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California Bank of Commerce Reports Record Earnings for 2Q 2014

2014-07-22 11:33 ET - News Release


Company Website: http://www.californiabankofcommerce.com
LAFAYETTE, Calif. -- (Business Wire)

California Bank of Commerce (OTCBB: CABC) reported net income of $920 thousand, or $0.32 per share, for the second quarter 2014, up from $597 thousand, or $0.21 per share, for the second quarter of 2013. For the first six month of 2014, net income was $1.7 million, or $0.58 per share, up from $1.2 million, or $0.40 per share, for the same period in 2013.

On June 30, 2014, the Bank announced the successful completion of its $16 million public stock offering. “Our Bank is growing and this new capital will help open up additional growth opportunities. We were very pleased and gratified that our existing and new shareholders were not only able to participate in our capital raise but supported it beyond our expectations,” said Steve Cortese, Chairman of California Bank of Commerce.

“Our strong results for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 reflects a continuing story of quality balance sheet growth and accelerating earnings, driven by an experienced team of banking professionals,” said Terry A. Peterson President and CEO. “With our successful capital raise behind us, we are also accelerating our search for additional experienced bankers to join our team and further fuel our growth,” said Peterson.

Continued strong quarterly financial results versus 2013:

  • Net income of $920 thousand, up 54% from 2Q 2013
  • Earnings per share of $0.32, up 55%
  • Net interest income of $3.6 million up 17%
  • Net interest margin improved to 4.17%, up from 3.88% last year
  • Return on average assets reached 1% versus 0.71% last year

Strong loan and deposit growth:

  • Total loans of $302 million, up $43 million or 16% from 2Q 2013
  • Total deposits of $334 million, up $53 million or 19%
  • Total noninterest bearing deposits of $125 million, up $36 million or 40%

Continued strong credit quality:

  • Total nonperforming assets declined to 0.97% of assets, from 1.31% last year
  • Loan loss reserve of $5.4 million increased 9% over last year
  • Reserve ratio fell to 1.80% of total loans from 1.92% as a result of improvement in credit performance

Improved book value and stronger capital ratio:

  • Tangible book value per share $10.62, up $1.02 or 11% from last year
  • Capital ratios improved on stronger earnings and additional equity capital

Net Interest Income and Margin

For the quarter ended June 30, 2014 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2013, net interest income increased by 17% to $3.6 million compared to $3.1 million last year. The year over year increase in net interest income was primarily driven by a combination of strong growth in average loan balances as well as an improved net interest margin.

The net interest margin for the second quarter 2014 was 4.17%, improving 29 basis points compared to the 3.88% average margin in the second quarter of 2013, while the margin was down six basis points from first quarter 2014. “We were able to improve net interest margin year over year, however with our stronger loan to deposit ratio, continuing this improvement will be our challenge and opportunity,” said Peterson.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income reached $612 thousand in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $322 in the second quarter of 2013 and $427 thousand in the first quarter 2014. The increase in non-interest income was due to a combination of an SBA loan sale, increased commercial loan and deposit volumes, and related fees.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-Interest Expense during the second quarter of 2014 increased $410 thousand or 18% compared to the same period in 2013. The increased costs were primarily due to staff additions to support expanded business development efforts, enhance client support services, and new product development and delivery services.

The Bank continues to balance its overall growth with service level operating efficiency. Consequently, the Bank’s efficiency ratio, (total overhead as a percent of revenue) decreased to 63.6% in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 67.7% for the same period in 2013.

Net Income

Net income reached $920 thousand for the second quarter 2014, increasing $323 thousand or 54% compared to the same period in 2013. Net income improved for the quarter on increased average earning assets and an improved net interest margin. Return on average assets was 1.00% during the second quarter of 2014, compared to 0.71% for the same period in 2013, while return on average common equity reached 12.12% during the second quarter of 2014 compared to 8.97% for the second quarter of 2013.

