. UNITED STATES


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Washington, DC 20549





FORM 10-Q





(Mark One)


[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)


OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934





For the quarter ended March 31, 2004





OR





[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF


THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934





For the transition period from _______ to _______





Commission number 0-23325





Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)





Delaware
43-1792717(State or other jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer Identification No.)incorporation or organization)1341 West BattlefieldSpringfield, Missouri
65807(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)





Telephone Number: (417) 520-4333





Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 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 check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (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.





Class
Outstanding at May 12, 2004Common Stock, Par Value $0.10
2,992,626 Shares














GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.TABLE OF CONTENTSItem


PagePART I. Financial Information1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):Statements of Financial Condition
3Statements of Income

4Statements of Stockholders Equity
5Statements of Cash Flows

7Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
82. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
103. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
154. Control and Procedures

16PART II. Other Information1. Legal Proceedings

172. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
173. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

174. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
175. Other Information

176. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

17SignaturesCertification of the Principal Executive OfficerCertification of the Principal Financial Officer















PART I


Item 1. Financial Statements


**GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.****CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION****MARCH 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2003******
****
****
******ASSETS**
****
**3/31/04**
**12/31/03**Cash

$
12,374,127


20,686,276Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions


646,778


1,970,518Cash and cash equivalents


13,020,905


22,656,794Available-for-sale securities


14,831,567


14,863,826Held-to-maturity securities


1,737,868


1,867,594Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, at cost


5,511,200


5,294,200Mortgage loans held for sale


2,998,576


1,268,064Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses ofMarch 31, 2004 - $4,074,694 - December 31, 2003 - $3,886,137


348,321,713


330,861,875Accrued interest receivable:Loans


1,282,432


1,242,683Investments


64,928


63,045Prepaid expenses and other assets


2,161,888


2,057,195Foreclosed assets held for sale


172,196


5,975Premises and equipment


6,444,987


6,576,003$
396,548,260


386,757,254**LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY**
****
****
****
****
****
****
**********LIABILITIES**Deposits

$
244,108,903


237,130,744Federal Home Loan Bank advances


110,381,667


108,836,948Securities sold under agreements to repurchase


754,430


738,399Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance


574,665


259,267Accrued expenses and other liabilities


286,420


308,497Accrued interest payable


329,654


200,770Dividend payable


433,375


432,513Income taxes payable


537,570


227,495Deferred income taxes


575,642


644,500357,982,326


348,779,133**STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY**Common Stock:$0.10 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares;issued; March 31, 2004 - 6,451,112 shares;December 31, 2003 - 6,428,902 shares


645,111


642,890Additional paid-in capital


51,644,430


51,330,202Unearned ESOP shares


(1,971,930
)

(2,030,930
)Retained earnings, substantially restricted


30,455,002


29,919,695Accumulated other comprehensive incomeUnrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities,net of income taxes; March 31, 2004 - $1,553,003;December 31, 2003 - $1,565,830


2,644,303


2,666,14383,416,916


82,528,000Treasury stock, at cost; March 31, 2004 - 3,452,215 shares;December 31, 2003 - 3,436,650 shares


(44,850,982
)

(44,549,879
)38,565,934


37,978,121$
396,548,260


386,757,254





GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMETHREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003 (UNAUDITED)3/31/2004
3/31/2003INTEREST INCOMELoans

$
4,719,147


5,108,855Investment securities


68,182


102,326Other


53,788


93,2964,841,117


5,304,477INTEREST EXPENSEDeposits


1,153,832


1,390,112Federal Home Loan Bank advances


895,578


1,387,149Other


888


1,2372,050,298


2,778,498NET INTEREST INCOME


2,790,819


2,525,979PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES


188,830


255,000NET INTEREST INCOME AFTERPROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES


2,601,989


2,270,979NONINTEREST INCOMEService charges


440,595


426,329Late charges and other fees


73,630


219,365Gain on sale of investment securities


177,957


-Gain on sale of loans


121,612


403,633Income (loss) on foreclosed assets


(5,987
)

