form10q.htm


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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended                           September 30, 2008                    

OR

£
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: 000-51117           

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Federal
 
86-1127166
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(318) 222-1145
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 S      No £

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 the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer     £
 
Accelerated Filer     £
Non-accelerated filer       £
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company     S

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

Shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding as of November 14, 2008:  The registrant had 3,377,600 shares of common stock outstanding, of which 2,135,375 shares were held by Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana, the registrant's mutual holding company, and 1,242,225 shares were held by the public and directors, officers and employees of the registrant, and the registrant's employee benefit plans.

 
 

 
 
INDEX

 
     
Page
PART I
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1:
 
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
       
   
1
       
   
2
       
   
3
       
   
4
       
   
6
       
Item 2:
 
11
       
Item 3
 
16
       
Item 4:
 
16
       
Item 4T:
 
16
       
PART II
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1:
 
17
       
Item 1A:
 
17
       
Item 2:
 
17
       
Item 3:
 
17
       
Item 4:
 
18
       
Item 5:
 
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Item 6:
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

   
September 30,
2008
   
June 30,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
 
(In Thousands)
 
             
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Includes Interest-Bearing Deposits with Other Banks of $5,697 and $4,957 for September 30, 2008 and June 30, 2008, Respectively)
  $ 7,118     $ 7,363  
Securities Available-for-Sale
    100,885       96,324  
Securities Held-to-Maturity
    1,853       1,688  
Loans Held-for-Sale
    631       852  
Loans Receivable, Net
    28,384       28,263  
Accrued Interest Receivable
    551       550  
Premises and Equipment, Net
    873       880  
Deferred Tax Asset
    652       1,691  
Foreclosed Real Estate
    48       52  
Other Assets
    34       52  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 141,029     $ 137,715  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
    78,240       78,359  
Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance
    233       177  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
    31,867       26,876  
Stock Purchase Deposit Escrow
    --       3,575  
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities
    756       854  
                 
Total Liabilities
    111,096       109,841  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Preferred Stock – No Par Value; 2,000,000 Shares Authorized; None Issued and Outstanding
    --       --  
Common stock – 8,000,000 shares of $.01 par value authorized; 3,558,958 shares issued; 3,377,600 shares outstanding and 3,383,287 shares outstanding at September 30, 2008 and June 30, 2008, respectively
    14       14  
Additional paid-in capital
    13,579       13,567  
Treasury Stock, at Cost – 181,358 Shares at September 30, 2008; 175,671 Shares at June 30, 2008
    (1,858 )     (1,809 )
Unearned ESOP Stock
    (926 )     (940 )
Unearned RRP Trust Stock
    (269 )     (395 )
Retained Earnings
    20,105       20,071  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (712 )     (2,634 )
                 
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    29,933       27,874  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 141,029     $ 137,715  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
INTEREST INCOME
 
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
Loans, Including Fees
  $ 528     $ 515  
Investment Securities
    40       66  
Mortgage-Backed Securities
    1,266       1,109  
Other Interest-Earning Assets
    16       37  
Total Interest Income
    1,850       1,554  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Deposits
    674       770  
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
    306       196  
Total Interest Expense
    980       966  
Net Interest Income
    870       761  
                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    --       --  
Net Interest Income after
               
Provision for Loan Losses
    870       761  
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME
               
Gain on Sale of Loans
    --       1  
Gain on Sale of Investments
    33       22  
Other Income
    10       15  
Total Non-Interest Income
    43       38  
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
               
Merger and Stock Issuance Costs
    132       --  
Compensation and Benefits
    397       394  
Occupancy and Equipment
    46       44  
Data Processing
    20       17  
Audit and Professional Fees
    35       41  
Franchise and Bank Shares Tax
    38       38  
Other Expense
    80       95  
Total Non-Interest Expense
    748       629  
Income Before Income Taxes
    165       170  
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    56       58  
Net Income
  $ 109     $ 112  
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
               
Basic
  $ 0.03     $ 0.03  
Diluted
  $ 0.03     $ 0.03  
DIVIDENDS DECLARED
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

   
Common Stock
   
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Unearned
ESOP
Stock
   
Unearned RRP
Trust
Stock
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Treasury Stock
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
                     
