UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________
FORM 10-Q/A

[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
 
OR
[ ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from to

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-35633

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland
 
45-5188530
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
2005 5th Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, Washington
 
98121
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (206) 448-0884

None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ]

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES [X] NO [ ]

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting Company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.

Large accelerated filer [ ]
Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ]
Smaller reporting company [X]
   
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES [ ] NO [X]


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

As of November 12, 2013, there were 2,550,810 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 
 

 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
This amendment (Form 10-Q/A) is being provided for the purpose of funishing Exhibits 31.1 - Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer, 31.2 - Rule 13a-14(a) - Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Principal and 32 - Section 1350 Certification, which should have been filed with our Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 as filed on November 13, 2013.  As a result of a technical error, the Exhibits 31.1, 31.2 and 32 were inadvertantly omitted from the Form 10-Q.
 
This amendment (Form 10-Q/A) also includes Exhibit 10.13 - Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc 2013 Equity Incentive Plan and replaces in its entirety the Exhibit 10.13 that was inadvertently filed on November 13, 2013.
 
No other changes have been made to the Form 10-Q.  This Form 10-Q/A does not reflect events that may have occurred subsequent to the original filing date and does not modify or update and related disclosures made in the Form 10-Q.
 
 
 
 

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
__________
FORM 10-Q

[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
 
OR
[  ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from         to  

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-35633

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland
 
45-5188530
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
2005 5th Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, Washington
 
98121
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (206) 448-0884

None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   YES [X]  NO [   ]

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   YES [X]   NO [   ]

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting Company.  See definition of “large accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.

Large accelerated filer [  ]
Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]
Smaller reporting company [X]
   
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  YES [   ]    NO [X]


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

As of November 12, 2013, there were 2,550,810 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.


 
 

 

SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
Page Number
PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.      Financial Statements 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012
 
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
 
4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
 
5
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
 
6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
 
7
Selected Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
8
Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
31
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
40
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
 
40
PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
41
Item 1A
 
Risk Factors
 
41
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
41
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
41
Item 4.
 
Mine Safety Disclosures
 
41
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
41
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
42
SIGNATURES
 
 
EXHIBITS
 


 
 

 


SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share amounts)


   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
ASSETS
 
(unaudited)
       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 13,961     $ 12,727  
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value
    16,639       22,900  
Loans held for sale
    1,664       1,725  
Loans
    379,786       326,744  
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,115 )     (4,248 )
Total Loans, net
    375,671       322,496  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,313       1,280  
Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”), net
    10,950       7,220  
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) and repossessed assets, net
    981       2,503  
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value
    2,843       2,306  
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, at cost
    2,336       2,401  
Premises and equipment, net
    2,174       2,256  
Other assets
    3,196       3,230  
Total assets
  $ 431,728     $ 381,044  
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
               
Interest-bearing
  $ 306,767     $ 276,849  
Noninterest-bearing demand
    34,575       35,234  
Total deposits
    341,342       312,083  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    3,520       3,309  
Advance payments from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    562       331  
Borrowings
    40,381       21,864  
Total liabilities
    385,805       337,587  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 8)
               
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 2,550,810 and 2,587,544 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
    26       26  
Additional paid-in capital
    24,370       24,789  
Unearned shares - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
    (1,598 )     (1,598 )
Retained earnings
    23,410       20,736  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
    (285 )     (496 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    45,923       43,457  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 431,728     $ 381,044  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)


   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
INTEREST INCOME
                       
Loans, including fees
  $ 4,926     $ 4,437     $ 14,268     $ 13,459  
Interest and dividends on investments, cash and cash equivalents
    59       105       239       244  
Total interest income
    4,985       4,542       14,507       13,703  
INTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Deposits
    528       540       1,527       1,617  
Borrowings
    50       56       164       167  
Total interest expense
    578       596       1,691       1,784  
Net interest income
    4,407       3,946       12,816       11,919  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    450       1,075       1,150       3,675  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    3,957       2,871       11,666       8,244  
NONINTEREST INCOME
                               
Service charges and fee income
    564       574       1,714       1,638  
Earnings on cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
    78       60       230       179  
Mortgage servicing income
    76       148       387       346  
Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights
    271       (211 )     656       97  
Other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities
    -       (32 )     (30 )     (156 )
Net gain on sale of loans
    37       668       794       1,226  
Total noninterest income
    1,026       1,207       3,751       3,330  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
                               
Salaries and benefits
    1,858       1,537       5,224       4,242  
Operations
    825       697       2,809       2,007  
Regulatory assessments
    57       108       239       329  
Occupancy
    353       314       961       918  
Data processing
    348       264       954       769  
Net loss on OREO and repossessed assets
    125       265       963       757  
Total noninterest expense
    3,566       3,185       11,150       9,022  
Income before provision for income taxes
    1,417       893       4,267       2,552  
Provision for income taxes
    423       281       1,333       800  
Net income
  $ 994     $ 612     $ 2,934     $ 1,752  
                                 
Earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.39     $ 0.24     $ 1.14     $ 0.68  
Diluted
  $ 0.38     $ 0.23     $ 1.11     $ 0.67  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    2,576,995       2,587,669       2,583,588       2,585,694  
Diluted
    2,634,087       2,627,820       2,635,564       2,616,070  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


 
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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(In thousands)


   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net income
  $ 994     $ 612     $ 2,934     $ 1,752  
Available for sale securities:
                               
Unrealized gains arising during the period, net of taxes of $33, $22, $98 and $43, respectively
    65       42       191       83  
Reclassification adjustments for other-than-temporary impairment, net of taxes of $0, $11, $10 and $53, respectively
    -       21       20       103  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
  $ 65     $ 63     $ 211     $ 186  
Comprehensive income
  $ 1,059     $ 675     $ 3,145     $ 1,938  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
(In thousands, except number of shares)

   
Shares
   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
Unearned
ESOP Shares
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax
   
Total Stockholders’ Equity
 
Balances at December 31, 2011
    2,949,045     $ 30     $ 11,939     $ (693 )   $ 18,096     $ (659 )   $ 28,713  
Net income
                                    1,752               1,752  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                                            186       186  
Restricted stock awards
    11,000                                                  
Cancel Sound Community Bank MHC shares
    (1,621,435 )     (16 )                                     (16 )
Exchange of common stock at 0.87423 shares per common share
    (168,357 )     (2 )                                     (2 )
Fractional share distribution
    (209 )                                                
Proceeds from stock offering, net of offering costs
    1,417,500       14       12,658                               12,672  
Purchase of common stock by ESOP
                            (1,134 )                     (1,134 )
Share-based compensation
                    125                               125  
Balances at September 30, 2012
    2,587,544     $ 26     $ 24,722     $ (1,827 )   $ 19,848     $ (473 )   $ 42,296  

   
Shares
   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
Unearned
ESOP Shares
   
Retained Earnings
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax
   
Total Stockholders’ Equity
 
Balances at December 31, 2012
    2,587,544     $ 26     $ 24,789     $ (1,598 )   $ 20,736     $ (496 )   $ 43,457  
Net income
                                    2,934               2,934  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
                                            211       211  
Share-based compensation
                    126                               126  
Restricted stock forfeited and retired
    (734 )                                                
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.05 per share)
                                    (260 )             (260 )
Common stock repurchased
    (36,000)                (545 )                             (545 )
Balances at September 30, 2013
    2,550,810     $ 26     $ 24,370     $ (1,598 )   $ 23,410     $ (285 )   $ 45,923  
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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 SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income
  $ 2,934     $ 1,752  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities
               
Accretion of net premium on investments
    402       69  
Other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities
    30       156  
Provision for loan losses
    1,150       3,675  
Depreciation and amortization
    340       284  
Compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock
    126       125  
Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights
    (656 )     (97 )
Additions to mortgage servicing rights
    (655 )     (544 )
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
    774       774  
Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI
    (230 )     (179 )
Gain on sale of loans
    (794 )     (1,226 )
Proceeds from sale of loans
    110,658       63,865  
Originations of loans held for sale
    (109,803 )     (65,373 )
Loss on sale and write-downs of OREO and repossessed assets
    855       314  
Change in operating assets and liabilities
               
Accrued interest receivable
    (33 )     (15 )
Other assets
    (76 )     (1,398 )
Accrued interest payable
    (7 )     (6 )
Other liabilities
    218       366  
Net cash from operating activities
    5,233       4,984  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from principal payments, maturities and sales of available for sale securities
    8,060       1,219  
FHLB stock redeemed
    65       -  
Purchase of available for sale securities
    (1,910 )     (19,056 )
Net increase in loans
    (56,100 )     (15,074 )
Improvements to OREO and other repossessed assets
    (33 )     (392 )
Proceeds from sale of OREO and other repossessed assets
    2,475       2,726  
Purchases of premises and equipment, net
    (258 )     (136 )
Purchases of BOLI
    (3,500 )     -  
Net cash used by investing activities
    (51,201 )     (30,713 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net increase in deposits
    29,259       13,046  
Proceeds from borrowings
    205,500       -  
Repayment of borrowings
    (186,983 )     (482 )
Dividends paid on common stock
    (260 )     -  
Net change in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
    231       251  
Common stock purchase by ESOP
    -       (1,134 )
Repurchase of common stock
    (545 )     -  
Proceeds from stock offering, net of offering costs
    -       12,672  
Net cash from financing activities
    47,202       24,353  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    1,234       (1,376 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    12,727       17,031  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 13,961     $ 15,655  
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 1,340     $ 750  
Interest paid on deposits and borrowings
  $ 1,698     $ 1,790  
Noncash net transfer from loans to OREO and repossessed assets
  $ 1,775     $ 2,375  
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial information is unaudited and has been prepared from the consolidated financial statements of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sound Community Bank (the “Bank”, collectively, “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”).  These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included.  Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.  These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2013 (“2012 Form 10-K”).  The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2012, included in the 2012 Form 10-K.

Certain amounts in the prior quarters’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.  These classifications do not have an impact on previously reported net income, retained earnings, stockholders’ equity or earnings per share.

On August 22, 2012, the Company completed its conversion from the mutual holding company structure and related public stock offering, so that it is now a stock holding company that is wholly owned by public shareholders.  Please see Note 2 – Conversion and Stock Issuance for more information.

Note 2 – Conversion and Stock Issuance

The Company, a Maryland corporation, was organized by Sound Community MHC, Sound Financial, Inc. and Sound Community Bank to facilitate the “second-step” conversion of Sound Community Bank from the mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure (the “Conversion”).  Upon consummation of the Conversion, which occurred on August 22, 2012, the Company became the holding company for Sound Community Bank and now owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of Sound Community Bank’s common stock.

In connection with the Conversion, the Company sold a total of 1,417,500 shares of common stock in offering to certain depositors of Sound Community Bank and others, including 113,400 shares to the Sound Community Bank employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”).  All shares were sold at a purchase price of $10.00 per share.  Proceeds from the offering, net of $1.5 million in expenses, totaled $12.7 million.  The Company used $1.1 million of the proceeds to fund the ESOP and made a $7.5 million capital contribution to the Bank.  In addition, concurrent with the offering, shares of Sound Financial, Inc. common stock owned by public stockholders were exchanged for 0.87423 shares of the Company’s common stock, with cash being paid in lieu of issuing any fractional shares.  At September 30, 2013, the Company had 2,550,810 shares outstanding.

All share and per share information in this report for periods prior to the Conversion has been revised to reflect the 0.87423 Conversion exchange ratio.

 
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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Note 3 – Accounting Pronouncements Recently Issued or Adopted

In January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Updated (“ASU”) No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities . This update clarifies that ASU No. 2011-11 applies only to derivatives, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement.  Entities with other types of financial assets and financial liabilities subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement are no longer subject to the disclosure requirements in ASU No. 2011-11.  The amendments were effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.  The adoption of ASU No. 2013-01 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income .  This update requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and to present either on the face of the statement where net income is presented, or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The amendments were effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2012.  The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-10, Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes .  This update permits the use of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge account purposes.  The amendment was effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists .  This update requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets.  No new recurring disclosures are required.  The amendments are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013 and are to be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective application is permitted.  The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
Note 4 – Investments
 
The amortized cost and fair value of our available-for-sale securities (“AFS”) and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses at the dates indicated were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross Unrealized
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Gains
 
Losses 1 Year
Or Less
 
Losses Greater
Than 1 Year

September 30, 2013
     
Municipal bonds
  $ 1,910     $ 38     $ -     $ -     $ 1,948  
Agency mortgage-backed securities
    12,393       29       (220 )     -       12,202  
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
    2,767       83       -       (361 )     2,489  
Total
  $ 17,070     $ 150     $ (220 )   $ (361 )   $ 16,639  

December 31, 2012
     
Agency mortgage-backed securities
  $ 20,378     $ 27     $ (278 )   $ -     $ 20,127  
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
    3,273       19       -       (519 )     2,773  
Total
  $ 23,651     $ 46     $ (278 )   $ (519 )   $ 22,900  

The amortized cost and fair value of investments available-for-sale at September 30, 2013, by contractual maturity, are shown below (in thousands).  Expected maturities of investments available-for-sale may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

   
At September 30, 2013
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
Due after ten years
  $ 17,070     $ 16,639  

Securities with an amortized cost of $11.6 million and fair value of $12.2 million at September 30, 2013 were pledged to secure Washington State Public Funds.  Additionally, the Company has letters of credit with a notional amount of $25.0 million to secure public deposits.

There were no sales of available for sale securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
The following table summarizes at the dates indicated the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time of those investments that have been continuously in an unrealized loss position (in thousands):

   
September 30, 2013
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized Loss
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
  $ 9,082     $ (220 )   $ -     $ -     $ 9,082     $ (220 )
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
    -       -       646       (361 )     646       (361 )
   Total
  $ 9,082     $ (220 )   $ 646     $ (361 )   $ 9,728     $ (581 )

   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Less Than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Longer
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Fair
Value
   
Unrealized Loss
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
  $ 17,685     $ (278 )   $ -     $ -     $ 17,685     $ (278 )
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
    -       -       2,137       (519 )     2,137       (519 )
   Total
  $ 17,685     $ (278 )   $ 2,137     $ (519 )   $ 19,822     $ (797 )

The following table presents the cumulative roll forward of credit losses recognized in earnings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 relating to the Company’s non- agency mortgage backed securities (in thousands):

   
Three months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Estimated credit losses, beginning balance
  $ 450     $ 379     $ 420     $ 256  
Additions for credit losses not previously recognized
    -       33       30       156  
Reduction for increases in cash flows
    -       -       -       -  
Reduction for realized losses
    -       -       -       -  
Estimated credit losses, ending balance
  $ 450     $ 412     $ 450     $ 412  

As of September 30, 2013, our securities portfolio consisted of 17 agency mortgage-backed securities, five non-agency mortgage-backed securities and five municipal securities with a fair value of $16.6 million.  At September 30, 2013, 11 of the 17 agency mortgage-backed securities were in an unrealized loss position.  All of the agency mortgage-backed securities in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2013 were issued or guaranteed by U.S. governmental agencies.  The unrealized losses were caused by changes in market interest rates or the widening of market spreads subsequent to the initial purchase of these securities, and not related to the underlying credit of the issuers or the underlying collateral.  It is expected that these securities will not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of each investment.  Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates or widening market spreads and not credit quality, and because we do not intend to sell the securities in this class and it is not likely that we will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may include holding each security until contractual maturity, the unrealized losses on these investments are not considered an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”).

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


As of September 30, 2013, two of the five non-agency mortgage-backed securities were in an unrealized loss position.  The unrealized losses were caused by changes in interest rates and market illiquidity causing a decline in the fair value subsequent to the purchase.  The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than par.  While management does not intend to sell the non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and it is unlikely that the Company will be required to sell these securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis, management’s impairment evaluation indicates that certain securities possess qualitative and quantitative factors that suggest an OTTI.  These factors include, but are not limited to: the length of time and extent of the fair value declines, ratings agency down grades, the potential for an increased level of actual defaults, and the extension in duration of the securities.  In addition to the qualitative factors, management’s evaluation includes an assessment of quantitative evidence that involves the use of cash flow modeling and present value calculations as determined by considering the applicable OTTI accounting guidance.  The Company compares the present value of the current estimated cash flows to the present value of the previously estimated cash flows.  Accordingly, if the present value of the current estimated cash flows is less than the present value of the previous period’s present value, an adverse change is considered to exist and the security is considered OTTI.  The associated “credit loss” is the amount by which the security’s amortized cost exceeds the present value of the current estimated cash flows.  Based upon the results of the cash flow modeling, one security reflected OTTI of $0 and $30,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.  Estimating the expected cash flows and determining the present values of the cash flows involves the use of a variety of assumptions and complex modeling.  In developing its assumptions, the Company considers all available information relevant to the collectability of the applicable security, including information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.  Furthermore, the Company asserts that the cash flows used in the determination of OTTI are its “best estimate” of cash flows.


Note 5 – Loans

The composition of the loan portfolio at the dates indicated, including loans held for sale, was as follows (in thousands):
 
   
At September 30,  2013
   
At December 31, 2012
 
Real estate loans:
     
One- to four- family
  $ 116,616     $ 95,784  
Home equity
    35,317       35,364  
Commercial and multifamily
    148,745       133,620  
Construction and land
    43,780       25,458  
Total real estate loans
    344,458       290,226  
Consumer loans:
               
Manufactured homes
    13,983       16,232  
Other consumer
    9,393       8,650  
Total consumer loans
    23,376       24,882  
Commercial business loans
    14,842       14,193  
Total loans
    382,676       329,301  
Deferred fees
    (1,226 )     (832 )
Loans held for sale
    (1,664 )     (1,725 )
Total loans, gross
    379,786       326,744  
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,115 )     (4,248 )
Total loans, net
  $ 375,671     $ 322,496  

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands):

   
One- to
four- family
   
Home
equity
   
Commercial
and multifamily
   
Construction
and land
   
Manufactured
homes
   
Other
consumer
   
Commercial
business
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 407     $ 186     $ 1     $ 17     $ 128     $ 2     $ 2     $ -     $ 743  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    1,422       747       507       284       116       131       60       105       3,372  
Ending balance
  $ 1,829     $ 933     $ 508     $ 301     $ 244     $ 133     $ 62     $ 105     $ 4,115  
Loans receivable:
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 4,745     $ 1,894     $ 3,454     $ 740     $ 671     $ 46     $ 565     $ -     $ 12,115  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    111,871       33,423       145,291       43,040       13,312       9,347       14,277       -       370,561  
Ending balance
  $ 116.616     $ 35,317     $ 148,745     $ 43,780     $ 13,983     $ 9,393     $ 14,842     $ -     $ 382,676  

 
The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
 
   
One-to-
four family
   
Home
equity
   
Commercial
 and multifamily
   
Construction
and land
   
Manufactured
homes
   
Other
consumer
   
Commercial
 business
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 392     $ 247     $ 70     $ 25     $ 117     $ 22     $ 145     $ -     $ 1,018  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    1,025       750       422       192       143       124       73       501       3,230  
Ending balance
  $ 1,417     $ 997     $ 492     $ 217     $ 260     $ 146     $ 218     $ 501     $ 4,248  
Loans receivable:
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 6,016     $ 1,731     $ 2,127     $ 571     $ 654     $ 55     $ 839     $ -     $ 11,993  
Collectively evaluated for impairment
    89,768       33,633       131,493       24,887       15,578       8,595       13,354       -       317,308  
Ending balance
  $ 95,784     $ 35,364     $ 133,620     $ 25,458     $ 16,232     $ 8,650     $ 14,193     $ -     $ 329,301  


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


The following table summarizes the activity in loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
 
   
Beginning
Allowance
   
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Provision
   
Ending
Allowance
 
One-to four- family
  $ 1,548     $ (98 )   $ -     $ 379     $ 1,829  
Home equity
    890       (314 )     7       350       933  
Commercial and multifamily
    583       -       -       (75 )     508  
Construction and land
    447       -       -       (146 )     301  
Manufactured homes
    267       (61 )     1       37       244  
Other consumer
    154       (11 )     12       (22 )     133  
Commercial business
    97       -       -       (35 )     62  
Unallocated
    143       -       -       (38 )     105  
Total
  $ 4,129     $ (484 )   $ 20     $ 450     $ 4,115  

The following table summarizes the activity in loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
 
   
Beginning
Allowance
   
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Provision
   
Ending
Allowance
 
One-to four- family
  $ 1,417     $ (424 )   $ -     $ 836     $ 1,829  
Home equity
    997       (535 )     13       458       933  
Commercial and multifamily
    492       (192 )     34       174       508  
Construction and land
    217       (7 )     -       91       301  
Manufactured homes
    260       (115 )     1       98       244  
Other consumer
    146       (38 )     26       (1 )     133  
Commercial business
    218       (46 )     -       (110 )     62  
Unallocated
    501       -       -       (396 )     105  
Total
  $ 4,248     $ (1,357 )   $ 74     $ 1,150     $ 4,115  

The following table summarizes the activity in loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):
 
   
Beginning
Allowance
   
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Provision
   
Ending
Allowance
 
One-to four- family
  $ 1,676     $ (609 )   $ -     $ 708     $ 1,775  
Home equity
    1,212       (216 )     -       70       1,066  
Commercial and multifamily
    647       -       -       (7 )     640  
Construction and land
    181       (162 )     -       141       160  
Manufactured homes
    336       (46 )     -       (18 )     272  
Other consumer
    173       (126 )     6       121       174  
Commercial business
    215       (38 )     -       58       235  
Unallocated
    9       -       -       2       11  
Total
  $ 4,449     $ (1,197 )   $ 6     $ 1,075     $ 4,333  

The following table summarizes the activity in loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):
 
   
Beginning
Allowance
   
Charge-offs
   
Recoveries
   
Provision
   
Ending
Allowance
 
One-to four- family
  $ 1,117     $ (2,008 )   $ 4     $ 2,662     $ 1,775  
Home equity
    1,426       (951 )     132       459       1,066  
Commercial and multifamily
    969       (503 )     83       91       640  
Construction and land
    105       (203 )     -       258       160  
Manufactured homes
    290       (106 )     -       88       272  
Other consumer
    213       (232 )     22       171       174  
Commercial business
    254       (45 )     10       16       235  
Unallocated
    81       -       -       (70 )     11  
Total
  $ 4,455     $ (4,048 )   $ 251     $ 3,675     $ 4,333  



 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Credit Quality Indicators.   Federal regulations provide for the classification of lower quality loans as substandard, doubtful or loss.  An asset is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the borrower or of any collateral pledged.  Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Assets classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses of currently existing facts, conditions and values.  Assets classified as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted.
 