(2,737
)Other income


42,456


45,916850,263


1,092,506NONINTEREST EXPENSESalaries and employee benefits


1,126,595


1,176,074Occupancy


278,881


330,105SAIF deposit insurance premiums


8,933


9,352Data processing


117,948


107,696Advertising


78,558


57,360Other expense


432,081


370,3912,042,996


2,050,978INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES


1,409,256


1,312,507PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES


439,880


427,824NET INCOME

$
969,376


884,683BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE

$
0.35


0.32DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

$
0.33


0.31





See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements







GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYTHREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Unearned ESOP Shares
Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
TotalBalance, January 1, 2004

$ 642,890
51,330,202
(2,030,930)
(44,549,879)
29,919,695
2,666,143
37,978,121Comprehensive incomeNet income

-
-
-
-
969,376
-
969,376Change in unrealized appreciationon available-for-sale securitites, netof income taxes of ($12,827)

-
-
-
-
-
(21,840)
(21,840)Total comprehensive income







947,536Dividends ($0.155 per share)

-
-
-
-
(434,069)
-
(434,069)Stock award plans

-
24,707
-
-
-
-
24,707Stock options exercised

2,221
232,482
-
-
-
-
234,703Release of ESOP shares

-
57,039
59,000
-
-
-
116,039Treasury stock purchased

-
-
-
(301,103)
-
-
(301,103)Balance, March 31, 2004

$ 645,111
51,644,430
(1,971,930)
(44,850,982)
30,455,002
2,644,303
38,565,934












































GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYTHREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 (UNAUDITED)Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Unearned ESOP Shares
Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
TotalBalance, January 1, 2003

$ 638,003
50,195,997
(2,281,070)
(43,193,917)
28,299,337
2,609,285
36,267,635Net income

-
-
-
-
884,683
-
884,683Change in unrealized appreciationon available-for-sale securities, netof income taxes of ($239,674)

-
-
-
-
-
(408,094)
(408,094)Total comprehensive income







476,589Dividends on common stock,($0.15 per share)

-
-
-
-
(418,628)
-
(418,628)Stock award plans

-
92,702
-
-
-
-
92,702Stock options exercised

3,602
431,761
-
-
-
-
435,363Release of ESOP shares

-
33,019
61,140
-
-
-
94,159Treasury stock purchased

-
-
-
(781,465)
-
-
(781,465)Balance, March 31, 2003

$ 641,605
50,753,479
(2,219,930)
(43,975,382)
28,765,392
2,201,191
36,166,355








See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements










GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INCCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSTHREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003 (UNAUDITED)3/31/2004
3/31/2003CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESNet income

$
969,376


884,683Items not requiring (providing) cash:Deferred income taxes


(56,031
)

(135,207
)Depreciation


150,875


192,762Provision for loan losses


188,830


255,000Gain on loans and investment securities


(299,569
)

(403,633
)(Gain) loss on sale of foreclosed assets


-


2,390Amortization of deferred income, premiums and discounts


28,695


21,450Stock award plan expense


15,476


87,597Origination of loans held for sale


(6,339,694
)

(19,529,560
)Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale


4,730,794


17,090,646Release of ESOP shares


116,039


94,159Changes in:Accrued interest receivable


(41,632
)

(37,319
)Prepaid expenses and other assets


(104,693
)

28,261Accounts payable and accrued expenses


106,807


206,682Income taxes payable


319,182


53,031Net cash used in operating activities


(215,545
)

(1,189,058
)CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESNet increase in loans


(17,851,839
)

(66,004
)Principal payments on available-for-sale securities


-


-Principal payments on held-to-maturity securities


128,939


340,736Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities


1,500,000


2,000,000Purchase of premises and equipment


(19,859
)

(9,112
)Purchase of available-for-sale securities


(1,496,303
)

(1,492,311
)Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities


180,894


-Purchase of FHLB stock


(217,000
)

-Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets


-


14,528Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities


(17,775,168
)

787,837CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIESStock options exercised


234,703


435,363Cash dividends paid


(433,207
)