Balance Sheet

As of June 30, 2014, Total Assets were up by $73 million or 21% to $422 million with loans up by $43 million or 16% year over year to $302 million compared to June 30, 2013. Commercial and Industrial (C&I) loans were the primary driver of loan growth, increasing $26 million over the second quarter of 2013 to $151 million. “We remain focused on our core business banking strategy exemplified by C&I loans comprising 50% of our total loan portfolio. The majority of our C&I portfolio floats with the Prime Rate making us well positioned for an eventual rising interest rate environment,” said Peterson.

For the quarter ended June, 2014, total asset growth was funded primarily with deposits, which were up by $53 million or 19%, with non-interest bearing deposits increasing by $36 million or 40% over the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Non-interest bearing deposits represented 38% of total deposits at June 30, 2014 compared to 32% at June 30, 2013.

Credit Quality

The Bank’s overall loan quality remains strong. For the second quarter of 2014, total non-performing loans were $4.1 million or 0.97% of total assets at June 30, 2014, compared to $4.6 million or 1.31% of total assets at June 30, 2013. The reserve for loan losses increased to $5.43 million as of June 30, 2014 compared to $4.97 million at June 30, 2013. As a percent of total loans, the reserve level continues to reflect the conservative posture of the Bank, at a healthy level of 1.80% of total loans at the end of the current period.

“We are pleased the investment community validated our business model by quickly oversubscribing to our $16 million capital raise. We are proud to announce these financial results to our new and existing shareholders,” said Peterson.

About California Bank of Commerce

California Bank of Commerce was designed and built to provide a unique banking experience for its clients. The Bank offers a broad range of commercial banking services to closely held businesses and professionals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information on California Bank of Commerce and our unique banking experience, call us at (925) 283-2265, or visit us at www.californiabankofcommerce.com.

 
CALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE
UNAUDITED SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               
INCOME STATEMENT
($ Thousands)
 
Three Months EndedYear Over Year Change
30-Jun-1431-Mar-1430-Jun-13   $   %  
Interest income $ 3,954 $ 3,859 $ 3,446 $ 508 15 %
Interest expense   (307 )   (298 )   (342 )   35   -10 %
Net interest income before provision 3,647 3,561 3,104 543 17 %
Provision to the Loan Loss Reserve   (3 )   153     (58 )   55   -95 %
Net interest income after provision $ 3,644 $ 3,714 $ 3,046 $ 598 20 %
 
Non-interest income 612 427 290 322 111 %
Non-interest expense   (2,707 )   (2,857 )   (2,297 )   (410 ) 18 %
Income before tax provision 1,549 1,284 1,039 510 49 %
Provision for income taxes   (629 )   (528 )   (442 )   (187 ) 42 %
Net income $ 920   $ 756   $ 597   $ 323   54 %
 
Preferred Dividends   27     27     28     (1 ) -4 %
Income to Common Shareholders $ 893   $ 729   $ 569   $ 324   57 %
 
Basic Earnings per Common share $ 0.320 $ 0.263 $ 0.207 $ 0.114 55 %
 
Weighted average shares outstanding 2,787,061 2,768,893 2,757,243
 
Return on Average Assets 1.00 % 0.85 % 0.71 %
Return on Average Tangible Common Equity 12.12 % 10.69 % 8.97 %
 
Non Interest Expense to Average Total Assets 2.93 % 3.22 % 2.73 %
Efficiency Ratio 63.6 % 71.6 % 67.7 %
 
                       
CALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE
UNAUDITED SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
INCOME STATEMENT
($ Thousands)
 
Six Months EndedYear Over Year Change
30-Jun-1430-Jun-13   $   %  
Interest income $ 7,813 $ 6,811 $ 1,002 15 %
Interest expense   (605 )   (722 )   117   -16 %
Net interest income before provision 7,208 6,089 1,119 18 %
Provision to the Loan Loss Reserve   150     (269 )   419   -156 %
Net interest income after provision $ 7,358 $ 5,820 $ 1,538 26 %
 
Non-interest income 1,039 639 400 63 %
Non-interest expense   (5,564 )   (4,636 )   (928 ) 20 %
Income before tax provision 2,833 1,823 1,010 55 %
Provision for income taxes   (1,157 )   (672 )   (485 ) 72 %
Net income $ 1,676   $ 1,151   $ 525   46 %
 
