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2012

A n n u A l   R e p o R t

S t r e n g t h.  G r o w t h.  V i s i o n.

President’s Message 

Dear Fellow Shareholders: 

In an environment of unprecedented low interest rates, sluggish economic growth and significant new 
bank regulation, in 2012, Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.  remained focused on improving asset 
quality, growing our core deposits,  expanding net interest margins and core operating income and 
ultimately creating increased value for our shareholders.  Our management team’s continued objective is 
to position our company to compete and grow in a consolidating banking sector.   

Our regional and national economy continues to recover despite lack of substantive reform on long-term 
fiscal and entitlement issues, and more intrusive government regulation. Our relationship with regulators 
is excellent; however, more regulation and red tape adds costs to the banking industry, decreases 
innovation and may ultimately limit the availability of consumer credit.  Pressure on industry earnings 
will continue in 2013 as we anticipate modest economic growth and the continuation of exceptionally low 
interest rates.  Given these prolonged challenges, we are pleased with many of our company’s 
achievements in 2012.  

2012 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 

  Asset Quality - Improving asset quality was a top priority in 2012 and we were aggressive in our 
process of liquidating other real estate owned and working with our troubled borrowers to find 
resolution.  Non-performing assets, comprised of non-accrual loans and other real estate owned, 
declined 26.3% dropping from $27.0 million at December 31, 2011 to $19.9 million at year end 
2012.  Non-accruals improved 9.8% dropping to $15.3 million at year end and other real estate 
owned was reduced over 55% to $4.5 million. 

  Deposit Growth - For the year, deposits increased $15.4 million, or 3%, to $500.0 million as a 

result of our continuing efforts to expand relationships and build core deposits.  During the year, 
core checking and savings accounts increased by $20.8 million.  

  Profitability - Net income before preferred stock dividends and accretion was $1,944,000, a 

disappointing drop from the $3,836,000 earned in 2011.  The primary factors behind the decline 
in net income were increases in the allowance for loan losses and additional write-downs on 
foreclosed assets, both lingering issues from the recent downturn recession.  During 2012, the 
provision for loan losses increased to $5.95 million compared to $3.35 million in 2011.  
Provisions for a single loan relationship accounted for $5.46 million of the 2012 total.   In 
addition, real estate values continued to decline resulting in an increase in loss of foreclosed 
assets of $591,222 in 2012, a 74% increase over 2011.  Targeted balance sheet initiatives and 
disciplined pricing resulted in an increase in our net interest margin from 3.29% in 2011 to 3.40% 
in 2012. In addition, the primary component of non-interest income  was the gain on the sales of 
secondary market real estate loans which jumped 40% in 2012 to $1,884,923. Historically, we 
have had favorable efficiency ratios and our dedication to strong expense control continued in 
2012 with an efficiency ratio of 67.66% an improvement from 68.76% in 2011.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Capital - The Company’s book value per common share increased $.27 to $14.34 as of the end of 
2012.  Also, the Company continues to maintain capital ratios in excess of regulatory standards 
for well-capitalized institutions.  At December 31, 2012, the Company’s Tier 1 capital to average 
assets ratio was 9.9%, Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 13.2% and total risk-based 
capital to risk-weighted assets was 14.5%.  The $17.0 million in capital we received under the 
TARP program has supported our lending efforts in serving small businesses and consumers.  We 
were pleased to repay $5.0 million of the TARP funds to the Treasury in June of 2012 and we 
continue to pursue strategies to eliminate Treasury’s role in our preferred securities in the near 
future.    

We are extremely proud that 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of Guaranty Bank’s service to southwest 
Missouri.  Our bank has always been a customer-focused organization with meaningful, long-term 
relationships.  Our associates and clients appreciate the mutual understanding that we rely upon one 
another to succeed. We have endured significant challenges in the past few years and the community 
banking model is under siege by current monetary policies and regulations which have the potential to 
shrink the number of banks in our country.  We firmly believe that a community banking company like 
ours will weather the present challenges and deliver sound results as our economy heals.  We are blessed 
with a talented board and management team, solid capital and an efficient operating platform that is 
poised to take advantage of the rapidly changing environment. Based on these factors, I am confident that 
we will deliver growth in shareholder value in this continuously changing and challenging banking 
environment.   Thank you to our employees, shareholders and customers for your continued loyalty and 
faith in Guaranty Bank.                                                                                                                                                               

Sincerely, 

Shaun A. Burke 
President & Chief Executive Officer 
Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
2012 Annual Report 

Investor Information

ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS:

The  Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders  of  the  Company  will  be  held
Wednesday, May  22,  2013  at  6:00  p.m.,  local  time,  at  the  Guaranty  Bank 
Operations Center, 1414 W. Elfindale, Springfield, Missouri. 

Contents 

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K:

i  President’s Message 

1 

Investor Information 

Copies  of  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  including  the 
financial statements, filed withthe Securities and Exchange Commission are 
available without charge upon written request to: 
   Vicki Lindsay, Secretary 
   Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc., 

1341 W. Battlefield St., Springfield, MO 65807-4181 

2  Common Stock Prices & Dividends    

4  Selected Consolidated Financial  

and Other Data 

5  Management’s Discussion and  
   Analysis of Financial Condition  

TRANSFER AGENT:
   Registrar and Transfer Company 

10 Commerce Drive 
   Cranford, NJ 07016 

STOCK TRADING INFORMATION:

and Results of Operations 

Symbol: GFED 

19  Consolidated Financial Statements  SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL:

   Husch Blackwell LLP 

60  Report of Independent Registered  
   Public Accounting Firm 

901 St. Louis St., Suite 1900 
Springfield, MO 65806 

61  Directors and Officers 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM:
   BKD, LLP 

910 St. Louis St. 
PO Box 1190 
Springfield, MO 65801-1190 

STOCKHOLDER AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 
   Carter Peters, 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 
417-520-4333 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
2012 Annual Report 

COMMON STOCK PRICES & DIVIDENDS

The common stock of Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is listed for trading
on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “GFED”.  As of March 19, 2013, there were 
approximately  1,169  holders  of  shares  of  the  Company’s  common  stock.  At  that  date  the 
Company had 6,781,803 shares of common stock issued and 2,741,517 shares of common stock
outstanding. 

During  the  years  ended  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  the  Company  did  not  declare  a  cash
dividend on its shares of common stock.  Any future dividends will be at the discretion of the 
Company’s Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, the Company’s results
of  operations,  cash  requirements  and  surplus,  financial  condition,  regulatory  limitations  and
other factors that the Company’s Board of Directors may consider relevant. 

The  table  below  reflects  the  range  of  common  stock  high  and  low  closing  prices  per  the
NASDAQ Global Market by quarter for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. 

Quarter ended: 
March 31 
June 30 
September 30 
December 31 

Year ended 
December 31, 2012 
Low 
High 

Year ended 

     December 31, 2011 
Low 
     High 

 $

9.20    $
9.05     
8.40     
7.90     

5.83    $ 
7.05      
6.57      
6.47      

6.85    $
6.83     
5.42     
6.40     

4.60 
4.97 
4.50 
4.20 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
2012 Annual Report 

Set forth below is a stock performance graph comparing the cumulative total shareholder return
on the Common Stock with (a) the cumulative total stockholder return on stocks included in The
Nasdaq – Total U.S. Index and (b) the cumulative total stockholder return on stocks included in
The Nasdaq Bank Index.  All three investment comparisons assume the investment of $100 as of
the close of business on December 31, 2007 and the hypothetical value of that investment as of
the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, assuming
that all dividends were reinvested.  The graph reflects the historical performance of the Common 
Stock,  and,  as  a  result,  may  not  be  indicative  of  possible  future  performance  of  the  Common
Stock.  The data used to compile this graph was obtained from NASDAQ. 

Index 
Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
NASDAQ - Total US 
NASDAQ Bank Index 

12/31/07
100.00
100.00
100.00

12/31/08
18.92
60.02
78.46

Period Ending

12/31/09
18.10
87.24
65.67

12/31/10
16.96
103.08
74.97

12/31/11
20.31
102.26
67.10

12/31/12
24.55
120.42
79.64

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Selected Consolidated Financial and Other Data 

The following tables include certain information concerning the financial position and results of operations of 
Guaranty  Federal  Bancshares,  Inc.  (including  consolidated  data  from  operations  of  Guaranty  Bank)  as  of  the  dates 
indicated.  Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands except per share data. 

Summary Balance Sheets  

ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents  
Investments and interest-bearing 

deposits  

Loans receivable, net  
Accrued interest receivable  
Prepaids and other assets  
Foreclosed assets  
Premises and equipment  
Bank owned life insurance  

 $ 

 $ 

LIABILITIES  
Deposits  
Federal Home Loan Bank 

advances  

Securities sold under agreements to 

repurchase  

Subordinated debentures  
Other liabilities  

2012 

2011

As of December 31,
2010

2009 

2008

 $ 

41,663 

 $

26,574 

 $

14,145  $

33,017    $ 

15,097 

102,162 
468,376 
2,055 
16,703 
4,530 
11,286 
13,657 
660,432 

 $

86,871 
482,664 
2,139 
18,051 
10,012 
11,424 
10,771 
648,506 

 $

109,891 
504,665 
2,670 
18,982 
10,540 
11,325 
10,450 
682,668  $

119,693      
528,503      
2,671      
25,249      
6,760      
11,818      
10,069      
737,780    $ 

66,062 
558,327 
2,632 
16,573 
5,655 
11,324 
- 
675,670 

500,015 

 $

484,584 

 $

480,694  $

513,051    $ 

447,079 

68,050 

25,000 
15,465 
1,034 
609,564 

68,050 

25,000 
15,465 
1,172 
594,271 

93,050 

39,750 
15,465 
1,668 
630,627 

116,050      

132,436 

39,750      
15,465      
2,053      
686,369      

51,411      
737,780    $ 

39,750 
15,465 
3,627 
638,357 

37,313 
675,670 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  

 $ 

50,868 
660,432 

 $

54,235 
648,506 

 $

52,041 
682,668  $

Supplemental Data  

2012 

2011

As of December 31,
2010

2009 

2008

Number of full-service offices  
Cash dividends per common share    $ 

9 
- 

 $

9 
- 

 $

9 
- 

 $

9      
-    $ 

10 
0.36 

Summary Statements of 
Operations  

 $ 

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      
Provision (credit) for income taxes     

Net income (loss)  
Preferred stock dividends and 

discount accretion  

Net income (loss) available to 
common shareholders  

Basic income (loss) per common 

share  

Diluted income (loss) per common 

share  

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

 $ 

2012 

2011

Years ended December 31,
2010

2009 

2008

 $

27,606 
6,858 
20,748 
5,950 

14,798 
3,256 
16,241 
1,813 
(131)   

 $

30,376 
9,611 
20,765 
3,350 

17,415 
4,485 
17,361 
4,539 
703 

32,331  $
14,806 
17,525 
5,200 

12,325 
4,279 
15,530 
1,074 
(57)

33,873    $ 
20,527      
13,346      
6,900      

6,446      
4,240      
15,161      
(4,475)     
(2,134)     

36,363 
19,524 
16,839 
14,744 

2,095 
2,316 
12,760 
(8,349)
(2,989)

1,944 

 $

3,836 

 $

1,131  $

(2,341)   $ 

(5,360)

1,077 

1,126 

1,126 

1,032      

- 

867 

 $

2,710 

 $

5  $

(3,373)   $ 

(5,360)

0.32 

 $

1.01 

 $

0.30 

 $

1.01 

 $

-  $

-  $

(1.29)   $ 

(1.29)   $ 

(2.06)

(2.06)

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations 

GENERAL 

Guaranty  Federal  Bancshares,  Inc.  (the  “Company”)  is  a  Delaware  corporation  organized  on  December  30, 
1997 that operates as a one-bank holding company. Guaranty Bank (the “Bank”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the 
Company. 

The primary activity of the Company is to oversee its investment in the Bank.  The Company engages in few 
other activities, and the Company has no significant assets other than its investment in the Bank.  For this reason, unless 
otherwise specified, references to the Company include the operations of the Bank.  The Company’s principal business 
consists of attracting deposits from the general public and using such deposits to originate multi-family, construction and 
commercial  real  estate  loans,  mortgage  loans  secured  by  one-  to  four-family  residences,  and  consumer  and  business 
loans.  The  Company  also  uses  these  funds  to  purchase  government  sponsored  mortgage-backed  securities,  US 
government and agency obligations, and other permissible securities.  When cash outflows exceed inflows, the Company 
uses borrowings and brokered deposits as additional financing sources. 

The  Company  derives  revenues  principally  from  interest  earned  on  loans  and  investments  and,  to  a  lesser 
extent, from fees charged for services.  General economic conditions and policies of the financial institution regulatory 
agencies,  including  the  Missouri  Division  of  Finance  and  the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation  (“FDIC”) 
significantly influence the Company’s operations.  Interest rates on competing investments and general market interest 
rates influence the Company’s cost of funds.  Lending activities are affected by the interest rates at which such financing 
may  be  offered.  The  Company  intends  to  focus  on  commercial,  one-  to four-family  residential  and  consumer  lending 
throughout southwestern Missouri. 

The  Company  has  two  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  other  than  the  Bank,  its  principal  subsidiary:  (i)  Guaranty 
Statutory  Trust  I,  a  Delaware  statutory  trust;  and  (ii)  Guaranty  Statutory  Trust  II,  a  Delaware  statutory  trust.  These 
Trusts  were formed  in  December  2005  for  the  exclusive purpose  of  issuing  trust preferred  securities  to  acquire junior 
subordinated debentures issued by the Company.  The Company’s banking operation conducted through the Bank is the 
Company’s only reportable segment.  See also the discussion contained in the section captioned “Segment Information” 
in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this report. 

The discussion set forth below, and in any other portion of this report, may contain forward-looking statements. 
Such statements are based upon the information currently available to management of the Company and management’s 
perception thereof as of the date of this report.  When used in this document, words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” 
“believes,”  “expects,”  and  similar  expressions  are  intended  to  identify  forward-looking  statements  but  are  not  the 
exclusive means of identifying such statements.  Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Actual results of 
the  Company’s  operations  could  materially  differ  from  those  forward-looking  comments.  The  differences  could  be 
caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not limited to: changes in demand for banking 
services; changes in portfolio composition; changes in management strategy; increased competition from both bank and 
non-bank  companies;  changes  in  the  general  level  of  interest  rates;  and  other  factors  set  forth  in  reports  and  other 
documents  filed  by  the  Company  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  from  time  to  time  including  the  risk 
factors of the Company set forth in Item 1A. of the Company’s Form 10-K. 

FINANCIAL CONDITION 

From  December  31,  2011  to  December  31,  2012,  the  Company’s  total  assets  increased  $11,926,360  (2%)  to 
$660,432,218,  liabilities  increased  $15,292,637  (3%)  to  $609,563,648,  and  stockholders'  equity  decreased  $3,366,277 
(6%) to $50,868,570.  The ratio of stockholders’ equity to total assets decreased to 7.7% during this period, compared to 
8.4% as of December 31, 2011. 

From  December  31,  2011  to  December  31,  2012,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  increased  $15,089,323  (57%)  to 

$41,663,405 and interest-bearing deposits decreased $5,587,654 (100%) to $0. 

From  December  31,  2011  to  December  31,  2012,  available-for-sale  securities  increased  $20,915,766  (26%), 
primarily due to purchases of $80.4 million offset by sales, maturities and principal payments received of $59.0 million.   

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations 

From  December  31,  2011  to  December  31,  2012,  held-to-maturity  securities  decreased  $37,529  (17%)  to 

$181,042 due to principal repayments received during the year. 

Stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (“FHLB”) decreased by $41,400 (1%) to $3,805,500 due 

to lower stock requirements necessary from the reduction in FHLB advances.  

From  December  31,  2011  to  December  31,  2012,  net  loans  receivable  decreased  by  $13,428,763  (3%)  to 
$465,531,973  primarily  due  to  declines  in  the  commercial  real  estate  portfolio.  During  the  period,  permanent  loans 
secured by both owner and non-owner occupied one to four unit residential real estate increased $1,351,216 (1%), multi-
family  permanent  loans  increased  $3,239,339  (8%),  construction  loans  increased  $4,005,247  (9%),  permanent  loans 
secured  by  commercial  real  estate  decreased  $27,095,524  (14%),  commercial  loans  increased  $7,138,182  (8%),  and 
installment loans decreased $4,041,169 (19%).   A portion of this decrease is due to certain payoffs and charge offs of 
various commercial and commercial real estate loans 

As  of  December  31,  2012,  management  identified  loans  totaling  $17,277,000  as  impaired  with  a  related 
allowance  for  loan  losses  of  $1,367,000.    Impaired  loans  decreased  by  $1,777,000  during  2012,  compared  to  the 
balance of $19,054,000 at December 31, 2011. 

From  December  31,  2011  to  December  31,  2012,  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  decreased  $1,872,820  to 
$8,740,325.  In  addition  to  the  provision  for  loan  loss  of $5,950,000  recorded  by  the  Company  during  the  year  ended 
December  31,  2012,  loan  charge-offs  of  specific  loans  (classified  as  nonperforming  at  December  31,  2011)  exceeded 
recoveries  by  $7,822,820  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012.  Also,  the  Company  experienced  a  decline  in  loan 
balances and a decline in impaired loans, nonaccrual loans and delinquent loans during fiscal year 2012 that has reduced 
allowance for loan loss reserve requirements. The allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2012 and December 31, 
2011  was  1.84%  and  2.17%  of  gross  loans  outstanding  (excluding  mortgage  loans  held  for  sale),  respectively.  As  of 
December  31,  2012,  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  was  51%  of  impaired  loans  versus  56%  as  of  December  31, 
2011.   Management believes the allowance for loan losses is at a level to be sufficient in providing for potential loan 
losses in the Bank’s existing loan portfolio. 

From  December  31,  2011  to  December  31,  2012,  the  prepaid  FDIC  deposit  insurance  premiums  decreased 
$650,440 (31%) to $1,438,636 due to the utilization of credits for 2012 assessments.  The remaining balance consists of 
estimated insurance assessments to be incurred for fiscal years 2013 and 2014. 

As  of  December  31,  2012,  foreclosed  assets  held  for  sale  consisted  primarily  of  real  estate  related  to  single 
family residences, one commercial property located in Branson, Missouri of $828,382, one commercial property located 
in Springfield, Missouri of $759,000 and one commercial development in northwest Arkansas of $2.2 million. 

From  December  31,  2011 

to 
$500,014,715.  During this period, checking and savings accounts increased by $20.8 million and certificates of deposit 
decreased by $5.4 million.  The increase in the checking and savings accounts was due to the Bank’s significant efforts 
to  increase  core  transaction  deposits,  both  personal  and  commercial.  At  December  31,  2012,  included  in  the  deposit 
totals are $49.1 million in deposits classified as “brokered”, an increase of $26.8 million from December 31, 2011. 

to  December  31,  2012,  deposits 

increased  $15,431,050 

(3%) 

From  December  31,  2011  to  December  31,  2012,  stockholders’  equity  (including  unrealized  appreciation  on 
available-for-sale  securities,  net  of  tax)  decreased  $3,366,277  (6%)  to  $50,868,570.  In  conjunction  with  the  Series  A 
Preferred  Stock,  the  Company  redeemed  $5  million  in  principal  and  recorded  $744,444  of  dividends  (5%)  as  of 
December 31, 2012.  The Company earned net income for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $1,943,859.  On a per 
common  share  basis,  stockholders’  equity  increased  $.27  from  $14.07  as  of  December  31,  2011  to  $14.34  as  of 
December 31, 2012. 

