SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 1996
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 0-25446
LCS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 37-1337116
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer I.D.)
incorporation or organization)
501 North State, Litchfield, Illinois 62056
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, incl. area code (217) 324-2576
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES x NO
As of August 9, 1996, the Company had 107,640 shares of
$0.01 par value common stock issued and outstanding.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 - Financial Statements Page No.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition
as of June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 ........... 3
Consolidated Statement of Income for the Three Months
Ended June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995; and the Six Months
Ended June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995 ................ 4
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995 ....... 5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995 .................. 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ........... 7
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 13
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings ........................... 20
Item 2 - Changes in Securities ...................... 20
Item 3 - Default upon Senior Securities ............. 20
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security-Holders ............................ 20
Item 5 - Other Information ........................... 20
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ............ 20
Signature Page ....................................... 21
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
LCS Bancorp, Inc.
6/30/96 12/31/95
(Unaudited) (Audited)
(In Thousands)
Assets:
Cash and due from banks $ 184 $ 126
Short-term interest-bearing deposits 1,649 1,882
Total cash and cash equivalents 1,833 2,008
Interest bearing deposits 484 485
Investment sec. held to maturity 1,717 1,908
Investment sec. available for sale 4,377 4,509
Mortgage-backed sec. held to maturity 90 99
Mortgage-backed sec. avail. for sale 1,411 1,528
Loans receivable, net 8,529 8,277
Office property and equipment, net 205 208
Other assets 174 159
TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,820 $ 19,181
Liabilities:
Deposits $ 16,738 $ 17,068
Other Liabilities 119 142
Deferred income taxes 22 22
TOTAL LIABILITIES 16,879 17,232
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $.01 par value
(400,000 shares auth., 107,640
shares issued and outstanding) 1 1
Paid-in capital 855 855
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on
securities avail. for sale, net tax ( 56) ( 7)
Retained earnings 1,231 1,200
Less unearned ESOP shares
(1996-4,399; 1995-4,658) ( 44) ( 46)
Less stock held for MRP
(1996-3,563; 1995-4,140) ( 48) ( 54)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,941 1,949
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 18,820 $ 19,181
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED).
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
LCS Bancorp, Inc.
For the 3 months For the 6 months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
1996 1995 1996 1995
(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
Interest Income:
Loans $ 179 $ 156 $ 353 $ 298
Investments 90 110 184 216
Mortgage-backed securities 27 31 55 63
Interest on deposits-bank 33 50 69 99
Total interest income 329 347 661 676
Interest expense on
deposit accounts 213 231 427 446
Net interest income 116 116 234 230
Provision for losses on loans 2 4 0 6
Net interest inc. after
prov. for credit losses 114 112 234 224
Other Income 7 3 10 8
Other Expenses:
Compensation 53 48 104 94
Occupancy 8 8 17 16
FDIC Insurance Premiums 10 10 20 21
Other gen. and admin. exp 28 25 65 54
Total other expenses 99 91 206 185
Income before income taxes 22 24 38 47
Income taxes 5 4 7 7
Net income $ 17 $ 20 $ 31 $ 40
Earnings per share $ 0.16 $ 0.19 $ 0.29 $ 0.38
Weighted average shares of
common stock & common
stock equivalents 107,640 107,640 107,640 105,340
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
LCS Bancorp, Inc.
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
1996 1995
(in Thousands)
Common stock:
Beginning of the period $ 1 $ 0
Proceeds of initial stock offering 0 1
Proceeds of option stock issued 0 0
End of period 1 1
Additional paid-in-capital:
Beginning of period 855 0
Net proceeds of common stock offering
upon conversion from mutual to stock 0 847
Proceeds of option stock issued 0 0
End of period 855 847
Unrealized holding gains or (losses) on
available-for-sale securities, net of tax
Beginning of period ( 7) (289)
Change in unrealized gains, net of tax ( 49) 224
End of period ( 56) ( 65)
Retained earnings:
Beginning of period 1,200 1,124
Net income 31 40
End of period 1,231 1,164
Unearned ESOP Shares:
Beginning of period ( 46) 0
Shares set aside in conversion 0 ( 52)
Shares realized 2 3
End of period ( 44) ( 49)
Shares held for MRP:
Beginning of period ( 54) 0
MRP Plan shares issued 0 ( 46)
MRP Plan shares awarded 8 0
End of period ( 46) ( 46)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,941 $ 1,852
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
LCS Bancorp, Inc.
