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FSFG 10-K 9/30/2013

Section 1: 10-K (FORM 10-K) 

UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-K 

(Mark One) 

⌧⌧⌧⌧

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 

OR 

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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  ⌧ 

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  ⌧ 

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   ⌧    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   ⌧     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. ¨ 

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 ⌧ 

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

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by nonaffiliates was $44.8 million, based upon the closing 
price of $21.71 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, 2013. 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of December 13, 2013 was 2,262,305. 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Item 1. 

Business 

Item 1A. 

Risk Factors 

Item 1B. 

Unresolved Staff Comments 

Item 2. 

Properties 

Item 3. 

Legal Proceedings 

Item 4. 

Mine Safety Disclosures 

INDEX 

Part I 

Part II 

Item 5. 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

Item 6. 

Selected Financial Data 

Item 7. 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

Item 7A. 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 

Item 8. 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

Item 9. 

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 

Part IV 

Item 15. 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 

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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. 

Item 1.                    BUSINESS 

General 

PART I 

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. 

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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, 2013, which is the most recent date for which data is available from 
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, we held approximately 12.95%, 2.82%, 29.40%, 80.12% and 10.00% 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. 

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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. 

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At September 30, 2013, 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, 2013. 

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. 

During 2013, we began a commercial real estate lending program that is focused on loans to high net worth individuals that are secured by 
low  loan-to-value, single-tenant  commercial  properties  that  are  leased  to  investment  grade  national-brand  retailers.  This  program  is  designed  to 
diversify the Company’s geographic and credit risk profile given the geographic dispersion of the loans and collateral, and the investment grade 
credit of the national-brand lessees.  The terms of the loans are generally consistent with the aforementioned terms of in-market  commercial  real 
estate  loans;  however,  these  cannot  exceed  70%  loan-to-value  and  loan  maturities  cannot  exceed  the  expiration  of  the  underlying  leases.   In 
addition, the Company has established guidelines with respect to concentrations by state, by lessee, as a percent of the overall loan portfolio and 
as  a  percent  of  capital.   The  average  size  of  these  loans  originated  during  2013  was  $1.0  million  and  the  portfolio  balance  was  $17.4  million  at 
September 30, 2013. Our largest such loan, which was originated in May 2013 and secured by a single-tenant commercial retail building, had an 
outstanding balance of $2.3 million at September 30, 2013 and was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2013. 

At September 30, 2013, our largest commercial real estate loan had an outstanding balance of $4.2 million. This loan, which was originated 

in December 2012 and is secured by an office building, was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2013.  

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, 2013, we had approved commitments for speculative construction loans of $11.2 million, of which $9.3 million was 
outstanding.  We require a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% for speculative construction loans.  At September 30, 2013, our largest construction 
loan relationship was for a commitment of $2.7 million, of which $1.8 million was outstanding.  This relationship was performing according to its 
original terms at September 30, 2013. 

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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,  2013,  our  largest  land  development  loan  had  an  outstanding  balance  of  $1.1  million.   This  loan  was 
performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2013. 

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, 2013, 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, 2013. 

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, 2013, our largest consumer loan was a home equity line of credit with a commitment of $500,000, of which 
$193,000  was  outstanding.  This  loan,  which  was  originated  in  November  2004  and  is  secured  by  a  first  mortgage  on  a  personal  residence,  was 
performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2013. 

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,  2013,  our  largest  commercial  business  loan  was  for  a  commitment  of  $4.5  million,  of  which  $4.0  million  was 
outstanding. This loan, which was originated in July 2008 and most recently renewed in February 2013 and is secured by contract assignments and 
accounts receivable, was performing in accordance with its original terms at September 30, 2013. 

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. 

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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. 

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 
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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. 

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, 2013, 
$21.3 million of loans included sold participation interests of $9.5 million, for a net position of $11.8 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, 2013, the outstanding principal balance of these loans was $4.4 million 
and the Bank’s carrying amount was $4.4 million.  These loans were purchased in April 2012 and were performing in accordance with their original 
terms at September 30, 2013. 

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,  2013,  we  had  participation  interests  of  loans 
totaling $5.5 million and our largest participation interest with a single borrower was $2.3 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, 2013. 

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, 2013, our regulatory limit on loans to one borrower was $10.8 
million.   At  that  date,  our  largest  lending  relationship  was  for  a  commitment  of  $5.3  million,  of  which  $5.3  million  was  outstanding,  and  was 
performing  according  to  its  original  terms  at  that  date.   This  loan  relationship  is  secured  by  various  commercial  real  estate  properties  and  land 
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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. 

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,  2013,  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,  SBA  certificates  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 $3.2 
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. 

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.Personnel 

As  of  September  30,  2013,  we  had  160  full-time  employees  and  27  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. 

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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. 

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, 2013, First Savings Bank met each of its capital requirements. 

Basel III 

On July 9, 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued a final rule that will revise their risk-based capital requirements and the method 
for calculating risk-weighted assets to make them consistent with agreements that were reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision 
(“Basel III”) and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank  Act.  The final rule applies to all depository institutions, top-tier bank holding companies 
with total consolidated assets of $500 million or more and top-tier savings and loan holding companies. 

The rule establishes a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement (4.5% of risk-weighted assets), increases the minimum Tier 1 
capital to risk-based assets requirement (from 4.0% to 6.0% of risk-weighted assets) and assigns a higher risk weight (150%) to exposures that are 
more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status and to certain commercial real estate facilities that finance the acquisition, development or 
construction of real property. 

The rule also includes changes in what constitutes regulatory capital, some of which are subject to a two-year transition period.  These 
changes include the phasing-out of certain instruments as qualifying capital.  In addition, Tier 2 capital is no longer limited to the amount of Tier 1 
capital  included  in  total  capital.   Mortgage  servicing  rights,  certain  deferred  tax  assets  and  investments  in  unconsolidated  subsidiaries  over 
designated percentages of common stock will be required to be deducted from capital, subject to a two-year transition period.  Finally, Tier 1 capital 
will  include  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (which  includes  all  unrealized  gains  and  losses  on  available  for  sale  debt  and  equity 
securities), subject to a two-year transition period. 

The new capital requirements also include changes in the risk-weights of assets to better reflect credit risk and other risk exposures.  These 
include a 150% risk weight (up from 100%) for certain high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development and construction loans and 
non-residential mortgage loans that are 90 days past due or otherwise on nonaccrual status; a 20% (up from 0%) credit conversion factor for the 
unused portion of a commitment with an original maturity of one year or less that is not unconditionally cancellable; a 250% risk weight (up from 
100%) for mortgage servicing rights and deferred tax assets that are not deducted from capital; and increased risk-weights (from 0% to up to 600%) 
for equity exposures. 

Finally, the rule limits capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a “capital 
conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets in addition to the amount necessary to meet its 
minimum risk-based capital requirements. 

The final rule becomes effective on January 1, 2015.  The capital conservation buffer requirement will be phased in beginning January 1, 

2016, at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets, increasing each year until fully implemented at 2.5% on January 1, 2019. 

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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, 2013, First Savings Financial Group and First Savings Bank would have met all capital 

adequacy requirements under Basel III on a fully phased-in basis if such requirements were currently effective. 

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. 

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 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. 

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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. 

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, 2013, First Savings Bank maintained 84.48% 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. 

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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. 

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, 2013 totaled $166,545. 

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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, 2013 of $5.5 
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 for 2013: a 3% reserve ratio is assessed on net 
transaction  accounts  up  to  and  including  $79.5 million;  a  10%  reserve  ratio  is  applied  above  $79.5 million.  The  first  $12.4 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  2014,  will  require  a  3%  ratio  for  up  to  $89.0 million  and  an  exemption  of  $13.3 million.  First  Savings  Bank  complies  with  the 
foregoing requirements. In October 2008, the Federal Reserve Board began paying interest on certain reserve balances. 

Other Regulations 

First Savings Bank’s operations are also subject to federal laws applicable to credit transactions, including the: 

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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: 

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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. 

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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. 

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. 

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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 2013 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. 

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. 

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State Taxation 

Indiana.   Indiana  imposes  an  8.5%  franchise  tax  based  on  a  financial  institution’s  adjusted  gross  income  as  defined  by  statute.   The 
Indiana franchise tax rate will be reduced to 8.0%, 7.5%, 7.0% and 6.5% for the Company’s tax years ending September 30, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, 
respectively, and will remain at 6.5% for tax years ending after September 30, 2018.  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, 2013, $38.2 million, or 20.7% of our residential mortgage loan portfolio and 9.1% 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,  2013,  we  had  11  non-owner  occupied  residential  loan  relationships,  each  having  an  outstanding  balance  over  $500,000,  with  aggregate 
outstanding balances of $11.2 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,  2013,  non-
performing non-owner occupied residential loans amounted to $2.1 million.   Non-owner occupied residential properties held as real estate owned 
amounted  to  $300,000  at  September  30,  2013.   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 recent emphasis on commercial real estate lending and commercial business lending may expose us to increased lending risks. 

At September 30, 2013, $149.4 million, or 35.7%, 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, 2013, non-performing commercial business 
loans and non-performing commercial real estate loans totaled $218,000 and $4.8 million, 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.” 

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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, 2013, $30.7 million, or 7.3% of our loan portfolio consisted of construction loans, and land and land development loans, 
and $11.2 million, or 56.3% 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.” 

We may suffer losses in our loan portfolio despite our underwriting practices. 

Our results of operations are significantly affected by the ability of borrowers to repay their loans. Lending money is an essential part of 
the banking business.  However, borrowers do not always repay their loans. The risk of non-payment is historically small, but if nonpayment levels 
are greater than anticipated, our earnings and overall financial condition, as well as the value of our common stock, could be adversely affected. No 
assurance can be given that our underwriting practices or monitoring procedures and policies will reduce certain lending risks. Loan losses can 
cause insolvency and failure of a financial institution and, in such an event, our stockholders could lose their entire investment. In addition, future 
provisions  for  loan  losses  could  materially  and  adversely  affect  profitability.  Furthermore,  the  application  of  various  federal  and  state  laws, 
including bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on these loans.  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 allowance for loan losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses. 

Like all financial institutions, we maintain an allowance for loan losses to provide for probable incurred losses due to loan defaults, non-
performance, and other qualitative factors. Our allowance for loan losses is based on our historical loss experience as well as an evaluation of the 
risks associated with our loan portfolio, including the size and composition of the loan portfolio, loan portfolio performance, fair value of collateral 
securing  the  loans,  current  economic  conditions  and  geographic  concentrations  within  the  portfolio.  Our  allowance  for  loan  losses  may  not  be 
adequate  to  cover  actual  loan  losses,  and  future  provisions  for  loan  losses  could  materially  and  adversely  affect  its  financial  results.  For more 
information about our analysis and determination of allowance for loan losses, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations — Risk Management.” 

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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. 

A return of recessionary conditions could result in increases in our level of non-performing loans and/or reduce demand for our products and 
services, which would lead to lower revenue, higher loan losses and lower earnings. 

A  return  of  recessionary  conditions  and/or  continued  negative  developments  in  the  domestic  and  international  credit  markets  may 
significantly  affect  the  markets  in  which  we  do  business,  the  value  of  our  loans  and  investments,  and  our  ongoing  operations,  costs  and 
profitability.  Declines  in  real  estate  values  and  sales  volumes  and  increased  unemployment  levels  may  result  in  higher  than  expected  loan 
delinquencies,  increases  in  our  levels  of  non-performing  and  classified  assets  and  a  decline  in  demand  for  our  products  and  services.  These 
negative events may cause us to incur losses and may adversely affect our capital, liquidity, and financial condition. 

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, 2013, approximately $230.9 million, or 55.2% 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 
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Liquidity risk could impair our ability to fund operations and jeopardize our financial condition. 

Liquidity is essential to our business. An inability to raise funds through deposits, borrowings, the sale of loans and other sources could 
have a material adverse effect on our liquidity.  Our access to funding sources in amounts adequate to finance our activities could be impaired by 
factors  that  affect  us  specifically  or  the  financial  services  industry  in  general.   Factors  that  could  detrimentally  impact  our  access  to  liquidity 
sources include a decrease in the level of our business activity due to a market downturn or adverse regulatory action against us.  Our ability to 
acquire deposits or borrow could also be impaired by factors that are not specific to us, such as a severe disruption of the financial markets or 
negative views and expectations about the prospects for the financial services industry as a whole. 

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, 2013, 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. 

Regulation of the financial services industry is undergoing major changes and future legislation could increase our cost of doing business or 
harm our competitive position. 

In  2010  and  2011,  in  response  to  the  financial  crisis  and  recession  that  began  in  2008,  significant  regulatory  and  legislative  changes 
resulted in broad reform and increased regulation impacting financial institutions. The Dodd-Frank Act has created a significant shift in the way 
financial institutions operate. The Dodd-Frank Act also creates a new federal agency to administer consumer protection and fair lending laws, a 
function that was formerly performed by the depository institution regulators. The Dodd-Frank Act contains various other provisions designed to 
enhance the regulation of depository institutions. 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.  Any  future  legislative  changes  could  have  a  material  impact  on  our 
profitability, the value of assets held for investment or collateral for loans. Future legislative changes could require changes to business practices or 
force us to discontinue businesses and potentially expose us to additional costs, liabilities, enforcement action and reputational risk. 

In  addition  to  the  enactment  of  the  Dodd-Frank  Act,  the  federal  regulatory  agencies  have  taken  stronger  supervisory  actions  against 
financial  institutions  that  have  experienced  increased  loan  losses  and  other  weaknesses  as  a  result  of  the  recent  economic  crisis.  The  actions 
include entering into written agreements and cease and desist orders that place certain limitations on operations. Federal bank regulators have also 
been using with more frequency their ability to impose individual minimum capital requirements on banks, which requirements may be higher than 
those required under the Dodd-Frank Act or that would otherwise qualify a bank as being “well  capitalized” under applicable prompt corrective 
action regulations. If we were to become subject to a regulatory agreement or higher individual minimum capital requirements, such action may have 
a negative impact on our ability to execute our business plan, as well as our ability to grow, pay dividends or engage in mergers and acquisitions 
and may result in restrictions in our operations. 

Additionally, in early July 2013, the Federal Reserve approved revisions to their capital adequacy guidelines and prompt corrective action 
rules that implement the revised standards of Basel III and address relevant provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. Basel III and the regulations of the 
federal banking agencies require bank holding companies and banks to undertake significant activities to demonstrate compliance with the new and 
higher capital standards. Compliance with these rules will impose additional costs on the Company and the Bank. 

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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. 

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, 2013, which is the most 
recent date for which data is available from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, we held approximately 12.95%, 2.82%, 29.40%, 80.12% and 
10.00% 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. 

Because the nature of the financial services business involves a high volume of transactions, we face significant operational risks. 

Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from our operations, including, but not limited to, the risk of fraud by employees or persons 
outside  of  the  Company  and  Bank,  the  execution  of  unauthorized  transactions  by  employees,  errors  relating  to  transaction  processing  and 
technology, breaches of the internal control system and compliance requirements and business continuation and disaster recovery.  This risk of 
loss also includes the potential legal actions that could arise as a result of an operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable 
regulatory standards, adverse business decisions or their implementation, and customer attrition due to potential negative publicity.  In the event of 
a  breakdown  in  the  internal  control  system,  improper  operation  of  systems  or  improper  employee  actions,  we  could  suffer  financial  loss,  face 
regulatory action and suffer damage to our reputation. 

Our business may be adversely affected by internet fraud. 

We  are  inherently  exposed  to  many  types  of  operational  risk,  including  those  caused  by  the  use  of  computer,  internet  and 
telecommunications  systems.   These  risks  may  manifest  themselves  in  the  form  of  fraud  by  employees,  by  customers,  other  outside  entities 
targeting us and/or our customers that use our internet banking, electronic banking or some other form of our telecommunications systems.  Given 
the growing level of use of electronic, internet-based, and networked systems to conduct business directly or indirectly with our clients, certain 
fraud losses may not be avoidable regardless of the preventative and detection systems in place. 

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We may experience interruptions or breaches in our information system security. 

We rely heavily on communications and information systems to conduct our business. Any failure or interruption of these systems could 
result in failures or disruptions in our customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems.  While we have policies 
and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure or interruption of these information systems, there can be no assurance that any 
such  failures  or  interruptions  will  not  occur  or,  if  they  do  occur,  that  they  will  be  adequately  addressed.   The  occurrence  of  any  failures  or 
interruptions of these information systems could damage our reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject us to additional regulatory 
scrutiny, or expose us to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition 
and results of operations. 

