t63444_10q.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC  20549


FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
 
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
 
OR
o 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
 
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from                     to                         
 
Commission file number: 000-51214






Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Pennsylvania
 
68-0593604
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1834 Oregon Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 
19145
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(215) 755-1500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section  13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes x   No o      

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer   o (Do not check if smaller reporting company)   Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
o Yes            x  No

 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practical date:  as of August 8, 2008, 11,069,866 shares were issued and outstanding


 
PRUDENTIAL BANCORP, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS



   
PAGE
     
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
     
Item 1.
Condensed Financial Statements
 
     
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007
2
     
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended
 
 
June 30, 2008 and 2007
3
     
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for
 
 
the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
4
     
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
5
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements
6
     
     
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
19
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
27
     
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
30
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
31
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
32
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
32
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
33
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
33
     
Item 5.
Other Information
33
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
34
     
SIGNATURES
35

1


PRUDENTIAL BANCORP, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES
           
             
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
             
   
June 30
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
ASSETS
           
             
Cash and amounts due from depository institutions
  $ 4,882     $ 4,133  
Interest-bearing deposits
    8,949       8,136  
                 
           Total cash and cash equivalents
    13,831       12,269  
                 
Investment securities held to maturity (estimated fair value—June 30, 2008, $122,959;
               
  September 30, 2007, $133,693)
    124,018       134,782  
Investment securities available for sale (amortized cost—June 30, 2008, $3,026;
               
  September 30, 2007, $38,007)
    3,351       38,343  
Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity (estimated fair value—
               
  June 30, 2008, $40,325; September 30, 2007, $44,213)
    41,533       45,534  
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale (amortized cost—
               
  June 30, 2008, $48,264; September 30, 2007, $8,492)
    47,858       8,549  
Loans receivable—net of allowance for loan losses (June 30, 2008, $770;
               
  September 30, 2007, $1,011)
    233,481       219,149  
Accrued interest receivable:
               
  Loans receivable
    1,239       1,264  
  Mortgage-backed securities
    369       234  
  Investment securities
    1,918       2,006  
Real estate owned
    1,651       -  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock—at cost
    2,507       2,397  
Office properties and equipment—net
    2,212       2,363  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    7,371       7,274  
Deferred tax asset-net
    181       28  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 481,520     $ 474,192  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
LIABILITIES:
               
  Deposits:
               
     Noninterest-bearing
  $ 4,782     $ 4,480  
     Interest-bearing
    369,707       349,558  
           Total deposits
    374,489       354,038  
  Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    30,711       33,743  
  Accrued interest payable
    2,720       2,868  
  Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    1,944       1,117  
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    627       913  
  Accrued dividend payable
    531       552  
           Total liabilities
    411,022       393,231  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
   Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
    -       -  
   Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, issued 12,563,750;
               
     outstanding - 11,069,866 at June 30, 2008;  11,478,366 at September 30, 2007
    126       126  
   Additional paid-in capital
    54,923       54,880  
   Unearned ESOP shares
    (3,736 )     (3,903 )
   Treasury stock, at cost:  1,493,884 shares at June 30, 2008;
               
     1,085,384 shares at September 30, 2007
    (19,481 )     (14,372 )
   Retained earnings
    38,719       43,971  
   Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (53 )     259  
                 
           Total stockholders' equity
    70,498       80,961  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 481,520     $ 474,192  
                 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
               
 
2

 
PRUDENTIAL BANCORP, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
   
(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
 
INTEREST INCOME:
                       
  Interest on loans
  $ 3,539     $ 3,792     $ 10,764     $ 11,402  
  Interest on mortgage-backed securities
    895       692       2,375       2,105  
  Interest and dividends on investments
    2,031       2,262       6,552       6,613  
                                 
          Total interest income
    6,465       6,746       19,691       20,120  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
  Interest on deposits
    3,247       3,355       10,220       9,807  
  Interest on borrowings
    256       387       945       1,102  
                                 
          Total interest expense
    3,503       3,742       11,165       10,909  
                                 
NET INTEREST INCOME
    2,962       3,004       8,526       9,211  
                                 
PROVISION (RECOVERY) FOR LOAN LOSSES
    112       (20 )     262       55  
                                 
NET INTEREST  INCOME AFTER PROVISION
                               
  FOR LOAN LOSSES
    2,850       3,024       8,264       9,156  
                                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
                               
  Fees and other service charges
    136       165       411       463  
  Impairment charge on investment securities
    -       -       (1,492 )     -  
  Loss on redemption of investment securities, net
    (4,016 )     -       (4,016 )     -  
  Other
    82       97       242       331  
                                 
          Total non-interest income (charges)
    (3,798 )     262       (4,855 )     794  
                                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
  Salaries and employee benefits
    1,115       1,173       3,426       3,436  
  Data processing
    124       117       377       370  
  Professional services
    (130 )     17       427       460  
  Office occupancy
    90       85       275       267  
  Depreciation
    84       54       250       173  
  Payroll taxes
    62       61       209       208  
  Director compensation
    77       60       206       198  
  Other
    491       286       1,268       885  
                                 
           Total non-interest expense
    1,913       1,853       6,438       5,997  
                                 
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    (2,861 )     1,433       (3,029 )     3,953  
                                 
INCOME TAXES:
                               
  Current expense
    339       501       599       1,065  
  Deferred expense (benefit)
    364       (45 )     8       50  
                                 
          Total income tax expense
    703       456       607       1,115  
                                 
NET (LOSS) INCOME
  $ (3,564 )   $ 977     $ (3,636 )   $ 2,838  
                                 
BASIC (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ (0.33 )   $ 0.09     $ (0.33 )   $ 0.25  
                                 
DILUTED (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE
  $ (0.33 )   $ 0.09     $ (0.33 )   $ 0.25  
                                 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
                               
 
3

 
PRUDENTIAL BANCORP, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                                 
Accumulated
             
         
Additional
   
Unearned
               
Other
   
Total
       
   
Common
   
Paid-In
   
ESOP
   
Treasury
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
   
Comprehensive
 
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Shares
   
Stock
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Equity
   
Income
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
BALANCE, OCTOBER 1, 2007
  $ 126     $ 54,880     $ (3,903 )   $ (14,372 )   $ 43,971     $ 259     $ 80,961        
                                                               
Comprehensive income and loss:
                                                             
                                                               
Net loss
                                    (3,636 )             (3,636 )     (3,636 )
                                                                 
Net unrealized holding loss on
                                                               
available for sale securities
                                                               
arising during the period, net
                                                               
of income tax benefit of $669
                                            (1,297 )     (1,297 )     (1,297 )
                                                                 
Reclassification adjustment for
                                                               
other-than-temporary impairment
                                                               
net of tax of $507
                                            985       985       985  
                                                                 
Comprehensive loss
                                                          $ (3,948 )
                                                                 
Treasury stock purchased
                            (5,109 )                     (5,109 )        
                                                                 
Cash dividend declared
                                                               
       ($.15 per share)
                                    (1,616 )             (1,616 )        
                                                                 
ESOP shares committed to
                                                               
be released
    -       43       167       -       -       -       210          
                                                                 
                                                                 
BALANCE, June 30, 2008
  $ 126     $ 54,923     $ (3,736 )   $ (19,481 )   $ 38,719     $ (53 )   $ 70,498          
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                           
Accumulated
                 
           
Additional
   
Unearned
                   
Other
   
Total
         
   
Common
   
Paid-In
   
ESOP
   
Treasury
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
   
Comprehensive
 
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Shares
   
Stock
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Equity
   
Income
 
                                                                 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
                                                                 
BALANCE, OCTOBER 1, 2006
  $ 126     $ 54,798     $ (4,127 )   $ (6,422 )   $ 42,539     $ 534     $ 87,448          
                                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
                                                                 
Net income
                                    2,838               2,838       2,838  
                                                                 
Net unrealized holding loss on
                                                               
available for sale securities
                                                               
arising during the period, net
                                                               
of income tax benefit of $166
                                            (301 )     (301 )     (301 )
                                                                 
Comprehensive income
                                                          $ 2,537  
                                                                 
Treasury stock purchased
                            (6,148 )                     (6,148 )        
                                                                 
Cash dividends declared
                                                               
($.14 per share)
                                    (1,586 )             (1,586 )        
                                                                 
Cumulative adjustment related to
                                                               
the adoption of SAB 108
                                    172               172          
                                                                 
ESOP shares committed to
                                                               
be released
    -       62       168       -       -       -       230          
                                                                 
                                                                 
BALANCE, June 30, 2007
  $ 126     $ 54,860     $ (3,959 )   $ (12,570 )   $ 43,963     $ 233     $ 82,653          
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
4

 
PRUDENTIAL BANCORP, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
   

Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
  Net (loss) income
  $ (3,636 )   $ 2,838  
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in
               
    operating activities:
               
