loan category and assigning loss factors to each category. The loss factors are determined based on our historical loss experience, delinquency trends and management’s evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio. Based on management’s judgment, we may adjust the loss factors due to: (1) changes in lending policies and procedures; (2) changes in existing general economic and business conditions affecting our primary market area; (3) credit quality trends; (4) collateral value; (5) loan volumes and concentrations; (6) seasoning of the loan portfolio; (7) recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio; (8) duration of the current business cycle; and (9) bank regulatory examination results. Loss factors are re-evaluated quarterly to ensure their relevance in the current real estate environment.

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses is summarized below:

 

   Residential   Home
Equity
Loans
   Commercial
Real Estate
   Consumer
Loans
   Commercial
Loans
   Total 
   (In thousands) 
Balance March 31, 2012  $789   $127   $2,794   $64   $1,923   $5,697 
Provision   143    87    (186)   (8)   324    360 
Charge Offs   (143)   (71)   (44)       (24)   (282)
Recoveries   28            3    9    40 
Balance June 30, 2012  $817   $143   $2,564   $59   $2,232   $5,815 
                               
Balance March 31, 2011  $738   $154   $1,981   $99   $2,714   $5,686 
Provision   7    4    179    (3)   172    359 
Charge Offs   (170)       (191)   (9)   (87)   (457)
Recoveries           0    6    3    9 
Balance June 30, 2011  $575   $158   $1,969   $93   $2,802   $5,597 

 

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment evaluation method as of June 30, 2012:

 

   Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total 
   (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:               
1-4 Family Residential  $358   $459   $817 
Home equity loans       143    143 
Commercial real estate   861    1,703    2,564 
Consumer loans       59    59 
Commercial loans   834    1,398    2,232 
Total allowance for loan losses  $2,053   $3,762   $5,815 
                
Loan balances:               
1-4 Family Residential  $2,152   $119,064   $121,216 
Home equity loans       36,078    36,078 
Commercial real estate   3,665    295,701    299,366 
Consumer loans       9,639    9,639 
Commercial loans   2,530    95,465    97,995 
Total loan balances  $8,347   $555,947   $564,294 

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The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment evaluation method as of March 31, 2012:

   Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total 
   (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:               
1-4 Family Residential  $15   $774   $789 
Home equity loans       127    127 
Commercial real estate   207    2,587    2,794 
Consumer loans       64    64 
Commercial loans   372    1,551    1,923 
Total allowance for loan losses  $594   $5,103   $5,697 
                
Loan balances:               
1-4 Family Residential  $1,247   $124,389   $125,636 
Home equity loans       37,724    37,724 
Commercial real estate   9,961    279,096    289,057 
Consumer loans       9,772    9,772 
Commercial loans   4,103    90,565    94,668 
Total loan balances  $15,311   $541,546   $556,857 

 

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s methodology for evaluating the allowance for loan losses.

 

Risk Characteristics by Portfolio Segment. Loans secured by one- to four-family residential real estate have historically been the least risky loan type. However they are affected by declines in the general residential housing market, unemployment and under-employment, and the tightening of lending requirements and standards. Loans secured by commercial real estate, including multi-family loans, generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. Of primary concern in commercial real estate lending is the borrower’s creditworthiness and the feasibility and cash flow potential of the project. Payments on loans secured by income properties often depend on successful operation and management of the properties. As a result, repayment of such loans may be subject to a greater extent than residential real estate loans to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. Construction financing is generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk of loss than long-term financing on improved, occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction and the estimated cost (including interest) of construction. During the construction phase, a number of factors could result in delays and cost overruns. If the estimate of construction costs proves to be inaccurate, we may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the building. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, we may be confronted, at or before the maturity of the loan, with a building having a value which is insufficient to assure full repayment. Commercial loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself. Further, any collateral securing such loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value. Consumer loans may entail greater risk than do residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans that are unsecured or secured by assets that depreciate rapidly. In such cases, repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan and the remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In addition, consumer loan collections depend on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and therefore are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy.

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Credit Risk Management. Credit risk is the risk of not collecting the interest and/or the principal balance of a loan or investment when it is due. Our strategy for credit risk management focuses on having well-defined credit policies and uniform underwriting criteria and providing prompt attention to potential problem loans.

