form10qmarch312012.htm
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2012

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT


GREENE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number  0-25165


                                                                                      United States                                                                                                           14-1809721
                                           (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)                                            (I.R.S. Employer  Identification Number)

                                                                                   302 Main Street, Catskill, New York                                                                       12414
                                                                                (Address of principal executive office)                                                                (Zip code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (518) 943-2600

Check 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:  _____

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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  
Yes:       X            No:  ______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer   _____                                                                           Accelerated filer _____
Non-accelerated filer     _____                                                                           Smaller reporting company         X      

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

As of May 8, 2012, the registrant had 4,167,854 shares of common stock outstanding at $ 0.10 par value per share.

 
 

 


 
GREENE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
     
         
         
         
 
INDEX
     
         
         
         
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     
     
Page
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
     
 
*   Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
   
 
*   Consolidated Statements of Income
   
 
*   Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
   
 
*   Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
   
 
*   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
   
 
*   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
   
         
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
   
         
 Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
   
         
 Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
   
         
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
     
         
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
   
         
  Item 1A.
Risk Factors
   
         
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
   
         
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
   
         
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
   
         
Item 5.
Other Information
   
         
Item 6.
Exhibits
   
         
 
Signatures
   
 
   Exhibit 31.1 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
   Exhibit 31.2 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
   Exhibit 32.1 906 Statement of Chief Executive Officer
   Exhibit 32.2 906 Statement of Chief Financial Officer
   Exhibit 101 Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)
   

 
 






Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
As of March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

ASSETS
 
March 31, 2012
   
June 30, 2011
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 30,576     $ 9,245  
Federal funds sold
    300       721  
    Total cash and cash equivalents
    30,876       9,966  
                 
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    74,205       90,117  
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost
    139,444       124,177  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    1,138       1,916  
                 
Loans
    317,675       305,620  
  Allowance for loan losses
    (5,967 )     (5,069 )
  Unearned origination fees and costs, net
    414       495  
    Net loans receivable
    312,122       301,046  
                 
Premises and equipment
    15,035       15,407  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,802       2,716  
Foreclosed real estate
    410       443  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    2,648       1,737  
               Total assets
  $ 578,680     $ 547,525  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Noninterest bearing deposits
  $ 49,807     $ 49,313  
Interest bearing deposits
    464,790       420,584  
    Total deposits
    514,597       469,897  
                 
Borrowings from FHLB, short-term
    ---       14,300  
Borrowings from FHLB, long-term
    9,000       12,000  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    3,315       3,247  
                Total liabilities
    526,912       499,444  
                 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock,
               
  Authorized   -   1,000,000 shares; Issued - None
    ---       ---  
Common stock, par value $.10 per share;
               
   Authorized  - 12,000,000 shares
               
   Issued          -   4,305,670 shares
               
   Outstanding -   4,166,854 shares at March 31, 2012
               
                            and 4,145,828 shares at June 30, 2011;
    431       431  
Additional paid-in capital
    11,118       11,001  
Retained earnings
    40,853       37,336  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    413       519  
Treasury stock, at cost 138,816 shares at March 31, 2012
               
                                     and 159,842 shares at June 30, 2011
    (1,047 )     (1,206 )
               Total shareholders’ equity
    51,768       48,081  
               Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 578,680     $ 547,525  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
 

 

         Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
   
2012
   
2011
 
Interest income:
           
    Loans
  $ 13,384     $ 13,434  
    Investment securities - taxable
    692       875  
    Mortgage-backed securities
    3,273       2,821  
    Investment securities - tax exempt
    996       879  
    Interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold
    17       32  
Total interest income
    18,362       18,041  
                 
Interest expense:
               
    Interest on deposits
    2,463       3,007  
    Interest on borrowings
    315       422  
Total interest expense
    2,778       3,429  
                 
Net interest income
    15,584       14,612  
Provision for loan losses
    1,437       1,179  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    14,147       13,433  
                 
Noninterest income:
               
    Service charges on deposit accounts
    1,857       1,733  
    Debit card fees
    1,026       925  
    Investment services
    199       199  
    E-commerce fees
    81       83  
    Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    11       233  
    Other operating income
    425       390  
Total noninterest income
    3,599       3,563  
                 
Noninterest expense:
               
    Salaries and employee benefits
    6,047       6,025  
    Occupancy expense
    916       973  
    Equipment and furniture expense
    478       401  
    Service and data processing fees
    1,158       1,111  
    Computer software, supplies and support
    249       207  
    Advertising and promotion
    235       245  
    FDIC insurance premiums
    231       468  
    Legal and professional fees
    583       480  
    Other
    1,250       1,151  
Total noninterest expense
    11,147       11,061  
                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    6,599       5,935  
Provision for income taxes
    2,112       2,020  
Net income
  $ 4,487     $ 3,915  
                 
