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First Coastal Bancshares Reports Year-End Earnings.


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First Coastal Bancshares (OTCBB OTCBB

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), parent company of wholly owned First Coastal Bank, N.A. ("the Bank"), today reported net income of $311,000 for the year ended December December: see month.  31, 2002, up from a loss of $148,000 at year-end year-end also year·end
n.
The end of a year.

adj.
Occurring or done at the end of the year: a year-end audit.

Noun 1.
 2001. At December 31, 2002, net income for the Bank totaled $913,000 compared to $872,000 at year-end 2001. Total assets for the holding company were $144.3 million at December 31, 2002, compared to $124.6 million at the end of the previous year.

In the fourth quarter of 2002, the holding company posted consolidated con·sol·i·date  
v. con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing, con·sol·i·dates

v.tr.
1. To unite into one system or whole; combine:
 net income of $75,000, compared to a loss of $23,000 in the prior year quarter. For the same period, net income for the Bank was $227,000, compared to $252,000 in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter 2001 results included the sale of the Bank's Burbank Burbank, city (1990 pop. 93,643), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1911. Tourism and the entertainment industry are central to its economy; several motion-picture studios and television headquarters are here. Burbank's aerospace industry collapsed with the end of the Cold War.  office to Bank of Granada Granada, city, Nicaragua
Granada (gränä`thä), city (1995 pop. 74,396), W Nicaragua, on Lake Nicaragua. It is Nicaragua's third largest city and the center of commerce on Lake Nicaragua.
 Hills (now First State Bank of California The Bank of California was founded in San Francisco, California on July 5, 1864 by William Chapman Ralston. It was the first commercial bank in the Western United States, the second-richest bank in the nation, and considered instrumental in developing the American Old West. ). Net income for the Company and the Bank excludes the amortization of goodwill, based on the Financial Accounting Standards Board's SFAS SFAS Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
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 No. 142, which took effect in December 2001.

As reported in the third quarter 2002, on September September: see month.  20, 2002, the shareholders of First Coastal Bancshares approved a quasi-reorganization which adjusted certain of its shareholder equity accounts. The Company believes this action more accurately reflects the financial position of the Company after the significant infusion INFUSION, med. jur. A pharmaceutical operation, which consists in pouring a hot or cold fluid upon a substance, whose medical properties it is desired to extract. Infusion is also used for the product of this operation. Although infusion differs from decoction, (q.v.  of additional capital reported in the second quarter of 2002. The Company raised $3.65 million in new capital in 2002 through the private placement of common stock.

"After selling our Burbank office in the fourth quarter of 2001, we relocated re·lo·cate  
v. re·lo·cat·ed, re·lo·cat·ing, re·lo·cates

v.tr.
To move to or establish in a new place: relocated the business.

v.intr.
 our Marina Marina

“a piece of virtue.” [Br. Lit.: Pericles]

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 del Rey Del Rey may refer to:
  • Del Rey, California, a census-designated place in Fresno County, California
  • Del Rey, Los Angeles, California, a small district in the west side of Los Angeles
  • Del Rey (band), an indie rock band
 office to an attractive new location in the first quarter of 2002, and we opened a new branch in Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach, city (1990 pop. 32,063), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1912. It is a residential and beach community with an oil refinery and nearby factories that produce transportation and electrical equipment, computers, and pottery.  in the fourth quarter," says Don M. Griffith Griffith, town (1990 pop. 17,916), Lake co., extreme NW Ind.; inc. 1904. It is primarily a residential town in the Chicago metropolitan area. Manufactures include metal products, chemicals, and electronic equipment. , Chairman & 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. . "While we knew those decisions would affect our short-term Short-term

Any investments with a maturity of one year or less.


short-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss on the value of an asset that has been held less than a specified period of time.
 earnings, we believe they have substantially strengthened the value of our unique franchise as the only locally owned community bank serving these markets.

"As a community bank, our focus remains on developing strong core deposits that are relationship-driven in our geographic niche niche: see ecology.
niche

Smallest unit of a habitat that is occupied by an organism. A habitat niche is the physical space occupied by the organism; an ecological niche is the role the organism plays in the community of organisms found in the
," Griffith says. "Our objective is to grow deposits at each of our offices, with special attention on our new Manhattan Beach branch The Manhattan Beach Branch or Manhattan Beach Division was a line of the Long Island Rail Road, running from Fresh Pond, Queens south to Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, United States. , a community that includes many of the entrepreneurs, professionals and small- and mid-sized businesses that we specialize spe·cial·ize
v.
1. To limit one's profession to a particular specialty or subject area for study, research, or treatment.

2. To adapt to a particular function or environment.
 in serving." At the end of 2002, deposits totaled $121.0 million, up from $107.6 million at the prior year-end. Loans also increased year-over-year, totaling $117.0 million at the end of 2002 compared to $92.0 million at December 31, 2001.

"We continue to apply rigorous 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.
 standards and, as a result, we have kept non-accrual and delinquent delinquent 1) adj. not paid in full amount or on time. 2) n. short for an underage violator of the law as in juvenile delinquent.


DELINQUENT, civil law. He who has been guilty of some crime, offence or failure of duty.
 loans to a minimum," says Griffith. Our ratio of delinquent loans to total loans was 0.85 percent at the end of the fourth quarter 2002, and the ratio of non-accrual loans to total loans was 0.78 percent at December 31, 2002 compared to 0.83 percent at September 30, 2002.

