form10qseptember302012.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 SEPTEMBER 30, 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 November 9, 2012, the registrant had 4,185,671 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 September 30, 2012 and June 30, 2012
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

ASSETS
 
September 30, 2012        
   
June 30, 2012
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 22,579     $ 7,519  
Federal funds sold
    340       223  
    Total cash and cash equivalents
    22,919       7,742  
                 
Securities available for sale, at fair value
    81,824       87,528  
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost
    138,970       146,389  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    1,114       1,744  
                 
Loans
    342,023       332,450  
  Allowance for loan losses
    (6,536 )     (6,177 )
  Unearned origination fees and costs, net
    525       478  
    Net loans receivable
    336,012       326,751  
                 
Premises and equipment
    14,750       14,899  
Accrued interest receivable
    2,836       2,688  
Foreclosed real estate
    200       260  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    2,307       2,655  
               Total assets
  $ 600,932     $ 590,656  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Noninterest bearing deposits
  $ 48,993     $ 52,783  
Interest bearing deposits
    487,150       459,154  
    Total deposits
    536,143       511,937  
                 
Borrowings from FHLB, short-term
    ---       14,000  
Borrowings from FHLB, long-term
    7,000       7,000  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    3,920       5,055  
                Total liabilities
    547,063       537,992  
                 
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 -   4,184,671 shares at September 30, 2012
               
                            and 4,182,671 shares at June 30, 2012;
    431       431  
Additional paid-in capital
    11,129       11,119  
Retained earnings
    42,901       41,869  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    321       173  
Treasury stock, at cost 120,999 shares at September 30, 2012
               
                                     and 122,999 shares at June 30, 2012
    (913 )     (928 )
               Total shareholders’ equity
    53,869       52,664  
               Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 600,932     $ 590,656  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
 

 

         Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
   
2012
   
2011
 
Interest income:
           
    Loans
  $ 4,578     $ 4,468  
    Investment securities - taxable
    186       245  
    Mortgage-backed securities
    947       1,186  
    Investment securities - tax exempt
    416       305  
    Interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold
    4       1  
Total interest income
    6,131       6,205  
                 
Interest expense:
               
    Interest on deposits
    664       887  
    Interest on borrowings
    75       119  
Total interest expense
    739       1,006  
                 
Net interest income
    5,392       5,199  
Provision for loan losses
    444       474  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    4,948       4,725  
                 
Noninterest income:
               
    Service charges on deposit accounts
    692       616  
    Debit card fees
    327       338  
    Investment services
    90       75  
    E-commerce fees
    28       30  
    Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    ---       11  
    Other operating income
    142       144  
Total noninterest income
    1,279       1,214  
                 
Noninterest expense:
               
    Salaries and employee benefits
    2,073       2,007  
    Occupancy expense
    302       318  
    Equipment and furniture expense
    151       145  
    Service and data processing fees
    397       371  
    Computer software, supplies and support
    93       81  
    Advertising and promotion
    89       36  
    FDIC insurance premiums
    75       90  
    Legal and professional fees
    157       182  
    Other
    336       428  
Total noninterest expense
    3,673       3,658  
                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    2,554       2,281  
Provision for income taxes
    790       772  
Net income
  $ 1,764     $ 1,509  
                 
Basic EPS
  $ 0.42     $ 0.36  
Basic average shares outstanding
    4,183,932       4,145,828  
Diluted EPS
  $ 0.42     $ 0.36  
Diluted average shares outstanding
    4,221,451       4,190,151  
Dividends per share
  $ 0.175     $ 0.175  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


 Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)


   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Net income
  $ 1,764     $ 1,509  
                 
Other comprehensive income:
               
Securities:
               
Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities, arising
               
  during the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011,
               
  net of income taxes of $85 and $135, respectively.
    134       215  
                 
  Reclassification adjustment for gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
               
    realized in net income, net of income taxes of $-- and ($4), respectively
    ---       (7 )
                 
  Accretion of unrealized loss on securities transferred to held-to-maturity,
               
    net of income taxes of $4 and $6, respectively
    6       10  
                 
Change in pension benefits, net of income tax of $5 and $2, respectively
    8       4  
                 
Total other comprehensive income
    148       222  
                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 1,912     $ 1,731  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.



