First Saving Bank
Annual Report 2012

Plain-text annual report

Section 1: 10-K (ANNUAL REPORT) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) xxxx ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 OR ¨¨¨¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____________ to _____________ Commission File Number: 1-34155 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 37-1567871 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 501 East Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, Indiana (Address of principal executive offices) 47129 (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 283-0724 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share Name of each exchange on which registered Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No x Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No x Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨ 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x 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 ¨ Non-accelerated Filer ¨ Accelerated Filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company x Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by nonaffiliates was $33.2 million, based upon the closing price of $17.10 per share as quoted on the Nasdaq Stock Market as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012. The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of December 14, 2012 was 2,317,815. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. INDEX Part I Part II Item 1. Business Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments Properties Legal Proceedings Mine Safety Disclosures Item 2. Item 3. Item 4. Item 5. Item 6. Item 7. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Selected Financial Data Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Item 8. Item 9. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Item 9A. Controls and Procedures Item 9B. Other Information Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance Item 11. Executive Compensation Part III Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules SIGNATURES Part IV 2 Page 3 18 22 23 24 24 25 27 29 56 56 56 56 57 58 58 59 59 59 60 This annual report contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe future plans, strategies and expectations of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions. First Savings Financial Group’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of First Savings Financial Group and its subsidiary include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, national and regional economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in First Savings Financial Group’s market area, changes in real estate market values in First Savings Financial Group’s market area, changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines and inability of third party service providers to perform. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in Item 1A to this Annual Report on Form 10-K titled “Risk Factors” below. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, First Savings Financial Group does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. Unless the context indicates otherwise, all references in this annual report to “First Savings Financial Group,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to First Savings Financial Group and its subsidiaries. PART I Item 1. BUSINESS General First Savings Financial Group, Inc., an Indiana corporation, was incorporated in May 2008 to serve as the holding company for First Savings Bank, F.S.B. (the “Bank” or “First Savings Bank”), a federally-chartered savings bank. On October 6, 2008, in accordance with a Plan of Conversion adopted by its board of directors and approved by its members, the Bank converted from a mutual savings bank to a stock savings bank and became the wholly-owned subsidiary of First Savings Financial Group. In connection with the conversion, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,542,042 shares of common stock at an offering price of $10.00 per share. In addition, in connection with the conversion, First Savings Charitable Foundation was formed, to which the Company contributed 110,000 shares of common stock and $100,000 in cash. The Company’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on October 7, 2008 under the symbol “FSFG”. First Savings Financial Group’s principal business activity is the ownership of the outstanding common stock of First Savings Bank. First Savings Financial Group does not own or lease any property but instead uses the premises, equipment and other property of First Savings Bank with the payment of appropriate rental fees, as required by applicable law and regulations, under the terms of an expense allocation agreement. Accordingly, the information set forth in this annual report including the consolidated financial statements and related financial data contained herein, relates primarily to the Bank. First Savings Bank operates as a community-oriented financial institution offering traditional financial services to consumers and businesses in its primary market area. We attract deposits from the general public and use those funds to originate primarily residential mortgage loans and, to a lesser but growing extent, commercial mortgage loans and commercial business loans. We also originate residential and commercial construction loans, multi-family loans, land and land development loans, and consumer loans. We conduct our lending and deposit activities primarily with individuals and small businesses in our primary market area. On September 30, 2009, First Savings Bank acquired Community First Bank (“Community First”), an Indiana-chartered commercial bank. The acquisition expanded First Savings Bank’s presence into Harrison, Crawford and Washington Counties in Indiana. 3 On July 6, 2012 First Savings Bank acquired the four Indiana branches of First Federal Savings Bank of Elizabethtown, Inc. (“First Federal”), a Kentucky-chartered commercial bank, two of which were consolidated into the existing operations of First Savings Bank immediately subsequent to the acquisition. The acquisition enhanced First Savings Bank’s presence in Harrison and Floyd Counties in Indiana. Our website address is www.fsbbank.net. Information on our website should not be considered a part of this annual report. Market Area We are located in South Central Indiana along the axis of Interstate 65 and Interstate 64, directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. We consider Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Crawford and Washington counties, Indiana, in which all of our offices are located, and the surrounding areas to be our primary market area. The current top employment sectors in these counties are the private retail, service and manufacturing industries, which are likely to continue to be supported by the projected growth in population and median household income. These counties are well-served by barge transportation, rail service, and commercial and general aviation services, including the United Parcel Service’s major hub, which are located in our primary market area. Competition We face significant competition for the attraction of deposits and origination of loans. Our most direct competition for deposits has historically come from the several financial institutions operating in our primary market area and from other financial service companies such as securities and mortgage brokerage firms, credit unions and insurance companies. We also face competition for investors’ funds from money market funds, mutual funds and other corporate and government securities. At June 30, 2012, which is the most recent date for which data is available from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, we held approximately 11.86%, 3.71%, 33.55%, 79.45% and 9.60% of the FDIC-insured deposits in Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Crawford and Washington Counties, Indiana, respectively. This data does not reflect deposits held by credit unions with which we also compete. In addition, banks owned by large national and regional holding companies and other community-based banks also operate in our primary market area. Some of these institutions are larger than us and, therefore, may have greater resources. Our competition for loans comes primarily from financial institutions in our primary market area and from other financial service providers, such as mortgage companies, mortgage brokers and credit unions. Competition for loans also comes from non-depository financial service companies entering the mortgage market, such as insurance companies, securities companies and specialty and captive finance companies. We expect competition to increase in the future as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and the continuing trend of consolidation in the financial services industry. Technological advances, for example, have lowered barriers to entry, allowing banks to expand their geographic reach by providing services over the Internet, and made it possible for non-depository institutions to offer products and services that traditionally have been provided by banks. Changes in federal law now permit affiliation among banks, securities firms and insurance companies, which promotes a competitive environment in the financial services industry. Competition for deposits and the origination of loans could limit our growth in the future. Lending Activities The Bank is in the process of transforming the composition of its balance sheet from that of a traditional thrift institution to that of a commercial bank. We intend to continue to emphasize residential lending, primarily secured by owner-occupied properties, but also to continue concentrating on ways to expand our consumer/retail banking capabilities and our commercial banking services with a focus on serving small businesses and emphasizing relationship banking in our primary market area. This transformation is enhanced by the Community First acquisition and by an expanded commercial lending staff dedicated to growing commercial real estate and commercial business loans. 4 The largest segment of our loan portfolio is real estate mortgage loans, primarily one- to four-family residential loans, including non-owner occupied residential loans that were predominately originated before 2005, and, to a lesser but growing extent, multi-family real estate, commercial real estate and commercial business loans. We also originate residential and commercial construction loans, land and land development loans, and consumer loans. We generally originate loans for investment purposes, although, depending on the interest rate environment and our asset/liability management goals, we may sell into the secondary market the 25-year and 30-year fixed-rate residential mortgage loans that we originate. We do not offer, and have not offered, Alt-A, sub-prime or no-documentation loans and acquired no such loans in the acquisition of Community First or the First Federal branches. One- to Four-Family Residential Loans. Our origination of residential mortgage loans enables borrowers to purchase or refinance existing homes located in Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Crawford and Washington Counties, Indiana, and the surrounding areas. A significant portion of the residential mortgage loans that we had originated before 2005 are secured by non-owner occupied properties. Loans secured by non-owner occupied properties generally carry a greater risk of loss than loans secured by owner-occupied properties, and our non-performing loan balances have increased in recent periods primarily because of delinquencies in our non-owner occupied residential loan portfolio. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors – Risks Related to Our Business – Our concentration in non-owner occupied real estate loans may expose us to increased credit risk” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risk Management – Analysis of Nonperforming and Classified Assets.” Since 2005, when we hired a new President and Chief Executive Officer, we have de-emphasized non-owner occupied residential mortgage lending and have focused, and intend to continue to focus, our residential mortgage lending primarily on originating residential mortgage loans secured by owner-occupied properties. Our residential lending policies and procedures conform to the secondary market guidelines. We generally offer a mix of adjustable-rate mortgage loans and fixed-rate mortgage loans with terms of 10 to 30 years. Borrower demand for adjustable-rate loans compared to fixed-rate loans is a function of the level of interest rates, the expectations of changes in the level of interest rates, and the difference between the interest rates and loan fees offered for fixed-rate mortgage loans as compared to an initially discounted interest rate and loan fees for multi-year adjustable-rate mortgages. The relative amount of fixed-rate mortgage loans and adjustable-rate mortgage loans that can be originated at any time is largely determined by the demand for each in a competitive environment. The loan fees, interest rates and other provisions of mortgage loans are determined by us based on our own pricing criteria and competitive market conditions. Interest rates and payments on our adjustable-rate mortgage loans generally adjust annually after an initial fixed period that typically ranges from one to five years. Interest rates and payments on our adjustable-rate loans generally are adjusted to a rate typically equal to a margin above the one year U.S. Treasury index. The maximum amount by which the interest rate may be increased or decreased is generally one percentage point per adjustment period and the lifetime interest rate cap is generally six percentage points over the initial interest rate of the loan. However, a portion of the adjustable-rate mortgage loan portfolio has a maximum amount by which the interest rate may be increased or decreased of two percentage points per adjustment period and a lifetime interest rate cap generally of six percentage points over the initial interest rate of the loan. While one- to four-family residential real estate loans are normally originated with up to 30-year terms, such loans typically remain outstanding for substantially shorter periods because borrowers often prepay their loans in full either upon sale of the property pledged as security or upon refinancing the original loan. Therefore, average loan maturity is a function of, among other factors, the level of purchase and sale activity in the real estate market, prevailing interest rates and the interest rates payable on outstanding loans on a regular basis. We do not offer loans with negative amortization and generally do not offer interest-only loans. We generally do not make conventional loans with loan-to-value ratios exceeding 80%, including that for non-owner occupied residential real estate loans whose loan-to-value ratios generally may not exceed 75%, or 65% where the borrower has more than five non-owner occupied loans outstanding. Non-owner occupied loans originated before 2005, however, were generally originated with loan-to-value ratios up to 80%. Loans with loan-to-value ratios in excess of 80% generally require private mortgage insurance. However, the total balance of residential mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residential properties with loan-to-value ratios exceeding 90% amounted to $9.1 million, of which some do not have private mortgage insurance or government guaranty. We generally require all properties securing mortgage loans to be appraised by a board- approved independent appraiser. We also generally require title insurance on all first mortgage loans with principal balances of $250,000 or more. Borrowers must obtain hazard insurance, and flood insurance is required for all loans located in flood hazard areas. 5 At September 30, 2012, our largest one- to four-family residential loan had an outstanding balance of $1.2 million. This loan, which was originated in April 2003 and is secured by a personal residence, was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2012. Commercial Real Estate Loans. We offer fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate. Our commercial real estate loans are generally secured by small to moderately-sized office, retail and industrial properties located in our primary market area and are typically made to small business owners and professionals such as attorneys and accountants. We originate fixed-rate commercial real estate loans, generally with terms up to five years and payments based on an amortization schedule of 15 to 20 years, resulting in “balloon” balances at maturity. We also offer adjustable-rate commercial real estate loans, generally with terms up to five years and with interest rates typically equal to a margin above the prime lending rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Loans are secured by first mortgages, generally are originated with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% and often require specified debt service coverage ratios depending on the characteristics of the project. Rates and other terms on such loans generally depend on our assessment of credit risk after considering such factors as the borrower’s financial condition and credit history, loan-to-value ratio, debt service coverage ratio and other factors. At September 30, 2012, our largest commercial real estate loan had an outstanding balance of $3.2 million. This loan, which was originated in April 2012 and is secured by a manufacturing facility, was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2012. Construction Loans. We originate construction loans for one-to four-family homes and, to a lesser extent, commercial properties such as small industrial buildings, warehouses, retail shops and office units. Construction loans are typically for a term of 12 months with monthly interest only payments. Except for speculative loans, discussed below, repayment of construction loans typically comes from the proceeds of a permanent mortgage loan for which a commitment is typically in place when the construction loan is originated. We originate construction loans to a limited group of well-established builders in our primary market area and we limit the number of projects with each builder. Interest rates on these loans are generally tied to the prime lending rate. Construction loans, other than land development loans, generally will not exceed the lesser of 80% of the appraised value or 90% of the direct costs, excluding items such as developer fees, operating deficits or other items that do not relate to the direct development of the project. Generally, commercial construction loans require the personal guarantee of the owners of the business. We also offer construction loans for the financing of pre-sold homes, which convert into permanent loans at the end of the construction period. Such loans generally have a six-month construction period with interest only payments due monthly, followed by an automatic conversion to a 15-year to 30- year permanent loan with monthly payments of principal and interest. Occasionally, a construction loan to a builder of a speculative home will be converted to a permanent loan if the builder has not secured a buyer within a limited period of time after the completion of the home. We generally disburse funds on a percentage-of-completion basis following an inspection by a third party inspector. We also originate speculative construction loans to builders who have not identified a buyer for the completed property at the time of origination. At September 30, 2012, we had approved commitments for speculative construction loans of $7.8 million, of which $5.4 million was outstanding. We require a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% for speculative construction loans. At September 30, 2012, our largest construction loan relationship was for a commitment of $1.1 million, of which $1.0 million was outstanding. This relationship was performing according to its original terms at September 30, 2012. Land and Land Development Loans. On a limited basis, we originate loans to developers for the purpose of developing vacant land in our primary market area, typically for residential subdivisions. Land development loans are generally interest-only loans for a term of 18 to 24 months. We generally require a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 75% of the appraisal market value upon completion of the project. We generally do not require any cash equity from the borrower if there is sufficient indicated equity in the collateral property. Development plats and cost verification documents are required from borrowers before approving and closing the loan. Our loan officers are required to personally visit the proposed development site and the sites of competing developments. We also originate loans to individuals secured by undeveloped land held for investment purposes. At September 30, 2012, our largest land development loan had an outstanding balance of $1.5 million. This loan was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2012. 6 Multi-Family Real Estate Loans. We offer multi-family mortgage loans that are generally secured by properties in our primary market area. Multi-family loans are secured by first mortgages and generally are originated with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% and generally require specified debt service coverage ratios depending on the characteristics of the project. Rates and other terms on such loans generally depend on our assessment of the credit risk after considering such factors as the borrower’s financial condition and credit history, loan-to-value ratio, debt service coverage ratio and other factors. At September 30, 2012, our largest multi-family mortgage loan had an outstanding balance of $3.2 million. This loan, which was originated in December 2010, was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2012. Consumer Loans. Although we offer a variety of consumer loans, our consumer loan portfolio consists primarily of home equity loans, both fixed-rate amortizing term loans with terms up to 15 years and adjustable rate lines of credit with interest rates equal to a margin above the prime lending rate. Consumer loans typically have shorter maturities and higher interest rates than traditional one-to four-family lending. We typically do not make home equity loans with loan-to-value ratios exceeding 90%, including any first mortgage loan balance. We also offer auto and truck loans, personal loans and small boat loans. The procedures for underwriting consumer loans include an assessment of the applicant’s payment history on other debts and ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. Although the applicant’s creditworthiness is a primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the collateral, if any, to the proposed loan amount. At September 30, 2012, our largest consumer loan was a home equity line of credit with a commitment of $1.0 million, of which $1.0 million was outstanding. This loan, which was originated in May 2009 and is secured by a second mortgage on a personal residence, was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2012. Commercial Business Loans. We typically offer commercial business loans to small businesses located in our primary market area. Commercial business loans are generally secured by equipment and general business assets. Key loan terms and covenants vary depending on the collateral, the borrower’s financial condition, credit history and other relevant factors, and personal guarantees are typically required as part of the loan commitment. At September 30, 2012, our largest commercial business loan was for a commitment of $4.5 million, of which $3.8 million was outstanding. This loan, which was originated in July 2008 and most recently renewed in February 2012 and is secured by contract assignments and accounts receivable, was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2012. Loan Underwriting Risks Adjustable-Rate Loans. While we anticipate that adjustable-rate loans will better offset the adverse effects of an increase in interest rates as compared to fixed-rate mortgages, an increased monthly mortgage payment required of adjustable-rate loan borrowers in a rising interest rate environment could cause an increase in delinquencies and defaults. The marketability of the underlying property also may be adversely affected in a high interest rate environment. In addition, although adjustable-rate mortgage loans make our asset base more responsive to changes in interest rates, the extent of this interest sensitivity is limited by the annual and lifetime interest rate adjustment limits. Non-Owner Occupied Residential Real Estate Loans. Loans secured by rental properties represent a unique credit risk to us and, as a result, we adhere to special underwriting guidelines. Of primary concern in non-owner occupied real estate lending is the consistency of rental income of the property. Payments on loans secured by rental properties often depend on the maintenance of the property and the payment of rent by its tenants. Payments on loans secured by rental properties often depend on successful operation and management of the properties. As a result, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. To monitor cash flows on rental properties, we require borrowers and loan guarantors, if any, to provide annual financial statements and we consider and review a rental income cash flow analysis of the borrower and consider the net operating income of the property, the borrower’s expertise, credit history and profitability, and the value of the underlying property. We generally require collateral on these loans to be a first mortgage along with an assignment of rents and leases. Until recently, if the borrower had multiple loans for rental properties with us, the loans were not cross-collateralized. If the borrower holds loans on more than four rental properties, a loan officer or collection officer is generally required to inspect these properties annually to determine if they are being properly maintained and rented. Recently, we generally have limited these loan relationships to an aggregate total of $500,000. 7 Multi-Family and Commercial Real Estate Loans. Loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. Of primary concern in multi-family and commercial real estate lending is the borrower’s creditworthiness and the feasibility and cash flow potential of the project. Payments on loans secured by income properties often depend on successful operation and management of the properties. As a result, repayment of such loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. To monitor cash flows on income properties, we require borrowers and loan guarantors, if any, to provide annual financial statements on multi-family and commercial real estate loans. In addition, some loans may contain covenants regarding ongoing cash flow coverage requirements. In reaching a decision on whether to make a multi-family or commercial real estate loan, we consider and review a global cash flow analysis of the borrower and consider the net operating income of the property, the borrower’s expertise, credit history and profitability, and the value of the underlying property. An environmental survey or environmental risk insurance is obtained when the possibility exists that hazardous materials may have existed on the site, or the site may have been impacted by adjoining properties that handled hazardous materials. Construction and Land and Land Development Loans. Construction financing is generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk of loss than long-term financing on improved, occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction and the estimated cost of construction. During the construction phase, a number of factors could result in delays and cost overruns. If the estimate of construction costs proves to be inaccurate, we may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the building. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, we may be confronted, at or before the maturity of the loan, with a building having a value which is insufficient to assure full repayment if liquidation is required. If we are forced to foreclose on a building before or at completion due to a default, we may be unable to recover all of the unpaid balance of, and accrued interest on, the loan as well as related foreclosure and holding costs. In addition, speculative construction loans, which are loans made to home builders who, at the time of loan origination, have not yet secured an end buyer for the home under construction, typically carry higher risks than those associated with traditional construction loans. These increased risks arise because of the risk that there will be inadequate demand to ensure the sale of the property within an acceptable time. As a result, in addition to the risks associated with traditional construction loans, speculative construction loans carry the added risk that the builder will have to pay the property taxes and other carrying costs of the property until an end buyer is found. Land and land development loans have substantially similar risks to speculative construction loans. Consumer Loans. Consumer loans may entail greater risk than do residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans that are secured by assets that depreciate rapidly, such as motor vehicles and boats. In such cases, repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan and a small remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In the case of home equity loans, real estate values may be reduced to a level that is insufficient to cover the outstanding loan balance after accounting for the first mortgage loan balance. Consumer loan collections depend on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and therefore are likely to be adversely affected by various factors, including job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. 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 Business Loans. Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from his or her employment income or other income, and which are secured by real property whose value tends to be more easily ascertainable, commercial business loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself. Further, any collateral securing such loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value. 8 Loan Originations, Sales and Purchases. Loan originations come from a number of sources. The primary sources of loan originations are existing customers, walk-in traffic, advertising and referrals from customers. We generally sell in the secondary market long-term fixed-rate residential mortgage loans that we originate. We have increasingly sold participation interests in loans that we originated during the year ended September 30, 2012. In addition, we acquired several loans from Community First that included sold participation interests. At September 30, 2012, $19.3 million of loans included sold participation interests of $7.0 million, for a net position of $12.3 million outstanding in our portfolio. We have not historically purchased whole loans or participation interests to supplement our lending portfolio; however, we acquired four brokered whole loans during the year ended September 30, 2012. The loans were purchased at 0.90% of their principal balance and are secured by multi-family and retail shopping centers located in Indiana. At September 30, 2012, the outstanding principal balance of these loans was $6.5 million and the Bank’s carrying amount was $5.9 million. These loans were purchased in April 2012 and were performing in accordance with their original terms at September 30, 2012. In addition, we acquired participation interests of loans in the acquisition of Community First and also participated in a lending transaction to a local hospital along with three additional financial institutions during 2011. At September 30, 2012, we had participation interests of loans totaling $6.2 million and our largest participation interest with a single borrower was $2.4 million. This loan, which was originated in June 2011 and is secured by a local county hospital facility, was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2012. We may sell participation interests in loans originated by us or purchase participation interests in loans originated by other financial institutions from time to time depending on various factors. Our decision to sell or purchase loans is based on prevailing market interest rate conditions, interest rate management, regulatory lending restrictions and liquidity needs. Loan Approval Procedures and Authority. Our lending activities follow written, non-discriminatory underwriting standards and loan origination procedures established by our Board of Directors and management. Certain of our employees have been granted individual lending limits, which vary depending on the individual, the type of loan and whether the loan is secured or unsecured. Generally, all loan requests for lending relationships that exceed the individual officer lending limits, which is generally $250,000 secured or $50,000 unsecured, require committee or Board of Directors approval. Loans resulting in aggregated lending relationships in excess of $250,000 secured and $50,000 unsecured but less than $1.0 million require approval by the Officer Loan Committee and loans resulting in aggregated lending relationships in excess of $1.0 million but less than $2.5 million require approval of the Executive Loan Committee. The Executive Loan Committee consists of the President, Area President, Chief Operations Officer, Chief of Credit Administration, Senior Lending Officer and VP of Commercial Lending and the Officer Loan Committee consists of the same but also includes certain other officers designated by the Board of Directors. Loans resulting in aggregated lending relationships in excess of $2.5 million require approval by both the Executive Loan Committee and the Board of Directors. Loans to One Borrower. The maximum amount that we may lend to one borrower and the borrower’s related entities is limited, by regulation, to generally 15% of our stated capital and reserves. At September 30, 2012, our regulatory limit on loans to one borrower was $10.1 million. At that date, our largest lending relationship was for a commitment of $5.8 million, of which $4.7 million was outstanding, and was performing according to its original terms at that date. This loan relationship is secured by commercial real estate and the borrower’s personal residence. Loan Commitments. We issue commitments for residential and commercial mortgage loans conditioned upon the occurrence of certain events. Commitments to originate mortgage loans are legally binding agreements to lend to our customers. Generally, our loan commitments expire after 30 days. See Note 19 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report. 9 Investment Activities We have legal authority to invest in various types of liquid assets, including U.S. Treasury obligations, securities of various U.S. government agencies and sponsored enterprises and of state and municipal governments, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and certificates of deposit of federally insured institutions. Within certain regulatory limits, we also may invest a portion of our assets in other permissible securities. As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, we also are required to maintain an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock. At September 30, 2012, our investment portfolio consisted primarily of U.S. government agency and sponsored enterprises securities, mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government agencies and sponsored enterprises, municipal securities, and privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities acquired in the acquisition of Community First. We have invested $5.0 million in a managed brokerage account that invests in small and medium lot, investment grade municipal bonds and these securities are classified as trading account securities. The brokerage account is managed by an investment advisory firm registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. At September 30, 2012, trading account securities recorded at fair value totaled $3.6 million, comprised of investment grade municipal bonds. Our investment objectives are to provide and maintain liquidity, to establish an acceptable level of interest rate and credit risk, and to provide an alternate source of low-risk investments at a favorable return when loan demand is weak. Our Board of Directors has the overall responsibility for the investment portfolio, including approval of the investment policy. Messrs. Myers, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Schoen, our Chief Financial Officer, are responsible for implementation of the investment policy and monitoring our investment performance. Our board of directors reviews the status of our investment portfolio on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if warranted. Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds General. Deposits, borrowings and loan and investment security repayments are the major sources of our funds for lending and other investment purposes. Scheduled loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows, loan prepayments and investment security calls are significantly influenced by general interest rates and money market conditions. Deposit Accounts. Deposits are attracted from within our primary market area through the offering of a broad selection of deposit instruments, including non-interest-bearing demand deposits (such as checking accounts), interest-bearing demand accounts (such as NOW and money market accounts), regular savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Deposit account terms vary according to the minimum balance required, the time periods the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. In determining the terms of our deposit accounts, we consider the rates offered by our competition, our liquidity needs, profitability to us, matching deposit and loan products and customer preferences and concerns. We generally review our deposit mix and pricing weekly. Our deposit pricing strategy has typically been to offer competitive rates on all types of deposit products, and to periodically offer special rates in order to attract deposits of a specific type or term. Borrowings. We use advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis to supplement our investable funds. The Federal Home Loan Bank functions as a central reserve bank providing credit for member financial institutions. As a member, we are required to own capital stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and are authorized to apply for advances on the security of such stock and certain of our mortgage loans and other assets (principally securities which are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States), provided certain standards related to creditworthiness have been met. Advances are made under several different programs, each having its own interest rate and range of maturities. Depending on the program, limitations on the amount of advances are based either on a fixed percentage of an institution’s net worth or on the Federal Home Loan Bank’s assessment of the institution’s creditworthiness. We have a federal funds purchased line of credit facility with another financial institution that is subject to continued borrower eligibility and is intended to support short-term liquidity needs. We also utilize retail and broker repurchase agreements as sources of borrowings and may use brokered certificates of deposits from time to time depending on our liquidity needs and pricing of these facilities versus other funding alternatives. 