 

When a borrower fails to make a required loan payment, we take a number of steps to have the borrower cure the delinquency and restore the loan to current status. We make initial contact with the borrower when the loan becomes 15 days past due. If payment is not received by the 30th day of delinquency, additional letters and phone calls generally are made. Typically, when the loan becomes 60 days past due, we send a letter notifying the borrower that we may commence legal proceedings if the loan is not paid in full within 30 days. Generally, loan workout arrangements are made with the borrower at this time; however, if an arrangement cannot be structured before the loan becomes 90 days past due, we will send a formal demand letter and, once the time period specified in that letter expires, commence legal proceedings against any real property that secures the loan or attempt to repossess any business assets or personal property that secures the loan. If a foreclosure action is instituted and the loan is not brought current, paid in full or refinanced before the foreclosure sale, the real property securing the loan generally is sold at foreclosure.

 

We consider repossessed assets and loans that are 90 days or more past due to be non-performing assets. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. When a loan becomes 90 days delinquent, the loan is placed on non-accrual status at which time the accrual of interest ceases and an allowance for any uncollectible accrued interest is established and charged against operations. Typically, payments received on a non-accrual loan are applied to the outstanding principal and interest as determined at the time of collection of the loan. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

 

Management informs the Boards of Directors monthly of the amount of loans delinquent more than 90 days, all loans in foreclosure and all foreclosed and repossessed property that we own.

 

Banking regulations require us to review and classify our assets on a regular basis. In addition, the Connecticut Department of Banking and FDIC have the authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful and loss. “Substandard assets” must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. “Doubtful assets” have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable and there is a high possibility of loss. An asset classified “loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. The regulations also provide for a “special mention” category, described as assets that do not currently expose us to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving our close attention. When we classify an asset as substandard or doubtful, we establish a specific allowance for loan losses. If we classify an asset as loss, we charge off an amount equal to 100% of the portion of the asset classified as loss.

 

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The following table shows the risk rating grade of the loan portfolio broken-out by type as of June 30, 2012. There were no loans rated doubtful or loss as of June 30, 2012.

 

   Real Estate Loans 
   Residential   Home Equity   Commercial   Consumer   Commercial   Total 
    (In thousands) 
Grade:                              
  Pass  $   $   $281,999   $   $89,671   $371,670 
  Special mention           6,681        1,481    8,162 
  Substandard   4,700    219    10,686    48    6,843    22,496 
  Not formally rated   116,516    35,859        9,591        161,966 
Total  $121,216   $36,078   $299,366   $9,639   $97,995   $564,294 

 

The following table shows the risk rating grade of the loan portfolio broken-out by type as of March 31, 2012. There were no loans rated doubtful or loss as of March 31, 2012.

 

   Real Estate Loans 
   Residential   Home Equity   Commercial   Consumer   Commercial   Total 
    (In thousands) 
Grade:                              
  Pass  $   $   $266,757   $   $86,360   $353,117 
  Special mention           7,896        1,356    9,252 
  Substandard   4,285    310    14,404    32    6,952    25,983 
  Not formally rated   121,351    37,414        9,740        168,505 
Total  $125,636   $37,724   $289,057   $9,772   $94,668   $556,857 

 

Impaired Loans. 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. 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 commercial 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.

 

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The following table shows the Company’s impaired loans at June 30, 2012.

 

   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   (In thousands) 
  With no related allowance recorded:                         
Residential real estate:                         
    1-4 family  $2,654   $3,206   $   $1,795   $25 
    Home equity loans   218    219        109    2 
 Commercial real estate   6,240    7,418        7,375    60 
Consumer loans   48    52        24     
Commercial loans   3,431    4,344        3,323    25 
Total impaired with no related
allowance recorded
  $12,591   $15,239   $   $12,626   $112 
                          
  With an allowance recorded:                         
Residential real estate:                         
    1-4 family  $2,152   $2,215   $358   $1,232   $21 
    Home equity loans                    
 Commercial real estate   3,665    3,665    861    2,558    54 
Consumer loans                    
Commercial loans   2,530    2,530    834    1,709    29 
Total impaired with an
allowance recorded
  $8,347   $8,410   $2,053   $5,499   $104 
                          
  Total:                         
Residential real estate:                         
    1-4 family  $4,806   $5,421   $358   $3,027   $46 
    Home equity loans   218    219        109    2 
 Commercial real estate   9,905    11,083    861    9,933    114 
Consumer loans   48    52        24     
Commercial loans   5,961    6,874    834    5,032    54 
  Total impaired loans  $20,938   $23,649   $2,053   $18,125   $216 

 

The following table shows the Company’s impaired loans at March 31, 2012.