Preferred Dividends   54     55     (1 ) -2 %
Income to Common Shareholders $ 1,622   $ 1,096   $ 526   48 %
 
Basic Earnings per Common share $ 0.584 $ 0.398 $ 0.186 47 %
 
Weighted average shares outstanding 2,778,027 2,757,243
 
Return on Average Assets 0.92 % 0.68 %
Return on Average Common Equity 11.43 % 8.78 %
 
Non Interest Expense to Avg. Total Assets 3.07 % 2.73 %
Efficiency Ratio 67.5 % 68.9 %
 
                           
CALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE
UNAUDITED SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
BALANCE SHEET
($ Thousands)
 
Year Over Year Change
Assets30-Jun-1431-Mar-1430-Jun-13   $   %  
Total Cash and Investments $ 110,742 $ 71,859 $ 83,149 $ 27,593 33 %
Loans, net of deferred costs/fees 301,520 291,422 258,963 $ 42,557 16 %
Loan Loss Reserve (5,425 ) (5,420 ) (4,970 ) $ (455 ) 9 %
Other   15,081     14,946     12,035   $ 3,046   25 %
Total Assets $ 421,918   $ 372,807   $ 349,177   $ 72,741   21 %
 
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
Non-interest Bearing Deposits $ 125,449 $ 101,643 $ 89,518 $ 35,931 40 %
Interest Bearing Deposits   209,042     201,105     191,644   $ 17,398   9 %
Total Deposits $ 334,491 $ 302,748 $ 281,162 $ 53,329 19 %
Total Borrowings and Other Liabilities   30,682     30,209     30,601   $ 81   0 %
Total Liabilities $ 365,173 $ 332,957 $ 311,763 $ 53,410 17 %
 
Shareholder's Equity $ 56,745   $ 39,850   $ 37,414   $ 19,331   52 %
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $ 421,918   $ 372,807   $ 349,177   $ 72,741   21 %
 
Common Shares Outstanding 4,311,248 2,768,893 2,757,243 1,554,005 56 %
Book Value per Common Share $ 10.62 $ 10.44 $ 9.60 $ 1.02 11 %
 
 

Average Balances - Period

2Q 20141Q 20142Q 2013
Total Assets $ 370,544 $ 360,431 $ 337,711
Total Loans $ 294,837 $ 283,559 $ 249,442
Total Investments $ 40,584 $ 46,252 $ 43,238
Total Earning Assets $ 350,558 $ 341,620 $ 320,909
Total Non-Interest Bearing Deposits $ 98,439 $ 98,713 $ 82,947
Total Deposits $ 295,574 $ 289,685 $ 269,315
Total Borrowings $ 29,731 $ 29,112 $ 29,000
Tangible Common Equity $ 30,450 $ 28,697 $ 26,691
 
 

Average Yields and Cost

2Q 20141Q 20142Q 2013
Net Interest Margin 4.17 % 4.23 % 3.88 %
Yield on Earning Assets 4.52 % 4.58 % 4.31 %
Cost of Interest Bearing Liabilities 0.54 % 0.55 % 0.64 %
 

End of Period

30-Jun-1431-Mar-1430-Jun-13
Loan Loss Reserve to Total Loans 1.80 % 1.87 % 1.92 %
 
NPAs (incl non performing TDRs) to Total Assets 0.88 % 1.00 % 0.39 %
Performing TDRs to Total Assets   0.09 %   0.22 %   0.92 %
Total NPAs 0.97 % 1.22 % 1.31 %
 
Tier I Leverage Ratio 15.20 % 11.07 % 11.10 %

Contacts:

California Bank of Commerce
Terry A. Peterson, 925-444-2910
President and CEO
tpeterson@bankcbc.com
or
Mark DeVincenzi, 925-444-2916
EVP Shareholder Relations & CMO
mdevincenzi@bankcbc.com

Source: California Bank of Commerce

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