ST LANDRY FINANCIAL CORP
10QSB, 1998-02-17
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                              FORM 10-QSB
                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                        WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

         [x] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  For the quarterly period ended     December 31,1997             

                                  OR

  [ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
                         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  For the transition period from ______________  to _______________            
   


  Commission File Number         0-25486  


                    St. Landry Financial Corporation
    (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
     
            Delaware                          72-1284436
(State or other jurisdiction of     (IRS Employer Identification No.) 
incorporation or organization)

         Post Office Box 72, Opelousas, Louisiana 70571-0072  
               (Address of principal executive offices)
                              (Zip Code)

                          (318) 942-5748          
          (Issuer's telephone number, including area code)

  Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the past 12 months (or 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         

  State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of
common equity, as of the latest practicable date:

   Common Stock,
par value $.01 per share                     408,623
- ------------------------        ---------------------------------
      Class                     (Outstanding at December 31, 1997) 
                                      

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:

Yes               No     X
 
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                       ST. LANDRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

                                    INDEX  

                                                              Page Number 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Consolidated Financial Statements                                     
  

  Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition, 
    September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1997                   1
     
  Consolidated Statement of Operations,  
    Quarters Ended December 31, 1996 and 1997                  2

  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity    3
                                                          
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows,
    Three months Ended December 31, 1996 and 1997              4-5

  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                   6-7

Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of
       Financial Condition and Results of Operations           8-13            
 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

     Item 1.  Legal Proceedings                                14

     Item 2.  Changes Upon Securities                          14

     Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities                  14

     Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of
              Security Holders                                 14

     Item 5.  Other Information                                14

     Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                 14

SIGNATURES                                                     15
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                         ST LANDRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION                                   
                            OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
                       STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                    SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997       
                      
                                                       SEPTEMBER 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                            1997             1997
                                                       -------------    -------------
<S>                                                    <C>              <C>
ASSETS                
Cash and cash equivalents                              $   780,554      $   535,590
Investment securities - available for sale               1,952,316        2,052,259
Investment securities - held to maturity                 1,088,124        1,589,243
Mortgage-backed securities - available for sale         12,505,148       13,627,430
Mortgage-backed securities - held to maturity            1,607,964        1,469,210
Federal Home Loan Bank stock                               549,100          558,000
Loans receivable, net                                   42,192,721       41,661,052
Accrued interest receivable                                309,728          318,255
Foreclosed real estate, net of allowance                    84,919          285,398
Premises and equipment                                     647,901          637,397
Other assets                                                97,208           86,529
                                                       -----------      -----------
          Total assets                                  61,815,683       62,820,363
                                                       ===========      ===========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
  Deposits                                             $43,577,912      $44,137,770
  Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank                  10,825,154       11,159,945
  Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance             84,727           79,232
  Federal income taxes:
     Currently payable                                                       32,300
     Deferred payable                                      226,948          252,294
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities                   247,101          185,247
                                                       -----------      -----------
          Total liabilities                             54,961,842       55,846,788
                                                       -----------      -----------
                
Stockholders' Equity:                
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares                   
     authorized; 459,093 shares outstanding                  4,591            4,591
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 500,000 shares                  
    authorized; 0 shares outstanding                
  Additional paid in capital                             3,369,740        3,374,659
  Treasury Stock, 50,470 shares                           (757,199)        (757,199)
  Unearned ESOP shares                                    (194,288)        (186,116)
  Unearned RRP shares                                     (230,027)        (215,034)
  Retained Earnings                                      4,315,189        4,357,637
  Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale
   securities                                              345,835          395,037
                                                       -----------      -----------  
      Total stockholders' equity                         6,853,841        6,973,575
                                                       -----------      -----------  
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity        61,815,683       62,820,363
                                                       ===========      ===========

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                            ST LANDRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION          
                                OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA                  
                                  STATEMENTS OF INCOME                
                       QUARTERS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997

                                                  DECEMBER 31,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                      1996               1997
                                                  ------------       -----------
<S>                                               <C>                <C>
INTEREST INCOME
  Loans receivable                   
      First mortgage loans                        $  779,254          $ $807,053
      Savings account loans                           11,909               9,897
      Consumer loans                                  19,391              17,000
  Investment securities                               39,201              63,738
  Mortgage-backed securities                         194,937             218,557
                                                  ----------          ----------
          Total interest income                    1,044,692           1,116,245
                                                  ----------          ----------
INTEREST EXPENSE
  Deposits                                           501,877             561,908
  Borrowed funds                                     104,610             150,011
                                                  ----------          ----------
          Total interest expense                     606,487             711,919
                                                  ----------          ----------
          Net interest income                        438,205             404,326