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

AVERAGE BALANCES, INTEREST AND AVERAGE YIELDS 

The following table shows the balances as of December 31, 2012 of various categories of interest-earning assets 
and  interest-bearing  liabilities  and  the  corresponding  yields  and  costs,  and,  for  the  periods  indicated:  (1)  the  average 
balances  of  various  categories  of  interest-earning  assets  and  interest-bearing  liabilities,  (2)  the  total  interest  earned  or 
paid thereon, and (3) the resulting weighted average yields and costs.  In addition, the table shows the Company’s rate 
spreads  and  net  yields.  Average  balances  are  based  on  daily  balances.  Tax-free  income  is  not  material;  accordingly, 
interest  income  and  related  average  yields  have  not  been  calculated  on  a  tax  equivalent  basis.  Average  loan  balances 
include non-accrual loans.  Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands. 

As of 

December 31, 2012       

Year Ended 
December 31, 2012 

Year Ended 
December 31, 2011 

Year Ended 
December 31, 2010 

   Balance      

Yield / 
Cost 

Average 
Balance       Interest    

Yield / 
Cost 

Average 
Balance     

Interest    

Yield / 
Cost 

Average 
Balance       Interest    

Yield / 
Cost 

ASSETS  
Interest-earning:  
Loans  
Investment 

securities  
Other assets  
Total interest-
earning   
Noninterest-
earning  

 $ 477,116  

5.89%  $ 480,886  

 $ 25,667 

5.34%  $ 506,323  

 $ 27,424 

5.42%   $ 517,133  

 $  28,348 

5.48%

    102,162  
    42,164  

1.69%     98,430  
0.15%     31,272  

1,756 
183 

1.78%    91,114  
0.59%    33,779  

2,637 
315 

2.89%      110,149  
0.93%      48,054  

3,477 
506 

3.16%
1.05%

    621,442  

4.81%     610,588  

   27,606 

4.52%    631,216  

   30,376 

4.81%      675,336  

    32,331 

4.79%

    38,990        
 $ 660,432        

    41,158       
 $ 651,746       

   47,031      
 $ 678,247      

    48,148        
 $ 723,484        

LIABILITIES AND 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

Interest-bearing:  
Savings accounts  
Transaction 
accounts  
Certificates of 
deposit  

FHLB advances  
Subordinated 
debentures  

Repurchase 

 $  23,659  

0.29%  $  22,317  

 $

81 

0.36%  $ 20,480  

 $

118 

0.58%   $  17,322  

 $ 

140 

0.81%

    277,477  

0.51%     274,703  

2,012 

0.73%    252,915  

2,580 

1.02%      257,629  

3,968 

1.54%

    150,015  
    68,050  

1.14%     151,765  
2.23%     68,055  

1,983 
1,544 

1.31%    165,376  
2.27%    85,516  

3,080 
2,164 

1.86%      201,090  
2.53%      110,613  

5,520 
2,989 

2.75%
2.70%

    15,465  

3.56%     15,465  

agreements  

    25,000  

2.60%     25,000  

556 

682 

3.60%    15,465  

611 

3.95%      15,465  

1,024 

6.62%

2.73%    37,726  

1,058 

2.80%      39,750  

1,166 

2.93%

Total interest-
bearing  
Noninterest-
bearing  
Total liabilities  
Stockholders' 
equity  

Net earning 
balance  

Earning yield less 
costing rate  

Net interest 

    559,666  

1.06%     557,305  

6,858 

1.23%    577,478  

9,611 

1.66%      641,869  

    14,807 

2.31%

    49,898        
    609,564        

    50,868        
 $ 660,432        

    41,356       
    598,661       

    53,085       
 $ 651,746       

   46,602      
   624,080      

   54,167      
 $ 678,247      

    28,302        
    670,171        

    53,313        
 $ 723,484        

 $  61,776        

 $  53,283       

 $ 53,738      

 $  33,467        

3.75%     

3.29%   

3.15%      

2.48%

income, and net 
yield spread 
on interest-
earning assets        

Ratio of interest-
earning assets 
to interest-
bearing 
liabilities  

 $ 20,748 

3.40%   

 $ 20,765 

3.29%      

 $  17,524 

2.59%

111%     

110%    

109%   

105%     

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

The  following  table  sets  forth  information  regarding  changes  in  interest  income  and  interest  expense  for  the 
periods indicated resulting from changes in average balances and average rates shown in the previous table.  For each 
category  of  interest-earning  assets  and  interest-bearing  liabilities  information  is  provided  with  respect  to  changes 
attributable to:  (i) changes in balance (change in balance multiplied by the old rate), (ii) changes in interest rates (change 
in rate multiplied by the old balance); and (iii) the combined effect of changes in balance and interest rates (change in 
balance multiplied by change in rate). Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands. 

Year ended 
December 31, 2012 versus  
December 31, 2011 
Rate & 
Interest 
Balance     Total 
Rate 

Average 
Balance     

Year ended 
December 31, 2011 versus  
December 31, 2010 
Rate & 
Interest 
Balance     Total 
Rate 

Average 
Balance    

Interest income:  
Loans  
Investment securities  
Other assets  
Net change in interest 

income  

 $  (1,378)   $
212      
(24)     

(399)  $
(1,012)   
(117)   

20   $ (1,757)  $
(881)   
(81)   
(132)   
9    

(593)  $
(601)   
(150)   

(338)   $ 
(289)     
(58)     

7   $
50    
17    

(924)
(840)
(191)

(1,190)     

(1,528)   

(52)   

(2,770)   

(1,344)   

(685)     

74    

(1,955)

Interest expense:  
Savings accounts  
Transaction accounts  
Certificates of deposit  
FHLB advances  
Subordinated 
debentures  

Repurchase agreements     
Net change in interest 

11      
222      
(253)     
(442)     

-      
(357)     

(44)   
(728)   
(919)   
(224)   

(55)   
(29)   

(4)   
(63)   
76    
46    

(37)   
(569)   
(1,096)   
(620)   

25    
(73)   
(980)   
(678)   

(40)     
(1,340)     
(1,775)     
(190)     

(7)   
25    
315    
43    

(22)
(1,388)
(2,440)
(825)

-    
10    

(55)   
(376)   

-    
(59)   

(413)     
(51)     

-    
2    

(413)
(108)

expense  

(819)     

(1,999)   

65    

(2,753)   

(1,765)   

(3,809)     

378    

(5,196)

Change in net interest 

income  

 $ 

(371)   $

471   $

(117)  $

(17)  $

421   $

3,124    $ 

(304)  $

3,241 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - COMPARISON OF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 
31, 2011 

Average for the Year Shown 
Ten-Year 
Treasury 

One-Year  
Treasury    

Prime 

December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2010 
Change in rates 

3.25%  
3.25%  
0.00%   

1.80%   
2.78%   
-0.98%   

0.17% 
0.18% 
-0.01% 

Interest Rates.  The Bank charges borrowers and pays depositors interest rates that are largely a function of the 
general  level  of  interest  rates.  The  above  table  sets  forth  the  weekly  average  interest  rates  for  the  52  weeks  ending 
December  31,  2012  and  December  31,  2011  as  reported  by  the  Federal  Reserve.  The  Bank  typically  indexes  its 
adjustable rate commercial loans to prime and its adjustable rate mortgage loans to the one-year treasury rate.  The ten-
year treasury rate is a proxy for 30-year fixed rate home mortgage loans. 

Rates were steady and remained low for 2012 as the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) left 
the discount rate at 25 basis points.  As of December 31, 2012, the prime rate was 3.25% and unchanged from December 
31, 2011. 

Interest  Income.  Total  interest  income  decreased  $2,770,138  (9%).  The  average  balance  of  interest-earning 
assets decreased $20,628,000 (3%) while the yield on average interest earning assets decreased 29 basis points to 4.52%. 

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

Interest  on  loans  decreased  $1,757,289  (6%)  and  the  average  loan  receivable  balance  decreased  $25,437,000 
(5%) while the average yield decreased 8 basis points to 5.34%.  The Company’s yield on loans was negatively impacted 
due to the higher level of nonaccrual loans during 2012 and declining loan balances.  The Company’s nonaccrual loans 
have  decreased  to  $15.3  million  as  of  December  31,  2012,  as  compared  to  $17.0  million  as  of  December  31, 
2011.  Another factor that has negatively impacted the Company’s yield on interest earning assets was the average yield 
on investments which decreased 111 basis points to 1.78%.  This was primarily due to a series of investment transactions 
in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2011  to  sell  certain  investment  securities  in  order  to  prepay  $14.75  million  of  repurchase 
agreements.  The securities carried a weighted average yield of 5.00% at the time of sale. 

Interest Expense.  Total interest expense decreased $2,752,953 (29%) as the average balance of interest-bearing 
liabilities decreased $20,173,000 (3%) while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 43 basis points to 
1.23%. 

Interest expense on deposits decreased $1,702,069 (29%) during 2012 as the average balance of interest bearing 
deposits  decreased  $10,014,000  (2%)  and  the  average  interest  rate  paid  to  depositors  decreased  41  basis  points  to 
0.91%.  The primary reason for the significant decrease in the average cost of interest bearing deposits was the continued 
decline  in  higher  cost  certificates  of  deposits  as  well  as  reductions  in  the  average  rate  paid  on  transaction  deposit 
balances.  Also,  the  Company  reduced  FHLB  advances  and  securities  sold  under  agreements  to  repurchase  during  the 
latter half of 2011.  As a result, interest expense on these borrowings decreased $996,114 (31%). 

Net  Interest  Income.  The  Company’s  net  interest  income  decreased  $17,185  (0%).  During  the  year  ended 
December  31,  2012,  the  average  balance  of  interest-earning  assets  exceeded  the  average  balance  of  interest-bearing 
liabilities by $53,283,000, resulting in a decrease in the average net earning balance of $455,000 (1%).  In addition, the 
Company’s spread between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities 
increased by 14 basis points from 3.15% to 3.29%. 

Provision  for  Loan  Losses.  Provisions  for  loan  losses  are  charged  or  credited  to  earnings  to  bring  the  total 
allowance  for  loan  losses  to  a  level  considered  adequate  by  the  Company  to  provide  for  potential  loan  losses  in  the 
existing loan portfolio.  When making its assessment, the Company considers prior loss experience, volume and type of 
lending,  local  banking  trends  and  impaired  and  past  due  loans  in  the  Company’s  loan  portfolio.  In  addition,  the 
Company  considers  general  economic  conditions  and  other  factors  related  to  collectability  of  the  Company’s  loan 
portfolio. 

Based on its internal analysis and methodology, management recorded a provision for loan losses of $5,950,000 
and $3,350,000 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Provisions recorded in 2012 are due to 
the  Bank’s  charge-offs  during  the  year,  continuing  concerns  over  the  local  and  national  economy  and  over  certain 
specific borrowers. 

The Bank will continue to monitor its allowance for loan losses and make future additions based on economic 
and regulatory conditions.  Management of the Company anticipates the need to continue increasing the allowance for 
loan losses through charges to the provision for loan losses if growth in the Bank’s loan portfolio is experienced or other 
circumstances  warrant.  Although  the  Bank  maintains  its  allowance  for  loan  losses  at  a  level  which  it  considers  to  be 
sufficient  to  provide  for  potential  loan  losses  in  its  existing  loan  portfolio,  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  future  loan 
losses will not exceed internal estimates.  In addition, the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by 
regulatory agencies which can order the establishment of additional loan loss provisions. 

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

Non-Interest  Income.  Non-interest  income  decreased  $1,229,558  (27%).  The  gain  on  sale  of  loans  of 
$1,884,923  for  2012,  compared  to  $1,345,334  for  2011  was  due  to  an  increase  in  volume  associated  with  the  Bank’s 
selling of fixed rate mortgage loans.  Gains on sales of investment securities for the year ended December 31, 2012 were 
$168,306 compared to $1,505,915 for the year ended December 31, 2011.  The gains in fiscal 2011 were primarily the 
result of the sale of $28.1 million of available-for-sale securities to prepay two repurchase agreements totaling $14.75 
million during the fourth quarter of 2011.  Deposit service charges decreased $195,763 (15%) due primarily to declines 
in  overdraft  charges,  which  is  partially  due  to  the  adoption  of  Regulation  E.  Regulation  E  has  negatively  impacted 
overdraft income due to new requirements on debit card and ATM transactions.  The long-term impact cannot be fully 
determined.  Loss  on  foreclosed  assets  increased  $591,222  (74%)  in  2012.  The  Company  sold  two  properties  for  a 
combined loss of $350,000 and recognized write-downs on three existing foreclosed properties for $670,000 based on 
current  estimated  fair  value.  The  Company  also  sold  certain  state  low-income  housing  tax  credits  on  two  projects 
recognizing $282,000 gain on sale during 2012.  The Company did not sell any tax credit assets in 2011. 

Non-Interest  Expense.  Non-interest  expense  decreased  $1,120,520  (6%).  This  decrease  was  primarily  due  to 

the prepayment penalty on repurchase agreements of $1,531,000 which occurred in 2011. 

Salaries and employee benefits increased $361,199 (4%).  The increase in compensation was due to additions of 
associates  throughout  2011  in  the  areas  of  human  resources,  information  systems  and  risk  management,  as  well  as 
normal pay increases.  The overall staff decreased from 176 full-time equivalent employees as of December 31, 2011 to 
173 full-time equivalent employees as of December 31, 2012. 

FDIC  deposit  insurance  premiums  decreased  $253,293  (27%).  This  decrease  in  FDIC  deposit  insurance 
premiums was primarily due to the change in the Company’s assessment base and rate structure that went into effect in 
2012. 

The  Company  also  recognized  expenses  of  $221,000  during  the  third  quarter  of  2012  in  connection  with  a 
Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The purpose of the filing had 
been to register the offering by the United States Treasury (“Treasury”) in an auction of $12.0 million of the Company’s 
Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the “Series A Shares”).  The Company had originally issued 
and sold to Treasury all of its authorized Series A shares for an aggregate purchase price of $17.0 million (along with a 
warrant to purchase 459,459 shares of the Company’s Common Stock) in January 2009 as part of Treasury’s Troubled 
Asset  Relief  Program's  Capital  Purchase  Program.  The  Company  redeemed  at  100%  of  their  liquidation  value  $5.0 
million Series A Shares during the second quarter of 2012.  Pursuant to the agreement under which the Series A Shares 
had been sold to Treasury, Treasury had the right to compel the Company to register the sale by Treasury of all or any 
portion of the Series A Shares.  After the auction terminated in accordance with its terms, Treasury decided not to accept 
the  two  bids  submitted  offering  to  purchase  a  portion  of  the  Series  A  Shares  for  92%  of  their  liquidation 
value.  Accordingly, Treasury continues to own all of the $12.0 million Series A Shares issued and outstanding and the 
warrant. 

Income  Taxes.  The  decrease  in  income  tax  expense  is  a  direct  result  of  the  Company’s  decrease  in  taxable 

income for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the year ended December 31, 2011. 

Cash  Dividends  Paid.  The  Company  did  not  pay  dividends  on  its  common  shares  during  2012  and 
2011.  During  2012  and  2011,  the  Company  paid  $744,444  and  $850,000,  respectively,  in  dividends  on  its  preferred 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - COMPARISON OF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 
31, 2010 

Average for the Year Shown 
Ten-Year 
Treasury 

One-Year  
Treasury    

Prime 

December 31, 2011 
December 31, 2010 
Change in rates 

3.25%   
3.25%   
0.00%   

2.78%    
3.22%    
-0.44%    

0.18% 
0.32% 
-0.14% 

Interest Rates.  The Bank charges borrowers and pays depositors interest rates that are largely a function of the 
general  level  of  interest  rates.  The  above  table  sets  forth  the  weekly  average  interest  rates  for  the  52  weeks  ending 
December  31,  2011  and  December  31,  2010  as  reported  by  the  Federal  Reserve.  The  Bank  typically  indexes  its 
adjustable rate commercial loans to prime and its adjustable rate mortgage loans to the one-year treasury rate.  The ten-
year treasury rate is a proxy for 30-year fixed rate home mortgage loans. 

Rates  were  steady  and  remained  low  for  2011  as  the  FOMC  left  the  discount  rate  at  25  basis  points.  As  of 

December 31, 2011, the prime rate was 3.25% and unchanged from December 31, 2010. 

Interest  Income.  Total  interest  income  decreased  $1,955,538  (6%).  The  average  balance  of  interest-earning 

assets decreased $44,120,000 (7%) while the yield on average interest earning assets increased 2 basis points to 4.81%. 

Interest on loans decreased $924,105 (3%) and the average loan receivable balance decreased $10,810,000 (2%) 
while the average yield decreased 6 basis points to 5.42%.  The Company’s yield on loans was negatively impacted due 
to the expiration of interest income being recognized on a matured interest rate swap as of June 30, 2010.  The income 
recognized  for  the  year  ending  December  31,  2010  was  approximately  $509,000.  Another  factor  that  has  negatively 
impacted the Company’s yield on loans is the high level of nonaccrual loans which has decreased to $17.0 million as of 
December 31, 2011, as compared to $23.0 million as of December 31, 2010. 

Interest Expense.  Total interest expense decreased $5,195,911 (35%) as the average balance of interest-bearing 
liabilities decreased $64,391,000 (10%) while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 65 basis points to 
1.66%. 

Interest expense on deposits decreased $3,849,870 (40%) during 2011 as the average balance of interest bearing 
deposits  decreased  $37,270,000  (1%)  and  the  average  interest  rate  paid  to  depositors  decreased  70  basis  points  to 
1.32%.  The primary reason for the significant decrease in the average cost of interest bearing deposits was the continued 
reduction throughout 2011 in the cost of money market deposits generated through an aggressive deposit campaign in 
the first quarter of 2009 as well as higher cost certificates of deposit maturing throughout 2011. 

The average balance of FHLB advances decreased $25,097,000 (23%) while the average cost of those advances 
decreased 17 basis points to 2.53%.  As a result, interest expense on these advances decreased $824,289 (28%).  As of 
December  31,  2011,  FHLB  advances  were  10%  of  total  assets,  compared  to  14%  of  total  assets  as  of  December  31, 
2010. 

Net Interest Income.  The Company’s net interest income increased $3,240,373 (18%).  During the year ended 
December  31,  2011,  the  average  balance  of  interest-earning  assets  exceeded  the  average  balance  of  interest-bearing 
liabilities by $53,738,000, resulting in an increase in the average net earning balance of $20,271,000 (61%), a result of 
management’s intent to roll off certain high priced deposits with low yielding assets.  In addition, the Company’s spread 
between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased by 67 
basis points from 2.48% to 3.15%. 

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

Provision  for  Loan  Losses.  Provisions  for  loan  losses  are  charged  or  credited  to  earnings  to  bring  the  total 
allowance  for  loan  losses  to  a  level  considered  adequate  by  the  Company  to  provide  for  potential  loan  losses  in  the 
existing loan portfolio.  When making its assessment, the Company considers prior loss experience, volume and type of 
lending,  local  banking  trends  and  impaired  and  past  due  loans  in  the  Company’s  loan  portfolio.  In  addition,  the 
Company  considers  general  economic  conditions  and  other  factors  related  to  collectability  of  the  Company’s  loan 
portfolio. 

Based on its internal analysis and methodology, management recorded a provision for loan losses of $3,350,000 
and $5,200,000 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Provisions recorded in 2011 are due to 
the  Bank’s  charge-offs  during  the  year,  continuing  concerns  over  the  local  and  national  economy  and  over  certain 
specific borrowers. 