When we classify problem loans as either substandard or doubtful, we may establish a specific allowance in an amount we deem prudent to address the risk specifically (if the loan is impaired) or we may allow the loss to be addressed in the general allowance (if the loan is not impaired).  General allowances represent loss reserves which have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been specifically allocated to particular problem loans.  When the Company classifies problem loans as a loss, we charge off such assets in the period in which they are deemed uncollectible.  Assets that do not currently expose us to sufficient risk to warrant classification as substandard or doubtful but possess identified weaknesses are classified as either watch or special mention assets.  Our determination as to the classification of our assets and the amount of our valuation allowances is subject to review by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), which can order the establishment of additional loss allowances.  Pass rated loans are loans that are not otherwise classified or criticized.
 
The following table represents the internally assigned grades as of September 30, 2013 by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
One- to
four- family
   
Home
equity
   
Commercial
 and multifamily
   
Construction
and land
   
Manufactured
 homes
   
Other
consumer
   
Commercial
business
   
Total
 
Grade:
                                               
Pass
  $ 104,567     $ 30,594     $ 142,851     $ 42,383     $ 12,361     $ 8,957     $ 13,825     $ 355,538  
Watch
    10,085       3,513       3,204       754       1,531       414       474       19,975  
Special Mention
    47       138       652       -       -       -       543       1,380  
Substandard
    1,917       1,072       2,038       643       91       22       -       5,783  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Loss
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
   Total
  $ 116,616     $ 35,317     $ 148,745     $ 43,780     $ 13,983     $ 9,393     $ 14,842     $ 382,676  
 
The following table represents the internally assigned grades as of December 31, 2012 by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
One- to
 four- family
   
Home
equity
   
Commercial
and multifamily
   
Construction
and land
   
Manufactured
 homes
   
Other
 consumer
   
Commercial
 business
   
Total
 
Grade:
                                               
Pass
  $ 84,685     $ 30,927     $ 130,721     $ 24,641     $ 14,898     $ 8,102     $ 12,290     $ 306,264  
Watch
    8,279       3,064       954       347       1,312       520       1,087       15,563  
Special Mention
    490       499       595       -       -       -       -       1,584  
Substandard
    2,329       874       1,350       471       23       28       815       5,890  
Doubtful
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Loss
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
   Total
  $ 95,784     $ 35,364     $ 133,620     $ 25,458     $ 16,232     $ 8,650     $ 14,193     $ 329,301  

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans .  Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due.  Loans are automatically placed on nonaccrual once the loan is three months past due or sooner if, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment of obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions.
 

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
September
30, 2013
   
December
31, 2012
 
One- to four- family
  $ 343     $ 1,013  
Home equity
    523       332  
Commercial and multifamily
    230       1,106  
Construction and land
    -       471  
Manufactured homes
    65       -  
Other consumer
    -       1  
Commercial business
    -       80  
Total
  $ 1,161     $ 3,003  

The following table represents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of September 30, 2013 by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater Than 90
Days Past Due
   
Recorded Investment
> 90 Days and Accruing
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total
Loans
 
One-to four- family
  $ -     $ 513     $ 368     $ -     $ 881     $ 115,735     $ 116,616  
Home equity
    618       114       523       -       1,255       34,062       35,317  
Commercial and multifamily
    -       -       230       -       230       148,515       148,745  
Construction and land
    -       -       -       -       -       43,780       43,780  
Manufactured homes
    35       68       24       -       127       13,856       13,983  
Other consumer
    2       5       -       -       7       9,386       9,393  
Commercial business
    -       -       -       -       -       14,842       14,842  
Total
  $ 655     $ 700     $ 1,145     $ -     $ 2,500     $ 380,176     $ 382,676  

The following table represents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 2012 by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
30-59 Days
Past Due
   
60-89 Days
Past Due
   
Greater Than 90
Days Past Due
   
Recorded Investment
 > 90 Days and Accruing
   
Total
Past Due
   
Current
   
Total Loans
 
One-to four- family
  $ 2,238     $ 572     $ 836     $ 81     $ 3,727     $ 92,057     $ 95,784  
Home equity
    886       364       332       -       1,582       33,782       35,364  
Commercial and multifamily
    -       -       -       -       -       133,620       133,620  
Construction and land
    243       -       471       -       714       24,744       25,458  
Manufactured homes
    326       2       -       -       328       15,904       16,232  
Other consumer
    65       2       1       -       68       8,582       8,650  
Commercial business
    63       -       80       -       143       14,050       14,193  
Total
  $ 3,821     $ 940     $ 1,720     $ 81     $ 6,562     $ 322,739     $ 329,301  

Nonperforming Loans.   Loans are considered nonperforming when they are placed on nonaccrual and/or when they are considered to be nonperforming troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”).  A TDR is a loan to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty that has been modified from its original terms and conditions in such a way that the Company is granting the borrower a concession of some kind.  Nonperforming TDRs include TDRs that do not have sufficient payment history (typically greater than six months) to be considered performing or TDRs that have become 31 or more days past due.
 
The following table represents the credit risk profile based on payment activity as of September 30, 2013 by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
One- to
four- family
   
Home
equity
   
Commercial
and multifamily
   
Construction
and land
   
Manufactured
homes
   
Other
 consumer
   
Commercial
 business
   
Total
 
Performing
  $ 115,611     $ 34,695     $ 148,515     $ 43,780     $ 13,918     $ 9,393     $ 14,842     $ 380,754  
Nonperforming
    1,005       622       230       -       65       -       -       1,922  
Total
  $ 116,616     $ 35,317     $ 148,745     $ 43,780     $ 13,983     $ 9,393     $ 14,842     $ 382,676  

 

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
The following table represents the credit risk profile based on payment activity as of December 31, 2012 by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
One- to four- family
   
Home equity
   
Commercial and multifamily
   
Construction
and land
   
Manufactured homes
   
Other consumer
   
Commercial business
   
Total
 
Performing
  $ 94,641     $ 34,647     $ 132,273     $ 24,987     $ 16,203     $ 8,642     $ 13,996     $ 325,389  
Nonperforming
    1,143       717       1,347       471       29       8       197       3,912  
Total
  $ 95,784     $ 35,364     $ 133,620     $ 25,458     $ 16,232     $ 8,650     $ 14,193     $ 329,301  
 
Impaired Loans.   A loan is considered impaired when we have determined that we may be unable to collect payments of principal or interest when due under the terms of the loan.  In the process of identifying loans as impaired, we take into consideration factors which include payment history and status, collateral value, financial condition of the borrower, and the probability of collecting scheduled payments in the future.  Minor payment delays and insignificant payment shortfalls typically do not result in a loan being classified as impaired.  The significance of payment delays and shortfalls is considered on a case by case basis, after taking into consideration the totality of circumstances surrounding the loans and the borrowers, including payment history and amounts of any payment shortfall, length and reason for delay, and likelihood of return to stable performance.  Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for all loans in the portfolio.  All TDRs are also classified as impaired loans and are included in the loans individually evaluated for impairment in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses.
 
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment as of September 30, 2013 by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                 
One-to four- family
  $ 343     $ 539     $ -  
Home equity
    361       465       -  
Commercial and multifamily
    1,724       1,724       -  
Construction and land
    562       562       -  
Manufactured homes
    67       67       -  
Other consumer
    12       12       -  
Commercial business
    427       427       -  
Total
  $ 3,496     $ 3,796     $ -  
With an allowance recorded:
                       
One-to four- family
  $ 4,402     $ 4,462     $ 407  
Home equity
    1,533       1,533       186  
Commercial and multifamily
    1,730       1,730       1  
Construction and land
    178       178       17  
Manufactured homes
    604       604       128  
Other consumer
    34       34       2  
Commercial business
    138       138       2  
Total
  $ 8,619     $ 8,679     $ 743  
Totals:
                       
One-to-four family
  $ 4,745     $ 5,001       407  
Home equity
    1,894       1,998       186  
Commercial and multifamily
    3,454       3,454       1  
Construction and land
    740       740       17  
Manufactured homes
    671       671       128  
Other consumer
    46       46       2  
Commercial business
    565       565       2  
Total
  $ 12,115     $ 12,475     $ 743  

 

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment as of December 31, 2012 by type of loan (in thousands):
 
   
Recorded Investment
   
Unpaid Principal Balance
   
Related Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                 
One-to four- family
  $ 2,521     $ 2,826     $ -  
Home equity
    949       1,132       -  
Commercial and multifamily
    1,883       1,883       -  
Construction and land
    495       608       -  
Manufactured homes
    67       67       -  
Other consumer
    9       49       -  
Commercial business
    682       682       -  
Total
  $ 6,606     $ 7,247     $ -  
With an allowance recorded:
                       
One-to four- family
  $ 3,495     $ 3,651     $ 392  
Home equity
    782       782       247  
Commercial and multifamily
    244       244       70  
Construction and land
    76       76       25  
Manufactured homes
    587       587       117  
Other consumer
    46       46       22  
Commercial business
    157       196       145  
Total
  $ 5,387     $ 5,582     $ 1,018  
Totals:
                       
One-to four- family
  $ 6,016     $ 6,477     $ 392  
Home equity
    1,731       1,914       247  
Commercial and multifamily
    2,127       2,127       70  
Construction and land
    571       684       25  
Manufactured homes
    654       654       117  
Other consumer
    55       95       22  
Commercial business
    839       878       145  
Total
  $ 11,993     $ 12,829     $ 1,018  



 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment as of September 30, 2013 and 2012 by type of loan in thousands):

    
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
   One-to four- family
  $ 425     $ 2     $ 1,908     $ 28  
   Home equity
    332       4       783       9  
   Commercial and multifamily
    2,269       -       1,938       26  
   Construction and land
    563       -       574       -  
   Manufactured homes
    67       1       70       1  
   Other consumer
    16       -       8       1  
   Commercial business
    238       8       847       3  
   Total
  $ 3,907     $ 15     $ 6,126     $ 68  
With an allowance recorded:
                               
   One-to four- family
  $ 4,421     $ 55     $ 5,132     $ 37  
   Home equity
    1,517       14       1,141       9  
   Commercial and multifamily
    866       79       245       4  
   Construction and land
    179       2       161       1  
   Manufactured homes
    588       11       648       10  
   Other consumer
    34       1       127       2  
   Commercial business
    126       -       255       4  
   Total
  $ 7,729     $ 162     $ 7,708     $ 67  
Totals:
                               
   One-to four- family
  $ 4,845     $ 57     $ 7,040     $ 65  
   Home equity
    1,848       18       1,923       18  
   Commercial and multifamily
    3,135       79       2,183       30  
   Construction and land
    741       2       735       1  
   Manufactured homes
    654       12       718       11  
   Other consumer
    50       1       134       3  
   Commercial business
    364       8       1,101       7  
   Total
  $ 11,636     $ 177     $ 13,833     $ 135  


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment as of September 30, 2013 and 2012 by type of loan (in thousands):

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2013
   
September 30, 2012
 
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
   
Average Recorded Investment
   
Interest Income Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                       
One-to four- family
  $ 1,383     $ 16     $ 2,694     $ 84  
Home equity
    603       9       749       32  
Commercial and multifamily
    1,798       47       1,874       60  
Construction and land
    411       1       663       21  
Manufactured homes
    75       3       62       4  
Other consumer
    12       1       14       2  
Commercial business
    453       18       688       13  
Total
  $ 4,734     $ 95     $ 6,743     $ 216  
With an allowance recorded:
                               
One-to four- family
  $ 4,120     $ 157     $ 5,268     $ 129  
Home equity
    1,191       46       1,146       28  
Commercial and multifamily
    555       79       284       7  
Construction and land
    127       9       131       4  
Manufactured homes
    571       33       554       32  
Other consumer
    40       2       101       5  
Commercial business
    196       5       217       16  
Total
  $ 6,800     $ 331     $ 7,700     $ 221  
Totals:
                               
One-to four- family
  $ 5,503     $ 173     $ 7,962     $ 213  
Home equity
    1,794       55       1,895       60  
Commercial and multifamily
    2,353       126       2,157       67  
Construction and land
    538       10       794       25  
Manufactured homes
    646       36       615       36  
Other consumer
    52       3       115       7  
Commercial business
    648       23       905       29  
Total
  $ 11,533     $ 426     $ 14,443     $ 437  

Forgone interest on nonaccrual loans was $108,000 and $191,000 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  There were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were classified as nonaccrual, TDR or impaired at September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

Troubled debt restructurings.   Loans classified as TDRs totaled $6.5 million and $7.7 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and are included in impaired loans.  The Company has granted in its TDRs a variety of concessions to borrowers in the form of loan modifications.  The modifications granted can generally be described in the following categories:

Rate Modification : A modification in which the interest rate is changed.

Term Modification : A modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments, or frequency of payments is changed.

Payment Modification : A modification in which the dollar amount of the payment is changed.  Interest only modifications in which a loan in converted to interest only payments for a period of time are included in this category.

Combination Modification :  Any other type of modification, including the use of multiple categories above.


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
There were no new TDRs that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

The following table presents new TDRs by type of modification that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands):

   
Nine months ended September 30, 2013
 
   
Number of Contracts
   
Rate Modifications
   
Term Modifications
   
Payment Modifications
   
Combination Modifications
   
Total Modifications
 
One-to four- family
    3     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 878     $ 878  
Home equity
    1       -       -       -       99       99  
Total
    4     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 977     $ 977  

The following table presents new TDRs by type of modification that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):

   
Three months ended September 30, 2012
 
   
Number of Contracts
   
Rate Modifications
   
Term Modifications
   
Payment Modifications
   
Combination Modifications
   
Total Modifications
 
One-to four- family
    1     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 197     $ 197  
Home equity
    1       -       -       -       117       117  
Total
    2     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 314     $ 314  

The following table presents new TDRs by type of modification that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (in thousands):

   
Nine months ended September 30, 2012
 
   
Number of Contracts
   
Rate Modifications
   
Term Modifications
   
Payment Modifications
   
Combination Modifications
   
Total Modifications
 
One-to four- family
    5     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 561     $ 561  
Home equity
    2       -       -       -       166       166  
Commercial and multifamily
    2       -       -       -       426       426  
Construction and land
    2       -       -       -       26       26  
Other consumer
    2       -       -       -       14       14  
Commercial business
    3     $ 121       -       -       186       307  
Total
    16     $ 121     $ -     $ -     $ 1,379     $ 1,500  

There were no post-modification changes for the recorded investment in loans that were recorded as a result of the TDRs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 


The following table represents financing receivables modified as TDRs within the previous 12 months for which there was a payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively (in thousands):

   
Three months ended September 30,
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
One-to four- family
  $ -     $ 1,246     $ -     $ 1,246  
Home equity
    99       215       99       215  
Commercial and multifamily
    -       1,366       -       1,366  
Manufactured homes
    -       390       -       471  
Other consumer
    -       27       -       27  
Commercial business
    -       540       -       540  
Total
  $ 99     $ 3,784     $ 99     $ 3,865  

For the preceding tables, a loan is considered in default when a payment is 31 days past due.  No TDRs modified within the previous 12 months were three months past due as of September 30, 2013.  One commercial real estate TDR was three months past due as of September 30, 2012 and therefore on nonaccrual status.

The Company had no commitments to extend additional credit to borrowers owing receivables whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings.


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 

 
Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements
 

The following tables present information about the level in the fair value hierarchy for the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, whether or not recognized or recorded at fair value as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

   
Fair Value at September 30, 2013
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 13,961     $ 13,961     $ -     $ -  
Available for sale securities
    16,639       -       14,150       2,489  
FHLB stock
    2,336       -       -       2,336  
Loans held for sale
    1,664       -       1,664       -  
Loans, net
    378,160       -       -       378,160  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,313       1,313       -       -  
Mortgage servicing rights
    2,843       -       -       2,843  
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
                               
Non-maturity deposits
    185,000       -       185,000       -  
Time deposits
    157,551       -       157,551       -  
Borrowings
    40,360       -       40,360       -  
Accrued interest payable
    76       -       76       -  

   
Fair Value at December 31, 2012
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 12,727     $ 12,727     $ -     $ -  
Available for sale securities
    22,900       -       20,127       2,773  
FHLB Stock
    2,401       -       -       2,401  
Loans held for sale
    1,725       -       1,725       -  
Loans, net
    327,078       -       -       327,078  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,280       1,280       -       -  
Mortgage servicing rights
    2,306       -       -       2,306  
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
                               
Non-maturity deposits
    177,097       -       177,097       -  
Time deposits
    134,007       -       134,007       -  
Borrowings
    21,708       -       21,708       -  
Accrued interest payable
    83       -       83       -  


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 


The following table presents the balance of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

   
Fair Value at September 30, 2013
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Municipal bonds
  $ 1,948     $ -     $ 1,948     $ -  
Agency mortgage-backed securities
    12,202       -       12,202       -  
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
    2,489       -       -       2,489  
Mortgage servicing rights
    2,843       -       -       2,843  

   
Fair Value at December 31, 2012
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Agency mortgage-backed securities
  $ 20,127     $ -     $ 20,127     $ -  
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
    2,773       -       -       2,773  
Mortgage servicing rights
    2,306       -       -       2,306  

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 nor between Level 2 and Level 3.

