SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2006 Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 0-23333 91-1863696 --------------------------- ----------- ------------------ State or other jurisdiction Commission (I.R.S. Employer Of incorporation File Number Identification No.) 624 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, Washington 98550 --------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number (including area code) (360) 533-4747 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions. [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition -------------------------------------------------------- On July 25, 2006, Timberland Bancorp, Inc. issued its earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. A copy of the earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits -------------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Timberland Bancorp, Inc. dated June 25, 2006 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, hereunto duly authorized. TIMBERLAND BANCORP,INC. DATE: July 25, 2006 By: /s/Dean J. Brydon --------------------------- Dean J. Brydon Chief Financial Officer Exhibit 99.1 Timberland Bancorp, Inc. Announces Record Earnings ============================================================================== PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION ---------------------------------------- For further information contact: Michael R. Sand, President& CEO Dean J. Brydon, CFO At (360) 533-4747 ============================================================================== Timberland Bancorp, Inc. Announces Record Earnings * Net Income Increases by 12% * Diluted Earnings Per Share Increases by 10% * Quarterly Dividend Increases by 13% HOQUIAM, Wash. -July 25, 2006--Timberland Bancorp, Inc. Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSBK - News), ("Company") the holding company for Timberland Bank, ("Bank"), today reported record net income of $2.06 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. This compares to net income of $1.84 million, or $0.51 per diluted share that the Company earned for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The increased earnings per share was primarily a result of increased net interest income. "We are pleased to announce increases of 12% and 10% respectively in the Company's net income and diluted earnings per share when compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year," stated Michael Sand, Timberland's President and CEO. "We were also pleased to announce the 13% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share as well as the addition of Robert Drugge and John Norawong to Timberland's management team. Robert and John's experience working with significant loan relationships and their management capabilities will assist in the future growth of the Company," Sand also stated. Robert Drugge was hired to oversee the Bank's expanding business banking presence in Pierce, Kitsap and southern King Counties. He brings nearly 20 years of in-market experience most recently managing relationships with companies having sales between $10 million and $2 billion. Bob's lending and management expertise have been shaped by his career affiliation with Seafirst and its successor, the Bank of America. John Norawong will manage the Bank's mortgage lending operations. Mr. Norawong comes to Timberland after serving seven years with KeyBank where he was most recently Senior Vice President and Department Manager. During his tenure with KeyBank Mr. Norawong managed all aspects of Corporate Banking activities in Tacoma, Washington. Concurrent with his responsibilities in Tacoma he established and managed a new commercial banking team for KeyBank in San Francisco, California, to serve the California market. "These two individuals will complement and strengthen our existing management team and we are pleased to have them associated with Timberland Bank," Sand further stated. Disclaimer This report contains certain "forward-looking statements." The Company desires to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for the express purpose of availing itself of the protection of such safe harbor with forward 1 looking statements. These forward-looking statements may describe future plans or strategies and include the Company's expectations of future financial results. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that might cause actual results to differ materially from stated objectives. These risk factors include but are not limited to the effect of interest rate changes, competition in the financial services market for both deposits and loans as well as regional and general economic conditions. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The Company's ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. 2 TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 -------------------------- ------------------------- Interest and dividend income Loans receivable $8,036 $7,170 $23,144 $20,271 Investments and mortgage- backed securities 529 550 1,642 1,459 Dividends 370 270 1,036 788 Federal funds sold 121 34 292 196 Interest bearing deposits in banks 18 13 54 56 -------------------------- ------------------------- Total interest and dividend income 9,074 8,037 26,168 22,770 Interest expense Deposits 2,058 1,382 5,554 3,819 Federal Home Loan Bank("FHLB") advances 718 839 2,201 2,325 Other borrowings 10 7 36 22 -------------------------- ------------------------- Total interest expense 2,786 2,228 7,791 6,166 -------------------------- ------------------------- Net interest income 6,288 5,809 18,377 16,604 Provision for loan losses -- 96 -- 116 -------------------------- ------------------------- Net interest 6,288 5,713 18,377 16,488 income after provision for loan losses Non-interest income Service charges on deposits 769 723 2,226 2,062 Gain on sale of loans, net 60 181 264 613 BOLI net earnings 112 111 333 320 Escrow fees 32 38 87 97 Servicing income on loans sold 80 110 266 199 ATM transaction fees 266 223 742 632 Other 209 162 674 503 -------------------------- ------------------------- Total non-interest income 1,528 1,548 4,592 4,426 Non-interest expense Salaries and employee benefits 2,727 2,528 