SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
January 31, 1997
OHSL FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-20886 31-1362390
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File No.) Identification Number)
5889 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45348-3199
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 574-3322
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On January 31, 1997, the Registrant issued the attached press
release announcing its earnings results for the fourth quarter and
the year ended December 31, 1996.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
99.1 Press release, dated January 31,1997.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
OHSL FINANCIAL CORP.
Date:February 5,1997 By:/s/ Kenneth L. Hannauer
Kenneth L. Hanauer
President and Chief
Executive Officer
EXHIBIT 99.1 OHSL Financial Announces 1996 Earnings
CINCINNATI, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- OHSL Financial Corp.
(Nasdaq: OHSL), the parent company of Oak Hills Savings and Loan
Company, F.A., today reported earnings for the fourth quarter and
for the year ended December 31, 1996. Net income for the three
months ended December 31, 1996 totaled $0.5 million or $0.39 per
share. This represents an increase of 11% over the results from the
fourth quarter of 1995. Net income for the year ended December 31,
1996 totaled $1.2 million or $0.97 per share, a decrease of $0.7
million from 1995's results.
Kenneth L. Hanauer, President and Chief Executive Officer of
OHSL Financial, stated "At first glance, our 1996 results appear to
some as a disappointment. Those who follow our industry, however,
are certainly familiar with the tremendous impact which the
resolution of the Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF) had our
company and our industry. For OHSL, this one-time assessment
totaled $927,000 and was accrued in the third quarter of 1996. The
ongoing premiums as assessed to OHSL will be reduced by
approximately $260,000 annually.
Hanauer stated, "In addition, we completed two major projects
during 1996 that we believe will better position us for the future.
In April of 1996 we opened our fifth branch location. In September
of 1996 we converted our data processing function to an in-house
system. Both of these areas required substantial start-up costs
which we will recover in the future through better customer service.
When the impact of the SAIF assessment and of these two 1996
projects are considered, it is clear that the results of 1996 were
actually better than those of 1995. With these events behind us, we
are now well prepared for the challenges of 1997.
"We are pleased with our efforts in 1996. Total assets are at
$216 million, well above 1995 levels. Our loan demand during 1996
was strong, and we believe that this momentum will continue into
1997. Our deposits now are approaching $170 million, also a record
for us. In the corporate area, our fourth repurchase plan continues
to show good results, and our dividend ($0.19 per share for the most
recent quarter) remains strong," stated CEO Hanauer.
OHSL's subsidiary, Oak Hills Savings and Loan Company, F.A.,
offers community banking services at its five offices, which are
located in the western Cincinnati area. Oak Hills offers
traditional thrift products and services to its individual and
business customers, as well as offering mutual fund and annuity
products to individuals through its subsidiary, CFSC, Inc.
SOURCE OHSL Financial Corp.
- -0- 01/31/97
/CONTACT: Kenneth L. Hanauer, CEO, or Patrick J. Condren, CFO,
of OHSL Financial Corp., 513-574-3322/
(OHSL)