The Bank will continue to monitor its allowance for loan losses and make future additions based on economic 
and regulatory conditions.  Management of the Company anticipates the need to continue increasing the allowance for 
loan losses through charges to the provision for loan losses if growth in the Bank’s loan portfolio is experienced or other 
circumstances  warrant.  Although  the  Bank  maintains  its  allowance  for  loan  losses  at  a  level  which  it  considers  to  be 
sufficient  to  provide  for  potential  loan  losses  in  its  existing  loan  portfolio,  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  future  loan 
losses will not exceed internal estimates.  In addition, the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by 
regulatory agencies which can order the establishment of additional loan loss provisions. 

Non-Interest Income.  Non-interest income increased $205,876 (5%).  The gain on sale of loans of $1,345,334 
for 2011, compared to $1,749,857 for 2010 was due to a decline in volume associated with the Bank’s selling of fixed 
rate mortgage loans.  Gains on investment securities for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $1,505,915 compared 
to  $275,125  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2010.   The  gains  in  fiscal  2011  were  primarily  the  result  of  the  sale  of 
$28.1  million  of  available-for-sale  securities  to  prepay  two  repurchase  agreements  totaling  $14.75  million  during  the 
fourth  quarter  of  2011.  Deposit  service  charges  decreased  $237,290  (15%)  due  primarily  to  declines  in  overdraft 
charges, which is partially due to the adoption of Regulation E.  Regulation E has negatively impacted overdraft income 
due to new requirements on debit card and ATM transactions.  The long-term impact cannot be fully determined.  Loss 
on  foreclosed assets  increased $307,708  (62%)  in  2011.  The  Company  continues  to  experience  declines  in  real  estate 
values on foreclosed properties held or sold by the Company. 

Non-Interest Expense.  Non-interest expense increased $1,831,528 (12%).  This increase was primarily due to 
the  prepayment  penalty  on  repurchase  agreements  of  $1,531,000.  Also,  salaries  and  employee  benefits  increased 
$250,198 (3%) offsetting the decrease in FDIC deposit insurance premiums of $278,533 (23%). 

The increase in compensation was due to normal salary and benefits increases for the Bank’s employees.  The 
overall  staff  increased  from  170  full-time  equivalent  employees  as  of  December  31,  2010  to  176  full-time  equivalent 
employees as of December 31, 2011. 

The  decreases  in  FDIC  deposit  insurance  premiums  were  driven  primarily  by  the  change  in  the  FDIC’s 

assessment base rate structure that went into effect in the second quarter of 2011. 

Income  Taxes.  The  increase  in  income  tax  expense  is  a  direct  result  of  the  Company’s  increase  in  taxable 

income for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to the year ended December 31, 2010. 

Cash Dividends Paid.  The Company did not pay dividends on its common shares during 2011.  During 2011, 

the Company paid $850,000 in dividends on its preferred stock. 

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

ASSET / LIABILITY MANAGEMENT 

The  responsibility  of  managing  and  executing  the  Bank’s  Asset  Liability  Policy  falls  to  the  Bank’s  Asset/ 
Liability Committee (ALCO.)  ALCO seeks to manage interest rate risk so as to capture the highest net interest income, 
and to stabilize that net interest income, through changing interest rate environments.  Management attempts to position 
the Bank’s instrument repricing characteristics in line with probable rate movements in order to minimize the impact of 
changing  interest  rates  on  the  Bank’s  net  interest  income.  Since  the  relative  spread  between  financial  assets  and 
liabilities is constantly changing, the Bank’s current net interest income may not be an indication of future net interest 
income. 

The  Bank  has  continued  to  emphasize  the  origination  of  commercial  business,  home  equity,  consumer  and 
adjustable-rate,  one-  to  four-family  residential  loans  while  originating  fixed-rate,  one-  to  four-family  residential  loans 
primarily  for  immediate  resale  in  the  secondary  market.  Management  continually  monitors  the  loan  portfolio  for  the 
purpose of product diversification and over concentration. 

The  Bank  constantly  monitors  its  deposits in  an  effort  to prohibit  them  from  adversely  impacting  the  Bank’s 
interest  rate  sensitivity.  Rates  of  interest  paid  on  deposits  at  the  Bank  are  priced  competitively  in  order  to  meet  the 
Bank’s asset/liability management objectives and spread requirements.  As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Bank’s 
savings  accounts,  checking  accounts,  and  money  market  deposit  accounts  totaled  $349,999,523  or  70%  of  its  total 
deposits  and  $329,174,830  or  68%  of  total  deposits,  respectively.  The  weighted  average  rate  paid  on  these  accounts 
decreased 2 basis points from 0.56% on December 31, 2011 to 0.54% on December 31, 2012 primarily due to the Bank’s 
efforts to reprice its retail and business accounts during 2012. 

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS 

The  following  table  sets  forth  as  of  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  management’s  estimates  of  the  projected 
changes in Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”) in the event of instantaneous and permanent increases and decreases in 
market interest rates.  Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands. 

12/31/2012 
BP Change 
 in Rates  

12/31/2011 
BP Change 
 in Rates  

+200 
+100 
   NC 
 -100 
 -200 

+300 
+200 
+100 
   NC 
 -100 
 -200 

Estimated Net Portfolio Value 
$ Change 

    % Change 

   $ Amount 
  $ 

60,800   $
58,682    
57,396    
59,119    
67,900    

3,405    
1,286    
-    
1,723    
10,505    

     NPV as % of PV of Assets 
     NPV Ratio        Change 
6%   
2%   
0%   
3%   
18%   

9.30%    
8.87%    
8.56%    
8.66%    
9.78%    

0.75%
0.32%
0.00%
0.10%
1.22%

   $ Amount 
  $ 

Estimated Net Portfolio Value 
$ Change 

    % Change 

     NPV as % of PV of Assets 
     NPV Ratio        Change 

62,123   $
63,408    
64,769    
66,224    
67,870    
72,049    

(4,101)   
(2,816)   
(1,455)   
-    
1,646    
5,825    

-6%   
-4%   
-2%   
0%   
2%   
9%   

9.71%    
9.82%    
9.94%    
10.06%    
10.21%    
10.74%    

-0.35%
-0.24%
-0.12%
0.00%
0.15%
0.68%

Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on an internally generated 
model  using  actual  maturity  and  repricing  schedules  for  the  Bank’s  loans  and  deposits,  and  are  based  on  numerous 
assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan repayments and deposit run-offs, and should not be 
relied  upon  as  indicative  of  actual  results.  Further,  the  computations  do  not  contemplate  any  actions  the  Bank  may 
undertake in response to changes in interest rates.  All EVE and earnings projections are based on a point in time static 
balance sheet. 

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Management  cannot  predict  future  interest  rates  or  their  effect  on  the  Bank’s  EVE  in  the  future.  Certain 
shortcomings  are  inherent  in  the  method  of  analysis  presented  in  the  computation  of  EVE.  For  example,  although 
certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to 
changes  in  market  interest  rates.  Additionally,  certain  assets,  such  as  floating-rate  loans,  which  represent  the  Bank’s 
primary loan product, have an initial fixed rate period typically from one to five years and over the remaining life of the 
asset  changes in  the  interest  rate  are  restricted.  In  addition,  the proportion of  adjustable-rate  loans  in  the  Bank’s  loan 
portfolio could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity if market interest rates remain constant or decrease 
in the future. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels could deviate 
significantly from those assumed in the table.  Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate debt 
may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase. 

The Bank’s Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing the Bank’s asset and liability policies. The Bank’s 
management is responsible for administering the policies and determinations of the Board of Directors with respect to 
the Bank’s asset and liability goals and strategies.  Management expects that the Bank’s asset and liability policies and 
strategies will continue as described above so long as competitive and regulatory conditions in the financial institution 
industry and market interest rates continue as they have in recent years. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

Liquidity refers to the ability to manage future cash flows to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers and 
fund operations.  Maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity allows the Company to have sufficient funds available for 
customer  demand  for  loans,  withdrawal  of  deposit  balances  and  maturities  of  deposits  and  other  liabilities.  The 
Company’s  primary  sources  of  liquidity  include  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  customer  deposits  and  FHLB 
borrowings.  The  Company  also  has  established  borrowing  lines  available  from  the  Federal  Reserve  Bank  which  is 
considered a secondary source of funds. 

The Company’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, which are cash on hand, amounts due from 
financial institutions, and certificates of deposit with other financial institutions that have an original maturity of three 
months or less.  The levels of such assets are dependent on the Bank’s operating, financing, and investment activities at 
any  given  time.  The  Company’s  cash  and  cash  equivalents  totaled  $41,663,405  as  of  December  31,  2012  and 
$26,574,082  as  of  December  31,  2011,  representing  an  increase  of  $15,089,323.  The  Company’s  interest-bearing 
deposits totaled $0 as of December 31, 2012 and $5,587,654 as of December 31, 2011.  The variations in levels of cash 
and  cash  equivalents  are  influenced  by  deposit  flows  and  anticipated  future  deposit  flows,  which  are  subject  to,  and 
influenced by, many factors.   The Bank has $90,458,398 in certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature in one 
year  or  less.  Management  anticipates  that  the  majority  of  these  certificates  will  renew  in  the  normal  course  of 
operations. Based on existing collateral as well as the FHLB’s limitation of advances to 25% of assets, the Bank has the 
ability to borrow an additional $64.6 million from the FHLB, as of December 31, 2012.  Based on existing collateral, the 
Bank has the ability to borrow $30.9 million from the Federal Reserve Bank as of December 31, 2012.  The Bank plans 
to maintain its FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank borrowings to a level that will provide a borrowing capacity sufficient 
to provide for contingencies.  Management has many policies and controls in place to attempt to manage the appropriate 
level of liquidity. 

The Company’s Tier 1 capital position of $65,047,000 is 9.9% of average assets as of December 31, 2012. The 
Company has an excess of $38,791,000, $45,405,000, and $31,917,000 of required regulatory levels of tangible, core, 
and  risk-based  capital,  respectively.  In  addition,  under  current  regulatory  guidelines,  the  Bank  is  classified  as  well 
capitalized.  See also additional information provided under the caption “Regulatory Matters” in Note 1 of the Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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With regards to the securities sold to the Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program on June 13, 2012, the 
Company used $5,019,444 of its available cash to redeem 5,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock held 
by the Treasury which included accrued and unpaid dividends of $19,444.  The Company filed a Registration Statement 
on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in August of 2012.  The purpose of the filing had been to 
register  the  offering  by  the  Treasury  in  an  auction  the  remaining  $12.0  million of  the  Company’s  Series  A  Preferred 
Stock.  Pursuant to the agreement under which the Series A Preferred Stock had been sold to Treasury, Treasury had the 
right to compel the Company to register the sale by Treasury of all or any portion of the shares of Series A Preferred 
Stock held by Treasury.  After the auction terminated in accordance with its terms, Treasury decided not to accept the 
two  bids  submitted  offering  to  purchase  a  portion  of  the  Series  A  Preferred  Stock  for  92%  of  their  liquidation 
value.  Accordingly,  Treasury  continues  to  own  all  of  the  $12.0  million of  Series  A  Preferred  Stock  issued  and 
outstanding and the warrant.  If the Company is unable to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock within five years of its 
issuance, the cost of capital to the Company will increase significantly from 5% per annum ($600,000 annually) to 9% 
per  annum  ($1,080,000  annually).  Depending  on  the  Company’s  financial  condition  at  the  time,  the  increase  in  the 
annual dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity 
and net income available to common stockholders. 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS 

Various commitments and contingent liabilities arise in the normal course of business, which are not required to 
be recorded on the balance sheet.  The most significant of these are loan commitments, lines of credit and standby letters 
of  credit.  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.  As of  December  31, 2012  and  2011,  the  Bank  had outstanding  commitments  to 
originate loans of approximately $9,217,000 and $10,955,000, respectively.  Lines of credit are agreements to lend to a 
customer  as  long  as  there  is  no  violation  of  any  condition  established  in  the  contract.  As  of  December  31,  2012  and 
2011, unused lines of credit to borrowers aggregated approximately $33,897,000 and $36,931,000 for commercial lines 
and  $15,306,000  and  $17,625,000  for  open-end  consumer  lines.  Since  a  portion  of  the  loan  commitment  and  line  of 
credit may expire without being drawn upon, the total unused commitments and lines do not necessarily represent future 
cash requirements. 

Standby  letters  of  credit  are  irrevocable  conditional  commitments  issued  by  the  Bank  to  guarantee  the 
performance of a customer to a third party.  The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the 
same  as  that  involved  in  extending  loans  to  customers.  The  Bank  had  total  outstanding  standby  letters  of  credit 
amounting to $13,930,000 and $14,233,000 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The commitments extend 
over varying periods of time. 

In  connection  with  the  Company’s  issuance  of  the  Trust  Preferred  Securities  and  pursuant  to  two  guarantee 
agreements by and between the Company and Wilmington Trust Company, the Company issued a limited, irrevocable 
guarantee of the obligations of each Trust under the Trust Preferred Securities whereby the Company has guaranteed any 
and  all  payment  obligations  of  the  Trusts  related  to  the  Trust  Preferred  Securities  including  distributions  on,  and  the 
liquidation or redemption price of, the Trust Preferred Securities to the extent each Trust does not have funds available. 

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AGGREGATE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS 

The  following  table  summarizes  the  Company’s  fixed  and  determinable  contractual  obligations  by  payment 

date as of December 31, 2012.  Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands. 

Payments Due By Period 

 Contractual Obligations 

Total 

One Year 
 or less 

One to 

 Three Years     

Three to 
 Five Years 

More than 
 Five Years 

Deposits without stated 

maturity 

Time and brokered 

certificates of deposit 

Other borrowings 
Federal Home Loan Bank 

advances 

Subordinated debentures 
Operating leases 
Purchase obligations 
Other long term obligations 

Total 

 $

 $

350,000   $

350,000    $

-    $

-    $

- 

150,015    
25,000    

68,050    
15,465    
389    
64     
284    
609,267   $

90,458    
-    

15,700    
-    
149    
64     
284    
456,655   $

46,788    
-    

250    
-    
169    
-     
-    
47,207   $

12,260      
-      

-      
-      
61      
-      
-      
12,321    $

509 
25,000 

52,100 
15,465 
11 
- 
- 
93,085 

IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES 

The Company prepared the consolidated financial statements and related data presented herein in accordance 
with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America  which  require  the  measurement  of 
financial  position  and  operating  results  in  terms  of  historical  dollars,  without  considering  changes  in  the  relative 
purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. 

Unlike most companies, the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are primarily monetary in nature.  As 
a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than the effects of general 
levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the price of 
goods and services, since such prices are affected by inflation.  In the current interest rate environment, liquidity and the 
maturity structure of the Bank’s assets and liabilities are critical to the maintenance of acceptable performance levels. 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations  is  based  upon  the 
Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  and  the  notes  thereto,  which  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with 
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The preparation of these financial statements 
requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the 
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues 
and expenses during the reported periods. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments. 

Management  bases  its  estimates  and  judgments  on  historical  experience  and on various  other factors  that  are 
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the 
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  There can be no assurance that 
actual  results  will  not  differ  from  those  estimates.  If  actual  results  are  different  than  management’s  judgments  and 
estimates, the Company’s financial results could change, and such change could be material to the Company. 

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Material  estimates  that  are  particularly  susceptible  to  significant  change  in  the  near  term  relate  to  the 
determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in 
satisfaction  of  loans  and  fair  values.  In  connection  with  the  determination  of  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  and  the 
valuation of foreclosed assets held for sale, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. 

The  Company  has  identified  the  accounting  policies  for  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  and  related  significant 
estimates  and  judgments  as  critical  to  its  business  operations  and  the understanding  of  its  results  of operations.  For  a 
detailed discussion on the application of these significant estimates and judgments and our accounting policies, also see 
Note 1 of the notes to consolidated financial statements in this report. 

IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 

In December 2011, ASU No. 2011-12 “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of 
Reclassifications  of  Items  Out  of  Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income  in  ASU  No. 2011-05”  was  issued.  The 
purpose of ASU 2011-05 was to improve the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting related 
to other comprehensive income as part of the statement of stockholder’s equity.  In order to defer only those changes in 
ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments, the paragraphs in ASU 2011-12 supersede 
certain pending paragraphs in ASU 2011-05. The amendments were made to allow the Financial Accounting Standards 
Board time to re-deliberate whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out 
of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all 
periods  presented.  While  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  is  considering  the  operational  concerns  about  the 
presentation  requirements  for  reclassification  adjustments  and  the  needs  of  financial  statement  users  for  additional 
information  about  reclassification  adjustments,  entities  are  required  to  continue  to  report  reclassifications  out  of 
accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect before ASU 2011-05. 
All  other  requirements  in  ASU  2011-05  are  not  affected  by  ASU  2011-12,  including  the  requirement  to  report 
comprehensive  income  either  in  a  single  continuous  financial  statement  or  in  two  separate  but  consecutive  financial 
statements. The provisions of ASU 2011-12 have no impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In  January  2013,  FASB  issued  ASU  No.  2013-01,  Balance  Sheet (Topic  210):  Clarifying  the  Scope  of 
Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The Update clarifies the scope of transactions that are subject to the 
disclosures about offsetting.  The Update clarifies that ordinary trade receivables and receivables are not in the scope of 
Accounting  Standards  Update  No.  2011-11,  Balance  Sheet  (Topic  210):  Disclosures  about  Offsetting  Assets  and 
Liabilities.  Specifically,  Update  2011-11  applies  only  to  derivatives,  repurchase  agreements  and  reverse  purchase 
agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific 
criteria  contained  in  FASB  Accounting  Standards  Codification  or  subject  to  a  master  netting  arrangement  or  similar 
agreement.  The  Update  will  be  effective  for  the  Company  January  1,  2013,  and  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material 
impact on the Company’s 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,  to  improve  the  transparency  of  reporting 
reclassifications  out  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income.  The  amendments  in  the  Update  do  not  change  the 
current  requirements  for  reporting  net  income  or  other  comprehensive  income  in  financial  statements.  All  of  the 
information that this Update requires already is required to be disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements under U.S. 
GAAP.  The  new  amendments  will  require  an  organization  to  present  (either  on  the  face  of  the  statement  where  net 
income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of 
accumulated  other  comprehensive  income–but  only  if  the  item  reclassified  is  required  under  U.S.  GAAP  to  be 
reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period.  Or, the organization may cross-reference to other 
disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP for other reclassification items (that are not required under U.S. GAAP) 
to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period.  The Update will be effective for 
the  Company  January  1,  2013,  and  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on  the  Company’s  financial  position  or 
results of operations. 

