Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010

 

 

FIRST PACTRUST BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

000-49806

(Commission File Number)

Maryland

(State of incorporation)

04-3639825

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

610 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, California

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

91910

(ZIP Code)

(619) 691-1519

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of regulation S-T (p232.405) of this chapter) during the proceeding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer; an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12B-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated Filer ¨   Accelerated Filer ¨   Non-accelerated Filer ¨   Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

As of October 22, 2010 the Registrant had 4,243,884 outstanding shares of common stock.

 

 

 


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FIRST PACTRUST BANCORP, INC.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

Index

 

          Page  

PART I - Financial Information

  

Item 1

   Financial Statements      4   

Item 2

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      21   

Item 3

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      31   

Item 4

   Controls and Procedures      32   
PART II - Other Information   

Item 1

   Legal Proceedings      32   

Item 1A

   Risk Factors      32   

Item 2

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      34   

Item 3

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities      34   

Item 4

   Reserved      34   

Item 5

   Other Information      34   

Item 6

   Exhibits      34   
SIGNATURES      36   

 

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Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) and Pacific Trust Bank (the Bank) intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and are including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company and the Bank, are generally identifiable by use of the words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. The ability of the Company and the Bank to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company, the Bank, and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, changes in: interest rates; the economic health of the local real estate market; general economic conditions; legislative/regulatory provisions; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; the quality or composition of the loan and securities portfolios; demand for loan products; deposit flows; competition; demand for financial services in the Bank’s market area; and impact of new accounting pronouncements. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

 

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ITEM 1 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

(In thousands of dollars except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     September 30,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 
ASSETS     

Cash and due from banks

   $ 37,038      $ 7,132   

Federal funds sold

     —          23,580   

Interest-bearing deposits

     2,870        3,884   
                

Total cash and cash equivalents

     39,908        34,596   

Securities available-for-sale

     71,194        52,304   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

     8,669        9,364   

Loans receivable, net of allowance of $17,560 at September 30, 2010 and $13,079 at December 31, 2009

     689,079        748,303   

Accrued interest receivable

     3,647        3,936   

Real estate owned, net

     7,790        5,680   

Premises and equipment, net

     4,214        4,294   

Bank owned life insurance investment

     18,097        17,932   

Prepaid FDIC assessment

     3,894        5,013   

Deferred tax asset

     4,828        5,423   

Other assets

     11,393        7,076   
                

Total assets

   $ 862,713      $ 893,921   
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Deposits

    

Noninterest-bearing

   $ 15,599      $ 14,021   

Interest-bearing

     669,189        644,411   
                

Total deposits

     684,788        658,432   

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

     75,000        135,000   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     4,058        3,004   
                

Total liabilities

     763,846        796,436   
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share, $1,000 per share liquidation preference, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 19,300 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

     19,123        19,094   

Common stock, $.01 par value per share, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 5,445,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

     54        54   

Additional paid-in capital

     67,870        67,958   

Retained earnings

     35,587        35,515   

Treasury stock, at cost (September 30, 2010 - 1,201,116 shares, December 31, 2009 - 1,200,154 shares)

     (25,801     (25,788

Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares (September 30, 2010 - 52,900 shares, December 31, 2009 - 84,640 shares)

     (634     (1,015

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,668        1,667   
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     98,867        97,485   
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 862,713      $ 893,921   
                

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)

(In thousands of dollars except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009      2010      2009  

Interest and dividend income

          

Loans, including fees

   $ 9,164      $ 10,212       $ 26,967       $ 32,507   

Securities

     1,410        1,278         4,026         3,093   

Dividends and other interest-earning assets

     64        25         153         73   
                                  

Total interest income

     10,638        11,515         31,146         35,673   

Interest expense

          

Deposits

     1,907        3,036         6,358         10,201   

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     592        1,212         2,285         4,033   
                                  

Total interest expense

     2,499        4,248         8,643         14,234   
                                  

Net interest income

     8,139        7,267         22,503         21,439   

Provision for loan losses

     781        2,709         8,629         12,395   
                                  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     7,358        4,558         13,874         9,044   

