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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Conversion, Stock Offering and Merger

The conversion of Somerset Savings Bank, SLA from the mutual to stock form of organization and related stock offering by SR Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), the newly formed holding company for Somerset Savings Bank, SLA was completed on September 19, 2023. The Company’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol “SRBK” on September 20, 2023.

The Company sold 9,055,172 shares of its common stock at a price of $10.00 per share, which included 760,364 shares sold to Somerset Regal Bank’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Additionally, the Company contributed 452,758 shares and $905,517 in cash to the Somerset Regal Charitable Foundation, Inc., a charitable foundation formed in connection with the conversion. Upon the completion of the conversion and offering, 9,507,930 shares of Company common stock are outstanding.

Promptly following the completion of the conversion and related stock offering, Regal Bancorp, Inc., a New Jersey corporation (“Regal Bancorp”), merged with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving entity (the “Merger”). Immediately following the Merger, Regal Bank, a New Jersey chartered commercial bank headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey and the wholly-owned subsidiary of Regal Bancorp, merged with and into Somerset Bank, which had converted into a commercial bank charter, and was renamed Somerset Regal Bank (the “Bank”). In connection with the Merger, each outstanding share of Regal Bancorp common stock converted into the right to receive $23.00 in cash. The Merger was completed on September 19, 2023.

Business

SR Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation, became the holding company for Somerset Regal Bank upon its conversion to stock form. The Bank, which was formed in 1887, serves Essex, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties in New Jersey. The Bank is a New Jersey chartered commercial bank subject to the laws and regulations of federal and state agencies. A locally managed community bank, the Bank provides customary retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses and local municipalities through its 17 full-service branch locations.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SR Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary the Bank, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Somerset Investment Co. (the “Investment Co.”), RB Properties, LLC and Somerset Consumer Service Corp. (“SCS”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Investment Co. is a special purpose entity subject to the investment company provisions of the New Jersey Corporation Business Tax Act whose activities are limited to holding investment securities and recognizing income and other gains/losses thereon. RB Properties, LLC was formed to own and manage real estate property acquired through foreclosure or in lieu of foreclosure in connection with loans. RB Properties, LLC is currently inactive. SCS has had limited activity.

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The financial information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is for the Company and the Bank, unless indicated otherwise. However, due to the timing of the Merger, the income statement only includes 11 days of operations of the combined entity. Financial

information as of June 30, 2023 and for the three months ended September 30, 2022 is for Somerset Savings Bank, SLA, on a stand-alone basis, unless indicated otherwise.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statement of financial condition and revenues and expenses for the periods then ended. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Prior period amounts have been reclassified when necessary to conform to the current year’s presentation. Such reclassifications did not have a material impact on the operating results or financial position of the Company.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes relate to the allowance for credit losses. Management believes that the evaluations of the allowance for credit losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance for credit losses may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions in the market area.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Company's lending activity is concentrated in loans secured by real estate located primarily in the State of New Jersey. Credit risk exposure in this area of lending is mitigated by adhering to conservative underwriting practices and policies, and close monitoring of the loan portfolio. Residential mortgage loans originated with a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 80% are generally insured by private mortgage insurance. The Company does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or customer.

Notes 2 and 3 discuss the types of investment securities in which the Company invests. Credit risk as it relates to investment activities is mitigated through the monitoring of ratings and the purchase of government sponsored agency securities, backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks and interest-earning deposits in other banks with original maturities of three months or less. The Company maintains accounts at other financial institutions with balances in excess of federal deposit insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any loss in such accounts.

Adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 326: Financial Instruments - Credit Losses ("ASC 326")

On July 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASC 326 ("CECL"), which requires the earlier recognition of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments based on an expected loss model, replacing the incurred loss model that was in use through June 30, 2023. Under this guidance, an entity measures all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The CECL model applies to loans and leases, unfunded lending commitments, held to maturity debt securities and other debt instruments measured at amortized cost. The Company has recorded the effect of implementing CECL using a modified-retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment through retained earnings as of July 1, 2023, the beginning of the reporting period in which CECL became effective. The adoption of the new standard resulted in an increase to the allowance for credit losses on loans of $34. No allowances were recorded for investment securities or unfunded lending commitments, as the estimates of those losses were de minimus. At September 30, 2023, the Company has only one nonaccrual loan of $144 that was originated in 2006. At June 30, 2023, the Company had one nonaccrual loan in the amount of $145.