    Provision for loan losses
    262       55  
    Depreciation
    250       173  
    Net accretion of premiums/discounts
    (80 )     (54 )
    Net accretion of deferred loan fees and costs
    (228 )     (269 )
    Impairment charge on investment securities
    1,492       -  
    Loss on redemption of investment securities
    4,016       -  
    Amortization of ESOP
    210       230  
    Income from bank owned life insurance
    (149 )     (158 )
    Deferred income tax expense
    8       50  
    Changes in assets and liabilities which used cash:
               
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (286 )     1,693  
      Accrued interest payable
    (148 )     (419 )
      Prepaid expenses and other assets
    345       (1,239 )
      Accrued interest receivable
    38       (436 )
               Net cash provided by operating activities
    2,094       2,464  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Purchase of investment securities held to maturity
    (74,923 )     (23,991 )
  Purchase of investment available for sale
    (2,000 )     -  
  Purchase of mortgage-backed securities held to maturity
    -       (1,992 )
  Purchase of mortgage-backed securities available for sale
    (16,634 )     (1,901 )
  Loans originated or acquired
    (53,384 )     (54,093 )
  Principal collected on loans
    37,367       50,199  
  Principal payments received on mortgage-backed securities:
               
     held-to-maturity
    4,035       5,550  
     available-for-sale
    1,656       507  
  Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities held to maturity
    85,694       20,872  
  Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment available for sale
    1,999       -  
  Proceeds from redemption of investment available for sale
    4,367       -  
  Net purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    (110 )     (221 )
  Purchases of equipment
    (99 )     (555 )
               Net cash used in investing activities
    (12,032 )     (5,625 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW accounts,
               
     and savings accounts
    4,137       (8,377 )
  Net increase in certificates of deposit
    16,314       15,136  
  Net (repayment) borrowings of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    (3,032 )     969  
  Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    827       696  
  Cash dividend paid
    (1,637 )     (1,494 )
  Purchase of treasury stock
    (5,109 )     (6,148 )
               Net provided by financing activities
    11,500       782  
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    1,562       (2,379 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period
    12,269       13,428  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period
  $ 13,831     $ 11,049  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW
               
  INFORMATION:
               
  Interest paid on deposits and advances from Federal
               
     Home Loan Bank
  $ 11,313     $ 11,329  
                 
     Income taxes paid
  $ 767     $ 978  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH ITEMS:
               
  Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
  $ 1,651     $ -  
                 
  Mortgage-backed securities received through redemption in kind
  $ 24,755     $ -  
                 
  Commitments to purchase investment securities
  $ -     $ 1,000  
 
               
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
               
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PRUDENTIAL BANCORP, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - JUNE 30, 2008

1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania (the “Company”) is a Pennsylvania corporation, which was organized to be the mid-tier holding company for Prudential Savings Bank (the “Bank”), which is a Pennsylvania-chartered, FDIC-insured savings bank with seven full-service branches in the Philadelphia area.  The Company was organized in conjunction with the Bank’s reorganization from a mutual savings bank to the mutual holding company structure in March 2005.  The Bank is principally in the business of attracting deposits from its community through its branch offices and investing those deposits, together with funds from borrowings and operations, primarily in single-family residential loans and construction loans.
 
Prudential Mutual Holding Company, a Pennsylvania-chartered mutual entity, is the mutual holding company parent of the Company.  Prudential Mutual Holding Company owns 62.9% (6,957,062 shares) of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of June 30, 2008 and must always own at least a majority of the voting stock of the Company.  In addition to the shares of the Company, Prudential Mutual Holding Company was capitalized with $100,000 in cash from the Bank in connection with the completion of the reorganization.  The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and the Bank.  In addition, Prudential Mutual Holding Company receives dividends on the common stock of the Company that it holds.  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Prior to the reorganization described above, the Board of Directors approved a plan of charter conversion in May 2004 pursuant to which the Bank would convert its charter from a Pennsylvania-chartered mutual savings and loan association to a Pennsylvania-chartered mutual savings bank.  The conversion to a Pennsylvania-chartered mutual savings bank was completed on August 20, 2004.  As a result of the charter conversion, the Bank’s primary federal banking regulator changed from the Office of Thrift Supervision to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  The Pennsylvania Department of Banking remains as the Bank’s state banking regulator.

In November 2005, the Bank formed PSB Delaware, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as a subsidiary of the Bank.  In March 2006, all mortgage-backed securities owned by the Company were transferred to PSB Delaware, Inc.  The activity of PSB Delaware, Inc. is included as part of the consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q, and therefore do not include all the information or footnotes necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included.  The results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, or any other period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the accompanying notes thereto for the year ended September 30, 2007 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial StatementsThe 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 the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions in the Company’s consolidated financial statements are recorded in the allowance for loan losses and deferred income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
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Dividend Payable – On June 18, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.05 on the common stock of the Company payable on July 28, 2008 to the shareholders of record at the close of business on July 14, 2008 which resulted in a payable of $531,000 at June 30, 2008.  A portion of the cash dividend was payable to Prudential Mutual Holding Company on the shares of the Company’s common stock it holds and totaled $348,000.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan – In fiscal 2005, the Company established an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) for substantially all of its full-time employees.  The ESOP purchased 452,295 shares of the Company’s common stock for an aggregate cost of approximately $4.5 million.  Shares of the Company’s common stock purchased by the ESOP are held in a suspense account until released for allocation to participants. Shares are allocated to each eligible participant based on the ratio of each such participant’s compensation, as defined in the ESOP, to the total compensation of all eligible plan participants. As the unearned shares are released from the suspense account, the Company recognizes compensation expense equal to the fair value of the ESOP shares during the periods in which they become committed to be released.  To the extent that the fair value of the ESOP shares released differs from the cost of such shares, the difference is charged or credited to equity as additional paid-in capital.  As of June 30, 2008, the Company had allocated a total of 62,205 shares from the suspense account to participants and committed to release an additional 11,310 shares.  In addition, at such date the amount of the shares of Company common stock held by the ESOP totaled 450,885.  For the nine months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recognized $202,000 in compensation expense with respect to the ESOP.

Treasury Stock – Stock held in treasury by the Company is accounted for using the cost method, which treats stock held in treasury as a reduction to total stockholders’ equity. A total of 408,500 shares have been repurchased during the nine month period ended June 30, 2008.
 
Comprehensive Income—The Company presents in the unaudited consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income those amounts arising from transactions and other events which currently are excluded from the statement of income and are recorded directly to stockholders’ equity.  For the nine months June 30, 2008 and 2007, the only components of comprehensive income were net (loss) income and unrealized holding gains and losses, net of income tax expense and benefit, on available for sale securities.  The Company recognized a comprehensive loss totaling $3.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 and comprehensive income of $2.5 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2007.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements –  On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" ("FIN 48"), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." This Interpretation prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company  has taken or expects to take on a tax return. The Company adopted FIN 48 and related FASB Staff Position FIN 48-1 on October 1, 2007, and the adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.  The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.  The Company did not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at June 30, 2008.  As of October 1, 2007, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.  The Company’s federal and state income tax returns for taxable years through September 30, 2003 have been closed for purposes of examination by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) or the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.  As of June 30, 2008, the Company is not currently being audited by and has no pending disputes with the IRS or the State of Pennsylvania on any tax matters. 

In September 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) of FASB issued EITF Issue No. 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements” (EITF 06-04).  EITF 06-4 requires the recognition of a liability related to the postretirement benefits covered by an endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangement.  EITF 06-4 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, with earlier application permitted.  The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of EITF 06-04 on its financial statements.
 
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In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 (i) defines fair value, (ii) establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and (iii) expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for all financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, thus the effective date for the Company will be October 1, 2008.  SFAS No. 157 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement.  FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, issued in February 2008, delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in an entity’s financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008.  The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 157 on its financial statements.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued SAB No. 108 expressing the SEC staff’s views regarding the process of quantifying financial statement misstatements and the build up of improper amounts on the balance sheet.  SAB No. 108 requires that registrants quantify errors using both a balance sheet and income statement approach and evaluate whether either approach results in a misstated amount that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material.  The built up misstatements, while not considered material in the individual years in which the misstatements were built up, may be considered material in a subsequent year if a company were to correct those misstatements through current period earnings.  Initial application of SAB No. 108 allows registrants to elect not to restate prior periods but to reflect the initial application in their annual financial statements covering the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006.  The cumulative effect of the initial application should be reported in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities as of the beginning of that fiscal year and the offsetting adjustment, net of tax, should be made to the opening balance of retained earnings for that year.

The Company implemented SAB No. 108 on October 1, 2006 which resulted in an increase in mortgage-backed securities held to maturity of approximately $321,000, an increase in income tax liabilities of approximately $149,000 and a cumulative adjustment to increase retained earnings as of that date by approximately $172,000.  The adjustment relates to two separate accounting entries.  The first entry pertains to the method of accounting that was utilized in past years for the recognition of investment income on mortgage-backed securities.  Prior to fiscal 2006, the Company used the straight line method over the contractual life of the securities rather than using the effective yield method prescribed by SFAS No. 91, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Fees and Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Costs of Leases”.  The impact of this entry was the correction of an understatement of mortgage-backed securities by approximately $321,000 and a corresponding understatement of income tax payable of $109,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2006. The second entry relates to a write off during the quarter ended December 31, 2006 of a deferred tax asset of approximately $40,000 that was incorrectly accounted for in prior periods.