10 Personnel As of September 30, 2012, we had 156 full-time employees and 23 part-time employees, none of whom is represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe our relationship with our employees is good. Subsidiaries The Company’s sole subsidiary is the Bank. The Bank has three subsidiaries, Southern Indiana Financial Corporation and FFCC, Inc., both of which are organized as Indiana corporations, and First Savings Investments, Inc., a Nevada corporation. Southern Indiana Financial Corporation is an independent insurance agency, offering various types of annuities and life insurance policies, but is currently inactive. FFCC, Inc. participates in the development and leasing of commercial real estate. First Savings Investments, Inc. was organized on October 3, 2008 for the purpose of holding and managing an investment securities portfolio. General REGULATION AND SUPERVISION First Savings Bank, as a federal savings association, is currently subject to extensive regulation, examination and supervision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as its primary federal regulator, and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the insurer of its deposits. First Savings Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and its deposit accounts are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. First Savings Bank must file reports with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency concerning its activities and financial condition in addition to obtaining regulatory approvals before entering into certain transactions such as mergers with, or acquisitions of, other financial institutions. There are periodic examinations by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to evaluate First Savings Bank’s safety and soundness and compliance with various regulatory requirements. This regulatory structure is intended primarily for the protection of the insurance fund and depositors. The regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of an adequate allowance for loan losses for regulatory purposes. Any change in such policies, whether by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Congress, could have a material adverse impact on First Savings Financial Group and First Savings Bank and their operations. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) made extensive changes to the regulation of First Savings Bank. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the Office of Thrift Supervision was eliminated and responsibility for the supervision and regulation of federal savings associations such as First Savings Bank was transferred to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on July 21, 2011. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is the agency that is primarily responsible for the regulation and supervision of national banks. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as an independent bureau of the Federal Reserve Board. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau assumed responsibility for the implementation of the federal financial consumer protection and fair lending laws and regulations and has authority to impose new requirements. However, institutions of less than $10 billion in assets, such as First Savings Bank, will continue to be examined for compliance with consumer protection and fair lending laws and regulations by, and be subject to the enforcement authority of, their prudential regulators. Certain of the regulatory requirements that are or will be applicable to First Savings Bank and First Savings Financial Group are described below. This description of statutes and regulations is not intended to be a complete explanation of such statutes and regulations and their effects on First Savings Bank and First Savings Financial Group. Federal Banking Regulation Business Activities. The activities of federal savings banks, such as First Savings Bank, are governed by federal laws and regulations. Those laws and regulations delineate the nature and extent of the business activities in which federal savings banks may engage. In particular, certain lending authority for federal savings banks, e.g., commercial, non-residential real property loans and consumer loans, is limited to a specified percentage of the institution’s capital or assets. 11 Capital Requirements. The applicable capital regulations require savings associations to meet three minimum capital standards: a 1.5% tangible capital to total assets ratio, a 4% Tier 1 capital to total assets leverage ratio (3% for institutions receiving the highest rating on the CAMELS examination rating system) and an 8% risk-based capital ratio. In addition, the prompt corrective action standards discussed below also establish, in effect, a minimum 2% tangible capital standard, a 4% leverage ratio (3% for institutions receiving the highest rating on the CAMELS system) and, together with the risk-based capital standard itself, a 4% Tier 1 risk-based capital standard. The regulations also require that, in meeting the tangible, leverage and risk- based capital standards, institutions must generally deduct investments in and loans to subsidiaries engaged in activities as principal that are not permissible for a national bank. The risk-based capital standard for savings associations requires the maintenance of Tier 1 (core) and total capital (which is defined as core capital and supplementary capital less certain specified deductions from total capital such as reciprocal holdings of depository institution capital instruments and equity investments) to risk-weighted assets of at least 4% and 8%, respectively. In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet activities, recourse obligations, residual interests and direct credit substitutes, are multiplied by a risk- weight factor of 0% to 100%, assigned by the capital regulation based on the risks believed inherent in the type of asset. Tier 1 (core) capital is generally defined as common stockholders’ equity (including retained earnings), certain noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related surplus and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less intangibles other than certain mortgage servicing rights and credit card relationships. The components of supplementary capital (Tier 2 capital) include cumulative preferred stock, long-term perpetual preferred stock, mandatory convertible debt securities, subordinated debt and intermediate preferred stock, the allowance for loan and lease losses limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets and up to 45% of unrealized gains on available-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable fair market values. Overall, the amount of supplementary capital included as part of total capital cannot exceed 100% of core capital. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency also has authority to establish individual minimum capital requirements in appropriate cases upon a determination that an institution’s capital level is or may become inadequate in light of the particular risks or circumstances. At September 30, 2012, First Savings Bank met each of its capital requirements. Basel III Proposal In the summer of 2012, our primary federal regulators, published two notices of proposed rulemaking (the “2012 Capital Proposals”) that would substantially revise the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and depository institutions, including First Savings Financial Group and First Savings Bank, compared to the current U.S. risk-based capital rules, which are based on the international capital accords of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the “Basel Committee”) which are generally referred to as “Basel I.” One of the 2012 Capital Proposals (the “Basel III Proposal”) addresses the components of capital and other issues affecting the numerator in banking institutions’ regulatory capital ratios, and would implement the Basel Committee’s December 2010 framework, known as “Basel III,” for strengthening international capital standards. The other proposal (the “Standardized Approach Proposal”) addresses risk weights and other issues affecting the denominator in banking institutions’ regulatory capital ratios, and would replace the existing Basel I-derived risk weighting approach with a more risk-sensitive approach based, in part, on the standardized approach in the Basel Committee’s 2004 “Basel II” capital accords. Although the Basel III Proposal was proposed to come into effect on January 1, 2013, the federal banking agencies jointly announced on November 9, 2012 that they do not expect any of the proposed rules to become effective on that date. As proposed, the Standardized Approach Proposal would come into effect on January 1, 2015. The federal banking agencies have not proposed rules implementing the final liquidity framework of Basel III, and have not determined to what extent they will apply to U.S. banks that are not large, internationally active banks. It is management’s belief that, as of September 30, 2012, First Savings Financial Group and First Savings Bank would meet all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III and Standardized Approach Proposals on a fully phased-in basis if such requirements were currently effective. The regulations ultimately applicable to financial institutions may be substantially different from the Basel III final framework as published in December 2010 and the proposed rules issued in June 2012. Management will continue to monitor these and any future proposals submitted by our regulators. Prompt Corrective Regulatory Action. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is required to take certain supervisory actions against undercapitalized institutions, the severity of which depends upon the institution’s degree of undercapitalization. Generally, a savings association that has a ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of less than 8%, a ratio of Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets of less than 4% or a ratio of core capital to total assets of less than 4% (3% or less for institutions with the highest examination rating) is considered to be “undercapitalized.” A savings association that has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 6%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of less than 3% or a leverage ratio that is less than 3% is considered to be “significantly undercapitalized” and a savings association that has a tangible capital to assets ratio equal to or less than 2% is deemed to be “critically undercapitalized.” Subject to a narrow exception, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is required to appoint a receiver or conservator within specified time frames for an institution that is “critically undercapitalized.” The regulation also provides that a capital restoration plan must be filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency within 45 days of the date a savings association is deemed to have received notice that it is “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” or “critically undercapitalized.” Compliance with the plan must be guaranteed by any parent holding company up to the lesser of 5% of the savings association’s total assets when it was deemed to be undercapitalized or the amount necessary to achieve compliance with applicable capital requirements. In addition, numerous mandatory supervisory actions become immediately applicable to an undercapitalized institution, including, but not limited to, increased monitoring by regulators and restrictions on growth, capital distributions and expansion. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency could also take any one of a number of discretionary supervisory actions, including the issuance of a capital directive and the replacement of senior executive officers and directors. Significantly and critically undercapitalized institutions are subject to additional mandatory and discretionary measures. 12 Insurance of Deposit Accounts. First Savings Bank’s deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s existing risk-based assessment system, insured institutions are assigned to one of four risk categories based on supervisory evaluations, regulatory capital levels and certain other factors, with less risky institutions paying lower assessments. An institution’s assessment rate depends upon the category to which it is assigned. Effective April 1, 2009, assessment rates ranged from seven to 77.5 basis points. On February 7, 2011, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued final rules, effective April 1, 2011, implementing changes to the assessment rules resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act. Initially, the base assessment rates will range from two and one half to 45 basis points. The rate schedules will automatically adjust in the future when the Deposit Insurance Fund reaches certain milestones. No institution may pay a dividend if in default of the federal deposit insurance assessment. The FDIC imposed on all insured institutions a special emergency assessment of five basis points of total assets minus Tier 1 capital, as of September 30, 2009 (capped at ten basis points of an institution’s deposit assessment base), in order to cover losses to the Deposit Insurance Fund. That special assessment was collected on September 30, 2009. The FDIC provided for similar assessments during the final two quarters of 2009, if deemed necessary. In lieu of further special assessments, however, the FDIC required insured institutions to prepay estimated quarterly risk-based assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009 through the fourth quarter of 2012. That pre-payment, which included an assumed assessment base increase of 5%, was due December 30, 2009. The pre-payment was recorded as a prepaid expense asset as of December 30, 2009. As of December 31, 2009 and each quarter thereafter, a charge to earnings is recorded for each regular assessment with an offsetting credit to the prepaid asset. Due to difficult economic conditions, deposit insurance per account owner was recently raised to $250,000. That change was made permanent by the Dodd-Frank Act. In addition, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation adopted an optional Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program by which, for a fee, non-interest bearing transaction accounts would receive unlimited insurance coverage until December 31, 2010 and certain senior unsecured debt issued by institutions and their holding companies between October 13, 2008 and September 30, 2010 would be guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation through September 30, 2012, or in some cases, December 31, 2012. First Savings Bank did not opt to participate in the unlimited coverage for noninterest bearing transaction accounts or the debt guarantee program. The Dodd-Frank Act increased the minimum target Deposit Insurance Fund ratio from 1.15% of estimated insured deposits to 1.35% of estimated insured deposits. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation must seek to achieve the 1.35% ratio by September 30, 2020. Insured institutions with assets of $10 billion or more are supposed to fund the increase. The Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the 1.5% maximum fund ratio, instead leaving it to the discretion of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has authority to increase insurance assessments. A significant increase in insurance premiums would likely have an adverse effect on the operating expenses and results of operations of First Savings Bank. Management cannot predict what insurance assessment rates will be in the future. Insurance of deposits may be terminated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The management of First Savings Bank does not know of any practice, condition or violation that might lead to termination of deposit insurance. Loans to One Borrower. Federal law provides that savings associations are generally subject to the limits on loans to one borrower applicable to national banks. Generally, subject to certain exceptions, a savings association may not make a loan or extend credit to a single or related group of borrowers in excess of 15% of its unimpaired capital and surplus. An additional amount may be lent, equal to 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus, if secured by specified readily-marketable collateral. Qualified Thrift Lender Test. Federal law requires savings associations to meet a qualified thrift lender test. Under the test, a savings association is required to either qualify as a “domestic building and loan association” under the Internal Revenue Code or maintain at least 65% of its “portfolio assets” (total assets less: (i) specified liquid assets up to 20% of total assets; (ii) intangibles, including goodwill; and (iii) the value of property used to conduct business) in certain “qualified thrift investments” (primarily residential mortgages and related investments, including certain mortgage-backed securities but also including education, credit card and small business loans) in at least nine months out of each 12-month period. 13 A savings association that fails the qualified thrift lender test is subject to certain operating restrictions and the Dodd-Frank Act also specifies that failing the qualified thrift lender test is a violation of law that could result in an enforcement action and dividend limitations. As of September 30, 2012, First Savings Bank maintained 84.43% of its portfolio assets in qualified thrift investments and, therefore, met the qualified thrift lender test. Limitation on Capital Distributions. Federal regulations impose limitations upon all capital distributions by a savings association, including cash dividends, payments to repurchase its shares and payments to shareholders of another institution in a cash-out merger. Under the regulations, an application to and the prior approval of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is required before any capital distribution if the institution does not meet the criteria for “expedited treatment” of applications under Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regulations (i.e., generally, examination and Community Reinvestment Act ratings in the two top categories), the total capital distributions for the calendar year exceed net income for that year plus the amount of retained net income for the preceding two years, the institution would be undercapitalized following the distribution or the distribution would otherwise be contrary to a statute, regulation or agreement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. If an application is not required, the institution must still provide 30 days prior written notice to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the capital distribution if, like First Savings Bank, it is a subsidiary of a holding company, as well as an informational notice filing to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. If First Savings Bank’s capital ever fell below its regulatory requirements or the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency notified it that it was in need of increased supervision, its ability to make capital distributions could be restricted. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency could prohibit a proposed capital distribution by any institution, which would otherwise be permitted by the regulation, if the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency determines that such distribution would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. Standards for Safety and Soundness. The federal banking agencies have adopted Interagency Guidelines prescribing Standards for Safety and Soundness in various areas such as internal controls and information systems, internal audit, loan documentation and credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth and quality, earnings and compensation, fees and benefits. The guidelines set forth the safety and soundness standards that the federal banking agencies use to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions before capital becomes impaired. If the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency determines that a savings association fails to meet any standard prescribed by the guidelines, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency may require the institution to submit an acceptable plan to achieve compliance with the standard. Community Reinvestment Act. All federal savings associations have a responsibility under the Community Reinvestment Act and related regulations to help meet the credit needs of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. An institution’s failure to satisfactorily comply with the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act could result in denials of regulatory applications. Responsibility for administering the Community Reinvestment Act, unlike other fair lending laws, is not being transferred to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. First Savings Bank received a “satisfactory” Community Reinvestment Act rating in its most recently completed examination. Transactions with Related Parties. Federal law limits First Savings Bank’s authority to engage in transactions with “affiliates” (e.g., any entity that controls or is under common control with First Savings Bank, including First Savings Financial Group and their other subsidiaries). The aggregate amount of covered transactions with any individual affiliate is limited to 10% of the capital and surplus of the savings association. The aggregate amount of covered transactions with all affiliates is limited to 20% of the savings association’s capital and surplus. Certain transactions with affiliates are required to be secured by collateral in an amount and of a type specified by federal law. The purchase of low quality assets from affiliates is generally prohibited. Transactions with affiliates must generally be on terms and under circumstances that are at least as favorable to the institution as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-affiliated companies. In addition, savings associations are prohibited from lending to any affiliate that is engaged in activities that are not permissible for bank holding companies and no savings association may purchase the securities of any affiliate other than a subsidiary. 14 The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 generally prohibits loans by First Savings Financial Group to its executive officers and directors. However, the law contains a specific exception for loans by a depository institution to its executive officers and directors in compliance with federal banking laws. Under such laws, First Savings Bank’s authority to extend credit to executive officers, directors and 10% shareholders (“insiders”), as well as entities such persons control, is limited. The laws limit both the individual and aggregate amount of loans that First Savings Bank may make to insiders based, in part, on First Savings Bank’s capital level and requires that certain board approval procedures be followed. Such loans are required to be made on terms substantially the same as those offered to unaffiliated individuals and not involve more than the normal risk of repayment. There is an exception for loans made pursuant to a benefit or compensation program that is widely available to all employees of the institution and does not give preference to insiders over other employees. Loans to executive officers are subject to additional limitations based on the type of loan involved. Enforcement. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency currently has primary enforcement responsibility over savings associations and has authority to bring actions against the institution and all institution-affiliated parties, including shareholders, and any attorneys, appraisers and accountants who knowingly or recklessly participate in wrongful actions likely to have an adverse effect on an insured institution. Formal enforcement action may range from the issuance of a capital directive or cease and desist order to removal of officers and/or directors to institution of receivership, conservatorship or termination of deposit insurance. Civil penalties cover a wide range of violations and can amount to $25,000 per day, or even $1 million per day in especially egregious cases. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has the authority to recommend to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that enforcement action be taken with respect to a particular savings association. If action is not taken by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has authority to take such action under certain circumstances. Federal law also establishes criminal penalties for certain violations. Assessments. Savings associations are required to pay assessments to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to fund the agency’s operations. The Comptroller of the Currency assessments paid by First Savings Bank for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 totaled $140,266. Federal Home Loan Bank System. First Savings Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which consists of 12 regional Federal Home Loan Banks. The Federal Home Loan Bank provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. First Savings Bank, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in that Federal Home Loan Bank. First Savings Bank was in compliance with this requirement with an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock at September 30, 2012 of $5.4 million. Federal Reserve Board System. The Federal Reserve Board regulations require savings associations to maintain non-interest earning reserves against their transaction accounts (primarily Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (NOW) and regular checking accounts). The regulations generally provide that reserves be maintained against aggregate transaction accounts as follows: a 3% reserve ratio is assessed on net transaction accounts up to and including $71.0 million; a 10% reserve ratio is applied above $71.0 million. The first $11.5 million of otherwise reservable balances (subject to adjustments by the Federal Reserve Board) are exempted from the reserve requirements. The amounts are adjusted annually and, for 2012, require a 3% ratio for up to $71.0 million and an exemption of $11.5 million. First Savings Bank complies with the foregoing requirements. In October 2008, the Federal Reserve Board began paying interest on certain reserve balances. 15 Other Regulations First Savings Bank’s operations are also subject to federal laws applicable to credit transactions, including the: • • • • • • Truth-In-Lending Act, governing disclosures of credit terms to consumer borrowers; Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, requiring financial institutions to provide information to enable the public and public officials to determine whether a financial institution is fulfilling its obligation to help meet the housing needs of the community it serves; Equal Credit Opportunity Act, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed or other prohibited factors in extending credit; Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1978, governing the use and provision of information to credit reporting agencies; Fair Debt Collection Act, governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection agencies; and rules and regulations of the various federal agencies charged with the responsibility of implementing such federal laws. The operations of First Savings Bank also are subject to laws such as the: • • • Right to Financial Privacy Act, which imposes a duty to maintain confidentiality of consumer financial records and prescribes procedures for complying with administrative subpoenas of financial records; Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E promulgated thereunder, which govern automatic deposits to and withdrawals from deposit accounts and customers’ rights and liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking services; and Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (also known as “Check 21”), which gives “substitute checks,” such as digital check images and copies made from that image, the same legal standing as the original paper check. Holding Company Regulation General. As a savings and loan holding company, First Savings Financial Group is subject to Federal Reserve Board regulations, examinations, supervision, reporting requirements and regulations regarding its activities. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board has enforcement authority over First Savings Financial Group and its non-savings institution subsidiaries. Among other things, this authority permits the Federal Reserve Board to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to be a serious risk to First Savings Bank. Pursuant to federal law and regulations and policy, a savings and loan holding company such as First Savings Financial Group may generally engage in the activities permitted for financial holding companies under Section 4(k) of the Bank Holding Company Act and certain other activities that have been authorized for savings and loan holding companies by regulation. Federal law prohibits a savings and loan holding company from, directly or indirectly or through one or more subsidiaries, acquiring more than 5% of the voting stock of another savings association, or savings and loan holding company thereof, without prior written approval of the Federal Reserve Board or from acquiring or retaining, with certain exceptions, more than 5% of a non-subsidiary holding company or savings association. A savings and loan holding company is also prohibited from acquiring more than 5% of a company engaged in activities other than those authorized by federal law or acquiring or retaining control of a depository institution that is not insured by the FDIC. In evaluating applications by holding companies to acquire savings associations, the Federal Reserve Board must consider the financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the company and institution involved, the effect of the acquisition on the risk to the insurance funds, the convenience and needs of the community and competitive factors. The Federal Reserve Board is prohibited from approving any acquisition that would result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling savings associations in more than one state, except: (i) the approval of interstate supervisory acquisitions by savings and loan holding companies; and (ii) the acquisition of a savings association in another state if the laws of the state of the target savings association specifically permit such acquisitions. The states vary in the extent to which they permit interstate savings and loan holding company acquisitions. 16 Capital. Savings and loan holding companies are not currently subject to specific regulatory capital requirements. The Dodd-Frank Act, however, requires the Federal Reserve Board to promulgate consolidated capital requirements for depository institution holding companies that are no less stringent, both quantitatively and in terms of components of capital, than those applicable to institutions themselves. That will eliminate the inclusion of certain instruments, such as trust preferred securities, from tier 1 capital. Instruments issued prior to May 19, 2010 will be grandfathered for companies with consolidated assets of $15 billion or less. There is a five year transition period from the July 21, 2010 date of enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act before the capital requirements will apply to savings and loan holding companies. Source of Strength. The Dodd-Frank Act also extends the “source of strength” doctrine to savings and loan holding companies. The regulatory agencies must promulgate regulations implementing the “source of strength” policy that holding companies act as a source of strength to their subsidiary depository institutions by providing capital, liquidity and other support in times of financial stress. Federal savings banks must notify the Federal Reserve Board prior to paying a dividend to First Savings Financial Group. The Federal Reserve Board may disapprove a dividend if, among other things, the Federal Reserve Board determines that the federal savings bank would be undercapitalized on a pro forma basis or the dividend is determined to raise safety or soundness concerns. Acquisition of First Savings Financial Group. Under the Federal Change in Bank Control Act, a notice must be submitted to the Federal Reserve Board if any person (including a company), or group acting in concert, seeks to acquire direct or indirect “control” of a savings and loan holding company or savings association. Under certain circumstances, a change of control may occur, and prior notice is required, upon the acquisition of 10% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the company or institution, unless the Federal Reserve Board has found that the acquisition will not result in a change of control of First Savings Financial Group. Under the Change in Control Act, the Federal Reserve Board generally has 60 days from the filing of a complete notice to act, taking into consideration certain factors, including the financial and managerial resources of the acquirer and the anti-trust effects of the acquisition. Any company that acquires control would then be subject to regulation as a savings and loan holding company. Federal Securities Laws First Savings Financial Group’s common stock is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. First Savings Financial Group is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Federal Taxation INCOME TAXATION General. We report our income on a fiscal year basis using the accrual method of accounting. The federal income tax laws apply to us in the same manner as to other corporations with some exceptions, including particularly our reserve for bad debts discussed below. The following discussion of tax matters is intended only as a summary and does not purport to be a comprehensive description of the tax rules applicable to us. For its 2012 fiscal year, First Savings Bank’s maximum federal income tax rate was 34%. First Savings Financial Group and First Savings Bank have entered into a tax allocation agreement. Because First Savings Financial Group owns 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of First Savings Bank, First Savings Financial Group and First Savings Bank are members of an affiliated group within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, of which group First Savings Financial Group is the common parent corporation. As a result of this affiliation, First Savings Bank may be included in the filing of a consolidated federal income tax return with First Savings Financial Group and, if a decision to file a consolidated tax return is made, the parties agree to compensate each other for their individual share of the consolidated tax liability and/or any tax benefits provided by them in the filing of the consolidated federal income tax return. Our Federal income tax returns have not been audited during the last five years. 17 Bad Debt Reserves. For fiscal years beginning before June 30, 1996, thrift institutions that qualified under certain definitional tests and other conditions of the Internal Revenue Code were permitted to use certain favorable provisions to calculate their deductions from taxable income for annual additions to their bad debt reserve. A reserve could be established for bad debts on qualifying real property loans, generally secured by interests in real property improved or to be improved, under the percentage of taxable income method or the experience method. The reserve for nonqualifying loans was computed using the experience method. Federal legislation enacted in 1996 repealed the reserve method of accounting for bad debts and the percentage of taxable income method for tax years beginning after 1995 and required savings institutions to recapture or take into income certain portions of their accumulated bad debt reserves. Approximately $4.6 million of our accumulated bad debt reserves would not be recaptured into taxable income unless First Savings Bank makes a “non-dividend distribution” to First Savings Financial Group as described below. Distributions. If First Savings Bank makes “non-dividend distributions” to First Savings Financial Group, the distributions will be considered to have been made from First Savings Bank’s unrecaptured tax bad debt reserves, including the balance of its reserves as of December 31, 1987, to the extent of the “non-dividend distributions,” and then from First Savings Bank’s supplemental reserve for losses on loans, to the extent of those reserves, and an amount based on the amount distributed, but not more than the amount of those reserves, will be included in First Savings Bank’s taxable income. Non-dividend distributions include distributions in excess of First Savings Bank’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, as calculated for federal income tax purposes, distributions in redemption of stock, and distributions in partial or complete liquidation. Dividends paid out of First Savings Bank’s current or accumulated earnings and profits will not be so included in First Savings Bank’s taxable income. The amount of additional taxable income triggered by a non-dividend distribution is an amount that, when reduced by the tax attributable to the income, is equal to the amount of the distribution. Therefore, if First Savings Bank makes a non-dividend distribution to First Savings Financial Group, approximately one and one-half times the amount of the distribution not in excess of the amount of the reserves would be includable in income for federal income tax purposes, assuming a 34% federal corporate income tax rate. First Savings Bank does not intend to pay dividends that would result in a recapture of any portion of its bad debt reserves. State Taxation Indiana. Indiana imposes an 8.5% franchise tax based on a financial institution’s adjusted gross income as defined by statute. In computing adjusted gross income, deductions for municipal interest, U.S. Government interest, the bad debt deduction computed using the reserve method and pre-1990 net operating losses are disallowed. Our state income tax returns have not been audited during the last five years. Item 1A. RISK FACTORS Our concentration in non-owner occupied residential real estate loans may expose us to increased credit risk. At September 30, 2012, $39.0 million, or 20.4% of our residential mortgage loan portfolio and 9.8% of our total loan portfolio, consisted of loans secured by non-owner occupied residential properties. Loans secured by non-owner occupied properties generally expose a lender to greater risk of non-payment and loss than loans secured by owner occupied properties because repayment of such loans depend primarily on the tenant’s continuing ability to pay rent to the property owner, who is our borrower, or, if the property owner is unable to find a tenant, the property owner’s ability to repay the loan without the benefit of a rental income stream. In addition, the physical condition of non-owner occupied properties is often below that of owner occupied properties due to lax property maintenance standards, which has a negative impact on the value of the collateral properties. Furthermore, some of our non-owner occupied residential loan borrowers have more than one loan outstanding with us. At September 30, 2012, we had 13 non-owner occupied residential loan relationships, each having an outstanding balance over $500,000, with aggregate outstanding balances of $12.9 million. Consequently, an adverse development with respect to one credit relationship may expose us to a greater risk of loss compared to an adverse development with respect to an owner occupied residential mortgage loan. At September 30, 2012, non-performing non-owner occupied residential loans amounted to $1.9 million. Non-owner occupied residential properties held as real estate owned amounted to $283,000 at September 30, 2012. For more information about the credit risk we face, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Risk Management.” 