8,095 7,726 Premises and equipment 589 597 1,828 1,675 Advertising 185 187 501 565 Loss (gain)from real estate operations (1) 19 (93) (11) ATM expenses 105 134 299 350 Postage and courier 123 80 370 381 Amortization of core deposit intangible 82 94 246 273 State and local taxes 138 116 427 322 Professional fees 222 133 611 496 Other 621 577 1,863 2,119 -------------------------- ------------------------- Total non-interest expense 4,791 4,465 14,147 13,896 Income before federal income taxes 3,025 2,796 8,822 7,018 Federal income taxes 964 961 2,809 2,238 -------------------------- ------------------------- Net income $2,061 $1,835 $6,013 $4,780 ========================== ========================= Earnings per common share: Basic $0.58 $0.54 $1.70 $1.37 Diluted $0.56 $0.51 $1.65 $1.31 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 3,570,850 3,415,644 3,529,058 3,486,589 Diluted 3,691,438 3,574,410 3,652,502 3,645,658 3 TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 (Dollars in thousands) June 30, September 30, ASSETS 2006 2005 -------------------------- Cash and due from financial institutions (Unaudited) Non-interest bearing $13,720 $ 20,015 Interest-bearing deposits in banks 2,565 3,068 Federal funds sold 10,450 5,635 -------------------------- 26,735 28,718 Investments and mortgage-backed securities: Held to maturity 86 104 Available for sale 84,822 89,595 FHLB stock 5,705 5,705 -------------------------- 90,613 95,404 Loans receivable 401,014 389,853 Loans held for sale 1,024 2,355 Less: Allowance for loan losses (4,120) (4,099) -------------------------- Net loans receivable 397,918 388,109 Accrued interest receivable 2,416 2,294 Premises and equipment 16,416 15,862 Real estate owned ("REO") and other repossessed items 112 509 Bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") 11,835 11,502 Goodwill 5,650 5,650 Core deposit intangible 1,588 1,834 Mortgage servicing rights 888 928 Other assets 2,373 1,955 -------------------------- TOTAL ASSETS $556,544 $552,765 ========================== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Non-interest-bearing deposits $54,372 $51,791 Interest-bearing deposits 365,012 359,874 -------------------------- Total deposits 419,384 411,665 FHLB advances 53,776 62,353 Other borrowings: repurchase agreements 1,152 781 Other liabilities and accrued expenses 3,409 3,324 -------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 477,721 478,123 -------------------------- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock - $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; June 30, 2006 - 3,785,576 shares issued and outstanding September 30, 2005 - 3,759,937 shares issued and outstanding 38 38 Additional paid in capital 22,111 22,040 Unearned shares - Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") (3,437) (3,833) Retained earnings 61,471 57,268 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,360) (871) -------------------------- TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 78,823 74,642 -------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $556,544 $552,765 ========================== 4 TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS AND DATA (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 --------------------------- -------------------------- PERFORMANCE RATIOS: Return on average assets(1) 1.49% 1.35% 1.45% 1.20% Return on average equity(1) 10.57% 10.19% 10.48% 8.77% Net interest margin (1) 5.00% 4.74% 4.90% 4.62% Efficiency ratio 61.30% 60.69% 61.59% 66.08% June 30, September 30, 2006 2005 ----------------------- ASSET QUALITY RATIOS: Non-performing loans $1,935 $2,926 REO & other repossessed assets 112 509 --------- ------------ Total non-performing assets $2,047 $3,435 Non-performing assets to total assets 0.37% 0.62% Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans 212.92% 140.09% Book value per share (2) $20.82 $19.85 Book value per share (3) $22.16 $21.30 Tangible book value per share (2) (4) $18.91 $17.86 Tangible book value per share (3) (4) $20.13 $19.16 -------------- (1) Annualized (2) Calculation includes ESOP shares not committed to be released (3) Calculation excludes ESOP shares not committed to be released (4) Calculation subtracts goodwill and core deposit intangible from the equity component Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 -------------------------- -------------------------- AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET: Average total loans $399,849 $385,592 $396,141 $372,183 Average total interest earning assets 502,804 490,359 499,624 479,551 Average total assets 554,716 544,149 552,100 532,025 Average total interest bearing deposits 366,228 355,367 363,246 353,622 Average FHLB advances & other borrowings 55,597 68,345 58,218 59,455 Average shareholders' equity 77,969 72,027 76,478 72,708 5 Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 Total Assets: Total assets increased $3.77 million to $556.54 million at June 30, 2006, from $552.77 million at September 30, 2005, primarily due to a $9.81 million increase in net loans receivable. This increase was partially offset by a $4.79 million decrease in investment securities and a $1.98 million decrease in cash and due from financial institutions. Investments: Investment securities decreased by $4.79 million to $90.61 million at June 30, 2006, from $95.40 million at September 30, 2005, due to regular amortization and prepayments on mortgage-backed securities. Loans: Net loans receivable increased by $9.81 million to $397.92 million at June 30, 2006, from $388.11 million at September 30, 2005. The increase in the portfolio was primarily a result of a $12.95 million increase in construction loans (net of undisbursed portion), a $4.55 million increase in consumer loans, and a $4.28 million increase in land loans. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases of $5.94 million in one-to-four family mortgage loans, $2.88 million in commercial real estate loans, $1.86 million commercial business loans, and $1.59 million in multi-family loans. Loan demand remained strong as loan originations totaled $60.06 million and $169.82 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $58.25 million and $168.63 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2005. The Bank also continued to sell longer-term fixed rate loans for asset liability management purposes. The Bank sold fixed rate one-to-four family mortgage loans totaling $4.54 million and $17.60 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006, compared to $8.30 million and $16.26 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2005. Deposits: Deposits increased by $7.71 million to $419.38 million at June 30, 2006, from $411.67 million at September 30, 2005. The deposit increase was primarily due to a $21.65 million increase in certificate of deposit accounts and a $2.58 million increase in non-interest bearing accounts. These increases were partially offset by decreases of $11.33 million in money market accounts, $3.40 million in savings accounts, and $1.78 million in N.O.W. checking accounts. Shareholders' Equity: Total shareholders' equity increased by $4.18 million to $78.82 million at June 30, 2006, from $74.64 million at September 30, 2005, primarily due to net income of $6.01 million and a $1.82 million increase in additional paid in capital from the exercise of stock options and vesting associated with the Company's benefit plans. Also increasing shareholders' equity was a decrease of $396,000 in the equity component related to unearned shares issued to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Partially offsetting these increases to shareholders' equity were the payment of $1.81 million in dividends to shareholders, the repurchase of 58,200 shares of the Company's stock for $1.75 million, and a $489,000 increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss. On April 7, 2005, the Company announced a plan to repurchase up to 5% of the Company's outstanding shares, or 187,955 shares. This represents the Company's 13th stock repurchase plan. As of June 30, 2006, the Company had repurchased 86,050 of these shares at an average price of $27.79. During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, the Company purchased 50,000 shares at an average price of $31.06. Cumulatively the Company has repurchased 3,425,321 (51.8%) of the 6,612,500 shares that were issued when the Company went public in January 1998. The 3,425,321 shares have been repurchased at an average price of $15.64 per share. Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 Net Income: Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, increased to $2.06 million, or $0.56 per diluted share ($0.58 per basic share) from $1.84 million, or $0.51 per diluted share ($0.54 per basic share) for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The $0.05 increase in diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, was primarily a result of a $575,000 ($380,000 net of income tax -- $0.11 per diluted share) increase in net interest income after provision for loan losses. This increase was partially offset by a $326,000 ($215,000 net of income tax -- $0.06 per diluted share) increase in non-interest expense. 6 Net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, increased $1.23 million to $6.01 million, or $1.65 per diluted share ($1.70 per basic share) from $4.78 million, or $1.31 per diluted share ($1.37 per basic share) for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The $0.34 increase in diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, was primarily the result of a $1.89 million ($1.25 million net of income tax -- $0.35 per diluted share) increase in net interest income after provision for loan losses and a $166,000 ($110,000 net of income tax -- $0.03 per diluted share) increase in non-interest income. These items were partially offset by a $251,000 ($166,000 net of income tax -- $0.04 per diluted share) increase in non-interest expense. Net Interest Income: Net interest income increased $479,000 to $6.29 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, from $5.81 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, primarily due to a larger interest earning asset base and the collection of $216,000 in prepayment penalties on two participation loans that paid off during the current quarter. The prepayment penalties were recorded as interest income and contributed 17 basis points to the quarterly net interest margin. Total interest income increased $1.03 million to $9.07 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, from $8.04 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, as average total interest earning assets increased by $12.45 million. The yield on interest earning assets increased to 7.22% for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, from 6.56% for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Total interest expense increased by $558,000 to $2.79 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, from $2.23 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, as the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased to 2.65% for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, from 2.10% for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Partially offsetting the increased rate on interest-bearing liabilities was a $1.89 million decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities during the current quarter. The net interest margin increased to 5.00% for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 from 4.74% for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Net interest income increased $1.78 million to $18.38 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from $16.60 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005, primarily due to a larger interest earning asset base and an increase in the Company's interest rate spread. Total interest income increased $3.40 million to $26.17 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from $22.77 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005, as average total interest earning assets increased by $20.07 million. The yield on interest earning assets was 6.98% for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, compared to 6.33% for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. Total interest expense increased by $1.63 million to $7.79 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from $6.17 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005, as average interest bearing liabilities increased by $8.39 million. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased to 2.47% for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from 2.00% for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The net interest margin increased to 4.90% for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from 4.62% for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. Provision for Loan Losses: There was no provision for loan losses made during the nine months ended June 30, 2006, as credit quality remained strong. The allowance for loan losses, however, did increase during this period due to a net recovery of $21,000. Based on its comprehensive analysis, management deemed the allowance for loan losses of $4.12 million at June 30, 2006, (1.03% of loans receivable and 212.92% of non-performing loans) adequate to provide for probable losses based on an evaluation of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio at that date. The allowance for loan losses was $4.01 million (1.05% of loans receivable and 137.87% of non-performing loans) at June 30, 2005. The Company had net recovery of $1,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006, and did not have any charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The Company had a net recovery of $21,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, compared to a net charge-off of $4,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. The Company's non-performing assets to total assets ratio decreased to 0.37% at June 30, 2006, from 0.39% at March 31, 2006, and 0.61% at June 30, 2005. The non-performing loan total of $1.94 million at June 30, 2006, consisted of a $1.36 million commercial construction loan, $542,000 in one-to-four family mortgage loans, $29,000 in consumer loans, and an $8,000 land loan. Non-interest Income: Total non-interest income decreased $20,000 to $1.53 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, from $1.55 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, primarily due to $121,000 decrease in gains on sale of loans and a $30,000 decrease in servicing income on loans sold. These decreases were partially offset by a $48,000 increase in fees 7 from the sale of non-deposit investment products, a $46,000 increase in service charges on deposits, and a $43,000 increase in ATM transaction fees. Total non-interest income increased by $166,000 to $4.59 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from $4.43 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005, primarily due to a $227,000 increase in fees from the sale of non-deposit investment products, a $164,000 increase in service charges on deposits, and a $110,000 increase in ATM transaction fees. These increases were partially offset by a $349,000 decrease in gains from loan sales. Income from loan sales was larger in the period a year ago in part due to the sale of the Bank's credit card portfolio in December 2004, which resulted in a gain of $245,000. Non-interest Expense: Total non-interest expense increased by $326,000 to $4.79 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, from $4.47 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The increase was primarily a result of increases in salary expense, professional fees, and postage and courier expense. Total non-interest expense increased by $251,000 to $14.15 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, from $13.90 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2005. Non-interest expense was higher in the current year primarily due to increases in salary and benefit expense, premises and equipment expense, professional fees, and state and local taxes. The Company also began expensing stock options under SFAS 123 , which became effective for the Company on October 1, 2005. Total stock option expenses of $37,000 were recorded for the nine months ended June 30, 2006. 8 TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES LOANS RECEIVABLE BREAKDOWN (Dollars in thousands) The following table sets forth the composition of the Company's loan portfolio by type of loan. June 30, 2006 September 30, 2005 Amount Percent Amount Percent ------------------- --------------------- Mortgage Loans: One-to-four family (1) $ 95,828 21.02% $ 101,763 23.24% Multi family 18,582 4.08 20,170 4.61 Commercial 121,966 26.75 124,849 28.51 Construction and land development 133,977 29.38 112,470 25.68 Land 29,259 6.42 24,981 5.71 --------- -------- --------- ---------- Total mortgage loans 399,612 87.65 384,233 87.75 Consumer Loans: Home equity and second mortgage 35,935 7.88 32,298 7.38 Other 10,239 2.24 9,330 2.13 --------- -------- --------- ---------- 46,174 10.12 41,628 9.51 Commercial business loans 10,158 2.23 12,013 2.74 --------- -------- --------- ---------- Total loans 455,944 100.00% 437,874 100.00% Less: Undisbursed portion of construction loans in process (51,333) (42,771) Unearned income (2,573) (2,895) Allowance for loan losses (4,120) (4,099) --------- --------- Total loans receivable, net $ 397,918 $ 388,109 ========= ========= ------------ (1) Includes loans held-for-sale. 9 TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES DEPOSIT BREAKDOWN (Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2006 September 30, 2005 --------------- ------------------ Non-interest bearing $54,372 $51,792 N.O.W. checking 91,694 93,477 Savings 60,878 64,274 Money market accounts 37,962 49,295 Certificates of deposit under $100,000 125,085 117,618 Certificates of deposit $100,000 and over 49,393 35,209 -------------- ----------------- Total deposits $419,384 $411,665 ============== ================= Timberland Bancorp, Inc. stock trades on the NASDAQ global market under the symbol "TSBK." The Bank owns and operates branches in the state of Washington in Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Ocean Shores, Montesano, Elma, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Puyallup, Edgewood, Tacoma, Spanaway (Bethel Station), Gig Harbor, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Auburn, Winlock, and Toledo. Contact: Timberland Bancorp, Inc. Michael Sand or Dean Brydon, 360-533-4747 10