For the six months ended
June 30,
1996 1995
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES : (in thousands)
Net Income $ 31 $ 40
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by oper.activities:
Depreciation 8 8
Premium and discount amortization 3 5
Prov.for (recovery of) credit losses ( 0) 6
Net (gain) on disposal of investments ( 2) 0
(Incr) decr. in accr. inc. & other assets 1 136
Incr. (decr) in accr. exp. & other liab. ( 15) 42
Total adjustments ( 5) 197
Net cash provided by operating activities 26 237
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in interest bearing deposits 1 1
Proceeds from sales/maturities of
investment securities:
Available for sale 92 0
Held to maturity 815 1,202
Purchases of inv. securities-held maturity (624) (617)
(Purchase) sale of FHLB Stock 4 ( 1)
Net (incr.) decr. in loans receivable (253) (869)
Payments on mortgage backed securities 97 96
Purchase of property and equipment ( 6) ( 1)
Net cash provided by investing activities 126 ( 189)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase (decrease) in non-interest bearing
demand, NOW, Money Market and Savings 146 ( 948)
Net increase (decrease) in time deposits ( 475) 174
Proceeds from issuance of common stock/ESOP 2 753
Net cash provided by financing activities ( 327) ( 21)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents ( 175) 27
Cash and cash equivalents-beg. of period 2,008 2,304
Cash and cash equivalents-end of period $1,833 $2,331
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest on deposits 189 254
Income taxes 38 0
Noncash transactions:
Loans transferred to repossessed assets 1 0
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note A - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do
not include all of the information and footnotes required by
generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for
fair presentation have been included. The results of operations
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended
December 31, 1996.
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 115 (SFAS No. 115), "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt
and Equity Securities" for investments held as of or acquired after
December 31, 1993. All financial statements presented reflect the
adoption of this accounting standard.
Note B - Conversion to Stock Ownership
In January, 1995, the Company converted from a state-chartered
mutual savings bank to a state-chartered stock savings bank with
the concurrent formation of LCS Bancorp, Inc., the "Holding
Company." On January 27, 1995, the Holding Company sold 103,500
shares of common stock at $10.00 per share to depositors, employees
and residents of the State of Illinois. Total proceeds from the
conversion of $802,000 was recorded as common stock and additional
paid-in-capital. The Holding Company utilized $615,000 of the net
proceeds to acquire all of the capital stock of the Company.
At the time of conversion, the Company established a liquidation
account in the amount of $835,000 for the benefit of eligible
account holders who continue to maintain their accounts at the
Company after the conversion. The liquidation account will be
reduced annually to the extent that eligible account holders have
reduced their qualifying deposits. Subsequent increases will not
restore an eligible account holders interest in the liquidation
account. In the event of a complete liquidation, each account
holder will be entitled to receive a distribution from the
liquidation account in an amount proportionate to the current
adjusted qualifying balances for accounts then held. At December
31, 1995, the liquidation account had been reduced to approximately
$487,000.
The Company may not declare or pay dividends on or repurchase
any of its shares of common stock if the effect thereof would cause
stockholders' equity to be reduced below the balance of the
liquidation account or if such declaration would otherwise violate
regulatory requirements.