 

   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 
   (In thousands) 
Residential real estate:                         
    1-4 family  $936   $973   $   $1,843   $44 
    Home equity loans               184     
 Commercial real estate   8,510    8,590        5,458    501 
Consumer loans               44     
Commercial loans   3,214    3,967        2,482    162 
Total impaired with no related
allowance recorded
  $12,660   $13,530   $   $10,011   $707 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
Residential real estate:                         
    1-4 family  $311   $389   $15   $1,470   $20 
    Home equity loans                    
 Commercial real estate   1,451    1,482    207    3,792    72 
Consumer loans               50     
Commercial loans   889    913    372    2,156    45 
Total impaired with an
allowance recorded
  $2,651   $2,784   $594   $7,468   $137 
                          
  Total:                         
Residential real estate:                         
    1-4 family  $1,247   $1,362   $15   $3,313   $64 
    Home equity loans               184     
 Commercial real estate   9,961    10,072    207    9,250    573 
Consumer loans               94     
Commercial loans   4,103    4,880    372    4,638    207 
  Total impaired loans  $15,311   $16,314   $594   $17,479   $844 
                          

 

Delinquencies. The following table provides information about delinquencies in our loan portfolio as of June 30, 2012.

 

   30-59
Days
   Greater
Than 60-89
Days
   Greater
Than
90 Days
   Total
Past Due
   90 Days
or More and
Accruing
   Nonaccrual  
loans
 
   (In thousands) 
Residential real estate:                              
  1-4 family  $   $380   $1,684   $2,064   $   $3,391 
  Home equity loans   38        50    88        219 
Commercial real estate   1,401    1,070    5,810    8,281        7,318 
Consumer loans   80        17    97        48 
Commercial loans   1,767    626    3,112    5,505        3,906 
           Total  $3,286   $2,076   $10,673   $16,035   $   $14,882 

 

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The following table provides information about delinquencies in our loan portfolio as of March 31, 2012.

 

   30-59
Days
   Greater
Than
60-89 Days
   Greater
Than
90 Days
   Total
Past Due
   90 Days
or More and
Accruing
   Nonaccrual
loans
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
                         
Residential real estate  $2,771   $   $2,217   $4,988   $   $3,734 
Commercial real estate   1,702    1,152    4,976    7,830        7,141 
Home equity loans   112    154    84    350        170 
Consumer loans   100    49    47    196        56 
Commercial loans   1,641    154    3,545    5,340        4,072 
           Total  $6,326   $1,509   $10,869   $18,704   $   $15,173 

 

Troubled Debt Restructuring. The Bank did not restructure any troubled debt during the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

 

NOTE 8 – Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Losses

 

The following table summarizes gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time the investments have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012:

 

   Less than 12 Months   12 Months or Longer   Total 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
   Value   Losses   Value   Losses   Value   Losses 
June 30, 2012:  (In thousands) 
Debt securities issued by states of the                              
United States and political subdivisions                              
of the states  $9,024   $165   $1,517   $24   $10,541   $189 
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury                              
and other U.S. government corporations                              
and agencies                        
Mortgage-backed securities   6,866    58    609    23    7,475    81 
Total temporarily impaired securities  $15,890   $223   $2,126   $47   $18,016   $270 
Other-than-temporarily impaired securities                              
Mortgage-backed securities           513    77    513    77 
Total temporarily impaired and                              
other than temporarily impaired                              
securities  $15,890   $223   $2,639   $124   $18,529   $347 
                               
                               
March 31, 2012:                              
Debt securities issued by states of the                              
United States and political subdivisions                              
of the states  $3,212   $37   $   $   $3,212   $37 
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury                              
and other U.S. government corporations                              
and agencies   11,219    240    1,502    51    12,721    291 
Mortgage-backed securities   6,469    98    1,231    73    7,700    171 
Total temporarily impaired securities   20,900    375    2,733    124    23,633    499 
Other-than-temporarily impaired securities                              
Mortgage-backed securities           372    82    372    82 
Total temporarily impaired and                              
other than temporarily impaired                              
securities  $20,900   $375   $3,105   $206   $24,005   $581 

 

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Management has assessed the securities which are classified as available-for-sale and in an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2012 and determined the decline in fair value below amortized cost to be temporary, except for those securities described below. In making this determination management considered the period of time the securities were in a loss position, the percentage decline in comparison to the securities’ amortized cost, the financial condition of the issuer and the Company’s ability and intent to hold these securities until their fair value recovers to their amortized cost. Management believes the decline in fair value is primarily related to the current interest rate environment and not to the credit deterioration of the individual issuer, except for those securities described below.