Basic EPS
  $ 1.08     $ 0.95  
Basic average shares outstanding
    4,150,978       4,131,052  
Diluted EPS
  $ 1.07     $ 0.94  
Diluted average shares outstanding
    4,192,567       4,162,716  
Dividends per share
  $ 0.525     $ 0.725  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
   
2012
   
2011
 
Interest income:
           
    Loans
  $ 4,441     $ 4,388  
    Investment securities - taxable
    222       298  
    Mortgage-backed securities
    963       998  
    Investment securities - tax exempt
    370       303  
    Interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold
    3       12  
Total interest income
    5,999       5,999  
                 
Interest expense:
               
    Interest on deposits
    749       962  
    Interest on borrowings
    88       117  
Total interest expense
    837       1,079  
                 
Net interest income
    5,162       4,920  
Provision for loan losses
    541       343  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    4,621       4,577  
                 
Noninterest income:
               
    Service charges on deposit accounts
    602       560  
    Debit card fees
    338       306  
    Investment services
    62       51  
    E-commerce fees
    26       28  
    Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    --       21  
    Other operating income
    149       136  
Total noninterest income
    1,177       1,102  
                 
Noninterest expense:
               
    Salaries and employee benefits
    2,103       2,054  
    Occupancy expense
    303       362  
    Equipment and furniture expense
    146       121  
    Service and data processing fees
    388       413  
    Computer software, supplies and support
    87       72  
    Advertising and promotion
    90       55  
    FDIC insurance premiums
    79       187  
    Legal and professional fees
    174       161  
    Other
    351       391  
Total noninterest expense
    3,721       3,816  
                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    2,077       1,863  
Provision for income taxes
    594       624  
Net income
  $ 1,483     $ 1,239  
                 
Basic EPS
  $ 0.36     $ 0.30  
Basic average shares outstanding
    4,159,093       4,142,160  
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.35     $ 0.30  
Diluted average shares outstanding
    4,197,430       4,172,127  
Dividends per share
  $ 0.175     $ 0.175  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net income
  $ 4,487     $ 3,915  
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Securities:
               
Unrealized holding losses on available for sale securities, arising
               
  during the nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011,
               
  net of income taxes of ($88) and ($469), respectively.
    (139 )     (742 )
                 
  Reclassification adjustment for gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
               
    realized in net income, net of income taxes of ($4) and ($90), respectively
    (7 )     (143 )
                 
  Accretion of unrealized loss on securities transferred to held-to-maturity,
               
    net of income taxes of $18 and $21, respectively
    28       34  
                 
Pension, actuarial gain, net of income tax of $8 and $3
    12       7  
                 
Other comprehensive loss
    (106 )     (844 )
                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 4,381     $ 3,071  

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net income
  $ 1,483     $ 1,239  
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Securities:
               
Unrealized holding losses on available for sale securities, arising
               
  during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011,
               
  net of income taxes of ($144) and ($172), respectively.
    (226 )     (272 )
                 
  Reclassification adjustment for gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
               
    realized in net income, net of income taxes of $-- and ($8), respectively
    ---       (13 )
                 
  Accretion of unrealized loss on securities transferred to held-to-maturity,
               
    net of income taxes of $6 and $7, respectively
    9       11  
                 
Pension, actuarial gain, net of income tax of $3 and $1
    4       2  
                 
Other comprehensive loss
    (213 )     (272 )
                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 1,270     $ 967  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.


 
 

 


Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)


                     
Accumulated
             
         
Additional
         
Other       
         
Total       
 
   
Common
   
Paid – In 
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
Shareholders’
 
   
Stock  
   
Capital  
   
Earnings
   
Income    
   
Stock   
   
Equity     
 
                                     
Balance at
                                   
June 30, 2010
  $ 431     $ 10,666     $ 33,692     $ 1,123     $ (1,409 )   $ 44,503  
                                                 
Stock options exercised
            109                       203       312  
                                                 
Tax effect of stock options
            3                               3  
                                                 
Stock options compensation
            167                               167  
                                                 
Dividends declared
                    (1,325 )                     (1,325 )
                                                 
Net income
                    3,915                       3,915  
                                                 
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
                            (844 )             (844 )
Balance at
                                               
March 31, 2011
  $ 431     $ 10,945     $ 36,282     $ 279     $ (1,206 )   $ 46,731  


Balance at
June 30, 2011
  $ 431     $ 11,001     $ 37,336     $ 519     $ (1,206 )   $ 48,081  
                                                 