In connection with the conversion to stock ownership, the
Company formed an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for
eligible employees. The ESOP borrowed funds from the Holding
Company in the amount of $51,750 in order to purchase 5% of the
common stock to be issued in the conversion (5,175 shares at $10.00
per share). Shares committed to be released as principal payments
are made on the loan are expensed as compensation during the period
based on original cost. The loan is scheduled to be repaid in
forty quarterly installments of principal, plus interest at the
prime rate. The Company has adopted the AICPA Statement of
Position ("SOP") 93-6 "Employers Accounting For Employee Stock
Ownership Plans". The Company has made scheduled cash
contributions to the third party trustee sufficient to service the
amounts borrowed. During the first six months of 1996, principal
of $2,588 and interest of $1,904 was contributed towards the ESOP
debt, with payments of $1,294 towards principal and $934 towards
interest during the second quarter of 1996.. During the same six
month period of 1995, principal of $2,588 and interest of $1,976
was contributed towards the ESOP debt, with payments of $1,294
towards principal and $1,135 towards interest during the second
quarter of 1995. During the second quarter of 1996 and 1995,
respectively, uncommitted ESOP shares averaged 4,529 shares and
5,046 shares, and were included in the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding. At June 30, 1996 and 1995, 4,399
shares and 4,917 shares, respectively, were uncommitted.
Additionally, the Company's stockholders approved a Management
Development and Recognition Plan ("MRP") at the first annual
stockholders' meeting held on April 11, 1995. This plan provides
for up to an additional 4,140 shares to be awarded to management,
directors, and certain key employees. An initial grant of 1,750 of
these shares was awarded in April, 1995, following approval by the
stockholders, to be amortized over a three-year period of time on
each January 1, beginning January 1, 1996. A second grant of
2,390 shares was awarded in May, 1996 to be amortized over a ten-
year period of time on each May 1, beginning May 1, 1997. The
aggregate purchase price of these shares will be amortized to
expense as a portion of annual compensation and the unamortized
cost will be reflected as a reduction of stockholders' equity.
For the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
$4,298 and $2,139 were amortized to compensation expense. For the
three months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, $2,408 and
$2,139 were amortized to compensation expense. These shares were
included in the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the second quarter of 1996 and 1995.
Note C - Regulatory Capital
Pursuant to the Office of the Commissioner of Savings and
Residential Finance for the State of Illinois ("OCSRF") and the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") regulations, a
savings bank must meet two separate minimum capital-to-assets
requirements: (1) a risk-based capital requirement of 8% of risk-
weighted assets, and (2) a leverage (core) ratio of 4% core capital
to total adjusted assets. The following table summarizes, as of
June 30, 1996, the Bank's capital requirements under FIRREA and its
actual capital ratios at that date:
Required Actual Required Actual Excess
Capital Capital Capital Capital Capital
Percentage Percentage Balance Balance Balance
(Amounts in Thousands)
Risk-based 8.0% 20.9% $ 735 $1,922 $1,187
Core Capital 4.0% 9.8% $ 748 $1,829 $1,081
Note D - Change in Method of Accounting for Income Taxes
On February 11, 1992, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The Company adopted the
provisions of the new standards in its financial statements
effective for the year ended December 31, 1993. The cumulative
effect of the change in accounting principle was immaterial and was
included in other income for 1993. Financial statements for prior
years were not restated.
Under SFAS 109, the liability method is used in accounting for
income taxes. Under this method a deferred tax asset or liability
is calculated by applying the provisions of existing laws to
measure the deferred tax consequence of temporary differences that
resulted in net taxable or deductible amounts in each future year.
SFAS 109 allows the Company to record a tax benefit on its general
loan loss allowance that was previously not tax benefitted. Prior
to the adoption of SFAS 109, income tax expense was based on items
of income and expense that were reported in different years in the
financial statements and tax returns and was measured at the rate
in effect in the year the difference originated. Significant
components of the deferred tax liabilities and assets at June 30,
1996 and 1995, are as follows (in thousands):
6-30-96 6-30-95
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Depreciation $ 22 $ 14
Deferred Tax Assets (See Note E):
Mark-to-Market Loss on
Debt and Equity Securities
Available for Sale $ 18 $ 12
Net deferred tax (asset) liability $ 4 $ 2
Current tax liability $ 6 $ 5
Total tax liability $ 10 $ 7
Note E - Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities
Effective December 31, 1993, the Bank adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." This statement
requires that securities be classified in three categories and
provides specific accounting treatment for each as noted below:
Trading account securities - Securities which the Company
intends to sell in the near term. These securities are carried at
market value. Gains and losses are included in other income.