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SUMMARY OF UNAUDITED QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS 

 $

 $
 $
 $

 $

Interest income  
Interest expense  
Net interest income  
Provision for loan losses  
Gain on loans and investment securities  
Other noninterest income, net  
Noninterest expense  
Income before income taxes  
Provision for income taxes (credits)  
Net income (loss)  
Preferred stock dividends and discount 

accretion  

Net income (loss) available to common 

shareholders  

Basic income per common share  
Diluted income per common share  

Interest income  
Interest expense  
Net interest income  
Provision for loan losses  
Gain on loans and investment securities  
Other noninterest income, net  
Noninterest expense  
Income before income taxes  
Provision for income taxes  
Net income  
Preferred stock dividends and discount 

accretion  

Net income available to common shareholders  
Basic income per common share  
Diluted income per common share  

 $
 $
 $

Year Ended December 31, 2012, Quarter ended 

Mar-12 

Jun-12 

Sep-12 

Dec-12 

6,865,922   $
1,850,150    
5,015,772    
900,000    
399,883    
447,129    
4,047,508    
915,276    
80,554    
834,722    

6,846,359   $
1,732,250    
5,114,109    
2,100,000    
544,631    
495,917    
3,902,852    
151,805    
(192,316)   
344,121    

6,846,504    $
1,703,184      
5,143,320      
2,600,000      
537,203      
(160,740)     
4,102,979      
(1,183,196)     
(466,108)     
(717,088)     

7,047,015 
1,572,431 
5,474,584 
350,000 
571,512 
420,136 
4,187,596 
1,928,636 
446,532 
1,482,104 

281,391    

397,910    

198,630      

198,630 

553,331   $
0.20   $
0.20   $

(53,789)  $
(0.02)  $
(0.02)  $

(915,718)   $
(0.34)   $
(0.34)   $

1,283,474 
0.47 
0.45 

Year Ended December 31, 2011, Quarter ended 

Mar-11 

Jun-11 

Sep-11 

Dec-11 

7,530,118   $
2,686,311    
4,843,807    
900,000    
281,904    
475,995    
4,152,224    
549,482    
26,520    
522,962    

281,391    
241,571   $
0.09   $
0.09   $

7,641,494   $
2,540,220    
5,101,274    
1,000,000    
364,229    
350,970    
3,918,807    
897,666    
108,124    
789,542    

281,390    
508,152   $
0.19   $
0.19   $

7,729,579    $
2,398,198      
5,331,381      
900,000      
452,552      
543,668      
3,884,544      
1,543,057      
327,427      
1,215,630      

281,391      
934,239    $
0.35    $
0.35    $

7,474,747 
1,986,239 
5,488,508 
550,000 
1,752,564 
263,347 
5,405,880 
1,548,539 
241,034 
1,307,505 

281,391 
1,026,114 
0.38 
0.38 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets 
December 31, 2012 and 2011 

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks  
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions  
Cash and cash equivalents  
Interest-bearing deposits  
Available-for-sale securities  
Held-to-maturity securities  
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, at cost  
Mortgage loans held for sale  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of  December 31, 2012 and 2011 - $8,740,325 

and $10,613,145, respectively  

Accrued interest receivable:  

Loans  
Investments and interest-bearing deposits  

Prepaid expenses and other assets  
Prepaid FDIC deposit insurance premiums  
Foreclosed assets held for sale  
Premises and equipment  
Bank owned life insurance  
Income taxes receivable  
Deferred income taxes  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

LIABILITIES  
Deposits  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  
Subordinated debentures  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  
Accrued interest payable  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Capital Stock:  

$

$

$

December 31, 
2012 

December 31, 
2011 

3,360,102    $ 
38,303,303      
41,663,405      
-      
101,980,644      
181,042      
3,805,500      
2,843,757      

7,200,969 
19,373,113 
26,574,082 
5,587,654 
81,064,878 
218,571 
3,846,900 
3,702,849 

465,531,973      

478,960,736 

1,674,814      
380,555      
6,228,173      
1,438,636      
4,529,727      
11,286,410      
13,657,480      
910,174      
4,319,928      
660,432,218    $ 

1,752,786 
386,534 
7,116,067 
2,089,076 
10,012,035 
11,423,822 
10,770,887 
512,666 
4,486,315 
648,505,858 

500,014,715    $ 
68,050,000      
25,000,000      
15,465,000      
152,867      
481,382      
399,684      
609,563,648      

484,583,665 
68,050,000 
25,000,000 
15,465,000 
156,509 
496,956 
518,881 
594,271,011 

-      

- 

Series A preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 2,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 

December 31, 2012 and 2011 - 12,000 and 17,000 shares, respectively  

11,789,276      

16,425,912 

Common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued December 31, 2012 and 

2011 - 6,781,803 and 6,779,800 shares, respectively  

Common stock warrants; December 31, 2012 and 2011 - 459,459 shares  

Additional paid-in capital  
Unearned ESOP shares  
Retained earnings, substantially restricted  
Accumulated other comprehensive income  

Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities,  et of income taxes; December 31, 2012 

and 2011 - $470,326 and $464,723, respectively  

Treasury stock, at cost; December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 - 4,056,862 and 4,072,156 

shares, respectively  

678,180      
1,377,811      
58,267,529      
-      
39,324,292      

677,980 
1,377,811 
58,333,614 
(204,930)
38,456,991 

800,826      
112,237,914      

791,285 
115,858,663 

(61,369,344)     
50,868,570      
660,432,218    $ 

(61,623,816)
54,234,847 
648,505,858 

$

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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2012 

2011 

2010 

  $

25,666,608    $
1,755,804    
183,388    
27,605,800    

27,423,897    $
2,636,799      
315,242      
30,375,938      

28,348,002 
3,476,721 
506,753 
32,331,476 

4,076,194    
1,543,493    
556,159    
682,169    
6,858,015    
20,747,785    
5,950,000    

5,778,263      
2,164,259      
610,929      
1,057,517      
9,610,968      
20,764,970      
3,350,000      

9,628,133 
2,988,548 
1,023,783 
1,166,415 
14,806,879 
17,524,597 
5,200,000 

14,797,785    

17,414,970      

12,324,597 

1,119,570    
168,306    
1,884,923    
(1,391,472)   
1,474,344    
3,255,671    

9,247,912    
1,629,566    
688,763    
566,652    
300,000    
-    
3,808,042    
16,240,935    
1,812,521    
(131,338)   
1,943,859   $
1,076,561    
867,298   $

1,315,333      
1,505,915      
1,345,334      
(800,250)     
1,118,897      
4,485,229      

8,886,713      
1,660,802      
942,056      
529,940      
300,000      
1,531,000      
3,510,944      
17,361,455      
4,538,744      
703,105      
3,835,639    $
1,125,563      
2,710,076    $

1,552,623 
275,125 
1,749,857 
(492,542)
1,194,290 
4,279,353 

8,636,515 
1,704,790 
1,220,589 
454,611 
300,000 
- 
3,213,422 
15,529,927 
1,074,023 
(56,748)
1,130,771 
1,125,563 
5,208 

0.32   $
0.30   $

1.01    $
1.01    $

- 
- 

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Income 
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 

Interest Income  

Loans  
Investment securities  
Other  

Interest Expense  

Deposits  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  
Subordinated debentures  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  

Net Interest Income  
Provision for Loan Losses  
Net Interest Income After  

Provision for Loan Losses  

Noninterest Income  
Service charges  
Gain on sale of investment securities  
Gain on sale of loans  
Loss on foreclosed assets  
Other income  

Noninterest Expense  

Salaries and employee benefits  
Occupancy  
FDIC deposit insurance premiums  
Data processing  
Advertising  
Prepayment penalty on repurchase agreements  
Other expense  

Income Before Income Taxes  
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes  
Net Income  
Preferred Stock Dividends and Discount Accretion 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders 

Basic Income Per Common Share  
Diluted Income Per Common Share  

 $

 $

 $
 $

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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2012 
1,943,859    $

2011 
3,835,639    $

2010 
1,130,771 

183,449     

(163,480)     

507,668 

(168,306)   
15,143    

(1,505,915)     
(1,669,395)     

(275,125)
232,543 

5,602    
9,541    
1,953,400   $

(617,676)     
(1,051,719)     
2,783,920    $

86,041 
146,502 
1,277,273 

 $

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 

  $
NET INCOME  
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):     

Change in unrealized gain on investment securities available-

for-sale and interest rate swaps, before income taxes  
Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on 

investment securities included in net income, before income 
taxes  

Total other items in comprehensive income  
Income tax expense (credit) related to other items of 

comprehensive income  

Other comprehensive income (loss)  

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income  
Items not requiring (providing) cash:  

2012 

2011 

2010 

 $

1,943,859   $

3,835,639    $

1,130,771 

Deferred income taxes  
Depreciation  
Provision for loan losses  
Gain on sale of loans and investment securities  
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets  
Gain on sale of state low-income housing tax credits  
Accretion of gain on termination of interest rate swaps  
Amortization of deferred income, premiums and discounts, net     
Stock award plans  
Origination of loans held for sale  
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale  
Release of ESOP shares  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance  

Changes in:  

Prepaid FDIC deposit insurance premiums  
Accrued interest receivable  
Prepaid expenses and other assets  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  
Income taxes payable  

Net cash provided by operating activities  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Net change in loans  
Principal payments on held-to-maturity securities  
Principal payments on available-for-sale securities  
Purchase of available-for-sale securities  
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities  
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities  
Purchase of premises and equipment  
Purchase of tax credit investments  
Proceeds from sale of state low-income housing tax credits  
Proceeds from maturities of interest bearing deposits  
Purchase of bank owned life insurance  
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock  
Capitalized costs on foreclosed assets held for sale  
Insurance proceeds on foreclosed assets held for sale  
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  

160,784     
747,368     
5,950,000     
(2,053,229)    
1,356,464     
(281,561)   
-    
548,635     
253,017     
(80,713,138)    
83,457,153     
153,848    
(386,593)    

650,440    
83,951     
887,894     
(103,521)    
(397,508)    
12,257,863    

6,478,698    
37,530     
8,123,388     
(80,356,225)   
31,688,102    
19,162,654    
(609,956)   
-    
281,561    
5,587,654    
(2,500,000)   
41,400    
-    
-    
5,227,038    
(6,838,156)   

949,122      
717,222      
3,350,000      
(2,851,249)     
520,255      
-      
-      
529,016      
186,654      
(58,776,634)     
59,104,282      
126,737      
(321,257)     

888,280      
530,954      
(4,120)     
(349,891)     
(681,017)     
7,753,993      

14,093,653      
42,385      
15,633,730      
(73,537,207)     
46,274,707      
26,775,000      
(816,359)     
(950,086)     
-      
7,197,346      
-      
1,178,300      
(102,804)     
-      
5,627,426      
41,416,091      

(217,737)
826,440 
5,200,000 
(2,024,982)
341,376 
- 
(508,746)
587,769 
109,386 
(81,958,753)
84,488,527 
100,014 
(380,090)

1,158,519 
1,289 
569,548 
(551,779)
3,887,321 
12,758,873 

7,493,436 
211,827 
13,855,527 
(55,262,990)
17,516,564 
28,956,500 
(333,609)
- 
- 
5,000,000 
- 
951,400 
(737,336)
637,427 
6,295,990 
24,584,736 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued) 
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 

2012 

2011 

2010 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in demand deposits, NOW accounts and savings  
   accounts  
Net decrease in certificates of deposit  
Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase  
Repayments of FHLB advances  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance  
Redemption of preferred stock  
Stock options exercised  
Common and preferred cash dividends paid  
Treasury stock purchased  

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  

 $

20,824,692   $
(5,393,642)   
-    
-    
(3,642)   
(5,000,000)   
12,388    
(744,444)   
(25,736)   
9,669,616    

24,675,024    $
(20,785,632)     
(14,750,000)     
(25,000,000)     
22,507      
-      
-      
(850,000)     
(53,230)     
(36,741,331)     

5,504,374 
(37,861,203)
- 
(23,000,000)
(1,608)
- 
- 
(850,000)
(6,540)
(56,214,977)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH 
EQUIVALENTS  

15,089,323    

12,428,753      

(18,871,368)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF 
YEAR  

26,574,082     

14,145,329      

33,016,697 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR 

 $

41,663,405   $

26,574,082    $

14,145,329 

Supplemental Cash Flows Information  

Real estate acquired in settlement of loans  

Interest paid  

Income taxes paid, net of (refunds)  

Sale and financing of foreclosed assets held for sale  

 $

 $

 $

 $

1,101,193   $

5,517,045    $

17,564,615 

6,977,212   $

9,970,762    $

15,326,326 

195,000   $

435,000    $

(3,726,331)

1,795,070   $

1,461,378    $

7,246,939 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity 
Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 

Preferred 
Stock 

Common 
Stock 

Common 
Stock 
Warrants 

Additional 
Paid-In 
Capital 

Unearned 
ESOP 
Shares 

Treasury 
Stock 

Retained 
Earnings 

-     

-     

Balance, January 1, 2010  $ 15,874,788   $  677,980   $  1,377,811  $ 58,523,646  $ (660,930) $(61,820,869) $ 35,741,705   $ 
Net income  
1,130,771     
Change in unrealized 
appreciation on 
available-for-sale 
securities and interest 
rate swaps, net of 
income taxes of 
$86,041  

-     

-     

-     

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

Preferred stock discount 

accretion  

Preferred stock dividends      
Stock award plans  
Release of ESOP shares  
Treasury stock purchased      
Balance, December 31, 

275,562     
-     
-     
-     
-     

-     
-     
-     
-     
-     

-   
-   
-   
-   
-   

-   
-   
109,386   
(127,986)  
-   

-   
-   
-   
228,000   
-   

-   
-   
-   
-   
(6,540)  

(275,562)   
(850,000)   
-     
-     
-     

2010  
Net income  

    16,150,350      677,980      1,377,811   
-   

-     

-     

58,505,046   
-   

(432,930)   (61,827,409)   35,746,914     
3,835,639     

-   

-   

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Income 

Total 

1,696,502  $51,410,633 
-    1,130,771 

146,502   

146,502 

-   
-   
-   
-   
-   

- 
(850,000)
109,386 
100,014 
(6,540)

1,843,004    52,040,766 
-    3,835,639 

Change in unrealized 
appreciation on 
available-for-sale 
securities, net of 
income taxes of 
$617,676  

Preferred stock discount 

accretion  

Preferred stock dividends 

(5%)  

Stock award plans  
Release of ESOP shares  
Treasury stock purchased      
Balance, December 31, 

-     

275,562     

-     
-     
-     
-     

-     

-     

-     
-     
-     
-     

-   

-   

-   
-   
-   
-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   

-   
(70,169)  
(101,263)  
-   

-   
-   
228,000   
-   

-   
256,823   
-   
(53,230)  

    16,425,912      677,980      1,377,811   
-   

-     

-     

58,333,614   
-   

(204,930)   (61,623,816)   38,456,991     
1,943,859     

-   

-   

-     

(1,051,719)   (1,051,719)

(275,562)   

(850,000)   
-     
-     
-     

-   

-   
-   
-   
-   

- 

(850,000)
186,654 
126,737 
(53,230)

791,285    54,234,847 
-    1,943,859 

2011  
Net income  
Change in unrealized 
appreciation on 
available-for-sale 
securities, net of 
income taxes of $5,603     

-     
Preferred stock redeemed       (5,000,000)   
Preferred stock discount 

accretion  

Preferred stock dividends 

(5%)  

Stock award plans  
Stock options exercised  
Release of ESOP shares  
Treasury stock purchased      
Balance, December 31, 

363,364     

-     
-     
-     
-     
-     

-     
-     

-     

-     
-     
200     
-     
-     

-   
-   

-   

-   
-   
-   
-   
-   

-   
-   

-   

-   
-   

-   

-   
-   

-   

-   
(27,191)  
12,188   
(51,082)  
-   

-   
-   
-   
204,930   
-   

-   
280,208   
-   
-   
(25,736)  

-     
-     

9,541   

9,541 
-    (5,000,000)

(363,364)   

(713,194)   
-     
-     
-     
-     

-   

-   
-   
-   
-   
-   

- 

(713,194)
253,017 
12,388 
153,848 
(25,736)

2012  

 $ 11,789,276   $  678,180   $  1,377,811  $ 58,267,529  $

-  $(61,369,344) $ 39,324,292   $ 

800,826  $50,868,570 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

NOTE 1:   NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Nature of Operations 

The  Company  operates  as  a  one-bank  holding  company.  The  Bank  is  primarily  engaged  in  providing  a  full 
range  of  banking  and  mortgage  services  to  individual  and  corporate  customers  in  southwest  Missouri.  The  Bank  is 
subject to competition from other financial institutions.  The Company and the Bank are also subject to the regulation of 
certain federal and state agencies and receive periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities. 

Principles of Consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, 

the Bank.  All significant intercompany profits, transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. 

Use of Estimates 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the 
United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 
assets  and  liabilities  and  disclosure  of  contingent  assets  and  liabilities  at  the  date  of  the  financial  statements  and  the 
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

Material  estimates  that  are  particularly  susceptible  to  significant  change  in  the  near  term  relate  to  the 
determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in 
satisfaction  of  loans  and  fair  values.  In  connection  with  the  determination  of  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  and  the 
valuation of foreclosed assets held for sale, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. 

Securities 

Certain debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as 
“held  to  maturity”  and  recorded  at  amortized  cost.  Securities  not  classified  as  held  to  maturity  are  classified  as 
“available-for-sale” and are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in 
other comprehensive income.  Purchase premiums are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the 
terms of the securities.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using 
the specific identification method. 

For  debt  securities  with  fair  value  below  carrying  value  when  the  Company  does  not  intend  to  sell  a  debt 
security, and it is more likely than not, the Company will not have to sell the security before a recovery of its cost basis, 
it  recognizes  the  credit  component  of  an  other-than-temporary  impairment  of  a  debt  security  in  earnings  and  the 
remaining  portion  in  other  comprehensive  income.  For  held-to-maturity  debt  securities,  the  amount  of  an  other-than-
temporary  impairment  recorded  in  other  comprehensive  income  for  the  noncredit  portion  of  a  previous  other-than-
temporary  impairment  is  amortized  prospectively  over  the  remaining  life  of  the  security  on  the  basis  of  the  timing  of 
future estimated cash flows of the security. 

The Company’s consolidated  statements of income reflect the full impairment (that is, the difference between 
the  security’s  amortized  cost  basis  and  fair  value)  on  debt  securities  that  the  Company  intends  to  sell  or  would  more 
likely than not be required to sell before the expected recovery of the amortized cost basis.  For available-for-sale and 
held-to-maturity debt securities that management has no intent to sell and believes that it more likely than not will not be 
required to sell prior to recovery, only the credit loss component of the impairment is recognized in earnings, while the 
noncredit  loss  is  recognized  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income.  The  credit  loss  component  recognized  in 
earnings is identified as the amount of principal cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining term of the 
security as projected based on cash flow projections. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale 

Mortgage  loans  held  for  sale  are  carried  at  the  lower  of  cost  or  fair  value,  determined  using  an  aggregate 
basis.  Write-downs to fair value are recognized as a charge to earnings at the time a decline in value occurs.  Forward 
commitments to sell mortgage loans are sometimes acquired to reduce market risk on mortgage loans in the process of 
origination  and  mortgage  loans  held  for  sale.  Gains  and  losses  resulting  from  sales  of  mortgage  loans  are  recognized 
when the respective loans are sold to investors.  Gains and losses are determined by the difference between the selling 
price and the carrying amounts of the loans sold, and are recorded in noninterest income.  Direct loan origination costs 
and fees are deferred at origination of the loan and are recognized in noninterest income upon sale of the loan. 

Loans 

For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance.  Loan origination 
fees  net  of  certain  direct  origination  costs,  are  deferred  and  amortized  as  a  level  yield  adjustment  over  the  respective 
term of the loan. 

The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-
secured  and  in  process of collection.  Past due  status  is based on  contractual  terms  of  the  loan.  In  all  cases,  loans  are 
placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. 

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against 
interest income.  The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying 
for return to accrual.  Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due 
are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. 

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  income.  Loan  losses  are  charged  against  the  allowance  when  management  believes  the 
uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. 

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s 
periodic  review  of  the  collectibility  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 allocated and general components.  The allocated component relates to loans that are 
classified as impaired.  For those 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 nonclassified loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected 
loss given default derived from the Bank’s internal risk rating process.  Other adjustments may be made to the allowance 
for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the 
historical loss or risk rating data. 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank 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. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Groups of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the group’s 
historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of 
the loans. 

