FRANKFORT , Ky. and HAZARD, Ky., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (Nasdaq: KFFB), the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard and First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort , Kentucky, announced net earnings of $491,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 , compared to $310,000 for First Federal Savings and Loan of Hazard for the three months ended September 30, 2004 , an increase of $181,000 or 58.4%. On March 2, 2005 , the mutual-to-stock conversion of First Federal Savings and Loan of Hazard culminated in the formation of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp and the acquisition of Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc., parent company of First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort . Earnings per share for Kentucky First Federal were $0.06 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 . As First Federal Savings and Loan of Hazard was not a stock-owned company during the comparable three months in 2004, earnings per share are not reported for that period.
The increase in net earnings for the period ended September 30, 2005 was primarily attributable to the inclusion of earnings generated by First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort . Net Interest Income increased from $879,000 to $1.7 million , an increase of $800,000 or 91.0%. Offsetting this increase was an increase in General, Administrative, and Other Expense from $397,000 to $1.0 million , an increase of $623,000 or 156.9%. This increase is attributable to the assumption of the operating expenses of First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort , as well as increased costs associated with operating a public company.
At September 30, 2005 , the Company reported its book value per share as $7.67 .
This press release may contain statements that are forward-looking, as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 or the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations regarding important risk factors including, but not limited to, real estate values, the impact of interest rates on financing, changes in general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that adversely affect the business of the Company and changes in the securities markets. Accordingly, actual results may differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and the making of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that results expressed therein will be achieved.
Kentucky First Federal Bancorp is the parent company of First Federal Savings and Loan Association, which operates one banking office in Hazard, Kentucky and First Federal Savings Bank, which operates three banking offices in Frankfort , Kentucky. Kentucky First Federal Bancorp shares are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol KFFB. At September 30, 2005 the Company had approximately 8,596,000 shares outstanding.
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
September 30, June 30,
2005 2005
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited) (Audited)
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $9,379 $8,358
Investment Securities 85,363 86,836
Loans Receivable, net 151,693 151,712
Other Assets 26,714 27,009
Total Assets $273,149 $273,915
Liabilities
Deposits $154,455 $155,044
FHLB Advances 50,629 50,985
Other Liabilities 2,136 1,947
Total Liabilities 207,220 207,976
Shareholders' Equity 65,929 65,939
Total Liabilities and Equity $273,149 $273,915
Book Value Per Share $7.67 $7.67
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(In thousands, except share data)
Three months ended September 30,
2005 2004
(Unaudited)
Interest Income $3,208 $1,433
Interest Expense 1,529 554
Net Interest Income 1,679 879
Provision for Losses on Loans 14 15
Other Operating Income 59 5
General, Administrative, and
Other Expense 1,020 397
Earnings Before Federal Income
Taxes 704 472
Federal Income Taxes 213 162
Net Earnings $491 $310
Earnings per share:
Basic $0.06 N/A
Diluted $0.06 N/A
Weighted average outstanding
shares:
Basic 8,259,091 N/A
Diluted 8,259,091 N/A
SOURCE Kentucky First Federal Bancorp