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES                                  0                   0
                                                  ----------          ----------           
        Net interest income after provision
           for loan losses                           438,205             404,326
                                                  ----------          ----------
NON-INTEREST INCOME
  Service charges and other fees                       5,210               4,726
  Insurance commissions                                6,168               5,834
  Other                                                  181                 253
                                                  ----------          ----------
          Total non-interest income                   11,559              10,813
                                                  ----------          ----------
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
  General and administrative                   
      Compensation and  benefits                     180,716             216,558
      Occupancy and equipment                         31,605              34,275
      Marketing and other professional services       23,789              31,413
      Deposit insurance premium                       24,907               6,752
      Net loss (gain) on foreclosed real estate          689             (16,396)
      Real estate owned expense                        1,297                 763
      Other                                           84,409              47,769
                                                  ----------          ----------
          Total non-interest expense                 347,412             321,134
                                                  ----------          ----------
          Income before income taxes                 102,352              94,005
INCOME TAX EXPENSE                                    36,000              32,300
                                                  ----------          ----------
NET INCOME                                            66,352              61,705
                                                  ==========          ==========
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE                               0.17                0.16
                                                  ==========          ==========
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE                       0.17                0.17
                                                  ==========          ==========
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                                 ST LANDRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
                                       OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
                                     STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                        THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997


                                                             DECEMBER 31     DECEMBER 31
                                                                1996             1997
                                                             -----------     -----------
<S>                                                          <C>             <C>
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                      
Net income                                                     $66,352         $61,705   
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
  by operating activities:
Amortization of premiums and discounts on loans and
  mortgage-backed and related securities                         9,726          19,763
Stock dividends on FHLB stock                                    6,500               0
Deferred loan fees                                               1,670             183  
Depreciation of premises and equipment                           7,800          11,200
Net loss(gain) on sale of real estate owned                        690               0
Allocation of ESOP shares                                            0          12,761
Allocation of RRP shares                                             0          15,323
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable             (15,719)         (8,527)
(Increase) decrease in other assets                             70,828          10,679
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable                          0          32,300
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other                                          
  liabilities                                                 (270,547)        (61,854)
                                                             ---------     -----------
      Net cash provided (used) by operating activities        (122,700)         93,533    
                                                             ---------     -----------
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                      
Loan originations net of principal repayments                 (420,638)        329,817
Purchase of investment securities - held to maturity                 0        (500,273)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock                             0          (8,900)
Purchase of mortgage-backed securities-available for sale     (510,410)     (1,854,098)
Principal repayments of mortgage-backed securities-afs         304,966         691,646
Principal repayments of mortgage-backed securities-htm          73,425         140,745
Investment in foreclosed real estate                            (6,958)         (6,635)
Proceeds from sale of real estate                                3,250               0
Purchases of premises and equipment                            (31,213)           (696)
                                                             ---------     -----------
      Net cash provided (used) by investing activities        (587,578)     (1,208,394)
                                                             ---------     -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                     
Net increase (decrease) in deposits                           $903,183        $559,858
Increase (decrease) in advances from FHLB                       (9,700)        334,791
Increase (decrease) in mortgage escrow funds                     2,166          (5,495)
Cash dividend paid                                                   0         (19,257)
                                                             ---------     -----------
      Net cash provided (used) by financing activities         895,649         869,897
                                                             ---------     -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND                      
  CASH EQUIVALENTS                                             185,371        (244,964)  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period                 140,139         780,554
                                                             ---------     -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period                       325,510         535,590
                                                             =========     ===========

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                                 ST LANDRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
                                       OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
                                     STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                        THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997

                                                            DECEMBER 31,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                               1996             1997
                                                            -----------    ------------
<S>                                                        <C>            <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH
   INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Loans originated to facilitate the sale of real estate         $29,250              $0
                                                             =========     ===========

Loan principal reductions resulting from foreclosures on
   real estate owned                                                $0        $193,844
                                                             =========     ===========