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale 

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value 
less  cost  to  sell  at  the  date  of  foreclosure,  establishing  a  new  cost  basis.  Subsequent  to  foreclosure,  valuations  are 
periodically  performed  by  management  and  the  assets  are  carried  at  the  lower  of  carrying  amount  or  fair  value  less 
estimated cost to sell.  Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net 
expenses from foreclosed assets. 

Premises and Equipment 

Depreciable assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is charged to expense using 
the  straight-line  and  accelerated  methods  over  the  estimated  useful  lives  of  the  assets.  The  estimated  useful  lives  for 
each major depreciable classification of premises and equipment are as follows: 

Buildings and improvements (years) 
Furniture and fixtures and vehicles (years) 

 35 -  40 
   3 -  10 

Bank Owned Life Insurance 

Bank owned life insurance policies are carried at their cash surrender value.  The Company recognizes tax-free 

income from the periodic increases in cash surrender value of these policies and from death benefits. 

Income Taxes 

The  Company  accounts  for  income  taxes  in  accordance  with  income  tax  accounting  guidance  (ASC  740, 
Income  Taxes).  The  income  tax  accounting  guidance  results  in  two  components  of  income  tax  expense:  current  and 
deferred.  Current  income  tax  expense  reflects  taxes  to  be  paid  or  refunded  for  the  current  period  by  applying  the 
provisions  of  the  enacted  tax  law  to  the  taxable  income  or  excess  of  deductions  over  revenues.  The  Company 
determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax 
asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and 
enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur. 

Deferred  income  tax  expense  results  from  changes  in  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  between 
periods.  Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognized  if  it  is  more  likely  than  not,  based  on  the  technical  merits,  that  the  tax 
position will be realized or sustained upon examination.  The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 
50  percent;  the  terms  examined  and  upon  examination  also  include  resolution  of  the  related  appeals  or  litigation 
processes, if any.  A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently 
measured  as  the  largest  amount  of  tax  benefit  that  has  a  greater  than  50  percent  likelihood  of  being  realized  upon 
settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information.  The determination of whether or 
not  a  tax  position  has  met  the  more-likely-than-not  recognition  threshold  considers  the  facts,  circumstances  and 
information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by 
a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a 
deferred tax asset will not be realized. 

The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense. 

The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiary.  With a few exceptions, the Company is 

no longer subject to U.S. federal or state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009. 

Cash Equivalents 

The  Company  considers  all  liquid  investments  with  original  maturities  of  three  months  or  less  to  be  cash 

equivalents.  At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had no cash equivalents. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Pursuant  to  legislation  enacted  in  2010,  the  FDIC  fully  insured  all  noninterest-bearing  transaction  accounts 
beginning December 31, 2010, through December 31, 2012, at all FDIC-insured institutions.  This legislation expired on 
December  31,  2012.  Beginning  January  1,  2013,  noninterest-bearing  transaction  accounts  are  subject  to  the  $250,000 
limit on FDIC insurance per covered institution. 

Restriction on Cash and Due From Banks 

The  Company  is  required  to  maintain  reserve  funds  in  cash  and/or  on  deposit  with  the  Federal  Reserve 

Bank.  The reserve required on December 31, 2012 and 2011, was $6,645,000 and $7,899,000, respectively. 

Comprehensive Income 

Comprehensive  income  consists  of  net  income  and  other  comprehensive  income  (loss),  net  of  applicable 
income taxes.  Other comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-sale 
securities,  unrealized  appreciation  (depreciation)  on  available-for-sale  securities  for  which  a  portion  of  an  other-than-
temporary  impairment  has  been  recognized  in  income,  unrealized  appreciation  (depreciation)  on  held-to-maturity 
securities  for  which  a  portion  of  an  other-than-temporary  impairment  has  been  recognized  in  income,  and  unrealized 
gains on interest rate swaps. 

Regulatory Matters 

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal 
banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional 
discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct and material effect on the Company's financial 
statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company 
and  the  Bank  must  meet  specific  capital  guidelines  that  involve  quantitative  measures  of  assets,  liabilities  and  certain 
off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The capital amounts and classification are 
also  subject 
risk  weightings  and  other 
factors.  Furthermore,  the  Company’s  regulators  could  require  adjustments  to  regulatory  capital  not  reflected  in  these 
financial statements. 

regulators  about  components, 

judgments  by 

to  qualitative 

the 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank 
to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below).  Management believes, as of December 31, 2012 
and 2011, that the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. 

As of December 31, 2012, the most recent notification from the Missouri Division of Finance and the Federal 
Deposit  Insurance  Corporation  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  following  table.  There  are  no  conditions  or  events  since  that 
notification that management believes have changed the Company’s or the Bank’s category. 

The  Company’s  and  the  Bank's  actual  capital  amounts  and  ratios  are  also  presented  in  the  table.  No  amount 

was deducted from capital for interest-rate risk.  Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Actual 

   Amount 

Ratio 

For Capital 
Adequacy Purposes 
Ratio 

     Amount 

To Be Well Capitalized 
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions 
     Ratio 

      Amount 

As of December 31, 2012  

Tier 1 (core) capital, and ratio to 

adjusted total assets  
Company  
Bank  

Tier 1 (core) capital, and ratio to 

risk-weighted assets  
Company  
Bank  

Total risk-based capital, and ratio 

to risk-weighted assets  
Company  
Bank  

 $ 
 $ 

65,047    
63,249    

9.9%  $
9.7%  $

26,256    
26,193    

4.0%     
4.0%  $ 

n/a     
32,742     

n/a  
5.0%

 $ 
 $ 

65,047    
63,249    

13.2%  $
12.9%  $

19,642    
19,601    

4.0%     
4.0%  $ 

n/a     
29,402     

n/a  
6.0%

 $ 
 $ 

71,201    
69,407    

14.5%  $
14.2%  $

39,284    
39,202    

8.0%     
8.0%  $ 

n/a     
49,003     

n/a  
10.0%

Actual 

   Amount 

Ratio 

For Capital 
Adequacy Purposes 
Ratio 

     Amount 

To Be Well Capitalized 
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions 
     Ratio 

      Amount 

As of December 31, 2011  

Tier 1 (core) capital, and ratio to 

adjusted total assets  
Company  
Bank  

Tier 1 (core) capital, and ratio to 

risk-weighted assets  
Company  
Bank  

Total risk-based capital, and ratio 

to risk-weighted assets  
Company  
Bank  

 $ 
 $ 

68,419    
66,834    

10.4%  $
10.2%  $

26,256    
26,249    

4.0%     
4.0%  $ 

n/a     
32,811     

n/a  
5.0%

 $ 
 $ 

68,419    
66,834    

13.2%  $
12.9%  $

20,755    
20,730    

4.0%     
4.0%  $ 

n/a     
31,095     

n/a  
6.0%

 $ 
 $ 

74,948    
73,363    

14.4%  $
14.2%  $

41,511    
41,460    

8.0%     
8.0%  $ 

n/a     
51,825     

n/a  
10.0%

The amount of dividends that the Company and Bank may pay is subject to various regulatory limitations.  As 
of December 31, 2012 and 2011 the Company and Bank exceeded their minimum capital requirements.  The Bank may 
not pay dividends which would reduce capital below the minimum requirements shown above. 

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Segment Information 

The  principal  business  of  the  Company  is  overseeing  the  business  of  the  Bank.  The  Company  has  no 
significant  assets  other  than  its  investment  in  the  Bank.  The  banking  operation  is  the  Company’s  only  reportable 
segment.  The banking segment is principally engaged in the business of originating mortgage loans secured by one-to-
four family residences, multi-family, construction, commercial and consumer loans.  These loans are funded primarily 
through the attraction of deposits from the general public, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and brokered 
deposits. Selected information is not presented separately for the Company’s reportable segment, as there is no material 
difference between that information and the corresponding information in the consolidated financial statements. 

General Litigation 

The Company and the Bank, from time to time, may be parties to ordinary routine litigation, which arises in the 
normal course of business, such as claims to enforce liens, and condemnation proceedings, on properties in which the 
Bank holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans, and other issues incident 
to  the  business  of  the  Company  and  the  Bank.  After  reviewing  pending  and  threatened  litigation  with  legal  counsel, 
management believes that as of December 31, 2012, the outcome of any such litigation will not have a material adverse 
effect on the Company’s results of operations. 

Earnings Per Common Share 

The computation for earnings per common share for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 is as 

follows: 

Net income available to common shareholders  
Average common shares outstanding  
Effect of dilutive securities  
Average diluted shares outstanding  
Basic income per common share  
Diluted income per common share  

Year Ended 
December 31, 
2012 

Year Ended 
December 31, 
2011 

Year Ended 
December 31, 
2010 

  $

 $
 $

867,298    $
2,715,186    
144,743    
2,859,929    
0.32   $
0.30   $

2,710,076    $
2,675,654      
826      
2,676,480      
1.01    $
1.01    $

5,208 
2,644,355 
- 
2,644,355 
0.00 
0.00 

Stock options to purchase 201,500, 351,500 and 365,579 shares of common stock were outstanding during the 
years  ended  December  31,  2012,  2011  and  2010,  respectively,  but  were  not  included  in  the  computation  of  diluted 
income per common share because their exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. 

Stock  warrants  to  purchase  459,459  shares  of  common  stock  were  outstanding  during  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2012 and 2011 and were included in the computation of diluted income per common share because their 
exercise price was less than the average market price of the common shares during the period.  These warrants were also 
outstanding during 2010 but were not included in the computation of diluted income per common share because their 
exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. 

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NOTE 2:   SECURITIES 

The amortized cost and approximate fair values, together with gross unrealized gains and losses, of securities 

classified as available-for-sale are as follows: 

As of December 31, 2012  
Equity Securities  
Debt Securities:  
U. S. government agencies  
Municipals  
Corporates  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed  
   securities  

As of December 31, 2011  
Equity Securities  
Debt Securities:  
U. S. government agencies  
U. S. treasuries  
Municipals  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed  
   securities  

Amortized  
Cost 

Gross  
Unrealized  
Gains 

Gross 
Unrealized  
(Losses) 

Approximate 
Fair Value 

 $

102,212   $

306   $

(31,604)   $

70,914 

38,188,554    
10,212,376    
1,839,976    

202,213    
250,269    
67,889    

(39,706)     
(84,456)     
-      

38,351,061 
10,378,189 
1,907,865 

50,366,374    
 $ 100,709,492   $

1,304,242    
1,824,919   $

(398,001)     
51,272,615 
(553,767)   $ 101,980,644 

Amortized  
Cost 

Gross  
Unrealized  
Gains 

Gross  
Unrealized  
(Losses) 

Approximate 
Fair Value 

 $

102,212   $

-   $

(39,950)   $ 

62,262 

34,668,833    
2,037,168    
4,049,701    

122,093    
5,469    
138,736    

(64,264)     
-      
(44,038)     

34,726,662 
2,042,637 
4,144,399 

38,950,955    
79,808,869   $

 $

1,148,789    
1,415,087   $

(10,826)     
(159,078)   $ 

40,088,918 
81,064,878 

Maturities of available-for-sale debt securities as of December 31, 2012: 

Within one year 
1-5 years  
5-10 years  
After ten years  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities not due on a single 
   maturity date  

Amortized  
Cost 

Approximate 
Fair Value 

$

500,000  $
12,082,163   
30,436,756   
7,221,987   

500,675  
12,224,858  
30,567,166  
7,344,416  

50,366,374   

51,272,615  
$100,607,280   $101,909,730   

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

The amortized cost and approximate fair values, together with gross unrealized gains and losses, of securities 

classified as held to maturity are as follows: 

As of December 31, 2012  
Debt Securities:  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed  
   securities  

As of December 31, 2011  
Debt Securities:  
Government sponsored  mortgage-backed  
   securities  

Amortized  
Cost 

Gross  
Unrealized  
Gains 

Gross  
Unrealized  
(Losses) 

Approximate 
Fair Value 

 $

181,042   $

12,440   $

-    $ 

193,482 

Amortized  
Cost 

Gross  
Unrealized  
Gains 

Gross  
Unrealized  
(Losses) 

Approximate 
Fair Value 

 $

218,571   $

17,003   $

-    $ 

235,574 

Maturities of held-to-maturity securities as of December 31, 2012: 

Amortized  
Cost 

Approximate 
Fair Value   

Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities not due on a single maturity date  

 $ 

181,042   $

193,482 

The  carrying  value  of  securities  pledged  as  collateral,  to  secure  public  deposits  and  for  other  purposes, 

amounted to $57,378,710 and $60,222,048 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

Gross  gains  of  $168,306,  $1,505,915  and  $275,125  and  gross  losses  of  $0,  $0  and  $0  resulting  from  sale  of 
available-for-sale securities were realized for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The tax 
effect of these net gains was $62,273, $557,188 and $101,796 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. 

The  Company  evaluates  all  securities  quarterly  to  determine  if  any  unrealized  losses  are  deemed  to  be  other 
than temporary.  Certain investment securities are valued less than their historical cost. These declines are primarily the 
result  of  the  rate  for  these  investments  yielding  less  than  current  market  rates,  or  declines  in  stock  prices  of  equity 
securities. Based on evaluation of available evidence, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities 
are temporary. It is management’s intent to hold the debt securities to maturity or until recovery of the unrealized loss. 
Should the impairment of any of these debt securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will 
be  reduced  and  the  resulting  loss  recognized  in  net  income  in  the  period  the  other-than-temporary  impairment  is 
identified, to the extent the loss is related to credit issues, and to other comprehensive income to the extent the decline on 
debt securities is related to other factors and the Company does not intend to sell the security prior to recovery of the 
unrealized loss. 

No  securities  were  written  down  for  other-than-temporary  impairment  during  the  years  ended  December  31, 

2012, 2011 and 2010. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Certain other investments in debt and equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less 
than their historical cost.  Total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2012 and 2011, was $30,121,495 and 
$29,766,876,  respectively,  which  is  approximately  29%  and  37%  of  the  Company’s  investment  portfolio.  These 
declines  primarily  resulted  from  changes  in  market  interest  rates  and  failure  of  certain  investments  to  meet  projected 
earnings targets. 

The following table shows gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length 

of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2012 and 2011. 

December 31, 2012 

Description of Securities  

   Fair Value    

Unrealized 
Losses 

  Fair Value    

Unrealized 
Losses 

   Fair Value     

Unrealized 
Losses 

   Less than 12 Months 

12 Months or More 

Total 

Equity Securities  
U. S. government agencies  
Municipals  
Government sponsored 

mortgage-backed securities  

 $ 
-   $
    7,298,687    
    2,648,047    

-   $
(39,706)   
(76,318)   

39,930   $
-    
538,300    

(31,604)  $ 

39,930    $
-       7,298,687     
(8,138)     3,186,347     

(31,604)
(39,706)
(84,456)

   19,596,531    
(398,001)   
 $ 29,543,265   $ (514,025)  $

-    
578,230   $

-      19,596,531     

(398,001)
(39,742)  $ 30,121,495    $ (553,767)

December 31, 2011 

Description of Securities  

   Fair Value    

Unrealized 
Losses 

  Fair Value    

Unrealized 
Losses 

   Fair Value     

Unrealized 
Losses 

   Less than 12 Months 

12 Months or More 

Total 

Equity Securities  
U. S. government agencies  
Municipals  
Government sponsored 

mortgage-backed securities  

26,316   $
 $ 
   21,351,961    
    1,045,521    

(4,361)  $
(64,264)   
(44,038)   

35,946   $
-    
-    

(35,589)  $ 

62,262    $
-      21,351,961     
-       1,045,521     

(39,950)
(64,264)
(44,038)

    7,307,132    
(10,826)   
 $ 29,730,930   $ (123,489)  $

-    
35,946   $

-       7,307,132     

(10,826)
(35,589)  $ 29,766,876    $ (159,078)

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NOTE 3:   LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES 

Categories of loans at December 31, 2012 and 2011 include: 

Real estate - residential mortgage:  

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  

Total loans  

Less:  
Allowance for loan losses  
Deferred loan fees/costs, net  

Net loans  

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

 $ 99,381,934   $  98,030,718 
   46,405,034      43,165,695 
   48,917,296      44,912,049 
   167,760,850      194,856,374 
   95,226,762      88,088,580 
   16,716,858      20,758,027 
   474,408,734      489,811,443 

(8,740,325)     (10,613,145)
(237,562)
 $ 465,531,973   $ 478,960,736 

(136,436)    

Classes of loans by aging at December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows: 

As of December 31, 2012 

30-59 
Days 
Past Due    

60-89 
Days 
Past Due    

Greater 
Than 
90 Days    

Total 
Past 
Due 
(In Thousands) 

    Current      

Total 
Loans 
Receivable   

Total 
Loans >
90 Days 
and 
Accruing 

Real estate - residential mortgage: 

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  

Total  

As of December 31, 2011 

 $ 

 $ 

52   $
-    
22    
-    
10    
57    
141   $

4  $
- 
28 
352 
610 
- 
994  $

-   $
-    
640    
-    
785    
-    
1,425   $

56   $ 99,326    $  99,382  $

46,405 
-     46,405      
690     48,227      
48,917 
352     167,409       167,761 
95,227 
16,717 

1,405     93,822      
57     16,660      

2,560   $ 471,849    $  474,409  $

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

30-59 
Days 
Past Due    

60-89 
Days 
Past Due    

Greater 
Than 
90 Days    

Total 
Past 
Due 
(In Thousands) 

    Current      

Total 
Loans 
Receivable   

Total 
Loans >
90 Days 
and 
Accruing 

Real estate - residential mortgage: 

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  

Total  

 $ 

 $ 

5   $
-    
728    
167    
32    
14    
946   $

206  $
- 
- 
- 
- 
18 
224  $

33   $
-    
157    
1,193    
548    
20    
1,951   $

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244   $ 97,787    $  98,031  $

-     43,166      
885     44,027      

43,166 
44,912 
1,360     193,496       194,856 
88,088 
20,758 

580     87,508      
52     20,706      

3,121   $ 486,690    $  489,811  $

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Nonaccruing loans are summarized as follows: 

Real estate - residential mortgage: 

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  

Total  

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

 $ 2,280,856   $ 1,671,245  
-  
-    
   6,274,241     8,514,187  
   3,663,771     4,082,416  
   2,793,457     2,377,081  
357,060  
 $ 15,331,288   $ 17,001,989  

318,963    

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans 

based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of and for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010: 

As of December 31, 2012 

  Construction    

Commercial
Real Estate    

One to 
four 
family     

Multi-
family      Commercial   

Consumer 
and Other     Unallocated    Total 

Allowance for loan  
    losses:  
Balance, beginning of  
    year  

Provision charged to  

       expense  

Losses charged off  
Recoveries  

Balance, end of year  
Ending balance: 

(In Thousands) 

