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California United Bank Reports Continued Growth for First Quarter 2006.


ENCINO, Calif. -- California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W).  United Bank (OTCBB OTCBB

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:CUNB) today announced continued growth in assets, loans and deposits as well as positive trends in core earnings for the first quarter of 2006. Total Assets of $116,740,000 at March 31, 2006, were up over 14 percent or $14,850,000 over December December: see month.  31, 2005. Loans increased 22 percent from $34,574,000 at December 31, 2005 to $42,183,000 at March 31, 2006, an increase of more than $7.6 million. Deposits increased 25.8 percent to $74,772,000 at March 31, 2006 as compared to $59,458,000 at year end 2005.

"After only ten months of operation, the Bank's core earnings continue to narrow the gap to break-even," noted Chief Executive Officer and President David I David I, king of Scotland
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. Rainer The name Rainer comes from the Germanic name Reginar, composed of the two elements ragin ("advice") and heri ("army"). The name was brought to Britain by the Normans. . "The loss before provision for loan losses, stock option expense and depreciation was $156,000, as opposed op·pose  
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 to $485,000 in the prior quarter, a 68 percent improvement. The provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2006 was $103,000, which is reflective Refers to light hitting an opaque surface such as a printed page or mirror and bouncing back. See reflective media and reflective LCD.  of growth in the loan portfolio."

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 123(r) "Share-Based Payments." Previously the Bank followed the intrinsic intrinsic /in·trin·sic/ (in-trin´sik) situated entirely within or pertaining exclusively to a part.

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 loan value method, which did not require the recording of stock option expense. This non cash expense which does not reduce capital was $338,000 during first quarter 2006.

The Bank reported a net loss for the first quarter of 2006 of $666,000, this compares to a net loss of $800,000 for the fourth quarter of 2005, an improvement of $134,000 or 17 percent in reported earnings.

"We continue to augment aug·ment  
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 our ability to grow the Bank's assets, through our additional branch office in West Los Angeles
  • West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, a neighborhood of Los Angeles
  • West Los Angeles (region), a popularly identified region of Los Angeles, incorporating the neighborhood above
, scheduled to open in June June: see month.  2006 and retention of additional experienced personnel," stated Rainer. "We believe in a long term strategy which will build shareholder value."

The Bank opened on May 23, 2005, after completing a $35 million initial stock offering.

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, including credit and deposit products, cash management, and internet banking for business and high net worth individuals from its headquarters office at 15821 Ventura Boulevard Ventura Boulevard is one of the primary east-west thouroughfares in the San Fernando Valley; as it was originally a part of the El Camino Real (the trail between Spanish missions), Ventura Boulevard is the oldest route in the San Fernando Valley. It was also U.S. , Suite 100, Encino, CA 91436. Information on products and services may be obtained by calling (818) 257-7700 or visiting the Bank's website at www.californiaunitedbank.com.

{NOTE}:

This news release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 about the Bank for which the Bank claims the protection of the safe harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 provisions contained 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.

Forward-looking statements are based on management's knowledge and belief as of today and include information concerning the Bank's possible or assumed future financial condition, and its results of operations, business and earnings outlook. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors, some of which are beyond the Bank's ability to control or predict, could cause future results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include (1) the unknown economic impact of state budget issues, (2) changes in interest rates, (3) significant changes in banking laws or regulations, (4) increased competition in the Bank's markets, (5) other-than-expected credit losses due to real estate cycles or other economic events, (6) earthquake earthquake, trembling or shaking movement of the earth's surface. Most earthquakes are minor tremors. Larger earthquakes usually begin with slight tremors but rapidly take the form of one or more violent shocks, and end in vibrations of gradually diminishing force  or other natural disasters affecting the condition of real estate collateral collateral (kəlăt`ərəl), something of value given or pledged as security for payment of a loan. Collateral consists usually of financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, and negotiable paper, rather than physical goods, although  or the business environment, and (7) the impact of changes in regulatory reg·u·late  
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, judicial, or legislative tax treatment of business transactions. Management cannot predict at this time the extent of the economic recovery, and a slowing or reversal reversal n. the decision of a court of appeal ruling that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and is reversed. The result is that the lower court which tried the case is instructed to dismiss the original action, retry the case, or is ordered to change its  could adversely affect our performance in a number of ways including decreased demand for our products and services and increased credit losses. Likewise, changes in deposit interest rates, among other things, could slow the rate of growth or put pressure on current deposit levels. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Bank does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact.
     2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or
 or events that occur after the date the statements are made.
CALIFORNIA UNITED BANK
                            BALANCE SHEETS
                         For the Period Ended
                        (Dollars in thousands)

                                          December  September
                                March 31,    31,       30,    June 30,
Assets:                           2006      2005      2005     2005
                                --------- --------- --------- --------

  Cash and Due From Banks         $5,111    $1,950    $1,574     $765
  Federal Funds Sold              44,385    47,610    44,790   34,900
  Interest-Earning Deposits In
   Other Financial Institutions    6,000     4,135         -        -
                                --------- --------- --------- --------
      Total Cash and Cash
       Equivalents                55,496    53,695    46,364   35,665
                                --------- --------- --------- --------
  U.S. Treasury Securities         5,985     1,999       496        -
  U.S. GNMA Agency Mortgage-
   Backed Securities               5,774     6,081     6,479    6,787
  U.S. FNMA Agency Issued
   Securities                      3,304     3,873     3,954    3,975
  SBA Issued Securities            2,174         -         -        -
                                --------- --------- --------- --------
      Total Long Term
       Investment Securities      17,237    11,953    10,929   10,762