In prior periods, management performed a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the differences between these two methods of accounting and concluded that there was not a material impact on any past individual quarter or annual reporting periods.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”).  The Statement provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value.  This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007; thus, the effective date for the Company will be October 1, 2008.  Early adoption is permitted under certain circumstances.  The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its financial statements.

In March 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-10 “Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements” (EITF 06-10).  EITF 06-10 provides guidance for determining a liability for the postretirement benefit obligation as well as recognition and measurement of the associated asset on the basis of the terms of the collateral assignment agreement.  EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007.  The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of EITF 06-10 on its financial statements.
 
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS No. 162”).  SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with GAAP.  SFAS No. 162 is effective sixty days following the SEC approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  The Company does not expect SFAS No. 162 will have an impact on its financial condition or results of operations as it is not expected to change its current practices.
 
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2.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and common share equivalents ("CSEs") that would arise from the exercise of dilutive securities.  As of June 30, 2008, the Company did not issue and did not have any outstanding CSEs.

The calculated basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

   
For the Quarter Ended
June 30, 2008
   
For the Quarter Ended
June 30, 2007
 
   
Basic
   
Diluted
   
Basic
   
Diluted
 
   
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
 
Net (loss) income
  $ (3,564 )   $ (3,564 )   $ 977     $ 977  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding used in
                               
    basic earnings per share computation
    10,812,296       10,812,296       11,325,265       11,325,265  
Effect of CSEs
    -       -       -       -  
Adjusted weighted average shares used in
                               
    diluted earnings per share computation
    10,812,296       10,812,296       11,325,265       11,325,265  
                                 
(Loss) earnings per share - basic and diluted
  $ (0.33 )   $ (0.33 )   $ 0.09     $ 0.09  
 
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2008
   
For the Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2007
 
   
Basic
   
Diluted
   
Basic
   
Diluted
 
   
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
Net (loss) income
  $ (3,636 )   $ (3,636 )   $ 2,838     $ 2,838  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding used in
                               
    basic earnings per share computation
    10,879,946       10,879,946       11,498,527       11,498,527  
Effect of CSEs
    -       -       -       -  
Adjusted weighted average shares used in
                               
    diluted earnings per share computation
    10,879,946       10,879,946       11,498,527       11,498,527  
                                 
(Loss) earnings per share - basic and diluted
  $ (0.33 )   $ (0.33 )   $ 0.25     $ 0.25  
 
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3.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
 
The amortized cost and fair value of securities, with gross unrealized gains and losses, are as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2008
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Securities held to maturity:
                       
  Debt securities - U.S. Treasury securities
                       
   and securities of U.S. Government agencies
  $ 121,568     $ 243     $ (1,284 )   $ 120,527  
  Debt securities - Municipal bonds
    2,450       1       (19 )     2,432  
                                 
           Total securities held to maturity
  $ 124,018     $ 244     $ (1,303 )   $ 122,959  
                                 
Securities available for sale:
                               
  Debt securities - U.S. Treasury securities
                               
    and securities of U.S. Government agencies
  $ 3,000     $ 1     $ (86 )   $ 2,915  
  FNMA stock
    -       2       -       2  
  FHLMC preferred stock
    26       408       -       434  
                                 
           Total securities available for sale
  $ 3,026     $ 411     $ (86 )   $ 3,351  
 

   
September 30, 2007
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Securities held to maturity:
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
  Debt securities - U.S. Treasury securities
                   
   and securities of U.S. Government agencies
  $ 132,332     $ 109     $ (1,159 )   $ 131,282  
  Debt securities - Municipal bonds
    2,450       1       (40 )     2,411  
                                 
           Total securities held to maturity
  $ 134,782     $ 110     $ (1,199 )   $ 133,693  
                                 
Securities available for sale:
                               
  Debt securities - U.S. Treasury securities
                               
    and securities of U.S. Government agencies
  $ 2,999     $ -     $ (30 )   $ 2,969  
  FNMA stock
    -       7       -       7  
  Mutual fund
    34,982       -       (1,175 )     33,807  
  FHLMC preferred stock
    26       1,534       -       1,560  
                                 
           Total securities available for sale
  $ 38,007     $ 1,541     $ (1,205 )   $ 38,343  
 
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The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and related estimated fair values of the Company’s investment securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position at June 30, 2008:
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
More than 12 months
 
   
Gross
   
Estimated
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
                       
   U.S. Treasury and Government agencies
  $ 1,284     $ 81,111     $ -     $ -  
   Municipal bonds
    8       807       11       339  
                                 
           Total securities held to maturity
    1,292       81,918       11       339  
                                 
Securities available for sale:
                               
   U.S. Treasury and Government agencies
    86       1,914       -       -  
                                 
           Total securities available for sale
    86       1,914       -       -  
                                 
Total
  $ 1,378     $ 83,832     $ 11     $ 339  
 
 
 
The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and related estimated fair values of the Company’s investment securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position at September 30, 2007:
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
More than 12 months
 
   
Gross
   
Estimated
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
                       
   U.S. Treasury and Government agencies
    92       14,899       1,067       82,715  
   Municipal bonds
    -       -       40       1,599  
                                 
           Total securities held to maturity
    92       14,899       1,107       84,314  
                                 
Securities available for sale:
                               
   U.S. Treasury and Government agencies
    -       -       30       2,969  
   Mutual fund
    -       -       1,175       33,807  
                                 
           Total securities available for sale
    -       -       1,205       36,776  
                                 
Total
  $ 92     $ 14,899     $ 2,312     $ 121,090  
 
 
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation.  For all securities that are in an unrealized loss position for an extended period of time and for all securities whose fair value is significantly below amortized cost, the Company performs an evaluation of the specific events attributable to the market decline of the security. The Company considers the length of time and extent to which the security’s market value has been below cost as well as the general market conditions, industry characteristics, and the fundamental operating results of the issuer to determine if the decline is other-than-temporary. The Company also considers as part of the evaluation its intent and ability to hold the security until its market value has recovered to a level at least equal to the amortized cost. When the Company determines that a security’s unrealized loss is other-than-temporary, a realized loss is recognized in the period in which the decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. The write-downs are measured based on public market prices of the security at the time the Company determines the decline in value was other-than temporary.
 
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At June 30, 2008, securities in a gross unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer consisted of 1 security having an aggregate depreciation of 3.2% from the Company’s amortized cost basis.  Securities in a gross unrealized loss position for less than twelve months consist of 62 securities having an aggregate depreciation of 1.6% from the Company’s amortized cost basis.  The unrealized losses disclosed above are primarily related to movements in market interest rates. Although the fair value will fluctuate as the market interest rates move, the majority of the Company’s investment portfolio consists of low-risk securities from U.S. government agencies or government sponsored enterprises.  If held to maturity, the contractual principal and interest payments of such securities are expected to be received in full. As such, no loss in value is expected over the lives of the securities with stated maturities.
 
In connection with reporting results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the Company announced that its $35.0 million investment in the mutual fund reflected above was impaired due to the determination that the decline in fair value was other than temporary. As a result of such determination, the Company recognized a $1.5 million pre-tax charge for the March 2008 quarter. The decline in the net asset value (“NAV”) reflected the decline in fair value of the underlying mortgage-related securities held by such fund and the ongoing turbulence being experienced in the mortgage and bond markets. Subsequent to March 31, 2008, the NAV of the fund continued to decline significantly. In May 2008, the asset manager of the mutual fund advised the Company that it had activated the redemption in kind provisions. Due to the continued decline in the NAV of the fund and the manager's decision to activate the redemption in kind provision, the Bank redeemed its shares in the form of cash and securities. As a result, the Bank received approximately $4.3 million in cash and $24.7 million of securities based on its representative interest in the securities held by the mutual fund.  The securities received in the redemption are classified as mortgage-backed securities available for sale. The decline in the NAV and a subsequent impairment charge of the securities held by the fund resulted in a pre-tax charge of $4.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
 
   
June 30, 2008
   
Held to Maturity
   
Available for Sale
 
         
Estimated
         
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Due within one year
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Due after one through five years
    2,440       2,491       -       -  
Due after five through ten years
    44,975       44,777       1,000       1,000  
Due after ten years
    76,603       75,691       2,000       1,915  
                                 
Total
  $ 124,018     $ 122,959     $ 3,000     $ 2,915  
 
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September 30, 2007
   
Held to Maturity
   
Available for Sale
 
         
Estimated
         
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Due within one year
  $ 6,000     $ 5,981     $ -     $ -  
Due after one through five years
    25,002       24,950       -       -  
Due after five through ten years
    39,592       39,427       1,000       999  
Due after ten years
    64,188       63,335       1,999       1,970  
                                 
Total
  $ 134,782     $ 133,693     $ 2,999     $ 2,969  
 
           Mutual fund had a cost of $35.0 million and a fair value of $33.8 million as of September 30, 2007.
 