The following table provides a description of the valuation technique, unobservable input, and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company’s assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013:

Financial Instrument
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input(s)
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
Discounted cash flow
 
Prepayment speed assumption
 
219-550% (310%)
       
Discount rate
 
8-12% (10%)
             
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities
 
Discounted cash flow
 
Discount rate
 
(8%)

Generally, any significant increases in the constant prepayment rate and discount rate utilized in the fair value measurement of the mortgage servicing rights will result in a negative fair value adjustment (and decrease in the fair value measurement).  Conversely, a decrease in the constant prepayment rate and discount rate will result in a positive fair value adjustment (and increase in the fair value measurement).  An increase in the weighted average life assumptions will result in a decrease in the constant prepayment rate and conversely, a decrease in the weighted average life will result in an increase of the constant prepayment rate.

The following table provides a reconciliation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on a recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Beginning balance, at fair value
  $ 2,773     $ 2,933  
OTTI impairment losses
    (30 )     (156 )
Sales and principal payments
    (477 )     (135 )
Change in unrealized loss
    223       186  
Ending balance, at fair value
  $ 2,489     $ 2,828  

 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


Mortgage servicing rights are measured at fair value using significant unobservable input (Level 3) on a recurring basis and a reconciliation of this asset can be found in Note 7 – Mortgage Servicing Rights.

The following table presents the balance of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated (in thousands):

   
Fair Value at September 30, 2013
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Impaired loans:
                       
One- to four- family
  $ 4,745     $ -     $ -     $ 4,745  
Home equity
    1,894       -       -       1,894  
Commercial and multifamily
    3,454       -       -       3,454  
Construction and land
    740       -       -       740  
Manufactured homes
    671       -       -       671  
Other consumer
    46       -       -       46  
Commercial business
    565       -       -       565  
OREO and repossessed assets
    981       -       -       981  

   
Fair Value at December 31, 2012
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Impaired loans:
                       
One- to four- family
  $ 6,016     $ -     $ -     $ 6,016  
Home equity
    1,731       -       -       1,731  
Commercial and multifamily
    2,127       -       -       2,127  
Construction and land
    571       -       -       571  
Manufactured homes
    654       -       -       654  
Other consumer
    55       -       -       55  
Commercial business
    839       -       -       839  
OREO and repossessed assets
    2,503       -       -       2,503  

The following tables present the total losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 resulting from fair value adjustments (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
OREO and repossessed assets
  $ 80     $ 145     $ 855     $ 314  
Impaired loans
    484       1,197       1,357       4,048  

There were no liabilities carried at fair value, measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis, at September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

The following table provides a description of the valuation technique, observable input, and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company’s assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2013:

Financial Instrument
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Unobservable Input(s)
 
Range (Weighted Average)
OREO
 
Market approach
 
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
 
1.9-43% (13%)
             
Impaired loans
 
Market approach
 
Adjustment for differences between comparable sales
 
0-100% (7%)

A description of the valuation methodologies used for impaired loans and OREO is as follows:

Impaired Loans - The fair value of collateral dependent loans is based on the current appraised value of the collateral or internally developed models utilizing a calculation of expected discounted cash flows which contain management’s assumptions.


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


OREO and Repossessed Assets – The fair value of OREO and repossessed assets is based on the current appraised value of the collateral.
 
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of other financial instruments:
 
Cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and payable, and advance payments from borrowers for taxes and insurance - The estimated fair value is equal to the carrying amount.

AFS Securities – AFS securities are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices, if available.  If quoted market prices are not available, management utilizes third-party pricing services or broker quotations from dealers in the specific instruments.  Level 2 securities include those traded on an active exchange, as well as U.S. government and its agencies securities.  Level 3 securities include private label mortgage-backed securities.
 
Loans Held for Sale - Residential mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate residential loans is based on whole loan forward prices obtained from government sponsored enterprises. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, loans held for sale were carried at cost.
 
Loans - The estimated fair value for all fixed rate loans is determined by discounting the estimated cash flows using the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and maturities. The estimated fair value for variable rate loans is the carrying amount. The fair value for all loans also takes into account projected loan losses as a part of the estimate.

Mortgage Servicing Rights –The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is determined though a discounted cash flow analysis, which uses interest rates, prepayment speeds, discount rates,  and delinquency rate assumptions as inputs.
 
FHLB stock - The estimated fair value is equal to the par value of the stock, which approximates fair value.
 
Bank-owned Life Insurance - The estimated fair value is equal to the cash surrender value of policies, net of surrender charges.
 
Deposits - The estimated fair value of deposit accounts (savings, demand deposit, and money market accounts) is the carrying amount. The fair values of fixed-maturity time certificates of deposit are estimated by discounting the estimated cash flows using the current rate at which similar certificates would be issued.

Borrowings - The fair value of borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
 
Off-balance-sheet financial instruments - The fair value for the Company’s off-balance-sheet loan commitments are estimated based on fees charged to others to enter into similar agreements taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and credit standing of the Company’s customers. The estimated fair value of these commitments is not significant.
 
We assume interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of our normal operations. As a result, the fair values of our financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change, which may be favorable or unfavorable to us. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent necessary or possible to minimize interest rate risk. However, borrowers with fixed-rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling rate environment. Management monitors rates and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by establishing early withdrawal penalties for certificates of deposit, creating interest rate floors for certain variable rate loans, adjusting terms of new loans and deposits, by borrowing at fixed rates for fixed terms and investing in securities with terms that mitigate our overall interest rate risk.


 
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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
Note 7 – Mortgage Servicing Rights
 
The unpaid principal balances of loans serviced for Federal National Mortgage Association at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, totaled approximately $361.9 million  and $365.7 million, respectively and were not included in the Company’s financial statements.
 
A summary of the change in the balance of mortgage servicing rights during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
 
   
Three months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Beginning balance, at fair value
  $ 2,670     $ 2,558     $ 2,306     $ 2,437  
Servicing rights that result from transfers of financial assets
    160       226       655       554  
Changes in fair value:
                               
Due to changes in model inputs or assumptions (1)
    271       (259 )     656       97  
Other (2)
    (258 )     (211 )     (774 )     (774 )
Ending balance, at fair value
  $ 2,843     $ 2,314     $ 2,843     $ 2,314  
__________________
 
(1) Represents changes in discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions, which are primarily affected by changes in interest rates
 
(2) Represents changes due to collection or realization of expected cash flows over time.
 
The key economic assumptions used in determining the fair value of mortgage servicing rights at the dates indicated are as follows:
 
   
At September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Prepayment speed (Public Securities Association “PSA” model)
    219 %     372 %
Weighted-average life (years)
    5.98       3.86  
Yield to maturity discount rate
    10.01 %     10.00 %

The amount of contractually specified servicing, late and ancillary fees earned, recorded in mortgage servicing income on the Consolidated Statements of Income was $78,000 and $387,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $148,000 and $346,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies
 
In the normal course of operations, the Company engages in a variety of financial transactions that are not recorded in our financial statements.  These transactions involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet credit, interest rate and liquidity risks.  These transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.
 
Note 9 – Borrowings
 
The Company utilizes a loan agreement with the FHLB of Seattle. The terms of the agreement call for a blanket pledge of a portion of the Company’s mortgage and commercial and multifamily portfolio based on the outstanding balance.  At September 30, 2013, the amount available to borrow under this agreement was approximately 35% of the Bank’s total assets, or up to $151.1 million, subject to the availability of eligible collateral.  Based on eligible collateral, the total amount available under this agreement as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $106.5 million and $90.7 million, respectively.  The Company had outstanding borrowings under this arrangement of $40.4 million and $21.9 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  Additionally, the Company had outstanding letters of credit from the FHLB with a notional amount of $25.0 million and $31.5 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, to secure public deposits.  The net remaining amount available as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, was $41.1 million and $37.3 million, respectively.

 
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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


The Company participates in the Federal Reserve Bank Borrower-in-Custody program, which gives the Company access to the discount window.  The terms of the program call for a pledge of specific assets.  The Company had unused borrowing capacity of $15.8 million and $11.8 and no outstanding borrowings under this program at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

The Company has access to an unsecured line of credit from the Pacific Coast Banker’s Bank.  The line has a two-year term maturing on June 30, 2014 and is renewable biannually.  At September 30, 2013, the amount available under this line of credit was $2.0 million.  There was no balance on this line of credit as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
Note 10 – Earnings Per Common Share
 
Non-vested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities and are included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.  The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Certain of the Company’s non-vested restricted stock awards qualify as participating securities. 
 
Net earnings, less any preferred dividends accumulated for the period (whether or not declared), is allocated between the common stock and participating securities pursuant to the two-class method.  Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding participating non-vested restricted shares. 
 
Diluted earnings per common share is computed in a similar manner, except that first the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares, excluding the participating securities, were issued using the treasury stock method.  For all periods presented, stock options, certain restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are the only potentially dilutive non-participating instruments issued by the Company.  Next, we determine and include in diluted earnings per common share calculation the more dilutive effect of the participating securities using the treasury stock method or the two-class method.  Undistributed losses are not allocated to the non-vested share-based payment awards (the participating securities) under the two-class method as the holders are not contractually obligated to share in the losses of the Company.

ESOP shares are considered outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share when the shares are committed to be released.

Earnings per common share are summarized for the periods presented in the following table (in thousands, except share data):

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net income
  $ 994     $ 612     $ 2,934     $ 1,752  
Less net income attributable to participating securities (1)
    22       7       59       19  
Net income available to common shareholders
  $ 972     $ 605     $ 2,875     $ 1,733  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic
    2,576,995       2,587,669       2,583,588       2,585,694  
Effect of potentially dilutive common shares (2)
    57,092       40,151       51,976       30,376  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted
    2,634,087       2,627,820       2,635,564       2,616,070  
Earnings per share, basic
  $ 0.39     $ 0.24     $ 1.14     $ 0.68  
Earnings per share, diluted
  $ 0.38     $ 0.23     $ 1.11     $ 0.67  
 (1) Represents dividends paid and undistributed earnings allocated to non-vested restricted stock awards.
(2) Represents the effect of the assumed exercise of warrants, assumed exercise of stock options, vesting of non-participating restricted shares, and vesting of restricted stock units, based on the treasury stock method.

There were no shares considered anti-dilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012.


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


 
Note 11 – Stock-based Compensation
 
Stock Options and Restricted Stock
 
In 2008, the Board of Directors adopted and stockholders approved an Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which was assumed by the Company in connection with the Conversion.  The Plan permits the grant of restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options, and stock appreciation rights.  Under the Plan, 126,287 shares of common stock were approved for awards for stock options and stock appreciation rights and 50,514 shares of common stock were approved for awards for restricted stock and restricted stock units, in each case, as adjusted for the Conversion exchange ratio.
 
As of September 30, 2013, on an adjusted basis, awards for stock options totaling 107,456 shares and awards for restricted stock totaling 49,771 shares of Company common stock have been granted, net of any forfeitures, to participants in the Plan.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, share-based compensation expense totaled $42,000 and $125,000, respectively.  All of the awards vest in 20 percent annual increments commencing one year from the grant date.  The options are exercisable for a period of 10 years from the date of grant, subject to vesting.

The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option plan awards during the period ended September 30, 2013: 

   
Shares
   
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
   
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Term In Years
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
    115,936     $ 8.93       6.78     $ 170,426  
Granted
    -       -                  
Exercised
    -       -                  
Forfeited
    (8,480 )   $ 9.07                  
Expired
    -       -                  
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
    107,456     $ 8.92       6.09     $ 665,153  
Exercisable
    70,115     $ 9.02       5.56     $ 427,000  
Expected to vest, assuming a 0% forfeiture rate over the vesting term
    107,456     $ 8.92       6.09     $ 665,153  

As of September 30, 2013, there was $66,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted under the Plan.  The cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 5.1 years.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below.  The dividend yield is based on the current quarterly dividend in effect at the time of the grant.  

The Company (including the predecessor entity) became a publicly held company in January 2008, so the amount of historical stock price information available is limited.  As a result, the Company elected to use a weighted-average of its peers’ historical stock prices, as well as the Company’s own historical stock prices to estimate volatility.  The Company bases the risk-free interest rate on the U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity Indices in effect on the date of the grant.  The Company elected to use the Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110, “Share-Based Payments” permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission to calculate the expected term.  This simplified method uses the vesting term of an option along with the contractual term, setting the expected life at a midpoint in between.


 
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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Restricted Stock Awards
 
The fair value of the restricted stock awards is equal to the fair value of the Company’s stock at the date of grant.  Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period that the awards are based. Shares awarded as restricted stock vest ratably over a five-year period beginning at the grant date with 20% vesting on the anniversary date of each grant date.

The following is a summary of the Company’s non-vested restricted stock awards during the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Non-vested Shares:
 
Shares
   
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value Per Share
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value Per Share
 
Non-vested at January 1, 2013
    24,747     $ 8.44        
Granted
    -                
Vested
    (9,487 )              
Forfeited
    (735 )              
Expired
    -                
Non-vested at September 30, 2013
    14,525     $ 8.44     $ 15.11  
Expected to vest assuming a 0% forfeiture rate over the vesting term
    14,525     $ 8.44     $ 15.11  

The aggregate intrinsic value of the non-vested restricted stock options as of September 30, 2013 was $219,000.

As of September 30, 2013, there was $43,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock granted under the Plan remaining.  The cost is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average vesting period of 2.0 years.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

In January 2008, the ESOP borrowed $1.2 million from the Company to purchase common stock of the Company.  In August 2012, in conjunction with the Conversion, the ESOP borrowed an additional $1.1 million from the Company to purchase common stock of the Company.  Both loans are being repaid principally by the Bank through contributions to the ESOP over a period of ten years.  The interest rate on the loans is fixed at 4.0% and 2.25%, per annum, respectively.  At September 30, 2013, the remaining balances of the ESOP loans were $638,000 and $1.0 million, respectively.

Neither the loan balances nor the related interest expense are reflected on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

At September 30, 2013, the ESOP was committed to release 22,900 shares of the Company’s common stock to participants and held 151,115 unallocated shares remaining to be released in future years.  The fair value of the 202,755 restricted shares held by the ESOP trust was $3.1 million at September 30, 2013.  ESOP compensation expense included in salaries and benefits was $76,000 and $249,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.  ESOP compensation expense included in salaries and benefits was $61,000 and $114,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 
Note 12 – Subsequent Event
 
On October 29, 2013 the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable on November 27, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business November 13, 2013.

 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and are generally identified by use of the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which we operate, projections of future performance or financial items, perceived opportunities in the market, potential future credit experience, and statements regarding our mission and vision. These forward-looking statements are based upon current management expectations and may, therefore, involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those suggested, expressed, or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of a wide variety or range of factors including, but not limited to:
 
·  
changes in economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area;
 
·  
fluctuations in interest rates;
 
·  
the risks of lending and investing activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses;
 
·  
the possibility of other-than-temporary impairments of securities held in our securities portfolio;
 
·  
our ability to access cost-effective funding;
 
·  
fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties, and fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial and multifamily real estate market conditions in our market area;
 
·  
secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market;
 
·  
our ability to attract and retain  deposits;
 
·  
our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we may acquire into our operations and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and expected cost savings and other benefits  within the anticipated time frames or at all;
 
·  
legislative or regulatory changes such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and its implementing regulations that adversely affect our business, as well as changes in regulatory policies and principles, or  the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules including changes related to Basel III;
 
·  
monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Government and other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry;
 
·  
results of examinations of Sound Financial Bancorp and Sound Community Bank by their regulators, including the possibility that the regulators may, among other things, require us to increase our allowance for loan losses or to write-down assets, change Sound Community Bank’s regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect our  liquidity and earnings;
 
·  
increases in premiums for deposit insurance;
 
·  
our ability to control operating costs and expenses;
 
·  
the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation;
 
·  
difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on our balance sheet;
 
·  
staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our workforce and potential associated charges;
 
·  
computer systems on which we depend could fail or experience a security breach;
 
·  
our ability to retain key members of our senior management team;
 
·  
costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments;
 
·  
our ability to implement our business strategies;
 
·  
increased competitive pressures among financial services companies;
 
·  
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
 
·  
the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions;
 
·  
our ability to pay dividends on our common stock;
 
·  
adverse changes in the securities markets;
 
·  
the inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us;
 
·  
changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; and
 
·  
other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services and the other risks described from time to time in this Form 10-Q and our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) .
 
We wish to advise readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and that the factors listed above could materially affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from any such forward-looking statements expressed with respect to future periods and could negatively affect our stock price performance.
 
We do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
 
References in this document to Sound Financial Bancorp or the (“Company”) refer to Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. and its predecessor, Sound Financial, Inc., a federal corporation, and references to the “Bank” refer to Sound Community Bank.  References to “we,” “us,” and “our” means Sound Financial Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sound Community Bank, unless the context otherwise requires.
 

 
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General
 
Sound Financial Bancorp, a Maryland corporation, is a full stock holding company for its wholly owned subsidiary, Sound Community Bank (the “Bank”).  On August 22, 2012, Sound Financial Bancorp completed a public offering and share exchange as part of the Bank’s conversion from the mutual holding company structure and the elimination of Sound Financial, Inc. and Sound Community MHC (the “Conversion”). Please see Note 3 Conversion and Stock Issuance of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 of this report for more information.  All share and per share information in this report for periods prior to the Conversion has been adjusted to reflect the 0.87423:1 exchange ratio on publicly traded shares.
 
Substantially all of Sound Financial Bancorp’s business is conducted through Sound Community Bank, which until December 28, 2012, was a federal savings bank subject to extensive regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  During October 2012, the Bank filed an application to convert from a federally chartered savings bank to a Washington state-chartered commercial bank.  The charter change was completed on December 28, 2012.  As a Washington commercial bank, the Bank’s regulators are the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (“WDFI”) and the FDIC.  The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) remains the primary federal regulator for the Company.  The charter change primarily was undertaken to reduce regulatory examination costs and to move oversight of the Bank to the WDFI, which is focused on local community banks and financial institutions. 
 
Sound Community Bank’s deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the FDIC.  At September 30, 2013, Sound Financial Bancorp had total consolidated assets of $431.7 million, net loans of $375.7 million, deposits of $341.3 million and stockholders’ equity of $45.9 million.  The shares of Sound Financial Bancorp are traded on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “SFBC.”  Our executive offices are located at 2005 5 th Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, Washington, 98121.
 
Our principal business consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those funds, along with borrowed funds, in loans secured by first and second mortgages on one- to four-family residences (including home equity loans and lines of credit), commercial and multifamily, consumer and commercial business loans and construction and land loans.  We offer a wide variety of secured and unsecured consumer loan products, including manufactured home loans, automobile loans, boat loans and recreational vehicle loans.  As part of our business, we focus on residential mortgage loan originations, many of which we sell to Fannie Mae.  We sell these loans with servicing retained to maintain the direct customer relationship and to continue providing strong customer service.
 
Our operating revenues are derived principally from earnings on interest earning assets, service charges and fees, and gains on the sale of loans.   Our primary sources of funds are deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances and other borrowings, and payments received on loans and securities.  We offer a variety of deposit accounts that provide a wide range of interest rates and terms, generally including savings, money market, term certificate and demand accounts.
 
Our noninterest expenses consist primarily of salaries and employee benefits, expenses for occupancy, marketing and data processing and FDIC deposit insurance premiums.  Salaries and benefits consist primarily of the salaries and wages paid to our employees, payroll taxes, expenses for retirement and other employee benefits.  Occupancy expenses, which are the fixed and variable costs of buildings and equipment, consist primarily of lease payments, property taxes, depreciation charges, maintenance and the cost of utilities.
 
Critical Accounting Policies

Certain of our accounting policies are important to an understanding of our financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain.  Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances.  Facts and circumstances that could affect these judgments include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, changes in the performance of the economy and changes in the financial condition of borrowers.  Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses, accounting for other-than-temporary impairment of securities, accounting for mortgage servicing rights, accounting for other real estate owned and accounting for deferred income taxes.  Our methodologies for analyzing the allowance for loan losses, mortgage servicing rights, other real estate owned and deferred tax asset accounts are described in our 2012 Form 10-K.  There have been no significant changes in the Company’s application of accounting policies since December 31, 2012.