Stock options exercised
            94                       159       253  
                                                 
Tax effect of stock options
            4                               4  
                                                 
Stock options compensation
            19                               19  
                                                 
Dividends declared
                    (970 )                     (970 )
                                                 
Net income
                    4,487                       4,487  
                                                 
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
                            (106 )             (106 )
Balance at
                                               
March 31, 2012
  $ 431     $ 11,118     $ 40,853     $ 413     $ (1,047 )   $ 51,768  
                                                 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
 

 

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net Income
  $ 4,487     $ 3,915  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
     Depreciation
    625       536  
     Net amortization of premiums and discounts
    786       767  
     Net amortization of deferred loan costs and fees
    199       175  
     Provision for loan losses
    1,437       1,179  
     Stock option compensation
    19       167  
     Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    (11 )     (233 )
     Loss on sale of foreclosed real estate
    121       ---  
     Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements
    (4 )     ---  
     Net increase in accrued income taxes
    (996 )     (432 )
     Net increase in accrued interest receivable
    (86 )     (97 )
     Net decrease in prepaid and other assets
    87       320  
     Net increase in other liabilities
    157       421  
          Net cash provided by operating activities
    6,821       6,718  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
   Securities available-for-sale:
               
     Proceeds from maturities
    7,375       7,411  
     Proceeds from sale of securities
    770       7,729  
     Purchases of securities
    (7,698 )     (30,308 )
     Principal payments on securities
    14,912       8,497  
   Securities held-to-maturity:
               
     Proceeds from maturities
    9,642       13,827  
     Purchases of securities
    (32,858 )     (58,412 )
     Principal payments on securities
    7,534       4,086  
   Net redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    778       634  
   Maturity of long term certificate of deposit
    ---       1,000  
   Net increase in loans receivable
    (13,365 )     (2,986 )
   Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate
    565       ---  
   Purchases of premises and equipment
    (253 )     (1,247 )
          Net cash used in investing activities
    (12,598 )     (49,769 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
     Net decrease in short-term FHLB advances
    (14,300 )     (9,100 )
     Repayment of long-term borrowings
    (3,000 )     (5,000 )
     Payment of cash dividends
    (970 )     (1,325 )
     Proceeds from stock options exercised
    253       312  
     Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements
    4       ---  
     Net increase in deposits
    44,700       77,117  
          Net cash provided by financing activities
    26,687       62,004  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    20,910       18,953  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    9,966       9,643  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 30,876     $ 28,596  
                 
Non-cash investing activities:
               
   Foreclosed loans transferred to foreclosed real estate
  $ 653     $ 563  
Cash paid during the period:
               
   Interest
  $ 2,778     $ 3,434  
   Income taxes
    3,108       2,453  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
               

 
 

 

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of and for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011


(1)  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated statement of financial condition as of June 30, 2011 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year then ended of Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bank of Greene County (the “Bank”) and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Greene County Commercial Bank and Greene Property Holdings, Ltd.  In June 2011, Greene Property Holdings, Ltd. was formed as a New York corporation that has elected under the Internal Revenue Code to be a real estate investment trust.  Greene Property Holdings, Ltd. is a subsidiary of The Bank of Greene County.  The Company received regulatory approvals to commence operation of this subsidiary during the quarter ended December 31, 2011.  Certain mortgages and notes currently held by The Bank of Greene County were transferred and beneficially owned by Greene Property Holdings, Ltd. as of January 4, 2012.  The Bank of Greene County will continue to service these loans.  Greene Property Holdings financial statements will be consolidated with The Bank of Greene County, and therefore, the impact to the consolidated financial statement of Greene County Bancorp, Inc. was not material.  The consolidated financial statements at and for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are unaudited.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  To the extent that information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements are contained in or are consistent with the audited financial statements incorporated by reference to Greene County Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011, such information and notes have not been duplicated herein.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods presented have been included.   Amounts in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements have been reclassified whenever necessary to conform to the current year’s presentation.  These reclassifications, if any, had no effect on net income or shareholders’ equity as previously reported.  All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. The results of operations and other data for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.   These consolidated financial statements consider events that occurred through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.’s critical accounting policies relate to the allowance for loan losses and the evaluation of securities for other-than-temporary impairment.  The allowance for loan losses is based on management’s estimation of an amount that is intended to absorb losses in the existing portfolio.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for losses based on management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio, the composition of the portfolio, specific impaired loans and current economic conditions.  Such evaluation, which includes a review of all loans for which full collectibility may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the estimated net realizable value or the fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical loan loss experience, management’s estimate of probable credit losses and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for the allowance of loan losses.  However, this evaluation involves a high degree of complexity and requires management to make subjective judgments that often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters.  This critical accounting policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