 
4.
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
 
Mortgage-backed securities are summarized as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2008
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
Securities held to maturity
                       
  GNMA pass-through certificates
  $ 38,656     $ 34     $ (1,203 )   $ 37,487  
  FNMA pass-through certificates
    1,350       -       (59 )     1,291  
  FHLMC pass-through certificates
    1,527       20       -       1,547  
       Total securities held to maturity
  $ 41,533     $ 54     $ (1,262 )   $ 40,325  
                                 
                                 
Securities available for sale
                               
  GNMA
  $ 11,629     $ -     $ (244 )   $ 11,385  
  FNMA
    18,504       186       (137 )     18,553  
  FHLMC
    1,874       41       (1 )     1,914  
  Non agency
    16,257       27       (278 )     16,006  
       Total securities available for sale
  $ 48,264     $ 254     $ (660 )   $ 47,858  
 
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September 30, 2007
 
         
Gross
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Securities held to maturity
                       
  GNMA pass-through certificates
  $ 42,471     $ 22     $ (1,261 )   $ 41,232  
  FNMA pass-through certificates
    1,370       -       (60 )     1,310  
  FHLMC pass-through certificates
    1,693       -       (22 )     1,671  
                                 
       Total securities held to maturity
  $ 45,534     $ 22     $ (1,343 )   $ 44,213  
                                 
                                 
Securities available for sale
                               
  FNMA pass-through certificates
  $ 8,492     $ 66     $ (9 )   $ 8,549  
       Total securities available for sale
  $ 8,492     $ 66     $ (9 )   $ 8,549  
 
 
  The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and related estimated fair values of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position at June 30, 2008:
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
More than 12 months
 
   
Gross
   
Estimated
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Securities held to maturity:
    (Dollars in thousands)
GNMA pass-through certificates
  $ 755     $ 29,120     $ 448     $ 5,782  
FNMA pass-through certificates
    59       1,291                  
FHLMC pass-through certificates
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Total securities held to maturity
  $ 814     $ 30,411     $ 448     $ 5,782  
                                 
 
Securities available for sale:
                       
   GNMA
  $ 244     $ 8,495     $ -     $ -  
   FNMA
    137       5,681       -       -  
   FHLMC
    1       439       -       -  
   Non agency
    278       7,078       -       -  
                                 
                                 
Total securities available for sale
  $ 660     $ 21,693     $ -     $ -  
 
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The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and related estimated fair values of the Company’s mortgage-backed securities and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position at September 30, 2007:
 
   
Less than 12 months
   
More than 12 months
 
   
Gross
   
Estimated
   
Gross
   
Estimated
 
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
   
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
Securities held to maturity:
                       
   GNMA pass-through certificates
  $ 129     $ 7,968     $ 1,132     $ 31,050  
   FNMA pass-through certificates
    -       -       60       1,310  
   FHLMC pass-through certificates
    -       -       22       1,671  
                                 
                                 
Total securities held to maturity
  $ 129     $ 7,968     $ 1,214     $ 34,031  
 
Securities available for sale:
                       
   FNMA pass-through certificates
    9       844       -       -  
                                 
                                 
Total securities available for sale
  $ 9     $ 844     $ -     $ -  
 
 
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation.  For all securities that are in an unrealized loss position for an extended period of time and for all securities whose fair value is significantly below amortized cost, the Company performs an evaluation of the specific events attributable to the market decline of the security. The Company considers the length of time and extent to which the security’s market value has been below cost as well as the general market conditions, industry characteristics, and the fundamental operating results of the issuer to determine if the decline is other-than-temporary. The Company also considers as part of the evaluation its intent and ability to hold the security until its market value has recovered to a level at least equal to the amortized cost. When the Company determines that a security’s unrealized loss is other-than-temporary, a realized loss is recognized in the period in which the decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. The write-downs are measured based on public market prices of the security at the time the Company determines the decline in value was other-than-temporary.
 
At June 30, 2008, mortgage-backed securities in a gross unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer consisted of 11 securities having an aggregate depreciation of 7.2% from the Company’s amortized cost basis. Mortgage-backed securities in a gross unrealized loss position for less than twelve months at June 30, 2008 consisted of 131 securities with an aggregate depreciation of 2.6% from the Company’s amortized cost basis.  The unrealized losses disclosed above are primarily related to movements in market interest rates as they relate to the U.S. government sponsored enterprises securities portfolio; however, some of the market declines in the non-agency mortgage-backed securities portfolio relate to the turbulence in the mortgage industry.  The non- agency securities were acquired through the redemption in-kind of a The Company’s investment in a mutual fund as described in note 3.  Of the securities acquired through the redemption in-kind, 92.5% of the securities are rated at investment grade.  Of these rated securities, 99% have an “A” rating, while 1% have a “B” rating.  All of the securities, including those below investment grade, as of June 30, 2008 were performing according to their contractual terms.  If held to maturity, the contractual principal and interest payments of such securities are expected to be received in full. The Company has the ability to hold these securities until they mature and does not intend to sell the securities at a loss. Based on the above, management believes that the unrealized losses are temporary. The determination of whether a decline in market value is temporary is a matter of subjective judgment. The timing and amount of any realized losses reported in the Company’s financial statements could vary if conclusions other than those made by management were to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment exists.

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5.        LOANS RECEIVABLE
 
Loans receivable consist of the following:
 
   
June 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
One-to-four family residential
  $ 179,368     $ 159,945  
Multi-family residential
    2,900       4,362  
Commercial real estate
    19,901       18,019  
Construction and land development
    45,667       52,429  
Commercial business
    431       155  
Consumer
    953       832  
Total loans
    249,220       235,742  
                 
Undisbursed portion of loans-in-process
    (15,360 )     (15,897 )
Deferred loan fees
    391       315  
Allowance for loan losses
    (770 )     (1,011 )
Net
  $ 233,481     $ 219,149  
 
 
The following schedule summarizes the changes in the allowance for loan losses:
 
   
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
             
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,011     $ 618  
Provision for loan losses
    262       55  
Charge-offs
    (503 )     (2 )
Recoveries
    -       -  
                 
Balance, end of period
  $ 770     $ 671  
                 
 
Nonperforming loans (which consist of nonaccrual loans and loans in excess of 90 days delinquent and still accruing interest) at June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007 amounted to approximately $118,000 and $2.6 million, respectively.
 
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6.        DEPOSITS
 
Deposits consist of the following major classifications:
 
   
June 30
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
  (Dollars in Thousands)
 
Money market deposit accounts
  $ 69,798       18.6 %   $ 63,675       18.0 %
NOW accounts
    28,330       7.6       28,895       8.2  
Passbook, club and statement savings
    69,481       18.6       70,903       20.0  
Certificates maturing in six months or less
    108,401       28.9       101,615       28.7  
Certificates maturing in more than six months
    98,479       26.3       88,950       25.1  
                                 
Total
  $ 374,489       100.0 %   $ 354,038       100.0 %
 
 
At June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, the weighted average cost of deposits was 3.4% and 3.9%, respectively.
 
 
7.
INCOME TAXES
 
Items that gave rise to significant portions of deferred income taxes are as follows:
 
   
June 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Deferred tax assets:
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  Unrealized loss on available for sale securities
  $ 27     $ -  
  Deposit premium
    229       265  
  Allowance for loan losses
    242       378  
  Captial loss carryforward
    1,873       -  
  Real estate owned expenses
    20       -  
  Employee stock ownership plan
    102       79  
                 
  Total deferred tax assets
    2,493       722  
  Valuation allowance
    (1,696 )     -  
  Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
    797       722  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
  Unrealized gain on available for sale securities
    -       134  
  Property
    477       446  
  Mortgage servicing rights
    7       8  
  Deferred loan fees
    132       106  
                 
Total
    616       694  
                 
Net deferred tax asset
  $ 181     $ 28  
 
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The Company establishes a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets when management believes that the deferred tax assets are not likely to be realized either through a carry back to taxable income in prior years, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, and, to a lesser extent, future taxable income.  The tax deduction generated by the sale of the mutual fund is considered a capital loss and can only be utilized to the extent of capital gains over a five year period, resulting in the establishment of a valuation allowance in the amount of $1.7 million for the carryforward period.

 
8.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
 
At June 30, 2008, the Company had $7.6 million in outstanding commitments to originate fixed and variable-rate loans with market interest rates ranging from 5.5% to 8.5%.  At September 30, 2007, the Company had $10.4 million in outstanding commitments to originate fixed and variable-rate loans with market interest rates ranging from 6.625% to 9.25%.
 
