FedFirst Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Capital:FFCO; the
�Company�), the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, today
announced net income of $55,000 for the quarter ended September 30,
2006 compared to net loss of $116,000 for the quarter ended
September 30, 2005. Net income for the nine months ended September
30, 2006 was $443,000 compared to net income of $403,000 for the
nine months ended September 30, 2005. Basic and diluted earnings
per share were $0.01 and $(0.02) for the quarters ended September
30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per
share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $0.07.
Earnings per share data for the nine months ended September 30,
2005 is not presented since the Company was wholly owned by
FedFirst Financial MHC prior to the completion of its initial
public offering on April 6, 2005. Third Quarter Earnings Net
interest income decreased $161,000, or 9.6%, to $1.5 million for
the quarter ended September 30, 2006 from $1.7 million for the same
period last year. Net interest rate spread and net interest margin
were 1.83% and 2.36%, respectively, for the quarter ended September
30, 2006 compared to 2.07% and 2.49%, respectively, for the quarter
ended September 30, 2005. Interest income remained comparable to
the same period last year at $3.4 million. Interest expense
increased $158,000 due to an increase in the cost of funds from
promotional specials offered on certificates of deposit and
replacement of maturing lower cost FHLB advances during the first
three quarters of 2006. Noninterest income decreased $42,000 to
$503,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 compared to the
same period in 2005. The decrease is primarily attributable to a
decrease in fee and service charge income, which includes
prepayment penalties on mortgage loans. Noninterest expense
decreased to $1.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2006
compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2005. Noninterest
expense for the prior period included approximately $450,000 of
expenses related to the Retirement Agreement entered into with the
former President and CEO. Year to Date Earnings Net interest income
totaled $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006
compared to $4.8 million for the same period last year. Net
interest spread and net interest margin were 1.92% and 2.42%,
respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared
to 2.03% and 2.38%, respectively, for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005. Noninterest income increased to $1.8 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $1.7
million for the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily due
to an overall increase of approximately $40,000 in insurance
commissions, as well as gains of $33,000 and $26,000 related to the
sale of real estate owned and the sale of a majority of the student
loan portfolio, respectively. These increases were partially offset
by a decrease in the amount of prepayment penalties received on
mortgage loans. Noninterest expense decreased to $5.6 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $5.9 million
for the same period in 2005. As noted above in the quarterly
results, the prior period results include approximately $450,000 of
expenses related to the Retirement Agreement entered into with the
former President and CEO. Financial Condition Total assets were
$283.6 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $276.1 million at
December 31, 2005. The increase in total assets was primarily the
result of an increase of $5.2 million in securities
available-for-sale and an increase of $3.9 million in loans. We
also experienced deposit growth of $17.8 million from year end
which was primarily in short term certificates. The growth in
deposits has allowed us to decrease our FHLB advances by $15.0
million. Mr. John G. Robinson, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, stated, �We are working very hard to
strengthen our balance sheet by attracting and retaining deposit
customers by offering very competitive rates and outstanding
customer service. Our growth is attributable to the efforts of our
employees who remain committed to the success of our Bank.�
FedFirst Financial Corporation is the parent company of First
Federal Savings Bank, a community-oriented financial institution
operating eight full-service branch locations in southwestern
Pennsylvania. First Federal offers a broad array of retail and
commercial lending and deposit services and provides commercial and
personal insurance services through Exchange Underwriters, Inc.,
its 80% owned subsidiary. Financial highlights of the Company are
attached. Statements contained in this news release that are not
historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that
term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 and such forward-looking statements are subject to significant
risks and uncertainties. The Company intends such forward-looking
statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in
the Act. The Company�s ability to predict results or the actual
effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain.
Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the
operations and future prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries
include, but are not limited to, changes in market interest rates,
general economic conditions, changes in federal and state
regulation, actions by our competitors, loan delinquency rates and
our ability to control costs and expenses and other factors that
may be described in the Company�s annual report on Form 10-KSB as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and
uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking
statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such
statements. � FEDFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION SELECTED FINANCIAL
INFORMATION (Unaudited) � � (In thousands, except share and per
share data) September 30, December 31, � 2006� � 2005� Selected
Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 283,609� $ 276,176� Cash
and cash equivalents 4,724� 6,332� Securities available-for-sale
83,126� 77,947� Loans receivable, net 175,102� 171,162� Deposits
142,701� 124,897� Federal Home Loan Bank advances 87,094� 102,404�
Equity $ 46,176� $ 45,400� � � Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30, � 2006� � 2005� � 2006� � 2005�
Selected Operations Data: Total interest income $ 3,438� $ 3,441� $
10,160� $ 10,046� Total interest expense � 1,925� � 1,767� � 5,511�
� 5,272� Net interest income 1,513� 1,674� 4,649� 4,774� Provision
for loan losses � 29� � 25� � 69� � 50� Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 1,484� 1,649� 4,580� 4,724� Noninterest
income 503� 545� 1,770� 1,732� Noninterest expense 1,887� 2,337�
5,627� 5,881� Minority interest in net income of consolidated
subsidiary � 10� � 6� � 47� � 45� Income (loss) before income tax
(benefit) 90� (149) 676� 530� Income tax (benefit) � 35� � (33) �
233� � 127� Net income (loss) $ 55� $ (116) $ 443� $ 403� �
Earnings per share - basic and diluted $ 0.01� $ (0.02) $ 0.07�
N/A� Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 6,381,371�
6,361,930� 6,377,051� N/A� Weighted average shares outstanding -
diluted 6,430,545� 6,424,826� 6,376,501� N/A� � � Three Months
Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, � 2006� � 2005�
� 2006� � 2005� Selected Financial Ratios(1): Return on average
assets 0.08% (0.16)% 0.22% 0.19% Return on average equity 0.48�
(0.98) 1.29� 1.44� Average interest-earning assets to average
interest-bearing liabilities 117.78� 116.25� 117.39� 113.39�
Average equity to average assets 16.81� 16.59� 16.92� 13.21�
Interest rate spread 1.83� 2.07� 1.92� 2.03� Net interest margin
2.36% 2.49% 2.42% 2.38% � � Period ended � September 30, December
31, � 2006� � 2005� Allowance for loan losses to total loans 0.48%
0.46% Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 115.21�
295.20� Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.42% 0.16% � � (1)
Three and nine months ended ratios are calculated on an annualized
basis. � Note: Certain items previously reported may have been
reclassified to conform with the current reporting period�s format.
FedFirst Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Capital:FFCO; the
"Company"), the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, today
announced net income of $55,000 for the quarter ended September 30,
2006 compared to net loss of $116,000 for the quarter ended
September 30, 2005. Net income for the nine months ended September
30, 2006 was $443,000 compared to net income of $403,000 for the
nine months ended September 30, 2005. Basic and diluted earnings
per share were $0.01 and $(0.02) for the quarters ended September
30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per
share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $0.07.
Earnings per share data for the nine months ended September 30,
2005 is not presented since the Company was wholly owned by
FedFirst Financial MHC prior to the completion of its initial
public offering on April 6, 2005. Third Quarter Earnings Net
interest income decreased $161,000, or 9.6%, to $1.5 million for
the quarter ended September 30, 2006 from $1.7 million for the same
period last year. Net interest rate spread and net interest margin
were 1.83% and 2.36%, respectively, for the quarter ended September
30, 2006 compared to 2.07% and 2.49%, respectively, for the quarter
ended September 30, 2005. Interest income remained comparable to
the same period last year at $3.4 million. Interest expense
increased $158,000 due to an increase in the cost of funds from
promotional specials offered on certificates of deposit and
replacement of maturing lower cost FHLB advances during the first
three quarters of 2006. Noninterest income decreased $42,000 to
$503,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 compared to the
same period in 2005. The decrease is primarily attributable to a
decrease in fee and service charge income, which includes
prepayment penalties on mortgage loans. Noninterest expense
decreased to $1.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2006
compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2005. Noninterest
expense for the prior period included approximately $450,000 of
expenses related to the Retirement Agreement entered into with the
former President and CEO. Year to Date Earnings Net interest income
totaled $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006
compared to $4.8 million for the same period last year. Net
interest spread and net interest margin were 1.92% and 2.42%,
respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared
to 2.03% and 2.38%, respectively, for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005. Noninterest income increased to $1.8 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $1.7
million for the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily due
to an overall increase of approximately $40,000 in insurance
commissions, as well as gains of $33,000 and $26,000 related to the
sale of real estate owned and the sale of a majority of the student
loan portfolio, respectively. These increases were partially offset
by a decrease in the amount of prepayment penalties received on
mortgage loans. Noninterest expense decreased to $5.6 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $5.9 million
for the same period in 2005. As noted above in the quarterly
results, the prior period results include approximately $450,000 of
expenses related to the Retirement Agreement entered into with the
former President and CEO. Financial Condition Total assets were
$283.6 million at September 30, 2006 compared to $276.1 million at
December 31, 2005. The increase in total assets was primarily the
result of an increase of $5.2 million in securities
available-for-sale and an increase of $3.9 million in loans. We
also experienced deposit growth of $17.8 million from year end
which was primarily in short term certificates. The growth in
deposits has allowed us to decrease our FHLB advances by $15.0
million. Mr. John G. Robinson, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, stated, "We are working very hard to
strengthen our balance sheet by attracting and retaining deposit
customers by offering very competitive rates and outstanding
customer service. Our growth is attributable to the efforts of our
employees who remain committed to the success of our Bank."