 
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Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
 
General .    Total assets increased by $50.7 million, or 13.3% to $431.7 million at September 30, 2013 from $381.0 million at December 31, 2012.  This increase was primarily the result of a $53.2 million, or 16.5% increase in our net loan portfolio and a $3.7 million, or 51.7%, increase in the cash surrender value of BOLI partially offset by a $6.3 million, or 27.3%, decrease in available for sale securities and a $1.5 million, or 60.8%, decrease in OREO and other repossessed assets.  Asset growth was funded by a $29.3 million increase in deposits, an $18.5 million increase in FHLB advances and a $2.5 million increase in shareholders’ equity, primarily as a result of net income.
 
Cash and Securities .   Cash, cash equivalents and our available-for-sale securities in the aggregate decreased by $5.0 million, or 17.6%, to $30.6 million at September 30, 2013.  Cash and cash equivalents increased by $1.2 million, or 9.7%, to $14.0 million at September 30, 2013.  Available-for-sale securities, which consist primarily of agency mortgage-backed securities, decreased by $6.3 million, or 27.3%, from $22.9 million at December 31, 2012 to $16.6 million at September 30, 2013 as a result of normal pay-downs and maturities, with the net proceeds being reinvested into loans.
 
At September 30, 2013, our available-for-sale securities portfolio consisted of $2.8 million of non-agency mortgage-backed securities.  These securities present a higher credit risk than agency mortgage-backed securities or municipal bonds, of which we had $12.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively, at September 30, 2013.  In order to monitor the increased risk, management receives and reviews a credit surveillance report from a third party quarterly, which evaluates these securities based on a number of factors, including its credit scores, loan-to-value ratios, geographic locations, delinquencies and loss histories of the underlying mortgage loans.  This analysis is prepared in order to project future losses based on various home price depreciation scenarios over a three-year horizon.  Based on these reports, management ascertains the appropriate value for these securities and, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $30,000 on one of these non-agency securities.  Please see Note 4 – Investments in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 of this report.  The current market environment significantly limits our ability to mitigate our exposure to value changes in these more risky securities by selling them, and we do not anticipate these conditions to change significantly throughout the year.  Accordingly, if the market and economic environment impacting the loans supporting these securities continues to deteriorate, we could determine that an other-than-temporary impairment must be recorded on these securities, as well as on any other securities in our portfolio.  As a result, our future earnings, equity, regulatory capital and ongoing operations could be materially adversely affected.
 
Loans .   Our total loan portfolio, including loans held for sale, increased $53.4 million, or 16.2%, from $329.3 million at December 31, 2012 to $382.7 million at September 30, 2013.  Loans held for sale decreased $61,000 from $1.7 million at December 31, 2012 to $1.7 million at September 30, 2013.
 
The following table reflects the changes in the types of loans in our portfolio at September 30, 2013, as compared to December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

   
September
30, 2013
   
December
31, 2012
   
Amount
Change
   
Percent
Change
 
One-to-four-family
  $ 116,616     $ 95,784     $ 20,832       21.7 %
Home equity
    35,317       35,364       (47 )     (0.1 )
Commercial and multifamily
    148,745       133,620       15,125       11.3  
Construction and land
    43,780       25,458       18,322       72.0  
Manufactured homes
    13,983       16,232       (2,249 )     (13.9 )
Other consumer
    9,393       8,650       743       8.6  
Commercial business
    14,842       14,193       649       4.6  
Total loans
  $ 382,676     $ 329,301     $ 53,375       16.2 %

The most significant change in our loan portfolio was a result of increases in one- to four- family mortgage loans which was primarily a result of increases in higher yielding jumbo mortgage and other portfolio one-to four- family mortgage loans.  Construction and land loans increased primarily a result of increased demand for new homes, reflecting the improvement in the housing market in the communities we serve.  We work with a small number of well-established single family home builders in our market areas.  Management monitors our exposure on construction loans closely and a third party evaluates each project’s percentage of completion before any draw is allowed.  Commercial and multifamily loans increased primarily as a result of continued efforts to expand and diversify our lending portfolio.  Manufactured homes decreased as a result of a lack of demand for these types of loans by well-qualified borrowers.  The loan portfolio remains well-diversified with commercial and multifamily real estate loans accounting for 38.9% of the portfolio, of which 27.9% were owner-occupied.  Residential real estate loans accounted for 30.5% of the portfolio.  Home equity, manufactured and other consumer loans accounted for 15.3% of the portfolio. Construction and land accounted for11.4% of the portfolio and commercial business loans accounted for the remaining 3.9% of total loans at September 30, 2013.
 
Mortgage Servicing Rights .   At September 30, 2013, we had $2.8 million in mortgage servicing rights recorded at fair value compared to $2.3 million at December 31, 2012.  The increase was the result of a 18 basis point increase in the estimated market value of the portfolio during the nine month period from 63 basis points at December 31, 2012 to 81 basis points at September 30, 2013 primarily as a result of the increase in long-term mortgage rates slowing prepayment speeds.  We record mortgage servicing rights on loans sold to Fannie Mae with servicing retained and upon acquisition of a servicing portfolio.  We stratify our capitalized mortgage servicing rights based on the type, term and interest rates of the underlying loans.  Mortgage servicing rights are carried at fair value.  If the fair value of our mortgage servicing rights fluctuates significantly, our financial results could be materially impacted.
 
Nonperforming Assets.   At September 30, 2013, our nonperforming assets totaled $2.9 million, or 0.67% of total assets, compared to $6.4 million, or 1.68% of total assets at December 31, 2012.
 
The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of nonperforming assets in our loan portfolio at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Nonperforming Assets
 
   
At
  September 30, 2013
   
At
December 31, 2012
   
Amount
Change
   
Percent
Change
 
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 1,161     $ 3,003     $ (1,842 )     (61.3 )%
Accruing loans 90 days or more delinquent
    -       81       (81 )     (100.0 )
Nonperforming restructured loans
    761       828       (67 )     (8.1 )
OREO and repossessed assets
    981       2,503       (1,522 )     (60.8 )
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 2,903     $ 6,415     $ (3,512 )     (54.7 )%

Nonperforming loans to total loans decreased to 0.50% of total gross loans at September 30, 2013 from 1.19% at December 31, 2012.  This decrease reflects a $2.0 million decrease in nonperforming loans during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013.  Our largest nonperforming loans at September 30, 2013 consisted of a $248,000 home equity loan secured by property located in Clallam County, Washington, a $238,000 commercial real estate loan secured by property located in Clallam County, Washington and a $230,000 commercial real estate loan secured by property located in Pierce County, Washington.
 
OREO and repossessed assets decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to improving economic conditions in our market and our continued focus on credit administration.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we repossessed 11 personal residences, one commercial land development and eight manufactured homes.  We sold 13 personal residences, two commercial land developments and 10 manufactured homes at an aggregate loss of $855,000.  Our largest OREO at September 30, 2013, consisted of a one- to four- family home with a recorded value of $180,000 located in Mason County, Washington.  Our next largest OREO properties were a $179,000 one- to four- family home located in Columbia County, Washington and a $131,000 one- to four- family home located in Snohomish County, Washington.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses .   The allowance for loan losses is maintained to cover losses that are probable and can be estimated on the date of evaluation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.  It is our best estimate of probable incurred credit losses in our loan portfolio.
 
Our allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2013 was $4.1 million, or 1.08% of total loans receivable, compared to $4.2 million, or 1.30% of total loans receivable at December 31, 2012.  The $133,000, or 3.1% decrease in the allowance for loan losses reflects the $1.1 million provision for loan losses established during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as a result of decreasing loan charge-offs and nonperforming loans during this period.
 

 
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The following table reflects the adjustments in our allowance during the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 4,248     $ 4,455  
Charge-offs
    (1,357 )     (4,048 )
Recoveries:
    74       251  
Net charge-offs
    (1,283 )     (3,797 )
Provisions charged to operations
    1,150       3,675  
Balance at end of period
  $ 4,115     $ 4,333  
                 
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period
    0.52 %     1.67 %
Allowance as a percentage of nonperforming loans
    206.58 %     99.75 %
Allowance as a percentage of total loans (end of period)
    1.08 %     1.40 %
 
Specific loan loss reserves decreased $787,000 at September 30, 2013 compared to September 30, 2012 while general loan loss reserves increased $567,000 at September 30, 2013, compared to September 30, 2012.  Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $1.3 million, or 0.52% of average loans on an annualized basis, compared to $3.8 million, or 1.67% of average loans for the same period in 2012.  The decrease in net charge-offs was primarily due to improving economic conditions in our market area and continued efforts in credit administration and collections.  As of September 30, 2013, the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans receivable and nonperforming loans was 1.08% and 206.58%, respectively, compared to 1.45% and 99.75%, respectively, at December 31, 2012.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans receivable decreased primarily as a result improved credit metrics related to both specific and general reserves. This includes a decrease in expected losses on loans individually evaluated for impairment as a percentage of these loans and a decrease in expected losses on loans collectively evaluated for impairment.  The decrease in loans individually evaluated is due to lower past due and impaired loans as a percentage of the overall loan portfolio and improving values for real estate in the markets where we lend. The decrease in loans collectively evaluated is due to a lower historical charge-off ratio as of September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans increased due to the decrease in nonperforming loans from $3.0 million as of December 31, 2012 to $1.2 million as of September 30, 2013.
 
Deposits .   Total deposits increased by $29.3 million, or 9.4%, to $341.3 million at September 30, 2013 from $312.1 million at December 31, 2012, primarily as a result of a $27.6 million increase in demand accounts and a $21.4 million, or 15.8%, increase in certificate of deposit accounts.  This increase was partially offset by an $18.5 million, or 21.4%, decrease in money market accounts, a $746,000, or 2.7%, decrease in savings accounts and a $443,000, or 11.6% decrease in escrow accounts. The increases were primarily a result of various marketing efforts during the period as we continued our emphasis on attracting relatively low-cost core deposit accounts.  The decrease in money market and saving accounts was primarily of result of customers placing these funds in higher yielding certificate or interest-bearing demand accounts or other higher yielding investments, while the decrease in escrow accounts was due to the timing of tax and insurance payments.
 
A summary of deposit accounts with the corresponding weighted average cost of funds is presented below:
 
   
As of September 30, 2013
   
As of December 31, 2012
 
   
Amount
   
Wtd. Avg. Rate
   
Amount
   
Wtd. Avg. Rate
 
Noninterest-bearing demand
  $ 31,211       0.00 %   $ 31,427       0.00 %
Interest-bearing demand
    56,320       0.30       28,540       0.10  
Savings
    26,428       0.13       27,174       0.08  
Money market
    67,677       0.30       86,149       0.32  
Certificates
    156,342       1.15       134,986       1.33  
Escrow
    3,364       0.00       3,807       0.00  
     Total deposits
  $ 341,342       0.63 %   $ 312,083       0.69 %

Borrowings .  FHLB advances increased $18.5 million, or 84.7%, to $40.4 million at September 30, 2013, with a weighted-average cost of 0.60%, from $21.9 million at December 31, 2012, with a weighted-average cost of 1.12%.  We rely on FHLB advances to fund interest-earning assets when deposits alone cannot fully fund interest-earning asset growth.  This reliance on borrowings, rather than deposits, may increase our overall cost of funds.
 
Stockholders’ Equity .   Total stockholders’ equity increased $2.5 million, or 5.7%, to $45.9 million at September 30, 2013.  This increase primarily reflects $2.9 million in net income.
 
Comparison of Results of Operation for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
 
General .   Net income increased $382,000 to $994,000, or $0.38 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $612,000, or $0.23 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Net income increased $1.2 million to $2.9 million, or $1.11 per diluted common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $1.8 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The primary reasons for the improvement in comparative periods were a decrease in the provision for loan losses and increased net interest income partially offset by lower gain on sale of loans and higher noninterest expense.
 
 
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Interest Income .   Interest income increased by $443,000, or 9.8%, to $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, from $4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Interest income increased $804,000, or 5.9%, to $14.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, from $13.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in interest income for both periods primarily reflected the increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, in particular our average balance of loans receivable which outpaced the decline in the weighted average yield on our interest-earning assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period last year.
 
Our weighted average yield on interest-earning assets was 5.15% and 5.18% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to5.66% and 5.89% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.  The weighted average yield on loans decreased to 5.43% and 5.46% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, from 5.77% and 5.92% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The average balance of gross loans receivable increased $55.6 million, or 18.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period last year.  The average balance of gross loans receivable increased $45.2 million, or 14.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period last year.  The weighted average yield on available-for-sale securities (including OTTI) was 1.42% and 1.48% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to 1.81% and 1.75% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, reflecting higher average balances of agency mortgage-backed securities and municipal bonds, which produce a lower yield than non-agency mortgage-backed securities.  The average balance of available-for-sale securities increased $3.6 million or 27.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period last year.  The average balance of available-for-sale securities increased $12.1 million, or 179.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period last year.
 
Interest Expense .   Interest expense decreased $18,000, or 3.0%, to $578,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013, from $596,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Interest expense decreased $93,000, or 5.2%, to $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, from $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  These decreases reflects overall lower interest rates paid on deposits and FHLB advances notwithstanding an increase in the average balances of deposits and FHLB advances during the periods.  Our weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.71% for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to 0.83% and 0.84% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.
 
Interest paid on deposits decreased $12,000, or 2.2%, to $528,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013, from $540,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Interest paid on deposits decreased $90,000, or 5.6%, to $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, from $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  These decreases resulted from lower weighted average cost of deposits over the periods, which were partially offset by increases in the average balances of deposits outstanding in the periods.  We experienced a five and seven basis point decrease in the average rate paid on deposits during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively compared to the same period in 2012.  This decrease in average rates was primarily a result of the re-pricing of matured certificates of deposit, most of which we were able to retain at lower rates.
 
Interest expense on borrowings decreased $6,000, or 10.7%, to $50,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $56,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The decrease was a result of a 217 basis point decrease in our cost of borrowings to 0.60% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 2.77% during the three months ended September 30, 2012.  This decrease was partially offset by a $25.3 million, or 313.7%, increase in the average balance of borrowings outstanding for the period.

Interest expense on borrowings decreased $3,000, or 1.8%, to $164,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, from $167,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The decrease was a result of a 200 basis point decrease in our cost of borrowings to 0.70% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from 2.70% during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  This decrease was partially offset by a $23.1 million, or 280.2%, increase in the average balance of borrowings outstanding for the period.
 
Net Interest Income.   Net interest income increased $461,000, or 11.7% to $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, from $3.9 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Net interest income increased $897,000, or 7.5% to $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, from $11.9 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The increases for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily resulted from increased interest income due to higher average loan balances and to a lesser extent, lower rates paid on deposits and borrowings during these periods as compared to the same periods last year.  Our average yield on loans receivable decreased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same periods last year as new loan originations and repricing adjustable rate loans reflect the continued low rate environment.  Our net interest margin was 4.55% and 4.58% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to 4.91% and 5.12% the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
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Provision for Loan Losses .    We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level required to reflect management’s best estimate of the probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio.  In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect borrowers’ ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group data, prevailing economic conditions, and current factors.  Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as one-to four-family, small commercial and multifamily, home equity and consumer loans, are evaluated in the aggregate using historical loss factors adjusted for current economic conditions and other relevant data.  Loans for which management has concerns about the borrowers’ ability to repay, are evaluated individually, and specific loss allocations are provided for these loans when necessary.
 
A provision of $450,000 and $1.2 million was made during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to a provision of $1.1 million and $3.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.  The reduced provision primarily reflects declines in loan charge-offs and nonperforming loans.  Although the amount of our nonperforming assets and loan charge-offs have declined significantly over the last year, we believe that higher than historical levels of nonperforming assets and charge-offs will continue until the housing market, unemployment, and general economic market conditions further recover in our market area.

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the annualized percentage of net charge-offs to average loans decreased 102 basis points to 0.53% from 1.55% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the annualized percentage of net charge-offs to average loans decreased 115 basis points to 0.52% from 1.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans decreased to 0.50% at September 30, 2013 from 1.41% at September 30, 2012.

Noninterest Income .   Noninterest income decreased $181,000, or 15.0% to $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as reflected below (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
Change
   
Change
 
Service charges and fee income
  $ 564     $ 574     $ (10 )     (1.7 )%
Earnings on cash surrender value of BOLI
    78       60       18       30.0  
Mortgage servicing income
    76       148       (72 )     (48.6 )
Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights
    271       (211 )     482       (228.4 )
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
    -       (32 )     32       (100.0 )
Net gain on sale of loans
    37       668       (631 )     (94.5 )
Total noninterest income
  $ 1,026     $ 1,207     $ (181 )     (15.0 )%

The fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights and increase in mortgage servicing income was positively impacted primarily due to slower prepayment speeds and growth in the mortgage servicing portfolio during the three months ended September 30, 2013.  We sold $16.5 million and $24.2 million of loans to Fannie Mae during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The gain on sale of loans decreased as a result of declines in the loan sale margin and amount of loans sold to Fannie Mae during the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period last year primarily due to the recent increase in mortgage interest rates. The decrease in OTTI was a result of improving credit trends in the Company’s non-agency mortgage-backed securities.  The increase in earnings on cash surrender value of BOLI was primarily a result of earnings on an additional $3.5 million of BOLI purchased in the first quarter of 2013.
 
Noninterest income increased $421,000, or 12.6% to $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $3.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as reflected below (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
Change
   
Change
 
Service charges and fee income
  $ 1,713     $ 1,638     $ 75       4.6 %
Earnings on cash surrender value of BOLI
    231       179       52       29.1  
Mortgage servicing income
    387       346       41       11.8  
Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights
    656       97       559       576.3  
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
    (30 )     (156 )     126       (80.8 )
Net gain on sale of loans
    794       1,226       (432 )     (35.2 )
Total noninterest income
  $ 3,751     $ 3,330     $ 421       12.6 %

 
 
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The fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights and increase in mortgage servicing income was positively impacted primarily due to slower prepayment speeds and growth in the mortgage servicing portfolio during the current nine month period.  The gain on sale of loans decreased as a result of declines in the loan sale margin for loans sold to Fannie Mae during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period last year.  We sold $63.8 million and $56.6 million of loans to Fannie Mae during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Refinancing activity was particularly significant in 2012 and in the first six months of 2013, however, the rise in mortgage interest rates in the second quarter of 2013 resulted in lower refinancing activity and gain on sale of loans.  The decrease in OTTI was a result of improving credit trends in the Company’s non-agency mortgage-backed securities.  The increase in earnings on cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance was primarily a result of additional earnings as a result of a $3.5 million purchase of BOLI in the first quarter of 2013.
 