Noninterest income

          

Customer service fees

     336        343         995         1,025   

Mortgage loan prepayment penalties

     —          11         —           21   

Income from bank owned life insurance

     57        95         165         283   

Other income

     61        3         25         16   
                                  

Total noninterest income

     454        452         1,185         1,345   

Noninterest expense

          

Salaries and employee benefits

     1,614        1,625         4,778         5,012   

Occupancy and equipment

     437        494         1,386         1,474   

Advertising

     67        43         227         138   

Professional fees

     238        128         547         427   

Stationery, supplies, and postage

     86        86         266         261   

Data processing

     289        255         858         751   

ATM costs

     74        91         224         268   

FDIC expense

     391        337         1,172         1,231   

Loan servicing & foreclosure

     150        20         916         575   

Operating loss on equity investment

     82        87         254         261   

Valuation allowance for OREO

     386        —           1,414         —     

(Gain)/Loss on sale of other real estate owned

     (259     —           61         —     

Other general and administrative

     291        278         927         841   
                                  

Total noninterest expense

     3,846        3,444         13,030         11,239   
                                  

Income/(loss) before income tax expense/(benefit)

     3,966        1,566         2,029         (850

Income tax expense/(benefit)

     934        71         580         (452
                                  

Net income/(loss)

   $ 3,032      $ 1,495       $ 1,449       $ (398
                                  

Dividends and discount on preferred stock

   $ 251      $ 251       $ 753       $ 752   
                                  

Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders

     2,781        1,244         696         (1,150

Basic earnings/(loss) per share

   $ .66      $ .30       $ .17       $ (.28
                                  

Diluted earnings/(loss) per share

   $ .66      $ .30       $ .17       $ (.28
                                  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands of dollars) (Unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,449      $ (398

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

    

Provision for loan losses

     8,629        12,395   

Net accretion of securities

     (1,357     (1,431

Depreciation and amortization

     283        334   

Employee stock ownership plan compensation expense

     262        231   

Stock option compensation expense

     9        39   

Stock award compensation expense

     18        71   

Bank owned life insurance income

     (165     (283

Operating loss on equity investment

     254        261   

Impairment of securities

     —          15   

Write down of OREO

     1,414        —     

Loss on sale of real estate owned

     61        —     

Loss on sale of property and equipment

     —          2   

Deferred income tax (benefit)/expense

     595        (1,320

Interest capitalized on negative amortizing loans

     —          (16

Net change in:

    

Deferred loan costs

     324        181   

Accrued interest receivable

     347        526   

Other assets

     5,945        (207

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     101        6,059   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     18,169        16,459   

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of securities available-for-sale

     13,219        7,500   

Purchases of securities available-for-sale

     (29,110     (37,572

Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     695        —     

Loan originations and principal collections, net

     28,018        (312

Net decrease in other interest bearing deposits

     —          893   

Proceeds from sale of real estate owned

     9,525        7,550   

Additions to premises and equipment

     (203     (156
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     22,144        (22,097

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Net increase in deposits

     26,356        38,948   

Net change in Federal Home Loan Bank open line

     —          —     

Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     (60,000     (45,000

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     —          20,000   

Purchase of treasury stock

     (3     (28

Issuance costs on preferred stock

     —          (13

Tax loss from RRP shares vesting

     (6     (46

Dividends paid on preferred stock

     (724     (722

Dividends paid on common stock

     (624     (1,348
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     (35,001     11,791   
                

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     5,312        6,153   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     34,596        19,237   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 39,908      $ 25,390   
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

    

Transfers of loans to other real estate owned

     12,728        12,827   

Due to broker

     —          5,875   

Interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds

     8,755        14,444   

Income taxes paid

     2,700        1,100   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Equity

(In thousands of dollars, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Preferred
Stock
    Common
Stock
     Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock
    Unearned
ESOP
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
     Total  

Balance at January 1, 2009

   $ 19,068        54         68,155        38,496        (25,736     (1,523     209         98,723   

Net loss

     —          —           —          (999     —          —          —           (999