Securities are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment by performing periodic reviews of individual securities in the investment portfolio.  Greene County Bancorp, Inc. makes an assessment to determine whether there have been any events or economic circumstances to indicate that a security on which there is an unrealized loss is impaired on an other-than-temporary basis.  The Company considers many factors, including the severity and duration of the impairment; the intent and ability of the Company to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for a recovery in value; recent events specific to the issuer or industry; and for debt securities, intent to sell the security, the likelihood to be required to sell the security before it recovers the entire amortized cost, external credit ratings and recent downgrades.  The Company is required to record other-than-temporary impairment charges through earnings, if it has the intent to sell, or will more likely than not be required to sell an impaired debt security before a recovery of its amortized cost basis.  In addition, the Company is required to record other-than-temporary impairment charges through earnings for the amount of credit losses, regardless of the intent or requirement to sell.  Credit loss is measured as the difference between the present value of an impaired debt security’s cash flows and its amortized cost basis.  Non-credit related impairment must be recorded as decreases to accumulated other comprehensive income as long as the Company has no intent or requirement to sell an impaired security before a recovery of amortized cost basis.
 
(2)  Nature of Operations

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.’s primary business is the ownership and operation of its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bank of Greene County (the “Bank”) and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Greene County Commercial Bank and Greene Property Holdings, Ltd..  The Bank of Greene County has twelve full-service offices and an operations center located in its market area consisting of Greene County, Columbia County and southern Albany County, New York.    The Bank of Greene County is primarily engaged in the business of attracting deposits from the general public in The Bank of Greene County’s market area, and investing such deposits, together with other sources of funds, in loans and investment securities.  Greene County Commercial Bank’s primary business is to attract deposits from and provide banking services to local municipalities.  Greene Property Holdings, Ltd., another subsidiary of The Bank of Greene County, operates as a real estate investment trust that holds residential mortgages, providing additional flexibility and planning opportunities for the business of the Bank.
 
(3)  Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the assessment of other-than-temporary security impairment.

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance for loan losses (the “Allowance”) may be necessary, based on changes in economic conditions, asset quality or other factors.  In addition, various regulatory authorities, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our Allowance.  Such authorities may require the Company to recognize additions to the Allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination.

Greene County Bancorp, Inc. makes an assessment to determine whether there have been any events or economic circumstances to indicate that a security on which there is an unrealized loss is impaired on an other-than-temporary basis.  The Company considers many factors including the severity and duration of the impairment; the intent and ability of the Company to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for a recovery in value; recent events specific to the issuer or industry; and for debt securities, intent to sell the security, whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before recovery, whether loss of the entire amortized cost is expected, external credit ratings and recent downgrades.  Securities on which there is an unrealized loss that is deemed to be other-than-temporary are written down to fair value.
 
(4)  Securities

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.’s current policies generally limit securities investments to U.S. Government and securities of government sponsored enterprises, federal funds sold, municipal bonds, corporate debt obligations and certain mutual funds.  In addition, the Company’s policies permit investments in mortgage-backed securities, including securities issued and guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and GNMA, and collateralized mortgage obligations.  As of March 31, 2012, all mortgage-backed securities including collateralized mortgage obligations were securities of government sponsored enterprises, no private-label mortgage-backed securities or collateralized mortgage obligations were held in the securities portfolio.  The Company's current securities investment strategy utilizes a risk management approach of diversified investing among three categories: short-, intermediate- and long-term. The emphasis of this approach is to increase overall investment securities yields while managing interest rate risk.  The Company will only invest in securities rated “A” or higher by at least one nationally recognized rating agency (or securities attaining such rating as a result of guarantees by insurance companies), with the exception of investments in smaller non-rated local bonds.  The Company does not engage in any derivative or hedging transactions, such as interest rate swaps or caps.


Securities at March 31, 2012 consisted of the following:
   
 
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Securities available-for-sale:
                       
  U.S. government sponsored enterprises
  $ 19,839     $ 346     $ 92     $ 20,093  
  State and political subdivisions
    5,439       153       ---       5,592  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    23,926       511       4       24,433  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    17,032       577       29       17,580  
  Asset-backed securities
    21       ---       1       20  
  Corporate debt securities
    6,101       260       ---       6,361  
Total debt securities
    72,358       1,847       126       74,079  
  Equity and other securities
    67       59       ---       126  
Total securities available-for-sale
    72,425       1,906       126       74,205  
Securities held-to-maturity:
                               
