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December 4, 2008

By U.S. Mail and Facsimile (202) 772-9208

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporate Finance

Mail Stop 4561

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Attention: Kathryn McHale

 

Re:   OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.
  Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A
  Filed November 14, 2008
  File No. 000-50755

Ladies and Gentlemen:

This letter is in response to verbal comments provided by Justin Dobbie in his conversation on December 2, 2008, with Wendy Mitchler, Esq., counsel for OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”). Those comments, and the response of the Company, are set forth below.

Comment 1. Identify in Footnote (1) to each of the pro forma consolidated income statements on pages 11 and 12 what rate on fed funds sold is being used.

Response: In our proposed definitive proxy statement, we have disclosed the fed funds rate we are using in our pro forma income statements by adding the words “at a rate of .50%” to footnote (1) to the pro forma consolidated statements of income for the year ended September 30, 2008, and nine months ended September 30, 2008. In addition, we have revised our pro forma financial statements to reflect a current fed funds rate of .5% as the fed funds rate used in the previously filed pro forma financial statements was the average historical rate for the periods presented and did not reflect a current rate. The pro forma statements blacklined to show the changes from the previously filed statements are set forth in their entirety in response to Comment 2.

Comment 2. In the pro forma consolidated balance sheets, reclassify the adjusting entry for the preferred stock discount from the “Preferred stock” line item to the “Discount on preferred stock” line item in both the minimum proceeds and the maximum proceeds columns.

Response: In our proposed definitive proxy statement, we have reclassified the adjusting entry for the discount on the preferred stock account to the “Discount on preferred stock” line item for both the minimum proceeds and the maximum proceeds columns. The revised pro forma balance sheets and pro forma income statements to be included in the definitive proxy statement and blacklined to show the changes from the previously filed statements are set forth below:

 

 

    2477 East Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308  

E-Mail: [email protected]

                Phone: (954) 776-2332 x104           Toll-Free: (888) 991-BANK                   Fax: (954) 776-2281


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OPTIMUMBANK HOLDINGS, INC.

PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30, 2008

 

     September 30,
2008
(Unaudited)
    Minimum
Proceeds
    Pro Forma
w/Minimum
Pro Forma
    Maximum
Proceeds
    Pro Forma
w/Maximum
 
          
          
                 ($ in thousands)              

Cash and balances due

   1,511       1,511       1,511  

Investment securities

   85,499       85,499       85,499  

Fed Funds sold

   394     1,526 (2)   1,920     4,578 (2)   4,972  

Net loans

   162,779       162,779       162,779  

Other assets

   9,383       9,383       9,383  
                              

TOTAL ASSETS

   259,566     1,526     261,092     4,578     264,144  
                              

Deposits

   112,566       112,566       112,566  

Short-term borrowings

   9,000       9,000       9,000  

Long-term debt

   110,655       110,655       110,655  

Other liabilities

   4,082       4,082       4,082  
                              

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   236,303     0     236,303     0     236,303  
                              

Preferred stock

   0     1,526 (1)   1,396     4,578 (1)   4,188  

Common stock and additional paid-in capital

   18,525       18,525       18,525  

Warrants

   0     130 (1)   130     390 (1)   390  

Discount on preferred stock

   0     (130 )   0     (390 )   0  

Retained earnings

   4,743       4,743       4,743  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (5 )     (5 )     (5 )
                              

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

   23,263     1,526     24,789     4,578     27,841  
                              

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

   259,566     1,526     261,092     4,578     264,144  
                              

CAPITAL RATIOS

          

Leverage (Tier 1 capital to assets)

   9.12 %     9.72 %     10.91 %

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

   15.24 %     16.24 %     18.24 %

Total capital to risk-weighted assets

   15.72 %     16.72 %     18.72 %

 

(1)    Proceeds of the preferred stock issuance are allocated between the estimated relative fair values of the preferred stock and the warrants.

(2)    The proceeds from the Capital Purchase program are assumed to be invested in fed funds sold.