A failure in or breach, including cyber attacks, of our operational or security systems, or those of our third party vendors and other service 
providers, could disrupt our businesses, result in the disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information, damage our reputation, 
increase our costs and cause losses. 

As a financial institution, we are susceptible to fraudulent activity that may be committed against us or our clients and that may result in 
financial losses to us or our clients, privacy breaches against our clients, or damage to our reputation. Such fraudulent activity may take many 
forms, including check fraud, electronic fraud, wire fraud, phishing, and other dishonest acts.  In recent periods, there has been a rise in electronic 
fraudulent activity within the financial services industry, especially in the commercial banking sector, due to cyber criminals targeting commercial 
bank accounts. Consistent with industry trends, we have also experienced an increase in attempted electronic fraudulent activity in recent periods. 

In addition, our operations rely on the secure processing, storage and transmission of confidential and other information on our computer 
systems and networks.  Although we take numerous protective measures to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our and our 
clients’  information  across  all  geographic  and  product  lines,  and  endeavor  to  modify  these  protective  measures  as  circumstances  warrant,  the 
nature of the threats continues to evolve.  As a result, our computer systems, software and networks and those of our customers may be vulnerable 
to unauthorized access, loss or destruction of data (including confidential client information), account takeovers, unavailability of service, computer 
viruses or other malicious code, cyber attacks and other events that could have an adverse security impact and result in significant losses by us 
and/or our customers.  Despite the defensive measures we take to manage our internal technological and operational infrastructure, these threats 
may originate externally from third parties, such as foreign governments, organized crime and other hackers, and outsource or infrastructure-support 
providers  and  application  developers,  or  the  threats  may  originate  from  within  our  organization.   Given  the  increasingly  high  volume  of  our 
transactions, certain errors may be repeated or compounded before they can be discovered and rectified. 

We also face the risk of operational disruption, failure, termination or capacity constraints of any of the third parties that facilitate our 
business activities, including exchanges, clearing agents, clearing houses or other financial intermediaries.  Such parties could also be the source of 
an attack on, or breach of, our operational systems, data or infrastructure. In addition, as interconnectivity with our clients grows, we increasingly 
face the risk of operational failure with respect to our clients’ systems. 

Although to date we have not experienced any material losses relating to cyber attacks or other information security breaches, there can be 
no assurance that we will not suffer such losses in the future.  Our risk and exposure to these matters remains heightened because of, among other 
things, the evolving nature of these threats, the outsourcing of some of our business operations, and the continued uncertain global economic 
environment.  As cyber threats continue to evolve, we may be required to expend significant additional resources to continue to modify or enhance 
our protective measures or to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities. 

We maintain an insurance policy which we believe provides sufficient coverage at a manageable expense for an institution of our size and 
scope  with  similar  technological  systems.   However,  we  cannot  assure  that  this  policy  will  afford  coverage  for  all  possible  losses  or  would  be 
sufficient to cover all financial losses, damages, penalties, including lost revenues, should we experience any one or more of our or a third party’s 
systems failing or experiencing attack. 

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We operate in a highly regulated environment and we may be adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations. 

The Bank is subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, its chartering 
authority, and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as insurer of its deposits.  The Company 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  the  Bank rather than for 
holders  of  the  Company’s  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.” 

Our ability to pay dividends is subject to certain limitations and restrictions, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to continue paying the 
same level of dividends in the future that we paid in 2013 or that we will be able to pay future dividends at all. 

Our ability to pay dividends is limited by regulatory restrictions and the need to maintain sufficient consolidated capital. The ability of the 
Bank to pay dividends to the Company is limited by its obligations to maintain sufficient capital and liquidity, and by other regulatory restrictions.  
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and other banking regulators have proposed guidelines seeking greater liquidity and have issued 
regulations requiring greater capital requirements.  If these regulatory requirements are not met, the Bank will not be able to pay dividends to the 
Company, and consequently we may be unable to pay dividends on our common stock.  In addition, as a savings and loan holding company, our 
ability to declare and pay dividends is subject to the guidelines of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis regarding capital adequacy and dividends. 

On August 11, 2011, we issued shares of Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A to the United States Department of 
the Treasury as a result of participation in its Small Business Lending Fund program. We are prohibited from continuing to pay dividends on our 
common stock unless we have fully paid all required dividends on the senior preferred stock. Although we expect to be able to pay all required 
dividends on the senior preferred stock, there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so. 

If we are unable to redeem the Senior Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A after an initial four-and-one-half year period, the cost 
of this capital will increase substantially. 

If we are unable to redeem the Senior Non-cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A prior to February 11, 2016, the cost of this capital to us will 
increase from approximately $171,000 annually (based on the average dividend rate for 2013, or 1.0% per annum of the Series A preferred stock 
liquidation value) to $1.5 million annually (9.0% per annum of the Series A preferred stock liquidation value).  This increase in the annual dividend 
rate on the Senior Non-cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A would have a material negative effect on the earnings we can retain for growth and to 
pay dividends on our common stock. 

There is a limited trading market for our stock and you may not be able to resell your shares at or above the price you paid for them. 

The price of the common stock purchased may decrease significantly. Although our common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Capital 
Market  under  the  symbol  "FSFG",  trading  activity  in  the  stock  historically  has  been  sporadic.  A  public  trading  market  having  the  desired 
characteristics of liquidity and order depends on the presence in the market of willing buyers and sellers at any given time. The presence of willing 
buyers and sellers depends on the individual decisions of investors and general economic conditions, all of which are beyond our control. 

Item 1B.         UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 

None. 

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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, 2013. 

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 

New Albany Office 

Year 
Opened 

Owned/ 
Leased 

1968 

Owned 

1975 

Owned 

1993 

Owned 

1999 

Owned 

2003 

Owned 

1986 

Owned 

1995 

Owned 

1996 

Owned 

1995 

Owned 

1925 

Owned 

1984 

Owned 

1969 

Owned 

1948 

Owned 

1975 

Owned 

2013 

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The Bank owns one former branch office location that has been closed and consolidated into existing branch office operations.  This is 
located in Milltown, Indiana, valued at the amount of $250,000, held for sale and included in other real estate owned, held for sale at September 30, 
2013 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 has developed for retail purposes through a subsidiary of 
the Bank, FFCC, Inc.  The retail development includes over 36,000 square feet of leasable class-A retail space and includes the Bank’s New Albany 
branch office location.  See Note 8 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. 

The Company purchased an 8.097 acre parcel of land in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in July 2013 upon which it may locate a new main office and 
also develop for retail purposes in future years.  However, there were no formal plans as of September 30, 2013 to proceed with a new main office 
location or development of the additional acreage.  This land, with a carrying value of approximately $1.73 million, was included in premises and 
equipment at September 30, 20103 on the balance sheet of the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report. 

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 

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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 
13, 2013, the Company had approximately 277 holders of record and 2,262,305 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, 

2013 and 2012 as reported by NASDAQ. 

2013: 

Fourth Quarter 
Third Quarter 
Second Quarter 
First Quarter 

2012: 

Fourth Quarter 
Third Quarter 
Second Quarter 
First Quarter 

High 
Sale 

Low 
Sale 

Dividends 

   Market price 
end of period 

   $ 

   $ 

28.20     $ 
23.67       
24.25       
20.00       

19.55     $ 
18.49       
17.61       
19.04       

21.10     $ 
21.35       
18.93       
17.96       

17.51     $ 
16.80       
16.25       
15.23       

0.10     $ 
0.10       
0.10       
0.40       

0.00     $ 
0.00       
0.00       
0.00       

22.50    
23.34    
21.71    
19.49    

19.50    
17.65    
17.10    
16.92    

On November 21, 2013, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable on or 
about December 31, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2013.  The Company currently intends to maintain a 
policy of paying regular quarterly cash dividends; however, the Company cannot guarantee that it will pay dividends or that if paid, it will not 
reduce or eliminate dividends in the future. 

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The following table presents information regarding the Company’s stock repurchase activity during the quarter ended September 30, 2013: 

(a) 
Total number 
of shares 
purchased 

(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 

—      

—      

—      

July 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013 

Period 

August 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013 

2,500    $ 

22.26      

2,500      

September 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 

11,083    $ 

22.88      

11,083      

Total 

_______________ 

13,583    $ 

22.76      

13,583      

240,289    

237,789    

226,706    

226,706    

(1)  On November 16, 2012, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up 
to  230,217  shares,  or  10.0%  of  the  Company’s  outstanding  common  stock.   Under  the  program,  repurchases  are  to  be  conducted 
through  open  market  purchases  or  privately  negotiated  transactions,  and  are  to  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. 
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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 
Other borrowings 
Stockholders’ equity 

(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 
Less: Preferred stock dividends declared 
Net income available to common shareholders 

Per Share Data: 
Net income per common share, basic 
Net income per common share, diluted 
Dividends per common share 

2013 

2012 

At September 30, 
2011 

2010 

2009 

660,455     $ 
20,815       
164,167       
6,417       
408,375       
477,726       
89,348       
6,308       
82,253       

638,913    $ 
38,791      
152,543      
7,848      
389,067      
494,234      
53,062      
3,461      
82,926      

537,086    $ 
27,203      
108,577      
9,506      
354,432      
387,626      
53,137      
16,403      
76,601      

508,442    $ 
11,278      
109,976      
3,929      
343,615      
366,161      
67,159      
16,821      
55,151      

480,811    
10,404    
72,580    
6,782    
353,823    
350,816    
55,773    
18,419    
52,877    

2013 

For the Year Ended September 30, 
2010 
2011 
2012 

2009 

27,175     $ 
3,936       
23,239       
1,858       
21,381       
4,258       
19,132       
6,507       
1,811       
4,696       
171       
4,525     $ 

25,994    $ 
4,675      
21,319      
1,532      
19,787      
3,422      
17,464      
5,745      
1,458      
4,287      
171      
4,116    $ 

25,983    $ 
5,385      
20,598      
1,605      
18,993      
3,008      
16,308      
5,693      
1,679      
4,014      
115      
3,899    $ 

26,262    $ 
6,117      
20,145      
1,604      
18,541      
2,916      
18,020      
3,437      
808      
2,629      
-      
2,629    $ 

13,008    
4,440    
8,568    
819    
7,749    
1,263    
9,231    
(219)   
(252)   
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2013 

For the Year Ended September 30, 
2010 
2011 
2012 

2009 

2.09     $ 
1.99       
0.70       

1.90    $ 
1.85      
0.00      

1.82    $ 
1.78      
0.00      

1.17    $ 
1.17      
0.08      

0.01    
0.01    
0.00    

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At or For the Year Ended September 30, 
2011 

2012 

2010 

2013 

2009 

Performance Ratios: 
Return on average assets 

Return on average equity 

Interest rate spread (1) 

Net interest margin (2) 

0.72  %   

0.75  %   

0.78  %   

0.53  %   

0.01  % 

5.63       

5.42       

6.85       

4.93       

0.06    

3.98       

4.07       

4.30       

4.44       

3.41    

4.09       

4.22       

4.44       

4.57       

3.93    

Other expenses to average assets 

2.94       

3.05       

3.15       

3.66       

3.90    

Efficiency ratio (3) 

69.58       

70.59       

69.08       

78.14       

93.90    

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-
bearing liabilities 

115.27    

116.16    

111.98    

109.89    

125.66    

Dividend payout ratio 

33.48       

–       

–       

7.34       

–    

Average equity to average assets 

12.81       

13.81       

11.33       

10.85       

21.84    

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 

10.36  %   

10.12  %   

11.34  %   

7.84  %   

7.55  % 

10.36       

10.12       

11.34       

7.84       

7.55    

17.04       

17.07       

17.52       

12.77       

12.32    

1.32  %   

1.23  %   

1.29  %   

1.09  %   

1.03  % 

61.15    

84.12    

63.70    

63.88    

70.06    

0.30    

0.35    

0.21    

0.42    

0.38    

Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans 

2.17       

1.46       

2.02       

1.71       

1.47    

Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets 

2.39       

2.21       

2.01       

1.47       

1.44    

Other Data: 
Number of offices 
Number of deposit accounts (5) 
Number of loans (6) 

15       
34,788       
5,663       

14       
36,259       
6,072       

12       
29,777       
5,777       

12       
31,100       
6,410       

14    
32,689    
6,552    

(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 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 2011 to 2012 is due primarily to 768 loans acquired in the acquisition of the First Federal branches. 

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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, 2013 when compared to 2012 primarily as a 
result  of  nonrecurring  expenses  in  2013  relating  to  the  opening  of  the  new  State  Street  branch  in  New  Albany,  Indiana.   These  2013  additional 
expenses consisted primarily of compensation and benefits and occupancy and equipment. 

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 decreased in the year ended September 30, 2013 when compared to 2012 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  decreased  in  the  year  ended  September  30,  2013  when  compared  to  2012  primarily  as  a  result  of  nonrecurring 
expenses  in  2012  relating  to  the  acquisition  and  integration  of  the  First  Federal  branches.   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. 

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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, 2013, 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 2013 or 
2012.  See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report for additional information regarding 
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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: 

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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, interchange income as a result of promoting increased debit card usage, 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 dividends. 

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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, 2013, 44.1% of our total loans were residential mortgage loans and 20.7% 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, 2013, commercial real estate loans and 
commercial  business  loans  represented  28.17%  and  7.56%,  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. 

During 2013, we began a commercial real estate lending program that is focused on loans to high net worth individuals that are secured by 
low  loan-to-value,  single-tenant  commercial  properties  that  are  leased  to  investment  grade  national-brand  retailers. This  program is  designed  to 
diversify the Company’s geographic and credit risk profile given the geographic dispersion of the loans and collateral, and the investment grade 
credit of the national-brand lessees.  The Company originated $17.5 million of these loans during 2013 and the portfolio balance was $17.4 million at 
September 30, 2013. 

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 and 2013 we integrated 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. 

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Continuing to monitor asset quality and credit risk. 

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.   During  2013  and  2012,  we  have  placed  special  emphasis  on  the  improvement  of  asset  quality  and 
reductions  in  the  levels  of  classified  and  criticized  assets,  which  has  resulted  in  significant  improvements.   For  more  information  about  our 
monitoring  of  credit  risk  and  improvement  in  levels  of  classified  and  criticized  assets,  see  “Item  7.  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Risk Management.” 

Recognizing improvements in noninterest income. 

The Company has recognized significant improvement in its levels of noninterest income for 2013 and 2012 as compared to prior fiscal 
years due primarily to net gains on sales of loans, net gains on trading securities, increases in cash surrender value of life insurance, real estate 
lease income, and surcharge and interchange income.  However, the Company still underperforms compared to its peers, particularly with respect to 
service  charges  on  deposit  fee  income.   Therefore,  the  Company  engaged  a  consulting  firm  in  September  2013  for  the  purposes  of  enhancing 
noninterest income and reducing noninterest expense, the results from which are expected to begin being realized during 2014. 

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. 

Increasing shareholder value through stock repurchase programs and dividends. 

The Company has been active in the repurchase of its common shares and has purchased and committed 242,388 shares to treasury as of 
September 30, 2013, which represents 9.54% of the 2,542,042 common shares issued in its public offering in October 2008.  In addition, the Company 
has 226,706 common shares remaining for repurchase under the stock repurchase program approved by its Board of Directors on November 16, 
2012.  Under the program, repurchases are to be conducted through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, and are to 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.   For  more  information  about  our  stock  repurchases,  see  “Item  5.  Market  for  Registrant’s  Common  Equity,  Related  Stockholder 
Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.” 

The  Company  paid  a  special  cash  dividend  of  $0.40  per  common  share  during  the  quarter  ended  December  31,  2012  and  implemented 
quarterly a cash dividend plan of $0.10 per common share beginning with the quarter ended March 31, 2013, under which it paid $0.10 per common 
share for the quarters ended March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2013, for a total of $0.70 per common share paid during the fiscal year ended 
September 30, 2013.  The Company currently intends to maintain a policy of paying regular quarterly cash dividends; however, the Company cannot 
guarantee that it will pay dividends or that if paid, it will not reduce or eliminate dividends in the future.  For more information about our dividends, 
see “Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.” 