(In Thousands)
                   
BALANCE – JUNE 30, 2007
  $ 14     $ 13,509     $ (997 )   $ (551 )   $ 20,449     $ (1,771 )   $ (2,841 )   $ 27,812  
                                                                 
Net Income
    --       --       --       --       112       --       --       112  
Other Comprehensive Loss:
                                                               
Changes in Unrealized Gain  on Securities Available-for-Sale, Net of Tax Effects
      --         --         --         --         --         --         1,246         1,246  
                                                                 
RRP Shares Earned
    --       --       --       138       --       --       --       138  
                                                                 
Stock Options Vested
    --       17       --       --       --       --       --       17  
                                                                 
ESOP Compensation Earned
    --       --       14       --       --       --       --       14  
                                                                 
Dividends Declared
    --       --       --       --       (71 )     --       --       (71 )
                                                                 
Acquisition Treasury Stock
    --       --       --       --       --       (38 )     --       (38 )
                                                                 
BALANCE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
  $ 14     $ 13,526     $ (983 )   $ (413 )   $ 20,490     $ (1,809 )   $ (1,595 )   $ 29,230  
                                                                 
                                                                 
BALANCE – JUNE 30, 2008
  $ 14     $ 13,567     $ (940 )   $ (395 )   $ 20,071     $ (1,809 )   $ (2,634 )   $ 27,874  
                                                                 
Net Income
    --       --       --       --       109       --       --       109  
Other Comprehensive Loss:
                                                               
Changes in Unrealized Gain  on Securities Available-for-Sale, Net of Tax Effects
      --         --         --         --         --         --         1,922         1,922  
                                                                 
RRP Shares Earned
    --       --       --       126       --       --       --       126  
                                                                 
Stock Options Vested
    --       15       --       --       --       --       --       15  
                                                                 
ESOP Compensation Earned
    --       (3 )     14       --       --       --       --       11  
                                                                 
Dividends Declared
    --       --       --       --       (75 )     --       --       (75 )
                                                                 
Acquisition Treasury Stock
    --       --       --       --       --       (49 )     --       (49 )
BALANCE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
  $ 14     $ 13,579     $ (926 )   $ (269 )   $ 20,105     $ 1,858     $ (712 )   $ 29,933  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net Income
  $ 109     $ 112  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
               
Net Amortization and Accretion on Securities
    (69 )     (34 )
Gain on Sale of Investments
    (33 )     (22 )
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees
    (2 )     (4 )
Depreciation of Premises and Equipment
    13       14  
ESOP Expense
    11       14  
Stock Option Expense
    15       17  
Recognition and Retention Plan Expense
    32       37  
Deferred Income Tax
    (5 )     (6 )
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
               
Loans Held-for-Sale – Originations
    (4,481 )     (5,358 )
Loans Held-for-Sale – Principal Repayments
    4,703       5,511  
Accrued Interest Receivable
    (1 )     (21 )
Other Operating Assets
    19       39  
Other Operating Liabilities
    51       149  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    362       448  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Loan Originations and Purchases, Net of Principal Collections
    (121 )     (1,811 )
Deferred Loan Fees Collected
    5       4  
Acquisition of Premises and Equipment
    (6 )     (12 )
Activity in Available-for-Sale Securities:
               
Proceeds from Sales of Securities
    2,035       1,913  
Principal Payments on Mortgage-backed Securities
    2,575       3,929  
Purchases of Securities
    (6,159 )     (7,423 )
Activity in Held-to-Maturity Securities:
               
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities
    40       47  
Purchases of Securities
    (204 )     --  
                 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
  $ (1,835 )   $ (3,353 )
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
(In Thousands)
 
Net (Decrease) Increase in Deposits
    (120 )     383  
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
    11,200       5,500  
Repayments of Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    (6,209 )     (976 )
Net Increase in Mortgage-Escrow Funds
    56       59  
Dividends Paid
    (75 )     (71 )
Acquisition of Treasury Stock
    (49 )     (38 )
Stock Purchase Deposits Received
    4,556       --  
Stock Purchase Deposits Refunded
    (8,131 )     --  
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    1,228       3,965  
                 
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (245 )     4,262  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    7,363       3,972  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD
  $ 7,118     $ 5,924  
                 
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Interest Paid on Deposits and Borrowed Funds
  $ 954     $ 914  
Income Taxes Paid
    --       --  
Market Value Adjustment for Gain on Securities Available-for-Sale
    2,911       1,889  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.
SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Home Federal Savings and Loan Association (the “Association”).  These consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the three month period ended September 30, 2008, is not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.