Securities

Investments in debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity securities and reported at amortized cost. Debt and equity securities that are bought and held principally to sell in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses included in earnings. Debt and equity securities not classified as trading securities or as held-to-maturity securities are classified as available for-sale securities and reported at fair value, with unrealized holding gains or losses, net of deferred income taxes, reported in the accumulated other comprehensive income/loss component of equity.

Premiums/discounts on all securities are amortized/accreted to maturity by use of the level yield method. Gain or loss on sales of securities is based on the specific identification method.

Sales or dispositions of securities whose fair value exceed amortized cost are recognized in earnings. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses investments with unrealized losses in its available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios regarding its ability and intent to hold those investments until fair value equals or exceeds amortized cost.

Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are measured at fair value. Any realized or unrealized gains or losses are recognized in earnings. Dividends are included in interest income.

In compliance with ASC 326, the Company conducted a review of its investment portfolio to determine the appropriate level of credit losses to reserve for. A determination was made that for certain classes of securities it would be appropriate to assume the expected credit loss to be zero. This zero-credit loss assumption applies to debt issuances of the U.S. Treasury and agencies and instrumentalities of the United States government that are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, and its agencies. As of the date of adoption, the Company's estimated allowance for credit losses on securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity under ASC 326 was deemed immaterial due to the composition of the underlying securities in these portfolios, which consist primarily of U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities. Therefore, the Company did not recognize a cumulative effect adjustment through retained earnings related to these securities.

Loans Receivable

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, net of an allowance for credit losses and any deferred fees and costs. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance and credited to income. Loan origination fees and costs are deferred and recognized over the life of the loans as an adjustment to yield (interest income). Discounts and premiums on purchased loans are amortized to income using the interest method over the expected lives of the loans.

Following the completion of the Merger, the loans receivable portfolio was segmented as follows: owner occupied commercial real estate loans, other commercial real estate loans, multi-family loans, commercial and industrial loans, residential mortgage loans and consumer loans.

The accrual of interest is generally discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectability of principal or interest, even when the loan is currently performing. A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income in the current year is reversed and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged against the allowance for credit losses. Interest received on nonaccrual loans generally is either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to management’s judgment as to the collectability of principal. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time (generally six months) and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and

interest is no longer in doubt. The past due status of all classes of loans receivable is determined based on contractual due dates for loan payments.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses ("ACL") is a significant accounting estimate used in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on July 1, 2023, the Company replaced the incurred loss impairment model with a requirement to recognize lifetime expected credit losses on loans and other financial instruments immediately when a financial asset is originated or purchased. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans, or portions thereof, are charged off against the allowance when they are deemed uncollectible. The allowance is comprised of reserves measured on a collective (pool) basis based on a lifetime loss-rate model when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Arriving at an appropriate level of ACL involves a high degree of judgment. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of the borrowers may necessitate future additions or reductions to the allowance.

The Company estimates expected credit losses using a combination of the cohort method and weighted average remaining maturities method. The loan portfolio is segmented into pools of loans by similar attributes and risk characteristics, as of a particular point in time, to which expected losses are calculated over their remaining lives, or until sufficiently attrited (i.e., have reached an acceptable stage at which a significant majority of all losses are expected to have been recognized). The model used factors historical loss rates into quantitative adjustments, to which management applies qualitative adjustments.

Under the impaired loss model employed prior to the adoption of CECL, the allowance for loan and lease losses ("ALLL") represented management’s estimate of current expected losses in the loan portfolio as of the statement of financial condition date and was recorded as a reduction to loans. The ALLL is increased by the provision for credit losses, and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the ALLL, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. All, or part, of the principal balance of loans receivable are charged off to the allowance as soon as it is determined that the repayment of all, or part, of the principal balance is highly unlikely. Because all identified losses are immediately charged off, no portion of the allowance for credit losses is restricted to any individual loan or groups of loans, and the entire allowance is available to absorb any and all credit losses.

Mortgage loans are secured by the borrower’s residential or non-residential real estate in a first lien position. Mortgage loans have varying loan rates depending on the financial condition of the borrower and the loan to value ratio. The Bank makes construction loans to finance the construction of residential structures. These loans are made to individuals and are typically secured by the land and structure(s) under construction.

Consumer loans are primarily home equity loans and are generally secured by the borrower’s personal residence in a second lien position.