The Company also had commitments under unused lines of credit of $6.1 million and $7.2 million at June 30, 2007 and September 30, 2007, respectively, and letters of credit outstanding of $95,000 at both June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007.
 
Among the Company’s contingent liabilities are exposures to limited recourse arrangements with respect to the Company’s sales of whole loans and participation interests. At June 30, 2008, the exposure, which represents a portion of credit risk associated with the interests sold, amounted to $64,000. This exposure is for the life of the related loans and payables, on our proportionate share, as actual losses are incurred.
 
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Management of the Company, based on discussions with litigation counsel, believes that such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or operations of the Company. There can be no assurance that any of the outstanding legal proceedings to which the Company is a party will not be decided adversely to the Company's interests and have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and operations of the Company.  For additional information, see Part II, Item I Legal Proceedings in this Form 10-Q.
 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Overview. Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania (the “Company”) was formed by Prudential Savings Bank (the “Bank”) in connection with the Bank’s reorganization into the mutual holding company form which was completed in March 2005.  The Company’s results of operations are primarily dependent on the results of the Bank, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company’s results of operations depend to a large extent on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its loan and securities portfolios and the cost of funds, which is the interest paid on deposits and borrowings.  Results of operations are also affected by our provisions for loan losses, non-interest income and non-interest expense. Non-interest expense principally consists of salaries and employee benefits, office occupancy expense, depreciation, data processing expense, payroll taxes and other expenses. Our results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities. Future changes in applicable laws, regulations or government policies may materially impact our financial condition and results of operations. The Bank is subject to regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking (the “Department”). The Bank’s main office is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with six additional banking offices located in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. The Bank’s primary business consists of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds together with borrowings to originate loans and to invest in investment and mortgage-backed securities primarily in U.S. Government and agency securities and mortgage-backed securities.  In November 2005, the Bank formed PSB Delaware, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as a subsidiary of the Bank.  In March 2006, all mortgage-backed securities owned by the Bank were transferred to PSB Delaware, Inc.  PSB Delaware, Inc.’s activities are included as part of the consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies. In reviewing and understanding financial information for the Company, you are encouraged to read and understand the significant accounting policies used in preparing our financial statements. These policies are described in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report  on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007 (“2007 Form 10-K”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements 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 income and expenses during the reporting period. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.  The following accounting policies comprise those that management believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These policies require numerous estimates or economic assumptions that may prove inaccurate or may be subject to variations which may significantly affect our reported results and financial condition for the period or in future periods.

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. The allowance is an amount that management believes will cover known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio, based on evaluations of the collectibility of loans. The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the types and amount of loans in the loan portfolio, historical loss experience, adverse situations that may affect borrower ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, estimated losses relating to specifically identified loans, and current economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including, among others, the amount of our exposure at default, the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on affected loans, the value of collateral, estimated losses on our commercial, construction and residential loan portfolios and general amounts for historical loss experience.  All of these estimates may be susceptible to significant change.

While management uses the best information available to make loan loss allowance evaluations, adjustments to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions or changes in accounting guidance. Historically, our estimates of the allowance for loan loss have not required significant adjustments from management’s initial estimates. In addition, the Department and the FDIC, as an integral part of their examination processes, periodically review our allowance for loan losses. The Department and the FDIC may require the recognition of adjustments to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examinations. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.
 
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Other Than Temporary Impairment on Investments. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. For all securities that are in an unrealized loss position for an extended period of time and for all securities whose fair value is significantly below amortized cost, the Company performs an evaluation of the specific events attributable to the market decline of the security. The Company considers the length of time and extent to which the security’s market value has been below cost as well as the general market conditions, industry characteristics, and the fundamental operating results of the issuer to determine if the decline is other-than-temporary. The Company also considers as part of the evaluation its intent and ability to hold the security until its market value has recovered to a level at least equal to the amortized cost. When the Company determines that a security’s unrealized loss is other-than-temporary, a realized loss is recognized in the period in which the decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. The write-downs are measured based on public market prices of the security at the time the Company determines the decline in value was other-than-temporary.
 
Income Taxes.  We make estimates and judgments to calculate some of our tax liabilities and determine the recoverability of some of our deferred tax assets, which arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenues and expenses.  We also estimate a reserve for deferred tax assets if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. These estimates and judgments are inherently subjective.  In the past, our estimates and judgments to calculate our deferred tax accounts have not required significant revision to our initial estimates.

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48.  SFAS No. 109 requires the recording of deferred income taxes that reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.  On October 1, 2007, the Company incorporated FIN No. 48 into its existing accounting policy.  FIN No. 48 prescribes a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The Company recognizes, when applicable, interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes in the consolidated income statement. 

Forward-looking Statements.  In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes certain "forward-looking statements" based on management's current expectations. The Company's actual results could differ materially, as such term is defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, from management's expectations. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding management's current intentions, beliefs or expectations as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are not subject to the Company's control. You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, changes in tax policies, rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, the cost of funds, demand for loan products, demand for financial services, competition, changes in the quality or composition of the Company's loan and investment portfolios, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines and other economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and fees.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results that occur subsequent to the date such forward-looking statements are made.
 
Market Overview. The market dislocations experienced in the financial market during 2007 have continued throughout 2008. One of the primary sources for the difficulties in the market is the slump in the housing market throughout the country. While the Philadelphia area has not suffered wholesale declines in the value of residential real estate as have other areas of the country, this downturn has rippled through many parts of the economy, including construction lending and lending to contractors. The Company continues to focus on the credit quality of its customers – closely monitoring the financial status of borrowers throughout the Company’s markets, gathering information, working on early detection of potential problems, taking pre-emptive steps where necessary and doing the analysis required to maintain adequate reserves.
 
The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates 325 basis points since September 2007. The Company has managed to maintain a relatively stable interest rate spread, quarter to quarter, while deposit pricing remains intensely competitive in our market place. Capital strength and preservation has also become a priority while the Company has been judiciously repurchasing shares at attractive pricing, but not to the detriment of our healthy equity position and capital adequacy.
 
The following discussion provides further details on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at and for the periods ended June 30, 2008.
 
COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT JUNE 30, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

At June 30, 2008, the Company’s assets totaled $481.5 million, an increase of $7.3 million from $474.2 million at September 30, 2007.  The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in net loans receivable of $14.3 million offset in part by a net decrease in the investment and mortgage-backed security portfolios due primarily to repayments.

Total liabilities increased $17.8 million to $411.0 million at June 30, 2008 from $393.2 million at September 30, 2007.  The increase was primarily due to a $20.5 million increase in deposits, mainly in certificates of deposit.  The increase in deposits was partially offset by the repayment of FHLB advances which decreased by $3.0 million, from $33.7 million at September 30, 2007 to $30.7 million at June 30, 2008.
 
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Stockholders’ equity decreased by $10.5 million to $70.5 million at June 30, 2008 as compared to $81.0 million at September 30, 2007 primarily as a result of the $5.1 million cost of repurchasing 408,500 shares of common stock during the nine month period ended June 30, 2008, the net loss of $3.6 million and the declaration of quarterly cash dividends totaling $1.6 million.

COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

Net income.  The Company reported a net loss of $3.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to net income of $977,000 for the same period in 2007.  For the nine months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recognized a net loss of $3.6 million compared to net income of $2.8 million for the comparable period in 2007.  The net loss reported for both the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008 was due to the recognition of an impairment charge taken in the quarter ended March 31, 2008 with respect to the Company’s $35.0 million investment in a mutual fund which was previously disclosed and the subsequent loss incurred in connection with the redemption of the Company’s investment in the fund in June 2008.  The fiscal year to date after tax loss related to the impairment charge and redemption was approximately $5.5 million, of which $4.5 million was recognized during the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Net interest income.  Net interest income decreased modestly by $42,000 or 1.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007. The decrease reflected the effects of a $281,000 or 4.2% decrease in interest income partially offset by a $239,000 or 6.4% decrease in interest expense.  The decrease in interest income resulted from a 31 basis point decrease in the weighted average yield earned on interest-earning assets to 5.62% for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 from the comparable period in 2007 partially offset by a $4.7 million or 1.0% increase in the average balance of such assets for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the same period in 2007.  The decrease in interest expense resulted from a 41 basis point decrease to 3.55% in the weighted average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities partially offset by a $16.4 million or 4.3% increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the same period in 2007.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2008, net interest income decreased $684,000 or 7.4% to $8.5 million as compared to $9.2 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease was due to the combined effects of a $429,000 or 2.1% decrease in interest income and a $255,000 or 2.3% increase in interest expense.  The decrease in interest income resulted from an 18 basis point decrease in the weighted average yield earned on interest-earning assets to 5.74% for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 from the comparable period in 2007 partially offset by a $3.8 million or 0.8% increase in the average balance of such assets for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007.  The increase in interest expense resulted from a $14.7 million or 3.9% increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities for the nine months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the same period in 2007, partially offset by a 5 basis point decrease to 3.83% in the weighted average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the net interest margin was 2.58%, as compared to 2.64% for the comparable period in 2007.  For the nine months ended June 30, 2008, the net interest margin was 2.49%, as compared to 2.71% for the comparable period in 2007.  The compression in the net interest margin for the nine month period primarily reflected a decrease in the yield earned on interest-earning assets.  For the quarter, the compression in net interest margin was primarily due to a decrease in net interest-earning assets.  The decline in the yield earned on interest-earning assets reflected in large part the effects of the decline in market rates of interest in recent periods.
 