Increase in unrealized gain (loss) on securities
 available-for-sale, net of applicable deferred income
 taxes                                                         $57,195         $49,202
                                                             =========     ===========

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF INTEREST                        
   AND TAXES PAID                         

Interest paid                                                 $619,093        $550,880
                                                             =========     ===========

Taxes paid                                                          $0              $0
                                                             =========     ===========

                           

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements                    
 
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                                     ST LANDRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION                                  
                                           OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
                               STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
                                             DECEMBER 31, 1997                       
                                   
                                                                 UNALLOCATED   UNALLOCATED                 TOTAL
                                   COMMON   TREASURY   RETAINED    ESOP RRP     UNREALIZED              SHAREHOLDERS'
                                   STOCK     STOCK     EARNINGS     SHARES        SHARES    GAIN(L0SS)     EQUITY
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------   -----------  ----------  -------------
<S>                              <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>

Balance October 1, 1997          3,374,331  (757,199)  4,315,189   (194,288)     (230,027)     345,835     6,853,841

Allocation of earned RRP shares     (2,232)                                        14,993                     12,761

Allocation of earned ESOP shares
 at fair value                       7,151                            8,172                                   15,323

Dividends Paid                                           (19,257)                                            (19,257)

Net change in unrealized gain
 (loss) on available-for-sale
 securities                                                                                     49,202        49,202
                                   
Net income for the three months                                  
  ended December 31, 1997                                 61,705                                              61,705
                                  
                                 ---------  --------   ---------   --------      --------      -------     ---------
Balance December 31, 1996        3,379,250  (757,199)  4,357,637   (186,116)     (215,034)     395,037     6,973,575
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ST. LANDRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1--Basis of Presentation

  The financial statements included in this report have been prepared by St.
Landry Financial Corporation (the "Company") pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim reporting
and include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary
for fair presentation.  These financial statements have not been audited by an
independent accountant.  

  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have
been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  It is
suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes presented in Form 10-KSB filed for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1997.  St. Landry Financial Corporation believes that
the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. 
The financial data and results of operations for the interim periods presented
may not necessarily reflect the results to be anticipated for the complete
year.

NOTE 2--Earnings Per Share

  The Company adopted FAS 128, Earnings per Share, as of December 31, 1997. 
Restatement of all prior years presented is required.  FAS 128 replaces the
presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic EPS.  The Statement
also requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS by companies with
complex capital structures, and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and
denominator of basic EPS to those for diluted EPS.  Basic EPS includes no
dilution, and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders
by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution of securities such as, in the case
of the Company, options and restricted stock grants.

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                                                 Three months ended December 31, 1997
                                          --------------------------------------------------
                                            Income                 Shares          Per-share
                                          (Numerator)          (Denominator)        Amount
                                          -----------          -------------       ---------
<S>                                        <C>                   <C>               <C>
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders     61,705                371,838          $ 0.17
          
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock Options Outstanding                                           2,722
Restricted Stock Grants                                             3,820
          
Diluted EPS
Income available to common stockholders
   plus assumed conversions                 61,705                378,380           $ 0.16

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                                                 Three months ended December 31, 1996
                                          --------------------------------------------------
                                            Income                 Shares          Per-share
                                          (Numerator)          (Denominator)        Amount
                                          -----------          -------------       ---------
<S>                                        <C>                   <C>               <C>
Basic EPS
Income available to common stockholders     66,352                389,734           $ 0.17
          
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock Options Outstanding                                           1,397
Restricted Stock Grants                                             3,732
          
Diluted EPS
Income available to common stockholders
   plus assumed conversions                 66,352                394,863           $ 0.17

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ITEM 2--MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
          
GENERAL
          
  The principle business of the Company is that of a community-oriented
financial intermediary attracting deposits from the general public and using
such deposits, along with borrowed funds through FHLB advances,  to originate
one-to four family residential loans, and to a lesser extent, commercial real
estate, one-to four family construction, multi-family and consumer loans. 
These funds have also been used to purchase mortgage-backed securities, U.S.
government and agency obligations and other permissible securities.
          
   The Company's results of operations are dependent primarily on net interest
income, which is the difference between the income earned on its loan and
investment portfolios and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. 
Results of operations are also dependent upon the Company's provision for loan
losses, the level of non-interest income, including fee income and service
charges, and the level of its non-interest expenses, including employee
compensation, occupancy expenses, federal insurance premiums and other general
and administrative expenses.  The Company's results of operations are also
significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions,
particularly changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of
regulatory authorities.
          