 $ 

2,508     $ 

2,725   $

1,735   $

390   $

1,948   $

372     $ 

935   $ 10,613 

1,324       
(1,335 )    
28       
2,525     $ 

683    
(985)   
94    
2,517   $

(179)   
(265)   
25    
1,316   $

(106)   
-    
-    
284   $

5,090    
(5,547)   
198    
1,689   $

(81 )    
(73 )    
37       
255     $ 

(781)  $
-   $
-   $
154   $

5,950 
(8,205)
382 
8,740 

 $ 

individually evaluated 
for impairment  

 $ 

608     $ 

180   $

90   $

-   $

441   $

48     $ 

-   $

1,367 

Ending balance: 

collectively evaluated 
for impairment  

Loans:  
Ending balance: 

individually evaluated 
for impairment  

Ending balance: 

collectively evaluated 
for impairment  

 $ 

2,087     $ 

2,167   $

1,226   $

284   $

1,248   $

207     $ 

154   $

7,373 

 $ 

6,275     $ 

5,673   $

2,360   $

-   $

2,555   $

414     $ 

-   $ 17,277 

 $ 

42,642     $  162,088   $ 97,022   $ 46,405   $

92,672   $ 16,303     $ 

-   $ 457,132 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

As of December 31, 2011 

  Construction    

Commercial
Real Estate    

One to 
four 
family     

Multi-
family      Commercial   

Consumer 
and Other     Unallocated    Total 

Allowance for loan  
    losses:  
Balance, beginning of  
    year  

Provision charged to  

       expense  

Losses charged off  
Recoveries  

Balance, end of year  
Ending balance: 

individually evaluated 
for impairment  

Ending balance: 

collectively evaluated 
for impairment  

Loans:  
Ending balance: 

individually evaluated 
for impairment  

Ending balance: 

collectively evaluated 
for impairment  

As of December 31, 2010 

(In Thousands) 

 $ 

4,547     $ 

3,125   $

1,713   $

528   $

2,483   $

687     $ 

-   $ 13,083 

265       
(2,381 )    
77       
2,508     $ 

2,123    
(2,744)   
221    
2,725   $

943    
(966)   
45    
1,735   $

(138)   
-    
-    
390   $

505    
(1,362)   
322    
1,948   $

(1,283 )    
(322 )    
1,290       
372     $ 

935   $
-   $
-   $

3,350 
(7,775)
1,955 
935   $ 10,613 

 $ 

 $ 

1,355     $ 

659   $

127   $

-   $

399   $

72     $ 

-   $

2,612 

 $ 

1,153     $ 

2,066   $

1,608   $

390   $

1,549   $

300     $ 

935   $

8,001 

 $ 

8,515     $ 

5,019   $

1,819   $

-   $

3,048   $

653     $ 

-   $ 19,054 

 $ 

36,397     $  189,837   $ 96,212   $ 43,166   $

85,040   $ 20,105     $ 

-   $ 470,757 

  Construction    

Commercial
Real Estate    

One to 
four 
family     

Multi-
family      Commercial   

Consumer 
and Other     Unallocated    Total 

(In Thousands) 

 $ 

2,810     $ 

2,923   $

1,646   $

393   $

3,554   $

2,750    $ 

-   $ 14,076 

5,620       
(3,893 )    
10       
4,547     $ 

563    
(373)   
12    
3,125   $

948    
(906)   
25    
1,713   $

135    
-    
-    
528   $

716    
(1,847)   
60    
2,483   $

(2,782)    
(366)    
1,085      
687    $ 

 $ 

5,200 
-   $
(7,385)
-   $
-   $
1,192 
-   $ 13,083 

 $ 

3,134     $ 

1,384   $

149   $

-   $

1,052   $

307    $ 

-   $

6,026 

 $ 

1,413     $ 

1,741   $

1,564   $

528   $

1,431   $

380    $ 

-   $

7,057 

 $ 

9,281     $ 

5,150   $

3,363   $

-   $

8,409   $

1,008    $ 

-   $ 27,211 

 $ 

54,027     $  190,740   $ 99,689   $ 44,138   $

77,019   $ 22,418    $ 

-   $ 488,031 

Allowance for loan  
    losses:  
Balance, beginning of  
    year  

Provision charged to  
   expense  
Losses charged off  
Recoveries  

Balance, end of year  
Ending balance:   
   individually evaluated  
   for impairment  
Ending balance:   
   collectively evaluated  
   for impairment  

Loans:  
Ending balance:   
   individually evaluated  
   for impairment  
Ending balance:   
   collectively evaluated  
   for impairment  

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A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC-310-10-35-16), 
when based on current information and events, it is probable the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due from the 
borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan.  Impaired loans include nonperforming commercial loans 
but  also  include  loans  modified  in  troubled  debt  restructurings  where  concessions  have  been  granted  to  borrowers 
experiencing financial difficulties.  These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment 
extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection. 

The following summarizes impaired loans as of and for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011: 

As of December 31, 2012 

Recorded 
Balance 

Unpaid 
Principal 
Balance 

Specific 
Allowance 
(In Thousands) 

Average 
Investment 
in Impaired 
Loans 

Interest 
Income 
Recognized   

Loans without a specific valuation  
    allowance 
Real estate - residential mortgage: 

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

 $ 

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  
Loans with a specific valuation allowance 
Real estate - residential mortgage: 

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

 $ 

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  
Total  
Real estate - residential mortgage: 

2,245   $
-    
5,015    
2,430    
318    
103    

115   $
-    
1,260    
3,243    
2,237    
311    

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  
Total  

 $ 

 $ 

2,360   $
-    
6,275    
5,673    
2,555    
414    
17,277   $

2,271   $
-    
5,575    
2,755    
689    
103    

130   $
-    
1,260    
3,243    
2,237    
311    

2,401   $
-    
6,835    
5,998    
2,926    
414    
18,574   $

-   $
-    
-    
-    
-    
-    

90   $
-    
608    
180    
441    
48    

90   $
-    
608    
180    
441    
48    
1,367   $

1,961    $ 
-      
3,528      
4,054      
1,831      
266      

315    $ 
-      
3,316      
6,913      
3,408      
307      

2,276    $ 
-      
6,844      
10,967      
5,239      
573      
25,899    $ 

20 
- 
- 
65 
17 
11 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

20 
- 
- 
65 
17 
11 
113 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

As of December 31, 2011 

Recorded 
Balance 

Unpaid 
Principal 
Balance 

Specific 
Allowance 
(In Thousands) 

Average 
Investment 
in Impaired 
Loans 

Interest 
Income 
Recognized   

Loans without a specific valuation  
    allowance 
Real estate - residential mortgage: 

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

 $ 

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  
Loans with a specific valuation allowance 
Real estate - residential mortgage: 

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

 $ 

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  
Total  
Real estate - residential mortgage: 

1,424   $
-    
1,181    
4,646    
1,148    
376    

395   $
-    
7,334    
373    
1,900    
277    

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  
Total  

 $ 

 $ 

1,819   $
-    
8,515    
5,019    
3,048    
653    
19,054   $

1,424   $
-    
1,181    
5,985    
1,459    
376    

421   $
-    
7,854    
373    
1,900    
277    

1,845   $
-    
9,035    
6,358    
3,359    
653    
21,250   $

-   $
-    
-    
-    
-    
-    

127   $
-    
1,355    
659    
399    
72    

127   $
-    
1,355    
659    
399    
72    
2,612   $

2,373    $ 
-      
3,705      
4,609      
1,573      
458      

1,396    $ 
-      
7,697      
2,189      
2,790      
381      

3,769    $ 
-      
11,402      
6,798      
4,363      
839      
27,171    $ 

50 
- 
- 
57 
55 
37 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

50 
- 
- 
57 
55 
37 
199 

Interest  of  approximately  $358,000  was  recognized  on  average  impaired  loans  of  $28,996,000  for  the  year 

ended December 31, 2010. 

At December 31, 2012, the Bank’s impaired loans shown in the table above included loans that were classified 
as  troubled  debt  restructurings  (TDR).  The  restructuring  of  a  loan  is  considered  a  TDR  if  both  (i)  the  borrower  is 
experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession. 

In  assessing  whether  or  not  a  borrower  is  experiencing  financial  difficulties,  the  Bank  considers  information 
currently  available  regarding  the  financial  condition of  the  borrower.  This  information  includes,  but  is  not  limited  to, 
whether  (i)  the  debtor  is  currently  in  payment  default  on  any  of  its  debt;  (ii)  a  payment  default  is  probable  in  the 
foreseeable future without the modification; (iii) the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy and 
(iv) the debtor’s projected cash flow is sufficient to satisfy the contractual payments due under the original terms of the 
loan without a modification. 

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The Bank considers all aspects of the modification to loan terms to determine whether or not a concession has 
been  granted  to  the  borrower.  Key  factors  considered  by  the  Bank  include  the  debtor’s  ability  to  access  funds  at  a 
market  rate  for  debt  with  similar  risk  characteristics,  the  significance  of  the  modification  relative  to  unpaid  principal 
balance or collateral value of the debt, and the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the original 
contractual  terms  of  the  loan.  The  most  common  concessions  granted  by  the  Bank  generally  include  one  or  more 
modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (i) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the debt, (ii) an 
extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, (iii) a 
reduction of  the  face  amount  or  maturity  amount  of  the debt  as  stated in  the original  loan,  (iv)  a  temporary  period of 
interest-only payments, (v) a reduction in accrued interest, and (vi) an extension of amortization. 

The following summarizes information regarding new troubled debt restructurings by class: 

December 31, 2012 
Pre-
Modification 
Outstanding  
Recorded 
Balance 

Post-
Modification
Outstanding 
Recorded 
Balance 

Number of 
Loans 

Real estate - residential mortgage:  

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  

Total  

Real estate - residential mortgage:  

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  

Total  

-     

3   $ 1,317,070   $  1,689,268 
- 
-    
7,626,970      8,193,713 
3    
2,316,745      2,316,745 
2    
2,270,030      1,844,113 
2    
- 
-    
10   $ 13,530,815   $  14,043,839 

-     

December 31, 2011 
Pre-
Modification 
Outstanding  
Recorded 
Balance 

Post-
Modification
Outstanding 
Recorded 
Balance 

Number of 
Loans 

-   $ 
-     

- 
-   $
- 
-    
8,526,970      8,925,340 
3    
6,526,382      4,591,406 
3    
- 
-    
-    
- 
6   $ 15,053,352   $  13,516,746 

-     
-     

The  troubled  debt  restructurings  described  above  increased  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  by  $723,359  and 

resulted in charge offs of $26,173 during the year ended December 31, 2012. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

The following presents the troubled debt restructurings by type of modification: 

Real estate - residential mortgage:  

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  

Total  

Real estate - residential mortgage:  

One to four family units  
Multi-family  

Real estate - construction  
Real estate - commercial  
Commercial loans  
Consumer and other loans  

Total  

December 31, 2012 

Interest Rate    

Term 

    Combination      

Total 
Modification  

 $

 $

305,600   $
-    
6,884,800    
-    
-    
-    
7,190,400   $

1,383,668   $
-    
1,308,913    
391,745    
1,844,113    
-    
4,928,439   $

-    $ 
-      
-      
1,925,000      
-      
-      

1,689,268 
- 
8,193,713 
2,316,745 
1,844,113 
- 
1,925,000    $  14,043,839 

December 31, 2011 

Interest Rate    

Term 

    Combination      

Total 
Modification  

 $

 $

-   $
-    
6,884,800    
-    
-    
-    
6,884,800   $

-   $
-    
2,040,540    
-    
-    
-    
2,040,540   $

-    $ 
-      
-      
4,591,406      
-      
-      

- 
- 
8,925,340 
4,591,406 
- 
- 
4,591,406    $  13,516,746 

As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio, management tracks loans 
by  an  internal  rating  system.  All  loans  are  assigned  an  internal  credit  quality  rating  based  on  an  analysis  of  the 
borrower’s financial condition.  The criteria used to assign quality ratings to extensions of credit that exhibit potential 
problems  or  well-defined  weaknesses  are  primarily  based  upon  the  degree  of  risk  and  the  likelihood  of  orderly 
repayment, and their effect on the Bank’s safety and soundness.  The following are the internally assigned ratings: 

Pass-This  rating  represents  loans  that  have  strong  asset  quality  and  liquidity  along  with  a  multi-year  track 

record of profitability. 

Special  mention-This rating  represents  loans  that  are  currently  protected  but  are potentially  weak.  The  credit 

risk may be relatively minor, yet constitute an increased risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific loan. 

Substandard-This  rating  represents  loans  that  show  signs  of  continuing  negative  financial  trends  and 
unprofitability and therefore, is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or 
of the collateral pledged, if any. 

Doubtful-This  rating  represents  loans  that  have  all  the  weaknesses  of  substandard  classified  loans  with  the 
additional  characteristic  that  the  weaknesses  make  collection  or  liquidation  in  full,  on  the  basis  of  currently  existing 
facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. 

Risk characteristics applicable to each segment of the loan portfolio are described as follows. 

Real estate-Residential 1-4 family:  The residential 1-4 family real estate loans are generally secured by owner-
occupied  1-4  family  residences.  Repayment  of  these  loans  is  primarily  dependent  on  the  personal  income  and  credit 
rating of the borrowers.  Credit risk in these loans can be impacted by  economic conditions within the Bank’s market 
areas that might impact either property values or a borrower’s personal income.  Risk is mitigated by the fact that the 
loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers. 

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Real estate-Construction:  Construction and land development real estate loans are usually based upon estimates 
of costs and estimated value of the completed project and include independent appraisal reviews and a financial analysis 
of  the  developers  and  property  owners.  Sources  of  repayment  of  these  loans  may  include  permanent  loans,  sales  of 
developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Bank until permanent financing is obtained.  These loans 
are considered to be higher risk than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate 
changes,  general  economic  conditions  and  the  availability  of  long-term  financing.  Credit  risk  in  these  loans  may  be 
impacted by the creditworthiness of a borrower, property values and the local economies in the Bank’s market areas. 

Real  estate-Commercial:  Commercial  real  estate  loans  typically  involve  larger  principal  amounts,  and 
repayment  of  these  loans  is  generally  dependent  on  the  successful  operations  of  the  property  securing  the  loan  or  the 
business  conducted  on  the  property  securing  the  loan.  These  loans  are  viewed  primarily  as  cash  flow  loans  and 
secondarily  as  loans  secured  by  real  estate.  Credit  risk  in  these  loans  may  be  impacted  by  the  creditworthiness  of  a 
borrower, property values and the local economies in the Bank’s market areas. 

Commercial:  The commercial portfolio includes loans to commercial customers for use in financing working 
capital needs, equipment purchases and expansions.  The loans in this category are repaid primarily from the cash flow 
of a borrower’s principal business operation.  Credit risk in these loans is driven by creditworthiness of a borrower and 
the economic conditions that impact the cash flow stability from business operations. 

Consumer:  The  consumer  loan portfolio  consists of various  term  and  line of  credit  loans  such  as  automobile 
loans and loans for other personal purposes.  Repayment for these types of loans will come from a borrower’s income 
sources that are typically independent of the loan purpose.  Credit risk is driven by consumer economic factors (such as 
unemployment and general economic conditions in the Bank’s market area) and the creditworthiness of a borrower. 

The following table provides information about the credit quality of the loan portfolio using the Bank’s internal 

rating system as of December 31, 2012 and 2011: 

As of December 31, 2012 

  Construction     

Commercial
Real Estate    

One to four 
family 

Multi-
family 
(In Thousands) 

    Commercial     

Consumer  
and Other     

Total 

Rating:  
Pass  
 $ 
Special Mention     
Substandard  
Doubtful  
Total  

 $ 

35,775    $  156,448  $
6,868      
5,581      
693      

4,976 
6,337 
- 

48,917    $  167,761  $

94,209   $
1,636    
3,507    
30    
99,382   $

45,133   $
1,272    
-    
-    
46,405   $

88,230    $ 
2,255      
4,742      
-      
95,227    $ 

15,840    $
93     
784     
-     
16,717    $

435,635 
17,100 
20,951 
723 
474,409 

As of December 31, 2011 

  Construction     

Commercial
Real Estate    

One to four 
family 

Multi-
family 
(In Thousands) 

    Commercial     

Consumer  
and Other     

Total 

Rating:  
Pass  
 $ 
Special Mention     
Substandard  

Total  

 $ 

27,646    $  162,019  $
6,372      
10,894      
44,912    $  194,856  $

20,406 
12,431 

91,503   $
3,214    
3,314    
98,031   $

42,668   $
498    
-    
43,166   $

80,529    $ 
2,183      
5,376      
88,088    $ 

19,522    $
309     
927     
20,758    $

423,887 
32,982 
32,942 
489,811 

The  weighted  average  interest  rate  on  loans  as  of  December  31,  2012  and  2011  was  5.89%  and  5.82%, 

respectively. 

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The Bank serviced mortgage loans for others amounting to $184,045 and $199,256 as of December 31, 2012 
and 2011, respectively.  The Bank serviced commercial loans for others amounting to $2,046,506 and $4,143,374 as of 
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

NOTE 4:   PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 

Major classifications of premises and equipment, stated at cost, are as follows: 

Land  
Buildings and improvements  
Automobile  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment  
Leasehold improvements  

Less accumulated depreciation  

Net premises and equipment  

  December 31,       December 31,   

2012 
2,250,789    $ 
11,812,386      
16,479      
9,000,767      
271,799      
23,352,220      
(12,065,810)    
11,286,410    $ 

2011 
2,250,789 
11,860,040 
16,479 
8,343,157 
271,799 
22,742,264 
(11,318,442)
11,423,822 

 $ 

 $ 

Depreciation expense was $747,368, $717,222 and $826,440 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 

2010, respectively. 

NOTE 5:   BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE 

In  October  2009  and  February  2012,  the  Company  purchased  Bank  owned  life  insurance  on  certain  key 
members of management, in the amounts of $10 million and $2.5 million, respectively.  Such policies are recorded at 
their  cash  surrender  value,  or  the  amount  that  can  be  realized.  The  increase  in  cash  surrender  value  in  excess  of  the 
single  premium  paid  is  reported  as  other  noninterest  income.  The  balance  at  December  31,  2012  and  2011  was 
$13,657,480 and $10,770,887, respectively. 

NOTE 6:    INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS 

The  Company  has  purchased  investments  in  limited  partnerships  that  were  formed  to  operate  low-income 
housing apartment complexes and single-family housing units throughout Missouri.  The investments are accounted for 
under the cost method as the Company does not have the ability to exert significant influence over the partnerships.  For 
a minimum 15 year compliance period, each partnership must adhere to affordable housing regulatory requirements in 
order  to  maintain  the  utilization  of  the  tax  credits.  At  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  the  net  carrying  values  of  the 
Company’s investments in these entities was $5,355,254 and $6,249,021, respectively, and are included in other assets 
on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

The Company received federal tax credits of $839,532, $806,324 and $551,000 during 2012, 2011 and 2010, 
respectively.  Amortization of the investment costs was $885,478, $676,700 and $480,322 during 2012, 2011 and 2010, 
respectively. 