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Average Balances, Net Interest Income, and Yields Earned and Rates Paid. The following table shows for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin.  Tax-exempt income and yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis.  All average balances are based on monthly balances. Management does not believe that the monthly averages differ significantly from what the daily averages would be.

    Three Months  
    Ended June 30,  
   
2008
    2007  
   
Average
         
Average
   
Average
         
Average
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield/Rate
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield/Rate
 
                                     
    (Dollars in Thousands)  
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Investment securities
  $ 162,801     $ 2,018       4.96 %   $ 175,293     $ 2,231       5.09 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    62,567       895       5.72       53,318       692       5.19  
Loans receivable(1)
    228,195       3,539       6.20       222,409       3,792       6.82  
Other interest-earning assets
    6,354       13       0.82       4,246       31       2.92  
Total interest-earning assets
    459,917       6,465       5.62       455,266       6,746       5.93  
Cash and non-interest-bearing balances
    4,432                       3,936                  
Other non-interest-earning assets
    14,734                       11,520                  
Total assets
  $ 479,083                     $ 470,722                  
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Savings accounts
  $ 66,353       443       2.67     $ 70,847       469       2.65  
Money market deposit and NOW accounts
    94,316       627       2.66       92,993       832       3.58  
Certificates of deposit
    208,196       2,175       4.18       184,617       2,052       4.45  
Total deposits
    368,865       3,245       3.52       348,457       3,353       3.85  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    24,001       256       4.27       28,043       387       5.52  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and
                                               
insurance
    1,577       2       0.51       1,553       2       0.52  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    394,443       3,503       3.55       378,053       3,742       3.96  
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Non-interest-bearing demand accounts
    4,882                       4,895                  
Other liabilities
    4,825                       3,267                  
Total liabilities
    404,150                       386,215                  
Stockholders' equity
    74,933                       84,507                  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 479,083                     $ 470,722                  
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 65,474                     $ 77,213                  
Net interest income; interest rate spread
          $ 2,962       2.07 %           $ 3,004       1.97 %
Net interest margin(2)
                    2.58 %                     2.64 %
                                                 
Average interest-earning assets to average
                                               
interest-bearing liabilities
            116.60 %                     120.42 %        
                                                 
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(1) Includes non-accrual loans.  Calculated net of unamortized deferred fees, undisbursed portion of loans-in-process and allowance for loan losses.

(2) Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
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      Nine Months  
      Ended June 30,  
   
  2008
 
  2007
 
   
Average
         
Average
   
Average
         
Average
 
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield/Rate
   
Balance
   
Interest
   
Yield/Rate
 
                                     
      (Dollars in Thousands)  
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Investment securities
  $ 167,463     $ 6,427       5.12 %   $ 173,228     $ 6,490       5.00 %
Mortgage-backed securities
    58,076       2,375       5.45 %     53,796       2,105       5.22 %
Loans receivable(1)
    224,195       10,764       6.40 %     221,238       11,402       6.87 %
Other interest-earning assets
    7,476       125       2.23 %     5,102       123       3.21 %
Total interest-earning assets
    457,210       19,691       5.74 %     453,364       20,120       5.92 %
Cash and non-interest-bearing balances
    4,396                       4,403                  
Other non-interest-earning assets
    13,132                       11,419                  
Total assets
  $ 474,738                     $ 469,186                  
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Savings accounts
  $ 66,788       1,219       2.43 %   $ 72,727       1,582       2.90 %
Money market deposit and NOW accounts
    92,312       2,175       3.14 %     94,371       2,505       3.54 %
Certificates of deposit
    202,105       6,820       4.50 %     179,202       5,714       4.25 %
Total deposits
    361,205       10,214       3.77 %     346,300       9,801       3.77 %
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    26,304       945       4.79 %     26,542       1,102       5.54 %
Advances from borrowers for taxes and
                                               
insurance
    1,620       6       0.74 %     1,595       6       0.50 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    389,129       11,165       3.83 %     374,437       10,909       3.88 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Non-interest-bearing demand accounts
    4,857                       5,099                  
Other liabilities
    2,688                       3,181                  
Total liabilities
    396,674                       382,717                  
Stockholders' equity
    78,064                       86,469                  
Total liabilities and Stockholders' equity
  $ 474,738                     $ 469,186                  
Net interest-earning assets
  $ 68,081                     $ 78,927                  
Net interest income; interest rate spread
          $ 8,526       1.91 %           $ 9,211       2.04 %
Net interest margin(2)
                    2.49 %                     2.71 %
                                                 
Average interest-earning assets to average
                                               
interest-bearing liabilities
            117.50 %                     121.08 %        
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 

 
(1) Includes non-accrual loans.  Calculated net of unamortized deferred fees, undisbursed portion of loans-in-process and allowance for loan losses.

(2) Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
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Provisions for loan losses.  Provisions for loan losses are charged to earnings to maintain the total allowance for loan losses at a level believed by management to cover all known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio which are both probable and reasonably estimable. Management's analysis includes consideration of the Company's historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by the Company, the amount of the Company's classified and criticized assets, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as they relate to the Company's primary market area, and other factors related to the collectibility of the Company’s loan portfolio. The Company established a provision for loan losses of $112,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 and $262,000 for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2008 as compared to a credit of $20,000 and a provision of $55,000, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2007.  The provisions in the 2008 periods primarily increased due to issues surrounding two assets. One was a $2.1 million single-family construction loan which became real estate owned during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 through execution of a deed in lieu of foreclosure which resulted in a $68,000 charge to the allowance for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 and an increase in the provision for such period. The other credit was a $3.0 million construction loan reflecting Prudential Savings’ participation interest in a $14.9 million construction loan to build a 40-unit high-rise condominium project in Center City, Philadelphia which has experienced payment delinquencies. In addition, based on an updated appraisal, the value of the real estate collateralizing the loan has declined.  Although construction on the project is nearing completion, the project is behind schedule.  Another financial institution is the lead lender on the loan. The loan was not classified as non-performing as of June 30, 2008.

At June 30, 2008, the Company’s non-performing assets totaled $1.8 million, or 0.37% of total assets and primarily consisted of the one real estate owned property noted above recorded at $1.7 million.   The allowance for loan losses totaled $770,000, or 0.3% of total loans and 652.5% of non-performing loans at June 30, 2008.

Management continues to review its loan portfolio to determine the extent, if any, to which further additional loss provisions may be deemed necessary. There can be no assurance that the allowance for losses will be adequate to cover losses which may in fact be realized in the future and that additional provisions for losses will not be required.

The secondary mortgage market has been adversely impacted in recent periods and through the filing date of this  Form 10-Q by deteriorating investor demand for mortgage loan products, particularly with regard to subprime products, as investors are tightening credit standards and offering less favorable pricing. At both June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, the Company had no real estate loans that would be considered subprime loans, which are defined as mortgage loans advanced to borrowers who do not qualify for loans bearing market interest rates because of problems with their credit history.  The Bank does not originate subprime loans.  The Bank's lending standards are discussed in Item 1 of the 2007 Form 10-K. 

Non-interest income (charges).  Non-interest income decreased by $4.1 million and $5.6 million, respectively, for the three and nine month periods of 2008 compared with the same periods in 2007.  The decreases were due to the previously disclosed impairment charge in the second quarter and subsequent redemption in the third quarter of the Company’s $35.0 million investment in a mutual fund portfolio.  Due to the continued decline in the net asset value of the fund and the manager’s decision to activate the redemption in kind provision, Prudential Savings redeemed its shares in the form of approximately $24.7 million in mortgage-backed securities and $4.3 million in cash.  Through the redemption in June 2008, the Company incurred a pre-tax charge to earnings of approximately $3.6 million on a fiscal year to date basis.  After receipt of the securities, the Company recorded an additional pre-tax charge of $1.9 million based on market valuations provided by independent pricing services on the securities received in the redemption.  The securities acquired are classified as available for sale.
 
Non-interest expenses.  For the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2008, non-interest expense increased $60,000 and $441,000, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year.  The increases were primarily due to increases in advertising expenses, expenses related to the real estate owned property, and expenses related to internal control evaluations and testing mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  Offsetting the increase was a decrease in professional fees due to reimbursements from the Company’s insurance carrier for legal expenses incurred in prior quarters associated with the defense of the previously disclosed lawsuit commenced in October 2006 by a shareholder, Stilwell Value Partners I, L.P.
 