(420,819
)Cash dividends received on RRP stock


124


547Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits,





-NOW accounts and savings accounts


(3,563,638
)

2,693,310Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit and securities sold





-under agreements to repurchase


10,557,828


(2,291,456
)Proceeds from FHLB advances


70,000,000


39,500,000Repayments of FHLB advances


(68,455,281
)

(39,085,825
)Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance


315,398


331,105Treasury stock purchased


(301,103
)

(781,465
)Net cash provided by financing activities


8,354,824


380,760DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS


(9,635,889
)

(20,461
)CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD


22,656,794


13,210,836CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

$
13,020,905


13,190,375










NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


(Unaudited)





Note 1: Basis of Presentation





The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.





The results of operations for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.





These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys Form 10-K annual report for 2003 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The condensed consolidated statement of financial condition of the Company as of December 31, 2003, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Companys annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.





Note 2: Principles of Consolidation





The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc. (the Company), its wholly owned subsidiary, Guaranty Bank (the Bank) and the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, Guaranty Financial Services of Springfield, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.




Note 3: Benefit Plans





The Company has established four stock award plans for the benefit of certain directors, officers and employees of the Bank and its subsidiary. The plans provide a proprietary interest in the Company in a manner designed to encourage these individuals to remain with the Bank. A Committee of the Banks Board of Directors administers the plans. The Company accounts for the cost of share purchases under the plans as a reduction of stockholders' equity. The awards vest at the rate of 20% per year over a five-year period. Compensation expense is recognized based on the Companys stock price on the date the shares are awarded to employees.





On October 18, 1995, the Companys stockholders voted to approve both a Recognition and Retention Plan (RRP) and a Stock Option Plan (SOP). On July 22, 1998, the Companys stockholders voted to approve both a 1998 Restricted Stock Plan (RSP) and a 1998 Stock Option Plan (1998 SOP). The RRP and RSP authorized shares to be issued to directors, officers and employees of the Bank. On February 17, 2000, the directors of the Company established the 2000 Stock Compensation Plan (the 2000 SCP) with both a stock award component and a stock option component. On March 22, 2001, the directors of the Company established the 2001 Stock Compensation Plan (the 2001 SCP) with both a stock award component and a stock option component. In September of 2003 and March of 2004, the directors of the Company authorized the issuance of 5,000 and 25,000 stock options, respectively, as an employment inducement to new officers of  the  Bank pursuant to stock option agreement s . Stock options awarded under these agreement s are considered non-qualified for federal income tax purposes . As of March 31, 2004, all of the RRP, RSP, 2000 SCP and 2001 SCP shares have been purchased and awarded. As of March 31, 2004 there are 10,766 shares that are not vested. The Company is amortizing the RRP, RSP and SCP expense over each participants vesting period. The Company recognized $15,476  and $87,597 of  expense under these stock award plans for the three month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The SOP, 1998 SOP and the 2000 SCP authorized stock options on shares to be issued to officers and employees of the Bank. As of March 31, 2004 all options except those on 17,063 shares have been granted. The RRP, RSP, SOP, 1998 SOP and 2000 SCP vest over a five year period. As of March 31, 2004, there were 416,712 unexercised options that have been granted at prices ranging from $5.83 to $19.62 per share and 292,818 of these options are exercisable.





The Company accounts for its stock option plan under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the grant date. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.





Three Months ended March 31,2004
2003Net income, as reported

$
969,376


884,683Less: Total stock-based employee compensationcost determined under the fair value-basedmethod, net of income taxes


(8,725
)

(43,270
)Pro forma net income

$
960,651


841,413Earnings per share:Basic - as reported

$
0.35


0.32Basic - pro forma

$
0.34


0.30Diluted - as reported

$
0.33


0.31Diluted - pro forma

$
0.33


0.29





Note 4: Earnings Per Share


For three months ended March 31, 2004Income Available to Stockholders
Average Shares Outstanding
Per-shareBasic Earnings per Share

