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Community Bank Reports 2002 Third Quarter Earnings of $4.4 Million.


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PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2002

Community Bank, a commercial bank with assets in excess of $1.3 billion, today reported net income of $4.4 million for the quarter ended September September: see month.  30, 2002, as compared to $3.5 million for the same quarter last year, representing a 24.8% increase. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 totaled $12.3 million as compared to $10.4 million for the same period in 2001, representing a 17.8% increase. Return on average equity, prior to mark-to-market Mark-to-market

Adjustment of the book value or collateral value of a security to reflect current market value.
 adjustments, and return on average assets for the third quarter of 2002 were 15.06% and 1.30%, respectively, as compared to 13.87% and 1.12%, respectively, for the third quarter 2001. Return on average equity, prior to mark-to-market adjustments and return on average assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 were 14.55% and 1.26%, respectively, as compared to 14.21% and 1.15% for the same period in 2001.

Total loans as of September 30, 2002 were $932.7 million, representing an increase of approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
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 $60.0 million or 6.9% over total loans on September 30, 2001. Total deposits on September 30, 2002 were $1,130.5 million, representing an increase of approximately $113.1 million or 11.1% over total deposits as of September 30, 2001.

Non-performing assets as of September 30, 2002 totaled $13.9 million as compared with $4.5 million as of September 30, 2001. The Bank's reserve for loan losses as of September 30, 2002 totaled $17.9 million or 1.91% of total loans, as compared to $12.4 million or 1.42% of total loans as of September 30, 2001.

Additionally the Bank's capital ratios remain strong with Tier 1 leverage, Tier 1 Risk Based Capital and Total Risk Based Capital Ratios of 8.74%, 10.77%, and 12.02%, respectively, as of September 30, 2002. All three ratios exceed the regulatory requirement 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 a well-capitalized bank.

Remarking on these results, V. Charles Jackson Charles Jackson may refer to:
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, 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. , said: "In light of the especially difficult financial conditions in the third quarter, and the resulting negative effects on loan portfolios in general, we are very satisfied with our nine-month record net income of $12.3 million. As I mentioned in our second quarter earnings announcement, our central focus is on achieving consistently good earnings and return on equity, while growing our loan portfolio and other sources of revenue, in a balanced, creditworthy cred·it·wor·thy  
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Having an acceptable credit rating.



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 and rational way. Our attention is not primarily on rapid asset growth, but on high quality earnings and returns. We view our third quarter ROE A fictitious surname used for an unknown or anonymous person or for a hypothetical person in an illustration.

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 of 15.06% and ROA ROA

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 of 1.30% as the tangible Possessing a physical form that can be touched or felt.

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 result of our focus on this financial strategy.

"In order to meet our goal of consistent and quality earnings growth, it is crucial that we also consistently grow market share. Considering the recent adverse economic conditions in our region, we are pleased that we have continued to gain market share in our target segment. On a year-to-year basis our total loans have increased about 7% while deposits have grown over 11%. We also experienced moderate growth in both of these areas during the third quarter, a time when many others in our industry suffered declines in their market share. We attribute (1) In relational database management, a field within a record.

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 this achievement to our strong emphasis on being highly responsive to our clients, and ensuring consistency Consistency can refer to:
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 in our relationship management and operating staffs."

Community Bank serves communities in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Orange, San Bernardino San Bernardino, city, United States
San Bernardino (săn bûr'nədē`nō), city (1990 pop. 164,164), seat of San Bernardino co., S Calif., at the foot of the San Bernardino Mts.; inc. 1854.
 and Riverside Riverside.

1 City (1990 pop. 226,505), seat of Riverside co., S Calif.; inc. 1883. One of the fastest growing U.S. cities in the late 20th cent., it is famous for its orange industry.
 counties through a network of 14 business centers. Since 1945 Community Bank has specialized spe·cial·ize  
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1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study.

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 in meeting the diverse financial needs of small to middle market businesses.

                            COMMUNITY BANK
                   Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
                        (Amounts in Thousands)

                                         For the
                                     quarters ended
                                      September 30,   Volume   Percent
                                      2002     2001   Change   Change

INCOME STATEMENT

Net interest income                 $15,980  $13,247  $2,733    20.6%
Provision for loan losses             1,500    1,048     452    43.1%
 Net interest income
  after provision                    14,480   12,199   2,281    18.7%
Non-interest income                   2,015    2,580    (565)  (21.9%)
Non-interest expense                  8,864    8,561     303     3.5%
 Income before income tax             7,631    6,218   1,413    22.7%
Income tax                            3,209    2,674     535    20.0%
     Net income                      $4,422   $3,544    $878    24.8%

Return on average equity, prior to
 mark-to-market adjustments
 on the AFS investment portfolio      15.06%   13.87%
Return on average equity              14.45%   13.54%
Return on average assets               1.30%    1.12%
Net interest margin                    4.95%    4.40%
Efficiency ratio                      49.26%   54.09%


                                      For the nine
                                      months ended
                                      September 30,    Volume  Percent
                                      2002     2001    Change  Change

INCOME STATEMENT

Net interest income                 $45,522  $38,437  $7,085    18.4%
Provision for loan losses             4,200    1,660   2,540   153.0%
 Net interest income
  after provision                    41,322   36,777   4,545    12.4%
Non-interest income                   6,253    6,709    (456)   (6.8%)
Non-interest expense                 26,426   25,238   1,188     4.7%
 Income before income tax            21,149   18,248   2,901    15.9%
Income tax                            8,893    7,846   1,047    13.3%
     Net income                     $12,256  $10,402  $1,854    17.8%

Return on average equity, prior to
 mark-to-market adjustments
 on the AFS investment portfolio      14.55%   14.21%
Return on average equity              14.11%   13.97%
Return on average assets               1.26%    1.15%
Net interest margin                    4.91%    4.51%
Efficiency ratio                      51.04%   55.90%

Book value per common share
 (end of period)                     $39.68   $34.38
Basic earnings per common
 share (annualized)                   $5.30    $4.46
Diluted earnings per common
 share (annualized)                   $5.11    $4.32


                                     As of September 30,
                                       2002     2001

CAPITAL RATIOS

Tier 1 leverage capital                8.74%    8.05%
Tier 1 risk-based capital             10.77%    9.87%
Total risk-based capital              12.02%   11.07%


                              As of September 30,    Volume    Percent
                               2002        2001      Change    Change

BALANCE SHEET

Total assets                $1,377,488  $1,280,181  $97,307      7.6%
Total loans                    932,714     872,669   60,045      6.9%
Reserve for loan losses         17,856      12,374    5,482     44.3%
Other real estate owned             --       1,348   (1,348)  (100.0%)
Non-accrual loans               13,868       4,456    9,412    211.2%
Total deposits               1,130,536   1,017,390  113,146     11.1%
Stockholders' equity           123,496     107,569   15,927     14.8%
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