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Income tax expense.  The Company recognized income tax expense for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2008 of $703,000 and $607,000, respectively, compared to income tax expense of $456,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2007.  Tax expense was recorded in the current periods despite incurring losses before taxes due to a conservative tax position taken by the Company based on the uncertainty of the recognition of the tax benefits associated with the redemption of the Company’s investment in the mutual fund investment as capital loss deductions are limited to the extent of capital gains recognized over the five years subsequent to the investment.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, is a product of its operating, investing and financing activities. Our primary sources of funds are from deposits, scheduled principal and interest payments on loans, loan prepayments and the maturity of loans, mortgage-backed securities and other investments, and other funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturing investment securities are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan and securities prepayments can be greatly influenced by market rates of interest, economic conditions and competition.  We also maintain excess funds in short-term, interest-bearing assets that provide additional liquidity.  At June 30, 2008, our cash and cash equivalents amounted to $13.8 million.  In addition, our available for sale investment and mortgage-backed securities had an aggregate fair value of $51.2 million at such date.

We use our liquidity to fund existing and future loan commitments, to fund maturing certificates of deposit and demand deposit withdrawals, to invest in other interest-earning assets, and to meet operating expenses.  At June 30, 2008, the Company had $7.6 million in outstanding commitments to originate fixed and variable-rate loans, not including loans in process.  The Company also had commitments under unused lines of credit of $6.1 million and letters of credit outstanding of $95,000 at June 30, 2008.  Certificates of deposit at June 30, 2008 maturing in one year or less totaled $145.1 million. Based upon historical experience, we anticipate that a significant portion of the maturing certificates of deposit will be redeposited with us.

In addition to cash flow from loan and securities payments and prepayments as well as from sales of available for sale securities, we have significant borrowing capacity available to fund liquidity needs should the need arise.  Our borrowings consist solely of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, of which we are a member.  Under terms of the collateral agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank, we pledge residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities as well as our stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank as collateral for such advances.  However, use of FHLB advances has been modest.  At June 30, 2008, we had $30.7 million in outstanding FHLB advances and we had $232.2 million in additional FHLB advances available to us.

We anticipate that we will continue to have sufficient funds and alternative funding sources to meet our current commitments.
 
All mortgage-backed securities purchased by the Company as of June 30, 2008 possessed the highest possible investment credit rating. However, of the securities acquired through the redemption in-kind during June 2008, 92.5% of the securities are rated at investment grade. Of these rated securities, 99% have an “A” rating, while 1% have a “B” rating. All of the securities, including those below investment grade, as of June 30, 2008 were performing according to their contractual terms.
 
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The following table summarizes the Company and Bank’s regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007 and compares them to current regulatory guidelines.
 
               
To Be
 
               
Well Capitalized
 
         
Required for
   
Under Prompt
 
         
Capital Adequacy
   
Corrective Action
 
   
Actual Ratio
   
Purposes
   
Provisions
 
                   
June 30, 2008:
                 
  Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
                 
     The Company
    14.73 %     4.0 %     N/A  
     The Bank
    13.68 %     4.0 %     5.0 %
                         
  Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)
                       
     The Company
    32.27 %     4.0 %     N/A  
     The Bank
    29.98 %     4.0 %     6.0 %
                         
  Total capital (to risk weighted assets)
                       
     The Company
    32.71 %     8.0 %     N/A  
     The Bank
    30.42 %     8.0 %     10.0 %
                         
September 30, 2007:
                       
  Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
                       
     The Company
    17.08 %     4.0 %     N/A  
     The Bank
    15.52 %     4.0 %     5.0 %
                         
  Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)
                       
     The Company
    37.88 %     4.0 %     N/A  
     The Bank
    34.22 %     4.0 %     6.0 %
                         
  Total capital (to risk weighted assets)
                       
     The Company
    38.43 %     8.0 %     N/A  
     The Bank
    34.77 %     8.0 %     10.0 %


IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES

The financial statements, accompanying notes, and related financial data of the Company presented herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which requires 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 industrial companies, substantially all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are 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 to a larger extent than interest rates. In the current interest rate environment, liquidity and the maturity structure of the Company's assets and liabilities are critical to the maintenance of acceptable performance levels.
 
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

How We Manage Market Risk.  Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates.  Our market risk arises primarily from the interest rate risk which is inherent in our lending, investment and deposit gathering activities.  To that end, management actively monitors and manages interest rate risk exposure.  In addition to market risk, our primary risk is credit risk on our loan portfolio.  We attempt to manage credit risk through our loan underwriting and oversight policies.

The principal objective of our interest rate risk management function is to evaluate the interest rate risk embedded in certain balance sheet accounts, determine the level of risk appropriate given our business strategy, operating environment, capital and liquidity requirements and performance objectives, and manage the risk consistent with approved guidelines. We seek to manage our exposure to risks from changes in interest rates while at the same time trying to improve our net interest spread.  We monitor interest rate risk as such risk relates to our operating strategies.   We have established an Asset/Liability Committee which is comprised of our President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Lending Officer, Treasurer and Controller.  The Asset/Liability Committee meets on a regular basis and is responsible for reviewing our asset/liability policies and interest rate risk position. Both the extent and direction of shifts in interest rates are uncertainties that could have a negative impact on future earnings.

In recent years, we primarily have utilized the following strategies in our efforts to manage interest rate risk:


 
·
we have increased our originations of shorter term loans and/or loans with adjustable rates of interest, particularly construction and land development loans;

 
·
we have invested in securities with “step-up” rate features providing for increased interest rates prior to maturity according to a pre-determined schedule and formula; and

 
·
we have maintained moderate levels of short-term liquid assets.

However, notwithstanding the foregoing steps, we remain subject to a significant level of interest rate risk in a rising rate environment due to the high proportion of our loan portfolio that consists of fixed-rate loans as well as our decision to invest a significant amount of our assets in long-term, fixed-rate investment and mortgage-backed securities designated as held to maturity.  In addition, our interest rate spread and margin have been adversely affected due to the flat yield curve.  Likewise, our unwillingness to originate long-term, fixed-rate residential mortgage loans at low rates has resulted in borrowers in many cases refinancing loans elsewhere, requiring us to reinvest the resulting proceeds from the loan payoffs at low current market rates of interest.   Thus, both of these strategies have increased our interest rate risk.

Gap Analysis.  The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are “interest rate sensitive” and by monitoring a Company’s interest rate sensitivity “gap.”  An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period.  The interest rate sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within a specific time period and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within that same time period.  A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities.  A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive assets.  During a period of rising interest rates, a negative gap would tend to affect adversely net interest income while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income.  Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income while a positive gap would tend to affect adversely net interest income.


The following table sets forth the amounts of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at June 30, 2008, which we expect, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown (the “GAP Table”).  Except as stated below, the amounts of assets and liabilities shown which reprice or mature during a particular period were determined in accordance with the earlier of term to repricing or the contractual maturity of the asset or liability.  The table sets forth an approximation of the projected repricing of assets and liabilities at June 30, 2008, on the basis of contractual maturities, anticipated prepayments, and scheduled rate adjustments within a three-month period and subsequent selected time intervals.  The loan amounts in the table reflect principal balances expected to be redeployed and/or repriced as a result of contractual amortization and anticipated prepayments of adjustable-rate loans and fixed-rate loans, and as a result of contractual rate adjustments on adjustable-rate loans.  Annual prepayment rates for adjustable-rate and fixed-rate single-family and multi-family residential and commercial mortgage loans are assumed to range from 6.7% to 14.4%.  The annual prepayment rate for mortgage-backed securities is assumed to range from 0.6% to 51.5%.  Money market deposit accounts, savings accounts and interest-bearing checking accounts are assumed to have annual rates of withdrawal, or “decay rates,” based on information from the FDIC.  For savings accounts and checking accounts, the decay rates are 60% in one to three years, 20% in three to five years and 20% in five to 10 years.  For money market accounts, the decay rates are 50% in three to 12 months and 50% in 13 to 36 months.
 