      Total Investment
       Securities                 72,733    65,648    57,293   46,427
                                --------- --------- --------- --------

  Loans Net of Deferred Loan
   Fees                           42,183    34,574    17,126    3,288
  Allowance for Loan Losses         (570)     (467)     (257)     (65)
                                --------- --------- --------- --------
      Loans Net of Allowance
       for Loan Losses            41,613    34,107    16,869    3,223
      Total Other Assets           2,394     2,135     1,560    1,594
                                --------- --------- --------- --------

      Total Assets              $116,740  $101,890   $75,722  $51,244
                                --------- --------- --------- --------

Liabilities:
  Non-Interest-Bearing Demand
   Deposits                      $22,233   $15,684    $6,773   $3,165
  Interest-Bearing Demand
   Deposits (NOW Deposits)         3,713     2,836     1,958      808
  Money Market Deposits           40,297    38,259    25,211   12,933
  Savings Deposits                   111       139       100      155
  Certificates of Deposit          8,418     2,540     1,864      555
                                --------- --------- --------- --------
      Total Interest Bearing
       Deposits                   52,539    43,774    29,133   14,451
      Total Deposits              74,772    59,458    35,906   17,616
                                --------- --------- --------- --------

  Securities Sold Under
   Agreements to Repurchase        9,951    10,087     7,005        -

      Total Interest Bearing
       Liabilities                84,723    69,545    42,911   17,616
                                --------- --------- --------- --------

  Accrued Interest Payable and
   Other Liabilities                 673       580       158      168
                                --------- --------- --------- --------
      Total Liabilities           85,396    70,125    43,069   17,784
                                --------- --------- --------- --------

Shareholders' Equity:
  Common Stock                    34,705    34,705    34,702   34,702
  Additional Paid in Capital         602       264         -        -
  Prior Year Retained Earnings-
   2005                           (3,067)     (489)     (489)    (489)
  Current Year-to-Date (Loss)       (666)   (2,578)   (1,480)    (729)
  Accumulated Other
   Comprehensive Loss               (229)     (137)      (80)     (24)
                                --------- --------- --------- --------
      Total Shareholders'
       Equity                     31,345    31,765    32,653   33,460
                                --------- --------- --------- --------

      Total Liabilities and
       Shareholders' Equity     $116,741  $101,890   $75,722  $51,244
                                --------- --------- --------- --------





                        CALIFORNIA UNITED BANK
                       STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
    For the Quarters Ended March 31, 2006; December 31, 2005 and
                          September 30, 2005
             (Dollars in thousands except per share data)


                                              1st      4th      3rd
                                             Quarter  Quarter  Quarter
                                              2006     2005     2005
                                            -------- -------- --------
Interest Income:
  Interest and Fees on Loans                   $707     $397     $110
  Interest on Federal Funds Sold                433      422      399
  Interest on Deposits in Other Financial
   Institutions                                  52       33        -
  Interest on Investment Securities             156      113      107

                                            -------- -------- --------
      Total Interest Income                   1,348      965      616
                                            -------- -------- --------
Interest Expense:
  Interest on Interest-Bearing Demand
   Deposit Accounts                               2        1        2
  Interest on Money Market Accounts             181      105       61
  Interest on Certificates of Deposits           41       17        9
  Interest on Securities Sold Under
   Agreements to Repurchase                      90       66       37

                                            -------- -------- --------
      Total Interest Expense                    314      189      109
                                            -------- -------- --------

      Net Interest Income                     1,034      776      507
                                            -------- -------- --------
  Provision for Loan Losses                     103      210      191
      Net Interest Income After Provision
       for Loan Losses                          931      566      316

Non-Interest Income:
  Non-interest Income                            13       10        5

Non-Interest Expense:
  Salaries and Employee Benefits                785      792      666
  Stock Option Expense                          338        -        -
  Net Occupancy Expense                         182      227      166
  Other Operating Expense                       305      357      244
                                            -------- -------- --------
      Total Non-Interest Expense              1,610    1,376    1,076

      Pre-Tax Net Loss                         (666)    (800)    (755)

      Provision/(Benefit) for Income Taxes        -        -        -

      Net Loss                                $(666)   $(800)   $(755)
                                            ======== ======== ========

Loss per share - basic and diluted loss
 per share                                   $(0.19)  $(0.23)  $(0.22)





                        CALIFORNIA UNITED BANK
    For the Quarters Ended March 31, 2006; December 31, 2005 and
                          September 30, 2005
                 Cash Flow from Operating Activities

                                              1st      4th      3rd
                                             Quarter  Quarter  Quarter
                                              2006     2005     2005
                                            -------- -------- --------

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
 cash used by operating activities:
Net Operating Loss                            $(666)   $(800)   $(755)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
 cash used by operating activities:

Less Non Cash Expenses that do not reduce
 Bank Capital:
      Stock Option Expense                      338        -        -

                                            -------- -------- --------
      Net Operating Loss excluding stock
       option expense                          (328)    (800)    (755)
                                            -------- -------- --------

Less Non Cash Expenses that reduce  Bank
 Capital:
      Provision for Loan Losses                 103      210      191
      Depreciation Expense                       69      105       72

                                            -------- -------- --------
        Total Other Non Cash Operating
         Expense                                172      315      263

Net Operating Loss excluding stock option
 expense, provision for loan losses and
 depreciation                                  (156)    (485)    (492)
                                            ======== ======== ========
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