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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,  2013  and  2012,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  totaled  $20.8  million  and  $38.8  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, 2013 was approximately $6.3 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, 2013, these loans totaled $184.4 million, or 
44.1% of total loans, compared to $191.0 million, or 47.7% of total loans at September 30, 2012.  Total residential mortgage loan balances decreased 
in 2013 primarily due to repayments and refinancings that were sold in the secondary market.  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 $117.8 million, or 28.2% of total loans at September 30, 2013, compared to $90.3 million, or 22.6% of 
total loans at September 30, 2012.  The balance of commercial real estate loans has increased primarily due to greater opportunity to originate these 
loans during 2013 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 $26.9 million, or 6.4% of total loans, at September 30, 2013 compared to $30.6 million, or 7.7% of total loans, at 
September 30, 2012.  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 decreased $1.2 million, or 6.4%, while automobile loans decreased $1.7 million, or 
20.7%, from September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2013. 

Commercial business loans totaled $31.6 million, or 7.6% of total loans, at September 30, 2013 compared to $36.2 million, or 9.0% of total 
loans,  at  September  30,  2012.   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. 

Multi-family real estate loans totaled $26.8 million, or 6.4% of total loans at September 30, 2013, compared to $23.9 million, or 6.0% of total 
loans at September 30, 2012.  The balance of multi-family real estate loans increased primarily due to greater opportunity to originate these loans 
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Residential construction loans totaled $12.5 million, or 3.0% of total loans, at September 30, 2013 of which $7.7 million were speculative 
construction loans.  At September 30, 2012, residential construction loans totaled $10.7 million, or 2.7% of total loans, of which $6.4 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 $6.7 million, or 1.6% of total loans, at September 30, 2013 compared to $5.2 million, or 1.3% of total 
loans  at  September 30,  2012.   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 $11.4 million, or 2.7% of total loans at September 30, 2013, compared to $12.3 million, or 3.1% of 
total loans at September 30, 2012.  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. 

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The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio at the dates indicated. 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Real estate mortgage: 

Residential 
Commercial 
Multi-family 
Residential construction 
Commercial construction 
Land and land development 

Total 

At September 30, 
2011 
   Amount    Percent       Amount    Percent       Amount    Percent       Amount    Percent       Amount    Percent   

2010 

2013 

2012 

2009 

  $ 184,390     44.10  %   $ 190,958     47.72  %   $ 169,353     46.65  %   $ 172,007     49.33  %   $ 185,800     51.61  % 
    117,782     28.17          90,290     22.56          73,513     20.25          53,869     15.45          48,090     13.36    
3.50    
     26,759    
4.04    
     12,537    
2.12    
6,730    
     11,396    
3.11    
    359,594     86.01         333,377     83.31         292,868     80.67         281,030     80.60         279,866     77.74    

6.86          20,360    
2.20          15,867    
9,851    
1.14         
9,076    
3.57         

6.40          23,879    
3.00          10,748    
5,182    
1.61         
2.73          12,320    

5.97          24,909    
2.69         
8,002    
4,144    
1.29         
3.08          12,947    

5.84          12,584    
4.55          14,555    
7,648    
2.83         
2.60          11,189    

Commercial business 

     31,627    

7.56          36,189    

9.04          40,628     11.19          30,905    

8.86          36,901     10.25    

Consumer: 

Home equity lines of credit 
Auto loans 
Other 

Total 

Total loans 

     17,133    
6,519    
3,266    
     26,918    

4.10          18,294    
8,219    
1.56         
4,114    
0.77         
6.43          30,627    

4.57          15,210    
9,827    
2.05         
4,514    
1.03         
7.65          29,551    

4.82    
4.19          16,335    
5.08    
2.71          13,405    
2.11    
7,030    
1.24         
8.14          36,770     10.54          43,211     12.01    

4.68          17,365    
3.84          18,279    
7,567    
2.02         

    418,139     100.00  %     400,193     100.00  %     363,047     100.00  %     348,705     100.00  %     359,978     100.00  % 

Deferred loan origination fees and costs, net 
Undisbursed portion of loans in process 
Allowance for loan losses 
Loans, net 

(163)   
4,389    
5,538    
  $ 408,375    

(382)   
6,602    
4,906    
       $ 389,067    

(558)   
4,501    
4,672    
       $ 354,432    

(778)   
2,057    
3,811    
       $ 343,615    

(846)   
3,306    
3,695    
       $ 353,823    

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Loan Maturity 

The following table sets forth certain information at September 30, 2013 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. 

At September 30, 2013 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Amounts due in: 

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 

Residential   
Real Estate  
(1) 

Commercial  
Real Estate   
(2) 

  Construction   
(3) 

  Commercial  
Business 

Consumer 

Total   
Loans 

   $ 

   $ 

26,104    $ 
15,181      
14,084      
22,618      
42,466      
31,590      
59,106      
211,149    $ 

34,933    $ 
20,402      
16,694      
20,190      
27,266      
5,890      
3,803      
129,178    $ 

19,267    $ 
-      
-      
-      
-      
-      
-      
19,267    $ 

15,863    $ 
4,172      
3,072      
3,075      
3,138      
1,440      
867      
31,627    $ 

7,501    $ 
4,774      
3,439      
4,316      
5,129      
1,759      
-      
26,918    $ 

103,668    
44,529    
37,289    
50,199    
77,999    
40,679    
63,776    
418,139    

(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, 2013 that are due after September 30, 2014, 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. 

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  Fixed Rates   Adjustable Rates   
  $ 

Total 

108,451    $ 
45,290      
-      
9,719      
5,678      
169,138    $ 

  $ 

76,594    $  185,045    
94,245    
48,955      
-    
-      
15,764    
6,045      
13,739      
19,417    
145,333    $  314,471    

 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
     
      
      
      
      
      
    
     
     
     
     
     
     
  
    
    
    
    
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 

(1)   Includes multi-family loans. 
(2)   Includes farmland and land and land development loans. 

Year Ended September 30, 
2011 
2012 
2013 
  $  400,193    $  363,047    $  348,705    

9,122      
8,296      
7,182      

     36,573       28,403       33,968    
     60,503       29,622       26,313    
8,239      
4,440    
8,936       17,327    
6,260    
8,379      
     121,676       83,579       88,308    
–    
–    

–      
5,923      
–       32,408      

     (97,373)     
(6,357)     

(82,020)      (73,966)   
–    
(2,744)     
     17,946       37,146       14,342    
  $  418,139    $  400,193    $  363,047    

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, 2013, trading account securities recorded at fair value totaled $3.2 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  $11.6  million  from  September  30,  2012  to  September  30,  2013  primarily  due  to  purchases  of  $51.0  million,  which  more  than  offset 
unrealized losses of $6.3 million, maturities and calls of $12.2 million, sales of $801,000 and principal repayments of $19.3 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  $1.4  million  from  September  30,  2012  to 
September 30, 2013 primarily due to maturities and principal repayments of $1.4 million. 

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The following table sets forth the amortized costs and fair values of our investment securities at the dates indicated. 

(In thousands) 
Securities available for sale: 
Agency bonds and notes 
Agency mortgage-backed securities 
Agency CMO 
Privately-issued CMO 
Privately-issued asset-backed 
SBA certificates 
Municipal 
Equity securities 

Total 

Securities held to maturity: 

Agency mortgage-backed securities 
Municipal 
Total 

2013 

At September 30, 
2012 

2011 

Amortized  
Cost 

Fair  
Value 

Amortized  
Cost 

Fair  
Value 

Amortized  
Cost 

Fair  
Value 

  $ 

15,877    $  15,197    $ 
41,720       41,714      
24,200       24,074      
4,616      
3,881      
7,799      
5,829      
2,081      
2,093      
68,072       68,581      
93      

12,762    $  12,866    
17,719       18,309    
25,368       25,691    
4,704    
4,414      
6,692    
5,623      
–    
–      
37,344       40,259    
56    
–      
  $  161,660    $ 164,167    $  143,596    $ 152,543    $  103,230    $ 108,577    

15,940    $  16,064    $ 
42,255       43,420      
17,186       17,541      
5,289      
4,283      
7,227      
5,797      
–      
–      
58,135       62,933      
69      

–      

–      

  $ 

  $ 

721    $ 
5,696      
6,417    $ 

773    $ 
5,741      
6,514    $ 

1,342    $ 
6,506      
7,848    $ 

1,460    $ 
6,854      
8,314    $ 

2,337    $ 
7,169      
9,506    $ 

2,521    
7,169    
9,690    

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 (decrease) in net unrealized gain 
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 accretion of premiums and discounts 
   on securities 
Other than temporary impairment loss 
Gains on sales 
Increase (decrease) in net unrealized gain 
Net increase in investment securities 
Investment securities, end of period (1) 

(1)   At fair value. 

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At or For the Year Ended 
September 30, 
2012 

2013 

2011 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

44,880    $ 
11,361      
–      
–      
(11,629)     

(887) 

–      
(1,238)     

20,830     $ 
33,762       
–       
–       
(9,596)      

(625) 

–       
509       

17,977    
9,157    
(154)   
–    
(6,177)   

(348) 
9    
366    

(2,393) 
42,487    $ 

24,050 
44,880     $ 

2,853 
20,830    

115,977    $ 
39,591      
(801)     
(12,990)     
(8,281)     

273 

–      
1      
(5,576)     
12,217      
128,194    $ 

97,437     $ 
43,014       
(2,265)      
(13,318)      
(12,529)      

242 

–       
30       
3,366       
18,540       
115,977     $ 

96,143    
39,813    
(6,941)   
(26,273)   
(5,931)   

474 

–    
95    
57    
1,294    
97,437    

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
      
       
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
      
       
    
    
      
       
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
    
    
    
The  following  table  sets  forth  the  stated  maturities  and  weighted  average  yields  of  debt  securities  at  September  30,  2013.   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. 

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 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale: 

Agency bonds and notes 
   $ 
Agency mortgage-backed securities      
Agency CMO 
Privately-issued CMO 
Privately-issued ABS 
SBA Certificates 
Municipal 
Total 

   $ 

–    
–    
–    
–    
–    
–    

2,139 
2,139    

–  %    $ 
–    
–    
–    
–    
–    
3.09    
3.09  %    $ 

–    

130 
1,168 

–    
–    
–    

4,015 
5,313    

–  %    $ 

4.01    
1.41    
–    
–    
–    
3.37    
2.96  %    $ 

8,319    
583 
845 

–    
–    
–    

11,437 
21,184    

1.34  %    $ 
2.56    
2.06    
–    
–    
–    
4.85    
3.30  %    $ 

6,878    

41,001 
22,061 
4,616 
7,799 
2,093 
50,990 
135,438    

2.00  %    $ 
2.45    
1.61    
9.37    
24.47    
0.92    
5.38    
4.87  %    $ 

15,197    
41,714 
24,074 
4,616 
7,799 
2,093 
68,581 
164,074    

1.64  %   
2.45       
1.62       
9.37       
24.47       
0.92       
5.10       
4.59  %   

Securities held to maturity: 

Agency mortgage-backed securities    $ 
Municipal 
Total 

   $ 

–    
634    
634    

–  %    $ 
5.75          
5.75  %    $ 

–    
2,162    
2,162    

–  %    $ 
6.17          
6.17  %    $ 

–    
1,680    
1,680    

–  %    $ 
6.95  %      
6.95  %    $ 

721    
1,220    
1,941    

4.73  %    $ 
6.78          
6.02  %    $ 

721    
5,696    
6,417    

4.73  %   
6.48       
6.29  %   

As of September 30, 2013, 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 decreased $16.5 million from September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2013.  
In the aggregate, the Bank recognized decreases in noninterest-bearing checking accounts of $409,000 and certificates of deposit of $41.8 million, 
partially  offset  by  increases  in  interest-bearing  checking  accounts  of  $13.2  million,  money  market  deposit  accounts  of  $7.6  million  and  interest-
bearing savings accounts of $4.9 million when comparing the two years.  Brokered certificates of deposit totaled $3.0 million at both September 30, 
2013 and 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  2013  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 
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(In thousands) 
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits 
NOW accounts 
Money market accounts 
Savings accounts 
Certificates of deposit 

Total 

2013 

At September 30, 
2012 

2011 

   $ 

   $ 

50,093     $ 
113,670       
71,794       
67,463       
174,706       
477,726     $ 

50,502     $ 
100,438       
64,186       
62,610       
216,498       
494,234     $ 

33,426    
67,801    
39,511    
42,191    
204,697    
387,626    

The following table indicates the amount of jumbo certificates of deposit by time remaining until maturity as of September 30, 2013.  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 

5,160    
6,826    
13,416    
27,533    
52,935    

   $ 

   $ 

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 

2013 

At September 30, 
2012 

2011 

84,442     $ 
46,692       
30,382       
8,113       
3,177       
1,900       
–       
–       
174,706     $ 

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    

   $ 

   $ 

The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of time deposits at September 30, 2013. 

Amount Due 

(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 

   Less Than 
One Year 

More Than 
One Year to 
Two Years 

More Than 
Two Years to 
Three Years 

   More Than 
Three Years 

Percent of Total 
Time Deposit 
Accounts 

Total 

  $ 

  $ 

61,367     $ 
17,025       
2,914       
2,905       
1,214       
19       
–       
85,444     $ 

14,433    $ 
11,270      
9,974      
881      
216      
–      
–      
36,774    $ 

4,311    $ 
5,451      
7,644      
109      
781      
1,221      
–      
19,517    $ 

4,331    $ 
12,946      
9,850      
4,218      
966      
660      
–      
32,971    $ 

84,442      
46,692      
30,382      
8,113      
3,177      
1,900      
–      
174,706      

48.33  % 
26.73    
17.39    
4.64    
1.82    
1.09    
–    

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, 
2012 

2011 

2013 

494,234     $ 
–       
(19,527)      
3,019       
(16,508)      
477,726     $ 

387,626     $ 
116,541       
(14,215)      
4,282       
106,608       
494,234     $ 

366,161    
–    
17,846    
3,619    
21,465    
387,626    

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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, 
2012 

2013 

2011 

$ 

89,348 

$ 

98,381 

$ 

78,162 

  $ 

69,198    

1.53  %     
89,348       $ 
1.15  %     

67,346    

1.68  %     
53,062       $ 
2.11  %     

63,990    

1.71  % 

53,137    

1.89  % 

The outstanding balance of borrowings from the FHLBI increased $36.2 million from $53.1 million at September 30, 2012 to $89.3 million at 
September 30, 2013. 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, 
2012 

2013 

2011 

$ 

1,335 

$ 

1,329 

$ 

1,321 

  $ 

1,332    
0.45  %     
1,335       $ 
0.25  %     

1,324    
0.62  %     
1,329       $ 
0.50  %     

1,316    
0.63  % 
1,321    
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, 
2012 

2011 

2013 

$ 

- 

$ 

15,047 

$ 

15,473 

- 
-         
-         
-         

2,785    
2.09  %      
-        $ 
-          

15,312    

2.07  % 

15,082    

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 $5.0 million under the loan at September 30, 2013.  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. 

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Results of Operations for the Years Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 

Overview. The Company reported net income of $4.7 million and net income available to common shareholders of $4.5 million ($1.99 per 
common share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 2,269,063, as adjusted) for the year ended September 30, 2013, compared to 
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. 

As discussed in  “Noninterest  Expense” below,  the  Company  recognized  nonrecurring  pretax  charges  totaling  $597,000  during  the  year 
ended September 30, 2012 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. 

Net Interest Income.  Net interest income increased $1.9 million, or 9.0%, from $21.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 to $23.2 
million for the year ended September 30, 2013 primarily as the result of an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets from 2012 to 
2013, which more than offset a decrease in the interest rate spread from 2012 to 2013.  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 4.07% for 2012 to 3.98% for 2013 
due primarily to a decrease in the average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets from 5.11% for 2012 to 4.75% for 2013, which more than 
offset a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 1.04% for 2012 to 0.77% for 2013. 

Total interest income increased $1.2 million, or 4.5% from $26.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 to $27.2 million for the year 
ended September 30, 2013. The increase in total interest income is due primarily to an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of 
$68.3 million from $522.7 million for 2012 to $591.0 million for 2013, 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 5.11% for 2012 to 4.75% for 2013. The increase in the average balance of interest-
earning  assets  primarily  relates  to  increases  in  the  average  balance  of  loans  of  $31.4  million,  investment  securities  of  $34.5  million  and  interest-
bearing deposits with banks of $1.9 million. 

