form10qsb.htm
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-QSB
 
(Mark One)

[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
 
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   

For the quarterly period ended
December 31, 2007
 
 
OR
 

[   ]
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from
 
to
   

 
Commission File Number:
000-51117
 
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 
Federal
 
86-1127166
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization
   

624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(318) 222-1145
(Issuer’s telephone number)
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)   Yes    No   X  
 
Shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding as of February 13, 2008: The registrant had 3,383,287 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 1,247,912 shares were held by the public and directors, officers and employees of the registrant, and the registrant’s employee benefit plans.
 
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:   Yes    No   X

 

 
 
INDEX

     
Page
       
PART I
-
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1:
 
Financial Statements
 
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
1
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Income
2
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
3
       
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
4
       
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
6
       
Item 2:
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
12
       
Item 3:
 
Controls and Procedures
17
       
PART II
-
OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1:
 
Legal Proceedings
18
       
Item 2:
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
18
       
Item 3:
 
Defaults upon Senior Securities
18
       
Item 4:
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
19
       
Item 5:
 
Other information
19
       
Item 6:
 
Exhibits
19
       
SIGNATURES
     
 

 
 
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
   
             
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
(In Thousands)
 
             
Cash and Cash Equivalents
  $ 14,958     $ 3,972  
Securities Available-for-Sale
    81,163       83,752  
Securities Held-to-Maturity
    1,331       1,408  
Loans Held for Sale
    962       1,478  
Loans Receivable, Net
    27,789       25,211  
Accrued Interest Receivable
    491       499  
Premises and Equipment, Net
    907       923  
Deferred Tax Asset
    284       1,476  
Other Assets
    166       66  
Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure
    33       -  
Total Assets
  $ 128,084     $ 118,785  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
  $ 80,986     $ 77,710  
Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance
    118       196  
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
    15,933       12,368  
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities
    606       699  
 
Total Liabilities
     97,643        90,973  
                 
COMMITMENTS
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common stock - 8,000,000 shares of $.01
   par value authorized; 3,558,958 shares issued;
   3,383,287 shares outstanding and 3,387,202
   shares outstanding at December 31, 2007 and
   June 30, 2007, respectively
          14             14  
Additional paid-in capital
    13,541       13,509  
Retained Earnings - Partially Restricted
    20,565       20,449  
Unearned ESOP Stock
    (969 )     (997 )
Unearned RRP Trust Stock
    (395 )     (551 )
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (506 )     (2,841 )
Treasury Stock – At Cost
       (1,809 )     (1,771 )
                 
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    30,441       27,812  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’
   EQUITY
   $ 128,084       $ 118,785   
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
 
INTEREST INCOME
                       
Loans, Including Fees
  $ 530     $ 431     $ 1,045     $ 802  
Investment Securities
    78       77       144       153  
Mortgage-Backed Securities
    1,122       1,063       2,231       2,132  
Other Interest-Earning Assets
    49       85       86       124  
Total Interest Income
    1,779       1,656       3,506       3,211  
                                 
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
 Deposits
    797       682       1,567       1,307  
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
    204       182       400       327  
Total Interest Expense
    1,001       864       1,967       1,634  
Net Interest Income
    778       792       1,539       1,577  
                                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    --       --       --       --  
Net Interest Income after
                               
Provision for Loan Losses
    778       792       1,539       1,577  
                                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME
                               
Gain on Sale of Loans
    3       --       4       --  
Gain on Sale of Investments
    72       101       94       101  
Other Income (Loss)
    7       (7 )     22       50  
Total Non-Interest Income
    82       94       120       151  
                                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Compensation and Benefits
    396       385       790       753  
Occupancy and Equipment
    41       47       85       93  
Data Processing
    16       16       33       33  
Audit and Professional Fees
    91       69       132       124  
Franchise and Bank Shares Tax
    38       39       76       79  
Other Expense
    51       67       146       143  
Total Non-Interest Expense
    633       623       1,262       1,225  
Income Before Income Taxes
    227       263       397       503  
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE
    76       89       134       171  
Net Income
  $ 151     $ 174     $ 263     $ 332  
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
                               