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is generally evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment under ASC 320-10, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.” However, certain purchased beneficial interests, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities and pooled trust preferred securities are evaluated using ASC 325-40, “Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.”

 

For those debt securities for which the fair value of the security is less than its amortized cost and the Company does not intend to sell such security and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell such security prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis less any credit losses, ASC 320-10 requires that the credit component of the other-than-temporary impairment losses be recognized in earnings while the noncredit component is recognized in other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes.

 

Activity related to the credit component recognized in earnings on debt securities held by the Company for which a portion of other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 is as follows:

 

   Non-Agency 
   Mortgage-Backed 
   (In thousands) 
Balance, April 1, 2012  $96 
Additions for the credit component on debt securities     
   in which other-than-temporary impairment was     
   not previously recognized   17 
      
Balance, June 30, 2012  $113 

 

In accordance with ASC 320-10, the Company estimated the portion of loss attributable to credit using a discounted cash flow model. Significant inputs for the non-agency mortgage-backed securities included the estimated cash flows of the underlying collateral based on key assumptions, such as default rate, loss severity and prepayment rate. Assumptions used can vary widely from loan to loan, and are influenced by such factors as loan interest rate, geographical location of the borrower, borrower characteristics and collateral type. The present value of the expected cash flows was compared to the Company’s holdings to determine the credit-related impairment loss. Based on the expected cash flows derived from the model, the Company expects to recover the remaining unrealized losses on non-agency mortgage-backed securities. Significant assumptions used in the valuation of non-agency mortgage-backed securities were as follows as of June 30, 2012.

 

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   Weighted   Range 
   Average   Minimum   Maximum 
Prepayment rates   13.8%   5.1%   20.1%
Default rates   11.3    5.4    19.9 
Loss severity   46.7    36.4    61.8 

 

NOTE 9 – Fair Value Measurement Disclosures

 

The following table presents the fair value disclosures of assets and liabilities in accordance with ASC 820-10 which became effective for the Company’s consolidated financial statements on April 1, 2008. The fair value hierarchy established by this guidance is based on observable and unobservable inputs participants use to price an asset or liability.  ASC 820-10 has prioritized these inputs into the following fair value hierarchy:

 

Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are available at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

 

Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs for determining the fair value of the asset or liability and are based on the entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use to price the asset or liability.

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The following summarizes assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the period ending:

   Fair Value Measurements at Reporting date Using: 
   Total   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
Level 1
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
Level 2
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Level 3
 
June 30, 2012:                    
Debt securities issued by the U.S.
    Treasury and other U.S.
    government corporations and
    agencies
  $4,611   $350   $4,261   $ 
Debt securities issued by states of
    the United States and political
    subdivisions of the states
   26,529    828    25,282    419 
Mortgage-backed securities   26,682        26,682     
Total  $57,822   $1,178   $56,225   $419 
                     
March 31, 2012                    
Debt securities issued by the U.S.
    Treasury and other U.S.
    government corporations and
    agencies
  $6,470   $1,369   $5,101   $ 
Debt securities issued by states of
    the United States and political
    subdivisions of the states
   25,361    1,941    23,420     
Mortgage-backed securities   29,756    10    29,746     
Total  $61,587   $3,320   $58,267   $ 

 

Under certain circumstances we make adjustments to fair value for our assets and liabilities although they are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis. The following table presents the financial instruments carried on the consolidated balance sheet by caption and by level in the fair value hierarchy at June 30, 2012, for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded.

 

   Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: 
       Quoted Prices in   Significant   Significant 
       Active Markets for   Other Observable   Unobservable 
       Identical Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (In thousands) 
                 
Impaired loans  $6,294   $   $   $6,294 
Other real estate owned   931            931 
                     
Total  $7,225   $   $   $7,225 

 

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The following are the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities at June 30, 2012:

 

   June 30, 2012 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value 
       Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
   (In thousands) 
Financial Assets:                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $66,938   $66,938   $   $   $66,938 
Available-for-sale securities   57,822    1,178    56,228    416    57,822 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   4,100    4,100            4,100 
Loans, net   559,562            569,813    569,813 
Loans held for sale   140    146            146 
Accrued interest receivable   2,329    2,329            2,329 
                          
Financial liabilities:                         
Deposits  $587,488   $   $591,639   $   $591,639 
Advanced payments by borrowers for taxes
and insurance
   2,830    2,830            2,830 
FHLB advances   32,508        34,607        34,607 
Securities sold under agreements
to repurchase
   28,477        28,478        28,478 
Subordinated debentures   3,929        1,449        1,449 
Due to Broker   1,178    1,178            1,178 
                          