Interest income on loans increased $515,000, or 2.5%, from $20.6 million for 2012 to $21.1 million for 2013 despite a decrease in the average 
tax-equivalent yield on loans from 5.58% for 2012 to 5.27% for 2013, due to an increase in the average balance of loans outstanding of $31.3 million 
from $371.1 million for 2012 to $402.4 million for 2013.  The increase in the average balance of loans outstanding is due primarily to 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 residential real estate, 
commercial business and consumer loan portfolios. 

Interest income on investment securities increased $599,000, or 11.5%, from $5.2 million for 2012 to $5.8 million for 2013.  The increase in 
interest income on investment securities is due primarily to an increase in the average balance of investment securities of $34.5 million, or 25.1%, 
from  $137.4  million  for  2012  to  $171.9  million  for  2013,  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 4.26% for 2012 to 3.86% for 2013.  During 2013, in an effort to maximize 
earnings  and  diversify  the  asset  portfolio,  the  Bank  increased  its  investments  in  CMOs  issued  by  U.S.  government  agencies  and  sponsored 
enterprises, and municipal bonds. 

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Total interest expense decreased $739,000, or 15.7%, due primarily to a decrease in the average cost of funds from 1.04% for 2012 to 0.77% 
for  2013,  which  more  than  offset  the  change  in  total  interest  expense  due  to  a  $62.7  million  increase  in  the  average  balance  of  interest-bearing 
liabilities from $450.0 million for 2012 to $512.7 million for 2013.  The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $59.9 million, or 15.9%, 
from $378.3 million for 2012 to $438.2 million for 2013 and the average cost of funds for deposits was 0.92% for 2012 compared to 0.64% for 2013.  
The increase in the average balance of deposits is due primarily to the acquisition of the First Federal branches in July 2012.  The average balance of 
borrowings increased $2.8 million, or 3.8%, from $71.7 million for 2012 to $74.5 million for 2013 and the average cost of funds for borrowings was 
1.67% for 2012 compared to 1.53% for 2013.  The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased for 2013 primarily as a result of a reduction in 
the rates offered on deposit accounts during 2013, the repricing of time deposits at lower market rates during 2013, and the use of a certain level of 
lower-cost borrowings. 

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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%. 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Assets: 

2013 
Interest 
and 
Dividends 

   Yield/ 
Cost 

   Average 
Balance 

Year Ended September 30, 
2012 
Interest 
and 
Dividends 

   Yield/ 
Cost 

   Average 
Balance 

2011 
Interest 
and 
Dividends 

   Yield/ 
Cost 

   Average 
Balance 

Interest-bearing deposits with banks 
Loans 
Investment securities 
Mortgage-backed securities 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 

Total interest-earning assets 

   $  11,295     $ 
      402,430       
      128,363       
      43,502       
5,415       
      591,005       

29    
21,227    
5,781    
845    
200    
28,082    

0.26  %    $ 
9,346     $ 
5.27           371,066       
4.50           104,715       
32,635       
1.94          
4,965       
3.69          
4.75           522,727       

11    
20,709    
5,066    
785    
151    
26,722    

4,609     $ 

0.12  %    $ 
18    
5.58           348,522        20,766    
5,100    
4.84           101,760       
504    
16,381       
2.41          
112    
4,194       
3.04          
5.11           475,466        26,500    

0.39  % 
5.96    
5.01    
3.08    
2.67    
5.57    

Non-interest-earning assets 
Total assets 

      59,944       
   $  650,949       

49,979       
        $  572,706       

42,068       
        $  517,534       

Liabilities and equity: 

NOW accounts 
Money market deposit accounts 
Passbook accounts 
Certificates of deposit 

Total interest-bearing deposits 

   $  108,668     $ 
      69,736       
      65,950       
      193,884       
      438,238       

314    
276    
60    
2,149    
2,799    

0.29        $  78,530     $ 
48,878       
0.40          
0.09          
48,055       
1.11           202,797       
0.64           378,260       

424    
347    
125    
2,580    
3,476    

0.54        $  64,967     $ 
37,150       
0.71          
0.26          
40,398       
1.27           201,483       
0.92           343,998       

342    
276    
103    
3,247    
3,968    

Borrowings (1) 

Total interest-bearing liabilities 

      74,478       
      512,716       

1,137    
3,936    

1.53          
71,743       
0.77           450,003       

1,199    
4,675    

1.67          
80,618       
1.04           424,616       

1,417    
5,385    

0.53    
0.74    
0.25    
1.61    
1.15    

1.76    
1.27    

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 

      49,886       
4,971       
      567,573       

      83,376       
   $  650,949       

40,304       
3,325       
           493,632       

79,074       
        $  572,706       

31,485       
2,793       
           458,894       

58,640       
        $  517,534       

     $  24,146    

     $  22,047    

     $  21,115    

3.98  %      
4.09  %      

115.27  % 

4.07  %      
4.22  %      

116.16  % 

4.30  % 
4.44  % 

111.98  % 

(1)   Includes Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, repurchase agreements and other long-term debt. 

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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 
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 

Year Ended September 30, 2013 
Compared to 
Year Ended September 30, 2012 

Year Ended September 30, 2012 
Compared to 
Year Ended September 30, 2011 

Increase (Decrease) 
Due to 

Increase (Decrease) 
Due to 

      Volume 

      Rate 

Net 

      Volume 

Rate 

Net 

   $ 

2     $ 
1,511       
1,038       
144       
15       
2,710       

737       
53       
790       
1,920     $ 

16     $ 
(993)      
(323)      
(84)      
34       
(1,350)      

(1,414)      
(115)      
(1,529)      
179     $ 

18    $ 
518      
715      
60      
49      
1,360      

(677)     
(62)     
(739)     
2,099    $ 

(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    

Net increase (decrease) in net interest income 

   $ 

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses increased $326,000, or 21.3%, from $1.5 million for the year ended September 30, 
2012 to $1.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2013.  During 2013, the Bank had net charge-offs of $1.2 million compared to $1.3 million for 
2012.  The gross loan portfolio increased $17.9 million from $400.2 million at September 30, 2012 to $418.1 million at September 30, 2013, primarily in 
the commercial real estate mortgage portfolio.  Nonperforming loans increased $3.3 million from $5.8 million at September 30, 2012 to $9.1 million at 
September 30, 2013, due primarily to a single commercial real estate loan with an outstanding balance of $4.0 million that was placed on nonaccrual 
status as of September 30, 2013 based on regulatory guidance. This loan is classified as a troubled debt restructuring, but the loan was current and 
performing according to the terms of the note as of September 30, 2013.  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 growth in the commercial real estate mortgage 
loan portfolio and the increase in nonperforming loans during 2013.  See “Analysis of Nonperforming and Classified Assets” included herein.  It is 
management’s assessment that the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2013 was adequate and appropriately reflected the inherent risk of 
loss in the Bank’s loan portfolio at that date. 

Noninterest  Income.  Noninterest income increased $836,000, or 24.4%, from $3.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 to $4.3 
million for the year ended September 30, 2013.  The increase is due primarily to an increase in net gain on sale of loans of $313,000 from $197,000 in 
2012 to $510,000 in 2013, and an increase in real estate lease income of $317,000, which was new in 2013 and relates to the real estate development 
discussed in Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report, and an increase in net gain on 
trading securities of $247,000 from $217,000 in 2012 to $464,000 in 2013.  These increases and additional gains were partially offset by a gain on a life 
insurance policy of $324,000 that was recognized in 2012. 

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Noninterest Expense.  Noninterest expenses increased $1.7 million, or 9.5%, from $17.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2012 to 
$19.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2013.  The increase was due primarily to increases in compensation and benefits expense of $1.4 
million and occupancy and equipment expense of $385,000, which more than offset decreases in advertising of $160,000 and data processing of 
$157,000.  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  and  increased  ESOP  compensation  expense  of  approximately  $399,000 
primarily due to the accelerated repayment of the ESOP loan during the December 2012 quarter. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense 
is due primarily to the operation of the acquired First Federal branches and the Bank’s new branch location in New Albany, Indiana, which opened 
in August 2013. The decrease in advertising expense was due primarily to a rebranding and advertising campaign for the Bank’s new ‘look’ and 
logo in 2012. The decreases in data processing are due primarily to expenditures associated with the acquisition and integration of the First Federal 
branches in 2012. 

Income Tax Expense. The Company recognized income tax expense of $1.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2013, for an effective 
tax rate of 27.8%, compared to income tax expense of $1.5 million, for an effective tax rate of 25.4%, for the year ended September 30, 2012. The 
higher effective tax rate for the year ended September 30, 2013 was due primarily to a lower level of tax exempt income for 2013.  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 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. 

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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-three  troubled  debt  restructurings  totaling  $5.9  million,  which  were  performing  according  to  their  terms  and  on  accrual  status,  as  of 
September  30,  2013.   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 

Total troubled debt restructurings classified 
as performing loans 

  $ 

2013 

2012 

At September 30, 
2011 

2010 

2009 

3,519       $ 
4,817         
–         
29         
–         
218         
310         
8,893         

143         
–         
–         
–         
–         
–         
21         
164         
9,057         

2,775       $ 
899         
–         
174         
–         
66         
175         
4,089         

1,548         
3         
–         
–         
–         
98         
94         
1,743         
5,832         

3,758       $ 
1,133         
–         
174         
340         
2         
215         
5,622         

603         
949         
–         
–         
–         
99         
61         
1,712         
7,334         

2,187         
1,274         
2,306         
17         
146         

2,993         
1,290         
2,356         
14         
158         

1,499         
812         
–         
–         
–         

5,930         

6,811         

2,311         

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       

–       
–       
–       
–       
–       

–       

Real estate owned 
Other non-performing assets 

Total non-performing assets 

  $ 

799         
2         
15,788       $ 

1,481         
–         
14,124       $ 

1,028         
126         
10,799       $ 

1,331         
171         
7,498       $ 

1,589       
64       
6,927       

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  %     
(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.  Total nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2013 includes seven trouble debt restructurings totaling $4.8 million that 
were on non-accrual as of that date. 

2.02  %     
1.37  %     
2.01  %     

2.17  %     
1.37  %     
2.39  %     

1.71  %     
1.17  %     
1.47  %     

1.47  %   
1.10  %   
1.44  %   

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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 and criticized assets at the dates indicated. 

(In thousands) 
Special mention assets 

Substandard assets (1) 
Doubtful assets 
Loss assets 

Total classified assets 

Total criticized assets 

At September 30, 
2012 

2013 

2011 

   $ 

7,256     $ 

10,595     $ 

6,962    

18,965       
1,087       
–       
20,052       

22,734       
1,055       
–       
23,789       

26,989    
1,317    
–    
28,306    

   $ 

27,308     $ 

34,384     $ 

35,268    

(1)   Includes substandard loans and investment securities, other real estate owned and repossessed assets. 

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,  2013,  the  Company  held  twenty  privately-issued  CMO  and  ABS  securities  with  an  aggregate  amortized  cost  of  $2.9 
million and fair value of $4.2 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, 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 had been downgraded to a substandard regulatory classification due to a downgrade of the security’s 
credit quality rating by various rating agencies. 

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Delinquencies.  The following table provides information about delinquencies in our loan portfolio at the dates indicated. 

At September 30, 
2013 

At September 30, 
2012 

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 

68    $ 
3      
1      
–      
1      
1      
26      
100    $ 

4,188    
504    
35    
–    
9    
–    
237    
4,973    

37     $ 
4       
–       
–       
–       
2       
11       
54     $ 

2,731    
696    
–    
–    
–    
217    
218    
3,862    

88     $ 
4       
–       
–       
2       
5       
39       
138     $ 

6,400    
120    
–    
–    
50    
107    
380    
7,057    

42    $ 
4      
–      
–      
–      
3      
11      
60    $ 

4,055    
842    
–    
–    
–    
163    
176    
5,237    

(Dollars in thousands) 

Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multi-family 
Construction 
Land and land development. 
Commercial business 
Consumer 
Total 

At September 30, 
2011 

30-89 Days 

90 Days or More 

Number 
of 
Loans 

Principal 
Balance 
of Loans 

Number 
of 
Loans 

Principal 
Balance 
of Loans 

66     $ 
4       
–       
–       

1       
7       
39       
117     $ 

4,911    
613    
–    
–    

45    
1,040    
515    
7,124    

28     $ 
6       
–       
2       

1       
3       
14       
54     $ 

2,191    
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 

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 substandard and 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 
as  impaired  in  order  to  recognize  the  inherent  losses  associated  with  lending  activities.   The  general  allowance  covers  unimpaired  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. 

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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, 2013, 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 

780    
2,826    
249    
229    
299    
907    
248    
5,538    

2013 

% of 
Allowance 
to Total 
Allowance 

% of 
Loans in 
Category 
to Total 
Loans 

14.08  %   
51.03       
4.50       
4.14       
5.40       
16.38       
4.47       
100.00  %   

44.10  %    $ 
28.17          
6.40          
4.61          
2.73          
7.56          
6.43          
100.00  %    $ 

At September 30, 
2012 

Amount 

908    
2,204    
389    
52    
2    
1,084    
267    
4,906    

% of 
Allowance 
to Total 
Allowance 

% of 
Loans in 
Category 
to Total 
Loans 

18.51  %   
44.92       
7.93       
1.06       
0.04       
22.10       
5.44       
100.00  %   

47.72  %    $ 
22.56          
5.97          
3.98          
3.08          
9.04          
7.65          
100.00  %    $ 

At September 30, 

2011 

% of 
Allowance 
to Total 
Allowance 

% of 
Loans in 
Category 
to Total 
Loans 

17.83  %   
28.13       
12.93       
1.20       
1.13       
32.64       
6.14       
100.00  %   

46.65  %   
20.25       
6.86       
3.34       
3.57       
11.19       
8.14       
100.00  %   

Amount 

833    
1,314    
604    
56    
53    
1,525    
287    
4,672    

2009 

   Amount 
  $ 

2010 

% of 
Allowance 
to Total 

Allowance      
32.59  %   
15.74       
9.68       
5.72       
1.63       
23.38       
11.26       
100.00  %   

1,242    
600    
369    
218    
62    
891    
429    
3,811    

% of 
Loans in 
Category 
to Total 
Loans 

     Amount 

49.33  %   $ 
15.45         
5.84         
7.38         
2.60         
8.86         
10.54         
100.00  %   $ 

1,493    
271    
–    
302    
258    
444    
927    
3,695    

% of 
Allowance 
to Total 
Allowance      
40.40  %   
7.33       
–       
8.17       
6.98       
12.02       
25.10       
100.00  %   

% of 
Loans in 
Category 
to Total 
Loans 

51.61  %   
13.36       
3.50       
6.17       
3.11       
10.25       
12.00       
100.00  %   

(Dollars in thousands) 
Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multi-family 
Construction 
Land and land development 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

Total allowance for loan losses 

  $ 

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. 

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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 
Allowance for loan losses at end of period 
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 

   $ 

2013 

Year Ended September 30, 
2011 

2010 

2012 

2009 

   $ 

4,906        $ 
1,858          

4,672        $ 
1,532          

3,811       $ 
1,605         

3,695        $ 
1,604          

1,729    
819    

284          
11          
–          
–          
–          
1,013          
111          
1,419          

65          
25          
–          
–          
–          
41          
62          
193          
1,226          
–          
5,538        $ 
61.15  %      

510          
543          
85          
–          
–          
33          
304          
1,475          

109          
–          
–          
–          
–          
2          
66          
177          
1,298          
–          
4,906        $ 
84.12  %      

651         
68         
–         
8         
–         
86         
287         
1,100         

79         
–         
–         
–         
–         
214         
63         
356         
744         
–         
4,672       $ 
63.70  %     

334          
–          
–          
–          
5          
964          
340          
1,643          

68          
–          
–          
–          
–          
–          
87          
155          
1,488          
–          
3,811        $ 
63.88  %      

580    
–    
–    
–    
–    
39    
209    
828    

57    
–    
–    
–    
–    
–    
82    
139    
689    
1,836    
3,695    
70.06  % 

1.32  % 

1.23  % 

1.29  % 

1.09  % 

1.03  % 

0.30  % 

0.35  % 

0.21  % 

0.42  % 

0.38  % 

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, fixed rate 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. 

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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, 2013 
and 2012 financial information. 