Use of Estimates

In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses.

Nature of Operations

On January 18, 2005, Home Federal Savings and Loan Association (the “Association”), completed its reorganization to the mutual holding company form of organization and formed Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) to serve as the stock holding company for the Association.  In connection with the reorganization, the Company sold 1,423,583 shares of its common stock in a subscription and community offering at a price of $10.00 per share.  The Company also issued 2,135,375 shares of common stock in the reorganization to Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana, or 63.2% of our outstanding common stock at September 30, 2008.  The Association is a federally chartered, stock savings and loan association and is subject to federal regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of Thrift Supervision.  Services are provided to its customers by three offices, all of which are located in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.  The area served by the Association is primarily the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area; however, loan and deposit customers are found dispersed in a wider geographical area covering much of northwest Louisiana.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from banks, and federal funds sold, all of which mature within ninety days.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
Securities

The Company classifies its debt and equity investment securities into one of three categories:  held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading.  Investments in nonmarketable equity securities and debt securities, in which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost.  Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity and marketable equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are classified as either trading or available-for-sale securities.  Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities.  Investments in securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale.

Trading account and available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings while net unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income.  Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the term of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Association to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
 
Loans Held For Sale

Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.
 
Loans

Loans receivable are stated at unpaid principal balances, less allowances for loan losses and unamortized deferred loan fees.  Net nonrefundable fees (loan origination fees, commitment fees, discount points) and costs associated with lending activities are being deferred and subsequently amortized into income as an adjustment of yield on the related interest earning assets using the interest method.  Interest income on contractual loans receivable is recognized on the accrual method.  Unearned discount on property improvement and automobile loans is deferred and amortized on the interest method over the life of the loan.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.  The evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that the Association will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  When a loan is impaired, the measurement of such impairment is based upon the fair value of the collateral of the loan.  If the fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Association will recognize the impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge against earnings.

An allowance is also established for uncollectible interest on loans classified as substandard. Substandard loans are those, which are in excess of ninety days delinquent.  The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received.  When, in management’s judgment, the borrower’s ability to make periodic interest and principal payments is back to normal, the loan is returned to accrual status.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Association has entered into commitments to extend credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
 
Premises and Equipment
 
Land is carried at cost.  Buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
 
Income Taxes
 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.
 
Comprehensive Income

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
2.
EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding as prescribed in SFAS No. 128.  Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and common share equivalents that would arise from the exercise of dilutive securities. Earnings per share for the three ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 were calculated as follows:

   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
 
   
Basic
   
Diluted
   
Basic
   
Diluted
 
                         
Net income
  $ 108,607     $ 108,607     $ 112,328     $ 112,328  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    3,253,877       3,253,877       3,236,285       3,236,285  
Effect of unvested common stock awards
       --       --        --       3,382  
Adjusted weighted average shares used in earnings per share computation
     3,253,877        3,253,877        3,236,285        3,239,667  
Earnings per share
  $ .03     $ .03     $  .03     $ .03  

For the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, there were outstanding options to purchase 169,982 and 170,857 shares, respectively, at $9.85 per share.  For the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market value price of the common shares during the period.

3.
RECOGNITION AND RETENTION PLAN

On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the “Recognition Plan”) for the benefit of directors, officers, and employees as an incentive to retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock subject to award under the Recognition Plan totaled 69,756 shares.  During fiscal 2006, the Company purchased 69,756 shares at an aggregate cost of $688,439.  As the shares were acquired for the Recognition Plan, the purchase price of these shares was recorded as a contra equity account.  As the shares are distributed, the contra equity account is reduced.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, 12,781 shares vested and were released from the Recognition Plan Trust and 27,504 shares remained in the Recognition Plan Trust at September 30, 2008.