Noninterest Expense .   Noninterest expense increased $381,000, or 12.0%, to $3.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $3.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012, as reflected below (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
Change
   
Change
 
Salaries and benefits
  $ 1,858     $ 1,537     $ 321       20.9 %
Operations
    825       697       128       18.4  
Regulatory assessments
    57       108       (51 )     (47.2 )
Occupancy
    353       314       39       12.4  
Data processing
    348       264       84       31.8  
Losses and expenses on OREO and repossessed assets
    125       265       (140 )     (52.8 )
Total noninterest expense
  $ 3,566     $ 3,185     $ 381       12.0 %

Salaries and benefits expense increased during the three months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to increased loan production by commission-based loan officers and from a modest increase in full time equivalent employees (“FTEs”).  Operations expense increased primarily due to higher loan administration expenses and higher education and training expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2013 in an effort to expand our investment in knowledge and core competencies of our employees.  Regulatory assessments were lower due to a decrease in FDIC insurance assessments and the Bank’s change from a national to state charter resulting in the WDFI as the Bank’s primary regulator.  Losses and expenses on OREO and repossessed assets decreased during the three months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to lower levels of OREO and other repossessed assets during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
 
Noninterest expense increased $2.1 million, or 23.6%, to $11.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $9.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, as reflected below:
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
Change
   
Change
 
Salaries and benefits
  $ 5,224     $ 4,242     $ 982       23.1 %
Operations
    2,809       2,007       802       40.0  
Regulatory assessments
    239       329       (90 )     (27.4 )
Occupancy
    961       918       43       4.7  
Data processing
    954       769       185       24.1  
Losses and expenses on OREO and repossessed assets
    963       757       206       27.2  
Total noninterest expense
  $ 11,150     $ 9,022     $ 2,128       23.6 %

Salaries and benefits expense increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to increased loan production by commission-based loan officers and from a modest increase in full time equivalent employees (“FTEs”).  Operations expense increased primarily due to higher loan administration expenses, higher education and training expenses and a $412,000 recourse provision for loans sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  Although our loans are generally sold without recourse, other than standard representations and warranties, we may have to repurchase a loan sold to Fannie Mae if it is determined that the loan does not meet their credit requirements, or if one of the parties involved in the loan misrepresented pertinent facts, committed fraud, or if the loan were 90 days past due within 120 days of the loan funding date.  In light of our increased loan sales during 2012 and 2013, a recourse provision was initially established during the first quarter of 2013 to provide for estimated loan repurchases.  There was no recourse provision in 2012.  Regulatory assessments were lower due to a decrease in FDIC insurance assessments and the Bank’s change from a national to state charter resulting in the WDFI as the Bank’s primary regulator.  Losses and expenses on OREO and repossessed assets increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to the sale of two commercial land developments during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
Income Tax Expense .   For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had income tax expense of $423,000 on our pre-tax income as compared to $281,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were 29.9% and 31.5%, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had income tax expense of $1.3 million on our pre-tax income as compared to $800,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were 31.2% and 31.3%, respectively.
 
 
 
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Liquidity

The Management Discussion and Analysis in Item 7 of the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K contains an overview of the Company’s and the Bank’s liquidity management, sources of liquidity and cash flows.  This discussion updates that disclosure for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and borrowings.  While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Bank’s primary investing activity is loan originations.  The Bank maintains liquidity levels it believes to be adequate to fund loan commitments, investment opportunities, deposit withdrawals and other financial commitments.  At September 30, 2013, the Bank had $30.6 million in cash and investment securities available for sale and $1.7 million in loans held for sale generally available for its cash needs.  Also, based on existing collateral pledged, the Bank had the ability to borrow an additional $41.1 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances, $15.8 million through the Federal Reserve’s Discount Window and $2.0 million through Pacific Coast Banker’s Bank.  The Bank uses these sources of funds primarily to meet ongoing commitments, pay maturing deposits and fund withdrawals, and to fund loan commitments.  At September 30, 2013, outstanding loan commitments, including unused lines and letters of credit totaled $65.0 million.  Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less at September 30, 2013, totaled $84.0 million.  Based on our competitive pricing, we believe that a majority of maturing deposits will remain with the Bank.

As disclosed in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, cash and cash equivalents increased $1.3 million to $14.0 million as of September 30, 2013, from $12.7 million as of December 31, 2012.  Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  Net cash of $51.2 million was used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and consisted principally of loan originations, net of principal repayments and purchases of BOLI and municipal bonds.  The $47.2 million of cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily consisted of a $29.3 million net increase in deposits and an $18.5 million net increase in FHLB advances.

As a separate legal entity from the Bank, the Company must provide for its own liquidity.  At September 30, 2013, the Company, on an unconsolidated basis, had $2.3 million in cash, noninterest-bearing deposits and liquid investments generally available for its cash needs.  The Company’s principal source of liquidity is dividends from the Bank.

Except as set forth above, management is not aware of any trends, events, or uncertainties that will have, or that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on liquidity, capital resources or operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Activities
 
In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that are not recorded in our financial statements.  These transactions involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet credit, interest rate and liquidity risks.  These transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 

 
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A summary of our off-balance sheet loan commitments at September 30, 2013, is as follows (in thousands):
 
Off-balance sheet loan commitments:
 
At
September 30, 2013
 
Residential mortgage commitments
  $ 5,382  
Undisbursed portion of loans closed
    28,647  
Unused lines of credit
    30,450  
Irrevocable letters of credit
    513  
     Total loan commitments
  $ 64,992  

Capital
 
Sound Community Bank is subject to minimum capital requirements imposed by regulations of the FDIC.  Based on its capital levels at September 30, 2013, Sound Community Bank exceeded these requirements as of that date.  Consistent with our goals to operate a sound and profitable organization, our policy is for Sound Community Bank to maintain a “well-capitalized” status under the regulatory capital categories of the FDIC.  Based on capital levels at September 30, 2013, Sound Community Bank was considered to be well-capitalized under applicable regulatory requirements.  Management monitors the capital levels to provide for current and future business opportunities and to maintain Sound Community Bank’s “well-capitalized” status.

The actual regulatory capital amounts and ratios calculated for Sound Community Bank at September 30, 2013 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

         
To Be Well Capitalized
     
For Capital
 
Under Prompt Corrective
 
Actual
 
Adequacy Purposes
 
Action Provisions
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
As of September 30, 2013
                     
Tier 1 Capital to average assets
$  42,522
 
10.32%
 
$  16,487
4.0%
 
$  20,609
5.0%
Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets
$  42,522
 
13.03%
 
$  13,050
4.0%
 
$  19,575
6.0%
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets
$  46,584
 
14.28%
 
$  26,100
8.0%
 
$  32,624
10.0%




 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
The Company provided information about market risk in Item 7A of its 2012 Form 10-K.  There have been no material changes in our market risk since our 2012 Form 10-K.
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

(a)  
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

An evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a -15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act")), as of September 30, 2013, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company's senior management. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2013, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is: (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management (including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
 
We intend to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and to improve the Company’s controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that we may discover in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Company's business. While we believe the present design of the disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve this goal, future events affecting our business may cause the Company to modify its disclosure controls and procedures.
 
The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
 
(b)  
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a - 15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1   Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the Company occasionally becomes involved in various legal proceedings.  In the opinion of management, any liability from such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the Company.

Item 1A Risk Factors

Not required; the Company is a smaller reporting company.
 
Item 2    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and use of Proceeds

The following table sets forth information for the three months ended September 30, 3012 with respect to our repurchases of our outstanding common shares:

   
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
 
July 1, 2013 – July 31, 2013
    ---       ---       ---       ---  
August 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013
    16,600     $ 15.00       16,600       112,740  
September 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013
    19,400     $ 15.21       36,000       93,340  
Total
    36,000     $ 15.11       36,000          

On August 23, 2013, the Company announced that its board of directors authorized the Company to purchase up to 129,340 shares of common stock in the open market or privately negotiated transaction from time to time over a twelve month period subject to market conditions and other factors.  The stock repurchase program will expire on August 22, 2014 unless completed sooner or otherwise extended.

Item 3    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Nothing to report.

Item 4     Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5.  Other Information
 
Nothing to report.

 
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits :
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 27, 2012 (File No. 333-180385))
3.2
Bylaws of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 27, 2012 (File No. 333-180385))
4.0
Form of Common Stock Certificate of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 27, 2012 (File No. 333-180385))
10.1
Employment Agreement by and between Sound Community Bank and Laura Lee Stewart (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on September 20, 2007 (File No. 333-146196))
10.2
Executive Long Term Compensation Agreement effective August 14, 2007 by and between Sound Community Bank and Laura Lee Stewart (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on September 20, 2007 (File No. 333-146196))
10.3
Amendment to Freeze Benefit Accruals Under the Executive Long Term Compensation Agreement effective August 14, 2007, by and between Sound Community Bank (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2012 (File No. 000-52889))
10.4
Supplemental Executive Long Term Compensation Agreement effective December 31, 2011 by and between Sound Community Bank and Laura Lee Stewart (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2012 (File No. 000-52889))
10.5
Confidentiality, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement  by and between Sound Community Bank and Laura Lee Stewart (incorporated herein by reference to the Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2012 (File No. 000-52889)) 
10.6
Employment Agreement by and between Sound Community Bank and Matthew Deines (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 5, 2009 (File No. 000-52889)) 
10.7
Employment Agreement by and between Sound Community Bank and Matthew Moran (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 5, 2009 (File No. 000-52889)) 
10.8
Addendums to the Employment Agreements by and between Sound Community Bank and each of Matthew Deines and Matthew Moran (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 3, 2012 (File No. 000-52889)) 
10.9
Summary of Director Board Fee Arrangements (incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2011 (File No. 000-52889))
10.10
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2009 (File No. 000-52889))
10.11
Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreement, Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement and Restricted Stock Agreements under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 29, 2009 (File No. 000-52889))
10.12
Summary of Annual Bonus Plan (incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on September 20, 2007 (File No. 333-146196))
10.13
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan
10.14
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement, Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement and Restricted Stock Agreements under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan
10.15
Change of Control Agreement dated October 30, 2013, by and among Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., Sound Community Bank and Matthew P. Deines (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 1, 2013 (File No. 001-35633))
10.16
Change of Control Agreement dated October 30, 2013, by and among Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., Sound Community Bank and Matthew F. Moran (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 1, 2013 (File No. 001-35633))
11
Statement re computation of per share earnings (See Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.)
31.1
Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Executive Officer)
31.2
Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Financial Officer)
32
Section 1350 Certification
101
Interactive Data Files*
¯          In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to
            liability under those section.
 
 

 
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SIGNATURES


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




                                       Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.

Date:  November 13, 2013
By:
/s/  Laura Lee Stewart
 
   
Laura Lee Stewart
 
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
       
       
       
Date:  November 13, 2013
By:
/s/  Matthew P. Deines
 
   
Matthew P. Deines
 
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 



 
 

 

SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.

2013 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

 
 

 
 

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   Page
   
ARTICLE I PURPOSE
1
     
SECTION 1.1
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
1
     
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS
1
     
ARTICLE III AVAILABLE SHARES
4
     
SECTION 3.1
SHARES AVAILABLE UNDER THE PLAN
4
SECTION 3.2
SHARES AVAILABLE FOR OPTIONS AND STOCK APPRECIATION AWARDS
4
SECTION 3.3
SHARES AVAILABLE FOR RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS
5
SECTION 3.4
COMPURATION OF SHARES ISSUED
5
     
ARTICLE IV ADMINISTRATION
5
     
SECTION 4.1
COMMITTEE
5
SECTION 4.2
COMMITTEE POWERS
6
     
ARTICLE V STOCK OPTIONS
6
     
SECTION 5.1
GRANT OF OPTIONS
6
SECTION 5.2
SIZE OF OPTION
7
SECTION 5.3
EXERCISE PRICE
7
SECTION 5.4
EXERCISE PERIOD
7
SECTION 5.5
VESTING DATE
7
SECTION 5.6
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS
8
SECTION 5.7
METHOD OF EXERCISE
8
SECTION 5.8
LIMITATIONS ON OPTIONS
9
SECTION 5.9
PROHIBITION AGAINST OPTION REPRICING
10
     
ARTICLE VI STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
11
     
SECTION 6.1
GRANT OF STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
11
SECTION 6.2
SIZE OF STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHT
11
SECTION 6.3
EXERCISE PRICE
11
SECTION 6.4
EXERCISE PERIOD
11
SECTION 6.5
VESTING DATE
12
SECTION 6.6
METHOD OF EXERCISE
12
SECTION 6.7
LIMITATIONS ON STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
13
SECTION 6.8
PROHIBITION AGAINST STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHT REPRICING
14
     
ARTICLE VII RESTICTED STOCK AWARDS
14
     
SECTION 7.1
IN GENERAL
14
SECTION 7.2
VESTING DATE
15
SECTION 7.3
DIVIDEND RIGHTS
16
SECTION 7.4
VOTING RIGHTS
16
SECTION 7.5
DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARY
16
SECTION 7.6
MANNER OF DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDS
16
     
ARTICLE VIII SPECIAL TAX PROVISION
17
     
SECTION 8.1
TAX WITHHOLDING RIGHTS
17
     
ARTICLE IX AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
17
     
SECTION 9.1
TERMINATION
17
SECTION 9.2
AMENDMENT
17
SECTION 9.3
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE EVENT OF BUSINESS REORGANIZATION
17

 
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ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS
18
     
SECTION 10.1
STATUS AS AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
18
SECTION 10.2
NO RIGHT TO CONTINUED SERVICE
18
SECTION 10.3
CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE
18
SECTION 10.4
SEVERABILITY
18
SECTION 10.5
GOVERNING LAW
19
SECTION 10.6
HEADINGS
19
SECTION 10.7
NON-ALIENATION OF BENEFITS
19
SECTION 10.8
NOTICES
19
SECTION 10.9
APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDERS
19
SECTION 10.10
CLAWBACK
19
SECTION 10.11
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 409A
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Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.
 
2013 Equity Incentive Plan
 
ARTICLE I
 
PURPOSE
 
Section 1.1 General Purpose of the Plan.
 
The purpose of the Plan is to promote the long-term growth and profitability of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., to provide directors, advisory or emeritus directors, officers and employees of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. and its affiliates with an incentive to achieve corporate objectives, to attract and retain individuals of outstanding competence and to provide such individuals with an equity interest in Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. in order to provide Plan Participants with incentives that are closely linked to the interests of all stockholders of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.  The Plan is not intended to expose Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. to imprudent risks.
 
ARTICLE II
 
DEFINITIONS
 
The following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Plan, unless a different meaning is plainly indicated by the context:
 
Affiliate means any “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” of the Company, as those terms are defined in Section 424(e) and (f) respectively, of the Code.
 
Award means the grant by the Committee of an Incentive Stock Option, a Non-Qualified Stock Option, a Stock Appreciation Right, a Restricted Stock Award or any other benefit under this Plan.
 
Award Agreement means a written instrument evidencing an Award under the Plan and establishing the terms and conditions thereof.
 
Beneficiary means the Person designated by a Participant to receive any Shares subject to a Restricted Stock Award made to such Participant that become distributable, or to have the right to exercise any Options or Stock Appreciation Rights granted to such Participant that are exercisable, following the Participant’s death.
 
Board means the Board of Directors of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. and any successor thereto.
 
Change in Control means any of the following events:
 
(a)   any third Person, including a "group" as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, becomes the beneficial owner of Shares with respect to which 25% or more of the total number of votes that may be cast for the election of the Board (other than a tax-qualified plan of the Company or its Affiliate);
 
(b)   as a result of, or in connection with, any cash tender offer, merger or other business combination, sale of assets or contested election(s), or combination of the foregoing, the individuals who were members of the Board of Directors on the date of adoption of this Plan (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof, provided that any person becoming a director subsequent to the date of adoption of this Plan whose election was approved by a vote of at least three-quarters of the directors comprising the Incumbent Board, or whose nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by the nominating committee serving under an Incumbent Board, shall be considered a member of the Incumbent Board ; or
 
 
 
 

 
 
(c)   a tender offer or exchange offer for 25% or more of the total outstanding Shares is completed (other than such an offer by the Company); or
 
(d)   the stockholders of the Company approve an agreement providing either for a transaction in which the Company will cease to be an independent publicly owned corporation or for a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Company.
 
Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
 
Committee means the Committee described in Article IV.
 
Company means Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and any successor thereto.
 
Disability means a total and permanent disability, within the meaning of Code Section 22(e)(3), as determined by the Committee in good faith, upon receipt of sufficient competent medical advice from one or more individuals, selected by the Committee, who are qualified to give professional medical advice.
 
Domestic Relations Order means a domestic relations order that satisfies the requirements of Section 414(p)(1)(B) of the Code, or any successor provision, as if such section applied to the applicable Award.
 
Effective Date means the date on which the Plan is approved by the stockholders of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.
 
Exchange Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Exercise Period means the period during which an Option or Stock Appreciation Right may be exercised.
 
Exercise Price means the price per Share at which Shares subject to an Option may be purchased upon exercise of the Option and on the basis of which the Shares due upon exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right is computed.
 
 
 
 
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Fair Market Value means, with respect to a Share on a specified date:
 
(a)   If the Shares are listed on any U.S. national securities exchange registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“National Exchange”), the closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as reported on that exchange on the applicable date, or if the applicable date is not a trading day, on the trading day immediately preceding the applicable date;
 
(b)   If the Shares are not listed on a National Exchange but are traded on the over-the-counter market or other similar system, the mean between the closing bid and the asked price for the Shares at the close of trading in the over-the-counter market or other similar system on the applicable date, or if the applicable date is not a trading day, on the trading day immediately preceding the applicable date; and
 
(c)   In the absence of such markets for the Shares, the Fair Market Value shall be determined in good faith by the Committee.
 
Family Member means with respect to any Participant, any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, former spouse, sibling, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships, any person sharing the Participant’s household (other than a tenant or employee), a trust in which these persons have more than fifty percent of the beneficial interest, a foundation in which these persons (or the Participant) control the management of assets, and any other entity in which these persons (or the Participant) own more than fifty percent of the voting interests.
 
Incentive Stock Option means a right to purchase Shares that is granted to an employee of the Company or any Affiliate that is designated by the Committee to be an Incentive Stock Option and that is intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 422 of the Code.
 
Non-Qualified Stock Option means a right to purchase Shares that is not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option or does not satisfy the requirements of Section 422 of the Code.
 
Option means either an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-Qualified Stock Option.
 
Option Holder means, at any relevant time with respect to an Option, the person having the right to exercise the Option.
 
Participant means any director, advisory or emeritus director, officer or employee of the Company or any Affiliate who is selected by the Committee to receive an Award.
 
Permitted Transferee means, with respect to any Participant, a Family Member of the Participant to whom an Award has been transferred as permitted hereunder.
 
Person means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a joint-stock company, a trust, an estate, an unincorporated organization and any other business organization or institution.
 
Plan means the Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time.
 
 
 
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Restricted Stock Award means an award of Shares or Share Units pursuant to Article VII.
 
Service means, unless the Committee provides otherwise in an Award Agreement, service in any capacity as a director, advisory or emeritus director, officer or employee of the Company or any Affiliate.
 
Share means a share of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.
 
Share Unit means the right to receive a Share at a specified future date.
 
Stock Appreciation Right means the right to receive a payment in Shares or cash measured by the increase in the Fair Market Value of a Share over the Exercise Price of that Stock Appreciation Right.
 
Stock Appreciation Right Holder means, at any relevant time with respect to a Stock Appreciation Right, the person having the right to exercise the Stock Appreciation Right.
 
Termination for Cause means termination upon an intentional failure to perform stated duties, a breach of a fiduciary duty involving personal dishonesty which results in material loss to the Company or one of its Affiliates or a willful violation of any law, rule or regulation (other than traffic violations or similar offenses) or a final cease-and-desist order which results in material loss to the Company or one of its Affiliates.  No act or failure to act on Participant’s part shall be considered willful unless done, or omitted to be done, not in good faith and without reasonable belief that the action or omission was in the best interest of the Company.  Notwithstanding the above, if a Participant is subject to a different definition of termination for cause in an employment or severance or similar agreement with the Company or any Affiliate, such other definition shall control.
 
Vesting Date means the date or dates on which the grant of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right is eligible to be exercised or the date or dates on which a Restricted Stock Award ceases to be forfeitable.
 
ARTICLE III
 
AVAILABLE SHARES
 
Section 3.1 Shares Available Under the Plan.
 
Subject to adjustment under Article IX, the maximum aggregate number of Shares representing Awards shall not exceed 198,450 Shares.  Shares representing tandem Stock Appreciation Rights shall for such purpose only be counted as either Shares representing Options outstanding or Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding, but not as both.
 
Section 3.2 Shares Available for Options and Stock Appreciation Rights.
 
Subject to adjustment under Article IX, the maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be issued upon exercise of Options and Stock Appreciation Rights shall be 141,750 Shares, and the maximum aggregate number of Shares which respect to which Options and Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted to any one individual in any calendar year shall be 35,400 Shares.  The maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options shall be 141,750.
 
 
 
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Section 3.3 Shares Available for Restricted Stock Awards.
 