$
969,376


2,796,263

$
0.35Effect of Dilutive Securities: Stock Options





119,914Diluted Earnings per Share

$
969,376


2,916,177

$
0.33For three months ended March 31, 2003Income Available to Stockholders


Average Shares Outstanding


Per-shareBasic Earnings per Share

$
884,683


2,800,235

$
0.32Effect of Dilutive Securities: Stock Options





55,784Diluted Earnings per Share

$
884,683


2,856,019

$
0.31





Note 5: Other Comprehensive Income





3/31/2004
3/31/2003Unrealized gains (losses) on

$
(34,667
)

(647,768
)available-for-sale securitiesTax expense (benefit)


(12,827
)

(239,674
)OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

$
(21,840
)

(408,094
)





Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations





General





The primary function of the Company has been to monitor its investment in the Bank. As a result, the results of operations of the Company are derived primarily from operations of the Bank. The Banks results of operations are primarily dependent on net interest margin, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. The Banks income is also affected by the level of its noninterest expenses, such as employee salaries and benefits, occupancy expenses and other expenses. The following discussion reviews the Companys financial condition at March 31, 2004, and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003. In 2003 and in conjunction with the Banks conversion to a state-chartered trust company with banking powers, the Company decided to change its fiscal year end from June 30 to a calendar year end of December 31. The Company reported a six-month transition period ended December 31, 2003 in order to change to this new calendar year end.





The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Form 10-Q, may contain forward-looking comments. Such comments are based upon the information currently available to management of the Company and managements perception thereof as of the date of the Form 10-Q. When used in this Form 10-Q, words such as anticipates, estimates, believes, expects, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results of the Companys operations could materially differ from those forward-looking comments. The differences could be caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not limited to: changes in demand for banking services; changes in portfolio composition; changes in management strategy; increased competition from both bank and non-bank companies; changes in the general level of interest rates; and other factors set forth in reports and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.





Financial Condition





The Companys total assets increased $9,791,006 (3%) from $386,757,254 as of December 31, 2003, to $396,548,260 as of March 31, 2004.





Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions decreased $1,323,740 (67%) from $1,970,518 as of December 31, 2003, to $646,778 as of March 31, 2004, as funds from these deposits were used to fund new loans.





Securities available-for-sale decreased $32,259 from $14,863,826 as of December 31, 2003, to $14,831,567 as of March 31, 2004. The Bank continues to hold 77,000 shares of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) stock with an amortized cost of $75,399 in the available-for-sale category. As of March 31, 2004, the gross unrealized gain on the FHLMC stock was $4,472,221, a decrease from $4,587,264 as of December 31, 2003.





Securities held-to-maturity decreased primarily due to principal repayments, by $129,726 (7%) from $1,867,594 as of December 31, 2003, to $1,737,868 as of March 31, 2004.





Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB) increased by $217,000 (4%), due to the purchase of stock necessary to meet FHLB requirements.





Net loans receivable increased by $17,459,838 (5%) from $330,861,875 as of December 31, 2003, to $348,321,713 as of March 31, 2004. During this period, the Banks commercial loans increased by $15,627,127 (16.2%) as a result of the Bank continuing to increase its emphasis on commercial lending. The Bank plans to continue its emphasis on commercial lending. In addition, the Bank is selling conforming loans on single family residences, while retaining the servicing rights. As a result, permanent mortgage loans secured by both owner and non-owner occupied residential real estate decreased by $1,530,071 (1%), while residential loans sold decreased by $1,844,886. Loans held for sale increased $1,730,512 (136%) to $2,998,576 at March 31, 2004, compared to $1,268,064 at December 31, 2003. The Bank continued to be active in construction lending. Construction loans increased by $782,734 (2%) to $50,597,050 at March 31, 2004, compared to $49,814,316 at December 31, 2003.  See discussion under Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk  Asset/Liability Management. Loan growth is anticipated to continue and represents a major part of the Banks planned asset growth.