     Basic
  $ 0.05     $ 0.05     $ 0.08     $ 0.10  
     Diluted
  $ 0.05     $ 0.05     $ 0.08     $ 0.10  
DIVIDENDS DECLARED
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06     $ 0.12     $ 0.12  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
 
             
Unearned 
         
 Accumulated
   
     
Additional 
 
Unearned 
 
RRP
         
 Other
 
Total 
  Common   
Paid-in 
 
ESOP
 
Trust
 
Retained 
 
Treasury 
 
 Comprehensive
 
Stockholders' 
 
Stock
 
Capital 
 
Stock 
 
Stock 
 
Earnings 
 
Stock 
 
Income (Loss)
 
Equity 
             
(In Thousands) 
           
                               
BALANCE – JUNE 30, 2006
$           14
 
$13,445
 
$(1,054)
 
$(688)
 
$ 20,149
 
$ (211)
 
$(3,116)
 
$28,539
                                 
Net Income
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
332
 
--
 
--
 
332
Other Comprehensive Loss:
                               
   Changes in Unrealized Gain
      on Securities Available-
      for-Sale, Net of Tax Effects
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
2,087
 
 
 
2,087
                                 
RRP Shares Earned
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
137
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
137
                                 
Stock Options Vested
 
--
 
31
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
31
                                 
ESOP Compensation Earned
 
--
 
1
 
28
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
29
                                 
Dividends Declared
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
(169)
 
--
 
--
 
(169)
                                 
Acquisition Treasury Stock
 
              --
 
                 --
 
                 --
 
                 --
 
                --
 
              (54)
 
                 --
 
                   (54)
 
BALANCE – DECEMBER 31, 2006
 
$           14
 
 
$        13,477
 
 
$        (1,026)
 
 
$          (551)
 
 
$        20,312
 
 
$          (265)
 
 
$             (1,029)
 
 
$             30,932
                                 
                                 
    BALANCE – JUNE 30, 2007
   $           14
 
$        13,509  
 
$           (997)            
 
$          (551)
 
$        20,449
 
$       (1,771)
 
$             (2,841)
 
$             27,812
Net Income
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
263
 
--
 
--
 
263
Other Comprehensive Loss:
                               
   Changes in Unrealized Gain
      on Securities Available-
      for-Sale, Net of Tax Effects
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
--
 
 
 
2,335
 
 
 
2,335
                                 
Purchase of Common Stock for
  RRPTrust
 
 
--
 
 
       --
 
 
--
 
 
156
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
156
                                 
Stock Options Vested
 
--
 
32
 
--
 
                  --
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
32
                                 
ESOP Compensation Earned
 
--
 
--
 
28
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
 --
 
28
                                 
Dividends Declared
 
           --
 
               --
 
                 --
 
               --
 
            (147)
 
--
 
                --
 
                 (147)
                                 
Acquisition of Treasury Stock
 
             --
 
                  --
 
                  --
 
                  --
 
                  --
 
              (38)
 
                 --
 
                   (38)
BALANCE – DECEMBER 31, 2007
$           14
 
$           13,541
 
$           (969)
 
$          (395)
 
$        20,565
 
$       (1,809)
 
$                (506)
 
$             30,441
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
(In Thousands)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net Income
  $ 263     $ 332  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
               
Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities
               
Net Amortization and Accretion on Securities
    (110 )     (106 )
Gain on Sale of Investments
    (94 )     (101 )
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees
    (13 )     (7 )
Depreciation of Premises and Equipment
    27       31  
ESOP Expense
    28       30  
Stock Option Expense
    32       31  
Recognition and Retention Plan Expense
    86       68  
Deferred Income Tax
    (11 )     (11 )
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
               