 
 

 


Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)


       
Accumulated   
   
   
Additional      
 
Other         
 
Total          
 
Common   
  Paid – In       
Retained       
Comprehensive 
Treasury       
Shareholders’  
 
Stock      
Capital         
Earnings      
Income       
Stock          
Equity        
             
Balance at
           
June 30, 2011
$431
$11,001
$37,336
$519
($1,206)
$48,081
             
Stock options compensation
 
19
     
19
             
Dividends declared
   
(322)
   
(322)
             
Net income
   
1,509
   
1,509
             
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes
     
222
 
222
Balance at
           
September 30, 2011
$431
$11,020
$38,523
$741
($1,206)
$49,509
Balance at
June 30, 2012
$431
$11,119
$41,869
$173
($928)
$52,664
             
Options exercised
 
10
   
15
25
             
Dividends declared
   
(732)
   
(732)
             
Net income
   
1,764
   
1,764
             
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes
     
148
 
148
Balance at
           
September 30, 2012
$431
$11,129
$42,901
$321
($913)
$53,869
             

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
 

 

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net Income
  $ 1,764     $ 1,509  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
     Depreciation
    194       206  
     Deferred income tax expense
    455       ---  
     Net amortization of premiums and discounts
    324       259  
     Net amortization of deferred loan costs and fees
    61       63  
     Provision for loan losses
    444       474  
     Stock option compensation
    ---       19  
     Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
    ---       (11 )
     (Gain) loss on sale of foreclosed real estate
    (36 )     50  
     Net increase (decrease)  in accrued income taxes
    248       (313 )
     Net increase in accrued interest receivable
    (148 )     (24 )
     Net decrease in prepaid and other assets
    82       56  
     Net decrease in other liabilities
    (1,653 )     (485 )
          Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,735       1,803  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
   Securities available-for-sale:
               
     Proceeds from maturities
    1,210       5,440  
     Proceeds from sale of securities
    ---       770  
     Purchases of securities
    (1,080 )     ---  
     Principal payments on securities
    5,607       3,482  
   Securities held-to-maturity:
               
     Proceeds from maturities
    6,366       5,831  
     Purchases of securities
    (2,448 )     (5,972 )
     Principal payments on securities
    3,373       2,093  
   Net redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    630       643  
   Net increase in loans receivable
    (9,766 )     (6,704 )
   Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate
    96       393  
   Purchases of premises and equipment
    (45 )     (43 )
          Net cash provided by investing activities
    3,943       5,933  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
     Net decrease in short-term FHLB advances
    (14,000 )     (14,300 )
     Payment of cash dividends
    (732 )     (322 )
     Proceeds from stock options exercised
    25       ---  
     Net increase in deposits
    24,206       22,097  
          Net cash provided by financing activities
    9,499       7,475  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    15,177       15,211  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    7,742       9,966  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 22,919     $ 25,177  
                 
Non-cash investing activities:
               
   Foreclosed loans transferred to foreclosed real estate
  $ ---     $ 243  
Cash paid during the period:
               
   Interest
  $ 735     $ 1,004  
   Income taxes
    87       1,084  
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
               

 
 

 

Greene County Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011


(1)  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated statement of financial condition as of June 30, 2012 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements 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 subsidiary, Greene County Commercial Bank and Greene Property Holdings, Ltd.  The consolidated financial statements at and for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are unaudited.

The 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, 2012, 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 retained earnings 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 months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.   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 loan portfolio.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan 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 two banking subsidiaries.  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.
 
(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 the 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

Securities at September 30, 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
  $ 15,793     $ 699     $ ---     $ 16,492  
  State and political subdivisions
    4,571       82       ---       4,653  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    13,895       463       ---       14,358  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    40,128       640       5       40,763  
  Asset-backed securities
    20       ---       1       19  
  Corporate debt securities
    5,044       363       ---       5,407  
Total debt securities
    79,451       2,247       6       81,692  
  Equity and other securities
    67       65       ---       132  
Total securities available-for-sale
    79,518       2,312       6       81,824  
Securities held-to-maturity:
                               
  U.S. treasury securities
    9,022       54       ---       9,076  
  U.S. government sponsored enterprises
    998       28       ---       1,026  
  State and political subdivisions
    60,254       788       13       61,029  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    44,745       2,326       1       47,070  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    23,592       1,231       3       24,820  
  Other securities
    359       ---       ---       359  
Total securities held-to-maturity
    138,970       4,427       17       143,380  
Total securities
    218,488       6,739       23       225,204  