A loan is considered individually impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining whether a loan is individually impaired include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as individually impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on July 1, 2023, a loan was individually evaluated when the loan was considered impaired. A loan was considered to be impaired when based on current information and events, it was probable that the Company would not be able to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan, including scheduled interest payments. With the adoption of ASU 2016-13, loans that do not share risk characteristics with existing pools are evaluated on an individual basis. The Company considers a loan to be collateral dependent when management has determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, or where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment of the financial asset is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. When repayment is expected to be from the operation of the collateral, the specific credit loss reserve is calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the financial asset exceeds the net present value from the operation of the collateral. When repayment is expected to be from the sale of the collateral, the specific credit loss reserve is calculated as the amount by which the amortized cost basis of the financial asset exceeds the fair value of the underlying collateral less estimated cost to sell. The allowance may be zero if the fair value of the collateral at the measurement date exceeds the amortized cost basis of the financial asset.

In addition, Federal and state regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for credit losses and may require the Company to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination, which may not be currently available to management. Based on management’s comprehensive analysis of the loan portfolio, management believes the current level of the allowance for credit losses is adequate.

Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on July 1, 2023, the Company made the following elections regarding accrued interest receivable: (i) present accrued interest receivable balances separately on the consolidated statements of condition; (ii) exclude accrued interest from the measurement of the ACL, including investments and loans; and (iii) continue to write-off accrued interest receivable by reversing interest income when a loan is placed on non-accrual. The Company's policy is to write-off accrued interest when a loan is placed on non-accrual. Historically, the Company has not experienced uncollectible accrued interest receivable on investment debt securities.

The exposure for unfunded commitments is a component of other liabilities on the Company's consolidated statement of financial condition and represents the estimate for probable credit losses inherent in unfunded commitments to extend credit. Unfunded commitments to extend credit include unused portions of lines of credit, unfunded loan commitments, availability on construction and land development loans and standby and commercial letters of credit. The process used to determine the ACL for these exposures is consistent with the process for determining the allowance for loans, as adjusted for estimated funding probabilities or loan equivalency factors. A charge (credit) to provision for unfunded commitments on the consolidated statements of income is made to account for the change in the ACL on unfunded commitment exposures between reporting periods.

Premises and Equipment, net

Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred, while significant expenditures for improvements are capitalized. Gains or losses upon disposition are reflected in earnings as realized. Bank premises and equipment are reviewed by management for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

Leases

The lease liability for operating leases is measured and recognized as the present value of all future lease payment obligations. The right-of-use asset for operating leases is measured as the amount of the lease liability, plus any unamortized initial direct costs, plus (minus) any prepaid (accrued) lease payments, less the unamortized balance of lease incentives received, and any impairment recognized.

The discount rate used to compute the lease liability is the implicit rate in the lease contract, if readily determinable, or the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The implicit rates of our operating leases are not readily

determinable, therefore the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the commencement date of each lease. The Company's incremental borrowing rate for a lease is the rate of interest it would have to pay on a collateralized basis to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments under similar terms and in a similar economic environment.

For all underlying classes of assets, the Company has elected to not recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less at lease commencement. Leases containing termination clauses in which either party may terminate the lease without cause and the notice period is less than 12 months are deemed short-term leases. The Company recognizes short-term lease costs on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Leases acquired in a business combination are evaluated as of the acquisition date to determine if the terms of the acquired leases are more or less favorable than the market terms of similar agreements on the acquisition date. If the lease terms are favorable as compared to the market, the Company records an asset. If the lease terms are unfavorable as compared to the market, the Company records a liability. The Company acquired $3.4 million of operating leases in the acquisition of Regal Bancorp and is currently evaluating the lease terms compared to market.

Restricted Equity Securities

Federal law requires a member institution of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system to hold stock of its district bank according to a predetermined formula. The restricted stock is carried at cost. At September 30, 2023 (unaudited) and June 30, 2023, the Company held $1.3 million and $726, respectively, in stock of the FHLB of New York.

Management evaluates the stock for impairment in accordance with guidance on accounting by certain entities that lend or finance the activities of others. Management’s determination of whether these investments are impaired is based on their assessment of the ultimate recoverability of their cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of their cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted; (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB; and (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, on the customer base of the FHLB.