Securities available for sale - Securities which the Bank may
sell to meet liquidity or other investment needs. These securities
are carried at market value. Realized gains and losses on sales
are included in other income. Unrealized changes in market values
are included in retained income.
Securities held to maturity - Securities which the Bank has
the ability and intent to hold to maturity. These securities are
carried at cost, adjusted for amortization or premium and accretion
of discount, computed by a method that approximates level yield.
At June 30, 1996, the carrying amounts of investment
securities as shown in the balance sheet of the Company and their
approximate market values were as follows (in thousands):
Carrying Market
Value Value
U.S. Government and agency securities:
Available for sale $ 1,244 $ 1,244
Held to maturity 974 972
Corporate Bonds
Available for sale 1,390 1,390
Held to maturity 595 578
Municipal Bonds-Held to maturity 75 75
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 73 73
Mutual Fund-ARM loans and securities 1,743 1,743
$ 6,094 $ 6,075
At June 30, 1996, there were realized gains of $2,700 and losses of
$900 on sales of investment securities.
At June 30, 1996, the carrying amounts of mortgage-backed
securities as shown in the balance sheet of the Company and their
approximate market values were as follows (in thousands):
Carrying Market
Value Value
Federal National Mortgage Association:
Available for Sale $ 918 $ 918
Government National Mortgage Association:
Available for Sale 493 493
Held to maturity 90 90
$ 1,501 $1,501
At June 30 1996, there were no realized gains or losses on sales of
mortgage backed securities.
Note F - Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share of Common Stock outstanding for the three
months ended June 30 1996, have been determined by dividing net
income for the period by the weighted average number of shares of
common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding. Common
stock equivalents assume the exercise of stock options and use of
proceeds to purchase Treasury Stock at the average market price for
the period (See Note B for effect of SOP 93-6). At the Company's
annual stockholders meeting held April 11, 1995, 10,350 stock
options were approved of which 5,570 shares were awarded during the
second quarter of 1995 at an exercise price of $11 per share. The
remaining 4,780 stock options were awarded during the second
quarter of 1996 at an exercise price of $13 per share. During the
three months ended June 30, 1996, none of the options were
exercised, nor were any options exercised during the six months
ended June 30, 1996. Weighted average shares of common stock and
common stock equivalents for the three months and six months ended
June 30, 1996, consisted of 107,640 shares outstanding and 107,640
shares outstanding, respectively, under SOP 93-6. At June 30,
1996, there was a total of 10,350 stock options outstanding and not
exercised.
Note G - Commitments and Contingencies
At June 30, 1996, the Company had approved loan commitments
totalling $225,000 to originate loans and $397,000 in unused lines
of credit. Commitments to fund loans have credit risk essentially
the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are
subject to the Company's normal credit policies.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
GENERAL
LCS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") completed its initial public
offering of Common Stock on January 27, 1995. It is the Holding
Company of Litchfield Community Savings, S.B., Litchfield, Illinois
(the "Bank"), a state-chartered savings bank which operates from
one office in Litchfield, Illinois. The Bank has no subsidiary
companies.
The Company's business activities in its first eighteen months
of operation consist of investment in short-term interest bearing
deposits and investments and operation of the Bank. The Bank's
principal business consists of attracting deposits from the public
and investing these deposits, together with funds generated from
operations, primarily in one-to-four family mortgage loans,
commercial and agricultural real estate loans, and consumer and
commercial loans. Excess funds are primarily invested in mortgage-
backed securities, corporate bonds, U.S. governments and agencies
and an mutual fund that invests in adjustable rate mortgages. The
Bank's deposit accounts are insured to the maximum allowable by the
FDIC.