Throughout 2002, the Bank's capital ratios remained strong and well above levels considered well-capitalized by bank regulators, ending the year with a Leverage ratio of 7.72 percent, Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital ratio Risk-based capital ratio

Bank requirement that there be a minimum ratio of estimated total capital to estimated risk-weighted asset.
 of 9.81 percent and Total Risk-Based Capital ratio of 10.90 percent.

First Coastal Bank, which serves the coastal communities of Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Marina del Rey and Gardena Gardena (gärdē`nə), city (1990 pop. 49,847), Los Angeles co., SW Calif., an industrial suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1930. Often called "Freeway City" because of its proximity to several major roads, Gardena manufactures aircraft , had assets of $143 million at December 31, 2002.

               FIRST COASTAL BANCSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES
            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

                            (000's omitted)



                                                   December  December
                                                      31,       31,
                                                       2002      2001
                                                   --------- ---------

ASSETS
   Cash and Cash Equivalents                         $4,439    $2,717
   Time Deposits in Other Financial Institutions      1,865     1,525
   Investment Securities, net                        12,480    21,083
   Loans                                            118,311    92,265
   Allowance for Loan Loss                           (1,196)   (1,219)
   Goodwill, net                                      4,625     4,625
   Other Assets                                       3,780     3,573
                                                   --------- ---------

TOTAL ASSETS                                       $144,304  $124,569
                                                   ========= =========


LIABILITIES
  Demand Deposits                                   $32,888   $24,607
  Money Market                                       44,984    27,028
  Super Now                                           8,795     7,953
  Savings                                             4,127     3,953
  Certificates of Deposit                            28,235    43,640
                                                   --------- ---------

      Total Deposits                                119,029   107,181

   Short-Term Borrowing                               5,775       725
   Long-Term Debt                                     1,000     2,039
   Preferred Securities of Subsidiary Trust           6,600     6,600
   Other Liabilities                                  1,197     1,057
                                                   --------- ---------

      Total Liabilities                             133,601   117,602

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, No
   Par Value                                          1,993     1,993
  Common Stock, No Par Value                          8,771     5,108
  Retained Earnings, since September 1, 2002             38         0
  Unrealized Loss on Available for Sale Securities,
   Net of Tax                                           (99)     (134)
                                                   --------- ---------

   Total Shareholders' Equity                        10,703     6,967
                                                   --------- ---------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY         $144,304  $124,569
                                                   ========= =========


              FIRST COASTAL BANCSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                           (000's omitted)




                                     Three Months     Twelve Months
                                         Ended             Ended
                                   ----------------- -----------------
                                   December December December December
                                      31,      31,      31,      31,
                                      2002     2001     2002     2001
                                   -------- -------- -------- --------

Interest Income and Fees            $2,084   $2,009   $8,352   $9,300
Interest Expense                       529      892    2,774    4,250
                                   -------- -------- -------- --------

  Net Interest Income                1,555    1,117    5,578    5,050

Provision for Loan Loss                  0      250        0      250
                                   -------- -------- -------- --------

   Net Interest Income after
     Provision for Loan Loss         1,555      867    5,578    4,800

Non Interest Income                    176    1,376      771    1,934
Non Interest Expense                 1,618    2,258    5,900    6,776
                                   -------- -------- -------- --------

Income Before Tax                      113      (15)     449      (42)
Income Tax Provision                    38        8      138      106
                                   -------- -------- -------- --------

Net Income (Loss)                      $75     $(23)    $311    $(148)
                                   ======== ======== ======== ========


                          FIRST COASTAL BANK
                       STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                           (000's omitted)




                                    Three Months      Twelve Months
                                        Ended              Ended
                                  ----------------- ------------------
                                  December December December  December
                                     31,      31,      31,      31,
                                     2002     2001     2002      2001
                                  -------- -------- -------- ---------

Interest Income and Fees           $2,192   $2,035   $8,483    $9,277
Interest Expense                      425      676    2,107     3,418
                                  -------- -------- -------- ---------

  Net Interest Income               1,767    1,359    6,376     5,859

Provision for Loan Loss                 -      250        -       250
                                  -------- -------- -------- ---------

   Net Interest Income after
     Provision for Loan Loss        1,767    1,109    6,376     5,609

Non Interest Income                   208    1,407      904     2,065
Non Interest Expense                1,602    2,118    5,805     6,281
                                  -------- -------- -------- ---------

Income Before Tax                     373      398    1,475     1,393
Income Tax Provision                  146      146      562       521
                                  -------- -------- -------- ---------

Net Income                           $227     $252     $913      $872
                                  ======== ======== ======== =========


              FIRST COASTAL BANCSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA





                                  AT OR FOR THE            AT OR FOR
                                   THREE MONTHS             THE TWELVE
                                   ENDED                    MONTHS
                                                            ENDED

                                   December December December December
                                      31,      31,      31,      31,
                                      2002     2001     2002     2001
                                   -------- -------- -------- --------


PER SHARE DATA
----------------------------------

   Net Income (Loss) - Basic         $0.01   ($0.06)   $0.05   ($0.29)
   Net Tangible Income - Basic       $0.01    $0.04    $0.05    $0.05

   Book Value Per Share (assuming
    Preferred
      Stock is Liquidated)           $3.66    $3.85    $3.66    $3.85
   Book Value Per Share (assuming
    Preferred
      Stock is Converted)            $4.03    $4.44    $4.03    $4.44

   Tangible Book Value Per Share
    (assuming
      Preferred Stock is
       Liquidated)                   $1.68    $0.16    $1.68    $0.16
   Tangible Book Value Per Share
    (assuming
      Preferred Stock is
       Converted)                    $2.29    $1.49    $2.29    $1.49
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