  U.S. treasury securities
    11,037       74       ---       11,111  
  U.S. government sponsored enterprises
    998       29       ---       1,027  
  State and political subdivisions
    53,197       494       115       53,576  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    52,184       2,202       50       54,336  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    21,643       606       5       22,244  
  Other securities
    385       ---       ---       385  
Total securities held-to-maturity
    139,444       3,405       170       142,679  
Total securities
  $ 211,869     $ 5,311     $ 296     $ 216,884  



 
Securities at June 30, 2011 consisted of the following:
   
 
   
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
(In thousands)
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Securities available-for-sale:
                       
  U.S. government sponsored enterprises
  $ 25,909     $ 171     $ 377     $ 25,703  
  State and political subdivisions
    6,819       243       ---       7,062  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    28,214       773       73       28,914  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    20,184       912       ---       21,096  
  Asset-backed securities
    24       ---       1       23  
  Corporate debt securities
    6,881       325       ---       7,206  
Total debt securities
    88,031       2,424       451       90,004  
  Equity and other securities
    67       46       ---       113  
Total securities available-for-sale
    88,098       2,470       451       90,117  
Securities held-to-maturity:
                               
  U.S. treasury securities
    11,062       70       ---       11,132  
  U.S. government sponsored enterprises
    997       30       ---       1,027  
  State and political subdivisions
    34,933       200       9       35,124  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    57,347       1,737       35       59,049  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    19,434       47       14       19,467  
  Other securities
    404       2       ---       406  
Total securities held-to-maturity
    124,177       2,086       58       126,205  
Total securities
  $ 212,275     $ 4,556     $ 509     $ 216,322  

The following table shows fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by security category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2012.

   
       Less Than 12 Months
   
         More Than 12 Months
   
              Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
(In thousands)
 
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Securities available-for-sale:
                                   
  U.S. government sponsored enterprises
  $ 3,990     $ 92     $ ---     $ ---     $ 3,990     $ 92  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    1,179       4       ---       ---       1,179       4  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    1,532       29       ---       ---       1,532       29  
  Asset-backed securities
    ---       ---       20       1       20       1  
Total securities available-for-sale
    6,701       125       20       1       6,721       126  
Securities held-to-maturity:
                                               
  State and political subdivisions
    7,578       115       ---       ---       7,578       115  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    2,475       39       2,614       11       5,089       50  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multifamily
    722       5       ---       ---       722       5  
Total securities held-to-maturity
    10,775       159       2,614       11       13,389       170  
Total securities
  $ 17,476     $ 284     $ 2,634     $ 12     $ 20,110     $ 296  


 
The following table shows fair value and gross unrealized losses, aggregated by security category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2011.

   
           Less Than 12 Months
   
           More Than 12 Months
   
               Total
 
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
(In thousands)
 
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
 
Securities available-for-sale:
                                   
  U.S. government sponsored enterprises
  $ 13,446     $ 377     $ ---     $ ---     $ 13,446     $ 377  
  Mortgage-backed security-residential
    6,571       73       ---       ---       6,571       73  
  Asset-backed securities
    ---       ---       22       1       22       1  
Total securities available-for-sale
    20,017       450       22       1       20,039       451  
Securities held-to-maturity:
                                               
  State and political subdivisions
    1,610       9       ---       ---       1,610       9  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    7,680       35       ---       ---       7,680       35  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multifamily
    10,670       14       ---       ---       10,670       14  
Total securities held-to-maturity
    19,960       58       ---       ---       19,960       58  
Total securities
  $ 39,977     $ 508     $ 22     $ 1     $ 39,999     $ 509  

At March 31, 2012, there were two securities which has been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months and 29 securities in a continuous unrealized loss position of less than 12 months.    When the fair value of a held to maturity or available for sale security is less than its amortized cost basis, an assessment is made as to whether other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) is present.  The Company considers numerous factors when determining whether a potential OTTI exists and the period over which the debt security is expected to recover.  The principal factors considered are (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis, (2) the financial condition of the issuer (and guarantor, if any) and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, industry or geographic area, (3) failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest or principal payments, (4) any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and (5) the presence of credit enhancements, if any, including the guarantee of the federal government or any of its agencies.

For debt securities, OTTI is considered to have occurred if (1) the Company intends to sell the security, (2) it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, or (3) if the present value of expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis.  In determining the present value of expected cash flows, the Company discounts the expected cash flows at the effective interest rate implicit in the security at the date of acquisition.  In estimating cash flows expected to be collected, the Company uses available information with respect to security prepayment speeds, default rates and severity.  In determining whether OTTI has occurred for equity securities, the Company considers the applicable factors described above and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

For debt securities, credit-related OTTI is recognized in income while noncredit related OTTI on securities not expected to be sold is recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).  Credit-related OTTI is measured as the difference between the present value of an impaired security’s expected cash flows and its amortized cost basis.  Noncredit-related OTTI is measured as the difference between the fair value of the security and its amortized cost less any credit-related losses recognized.  For securities classified as held to maturity, the amount of OTTI recognized in OCI is accreted to the credit-adjusted expected cash flow amounts of the securities over future periods.  For equity securities, the entire amount of OTTI is recognized in income.  Management evaluated securities in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2012 considering the factors as outlined above, and based on this evaluation the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2012.  Management believes that the reasons for the decline in fair value are due to interest rates and widening credit spreads during the reporting period.

Gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities or other-than-temporary impairment of securities recognized in income during the nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

   
Nine months ended March 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Gross realized gains
  $ 11     $ 233  
Gross realized losses
    ---       ---  
Net gains (losses) recognized
  $ 11     $ 233  


During the nine months ended March 31, 2012 the Company sold $759,000 of corporate debt securities within its available-for-sale portfolio at a gain of $11,000. During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, the Company sold $6.4 million of securities issued by U.S. Government sponsored enterprises, and $1.1 million of mortgage-backed securities, which resulted in the recognition of a net gain of $233,000. There were no realized losses or other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

The estimated fair values of debt securities at March 31, 2012, by contractual maturity are shown below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities, because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities are shown separately since they are not due at a single maturity date.  The effective lives of these securities are expected to be significantly shorter than their contractual due dates due to prepayments of the underlying loans.

Available for sale debt securities
 
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   Within one year
  $ 5,000     $ 5,052  
   After one year through five years
    16,672       17,111  
   After five years through ten years
    7,707       7,893  
   After ten years
    2,000       1,990  
Total available for sale debt securities
    31,379       32,046  
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities
    40,979       42,033  
Equity securities
    67       126  
Total available for sale securities
    72,425       74,205  
                 
Held to maturity debt securities
               
   Within one year
    17,341       17,365  
   After one year through five years
    24,377       24,638  
   After five years through ten years
    15,933       16,116  
   After ten years
    7,966       7,980  
         Total held to maturity debt securities
    65,617       66,099  
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities
    73,827       76,580  
Total held to maturity securities
    139,444       142,679  
                 
Total securities
  $ 211,869     $ 216,884  
                 

As of March 31, 2012, securities with an aggregate fair value of $155.7 million were pledged as collateral for deposits in excess of FDIC insurance limits for various municipalities placing deposits with Greene County Commercial Bank.  Greene County Bancorp, Inc. did not participate in any securities lending programs during the quarters and nine months ended March 31, 2012 or 2011.




Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Federal law requires a member institution of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system to hold stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula.  This stock is restricted in that it can only be sold to the FHLB or to another member institution, and all sales of FHLB stock must be at par.  As a result of these restrictions, FHLB stock is carried at cost.  FHLB stock is held as a long-term investment and its value is determined based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value.  Impairment of this investment is evaluated quarterly and is a matter of judgment that reflects management’s view of the FHLB’s long-term performance, which includes factors such as the following:   its operating performance; the severity and duration of declines in the fair value of its net assets related to its capital stock amount; its commitment to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to its operating performance; the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the FHLB, and accordingly, on the members of the FHLB; and its liquidity and funding position.  After evaluating these considerations, Greene County Bancorp, Inc. concluded that the par value of its investment in FHLB stock will be recovered and, therefore, no other-than-temporary impairment charge was recorded during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 or 2011.
 

 
(5)  Credit Quality of Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Management closely monitors the quality of the loan portfolio and has established a loan review process designed to help grade the quality and profitability of the Company’s loan portfolio.  The credit quality grade helps management make a consistent assessment of each loan relationship’s credit risk.     Consistent with regulatory guidelines, The Bank of Greene County provides for the classification of loans considered being of lesser quality.  Such ratings coincide with the "Substandard," "Doubtful" and "Loss" classifications used by federal regulators in their examination of financial institutions. Generally, an asset is considered Substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligors and/or the collateral pledged. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured financial institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in assets classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable. Assets classified as Loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a full loss reserve and/or charge-off is not warranted. Assets that do not currently expose the insured financial institutions to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories but otherwise possess weaknesses are designated "Special Mention."   Management also maintains a listing of loans designated “Watch.” These loans represent borrowers with declining earnings, strained cash flow, increasing leverage and/or weakening market fundamentals that indicate above average risk.