  The Company's cost of funds is influenced by interest rates on competing
investments and general market rates of interest.  Lending activities are
influenced by the demand for real estate loans and other types of loans, which
is in turn affected by the interest rates at which such loans are made,
general economic conditions affecting loan demand, the availability of
funds for lending activities, and changes in real estate values.
          
          
FINANCIAL CONDITION
          
  The Company's total assets were $61.8 million at September 30, 1997 as
compared to $62.8 million at December 31, 1997.   The 1.0% increase in assets
over the three month period is a direct result of purchases of mortgage-backed
and investment securities.
          
  Net loans receivable decreased by $600,000 from $42.2 million at September
30, 1997 to $41.6 million at December 31, 1997.  The decrease was due to an 
increase in principal repayments and due to foreclosure proceedings on three
properties.
          
  Total investment securities increased by $601,000 from $3.0 million at
September 30, 1997 to $3.6 million at December 31, 1997.  The increase was
primarily due to the purchase of a $500,000 investment and an increase in
unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale totaling
$100,000. This increase in unrealized gains on investment securities available
for sale was primarily due to favorable interest rates and increased market
prices on marketable securities held in the Company's portfolio.
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  The Company experienced a $984,000 increase in mortgage-backed securities
during the three month period ending December 31, 1997.  Unrealized losses
recorded in the mortgage-backed securities-available for sale portfolio
amounted to $39,000 at December 31, 1997, a $26,000 increase from September
30, 1997.  Additional mortgage-backed securities were purchased totalling $1.9
million, during the period, partially offset by principal repayments,
amortization of premiums, and accretion of discounts.
          
  Deposits increased by $560,000 from $43.6 million at September 30, 1997 to
$44.1 million at December 31, 1997.  The increase was due to additional monies
deposited in time deposit certificates based on the Association's emphasizing
certificates with six to twelve month maturities.
          
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased by $335,000 from $10.8 million at
September 30, 1997 to $11.2 million at December 31, 1997.  Proceeds from such
borrowings were used to purchase mortgage-backed securities.
          
  Total stockholders' equity increased by $120,000 from $6,854,000 at
September 30, 1997 to $6,974,000 at December 31, 1997.  Stockholders' equity
increased by $49,000, as a result of an after-tax net unrealized gain on
investment securities-available for sale and mortgage-backed
securities-available for sale.  In addition, net income for the three month
period increased total stockholders' equity by $62,000 and the reduction in
unearned ESOP and RRP shares increased stockholders equity  by $28,000. 
Partially offsetting these increases was  a cash dividend of $19,000.
          
ASSET QUALITY
          
Non-performing Loans and Investments in Real Estate
          
  The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing
assets in the Company's loan portfolio.  Loans are placed on non-accrual
status when the collection of principal and/or interest becomes doubtful.  At
the dates presented, the Company had no accruing loans which were
contractually past due 90 days or more and no troubled debt restructurings,
(which involve forgiving a portion of interest or principal on any loans or
making loans at a rate materially less than that of market rates).  Foreclosed
assets include assets acquired in settlement loans.
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                                   September 30, 1997       December 31, 1997
                                   ------------------       -----------------
                                               (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                   <C>                       <C>
Non-Performing Assets
Non-accruing loans:
  One-to four-family                      $717                      $707
  Consumer                                 154                       161
Total                                      871                       868
Foreclosed assets:
 one-to four-family                        122                       323
Total non-performing assets               $993                    $1,191
          
Total as a percentage of 
  total assets                            1.61%                     1.90%

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  Non-performing assets increased by $198,000 over the three month period
ended December 31, 1997, due to a decline in non-accruing loans of $3,000, and
an increase in real estate owned of $201,000.  In December 1997 foreclosure
proceedings were finalized on three properties totaling $201,000, however two
of these properties already had commitments for sales with no additional
losses or reserves required.
          
Allowance for Loan Losses and Real Estate Owned
          
  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 changes in the nature and volume of its loan activity, including
those loans which are being specifically monitored by management.  Such
evaluation, which includes a review of loans for which full collectibility
may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the estimated
fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical loan
loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for an
adequate loan loss allowance.
          