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NOTE 7:   DEPOSITS 

Deposits are comprised of the following at December 31, 2012 and 2011: 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2011 

Weighted 
Average  
Rate 

     Balance 

Percentage 
of 

Deposits     

Weighted 
Average 
Rate 

     Balance 

Percentage
of 
Deposits   

Demand  
NOW  
Money market  
Savings  

Certificates:  
0% - 1.99%  
2.00% - 3.99%  
4.00% - 6.00%  

Total Deposits  

0.00 % $  48,862,874   
0.41 %    86,422,323   
0.63 %   191,054,957   
0.14 %    23,659,368   
0.45 %   349,999,522   

0.93 %   139,257,653   
2.59 %    7,049,432   
5.03 %    3,708,108   
1.11 %   150,015,193   
0.65 % $ 500,014,715   

9.8%  
17.3%  
38.2%  
4.7%  
70.0%  

27.9%  
1.4%  
0.7%  
30.0%  
100.0%  

0.00% $ 56,315,467     
0.56%   81,804,342     
0.77%   169,759,166     
0.44%   21,295,855     
0.56%   329,174,830     

1.08%   127,813,801     
2.88%   15,059,924     
5.05%   12,535,110     
1.57%   155,408,835     
0.89% $484,583,665     

11.6%
16.9%
35.0%
4.4%
67.9%

26.4%
3.1%
2.6%
32.1%
100.0%

The  aggregate  amount  of  certificates  of  deposit  with  a  minimum  balance  of  $100,000  was  approximately 

$71,780,000 and $63,823,000, as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  

A summary of certificates of deposit by maturity as of December 31, 2012, is as follows: 

2013 
2014 
2015 
2016 
2017 
 Thereafter  

$ 90,458,398 
  32,391,050 
  14,397,163 
7,192,495 
5,067,428 
508,659 
$150,015,193 

A summary of interest expense on deposits is as follows: 

Years ended 
December 31, 
2011 

2010 

2012 

NOW and Money Market accounts  
Savings accounts  
Certificate accounts  
Early withdrawal penalties  

 $

 $

2,011,796   $
80,968    
1,999,060    
(15,630)   
4,076,194   $

2,580,341  $
118,432 
3,099,265 

(19,775)  
5,778,263  $

3,968,205  
140,382  
5,536,701  
(17,155) 
9,628,133  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

The  Bank  utilizes  brokered  deposits  as  an  additional  funding  source.  The  aggregate  amount  of  brokered 

deposits was approximately $49,072,000 and $22,229,000 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

NOTE 8:   BORROWINGS 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances consist of the following: 

 Maturity Date  
2013 
2015 
2018 
2019 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2011 

Amount 
15,700,000 
250,000 
50,000,000 
2,100,000 
68,050,000 

 $

Weighted  
Average Rate     
2.14%  
4.66%  
2.14%  
4.87%  
2.23% $

Amount 
15,700,000      
250,000      
50,000,000      
2,100,000      
68,050,000      

Weighted  
Average Rate   
2.14%
4.66%
2.14%
4.87%
2.23%

The  FHLB  requires  the  Bank  to  maintain  collateral  in  relation  to  outstanding  balances  of  advances.  For 
collateral purposes, the FHLB values mortgage loans free of other pledges, liens and encumbrances at 80% of their fair 
value,  and  investment  securities  free  of  other  pledges,  liens  and  encumbrances  at  95%  of  their  fair  value.  Based  on 
existing collateral as well as the FHLB’s limitation of advances to 25% of assets, the Bank has the ability to borrow an 
additional $64.6 million from the FHLB, as of December 31, 2012. 

Federal Reserve Bank Borrowings 

During 2008, the Bank established a borrowing line with the Federal Reserve Bank.  The Bank has the ability to 
borrow $30.9 million as of December 31, 2012.  The Federal Reserve Bank requires the Bank to maintain collateral in 
relation to borrowings outstanding.  The Bank had no borrowings outstanding on this line as of December 31, 2012 and 
2011. 

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 

The Company borrowed $9.8 million under a structured repurchase agreement in September 2007.  Effective in 
September  2009,  interest  was  based  on  a  fixed  rate  of  3.56%  until  maturity  in  September  2014.  The  counterparty, 
Barclay’s Capital, Inc., had the option to terminate the agreement on a quarterly basis until maturity date.  Prior to the 
stated maturity date, the Company paid off this agreement in November 2011. 

The Company borrowed $30.0 million under three structured repurchase agreements in January 2008.  Interest 
is  based  on  a  fixed  weighted  average  rate  of  2.65%  until  maturity  in  January  2018.  Beginning  in  February  2010,  the 
counterparty, Barclay’s Capital, Inc., has the option to terminate the agreements on a quarterly basis until maturity. Prior 
to the stated maturity date, the Company paid off one of these agreements in the amount of $5.0 million in November 
2011. 

The Company has pledged certain investment securities with a fair value of $29.9 million and $32.2 million as 

of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, to these repurchase agreements. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

NOTE 9:   SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES 

During 2005, the Company formed two wholly owned grantor trust subsidiaries, Guaranty Statutory Trust I and 
Guaranty Statutory Trust II, to issue preferred securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the 
trusts and to invest the gross proceeds of the preferred securities in notes of the Company.  Trust I issued $5,000,000 of 
preferred  securities  and  Trust  II  issued  $10,000,000  of  preferred  securities.  The  sole  assets  of  Trust  I  were  originally 
$5,155,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s fixed rate subordinated debenture notes due 2036, which are 
redeemable beginning in 2011.  The sole assets of Trust II were originally $10,310,000 aggregate principal amount of 
the  Company’s  fixed/variable  rate  subordinated  debenture  notes  due  2036,  which  are  redeemable  beginning  in 
2011.  Trust II subordinated debenture notes bear interest at a fixed rate for five years and thereafter at a floating rate 
based on LIBOR.  The preferred securities qualify as either Tier I or Tier II capital for regulatory purposes, subject to 
certain limitations. 

NOTE 10:   INCOME TAXES 

As  of  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  retained  earnings  included  approximately  $5,075,000  for  which  no 
deferred  income  tax  liability  has  been  recognized.  This  amount  represents  an  allocation  of  income  to  bad  debt 
deductions  for  tax  purposes  only.  Reduction  of  amounts  so  allocated  for  purposes  other  than  tax  bad  debt  losses  or 
adjustments arising from carryback of net operating losses would create income for tax purposes only, which would be 
subject to the then current corporate income tax rate.  The unrecorded deferred income tax liability on the above amount 
was approximately $1,878,000 as of both December 31, 2012 and 2011. 

The provision (credit) for income taxes consists of: 

Taxes currently payable  
Deferred income taxes   

Years Ended 
December 31, 
2011 

2010 

2012 

 $

 $

(292,122)  $
160,784    
(131,338)  $

(246,017)  $
949,122    
703,105   $

160,989  
(217,737) 
(56,748) 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

The tax effects of temporary differences related to deferred taxes shown on the December 31, 2012 and 2011 

balance sheets are: 

Deferred tax assets:  

Allowances for loan losses  
Writedowns on foreclosed assets held for sale  
State low income housing tax credits  
Federal low income housing tax and other credits  
Deferred loan fees/costs  
Other  

Deferred tax liabilities:  

FHLB stock dividends  
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities  
Accumulated depreciation  
Other  

Deferred tax asset before valuation allowance  
Valuation allowance:  
Beginning balance  
Decrease from sale of state low income housing tax credits  
Increase for state low income housing tax credits generated  
Ending balance  
Net deferred tax asset  

December 31, 
2012 

December 31,
2011 

 $

3,233,920    $
897,297      
1,645,379      
740,276      
50,481      
241,658      
6,809,011      

(120,632)     
(470,326)     
(175,448)     
(77,298)     
(843,704)     
5,965,307      

3,926,864 
589,773 
1,708,621 
478,223 
87,898 
241,658 
7,033,037 

(120,632)
(473,711)
(175,448)
(68,310)
(838,101)
6,194,936 

(1,708,621)     
375,415      
(312,173)     
(1,645,379)     
4,319,928    $

(1,476,757)
- 
(231,864)
(1,708,621)
4,486,315 

 $

A reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory rate to income tax expense at the Company’s effective 

rate is shown below: 

Computed at statutory rate  
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from: 
State financial institution tax and credits  
ESOP  
Cash surrender value of life insurance  
Valuation allowance  
Other    

Actual tax provision (credit)  

Years ended December 31, 

2012 

2011 

2010 

34.0%   

34.0%   

34.0%

(33.1%)  
(3.3%)  
(7.9%)  
(3.5%)  
6.6%   
(7.2%)  

(17.8%)   
(5.6%)   
(7.1%)   
5.1%   
6.9%   
15.5%   

(83.7%)
(4.4%)
(8.0%)
64.3%
(7.5%)
(5.3%)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

NOTE 11:   DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset 
or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Topic 820 
also specifies a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the 
use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to 
measure fair value: 

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities 

Level  2:  Observable  inputs  other  than  Level  1  prices,  such  as  quoted  prices  for  similar  assets  or  liabilities; 
quoted  prices  in  markets  that  are  not  active;  or  other  inputs  that  are  observable  or  can  be  corroborated  by  observable 
market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the 

assets or liabilities 

The following is a description of the inputs and valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value 
on  a  recurring  basis  and  recognized  in  the  accompanying  balance  sheets,  as  well  as  the  general  classification  of  such 
assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. 

Available-for-sale  securities:  Where  quoted  market  prices  are  available  in  an  active  market,  securities  are  classified 
within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  Level 1 securities include equity securities.  If quoted market prices are not 
available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics 
or  discounted  cash  flows.  Level  2  securities  include  U.S.  government  agencies  and  government  sponsored  mortgage-
backed securities.  The Company has no Level 3 securities. 

The  following  table  presents  the  fair  value  measurements  of  assets  recognized  in  the  accompanying  balance 
sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value 
measurements fall at December 31, 2012 and 2011 (dollar amounts in thousands): 

As of December 31, 2012 
Financial assets:  

Equity securities:  

Other  

Debt securities:  

Level 1  
inputs 

Level 2  
inputs 

Level 3  
inputs 

Total fair 
value 

 $

71    $

-    $

-    $ 

-      
-      
-      

-      
-    $ 

71 

38,351 
1,908 
10,378 

51,273 
101,981 

U.S. government agencies  
U.S. corporate  
Municipals  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed  
   securities  

Available-for-sale securities  

 $

-     
-     
-     

38,351     
1,908     
10,378     

-     
71   $

51,273     
101,910   $

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

As of December 31, 2011 
Financial assets:  

Equity securities:  

Other  

Debt securities:  

Level 1 
 inputs 

Level 2 
 inputs 

Level 3 
 inputs 

Total fair 
value 

 $

62    $

-    $

U.S. government agencies  
U. S. treasuries  
Municipals  
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities  

Available-for-sale securities  

 $

-     
2,043     
-     
-     
2,105   $

34,727     
-     
4,144     
40,089     
78,960   $

-    $

-      
-      
-      
-      
-   $

62 

34,727 
2,043 
4,144 
40,089 
81,065 

The  following  is  a  description  of  the  valuation  methodologies  used  for  assets  measured  at  fair  value  on  a 
nonrecurring  basis  and  recognized  in  the  accompanying  balance  sheets,  as  well  as  the  general  classification  of  such 
assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. 

Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale:   Fair value is estimated using recent appraisals, comparable sales and other estimates 
of  value  obtained  principally  from  independent  sources,  adjusted  for  selling  costs.  Foreclosed  assets  held  for  sale  are 
classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. 

Impaired loans (Collateral Dependent):   Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal 
and  interest  due  according  to  contractual  terms  are  measured for  impairment.  Allowable  methods  for determining  the 
amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. 

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of 
impairment is utilized.  This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a 
discount factor to the value. Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value 
hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method. 

The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis 
and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 2012 and 2011 
(dollar amounts in thousands): 

Impaired loans:  

December 31, 2012  

December 31, 2011  

Foreclosed assets held for sale:  

December 31, 2012  

December 31, 2011  

Level 1 
 inputs 

Level 2  
inputs 

Level 3 
inputs 

Total fair 
value 

-   $

-   $

-   $

10,557   $

10,557 

-   $

11,243   $

11,243 

Level 1 
inputs 

Level 2  
inputs 

Level 3 
inputs 

Total fair 
value 

-   $

-   $

-   $

-   $

3,883   $

3,883 

3,626   $

3,626 

 $

 $

 $

 $

There were no transfers between valuation levels for any asset during the years ended December 31, 2012 or 
2011.  If valuation techniques are deemed necessary, the Company considers those transfers to occur at the end of the 
period when the assets are valued. 

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The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in nonrecurring Level 3 

fair value measurements (dollar amounts in thousands): 

Impaired loans  
   (collateral dependent) 

Impaired loans 

 $ 

 $ 

Fair Value 
December 31, 
2012 

  Valuation Technique 

9,022  Market Comparable 

Unobservable Input 
Discount to reflect 
realizable value 

Range 
(Weighted Average)

     0% - 100% (5%)

1,535  Discounted cash flow 

Discount rate 

      0% - 17% (17%)

Foreclosed assets held for sale 

 $ 

3,883  Market Comparable 

Discount to reflect 
realizable value 

      0% - 44% (15%)

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the 

accompanying balance sheets at amounts other than fair value. 

Cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank stock 

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets approximate those assets' fair value. 

Held-to-maturity securities 

Fair value is based on quoted market prices, if available.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is 

estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. 

Loans 

The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar 
loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  Loans with similar 
characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.  The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates 
its fair value. 

Deposits 

Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and certain money market deposits.  The 
carrying  amount  approximates  fair  value.  The  fair  value  of  fixed-maturity  certificates  of  deposit  is  estimated  by 
discounting the future cash flows using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 

The fair value of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase is estimated by using rates on 

debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. 

Subordinated debentures and notes payable 

For  these  variable  rate  instruments,  the  carrying  amount  is  a  reasonable  estimate  of  fair  value.  There  is 
currently  a  limited  market  for  similar  debt  instruments  and  the  Company  has  the  option  to  call  the  subordinated 
debentures at an amount close to its par value. 

Interest payable 

The carrying amount approximates fair value. 

Commitments to originate loans, letters of credit and lines of credit 

The  fair  value  of  commitments  to  originate  loans  is  estimated  using  the  fees  currently  charged  to  enter  into 
similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness of the 
counterparties.  For  fixed-rate  loan  commitments,  fair  value  also  considers  the  difference  between  current  levels  of 
interest  rates  and  the  committed  rates.  The fair value  of  letters of credit and  lines of credit is based on fees currently 
charged for  similar  agreements or  on  the  estimated  cost  to terminate  them  or  otherwise  settle  the obligations with  the 
counterparties at the reporting date. 

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The  following  table  presents  estimated  fair  values  of  the  Company’s  financial  instruments  at  December  31, 

2012 and 2011. 

December 31, 2012 
Fair 
Value 

Carrying 
Amount 

Hierarchy
Level 

December 31, 2011 
Fair 
Value 

Carrying 
Amount 

Hierarchy
Level 

Financial assets:  

Cash and cash equivalents  
Interest-bearing deposits  
Held-to-maturity securities  
Federal Home Loan Bank  
   stock  
Mortgage loans held for sale  
Loans, net  
Interest receivable  
Financial liabilities:  

Deposits  
Federal Home Loan Bank  
   advances  
Securities sold under  
   agreements to repurchase 
Subordinated debentures  
Interest payable  

 $ 41,663,405   $ 41,663,405   
-   
-    
193,482   
181,042    

1   $ 26,574,082   $ 26,574,082   
5,587,654      5,587,654   
-    
235,574   
2    

218,571     

3,805,500   
    3,805,500    
    2,843,757    
2,843,757   
   465,531,973     475,374,676   
2,055,369   
    2,055,369    

3,846,900      3,846,900   
2    
2    
3,702,849      3,702,849   
3     478,960,736     485,714,408   
2,139,320      2,139,320   
2    

   500,014,715     500,580,070   

2     484,583,665     485,803,947   

    68,050,000     72,035,160   

2     68,050,000      70,815,606   

    25,000,000     25,114,464   
    15,465,000     15,465,000   
399,684   

399,684    

2     25,000,000      25,025,344   
3     15,465,000      15,465,000   
518,881   
2    

518,881     

Unrecognized financial  
   instruments (net of contractual  
   value):  

Commitments to extend credit     
Unused lines of credit  

-    
-    

-   
-   

-    
-    

-     
-     

-   
-   

1 
2 
2 

2 
2 
3 
2 

2 

2 

2 
3 
2 

- 
- 

NOTE 12:   SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES AND CONCENTRATIONS 

Accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America  require  disclosure  of  certain 
significant estimates and current vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations.  Estimates related to the allowance for loan 
losses are reflected in the footnote regarding loans.  Current vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations of credit risk are 
discussed in the footnote regarding loans. 

The  current  protracted  economic  decline  continues  to  present  financial  institutions  with  circumstances  and 
challenges  which  in  some  cases  have  resulted  in  large  declines  in  the  fair  values  of  investments  and  other  assets, 
constraints on liquidity and significant credit quality problems, including severe volatility in the valuation of real estate 
and  other  collateral  supporting  loans.  The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  using  the  values  and  information 
currently available to the Company. 

Given the volatility of current economic conditions, the values of assets and liabilities recorded in the financial 
statements could change rapidly, resulting in material future adjustments in asset values, the allowance for loan losses, or 
capital  that  could  negatively  impact  the  Company’s  ability  to  meet  regulatory  capital  requirements  and  maintain 
sufficient  liquidity.  Furthermore,  the  Company’s  regulators  could  require  material  adjustments  to  asset  values  or  the 
allowance  for  loan  losses  for  regulatory  capital  purposes  that  could  affect  the  Company’s  measurement  of  regulatory 
capital  and  compliance  with  the  capital  adequacy  guidelines  under  the  regulatory  framework  for  prompt  corrective 
action. 

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NOTE 13:   EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 

Equity Plans 

On May 26, 2010, the Company’s stockholders voted to approve the Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 2010 
Equity Plan (the ”Plan”).  The Plan provides for the grant of up to 200,000 shares of Common Stock under equity awards 
including  stock  options,  stock  awards,  restricted  stock,  stock  appreciation  rights,  performance  units,  or  other  equity-
based awards payable in cash or stock to key employees and directors of the Company and the Bank.  As of December 
31, 2012, non-incentive stock options for 25,000 shares and restricted stock for 62,785 shares of Common Stock have 
been granted under the Plan. 

In addition, the Company established four stock option plans for the benefit of certain directors, officers and 
employees  of  the  Company  and  its  subsidiary.  A  committee  of  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  administers  the 
plans.  The  stock  options  under  these  plans  may  be  either  incentive  stock  options  or  nonqualified  stock 
options.  Incentive  stock  options  can  be  granted  only  to  participants  who  are  employees  of  the  Company  or  its 
subsidiary.  The  option  price  must  not  be  less  than  the  market  value  of  the  Company  stock  on  the  date  of  grant.  All 
options expire no later than ten years from the date of grant.  The options vest at the rate of 20% per year over a five-
year period. 

The table below summarizes transactions under the Company’s stock option plans: 

Number of shares 

Balance outstanding as of January 1, 2010  

Granted  
Exercised  
Forfeited  

Balance outstanding as of December 31, 2010  

Granted  
Exercised  
Forfeited  

Balance outstanding as of December 31, 2011  

Granted  
Exercised  
Forfeited  

Balance outstanding as of December 31, 2012  
Options exercisable as of December 31, 2012  

Incentive 
Stock Option    
148,750 
46,000 
- 
- 
194,750 
- 
- 

(10,250)  
184,500 
- 

(2,003)  
(7,997)  

174,500 
130,900 

Non-Incentive 
Stock Option     

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise Price  
19.40 
5.24 
- 
10.50 
16.14 
- 
- 
17.51 
16.09 

6.18 
6.18 
16.38 
18.95 

136,704    $ 
45,000      
-      
(10,875)    
170,829      
-      
-      
(3,829)    
167,000      
-      
-      
-      
167,000    $ 
131,000    $ 

As of December 31, 2012, total outstanding stock options of 341,500 had a remaining contractual life of 3.55 

years. 

The total intrinsic value of outstanding stock options was $0 at both December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the total 
intrinsic  value  of  outstanding  exercisable  stock  options  was  $0  at  both  December  31,  2012  and  2011.   The  total  fair 
value of share awards vested was $306,950 and $237,525 during 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

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There were no  options  granted  during  the years  ended  December  31,  2012  and  2011.  The  fair  value  of  each 
option granted is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted-
average assumptions for 2010. 