When The Bank of Greene County classifies problem assets as either Substandard, Doubtful or Loss, it generally establishes a specific valuation allowance or "loss reserve" in an amount deemed prudent by management.  General allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular loans.  When The Bank of Greene County identifies loans as being impaired, it is required to evaluate whether the Bank will be able to collect all amounts due either through repayments or the liquidation of the underlying collateral.  If it is determined that impairment exists, the Bank is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to the amount of impairment, or to charge-off such amount.  The Bank of Greene County's determination as to the classification of its loans and the amount of its valuation allowance is subject to review by its regulatory agencies, which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances.  The Bank of Greene County reviews its portfolio monthly to determine whether any assets require classification in accordance with applicable regulations.

The Bank primarily has three segments within its loan portfolio that it considers when measuring credit quality: real estate loans, consumer installment and commercial loans.  The real estate portfolio consists of residential, nonresidential, and construction loan classes.    The inherent risk within the loan portfolio varies depending upon each of these loan types.

The Bank of Greene County’s primary lending activity is the origination of residential mortgage loans, including home equity loans, which are collateralized by residences.   Generally, residential mortgage loans are made in amounts up to 80.0% of the appraised value of the property.  However, The Bank of Greene County will originate residential mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios of up to 95.0%, with private mortgage insurance.  In the event of default by the borrower, The Bank of Greene County will acquire and liquidate the underlying collateral.    By originating the loan at a loan-to-value ratio of 80% or less or obtaining private mortgage insurance, The Bank of Greene County limits its risk of loss in the event of default.  However, the market values of the collateral may be adversely impacted by declines in the economy.  Home equity loans may have an additional inherent risk if The Bank of Greene County does not hold the first mortgage since The Bank of Greene County may stand in a secondary position in the event of collateral liquidation resulting in a greater chance of insufficiency to meet all obligations.

Construction lending generally involves a greater degree of risk than other residential mortgage lending.  The repayment of the construction loan is, to a great degree, dependent upon the successful and timely completion of the construction of the subject property within specified cost limits.  The Bank of Greene County completes inspections during the construction phase prior to any disbursements.  The Bank of Greene County limits its risk during the construction as disbursements are not made until the required work for each advance has been completed.  Construction delays may further impair the borrower's ability to repay the loan.

Loans collateralized by nonresidential mortgage loans, and multi-family loans, such as apartment buildings generally are larger than residential loans and involve a greater degree of risk. Commercial mortgage loans often involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Payments on these loans depend to a large degree on the results of operations and management of the properties or underlying businesses, and may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general. Accordingly, the nature of nonresidential mortgage loans makes them more difficult for management to monitor and evaluate.

Consumer installment loans generally have shorter terms and higher interest rates than residential mortgage loans. In addition, consumer loans expand the products and services offered by The Bank of Greene County to better meet the financial services needs of its customers.  Consumer loans generally involve greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans because of the difference in the nature of the underlying collateral.  Repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance because of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation in the underlying collateral. The remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower beyond obtaining a deficiency judgment. In addition, consumer loan collections depend on the borrower's personal financial stability.  Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on such loans.

Commercial lending generally involves greater risk than residential mortgage lending and involves risks that are different from those associated with residential and nonresidential mortgage lending. Real estate lending is generally considered to be collateral based, with loan amounts based on fixed-rate loan-to-collateral values, and liquidation of the underlying real estate collateral is viewed as the primary source of repayment in the event of borrower default. Although commercial loans may be collateralized by equipment or other business assets, the liquidation of collateral in the event of a borrower default is often an insufficient source of repayment because equipment and other business assets may be obsolete or of limited use, among other things. Accordingly, the repayment of a commercial loan depends primarily on the creditworthiness of the borrower (and any guarantors), while liquidation of collateral is a secondary and often insufficient source of repayment.

 
 

 

Loan balances by internal credit quality indicator as of March 31, 2012 are shown below.
(in thousands)
 
Performing
   
Watch
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
Residential mortgage
  $ 182,157     $ ---     $ 563     $ 4,101     $ 186,821  
Nonresidential mortgage
    67,669       7       592       2,641       70,909  
Residential construction & land
    2,829       ---       ---       ---       2,829  
Commercial construction
    2,014       ---       290       1,069       3,373  
Multi-family
    4,235       ---       784       562       5,581  
Home equity
    23,576       ---       ---       101       23,677  
Consumer installment
    4,036       52       ---       19       4,107  
Commercial loans
    18,793       10       834       741       20,378  
Total gross loans
  $ 305,309     $ 69     $ 3,063     $ 9,234     $ 317,675  

Loan balances by internal credit quality indicator as of June 30, 2011 are shown below.
(in thousands)
 
Performing
   
Watch
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
Residential mortgage
  $ 176,615     $ 1,782     $ 95     $ 3,120     $ 181,612  
Nonresidential mortgage
    59,633       1,017       602       2,608       63,860  
Residential construction & land
    3,718       ---       ---       13       3,731  
Commercial construction
    1,789       ---       ---       225       2,014  
Multi-family
    5,036       ---       434       578       6,048  
Home equity
    25,446       64       ---       49       25,559  
Consumer installment
    3,960       7       ---       41       4,008  
Commercial loans
    17,149       274       680       685       18,788  
Total gross loans
  $ 293,346     $ 3,144     $ 1,811     $ 7,319     $ 305,620  

The Company had no loans classified Doubtful or Loss at March 31, 2012 or June 30, 2011.