Allowance for loan losses increased $188,557 (5%) from $3,886,137 as of December 31, 2003 to $4,074,694 as of March 31, 2004. The allowance increased due to the provision for loan losses of $188,830 recorded during this period exceeding net loan charge-offs of $273 this period. Management of the Company decided to increase the allowance for loan losses by this provision for loan losses charge primarily as a result of the continued growth of the Banks loan portfolio, particularly its commercial loan portfolio. See discussion under Results of Operations  Comparison of Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2004 and 2003  Provision for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 was 1.20% and 1.03%, respectively, of average net loans outstanding. As of March 31, 2004, the allowance for loan losses was 53.7% of impaired loans versus 54.3% as of December 31, 2003.





Premises and equipment decreased $131,016 (2%) from $6,576,003, as of December 31, 2003 to $6,444,987 as of March 31, 2004, primarily due to the depreciation recognized on these assets.




Deposits increased $6,978,159 (3%) from $237,130,744 as of December 31, 2003, to $244,108,903 as of March 31, 2004. For the three months ended March 31, 2004, checking and savings accounts decreased by $3,563,638 (3.0%) while certificates of deposits increased by $10,541,797 (8.7%). The increase in certificates of deposit was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits of $13,468,381 (56.8%) during the period. See also the discussion under Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk  Asset/Liability Management.





FHLB advances increased by $1,544,719 (1%) from $108,836,948 as of December 31, 2003, to $110,381,667 as of March 31, 2004, due to new advances exceeding repayments of advances.





Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance increased $315,398 (122%) from $259,267 of December 31, 2003, to $574,665 as of March 31, 2004 due to the timing of payment of real estate taxes.




Stockholders equity (including unrealized appreciation on securities available-for-sale, net of tax) increased $587,813 (2%) from $37,978,121 as of December 31, 2003, to $38,565,934 as of March 31, 2004. This increase was due to several factors ,  t he Company s net income during this period was $969,376 which was partially offset by dividends in the amount of $434,069 ($0.155 per share) which were declared prior to March 31, 2004 and paid on April 14, 2004, to stockholders of record as of March 30, 2004. In addition,  the increase in stockholders equity was further offset as the Company repurchased 15,565 shares of treasury stock at an aggregate cost of $301,103 (an average cost of $19.34 per share). As of March 31, 2004, 225,629 shares remain to be repurchased under the repurchase plan announced November 22, 2002. On a per share basis, stockholders equity increased from $13.62 as of December 31, 2003 to $13.77 as of March 31, 2004.





Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields





The Companys profitability is primarily dependent upon net interest income, which represents the difference between interest and fees earned on loans and debt and equity securities, and the cost of deposits and borrowings. Net interest income is dependent on the difference between the average balances and rates earned on interest-earning assets and the average balances and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Non-interest income, non-interest expense, and income taxes also impact net income.





The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Companys average consolidated statements of financial condition and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense annualized by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. The average balance of loans includes loans on which the Company has discontinued accruing interest. The yields and costs include fees which are considered adjustments to yields. All dollar amounts are in thousands.





Three Months ended 3/31/2004
Three Months ended 3/31/2003Average Balance
Interest
Yield / Cost
Average Balance
Interest
Yield / CostASSETSInterest-earning:Loans

$
339,346


4,719


5.56
%
$
329,368


5,109


6.20
%Investment securities


10,267


68


2.65
%

10,580


102


3.86
%Other assets


14,785


54


1.46
%

21,830


93


1.72
%Total interest-earning


364,398


4,841


5.31
%

361,778


5,304


5.87
%Noninterest-earning


20,170








13,555$
384,568







$
375,333LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITYInterest-bearing:Savings accounts

$
16,979


34


0.80
%
$
17,235


45


1.04
%Transaction accounts


74,660


163


0.87
%

67,831


178


1.05
%Certificates of deposit


124,269


956


3.08
%

127,947


1,167


3.65
%FHLB Advances


108,769


896


3.30
%

107,030


1,387


5.18
%Other Borrowed Funds


-


-


-


731


1


0.55
%Other borrowed funds


784


1


0.51
%

731


1


0.55
%Total interest-bearing


325,461


2,050


2.52
%

321,505


2,779


3.46
%Noninterest-bearing


20,660








17,727Total liabilities


346,121








339,232Stockholders equity


38,447








36,101$
384,568







$
375,333Net earning balance

$
38,937







$
41,004Earning yield less costing rate








2.79
%







2.40
%Net interest income, and net yield spreadon interest earning assets




$
2,791


3.06
%



$
2,526


2.79
%Ratio of interest-earning assets tointerest-bearing liabilities





112
%







113
%

















Results of Operations - Comparison of Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2004 and 2003





Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2004 was $969,376 ($0.35 per share) as compared to $884,683, ($0.32 per share) for the three months ended March 31, 2003, which represents an increase in earnings of $84,693 (10%) for the three month period ended March 31, 2004, compared to the same period in 2003.





Interest Income





Total interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2004, decreased $463,360 (9%) as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2003. For the three month period ended March 31, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, the average yield on interest earning assets decreased 56 basis points to 5.31%, while the average balance of interest earnings assets increased approximately $2,620,000.





Interest Expense





Total interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2004, decreased $728,200 (26%) when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2003. For the three month period ended March 31, 2004, the average cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased 94 basis points to 2.52%, while the average balance of interest bearing liabilities, however, increased approximately $4,687,000 when compared to the same period in 2003.





Net Interest Income





Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2004, increased $264,840 (10%) when compared to the same period in 2003. The average balance of interest bearing liabilities increased by approximately $2,067,000 more than the average balance in interest earning assets increased when comparing the three month period ended March 31, 2004 to the same period in 2003. However, for the three month period ended March 31, 2004, the earning yield minus the costing rate spread increased 39 basis points to 2.79% compared to the same period in 2003.





Provision for Loan Losses





Based primarily on the continued growth of the commercial loan portfolio, management decided to increase the allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan loss of $188,830 for the three months ended March 31, 2004, and of $255,000 for the same period in 2003. The Bank will continue to monitor its allowance for loan losses and make future additions based on economic and regulatory conditions. Management of the Company anticipates the need to continue increasing the allowance for loan losses through charges to the provision for loan losses as anticipated growth in the Banks loan portfolio increases or other circumstances warrant. Although the Bank maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level which it considers to be sufficient to provide for potential loan losses in its existing loan portfolio, there can be no assurance that future loan losses will not exceed internal estimates. In addition, the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by regulatory agencies which can order the establishment of additional loan loss provisions.





Noninterest Income





Noninterest income decreased $242,243 (22%) for the three months ended March 31, 2004, when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2003. The primary reason for this decrease was a decrease in the Banks mortgage banking activities. During the quarter ended March 31, 2004, profit from the sale of mortgage loans decreased by $282,021 (70%), from $403,633 for the three months ended March 31, 2003, to $121,612 for the three months ended March 31, 2004, which was a result of a decrease in mortgage refinance activity due to an increase in interest rates. In addition, late charges and other fees decreased by $145,735 (66%), from $219,365 during the three months ended March 31, 2003, to $73,630 during the three months ended March 31, 2004. During the three month ended March 31, 2003, the Bank collected prepayment penalties of $313,272 on loan payoffs, compared to $34,879 collected during the same period in 2004. These decreases were partially offset by profit realized by the Bank on the sale of securities. During the three months ended March 31, 2004, the Bank sold 3,000 shares of FHLMC stock resulting in a profit of $177,957. There were no profits realized on the sale of securities during the same period in 2003.





Noninterest Expense





Noninterest expense decreased $7,982 for the three months ended March 31, 2004, when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2003. This small decrease is attributed to the Companys emphasis on controlling expenses. There was no significant change in any individual expense category.





Provision for Income Taxes





The provision for income taxes increased $12,056 (3%) for the three months ended March 31, 2004, as compared to the same period in 2003. This increase was due to the increase in before tax income for the three months ended March 31, 2004, compared to the same period in 2003.