Dividends per share  
Risk-free interest rate  
Expected life of options (years) 
Weighted-average volatility  
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during year  

 $

 $

-  
2.15% 
5  

42.62% 
2.04  

December 31, 
2010 

In  January  2012  and  2011,  the  Company  granted  restricted  stock  to  directors  that  was  fully  vested  and  thus, 
expensed in full during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The amount expensed of $110,009 
and $100,017 for 2012 and 2011, respectively, represents 18,520 and 16,952 shares of common stock at a market price 
of $5.94 and $5.90, respectively, at the date of grant. 

During 2012, the Company granted 27,313 shares of restricted stock to officers that have a cliff vesting at the 
end  of  two  years,  except  for  the  CEO,  who  has  a  three  year  cliff  vesting.  The  expense  is  being  recognized  over  the 
applicable vesting period.  The amount expensed during 2012 was $79,330. 

Total  stock-based  compensation  expense  is  comprised  of  expense  for  restricted  stock  awards  and  stock 
options.  Expense  recognized  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2012,  2011  and  2010  was  $253,017,  $186,654  and 
$109,386, respectively.  As of December 31, 2012, there was $82,892 of unrecognized compensation expense related to 
nonvested  stock  options  and  $119,951  of  unrecognized  compensation  expense  related  to  nonvested  restricted  stock 
awards, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting periods. 

Employee Stock Ownership Plan 

The  Bank  sponsors  an  internally-leveraged  Employee  Stock  Ownership  Plan  (ESOP).  All  employees  are 
eligible to participate after they attain age twenty-one and complete twelve consecutive months of service during which 
they work at least 1,000 hours. The ESOP borrowed $3,444,540 from the Company and purchased 344,454 shares of the 
common  stock  of  the  Company.  The  ESOP  debt  is  secured  by  shares  of  the  Company.  The  loan  will  be  repaid  from 
contributions  to  the  ESOP  as  approved  annually  by  the  Bank’s  Board  of  Directors.  As  the  debt  is  repaid,  shares  are 
released from collateral and allocated to employees’ accounts. The shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned 
ESOP shares in the consolidated balance sheets. When shares are committed for release, the shares become outstanding 
for  earnings  per  share  computations.  Dividends  on  allocated  ESOP  shares  are  recorded  as  a  reduction  of  retained 
earnings  and  may  be  paid  directly  to  participants  or  credited  to  their  account;  dividends  are  not  paid  on  unallocated 
ESOP shares. Compensation expense  is recognized ratably  based on  the  average  fair  value  of  shares committed  to  be 
released.  Compensation  expense  attributed  to  the  ESOP  was  $153,848,  $126,737  and  $100,014  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. 

The following is a summary of ESOP shares as of December 31, 2012: 

Beginning ESOP shares  
Released shares  
Shares committed for release  
Unreleased shares  

Fair value of unreleased shares  

344,454 
(321,836)
(22,618)
- 

- 

Effective  December  31,  2012,  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  approved  to  terminate  the  ESOP  after  all 
shares  had  been  allocated  to  employees.  Subject  to  approval  from  the  Internal  Revenue  Service,  the  plan  will  be 
terminated, all employee accounts will become fully vested and the plan shares will be distributed. 

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NOTE 14:   DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The Company recorded all derivative financial instruments at fair value in the financial statements.  Derivatives 

were used as a risk management tool to hedge the exposure to changes in interest rates or other identified market risks. 

When  a  derivative  is  intended  to  be  a  qualifying  hedged  instrument,  the  Company  prepares  written  hedge 
documentation  that  designates  the  derivative  as  1)  a  hedge  of  fair  value  of  a  recognized  asset  or  liability  (fair  value 
hedge) or 2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction, such as, the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a 
recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge).  The written documentation includes identification of, among other items, 
the risk management objective, hedging instrument, hedged item, and methodologies for assessing and measuring hedge 
effectiveness and ineffectiveness, along with support for management’s assertion that the hedge will be highly effective. 

On  November  7,  2008,  the  Company  elected  to  terminate  three  interest  rate  swap  agreements  with  a  total 
notional value of $90 million.  At termination, the swaps had a market value (gain) of approximately $1.7 million.  The 
gain was deferred and was accreted into income.  The Company recognized $508,746 of this gain in 2010.  As of June 
30, 2010, the original gain at termination was fully accreted into income in accordance with the stated maturity date of 
the original agreement. 

NOTE 15:   PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK WARRANTS 

On January 30, 2009, as part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program's Capital 
Purchase  Program  (“CPP”),  the  Company  entered  into  a  Securities  Purchase  Agreement  -  Standard  Terms  with  the 
United States Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") pursuant to which the Company sold to the Treasury 17,000 
shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock") and issued a ten 
year  warrant  (the  "Warrant")  to  purchase  459,459  shares  of  the  Company's  common  stock  (the  "Common  Stock")  for 
$5.55 per share (the "Warrant Shares") for a total purchase price of $17.0 million (the "Transaction"). 

The Series A Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and is entitled to cumulative preferred dividends at a 
rate  of  5%  per  year  for  the  first  five  years,  payable  quarterly,  and  9%  thereafter.  The  Series  A  Preferred  Stock  has  a 
liquidation  preference  of  $1,000  per  share,  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  dividends.  The  failure  by  the  Company  to  pay  a 
total of six quarterly dividends, whether or not consecutive, gives the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock the right to 
elect two directors to the Company's Board of Directors. 

On June 13, 2012, with regulatory approval, the Company redeemed $5 million of the Series A Preferred Stock, 
including  accrued  and  unpaid  dividends  of  $19,444.  The  Company  may  redeem  additional  shares  of  the  Series  A 
Preferred  Stock  for  $1,000  per  share,  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  dividends,  in  whole  or  in  part,  subject  to  regulatory 
approval. 

The Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission during 
the third quarter of 2012.  The purpose of the filing had been to register the offering by Treasury in an auction of the 
remaining  $12.0  million  of  the  Series  A  Preferred  Stock  following  the  June  redemption.   Pursuant  to  the  agreement 
under which the Series A Preferred Stock had been sold to Treasury, Treasury had the right to compel the Company to 
register  the  sale  by  Treasury  of  all  or  any  portion  of  the  Series  A  Preferred  Stock.   After  the  auction  terminated  in 
accordance with its terms, Treasury decided not to accept the two bids submitted offering to purchase a portion of the 
Series A Preferred Stock for 92% of their liquidation value.  Accordingly, Treasury continues to own all of the issued 
and outstanding $12.0 million of Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant. 

The Warrant is exercisable immediately upon issuance and expires in ten years. The Warrant has anti-dilution 
protections  and  certain  other  protections  for  the  holder  of  the  Warrant,  as  well  as  potential  registration  rights  upon 
written  request  from  the  Treasury.  The  Treasury  has  agreed  not  to  exercise  voting  rights  with  respect  to  the  Warrant 
Shares  that  it  may  acquire  upon  exercise  of  the  Warrant.  If  the  Series  A  Preferred  Stock  is  redeemed  in  whole,  the 
Company has the right to purchase any shares of the Common Stock held by the Treasury at their fair market value at 
that time. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

The Company is subject to certain contractual restrictions under the CPP and the Certificate of Designations for 
the Series A Preferred Stock that could prohibit the Company from declaring or paying dividends on its common stock 
or the Series A Preferred Stock. 

The proceeds from the CPP were allocated between the Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant based on a 
fair value assigned using a discounted cash flow model.  This resulted in an initial value of $15,622,189 for the Series A 
Preferred Stock and $1,377,811 for the Warrants.  The discount of approximately $1.4 million on the Series A Preferred 
Stock is being accreted over the straight-line method (which approximates the level-yield method) over five years ending 
February 28, 2014. 

On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “ARRA”) was signed into 
law.  The ARRA imposes certain additional executive compensation and corporate expenditure limits on all current and 
future CPP recipients.  These limits are in addition to those previously imposed by the Treasury under the Emergency 
Economic  Stabilization Act of  2008  (the  “EESA”).  The Treasury released  an  interim  final rule  (the  “IFR”) on  TARP 
standards for compensation and corporate governance on June 10, 2009, which implemented and further expanded the 
limitations and restrictions imposed by EESA and ARRA.  The IFR applies to the Company as of the date of publication 
in the Federal Register on June 15, 2009, but was subject to comment which ended on August 14, 2009.  The Treasury 
has not yet published a final version of the IFR. 

As a result of the Company’s participation in the CPP, the restrictions and standards established under EESA 
and  ARRA  are  applicable  to  the  Company.  Neither  the  ARRA  nor  the  EESA  restrictions  shall  apply  to  any  CPP 
recipient, including the Company, at such time that the federal government no longer holds any of the Company’s Series 
A Preferred Stock. 

NOTE 16:   OTHER EXPENSES 

Other expenses for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows: 

Directors compensation  
Outside services  
Legal expense  
Deposit expense  
Office supplies  
Telephone  
Postage  
Insurance  
Supervisory exam  
Accounting  
Organization dues  
Loan expense  
Mortgage buyback  
Contributions  
ATM expense  
Federal and state tax credits amortization  
Other operating  

December 31,
2012 

December 31, 
2011 

December 31,
2010 

 $

235,478   $
62,675    
471,363    
219,778    
81,814    
114,182    
157,986    
87,436    
57,109    
256,850    
118,653    
239,701    
147,119    
40,000    
231,893    
885,478    
400,527    

215,980    $
55,000      
628,444      
73,712      
94,002      
116,826      
165,837      
74,287      
58,609      
149,475      
118,568      
307,021      
-      
40,118      
219,329      
676,700      
517,036      

178,376 
55,000 
444,904 
44,864 
109,424 
107,738 
172,792 
68,628 
60,115 
165,000 
114,037 
427,775 
- 
40,140 
200,224 
480,322 
544,083 

 $

3,808,042   $

3,510,944    $

3,213,422 

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NOTE 17:   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

In  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  the  Bank  has  granted  loans  to  executive  officers  and  directors  and  their 

affiliates.  Annual activity consisted of the following: 

Year ended December 31, 
2011 

2010 

2012 

Balance, beginning of year  

New Loans  
Repayments  

 $ 5,794,896   $ 5,982,120   $ 6,829,498  
-  
(847,378) 

650,095    
(837,319)   

464,400    
(164,288)   

Balance, end of year  

 $ 6,095,008   $ 5,794,896   $ 5,982,120  

 In  management's  opinion,  such  loans  and  other  extensions  of  credit  and  deposits  were  made  in  the  ordinary 
course  of  business  and  were  made  on  substantially  the  same  terms  as  those  prevailing  at  the  time  for  comparable 
transactions with other persons.  Further, in management's opinion, these loans did not involve more than normal risk of 
collectability or present other unfavorable features. 

NOTE 18:   COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT RISK 

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 a portion of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total 
commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The Bank evaluates each customer's credit 
worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension 
of  credit,  is  based  on  management's  credit  evaluation  of  the  counterparty.  Collateral  held  varies  but  may  include 
accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, commercial real estate and residential real estate. 

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Bank had outstanding commitments to originate fixed-rate mortgage 
loans  of  approximately  $9,217,000  and  $10,955,000,  respectively.  The  commitments  extend  over  varying  periods  of 
time with the majority being disbursed within a thirty-day period. 

Standby  letters  of  credit  are  irrevocable  conditional  commitments  issued  by  the  Bank  to  guarantee  the 
performance of a customer to a third party.  Financial standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and 
private  borrowing  arrangements,  including  commercial  paper,  bond  financing  and  similar  transactions.  Performance 
standby  letters  of  credit  are  issued  to  guarantee  performance  of  certain  customers  under  non-financial  contractual 
obligations.  The  credit  risk  involved  in  issuing  standby  letters  of  credit  is  essentially  the  same  as  that  involved  in 
extending loans to customers.  Fees for letters of credit are initially recorded by the Bank as deferred revenue and are 
included in earnings at the termination of the respective agreements.  Should the Bank be obligated to perform under the 
standby letters of credit, the Bank may seek recourse from the customer for reimbursement of amounts paid. 

The  Bank  had  total  outstanding  standby  letters  of  credit  amounting  to  $13,930,000  and  $14,233,000  as  of 

December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, with terms ranging from 1 year to 5 years. 

The  Bank  has  confirming  letters  of  credit  from  the  FHLB  issued  to  enhance  Bank  issued  letters  of  credit 
granted  to  various  customers  for  industrial  revenue  bond  issues.   As  of  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  these  letters  of 
credit aggregated approximately $9,934,000 and $10,656,000.  

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Lines of credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established 
in  the  contract.  Lines  of  credit  generally  have  fixed  expiration  dates.  Since  a  portion  of  the  line  may  expire  without 
being drawn upon, the total unused lines do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  Each customer's credit 
worthiness  is  evaluated  on  a  case-by-case  basis.  The  amount  of  collateral  obtained,  if  deemed  necessary,  is  based  on 
management's  credit  evaluation  of  the  counterparty.  Collateral  held  varies  but  may  include  accounts  receivable, 
inventory, property and equipment, commercial real estate and residential real estate.  Management uses the same credit 
policies in granting lines of credit as it does for on balance sheet instruments. 

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, unused lines of credit to borrowers aggregated approximately $33,897,000 
and  $36,931,000,  respectively,  for  commercial  lines  and  $15,306,000  and  $17,625,000,  respectively,  for  open-end 
consumer lines. 

NOTE 19:   CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS 

The condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and statements of income and cash flows for 
the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 for the parent company, Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc., are as 
follows: 

Balance Sheets  

Assets  
Cash  
Available-for-sale securities  
Due from subsidiary  
Investment in subsidiary  
Investment in Capital Trust I & II  
Prepaid expenses and other assets  
Refundable income taxes  
Deferred income taxes  

Liabilities  
Subordinated debentures  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  

Stockholders' equity 
Series A preferred stock  
Common stock  
Common stock warrants  
Additional paid-in capital  
Unearned ESOP shares  
Retained earnings  
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net  
Treasury stock  

December 31, 

2012 

2011 

681,509    $ 
70,914      
20,795      
64,069,125      
465,000      
35,579      
1,152,319      
2,592      

781,432 
62,262 
21,295 
67,649,693 
465,000 
183,508 
717,319 
5,793 
66,497,833    $  69,886,302 

15,465,000    $  15,465,000 
186,455 

164,263      

16,425,912 
11,789,276      
677,980 
678,180      
1,377,811 
1,377,811      
58,333,614 
58,267,529      
(204,930)
-      
38,456,991 
39,324,292      
791,285 
800,826      
(61,369,344)    
(61,623,816)
66,497,833    $  69,886,302 

 $

 $

 $

 $

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Statements of Income  

Income  

Dividends from subsidiary bank  
Interest income:  
Related party  

Other  

Expense  

Interest expense:  
Related party  

Other  

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in undistributed 

income (loss) of subsidiaries  

Credit for income taxes  
Income (loss) before equity in undistributed earnings of 

Years ended December 31, 
2011 

2012 

2010 

 $

6,500,000   $

1,000,000    $

- 

8,471    
19,510    
6,527,981    

14,753      
18,369      
1,033,122      

25,933 
30,783 
56,716 

556,159    
878,305    
1,434,464    

610,929      
462,971      
1,073,900      

1,023,783 
463,502 
1,487,285 

5,093,517    
(435,000)   

(40,778)     
(349,000)     

(1,430,569)
(480,000)

subsidiaries  

5,528,517    

308,222      

(950,569)

Equity in undistributed income (distribution in excess of income) 

of subsidiaries  

Net income  

(3,584,658)   
1,943,859   $

3,527,417      
3,835,639    $

2,081,340 
1,130,771 

 $

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Statements of Cash Flows  

Cash Flows From Operating Activities 

Net income  
Items not requiring (providing) cash:  

(Equity in undistributed income) distributions in excess of  
   income of subsidiaries  
Deferred income taxes  
Release of ESOP shares  
Stock award plan expense  

Changes in:  

Prepaid expenses and other assets  
Income taxes payable/refundable  
Accrued expenses  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  

Cash Flows From Financing Activities 

Stock options exercised  
Cash dividends paid on common and preferred stock  
Treasury stock purchased  
Repayment of advances from subsidiary  
Redemption of preferred stock  
Net cash used in financing activities  

Decrease in cash  

Cash, beginning of year  

Cash, end of year  

Years ended December 31, 
2011 

2012 

2010 

 $

1,943,859   $

3,835,639    $

1,130,771 

3,584,658     
-     
153,848     
253,017     

147,929     
(435,000)    
9,058     
5,657,369    

12,388     
(744,444)    
(25,736)    
500     
(5,000,000)    
(5,757,292)   

(3,527,417)     
38,834      
126,737      
186,654      

(2,081,340)
- 
100,014 
109,386 

104,176      
(217,833)     
(59,682)     
487,108      

-      
(850,000)     
(53,230)     
-      
-      
(903,230)     

103,787 
(104,143)
(18,376)
(759,901)

- 
(850,000)
(6,540)
900 
- 
(855,640)

(99,923)   

(416,122)     

(1,615,541)

781,432    

1,197,553      

2,813,094 

 $

681,509   $

781,431    $

1,197,553 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Statements of Comprehensive Income  

  $
NET INCOME  
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):     
Change in unrealized gain on investment securities available- 
    for-sale, before income taxes  
Income tax expense (credit) related to other items of  
    comprehensive income  
Other comprehensive income (loss)  
Comprehensive income (loss) of Bank  
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  

 $

Years ended December 31, 
2011 
3,835,639    $

2012 
1,943,859    $

2010 
1,130,771 

8,652     

(15,658)     

12,872 

3,200    
5,452    
4,089    
1,953,400   $

(5,794)     
(9,864)     
(1,041,855)     
2,783,920    $

4,763 
8,109 
138,393 
1,277,273 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders 
Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
Springfield, Missouri 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. as 
of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive 
income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended 
December 31, 2012.  The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements.  Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these 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 audits to obtain reasonable 
assurance about whether the 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 
auditing 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.  Our audits also included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the 
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management and 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 Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, 
and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended 
December 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of 
America. 

BKD, LLP  

Springfield, Missouri 
March 28, 2013 

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Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
2012 Annual Report 

Board of Directors  
Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.  
and Guaranty Bank 

Executive Officers 
Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. 
and Guaranty Bank

Don M. Gibson  
Chairman of the Board  
Guaranty Federal Bancshares and 
Guaranty Bank 

Jack L. Barham 
Vice Chairman of the Board 
Guaranty Federal Bancshares 

Shaun A. Burke 
President and CEO 
Guaranty Federal Bancshares and 
Guaranty Bank  

James R. Batten, CPA  
Executive Vice President 
Convoy of Hope 

Kurt D. Hellweg 
Chairman and CEO 
International Dehydrated Foods, Inc. and 
American Dehydrated Foods,  

Gregory V. Ostergren  
Chairman, President and CEO  
American National Property and Casualty  
Insurance Companies 

Tim Rosenbury, AIA 
Executive Vice President and Chairman 
Butler, Rosenbury and Partners, Inc. 

James L. Sivils, III, JD 
CEO, Environmental Works, Inc. 
Partner, Morelock Ross Companies 

John F. Griesemer 
Executive Vice President and COO 
Springfield Underground, Inc. 

Shaun A. Burke 
President, 
Chief Executive Officer 

Carter M. Peters 
Executive Vice President, 
Financial Officer 

H. Michael Mattson 
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Lending Officer 

Sheri Biser 
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Credit Officer 

Robin Robeson 
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Operating Officer 

Vicki Lindsay 
Coporate Secretary 

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