Securities at June 30, 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
  $ 16,816     $ 582     $ ---     $ 17,398  
  State and political subdivisions
    4,783       116       ---       4,899  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    18,625       482       1       19,106  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    40,077       604       18       40,663  
  Asset-backed securities
    20       ---       1       19  
  Corporate debt securities
    5,053       263       ---       5,316  
Total debt securities
    85,374       2,047       20       87,401  
  Equity and other securities
    67       60       ---       127  
Total securities available-for-sale
    85,441       2,107       20       87,528  
Securities held-to-maturity:
                               
  U.S. treasury securities
    11,029       61       ---       11,090  
  U.S. government sponsored enterprises
    998       31       ---       1,029  
  State and political subdivisions
    62,212       556       99       62,669  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    48,101       2,282       4       50,379  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    23,673       952       6       24,619  
  Other securities
    376       ---       ---       376  
Total securities held-to-maturity
    146,389       3,882       109       150,162  
Total securities
  $ 231,830     $ 5,989     $ 129     $ 237,690  



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 September 30, 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:
                                   
  Mortgage-backed securities-multifamily
  $ 1,015     $ 5     $ ---     $ ---     $ 1,015     $ 5  
  Asset-backed securities
    ---       ---       18       1       18       1  
Total securities available-for-sale
    1,015       5       18       1       1,033       6  
Securities held-to-maturity:
                                               
  State and political subdivisions
    2,694       12       222       1       2,916       13  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    0       0       404       1       404       1  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multifamily
    2,093       3       0       0       2,093       3  
Total securities held-to-maturity
    4,787       15       626       2       5,413       17  
Total securities
  $ 5,802     $ 20     $ 644     $ 3     $ 6,446     $ 23  

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, 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:
                                   
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
  $ 340     $ 1     $ ---     $ ---     $ 340     $ 1  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    8,837       18       ---       ---       8,837       18  
  Asset-backed securities
    ---       ---       19       1       19       1  
Total securities available-for-sale
    9,177       19       19       1       9,196       20  
Securities held-to-maturity:
                                               
  State and political subdivisions
    10,696       99       ---       ---       10,696       99  
  Mortgage-backed securities-residential
    527       4       ---       ---       527       4  
  Mortgage-backed securities-multi-family
    4,189       6       ---       ---       4,189       6  
Total securities held-to-maturity
    15,412       109       ---       ---       15,412       109  
Total securities
  $ 24,589     $ 128     $ 19     $ 1     $ 24,608     $ 129  


At September 30, 2012, there were 6 securities which have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months and 20 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 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 September 30, 2012.  Management believes that the reasons for the decline in fair value are due to interest rates and widening credit spreads at the end of the quarter.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, there were no sales of securities and no gains or losses were recognized.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2011 the Company sold $759,000 of corporate debt securities within its available-for-sale portfolio at a gain of $11,000.   There was no other-than-temporary impairment loss recognized during the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

The estimated fair values of debt securities at September 30, 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.

(in thousands)
Available for sale debt securities
 
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   Within one year
  $ 7,133     $ 7,184  
   After one year through five years
    12,101       12,572  
   After five years through ten years
    6,174       6,796  
   After ten years
    ---       ---  
Total available for sale debt securities
    25,408       26,552  
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities
    54,043       55,140  
Equity securities
    67       132  
Total available for sale securities
    79,518       81,824  
                 
Held to maturity debt securities
               
   Within one year
    16,676       16,705  
   After one year through five years
    25,321       25,583  
   After five years through ten years
    20,194       20,705  
   After ten years
    8,442       8,497  
         Total held to maturity debt securities
    70,633       71,490  
Mortgage-backed
    68,337       71,890  
Total held to maturity securities
    138,970       143,380  
                 
Total securities
  $ 218,488     $ 225,204  
                 


As of September 30, 2012, securities with an aggregate fair value of $171.3 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 ended September 30, 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 fiscal quarters ended September 30, 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 or Doubtful, 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 problem 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 of the assets, 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 four segments within its loan portfolio that it considers when measuring credit quality: real estate loans, home equity, 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.  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 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 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 September 30, 2012 are shown below.
(in thousands)
 