Change in net unrealized gain/(losses) on securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification and tax effects

     —          —           —          —          —          —          1,458         1,458   
                        

Total comprehensive income

                     459   
                        

Forfeiture and retirement of stock

     —          —           7        —          (7     —          —           —     

Stock option compensation expense

     —          —           46        —          —          —          —           46   

ESOP forfeitures used to reduce ESOP contribution

          (63       —               (63

Stock awards earned

     —          —           77        —          —          —          —           77   

Additional issuance costs on preferred stock

     (13     —           —          —          —          —          —           (13

Amortization of preferred stock discount

     39        —           —          (39     —          —          —           —     

Purchase of 6,922 shares of treasury stock

     —          —           —          —          (45     —          —           (45

Employee stock ownership plan shares earned

     —          —           (218     —          —          508        —           290   

Tax benefit/(loss) of RRP shares vesting

     —          —           (46     —          —          —          —           (46

Dividends declared ($.25 per common share)

     —          —           —          (979     —          —          —           (979

Preferred stock dividends

     —          —           —          (964     —          —          —           (964
                                                                  

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 19,094      $ 54       $ 67,958      $ 35,515      $ (25,788   $ (1,015   $ 1,667       $ 97,485   
                                                                  
                  

Net income (loss)

     —          —           —          1,449        —          —          —           1,449   

Change in net unrealized gain/(losses) on securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification and tax effects

     —          —           —          —          —          —          1,001         1,001   
                        

Total comprehensive income

                     2,450   
                        

Forfeiture and retirement of stock

     —          —           10        —          (10     —          —           —     

Stock option compensation expense

     —          —           9        —          —          —          —           9   

ESOP forfeitures used to reduce ESOP contribution

          —            —               —     

Stock awards earned

     —          —           18        —          —          —          —           18   

Additional issuance costs on preferred stock

     —          —           —          —          —          —          —           —     

Amortization of preferred stock discount

     29        —           —          (29     —          —          —           —     

Purchase of 362 shares of treasury stock

     —          —           —          —          (3     —          —           (3

Employee stock ownership plan shares earned

     —          —           (119     —          —          381        —           262   

Tax benefit/(loss) of RRP shares vesting

     —          —           (6     —          —          —          —           (6

Dividends declared ($.15 per common share)

     —          —           —          (624     —          —          —           (624

Preferred stock dividends

     —          —           —          (724     —          —          —           (724
                                                                  

Balance at September 30, 2010

   $ 19,123      $ 54       $ 67,870      $ 35,587      $ (25,801   $ (634   $ 2,668       $ 98,867   
                                                                  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST PACTRUST BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2010

(Amounts in thousands of dollars, except share and per share data)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) and its wholly owned subsidiary Pacific Trust Bank (the Bank) as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles are not included herein. These interim statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The December 31, 2009 balance sheet presented herein has been derived from the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but does not include all of the disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Interim statements are subject to possible adjustment in connection with the annual audit of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2010. In the opinion of management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all of the adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations for the periods presented.

The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations: The principal business of the Company is the ownership of the Bank. The Bank is a federally chartered stock savings bank and a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, which maintains insurance on deposit accounts with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Bank is engaged in the business of retail banking, with operations conducted through its main office and eight branches located in San Diego and Riverside counties. There are no significant concentrations of loans to any one industry or customer. However, the customers’ ability to repay their loans is dependent on the real estate market and general economic conditions in the area.

The accounting and reporting polices of the Company are based upon U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and conform to predominant practices within the banking industry. Significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented below.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosures provided, and actual results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned, realization of deferred tax assets, and the fair value of financial instruments are particularly subject to change.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“ASC 740”): A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company has approximately $109 thousand of total gross unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2010, which represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to examination by U.S. Federal taxing authorities for years before 2006 and for all state income taxes through 2005. The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company had $0 accrued for interest and penalties at September 30, 2010.