  Real estate properties acquired through foreclosure are recorded at lower of
cost or fair value, less estimated disposition costs.  If fair value at the
date of foreclosure is lower than the balance of the related loan, the
difference will be charged-off to the allowance for loan losses at the time of
transfer.  Valuations are periodically updated by management and if the
value declines, a specific provision for losses on such property is
established by a charge to operations.
          
  The Company's allowance for loan losses totaled $556,000 and $551,000, for
September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1997, respectively.  The allowance for
loan losses as a percentage of net loans receivable equaled 1.32% at September
30, 1997 and 1.33% at December 31, 1997.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
          
Comparison of Operating Results for the Quarters Ended December 31, 1996 and
1997
 
  General.  The Company had net income of $66,000 for the three months ended
December 31, 1996, as compared to $62,000 for the three months ended December
31, 1997.  The decrease in net income was primarily due to a decrease in net
interest income of $34,000, partially offset by a decrease of $26,000 in
non-interest expense and a decrease of $4,000 in income tax expense.
          
  Interest Income.  Interest income increased by $71,000 from $1,044,000 for
the three months ended December 31, 1996 to $1,116,000 for the three months
ended December 31, 1997.  This increase was due primarily to the increase from
12.0 million of mortgage-backed securities to 14.5 million of mortgage-backed
securities outstanding over the comparative three month periods, and an
increase in the average interest rates from 6.58% to 6.81%.
          
  Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased by $106,000 from $606,000 for
the three months ended December 31, 1996 to $712,000 for the three months
ended December 31, 1997.  This was due primarily to the increased cost of
funds.  The cost of funds increased because of increased Federal Home Loan
Bank borrowings outstanding during the three months that cost higher than
deposit accounts and the overall increase in interest rates paid on deposits
from the prior year.  Total interest-bearing liabilities increased from $50.5
million during the quarter ended December 31, 1996 to $55.1 million during the
quarter ended December 31, 1997.  The weighted average cost of funds was 4.95%
and 5.24% during the three month period ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively.  
          
  Net Interest Income. The Company's net income is dependent upon net interest
income.  Net interest income decreased by $34,000 from $438,000 for the three
months ended December 31, 1996 to $404,000 for the three months ended December
31, 1997.  The decrease was due to a greater increase in interest expense than
the increase in interest income, caused by increased yields on deposits and
borrowings.
            
  Provision for Loan Losses.  No provision for loan losses was deemed
necessary for the three months ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. 
Non-performing assets were $775,000 and $1,191,000 at December 31, 1996 and
1997, respectively.  Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets
were 1.34% and 1.90% at December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. 
          
  Management and the Board of Directors review the loan loss reserve monthly
to determine sufficiency.  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 changes in the nature and volume of
its loan activity, including those loans which are being specifically
monitored by management.  Such evaluation, which includes a review of loans
for which full collectibility may not be reasonably assured, considers among
other matters, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, economic
conditions, historical loan loss experience and other factors that warrant
recognition in providing for an adequate loan loss allowance.
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  Non-interest Income.  Non-interest income was relatively consistent during
the three month ended December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997.   
          
  Non-interest Expense.  Total non-interest expense decreased by $26,000 from
$347,000 for the three months ended December 31, 1996 to $321,000 for the
three months ended December 31, 1997.  Decreases in real estate expenses of 
$17,000, FDIC insurance premiums of $18,000 and other expenses of 37,000 were
offset by increases in compensation and benefits expenses of $36,000,
occupancy and equipment expenses of $3,000, and marketing and other
professional services of $7,000.  Compensation and benefits expense increased
due to a reduction in unearned RRP and ESOP shares which is accounted for
monthly now instead of annually.  Other expense reduced due to the fact that
the annual shareholder assessment taxes are being accrued monthly anticipating
the tax for December.
          
  Income Tax Provision.  Income tax expense decreased by $4,000 for the
quarter ended December 31, 1997 as compared to the quarter ended December 31,
1996.  The decrease was due to a decrease in pre-tax income.
          
          
  Liquidity and Capital Resources
          
  The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings and
principal and interest payments on loans, mortgage-backed securities, and
investment securities.  In the event that the Company should require funds
beyond its ability to generate them internally, additional sources of funds
are available through the use of FHLB advances.  While scheduled loan
repayments and maturing investments are relatively predictable, deposit flows
and early loan repayments are more influenced by interest rates, general
economic conditions and competition.