       

      


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OPTIMUMBANK HOLDINGS, INC.

PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

September 30, 2008

 

     Nine months ended September 30, 2008
     Actual
(Unaudited)
   Minimum
Proceeds
    Pro Forma
w/Minimum
   Maximum
Proceeds
    Pro Forma
w/Maximum
            
          (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Interest income

   11,905    6 (1)   11,911    17 (1)   11,922

Interest expense

   6,951      6,951      6,951
                          

Net interest income

   4,954    6     4,960    17     4,971

Provision for credit losses

   161      161      161
                          

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

   4,793    6     4,799    17     4,810
                          

Noninterest income

   158      158      158

Noninterest expense

   3,317      3,317      3,317
                          

Income before income taxes

   1,634    6     1,640    17     1,651

Income tax expense

   615    2 (4)   617    6 (4)   621
                          

Net income

   1,019    4     1,023    11     1,030
                          

Preferred stock dividends

      75 (2)   75    226 (2)   226
                          

Net income available to common stockholders

   1,019    (71 )   948    (215 )   804
                          

Earnings per common share

            

Basic

   .33      .30      .26

Diluted

   .32      .30      .25

Average shares outstanding basic

   3,120,992      3,120,992      3,120,992

Diluted (3)

   3,175,450      3,195,785      3,231,804

 

(1) Assumes the Capital Purchase Program proceeds are used to invest in daily fed funds sold for the period at a rate of .50%. The actual impact to net interest income would be different as OptimumBank Holdings expects to utilize a portion of the proceeds for loan origination. However, such impact cannot be estimated at this time as the impact would vary based on the timing when the loans are funded and the actual pricing of any such loans.
(2) Consists of preferred stock dividends at a 5% annual rate as well as accretion of discount on preferred stock upon issuance. The discount is determined based on the value that is allocated to the warrants upon issuance. The discount is accreted back to par value on a constant effective yield method (approximately 7%) over a five year term, which is the expected life of the preferred stock upon issuance. The estimated accretion is based on a number of assumptions which are subject to change. These assumptions include the discount (market rate at issuance) rate on the preferred stock, and assumptions underlying the value of the warrants. The proceeds are allocated based on the relative fair value of the warrants as compared to the fair value of the preferred stock. The fair value of the warrants is determined under a Black-Scholes model. The model includes assumptions regarding OptimumBank Holdings' common stock price, dividend yield, stock price volatility, as well as assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate. The lower the value of the warrants, the less negative impact on net income and earnings per share available to common shareholders. The fair value of the preferred stock is determined based on assumptions regarding the discount rate (market rate) on the preferred stock (currently estimated at 14%). The lower the discount rate, the less negative impact on net income and earnings per share available to common shareholders.


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(3) As described in the Section titled “Terms of the Capital Purchase Program,” the Treasury would receive warrants to purchase a number of shares of our common stock having an aggregate market price equal to 15% of the proceeds on the date of issuance with a strike price equal to the trailing twenty day trading average prior to November 14, 2008. This pro forma assumes that the warrants would give the Treasury the option to purchase 144,265 shares of OptimumBank Holdings common stock assuming maximum proceeds, and 48,088 shares of OptimumBank Holdings' common stock assuming the minimum proceeds. The pro forma adjustment shows the increase in diluted shares outstanding assuming that the warrants had been issued on January 1, 2007 at a strike price of $4.76 (based on the trailing 20 day OptimumBank Holdings' average share price as of November 14, 2008) and remained outstanding for the entire period presented. The treasury stock method was utilized to determine dilution of the warrants for the period presented. The strike price of $4.76 was compared to OptimumBank Holdings’ average daily stock price during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 of $7.61.
(4) Assumes a combined Federal and State income tax rate of 37.63%.

 

OPTIMUMBANK HOLDINGS, INC.

PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

December 31, 2007

 

     Year ended December 31, 2007
     Actual
(Unaudited)
   Minimum
Proceeds
    Pro Forma
w/Minimum
   Maximum
Proceeds
    Pro Forma
w/Maximum
            
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Interest income

   16,137    8 (1)   16,145    23 (1)   16,160
                

Interest expense

   9,700      9,700      9,700
                          

Net interest income

   6,437    8     6,445    23     6,460
                

Provision for credit losses

   476      476      476
                          

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

   5,961    8     5,969    23     5,984
                          

Noninterest income

   533      533      533

Noninterest expense

   3,749      3,749      3,749
                          

Income before income taxes

   2,745    8     2,753    23     2,768
                

Income tax expense

   1,003    3 (4)   1,006    9 (4)   1,012
                          

Net income

   1,742    5     1,747    14     1,756
                          

Preferred stock dividends

      99 (2)   99    2972 )   297
                          

Net income available to common stockholders

   1,742    (94 )   1,648    (283 )   1,459
                          

Earnings per common share

            

Basic

   .56      .53      .47

Diluted

   .55      .52      .45

Average shares outstanding basic

   3,112,227      3,112,227      3,112,227

Diluted (3)

   3,184,745      3,194,357      3,236,292


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(1)    Assumes the Capital Purchase Program proceeds are used to invest in daily fed funds sold for the period at a rate of .50%. The actual impact to net interest income would be different as OptimumBank Holdings expects to utilize a portion of the proceeds for lending . However, such impact cannot be estimated at this time as the impact would vary based on the timing when the loans are funded and the actual pricing of any such loans.

(2)    Consists of preferred stock dividends at a 5% annual rate as well as accretion of discount on preferred stock upon issuance. The discount is determined based on the value that is allocated to the warrants upon issuance. The discount is accreted back to par value on a constant effective yield method (approximately 7%) over a five year term, which is the expected life of the preferred stock upon issuance. The estimated accretion is based on a number of assumptions which are subject to change. These assumptions include the discount (market rate at issuance) rate on the preferred stock, and assumptions underlying the value of the warrants. The proceeds are allocated based on the relative fair value of the warrants as compared to the fair value of the preferred stock. The fair value of the warrants is determined under a Black-Scholes model. The model includes assumptions regarding OptimumBank Holdings’ common stock price, dividend yield, stock price volatility, as well as assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate. The lower the value of the warrants, the less negative impact on net income and earnings per share available to common shareholders. The fair value of the preferred stock is determined based on assumptions regarding the discount rate (market rate) on the preferred stock (currently estimated at 14%). The lower the discount rate, the less negative impact on net income and earnings per share available to common shareholders.

(3)    As described in the Section titled “Terms of the Capital Purchase Program,” the Treasury would receive warrants to purchase a number of shares of our common stock having an aggregate market price equal to 15% of the proceeds on the date of issuance with a strike price equal to the trailing twenty day trading average prior to November 14, 2008. This pro forma assumes that the warrants would give the Treasury the option to purchase 144,265 shares of OptimumBank Holdings' common stock assuming maximum proceeds, and 48,088 shares of OptimumBank Holdings common stock assuming the minimum proceeds. The pro forma adjustment shows the increase in diluted shares outstanding assuming that the warrants had been issued on January 1, 2007 at a strike price of $4.76 (based on the trailing 20 day OptimumBank Holdings' average share price as of November 14, 2008) and remained outstanding for the entire period presented. The treasury stock method was utilized to determine dilution of the warrants for the period presented. The strike price of $4.76 was compared to OptimumBank Holdings' average daily stock price during 2007 of $8.44.

(4)    Assumes a combined Federal and State income tax rate of 37.63%.

The above changes are the only changes we will be making to the preliminary proxy statement prior to filing the definitive proxy statement, other than rescheduling the mailing date to on or around December 7, 2008, and the meeting date to on or around January 5, 2009.

 

Sincerely,

/s/ Richard L. Browdy

Richard L. Browdy
President