Immediate Change 
in the Level 
of Interest Rates 

300bp 
200bp 
100bp 
Static 
(100)bp 

At September 30, 2013 
One Year Horizon 

Dollar 
Change 

Percent 
Change 

At September 30, 2012 
One Year Horizon 

Dollar 
Change 

Percent 
Change 

(Dollars in thousands) 

  $ 

(99)   
(111)   
(69)   
-    
260    

(0.45) %   $ 
(0.50)        
(0.31)        
-         
1.17         

411    
274    
107    
-    
6    

1.80  % 
1.20    
0.47    
-    
0.03    

At September 30, 2013, our simulated exposure to an increase in interest rates shows that an immediate and sustained increase in rates of 
1.00% will decrease our net interest income by $69,000 or 0.31% over a one year horizon compared to a flat interest rate scenario. Furthermore, rate 
increases of 2.00% and 3.00% would cause net interest income to decrease by 0.50% and 0.45%, respectively. 

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. 

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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, 2013 and 2012 financial information. 

At September 30, 2013 

Dollar 
Amount 

Economic Value of Equity 
Dollar 
Change 

Immediate Change 
in the Level 
of Interest Rates 

300bp 
200bp 
100bp 
Static 
(100)bp 

Immediate Change 
in the Level 
of Interest Rates 

300bp 
200bp 
100bp 
Static 
(100)bp 

  $ 

  $ 

77,012    $ 
85,452      
95,583      
102,366      
95,248      

69,309    $ 
76,110      
82,119      
84,299      
82,060      

Economic Value of Equity as a 

      Percent of Present Value of Assets 

Percent 
Change 
(Dollars in thousands) 
(24.77) %   
(16.52)      
(6.63)      
-       
(6.95)      

(25,354)   
(16,914)   
(6,783)   
-    
(7,118)   

At September 30, 2012 

Percent 
Change 
(Dollars in thousands) 
(17.78) %   
(9.71)      
(2.59)      
-       
(2.66)      

(14,990)   
(8,189)   
(2,180)   
-    
(2,239)   

EVE Ratio 

Change 

13.07  %   
13.97       
15.02       
15.53       
14.26       

(246) bp
(156) bp
(51) bp
- bp
(127) bp

Economic Value of Equity as a 

EVE Ratio 

Change 

11.99  %   
12.70       
13.23       
13.19       
12.67       

(120) bp
(49) bp
4 bp
- bp
(52) bp

      Percent of Present Value of Assets 

Dollar 
Amount 

Economic Value of Equity 
Dollar 
Change 

The previous table indicates that at September 30, 2013, the Company would expect a decrease in its EVE in the event of a sudden and 
sustained 100 to 300 basis point increase and/or 100 basis point decrease in prevailing interest rates. The expected decrease in the Company’s EVE 
given a larger increase in rates is primarily attributable to the relatively high percentage of fixed-rate loans in the Company’s loan portfolio, which at 
September 30, 2013 comprised approximately 55.2% of the loan portfolio. 

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. 

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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,  2013,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  totaled  $20.8 
million.   Securities  classified  as  trading  and  available-for-sale,  amounting  to  $3.2  million  and  $164.2  million,  respectively,  at  September  30,  2013, 
provide additional sources of liquidity.  At September 30, 2013, we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $110.0 million from the FHLBI, 
of which $89.3 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, 2013.  The Bank had no outstanding federal funds purchased under the facility at September 30, 2013.  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. 

At September 30, 2013, the Bank had $64.5 million in commitments to extend credit outstanding.  Certificates of deposit due within one year of 
September 30, 2013 totaled $85.4 million, or 48.9% 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,  2014.   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, 2013, the Company had liquid assets of $1.7 
million. 

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The following tables present certain of our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2013. 

(In thousands) 
Deferred director fee agreements 
Deferred compensation agreements (1) 
Operating lease obligations 
Repurchase agreements 
FHLBI borrowings 
Other long-term debt 
Total 

Total 

729     $ 
147       
5       
1,335       
89,348       
4,973       
96,537     $ 

   $ 

   $ 

Less than 
One Year 

Payments due by period 
One to 
Three Years 

Three to 
Five Years 

More Than 
Five Years 

5    $ 
39      
5      
1,335      
44,348      
168      
45,900    $ 

9    $ 
90      
–      
–      
20,000      
356      
20,455    $ 

9    $ 
18      
–      
–      
25,000      
386      
25,413    $ 

706    
–    
–    
–    
–    
4,063    
4,769    

(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. 

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 securities 
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 
Increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements 
Increase (decrease) in FHLBI borrowings 
Increase other long-term debt 

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2012 

2013 

2011 

   $ 

–    $ 
(138,111)     
96,619      
23,546      

(38,331)    $ 
(93,666)      
82,466       
12,385       

–    
(98,147)   
71,898    
13,229    

21,271 

11,629 

801 

– 

(39,591)     
(11,361)     

(16,508)     
–      
6      
36,286      
2,841      

25,847 

32,204 

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)   
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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, 2013, 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. 

On July 9, 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued a final rule that will revise their risk-based capital requirements and the method 
for calculating risk-weighted assets to make them consistent with Basel III and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.  The final rule applies to 
all depository institutions, top-tier bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of $500 million or more and top-tier savings and loan 
holding companies.  The rule establishes a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement (4.5% of risk-weighted assets), increases the 
minimum Tier 1 capital to risk-based assets requirement (from 4.0% to 6.0% of risk-weighted assets) and assigns a higher risk weight (150%) to 
exposures  that  are  more  than  90  days  past  due  or  are  on  nonaccrual  status  and  to  certain  commercial  real  estate  facilities  that  finance  the 
acquisition, development or construction of real property.  See “Item 1. Business- Regulation and Supervision -Basel III.” 

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, 2013, 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. 

Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  and  related  financial  data  presented  in  this  annual  report  have  been  prepared  according  to 
accounting principles generally accepted 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. 

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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, 
2013, 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, 2013 is effective. 

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. 

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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 2014 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. 

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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, 2013 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 

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) 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders 
Total 

245,232 

N/A 
245,232 

$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. 

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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. 

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 

   Description 

   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 

 * 
(1) 

   Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement 
   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. 

(2) 

   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. 

(3) 

   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. 

(4) 

   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. 

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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 30, 2013 

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 

Title 

Date 

/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 

/s/ John E. Colin 
John E. Colin 

   President, Chief Executive Officer 
   and Director 

(principal executive officer) 

   December 30, 2013 

   Chief Financial Officer 

(principal accounting and financial officer) 

   December 30, 2013 

   Chief Operating Officer and Director 

   December 30, 2013 

   Executive Vice President and Director 

   December 30, 2013 

   Director 

   Director 

   Director 

   Director 

   Director 

   Director 

   Director 

   Director 

   December 30, 2013 

   December 30, 2013 

   December 30, 2013 

   December 30, 2013 

   December 30, 2013 

   December 30, 2013 

   December 30, 2013 

   December 30, 2013 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
   
  
FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 
AND SUBSIDIARIES - 
CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

YEARS ENDED 
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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 

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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, 2013 
and 2012, 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, 2013 and 2012, 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 30, 2013 

MONROE SHINE & CO., INC. ♦ CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS 

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FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(In thousands, except share and per share data) 
ASSETS 

Cash and due from banks 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 
Total cash and cash equivalents 

Interest-bearing time deposits 
Trading account securities, at fair value 
Securities available for sale, at fair value 
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $6,514 in 2013 and $8,314 in 2012) 
Loans held for sale 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $5,538 in 2013 and $4,906 in 2012 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 
Real estate development and construction 
Premises and equipment 
Other real estate owned, held for sale 
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 and outstanding 
   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; outstanding 
   2,299,654 and 2,329,681 shares in 2013 and 2012, respectively 
Additional paid-in capital - preferred 
Additional paid-in capital - common 
Retained earnings - substantially restricted 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 
Unearned ESOP shares 
Unearned stock compensation 
Less treasury stock, at cost - 242,388 shares 
   (212,361 shares at September 30, 2012) 

Total Stockholders' Equity 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 

See notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

2013 

2012 

9,607     $ 
11,208       
20,815       
1,500       
3,210       
164,167       
6,417       
399       
408,375       
5,500       
7,178       
14,842       
799       

1,208       
1,183       
12,933       
7,936       
2,069       
1,924       

27,569    
11,222    
38,791    
-    
3,562    
152,543    
7,848    
643    
389,067    
5,400    
4,538    
10,907    
2,081    

1,358    
1,054    
8,548    
7,936    
2,413    
2,224    

660,455     $ 

638,913    

50,093     $ 
427,633       
477,726       
1,335       
89,348       
4,973       
184       
707       
3,929       
578,202       

-       

-       

25       
17,120       
25,464       
42,870       
1,468       
(865)      
(422)      

(3,407)      
82,253       

50,502    
443,732    
494,234    
1,329    
53,062    
2,132    
236    
622    
4,372    
555,987    

-    

-    

25    
17,120    
24,901    
39,917    
5,609    
(1,198)   
(682)   

(2,766)   
82,926    

   $ 

660,455     $ 

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FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(In thousands, except share and per share data) 

2013 

2012 

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 
Loans payable 

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 
Real estate lease 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 other real estate owned 
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 

Dividends per common share 

See notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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   $ 

21,126     $ 

20,611    

4,255       
1,565       
200       
29       
27,175       

2,799       
6       
1,059       
72       
3,936       
23,239       
1,858       
21,381       

1,251       
1       
464       
-       
510       
387       
-       
293       
317       
1,035       
4,258       

10,510       
2,260       
1,186       
449       
914       
473       
181       
3,159       
19,132       
6,507       
1,811       
4,696     $ 

171       
4,525     $ 

2.09     $ 
1.99     $ 

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    

2,168,770       
2,269,063       
0.70     $ 

2,163,552    
2,230,188    
-    

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FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(In thousands) 

Net Income 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX 
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale: 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period 
Income tax (expense) benefit 

Net of tax amount 

Less: reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income 
Income tax expense 
Net of tax amount 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
Comprehensive Income 

See notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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2013 

2012 

   $ 

4,696     $ 

4,287    

(6,274)      
2,133       
(4,141)      
(1)      
1       
-       
(4,141)      
555     $ 

3,446    
(1,172)   
2,274    
(30)   
11    
(19)   
2,255    
6,542    

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FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

   Accumulated 

   Unearned 

Other 

Stock 

(In thousands, except share and per share data) 

Preferred 
Stock 

   Common 

Additional 

Stock 

   Paid-in Capital 

Retained 
Earnings 

   Comprehensive     Compensation     Treasury 

Income 

and ESOP 

Stock 

Total 

Balances at October 1, 2011 

   $ 

Net income 
Other comprehensive income 
Preferred stock dividends 
Stock compensation expense 
Shares released by ESOP trust 
Purchase of 40,028 treasury shares 

Balances at September 30, 2012 

   $ 

Net income 
Other comprehensive loss 
Preferred stock dividends 

Common stock dividends ($0.70 per share) 
Stock compensation expense 
Shares released by ESOP trust 
Purchase of 30,027 treasury shares 

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       

-       
-       
-       
-       

25     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       

25     $ 
-       
-       
-       

-       
-       
-       
-       

41,729     $ 

-    
-    
-    
185    
107    
-    

42,021     $ 

-    
-    
-    

-    
222    
341    
-    

35,801     $ 
4,287       
-       
(171)      
-       
-       
-       

39,917     $ 
4,696       
-       
(171)      

(1,572)      
-       
-       
-       

3,354     $ 
-       
2,255       
-       
-       
-       
-       

5,609     $ 
-       
(4,141)      
-       

-       
-       
-       
-       

(2,285)    $ 
-    
-    
-    
261    
144    
-    

(1,880)    $ 
-    
-    
-    

-    
261    
332    
-    

(2,023)    $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
(743)      

(2,766)    $ 
-       
-       
-       

-       
-       
-       
(641)      

76,601    
4,287    
2,255    
(171)   
446    
251    
(743)   

82,926    
4,696    
(4,141)   
(171)   

(1,572)   
483    
673    
(641)   

Balances at September 30, 2013 

   $ 

-     $ 

25     $ 

42,584     $ 

42,870     $ 

1,468     $ 

(1,287)    $ 

(3,407)    $ 

82,253    

See notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(In thousands) 

2013 

2012 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Net income 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 

   $ 

4,696     $ 

4,287    

Provision for loan losses 
Depreciation and amortization 
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities, net 
(Increase) decrease in trading account securities 
Loans originated for sale 
Proceeds on sales of loans 
Net gain on sales of loans 
Net realized and unrealized (gain) loss on other real estate owned 
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 
Investment in interest-bearing time deposits 
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 securities 
Net increase in loans 
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 
Investment in cash surrender value of life insurance 
Proceeds from life insurance 
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 decrease in deposits 
Net increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements 
Increase 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 
Repayment of other long-term debt 
Net increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 
Purchase of treasury stock 
Dividends paid on preferred stock 
Dividends paid on common stock 

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period 

See notes to consolidated financial statements. 

1,858       
1,241       
615       
352       
(16,435)      
17,189       
(510)      
(42)      
(1)      
-       
-       
(387)      
513       
1,063       
21       
(52)      
1,801       
11,922       

(1,500)      
(50,951)      
801       
12,223       
767       
19,910       
(21,670)      
(100)      
(4,000)      
606       
1,146       
(2,727)      
(4,745)      
-       
(50,240)      

(16,508)      
6       
9,348       
130,000       
(103,062)      
2,868       
(27)      
85       
(625)      
(171)      
(1,572)      
20,342       

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)   

(17,976)      

11,588    

38,791       

27,203    

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20,815     $ 

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FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(1) 

SUMMARY OFSIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Nature of Operations 

First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) is the savings and loan 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 on hand, amounts due from 
banks (including cash items in process of clearing) and interest-bearing deposits with other banks having an original maturity of 90 days or 
less. 

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 other real estate owned, 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 
other real estate owned are susceptible to changes in local market conditions. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(1 - continued) 

Use of Estimates - continued 

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans and other real estate owned, further reductions in the carrying 
amounts of loans and other real estate owned 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 other real estate owned.  
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 other real estate owned 
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.  The Company also holds a pass-through asset-backed security 
guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) representing participating interests in pools of long-term debentures issued by 
state  and  local  development  companies  certified  by  the  SBA.   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.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(1 - continued) 

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 (“FHLB”) 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. 

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, 2013, the Bank had commitments to originate $1.3 million 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. 

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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.  

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.  

During the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized partial charge-offs on loans totaling $306,000 and $219,000, 
respectively.   At  September  30,  2013  and  2012,  the  Company  had  three  outstanding  loans  with  an  aggregate  recorded  investment  of 
$920,000 on which partial charge-offs totaling $525,000 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 when the carrying value of the loan exceeds the property’s fair value less the estimated costs to sell. 

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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 Company uses a disciplined process and methodology to evaluate the allowance for loan losses on at least a quarterly basis that 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-classified loans and classified loans that are found, upon individual evaluation, to not be impaired.  
Such loans are pooled by segment and losses are modeled using annualized 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 that are reviewed on a quarterly basis 
based  on  the  risks  present  for  each  portfolio  segment.   Management  considers  changes  and  trends  in  the  following  qualitative  loss 
factors:  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.  Each 
qualitative factor is evaluated and a qualitative factor adjustment is applied to the actual historical loss factors in determining the adjusted 
loss factors used in management’s allowance for loan losses adequacy calculation.  

Management exercises significant judgment in evaluating the relevant historical loss experience and the qualitative factors.  Management 
also monitors the differences between estimated and actual incurred loan losses for loans considered impaired in order to evaluate the 
effectiveness of the estimation process and make any changes in the methodology as necessary.  

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. 

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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, 2013 and 2012. 

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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  a  collateral  property  securing  an  impaired  loan.   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 of at least six consecutive months according to the restructured terms. 

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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. 

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. 

Other Real Estate Owned 

Other real estate owned includes formally foreclosed property, in-substance foreclosed property and former banking facilities held for sale.  
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 or the decision to classify property as held for sale, 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 other real estate owned 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. 

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. 

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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. 

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. 

Benefit Plans 

The  Bank  provides  a  contributory  defined  contribution  plan  available  to  all  eligible  employees.   The  Company  established  a  leveraged 
employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) 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 or used for additional debt service 
on the ESOP loan.  Dividends declared on unallocated shares are not considered dividends for financial reporting purposes and are used 
for  additional  debt  service  on  the  ESOP  loan.   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 sheets, 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 consolidated statements of income. 

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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. 