Loans Held-for-Sale  –  Originations
    (8,725 )     (505 )
Loans Held-for-Sale – Principal Repayments
    9,438       250  
Accrued Interest Receivable
    8       (23 )
Other Operating Assets
    (101 )     (21 )
Other Operating Liabilities
     (23 )     43  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    805       11  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Loan Originations and Purchases, Net of Principal Collections
    (2,803 )     (1,950 )
Deferred Loan Fees Collected
    8       8  
Acquisition of Premises and Equipment
    (12 )     (33 )
Activity in Available-for-Sale Securities:
               
Proceeds from Sales and Maturities of Securities
    8,253       14,643  
Principal Payments on Mortgage-backed Securities
    7,399       6,004  
Purchases of Securities
    (9,320 )     (18,057 )
Activity in Held-to-Maturity Securities
               
Proceeds from Redemption or Maturity of Investments
    --       --  
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities
    78       82  
Purchases of Securities
    --       (124 )
                 
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
    3,603       573  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
(In Thousands)
 
Net Increase in Deposits
    3,276       4,995  
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
    5,500       4,750  
Repayments of Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    (1,935 )     (1,802 )
Net Decrease in Mortgage-Escrow Funds
    (78 )     (124 )
Dividends Paid
    (147 )     (169 )
Acquisition of Treasury Stock
    (38 )     (54 )
                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    6,578       7,596  
                 
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    10,986       8,180  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING
               
OF PERIOD
     3,972       4,930  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD
  $  14,958     $ 13,110  
                 
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Interest Paid on Deposits and Borrowed Funds
  $ 1,973     $ 1,638  
Income Taxes Paid
    94       137  
Market Value Adjustment for Gain on Securities
               
Available-for-Sale
    3,538       3,162  
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY
               
Real Estate Acquired through Foreclosure
  $ 33     $ --  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
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-QSB 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 six month period ended December 31, 2007, is not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.

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 63.1% of our outstanding common stock at December 31, 2007.  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.

On December 12, 2007, the Company announced that the Company, the Association and Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana had adopted a plan to convert from the mutual holding company structure to a full stock-form holding company structure and the Company had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which it will acquire First Louisiana Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Louisiana Bank.  For further information, see the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2007 and December 17, 2007.
 
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

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.

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.

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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
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.

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 that would arise from the exercise of dilutive securities. Earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were calculated as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2007
   
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2006
 
   
Basic
   
Diluted
   
Basic
   
Diluted
 
                         
Net Income
  $ 150,247     $ 150,247     $ 173,948     $ 173,948  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    3,243,093       3,243,093       3,373,758       3,373,758  
Effect of unvested common stock awards
    --       3,233       --       4,292  
Adjusted weighted average shares used in
  earnings per share computation
     3,243,093        3,246,326        3,373,758         3,378,050  
                                 
                                 
Earnings per share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.05     $ 0.05     $ 0.05  


   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2007
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2006
 
   
Basic
   
Diluted
   
Basic
   
Diluted
 
                         
Net Income
  $ 262,575     $ 262,575     $ 331,961     $ 331,961  
Weighted average shares outstanding
    3,239,689       3,239,689       3,370,828       3,370,828  
Effect of unvested common stock awards
    --       3,978       --        4,312  
Adjusted weighted average shares used in
  earnings per share computation
     3,239,689        3,243,667        3,370,828        3,375,140  
                                 
                                 
Earnings per share
  $ 0.08     $ 0.08     $ 0.10     $ 0.10  


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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
 
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 totals 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 six months ended December 31, 2007, 15,810 shares vested and were released from the Recognition Plan Trust and 40,285 shares remained in the Recognition Plan Trust at December 31, 2007.

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 December 31, 2007, 1,490 awards had been forfeited and vesting was accelerated on 2,270 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.

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 the 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 and key 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 December 31, 2007, 3,532 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).

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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


5.      RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation Number (FIN) 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (as amended).  This Interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.  This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.  This Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.

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 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.
 
 
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

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 condition and results of operations.