 

The following are the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities at March 31, 2012:

 

   March 31, 2012 
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value 
       Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
   (In thousands) 
Financial Assets:                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $62,064   $62,064   $   $   $62,064 
Available-for-sale securities   61,587    3,320    58,267        61,587 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   4,100    4,100            4,100 
Loans, net   552,246            564,037    564,037 
Loans held for sale                    
Accrued interest receivable   2,392    2,392            2,392 
                          
Financial liabilities:                         
Deposits  $581,268   $   $585,961   $   $585,961 
Advanced payments by borrowers for taxes
and insurance
   1,504    1,504            1,504 
FHLB advances   33,044        35,314        35,314 
Securities sold under agreements
to repurchase
   27,752        27,753        27,753 
Subordinated debentures   3,927        1,441        1,441 
Due to Broker   1,119    1,119            1,119 
                          

 

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NOTE 10 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

Other comprehensive income for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

   June 30, 2012 
   Before Tax   Tax   Net of Tax 
   Amount   Effects   Amount 
   (In Thousands) 
Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities  $440   $(150)  $290 
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains in net income   (197)   67    (130)
Other comprehensive benefit – director fee continuation plan            
Total  $243   $(83)  $160 

 

   June 30, 2011 
   Before Tax   Tax   Net of Tax 
   Amount   Effects   Amount 
   (In Thousands) 
Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities  $665   $(217)  $448 
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains in net income   (62)   20    (42)
Other comprehensive benefit – director fee continuation plan            
Total  $603   $(197)  $406 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income consists of the following as of:        
   June 30, 2012   March 31, 2012 
   (In thousands) 
         
Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes (1)  $618   $458 
Unrecognized director fee plan benefits, net of tax   1    1 
Total  $619   $459 

 

(1) The June 30 and March 31, 2012 ending balance includes $113,000 and $82,000, respectively of unrealized losses in which other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized.

 

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

 

The following analysis discusses changes in the financial condition and results of operations at and for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this document.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions. By identifying these forward-looking statements for you in this manner, we are alerting you to the possibility that our actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, those discussed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A of this Report on Form 10-Q, as well as the following factors: interest rates, general economic conditions, legislation and regulations, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area, accounting principles and guidelines, and our ability to recognize enhancements related to our acquisition within expected time frames. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

 

Except as required by applicable law and regulation, the Company does not undertake – and specifically disclaims any obligation – to publicly release the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

Merger Agreement With United Financial Bancorp, Inc.

 

On May 30, 2012, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (“United Financial”), the holding company of United Bank, pursuant to which the Company will merge with and into United Financial, with United Financial as the surviving entity (the “Merger”). In addition, the Bank will merge with and into United Bank, with United Bank as the surviving entity.  Additional information regarding the Merger is provided in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012 under the heading “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations— Merger Agreement With United Financial Bancorp, Inc.” and the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012

 

Assets

 

Total assets were $733.0 million at June 30, 2012, an increase of $6.5 million compared to $726.5 million at March 31, 2012. The increase in total assets was primarily due to a $4.9 million increase in cash and cash equivalents and a $7.3 million increase in net loans, partially offset by a $3.8 million decrease in investment securities.

 

Liabilities

 

Total liabilities were $660.3 million at June 30, 2012, an increase of $7.2 million compared to $653.1 million at March 31, 2012. The increase in total liabilities was caused primarily by a $6.2 million increase in total deposits and a $1.3 million increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance, partially offset by the $536,000 decrease in FHLB advances. At June 30, 2012, deposits are comprised of savings accounts totaling $84.4 million, money market deposit accounts totaling $123.7 million, demand and NOW accounts totaling $93.2 million, and certificates of deposits totaling $286.3 million. The Company’s core deposits, which the Company considers to be all deposits except for certificates of deposits, increased to 51.3% of total deposits at June 30, 2012 from 50.4% at March 31, 2012.

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

Total stockholders’ equity decreased $700,000 to $72.7 million at June 30, 2012 from $73.4 million at March 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily caused by share repurchases of $1.5 million and dividends paid of $170,000 partially offset by net income of $801,000 and an increase in other comprehensive income of $160,000.

 

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

 

General

 

The Company’s results of operations depend primarily on net interest and dividend income, which is the difference between the interest and dividend income earned on its interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest expense on its interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. The Company also generates noninterest income, primarily from fees and service charges. Gains on sales of securities and increases in cash surrender value of life insurance policies are additional sources of noninterest income. The Company’s noninterest expense primarily consists of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment expense, FDIC insurance assessments, advertising and promotion, data processing, professional fees and other operating expense.