FedFirst Financial Corporation is the parent company of First
Federal Savings Bank, a community-oriented financial institution
operating eight full-service branch locations in southwestern
Pennsylvania. First Federal offers a broad array of retail and
commercial lending and deposit services and provides commercial and
personal insurance services through Exchange Underwriters, Inc.,
its 80% owned subsidiary. Financial highlights of the Company are
attached. Statements contained in this news release that are not
historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that
term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 and such forward-looking statements are subject to significant
risks and uncertainties. The Company intends such forward-looking
statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in
the Act. The Company's ability to predict results or the actual
effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain.
Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the
operations and future prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries
include, but are not limited to, changes in market interest rates,
general economic conditions, changes in federal and state
regulation, actions by our competitors, loan delinquency rates and
our ability to control costs and expenses and other factors that
may be described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and
uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking
statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such
statements. -0- *T FEDFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION SELECTED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and
per share data) September 30, December 31, 2006 2005 -------------
------------ Selected Financial Condition Data:
---------------------- Total assets $ 283,609 $ 276,176 Cash and
cash equivalents 4,724 6,332 Securities available- for-sale 83,126
77,947 Loans receivable, net 175,102 171,162 Deposits 142,701
124,897 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 87,094 102,404 Equity $
46,176 $ 45,400 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30,
September 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 ------------- ------------
----------- -------- Selected Operations Data:
---------------------- Total interest income $ 3,438 $ 3,441 $
10,160 $10,046 Total interest expense 1,925 1,767 5,511 5,272
------------- ------------ ----------- -------- Net interest income
1,513 1,674 4,649 4,774 Provision for loan losses 29 25 69 50
------------- ------------ ----------- -------- Net interest income
after provision for loan losses 1,484 1,649 4,580 4,724 Noninterest
income 503 545 1,770 1,732 Noninterest expense 1,887 2,337 5,627
5,881 Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary 10
6 47 45 ------------- ------------ ----------- -------- Income
(loss) before income tax (benefit) 90 (149) 676 530 Income tax
(benefit) 35 (33) 233 127 ------------- ------------ -----------
-------- Net income (loss) $ 55 $ (116) $ 443 $ 403 =============
============ =========== ======== Earnings per share - basic and
diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.02) $ 0.07 N/A Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic 6,381,371 6,361,930 6,377,051 N/A Weighted
average shares outstanding - diluted 6,430,545 6,424,826 6,376,501
N/A Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September
30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 ------------- ------------ -----------
-------- Selected Financial Ratios(1): ----------------------
Return on average assets 0.08% (0.16)% 0.22% 0.19% Return on
average equity 0.48 (0.98) 1.29 1.44 Average interest- earning
assets to average interest- bearing liabilities 117.78 116.25
117.39 113.39 Average equity to average assets 16.81 16.59 16.92
13.21 Interest rate spread 1.83 2.07 1.92 2.03 Net interest margin
2.36% 2.49% 2.42% 2.38% Period ended September 30, December 31,
2006 2005 ------------- ------------ Allowance for loan losses to
total loans 0.48% 0.46% Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming
loans 115.21 295.20 Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.42% 0.16%
(1) Three and nine months ended ratios are calculated on an
annualized basis. Note: Certain items previously reported may have
been reclassified to conform with the current reporting period's
format. *T
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