Subject to adjustment under Article IX, the maximum aggregate number of Shares with respect to which Restricted Stock Awards may be issued under the Plan shall be 56,700 Shares and the maximum number of Shares with respect to which Restricted Stock Awards may be granted under the Plan to any one individual in any calendar year shall be 14,175.
 
Section 3.4 Computation of Shares Issued.
 
For purposes of this Article III, Shares shall be considered issued pursuant to the Plan only if actually issued upon the exercise of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right or in connection with a Restricted Stock Award.  Any Award subsequently forfeited, in whole or in part, shall not be considered issued. If any Award granted under the Plan terminates, expires, or lapses for any reason, any Shares subject to such Award again shall be available for the grant of an Award under the Plan.  Shares used to pay the Exercise Price of an Option and Shares used to satisfy tax withholding obligations shall not be available for future Awards under the Plan.  To the extent that Shares are delivered pursuant to the exercise of an Option or a Stock Appreciation Right, the number of underlying Shares as to which the exercise related shall be counted against the number of Shares available for Awards, as opposed to only counting the Shares issued.
 
ARTICLE IV
 
ADMINISTRATION
 
Section 4.1 Committee.
 
(a)           The Plan shall be administered by a Committee appointed by the Board for that purpose and consisting of not less than two (2) members of the Board.  Each member of the Committee shall be an “Outside Director” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code or a successor rule or regulation, a “Non-Employee Director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3(b)(3)(i) under the Exchange Act or a successor rule or regulation and an “Independent Director,” and shall satisfy any other membership requirements, under the corporate governance rules and regulations imposing independence and other membership standards on committees performing similar functions promulgated by any national securities exchange or quotation system on which Shares are listed.
 
(b)           The act of a majority of the members present at a meeting duly called and held shall be the act of the Committee.  Any decision or determination reduced to writing and signed by all members shall be as fully effective as if made by unanimous vote at a meeting duly called and held.
 
(c)           The Committee’s decisions and determinations under the Plan need not be uniform and may be made selectively among Participants, whether or not such Participants are similarly situated.
 
 
 
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Section 4.2 Committee Powers.
 
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and such limitations as may be imposed by the Board, the Committee shall be responsible for the overall management and administration of the Plan and shall have such authority as shall be necessary or appropriate in order to carry out its responsibilities, including, without limitation, the authority:
 
(a)   to interpret and construe the Plan, and to determine all questions that may arise under the Plan as to eligibility for participation in the Plan, the number of Shares subject to Awards to be issued or granted, and the terms and conditions thereof;
 
(b)   with the consent of the Participant, to the extent deemed necessary by the Committee, to amend or modify the terms of any outstanding Award or accelerate or defer the Vesting Date thereof;
 
(c)   to adopt rules and regulations and to prescribe forms for the operation and administration of the Plan; and
 
(d)   to take any other action not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan that it may deem necessary or appropriate.
 
All decisions, determinations and other actions of the Committee made or taken in accordance with the terms of the Plan shall be final and conclusive and binding upon all parties having an interest therein.
 
ARTICLE V
 
STOCK OPTIONS
 
Section 5.1 Grant of Options.
 
(a)           Subject to the limitations of the Plan, the Committee may, in its discretion, grant to a Participant an Option to purchase Shares.  An Option must be designated as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-Qualified Stock Option and, if not designated as either, shall be a Non-Qualified Stock Option.  Only employees of the Company or its Affiliates may receive Incentive Stock Options.
 
(b)           Any Option granted shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement which shall:
 
(i)   specify the number of Shares covered by the Option;
 
(ii)   specify the Exercise Price;
 
(iii)   specify the Exercise Period;
 
(iv)   specify the Vesting Date; and
 
(v)   contain such other terms and conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as the Committee may, in its discretion, prescribe.
 
 
 
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Section 5.2 Size of Option.
 
Subject to the restrictions of the Plan, the number of Shares as to which a Participant may be granted Options shall be determined by the Committee, in its discretion.
 
Section 5.3 Exercise Price.
 
The price per Share at which an Option may be exercised shall be determined by the Committee, in its discretion, provided, however, that the Exercise Price shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date on which the Option is granted.
 
Section 5.4 Exercise Period.
 
The Exercise Period during which an Option may be exercised shall commence on the Vesting Date.  It shall expire on the earliest of:
 
(a)   the date specified by the Committee in the Award Agreement;
 
(b)   unless otherwise determined by the Committee and set forth in the Award Agreement, the last day of the three-month period commencing on the date of the Participant’s termination of Service, other than on account of death, Disability or a Termination for Cause;
 
(c)   unless otherwise determined by the Committee and set forth in the Award Agreement, the last day of the one-year period commencing on the date of the Participant’s termination of Service due to death or Disability;
 
(d)   as of the time and on the date of the Participant’s termination of Service due to a Termination for Cause; or
 
(e)   the last day of the ten-year period commencing on the date on which the Option was granted.
 
An Option that remains unexercised at the close of business on the last day of the Exercise Period shall be canceled without consideration at the close of business on that date.
 
Section 5.5 Vesting Date.
 
(a)           The Vesting Date for each Option Award shall be determined by the Committee and specified in the Award Agreement.
 
(b)           Unless otherwise determined by the Committee and specified in the Award Agreement:
 
(i)   if the Participant of an Option Award terminates Service prior to the Vesting Date for any reason other than death, Disability or a Change in Control, any unvested Option shall be forfeited without consideration;
 
 
 
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(ii)   if the Participant of an Option Award terminates Service prior to the Vesting Date on account of death or Disability, the Vesting Date shall be accelerated to the date of the Participant’s termination of Service; and
 
(iii)   if a Change in Control occurs prior to the Vesting Date of an Option Award that is outstanding on the date of the Change in Control, the Vesting Date shall be accelerated to the earliest date of the Change in Control.
 
Section 5.6 Additional Restrictions on Incentive Stock Options.
 
An Option designated by the Committee to be an Incentive Stock Option shall be subject to the following provisions:
 
(a)   An Incentive Stock Option must be granted within ten (10) years from the Effective Date of the Plan.
 
(b)   Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan to the contrary, no Participant may receive an Incentive Stock Option under the Plan if such Participant, at the time the award is granted, owns (after application of the rules contained in Section 424(d) of the Code) stock possessing more than ten (10) percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or its Affiliates, unless (i) the option price for such Incentive Stock Option is at least 110 percent of the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to such Incentive Stock Option on the date of grant and (ii) such Option is not exercisable after the date five (5) years from the date such Incentive Stock Option is granted.
 
(c)   Each Participant who receives Shares upon exercise of an Option that is an Incentive Stock Option shall give the Company prompt notice of any sale of Shares prior to a date which is two (2) years from the date the Option was granted or one year from the date the Option was exercised.  Such sale shall disqualify the Option as an Incentive Stock Option.
 
(d)   The aggregate Fair Market Value (determined with respect to each Incentive Stock Option at the time such Incentive Stock Option is granted) of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by a Participant during any calendar year (under this Plan or any other plan of the Company or an Affiliate) shall not exceed $100,000 and the term of the Incentive Stock Option shall not be more than ten (10) years.
 
(e)   Any Option under this Plan which is designated by the Committee as an Incentive Stock Option but fails, for any reason, to meet the foregoing requirements shall be treated as a Non-Qualified Stock Option.
 
Section 5.7 Method of Exercise.
 
(a)           Subject to the limitations of the Plan and the Award Agreement, an Option Holder may, at any time on or after the Vesting Date and during the Exercise Period, exercise his or her right to purchase all or any part of the Shares to which the Option relates; provided, however, that the minimum number of Shares which may be purchased at any time shall be 100, or, if less, the total number of Shares relating to the Option which remain un-purchased.  An Option Holder shall exercise an Option to purchase Shares by:
 
 
 
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(i)   giving written notice to the Committee, in such form and manner as the Committee may prescribe, of his or her intent to exercise the Option;
 
(ii)   delivering to the Committee full payment for the Shares as to which the Option is to be exercised; and
 
(iii)   satisfying such other conditions as may be prescribed in the Award Agreement.
 
(b)           The Exercise Price of Shares to be purchased upon exercise of any Option shall be paid in full:
 
(i)   in cash (by certified or bank check or such other instrument as the Company may accept); or
 
(ii)   if and to the extent permitted by the Committee, in the form of Shares already owned by the Option Holder as of the exercise date and having an aggregate Fair Market Value on the date the Option is exercised equal to the aggregate Exercise Price to be paid;
 
(iii)   if and to the extent permitted by the Committee, by the Company withholding Shares otherwise issuable upon the exercise having an aggregate Fair Market Value on the date the Option is exercised equal to the aggregate Exercise Price to be paid; or
 
(iv)   by a combination thereof.
 
Payment for any Shares to be purchased upon exercise of an Option may also be made by delivering a properly executed exercise notice to the Company, together with a copy of irrevocable instructions to a broker to deliver promptly to the Company the amount of sale or loan proceeds to pay the purchase price and applicable tax withholding amounts (if any), in which event the Shares acquired shall be delivered to the broker promptly following receipt of payment.
 
(c)           When the requirements of this Section have been satisfied, the Committee shall take such action as is necessary to cause the issuance of a stock certificate or cause Shares to be issued by book-entry procedures, in either event evidencing the Option Holder's ownership of such Shares. The Person exercising the Option shall have no right to vote or to receive dividends, nor have any other rights with respect to the Shares, prior to the date the Shares are transferred to such Person on the stock transfer records of the Company, and no adjustments shall be made for any dividends or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date as of which the transfer is effected.
 
Section 5.8 Limitations on Options.
 
(a)           An Option by its terms shall not be transferable by the Option Holder other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to the terms of a Domestic Relations Order, and shall be exercisable, during the life of the Option Holder, only by the Option Holder or an alternate payee designated pursuant to such a Domestic Relations Order; provided, however, that a Participant may, at any time at or after the grant of a Non-Qualified Stock Option under the Plan, apply to the Committee for approval to transfer all or any portion of such Non-Qualified Stock Option which is then unexercised to such Participant’s Family Member. The Committee may approve or withhold approval of such transfer in its sole and absolute discretion. If such transfer is approved, it shall be effected by written notice to the Company given in such form and manner as the Committee may prescribe and actually received by the Company prior to the death of the person giving it. Thereafter, the transferee shall have, with respect to such Non-Qualified Stock Option, all of the rights, privileges and obligations which would attach thereunder to the Participant. If a privilege of the Option depends on the life, Service or other status of the Participant, such privilege of the Option for the transferee shall continue to depend upon the life, Service or other status of the Participant. The Committee shall have full and exclusive authority to interpret and apply the provisions of the Plan to transferees to the extent not specifically addressed herein.
 
 
 
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(b)           The Company's obligation to deliver Shares with respect to an Option shall, if the Committee so requests, be conditioned upon the receipt of a representation as to the investment intention of the Option Holder to whom such Shares are to be delivered, in such form as the Committee shall determine to be necessary or advisable to comply with the provisions of applicable federal, state or local law. It may be provided that any such representation shall become inoperative upon a registration of the Shares or upon the occurrence of any other event eliminating the necessity of such representation. The Company shall not be required to deliver any Shares under the Plan prior to:
 
(i)   the admission of such Shares to listing on any stock exchange or trading on any automated quotation system on which Shares may then be listed or traded; or
 
(ii)   the completion of such registration or other qualification under any state or federal law, rule or regulation as the Committee shall determine to be necessary or advisable.
 
(c)           An Option Holder may designate a Beneficiary to receive any Options that may be exercised after his death. Such designation and any change or revocation of such designation shall be made in writing in the form and manner prescribed by the Committee. In the event that the designated Beneficiary dies prior to the Option Holder, or in the event that no Beneficiary has been designated, any Options that may be exercised following the Option Holder's death shall be transferred to the Option Holder's estate. If the Option Holder and his or her Beneficiary shall die in circumstances that cause the Committee, in its discretion, to be uncertain which shall have been the first to die, the Option Holder shall be deemed to have survived the Beneficiary.
 
Section 5.9 Prohibition Against Option Repricing.
 
Except as provided in Section 9.3 and notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, neither the Committee nor the Board shall have the right or authority following the grant of an Option pursuant to the Plan to amend or modify the Exercise Price of any such Option, or to cancel the Option at a time when the Exercise Price is greater than the Fair Market Value of the Shares, in exchange for another Option or Award.
 
 
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ARTICLE VI
 
STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
 
Section 6.1 Grant of Stock Appreciation Rights.
 
(a)           Subject to the limitations of the Plan, the Committee may, in its discretion, grant to a Participant a Stock Appreciation Right.  A Stock Appreciation Right must be designated as either a tandem Stock Appreciation Right or a stand-alone Stock Appreciation Right and, if not so designated, shall be deemed to be a stand-alone Stock Appreciation Right.  A tandem Stock Appreciation Right may only be granted at the same time as the Option to which it relates.  The exercise of a tandem Stock Appreciation Right shall cancel the related Option for a like number of Shares and the exercise of a related Option shall cancel a tandem Stock Appreciation Right for a like number of Shares.
 
(b)           Any Stock Appreciation Right granted shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement which shall:
 
(i)   specify the number of Shares covered by the Stock Appreciation Right;
 
(ii)   specify the Exercise Price;
 
(iii)   specify the Exercise Period;
 
(iv)   specify the Vesting Date;
 
(v)   specify that the Stock Appreciation Right shall be settled in cash or Shares, or a combination of cash and Shares; and
 
(vi)   contain such other terms and conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as the Committee may, in its discretion, prescribe.
 
Section 6.2 Size of Stock Appreciation Right.
 
Subject to the restrictions of the Plan, the number of Shares as to which a Participant may be granted Stock Appreciation Rights shall be determined by the Committee, in its discretion.
 
Section 6.3 Exercise Price.
 
The price per Share at which a Stock Appreciation Right may be exercised shall be determined by the Committee, in its discretion, provided, however, that the Exercise Price shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date on which the Stock Appreciation Right is granted.
 
Section 6.4 Exercise Period.
 
The Exercise Period during which a Stock Appreciation Right may be exercised shall commence on the Vesting Date.  It shall expire on the earliest of:
 
(a)   the date specified by the Committee in the Award Agreement;
 
 
 
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(b)   unless otherwise determined by the Committee and set forth in the Award Agreement, the last day of the three-month period commencing on the date of the Participant’s termination of Service, other than on account of death, Disability or a Termination for Cause;
 
(c)   unless otherwise determined by the Committee and set forth in the Award Agreement, the last day of the one-year period commencing on the date of the Participant’s termination of Service due to death or Disability;
 
(d)   as of the time and on the date of the Participant’s termination of Service due to a Termination for Cause; or
 
(e)   the last day of the ten-year period commencing on the date on which the Stock Appreciation Right was granted.
 
A Stock Appreciation Right that remains unexercised at the close of business on the last day of the Exercise Period shall be canceled without consideration at the close of business on that date.
 
Section 6.5 Vesting Date.
 
(a)           The Vesting Date for each Stock Appreciation Right Award shall be determined by the Committee and specified in the Award Agreement.
 
(b)           Unless otherwise determined by the Committee and specified in the Award Agreement:
 
(i)   if the Participant of a Stock Appreciation Right Award terminates Service prior to the Vesting Date for any reason other than death, Disability or a Change in Control, any unvested Award shall be forfeited without consideration;
 
(ii)   if the Participant of a Stock Appreciation Right Award terminates Service prior to the Vesting Date on account of death or Disability, the Vesting Date shall be accelerated to the date of the Participant’s termination of Service; and
 
(iii)   if a Change in Control occurs prior to the Vesting Date of a Stock Appreciation Right Award that is outstanding on the date of the Change in Control, the Vesting Date shall be accelerated to the earliest date of the Change in Control.
 
Section 6.6 Method of Exercise.
 
(a)           Subject to the limitations of the Plan and the Award Agreement, a Participant may, at any time on or after the Vesting Date and during the Exercise Period, exercise his or her Stock Appreciation Right as to all or any part of the Shares to which the Stock Appreciation Right relates; provided, however, that the minimum number of Shares as to which a Stock Appreciation Right may be exercised shall be 100, or, if less, the total number of Shares relating to the Stock Appreciation Right which remain unexercised. A Stock Appreciation Right Holder shall exercise a Stock Appreciation Right by:
 
 
 
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(i)   giving written notice to the Committee, in such form and manner as the Committee may prescribe, of his or her intent to exercise the Stock Appreciation Right; and
 
(ii)   satisfying such other conditions as may be prescribed in the Award Agreement.
 
(b)           When the requirements of this Section have been satisfied, the Committee shall take such action as is necessary to cause the remittance to the Stock Appreciation Right Holder (or, in the event of his or her death, his or her Beneficiary) of cash or a number of Shares with an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the excess (if any) of (i) the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise over (ii) the Exercise Price per Share, times the number of Stock Appreciation Rights exercised.  The Person exercising the Stock Appreciation Right shall have no right to vote or to receive dividends, nor have any other rights with respect to the Shares, prior to the date the Shares are transferred to such Person on the stock transfer records of the Company, and no adjustments shall be made for any dividends or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date as of which the transfer is effected.
 
Section 6.7 Limitations on Stock Appreciation Rights.
 
(a)           A Stock Appreciation Right by its terms shall not be transferable by the Stock Appreciation Right Holder other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to the terms of a Domestic Relations Order, and shall be exercisable, during the life of the Stock Appreciation Right Holder, only by the Stock Appreciation Right Holder or an alternate payee designated pursuant to such a Domestic Relations Order; provided, however, that a Participant may, at any time at or after the grant of a Stock Appreciation Right under the Plan, apply to the Committee for approval to transfer all or any portion of such Stock Appreciation Right which is then unexercised to such Participant’s Family Member. The Committee may approve or withhold approval of such transfer in its sole and absolute discretion. If such transfer is approved, it shall be effected by written notice to the Company given in such form and manner as the Committee may prescribe and actually received by the Company prior to the death of the person giving it. Thereafter, the transferee shall have, with respect to such Stock Appreciation Right, all of the rights, privileges and obligations which would attach thereunder to the Participant. If a privilege of the Stock Appreciation Right depends on the life, Service or other status of the Participant, such privilege of the Stock Appreciation Right for the transferee shall continue to depend upon the life, Service or other status of the Participant. The Committee shall have full and exclusive authority to interpret and apply the provisions of the Plan to transferees to the extent not specifically addressed herein.
 
(b)           The Company's obligation to deliver Shares with respect to a Stock Appreciation Right shall, if the Committee so requests, be conditioned upon the receipt of a representation as to the investment intention of the Stock Appreciation Right Holder to whom such Shares are to be delivered, in such form as the Committee shall determine to be necessary or advisable to comply with the provisions of applicable federal, state or local law. It may be provided that any such representation shall become inoperative upon a registration of the Shares or upon the occurrence of any other event eliminating the necessity of such representation. The Company shall not be required to deliver any Shares under the Plan prior to:
 
(i)   the admission of such Shares to listing on any stock exchange or trading on any automated quotation system on which Shares may then be listed or traded; or
 
 
 
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(ii)   the completion of such registration or other qualification under any state or federal law, rule or regulation as the Committee shall determine to be necessary or advisable.
 
(c)           A Stock Appreciation Right Holder may designate a Beneficiary to receive any Stock Appreciation Right that may be exercised after his death. Such designation and any change or revocation of such designation shall be made in writing in the form and manner prescribed by the Committee. In the event that the designated Beneficiary dies prior to the Stock Appreciation Right Holder, or in the event that no Beneficiary has been designated, any Stock Appreciation Rights that may be exercised following the Stock Appreciation Right Holder's death shall be transferred to the Stock Appreciation Right Holder's estate. If the Stock Appreciation Right Holder and his or her Beneficiary shall die in circumstances that cause the Committee, in its discretion, to be uncertain which shall have been the first to die, the Stock Appreciation Right Holder shall be deemed to have survived the Beneficiary.
 
Section 6.8 Prohibition Against Stock Appreciation Right Repricing.
 