 

Net Income

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company reported net income of $801,000, compared to $779,000 for the year ago period. Basic and diluted income per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 were $0.14 each, compared to $0.13 each for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Excluding acquisition related expenses of $510,000, net income would have been $1.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

 

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Net Interest and Dividend Income

 

Net interest and dividend income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 totaled $5.7 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.45% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 3.53% for the three months ended June 30, 2011. The decrease in the net interest margin for the quarter was primarily due to a 35 basis point decrease in the rate earned on interest-earning assets and an increase in average interest-earning assets of $34.7 million, partially offset by a $22.6 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities and a 30 basis point decrease in the yield paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The changes to the yield on average interest-earning assets and the rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities caused the Company’s interest rate spread to decrease from 3.28% for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 to 3.23% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

 

Interest and dividend income amounted to $7.9 million and $8.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in interest and dividend income resulted from a decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets. The yield earned on average interest-earning assets decreased 35 basis points to 4.75% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 from 5.10% for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Average interest-earning assets were $676.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 compared to $642.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. The increase in average interest-earning assets was caused primarily by a $7.6 million increase in average interest bearing demand deposits with other banks and a $28.6 million increase in net loans, partially offset by a $1.2 million decrease in average investment securities.

 

Interest expense for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $2.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively. The decrease in interest expense resulted from a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 1.52% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 from 1.82% for the year ago period, due primarily to the decrease in rates paid on certificates of deposit, money market deposit accounts and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and a decrease in FHLB advances which generally have higher rates. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit decreased from 2.40% for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 to 2.07% for the current year quarter as market rates have decreased for this type of deposit. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $22.6 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 from $555.9 million to $578.5 million primarily due to a $23.2 million increase in average interest-bearing deposits and a $5.3 million increase in average repurchase agreement accounts partially offset by a $6.1 million decrease in average FHLB advances.

 

Average Balance Sheet

 

The following table presents information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities and the resulting average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented, and are presented on an annualized basis.

 

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   For the Quarters Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011 
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield/
Rate
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield/
Rate
 
(Dollars in thousands)        
Assets:                              
  Federal funds sold, interest-bearing
     deposits and marketable
     equity securities
  $54,914   $37    0.27%  $47,345   $23    0.20%

Investments in available-for-sale

    securities, other than mortgage-backed

    and mortgage-related securities (1)

   29,889    333    4.47    26,064    333    5.13 
Mortgage-backed and mortgage-related
      securities
   27,584    154    2.24    32,592    284    3.49 
  Federal Home Loan Bank and Bankers’ Bank stock   4,415    8    0.71    4,741    6    0.47 
  Loans, net   560,123    7,480    5.36    531,487    7,515    5.67 
           Total interest-earning assets   676,925    8,012    4.75    642,229    8,161    5.10 
  Noninterest-earning assets   39,731              39,621           
  Cash surrender value of life insurance   10,407              10,062           
           Total assets  $727,063             $691,912           

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

                              
  Deposits:                              
     Savings accounts  $83,401   $143    0.69%  $77,743   $145    0.75%
     NOW accounts   18,807    14    0.29    16,603    12    0.31 
     Money market accounts   124,805    195    0.63    107,108    231    0.86 
     Certificate accounts   287,070    1,484    2.07    289,465    1,735    2.40 
           Total deposits   514,083    1,836    1.43    490,919    2,123    1.73 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and
   subordinated debentures
   36,617    301    3.32    42,722    342    3.21 
Advanced payments by borrowers for taxes and
   insurance
   2,204    5    0.88    2,037    5    0.96 
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   25,582    55    0.87    20,248    47    0.92 
           Total interest-bearing liabilities   578,486    2,197    1.52    555,926    2,517    1.82 
  Demand deposits   68,133              57,479           
  Other liabilities   7,733              7,457           
           Total liabilities   654,352              620,862           
  Stockholders’ Equity   72,711              71,050           
           Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $727,063             $691,912           
Net interest and dividend income/net
   interest rate spread
       $5,815    3.23%       $5,644    3.28%
Net interest margin             3.45%             3.53%
Ratio of interest-earning assets
   to interest-bearing liabilities
   117.02%             115.52%          
                               

 

(1) Reported on a tax equivalent basis, using a 34% tax rate.

 

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Rate/Volume Analysis

 

The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest and dividend income. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.