Nonaccrual Loans

Management places loans on nonaccrual status once the loans have become 90 days or more delinquent.  Nonaccrual is defined as a loan in which collectability is questionable and therefore interest on the loan will no longer be recognized on an accrual basis.  A loan is not placed back on accrual status until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and willingness to make timely payments on the loan.    A loan does not have to be 90 days delinquent in order to be classified as nonaccrual.   Nonaccrual loans consisted primarily of loans secured by real estate at March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2011.  While the Bank makes every reasonable effort to work with the borrowers to collect amounts due, the number of loans in process of foreclosure has grown substantially over the past several years.  This growth has been the result of adverse changes within the economy and increases in local unemployment.   The growth is also due in part to the extended length of time required to meet all of the legal requirements mandated by New York State law prior to a foreclosure sale, which may be in excess of two years.   Loans on nonaccrual status totaled $6.8 million at March 31, 2012 of which $2.9 million were in the process of foreclosure.  Of the remaining $3.9 million in nonaccrual loans, $2.8 million were less than 90 days past due, or were current at March 31, 2012, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due.   These loans will be returned to accrual status once they have demonstrated a history of timely payments.  Of total delinquent loans, $922,000 were making payments pursuant to forbearance agreements.  Under the forbearance agreements, the customers have made arrangements with the Bank to bring the loans current over a specified period of time (resulting in an insignificant delay in repayment).  During this term of the forbearance agreement, the Bank has agreed not to continue foreclosure proceedings.



The following table sets forth information regarding delinquent and/or nonaccrual loans as of March 31, 2012:
(in thousands)
 
30-59 days past due
   
60-89 days past due
   
More than 90 days past due
   
Total past due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
Loans on Non-accrual
 
Residential mortgage
  $ 2,402     $ ---     $ 3,248     $ 5,650     $ 181,171     $ 186,821     $ 4,015  
Nonresidential mortgage
    1,615       ---       1,073       2,688         68,221         70,909       2,062  
Residential construction & land
    ---       ---       ---       ---          2,829          2,829       ---  
Commercial construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---          3,373          3,373       ---  
Multi-family
    ---       ---         434          434          5,147          5,581         434  
Home equity
    ---       23         101          124        23,553         23,677           60  
Consumer installment
        46       52           20          118          3,989          4,107            19  
Commercial loans
       674       ---          249          923         19,455         20,378          202  
Total gross loans
  $ 4,737     $ 75     $ 5,125     $ 9,937     $ 307,738     $ 317,675     $ 6,792  

The following table sets forth information regarding delinquent and/or nonaccrual loans as of June 30, 2011:
(in thousands)
 
30-59 days past due
   
60-89 days past due
   
More than 90 days past due
   
Total past due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
   
Loans on Non-accrual
 
Residential mortgage
  $ 1,766     $ 1,292     $ 2,294     $ 5,352     $ 176,260     $ 181,612     $ 3,074  
Nonresidential mortgage
    1,163          687       1,799       3,649         60,211         63,860       2,171  
Residential construction & land
    ---       ---           13              13          3,718           3,731           13  
Commercial construction
      225       ---       ---            225          1,789          2,014          225  
Multi-family
      128       ---         449            577          5,471          6,048          577  
Home equity
      168            64            43            275         25,284         25,559            49  
Consumer installment
         31            25            13              69          3,939           4,008            41  
Commercial loans
         69          546            82            697         18,091         18,788          144  
Total gross loans
  $ 3,550     $ 2,614     $ 4,693     $ 10,857     $ 294,763     $ 305,620     $ 6,294  

The Bank of Greene County had one accruing loan delinquent more than 90 days as of March 31, 2012 totaling $41,000 and had no accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days as of June 30, 2011.    The loan delinquent more than 90 days and accruing consists of a loan that is well collateralized and the borrower has demonstrated the ability and willingness to pay.  The borrower has made arrangements with the Bank to bring the loan current within a specified time period and has made a series of payments as agreed.

The table below details additional information related to nonaccrual loans for the nine months ended March 31:

       
(In thousands)
 
2012