Nonperforming Assets





The allowance for loan losses is calculated based upon an evaluation of pertinent factors underlying the various types and quality of the Banks existing loan portfolio. When making such evaluation, management considers such factors as the repayment status of its loans, the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral, borrowers intent (to the extent known by the Bank) and ability to repay the loan, local economic conditions and the Banks historical loss ratios. The Banks allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2004, was $4,074,694 or 1.2% of average net loans receivable. Total assets classified as substandard, doubtful or loss as of March 31, 2004, were $8,607,503 or 2.2% of total assets. In connection with a normal regulatory examination by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in February 2004, the Bank identified and reclassified a group of approximately 150 loans secured by single family residences, totaling approximately $9.0 million, because it was deemed that the loan files relating to these loans did not contain sufficient information to effectively evaluate the credits. As of March 31, 2004, $6,131,296 of the assets classified as substandard were attributed to this group of loans. Management has considered nonperforming and total classified assets in evaluating the adequacy of the Banks allowance for loan losses.





The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets is another useful tool in evaluating exposure to credit risk. Nonperforming assets of the Bank include nonperforming loans (nonaccruing loans) and assets which have been acquired as a result of foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. All dollar amounts are in thousands.


3/31/2004
12/31/2003
12/31/2002Nonperforming loans

$
837


743


396Real estate acquired in settlement of loans


172


6


8Total nonperforming assets

$
1,009


749


404Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets


0.25
%

0.19
%

0.11
%Allowance for loan losses

$
4,075


3,886


2,640Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of average net loans


1.20
%

1.17
%

0.82
%





Liquidity and Capital Resources





The Banks primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, proceeds from maturing investment securities and extensions of credit from FHLB. While scheduled loan and security repayments and the maturity of short-term investments are somewhat predictable sources of funding, deposit flows are influenced by many factors, which make their cash flows difficult to anticipate.





The Bank uses its liquidity resources principally to satisfy its ongoing commitments which include funding loan commitments, funding maturing certificates of deposit as well as deposit withdrawals, maintaining liquidity, purchasing investments, and meeting operating expenses. As of March 31, 2004 the Bank had approximately $29,699,000 in commitments to originate mortgage and commercial loans and $5,334,000 in loans-in-process on mortgage loans. These commitments will be funded through existing cash balances, cash flow from operations and, if required, FHLB advances . Management believes that anticipated cash flows and deposit growth will be adequate to meet the Banks liquidity needs.





Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk





Asset/Liability Management





The goal of the Banks asset/liability policy is to manage interest rate risk so as to maximize net interest income over time in changing interest rate environments. Management monitors the Banks net interest spreads (the difference between yields received on assets and paid on liabilities) and, although constrained by market conditions, economic conditions, and prudent underwriting standards, the Bank offers deposit rates and loan rates designed to maximize net interest income. Management also attempts to fund the Banks assets with liabilities of a comparable duration to minimize the impact of changing interest rates on the Banks net interest income. Since the relative spread between financial assets and liabilities is constantly changing, the Banks current net interest income may not be an indication of future net interest income.





As a part of its asset and liability management strategy the Bank implemented an adjustable rate mortgage loan program beginning in the early 1980s. Throughout the past several years, the Bank has continued to emphasize the origination of adjustable-rate, one- to four-family residential loans and adjustable-rate or relatively short-term commercial real estate, commercial business and consumer loans, while originating fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential loans primarily for immediate resale in the secondary market on a service-retained basis. This allows the Bank to serve the customers needs and retain a banking relationship without the risk of carrying a long-term fixed-rate loan on the books.





The Bank is also managing interest rate risk by the origination of construction loans. As of March 31, 2004, such loans made up 14.0% of the net loans receivable. In general, these loans have higher yields, shorter maturities and greater interest rate sensitivity than other real estate loans.





The Bank constantly monitors its deposits in an effort to decrease their interest rate sensitivity. Rates of interest paid on deposits at the Bank are priced competitively in order to meet the Banks asset/liability management objectives and spread requirements. As of December 31, 2003, the Banks savings accounts, checking accounts, and money market deposit accounts totaled $117,044,097 or 49% of its total deposits. As of March 31, 2004, these accounts totaled $113,480,459 or 46% of total deposits. The Bank believes, based on historical experience, that a substantial portion of such accounts represents non-interest rate sensitive core deposits.





Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis





The following table sets forth as of March 31, 2004 managements estimates of the projected changes in net portfolio value (NPV) in the event of 100, 200, and 300 basis point (bp) instantaneous and permanent increases and a 100 basis point instantaneous and permanent decrease in market interest rates. Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands.





BP Change

Estimated Net Portfolio Value
NPV as % of PV of Assetsin Rates

$ Amount
$ Change
% Change
NPV Ratio
Change+300

$
34,797

$
(2,461
)

-7
%

10.15
%

-0.08
%+200


35,868


(1,390
)

-4
%

10.26
%

0.03
%+100


36,728


(530
)

-1
%

10.29
%

0.07
%NC


37,258


-


-


10.23
%

--100


37,697


439


1
%

10.13
%

-0.09
%





Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on an internally generated model using actual maturity and repricing schedules for the Banks loans and deposits, and are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan repayments and deposit run-offs, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Bank may undertake in response to changes in interest rates.





Management cannot predict future interest rates or their effect on the Banks NPV in the future. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the computation of NPV. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate loans, which represent the Banks primary loan product, have an initial fixed rate period typically from one to five years and over the remaining life of the asset changes in the interest rate are restricted. In addition, the proportion of adjustable rate loans in the Banks portfolio could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity if market interest rates remain steady in the future. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels could deviate significantly from those assumed in the table. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.





The Banks Board of Directors (the Board) is responsible for reviewing the Banks asset and liability policies. The Board meets quarterly to review interest rate risk and trends, as well as liquidity and capital ratios and requirements. The Banks management is responsible for administering the policies and determinations of the Board of Directors with respect to the Banks asset and liability goals and strategies.





Item 4. Controls and Procedures





(a) The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)  that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Companys Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission 's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.





The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and the Companys Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective  as of March 31, 2004.





(b) There have been no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2004 that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company s internal control over financial reporting .












































PART II





Item 1.  Legal Proceedings


None.





Item 2.  Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity


Securities


The following table summarizes the repurchase activity of the Companys common stock during the Companys first quarter ended March 31, 2004.





ISSUER PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES





Period

(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased
(b) Average Price Paid per Share
(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or ProgramsJanuary 1, 2004 to January 31, 2004


4,616


19.25


4,616


241,194February 1, 2004 to February 29, 2004


2,049


19.40


2,049


236,578March 1, 2004 to March 31, 2004


8,900


19.38


8,900


234,529Total


15,565


19.34


15,565


225,629


(1) The Company has a repurchase plan which was announced on November 22, 2002. This plan authorizes the purchase by the Company of 300,000 shares of the Companys common stock. There is no expiration date for this plan. There are no other repurchase plans in effect at this time





Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities


Not applicable.





Item 4.  Submission of Matters to aVote of Common Security Holders




None.





Item 5.  Other Information


None.





Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


a)  List of Exhibits





11. Statement re computation of per share earnings (set forth in Note 4: Earnings Per Share of


the Notes to condensed financial statements (unaudited))


31.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-


Oxley Act of 2002


31.2 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-


Oxley Act of 2002


32.1 CEO certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of


the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


32.2 CFO certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of


the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002





b)  Reports on Form 8-K





1.  Furnished on January 16, 2004 relating to the Companys earnings release for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 and change in fiscal year to a calendar year end of December 31, and announcing the shares of common stock remaining to be repurchased under the Companys repurchase plan.





2.  Furnished on March 10, 2004 relating to a press release announcing the hiring of Shaun Burke as the President and CEO of the Bank.





3.  Furnished March 17, 2004 relating to the Companys press release announcing revised earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2003.





4.  Furnished on April 16, 2004 relating to the Companys earnings release for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, and announcing the shares of common stock remaining to be repurchased under the Companys repurchase plan..





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.




Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.










Signature and Title  Date





/s/ Don M. Gibson  May 19, 2004


Don M. Gibson


President and Chief Executive Officer


(Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)











/s/ Bruce Winston  May 19, 2004


Bruce Winston


Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)