Recognition Plan shares are earned by recipients at a rate of 20% of the aggregate number of shares covered by the Recognition Plan award over five years.  Generally, if the employment of an employee or service as a non-employee director is terminated prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of grant of Recognition Plan share award, the recipient shall forfeit the right to any shares subject to the award that have not been earned.  In the case of death or disability of the recipient or a change in control of the Company, the Recognition Plan awards will be vested and shall be distributed as soon as practicable thereafter.  As of September 30, 2008, 1,871 awards had been forfeited and vesting was accelerated on 2,390 shares as a result of the death of two of the participants.

The present cost associated with the Recognition Plan is based on a share price of $9.85, which represents the market price of the Company’s stock on August 18, 2005, the date on which the Recognition Plan shares were granted.  The cost is being recognized over five years.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
4.
STOCK OPTION PLAN

On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”) for the benefit of directors, officers, and other key employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Option Plan totaled 174,389.  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the Option Plan.

On August 18, 2005, the Company granted 174,389 options to directors, officers and employees.  Under the Option Plan, the exercise price of each option cannot be less than the fair market value of the underlying common stock as of the date of the option grant, which was $9.85, and the maximum term is ten years.  Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options granted under the Option Plan become vested and exercisable at a rate of 20% per year over five years, commencing one year from the date of the grant, with an additional 20% vesting on each successive anniversary of the date the option was granted.  No vesting shall occur after an employee’s employment or service as a director is terminated.  As of September 30, 2008, 4,627 stock options had been forfeited and are available for future grant.  In the event of the death or disability of an employee or director or change in control of the Company, the unvested options shall become vested and exercisable.  The Company accounts for the Option Plan under the guidance of SFAS No. 123(R).

5.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.  This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (as amended).  This Statement improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income.  This Statement also requires an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position.  An employer with publicly traded equity securities shall initially apply the requirement to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 31, 2006.  The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2008.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (as amended).  This Statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to provide entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141(R), Business Combinations.  SFAS 141 (R) will impact how entities apply the acquisition method to business combinations.  Significant changes to how the Company accounts for business combinations under this Statement include 1) the acquisition date will be the date the acquirer obtains control, 2) all identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests in the acquiree  will be stated at fair value on the acquisition date, 3) assets or liabilities arising from noncontractual contingencies will be measured at their acquisition date fair value only if it is more likely than not that they meet the definition of an asset or liability on the acquisition date, 4) adjustments subsequently made to the provisional amounts recorded on the acquisition date will be made retroactively during a measurement period not to exceed one year, 5) acquisition-related restructuring costs that do not meet the criteria in SFAS 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, will be expensed as incurred, transaction costs will be expensed as incurred, 7) reversals of deferred income tax valuation allowances and income tax contingencies will be recognized in earnings subsequent to the measurement period, and 8) the allowance for loan losses of an acquiree will not be permitted to be recognized by the acquirer.  Additionally, SFAS 141(R) will require additional disclosures regarding subsequent changes to acquisition-related contingencies, contingent consideration, noncontrolling interests, acquisition-related transaction costs, fair values and cash flows not expected to be collected for acquired loans, and goodwill valuation.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

The Company will be required to apply SFAS 141(R) prospectively to all business combinations completed on or after July 1, 2009.  Early adoption is not permitted.  For business combinations with an acquisition date before the effective date, the provisions of SFAS 141(R) will apply to the subsequent accounting for deferred income tax valuation allowances and income tax contingencies and will require any changes in those amounts to be recorded in earnings.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (an amendment of ARB No. 51).  This Statement was issued to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements.  This Statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods with those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 31, 2008.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133).  This Statement requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting.  This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. This Statement encourages, but does not require, comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  This Statement 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 generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy).  This Statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the PCAOB amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The above pronouncements are not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

The Company was formed by the Association in connection with the Association’s reorganization and commenced operations on January 18, 2005.  The Company’s results of operations are primarily dependent on the results of the Association, which became a wholly owned subsidiary upon completion of the reorganization.  The Association’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 investment portfolios and the cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings.  Results of operations are also affected by provisions for loan losses and loan sale activities.  Non-interest expense principally consists of compensation and employee benefits, office occupancy and equipment expense, data processing and other expense.  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 law, regulations or government policies may materially impact our financial conditions and results of operations.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The Company has identified the calculation of the allowance for loan losses as a critical accounting policy, due to the higher degree of judgment and complexity than its other significant accounting policies.  Provisions for loan losses are based upon management’s periodic valuation and assessment of the overall loan portfolio and the underlying collateral, trends in non-performing loans, current economic conditions and other relevant factors in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level believed by management to represent all known and inherent losses in the portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable.  Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change.

Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.  The realization of our deferred tax assets principally depends upon our achieving projected future taxable income.  We may change our judgments regarding future profitability due to future market conditions and other factors.  We may adjust our deferred tax asset balances if our judgments change.

Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008

At September 30, 2008, total assets amounted to $141.0 million compared to $137.7 million at June 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $3.3 million, or 2.4%.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in investment securities of $4.7 million, or 4.8%, partially offset by a decrease in the Company’s deferred tax asset of $1.0 million, or 61.4%, and a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $245,000, or 3.3%.

The increase in investment securities was primarily due to purchases of securities available-for-sale funded through advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, combined with an increase in the market value of such securities.  The increase in the market value of available-for-sale securities reduced the deferred tax asset associated with unrealized loss associated with these securities.

The Company’s total liabilities amounted to $111.1 million at September 30, 2008, an increase of approximately $1.3 million, or 1.2%, compared to total liabilities of $109.8 million at June 30, 2008.  The primary reason for the increase in liabilities was due to the $5.0 million, or 18.6%, increase in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, partially offset by a decrease of $3.6 million in stock purchase deposits.

Stockholders’ equity increased $2.1 million, or 7.4%, to $29.9 million at September 30, 2008 compared to $27.9 million at June 30, 2008.  This increase was primarily the result of the change in the Company’s Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss associated with unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale of $1.9 million, the recognition of net income of $109,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, and the distribution of shares associated with the Company’s Recognition Plan of $126,000.  These increases were offset by dividends of $75,000 paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2008, and the acquisition of treasury shares of $49,000.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
 
The Association is required to meet minimum capital standards promulgated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”).  At September 30, 2008, Home Federal Savings and Loan’s regulatory capital was well in excess of the minimum capital requirements.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Month Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

General

Net income amounted to $109,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to $112,000 for the same period in 2007, a decrease of $3,000, or 2.7%.  The decrease was primarily due to an increase in non-interest expense, partially offset by an increase in net interest income.  The increase in non interest expense was caused primarily by merger and stock issuance cost incurred during the period.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2008, was $870,000, an increase of $109,000 in comparison to $761,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  This increase was primarily due to increases of $13,000 and $157,000 in interest income and fees on loans, and mortgage-backed securities, respectively, offset by a combined decrease in interest income on investment securities and other interest earning assets of $47,000 and a net increase in total interest expense paid on deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings of $14,000.  Interest on deposits decreased $96,000, or 12.5%, while interest on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings increased $110,000, or 56.1%, compared to the three month period ended September 30, 2007.

The Company’s average interest rate spread was 1.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to 1.72% for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  The Company’s net interest margin was 2.56% for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to 2.52% for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  The increase in net interest income and net interest margin is attributable primarily to the increase in interest income offset by an increase in cost associated with deposits and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

Provision for Losses on Loans

Based on an analysis of historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by the Association, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to the Association’s market area, the decrease in the loan portfolio and other factors related to the collectibility of the Association’s loan portfolio, no provisions for loan losses were made during the three months ended September 30, 2008 or 2007.  The Association’s allowance for loan losses was $231,087, or approximately 0.8% of total loans, at September 30, 2008 and 2007.  The Association did not have any non-performing loans at September 30, 2008 or 2007.  There can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be sufficient to cover losses on non-performing assets in the future.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
 
Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income amounted to $43,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to $38,000 for the same period in 2007.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $5,000 in other income partially offset by an increase in gain on sale of investments amounting to $11,000.

Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense increased $119,000, or 18.9%, for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the prior year period.  The increase was primarily due to the recognition of $132,000 of conversion and merger expense in the quarter ended September 30, 2008, related to the terminated conversion and merger described below, and an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $3,000, or 0.8%.  These increases were partially offset by a $15,000, or 15.8%, decrease in other operating expenses.