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 December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“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.  ASU No. 2013-01 was issued in 
January 2013 to address implementation issues and clarify the scope of ASU No. 2011-11.  The amendments in the updates 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 these updates is not expected to have 
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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 a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial 
position or results of operations. 

In  February  2013,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2013-02,  Comprehensive  Income  (Topic  220):  Reporting  of  Amounts  Reclassified  Out  of 
Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income.   The  update  does  not  change  the  current  requirements  for  reporting  net  income  or  other 
comprehensive income in financial statements.  The amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified 
out  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  by  component.  In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the 
statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income 
by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income 
in its entirety in the same reporting period.  For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to 
net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about 
those  amounts.   For  public  entities,  the  amendments  in  the  update  are  effective  prospectively  for  reporting  periods  beginning  after 
December 15, 2012.  Early adoption is permitted.  The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s 
consolidated financial position or results of operations. 

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, 
a  Similar  Tax  Loss,  or  a  Tax  Credit  Carryforward  Exists.  The amendments in ASU No. 2013-11  to  Topic  740,  Income Taxes,  provide 
guidance on the financial statement presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or 
a  tax  credit  carryforward  exists.   The  amendments  are  effective  for  fiscal  years,  and  interim  periods  within  those  years,  beginning  after 
December  15,  2013.   The  adoption  of  this  guidance  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s consolidated financial 
position or results of operations. 

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(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. 

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(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  $6.3  million  and  $2.8  million  for  the  years  ended 
September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

(4) 

INVESTMENTSECURITIES 

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.  
Trading  account  securities  recorded  at  fair  value  totaled  $3.2  million  and  $3.6  million  as  of  September  30,  2013  and  2012,  respectively, 
comprised of investment grade municipal bonds.  During the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported net gains on trading 
account securities of $464,000, including net realized gains on the sale of securities of $472,000, partially offset by net unrealized losses on 
securities still held as of the balance sheet date of $8,000.  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 approximate fair values are as follows: 

(In thousands) 
September 30, 2013: 

Securities available for sale: 

Agency bonds and notes 
Agency mortgage-backed 
Agency CMO 
Privately-issued CMO 
Privately-issued ABS 
SBA certificates 
Municipal obligations 

Subtotal – debt securities 

Equity securities 

Gross 

Gross 

   Amortized 

   Unrealized 

   Unrealized 

Cost 

Gains 

Losses 

Fair 
Value 

   $ 

15,877     $ 
41,720       
24,200       
3,881       
5,829       
2,081       
68,072       
161,660       

10     $ 
285       
199       
735       
1,972       
12       
2,057       
5,270       

690     $ 
291       
325       
-       
2       
-       
1,548       
2,856       

15,197    
41,714    
24,074    
4,616    
7,799    
2,093    
68,581    
164,074    

-       

93       

-       

93    

Total securities available for sale 

   $ 

161,660     $ 

5,363     $ 

2,856     $ 

164,167    

Securities held to maturity: 

Agency mortgage-backed 
Municipal 

Total securities held to maturity 

721     $ 
5,696       

6,417     $ 

52     $ 
45       

97     $ 

-     $ 
-       

-     $ 

773    
5,741    

6,514    

   $ 

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(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 obligations 

Subtotal – debt securities 

Equity securities 

Gross 

Gross 

   Amortized 

   Unrealized 

   Unrealized 

Cost 

Gains 

Losses 

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       

-       

69       

-     $ 
-       
3       
-       
51       
40       
94       

-       

16,064    
43,420    
17,541    
5,289    
7,227    
62,933    
152,474    

69    

Total securities available for sale 

   $ 

143,596     $ 

9,041     $ 

94     $ 

152,543    

Securities held to maturity: 

Agency mortgage-backed 
Municipal obligations 

Total securities held to maturity 

   $ 

   $ 

1,342     $ 
6,506       

7,848     $ 

118     $ 
348       

466     $ 

-     $ 
-       

-     $ 

1,460    
6,854    

8,314    

The amortized cost and fair value of available for sale and held to maturity debt securities as of September 30, 2013 by contractual maturity 
are shown below.  Expected maturities of mortgage and other asset-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because the 
mortgages and other assets 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 
CMO 
ABS 
SBA certificates 
Mortgage-backed securities 

Available for Sale 

Held to Maturity 

   Amortized 

Cost 

Fair 
Value 

   Amortized 

Cost 

Fair 
Value 

   $ 

2,138     $ 
3,959       
19,820       
58,032       
83,949       

-       
28,081       
5,829       
2,081       
41,720       

2,139     $ 
4,015       
19,756       
57,868       
83,778       

93       
28,690       
7,799       
2,093       
41,714       

634     $ 
2,162       
1,680       
1,220       
5,696       

-       
-       
-       
-       
721       

639    
2,179    
1,696    
1,227    
5,741    

-    
-    
-    
-    
773    

   $ 

161,660     $ 

164,167     $ 

6,417     $ 

6,514    

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(4 – continued) 

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2013, 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 bonds and notes 
Agency mortgage-backed 
Agency CMO 
Privately-issued ABS 
Municipal 

Number 
   of Investment    
   Positions 

Fair 
Value 

Gross 

   Unrealized 

Losses 

7     $ 
16       
6       
2       
40       

13,477     $ 
22,312       
13,796       
143       
24,181       

690    
291    
325    
2    
1,515    

Total less than twelve months 

71       

73,909       

2,823    

Continuous loss position more than twelve months: 

Municipal obligations 

Total more than twelve months 

Total securities available for sale 

1       

1       

217       

217       

33    

33    

72     $ 

74,126     $ 

2,856    

At September 30, 2013, 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. 

The  total  available  for  sale  debt  securities  in  loss  positions  at  September  30,  2013  had  depreciated  approximately  3.71%  from  the 
Company’s amortized cost basis and are fixed and variable rate securities with a weighted-average yield of 2.28% and a weighted-average 
coupon rate of 3.41% at September 30, 2013. 

U.S. government agency notes, mortgage-backed securities and CMOs, and municipal bonds in loss positions at September 30, 2013 had 
depreciated  approximately 3.71%  from  the  Company’s  amortized  cost  basis  as  of  September  30,  2013.   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 reserves. 

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, 2013, the Company held twenty privately-
issued CMO and ABS securities acquired in a 2009 bank acquisition with an aggregate carrying value of $2.9 million and fair value of $4.2 
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.  

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(4 – continued) 

At  September  30,  2013,  the  two  privately-issued  CMOs  in  loss  positions  had  depreciated  approximately  1.38%  from  the  Company’s 
carrying value and include securities collateralized by residential mortgage loans and residential home equity lines of credit.  These two 
securities had an aggregate fair value of $143,000 and an aggregate unrealized loss of $2,000 at September 30, 2013 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,  2013,  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 U.S. government agency notes, mortgage-backed securities and CMOs, 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, 2013, the Company realized gross gains on sales of available for sale U.S. government agency notes 
of $1,000.  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 for the year ended September 30, 2012. 

Certain available for sale debt securities were pledged under repurchase agreements during the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 
and may be pledged to secure federal funds borrowings and FHLB borrowings (see Notes 11, 12 and 13). 

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(5) 

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES 

Loans at September 30, 2013 and 2012 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 
Consumer: 

Home equity 
Auto 
Other consumer 
Gross loans 
Undisbursed portion of construction loans 
Principal loan balance 

Deferred loan origination fees and costs, net 
Allowance for loan losses 

  $ 

2013 

2012 

184,390    $ 
117,782      
26,759      
12,537      
6,730      
11,396      
31,627      

17,133      
6,519      
3,266      
418,139      
(4,389)     
413,750     

163      
(5,538)     

190,958    
90,290    
23,879    
10,748    
5,182    
12,320    
36,189    

18,294    
8,219    
4,114    
400,193    
(6,602)   
393,591   

382    
(4,906)   

Loans, net 

  $ 

408,375    $ 

389,067    

Mortgage loans serviced for the benefit of others amounted to $138,000 and $189,000 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  No 
mortgage servicing rights have been capitalized since the year ended September 30, 1999.  

At  September  30,  2013,  the  recorded  investment  in  residential  mortgage  loans  secured  by  one-to-four family residential properties with 
loan-to-value  ratios  exceeding  90%  amounted  to  $10.3  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, 2013 and 2012: 

(In thousands) 

Beginning balance 
New loans and advances 
Repayments 
Reclassifications 
Increase due to acquisition of First Federal branches 

Ending balance 

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2012 

   $ 

7,182    $ 
1,363      
(1,665)     
(934)     
-      

6,351    
1,477    
(1,097)   
(365)   
816    

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The following table provides the components of the recorded investment in loans as of September 30, 2013: 

Residential 
Real Estate   

Commercial 
Real Estate   Multifamily   Construction   

Land & Land 
Development   

Commercial 
Business 

  Consumer    Total 

Recorded Investment in Loans: 
Principal loan balance 

  $  184,390    $ 

117,782    $ 

26,759    $ 

14,878    $ 

11,396    $ 

31,627    $  26,918    $ 413,750   

Accrued interest receivable 

600      

316      

57      

31      

40      

86      

78      

1,208   

Net deferred loan origination fees and costs 

415      

(169)     

(38)     

(46)     

(7)     

(5)     

13      

163   

Recorded investment in loans 

  $  185,405    $ 

117,929    $ 

26,778    $ 

14,863    $ 

11,429    $ 

31,708    $  27,009    $ 415,121   

(In thousands) 

Recorded Investment in Loans as Evaluated for 
Impairment: 

Individually evaluated for impairment 

  $ 

5,429    $ 

6,091    $ 

2,306    $ 

29    $ 

-    $ 

235    $ 

456    $  14,546   

Collectively evaluated for impairment 

     179,372      

111,838      

24,472      

14,834      

11,429      

31,473      

26,519      399,937   

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 

604      

-      

-      

-      

-      

-      

34      

638   

Recorded investment in loans 

  $  185,405    $ 

117,929    $ 

26,778    $ 

14,863    $ 

11,429    $ 

31,708    $  27,009    $ 415,121   

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The following table provides the components of the recorded investment in loans 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 

   $  190,958     $ 

90,290     $ 

23,879     $ 

9,328     $ 

12,320    $ 

36,189     $ 

30,627     $  393,591    

Accrued interest receivable 

691       

305       

69       

21       

43      

128       

101       

1,358    

Net deferred loan origination fees and costs 

502       

(75)      

(6)      

(41)      

(5)     

(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 

   $ 

5,210     $ 

1,993     $ 

2,356     $ 

174     $ 

-    $ 

80     $ 

333     $ 

10,146    

Collectively evaluated for impairment 

186,236       

88,331       

21,586       

9,134       

12,358      

36,224       

30,379        384,248    

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    

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An analysis of the allowance for loan losses as of and for the year ended September 30, 2013 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 

908     $ 
91       
(284)      
65       

2,204     $ 
608       
(11)      
25       

389     $ 
(140)      
-       
-       

52     $ 
177       
-       
-       

2     $ 
297       
-       
-       

1,084     $ 
795       
(1,013)      
41       

267     $ 
30       
(111)      
62       

4,906    
1,858    
(1,419)   
193    

Ending balance 

      $ 

780     $ 

2,826     $ 

249     $ 

229     $ 

299     $ 

907     $ 

248     $ 

5,538    

Ending Allowance Balance Attributable 
to Loans: 
Individually evaluated for impairment        $ 

30     $ 

-     $ 

-     $ 

-     $ 

-     $ 

-     $ 

6     $ 

36    

Collectively evaluated for impairment          

750       

2,826       

249       

229       

299       

907       

242       

5,502    

Acquired with deteriorated credit 
quality 

-       

-       

-       

-       

-       

-       

-       

-    

Ending balance 

      $ 

780     $ 

2,826     $ 

249     $ 

229     $ 

299     $ 

907     $ 

248     $ 

5,538    

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(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     $ 

56     $ 
(4)      
-       
-       

52     $ 

53     $ 
(51)      
-       
-       

1,525     $ 
(410)      
(33)      
2       

287     $ 
218       
(304)      
66       

4,672    
1,532    
(1,475)   
177    

2     $ 

1,084     $ 

267     $ 

4,906    

Ending Allowance Balance Attributable 
to Loans: 
Individually evaluated for impairment        $ 

-     $ 

60     $ 

-     $ 

-     $ 

-     $ 

-     $ 

14     $ 

74    

Collectively evaluated for impairment          

908       

2,144       

389       

52       

2       

1,084       

253       

4,832    

Acquired with deteriorated credit 
quality 

-       

-       

-       

-       

-       

-       

-       

-    

Ending balance 

      $ 

908     $ 

2,204     $ 

389     $ 

52     $ 

2     $ 

1,084     $ 

267     $ 

4,906    

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(5 – continued) 

The following table presents impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment as of and for the year ended September 30, 2013.  The 
Company  did  not  recognize  any  interest  income  on  impaired  loans  using  the  cash  receipts  method  of  accounting  for  the  year  ended 
September 30, 2013. 

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    
(In thousands) 

Average 
Recorded 
Investment    

Interest 
Income 
Recognized   

   $ 

5,647     $ 
6,091       
2,306       
29       
-       
235       
361       

5,975     $ 
6,099       
2,246       
13       
-       
235       
357       

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       

6,561     $ 
2,368       
2,265       
147       
-       
443       
336       

   $ 

14,669     $ 

14,925     $ 

-     $ 

12,120     $ 

   $ 

59     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
95       

55     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
95       

30     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
6       

157     $ 
106       
-       
-       
-       
165       
78       

   $ 

154     $ 

150     $ 

36     $ 

506     $ 

   $ 

5,706     $ 
6,091       
2,306       
29       
-       
235       
456       

6,030     $ 
6,099       
2,246       
13       
-       
235       
452       

30     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
6       

6,718     $ 
2,474       
2,265       
147       
-       
608       
414       

   $ 

14,823     $ 

15,075     $ 

36     $ 

12,626     $ 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(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  using  the  cash  receipts  method  of  accounting  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    
(In thousands) 

Average 
Recorded 
Investment    

Interest 
Income 
Recognized   

   $ 

5,768     $ 
2,035       
2,356       
174       
-       
80       
255       

6,126     $ 
2,059       
2,295       
174       
-       
79       
257       

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       

4,946     $ 
2,118       
1,421       
174       
272       
49       
166       

   $ 

10,668     $ 

10,990     $ 

-     $ 

9,146     $ 

   $ 

-     $ 
154       
-       
-       
-       
-       
78       

-     $ 
146       
-       
-       
-       
-       
78       

-     $ 
60       
-       
-       
-       
-       
14       

125     $ 
214       
-       
-       
-       
-       
118       

   $ 

232     $ 

224     $ 

74     $ 

457     $ 

   $ 

5,768     $ 
2,189       
2,356       
174       
-       
80       
333       

6,126     $ 
2,205       
2,295       
174       
-       
79       
335       

-     $ 
60       
-       
-       
-       
-       
14       

5,071     $ 
2,332       
1,421       
174       
272       
49       
284       

   $ 

10,900     $ 

11,214     $ 

74     $ 

9,603     $ 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(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, 2013 and 2012: 

At September 30, 2013 
Loans 90+ 
Days 
Past Due 
Still Accruing   

Total 
Nonperforming 
Loans 

Nonaccrual 
Loans 

At September 30, 2012 
Loans 90+ 
Days 
Past Due 
Still Accruing   

Total 
Nonperforming 
Loans 

Nonaccrual 
Loans 

Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Construction 
Land and land development 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

  $ 

3,519    $ 
4,817      
-      
29      
-      
218      
310      

143    $ 
-      
-      
-      
-      
-      
21      

(In thousands) 

3,662    $ 
4,817      
-      
29      
-      
218      
331      

2,775    $ 
899      
-      
174      
-      
66      
175      

1,548    $ 
3      
-      
-      
-      
98      
94      

4,323    
902    
-    
174    
-    
164    
269    

Total 

  $ 

8,893    $ 

164    $ 

9,057    $ 

4,089    $ 

1,743    $ 

5,832    

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(5 – continued) 

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans at September 30, 2013: 

Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Construction 
Land and land development 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

30-59 Days 
Past Due 

60-89 Days 
Past Due 

90+ Days 
Past Due    

Total 

Past Due     Current 

Total 
Loans 

(In thousands) 