Performing
   
Watch
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
Residential mortgage
  $ 193,483     $ 38     $ 550     $ 3,836     $ 197,907  
Nonresidential mortgage
    80,480       ---       418       2,291       83,189  
Residential construction & land
    3,054       ---       0       ---       3,054  
Commercial construction
    999       ---       370       1,070       2,439  
Multi-family
    4,216       ---       775       736       5,727  
Home equity
    22,943       ---       ---       426       23,369  
Consumer installment
    4,196       4       ---       21       4,221  
Commercial loans
    20,681       3       624       809       22,117  
Total gross loans
  $ 330,052     $ 45     $ 2,737     $ 9,189     $ 342,023  

Loan balances by internal credit quality indicator as of June 30, 2012 are shown below.
(in thousands)
 
Performing
   
Watch
   
Special Mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
Residential mortgage
  $ 188,446     $ ---     $ 557     $ 4,375     $ 193,378  
Nonresidential mortgage
    77,761       ---       588       2,445       80,794  
Residential construction & land
    2,156       ---       ---       ---       2,156  
Commercial construction
    669       ---       290       1,075       2,034  
Multi-family
    4,185       ---       780       557       5,522  
Home equity
    22,708       ---       ---       100       22,808  
Consumer installment
    4,044       1       ---       25       4,070  
Commercial loans
    20,045       39       762       842       21,688  
Total gross loans
  $ 320,014     $ 40     $ 2,977     $ 9,419     $ 332,450  

The Company had no loans classified Doubtful or Loss at September 30, 2012 or June 30, 2012.

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 September 30, 2012 and June 30, 2012.  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 September 30, 2012 of which $3.8 million were in the process of foreclosure.  Included in nonaccrual loans, were $1.4 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at September 30, 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.  Included in total loans past due, were $587,000 of loans which 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 September 30, 2012:
(in thousands)
 
30-59 days
past due 
   
60-89 days
past due  
   
90 days or more past due     
   
Total   
past due
   
Current
   
Total  
Loans
   
Loans on   
Non-accrual
 
Residential mortgage
  $ ---     $ 2,522     $ 3,285     $ 5,807     $ 192,100     $ 197,907     $ 3,669  
Nonresidential mortgage
    124       421       1,720       2,265       80,924       83,189       1,844  
Residential construction & land
    ---       ---       ---       ---       3,054       3,054       ---  
Commercial construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       2,439       2,439       ---  
Multi-family
    463       ---       148       611       5,116       5,727       611  
Home equity
    446       ---       99       545       22,824       23,369       386  
Consumer installment
    53       25       ---       78       4,143       4,221       21  
Commercial loans
    3       842       234       1,079       21,038       22,117       237  
Total gross loans
  $ 1,089     $ 3,810     $ 5,486     $ 10,385     $ 331,638     $ 342,023     $ 6,768  

The following table sets forth information regarding delinquent and/or nonaccrual loans as of June 30, 2012:
(in thousands)
 
30-59 days
past due  
   
60-89 days
past due  
   
90 days or more past due     
   
Total   
past due
   
Current
   
Total  
Loans
   
Loans on   
Non-accrual
 
Residential mortgage
  $ 99     $ 1674     $ 3,850     $ 5,623     $ 187,755     $ 193,378     $ 4,206  
Nonresidential mortgage
    424       1,088       1,041       2,553       78,241       80,794       1,868  
Residential construction & land
    ---       ---       ---       ---       2,156       2,156       ---  
Commercial construction
    ---       ---       ---       ---       2,034       2,034       ---  
Multi-family
    ---       ---       431       431       5,091       5,522       431  
Home equity
    52       ---       100       152       22,656       22,808       60  
Consumer installment
    76       4       24       104       3,966       4,070       25  
Commercial loans
    3       596       257       856       20,832       21,688       303  
Total gross loans
  $ 654     $ 3,362     $ 5,703     $ 9,719     $ 322,731     $ 332,450     $ 6,893  

The Bank of Greene County had two accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days as of September 30, 2012 totaling $122,000 and had two accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days as of June 30, 2012 totaling $124,000.    The loans delinquent more than 90 days and accruing consist of loans that are well collateralized and the borrowers have 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 three months ended September 30:

(In thousands)
2012
2011
Interest income that would have been recorded if loans had been performing in accordance with original terms
$344
$379
Interest income that was recorded on nonaccrual loans
54
67

Impaired Loan Analysis

The Company identifies impaired loans and measures the impairment in accordance with FASB ASC subtopic “Receivables – Loan Impairment.”  Management may consider a loan impaired once it is classified as nonaccrual and when it is probable that the borrower will be unable to repay the loan according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is restructured in a troubled debt restructuring.  It should be noted that management does not evaluate all loans individually for impairment.  The Bank of Greene County considers residential mortgages, home equity loans, smaller commercial loans and installment loans as small, homogeneous loans, which are evaluated for impairment collectively based on historical loan experience and other factors.  In contrast, large commercial mortgage, construction, multi-family and commercial loans are viewed individually and considered impaired if it is probable that The Bank of Greene County will not be able to collect scheduled payments of principal and interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.  The majority of The Bank of Greene County loans, including most nonaccrual loans, are small homogenous loan types adequately supported by collateral.  Management considers the payment status of loans in the process of evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses among other factors.  Loans that are either delinquent a minimum of 60 days or are on nonaccrual status, and are not individually evaluated for impairment, are either designated as Special Mention or Substandard, and the allocation of the allowance for loan loss is based upon the risk associated with such designation.

The tables below detail additional information on impaired loans at the date or periods indicated:

   
As of September 30, 2012
   
For the three months ended September 30, 2012
 
(in thousands)
 
Recorded   Investment
   
Unpaid  
Principal
   
Related    Allowance
   
Average     Recorded    Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized   
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
   Residential mortgage
  $ 310     $ 310     $ ---     $ 311     $ 10  
   Nonresidential mortgage
    1,367       1,367       ---       1,370       12  
   Commercial
    125       125       ---       125       ---  
Total loans with no related allowance
    1,802       1,802       ---       1,806       22  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
  Residential mortgage
    2,177       2,240       388       2,096       4  
  Nonresidential mortgage
    989       989       292       867       6  
  Commercial construction
    1,128       1,128       329       1,130       ---  
  Multi-family
    890       890       143       881       2  
  Home equity
    386       386       72       386       ---  
  Commercial loans
    574       574       3       574       1  
Total loans with related allowance
    6,144       6,207       1,227       5,934       13  
Total impaired loans:
                                       
  Residential mortgage
    2,487       2,550       388       2,407       14  
  Nonresidential mortgage
    2,356       2,356       292       2,237       18  
  Commercial construction
    1,128       1,128       329       1,130       ---  
  Multi-family
    890       890       143       881       2  
  Home equity
    386       386       72       386       ---  
  Commercial loans
    699       699       3       699       1  
Total impaired loans
  $ 7,946     $ 8,009     $ 1,227     $ 7,740     $ 35  












   
As of June 30, 2012
   
For the three months ended September 30, 2011
 
(in thousands)
 
Recorded   Investment
   
Unpaid  
Principal
   
Related    Allowance
   
Average    Recorded    Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized   
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                             
   Residential mortgage
  $ 213     $ 276     $ ---     $ 213     $ ---  
   Nonresidential mortgage
    1,148       1,148       ---       461       4  
   Multi-family
    433       433       ---       ---       ---  
Total loans with no related allowance
    1,794       1,857       ---       674       4  
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
  Residential mortgage
    200       200       10       46       1  
  Nonresidential mortgage
    648       648       208       1,029       6  
  Commercial construction
    1,075       1,075       365       ---       ---  
  Multi-family
    428       428       155       434       6  
  Commercial loans
    562       562       35       500       9  
Total loans with related allowance
    2,913       2,913       773       2,009       22  
Total impaired loans:
                                       
  Residential mortgage
    413       476       10       259       1  
  Nonresidential mortgage
    1,796       1,796       208       1,490       10  
  Commercial construction
    1,075       1,075       365       ---       ---  
  Multi-family
    861       861       155       434       6  
  Commercial loans
    562       562       35       500       9  
Total impaired loans
  $ 4,707     $ 4,770     $ 773     $ 2,683     $ 26  