On August 11, 2008, the Board of Directors of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana terminated the stock offering in connection with the conversion of Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana and the acquisition of a local financial institution that was contingent on the completion of the offering.  The recognition of conversion and merger expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 was a result of this action.

The increase in compensation and benefits expenses was a result of normal compensation increases including Stock Options and Recognition and Retention Plan expenses.  Compensation expense recognized by the Company for its Stock Option and Recognition and Retention Plans amounted to $14,000 and $32,000, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2008, and $17,000 and $37,000, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  The decrease in other operating expense was due primarily to a $15,000 decrease in miscellaneous expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2007.

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company, through its subsidiary Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, became subject to the Louisiana bank shares tax.  This tax is assessed on the Association’s equity and earnings.  For the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company recognized expense of $36,000 pertaining to bank shares tax assessment.

Income Taxes

Income taxes amounted to $56,000 and $58,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of 34% for both periods.  The decrease in income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2008, was due to decreased income before income taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Home Federal Savings and Loan maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management.  The Association adjusts its liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay its borrowings and to fund loan commitments.  Home Federal Savings and Loan also adjusts liquidity as appropriate to meet asset and liability management objectives.

Home Federal Savings and Loan’s primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales and earnings and funds provided from operations.  While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Association sets the interest rates on its deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits.  In addition, Home Federal Savings and Loan invests excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.  Home Federal Savings and Loan’s deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $5.5 million at September 30, 2008.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

A significant portion of Home Federal Savings and Loan’s liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents.  Home Federal Savings and Loan’s primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and increases in deposit accounts.  If Home Federal Savings and Loan requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas which provides an additional source of funds.  At September 30, 2008, Home Federal Savings and Loan had $31.9 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.

At September 30, 2008, Home Federal Savings and Loan had outstanding loan commitments of $1.2 million to originate loans.  At September 30, 2008, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year, totaled $41.4 million.

Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal, in a rising interest rate environment.  Home Federal Savings and Loan intends to utilize its high levels of liquidity to fund its lending activities.  If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, Home Federal Savings and Loan intends to sell its securities classified as available-for-sale as needed.

Home Federal Savings and Loan is required to maintain regulatory capital sufficient to meet tangible, core and risk-based capital ratios of at least 1.5%, 3.0% and 8.0%, respectively.  At September 30, 2008, Home Federal Savings and Loan exceeded each of its capital requirements with ratios of 20.14%, 20.14% and 71.67%, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At September 30, 2008, the Association did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements and related financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in relative purchasing power over time due to inflation.

Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than does the effect of inflation.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  In addition, in those and other portions of this document, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “except,” “intend,” “should” and similar expressions, or the negative thereof, as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future looking events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended.  The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

See Item 4T below.

ITEM 4T.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosures Controls and Procedures.   Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our principal financial officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the applicable time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business, which involve amounts in the aggregate believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition of the Company.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
(a)
Not applicable.
 
(b)
Not applicable.

 
(c)
Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table represents the repurchasing activity of the stock repurchase program during the first quarter of fiscal 2008:

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 Plans or
Programs
 
Month #1 July 1, 2008 – July 31, 2008
    --     $ --       --       --  
Month #2 August 1, 2008 – August 31, 2008
    3,687       8.85       3,687       121,313  
Month #3 September 1, 2008 –  September 30, 2008
    2,000       8.15       2,000       119,313  
Total
    5,687     $ 8.60       5,687       119,313  
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Notes to this table:

(a)  On August 26, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program (the "program") on August 13, 2008.

(b)  The Company was authorized to repurchase 10% or 125,000 of the outstanding shares other than shares held by Home Federal Mutual Holding Company.

(c)  The program does not have an expiration date.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report:

No.
 
Description
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
     
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
     
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350

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SIGNATURES


In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date:   November 14, 2008
By:
/s/ Daniel R. Herndon 
   
Daniel R. Herndon
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
     
Date:   November 14, 2008
By:
/s/ Clyde D. Patterson 
   
Clyde D. Patterson
   
Executive Vice President
   
(principal financial officer)