18 Our recent emphasis on commercial real estate lending and commercial business lending may expose us to increased lending risks. At September 30, 2012, $126.5 million, or 31.6%, of our loan portfolio consisted of commercial real estate loans and commercial business loans. Subject to market conditions, we intend to increase our origination of these loans. Commercial real estate loans generally expose a lender to greater risk of non-payment and loss than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans because repayment of the loans often depends on the successful operation of the property and the income stream of the borrowers. Commercial real estate loans also typically involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers both at origination and at maturity because many of our commercial real estate loans are not fully-amortizing, but result in “balloon” balances at maturity. Commercial business loans expose us to additional risks since they typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayments from the cash flow of the borrower’s business and are secured by non-real estate collateral that may depreciate over time. In addition, some of our commercial borrowers have more than one loan outstanding with us. Consequently, an adverse development with respect to one loan or one credit relationship may expose us to a greater risk of loss compared to an adverse development with respect to a one- to four-family residential mortgage loan. At September 30, 2012, non-performing commercial business loans and non-performing commercial real estate loans totaled $164,000 and $902,000, respectively. For more information about the credit risk we face, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Risk Management.” Our unseasoned commercial real estate loan and commercial business loan portfolios may expose us to increased lending risks. A significant amount of our commercial real estate loans and commercial business loans are unseasoned, meaning that they were originated recently. Our limited experience with these loans does not provide us with a significant payment history pattern with which to judge future collectability. Furthermore, these loans have not been subjected to unfavorable economic conditions. As a result, it may be difficult to predict the future performance of this part of our loan portfolio. These loans may have delinquency or charge-off levels above our expectations, which could adversely affect our future performance. Our construction loan and land and land development loan portfolios may expose us to increased credit risk. At September 30, 2012, $28.3 million, or 7.1% of our loan portfolio consisted of construction loans, and land and land development loans, and $7.8 million, or 48.4% of the construction loan portfolio, consisted of speculative construction loans at that date. While recently the demand for construction loans has declined due to the decline in the housing market and tighter lending standards, historically, construction loans, including speculative construction loans, have been a material part of our loan portfolio. Speculative construction loans are loans made to builders who have not identified a buyer for the completed property at the time of loan origination. Subject to market conditions, we intend to continue to emphasize the origination of construction loans and land and land development loans. These loan types generally expose a lender to greater risk of nonpayment and loss than residential mortgage loans because the repayment of such loans often depends on the successful operation or sale of the property and the income stream of the borrowers and such loans typically involve larger balances to a single borrower or groups of related borrowers. In addition, many borrowers of these types of loans have more than one loan outstanding with us so an adverse development with respect to one loan or credit relationship can expose us to significantly greater risk of non-payment and loss. Furthermore, we may need to increase our allowance for loan losses through future charges to income as the portfolio of these types of loans grows, which would hurt our earnings. For more information about the credit risk we face, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Risk Management.” 19 If an other-than-temporary-impairment is recorded in connection with our investment portfolio it could have a negative impact on our profitability. Our investment portfolio consists primarily of U.S. government agency and sponsored enterprises securities, mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government agencies and sponsored enterprises, municipal bonds, and privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities. We must evaluate these securities for other-than-temporary impairment loss (“OTTI”) on a periodic basis. The privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities exhibit signs of weakness, which may necessitate an OTTI charge in the future should the financial condition of the pools deteriorate further. Also, given the current economic environment and possible further deterioration in economic conditions, we may need to record an OTTI charge for our other investments should the issuers of those securities experience financial difficulties. Any future OTTI charges could significantly impact our earnings. The current economic environment poses significant challenges for the Company and could adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. The Company is currently operating in a challenging and uncertain economic environment, both nationally and in the local markets. Financial institutions continue to be affected by sharp declines in financial and real estate values. Continued declines in real estate values and home sales, and an increase in the financial stress on borrowers stemming from an uncertain economic environment, including rising unemployment, could have an adverse effect on the Bank’s borrowers or their customers, which could adversely impact the repayment of its loan portfolio. The overall deterioration in economic conditions also could subject the Company to increased regulatory scrutiny. In addition, a further deterioration in local economic conditions, could result in increases in loan delinquencies and problem assets and foreclosures and a decline in the value of the collateral securing loans in the Bank’s portfolio. Also, a further deterioration in local economic conditions could drive the level of loan losses beyond the level the Company has provided for loan loss allowance, which could necessitate an increase in the Company’s provision for loan losses, which would reduce earnings. Additionally, the demand for the Company’s products and services could be reduced, which would adversely impact the Company’s liquidity and revenues. Changing interest rates may hurt our earnings and asset value. Our net interest income is the interest we earn on loans and investments less the interest we pay on our deposits and borrowings. Our net interest margin is the difference between the yield we earn on our assets and the interest rate we pay for deposits and our other sources of funding. Changes in interest rates—up or down—could adversely affect our net interest margin and, as a result, our net interest income. Although the yield we earn on our assets and our funding costs tend to move in the same direction in response to changes in interest rates, one can rise or fall faster than the other, causing our net interest margin to expand or contract. Our liabilities tend to be shorter in duration than our assets, so they may adjust faster in response to changes in interest rates. As a result, when interest rates rise, our funding costs may rise faster than the yield we earn on our assets, causing our net interest margin to contract until the yield catches up. Changes in the slope of the “yield curve”—or the spread between short-term and long-term interest rates—could also reduce our net interest margin. Normally, the yield curve is upward sloping, meaning short-term rates are lower than long-term rates. Because our liabilities tend to be shorter in duration than our assets, when the yield curve flattens or even inverts, we could experience pressure on our net interest margin as our cost of funds increases relative to the yield we can earn on our assets. Also, interest rate decreases can lead to increased prepayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities as borrowers refinance their loans to reduce borrowing costs. Under these circumstances, we are subject to reinvestment risk as we may have to redeploy such repayment proceeds into lower yielding investments, which would likely hurt our income. At September 30, 2012, approximately $242.1 million, or 61.5% of the total loan portfolio, consisted of fixed-rate mortgage loans. This investment in fixed-rate mortgage loans exposes the Company to increased levels of interest rate risk. Changes in interest rates also affect the value of our interest-earning assets, and in particular our securities portfolio. Generally, the value of fixed-rate securities fluctuates inversely with changes in interest rates. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale are reported as a separate component of equity, net of tax. Decreases in the fair value of securities available for sale resulting from increases in interest rates could have an adverse effect on stockholders’ equity. For further discussion of how changes in interest rates could impact us, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Risk Management — Interest Rate Risk Management.” 20 If the goodwill that we recorded in connection with a business acquisition becomes impaired, it could have a negative impact on our profitability. Goodwill represents the amount of acquisition cost over the fair value of net assets we acquired in the purchase of another financial institution. We review goodwill for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the asset might be impaired. We determine impairment by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Any such adjustments are reflected in our results of operations in the periods in which they become known. At September 30, 2012, our goodwill totaled $7.9 million. While we have recorded no such impairment charges since we initially recorded the goodwill, there can be no assurance that our future evaluations of goodwill will not result in findings of impairment and related write-downs, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Recently enacted regulatory reform may have a material impact on our operations. On July 21, 2010, the President signed into law the Dodd-Frank Act. The Dodd-Frank Act restructures the regulation of depository institutions. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the Office of Thrift Supervision, which formerly regulated the Bank, was merged into the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Savings and loan holding companies, including First Savings Financial Group, are now regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board System. Also included is the creation of a new federal agency to administer consumer protection and fair lending laws, a function that was formerly performed by the depository institution regulators. The federal preemption of state laws that was formerly accorded federally chartered depository institutions has been reduced as well and State Attorneys General now have greater authority to bring a suit against a federally chartered institution, such as First Savings Bank, for violations of certain state and federal consumer protection laws. The Dodd-Frank Act also imposes consolidated capital requirements on savings and loan holding companies effective in five years, which will limit our ability to borrow at the holding company and invest the proceeds from such borrowings as capital in First Savings Bank that could be leveraged to support additional growth. The Dodd-Frank Act contains various other provisions designed to enhance the regulation of depository institutions and prevent the recurrence of a financial crisis such as occurred in 2008-2009. The full impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on our business and operations will not be known for years until regulations implementing the statute are written and adopted. The Dodd-Frank Act may have a material impact on our operations, particularly through increased regulatory burden and compliance costs. In addition to the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, the federal regulatory agencies recently have begun to take stronger supervisory actions against financial institutions that have experienced increased loan losses and other weaknesses as a result of the current economic crisis. The actions include the entering into of written agreements and cease and desist orders that place certain limitations on their operations. Federal bank regulators recently have also been using with more frequency their ability to impose individual minimal capital requirements on banks, which requirements may be higher than those imposed under the Dodd-Frank Act or which would otherwise qualify the bank as being “well capitalized” under the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s prompt corrective action regulations. If we were to become subject to a supervisory agreement or higher individual capital requirements, such action may have a negative impact on our ability to execute our business plans, as well as our ability to grow, pay dividends or engage in mergers and acquisitions and may result in restrictions in our operations. Increased and/or special FDIC assessments will hurt our earnings. The recent economic recession has caused a high level of bank failures, which has dramatically increased FDIC resolution costs and led to a significant reduction in the balance of the Deposit Insurance Fund. As a result, the FDIC has significantly increased the initial base assessment rates paid by financial institutions for deposit insurance. Increases in the base assessment rate have increased our deposit insurance costs and negatively impacted our earnings. In addition, in May 2009, the FDIC imposed a special assessment on all insured institutions. Our special assessment, which was reflected in earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, was $217,000. In lieu of imposing an additional special assessment, the FDIC required all institutions to prepay their assessments for all of 2010, 2011 and 2012, which for us totaled $2.1 million. Additional increases in the base assessment rate or additional special assessments would negatively impact our earnings. 21 Strong competition within our primary market area could hurt our profits and slow growth. We face intense competition both in making loans and attracting deposits. This competition has made it more difficult for us to make new loans and attract deposits. Price competition for loans and deposits might result in us earning less on our loans and paying more on our deposits, which would reduce net interest income. Competition also makes it more difficult to grow loans and deposits. At June 30, 2012, which is the most recent date for which data is available from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, we held approximately 11.86%, 3.71%, 33.55%, 79.45% and 9.60% of the FDIC-insured deposits in Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Crawford and Washington Counties, Indiana, respectively. Some of the institutions with which we compete have substantially greater resources and lending limits than we have and may offer services that we do not provide. We expect competition to increase in the future as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and the continuing trend of consolidation in the financial services industry. Our profitability depends upon our continued ability to compete successfully in our primary market area. See “Item 1. Business — Market Area” and “Item 1. Business — Competition” for more information about our primary market area and the competition we face. We operate in a highly regulated environment and we may be adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations. We are subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, our chartering authority, and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as insurer of our deposits. First Savings Financial Group is also subject to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Such regulation and supervision governs the activities in which an institution and its holding company may engage, and are intended primarily for the protection of the insurance fund and the depositors and borrowers of First Savings Bank rather than for holders of First Savings Financial Group common stock. Regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in their supervisory and enforcement activities, including the imposition of restrictions on our operations, the classification of our assets and determination of the level of our allowance for loan losses. If our regulators require us to charge-off loans or increase our allowance for loan losses, our earnings would suffer. Any change in such regulation and oversight, whether in the form of regulatory policy, regulations, legislation or supervisory action, may have a material impact on our operations. For a further discussion, see “Item 1. Business – Regulation and Supervision.” Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS None. 22 Item 2. PROPERTIES We conduct our business through our main office and branch offices. The following table sets forth certain information relating to these facilities as of September 30, 2012. Location Main Office: Clarksville Main Office 501 East Lewis & Clark Parkway Clarksville, Indiana Branch Offices: Jeffersonville - Allison Lane Office 2213 Allison Lane Jeffersonville, Indiana Charlestown Office 1100 Market Street Charlestown, Indiana Floyd Knobs Office 3711 Paoli Pike Floyd Knobs, Indiana Georgetown Office 1000 Copperfield Drive Georgetown, Indiana Jeffersonville - Court Avenue Office 202 East Court Avenue Jeffersonville, Indiana Sellersburg Office 125 Hunter Station Way Sellersburg, Indiana Corydon Office 900 Hwy 62 NW Corydon, Indiana Salem Office 1336 S Jackson Street Salem, Indiana English Office 200 Indiana Avenue English, Indiana Marengo Office 125 W Old Short Street Marengo, Indiana Leavenworth Office 510 Hwy 62 Leavenworth, Indiana Lanesville Office 7340 Main Street NE Lanesville, Indiana Elizabeth Office 8160 Beech Street SE Elizabeth, Indiana Year Opened Owned/ Leased 1968 Owned 1975 1993 1999 2003 1986 1995 1996 1995 1925 1984 1969 1948 1975 Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned Owned 23 The Bank owns two former branch office locations that have been closed and consolidated into existing branch office operations. These are located in Milltown and Georgetown, Indiana, valued at the aggregate amount of $600,000, held for sale and included in other assets at September 30, 2012 on the balance sheet of the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report. The Company owns a 4.077 acre parcel of land in New Albany, Indiana, which it is developing for retail purposes through its subsidiary, FFCC, Inc. The retail development is expected to include over 36,000 square feet of leasable class-A retail space and may include a future bank branch location. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding the real estate development and construction. Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits against us, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which we hold security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to our business. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. 24 PART II Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters The Company’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the trading symbol “FSFG.” As of December 14, 2012, the Company had approximately 290 holders of record and 2,317,815 shares of common stock outstanding. The figure of shareholders of record does not reflect the number of person whose shares are in nominee or “street” name accounts through brokers. See Item 1, “Business— Regulation and Supervision—Limitation on Capital Distributions” and Note 26 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for information regarding dividend restrictions applicable to the Company. The following table provides quarterly market price and dividend information per common share for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 as reported by Nasdaq. 2012: Fourth Quarter Third Quarter Second Quarter First Quarter 2011: Fourth Quarter Third Quarter Second Quarter First Quarter High Sale Low Sale Dividends Market price end of period $ $ 19.55 $ 18.49 17.61 19.04 16.48 $ 17.00 18.49 15.00 17.51 $ 16.80 16.25 15.23 14.79 $ 15.02 14.65 13.10 0.00 $ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $ 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.50 17.65 17.10 16.92 15.50 15.99 15.25 14.80 On November 16, 2012, the Company declared a special cash dividend of $0.40 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable on or about December 31, 2012 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 30, 2012. The Company currently intends to adopt a policy of paying regular cash dividends beginning during the first calendar quarter of 2013. However, the Company cannot guarantee that it will pay dividends or that if paid, it will not reduce or eliminate dividends in the future. 25 Purchases of Equity Securities The following table presents information regarding the Company’s stock repurchase activity during the quarter ended September 30, 2012: Period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012 August 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012 September 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012 Total _______________ (a) Total number of shares purchased — — 29,900 $ — — 19.10 29,900 $ 19.10 (b) Average price paid per share (c) Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs (1) (d) Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs — — 29,900 29,900 56,416 56,416 26,615 26,615 (1) On October 20, 2010, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to 120,747 shares, or 5.0% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Under the program, repurchases are to be conducted through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, and were to be made from time to time depending on market conditions and other factors. New Stock Repurchase Program On November 16, 2012, the Company authorized a new stock repurchase program to acquire up to 230,217 shares, or approximately 10%, of the Company’s outstanding common stock that will be outstanding upon completion of the current stock repurchase program. The Company’s current repurchase program has 14,650 shares remaining to be purchased as of the close of trading on December 14, 2012. The new repurchases will commence upon completion of the current repurchase program. Repurchases, which will be conducted through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, will be made from time to time depending on market conditions and other factors. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company. Repurchased shares will be held in treasury. 26 Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following tables contain certain information concerning our consolidated financial position and results of operations, which is derived in part from our audited consolidated financial statements. The following is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto beginning on page F-1 of this annual report. $ $ (In thousands) Financial Condition Data: Total assets Cash and cash equivalents Securities available-for-sale Securities held-to-maturity Loans net Deposits Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank Stockholders’ equity (total equity before September 30, 2009) (In thousands) Operating Data: Interest income Interest expense Net interest income Provision for loan losses Net interest income after provision for loan losses Noninterest income Noninterest expense Income (loss) before income taxes Income tax expense (benefit) Net income (loss) Less: Preferred stock dividends declared Net income (loss) available to common shareholders 2012 2011 At September 30, 2010 2009 2008 638,913 $ 38,791 152,543 7,848 389,067 494,234 53,062 537,086 $ 27,203 108,577 9,506 354,432 387,626 53,137 508,442 $ 11,278 109,976 3,929 343,615 366,161 67,159 480,811 $ 10,404 72,580 6,782 353,823 350,816 55,773 228,924 21,379 10,697 8,456 174,807 189,209 8,000 82,926 76,601 55,151 52,877 29,720 2012 25,994 $ 4,675 21,319 1,532 19,787 3,422 17,464 5,745 1,458 4,287 171 For the Year Ended September 30, 2010 2009 2011 25,983 $ 5,385 20,598 1,605 18,993 3,008 16,308 5,693 1,679 4,014 115 26,262 $ 6,117 20,145 1,604 18,541 2,916 18,020 3,437 808 2,629 - 13,008 $ 4,440 8,568 819 7,749 1,263 9,231 (219) (252) 33 - $ 4,116 $ 3,899 $ 2,629 $ 33 $ 2008 12,523 5,972 6,551 1,540 5,011 1,054 6,555 (490) (300) (190) - (190) 2008 Per Share Data: Net income per common share, basic Net income per common share, diluted Dividends per common share 2012 $ For the Year Ended September 30, 2010 2009 2011 1.90 $ 1.85 0.00 1.82 $ 1.78 0.00 1.17 $ 1.17 0.08 0.01 0.01 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 27 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets Return on average equity Interest rate spread (1) Net interest margin (2) Other expenses to average assets 2012 At or For the Year Ended September 30, 2009 2010 2011 2008 0.75% 0.78% 0.53% 0.01% (0.09)% 5.42 4.07 4.22 3.05 6.85 4.30 4.44 3.15 4.93 4.44 4.57 3.66 0.06 3.41 3.93 3.90 (0.64) 2.97 3.38 3.11 Efficiency ratio (3) 70.59 69.08 78.14 93.90 86.19 Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 116.16 111.98 109.89 125.66 113.15 Dividend payout ratio Average equity to average assets – 13.81 – 11.33 7.34 10.85 – 21.84 – 14.07 Capital Ratios: Tangible capital (4) Core capital (4) Risk-based capital (4) Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets Other Data: Number of offices Number of deposit accounts (5) Number of loans (6) 10.12% 11.34% 7.84% 7.55% 12.87% 10.12 17.07 11.34 17.52 7.84 12.77 7.55 12.32 12.87 22.09 1.23% 1.29% 1.09% 1.03% 0.98% 84.12 63.70 63.88 70.06 104.72 0.35 1.46 2.21 0.21 2.02 2.01 0.42 1.71 1.47 0.38 1.47 1.44 14 36,259 6,072 12 29,777 5,777 12 31,100 6,410 14 32,689 6,552 0.64 0.93 0.96 7 16,831 2,188 (1) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost on average interest-bearing liabilities. Tax exempt income is reported on a tax equivalent basis using a federal marginal tax rate of 34%. (2) Represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets. Tax exempt income is reported on a tax equivalent basis using a federal marginal tax rate of 34%. (3) Represents other expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and other income. (4) Represents the capital ratios of only the Bank. (5) The significant increase from 2008 to 2009 is due primarily to 16,455 deposit accounts acquired in the acquisition of Community First. The significant increase from 2011 to 2012 is due primarily to 5,826 deposit accounts acquired in the acquisition of the First Federal branches. (6) The significant increase from 2008 to 2009 is due primarily to 4,595 loans acquired in the acquisition of Community First. The significant increase from 2011 to 2012 is due primarily to 768 loans acquired in the acquisition of the First Federal branches. 28 Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION Overview Income. Our primary source of pre-tax income is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income, which is the income that we earn on our loans and investments, and interest expense, which is the interest that we pay on our deposits and borrowings. Other significant sources of pre-tax income are service charges (mostly from service charges on deposit accounts and loan servicing fees), increases in the cash surrender value of life insurance, fees from sale of mortgage loans originated for sale in the secondary market, commissions on sales of securities and insurance products, and net realized and unrealized gains on trading account securities. We also recognize income from the sale of investment securities. Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. We evaluate the need to establish allowances against losses on loans on a quarterly basis. When additional allowances are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings. Expenses. The noninterest expenses we incur in operating our business consist of salaries and employee benefits expenses, occupancy expenses, data processing expenses, professional service fees, federal deposit insurance premiums, advertising, net losses on foreclosed real estate and other miscellaneous expenses. Our noninterest expenses increased for the year ended September 30, 2012 when compared to 2011 primarily as a result of nonrecurring expenses in 2012 relating to the acquisition and integration of the First Federal branches and advertising costs associated with the rebranding of the Company with a new ‘look’ and logo during 2012. These 2012 additional expenses consisted primarily of professional fees, data processing expense and advertising expense. Salaries and employee benefits consist primarily of: salaries and wages paid to our employees; payroll taxes; and expenses for health insurance, retirement plans and other employee benefits. We also recognize annual employee compensation expenses related to the equity incentive plan as the equity incentive awards vest. See Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding the stock based compensation plans. Occupancy expenses, which are the fixed and variable costs of buildings and equipment, consist primarily of depreciation charges, furniture and equipment expenses, maintenance, real estate taxes and costs of utilities. Depreciation of premises and equipment is computed using the straight-line method based on the useful lives of the related assets, which range from three to 50 years. Data processing expenses are the fees we pay to third parties for processing customer information, deposits and loans. Our data processing expenses increased in the year ended September 30, 2012 when compared to 2011 primarily as a result of nonrecurring expenses in 2012 relating to the integration of the First Federal branches with the Bank’s core operating system. These nonrecurring charges associated with the integration of the First Federal branches with the Bank’s core operating system amounted to $327,000 during 2012. Professional fees expense represents the fees we pay to third parties for legal, accounting, investment advisory and other consulting services. Our professional fees expense increased in the year ended September 30, 2012 when compared to 2011 primarily as a result of nonrecurring expenses in 2012 relating to the acquisition and integration of the First Federal branches and investment management fees for the managed trading account. The 2012 nonrecurring charges associated with the acquisition and integration of the First Federal branches amounted to $194,000. Federal deposit insurance premiums are payments we make to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for insurance of our deposit accounts. Other expenses include expenses for office supplies, postage, telephone, insurance, regulatory assessments and other miscellaneous operating expenses. 29 Critical Accounting Policies The accounting and reporting policies of the Company comply with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. The financial position and results of operations can be affected by these estimates and assumptions, which are integral to understanding reported results. Critical accounting policies are those policies that require management to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time an accounting estimate is made; and different estimates that the Company reasonably could have used in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, would have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations. Most accounting policies are not considered by management to be critical accounting policies. Several factors are considered in determining whether or not a policy is critical in the preparation of financial statements. These factors include, among other things, whether the estimates are significant to the financial statements, the nature of the estimates, the ability to readily validate the estimates with other information including third parties or available prices, and sensitivity of the estimates to changes in economic conditions and whether alternative accounting methods may be utilized under generally accepted accounting principles. Significant accounting policies, including the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, are discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The policies considered to be the critical accounting policies are described below. Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses, which is charged to income. Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Among the material estimates required to establish the allowance are: loss exposure at default; the amount and timing of future cash flows on impacted loans; value of collateral; and determination of loss factors to be applied to the various elements of the portfolio. All of these estimates are susceptible to significant change. Management reviews the level of the allowance at least quarterly and establishes the provision for loan losses based upon an evaluation of the portfolio, past loss experience, current economic conditions and other factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio. Although we believe that we use the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic or other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluation. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as an integral part of its examination process, periodically reviews our allowance for loan losses and may require us to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on its judgments about information available to it at the time of its examination. A large loss could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would adversely affect earnings. Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report describes the methodology used to determine the allowance for loan losses. The Company has not made any substantive changes to its methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012, and there have been no material changes in the assumptions or estimation techniques compared to prior years. Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities. The Company reviews all investment securities with significant declines in fair value for potential other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on a periodic basis. In evaluating the investment portfolio for OTTI, management considers the issuer’s credit rating, credit outlook, payment status and financial condition, the length of time the investment has been in a loss position, the size of the loss position and other meaningful information. Generally changes in market interest rates that result in a decline in value of an investment security are considered to be temporary, since the value of such investment can recover in the foreseeable future as market interest rates return to their original levels. However, such declines in value that are due to the underlying credit quality of the issuer or other adverse conditions that cannot be expected to improve in the foreseeable future, may be considered to be other-than-temporary. The Company recognizes credit-related OTTI on debt securities in earnings, while noncredit-related OTTI on debt securities not expected to be sold is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Management believes this is a critical accounting policy because this evaluation of the underlying credit or analysis of other conditions contributing to the decline in value involves a high degree of complexity and requires us to make subjective judgments that often require assumptions or estimates about various matters. No other-than-temporary write-down charges to earnings were recognized during 2012 or 2011. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding OTTI. 30 Valuation Methodologies. In the ordinary course of business, management applies various valuation methodologies to assets and liabilities that often involve a significant degree of judgment, particularly when active markets do not exist for the items being valued. Generally, in evaluating various assets for potential impairment, management compares the fair value to the carrying value. Quoted market prices are referred to when estimating fair values for certain assets, such as investment securities. However, for those items for which market-based prices do not exist, management utilizes significant estimates and assumptions to value such items. Examples of these items include goodwill and other intangible assets, foreclosed and other repossessed assets, estimated present value of impaired loans, value ascribed to stock-based compensation and certain other financial investments. The use of different assumptions could produce significantly different results, which could have material positive or negative effects on the Company’s results of operations. Operating Strategy Our mission is to operate and grow a profitable community-oriented financial institution. We plan to achieve this by executing our strategy of: · · · · · · · · · continuing our historical focus on residential mortgage lending but de-emphasizing residential mortgage lending secured by non- owner occupied properties; pursuing opportunities to increase commercial real estate lending and commercial business lending; improving customer service and product offerings by leveraging the Bank’s investment in new technology including the core operating system; providing exceptional customer service to attract and retain customers; promoting our presence, brand image and product offerings in our primarily market area using our newly designed logo and marketing promotions that were launched in September 2011; continuing to monitor asset quality and credit risk in the loan and investment portfolios; recognizing improvements in noninterest income with respect to service charges on deposits as a result of restructuring deposit account types and fees, commission income related to non-deposit investment products and gains on sales of mortgage loans sold in the secondary market; expanding our market share and market area by opening new branch offices and pursuing opportunities to acquire other financial institutions or branches; and increasing shareholder value through stock repurchase programs and potential future dividend plans. 