   $ 

2,981     $ 
295       
35       
-       
9       
-       
186       

1,333     $ 
211       
-       
-       
-       
14       
53       

2,466     $ 
667       
-       
-       
-       
234       
223       

6,780     $  178,625     $  185,405    
117,929    
116,756       
1,173       
26,778    
26,743       
35       
14,863    
14,863       
-       
11,429    
11,420       
9       
31,708    
31,460       
248       
27,009    
26,547       
462       

Total 

   $ 

3,506     $ 

1,611     $ 

3,590     $ 

8,707     $  406,414     $  415,121    

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans at September 30, 2012: 

Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Construction 
Land and land development 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

30-59 Days 
Past Due 

60-89 Days 
Past Due 

90+ Days 
Past Due    

Total 

Past Due     Current 

Total 
Loans 

(In thousands) 

   $ 

4,636     $ 
20       
-       
-       
51       
109       
286       

1,926     $ 
90       
-       
-       
-       
-       
98       

3,754     $ 
833       
-       
-       
-       
164       
174       

10,316     $  181,835     $  192,151    
90,520    
89,577       
23,942    
23,942       
9,308    
9,308       
12,358    
12,307       
36,304    
36,031       
30,748    
30,190       

943       
-       
-       
51       
273       
558       

Total 

   $ 

5,102     $ 

2,114     $ 

4,925     $ 

12,141     $  383,190     $  395,331    

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(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: 

Residential 
Real Estate   

Commercial 
Real Estate   Multifamily   Construction   

Land and Land 
Development    

Commercial 
Business 

  Consumer    Total 

September 30, 2013: 
Pass 
Special Mention 
Substandard 
Doubtful 
Loss 

  $  173,350    $ 
4,519      
7,190      
346      
-      

109,311    $ 
2,104      
6,033      
481      
-      

26,778    $ 
-      
-      
-      
-      

14,863    $ 
-      
-      
-      
-      

11,283    $ 
146      
-      
-      
-      

(In thousands) 

30,920    $  26,272    $ 392,777    
114      
7,256    
568       14,001    
1,087    
-    

373      
210      
205      
-      

55      
-      

Total 

  $  185,405    $ 

117,929    $ 

26,778    $ 

14,863    $ 

11,429    $ 

31,708    $  27,009    $ 415,121    

September 30, 2012: 
Pass 
Special Mention 
Substandard 
Doubtful 
Loss 

  $  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    $  29,993    $ 366,331    
142       10,595    
600       17,350    
1,055    
-    

2,158      
1,459      
-      
-      

13      
-      

Total 

  $  192,151    $ 

90,520    $ 

23,942    $ 

9,308    $ 

12,358    $ 

36,304    $  30,748    $ 395,331    

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(5 – continued) 

Troubled Debt Restructurings 

The following table summarizes the Company’s TDRs by accrual status at September 30, 2013 and 2012.  There was no specific reserve 
included in the allowance for loan losses related to TDRs at September 30, 2013 and 2012. 

September 30, 2013: 
Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

Total 

September 30, 2012: 
Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

Total 

   Accruing 

   Nonaccrual    
(In thousands) 

Total 

   $ 

2,187     $ 
1,274       
2,306       
17       
146       

777    $ 
4,029      
-      
13      
-      

2,964    
5,303    
2,306    
30    
146    

   $ 

5,930     $ 

4,819    $ 

10,749    

   $ 

2,993     $ 
1,290       
2,356       
14       
158       

   $ 

6,811     $ 

-    $ 
-      
-      
-      
-      

-    $ 

2,993    
1,290    
2,356    
14    
158    

6,811    

The following table summarizes information in regard to TDRs that were restructured during the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. 

Number of 
Loans 

Pre- 
Modification 
Principal 
Balance 
(Dollars in thousands) 

Post- 
Modification 
Principal 
Balance 

September 30, 2013: 
Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

Total 

September 30, 2012: 
Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

Total 

2     $ 
1       
1       
1       

5     $ 

15     $ 
1       
1       
1       
1       

19     $ 

143    $ 
4,061      
18      
5      

143    
4,066    
20    
5    

4,227    $ 

4,234    

1,872    $ 
772      
1,797      
14      
159      

1,874    
506    
2,313    
14    
160    

4,614    $ 

4,867    

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

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The Company has not committed to lend any additional amounts as of September 30, 2013 and 2012 to customers with outstanding loans 
that are classified as TDRs. 

For the TDRs listed above, the terms of modification included temporary interest-only payment periods, reduction of the stated 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. 

There were no principal charge-offs recorded as a result of TDRs during the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  There was no 
specific allowance for loan losses related to TDRs modified during the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  In the event that a TDR 
subsequently defaults, the Company evaluates the restructuring for possible impairment.  As a result, the related allowance for loan losses 
may be increased or charge-offs may be taken to reduce the carrying amount of the loan. 

During the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company had four TDRs totaling $220,000 that were modified within the previous twelve 
months  for  which  there  was  a  payment  default  (defined  as  more  than  90  days  past  due  or  in  the  process  of  foreclosure).   The  total 
consisted of two residential real estate loans with a balance of $204,000, one commercial business loan with a balance of $14,000 and one 
consumer loan with a balance of $2,000 at the date of default.  As of September 30, 2013, two of the defaulted TDRs totaling $143,000 were 
on nonaccrual status and one defaulted TDR with a balance of $75,000 was accruing and performing in agreement with the modified terms 
after  curing  the  default.   The  Company  recognized  a  net  charge-off  of  $2,000  on  the  remaining  defaulted  TDR  during  the  year  ended 
September 30, 2013. 

During the year ended September  30, 2012,  the Company had one residential real estate TDR loan 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  or  in  the 
process of foreclosure).  The Company recognized a net charge-off of $42,000 for this TDR during the year ended September 30, 2012. 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 

(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, 
Inc. and on July 27, 2012 the Company transferred ownership of the property to FFCC, Inc.  The total cost of the development is expected 
to be approximately $7.5 million, including the $7.3 million paid as of September 30, 2013.  The development costs were partially funded by a 
loan from another financial institution (see Note 14).  The development is substantially completed, with only certain tenant improvements 
in  a  multi-tenant  retail  building  to  be  completed  for  current  and  future  lessees,  and  seven  tenants  have  commenced  occupancy  as  of 
September 30, 2013. 

Development and construction period interest of $87,000 and $8,000 was capitalized as part of the real estate carrying value during the 
years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

Real estate development and construction consisted of the following at September 30, 2013 and 2012: 

(In thousands) 

Land and land improvements 
Office buildings 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 

Less accumulated depreciation 

Totals 

   $ 

2013 

2012 

4,159    $ 
3,032      
74      
7,265      

3,621    
917    
-    
4,538    

87      

-    

   $ 

7,178    $ 

4,538    

Depreciation expense of $87,000 was recognized for real estate development and construction for the year ended September 30, 2013. No 
depreciation expense was recognized for real estate development and construction for the year ended September 30, 2012. 

The Bank and FFCC lease commercial retail space to tenants under noncancelable operating leases with terms of five to twenty years.  The 
following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under the leases as of September 30, 2013: 

Years ending September 30: 

2014 
2015 
2016 
2017 
2018 
2019 and thereafter 

Total 

   (In thousands)   
593    
  $ 
626    
626    
626    
637    
4,174    
7,282    

  $ 

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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 

2013 

2012 

   $ 

5,242    $ 
10,400      
4,264      
19,906      

2,860    
9,284    
3,331    
15,475    

5,064      

4,568    

   $ 

14,842    $ 

10,907    

Depreciation expense of $810,000 and $689,000 was recognized for premises and equipment for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 
2012, respectively. 

(8) 

OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED 

At September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Bank had other real estate owned held for sale of $799,000 and $2.1 million, respectively, including 
$250,000  and  $600,000  in  former  banking  facilities  held  for  sale,  respectively.   During  the  years  ended  September  30,  2013  and  2012, 
foreclosure losses in the amount of $191,000 and $755,000, respectively, were charged-off to the allowance for loan losses.  The losses on 
subsequent write downs of other real estate owned amounted to $165,000 and $94,000 for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 
respectively, and were aggregated with realized gains and losses from the sale of other real estate owned, and real estate taxes and other 
expenses of holding other real estate owned.  Net realized gains from the sale of other real estate owned amounted to $125,000 and $41,000 
for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Real estate taxes, other expenses of holding other real estate owned and 
net of income received from the operation of other real estate owned held for sale amounted to $140,000 and $147,000 for the years ended 
September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The net loss is reported in noninterest expense.  Realized gains from the sale of other real estate 
owned totaling $93,000 and $36,000 for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were deferred because the sales were 
financed by the Bank and did not qualify for recognition under generally accepted accounting principles.  At September 30, 2013 and 2012, 
aggregate deferred gains on the sale of other real estate owned financed by the Bank amounted to $214,000 and $132,000, respectively. 

(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 2013 or 2012.  

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows: 

(In thousands) 

Beginning balance 
Acquisition of First Federal branches 

Ending balance 

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2013 

2012 

   $ 

   $ 

7,936    $ 
-      

5,940    
1,996    

7,936    $ 

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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 

2013 

2012 

   $ 

2,741    $ 
566      
(1,238)     

2,741    
566    
(894)   

   $ 

2,069    $ 

2,413    

Amortization expense of intangibles amounted to $344,000 and $307,000 for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 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)   

2014 
2015 
2016 
2017 
2018 
2019 and thereafter 

Total 

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DEPOSITS 

  $ 

344    
344    
344    
344    
344    
349    

  $ 

2,069    

The  aggregate  amount  of  time  deposit  accounts  (certificates  of  deposit)  with  balances  of  $100,000  or  more  was  $52.9  million  and  $71.8 
million at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

At September 30, 2013, scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit were as follows: 

Years ending September 30: 

2014 
2015 
2016 
2017 
2018 and thereafter 

Total 

   (In thousands)   

  $ 

85,444    
36,774    
19,517    
12,035    
20,936    

  $ 

174,706    

The Bank held deposits of $5.3 million for related parties at both September 30, 2013 and 2012. 

(11) 

FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED 

The Bank has 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, 2014 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,  2013  and  2012,  the  Bank  had  no  outstanding  federal  funds  purchased  under  the 
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 

Repurchase agreements include retail repurchase agreements representing overnight borrowings from deposit customers and long-term 
repurchase agreements with broker-dealers. 

Repurchase agreements at September 30, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows: 

(Dollars in thousands) 

   Weighted 
   Average 

Rate 

2013 

2012 

   Weighted 
   Average 

Amount 

Rate 

Amount 

Retail repurchase agreements 

0.25  %    $ 

1,335    

0.50  %    $ 

1,329    

The debt securities underlying the retail repurchase agreements were under the control of the Bank at September 30, 2013 and 2012.  The 
securities underlying broker-dealer repurchase agreements are delivered to the broker-dealer who arranged the transactions.  

Information  concerning  borrowings  under  retail  repurchase  agreements  as  of  and  for  the  years  ended  September  30,  2013  and  2012  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 

2013 

2012 

0.45  %      
1,332        $ 
1,335          

0.62  % 
1,324    
1,329    

1,889        $ 
1,913          

2,796    
2,871    

   $ 

   $ 

Information concerning borrowings under repurchase agreements with broker-dealers as of and for the year ended September 30, 2012 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 

   $ 

   $ 

Interest expense on repurchase agreements for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is summarized as follows: 

(In thousands) 

Broker-dealer repurchase agreements 
Retail repurchase agreements 

Total 

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2012 

   $ 

   $ 

-    $ 
6      

6    $ 

2012 

2.09  % 
2,785    
15,047    

-    
-    

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BORROWINGS FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 

At September 30, 2013 and 2012 borrowings from the FHLB were as follows:  

(Dollars in thousands) 

Advances maturing in: 

2013 
2014 
2015 
2017 
2018 
Total advances 

   Weighted 
   Average 

Rate 

2013 

2012 

   Weighted 
   Average 

Amount 

Rate 

Amount 

-  %    $ 
0.34  %      
2.66  %      
1.10  %      
1.04  %      

-    
35,000    
20,000    
15,000    
10,000    

2.34  %    $ 
-  %      
2.66  %      
1.10  %      
-  %      
80,000          

18,062    
-    
20,000    
15,000    
-    
53,062    

Line of credit balance 

0.45  %      

9,348    

-  %      

-    

Total borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank 

        $ 

89,348      

      $ 

53,062    

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, 
2013, the eligible blanket collateral included residential mortgage loans with a carrying value of $178.2 million. 

On August 12, 2013, the Bank entered into an Overdraft Line of Credit Agreement with the FHLBI which established a line of credit not to 
exceed $25.0 million secured under the blanket collateral agreement.  This agreement expires on February 12, 2014.  At September 30, 2013, 
$9.3 million was outstanding under this agreement. 

(14) 

OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT 

On  July  27,  2012,  FFCC,  Inc.  entered  into  a  loan  agreement  with  another  financial  institution  to  finance  the  retail  development  and 
construction  project  discussed  in  Note  6.   The  loan  had  a  maximum  commitment  of  $5.0  million  and  is  for  a  ten-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 provided for 12 interest only monthly payments through July 27, 2013, 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 
$7.2 million at September 30, 2013.  The outstanding principal balance of the loan was $5.0 million and $2.1 million at September 30, 2013 and 
2012, respectively. 

Interest  expense  of  $72,000  was  recognized  on  other  long-term  debt  for  the  year  ended  September  30,  2013.   No  interest  expense  was 
recognized for the year ended September 30, 2012. 

Future maturities of other long-term debt, based on the amount outstanding under the loan agreement at September 30, 2013, are as follows 
for the years ending September 30, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and later years: $168,000, $175,000, $182,000, $189,000,  $197,000 and $4.1 
million, respectively. 

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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 $18,000 and $21,000 for the years 
ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

2>The Company has a directors’ deferred compensation plan whereby a director, at his or her election on an annual basis, may defer all or 
a portion of the 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  until  separation  from  service  by  the  director.   The  benefits  under  the  plan  are  payable  in  a  lump  sum  or  in  monthly 
installments  over  a  period  of  up  to  ten  years  following  the  separation  from  service;  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 
$160,000 and $120,000 for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 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 $336,000 and $304,000 for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, 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 or by utilizing the dividends as additional debt service on the ESOP loan.  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, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $652,000 and $252,000, respectively.  Company common 
stock held by the ESOP trust at September 30, 2013 and 2012 was as follows: 

Allocated shares 
Unearned shares 
Total ESOP shares 

Fair value of unearned shares 

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2012 

103,116      
86,495      
189,611      

83,522   
119,841   
203,363   

   $ 

1,946,000    $ 

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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, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $260,000.  A summary of the Company’s nonvested restricted 
shares for the year ended September 30, 2013 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 

58,850     $ 
-       
(19,620)      
-       
39,230     $ 

13.25    
-    
13.25    
-    
13.25    

There were no restricted shares granted during the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  The total fair value of restricted shares that 
vested during the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $441,000 and $346,000, respectively.  At September 30, 2013, there was 
$422,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested restricted shares.  The compensation expense is expected to be 
recognized over the remaining vesting period of 1.63 years. 

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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, 2013, and changes during the year then ended is presented 
below. 

Number 
of 
Shares 

   Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

     Weighted 
   Average 
   Remaining 
   Contractual    
Term 

   Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value 
1,533,000    

7.6     $ 

Outstanding at beginning of year 
Granted 
Exercise 
Forfeited or expired 
Outstanding at end of year 
Exercisable at end of year 

245,232     $ 
-       
-       
-       
245,232     $ 
147,141     $ 

13.25    
-    
-    
-    
13.25    
13.25    

6.6     $ 
6.6     $ 

2,268,000    
1,361,000    

There  were  no  stock options  granted  or  exercised  during  the  years  ended  September  30,  2013  and  2012. The  Company  recognized 
compensation expense related to stock options of $152,000 for both years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  At September 30, 2013, 
there  was  $246,000  of  unrecognized  compensation  expense  related  to  nonvested  stock  options,  which  will  be  recognized  over  the 
remaining vesting period of 1.63 years. 

