California Community Bank Reports Third Quarter 2009 Profit.Total Assets Exceed $200 Million Milestone ESCONDIDO, Calif. -- California Community Bank (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : CABK CABK Central Association of Beekeepers (UK) CABK Christelijke Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten (Dutch) .OB), today released its unaudited third quarter 2009 financial results. The Bank finished the third quarter of 2009 with an asset base of $204,037,000, an increase of $35,648,000, or 21%, from the third quarter of 2008. Total deposits were $175,665,000, up $35,203,000, or 25%, over the same period a year ago. As of September 30, 2009, total gross loans net of deferred fees, the primary revenue driver for the Bank, stood at an all time high of $157,566,000 compared to $137,324,000 at September 30, 2008, an increase of $20,242,000, or 15%. For the third quarter of 2009, the Bank reported net income of $21,000, or basic earnings per share of 1 cent, versus a net loss of $51,000, or a basic loss per share of 2 cents, for the comparable period last year. The net loss for the first nine months of the year was $317,000, or a basic loss per share of 15 cents, compared to a net loss of $177,000, or a basic loss per share of 8 cents, for the first nine months of 2008. Larry D. Hartwig, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. commented, "We are pleased to report that during the third quarter we were able to deliver record growth in both core deposits and loans. Our two newest offices, in Encinitas on S. Coast Highway 101 and in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. on Miramar Road, recorded solid core deposit improvements positioning them to become sound profit contributors for the Bank. Along with reporting a small quarterly profit, total assets exceeded the $200 million milestone and we held our non-interest expenses flat compared with the two prior quarters of 2009. Loan portfolio quality has continued to outperform Outperform An analyst recommendation meaning a stock is expected to do slightly better than the market return. Notes: Exact definitions vary by brokerage, but in general this rating is better than neutral and worse than buy or strong buy. peer group banks reflecting our conservative credit underwriting Underwriting 1. The process by which investment bankers raise investment capital from investors on behalf of corporations and governments that are issuing securities (both equity and debt). 2. The process of issuing insurance policies. policies. Given the current headwinds against any meaningful short-term economic recovery we also made prudent increases to our overall loan loss reserves. On a year-to-date basis we remain in a loss position, principally due to increased year-over-year non-interest expense resulting from the June 16, 2008 opening of our fourth full-service de novo [Latin, Anew.] A second time; afresh. A trial or a hearing that is ordered by an appellate court that has reviewed the record of a hearing in a lower court and sent the matter back to the original court for a new trial, as if it had not been previously heard nor decided. branch in the City of Encinitas. Additionally, 2009 year-to-date results include an unprecedented FDIC FDIC See: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC See Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Bank Insurance Fund special assessment of $80,000. In summary, our negative earnings position for the first nine months of 2009 stems from increased loan loss reserves driven by loan growth and current economic trends, the strategic investments we have made in growing our franchise, and an economy that continues to stress our net interest margins." Hartwig further commented, "In conclusion, until the headwinds facing the economy subside sub·side intr.v. sub·sid·ed, sub·sid·ing, sub·sides 1. To sink to a lower or normal level. 2. To sink or settle down, as into a sofa. 3. To sink to the bottom, as a sediment. 4. , the local banking industry will likely feel the impact of rising unemployment, mounting real estate foreclosures, and further credit deterioration. Meaningful economic expansion will probably not gain traction for some time. However, with our very strong liquidity position and the fact that we substantially exceed the highest regulatory requirements Regulatory requirements are part of the process of drug discovery and drug development. Regulatory requirements describe what is necessary for a new drug to be approved for marketing in any particular country. for being well capitalized, we remain confident in our future. Our relationship style of banking continues to be targeted toward small-to-medium size businesses, professionals, and high net worth individuals within our market area. We continue to generate local market deposits and are making loans as usual to qualified borrowers. We believe that we are well-positioned to further grow the business and improve our financial performance results. We fully recognize the valuable contributions of our highly professional staff in this ongoing process. One building block at a time, we continue to methodically me·thod·i·cal also me·thod·ic adj. 1. Arranged or proceeding in regular, systematic order. 2. Characterized by ordered and systematic habits or behavior. See Synonyms at orderly. lay the foundation to create an outstanding community banking organization committed to providing our customers with 'Real Solutions. Personally Delivered.'" California Community Bank is headquartered at 1320 West Valley Parkway in Escondido and currently operates four branches - Encinitas, Escondido, San Diego, and Vista, CA. For more information on the Bank, please visit www.calcommunitybank.com or call 760-888-1000. The numbers in this press release are unaudited. Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the anticipated development and expansion of the Bank's business, and the intent, belief or current expectations of the Bank, its directors or its officers, are "forward looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995). Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the local and national economy, the Bank's performance, regulatory matters and those discussed in filings by the Bank with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an independent U.S. federal executive agency designed to promote public confidence in banks and to provide insurance coverage for bank deposits up to $100,000. . [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] |
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