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, 2007 to December 31, 2007

At December 31, 2007, total assets amounted to $128.1 million compared to $118.8 million at June 30, 2007, an increase of approximately $9.3 million, or 7.8%.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $11.0 million, or 276.6%, and an increase in loans receivable of $2.6 million, or 10.3%.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the Company’s deferred tax asset of $1.2 million, or 80.6%, and a decrease in investment securities of $2.7 million, or 3.1%.

The increase in cash and cash equivalents was due primarily to proceeds received through deposits, principal payments on securities and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.  The increase in loans receivable was primarily due to the purchase of first mortgage loans originated by another mortgage loan company.  The decrease in investment securities was primarily due to sale of securities, partially offset by an increase in the market value of securities available for sale and the purchase of new securities.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION (Continued)
 
 
The Company’s total liabilities amounted to $97.6 million at December 31, 2007 an increase of approximately $6.6 million, or 7.3%, compared to total liabilities of $91.0 million at June 30, 2007. The primary reason for the increase in liabilities was due to the $3.3 million, or 4.2%, increase of customers’ deposits due to normal deposits inflow, and a $3.5 million, 28.8%, increase in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

Stockholders’ equity increased $2.6 million, or 9.5%, to $30.4 million at December 31, 2007 compared to $27.8 million at June 30, 2007.  This increase was primarily the result of the change in the Company’s Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss associated with securities available-for-sale of $2.3 million, or 82.2%, the recognition of net income of $263,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2007, and the distribution of shares associated with the Company’s Recognition and Retention Plan of $156,000.  These increases were offset by dividends of $147,000 paid during the six months ended December 31, 2007, and the acquisition of treasury shares of $38,000.

The Association is required to meet minimum capital standards promulgated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”).  At December 31, 2007 Home Federal Savings and Loan’s regulatory capital was well in excess of the minimum capital requirements.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

General

Net income amounted to $151,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to $174,000 for the same period in 2006, a decrease of $23,000, or 13.2%.  The decrease was primarily due to decreases in net interest income and non-interest income, and an increase in non-interest expense.  These were partially offset by a decrease in income tax expense.

For the six months ended December 31, 2007, net income amounted to $263,000, compared to $332,000 for the same period in 2007, a decrease of $69,000, or 20.8%.  The decrease was primarily due to decreases in net interest income and non-interest income, and an increase in non-interest expense.  These were partially offset by a decrease in income tax expense.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $778,000, a decrease of $14,000, or 1.8%, in comparison to the three months ended December 31, 2006. This decrease was due primarily to the increase the Company’s cost of funds, partially offset by an increase in total interest income.

Net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2007, was $1.5 million, a decrease of $38,000, or 2.4%, in comparison to the six months ended December 31, 2006.  This decrease was due primarily to the increase in interest expense incurred on deposit accounts and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, partially offset by an increase in total interest income.

The Company’s average interest rate spread was 1.71% and 1.66% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, compared to 1.80% and 1.93% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006.  The Company’s net interest margin was 2.58% and 2.55% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, compared to 2.69% and 2.76% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006.  The decrease in net interest income and net interest margin is attributable primarily to the increase in interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and average cost associated with deposits and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION (Continued)
 
Provision for Losses on Loans
 
Based on an analysis of historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by Home Federal, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to Home Federal’s market area and other factors related to the collectibility of Home Federal’s loan portfolio, no provisions for loan losses were made during the three and six months ended December 31, 2007 or 2006.  The Association’s allowance for loan losses was $235,000, or 0.81% of total loans, at December 31, 2007 compared to $235,000, or 1.01% of total loans at December 31, 2006.  At December 31, 2007, Home Federal had non-performing loans of $19,000 and other non-performing assets of $33,000.  Home Federal did not have any non-performing loans at December 31, 2006.  There can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be sufficient to cover losses on non-performing assets in the future.

Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income amounted to $82,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2007, compared to $94,000 for the same period in 2006.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $29,000 in gain on sale of investments partially offset by an increase in other income.