  

   Quarter Ended
June 30, 2012
Compared to
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2011
 
   Increase (Decrease)
Due to
     
   Rate   Volume   Both   Net 
   (In thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                    
  Federal funds sold, interest-bearing
     deposits and marketable equity securities
  $36   $15   $(37)  $14 
  Investments in available-for-sale securities,
     other than mortgage-backed and
     mortgage-related securities
   (162)   185    (23)    
  Mortgage-backed and mortgage-related
     securities
   (408)   (175)   453    (130)
  Federal Home Loan Bank  and Bankers’ Bank stock              11    (2)   (7)   2 
  Loans, net   (1,675)   1,624    16    (35)
        Total interest-earning assets   (2,198)   1,647    402    149 
                     
Interest-bearing liabilities:                    
  Savings accounts   (48)   42    4    (2)
  NOW accounts   (2)   8    (4)   2 
  Money market accounts   (255)   153    66    (36)
  Certificate accounts   (956)   (58)   763    (251)
        Total Deposits   (1,261)   145    829    (287)
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances and
    subordinated debentures
   40    (200)   119    (41)
  Advanced payments by borrowers for taxes
    and insurance
   (2)   2         
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   (11)   49    (30)   8 
        Total interest-bearing liabilities   (1,234)   (4)   918    (320)
Increase in net interest and dividend income  $(964)  $1,651    (516)  $171 
                     

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

The provision for loan losses for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were $360,000 and $359,000, respectively. The additions to the allowance for loan losses reflected continued growth in the commercial loan portfolio and the challenging economic climate.

 

Noninterest Income

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2012, noninterest income was $904,000 compared to $580,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Affecting noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were gains of $197,000 on the sales of securities and $120,000 in gains on the sale of loans.

 

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Noninterest Expense

 

Noninterest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 was $4.7 million compared to $4.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due largely to $510,000 in merger related expenses, partially offset by a $154,000 decrease in salaries and benefits, a $77,000 decrease in occupancy and equipment expense, a $71,000 decrease in the FDIC insurance assessment and a $52,000 decrease in the write-down of other real estate owned. The Company’s efficiency ratio improved from 74.8% for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 to 71.4% for the current year quarter. Without the merger related expenses, the efficiency ratio would have improved to 63.7% this quarter.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

The Company recorded income tax expense of $730,000 and $411,000 for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, with effective tax rates of 47.7% and 34.5%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate is due to merger related expenses that are not tax deductible.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The term liquidity refers to the ability of the Company to meet current and future short-term financial obligations. The Company further defines liquidity as the ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to fund loan originations, deposit withdrawals and operating expenses. Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. The Bank’s primary sources of liquidity are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan principal and mortgage-related securities, funds provided by operations and borrowings. The Bank can borrow funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank based on eligible collateral of loans and securities. The Bank had Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings as of June 30, 2012 of $32.5 million, with unused borrowing capacity of $30.5 million.

 

The Company’s primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of mortgage and investment securities. During the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 the Company originated loans, net of principal paydowns, of approximately $7.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Purchases of investment securities totaled $10.4 million and $7.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Loan repayment and maturing investment securities are a relatively predictable source of funds. However, deposit flows, calls of investment securities and prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities are strongly influenced by interest rates, general and local economic conditions and competition in the marketplace. These factors reduce the predictability of the timing of these sources of funds. Total deposits were $587.5 million at June 30, 2012, a $6.2 million increase from the $581.3 million balance at March 31, 2012.

 

At June 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding commitments to originate $23.9 million of loans, and unused lines of credit and undvanced funds on construction loans of approximately $54.2 million. In addition, the Company had $2.6 million of commercial letters of credit. Management of the Bank anticipates that the Bank will have sufficient funds to meet its current loan commitments. Retail certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less totaled $135.3 million, or 23.0% of total deposits at June 30, 2012. The Company relies on competitive rates, customer service and long-standing relationships with customers to retain deposits. Based on the Company’s experience with deposit retention and current retention strategies, management believes that, although it is not possible to predict future terms and conditions upon renewal, a significant portion of such deposits will remain with the Company.

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As of June 30, 2012, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject. The Company’s capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2012 are presented in the following table.

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

       New England Bancshares, Inc. 
   Required   Amount   Ratio 
Tier 1 Capital   4%  $58,385    8.23%
Total Risk-Based Capital   8%  $64,200    11.96%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital   4%  $58,385    10.87%

 

The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2012 are presented in the following table.