Management believes no impairment charge is necessary related to the FHLB stock as of September 30, 2023 (unaudited) and June 30, 2023.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company invests in bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) as a source of funding for employee benefit expenses. BOLI involves the purchasing of life insurance by the Company on a chosen group of employees. The Company is the owner and beneficiary of the policies. This investment is carried as an asset in the consolidated statement of financial condition at the cash surrender value of the underlying policies. Increases in the cash surrender value of the policies, as well as proceeds, are recorded as income in the consolidated statement of income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company acquired goodwill through the acquisition of Regal Bancorp that is tested for impairment and adjusted as conditions warrant. At September 30, 2023, goodwill was $20.5 million. No impairment loss was recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

The Company acquired a core deposit premium intangible through the acquisition of Regal Bancorp that is amortized on an accelerated basis over ten years. At September 30, 2023, the core deposit premium intangible asset had a gross carrying amount of $9.1 million and accumulated amortization of $54,000.

Revenue Recognition

The Company earns income from various sources, including loans, investment securities, bank-owned life insurance, deposit accounts, and sales of assets. The revenue is recognized as it is earned and when collectability is reasonably assured.

Interest income on loans is accrued on the unpaid principal balance and recorded daily. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the related loan yield using the interest method. Other loan fees, including late charges, are recognized as the transactions occur.

Interest income on debt securities, including purchase premiums and discounts, is also accrued using the interest method over the term of the securities. Income from dividends on equity securities are recorded when declared.

Noninterest income is accounted for under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and is discussed in greater detail below. Fees and service charges related to deposit accounts are largely based on contracts with customers that are short-term in nature and where the performance obligations are satisfied as services are rendered. Fees are either fixed at a specific amount or assessed as a percentage of the transaction amount. No judgments or estimates are required by management to determine the amount and timing of the related revenue. Descriptions of the primary revenue contracts included as components of noninterest income are as follows:

Monthly service charges - general service fees for monthly account maintenance. These fees are charged as earned within the monthly statement period that the transactions occurred.
Account fees and charges - activity or transaction-based fees for deposit related services including, but not limited to, account overdraft fees, wire transfer fees and stop payment fees. Fees are received at the time of transaction execution concurrent with the fulfillment of performance obligations.
ATM debit card fees - include interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions or ATM surcharges for non-customer usage of Somerset Regal Bank ATMs. These fees are recognized as earned at the time of the transaction occurrence.

Other income items are transactional in nature and are recorded as they occur.

Gains or losses on sales of assets are generally recognized when the asset has been legally transferred to the buyer and the Company has no continuing involvement with the asset. The Company does not generally finance the sale of foreclosed assets.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

U.S. GAAP requires comprehensive income (loss) and its components to be reported when a company presents a full set of financial statements. The term comprehensive income (loss) refers to net income (loss) plus other comprehensive income, that is, certain revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are reported as separate components of equity instead of net income. For the Company, the primary component of other comprehensive income (loss) is the unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale investment securities. The Company has elected to report these effects on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss).

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred and recorded as a non-interest expense in the consolidated statement of income. Advertising expense was approximately $57 and $51 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Income Taxes

SR Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Income taxes are allocated to SR Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries based on their respective income or loss included in the consolidated income tax return. Separate state income tax returns are filed by SR Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Federal and state income taxes have been provided on the basis of reported income. The amounts reflected on SR Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries’ tax returns differ from these provisions due principally to temporary differences in the reporting of certain items for financial reporting and income tax reporting purposes.

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with accounting guidance ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. Under this guidance, deferred income tax expense or benefit is determined by recognizing deferred tax assets and liabilities for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period that includes the enactment date. The realization of deferred tax assets is assessed and a valuation allowance provided, when necessary, for that portion of the asset that is not likely to be realized. Management believes, based upon current facts, that it is more likely than not that there will be sufficient taxable income in future years to realize the deferred tax assets.

The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting guidance which 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, and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. As a result of the Company’s evaluation, no significant income tax uncertainties were identified. Therefore, the Company recognized no adjustment for unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2023 or June 30, 2023.

The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the consolidated statement of income. No interest and penalties were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2023 or 2022.

Retirement Benefits

The Bank has a funded noncontributory defined benefit pension plan that covers substantially all employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. The cost of the pension plan is based on actuarial computations of current and future benefits for employees. The Bank took steps to freeze the pension plan with respect to participation and benefits accounts effective as of April 30, 2023.