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(18)         INCOME TAXES 

The  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  file  consolidated  income  tax  returns.   The  components  of  consolidated  income  tax  expense  were  as 
follows for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012: 

(In thousands) 

Current 
Tax benefit allocated to additional paid-in capital related to equity incentive 
    plan 
Deferred 

Income tax expense 

2013 

2012 

   $ 

1,228    $ 

1,265    

70 
513      

33 
160    

   $ 

1,811    $ 

1,458    

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, 2013 and 2012: 

(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 

2013 

2012 

   $ 

2,212    $ 
159      
(608)     
(130)     
178      

1,953    
90    
(486)   
(97)   
(2)   

   $ 

1,811    $ 

1,458    

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2013 and 2012 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 other real estate owned 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 
FHLB stock dividends 
Section 481 adjustment for bad debt recapture 
Unrealized gain on trading account securities 

Deferred tax liabilities 

   $ 

2013 

2012 

2,212    $ 
9      
315      
-      
92      
16      
48      
78      
239      
3,009      

(882)     
(1,399)     
(63)     
(133)     
(62)     
(17)     
(2,556)     

1,983    
252    
273    
124    
76    
23    
27    
51    
225    
3,034    

(3,184)   
(775)   
(148)   
(134)   
(109)   
(20)   
(4,370)   

Net deferred tax asset (liability) 

   $ 

453    $ 

(1,336)   

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(18 - continued) 

At September 30, 2013 and 2012, 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, 2010 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,  2013  and  2012  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, 2013 
and 2012.  

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 $556,000 at September 30, 2013. 

The following is a summary of the commitments to extend credit at September 30, 2013 and 2012: 

(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 

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2013 

2012 

  $ 

13,353    $ 
3,978      

19,043      
23,722      
4,388      

6,886    
726    

20,038    
21,000    
6,602    

  $ 

64,484    $ 

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(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 2013 or 2012. 

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DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The  following  table  summarizes  the  carrying  value  and  estimated  fair  value  of  financial  instruments  and  the  level  within  the  fair  value 
hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2013 and 2012. 

September 30, 2013: 
Financial assets: 

Cash and due from banks 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 
Interest-bearing time deposits 
Trading account securities 
Securities available for sale 
Securities held to maturity 

Loans, net 

Loans held for sale 
FHLB stock 
Accrued interest receivable 
Interest rate cap (included in other assets) 

Financial liabilities: 

Deposits 
Short-term repurchase agreements 
Borrowings from FHLB 
Other long-term debt 
Accrued interest payable 
Advance payments by borrowers 
for taxes and insurance 

September 30, 2012: 
Financial assets: 

Cash and due from banks 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 
Trading account securities 
Securities available for sale 
Securities held to maturity 

Loans, net 

Loans held for sale 
FHLB stock 
Accrued interest receivable 
Interest rate cap (included in other assets) 

Financial liabilities: 

Deposits 
Short-term repurchase agreements 
Borrowings from FHLB 
Other long-term debt 
Accrued interest payable 
Advance payments by borrowers 
for taxes and insurance 

Carrying 
Amount 

9,607    $ 
11,208      
1,500      
3,210      
164,167      
6,417      

408,375      

399      
5,500      
2,391      
11      

477,726      
1,335      
89,348      
4,973      
184      

707      

27,569    $ 
11,222      
3,562      
152,543      
7,848      

389,067      

643      
5,400      
2,412      
11      

494,234      
1,329      
53,062      
2,132      
236      

622      

   $ 

   $ 

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Fair Value Measurements Using: 
Level 2 

Level 3 

Level 1 

(In thousands) 

9,607    $ 
11,208      
-      
-      
93      
-      

-    $ 
-      
1,475      
3,210      
164,074      
6,514      

-    
-    
-    
-    
-    
-    

-      

413,629    

-      

-      
-      
-      
-      

-      
-      
-      
-      
-      

-      

399      
5,500      
2,391      
11      

-      
1,335      
87,932      
4,973      
184      

707      

27,569    $ 
11,222      
-      
69      
-      

-    $ 
-      
3,562      
152,474      
8,314      

-    
-    
-    
-    

477,094    
-    
-    
-    
-    

-    

-    
-    
-    
-    
-    

-      

-      
-      
-      
-      

-      
-      
-      
-      
-      

-      

-      

388,790    

643      
5,400      
2,412      
11      

-      
1,329      
53,752      
2,132      
236      

-    
-    
-    
-    

497,028    
-    
-    
-    
-    

622      

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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 19, 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 and Interest-Bearing Time Deposits 

For cash and short-term instruments, including cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits with banks,  and interest-bearing 
time deposits with other financial institutions, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. 

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, excluding loans held for sale, 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.  Impaired loans are valued at the lower of their carrying 
value or fair value.  The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value. 

The fair value of loans held for sale is estimated based on specific prices of underlying contracts for sales to investors. 

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, repurchase agreements and other long-term debt. 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,  FHLB  line  of  credit  borrowings  and  other  debt,  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. 

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(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: 

Level 3: 

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; quoted market prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs 
that  are  derived  principally  from  or  can  be  corroborated  by  observable  market  data  by  correlation  or  other 
means. 

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.  

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The table below presents the balances of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 
2013.  The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2013. 

September 30, 2013: 
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 
SBA certificates 
Municipal obligations 
Equity securities 

Total securities available for sale 

Interest rate cap 

Assets Measured – Nonrecurring Basis 
Impaired loans: 

Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Construction 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

Total impaired loans 

Loans held for sale 

Other real estate owned, held for sale: 

Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Land and land development 

Total other real estate owned 

Carrying Value 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Total 

(In thousands) 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

-     $ 

3,210     $ 

-     $ 

3,210    

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
93       
93     $ 

15,197     $ 
41,714       
24,074       
4,616       
7,799       
2,093       
68,581       
-       
164,074     $ 

-     $ 

11     $ 

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-     $ 

-     $ 

15,197    
41,714    
24,074    
4,616    
7,799    
2,093    
68,581    
93    
164,167    

11    

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-     $ 

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-     $ 

5,676     $ 
6,091       
2,306       
29       
235       
450       
14,787     $ 

5,676    
6,091    
2,306    
29    
235    
450    
14,787    

-     $ 

399     $ 

-     $ 

399    

-     $ 
-       
-       
-     $ 

-     $ 
-       
-       
-     $ 

397     $ 
375       
27       
799     $ 

397    
375    
27    
799    

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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 obligations 
Equity securities 

Total securities available for sale 

Interest rate cap 

Assets Measured – Nonrecurring Basis 

Impaired loans: 

Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Construction 
Commercial business 
Consumer 

Total impaired loans 

Loans held for sale 

Other real estate owned, held for sale: 

Residential real estate 
Commercial real estate 
Multifamily 
Land and land development 

Total other real estate owned 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Total 

Carrying Value 

(In thousands) 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

-     $ 

3,562     $ 

-     $ 

3,562    

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       

-       
69       
69     $ 

16,064     $ 
43,420       
17,541       
5,289       
7,227       
62,933       
-       
152,474     $ 

-     $ 

11     $ 

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       

-       
-       
-     $ 

-     $ 

16,064    
43,420    
17,541    
5,289    
7,227    
62,933    
69    
152,543    

11    

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-     $ 

-     $ 

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-     $ 

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-       
-       
-     $ 

5,768     $ 
2,129       
2,356       
174       
80       
319       
10,826     $ 

5,768    
2,129    
2,356    
174    
80    
319    
10,826    

643     $ 

-     $ 

643    

-     $ 
-       
-       
-       
-     $ 

487     $ 
231       
357       
406       
1,481     $ 

487    
231    
357    
406    
1,481    

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Fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on internally-
developed models or 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. 

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.   For  securities  where  quoted  market  prices,  market  prices  of  similar  securities  or  prices  from  an  independent  third 
party pricing service are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators and are classified 
within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  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  reviewed  and  evaluated  on  at  least  a  quarterly  basis  for  additional  impairment  and  adjusted 
accordingly.  The fair value of impaired loans is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.  

Impaired loans are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's effective interest rate or the fair value of 
the  collateral  if  the  loan  is  a  collateral-dependent  loan.   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.   At  September  30,  2013,  the  significant  unobservable 
inputs used in the fair value measurement of impaired loans included a discount from appraised value ranging from 0.0% to  15.0% and 
estimated  costs  to  sell  the  collateral  ranging  from 0.0%  to  6.0%.   During  the  year  ended  September  30,  2013,  the  Company  recognized 
provisions for loan losses of $416,000 for impaired loans.  

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. 

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Other Real Estate Owned.  Other real estate owned held for sale is reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional 
impairment and adjusted accordingly.  Fair value of other real estate owned is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.  

Other real estate owned 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  and  the  condition  of  the  collateral.   At  September  30,  2013,  the  significant  unobservable  inputs  used  in  the  fair  value 
measurement of other real estate owned included a discount from appraised value ranging from 0.0% to 15.0% and estimated costs to sell 
the property ranging from 0.0% to 6.0%.  The Company recognized charges of $165,000 and $94,000 to write down other real estate owned 
to fair value for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  

Transfers Between Categories.  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, 2013 and 2012.  There were no transfers into or out 
of Level 3 financial assets or liabilities for the years ended September 30, 2013 or 2012.  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, 2013 or 2012. 

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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, 2013: 

Strike 
Rate 

   Remaining 

Term 

Notional 
Amount 

Purchase 
Premium 

     Unrealized 

Loss 

Fair 
Value 

7.50 %   

3.84 years   $ 

10,000    $ 

150    $ 

139    $ 

11    

(Dollars in thousands) 

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. 

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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 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 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 ninth dividend period ended September 30, 2013 was 
1.0% and the weighted average dividend rate for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 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. 

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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 must also file prior notice with the Federal Reserve 
Board before the Bank may declare and pay dividends to the Company.  The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to the 
Company in any calendar year cannot exceed net income for that year to date plus retained net income (as defined) for the preceding two 
calendar years.  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, 
2013, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. 

As  of  September  30,  2013,  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. 

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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. 

Actual 

   Amount 

Ratio 

      Adequacy Purposes: 
Ratio 
      Amount 

Minimum 
For Capital 

Minimum 
To Be Well 
Capitalized Under 
Prompt Corrective 
Action Provisions: 

      Amount 

Ratio 

(Dollars in thousands) 

As of September 30, 2013: 

Total capital (to risk weighted assets) 

   $ 

71,828       

17.04  %    $ 

33,713       

8.00  %    $ 

42,141          

10.00  % 

Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets) 

   $ 

66,515       

15.78  %      

N/A     $ 

25,285          

6.00  %      

Tier I capital (to adjusted total assets) 

   $ 

66,515       

10.36  %    $ 

25,682       

4.00  %    $ 

32,103          

5.00  % 

Tangible capital (to adjusted total assets) 

   $ 

66,515       

10.36  %    $ 

9,631       

1.50  %      

N/A          

As of September 30, 2012: 

Total capital (to risk weighted 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          

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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, 2013 and 2012. 

(In thousands, except share and per share data) 

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 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

Years Ended September 30, 
2012 
2013 

4,696    $ 
(171)     

4,525    $ 

4,287    
(171)   

4,116    

2,168,770      

2,163,552    

2.09    $ 

1.90    

4,696    $ 
(171)     

4,525    $ 

4,287    
(171)   

4,116    

2,168,770      
84,565      
15,728      

2,163,552    
51,853    
14,783    

2,269,063      

2,230,188    

Net income per common share, diluted 

   $ 

1.99    $ 

1.85    

Unearned ESOP and nonvested restricted stock shares are not considered as outstanding for purposes of computing weighted average 
common shares outstanding. 

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(29)         PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Condensed financial information for First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (parent company only) follows: 

Assets: 

Cash and interest bearing deposits 
Other assets 
Investment in subsidiaries 

Liabilities and Equity: 
Accrued expenses 
Stockholders' equity 

Balance Sheets 
(In thousands) 

Statements of Income 
(In thousands) 

As of September 30, 

2013 

2012 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

1,691    $ 
745      
80,057      
82,493    $ 

240    $ 
82,253      
82,493     $ 

1,895    
698    
80,506    
83,099    

173    
82,926    
83,099    

Years Ended September 30, 
2012 
2013 

Dividend income from subsidiary 
Other operating expenses 

   $ 

2,000    $ 
(1,351)     

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of 
    subsidiaries 

Income tax benefit 

Income (loss) before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 

649 

355      

1,004      

3,692      

Net income 

   $ 

4,696    $ 

-    
(959)   

(959) 

289    

(670)   

4,957    

4,287    

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Statements of Cash Flows 
(In thousands) 

Years Ended September 30, 
2012 
2013 

Operating Activities: 

Net income 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: 

   $ 

4,696    $ 

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: 

Purchase of treasury stock 
Dividends paid 

Net cash used in financing activities 

Net decrease in cash and interest bearing deposits 

Cash and interest bearing deposits at beginning of year 

Cash and interest bearing deposits at end of year 

   $ 

(30)         CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK 

(3,692)     
1,063      
97      
2,164      

-      
-      

(625)     
(1,743)     
(2,368)     

4,287    

(4,957)   
664    
188    
182    

(2,494)   
(2,494)   

(743)   
(244)   
(987)   

(204)     

(3,299)   

1,895      

1,691    $ 

5,194    

1,895    

At September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Bank had a concentration of credit risk with correspondent banks in excess of the federal deposit 
insurance limit of $7.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively. 

(31)         SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

(In thousands) 

Cash payments for: 

Interest 
Taxes 

Non-cash investing activities: 

2013 

2012 

   $ 

4,496    $ 
1,354      

5,367    
848    

Transfers from loans to other real estate owned 
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned financed through loans 

1,212      
1,093      

2,436    
1,453    

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(32)         SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) 

(In thousands, except per share data) 

First 

   Quarter 

Second 
   Quarter 

Third 

   Quarter 

Fourth 
   Quarter 

September 30, 2013: 

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 

   $ 

6,760     $ 
1,095       
5,665       
452       
5,213       
1,000       
4,819       
1,394       
378       

7,001    $ 
1,010      
5,991      
550      
5,441      
925      
4,777      
1,589      
419      

6,689     $ 
909       
5,780       
560       
5,220       
1,035       
4,673       
1,582       
441       

6,725    
922    
5,803    
296    
5,507    
1,298    
4,863    
1,942    
573    

1,016       

1,170      

1,141       

1,369    

Less: Preferred stock dividends declared 

43       

43      

43       

42    

Net income available to common shareholders 

Net income per common share, basic 

Net income per common share, diluted 

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 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

973     $ 

1,127    $ 

1,098     $ 

1,327    

0.45     $ 

0.52    $ 

0.51     $ 

0.61    

0.43     $ 

0.50    $ 

0.48     $ 

0.58    

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    

Less: Preferred stock dividends declared 

43       

43      

43       

42    

Net income available to common shareholders 

Net income per common share, basic 

Net income per common share, diluted 

   $ 

   $ 

   $ 

867     $ 

921    $ 

1,229     $ 

1,099    

0.40     $ 

0.43    $ 

0.57     $ 

0.50    

0.39     $ 

0.41    $ 

0.55     $ 

0.49    

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Section 2: EX-21.0 (EXHIBIT 21.0) 

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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. 

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Section 3: EX-23.0 (EXHIBIT 23.0) 

SUBSIDIARIES 

Percentage 
Ownership 

Jurisdiction or 

     State of Incorporation 

Indiana 

United 
States 

Indiana 

Indiana 

Nevada 

100  %      

100  %      

100  %      

100  %      

EXHIBIT 23.0 

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 30, 2013 contained in the annual report for the year ended September 30, 2013 appearing in this Form 
10-K. 

New Albany, Indiana 
December 30, 2013 

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Section 4: EX-31.1 (EXHIBIT 31.1) 

I, Larry W. Myers, certify that: 

1. 

I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of First Savings Financial Group, Inc.: 

CERTIFICATION 

EXHIBIT 31.1 

   
  
  
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
          
  
  
  
          
  
  
  
          
  
  
  
          
  
  
  
  
          
  
  
  
  
  
  
          
  
  
  
  
  
  
          
  
  
  
  
  
  
          
  
  
  
  
2. 

3. 

4. 

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) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

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; 

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; 

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; 

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) 

(b) 

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 

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 30, 2013 

/s/ Larry W. Myers 
Larry W. Myers 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
(principal executive officer) 

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Section 5: EX-31.2 (EXHIBIT 31.2) 

EXHIBIT 31.2 

I, Anthony A. Schoen, certify that: 

CERTIFICATION 

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) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

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; 

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; 

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; 

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) 

(b) 

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 

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 30, 2013 

/s/ Anthony A. Schoen 
Anthony A. Schoen 
Chief Financial Officer 
(principal financial and accounting officer) 

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Section 6: EX-32 (EXHIBIT 32) 

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, 2013 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) 

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 

(2) 

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 30, 2013 

  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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