  Federal regulations have required the Company to maintain minimum levels of
liquid assets.  The required percentage has varied from time to time based
upon economic conditions and savings flows and is currently 4% of net
withdrawable savings deposits and borrowings payable on demand or in one year
or less during the preceding calendar month.  Liquid assets for purposes of
this ratio include cash, certain time deposits, government agency and other
securities and obligations generally having remaining maturities of less than
five years.  The Association's most liquid assets are cash and cash
equivalents, short-term investments and mortgage-backed and related
securities.  The levels of these assets are dependent on the Company's
operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given
period.   At September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1997 liquidity eligible
assets totaled $2.7 million and $2.7 million, respectively.  At those same
dates, the Association's liquidity ratios were 5.2% and 5.4%, respectively,
all in compliance with the 4% minimum regulatory requirement.  

  The Association uses its liquid resources principally to meet ongoing
commitments, to fund maturing certificates of deposit and deposit withdrawals, 
to invest, to fund existing and future loan commitments, to maintain liquidity
and to meet operating expenses.  At  December 31, 1997, the Association had
outstanding commitments to extend credit which amounted to $1.1 million. 
Management believes that loan repayments and other sources of funds will be
adequate to meet the Association's foreseeable liquidity needs.
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  At December 31, 1997, the Company had $26.1 million in certificates of
deposit due within one year and $9.9 million in other deposits without
specific maturity.  Based on past experience, management expects that most of
the deposits will be retained or replaced by new deposits.

Capital

  Federally insured savings associations, such as First Federal, are required
to maintain a minimum level of regulatory capital.  The OTS has established
capital standards, including a tangible capital requirement, a leverage ratio
(or core capital) requirement and a risk-based capital requirement applicable
to such savings associations.  These capital requirements must be generally as
stringent as the comparable capital requirements for national banks.  The OTS
is also authorized to impose capital requirements in excess of these standards
on individual associations on a case-by-case basis.

  The following table sets forth First Federal's compliance with each of its
capital requirements as of December 31, 1997 (dollars in thousands).

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<CAPTION>

                        Current            Actual 
                        Capital            Association        Capital
                        Requirement        Capital             Excess
                      --------------     --------------   ----------------
                      Amount      %      Amount      %     Amount       %
                      ------     ---     ------     ---    ------      --- 
<S>                   <C>       <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>       <C>

Tangible Capital        936     1.50%     5,737    9.19%    4,801     7.69%

Core Capital          1,873     3.00%     5,737    9.19%    3,864     6.19%
          
Risk-Based Capital    2,688     8.00%     6,116   18.20%    3,428    10.20%
          
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  Tangible and core capital figures are determined as a percentage of total
adjusted assets; risk-based capital figures are determined as a percentage of
risk-weighted assets in accordance with OTS regulations. First Federal is
considered a well capitalized institution based upon its capital ratios at
December 31, 1997.  Total capital includes general loan loss reserves of
$379,000.
          
  The Company is taking steps to make sure that it is in compliance with the
Year 2000 project. It has taken adequate steps in reviewing possible equipment
problems and has obtained written documentation from the service bureaus that
are currently supporting its operations. At this time management is working on
a contingency plan for the year 2000 that will cover any operational problems
that could arise and would have to be solved.   
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<PAGE>

PART II--OTHER INFORMATION
          
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
          
  There are no material legal proceedings to which the Company or the
Association is party to or of which any of their property is subject. 
Occasionally, the Association is involved in legal proceedings incidental to
its business.
            
Item 2.  Changes in Securities
          
  Not Applicable
          
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
          
  Not Applicable
          
Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
          
  Not Applicable
            
Item 5.  Other Information
          
  Not Applicable
          
Item 6.  Exhibits and Report on Form 8-K
          
  (a) Exhibits
          
       Exhibit 27 -- Financial Data Schedule
          
  (b) Reports on Form 8-K
          
       Not Applicable
          
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.

            St. Landry Financial Corporation
                        (Registrant)
           
          
          
          
Date: February 17, 1998    /s/ Wayne McK. Gilmore
                           ----------------------
                           Wayne McK. Gilmore
                           President
          
          
Date: February 17, 1998   /s/ Jutta Codori
                          -----------------------
                          Jutta Codori
                          Controller        
           
          
          

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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-KSB FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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