The Bank follows the accounting guidance applicable to a defined benefit pension plan that requires an employer to: (a) recognize in its statement of financial condition an asset for a plan’s overfunded status or a liability for a plan’s underfunded status; (b) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year (with limited exceptions); and (c) recognize changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan in the year in which the changes occur.

The Bank also maintains a 401(k) Plan. Eligible employees who are at least 21 years of age become participants in the 401(k) Plan after they have been employed for six consecutive months. Under the 401(k) Plan, a participant may elect to defer, on a pre-tax basis, between 2% and 100% of their eligible compensation. In addition to salary deferral contributions, the Bank makes contributions equal to 3% of the participant’s plan compensation. A participant is immediately 100% vested in his or her salary deferral contributions and employer contributions.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”)

As part of the Conversion and stock offering, the Bank established the Somerset Regal Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan to provide eligible employees of the Bank the opportunity to own Company stock. The ESOP is a tax-qualified retirement plan for the benefit of Bank employees. The ESOP was funded through the purchase of

760,634 shares through a loan from the Company. The cost of shares issued to the ESOP, but not yet allocated to participants, is shown as a reduction of stockholders' equity. The Company records compensation expense for the ESOP equal to fair market value of shares when they are committed to be released from the suspense account to participants' accounts under the plan.

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU No. 2014 -09 establishes principles for recognizing revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration received in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 was adopted by the Company in 2022. The Bank adopted the guidance using the modified retrospective method. The adoption did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as the recognition of interest income has been scoped out of the guidance and noninterest income recognition is similar to previous revenue recognition practices. The Company expanded its disclosures with respect to its noninterest income as a result of this guidance. See the “Revenue Recognition” section in Note 1.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842,) which requires organizations that lease assets to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Consistent with current U.S. GAAP, the recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by the lessee will primarily depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. However, unlike previous U.S. GAAP, which requires only capital leases to be recognized on the balance sheet, the new ASU will require both types of leases to be recognized on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 will also require disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The new disclosures will include both qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. ASU 2016-02 and all subsequent amendments (collectively, “ASC 842”) required adoption by the Company on July 1, 2022, though early adoption was permitted. The Company adopted ASC 842 during the first quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, at which time the Company maintained only one equipment lease with an initial term greater than 12 months and had determined that the impact on its consolidated financial statements was not material. Upon completion of the Merger, the Company acquired 10 operating leases for office space. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had not entered into any material leases that have not yet commenced.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU No. 2016-13 requires financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 on July 1, 2023. The transition to the new ASU resulted in a cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance for credit losses of $47,000, an increase in deferred tax assets of $13,000, and a decrease in retained earnings of $34,000 as of the adoption date. The impact of the reserve for unfunded liabilities to the consolidated financial statements was not material. The Company did not record an allowance for available-for-sale securities on July 1, 2023 as the investment portfolio consists almost entirely of debt securities implicitly backed by the full faith of the U.S. Government for which credit risk is deemed negligible. The impact of this ASU could change in the future depending on the composition, characteristics, and credit quality of the securities portfolio as well as the economic conditions at future reporting periods.

The following table below presents the impact of ASU 2016-13 on the consolidated balance sheet:

 

 

July 1, 2023

 

 

As reported under
ASU 2016-13

 

 

Pre-ASU 2016-13

 

 

Impact of
ASU 2016-13

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACL on loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner occupied commercial real estate

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Other commercial real estate

 

 

(6

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(2

)

Multi-family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residential

 

 

(1,125

)

 

 

(1,039

)

 

 

(86

)

Consumer

 

 

(32

)

 

 

(73

)

 

 

41

 

Unallocated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total ACL on loans

 

$

(1,163

)

 

$

(1,116

)

 

$

(47

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

$

1,945

 

 

$

1,958

 

 

$

(13

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liability for credit losses for unfunded commitments

 

$

1

 

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings

 

$

127,065

 

 

$

127,099

 

 

$

(34

)

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. This standard eliminates the recognition and measurement guidance for troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) by creditors and enhances disclosure requirements for certain loan restructurings when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. For public business entities, these amendments require that an entity disclose current-period gross charge-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investment in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20. Gross charge-off information must be included in the vintage disclosures required for public business entities in accordance with paragraph 326-20-50-6, which requires that an entity disclose the amortized cost basis of financing receivables by credit quality indicator and class of financing receivable by year of origination. ASU No. 2022-02 is effective for the Company on July 1, 2023.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through November 15, 2023, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.