Total non-interest income amounted to $120,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2007, compared to $151,000 for the same period in 2006.  The decrease was primarily due to decreases in gain on sale of securities and other income.

Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense increased $10,000, or 1.6%, for the three months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the prior year period.  The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $11,000, or 2.9%, over the prior year period and an increase in audit and professional fees of $22,000, or 31.9%, partially offset by a decrease in advertising expense.

Total non-interest expense increased $37,000, or 3.0%, for the six months ended December 31, 2007 compared to the prior year period.  The increase was primarily due to an increase of $37,000, or 4.9%, in compensation and benefits expense, and an increase in audit and professional fees of $8,000, offset by a decrease in occupancy and equipment expense of $8,000.

The increase in compensation and benefits expenses was a result of normal compensation increases including increased recognition and retention plan expense due to the acceleration of vesting of awards during the six months following the death of a participant.  Compensation expense recognized by the Company for its Stock Option and Recognition and Retention Plans amounted to $15,423 and $49,088, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2007, and $32,446 and $86,375, respectively, for the six months ended December 31, 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 and six months ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized franchise and bank shares tax expense of $36,300 and $72,600, respectively.
 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION (Continued)

Income Taxes

Income taxes amounted to $76,000 and $89,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 33.5% and 33.7%, respectively. Income taxes amounted to $134,000 and $171,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of 33.7% and 34.0%, respectively.

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 $8.4 million at December 31, 2007.

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 provide an additional source of funds.  At December 31, 2007, Home Federal Savings and Loan had $15.9 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.

At December 31, 2007, Home Federal Savings and Loan had outstanding loan commitments of $2.4 million to originate loans.  At December 31, 2007, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year, totaled $42.2 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 December 31, 2007, Home Federal Savings and Loan exceeded each of its capital requirements with ratios of 21.82%, 21.82% and 79.67%, respectively.
 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION (Continued)

 
In connection with the Association’s reorganization to the mutual holding company form of organization, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of the Association, sold 1,423,583 shares of its common stock in a subscription and community offering, which was completed on January 18, 2005 at a price of $10.00 per share.  This includes 113,887 shares acquired by the Association’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan.  The Company has invested 50% of the net proceeds from the reorganization in the Association.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At December 31, 2007, 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-QSB, 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 Association’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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-QSB 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.
 
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ITEM 3.       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. 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 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 second 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 October 1, 2007 – October 31, 2007
    --     $ --       --       94,809  
Month #2 November 1, 2007 – November 30, 2007
    --       --       --       94,809  
Month #3 December 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
     --       --        --       94,809  
Total
    --     $ --       --       94,809  

Notes to this table:

(a)  
On May 10, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors authorized a second stock repurchase program (the "program") on May 9, 2007.

(b)  
The Company was authorized to repurchase 10% or 128,122 of the outstanding shares other than shares held by Home Federal Mutual Holding Company.

(c)  
The program has an expiration date of May 9, 2008.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

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

On November 14, 2007, the Company held an Annual Meeting of Shareholders to obtain approval for two proxy proposals submitted on behalf of the Company’s Board of Directors.  Shareholders of record as of September 26, 2007, received proxy materials and were considered eligible to vote on these proposals.  The following is a brief summary of each proposal and the result of the vote.

   
For
   
Withhold
   
Against
   
Abstain
 
  1.  
To elect three directors for a three year term expiring in 2010:
                       
                               
     
Walter T. Colquitt III
    2,959,729       83,330       --       --  
     
Daniel R. Herndon
    2,959,729       83,330       --       --  
     
Scott D. Lawrence
    2,959,729       83,330       --       --  
                                       
  2.   To ratify the appointment of the Company’s independent                                
     
registered public accounting firm:
      3,006,029         --         37,000         30  
                                       

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report:

 
No.
 
Description
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana and First Louisiana Bancshares, Inc., dated as of December 11, 2007(1)
 
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
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350

____________________
 

(1)
Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 17, 2007 (SEC File No. 000-51117).
 

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