 

                   To Be Well 
                   Capitalized Under 
           For Capital   Prompt Corrective 
   Actual   Adequacy Purposes   Action Provisions 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
   (Dollar amounts in thousands)
                               
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)  $61,334    11.42%  $42,969    >8.0%  $53,711    >10.0%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)   55,519    10.34    21,484    >4.0    32,227    >6.0 
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)   55,519    7.83    28,365    >4.0    35,456    >5.0 

 

Management is not aware of any known trends, events or uncertainties that will have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the Bank’s liquidity, capital or operations, nor is management aware of any current recommendations by regulatory authorities which, if implemented, would have a material effect on the Company’s or the Bank’s liquidity, capital or operations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

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

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Bank did not engage in off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Interest Rate Risk Management

 

The Bank manages the interest rate sensitivity of its interest-bearing liabilities and interest-earning assets in an effort to minimize the adverse effects of changes in the interest rate environment. Deposit accounts typically react more quickly to changes in market interest rates than mortgage loans because of the shorter maturities of deposits. As a result, sharp increases in interest rates may adversely affect the Bank’s earnings while decreases in interest rates may beneficially affect its earnings. To reduce the potential volatility of its earnings, the Bank has sought to improve the match between asset and liability maturities and rates, while maintaining an acceptable interest rate spread. Also, the Bank attempts to manage its interest rate risk through: its investment portfolio; an increased focus on commercial and multi-family and commercial real estate lending, which emphasizes the origination of shorter-term adjustable-rate loans; and efforts to originate adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans. In addition, the Bank sells a portion of its originated long-term, fixed-rate one- to four-family residential loans in the secondary market. The Bank currently does not participate in hedging programs, interest rate swaps or other activities involving the use of off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments.

 

The Bank has an Asset/Liability Committee, which includes members of both the board of directors and management, to communicate, coordinate and control all aspects involving asset/liability management. The committees establishes and monitors the volume, maturities, pricing and mix of assets and funding sources with the objective of managing assets and funding sources to provide results that are consistent with liquidity, growth, risk limits and profitability goals.

 

Net Interest Income Simulation Analysis

 

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

 

The Bank’s goal is to manage asset and liability positions to moderate the effects of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income. Interest income simulations are completed quarterly and presented to the Asset/Liability Committee. The simulations provide an estimate of the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income under a range of assumptions. The numerous assumptions used in the simulation processes are reviewed by the Asset/Liability Committee on a quarterly basis. Changes to these assumptions can significantly affect the results of the simulation. The simulations incorporate assumptions regarding the potential timing in the repricing of certain assets and liabilities when market rates change and the changes in spreads between different market rates. The simulation analyses incorporate managements’ current assessment of the risk that pricing margins will change adversely over time due to competition or other factors.

 

The simulation analyses are only an estimate of the Bank’s interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time. The Bank continually reviews the potential effect changes in interest rates could have on the repayment of rate sensitive assets and funding requirements of rate sensitive liabilities.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

There have been no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012. The risks described in our Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks not presently known to the Company, or that we currently deem immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

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

 

The Company repurchased 140,361 shares of its common stock in the quarter ended June 30, 2012 as follows:

 

For the three
months ended
June 30, 2012
  Total shares
repurchased
   Average
price paid
per share
   Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
   Maximum Number of Shares
that May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or Programs
 
April   137,600   $10.66    329,496    2,761 
May   2,761    10.62    332,257     
June           332,257     
Total   140,361   $10.65           

 

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The Company’s stock repurchase program was authorized August 29, 2011 to repurchase 332,257 shares of the Company’s outstanding shares. Stock repurchases were made from time to time and were effected through open market purchases, block trades and in privately negotiated transactions.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

2.1Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between New England Bancshares, Inc. and United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (4)
3.1Articles of Incorporation of New England Bancshares, Inc. (1)
3.2Bylaws of New England Bancshares, Inc. (2)
4.1Specimen stock certificate of New England Bancshares, Inc.(2)
31.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (3)
31.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer (3)
32.1Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (3)
32.2Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (3)
101Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and (iv) the notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. (3)

 

 

 

(1)Incorporated by reference into this document from the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 333-128277) as filed on September 13, 2005.
(2)Incorporated by reference into this document from Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2007.
(3)This information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(4)Incorporated by reference into this document from Exhibit 2.1 to the Form 8-K as filed by New England Bancshares, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2012.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC.
   
   
Dated: August 14, 2012 By:/s/ Jeffrey J. Levitsky                              
  Jeffrey J. Levitsky
  Interim Chief Financial Officer
  (principal financial officer)
   
   
Dated: August 14, 2012 By:/s/ David J. O’Connor                              
  David J. O’Connor
  Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

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