The Bank's results of operations are dependent primarily on
net interest income, which is the difference between the interest
income earned on its loan, mortgage-backed securities and
investment securities portfolios, and its cost of funds, consisting
of interest paid on its deposits. The Bank has not utilized
borrowed funds during the last five years. The Bank's operating
results are also affected, to a lesser extent, by loan fees,
customer service charges and other income. Operating expenses of
the Bank are employee compensation and benefits, equipment and
occupancy costs, federal deposit insurance premiums and other
administrative expenses. The Bank's results of operations are
further affected by economic and competitive conditions,
particularly changes in market interest rates, government policies
and actions of regulatory authorities.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
As of June 30, 1996, total assets decreased $361,000, or 1.9%,
to $18,820,000 from $19,181,000 at December 31, 1995. The decrease
primarily resulted from a net savings deposit outflow of $330,000,
a decrease in other liabilities of $23,000, a decrease in the
market value of investments available for sale, net of tax, of
$49,000, as partially offset by net income of $31,000.
Net loans receivable increased by $253,000, or 3.0% during the
six months ended June 30, 1996. During the first six months of
1996, loan originations of $1,913,000 were offset by loan
repayments of $1,661,000. The Company's lending activities have
been concentrated primarily in residential real property secured by
first liens. At June 30, 1996, approximately 83% of the Company's
mortgage loans were secured primarily by one-to-four family
residential dwellings and 17% were secured by commercial and
agricultural real estate. The Company generally maintains loan-to-
value ratios on mortgage loans no greater than 80%. The Company is
continuing its expansion of the loan portfolio into commercial and
agricultural products.
During the first six months of 1996, commercial and agricultural
loans accounted for $403,000 of the $1,913,000 in originations.
Virtually all loans originated by the Company are in the local
lending area, which is comprised of the area within a 20-mile
radius surrounding the Company office. Within that territory, most
loans are originated in Montgomery and Macoupin counties in
Illinois.
ASSET QUALITY
Non-performing assets (those 90 days or more past due and non-
accrual loans, foreclosures, and in-substance foreclosures), were
0.00% and 0.02% of total assets at June 30, 1996, and December 31,
1995, respectively. As of June 30, 1996, non-accrual loans were
$0, or 0.0% of total loans, compared to $3,000, or 0.04% of total
loans at December 31, 1995. There was no real estate owned as a
result of foreclosure or in-substance foreclosure at June 30 1996,
or December 31, 1995.
As of June 30 1996, the loan loss allowance was $93,000, an
decrease of $1,000 from $94,000 at December 31, 1995. As a
percentage of total loans, the allowance for loan losses decreased
to 1.08% at June 30, 1996 from 1.12% at December 31, 1995. The
decrease was primarily the result of the decline in the loan
portfolio delinquencies in the first six months of 1996 and the
historical loss experience of the Company. Management believes
that the level of loan loss allowances is adequate, based on its
evaluation which includes a review of all loans on which full
collectibility may not be reasonably assured, the estimated fair
value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical
loss experience and the Association's internal credit review
process.
NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income was unchanged for the three months ended
June 30, 1996, compared to the same period in 1995. The average
yield on interest earning assets for the three months ended June
30, 1996 was 7.08%, as compared to 7.03% for the three months ended
June 30, 1995. The average cost of funds for the three months
ended June 30, 1996 was 5.04%, as compared to 5.12% for the three
months ended June 30, 1995.
Net interest income increased $4,000, or 1.7%, during the
first six months of 1996, as compared to the same period in 1995.
The average yield on interest earning assets for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 was 7.10%, as compared to 7.09% for the same
period in 1995. The average cost of funds for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 was 5.05%, as compared to 5.06% for the six months
ended June 30, 1996, resulting in an increase in the rate spread to
2.05% at June 30, 1996, from 2.03% at June 30, 1995.
ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by
examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are
"interest rate sensitive" and by monitoring an institution's
interest rate sensitivity "gap". An asset or liability is said to
be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period it if will
mature or reprice within that time period. The interest rate
sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of
interest earning assets anticipated, based upon certain
assumptions, to mature or reprice within a specific time period and
the amount of interest bearing liabilities anticipated, based upon
certain assumptions, to mature or reprice within that time period.
A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate
sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive
liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of
interest rate sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest
rate sensitive assets. During a period of rising interest rates,
a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income,
while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net
interest income.
At June 30, 1996, total interest earning assets maturing or
repricing within one year exceeded total interest bearing
liabilities maturing or repricing within one year, as adjusted for
certain prepayment assumptions, by $2,655,000, representing a
positive cumulative one-year gap of 14.41%. At December 31, 1995,
total interest earning assets maturing or repricing within one year
exceeded total interest bearing liabilities maturing or repricing
within one year, as adjusted for certain prepayment assumptions, by
$183,000, representing a positive cumulative one-year gap of 0.97%.
Although the Company has significantly increased its
adjustable rate loan portfolio in recent years, the level of the
Company's portfolio of fixed rate mortgages and fixed rate
investment securities maturing in three to five years continues to
affect the Company's gap position. However, management believes
that, given the high level of capital of the Company, and the
excess of interest earning assets over interest bearing
liabilities, the increased net interest income resulting from a
mismatch in the maturity of its asset and liability portfolios
provides sufficient returns to justify the increased vulnerability
to sudden and unexpected changes in interest rates. Nonetheless,
the Company carefully monitors its interest rate risk as such risk
relates to management's strategy.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses is established through a
provision for loan losses based on management's evaluation of the
risk inherent in its loan portfolio and the general economy.
Management's evaluation includes a review of all loans on which
full collectibility may not be reasonably assured, the estimated
fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions,
historical loan loss experience and the Company's internal credit
review process.
The Company increased its allowance by $3,000 in the three
months ended June 30, 1996 to correspond to the increase in the
loan portfolio. During the second quarter of 1996, a net provision
of $2,000 was charged to income.
The Company decreased its allowance by $1,000 in the first six
months of 1996 to correspond to the decrease in the loan
delinquencies and the Company's actual loss experience. During the
first six of 1996, a net recovery of $0 was credited to income.
Management believes that the current provision is adequate, based
on its evaluation of the portfolio.
OTHER INCOME
Other income increased $4,000, or 133%, for the three months
ended June 30, 1996, as compared to the three months ended June 30,
1995. This was primarily the result of an increase in deposit
account service charges of $1,000, a net gain on disposal of
securities of $2,000, and a $1,000 increase in commission income
and other fees.
Other income increased $2,000 or 25.0%, for the first six
months ended June 30, 1996, as compared to the six months ended
June 30, 1995. This was primarily the result of a $1,000 increase
in commission income and other fees, and a net gain on disposal of
securities of $2,000, as partially offset by a $1,000 decrease in
deposit account service charges.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses increased $8,000, or 8.8%, to $99,000 for
the three months ended June 30, 1996 from $91,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 1995, primarily due to a $6,000 increase in
compensation expense, and a $3,000 increase in general and
administrative expenses. This increase was partially due to the
increased costs of operating the Company as a Holding Company and
subsidiary, as well as the increased costs resulting from employee
benefit plans adopted by the Company as a result of the conversion
to stock.
Operating expenses increased $21,000, or 11.4%, to $206,000
for the six months ended June 30, 1996, from $185,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1995. The increase was primarily due to a
$10,000 increase in compensation expense, and a $11,000 increase in
general and administrative expenses. Included in general and
administrative expenses were franchise taxes, registrar/trustee
fees, and other expenses not incurred in the first six months of
1995, following the conversion of the Company on January 27, 1995.
Operating expenses as a percent of average assets increased to
2.15% in the first six months of 1996, compared to 1.88% for the
first six months of 1995.