The Company had no new modifcations that would be classified as troubled debt restructurings during the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.  There were no troubled debt restructurings modified within the last twelve month that subsequently defaulted.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based on management’s evaluation of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio, the composition of the loan portfolio, specific impaired loans and current economic conditions.  Such evaluation, which includes a review of certain identified loans on which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the estimated net realizable value or the fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, payment status of the loan, historical loan loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for the loan loss allowance.  In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review The Bank of Greene County’s allowance for loan losses.  Such agencies may require The Bank of Greene County to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examination.  The Bank of Greene County charges loans off against the allowance for credit losses when it becomes evident that a loan cannot be collected within a reasonable amount of time or that it will cost the Bank more than it will receive, and all possible avenues of repayment have been analyzed, including the potential of future cash flow, the value of the underlying collateral, and strength of any guarantors or co-borrowers.  Generally, consumer loans and smaller business loans (not secured by real estate) in excess of 90 days are charged-off against the allowance for loan losses, unless equitable arrangements are made.   For loans secured by real estate, a charge-off is recorded when it is determined that the collection of all or a portion of a loan may not be collected and the amount of that loss can be reasonably estimated.



The following tables set forth the activity and allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category during and at the periods indicated.  The allowance is allocated to each loan category based on historical loss experience and economic conditions.

(In thousands)
Balance    
June 30, 2012
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision
Balance      
September 30, 2012
Residential mortgage
$2,163
$39
$---
$226
$2,350
Nonresidential mortgage
2,076
--
---
28
2,104
Residential construction & land
19
---
---
24
43
Commercial construction
407
---
---
(43)
364
Multi-family
337
---
---
(44)
293
Home equity
187
---
---
182
369
Consumer installment
207
69
23
96
257
Commercial loans
645
---
---
39
684
Unallocated
136
---
---
(64)
72
Total
$6,177
$108
$23
$444
$6,536

 
                    Allowance for Loan Loss
                  Loans Receivable
 
        Ending Balance September 30, 2012
     Impairment Analysis
    Ending Balance September 30, 2012
      Impairment Analysis
(In thousands)
Individually
Evaluated  
Collectively
Evaluated 
Individually
Evaluated   
Collectively
Evaluated
Residential mortgage
$388
$1,962
$2,487
$195,420
Nonresidential mortgage
292
1,812
2,356
80,833
Residential construction & land
---
43
---
3,054
Commercial construction
329
35
1,128
1,311
Multi-family
143
150
890
4,837
Home equity
72
297
386
22,983
Consumer installment
---
257
---
4,221
Commercial loans
3
681
699
21,418
Unallocated
---
72
---
---
Total
$1,227
$5,309
$7,946
$334,077

(In thousands)
Balance    
June 30, 2011
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision
Balance September 30, 2011             
Residential mortgage
$1,767
$24
$---
$316
$2,059
Nonresidential mortgage
1,859
33
---
94
1,920
Residential construction & land
27
---
---
1
28
Commercial construction
89
---
---
(35)
54
Multi-family
410
---
---
2
412
Home equity
186
---
---
35
221
Consumer installment
203
51
18
32
202
Commercial loans
528
---
---
29
557
Total
$5,069
$108
$18
$474
$5,453







 
Allowance for Loan Loss
Loans Receivable
 
Ending Balance June 30, 2012 Impairment Analysis
Ending Balance June 30, 2012 Impairment Analysis
(In thousands)
Individually
Evaluated 
Collectively
Evaluated 
Individually
Evaluated 
Collectively
Evaluated 
Residential mortgage
$10
$2,153
$413
$192,965
Nonresidential mortgage
208
1,868
1,796
78,998
Residential construction & land
---
19
---
2,156
Commercial construction
365
42
1,075
959
Multi-family
155
182
861
4,661
Home equity
---
187
---
22,808
Consumer installment
---
207
---
4,070
Commercial loans
35
610
562
21,126
Unallocated
---
136
---
---
Total
$773
$5,404
$4,707
$327,743

 
(6)  Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique.  Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sale transaction on the dates indicated.  The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of September 30, 2012 and June 30, 2012 and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these consolidated financial statements subsequent to those respective dates.  As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each period-end.

The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities.  Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.

 
The FASB ASC Topic on “Fair Value Measurement” established a fair value hierarchy that prioritized the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
 
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
 
Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported with little or no market activity).