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More than
   
More than
   
More than
             
   
3 Months
   
3 Months
   
1 Year
   
3 Years
   
More than
   
Total
 
   
or Less
   
to 1 Year
   
to 3 Years
   
to 5 Years
   
5 Years
   
Amount
 
                                     
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
Interest-earning assets(1):
                                   
Investment securities(2)
    1,000       999       3,000       440       121,605     $ 127,044  
Mortgage-backed securities
    11,195       13,451       11,732       16,962       36,457       89,797  
Loans receivable(3)
    34,135       40,146       59,282       37,679       62,618       233,860  
Other interest earning assets
    11,456                                       11,456  
    Total interest-earning assets
  $ 57,786     $ 54,596     $ 74,014     $ 55,081     $ 220,680     $ 462,157  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Savings accounts
  $ 529     $ 54     $ 40,324     $ 13,441     $ 13,441     $ 67,789  
Money market deposit and NOW accounts
    -       34,701       50,082       5,127       5,127       95,037  
Certificates of deposits
    57,446       87,622       34,247       27,565       -       206,880  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    17,021       64       13,177       109       340       30,711  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    1,944                                       1,944  
    Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 76,940     $ 122,441     $ 137,830     $ 46,242     $ 18,908     $ 402,361  
                                                 
Interest-earning assets
                                               
   less interest-bearing liabilities
  $ (19,154 )   $ (67,845 )   $ (63,816 )   $ 8,839     $ 201,772     $ 59,796  
                                                 
Cumulative interest-rate sensitivity gap (4)
  $ (19,154 )   $ (86,999 )   $ (150,815 )   $ (141,976 )   $ 59,796          
                                                 
Cumulative interest-rate gap as a
                                               
   percentage of total assets at June 30, 2008
    -3.98 %     -18.07 %     -31.32 %     -29.48 %     12.42 %        
                                                 
Cumulative interest-earning assets
                                               
as a percentage of cumulative interest-
                                         
   bearing liabilities at June 30, 2008
    75.11 %     56.37 %     55.28 %     62.97 %     114.86 %        
 
(1)
Interest-earning assets are included in the period in which the balances are expected to be redeployed and/or repriced as a result of anticipated prepayments, scheduled rate adjustments and contractual maturities.

(2)
For purposes of the gap analysis, investment securities are stated at amortized cost.

(3)
For purposes of the gap analysis, loans receivable includes non-performing loans and is gross of the allowance for loan losses and unamortized deferred loan fees, but net of undisbursed portion of loans-in-process.

(4)
Interest-rate sensitivity gap represents the difference between net interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
 
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Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table.  For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates.  Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates.  Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have features which restrict changes in interest rates both on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset.  Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.  Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate loans may be adversely affected  in the event of an interest rate increase.

Net Portfolio Value Analysis.  Our interest rate sensitivity also is monitored by management through the use of a model which generates estimates of the changes in our net portfolio value (“NPV”) over a range of interest rate scenarios.  NPV is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts.  The NPV ratio, under any interest rate scenario, is defined as the NPV in that scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario.  The following table sets forth our NPV as of June 30, 2008 and reflects the changes to NPV as a result of immediate and sustained changes in interest rates as indicated.

                               
Change in
                   
NPV as % of Portfolio
 
Interest Rates
 
Net Portfolio Value
         
Value of Assets
 
In Basis Points
                             
(Rate Shock)
 
Amount
   
$ Change
   
% Change
   
NPV Ratio
   
Change
 
                               
   
(Dollars in Thousands)
 
                               
300
  $ 31,720     $ (45,433 )     (58.89 )%     7.54 %     (8.48 )%
200
    45,181       (31,972 )     (41.44 )%     10.28 %     (5.74 )%
100
    60,401       (16,752 )     (21.71 )%     13.14 %     (2.88 )%
Static
    77,153       -       -       16.02 %     -  
(100)
    85,731       8,578       11.12 %     17.29 %     1.27 %
(200)
    84,147       6,994       9.07 %     16.84 %     0.82 %
(300)
    81,764       4,611       5.98 %     16.25 %     0.23 %

As is the case with the GAP Table, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the above interest rate risk measurements.  Modeling changes in NPV requires the making of certain assumptions which may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates.  In this regard, the models presented assume that the composition of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and also assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration to maturity or repricing of specific assets and liabilities.  Accordingly, although the NPV model provides an indication of interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such model is not intended to and does not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on net interest income and will differ from actual results.
 
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ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
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PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On October 4, 2006, Stilwell Value Partners I, L.P. (“Stilwell”), a shareholder in Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania (the “Company”), filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against the Company, Prudential Mutual Holding Company (the “MHC”), and each of the directors of the Company and the MHC seeking injunctions preventing MHC from participating in any shareholder vote to consider the adoption, by the Company, of proposed stock option and stock recognition and retention plans (collectively, the “Stock Plans”) or, if injunctions were not entered, damages.

Stilwell alleged that the Company’s prospectus used to solicit offers to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in connection with the mutual holding reorganization of Prudential Savings Bank (the “Bank”) “promised” that the Stock Plans would be submitted for consideration only by the Company’s public shareholders and not by the MHC which controls a majority of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock and that Stilwell relied on such promise in determining to invest in the common stock of the Company (a “promissory estoppel” claim).  Stilwell also alleged that the individual directors violated their fiduciary duties to Stilwell by delaying the consideration of the Stock Plans until such time that MHC could vote its shares for the Stock Plans, thereby assuring their approval by shareholders.  In addition, Stilwell asserted claims for “unjust enrichment” and for “disenfranchisement.”  The Company, the MHC and the director defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, asserting, among other things, that the prospectus contained no “promise,” implied or otherwise, that the MHC would never vote on the adoption of the Stock Plans and that the breach of fiduciary duty claim with respect to the timing of any such vote was legally insufficient.  On August 15, 2007, the Court granted the motion to dismiss in significant part, ruling that there was no express promise of the sort that would support a promissory estoppel claim, no "unconscionability" of the sort that would support an unjust enrichment claim, and no "fundamental unfairness" of the sort that would support a claim for "disenfranchisement."  The Court also ruled that Stilwell did not have standing to assert claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the directors individually.  Accordingly, the Court dismissed, with prejudice, all of the claims against the Company and the individual directors and all but one of the claims against the MHC.

In the one claim remaining after the August 15, 2007 opinion, Stilwell alleged that the MHC had breached duties it owed as the majority shareholder of the Company in connection with the timing of the shareholder vote on the Stock Plans and would breach such duties, were it to vote for approval of the plans.  Both Stilwell and MHC moved for a summary judgment on that claim.  On April 25, 2008, Stilwell’s motion was denied and MHC’s motion was granted in part.  Stilwell asked the Court to reconsider its ruling.  On May 21, 2008, the Court denied Stilwell’s motion for reconsideration.  The next day, Stilwell voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice, its breach of fiduciary duty claim against the MHC.

On June 11, 2008, Stilwell appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit from the August 15, 2007 orders dismissing the promissory estoppel, unjust enrichment, and disenfranchisement claims.  The appeal is pending.

As previously disclosed, on May 14, 2008, Stilwell made written demand that the Company prevent the directors of the Company from violating their fiduciary duties to the Company by implementing the Stock Plans without the approval of a majority of the minority shareholders.  Stilwell also demanded that the directors be required to reimburse the Company for the costs of defense of the Stilwell lawsuit.  Finally, Stilwell demanded that the Company’s board of directors require director John Judge to resign, or that they remove him from the board, because, in Stilwell’s opinion, Mr. Judge was no longer able to function as a director due to health reasons.

Mr. Judge resigned from the boards of directors of the Company, the MHC, and the Bank, effective June 18, 2008. Mr. Judge indicated that his decision to resign was the result of the consideration of both his health and that of his spouse and was also to avoid the expense and unpleasantness that would be occasioned by defending himself against the allegations made by Stilwell in its demand letter.
 
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The Company’s board is evaluating the remainder of Stilwell’s demands and anticipates responding to them in the near future.
 
Other than the above referenced litigation, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Management of the Company, based on discussions with litigation counsel, does not believe that such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or operations of the Company. There can be no assurance that any of the outstanding legal proceedings to which the Company is a party will not be decided adversely to the Company's interests and have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and operations of the Company.
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes from the risk factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 
(a)
Not applicable

 
(b)
Not applicable

 
(c)
Purchases of Equity Securities


The Company’s repurchases of its common stock made during the quarter are set forth in the following table:


Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
   
Average Price
Paid per
Share
   
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plan or Programs(1)
 
April 1 – April 30, 2008
    2,170     $ 12.10       2,170 -       15,730  
May 1 – May 31, 2008
    15,730       12.03       15,730       -  
June 1 - June 30, 2008
     -       -        -       -  
                                 
Total
    17,900     $ 12.04       17,900       -  
____________________
 
Notes to the table

(1)
On January 22, 2008, the Company announced its sixth stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 220,000 shares or approximately 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock held by shareholders other than Prudential Mutual Holding Company (the “MHC”).  The program commenced upon completion of the fifth stock repurchase program.  The program was completed during May 2008.  In addition, the MHC announced that its Board of Directors also approved the purchase of 220,000 shares or approximately 5% of the Company’s common stock held by shareholders other than the MHC.  As of June 30, 2008, The MHC had purchased 47,000 shares at an average cost of $12.12 per share.
 
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable



Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable
 
 
Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable
 
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Item 6. Exhibits
 
Exhibit No. Description
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.0 Section 1350 Certifications
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PRUDENTIAL BANCORP, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA
 
 
Date:   August 14,2008
By:
/s/ Thomas A. Vento  
    Thomas A. Vento  
    President and Chief Executive Officer  
       
 

Date: August 14, 2008
By:
/s/ Joseph R. Corrato  
    Joseph R. Corrato  
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  
       
 
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