INCOME TAXES
The income tax provisions for the second quarter of 1996 and
the second quarter of 1995 were 21.6% and 15.5%, respectively, and
reflect the estimated combined federal and state tax rates
applicable to the Company. The income tax provisions for the
first six months of 1996 and the first six months of 1995 were
19.8% and 15.0%, respectively, and reflect the estimated combined
federal and state tax rates applicable to the Company.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's primary sources of funds include deposits,
principal and interest payments on loans and mortgage-backed
securities, maturing investment securities and sales of securities
from the available-for-sale portfolio. While maturities and
scheduled amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities are
a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage
prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates,
economic conditions, and competition.
The primary investing activity of the Company is the
origination of mortgage loans and other commercial and consumer
loans, as well as the purchase of securities. During the first six
months of 1996, the Company originated loans in the amount of
$1,913,000, compared to $2,047,000 in the first six months of 1995.
During the first six months of 1996, the Company purchased $624,000
of securities, primarily U.S. Treasury and agency securities.
During the first six months of 1995, the Company purchased $617,000
of securities, primarily U.S. Treasury and agency securities.
During the first six months of 1996, the Company funded the
origination of loans in part with the proceeds from the maturities
of investment securities from the held-to-maturity portfolio in the
amount of $815,000, and the partial sale of shares in a mutual fund
in the amount of $92,000. Financing activities during the first
six months of 1996 included a decrease in deposits of $330,000.
There were no borrowings.
Federal regulations require a savings institution to maintain
an average daily balance of liquid assets (cash and eligible
investments) equal to at least 5% of the average daily balance of
its net withdrawable deposits and short-term borrowings.
Management's objectives and strategies for the Bank have
consistently maintained liquidity levels in excess of regulatory
requirements. The Bank's liquidity ratios at June 30, 1996 and
1995 were 54% and 45%, respectively.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
The deposits of savings associations, such as the Bank, are
presently insured by the SAIF, which together with the BIF, are the
two insurance funds administered by the FDIC. On August 8, 1995,
the FDIC revised the premium schedule for BIF-insured banks to
provide for a range of .04% to .31% of deposits (as compared to the
current range of .23% to .31% of deposits for both BIF and SAIF-
insured institutions) in anticipation of the BIF achieving its
statutory reserve ratio. As a result, BIF members generally would
pay lower premiums than the SAIF members. The lower premiums for
BIF members took effect in the third quarter of 1995.
It is anticipated that the SAIF will not be adequately
recapitalized until 2002, absent a substantial increase in premium
rates or the imposition of a special assessment or other
significant developments, such as a merger of the SAIF and BIF. As
a result of this disparity, SAIF members could be placed at a
competitive disadvantage to BIF members due to higher costs for
deposit insurance. Although a number of solutions to these
problems have been proposed, it appears likely that any final
Congressional legislation will include among its provisions, a one-
time special assessment on all SAIF-insured institutions, including
the Bank, of .85% to .90%
of total deposits. For the Bank, this would result ina one-time,
after-tax charge of approximately $115,000, assuming the assessment
is fully tax deductible. While this charge would have a negative
impact on the Company's earnings and book value for the period of
assessment, it is expected that any legislation providing for such
an assessment would also mandate a significant reduction in SAIF-
insured institutions' deposit insurance premium assessments. This
action would have a positive effect on the Bank's earnings in
future periods.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Holding Company and Bank are not engaged in any legal
proceedings of a material nature at the present time.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Not applicable.
Item 3. Default upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders
(a) Date of Meeting - April 9, 1996
(b) Election of Directors -
Wayne Brauer- Re-elected to a three year term
Herman Helgen- Re-elected to a three year term
Continuing in Office - Carol Radtke, Olind McPherson
Robert Parrish, Howard Hartke
(c) Other Matters Considered at Meeting: Ratification of the
appointment of Sikich, Gardner & Co., LLP., as LCS
Bancorp, Inc. independent auditors
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
LCS BANCORP, INC.
_s/Carol Radtke___________
Carol Radtke
President and Chief Executive Officer
_s/Carol Radtke___________
Carol Radtke
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 9, 1996