31 Continuing our historical focus on residential mortgage lending but de-emphasizing residential mortgage lending secured by non- owner occupied properties. Our predominant lending activity has been residential mortgage lending in our primary market area. A significant portion of the residential mortgage loans that we had originated before 2005 are secured by non-owner occupied properties. Loans secured by non-owner occupied properties generally carry a greater risk of loss than loans secured by owner-occupied properties, and our non-performing loan balances have increased in recent periods primarily because of delinquencies in our non-owner occupied residential loan portfolio. Since 2005, when we hired a new President and Chief Executive Officer, we have de-emphasized non-owner occupied residential mortgage lending and have focused, and intend to continue to focus, our residential mortgage lending primarily on originating residential mortgage loans secured by owner-occupied properties. At September 30, 2012, 47.7% of our total loans were residential mortgage loans and 20.4% of our residential mortgage loans were secured by non- owner occupied properties. We intend to expand our emphasis on residential mortgage lending because this type of lending generally carries lower credit risk and has contributed to our historically favorable asset quality. Pursuing opportunities to increase commercial real estate lending and commercial business lending. In recent periods, we have begun to focus on commercial real estate and commercial business lending and intend to continue this focus. Commercial real estate loans and commercial business loans give us the opportunity to earn more income because these loans have higher interest rates than residential mortgage loans in order to compensate for the increased credit risk. At September 30, 2012, commercial real estate loans and commercial business loans represented 22.6% and 9.0%, respectively, of our total loans. We intend to continue to pursue these lending opportunities in our primary market area. In addition, the Company’s participation in the United States Department of the Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund program, as discussed further in Note 25 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report, also provides an incentive and capital to increase commercial lending. Continuing to integrate the Community First and First Federal offices, customers and product lines. During 2010, we began to integrate the Community First offices and customers by integrating the core operating systems of the Bank and Community First onto a single core operating system, which was successfully completed in August 2010. This single system permits Bank customers to utilize all office locations, permits Bank officers and staff to extract and monitor a standard set of information available from all office locations and allows the Bank to offer a uniform set of product offerings focus. In addition, during 2011 and 2012 we successfully rebranded all office locations, including those operating under the Community First name, with a new ‘look’ and logo for First Savings Bank in order to provide uniformity to our existing and prospective customer base. In 2012 we began to integrate the First Federal offices and customers into the existing First Savings franchise. Providing exceptional customer service to attract and retain customers. As a community-oriented financial institution, we emphasize providing exceptional customer service as a means to attract and retain customers. We deliver personalized service and respond with flexibility to customer needs. We believe that our community orientation is attractive to our customers and distinguishes us from the larger banks that operate in our primary market area. Expanding our market share and market area. The 2009 acquisition of Community First expanded our market area into Harrison, Crawford and Washington Counties, Indiana, while the 2012 acquisition of the First Federal branches enhanced our presence in Harrison and Floyd Counties, Indiana. As previously discussed, we successfully rebranded the twelve office locations during 2011 and 2012 with a new look and logo for First Savings Bank and have also expanded our marketing efforts as a result of such. In addition, we intend to continue to pursue opportunities to expand our market share and market area by seeking to open additional branch offices and pursuing opportunities to acquire other financial institutions or branches of other financial institutions in our primary market area and surrounding areas. 32 Issuance of Preferred Stock under the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund On August 11, 2011, First Savings Financial Group entered into and consummated a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the Secretary of the Treasury, pursuant to which First Savings Financial Group issued 17,120 shares of Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), having a liquidation amount per share equal to $1,000, for a total purchase price of $17.1 million. The Purchase Agreement was entered into, and the Series A Preferred Stock was issued, pursuant to the Small Business Lending Fund program, a $30 billion fund established under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, that encourages lending to small businesses by providing capital to qualified community banks with assets of less than $10 billion. See Note 25 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning of page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock. Balance Sheet Analysis Cash and Cash Equivalents. At September 30, 2012 and 2011, cash and cash equivalents totaled $38.8 million and $27.2 million, respectively. The Bank is required to maintain reserve balances on hand and with the Federal Reserve Bank which are unavailable for investment but interest-bearing and the average amount of those reserve balances for the year ended September 30, 2012 was approximately $2.8 million. Loans. Our primary lending activity is the origination of loans secured by real estate. We originate one-to four-family mortgage loans, multifamily loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans and construction loans. To a lesser extent, we originate various consumer loans including home equity lines of credit. Residential mortgage loans comprise the largest segment of our loan portfolio. At September 30, 2012, these loans totaled $191.0 million, or 47.7% of total loans, compared to $169.4 million, or 46.7% of total loans at September 30, 2011. Total residential mortgage loan balances increased in 2012 primarily due to the loans acquired in the First Federal branch acquisition. We generally originate loans for investment purposes, although, depending on the interest rate environment, we typically sell 25-year and 30-year fixed-rate residential mortgage loans that we originate into the secondary market in order to limit exposure to interest rate risk and to earn noninterest income. Management intends to continue offering short-term adjustable rate residential mortgage loans and sell long-term fixed rate mortgage loans in the secondary market with servicing released. Commercial real estate loans totaled $90.3 million, or 22.6% of total loans at September 30, 2012, compared to $73.5 million, or 20.3% of total loans at September 30, 2011. The balance of commercial real estate loans has increased primarily due to greater opportunity to originate these loans during 2012 as a result of our increased commercial lending personnel. Management continues to focus on pursuing nonresidential loan opportunities in order to further diversify the loan portfolio. Consumer loans totaled $30.6 million, or 7.7% of total loans, at September 30, 2012 compared to $29.6 million, or 8.1% of total loans, at September 30, 2011. Total consumer loan balances increased in 2012 primarily due to the loans acquired in the First Federal branch acquisition. However, in general, organic consumer loans including automobile loans, home equity lines of credit, unsecured loans and loans secured by deposits, have declined due to pay-downs, payoffs, charge-offs and management’s decision to focus on other lending opportunities with less inherent credit risk. In the aggregate, home equity lines of credit increased $3.1 million, or 20.3%, while automobile loans decreased $1.6 million, or 16.4%, from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2012. The Bank sold its $1.2 million credit card portfolio in May 2011, resulting in a net gain of $104,000 on the sale. Commercial business loans totaled $36.2 million, or 9.0% of total loans, at September 30, 2012 compared to $40.6 million, or 11.2% of total loans, at September 30, 2011. The balance of commercial business loans has decreased primarily due to repayments, payoffs, charge-offs and increased competition in the marketplace. Management continues to focus on pursuing commercial business loan opportunities in order to further diversify the loan portfolio. 33 Multi-family real estate loans totaled $23.9 million, or 6.0% of total loans at September 30, 2012, compared to $24.9 million, or 6.9% of total loans at September 30, 2011. The balance of multi-family real estate loans decreased primarily due to repayments. Residential construction loans totaled $10.7 million, or 2.7% of total loans, at September 30, 2012 of which $6.4 million were speculative construction loans. At September 30, 2011, residential construction loans totaled $8.0 million, or 2.2% of total loans, of which $6.3 million were speculative loans. The general slowdown in the housing market in our primary market area and, to a lesser extent, increased competition in the market for these loans has somewhat decreased the opportunity to originate these loans and significantly grow this segment of the portfolio. We intend to continue pursuing quality construction lending opportunities as the housing market continues to recover. Commercial construction loans totaled $5.2 million, or 1.3% of total loans, at September 30, 2012 compared to $4.1 million, or 1.1% of total loans at September 30, 2011. The general slowdown of commercial construction in our primary market area and increased competition in the marketplace has decreased the opportunity to originate these loans and grow this segment of the portfolio. Land and land development loans totaled $12.3 million, or 3.1% of total loans at September 30, 2012, compared to $12.9 million, or 3.6% of total loans at September 30, 2011. These loans are primarily secured by vacant lots to be improved for residential and nonresidential development and farmland. The general slowdown of residential and commercial construction in our primary market area and increased competition in the marketplace has decreased the opportunity to originate these loans and grow this segment of the portfolio. 34 The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio at the dates indicated. (Dollars in thousands) Real estate mortgage: 2012 Amount Percent 2011 Amount Percent At September 30, 2010 Amount Percent 2009 Amount Percent 2008 Amount Percent Residential Commercial Multi-family Residential construction Commercial construction Land and land development Total $ 190,958 90,290 23,879 10,748 5,182 12,320 333,377 47.72% $ 169,353 73,513 22.56 24,909 5.97 8,002 2.69 4,144 1.29 12,947 3.08 292,868 83.31 46.65% $ 172,007 53,869 20.25 20,360 6.86 15,867 2.20 9,851 1.14 9,076 3.57 281,030 80.67 49.33% $ 185,800 48,090 15.45 12,584 5.84 14,555 4.55 7,648 2.83 11,189 2.60 279,866 80.60 51.61% $ 113,518 15,459 13.36 3,282 3.50 6,189 4.04 1,991 2.12 3.11 4,748 145,187 77.74 64.20% 8.74 1.86 3.50 1.13 2.69 82.12 Commercial business 36,189 9.04 40,628 11.19 30,905 8.86 36,901 10.25 14,411 8.15 Consumer: Home equity lines of credit Auto loans Other Total 18,294 8,219 4,114 30,627 4.57 2.05 1.03 7.65 15,210 9,827 4,514 29,551 4.19 2.71 1.24 8.14 16,335 13,405 7,030 36,770 4.68 3.84 2.02 10.54 17,365 18,279 7,567 43,211 4.82 5.08 2.11 12.01 9,970 1,950 5,290 17,210 5.64 1.10 2.99 9.73 Total loans 400,193 100.00% 363,047 100.00% 348,705 100.00% 359,978 100.00% 176,808 100.00% Deferred loan origination fees and costs, net (382) (558) (778) (846) (795) Undisbursed portion of loans in process Allowance for loan losses Loans, net 6,602 4,906 $ 389,067 4,501 4,672 $ 354,432 2,057 3,811 $ 343,615 3,306 3,695 $ 353,823 1,067 1,729 $ 174,807 35 Loan Maturity The following table sets forth certain information at September 30, 2012 regarding the dollar amount of loan principal repayments becoming due during the period indicated. The table does not include any estimate of prepayments which significantly shorten the average life of all loans and may cause our actual repayment experience to differ from that shown below. Demand loans having no stated schedule of repayments and no stated maturity, are reported as due in one year or less. (Dollars in thousands) Amounts due in: Residential Real Estate (1) Commercial Real Estate (2) Construction (3) Commercial Business Consumer Total Loans At September 30, 2012 One year or less More than one year to two years More than two years to three years More than three years to five years More than five years to ten years More than ten years to fifteen years More than fifteen years Total $ $ 26,684 $ 16,048 12,210 22,375 43,730 30,835 62,955 214,837 $ 41,989 $ 18,388 11,987 13,099 12,670 2,388 2,089 102,610 $ 15,930 $ - - - - - - 15,930 $ 19,889 $ 4,612 3,209 4,086 2,888 831 674 36,189 $ 8,850 $ 5,711 4,001 4,997 5,462 1,604 2 30,627 $ 113,342 44,759 31,407 44,557 64,750 35,658 65,720 400,193 (1) Includes multi-family loans. (2) Includes farmland and land and land development loans. (3) Includes construction loans for which the Bank has committed to provide permanent financing. Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Loans The following table sets forth the dollar amount of all loans at September 30, 2012 that are due after September 30, 2013, and have either fixed interest rates or adjustable interest rates. The amounts shown below exclude unearned loan origination fees. (In thousands) Residential real estate (1) Commercial real estate (2) Construction Commercial business Consumer Total (1) Includes multi-family loans. (2) Includes farmland and land and land development loans. 36 Fixed Rates Adjustable Rates $ 112,015 $ 44,037 - 12,469 7,730 176,251 $ $ 76,138 $ 16,584 - 3,831 14,047 110,600 $ Total 188,153 60,621 - 16,300 21,777 286,851 Loan Activity The following table shows loans originated, purchased and sold during the periods indicated. (In thousands) Total loans at beginning of period Loans originated: Residential real estate (1) Commercial real estate (2) Construction Commercial business Consumer Total loans originated Loans purchased Increase due to acquisition of First Federal branches Deduct: Loan principal repayments Loan sales Net loan activity Total loans at end of period Year Ended September 30, 2011 2010 2012 $ 363,047 $ 348,705 $ 359,978 28,403 29,622 8,239 8,936 8,379 83,579 5,923 32,408 33,968 26,313 4,440 17,327 6,260 88,308 – – 22,980 7,386 9,762 10,050 6,999 57,177 – – (82,020) (2,744) 37,146 400,193 $ (73,966) – 14,342 363,047 $ (68,450) – (11,273) 348,705 $ (1) Includes multi-family loans. (2) Includes farmland and land and land development loans. Trading Account Securities. Our trading account securities represent an investment in a managed brokerage account in May 2012 that invests in small and medium lot, investment grade municipal bonds. The brokerage account is managed by an investment advisory firm registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. At September 30, 2012, trading account securities recorded at fair value totaled $3.6 million, comprised of investment grade municipal bonds. See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding trading account securities. Securities Available for Sale. Our available for sale securities portfolio consists primarily of U.S. government agency and sponsored enterprises securities, mortgage backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government agencies and sponsored enterprises, municipal bonds, and privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities. Available for sale securities increased by $44.0 million from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2012 primarily due to purchases of $76.8 million and unrealized gains of $3.4 million, which more than offset maturities and calls of $12.7 million, sales of $2.2 million and principal repayments of $21.1 million. Securities Held to Maturity. Our held to maturity securities portfolio consists primarily of mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored enterprises and municipal bonds. Held to maturity securities decreased by $1.7 million from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2012 primarily due to maturities and principal repayments of $1.6 million. 37 The following table sets forth the amortized costs and fair values of our investment securities at the dates indicated. 2012 At September 30, 2011 2010 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value $ 15,940 $ 16,064 $ 12,762 $ 12,866 $ 25,510 $ 25,705 (In thousands) Securities available for sale: Agency bonds and notes Agency mortgage-backed securities Agency CMO Privately-issued CMO Privately-issued asset-backed Municipal Equity securities Total Securities held to maturity: Agency mortgage-backed securities Municipal Total $ $ $ 42,255 17,186 4,283 5,797 58,135 – 143,596 $ 43,420 17,541 5,289 7,227 62,933 69 152,543 $ 17,719 25,368 4,414 5,623 37,344 – 103,230 $ 18,309 25,691 4,704 6,692 40,259 56 108,577 $ 13,944 22,325 4,737 5,605 33,109 – 105,230 $ 14,141 22,488 5,446 7,242 34,877 77 109,976 1,342 $ 6,506 7,848 $ 1,460 $ 6,854 8,314 $ 2,337 $ 7,169 9,506 $ 2,521 $ 7,169 9,690 $ 3,625 $ 304 3,929 $ 3,836 308 4,144 The following table sets forth the activity in our investment available for sale and held to maturity securities portfolio during the periods indicated. (In thousands) Mortgage-backed securities: Mortgage-backed securities, beginning of period (1) Purchases Sales Maturities Repayments and prepayments Net amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities Gains on sales Increase in net unrealized gain Increase due to acquisition of Community First Net increase (decrease) in mortgage-backed securities Mortgage-backed securities, end of period (1) Investment securities: Investment securities, beginning of period (1) Purchases Sales Maturities Repayments and prepayments Net amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities Other than temporary impairment loss Gains on sales Increase in net unrealized gain Acquired with Community First Net increase in investment securities Investment securities, end of period (1) (1) At fair value. 38 At or For the Year Ended September 30, 2011 2010 2012 $ $ $ $ 20,830 $ 33,762 – – (9,596) (625) – 509 – 24,050 44,880 $ 97,437 $ 43,014 (2,265) (13,318) (12,529) 242 – 30 3,366 – 18,540 115,977 $ 17,977 $ 9,157 (154) – (6,177) (348) 9 366 – 2,853 20,830 $ 96,143 $ 39,813 (6,941) (26,273) (5,931) 474 – 95 57 – 1,294 97,437 $ 41,229 10,020 (20,244) – (12,356) (849) 153 24 – (23,252) 17,977 38,405 92,742 (3,666) (32,605) (3,366) 801 (60) – 3,892 – 57,738 96,143 The following table sets forth the stated maturities and weighted average yields of debt securities at September 30, 2012. Weighted average yields on tax-exempt securities are presented on a tax equivalent basis using a federal marginal tax rate of 34%. Certain mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations have adjustable interest rates and will reprice annually within the various maturity ranges. These repricing schedules are not reflected in the table below. Weighted average yield calculations on investments available for sale do not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected as a component of equity. (Dollars in thousands) Securities available for sale: Agency bonds and notes Agency mortgage-backed securities Agency CMO Privately-issued CMO Privately-issued ABS Municipal Total Securities held to maturity: Agency mortgage-backed securities Municipal Total One Year or Less More than One Year to Five Years More than Five Years to Ten Years More than Ten Years Total Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield $ $ $ $ – 7 – – – 751 758 – 525 525 – % $ 2.07 – – – 2.69 2.69% $ – 238 – – – 2,823 3,061 –% $ 1,063 3.86 961 – 1,972 – – – – 7,898 4.41 4.37% $ 11,894 2.20% $ 15,001 42,214 2.59 15,569 2.03 5,289 – – 7,227 51,461 4.93 4.02% $ 136,761 2.28% $ 16,064 43,420 3.06 17,541 2.10 5,289 10.03 18.85 7,227 62,933 5.42 4.86% $ 152,474 2.27% 3.07 2.09 10.03 18.85 5.28 4.77% –% $ 5.25 5.25% $ – 2,405 2,405 –% $ 5.88 5.88% $ – 2,108 2,108 –% $ 6.94% 6.94% $ 1,342 1,468 2,810 5.04% $ 6.77 5.94% $ 1,342 6,506 7,848 5.04% 6.37 6.15% As of September 30, 2012, we did not own any investment securities of a single issuer that had an aggregate book value in excess of 10% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity at that date, other than securities and obligations issued by U.S. government agencies and sponsored enterprises. Deposits. Deposit accounts, generally obtained from individuals and businesses throughout our primary market area, are our primary source of funds for lending and investments. Our deposit accounts are comprised of noninterest-bearing accounts, interest-bearing savings, checking and money market accounts and certificates of deposits. Deposits increased $106.6 million from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2012 due primarily to the deposits assumed in the acquisition of the First Federal branches totaling $116.5 million, which included noninterest-bearing checking of $8.8 million, interest-bearing checking of $18.1 million, money market deposit accounts of $3.1 million, interest-bearing savings of $16.5 million and certificates of deposit of $70.0 million. In the aggregate, the Bank recognized increases in noninterest-bearing checking of $17.1 million, interest-bearing checking of $32.6 million, money market deposit accounts of $24.7 million, interest-bearing savings of $20.4 million and certificates of deposit of $11.8 million when comparing the two years. Brokered certificates of deposits decreased $29.7 million from $32.7 million at September 30, 2011 to $3.0 million at September 30, 2012. We have continued to promote relationship-oriented deposit accounts but at times utilize a certain level of brokered certificates of deposit as a lower-cost alternative to retail certificates of deposit. In addition, we have continued to develop and promote cash management services including sweep accounts and remote deposit capture during 2012 in order to increase the level of commercial deposit accounts. We believe that the development and promotion of these products has made us more competitive in attracting commercial deposits during recent periods. The following table sets forth the balances of our deposit accounts at the dates indicated. (In thousands) Non-interest-bearing demand deposits NOW accounts Money market accounts Savings accounts Certificates of deposit Total 2012 At September 30, 2011 2010 $ $ 50,502 $ 100,438 64,186 62,610 216,498 494,234 $ 33,426 $ 67,801 39,511 42,191 204,697 387,626 $ 28,853 64,831 35,950 39,104 197,423 366,161 39 The following table indicates the amount of jumbo certificates of deposit by time remaining until maturity as of September 30, 2012. Jumbo certificates of deposit require minimum deposits of $100,000. (In thousands) Three months or less Over three through six months Over six through twelve months Over twelve months Total Amount 9,370 13,287 14,469 34,663 71,789 $ $ The following table sets forth time deposits classified by rates at the dates indicated. (In thousands) 0.00 - 1.00% 1.01 - 2.00% 2.01 - 3.00% 3.01 - 4.00% 4.01 - 5.00% 5.01 - 6.00% 6.01 - 7.00% 7.01 - 8.00% Total At September 30, 2011 2012 2010 $ $ 88,816 $ 66,867 43,106 10,523 5,313 1,873 – – 216,498 $ 102,036 $ 36,736 34,934 14,869 13,488 2,519 115 – 204,697 $ 65,409 42,725 39,084 19,944 21,445 6,695 581 1,540 197,423 The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of time deposits at September 30, 2012. (Dollars in thousands) 0.00 - 1.00% 1.01 - 2.00% 2.01 - 3.00% 3.01 - 4.00% 4.01 - 5.00% 5.01 - 6.00% 6.01 - 7.00% Total Amount Due More Than One Year to Two Years More Than Two Years to Three Years Less Than One Year More Than Three Years Total Percent of Total Time Deposit Accounts $ $ 74,849 $ 19,845 11,813 2,186 1,985 – – 110,678 $ 9,723 $ 17,679 3,071 2,991 1,224 18 – 34,706 $ 3,102 $ 11,987 10,358 865 213 – – 26,525 $ 1,142 $ 17,356 17,864 4,481 1,891 1,855 – 44,589 $ 88,815 66,867 43,106 10,524 5,312 1,874 – 216,498 41.02% 30.89 19.91 4.86 2.45 0.87 – 100.00% The following table sets forth deposit activity for the periods indicated. (In thousands) Beginning balance Increase due to acquisition of First Federal branches Increase (decrease) before interest credited Interest credited Net increase in deposits Ending balance Year Ended September 30, 2011 2012 2010 $ $ 387,626 $ 116,541 (14,215) 4,282 106,608 494,234 $ 366,161 $ – 17,846 3,619 21,465 387,626 $ 350,816 – 12,865 2,480 15,345 366,161 40 Borrowings. We use borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) consisting of advances and borrowings under a line of credit arrangement to supplement our supply of funds for loans and investments. We also utilize retail and broker repurchase agreements as sources of borrowings. The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Bank’s use of FHLBI borrowings. (Dollars in thousands) Maximum amount of FHLBI borrowings outstanding at any month-end during period $ Average FHLBI borrowings outstanding during period Weighted average interest rate during period Balance outstanding at end of period Weighted average interest rate at end of period $ Year Ended September 30, 2011 2010 2012 $ 98,381 67,346 53,062 1.68% $ 2.11% $ 78,162 63,990 53,137 1.71% $ 1.89% 67,159 59,319 1.70% 67,159 1.80% The outstanding balance of borrowings from the FHLBI did not change significantly from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2012. FHLBI borrowings are primarily used to fund loan demand and to purchase available for sale securities. See Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding FHLBI borrowings. The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Bank’s use of borrowings under retail repurchase agreements. (Dollars in thousands) Maximum amount of retail repurchase agreements outstanding at any month-end during period Average retail repurchase agreements outstanding during period Weighted average interest rate during period Balance outstanding at end of period Weighted average interest rate at end of period $ $ Year Ended September 30, 2011 2010 2012 1,329 $ 1,321 $ 1,312 1,324 0.62% 1,329 $ 0.50% 1,316 0.63% 1,321 $ 0.63% 1,308 0.50% 1,312 0.63% The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Bank’s use of borrowings under repurchase agreements with broker- dealers. (Dollars in thousands) Maximum amount of broker repurchase agreements outstanding at any month-end during period Average broker repurchase agreements outstanding during period Weighted average interest rate during period Balance outstanding at end of period Weighted average interest rate at end of period Year Ended September 30, 2011 2010 2012 $ 15,047 $ 15,473 $ 15,899 2,785 2.09% - $ - 15,312 15,082 2.07% $ 1.62% 15,722 2.10% 15,509 1.62% See Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding repurchase agreements. Other Long-Term Debt. On July 27, 2012, FFCC, Inc. entered into a loan agreement with another financial institution to finance the retail development project discussed in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report. The loan has a maximum commitment of $5 million and FFCC, Inc. had borrowed $2.1 million under the loan at September 30, 2012. See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding other long-term debt. 41 Results of Operations for the Years Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 Overview. The Company reported net income of $4.3 million and net income available to common shareholders of $4.1 million ($1.85 per common share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 2,230,188, as adjusted) for the year ended September 30, 2012, compared to net income of $4.0 million and net income available to common shareholders of $3.9 million ($1.78 per common share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 2,189,472, as adjusted) for the year ended September 30, 2011. As discussed in “Noninterest Expense” below, the Company recognized nonrecurring pretax charges totaling $597,000 for the acquisition and integration of the First Federal branches, including data processing costs of $327,000, professional fees of $194,000 and other miscellaneous expenses of $76,000. During the year ended September 30, 2011, the Company recognized a nonrecurring pretax charge of $118,000 related to severance compensation for the early retirement of several officers. Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $721,000, or 3.5%, from $20.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2011 to $21.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 primarily as the result of increases in the average balance of interest earning assets from 2011 to 2012 and the ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities from 111.98% for 2011 to 116.16% for 2012, which more than offset a decrease in the interest rate spread from 2011 to 2012. The interest rate spread, the difference between the average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, decreased from 4.30% for 2011 to 4.07% for 2012 due primarily to a decrease in the average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets from 5.57% for 2011 to 5.11% for 2012, which more than offset a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 1.27% for 2011 to 1.04% for 2012. Total interest income increased $11,000, and remained consistent at $26.0 million for both years 2011 and 2012. The slight increase in total interest income is due primarily to an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of $47.2 million from $475.5 million for 2011 to $522.7 million for 2012, which more than offset the change in total interest income due to a decrease in the average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets from 5.57% for 2011 to 5.11% for 2012. The increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets primarily relates to increases in the average balance of loans of $22.6 million, investment securities of $19.3 million and interest-bearing deposits with banks of $4.7 million. The increase in the average balance of loans is due primarily to the acquisition of the First Federal branches. Interest income on loans decreased $76,000, or 0.4%, from $20.7 million for 2011 to $20.6 million for 2012 due primarily to a decrease in the average tax-equivalent yield on loans from 5.96% for 2011 to 5.58% for 2012, which more than offset the change in interest income on loans due to an increase in the average balance of loans outstanding of $22.6 million from $348.5 million for 2011 to $371.1 million for 2012. The increase in the average balance of loans outstanding is due primarily to the acquisition of the First Federal branches, which primarily increased residential mortgage and consumer loans, and an increase in commercial real estate loans. In an effort to increase the size and diversity of the loan portfolio, the Bank offered competitive rates on short-term commercial real estate mortgage loans and was successful in originating these loans, which minimized the attrition in the commercial business loan portfolio. Interest income on investment securities increased $55,000, or 1.1%, and remained consistent at $5.2 million for both years 2011 and 2012. The slight increase in interest income on investment securities is due primarily to an increase in the average balance of investment securities of $19.3 million, or 16.3%, from $118.1 million for 2011 to $137.4 million for 2012, which more than offset the change in interest income on investment securities due to a decrease in the average tax-equivalent yield on investments securities from 4.74% for 2011 to 4.26% for 2012. During 2012, in an effort to maximize earnings and diversify the asset portfolio, the Bank increased its investments in mortgage backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and sponsored enterprises, and municipal bonds. 42 Total interest expense decreased $710,000, or 13.1%, due primarily to a decrease in the average cost of funds from 1.27% for 2011 to 1.04% for 2012, which more than offset the change in total interest expense due to a $25.4 million increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities from $424.6 million for 2011 to $450.0 million for 2012. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $34.3 million, or 10.0%, from $344.0 million for 2011 to $378.3 million for 2012 and the average cost of funds for deposits was 1.15% for 2011 compared to 0.92% for 2012. The increase in the average balance of deposits is due primarily to the acquisition of the First Federal branches. The average balance of borrowings decreased $8.9 million, or 11.0%, from $80.6 million for 2011 to $71.7 million for 2012 and the average cost of funds for borrowings was 1.76% for 2011 compared to 1.67% for 2012. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased for 2012 primarily as a result of a reduction in the rates offered on deposit accounts during 2012, the repricing of time deposits at lower market rates during 2012, and the use of a certain level of lower-cost borrowings. 43 Average Balances and Yields. The following tables present information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are not material. Tax exempt income on loans and investment securities has been calculated on a tax equivalent basis using a federal marginal tax rate of 34%. 2012 Interest and Dividends Yield/ Cost Average Balance Year Ended September 30, 2011 Interest and Dividends Average Balance Yield/ Cost 2010 Interest and Dividends Yield/ Cost Average Balance 9,346 $ 371,066 104,715 32,635 11 20,709 5,066 785 0.12% $ 5.58 4.84 2.41 4,609 $ 348,522 101,760 16,381 18 20,766 5,100 504 0.39% $ 5.96 5.01 3.08 3,614 $ 352,208 58,437 31,309 16 22,295 3,558 750 0.44% 6.33 6.09 2.40 4,965 151 3.04 4,194 112 2.67 4,170 69 1.65 522,727 26,722 5.11 475,466 26,500 5.57 449,738 26,688 5.93 (Dollars in thousands) Assets: Interest-bearing deposits with banks $ Loans Investment securities Mortgage-backed securities Federal Home Loan Bank stock Total interest-earning assets Non-interest-earning assets Total assets 49,979 572,706 42,068 517,534 42,003 $ 491,741 Liabilities and equity: NOW accounts Money market deposit accounts Passbook accounts Certificates of deposit Total interest-bearing deposits $ 78,530 $ 424 0.54 $ 64,967 $ 342 0.53 $ 63,389 $ 387 0.61 48,878 48,055 202,797 347 125 2,580 0.71 0.26 1.27 37,150 40,398 201,483 276 103 3,247 0.74 0.25 1.61 33,736 37,438 198,323 260 99 4,025 0.77 0.26 2.03 378,260 3,476 0.92 343,998 3,968 1.15 332,886 4,771 1.43 Borrowings (1) 71,743 1,199 1.67 80,618 1,417 1.76 76,369 1,346 1.76 Total interest-bearing liabilities Non-interest-bearing deposits Other non-interest-bearing liabilities Total liabilities Total equity Total liabilities and equity Net interest income Interest rate spread Net interest margin Average interest-earning assets to average interest- bearing liabilities 450,003 4,675 1.04 424,616 5,385 1.27 409,255 6,117 1.49 40,304 3,325 493,632 79,074 31,485 2,793 458,894 58,640 27,024 2,112 438,391 53,350 $ 572,706 $ 22,047 $ 517,534 $ 21,115 $ 491,741 $ 20,571 4.07% 4.22% 4.30% 4.44% 116.16% 111.98% 4.44% 4.57% 109.89% (1) Includes Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, repurchase agreements and other long-term debt. 44 Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. Changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume have been allocated proportionally based on the absolute dollar amounts of change in each. (In thousands) Interest income: Interest-bearing deposits with banks Loans receivable Investment securities Mortgage-backed securities Other interest-earning assets Total interest-earning assets Interest expense: Deposits Federal Home Loan Bank advances Total interest-bearing liabilities Net increase (decrease) in net interest income $ Year Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2011 Year Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2010 Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net $ (21) $ (3,830) 201 360 22 (3,268) 14 $ 3,773 (235) (79) 17 3,490 488 (149) 339 (3,607) $ (980) (69) (1,049) 4,539 $ (7) $ (57) (34) 281 39 222 (492) (218) (710) 932 $ 4 $ (232) 2,027 (607) - 1,192 (2) $ (1,297) (485) 361 43 (1,380) 165 71 236 956 $ (968) - (968) (412) $ 2 (1,529) 1,542 (246) 43 (188) (803) 71 (732) 544 Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses decreased $73,000, or 4.5%, from $1.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2011 to $1.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2012. During 2011, the Bank had net charge-offs of $744,000 compared to $1.3 million for 2012. The gross loan portfolio increased $37.2 million from $363.0 million at September 30, 2011 to $400.2 million at September 30, 2012, primarily in the residential real estate and commercial real estate mortgage portfolios. Nonperforming loans decreased $1.5 million from $7.3 million at September 30, 2011 to $5.8 million at September 30, 2012, due primarily to one borrower with outstanding loans totaling $1.9 million on non accrual status at September 30, 2011 who has paid all of the loans current and was on accrual status at September 30, 2012. The consistent application of management’s allowance for loan losses methodology resulted in an increase in the level of the allowance for loan losses consistent with the increase in net charge-offs during 2012. See “Analysis of Nonperforming and Classified Assets” included herein. It is management’s assessment that the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2012 was adequate and appropriately reflected the inherent risk of loss in the Bank’s loan portfolio at that date. Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased $414,000, or 13.8%, from $3.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2011 to $3.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2012. The increase is due primarily to a gain of $324,000 on a life insurance policy during 2012, an increase in net investment securities gains of $143,000 from $104,000 for 2011 to $247,000 for 2012, an increase in other income of $119,000 from $748,000 for 2011 to $867,000 for 2012 and an increase in commission income of $33,000 from $250,000 for 2011 to $283,000 for 2012. The increase in net securities gains was due to gains on the trading account securities portfolio and the increase in other income was due primarily to increase in surcharge, interchange and other fee income sources. These increases and additional gains were partially offset by a decrease in service charges on deposits accounts of $77,000, which is the Bank’s principal source of noninterest income, a decrease in net gains on sales of loans of $91,000 from $288,000 for 2011 to $197,000 for 2012, and a decrease in earning on life insurance of $25,000 from $314,000 for 2011 to $289,000 for 2012. The decrease in service charges on deposit accounts was due primarily to a decrease in overdraft fee income and the decrease in net gains on sales of loans was due primarily to the sale of the Bank’s $1.2 million credit card portfolio in 2011, which resulted in a gain of $104,000 during 2011. 45 Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expenses increased $1.2 million, or 7.1%, from $16.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2011 $17.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2012. The increase was due primarily to increases in compensation and benefits expense of $326,000, data processing expense of $292,000, advertising expense of $225,000, professional fees of $408,000, occupancy and equipment expense of $79,000, and other operating expenses of $140,000, which more than offset decreases in FDIC insurance premiums of $107,000 and net losses on foreclosed real estate of $207,000. The increase in compensation and benefits expense is due primarily to normal salary, wages and benefits increases, plus the addition of employees as a result of the acquisition of the First Federal branches. The increase in advertising expense was due primarily to a rebranding and advertising campaign for the Bank’s new ‘look’ and logo that was launched in September 2011. The increases in data processing and professional fees expenses are due primarily to expenditures associated with the acquisition and integration of the First Federal branches. The decrease in net losses on foreclosed real estate is due primarily to decreases in write-downs and net operating expenses related to foreclosed properties during 2012, and a net gain on sales of foreclosed real estate during 2012 as compared to a net loss on sales during 2011. Income Tax Expense. The Company recognized income tax expense of $1.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2012, for an effective tax rate of 25.4%, compared to income tax expense of $1.7 million, for an effective tax rate of 29.5%, for the year ended September 30, 2011. The lower effective tax rate for the year ended September 30, 2012 was due primarily to a higher level of tax exempt income for 2012. See Note 18 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding income taxes. Risk Management Overview. Managing risk is essential to successfully managing a financial institution. Our most prominent risk exposures are credit risk, interest rate risk and market risk. Credit risk is the risk of not collecting the interest and/or the principal balance of a loan or investment when it is due. Interest rate risk is the potential reduction of interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Market risk arises from fluctuations in interest rates that may result in changes in the values of financial instruments, such as available-for-sale securities that are accounted for on a mark- to-market basis. Other risks that we face are operational risks, liquidity risks and reputation risk. Operational risks include risks related to fraud, regulatory compliance, processing errors, technology and disaster recovery. Liquidity risk is the possible inability to fund obligations to depositors, lenders or borrowers. Reputation risk is the risk that negative publicity or press, whether true or not, could cause a decline in our customer base or revenue or in the value of our common stock once we become a public company. The Company has implemented an enterprise risk management structure during 2012 in order to better manage and mitigate these identified and perceived risks. Credit Risk Management. Our strategy for credit risk management focuses on having well-defined credit policies and uniform underwriting criteria and providing prompt attention to potential problem loans. When a borrower fails to make a required loan payment, we take a number of steps to have the borrower cure the delinquency and restore the loan to current status. When the loan becomes 15 days past due, a late notice is sent to the borrower and a late fee is assessed. When the loan becomes 30 days past due, a more formal letter is sent. Between 15 and 30 days past due, telephone calls are also made to the borrower. After 30 days, we regard the borrower as in default. The borrower may be sent a letter from our attorney and we may commence collection proceedings. If a foreclosure action is instituted and the loan is not brought current, paid in full, or refinanced before the foreclosure sale, the real property securing the loan generally is sold at foreclosure. Generally, when a consumer loan becomes 60 days past due, we institute collection proceedings and attempt to repossess any personal property that secures the loan. Generally, we institute foreclosure proceedings when a loan is 60 days past due. Management obtains the approval of the Board of Directors to proceed with foreclosure of property. Management informs the Board of Directors monthly of all loans in nonaccrual status, all loans in foreclosure and all repossessed property and assets that we own. 46 Analysis of Nonperforming and Classified Assets. We consider non-accrual loans, troubled debt restructurings, repossessed assets and loans that are 90 days or more past due to be nonperforming assets. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days delinquent at which time the accrual of interest ceases and the allowance for any uncollectible accrued interest is established and charged against operations. Typically, payments received on a non-accrual loan are first applied to the outstanding principal balance. Real estate that we acquire as a result of foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until it is sold. When property is acquired it is recorded at its fair market value less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure. Holding costs and declines in fair value after acquisition of the property result in charges against income. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding foreclosed real estate. The following table provides information with respect to our nonperforming assets at the dates indicated. Included in nonperforming loans are loans for which the Bank has modified the repayment terms, and therefore are considered to be troubled debt restructurings. The Bank had twenty-six troubled debt restructurings totaling $6.8 million, which were performing according to their terms and on accrual status, as of September 30, 2012. See Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding trouble debt restructurings. $ (Dollars in thousands) Non-accrual loans: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multi-family Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total (1) Accruing loans past due 90 days or more: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multi-family Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total Total non-performing loans Trouble debt restructurings classified as performing loans: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Commercial business Consumer 2012 2011 At September 30, 2010 2009 2008 $ 2,775 899 – 174 – 66 175 4,089 1,548 3 – – – 98 94 1,743 5,832 2,993 1,290 2,356 14 158 $ 3,758 1,133 – 174 340 2 215 5,622 603 949 – – – 99 61 1,712 7,334 1,499 812 – – – $ 2,753 843 – 490 – 207 303 4,596 602 327 – 272 – 137 62 1,400 5,996 – – – – – – $ 1,995 1,022 – 461 537 572 145 4,732 128 – – 228 – 67 119 542 5,274 – – – – – – 472 – – – 33 119 174 798 678 – – – – – 175 853 1,651 – – – – – – Total troubled debt restructurings classified as performing loans 6,811 2,311 Real estate owned Other non-performing assets Total non-performing assets 1,481 – 14,124 $ 1,028 126 10,799 $ 1,331 171 7,498 $ 1,589 64 6,927 $ 390 146 2,187 $ Total non-performing loans to total loans Total non-performing loans to total assets Total non-performing assets to total assets 1.46% 0.91% 2.21% 2.02% 1.37% 2.01% 1.71% 1.17% 1.47% 1.47% 1.10% 1.44% 0.93% 0.72% 0.96% (1) Total nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2010 includes four trouble debt restructurings totaling $592,000 that were on non-accrual as of that date. 47 Federal regulations require us to review and classify our assets on a regular basis. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has the authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful and loss. “Substandard assets” must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. “Doubtful assets” have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss. An asset classified “loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution, without establishment of a specific allowance or charge-off, is not warranted. The regulations also provide for a “special mention” category, described as assets which do not currently expose us to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving our close attention. When we classify an asset as doubtful we may establish a specific allowance for loan losses. If we classify an asset as loss, we charge off an amount equal to 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss. The following table shows the aggregate amounts of investment in classified assets at the dates indicated. (In thousands) Special mention assets Substandard assets (1) Doubtful assets Loss assets Total classified assets 2012 At September 30, 2011 2010 $ $ 10,595 $ 21,253 1,055 – 32,903 $ 6,962 $ 25,835 1,317 – 34,114 $ 7,610 12,332 3,221 – 23,163 (1) Includes substandard loans and investment securities. Classified assets includes loans that are classified due to factors other than payment delinquencies, such as lack of current financial statements and other required documentation, insufficient cash flows or other deficiencies, and, therefore, are not included as non-performing assets. Other than as disclosed in the above tables, there are no other loans where management has serious doubts about the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms. Classified assets also include investment securities that have experienced a downgrade of the security’s credit quality rating by various rating agencies. At September 30, 2012, the Company held eighteen privately-issued CMO and ABS securities with an aggregate amortized cost of $3.0 million and fair value of $3.9 million that have been downgraded to a substandard regulatory classification due to a downgrade of the security’s credit quality rating by various rating agencies. Based on an independent third party analysis, the Bank expects to collect the contractual principal and interest cash flows for these securities and, as a result, no other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized on the privately-issued CMO or ABS portfolio. At September 30, 2011, the Company held twenty privately-issued CMO and ABS securities with an aggregate amortized cost of $6.0 million and fair value of $7.0 million that had been downgraded to a substandard regulatory classification due to a downgrade of the security’s credit quality rating by various rating agencies. 48 Delinquencies. The following table provides information about delinquencies in our loan portfolio at the dates indicated. At September 30, 2012 At September 30, 2011 30-89 Days 90 Days or More 30-89 Days 90 Days or More Number of Loans Principal Balance of Loans Number of Loans Principal Balance of Loans Number of Loans Principal Balance of Loans Number of Loans Principal Balance of Loans 88 $ 6,400 42 $ 4,055 66 $ 4,911 28 $ 2,191 4 – – 2 5 39 138 $ 120 – – 50 107 380 7,057 4 – – – 3 11 60 $ 842 – – – 163 176 5,237 4 – – 1 7 39 117 $ 613 – – 45 1,040 515 7,124 6 – 2 1 3 14 54 $ 1,966 – 174 341 100 145 4,917 (Dollars in thousands) Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multi-family Construction Land and land development. Commercial business Consumer Total At September 30, 2010 30-89 Days 90 Days or More Number of Loans Principal Balance of Loans Number of Loans 25 $ 5 1 1 1 6 33 72 $ 1,926 653 650 156 40 483 248 4,156 34 $ 6 – 6 – 5 13 64 $ Principal Balance of Loans 2,604 1,159 – 749 – 343 211 5,066 (Dollars in thousands) Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multi-family Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total Analysis and Determination of the Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. We evaluate the need to establish allowances against losses on loans on a quarterly basis. When additional allowances are necessary, a provision for loan losses is charged to earnings. Our methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses consists of: (1) a specific allowance required for identified problem loans; (2) a general allowance on the remainder of the loan portfolio; and (3) an unallocated allowance to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. Although we determine the amount of each element of the allowance separately, the entire allowance for loan losses is available to absorb losses in the loan portfolio. Specific Allowance Required for Identified Problem Loans. For doubtful loans that are also classified as impaired we establish a specific allowance when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of the loan. General Allowance on the Remainder of the Loan Portfolio. We establish a general allowance for loans that are not currently classified in order to recognize the inherent losses associated with lending activities. The general allowance covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors such as changes in economic conditions, changes in the volume of past due and non- accrual loans and classified assets, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans, concentrations of credit, and other factors. 49 Unallocated Allowance. We may establish an unallocated allowance to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. Any unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimate specific and general losses in the loan portfolio. There was no unallocated allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2012 and 2011. The following table sets forth the breakdown of the allowance for loan losses by loan category at the dates indicated. (Dollars in thousands) Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multi-family Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total allowance for loan losses Amount $ 2012 % of Allowance to Total Allowance % of Loans in Category to Total Loans At September 30, 2011 % of Allowance to Total Allowance % of Loans in Category to Total Loans Amount Amount 2010 % of Allowance to Total Allowance % of Loans in Category to Total Loans 908 2,204 389 52 2 1,084 267 18.51% 44.92 7.93 1.06 0.04 22.10 5.44 47.72% $ 22.56 5.97 3.98 3.08 9.04 7.65 833 1,314 604 56 53 1,525 287 17.83% 28.13 12.93 1.20 1.13 32.64 6.14 46.65% $ 20.25 6.86 3.34 3.57 11.19 8.14 1,242 600 369 218 62 891 429 32.59% 15.74 9.68 5.72 1.63 23.38 11.26 49.33% 15.45 5.84 7.38 2.60 8.86 10.54 $ 4,906 100.00% 100.00% $ 4,672 100.00% 100.00% $ 3,811 100.00% 100.00% At September 30, 2009 2008 (Dollars in thousands) Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multi-family Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total allowance for loan losses % of Allowance to Total Allowance % of Loans in Category to Total Loans Amount 1,493 $ 271 – 302 258 444 927 3,695 $ 40.40% 7.33 – 8.17 6.98 12.02 25.10 100.00% Amount 622 220 – – 50 196 641 1,729 51.61% $ 13.36 3.50 6.17 3.11 10.25 12.00 100.00% $ % of Allowance to Total Allowance % of Loans in Category to Total Loans 35.97% 12.73 – – 2.89 11.34 37.07 100.00% 64.20% 8.74 1.86 4.63 2.69 8.15 9.73 100.00% Although we believe that we use the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary and our results of operations could be adversely affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the determinations. Furthermore, while we believe we have established our allowance for loan losses in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, there can be no assurance that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in reviewing our loan portfolio, will not require us to increase our allowance for loan losses. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency may require us to increase our allowance for loan losses based on judgments different from ours. In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate or that increases will not be necessary should the quality of any loans deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed above. Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. 50 Analysis of Loan Loss Experience. The following table sets forth an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated. (Dollars in thousands) Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period Provision for loan losses Charge offs: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multi-family Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total charge-offs Recoveries: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multi-family Land and land development Construction Commercial business Consumer Total recoveries Net charge-offs Increase due to acquisition of Community First 2012 Year Ended September 30, 2010 2011 2009 $ $ 4,672 1,532 $ 3,811 1,605 $ 3,695 1,604 $ 1,729 819 510 543 85 – – 33 304 1,475 109 – – – – 2 66 177 1,298 – 651 68 – 8 – 86 287 1,100 79 – – – – 214 63 356 744 – 334 – – – 5 964 340 1,643 68 – – – – – 87 155 1,488 – 580 – – – – 39 209 828 57 – – – – – 82 139 689 1,836 2008 1,297 1,540 1,085 – – – – – 153 1,238 – 110 – – – – 20 130 1,108 – Allowance for loan losses at end of period $ 4,906 $ 4,672 $ 3,811 $ 3,695 $ 1,729 Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans Allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding at the end of the period Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the period 84.12% 63.70% 63.88% 70.06% 104.72% 1.23% 0.35% 1.29% 0.21% 1.09% 0.42% 1.03% 0.38% 0.98% 0.64% Interest Rate Risk Management. We manage the interest rate sensitivity of our interest-bearing liabilities and interest-earning assets in an effort to minimize the adverse effects of changes in the interest rate environment. Deposit accounts typically react more quickly to changes in market interest rates than mortgage loans because of the shorter maturities of deposits. As a result, sharp increases in interest rates may adversely affect our earnings while decreases in interest rates may beneficially affect our earnings. To reduce the potential volatility of our earnings, we have sought to improve the match between asset and liability maturities and rates, while maintaining an acceptable interest rate spread. Our strategy for managing interest rate risk emphasizes: adjusting the maturities of borrowings; adjusting the investment portfolio mix and duration and generally selling in the secondary market substantially all newly originated one-to four-family residential real estate loans. We currently do not participate in hedging programs, interest rate swaps or other activities involving the use of derivative financial instruments; however, we acquired an interest rate cap contract in the acquisition of Community First. See Note 23 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding the use of derivative instruments. 51 We have an Asset/Liability Management Committee, which includes members of management approved by the Board of Directors, to communicate, coordinate and control all aspects involving asset/liability management. The committee establishes and monitors the volume, maturities, pricing and mix of assets and funding sources with the objective of managing assets and funding sources to provide results that are consistent with liquidity, growth, risk limits and profitability goals. Our goal is to manage asset and liability positions to moderate the effects of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income and net income. Market Risk Analysis. An element in our ongoing process is to measure and monitor interest rate risk using a Net Interest Income at Risk simulation to model the interest rate sensitivity of the balance sheet and to quantify the impact of changing interest rates on the Company. The model quantifies the effects of various possible interest rate scenarios on projected net interest income over a one-year horizon. The model assumes a semi-static balance sheet and measures the impact on net interest income relative to a base case scenario of hypothetical changes in interest rates over twelve months and provides no effect given to any steps that management might take to counter the effect of the interest rate movements. The scenarios include prepayment assumptions, changes in the level of interest rates, the shape of the yield curve, and spreads between market interest rates in order to capture the impact from re-pricing, yield curve, option, and basis risks. Results of our simulation modeling, which assumes an immediate and sustained parallel shift in market interest rates, project that the Company’s net interest income could change as follows over a one-year horizon, relative to our base case scenario, based on September 30, 2012 financial information. The Company implemented the Net Interest Income at Risk simulation during 2012 and therefore does not have comparable information for the year ended September 30, 2011. Immediate Change in the Level of Interest Rates 300bp 200bp 100bp Static (100)bp Percent At September 30, 2012 One Year Horizon Dollar Change Change (Dollars in thousands) 411 $ 274 107 - 6 1.80% 1.20 0.47 - 0.03 The Company also has longer term interest rate risk exposure, which may not be appropriately measured by Net Interest Income at Risk modeling, and therefore uses an Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”) interest rate sensitivity analysis in order to evaluate the impact of its interest rate risk on earnings and capital. This is measured by computing the changes in net EVE for its cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. EVE modeling involves discounting present values of all cash flows for on and off balance sheet items under different interest rate scenarios and provides no effect given to any steps that management might take to counter the effect of the interest rate movements. The discounted present value of all cash flows represents the Company’s EVE and is equal to the market value of assets minus the market value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items. The amount of base case EVE and its sensitivity to shifts in interest rates provide a measure of the longer term re-pricing and option risk in the balance sheet. 52 Results of our simulation modeling, which assumes an immediate and sustained parallel shift in market interest rates, project that Company’s EVE could change as follows, relative to our base case scenario, based on September 30, 2012 financial information. At September 30, 2012 Immediate Change in the Level of Interest Rates 300bp 200bp 100bp Static (100)bp Economic Value of Equity Dollar Amount Change Change Percent Dollar Economic Value of Equity as a Percent of Present Value of Assets EVE Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) $ 69,309 $ 76,110 82,119 84,299 82,060 (14,990) (8,189) (2,180) - (2,239) (17.78)% (9.71) (2.59) - (2.66) 11.99% 12.70 13.23 13.19 12.67 (120) bp (49) bp 4 bp - bp (52) bp The models are driven by expected behavior in various interest rate scenarios and many factors besides market interest rates affect the Company’s net interest income and EVE. For this reason, we model many different combinations of interest rates and balance sheet assumptions to understand its overall sensitivity to market interest rate changes. Therefore, as with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing tables and it’s recognized that the model outputs are not guarantees of actual results. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable- rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates of deposit could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table. Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future short-term financial obligations. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of investment securities and borrowings from the FHLBI. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Bank regularly adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of (1) expected loan demand, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management policy. The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2012, cash and cash equivalents totaled $38.8 million. Securities classified as trading and available-for-sale, amounting to $3.6 million and $152.5 million, respectively, at September 30, 2012, provide additional sources of liquidity. At September 30, 2012, we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $108.0 million from the FHLBI, of which $53.1 million was borrowed and outstanding. See Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding FHLBI borrowings. In addition, we had the ability to borrow the lesser of $10 million or 25% of the Bank’s equity capital, excluding reserves, using a federal funds purchased line of credit facility with another financial institution at September 30, 2012. The Bank had no outstanding federal funds purchased under the facility at September 30, 2012. See Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding federal funds purchased borrowings. 53 At September 30, 2012, the Bank had $55.3 million in commitments to extend credit outstanding. Certificates of deposit due within one year of September 30, 2012 totaled $110.7 million, or 51.1% of certificates of deposit. We believe the large percentage of certificates of deposit that mature within one year reflects customers’ hesitancy to invest their funds for long periods due to the recent low interest rate environment and local competitive pressure. If these maturing deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before September 30, 2013. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered. The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity to pay its operating expenses and other financial obligations, to pay any dividends and to repurchase any of its outstanding common stock. The Company’s primary source of income is dividends received from the Bank. The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to the Company in any calendar year, without the receipt of prior approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) but with prior notice to OCC, cannot exceed net income for that year to date plus retained net income (as defined) for the preceding two calendar years. At September 30, 2012, the Company had liquid assets of $1.9 million. The following tables present certain of our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2012. (In thousands) Deferred director fee agreements Deferred compensation agreements (1) Operating lease obligations Repurchase agreements FHLBI borrowings Other long-term debt (2) Total Total Less than One Year Payments due by period One to Three Years Three to Five Years More Than Five Years $ $ 574 $ 175 26 1,329 53,062 2,132 57,298 $ 5 $ 37 22 1,329 18,062 71 19,256 $ 9 $ 81 4 – 20,000 151 20,245 $ 9 $ 57 – – 15,000 163 15,229 $ 551 – – – – 1,747 2,298 (1) (2) Includes deferred compensation agreement with a former officer that calls for annual payments of $9,000 until his death. Represents outstanding principal balance on a $5.0 million loan agreement with another financial institution to finance a retail development project. The loan calls for 12 interest only monthly payments, followed by 107 monthly payments sufficient to fully amortize the loan over a 20 year period and a balloon payment of all outstanding principal and interest at maturity on July 27, 2022. Since the development is not completed and the loan is not fully disbursed, future maturities of other long-term debt are based on the amount outstanding under the loan agreement at September 30, 2012. 54 Our primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of securities. Our primary financing activities consist of activity in deposit accounts and FHLBI borrowings. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors. We generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive. Occasionally, we offer promotional rates on certain deposit products to attract deposits. Financing and Investing Activities The following table presents our primary investing and financing activities during the periods indicated. (In thousands) Investing activities: Loan purchases Loan originations Loan principal repayments Loan sales Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of investment Year Ended September 30, 2011 2010 2012 $ (38,331) $ (93,666) 82,466 12,385 – $ (98,147) 71,898 13,229 – (66,466) 69,891 7,848 securities 25,847 32,204 35,971 Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of mortgage- backed securities Proceeds from sales of investment securities available- for-sale Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale Purchases of investment securities Purchases of mortgage-backed securities Financing activities: Increase (decrease) in deposits Decrease in federal funds purchased Decrease in repurchase agreements Increase (decrease) in Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings Increase other long-term debt 9,596 2,265 – (43,014) (33,763) (9,933) – (15,074) (75) 2,132 6,177 6,941 154 (39,813) (9,157) 21,465 – (418) (14,022) – 12,356 3,666 20,244 (92,742) (10,020) 15,345 (1,180) (418) 11,386 – Capital Management. The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At September 30, 2012, the Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements. The Bank is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. See “Item 1. Business — Regulation and Supervision — Regulation of Federal Savings Associations — Capital Requirement,” and Note 27 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit. For information about our loan commitments and unused lines of credit, see Note 19 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report. For the year ended September 30, 2012, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a discussion of the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report. 55 Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices The consolidated financial statements and related financial data presented in this annual report have been prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than do general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services. Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to Part II, “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.” Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Information required by this item is included herein beginning on page F-1. Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES (a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. (b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The internal control process has been designed under our supervision to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2012, utilizing the framework established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management has determined that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2012 is effective. 56 Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that accurately and fairly reflect, in reasonable detail, transactions and dispositions of assets; and provide reasonable assurances that: (1) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; (2) receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the directors of the Company; and (3) unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements are prevented or timely detected. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report. (c) Changes to Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION None. 57 Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PART III The information relating to the directors and officers of the Company, information regarding compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act and information regarding the audit committee and audit committee financial expert is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned “Item 1 – Election of Directors,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” and “Audit Committee” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”). The Company has adopted a code of ethics and business conduct which applies to all of the Company’s and the Bank’s directors, officers and employees. A copy of the code of ethics and business conduct is available to stockholders on the Investor Relations portion of the Bank’s website at www.fsbbank.net. Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information regarding executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned “Director Compensation” and “Executive Compensation” in the Proxy Statement. 58 Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS (a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned “Stock Ownership” in the Proxy Statement. (b) Security Ownership of Management Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned “Stock Ownership” in the Proxy Statement. (c) Changes in Control Management of the Company knows of no arrangements, including any pledge by any person of securities of the Company, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the registrant. (d) Equity Compensation Plan Information The following table sets forth information as of September 30, 2012 about Company common stock that may be issued under the Company’s equity compensation plans. All plans were approved by the Company’s stockholders. Plan category Equity compensation plans approved by security holders Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders Total Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (a) Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (b) Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (c) 254,204 $ N/A 254,204 $ 13.25 N/A 13.25 – N/A – Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE The information relating to certain relationships and related transactions and director independence is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned “Transactions with Related Persons” and “Director Independence” in the Proxy Statement. Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES The information relating to the principal accountant fees and expenses is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned “Ratification of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Proxy Statement. 59 Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES PART IV (1) (2) The financial statements required in response to this item are incorporated by reference from Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not required or applicable, or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto. (3) Exhibits No. Description 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 21.0 23.0 31.1 31.2 32.0 Articles of Incorporation of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (1) Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation for the Series A Preferred Stock (2) Bylaws of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (1) Specimen Stock Certificate of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (1) Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among First Savings Financial Group, Inc., First Savings Bank, F.S.B. and Larry W. Myers, dated October 7, 2009* (3) Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among First Savings Financial Group, Inc., First Savings Bank, F.S.B. and John P. Lawson, Jr., dated October 7, 2009* (3) Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among First Savings Financial Group, Inc., First Savings Bank, F.S.B. and Anthony A. Schoen, dated October 7, 2009* (3) Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and among First Savings Financial Group, Inc., First Savings Bank, F.S.B. and Samuel E. Eckart, dated October 7, 2009* (3) First Savings Bank, F.S.B. Employee Severance Compensation Plan* (4) First Savings Bank, F.S.B. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan* (4) Securities Purchase Agreement, dated August 11, 2011, between the Company and the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock (2) Amended and Restated Director Deferred Compensation Agreement * (1) Subsidiaries of the Registrant Consent of Monroe Shine & Co., Inc. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Chief Executive Officer Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Chief Financial Officer Section 1350 Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer * Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement (1) Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-151636), as amended, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 13, 2008. Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2011. Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 8, 2009. Incorporated herein by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2008. (2) (3) (4) 60 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. SIGNATURES Date: December 31, 2012 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. By: /s/ Larry W. Myers Larry W. Myers President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Name /s/ Larry W. Myers Larry W. Myers /s/ Anthony A. Schoen Anthony A. Schoen /s/ John P. Lawson, Jr. John P. Lawson, Jr. /s/ Samuel E. Eckart Samuel E. Eckart /s/ Charles E. Becht, Jr. Charles E. Becht, Jr. /s/ Cecile A. Blau Cecile A. Blau /s/ Gerald Wayne Clapp, Jr. Gerald Wayne Clapp, Jr. /s/ Michael F. Ludden Michael F. Ludden /s/ Douglas A. York Douglas A. York /s/ Vaughn K. Timberlake Vaughn K. Timberlake /s/ Frank N. Czeschin Frank N. Czeschin Title Date President, Chief Executive Officer December 31, 2012 and Director (principal executive officer) Chief Financial Officer (principal accounting and financial officer) December 31, 2012 Chief Operating Officer and Director December 31, 2012 Executive Vice President and Director December 31, 2012 Director Director Director Director Director Director Director December 31, 2012 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2012 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONTENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-1 Page F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6 F-7 F-8 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Board of Directors and Shareholders First Savings Financial Group, Inc. Clarksville, Indiana We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. New Albany, Indiana December 28, 2012 MONROE SHINE & CO., INC. ¨ CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS F-2 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (In thousands, except share and per share data) 2012 2011 ASSETS Cash and due from banks Interest-bearing deposits with banks Total cash and cash equivalents Trading account securities, at fair value Securities available for sale, at fair value Securities held to maturity (fair value of $8,314 in 2012 and $9,690 in 2011) Loans held for sale Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,906 in 2012 and $4,672 in 2011 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost Real estate development and construction Premises and equipment Foreclosed real estate Accrued interest receivable: Loans Securities Cash surrender value of life insurance Goodwill Core deposit intangibles Other assets Total Assets LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Total deposits Repurchase agreements Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank Other long-term debt Accrued interest payable Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance Accrued expenses and other liabilities Total Liabilities STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock of $.01 par value per share; Authorized 982,880 shares; none issued Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, $.01 par value; Authorized 17,120 shares; issued 17,120 shares; aggregate liquidation preference of $17,120 Common stock of $.01 par value per share; Authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 2,542,042 shares Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings - substantially restricted Accumulated other comprehensive income Unearned ESOP shares Unearned stock compensation Less treasury stock, at cost - 212,361 shares (172,333 shares at September 30, 2011) Total Stockholders' Equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity See notes to consolidated financial statements. F-3 $ 27,569 $ 11,222 38,791 3,562 152,543 7,848 643 389,067 5,400 4,538 10,907 1,481 1,358 1,054 8,548 7,936 2,413 2,824 18,099 9,104 27,203 - 108,577 9,506 - 354,432 4,400 - 10,444 1,028 1,382 816 8,548 5,940 2,154 2,656 $ 638,913 $ 537,086 $ 50,502 $ 443,732 494,234 1,329 53,062 2,132 236 622 4,372 555,987 - - 25 42,021 39,917 5,609 (1,198) (682) (2,766) 82,926 33,426 354,200 387,626 16,403 53,137 - 399 330 2,590 460,485 - - 25 41,729 35,801 3,354 (1,343) (942) (2,023) 76,601 $ 638,913 $ 537,086 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (In thousands, except share and per share data) 2012 2011 INTEREST INCOME Loans, including fees Securities: Taxable Tax-exempt Dividend income Interest-bearing deposits with banks Total interest income INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits Repurchase agreements Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank Total interest expense Net interest income Provision for loan losses Net interest income after provision for loan losses NONINTEREST INCOME Service charges on deposit accounts Net gain on sales of available for sale securities Net gain on trading account securities Unrealized loss on derivative contract Net gain on sales of loans Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance Gain on life insurance Commission income Other income Total noninterest income NONINTEREST EXPENSE Compensation and benefits Occupancy and equipment Data processing Advertising Professional fees FDIC insurance premiums Net loss on foreclosed real estate Other operating expenses Total noninterest expense Income before income taxes Income tax expense Net Income Preferred stock dividends declared Net Income Available to Common Shareholders Net income per common share: Basic Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic Diluted $ 20,611 $ 20,687 3,999 1,222 151 11 25,994 3,476 67 1,132 4,675 21,319 1,532 19,787 1,254 30 217 (39) 197 289 324 283 867 3,422 9,079 1,875 1,343 609 979 368 199 3,012 17,464 5,745 1,458 4,287 $ 171 4,116 $ 1.90 $ 1.85 $ 4,315 851 112 18 25,983 3,968 325 1,092 5,385 20,598 1,605 18,993 1,331 104 - (27) 288 314 - 250 748 3,008 8,753 1,796 1,051 384 571 475 406 2,872 16,308 5,693 1,679 4,014 115 3,899 1.82 1.78 2,163,552 2,230,188 2,144,141 2,189,472 $ $ $ $ See notes to consolidated financial statements. F-4 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (In thousands) Net Income OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX Unrealized gains on securities available for sale: Unrealized holding gains arising during the period Income tax expense Net of tax amount Less: reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income Income tax expense Net of tax amount Other Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income See notes to consolidated financial statements. F-5 2012 2011 $ 4,287 $ 4,014 3,446 (1,172) 2,274 (30) 11 (19) 2,255 769 (305) 464 (104) 35 (69) 395 $ 6,542 $ 4,409 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 Accumulated Unearned Other Stock (In thousands, except share and per share data) Preferred Common Additional Stock Stock Paid-in Capital Earnings Retained Comprehensive Compensation Treasury Income and ESOP Stock Total Balances at October 1, 2010 $ Net income Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effect Preferred stock dividends declared Stock compensation expense Shares released by ESOP trust Issuance of preferred stock - 17,120 shares Stock options exercise - 8,972 shares Purchase of 54,203 treasury shares Balances at September 30, 2011 $ Net income Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effect Preferred stock dividends declared Stock compensation expense Shares released by ESOP trust Purchase of 40,028 treasury shares - $ - 25 $ 24,310 $ 31,889 $ 2,959 $ (2,703) $ (1,329) $55,151 - - 4,014 - - - 4,014 - - - - 395 - - 395 (115) 199 - 85 13 17,120 - 15 - - - - - - (115) 261 - 460 157 - 255 - - 17,120 104 119 - (798) (798) - - - - 25 $ 41,729 $ 35,801 $ 3,354 $ (2,285) $ (2,023) $76,601 - - - - - - - 4,287 - - - 4,287 - - 185 107 - - 2,255 (171) - - - - - - - - - - 2,255 - (171) 261 - 446 144 - 251 - (743) (743) - - - - - $ - - - - - - Balances at September 30, 2012 $ - $ 25 $ 42,021 $ 39,917 $ 5,609 $ (1,880) $ (2,766) $82,926 See notes to consolidated financial statements. F-6 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (In thousands) 2012 2011 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: $ 4,287 $ 4,014 Provision for loan losses Depreciation and amortization Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities, net Increase in trading account securities Loans originated for sale Proceeds on sales of loans Net gain on sales of loans Net realized and unrealized loss on foreclosed real estate Net gain on sales of available for sale securities Unrealized loss on derivative contract Gain on life insurance Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance Deferred income taxes ESOP and stock compensation expense (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable Decrease in accrued interest payable Change in other assets and liabilities, net Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of securities available for sale Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity Principal collected on mortgage-backed securities Net increase in loans Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock Proceeds from redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate Investment in real estate development and construction Purchase of premises and equipment Net cash received in acquisition of First Federal Savings Bank branches Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase (decrease) in deposits Net decrease in repurchase agreements Decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank line of credit Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances Proceeds from other long-term debt Net increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance Proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock Exercise of stock options Purchase of treasury stock Dividends paid on preferred stock Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,532 996 384 (3,562) (10,087) 9,641 (197) 39 (30) 39 (324) (289) 160 664 (144) (185) 1,404 4,328 (76,777) 2,265 12,698 620 22,125 (4,732) (1,000) - 468 (4,538) (856) 80,632 30,905 (9,933) (15,074) - 100,000 (100,075) 2,132 292 - - (743) (244) (23,645) 11,588 27,203 1,605 903 (126) - (9,839) 13,229 (288) 223 (104) 27 - (314) 565 677 194 (28) 269 11,007 (48,970) 7,095 25,908 365 12,108 (14,540) (351) 121 1,200 - (1,562) - (18,626) 21,465 (418) (6,922) 128,000 (135,100) - 78 17,120 46 (725) - 23,544 15,925 11,278 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 38,791 $ 27,203 See notes to consolidated financial statements. F-7 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) is the thrift holding company of First Savings Bank, F.S.B. (the “Bank”), a wholly- owned subsidiary. The Bank is a federally-chartered savings bank which provides a variety of banking services to individuals and business customers through fourteen locations in southern Indiana. The Bank attracts deposits primarily from the general public and uses those funds, along with other borrowings, primarily to originate residential mortgage, commercial mortgage, construction, commercial business and consumer loans, and to a lesser extent, to invest in mortgage-backed securities and other securities. The Bank has three-wholly owned subsidiaries: First Savings Investments, Inc., a Nevada corporation that manages a securities portfolio, FFCC, Inc., which is an Indiana corporation that participates in commercial real estate development and leasing, and Southern Indiana Financial Corporation, which is currently inactive. Basis of Consolidation and Reclassifications The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. Statements of Cash Flows For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company has defined cash and cash equivalents as cash and amounts due from banks and interest-bearing deposits with other banks. 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 relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of real estate and other assets acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In connection with the determination of the allowances for loan losses and foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. A majority of the Bank’s loan portfolio consists of single-family residential and commercial real estate loans in the southern Indiana area. Accordingly, the ultimate collectability of a substantial portion of the Bank’s loan portfolio and the recovery of the carrying amount of foreclosed real estate are susceptible to changes in local market conditions. F-8 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) Use of Estimates - continued While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans and foreclosed real estate, further reductions in the carrying amounts of loans and foreclosed assets may be necessary based on changes in local economic conditions. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the estimated losses on loans and foreclosed real estate. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additional losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. Because of these factors, it is reasonably possible the estimated losses on loans and foreclosed real estate may change materially in the near term. However, the amount of the change that is reasonably possible cannot be estimated. Investment Securities Trading Account Securities: Securities purchased with the intention of recognizing short-term profits or which are actively bought and sold are classified as trading account securities and reported at fair value. The net realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading account securities are reported in other noninterest income. Realized gains and losses on trading account securities are determined using the specific identification method. Securities Available for Sale: Securities available for sale consist primarily of mortgage-backed and other debt securities and are stated at fair value. The Company holds mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), a U.S. government agency, and the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), government-sponsored enterprises, as well as privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), privately-issued asset-backed securities (“ABSs”) and other mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities represent participating interests in pools of long-term first mortgage loans originated and serviced by issuers of the securities. CMOs and ABSs are complex mortgage- backed securities that restructure the cash flows and risks of the underlying mortgage collateral. The Company also holds debt securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises and municipal bonds. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income using methods approximating the interest method over the period to maturity, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, on securities available for sale are included in other comprehensive income and the accumulated unrealized holding gains and losses are reported as a separate component of equity until realized. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities available for sale are determined using the specific identification method and are included in other noninterest income and, when applicable, are reported as a reclassification adjustment, net of tax, in other comprehensive income. Securities Held to Maturity: Debt securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are reported at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts that are recognized in interest income using methods approximating the interest method over the period to maturity, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. The Company classifies certain mortgage-backed securities and municipal obligations as held to maturity. Declines in the fair value of individual available for sale and held to maturity securities below their amortized cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. The related write-downs are included in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Investments in non-marketable equity securities such as Federal Home Loan Bank stock are carried at cost. Impairment testing on these investments is based on applicable accounting guidance and the cost basis is reduced when impairment is deemed to be other-than- temporary. F-9 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) Derivative Financial Instruments The Company applies Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, in accounting for derivative financial instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. Derivative financial instruments are recognized in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Mortgage Banking Activities Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. Aggregate market value is determined based on the quoted prices under a “best efforts” sales agreement with a third party. Net unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. Realized gains on sales of mortgage loans are included in noninterest income. Mortgage loans are sold with servicing released. Commitments to originate mortgage loans held for sale are considered derivative financial instruments to be accounted for at fair value. The Bank’s mortgage loan commitments subject to derivative accounting are fixed rate mortgage loan commitments at market rates when initiated. At September 30, 2012, the Bank had commitments to originate $262,000 in fixed-rate mortgage loans intended for sale in the secondary market after the loans are closed. Fair value is estimated based on fees that would be charged on commitments with similar terms. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses Loans Held for Investment Loans are stated at unpaid principal balances, less net deferred loan fees and the allowance for loan losses. The Company grants real estate mortgage, commercial business and consumer loans. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by residential and commercial mortgage loans to customers in southern Indiana. The ability of the Company customers to honor their contracts is dependent upon the real estate and general economic conditions in this area. Loan origination and commitment fees, as well as certain direct costs of underwriting and closing loans, are deferred and amortized as a yield adjustment to interest income over the lives of the related loans using the interest method. Amortization of deferred loan fees is discontinued when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Nonaccrual Loans The recognition of income on a loan is discontinued and previously accrued interest is reversed, when interest or principal payments become 90 days past due unless, in the opinion of management, the outstanding interest remains collectible. Past due status is determined based on contractual terms. Generally, by applying the cash receipts method, interest income is subsequently recognized only as received until the loan is returned to accrual status. The cash receipts method is used when the likelihood of further loss on the loan is remote. Otherwise, the Company applies the cost recovery method and applies all payments as a reduction of the unpaid principal balance until the loan qualifies for return to accrual status. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized using the cost recovery method, unless the likelihood of further loss is considered remote. A loan is restored to accrual status when all principal and interest payments are brought current and the borrower has demonstrated the ability to make future payments of principal and interest as scheduled, which generally requires that the borrower demonstrate a period of performance of at least six consecutive months. F-10 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses - continued Loan Charge-Offs For portfolio segments other than consumer loans, the Company’s practice is to charge off any loan or portion of a loan when the loan is determined by management to be uncollectible due to the borrower’s failure to meet repayment terms, the borrower’s deteriorating or deteriorated financial condition, depreciation of the underlying collateral, the loan’s classification as a loss by regulatory examiners, or for other reasons. A partial charge-off is recorded on a loan when the uncollectibility of a portion of the loan has been confirmed, such as when a loan is discharged in bankruptcy, the collateral is liquidated, a loan is restructured at a reduced principal balance, or other identifiable events that lead management to determine the full principal balance of the loan will not be repaid. A specific reserve is recognized as a component of the allowance for estimated losses on loans individually evaluated for impairment. Partial charge-offs on nonperforming and impaired loans are included in the Company’s historical loss experience used to estimate the general component of the allowance for loan losses as discussed below. Specific reserves are not considered charge-offs in management’s analysis of the allowance for loan losses because they are estimates and the outcome of the loan relationship is undetermined. At September 30, 2012, the Company had one outstanding loan of $480,000 on which a partial charge-off of $219,000 had been recorded. The Company had no loans outstanding at September 30, 2011 on which a partial charge-off had been recorded. Consumer loans are typically charged off at 90 days past due, or earlier if deemed uncollectible, unless the loans are in the process of collection. Overdrafts are charged off after 45 days past due. Charge-offs are typically recorded on loans secured by real estate when the property is foreclosed upon. Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on at least a quarterly basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually evaluated for impairment or loans otherwise classified as doubtful, substandard, or special mention. For such loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. The historical loss experience is determined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over the most recent 36-month period. This actual loss experience is then adjusted for qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. The economic factors include consideration of the following: levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; trends in the volume and term of new loan originations; national and local economic trends and conditions; changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; changes in the experience and ability of lending management and other staff; changes in the quality and depth of the internal loan review process; trends in collateral valuation in the Company’s lending area; and other factors as determined by management. F-11 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) The following portfolio segments are considered in the allowance for loan loss analysis: residential real estate, commercial real estate, multi-family residential real estate, construction, land and land development, commercial business and consumer. Residential real estate loans primarily consist of loans to individuals for the purchase or refinance of their primary residence, with a smaller portion of the segment secured by non-owner-occupied residential investment properties. The risks associated with residential real estate loans are closely correlated to the local housing market and general economic conditions, as repayment of the loans is primarily dependent on the borrower’s or tenant’s personal cash flow and employment status. Commercial real estate loans are comprised of loans secured by various types of collateral including office buildings, warehouses, retail space and mixed use buildings located in the Company’s primary lending area. Risks related to commercial real estate lending are related to the market value of the property taken as collateral, the underlying cash flows and general economic condition of the local real estate market. Repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the ability of the borrower to attract tenants at lease rates that provide for adequate debt service and can be impacted by local economic conditions which impact vacancy rates. The Company generally obtains loan guarantees from financially capable parties for commercial real estate loans. Multi-family residential real estate loans primarily consist of loans secured by apartment buildings and other multi-tenant developments. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the borrower’s ability to attract tenants and collect rents that provide for adequate debt service. The risks associated with these loans are closely correlated to the local housing market and general economic conditions. The Company’s construction loan portfolio consists of single-family residential properties, multi-family properties and commercial projects, and includes both owner-occupied and speculative investment properties. Risks inherent in construction lending are related to the market value of the property held as collateral, the cost and timing of constructing or improving a property, the borrower’s ability to use funds generated by a project to service a loan until a project is completed, movements in interest rates and the real estate market during the construction phase, and the ability of the borrower to obtain permanent financing. Land and land development loans primarily consist of loans secured by farmland and vacant land held for long-term investment or development. The risks associated with land and land development loans are related to the market value of the property taken as collateral and the underlying cash flows for loans secured by farmland, and general economic conditions. Commercial business loans includes lines of credit to businesses, term loans and letters of credit secured by business assets such as equipment, accounts receivable, inventory, or other assets excluding real estate and are generally made to finance capital expenditures or fund operations. Commercial loans contain risks related to the value of the collateral securing the loan and the repayment is primarily dependent upon the financial success and viability of the borrower. As with commercial real estate loans, the Company generally obtains loan guarantees from financially capable parties for commercial business loans. Consumer loans consist primarily of home equity lines of credit and other loans secured by junior liens on the borrower’s personal residence, home improvement loans, automobile and truck loans, boat loans, mobile home loans, loans secured by savings deposits and other personal loans. The risks associated with these loans are related to the local housing market and local economic conditions including the unemployment level. There were no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies or methodology used to estimate the allowance for loan losses during the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. F-12 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses – continued Impaired Loans A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Values for collateral dependent loans are generally based on appraisals obtained from independent licensed real estate appraisers, with adjustments applied for estimated costs to sell the property, costs to complete unfinished or repair damaged property and other known defects. New appraisals are generally obtained for all significant properties when a loan is identified as impaired. Generally, a property is considered significant if the value of the property is estimated to exceed $250,000. Subsequent appraisals are obtained as needed or if management believes there has been a significant change in the market value of the property. In instances where it is not deemed necessary to obtain a new appraisal, management would base its impairment and allowance for loan loss analysis on the original appraisal with adjustments for current conditions based on management’s assessment of market factors and management’s inspection of the property. Troubled Debt Restructurings The modification of a loan is considered to be a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) if the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties and the Company grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. By granting the concession, the Company expects to obtain more cash or other value from the debtor, or to increase the probability of receipt, than would be expected by not granting the concession. The concession may include, but is not limited to, reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, reduction of accrued interest, extension of the maturity date or reduction of the face amount of the debt. A concession will be granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Company does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest at the original stated rate. A concession may also be granted if the debtor is not able to access funds elsewhere at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics as the restructured debt. The Company’s determination of whether a loan modification is a TDR considers the individual facts and circumstances surrounding each modification. A TDR can involve loans remaining on nonaccrual, moving to nonaccrual, or continuing on accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. Generally, a nonaccrual loan that is restructured in a TDR remains on nonaccrual status for a period of at least six months following the restructuring to ensure that the borrower performs in accordance with the restructured terms including consistent and timely payments. Real Estate Development and Construction Real estate that is developed and on which buildings are constructed for the purpose of leasing or sale to third parties by the Company is stated at cost, including interest capitalized during the construction period, less accumulated depreciation. The Company uses the straight line method of computing depreciation at rates adequate to amortize the cost of the applicable assets over their estimated useful lives. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold, or otherwise disposed of, are removed from the related accounts and any gain or loss is included in earnings. F-13 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) Premises and Equipment Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company uses the straight line method of computing depreciation at rates adequate to amortize the cost of the applicable assets over their estimated useful lives. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold, or otherwise disposed of, are removed from the related accounts and any gain or loss is included in earnings. Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill recognized in a business combination represents the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the net of the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is carried at its implied fair value and is evaluated for possible impairment at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or change in circumstances that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to: (1) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in business climate, (2) unanticipated competition, or (3) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in earnings equal to that excess amount. The loss recognized cannot exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. After a goodwill impairment loss is recognized, the adjusted carrying amount of goodwill is its new accounting basis. Other intangible assets consist of acquired core deposit intangibles. Core deposit intangibles are amortized over the estimated economic lives of the acquired core deposits. The carrying amount of core deposit intangibles and the remaining estimated economic life are evaluated annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable or the remaining period of amortization requires revision. After an impairment loss is recognized, the adjusted carrying amount of the intangible asset is its new accounting basis. Foreclosed Real Estate Foreclosed real estate includes both formally foreclosed property and in-substance foreclosed property. In-substance foreclosed properties are those properties for which the Company has taken physical possession, regardless of whether formal foreclosure proceedings have taken place. At the time of foreclosure, foreclosed real estate is recorded at its fair value less estimated costs to sell, which becomes the property’s new basis. Any write-downs based on the property’s fair value at date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and property held for sale is carried at the lower of the new cost basis or fair value less cost to sell. Costs incurred in maintaining foreclosed real estate and subsequent impairment adjustments to the carrying amount of a property, if any, are included in noninterest expense. Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance The Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain directors, officers and key employees to help offset costs associated with the Bank’s compensation and benefit programs. Bank-owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement. Securities Lending and Financing Arrangements Securities purchased under agreements to resell (reverse repurchase agreements) and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (repurchase agreements) are treated as collateralized lending and borrowing transactions, respectively, and are carried at the amounts at which the securities were initially acquired or sold. F-14 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) Benefit Plans The Bank provides a contributory defined contribution plan available to all eligible employees. The Company established a leveraged employee stock ownership plan on October 6, 2008 that includes substantially all employees. The Company accounts for the employee stock ownership plan in accordance with ASC Topic 718-40, Employee Stock Ownership Plans. Dividends declared on allocated shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings and paid to the participants’ accounts. As shares are committed to be released for allocation to participants’ accounts, compensation expense is recognized based on the average fair value of the shares and the shares become available for earnings per share calculations. Stock Based Compensation The Company has adopted the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation prescribed in ASC Topic 718 for its stock plan. Income Taxes When income tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while other positions are subject to some degree of uncertainty regarding the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be sustained. The Company recognizes the benefits of a tax position in the consolidated financial statements of the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more-likely-than-not (more than 50 percent probable) that the tax position would be sustained upon examination. Income tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are measured as the largest amount of income tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with the income tax positions claimed on income tax returns that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized income tax benefits in the consolidated balance sheet, along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities, if there were an examination. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized income tax benefits are classified as additional income taxes in the statement of income. Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of the transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred income taxes. Income tax reporting and financial statement reporting rules differ in many respects. As a result, there will often be a difference between the carrying amount of an asset or liability as presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the amount that would be recognized as the tax basis of the same asset or liability computed based on the effects of tax positions recognized, as described in the preceding paragraph. These differences are referred to as temporary differences because they are expected to reverse in future years. Deferred income tax assets are recognized for temporary differences where their future reversal will result in future tax benefits. Deferred income tax assets are also recognized for the future tax benefits expected to be realized from net operating loss or tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for temporary differences where their future reversal will result in the payment of future income taxes. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. F-15 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) Advertising Costs Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income consists of reported net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income refers to revenue, expenses, gains and losses that are recorded as an element of equity but are excluded from reported net income. Other comprehensive income includes changes in the unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale. Loss Contingencies Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Recent Accounting Pronouncements The following are summaries of recently issued accounting pronouncements that impact the accounting and reporting practices of the Company: In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements by U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The amendments in this ASU generally represent clarifications of FASB ASC Topic 820, but also include some instances where a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements has changed. This ASU results in common principles and requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application by public entities is not permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Amendments to Topic 220, Comprehensive Income. Under the amendments in this ASU, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. This ASU eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. The amendments in this ASU do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, because compliance with the amendments is already permitted. The amendments do not require any transition disclosures. The adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. ASU No. 2011-12 issued in December 2011 deferred the effective date of ASU No. 2011-05 related to the presentation of reclassifications of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income. All other requirements of ASU No. 2011-05 were not affected by ASU No. 2011-12. F-16 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (1 - continued) In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210). The update requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of the financial statements to understand the effect of netting arrangements on the entity’s financial position. The scope includes derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements and reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending arrangements. The amendments in the update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods, with disclosures required by the amendments provided retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this update is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. In October 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-06, Subsequent Accounting for an Indemnification Asset Recognized at the Acquisition Date as a Result of a Government-Assisted Acquisition of a Financial Institution. The update indicates that when a reporting entity initially recognizes an indemnification asset as a result of a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution and subsequently a change in the cash flows expected to be collected on the indemnification asset occurs, the reporting entity should subsequently account for the change in the measurement of the indemnification asset on the same basis as the change in the assets subject to indemnification. Any amortization of changes in value should be limited to the contractual term of the indemnification agreement (that is, the lesser of the term of the indemnification agreement and the remaining life of the indemnified assets). The amendments in the update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2012, and should be applied prospectively to any new indemnification assets acquired after the date of adoption and to indemnification assets existing as of the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this update is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. F-17 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (2) ACQUISITION OF BRANCHES The Company acquired the Indiana branch offices of Elizabethtown, Kentucky-based First Federal Savings Bank of Elizabethtown, Inc. (“First Federal”) on July 6, 2012, pursuant to an Agreement to Purchase Assets and Assume Liabilities dated February 8, 2012 (the “Agreement”). The offices are located in Corydon, Elizabeth, Georgetown and Lanesville, Indiana. The Company has consolidated the operations of the acquired Corydon and Georgetown offices with its existing Corydon and Georgetown offices because of their close proximities. The acquisition expanded the Company’s presence in Harrison and Floyd Counties, Indiana, and the Company expects to benefit from growth in this market area as well as from expansion of the banking services provided to the existing customers of First Federal. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company assumed certain deposit and other liabilities and purchased certain performing loans, real estate and other assets associated with the four First Federal banking offices. The transaction was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the purchase price was assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values, net of applicable income tax effects. The excess of cost over the fair value of the acquired net assets of $2.0 million has been recorded as goodwill. Following is a condensed balance sheet showing the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition: Cash and interest-bearing deposits with banks Loans, net Premises and equipment Goodwill arising in the acquisition Core deposit intangible Other assets Total assets acquired Deposit accounts Other liabilities Total liabilities assumed (In thousands) $ $ $ $ 80,632 32,408 596 1,996 566 372 116,570 116,541 29 116,570 In accounting for the acquisition, $566,000 was assigned to a core deposit intangible which is amortized over a weighted-average estimated economic life of 11.3 years. It is not anticipated that the core deposit intangible will have a significant residual value. The $2.0 million of goodwill arising in the acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes. ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, applies to a loan with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination, acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. No loans with evidence of deterioration of credit quality were acquired in the acquisition. The gross contractual amount receivable from the acquired loans was $30.4 million and the fair value of the acquired loans was $32.4 million at the acquisition date. All contractual cash flows from the acquired loans were expected to be collected at the acquisition date. F-18 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (3) RESTRICTION ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS The Bank is required to maintain reserve balances on hand and with the Federal Reserve Bank which are unavailable for investment but are interest-bearing. The average amount of those reserve balances was approximately $2.8 million and $1.8 million for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. (4) INVESTMENT SECURITIES Investment securities have been classified according to management’s intent. Trading Account Securities On May 31, 2012, the Company invested in a managed brokerage account that invests in small and medium lot, investment grade municipal bonds. The brokerage account is managed by an investment advisory firm registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. At September 30, 2012, trading account securities recorded at fair value totaled $3.6 million, comprised of investment grade municipal bonds. During the year ended September 30, 2012, the Company reported net gains on trading account securities of $217,000, including net realized gains on the sale of securities of $165,000 and net unrealized gains on securities still held as of the balance sheet date of $52,000. Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity The amortized cost of securities available for sale and held to maturity and their appropriate fair values are as follows: (In thousands) September 30, 2012: Securities available for sale: Agency bonds and notes Agency mortgage-backed Agency CMO Privately-issued CMO Privately-issued ABS Municipal Subtotal – debt securities 143,596 Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Gains Losses Gross Cost Fair Value $ 15,940 $ 42,255 17,186 4,283 5,797 58,135 143,596 124 $ 1,165 358 1,006 1,481 4,838 8,972 - $ - 3 - 51 40 94 - 16,064 43,420 17,541 5,289 7,227 62,933 152,474 69 Equity securities - 69 Total securities available for sale $ 143,596 $ 9,041 $ 94 $ 152,543 Securities held to maturity: Agency mortgage-backed Municipal Total securities held to maturity September 30, 2011: Securities available for sale: Agency bonds and notes Agency mortgage-backed Agency CMO Privately-issued CMO Privately-issued ABS Municipal Subtotal – debt securities Equity securities $ $ $ 1,342 $ 6,506 7,848 $ 118 $ 348 466 $ - $ - - $ 1,460 6,854 8,314 12,762 $ 17,719 25,368 4,414 5,623 37,344 103,230 104 $ 590 330 417 1,118 2,915 5,474 - $ - 7 127 49 - 183 12,866 18,309 25,691 4,704 6,692 40,259 108,521 - 56 - 56 Total securities available for sale $ 103,230 $ 5,530 $ 183 $ 108,577 Securities held to maturity: Agency mortgage-backed Municipal Total securities held to maturity 2,337 $ 7,169 184 $ - 9,506 $ 184 $ - $ - - $ 2,521 7,169 9,690 $ $ F-19 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (4 – continued) The amortized cost and fair value of available for sale and held to maturity debt securities as of September 30, 2012 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because the mortgages underlying the obligations may be prepaid without penalty. (In thousands) Due within one year Due after one year through five years Due after five years through ten years Due after ten years Equity securities Collateralized mortgage obligations Asset backed securities Mortgage-backed securities Available for Sale Held to Maturity Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value $ 750 $ 2,731 8,333 62,261 74,075 - 21,469 5,797 42,255 751 $ 2,823 8,961 66,462 78,997 69 22,830 7,227 43,420 525 $ 2,405 2,108 1,468 6,506 - - - 1,342 539 2,492 2,220 1,603 6,854 - - - 1,460 $ 143,596 $ 152,543 $ 7,848 $ 8,314 Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2012, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows: (Dollars in thousands) Securities available for sale: Continuous loss position less than twelve months: Agency CMO Privately-issued ABS Municipal obligations Total less than twelve months Continuous loss position more than twelve months: Privately-issued ABS Total more than twelve months Total securities available for sale Number of Investment Positions Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses 1 $ 1 4 6 1 1 483 $ 113 2,339 2,935 63 63 7 $ 2,998 $ (3) (6) (40) (49) (45) (45) (94) At September 30, 2012, the Company did not have any securities held to maturity with an unrealized loss. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) 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. F-20 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (4 – continued) The total available for sale debt securities in loss positions at September 30, 2012 had depreciated approximately 3.0% from the Company’s amortized cost basis and are fixed and variable rate securities with a weighted-average yield of 9.39% and a weighted-average coupon rate of 4.49% at September 30, 2012. U.S. government agency CMOs and municipal bonds in loss positions at September 30, 2012 had depreciated approximately 1.5% from the Company’s amortized cost basis as of September 30, 2012. All of the agency and municipal securities are issued by U.S. government- sponsored enterprises and municipal governments, and are generally secured by first mortgage loans and municipal project revenues. The Company evaluates the existence of a potential credit loss component related to the decline in fair value of the privately-issued CMO and ABS portfolios each quarter using an independent third party analysis. At September 30, 2012, the Company held eighteen privately- issued CMO and ABS securities acquired in a 2009 bank acquisition with an aggregate carrying value of $3.0 million and fair value of $3.9 million that have been downgraded to a substandard regulatory classification due to a downgrade of the security’s credit quality rating by various rating agencies. At September 30, 2012, the two privately-issued ABS securities in loss positions had depreciated approximately 22.4% from the Company’s carrying value and include securities collateralized by residential mortgage loans and residential home equity lines of credits. These two securities had an aggregate fair value of $176,000 and an aggregate unrealized loss of $51,000 at September 30, 2012 and were rated below investment grade by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”). Based on the independent third party analysis of the expected cash flows, management has determined that the declines in value for these securities are temporary and, as a result, no other- than-temporary impairment has been recognized on the privately-issued CMO and ABS portfolios. While the Company did not recognize a credit-related impairment loss at September 30, 2012, additional deterioration in market and economic conditions may have an adverse impact on the credit quality in the future and therefore, require a credit-related impairment charge. The unrealized losses on agency securities and municipal bonds relate principally to current interest rates for similar types of securities. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government, its agencies, or other governments, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition. As management has the ability to hold debt securities to maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as available for sale, no declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary. During the year ended September 30, 2012, the Company realized gross gains on sales of available for sale U.S. government agency notes of $18,000 and municipal bonds of $12,000. The Company realized gross gains on sales of available for sale U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities of $9,000, U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities of $27,000 and municipal bonds of $68,000 for the year ended September 30, 2011. During the year ended September 30, 2011, U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities with total amortized costs of $145,000 were transferred from held to maturity to the available for sale classification due to a change in management’s intent because of balance sheet management considerations. A substantial portion of the principal outstanding at acquisition had been collected on each of the securities prior to the transfer. The securities were sold upon transfer and a gross realized gain of $10,000 was recognized for the year ended September 30, 2011. F-21 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (4 – continued) During the year ended September 30, 2011, municipal bonds with a total fair value at the date of transfer of $7.4 million were transferred from available for sale to the held to maturity classification due to a change in management’s intent because of balance sheet management considerations. Certain available for sale debt securities were pledged under repurchase agreements during the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and may be pledged to secure federal funds borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings. (see Notes 11, 12 and 13). (5) LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Loans at September 30, 2012 and 2011 consisted of the following: (In thousands) Real estate mortgage: 1-4 family residential Commercial Multifamily residential Residential construction Commercial construction Land and land development Commercial business loans Consumer: Home equity loans Auto loans Other consumer loans Gross loans Deferred loan origination fees and costs, net Undisbursed portion of loans in process Allowance for loan losses $ 2012 2011 190,958 $ 90,290 23,879 10,748 5,182 12,320 36,189 18,294 8,219 4,114 400,193 382 (6,602) (4,906) 169,353 73,513 24,909 8,002 4,144 12,947 40,628 15,210 9,827 4,514 363,047 558 (4,501) (4,672) Loans, net $ 389,067 $ 354,432 Mortgage loans serviced for the benefit of others amounted to $189,000 and $241,000 at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. No mortgage servicing rights have been capitalized since the year ended September 30, 1999. F-22 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) The following table provides the components of the recorded investment in loans for each portfolio segment as of September 30, 2012: Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Construction Land & Land Development Commercial Business Consumer Total (In thousands) Recorded Investment in Loans: Principal loan balance Accrued interest receivable Net deferred loan origination fees and costs $ 190,958 $ 90,290 $ 23,879 $ 9,328 $ 12,320 $ 36,189 $ 30,627 $393,591 691 502 305 (75) 69 (6) 21 (41) 43 (5) 128 101 1,358 (13) 20 382 Recorded investment in loans $ 192,151 $ 90,520 $ 23,942 $ 9,308 $ 12,358 $ 36,304 $ 30,748 $395,331 Recorded Investment in Loans as Evaluated for Impairment: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 2,775 $ 899 $ - $ 174 $ - $ 66 $ 175 $ 4,089 Collectively evaluated for impairment 188,671 89,425 23,942 9,134 12,358 36,238 30,537 390,305 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 705 196 - - - - 36 937 Recorded investment in loans $ 192,151 $ 90,520 $ 23,942 $ 9,308 $ 12,358 $ 36,304 $ 30,748 $395,331 F-23 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) The following table provides the components of the recorded investment in loans for each portfolio segment as of September 30, 2011: Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Construction Land & Land Development Commercial Business Consumer Total (In thousands) Recorded Investment in Loans: Principal loan balance Accrued interest receivable Net deferred loan origination fees and costs $ 169,353 $ 73,513 $ 24,909 $ 7,645 $ 12,947 $ 40,628 $ 29,551 $358,546 622 619 335 (34) 84 (3) 18 (6) 59 (6) 148 116 1,382 (44) 32 558 Recorded investment in loans $ 170,594 $ 73,814 $ 24,990 $ 7,657 $ 13,000 $ 40,732 $ 29,699 $360,486 Recorded Investment in Loans as Evaluated for Impairment: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 3,758 $ 1,133 $ - $ 174 $ 340 $ 2 $ 215 $ 5,622 Collectively evaluated for impairment 166,427 72,100 24,990 7,483 12,660 40,730 29,444 353,834 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 769 581 - - - - 40 1,390 Recorded investment in loans $ 170,954 $ 73,814 $ 24,990 $ 7,657 $ 13,000 $ 40,732 $ 29,699 $360,846 F-24 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) An analysis of the allowance for loan losses as of and for the year ended September 30, 2012 is as follows: Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Construction Land & Land Development Commercial Business Consumer Total (In thousands) Changes in Allowance for Loan Losses: Beginning balance Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries $ 833 $ 476 (510) 109 1,314 $ 1,433 (543) - 604 $ (130) (85) - Ending balance $ 908 $ 2,204 $ 389 $ Ending Allowance Balance Attributable to Loans: Individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ 60 $ - $ Collectively evaluated for impairment 908 2,144 389 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality - - - Ending balance $ 908 $ 2,204 $ 389 $ 56 $ (4) - - 52 $ - $ 52 - 52 $ 53 $ (51) - - 1,525 $ (410) (33) 2 287 $ 4,672 218 1,532 (304) (1,475) 177 66 2 $ 1,084 $ 267 $ 4,906 - $ 2 - - $ 14 $ 74 1,084 253 4,832 - - - 2 $ 1,084 $ 267 $ 4,906 F-25 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) An analysis of the allowance for loan losses as of and for the year ended September 30, 2011 is as follows: Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Construction Land & Land Development Commercial Business Consumer Total (In thousands) Changes in Allowance for Loan Losses: Beginning balance Provisions Charge-offs Recoveries $ 1,242 $ 163 (651) 79 600 $ 782 (68) - 369 $ 235 - - 218 $ (154) (8) - 62 $ (9) - - 891 $ 506 (86) 214 429 $ 3,811 82 1,605 (287) (1,100) 356 63 Ending balance $ 833 $ 1,314 $ 604 $ 56 $ 53 $ 1,525 $ 287 $ 4,672 Ending Allowance Balance Attributable to Loans: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 84 $ 70 $ - $ Collectively evaluated for impairment 749 1,244 604 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality - - - Ending balance $ 833 $ 1,314 $ 604 $ - $ 56 - 56 $ - $ - $ 31 $ 185 53 1,525 256 4,487 - - - - 53 $ 1,525 $ 287 $ 4,672 F-26 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) The following table presents impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment as of and for the year ended September 30, 2012. The Company did not recognize any interest income on impaired loans for the year ended September 30, 2012. Loans with no related allowance recorded: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Loans with an allowance recorded: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Recorded Investment Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment (In thousands) $ 2,775 $ 745 - 174 - 66 97 3,161 $ 772 - 174 - 65 99 - $ - - - - - - 2,896 1,015 - 174 272 46 102 $ 3,857 $ 4,271 $ - $ 4,505 $ $ $ - $ 154 - - - - 78 - $ 146 - - - - 78 - $ 60 - - - - 14 232 $ 224 $ 74 $ 2,775 $ 899 - 174 - 66 175 3,161 $ 918 - 174 - 65 177 - $ 60 - - - - 14 125 214 - - - - 118 457 3,021 1,229 - 174 272 46 220 $ 4,089 $ 4,495 $ 74 $ 4,962 F-27 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) The following table presents impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment as of and for the year ended September 30, 2011. The Company did not recognize any interest income on impaired loans for the year ended September 30, 2011. Loans with no related allowance recorded: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Loans with an allowance recorded: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Recorded Investment Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment (In thousands) $ 3,584 $ 898 - 174 340 2 134 3,953 $ 899 - 174 346 2 136 - $ - - - - - - 2,690 950 - 279 295 62 160 $ 5,132 $ 5,510 $ - $ 4,436 $ 174 $ 235 - - - - 81 175 $ 235 - - - - 81 84 $ 70 - - - - 31 $ 490 $ 491 $ 185 $ $ 3,758 $ 1,133 - 174 340 2 215 4,128 $ 1,134 - 174 346 2 217 84 $ 70 - - - - 31 409 351 - 84 - 3 99 946 3,099 1,301 - 363 295 65 259 $ 5,622 $ 6,001 $ 185 $ 5,382 F-28 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) Nonperforming loans consists of nonaccrual loans and loans over 90 days past due and still accruing interest. The following table presents the recorded investment in nonperforming loans at September 30, 2012 and 2011: At September 30, 2012 At September 30, 2011 Loans 90+ Days Past Due Still Accruing Nonaccrual Loans Total Nonperforming Loans Nonaccrual Loans (In thousands) Loans 90+ Days Past Due Still Accruing Total Nonperforming Loans Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer $ 2,775 $ 899 - 174 - 66 175 1,548 $ 3 - - - 98 94 4,323 $ 902 - 174 - 164 269 3,758 $ 1,133 - 174 340 2 215 603 $ 949 - - - 99 61 Total $ 4,089 $ 1,743 $ 5,832 $ 5,622 $ 1,712 $ 4,361 2,082 - 174 340 101 276 7,334 F-29 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans at September 30, 2012: 30-59 Days 60-89 Days Past Due Past Due 90+ Days Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans (In thousands) Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer $ 4,636 $ 20 - - 51 109 286 1,926 $ 90 - - - - 98 3,754 $ 833 - - - 164 174 10,316 $ 943 - - 51 273 558 181,835 $ 89,577 23,942 9,308 12,307 36,031 30,190 192,151 90,520 23,942 9,308 12,358 36,304 30,748 Total $ 5,102 $ 2,114 $ 4,925 $ 12,141 $ 383,190 $ 395,331 The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans at September 30, 2011: 30-59 Days 60-89 Days Past Due Past Due 90+ Days Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans (In thousands) Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer $ 4,145 $ 216 - - 47 122 246 842 $ 400 - - - 932 274 2,213 $ 2,003 - 174 341 101 147 7,200 $ 2,619 - 174 388 1,155 667 163,754 $ 71,195 24,990 7,483 12,612 39,577 29,032 170,954 73,814 24,990 7,657 13,000 40,732 29,699 Total $ 4,776 $ 2,448 $ 4,979 $ 12,203 $ 348,643 $ 360,846 F-30 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, public information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company classifies loans based on credit risk at least quarterly. The Company uses the following regulatory definitions for risk ratings: Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date. Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. Loss: Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance on the Company’s books as an asset, without establishment of a specific valuation allowance or charge-off, is not warranted. Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. The following table presents the recorded investment in loans by risk category as of the date indicated: September 30, 2012: Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Loss Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Construction Land and Land Development Commercial Business Consumer Total (In thousands) $ 175,694 $ 4,919 11,130 408 - 85,439 $ 2,642 1,805 634 - 21,268 $ 318 2,356 - - 9,308 $ - - - - 11,942 $ 416 - - - 32,687 $ 2,158 1,459 - - 29,993 $ 142 600 13 - 366,331 10,595 17,350 1,055 - Total $ 192,151 $ 90,520 $ 23,942 $ 9,308 $ 12,358 $ 36,304 $ 30,748 $ 395,331 September 30, 2011: Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Loss $ 157,240 $ 2,044 10,696 974 - 67,572 $ 2,296 3,711 235 - 22,699 $ 327 1,964 - - 7,483 $ - 174 - - 12,223 $ 402 375 - - 37,639 $ 1,819 1,272 2 - 28,869 $ 74 650 106 - 333,725 6,962 18,842 1,317 - Total $ 170,954 $ 73,814 $ 24,990 $ 7,657 $ 13,000 $ 40,732 $ 29,699 $ 360,846 F-31 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) Troubled Debt Restructurings The following table summarizes the Company’s TDRs by accrual status at September 30, 2012 and 2011. There was no specific reserve included in the allowance for loan losses related to TDRs at September 30, 2012 and 2011. September 30, 2012: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Commercial business Consumer Total September 30, 2011: Residential real estate Commercial business Total Accruing Nonaccrual Total (In thousands) $ $ $ $ 2,993 $ 1,290 2,356 14 158 6,811 $ 1,499 $ 812 2,311 $ - $ - - - - - $ - $ - - $ 2,993 1,290 2,356 14 158 6,811 1,499 812 2,311 The following table summarizes information in regard to TDRs that were restructured during the year ended September 30, 2012: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Commercial business Consumer Total Number of Loans Pre- Modification Principal Balance Post- Modification Principal Balance (In thousands) 15 $ 1 1 1 1 19 $ 1,872 $ 772 1,797 14 159 4,614 $ 1,874 506 2,313 14 160 4,867 For the TDRs listed above, the terms of modification included temporary interest-only payment periods, reduction of the state interest rate, reduction of principal balance, extension of the maturity date, and the renewal of matured loans where the debtor was unable to access funds elsewhere at a market interest rate for debt with similar risk characteristics. The Company has not committed to lend any additional amounts as of September 30, 2012 and 2011 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDRs. During the year ended September 30, 2012, the Company had one TDR with a balance of $262,000 that was modified within the previous twelve months for which there was a payment default (defined as more than 90 days past due). The Company recognized a net charge-off of $42,000 for this TDR during the year ended September 30, 2012. F-32 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (5 – continued) At September 30, 2012, the recorded investment in residential mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residential properties with loan-to-value ratios exceeding 90% amounted to $9.2 million, of which some do not have private mortgage insurance or government guaranty. The Bank has entered into loan transactions with certain directors, officers and their affiliates (related parties). In the opinion of management, such indebtedness was incurred in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and does not involve more than normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. The following is a summary of activity for related party loans for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011: (In thousands) Beginning balance New loans and advances Repayments Reclassifications Increase due to acquisition of First Federal branches Ending balance F-33 2012 2011 $ 6,351 $ 1,477 (1,097) (365) 816 6,434 1,763 (1,099) (747) - $ 7,182 $ 6,351 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (6) REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION On March 22, 2011, the Company acquired a parcel of land in New Albany, Indiana for $2.97 million. On April 5, 2012, the Bank received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) to develop the land for retail purposes through its subsidiary, FFCC. The retail development may include a future branch location. The total cost of the development is expected to be approximately $6.9 million, including the $4.5 million paid as of September 30, 2012. The development costs will be partially funded by a $5.0 million loan commitment from another financial institution (see Note 14). The development is expected to be completed by May 31, 2013. Development and construction period interest of $8,000 was capitalized as part of the real estate carrying value during the year ended September 30, 2012. (7) PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT Premises and equipment consisted of the following: (In thousands) Land and land improvements Office buildings Furniture, fixtures and equipment Less accumulated depreciation Totals 2012 2011 $ 2,996 $ 9,757 3,331 16,084 1,993 9,449 3,163 14,605 4,577 4,161 $ 11,507 $ 10,444 Depreciation expense of $689,000 and $610,000 was recognized for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. (8) FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE At September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Bank had foreclosed real estate held for sale of $1.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively. During the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, foreclosure losses in the amount of $755,000 and $572,000, respectively, were charged-off to the allowance for loan losses. The losses on subsequent write downs of foreclosed real estate amounted to $94,000 and $229,000 for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and were aggregated with realized gains and losses from the sale of foreclosed real estate, and real estate taxes and other expenses of holding foreclosed real estate. Net realized gains from the sale of foreclosed real estate amounted to $41,000 for the year ended September 30, 2012 and net realized losses from the sale of foreclosed real estate amounted to $20,000 for the year ended September 30, 2011. Real estate taxes and other expenses of holding foreclosed real estate, net of income received from the operation of foreclosed real estate properties, amounted to $147,000 and $157,000 for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The net loss is reported in noninterest expense. Realized gains from the sale of foreclosed real estate totaling $36,000 and $51,000, respectively, for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were deferred because the sales were financed by the Bank and did not qualify for recognition under generally accepted accounting principles. At September 30, 2012 and 2011, aggregate deferred gains on the sale of foreclosed real estate financed by the Bank amounted to $132,000 and $119,000, respectively. F-34 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (9) GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES Goodwill and the core deposit intangibles acquired in the acquisitions of Community First Bank (“Community First”) on September 30, 2009 and the First Federal branches on July 6, 2012 are evaluated for impairment at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount is greater than its fair value. No impairment of goodwill or the core deposit intangibles was recognized during 2012 or 2011. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows: (In thousands) Beginning balance Acquisition of First Federal branches Ending balance The following is a summary of other intangible assets subject to amortization: (In thousands) Core deposit intangible acquired in Community First acquisition Core deposit intangible acquired in First Federal branch acquisition Less accumulated amortization Ending balance 2012 2011 $ 5,940 $ 1,996 5,940 - $ 7,936 $ 5,940 2012 2011 $ 2,447 $ 566 (600) 2,447 - (293) $ 2,413 $ 2,154 Amortization expense of intangibles amounted to $307,000 and $293,000 for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the core deposit intangibles for each of the ensuing five years and in the aggregate is as follows: Years ending September 30: (In thousands) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 and thereafter Total $ 344 344 344 344 344 693 $ 2,413 F-35 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (10) DEPOSITS The aggregate amount of time deposit accounts (certificates of deposit) with balances of $100,000 or more was $71.8 million and $53.1 million at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At September 30, 2012, scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit were as follows: Years ending September 30: 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 and thereafter Total (In thousands) $ 110,678 34,706 26,525 16,658 27,931 $ 216,498 The Bank held deposits of $5.3 million and $3.4 million for related parties at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. (11) FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED On June 30, 2012, the Bank entered into a federal funds purchased line of credit facility with another financial institution that established a line of credit not to exceed the lesser of $10 million or 25% of the Bank’s equity capital excluding reserves. Availability under the line of credit is subject to continued borrower eligibility and expires on June 30, 2013 unless it is extended. The line of credit is intended to support short-term liquidity needs, and the agreement states that the Bank may borrow under the facility for up to seven consecutive days without pledging collateral to secure the borrowing. At September 30, 2012, the Bank had no outstanding federal funds purchased under the facility. (12) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS Repurchase agreements include retail repurchase agreements representing overnight borrowings from deposit customers and long-term repurchase agreements with broker-dealers. Repurchase agreements are summarized as follows: (Dollars in thousands) Retail repurchase agreements Broker-dealer repurchase agreements: Long-term agreements: Maturing November 2011 Maturing December 2011 2012 2011 Weighted Average Rate Amount Weighted Average Rate Amount 0.50% $ 1,329 0.63% $ 1,321 - - 1.60% 1.65% 10,049 5,033 Total repurchase agreements $ 1,329 $ 16,403 The debt securities` underlying the retail repurchase agreements were under the control of the Bank at September 30, 2012 and 2011. The securities underlying the broker-dealer repurchase agreements were delivered to the broker-dealer who arranged the transactions. F-36 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (12 – continued) Information concerning borrowings under retail repurchase agreements as of and for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is summarized as follows: (Dollars in thousands) Weighted average interest rate during the year Average balance during the year Maximum month-end balance during the year Available for sale debt securities underlying the agreements at September 30: Amortized cost Fair value 2012 2011 0.62% 1,324 $ 1,329 0.63% 1,316 1,321 $ 2,796 2,871 2,565 2,599 $ $ Information concerning borrowings under repurchase agreements with broker-dealers as of and for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is summarized as follows: (Dollars in thousands) Weighted average interest rate during the year Average balance during the year Maximum month-end balance during the year Available for sale debt securities underlying the agreements at September 30: Amortized cost Fair value 2012 2011 2.09% 2,785 $ 15,047 2.07% 15,312 15,473 $ - - 16,184 16,678 $ $ Interest expense on repurchase agreements for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is summarized as follows: (In thousands) Broker-dealer repurchase agreements Retail repurchase agreements Total F-37 2012 2011 $ $ 59 $ 8 67 $ 317 8 325 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (13) BORROWINGS FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK At September 30, 2012 and 2011 borrowings from the FHLB were as follows: (Dollars in thousands) Advances maturing in: 2012 2013 2015 2017 Total advances Line of credit balance 2012 2011 Weighted Average Rate Amount Weighted Average Rate Amount -% $ 2.34% 2.66% 1.10% - 18,062 20,000 15,000 53,062 0.32% $ 2.34% 2.66% -% 15,000 18,137 20,000 - 53,137 -% - -% - Total borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank $ 53,062 $ 53,137 The Bank entered into an Advances, Pledge and Security Agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (“FHLBI”), allowing the Bank to initiate advances from the FHLBI. The advances are secured under a blanket collateral agreement. At September 30, 2012, the eligible blanket collateral included residential mortgage loans and investment securities with carrying values of $178.7 million and $32.9 million, respectively. On August 6, 2012, the Bank entered into an Overdraft Line of Credit Agreement with the FHLBI which established a line of credit not to exceed $10.0 million secured under the blanket collateral agreement. This agreement expires on February 6, 2013. At September 30, 2012, there were no borrowings outstanding under this agreement. (14) OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT On July 27, 2012, FFCC entered into a loan agreement with another financial institution to finance the retail development and construction project discussed in Note 6. The loan has a maximum commitment of $5 million and FFCC had borrowed $2.1 million under the loan at September 30, 2012. The loan is for a 10 year term with a fixed interest rate of 4.0% for the first six years of the loan term, then adjusting annually thereafter to the one-year LIBOR rate plus 250 basis points. The loan provides for 12 interest only monthly payments, followed by 107 monthly payments sufficient to fully amortize the loan over a 20 year period and a balloon payment of all outstanding principal and interest at maturity on July 27, 2022. The loan is secured by a mortgage and assignment of leases and rents on the retail development property, which had a carrying amount of $4.5 million at September 30, 2012. Future maturities of other longer term debt, based on the amount outstanding under the loan agreement at September 30, 2012, are as follows for the years ending September 30, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and later years: $71,000, $74,000, $77,000, $80,000, $83,000, and $1.7 million, respectively. F-38 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (15) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS The Bank has deferred compensation agreements with former officers who are receiving benefits under these agreements. The agreements provide for the payment of specific benefits following retirement. Deferred compensation expense was $21,000 and $23,000 for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company has a directors’ deferred compensation plan whereby a director, at his or her election, defers a portion of his monthly director fees into an account with the Company. The Company accrues interest on the deferred obligation at an annual rate equal to the prime rate for the immediately preceding calendar quarter plus 2%, but in no event at a rate in excess of 8%. The deferral period extends to the director’s normal retirement age of 70. The benefits under the plan are payable for a period of fifteen years following normal retirement, however, the agreements provide for payment of benefits in the event of disability, early retirement, termination of service or death. Deferred compensation expense for this plan was $120,000 and $104,000 for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. (16) BENEFIT PLANS Defined Contribution Plan: The Bank has a qualified contributory defined contribution plan available to all eligible employees. The plan allows participating employees to make tax-deferred contributions under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). Company contributions to the plan amounted to $304,000 and $285,000 for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Employee Stock Ownership Plan: On October 6, 2008, the Company established a leveraged employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) covering substantially all employees. The ESOP trust acquired 203,363 shares of Company common stock at a cost of $10.00 per share financed by a term loan with the Company. The employer loan and the related interest income are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements as the debt is serviced from Company contributions. Dividends payable on allocated shares are charged to retained earnings and are satisfied by the allocation of cash dividends to participant accounts. Dividends payable on unallocated shares are not considered dividends for financial reporting purposes. Shares held by the ESOP trust are allocated to participant accounts based on the ratio of the current year principal and interest payments to the total of the current year and future years’ principal and interest to be paid on the employer loan. Compensation expense is recognized based on the average fair value of shares released for allocation to participant accounts during the year with a corresponding credit to stockholders’ equity. Compensation expense recognized for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $252,000 and $240,000, respectively. The fair value of unearned ESOP shares was $2.3 million at September 30, 2012. Company common stock held by the ESOP trust at September 30, 2012 was as follows: Allocated shares Unearned shares Total ESOP shares 83,522 119,841 203,363 F-39 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (17) STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS In December 2009, the Company adopted the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (“Plan”), which the Company’s shareholders approved in February 2010. The Plan provides for the award of stock options, restricted shares and performance shares. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance under the Plan may not exceed 355,885 shares. The Company may grant both non-statutory and statutory (i.e., incentive) stock options that may not have a term exceeding ten years. An award of a performance share is a grant of a right to receive shares of the Company’s common stock contingent upon the achievement of specific performance criteria or other objectives set at the grant date. Awards granted under the Plan may be granted either alone, in addition to, or in tandem with any other award granted under the Plan. The terms of the Plan include a provision whereby all unearned options and shares become immediately exercisable and fully vested upon a change in control. In April 2010, the Company funded a trust, administered by an independent trustee, which acquired 101,681 common shares in the open market at a price per share of $13.60 for a total cost of $1.4 million. These acquired common shares were granted to directors, officers and key employees in the form of restricted stock in May 2010 at a price per share of $13.25 for a total of $1.3 million. The difference between the purchase price and grant price of the common shares issued as restricted stock, totaling $41,000, was recognized by the Company as a reduction of additional paid in capital. The vesting period of the restricted stock is five years beginning one year after the date of grant of the awards. Compensation expense is measured based on the fair market value of the restricted stock at the grant date and is recognized ratably over the period during which the shares are earned (the vesting period). Compensation expense related to restricted stock recognized for both years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $260,000. A summary of the Company’s nonvested restricted shares for the year ended September 30, 2012 is as follows: Nonvested at beginning of year Granted Vested Forfeited Nonvested at end of year Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value 78,470 $ - (19,620) - 13.25 - 13.25 - 58,850 $ 13.25 The total fair value of restricted shares that vested during the year ended September 30, 2012 was $346,000. At September 30, 2012, there was $682,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted shares. The compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the remaining vesting period of 2.6 years. F-40 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (17 - continued) In May 2010, the Company awarded 177,549 incentive and 76,655 non-statutory stock options to directors, officers and key employees. The options granted vest ratably over five years and are exercisable in whole or in part for a period up to ten years from the date of the grant. Compensation expense is measured based on the fair market value of the options at the grant date and is recognized ratably over the period during which the shares are earned (the vesting period). The fair market value of stock options granted was estimated at the date of grant using the Binomial option pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock and that of peer institutions located in its geographic market area. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding. The risk free rate for the expected life of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the grant date. The fair value of options granted was determined using the following assumptions: Expected dividend yield Risk-free interest rate Expected volatility Expected life of options Weighted average fair value at grant date 4.53% 2.82% 30.00% 7.5 years 3.09 $ A summary of stock option activity under the plan as of September 30, 2012, and changes during the year then ended is presented below. Outstanding at beginning of year Granted Exercise Forfeited or expired Outstanding at end of year Exercisable at end of year Weighted Weighted Average Average Remaining Aggregate Intrinsic Exercise Contractual Value Term Price Number of Shares 245,232 $ - - - 13.25 - - - 245,232 $ 13.25 7.6 $ 1,533,000 98,095 $ 13.25 7.6 $ 613,000 The Company recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $152,000 and $177,000 for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At September 30, 2012, there was $398,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period of 2.6 years. F-41 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (18) INCOME TAXES The Company and its subsidiaries file consolidated income tax returns. The components of the consolidated income tax expense were as follows for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011: (In thousands) Current Tax benefit allocated to additional paid-in capital related to equity incentive plan Deferred Income tax expense 2012 2011 $ 1,265 $ 33 160 1,092 22 565 $ 1,458 $ 1,679 The reconciliation of income tax expense with the amount which would have been provided at the federal statutory rate of 34 percent follows for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011: (In thousands) Provision at federal statutory rate State income tax-net of federal tax benefit Tax-exempt interest income Increase in cash value of life insurance Other Income tax expense 2012 2011 $ 1,953 $ 90 (486) (97) (2) 1,935 138 (381) (106) 93 $ 1,458 $ 1,679 Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows: (In thousands) Deferred tax assets: Allowance for loan losses Acquisition purchase accounting adjustments Deferred compensation plans Charitable contributions carryover Equity incentive plans Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available for sale securities Valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate and repossessed assets Deferred interest income on nonaccrual loans Other Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities: Unrealized gain on securities available for sale Accumulated depreciation Deferred loan fees and costs, net Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends Section 481 adjustment for bad debt recapture Unrealized gain on trading account securities Deferred tax liabilities $ 2012 2011 1,983 $ 252 273 124 76 23 27 51 225 3,034 (3,184) (775) (148) (134) (109) (20) (4,370) 1,884 551 237 231 60 24 62 - 145 3,194 (1,846) (697) (215) (133) (140) - (3,031) Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ (1,336) $ 163 The Company has charitable contributions carryovers of $366,000 available to reduce federal taxable income in subsequent years. The charitable contribution carryovers expire during the year ending September 30, 2014. F-42 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (18 - continued) At September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had no liability for unrecognized income tax benefits and does not anticipate any increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months. The Company believes that its income tax positions would be sustained upon examination and does not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material change to its financial position or results of operations. The Company files U.S. federal and Indiana state income tax returns. Returns filed in these jurisdictions for tax years ended on or after September 30, 2009 are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. Prior to October 1, 1996, the Bank was permitted by the Internal Revenue Code to deduct from taxable income an annual addition to a statutory bad debt reserve subject to certain limitations. Retained earnings at September 30, 2012 and 2011 include $4.6 million of cumulative deductions for which no deferred federal income tax liability has been recorded. Reduction of these reserves for purposes other than tax bad debt losses or adjustments arising from carryback of net operating losses would create income for tax purposes subject to the then current corporate income tax rate. The unrecorded deferred liability on these amounts was $1.5 million at September 30, 2012 and 2011. Federal legislation enacted in 1996 repealed the use of the qualified thrift reserve method of accounting for bad debts for tax years beginning after December 31, 1995. As a result, the Bank discontinued the calculation of the annual addition to the statutory bad debt reserve using the percentage-of-taxable-income method and adopted the experience reserve method for banks for tax years through September 30, 2010. Under this method, the Bank computed its federal tax bad debt deduction based on actual loss experience over a period of years. Beginning with its tax year ended September 30, 2011, the Bank is required to use the specific charge-off method to compute its federal tax bad debt deduction. The 1996 legislation also provided that the Bank will not be required to recapture its pre-1988 statutory bad debt reserves if it ceases to meet the qualifying thrift definitional tests and if the Bank continues to qualify as a “bank” under existing provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. (19) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES In the normal course of business, there are outstanding various commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit and legal claims, which are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Commitments under outstanding standby letters of credit totaled $559,000 at September 30, 2012. The following is a summary of the commitments to extend credit at September 30, 2012 and 2011: (In thousands) Loan commitments: Fixed rate Adjustable rate Undisbursed portion of home equity lines of credit Undisbursed portion of commercial and personal lines of credit Undisbursed portion of construction loans in process Total commitments to extend credit F-43 2012 2011 $ 6,886 $ 726 20,038 21,000 6,602 2,274 776 18,029 16,797 4,501 $ 55,252 $ 42,377 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (20) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the balance sheet. The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments (see Note 19). The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount and type of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, varies and is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Standby letters of credit are conditional lending commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Standby letters of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank’s policy for obtaining collateral, and the nature of such collateral, is essentially the same as that involved in making commitments to extend credit. The Bank has not been obligated to perform on any financial guarantees and has incurred no losses on its commitments in 2012 or 2011. F-44 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (21) DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following table summarizes the carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments at September 30, 2012 and 2011. (In thousands) Financial assets: Cash and due from banks Interest-bearing deposits in banks Trading account securities Securities available for sale Securities held to maturity Loans, net Mortgage loans held for sale Federal Home Loan Bank stock Accrued interest receivable Financial liabilities: Deposits Short-term repurchase agreements Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank Accrued interest payable Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance Derivative financial instruments included in other assets: Interest rate cap 2012 2011 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value $ 27,569 $ 11,222 3,562 152,543 7,848 27,569 $ 11,222 3,562 152,543 8,314 18,099 $ 9,104 - 108,577 9,506 18,099 9,104 - 108,577 9,690 389,067 388,790 354,432 366,803 643 5,400 2,412 643 5,400 2,412 - 4,400 2,198 - 4,400 2,198 494,234 1,329 53,062 236 622 492,161 1,329 53,752 236 622 387,626 16,403 53,137 399 330 394,303 16,457 54,534 399 330 11 11 50 50 The carrying amounts in the preceding table are included in the consolidated balances sheets under the applicable captions. The contract or notional amounts of the Bank’s financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk are disclosed in Note 16, and the fair value of these instruments is considered immaterial. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate: Cash and Cash Equivalents For cash and short-term instruments, including cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits with banks, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. F-45 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (21 - continued) Debt and Equity Securities For marketable equity securities, the fair values are based on quoted market prices. For debt securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service and the fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, U.S. government and agency yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the security’s terms and conditions, among other factors. For FHLB stock, a restricted equity security, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because it is not marketable. Loans The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and terms. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value. Deposits The fair value of demand and savings deposits and other transaction accounts is the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet date. The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities. The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value. Borrowed Funds Borrowed funds include borrowings from the FHLB and repurchase agreements. Fair value for FHLB advances and long-term repurchase agreements is estimated by discounting the future cash flows at current interest rates for FHLB advances of similar maturities. For short- term repurchase agreements and FHLB line of credit borrowings, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Derivative Financial Instruments For derivative financial instruments, the fair values generally represent an estimate of the amount the Company would receive or pay upon termination of the agreement at the reporting date, taking into account the current interest rates, and exclusive of any accrued interest. F-46 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (22) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, provides the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes 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 under FASB ASC Topic 820 are described as follows: Level 1: Level 2: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted market price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available. Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted market prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs to the valuation methodology that are derived principally from or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to all of the Company’s financial assets carried at fair value or the lower of cost or fair value. F-47 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (22 – continued) The table below presents the balances of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2012. The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2012. September 30, 2012: Assets Measured – Recurring Basis Trading account securities Securities available for sale: Agency bonds and notes Agency mortgage-backed Agency CMO Privately-issued CMO Privately-issued ABS Municipal Equity securities Total securities available for sale Interest rate cap Assets Measured – Nonrecurring Basis Impaired loans: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Construction Commercial business Consumer Total impaired loans Loans held for sale Foreclosed real estate: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Multifamily Land and land development Total foreclosed real estate $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ F-48 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Carrying Value (In thousands) - $ 3,562 $ - $ 3,562 16,064 43,420 17,541 5,289 7,227 62,933 69 152,543 11 2,775 839 174 66 161 4,015 - $ - - - - 69 69 $ 16,064 $ 43,420 17,541 5,289 7,227 62,933 - 152,474 $ - $ 11 $ - $ - - - - - - $ - $ - $ - - - - - $ - $ - $ - - - - $ - $ - - - - - $ 2,775 $ 839 174 66 161 4,015 $ 643 $ - $ 643 - $ - - - - $ 487 $ 231 357 406 1,481 $ 487 231 357 406 1,481 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (22 – continued) The table below presents the balances of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2011. The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2011. September 30, 2011: Assets Measured - Recurring Basis Securities available for sale: Agency bonds and notes Agency mortgage-backed Agency CMO Privately-issued CMO Privately-issued ABS Municipal Equity securities Total securities available for sale Interest rate cap Assets Measured - Nonrecurring Basis Impaired loans: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Construction Land and land development Commercial business Consumer Total impaired loans Foreclosed real estate: Residential real estate Commercial real estate Construction Land and land development Total foreclosed real estate Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ - $ - - - - - 56 56 $ 12,866 $ 18,309 25,691 4,704 6,692 40,259 - 108,521 $ - $ 50 $ - $ - - - - - - - $ - $ 12,866 18,309 25,691 4,704 6,692 40,259 56 108,577 50 - $ - - - - - - $ - $ - - - - $ - $ - - - - - - $ - $ - - - - $ 3,674 $ 1,063 174 340 2 184 5,437 $ 786 $ 105 72 65 1,028 $ 3,674 1,063 174 340 2 184 5,437 786 105 72 65 1,028 Fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on information obtained from third parties that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters or a matrix pricing model that employs the Bond Market Association’s standard calculations for cash flow and price/yield analysis and observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value, or the lower of cost or fair value. These adjustments may include unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments have been applied consistently over time. The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. F-49 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (22 - continued) Trading Account Securities and Securities Available for Sale. Securities classified as trading and available for sale are reported at fair value on a recurring basis. These securities are classified as Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy where quoted market prices from reputable third-party brokers are available in an active market. If quoted market prices are not available, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. These securities are reported using Level 2 inputs and the fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, U.S. government and agency yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the security’s terms and conditions, among other factors. Changes in fair value of trading account securities are reported in noninterest income. Changes in fair value of securities available for sale are recorded in other comprehensive income, net of income tax effect. Derivative Financial Instruments. Derivative financial instruments consist of an interest rate cap contract. As such, significant fair value inputs can generally be verified by counterparties and do not involve significant management judgments (Level 2 inputs). Impaired Loans. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Impaired loans are evaluated and valued at the time the loan is identified as impaired at the lower of cost or market value. For collateral dependent impaired loans, market value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets, including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable, and its fair value is generally determined based on real estate appraisals or other independent evaluations by qualified professionals. The appraisals are then discounted to reflect management’s estimate of the fair value of the collateral given the current market conditions and the condition of the collateral. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors identified above. Fair value of impaired loans is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Loans Held for Sale. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value. The portfolio is comprised of residential real estate loans and fair value is based on specific prices of underlying contracts for sales to investors. These measurements are carried at Level 2. Foreclosed Real Estate. Foreclosed real estate held for sale is reported at fair value less estimated costs to dispose of the property. The fair values are determined by real estate appraisals which are then discounted to reflect management’s estimate of the fair value of the property given current market conditions. Fair value of foreclosed real estate held for sale is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. There have been no changes in the valuation techniques and related inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis during the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. There were no transfers into or out of Level 3 financial assets or liabilities for the years ended September 30, 2012 or 2011. In addition, there were no transfers into or out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the years ended September 30, 2012 or 2011. F-50 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (23) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS The Company has an interest rate cap contract that is not designated as a hedge. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives not designated for hedge accounting are recognized in noninterest income. The following is a summary of the terms of the interest rate cap contract reported in the consolidated balance sheet in other assets at September 30, 2012: Strike Rate Remaining Term Notional Amount (Dollars in thousands) Purchase Premium Unrealized Loss Fair Value 7.50% 4.8 years $ 10,000 $ 150 $ 139 $ 11 The notional amounts of derivatives do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties, but provide the basis for calculating payments. For interest rate caps, the notional amounts are not a measure of exposure to credit or market risk. Counterparties to financial instruments expose the Company to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance, but the Company does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations. The Company deals only with highly rated counterparties. The current credit exposure of derivatives is represented by the fair value of contracts at the reporting date. (Also see Notes 21 and 22) (24) STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liquidation Account Upon completion of its conversion from mutual to stock form on October 6, 2008, the Bank established a liquidation account in an amount equal to its retained earnings at March 31, 2008, totaling $29.3 million. The liquidation account is maintained for the benefit of depositors as of the March 31, 2007 eligibility record date (or the June 30, 2008 supplemental eligibility record date) who maintain their deposits in the Bank after conversion. In the event of complete liquidation, and only in such an event, each eligible depositor is entitled to receive a liquidation distribution from the liquidation account in the proportionate amount of the then current adjusted balance for deposits held, before any liquidation distribution may be made with respect to the stockholders. Except for the repurchase of stock and payment of dividends by the Bank, the existence of the liquidation account does not restrict the use or application of retained earnings of the Bank. F-51 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (25) PREFERRED STOCK On August 11, 2011, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with the United States Department of the Treasury, pursuant to which the Company issued 17,120 shares of the its Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”), having a liquidation amount per share equal to $1,000, for a total purchase price of $17,120,000. The Purchase Agreement was entered into, and the Series A Preferred Stock was issued, pursuant to the Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) program, a $30 billion fund established under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, that encourages lending to small businesses by providing Tier 1 capital to qualified community banks with assets of less than $10 billion. Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends, payable quarterly, on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, beginning October 1, 2011. The dividend rate, as a percentage of the liquidation amount, can fluctuate on a quarterly basis during the first ten quarters during which the Series A Preferred Stock is outstanding and may be adjusted between 1.0% and 5.0% per annum, to reflect the amount of change in the Bank’s level of Qualified Small Business Lending (“QSBL”) (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) over the baseline level calculated under the terms of the Purchase Agreement (“Baseline”). In addition to the dividend, in the event the Bank’s level of QSBL has not increased relative to the Baseline, at the beginning of the tenth calendar quarter, the Company will be subject to an additional lending incentive fee equal to 2.0% per annum. For the eleventh dividend period through the eighteenth dividend period, inclusive, and that portion of the nineteenth dividend period before, but not including, the four and one half (4½) year anniversary of the date of issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at between 1.0% and 7.0% per annum based upon the increase in QSBL as compared to the Baseline. After four and one half (4½) years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to nine 9.0%. Based upon the Bank’s level of QSBL over the Baseline for purposes of calculating the dividend rate for the initial dividend period, the dividend rate for the initial dividend period ended September 30, 2011 was 4.84%. The dividend rate for the fifth dividend period ended September 30, 2012 was 1.0% and the weighted average dividend rate for the year ended September 30, 2012 was 1.0%. The Series A Preferred Stock is non-voting, except in limited circumstances. In the event that the Company fails to timely make five dividend payments, whether or not consecutive, the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock will have the right, but not the obligation, to appoint a representative as an observer on the Company’s board of directors. The Series A Preferred Stock may be redeemed at any time at the Company’s option, at a redemption price of one hundred percent (100%) of the liquidation amount plus accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption for the current period, subject to the approval of its federal banking regulator. The Series A Preferred Stock was issued in a private placement exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company has agreed to register the Series A Preferred Stock under certain circumstances set forth in the Purchase Agreement. The Series A Preferred Stock is not subject to any contractual restrictions on transfer. F-52 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (26) DIVIDEND RESTRICTION As an Indiana corporation, the Company is subject to Indiana law with respect to the payment of dividends. Under Indiana law, the Company may pay dividends so long as it is able to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business and its assets exceed the sum of its total liabilities, plus the amount that would be needed, if the Company were to be dissolved at the time of the dividend, to satisfy any rights that are preferential to the rights of the persons receiving the dividend. The ability of the Company to pay dividends depends primarily on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Company. The payment of dividends by the Bank is subject to regulation by the OCC. The Bank may not declare or pay a cash dividend or repurchase any of its capital stock if the effect thereof would cause the regulatory capital of the Bank to be reduced below regulatory capital requirements imposed by the OCC or below the amount of the liquidation account established upon completion of the conversion. (27) REGULATORY MATTERS The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by its primary federal regulator, the OCC. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total risk-based capital and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations), Tier I capital to adjusted total assets (as defined) and tangible capital to adjusted total assets (as defined). Management believes, as of September 30, 2012, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. As of September 30, 2012, the most recent notification from the OCC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk- based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category. F-53 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (27 - continued) The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table. No amount was deducted from capital for interest-rate risk in either year. (Dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio Actual As of September 30, 2012: Total capital (to risk weighted Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes: Ratio Amount Minimum To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions: Ratio Amount assets) $ 67,566 17.07% $ 31,666 8.00% $ 39,583 10.00% Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 62,629 15.82% N/A $ 23,750 6.00% Tier I capital (to adjusted total assets) $ 62,629 10.12% $ 24,762 4.00% $ 30,953 5.00% Tangible capital (to adjusted total assets) $ 62,629 10.12% $ 9,286 1.50% N/A As of September 30, 2011: Total capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 63,838 17.52% $ 29,148 8.00% $ 36,435 10.00% Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 59,352 16.29% N/A $ 21,861 6.00% Tier I capital (to adjusted total assets) $ 59,352 11.34% $ 20,926 4.00% $ 26,158 5.00% Tangible capital (to adjusted total assets) $ 59,352 11.34% $ 7,847 1.50% N/A F-54 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (28) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE FOR EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options, restricted stock and other potentially dilutive securities outstanding. Earnings and dividends per share are restated for stock splits and dividends through the date of issuance of the financial statements. Earnings per share information is presented below for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. (In thousands, except share and per share data) Years Ended September 30, Basic: Earnings: Net income Less: Preferred stock dividends declared Net income available to common shareholders Shares: Weighted average common shares outstanding Net income per common share, basic Diluted: Earnings: Net income Less: Preferred stock dividends declared Net income available to common shareholders Shares: Weighted average common shares outstanding Add: Dilutive effect of outstanding options Add: Dilutive effect of restricted stock Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted $ $ $ $ $ 2012 2011 4,287 $ (171) 4,014 (115) 4,116 $ 3,899 2,163,552 2,144,141 1.90 $ 1.82 4,287 $ (171) 4,014 (115) 4,116 $ 3,899 2,163,552 51,853 14,783 2,144,141 32,273 13,058 2,230,188 2,189,472 Net income per common share, diluted $ 1.85 $ 1.78 Unearned ESOP and nonvested restricted stock shares are not considered as outstanding for purposes of computing weighted average common shares outstanding. F-55 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (29) PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Condensed financial information for First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (parent company only) follows: Balance Sheets (In thousands) Assets: Cash and interest bearing deposits Other assets Investment in subsidiaries Liabilities and Equity: Accrued expenses Stockholders' equity Statements of Income (In thousands) As of September 30, 2011 2012 1,895 $ 698 80,506 83,099 $ 5,194 817 70,800 76,811 173 $ 82,926 83,099 $ 210 76,601 76,811 $ $ $ $ Years Ended September 30, 2012 2011 Other operating expenses $ (959) $ Loss before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries Income tax benefit Loss before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries Net income F-56 (983) (983) 277 (706) (959) 289 (670) 4,957 4,720 $ 4,287 $ 4,014 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (29 - continued) Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) Operating Activities: Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries ESOP and stock compensation expense Net change in other assets and liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Investing Activities: Investment in Bank Net cash used in investing activities Financing Activities: Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock Exercise of stock options Purchase of treasury stock Dividends paid Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and interest bearing deposits Cash and interest bearing deposits at beginning of year Years Ended September 30, 2012 2011 $ 4,287 $ 4,014 (4,957) 664 188 182 (4,720) 677 497 468 (2,494) (2,494) (15,408) (15,408) - - (743) (244) (987) 17,120 46 (725) - 16,441 (3,299) 1,501 5,194 3,693 Cash and interest bearing deposits at end of year $ 1,895 $ 5,194 F-57 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (30) CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK At September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Bank had a concentration of credit risk with a correspondent bank in excess of the federal deposit insurance limit of $1.2 million. (31) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION (In thousands) Cash payments for: Interest Taxes Non-cash investing activities: Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate financed through loans Transfer of securities from held to maturity to available for sale Transfer of securities from available for sale to held to maturity (32) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 2012 2011 $ 5,367 $ 848 6,448 1,288 2,436 1,453 - - 1,903 774 145 7,388 On November 16, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program to acquire up to 230,217 shares, or approximately 10%, of the Company’s outstanding common stock that will be outstanding upon completion of the current stock repurchase program. The Company’s current repurchase program has 21,350 shares remaining to be purchased. The new repurchases will commence upon completion of the current repurchase program. Repurchases, which will be conducted through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, will be made from time to time depending on market conditions and other factors. Repurchased shares will be held in treasury. Also on November 16, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.40 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable on or about December 31, 2012 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 30, 2012. The amount of the dividend paid to shareholders will be approximately $930,000. F-58 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011 (33) SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (In thousands, except per share data) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter September 30, 2012: Interest income Interest expense Net interest income Provision for loan losses Net interest income after provision for loan losses Noninterest income Noninterest expenses Income before income taxes Income tax expense Net income Less: Preferred stock dividends declared Net income available to common shareholders Net income per common share, basic Net income per common share, diluted September 30, 2011: Interest income Interest expense Net interest income Provision for loan losses Net interest income after provision for loan losses Noninterest income Noninterest expenses Income before income taxes Income tax expense Net income Less: Preferred stock dividends declared Net income available to common shareholders Net income per common share, basic Net income per common share, diluted $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 6,360 $ 1,242 5,118 319 4,799 672 4,235 1,236 326 6,199 $ 1,123 5,076 270 4,806 654 4,132 1,328 364 6,559 $ 1,124 5,435 308 5,127 1,045 4,569 1,603 331 6,876 1,186 5,690 635 5,055 1,051 4,528 1,578 437 910 964 1,272 1,141 43 43 43 42 867 $ 921 $ 1,229 $ 1,099 0.40 $ 0.43 $ 0.57 $ 0.39 $ 0.41 $ 0.55 $ 6,500 $ 1,423 5,077 352 4,725 854 4,038 1,541 457 6,405 $ 1,336 5,069 287 4,782 630 4,033 1,379 409 6,592 $ 1,327 5,265 435 4,830 792 4,056 1,566 443 1,084 970 1,123 - - - 1,084 $ 970 $ 1,123 $ 0.50 $ 0.46 $ 0.53 $ 0.50 $ 0.44 $ 0.51 $ 0.50 0.49 6,486 1,299 5,187 531 4,656 732 4,181 1,207 370 837 115 722 0.34 0.33 (Back To Top) Section 2: EX-21 (EXHIBIT 21.0) 59 Exhibit 21.0 Subsidiaries Percentage Ownership Jurisdiction or State of Incorporation Indiana United States Indiana Indiana Nevada 100% 100% 100% 100% Registrant First Savings Financial Group, Inc. Subsidiaries First Savings Bank, F.S.B. Southern Indiana Financial Corporation (1) FFCC, Inc. (1) First Savings Investments, Inc. (1) _________________ (1) Wholly owned subsidiary of First Savings Bank, F.S.B. (Back To Top) Section 3: EX-23 (EXHIBIT 23.0) Exhibit 23.0 CONSENT OF MONROE SHINE & CO., INC. We consent to the incorporation by reference in First Savings Financial Group, Inc.’s Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-154417 and 333-166430) of our report dated December 28, 2012 contained in the annual report for the year ended September 30, 2012 appearing in this Form 10-K. New Albany, Indiana December 31, 2012 (Back To Top) Section 4: EX-31.1 (EXHIBIT 31.1) CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT 31.1 I, Larry W. Myers, certify that: 1. 2. 3. 4. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of First Savings Financial Group, Inc.: Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as the end of the period covered by this annual report based on such evaluation; (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: December 31, 2012 /s/ Larry W. Myers Larry W. Myers President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) (Back To Top) Section 5: EX-31.2 (EXHIBIT 31.2) I, Anthony A. Schoen, certify that: CERTIFICATION 1. 2. 3. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of First Savings Financial Group, Inc.: Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in EXHIBIT 31.2 this annual report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as the end of the period covered by this annual report based on such evaluation; (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: December 31, 2012 /s/ Anthony A. Schoen Anthony A. Schoen Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) (Back To Top) Section 6: EX-32 (EXHIBIT 32.0) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADDED BY SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 EXHIBIT 32.0 In connection with the Annual Report of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), the undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as added by § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: (1) (2) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of and for the period covered by the Report. /s/ Larry W. Myers President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) /s/ Anthony A. Schoen Anthony A. Schoen Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) December 31, 2012 (Back To Top) 

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