Except as provided in Section 9.3 and notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, neither the Committee nor the Board shall have the right or authority following the grant of a Stock Appreciation Right pursuant to the Plan to amend or modify the Exercise Price of any such Stock Appreciation Right or to cancel the Stock Appreciation Right at a time when the Exercise Price is greater than the Fair Market Value of the Shares, in exchange for another Stock Appreciation Right or Award.
 
ARTICLE VII
 
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS
 
Section 7.1 In General.
 
(a)           Each Restricted Stock Award shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement which shall specify:
 
(i)   the number of Shares or Share Units covered by the Restricted Stock Award;
 
(ii)   the amount, if any, which the Participant shall be required to pay to the Company in consideration for the issuance of such Shares or Share Units;
 
(iii)   the date of grant of the Restricted Stock Award;
 
(iv)   the Vesting Date for the Restricted Stock Award;
 
(v)   as to Restricted Stock Awards awarding Shares, the rights of the Participant with respect to dividends, voting rights and other rights and preferences associated with such Shares; and
 
(vi)   as to Restricted Stock Awards awarding Share Units, the rights of the Participant with respect to attributes of the Share Units which are the equivalent of dividends and other rights and preferences associated with Shares and the circumstances pursuant to which Share Units shall be converted to Shares;
 
 
 
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and contain such other terms and conditions not inconsistent with the Plan as the Committee may, in its discretion, prescribe.
 
(b)           All Restricted Stock Awards consisting of Shares shall be in the form of issued and outstanding Shares that shall be registered in the name of the Participant, subject to written transfer restriction instructions issued to the Company’s stock transfer agent, together with an irrevocable stock power executed by the Participant in favor of and held by the Committee or its designee, pending the vesting or forfeiture of the Restricted Stock Award.  The Shares shall at all times prior to the applicable Vesting Date be subject to the following restriction, communicated in writing to the Company’s stock transfer agent:
 
These shares of common stock are subject to the terms of an Award Agreement between Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. and [Name of Participant] dated [Award Date] made pursuant to the terms of the Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, copies of which are on file at the executive offices of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. and may not be sold, encumbered, hypothecated or otherwise transferred, except in accordance with the terms of such Plan and Award Agreement.
 
or such other restrictive communication or legend as the Committee, in its discretion, may specify.
 
(c)           Unless otherwise set forth in the Award Agreement, a Restricted Stock Award by its terms shall not be transferable by the Participant other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to the terms of a Domestic Relations Order, provided, however, that a Participant may, at any time at or after the grant of a Restricted Stock Award under the Plan, apply to the Committee for approval to transfer all or any portion of such Restricted Stock Award which is then unvested to such Participant’s Family Member. The Committee may approve or withhold approval of such transfer in its sole and absolute discretion. If such transfer is approved, it shall be effected by written notice to the Company given in such form and manner as the Committee may prescribe and actually received by the Company prior to the death of the person giving it. Thereafter, the transferee shall have, with respect to such Restricted Stock Award, all of the rights, privileges and obligations which would attach thereunder to the Participant. If a privilege of the Restricted Stock Award depends on the life, Service or other status of the Participant, such privilege of the Restricted Stock Award for the transferee shall continue to depend upon the life, Service or other status of the Participant. The Committee shall have full and exclusive authority to interpret and apply the provisions of the Plan to transferees to the extent not specifically addressed herein.
 
Section 7.2   Vesting Date .
 
(a)           The Vesting Date for each Restricted Stock Award shall be determined by the Committee and specified in the Award Agreement.
 
(b)           Unless otherwise determined by the Committee and specified in the Award Agreement:
 
 
 
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(i)   if the Participant of a Restricted Stock Award terminates Service prior to the Vesting Date for any reason other than death, Disability or a Change in Control, any unvested Shares or Share Units shall be forfeited without consideration;
 
(ii)   if the Participant of a Restricted Stock Award terminates Service prior to the Vesting Date on account of death or Disability, the Vesting Date shall be accelerated to the date of termination of the Participant’s Service with the Company; and
 
(iii)   if a Change in Control occurs prior to the Vesting Date of a Restricted Stock Award that is outstanding on the date of the Change in Control, the Vesting Date shall be accelerated to the earliest date of the Change in Control.
 
Section 7.3 Dividend Rights.
 
Unless otherwise specified in the Award Agreement, any dividends or distributions declared and paid with respect to Shares subject to a Restricted Stock Award, whether or not in cash, or an equivalent amount in the case of a Restricted Stock Award awarding Share Units, shall be paid to the Participant at the same time they are paid to all other shareholders of the Company.
 
Section 7.4 Voting Rights.
 
Unless otherwise specified in the Award Agreement, voting rights appurtenant to the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Award shall be exercised by the Participant.
 
Section 7.5 Designation of Beneficiary.
 
A Participant who has received a Restricted Stock Award may designate a Beneficiary to receive any unvested Shares or Shares distributed in satisfaction of any unvested Share Units that become vested on the date of the Participant’s death.  Such designation (and any change or revocation of such designation) shall be made in writing in the form and manner prescribed by the Committee.  In the event that the Beneficiary designated by a Participant dies prior to the Participant, or in the event that no Beneficiary has been designated, any vested Shares that become available for distribution on the Participant’s death shall be paid to the executor or administrator of the Participant’s estate.
 
Section 7.6 Manner of Distribution of Awards.
 
The Company's obligation to deliver Shares with respect to a Restricted Stock Award shall, if the Committee so requests, be conditioned upon the receipt of a representation as to the investment intention of the Participant or Beneficiary to whom such Shares are to be delivered, in such form as the Committee shall determine to be necessary or advisable to comply with the provisions of applicable federal, state or local law. It may be provided that any such representation shall become inoperative upon a registration of the Shares or upon the occurrence of any other event eliminating the necessity of such representation. The Company shall not be required to deliver any Shares under the Plan prior to (i) the admission of such Shares to listing on any stock exchange or trading on any automated quotation system on which Shares may then be listed or traded, or (ii) the completion of such registration or other qualification under any state or federal law, rule or regulation as the Committee shall determine to be necessary or advisable.
 
ARTICLE VIII
 
SPECIAL TAX PROVISION
 
Section 8.1 Tax Withholding Rights.
 
The Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require a Person to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy Federal, state and local taxes (including the Participant’s FICA obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to any grant, exercise or payment made under or as a result of the Plan.  In this regard, where any Person is entitled to receive Shares, the Company shall have the right to require such Person to pay to the Company the amount of any tax which the Company is required to withhold with respect to such Shares, or, in lieu thereof, to retain, or to sell without notice, a sufficient number of Shares to cover the minimum amount required to be withheld.
 
 
 
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ARTICLE IX
 
AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
 
Section 9.1 Termination
 
The Board may suspend or terminate the Plan in whole or in part at any time prior to the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date by giving written notice of such suspension or termination to the Committee.  Unless sooner terminated, the Plan shall terminate automatically on the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date.  In the event of any suspension or termination of the Plan, all Awards previously granted under the Plan that are outstanding on the date of such suspension or termination of the Plan shall remain outstanding and exercisable for the period and on the terms and conditions set forth in the Award Agreements evidencing such Awards.
 
Section 9.2 Amendment.
 
The Board may amend or revise the Plan in whole or in part at any time; provided, however, that to the extent required to comply with Section 162(m) of the Code or the corporate governance standards imposed under the listing or trading requirements imposed by any national securities exchange or automated quotation system on which the Company lists or seeks to list or trade Shares, no such amendment or revision shall be effective if it amends a material term of the Plan unless approved by the holders of a majority of the votes cast on a proposal to approve such amendment or revision.
 
Section 9.3 Adjustments in the Event of Business Reorganization.
 
In the event any recapitalization, forward or reverse split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination, exchange of Shares or other securities, stock dividend or other special and nonrecurring dividend or distribution (whether in the form of cash, securities or other property), liquidation, dissolution, or other similar corporate transaction or event, affects the Shares such that an adjustment is appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the rights of Participants under the Plan, then the Committee shall, in such manner as it may deem equitable, adjust any or all of:
 
 
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(i)   the number and kind of securities deemed to be available thereafter for grants of Awards in the aggregate to all Participants;
 
(ii)   the number and kind of securities that may be delivered or deliverable in respect of outstanding Awards; and
 
(iii)   the Exercise Price of Options and Stock Appreciation Rights.
 
In addition, the Committee is authorized to make adjustments in the terms and conditions of, and the criteria included in, Awards (including, without limitation, cancellation of Awards in exchange for the in-the-money value, if any, of the vested portion thereof, or substitution of Awards using stock of a successor or other entity) in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events (including, without limitation, events described in the preceding sentence) affecting the Company or any Affiliate or the financial statements of the Company or any Affiliate, or in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations, or accounting principles.
 
ARTICLE X
 
MISCELLANEOUS
 
Section 10.1 Status as an Employee Benefit Plan.
 
This Plan is not intended to satisfy the requirements for qualification under Section 401(a) of the Code or to satisfy the definitional requirements for an "employee benefit plan" under Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. It is intended to be a non-qualified incentive compensation program that is exempt from the regulatory requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The Plan shall be construed and administered so as to effectuate this intent.
 
Section 10.2 No Right to Continued Service.
 
Neither the establishment of the Plan nor any provisions of the Plan nor any action of the Board or Committee with respect to the Plan shall be held or construed to confer upon any Participant any right to a continuation of his or her position as a director, advisory or emeritus director, officer or employee of the Company or any Affiliate.  The Company reserves the right to remove any participating member of the Board or dismiss any Participant or otherwise deal with any Participant to the same extent as though the Plan had not been adopted.
 
Section 10.3 Construction of Language.
 
Whenever appropriate in the Plan, words used in the singular may be read in the plural, words used in the plural may be read in the singular, and words importing the masculine gender may be read as referring equally to the feminine or the neuter. Any reference to an Article or Section number shall refer to an Article or Section of this Plan unless otherwise indicated.

Section 10.4 Severability.
 
In the event any provision of the Plan shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.

 
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Section 10.5 Governing Law.
 
The Plan shall be construed, administered and enforced according to the laws of the State of Washington without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles thereof.  The federal and state courts located in the County or contiguous counties in which the Company’s headquarters are located shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim, action, complaint or lawsuit brought under the terms of the Plan. By accepting any Award granted under this Plan, the Participant, and any other person claiming any rights under the Plan, agrees to submit himself, and any such legal action as he shall bring under the Plan, to the sole jurisdiction of such courts for the adjudication and resolution of any such disputes.
 
Section 10.6 Headings.
 
The headings of Articles and Sections are included solely for convenience of reference.  If there is any conflict between such headings and the text of the Plan, the text shall control.
 
Section 10.7 Non-Alienation of Benefits.
 
The right to receive a benefit under the Plan shall not be subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation or assignment, nor shall such right be liable for or subject to debts, contracts, liabilities, engagements or torts.
 
Section 10.8 Notices.
 
Any communication required or permitted to be given under the Plan, including any notice, direction, designation, comment, instruction, objection or waiver, shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given at such time as it is delivered personally or three (3) days after mailing if mailed, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to such party at the address listed below, or at such other address as one such party may by written notice specify to the other party:
 
(a)           If to the Committee:
 
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.
 
2005 5 th Avenue, Suite 200
 
Seattle, Washington 98121
 
Attention:  Corporate Secretary
 
(b)           If to a Participant, to such person’s address as shown in the Company’s records.
 
Section 10.9 Approval of Shareholders.
 
The Plan shall be subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders within twelve (12) months before or after the date the Board adopts the Plan.
 
Section 10.10 Clawback.
 
All Awards (whether vested or unvested) shall be subject to such clawback (recovery) as may be required to be made pursuant to law, rule, regulation or stock exchange listing requirement or any policy of the Company adopted pursuant to any such law, rule, regulation or stock exchange listing requirement.
 
 
 
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Section 10.11 Compliance with Section 409A.
 
The Plan is intended to comply and shall be administered in a manner that is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Code, to the extent applicable, and the Plan shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that an Award or the payment, settlement or deferral thereunder is subject to Section 409A, the Award shall be granted, paid, settled or deferred in a manner that will comply with Section 409A, except as otherwise determined by the Committee.  In the case of amounts not intended to be deferrals of compensation subject to Section 409A, such as, but not limited to, annual incentive Awards, payment or settlement of amounts under such Awards shall occur not later than March 15 of the year following the year in which the Participant has a legally-binding right to payment or settlement (or such later time as permitted under the Section 409A regulations that does not cause the amount to be considered a deferral of compensation for purposes of Section 409A). In the case of amounts intended to be deferrals of compensation subject to Section 409A, the initial deferral election shall be made and become irrevocable no later than December 31 of the year immediately preceding the year in which the Participant first performs services related to such compensation, provided that the timing of such initial deferral election may be later as provided in Section 409A with respect to initial participation in the Plan and for “performance-based compensation” as defined under Section 409A.  If an amount that is subject to Section 409A becomes payable under an Award as a result of the Participant's separation from service (other than due to death), and the Participant is a “specified employee” (as defined under Section 409A), then payment of such amount shall not occur until six (6) months and a day after the date of Participant’s “separation from service” (as defined under Section 409A) except as permitted under Section 409A.
 
 
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SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.
 
 
2013 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
 

INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT


ISO No. _______________                                                                           Grant Date: _______________

This Incentive Stock Option Award (“ISO”) is granted by Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (“Corporation”) to [Name] (“Option Holder”) in accordance with the terms of this Incentive Stock Option Award Agreement (“Agreement”) and subject to the provisions of the Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (“Plan”).  The Plan is incorporated herein by reference.

1.  
ISO Award .  The Corporation grants to Option Holder ISOs to purchase [ Number ]   Shares at an Exercise Price of $ [ Number ]   per Share.  These ISOs are subject to forfeiture until they vest and to limits on transferability, as provided in Sections 5 and 6 of this Agreement and in Article V of the Plan.
 
2.  
Vesting Dates .  The ISOs shall vest as follows, subject to earlier vesting in the event of a termination of Service as provided in Section 6 or a Change in Control as provided in Section 7:
 
ISOs for
 
Vesting Date                                                                  Number of Shares Vesting
 
   
   

3.  
Exercise .  The Option Holder (or in the case of the death of the Option Holder, the designated legal representative or heir of the Option Holder) may exercise the ISOs during the Exercise Period by giving written notice to the [Corporate Secretary of the Corporation] in the form required by the Committee (“Exercise Notice”).  The Exercise Notice must specify the number of Shares to be purchased, which shall be at least 100 unless fewer shares remain unexercised.  The exercise date is the date the Exercise Notice is received by the Corporation.  The Exercise Period commences on the Vesting Date and expires at 5:00 p.m., Pacific time, on the date 10 years [five years for over 10% owners of Corporation on the Grant Date] after the Grant Date, such later time and date being hereinafter referred to as the “Expiration Date,” subject to earlier expiration in the event of a termination of Service as provided in Section 6.  Any ISOs not exercised as of the close of business on the last day of the Exercise Period shall be cancelled without consideration at that time.
 
The Exercise Notice shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price for the Shares being purchased.  Payment shall be made: (a) in cash, which may be in the form of a check, money order, cashier's check or certified check, payable to the Corporation, or (b) by delivering Shares of the Corporation already owned by the Option Holder having a Fair Market Value on the exercise date equal to the aggregate Exercise Price to be paid, [or (c) by instructing the Corporation to withhold Shares otherwise issuable upon the exercise having an aggregate Fair Market Value on the exercise date equal to the aggregate Exercise Price to be paid,] or (d) by a combination of thereof.  Payment for the Shares being purchased upon exercise of the Option may also be made by delivering a properly executed Exercise Notice to the Corporation, together with a copy of irrevocable instructions to a broker to deliver promptly to the Corporation the amount of sale or loan proceeds to pay the aggregate Exercise Price and applicable tax withholding amounts (if any), in which event the Shares acquired shall be delivered to the broker promptly following receipt of payment.
 
 
 
 

 
 
4.  
Related Awards .  These ISOs [are not related to any other Award under the Plan.] or [are related to stock appreciation rights granted on the Grant Date and designated SAR No. ___ .   Any related stock appreciation rights do not receive the special tax treatment afforded the ISOs.  To the extent any of the related stock appreciation rights are exercised, the ISOs shall terminate with respect to the same number of Shares.]
 
5.  
Transferability .  The Option Holder may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any ISOs, except in the event of the Option Holder’s death, by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a Domestic Relations Order.
 
6.  
Termination   of Service .  If the Option Holder terminates Service for any reason other than in connection with a Change in Control or the death or Disability of the Option Holder, any ISOs that have not vested as of the date of that termination shall be forfeited to the Corporation, and the Exercise Period of any vested ISOs shall expire three months after that termination of Service (but in no event after the Expiration Date), except in the case of a Termination for Cause, in which case all ISOs held by the Option Holder shall expire immediately.  If the Option Holder’s Service terminates on account of the Option Holder’s death or Disability, the Vesting Date for all ISOs that have not vested or been forfeited shall be accelerated to the date of that termination of Service, and the Exercise Period of all ISOs shall expire one year after that termination of Service (but in no event after the Expiration Date).
 
7.  
Effect of Change in Control .  Upon a Change in Control, the Vesting Date for all ISOs that have not vested or been forfeited shall be accelerated to the date of the earliest event constituting a Change in Control.   [May be modified at Committee’s election for 280G planning purposes for executive officers.]
 
8.  
Option Holder’s Rights .  The ISOs awarded hereby do not entitle the Option Holder to any rights of a shareholder of the Corporation.
 
9.  
Delivery of Shares to Option Holder .  Promptly after receipt of an Exercise Notice and full payment of the Exercise Price for the Shares being acquired, the Corporation shall issue and deliver to the Option Holder (or other person validly exercising the ISO) a certificate or certificates representing the Shares of Common Stock being purchased, or evidence of the issuance of such Shares in book-entry form, registered in the name of the Option Holder (or such other person), or, upon request, in the name of the Option Holder (or such other person) and in the name of another person in such form of joint ownership as requested by the Option Holder (or such other person) pursuant to applicable state law.  The Corporation’s obligation to deliver a stock certificate or evidence of the issuance of Shares in book-entry form for Shares purchased upon the exercise of an ISO can be conditioned upon the receipt of a representation of investment intent from the Option Holder (or the Option Holder’s Beneficiary) in such form as the Committee requires.  The Corporation shall not be required to deliver stock certificates or evidence of the issuance of Shares in book-entry form for Shares purchased prior to: (a) the listing of those Shares on a National Exchange; or (b) the completion of any registration or qualification of those Shares required under applicable law.
 
 
 
 

 
 
10.  
Notice of Sale of Shares .  The Option Holder (or other person who received Shares from the exercise of the ISOs) shall give written notice to the Corporation promptly in the event of the sale or other disposition of Shares received from the exercise of the ISOs within either: (a) two years from the Grant Date; or (b) one year from the exercise date for the ISOs exercised.
 
11.  
Adjustments in Shares .  In the event of any recapitalization, forward or reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination, exchange of Shares or other securities, stock dividend, special or recurring dividend or distribution, liquidation, dissolution or other similar corporate transaction or event, the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall adjust the number of Shares or class of securities of the Corporation covered by the ISOs or the Exercise Price of the ISOs.  The Option Holder agrees to execute any documents required by the Committee in connection with an adjustment under this Section 11.
 
12.  
Tax Withholding .  The Corporation shall have the right to require the Option Holder to pay to the Corporation the amount of any tax that the Corporation is required to withhold with respect to such Shares, or in lieu thereof, to retain or sell without notice, a sufficient number of Shares to cover the minimum amount required to be withheld.  The Corporation shall have the right to deduct from all dividends paid with respect to the Shares the amount of any taxes that the Corporation is required to withhold with respect to such dividend payments.
 
13.  
Plan and Committee Decisions are Controlling .  This Agreement, the award of ISOs to the Option Holder and the issuance of Shares upon the exercise of the ISOs are subject in all respects to the provisions of the Plan, which are controlling.  Capitalized terms herein not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.  All decisions, determinations and interpretations by the Committee respecting the Plan, this Agreement, the award of ISOs or the issuance of Shares upon the exercise of the ISOs shall be binding and conclusive upon the Option Holder, any Beneficiary of the Option Holder or the legal representative thereof.
 
14.  
Option Holder’s Employment .  Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the right of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates to terminate the Option Holder’s service or employment as a director, advisory director, director emeritus, officer or employee, or otherwise impose upon the Corporation or any of its Affiliates any obligation to employ or accept the services or employment of the Option Holder.
 
 
 
 

 
 
15.  
Amendment .  The Committee may waive any conditions of or rights of the Corporation or modify or amend the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Committee may not amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate any provision of this Agreement if such action may adversely affect the Option Holder without the Option Holder’s written consent.  To the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, the Committee shall have the authority, in its sole discretion but with the permission of the Option Holder, to accelerate the vesting of the Shares or remove any other restrictions imposed on the Option Holder with respect to the Shares, whenever the Committee may determine that such action is appropriate.
 
16.  
Loss of ISO Status .  If any of the ISOs fail, for any reason, to qualify for the special tax treatment afforded the ISOs, they shall be treated as Non-Qualified Stock Options under the Plan.  The ISOs will lose ISO status: (a) if the Option Holder is not an employee of the Corporation or its Affiliates from the Grant Date through the date three months before the exercise date; or (b) if the Shares acquired upon the exercise of the ISO are sold or disposed of within one of the time periods described in Section 10.
 
17.  
Option Holder Acceptance .  The Option Holder shall signify acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Plan by signing in the space provided below and returning the signed copy to the Corporation.
 

 
 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.
 

 
SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.



By ________________________________
Its  ________________________________


 

 
ACCEPTED BY OPTION HOLDER
                           
                             ___________________________________
     (Signature)
                             ___________________________________
     (Print Name)
                             ___________________________________
     (Street Address)
                             ___________________________________
     (City, State & Zip Code)
 


Beneficiary Designation:

The Option Holder designates the following Beneficiary to receive the Shares upon the Option Holder’s death:

________________________________________________________________________


 
 

 


SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.
 
2013 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
 
NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT


NQSO No. _______________                                                                           Grant Date: _______________

This Non-Qualified Stock Option Award (“NQSO”) is granted by Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (“Corporation”) to [Name] (“Option Holder”) in accordance with the terms of this Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (“Agreement”) and subject to the provisions of the Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (“Plan”).  The Plan is incorporated herein by reference.

1.  
NQSO Award .  The Corporation grants to Option Holder NQSOs to purchase [ Number ]   Shares at an Exercise Price of $ [ Number ]   per Share.  These NQSOs are subject to forfeiture and to limits on transferability until they vest, as provided in Sections 5 and 6 of this Agreement and in Article V of the Plan.
 
2.  
Vesting Dates .  The NQSOs shall vest as follows, subject to earlier vesting in the event of a termination of Service as provided in Section 6 or a Change in Control as provided in Section 7:
 
NQSOs for
 
Vesting Date                                                                  Number of Shares Vesting
 
   
   

3.  
Exercise .  The Option Holder (or in the case of the death of the Option Holder, the designated legal representative or heir of the Option Holder) may exercise the NQSOs during the Exercise Period by giving written notice to the [Corporate Secretary of the Corporation] in the form required by the Committee (“Exercise Notice”).  The Exercise Notice must specify the number of Shares to be purchased, which shall be at least 100 unless fewer shares remain unexercised.  The exercise date is the date the Exercise Notice is received by the Corporation.  The Exercise Period commences on the Vesting Date and expires at 5:00 p.m., Pacific time, on the date ten (10) years after the Grant Date, such later time and date being hereinafter referred to as the “Expiration Date,” subject to earlier expiration in the event of a termination of Service as provided in Section 6.  Any NQSOs not exercised as of the close of business on the last day of the Exercise Period shall be cancelled without consideration at that time.
 
The Exercise Notice shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price for the Shares being purchased.  Payment shall be made: (a) in cash, which may be in the form of a check, money order, cashier's check or certified check, payable to the Corporation, or (b) by delivering Shares of the Corporation already owned by the Option Holder having a Fair Market Value on the exercise date equal to the aggregate Exercise Price to be paid, [or (c) by instructing the Corporation to withhold Shares otherwise issuable upon the exercise having an aggregate Fair Market Value on the exercise date equal to the aggregate Exercise Price to be paid,] or (d) by a combination thereof.  Payment for the Shares being purchased upon exercise of the Option may also be made by delivering a properly executed Exercise Notice to the Corporation, together with a copy of irrevocable instructions to a broker to deliver promptly to the Corporation the amount of sale or loan proceeds to pay the aggregate Exercise Price and applicable tax withholding amounts (if any), in which event the Shares acquired shall be delivered to the broker promptly following receipt of payment.
 
 
 
 

 
 
4.  
Related Awards :  These NQSOs [are not related to any other Award under the Plan.] or [are related to stock appreciation rights granted on the Grant Date and designated SAR No . ___.  To the extent any of the related stock appreciation rights is exercised, the NQSOs shall terminate with respect to the same number of Shares.]
 
5.  
Transferability .  The Option Holder may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any NQSOs, except in the event of the Option Holder’s death, by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a Domestic Relations Order.  The Committee, in its sole and absolute discretion, may allow the Option Holder to transfer one or more NQSOs to the Option Holder’s Family Members, as provided in the Plan.
 
6.  
Termination   of Service .  If the Option Holder terminates Service for any reason other than in connection with a Change in Control or the death or Disability of the Option Holder, any NQSOs that have not vested as of the date of that termination shall be forfeited to the Corporation, and the Exercise Period of any vested NQSOs shall expire three months after that termination of Service (but in no event after the Expiration Date), except in the case of a Termination for Cause, in which case all NQSOs held by the Option Holder shall expire immediately.  If the Option Holder’s Service terminates on account of the Option Holder’s death or Disability, the Vesting Date for all NQSOs that have not vested or been forfeited shall be accelerated to the date of that termination of Service, and the Exercise Period of all vested NQSOs shall expire one year after that termination of Service (but in no event after the Expiration Date).
 
7.  
Effect of Change in Control .  Upon a Change in Control, the Vesting Date for all NQSOs that have not vested or been forfeited shall be accelerated to the date of the earliest event constituting a Change in Control.   [May be modified at Committee’s election for 280G planning purposes for executive officers, or for directors holding 1% or more of the Corporation’s outstanding stock.]
 
8.  
Option Holder’s Rights .  The NQSOs awarded hereby do not entitle the Option Holder to any rights of a shareholder of the Corporation.
 
9.  
Delivery of Shares to Option Holder .  Promptly after receipt of an Exercise Notice and full payment of the Exercise Price for the Shares being acquired, the Corporation shall issue and deliver to the Option Holder (or other person validly exercising the NQSO) a certificate or certificates representing the Shares of Common Stock being purchased, or evidence of the issuance of such Shares in book-entry form, registered in the name of the Option Holder (or such other person), or, upon request, in the name of the Option Holder (or such other person) and in the name of another person in such form of joint ownership as requested by the Option Holder (or such other person) pursuant to applicable state law.  The Corporation’s obligation to deliver a stock certificate or evidence of the issuance of Shares in book-entry form for Shares purchased upon the exercise of an NQSO can be conditioned upon the receipt of a representation of investment intent from the Option Holder (or the Option Holder’s Beneficiary) in such form as the Committee requires.  The Corporation shall not be required to deliver stock certificates or evidence of the issuance of Shares in book-entry form for Shares purchased prior to: (a) the listing of those Shares on a National Exchange; or (b) the completion of any registration or qualification of those Shares required under applicable law.
 
 
 
 

 
 
10.  
Adjustments in Shares .  In the event of any recapitalization, forward or reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination, exchange of Shares or other securities, stock dividend, special or recurring dividend or distribution, liquidation, dissolution or other similar corporate transaction or event, the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall adjust the number of Shares or class of securities of the Corporation covered by the NQSOs or the Exercise Price of the NQSOs.  The Option Holder agrees to execute any documents required by the Committee in connection with an adjustment under this Section 10.
 
11.  
Tax Withholding .  The Corporation shall have the right to require the Option Holder to pay to the Corporation the amount of any tax that the Corporation is required to withhold with respect to such Shares, or in lieu thereof, to retain or sell without notice, a sufficient number of Shares to cover the minimum amount required to be withheld.  The Corporation shall have the right to deduct from all dividends paid with respect to the Shares the amount of any taxes that the Corporation is required to withhold with respect to such dividend payments.
 
12.  
Plan and Committee Decisions are Controlling .  This Agreement, the award of NQSOs to the Option Holder and the issuance of Shares upon the exercise of the NQSOs are subject in all respects to the provisions of the Plan, which are controlling.  Capitalized terms herein not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.  All decisions, determinations and interpretations by the Committee respecting the Plan, this Agreement, the award of NQSOs or the issuance of Shares upon the exercise of the NQSOs shall be binding and conclusive upon the Option Holder, any Beneficiary of the Option Holder or the legal representative thereof.
 
13.  
Option Holder’s Employment .  Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the right of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates to terminate the Option Holder’s service or employment as a director, advisory director, director emeritus, officer or employee, or otherwise impose upon the Corporation or any of its Affiliates any obligation to employ or accept the services or employment of the Option Holder.
 
14.  
Amendment .  The Committee may waive any conditions of or rights of the Corporation or modify or amend the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Committee may not amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate any provision of this Agreement if such action may adversely affect the Option Holder without the Option Holder’s written consent.  To the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, the Committee shall have the authority, in its sole discretion but with the permission of the Option Holder, to accelerate the vesting of the Shares or remove any other restrictions imposed on the Option Holder with respect to the Shares, whenever the Committee may determine that such action is appropriate.
 
 
 
 

 
 
15.  
Option Holder Acceptance .  The Option Holder shall signify acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Plan by signing in the space provided below and returning the signed copy to the Corporation.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.
 
SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.



By ________________________________
Its  ________________________________


 
ACCEPTED BY OPTION HOLDER
 
___________________________________
(Signature)
                           ___________________________________
(Print Name)

___________________________________
(Street Address)
 
___________________________________
(City, State & Zip Code)
 


Beneficiary Designation:

The Option Holder designates the following Beneficiary to receive the Shares upon the Option Holder’s death:

________________________________________________________________________


 
 

 


 
SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.
 
2013 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
 
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT
 


RS No. _______________                                                                Grant Date: _______________

This Restricted Stock Award (“Restricted Stock Award”) is granted by Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (“Corporation”) to [Name] (“Grantee”) in accordance with the terms of this Restricted Stock Award Agreement (“Agreement”) and subject to the provisions of the Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (“Plan”).  The Plan is incorporated herein by reference.

1.  
Restricted Stock Award .  The Corporation makes this Restricted Stock Award of [ Number ]   Shares to Grantee [in exchange for a payment of $________] .  These Shares are subject to forfeiture and to limits on transferability until they vest, as provided in Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this Agreement and in Article VII of the Plan.
 
2.  
Vesting Dates :  The Shares shall vest as follows:
 
Vesting Date                                                        Number of Shares Vesting
 
   
   

3.  
Transferability .  The Grantee may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any Shares that have not vested, except in the event of the Grantee’s death, by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a Domestic Relations Order.  The Committee, in its sole and absolute discretion, may allow the Grantee to transfer all or any portion of this Restricted Stock Award to the Grantee’s Family Members, as provided in the Plan.
 
4.  
Termination   of Service .  If the Grantee terminates Service for any reason other than in connection with a Change in Control or the death or Disability of the Grantee, any Shares that have not vested as of the date of that termination shall be forfeited to the Corporation.  If the Grantee’s Service terminates on account of the Grantee’s death or Disability, the Vesting Date for all Shares that have not vested or been forfeited shall be accelerated to the date of that termination of Service.
 
5.  
Effect of Change in Control .  Upon a Change in Control, the Vesting Date for all Shares that have not vested or been forfeited shall be accelerated to the date of the earliest event constituting a Change in Control.   [May be modified at Committee’s election for 280G planning purposes for executive officers, or for directors that hold 1% or more of the Corporation’s outstanding stock.]
 
 
 
 

 
 
6.  
Stock Power .  The Grantee agrees to execute a stock power with respect to each stock certificate reflecting the Shares, or other evidence of book-entry stock ownership, in favor of the Corporation.  The Shares shall not be issued by the Corporation until the required stock powers are delivered to the Corporation.
 
7.  
Delivery of Shares .  The Corporation shall issue stock certificates or evidence of the issuance of such Shares in book-entry form, in the name of the Grantee reflecting the Shares vesting on each Vesting Date in Section 2.  The Corporation shall retain these certificates or evidence of the issuance of Shares in book-entry form until the Shares represented thereby become vested.  Prior to vesting, the Shares shall be subject to the following restriction, communicated in writing to the Corporation’s stock transfer agent:
 
These shares of common stock are subject to the terms of an Award Agreement between Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. and [ name ] dated [ grant date ] made pursuant to the terms of the Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, copies of which are on file at the executive offices of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., and may not be sold, encumbered, hypothecated or otherwise transferred except in accordance with the terms of such Plan and Award Agreement.
 
8.  
Grantee’s Rights .  As the owner of all Shares that have not vested, the Grantee shall be paid dividends by the Corporation with respect to those Shares at the same time as they are paid to other holders of the Corporation’s common stock.  The Grantee may exercise all voting rights appurtenant to the Shares.   [May be modified at Committee’s election, if desired.]
 
9.  
Delivery of Shares to Grantee .  Upon the vesting of any Shares, the restrictions in Sections 3 and 4 shall terminate, and the Corporation shall deliver only to the Grantee (or, if applicable, the Grantee’s Beneficiary, estate or Family Member) a certificate (without the legend referenced in Section 7) or evidence of the issuance of Shares in book-entry form, and the related stock power in respect of the vesting Shares.  The Corporation’s obligation to deliver a stock certificate for vested Shares, or evidence of the issuance of Shares in book-entry form, can be conditioned upon the receipt of a representation of investment intent from the Grantee (or the Grantee’s Beneficiary, estate or Family Member) in such form as the Committee requires.  The Corporation shall not be required to deliver stock certificates for vested Shares, or evidence of the issuance of Shares in book-entry form, prior to: (a) the listing of those Shares on a National Exchange; or (b) the completion of any registration or qualification of those Shares required under applicable law.
 
10.  
Adjustments in Shares .  In the event of any recapitalization, forward or reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination, exchange of Shares or other securities, stock dividend, special or recurring dividend or distribution, liquidation, dissolution or other similar corporate transaction or event, the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall adjust the number of Shares or class of securities of the Corporation covered by this Agreement.  Any additional Shares or other securities received by the Grantee as a result of any such adjustment shall be subject to all restrictions and requirements applicable to Shares that have not vested.  The Grantee agrees to execute any documents required by the Committee in connection with an adjustment under this Section 10.
 
 
 
 

 
 
11.  
Tax Election .  The Grantee understands that an election may be made under Section 83(b) of the Code to accelerate the Grantee’s tax obligation with respect to receipt of the Shares from the Vesting Dates to the Grant Date by submitting an election to the Internal Revenue Service substantially in the form attached hereto.
 
12.  
Tax Withholding .  The Corporation shall have the right to require the Grantee to pay to the Corporation the amount of any tax that the Corporation is required to withhold with respect to such Shares, or in lieu thereof, to retain or sell without notice, a sufficient number of Shares to cover the minimum amount required to be withheld.  The Corporation shall have the right to deduct from all dividends paid with respect to the Shares the amount of any taxes that the Corporation is required to withhold with respect to such dividend payments.
 
13.  
Plan and Committee Decisions are Controlling .  This Agreement and the award of Shares to the Grantee are subject in all respects to the provisions of the Plan, which are controlling.  Capitalized terms herein not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.  All decisions, determinations and interpretations by the Committee respecting the Plan, this Agreement or the award of Shares shall be binding and conclusive upon the Grantee, any Beneficiary of the Grantee or the legal representative thereof.
 
14.  
Grantee’s Employment .  Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the right of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates to terminate the Grantee’s service or employment as a director, advisory director, director emeritus, officer or employee, or otherwise impose upon the Corporation or any of its Affiliates any obligation to employ or accept the services or employment of the Grantee.
 
15.  
Amendment .  The Committee may waive any conditions of or rights of the Corporation or modify or amend the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Committee may not amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate any provision of this Agreement if such action may adversely affect the Grantee without the Grantee’s written consent.  To the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, the Committee shall have the authority, in its sole discretion but with the permission of the Grantee, to accelerate the vesting of the Shares or remove any other restrictions imposed on the Grantee with respect to the Shares, whenever the Committee may determine that such action is appropriate.
 
16.  
Grantee Acceptance .  The Grantee shall signify acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Plan by signing in the space provided below and returning the signed copy to the Corporation.
 

 
 

 


 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.
 

 
SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.



By ________________________________
Its  ________________________________


 

 
ACCEPTED BY GRANTEE
 
___________________________________
(Signature)
                           ___________________________________
(Print Name)

___________________________________
(Street Address)
 
___________________________________
(City, State & Zip Code)
 


Beneficiary Designation:

The Grantee designates the following Beneficiary to receive the Shares upon the Grantee’s death:

__________________________________________________________________________

 
 

 

STOCK POWER

(One stock power for each stock certificate or grant in book-entry form issued)


For value received, I hereby sell, assign, and transfer to Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (the “Corporation”) ____________ shares of the capital stock of the Corporation, standing in my name on the books and records of the aforesaid Corporation, represented by Certificate No. ____________________ or otherwise identified in book-entry form as ___________________, and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the Secretary of the Corporation attorney, with full power of substitution, to transfer this stock on the books and records of the aforesaid Corporation.

                                                   ________________________________




Dated:

________________________

In the presence of:

________________________

 
 

 

 83(b) ELECTION FORM



TO:            Internal Revenue Service Center
[Address where the employee files his or her personal income tax return]


ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986


Name:                           __________________________________________________________________
Address:                          __________________________________________________________________
               ___________________________________________________________________
Social Security Number ____ - __ - ____

Property with respect to which this Election is made: _______ shares of the common stock of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.

Date of Grant or Transfer: ____________, _____.

Taxable Year for which Election is made:  Calendar Year _____.

Nature of the Restrictions to which the Property is Subject:  (i) a vesting schedule pursuant to which the taxpayer will not be fully vested in the property until ___________.

Fair Market Value of the Property upon receipt by taxpayer $___________.

Amount Paid for the Property: ____________.

Copies of this Election have been furnished to ___________________________.

A copy of this Election also shall be attached to my IRS Form 1040 for calendar year _____.



__________                                                      _____________________________________
Date                                                            Signature
   

EXHIBIT 31.1
 
CERTIFICATION
 
I, Laura Lee Stewart, certify that:
 
1.  
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.;
 
2.  
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.  
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:
 
a.  
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
b.  
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c.  
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d.  
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report)that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a.  
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting, which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
b.  
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
Date: November 13, 2013
 
By:
/s/ Laura Lee Stewart
     
Laura Lee Stewart
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
(Principal Executive Officer)


EXHIBIT 31.2
 
RULE 13A-14(a) CERTIFICATION
 
I, Matthew P. Deines, certify that:
 
1.  
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.;
 
2.  
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.  
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:
 
a)  
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
b)  
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c)  
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d)  
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a)  
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting, which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
b)  
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting
 
 
Date: November 13, 2013
 
By:
/s/ Matthew P. Deines
     
Matthew P. Deines
     
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
     
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


EXHIBIT 32
 
SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION
 
Each of the undersigned hereby certifies in his or her capacity as an officer of Sound Financial, Inc. (the “Registrant”) that the Quarter Report of the Registrant on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition of the Registrant at the end of such period and the results of operations of the Registrant for such period.
 
Date:
November 13, 2013
 
By:
/s/ Laura Lee Stewart
       
Laura Lee Stewart
       
President and Chief Executive Officer
         
Date:
November 13, 2013
 
By:
/s/ Matthew P. Deines
       
Matthew P. Deines
       
Executive Vice President and
       
Chief Financial Officer