 

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Deferred Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

As a result of adoption, the Company recognized an increase to deferred tax assets of $328 thousand for uncertain tax positions. This amount was accounted for by increasing the beginning balance of retained earnings on the balance sheet. After recording the cumulative effect at the beginning of 2007, the Company had approximately $109 thousand of total gross unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2009, the total gross unrecognized tax benefit remained at $109 thousand. Of this total, $109 thousand represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods.

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired or loans otherwise classified as substandard or doubtful. The general component covers non classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors.

Impaired Loans: A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loans, for which the terms have been modified, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Troubled debt restructurings are also measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”): Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Operating costs after acquisition are expensed.

New Accounting Pronouncements: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Update No. 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. The disclosures required at period-ends will be effective for the Company for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010 while disclosures for activity that occurs during a period will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2011. The FASB issued ASC Update No. 2010-21, Accounting for Technical Amendments to Various SEC Rules and Schedules—Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Release No. 33-9026: Technical Amendments to Rules, Forms, Schedules and Codification of Financial Reporting Policies, which is effective upon issuance. Management believes adoption of this ASC update will not materially impact the financial statements of the Company.

NOTE 3 – EMPLOYEE STOCK COMPENSATION

Stock Options

A Stock Option Plan (“SOP”) provides for the issuance of options to directors, officers, and employees. The Company adopted the SOP in April of 2003 under the terms of which up to 529,000 shares of the Company’s common stock may be awarded. The options become exercisable in equal installments over a five-year period beginning on their one year anniversary after the date of grant. The options expire ten years from the date of grant. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had 473,596 exercisable options outstanding. There were no options granted during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2010. There were no shares forfeited during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2010.

The Black-Scholes option pricing valuation model was used in estimating the fair value of options that have no vesting restrictions. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its stock options.

 

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The following table represents stock option activity during the three months ended September 30, 2010:

 

     Shares      Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Outstanding at beginning of period July 1, 2010

     482,396       $ 18.32         

Granted

     —           —           

Exercised

     —           —           

Forfeited or expired

     —           —           
                                   

Outstanding at end of period

     482,396       $ 18.32         3.01       $ —     
                                   

Options exercisable at end of period September 30, 2010

     473,596       $ 18.32         2.93       $ —     
                       

The intrinsic value for stock options is calculated based on the exercise price of the underlying awards and the market price of our common stock as of the reporting date. ASC 718 and 505 require the recognition of stock based compensation for the number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. As a result, recognized stock compensation expense was reduced for estimated forfeitures prior to vesting primarily based on historical annual forfeiture rates of approximately 5% for senior management and the board of directors and 45% for all other employees. Estimated forfeitures will be reassessed in subsequent periods and may change based on new facts and circumstances. The Company recorded stock compensation expense of $9 thousand and $39 thousand as salary and employee benefits expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 respectively. As of September 30, 2010, there was a total of $16 thousand of total unrecognized compensation costs related to 8,800 nonvested options in the plan.

Options outstanding at September 30, 2010 were as follows:

 

     Outstanding      Exercisable  

Range of Exercise Prices

   Number      Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Number      Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 

$17 - $22

     458,396         2.92         17.88         450,596         17.89   

$25 - $29

     24,000         4.68         26.88         23,000         26.81   
                          

Outstanding at quarter end

     482,396               473,596      
                          

Recognition and Retention Plan

A Recognition and Retention Plan (“RRP”) provides for the issuance of shares to directors, officers, and employees. Pursuant to its 2003 stock-based incentive plan, the Company granted 220,600 shares of RRP awards since the inception of the plan. There were no shares granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2010. A total of 600 shares were forfeited during the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Compensation expense for RRP awards totaled approximately $18 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and $71 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. As of September 30, 2010, there was a total of $48 thousand unrecognized compensation cost related to 2,780 nonvested RRP awards granted under the plan.

As described in Note 15 of our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the plan allows for the issuance of RRP awards that may not be sold or otherwise transferred until the restrictions have lapsed. The unearned stock-based compensation related to these awards is being amortized to compensation expense over the vesting period (generally five years). The share-based expense for these awards was determined based on the market price of our stock at the date of grant applied to the total numbers of shares that were anticipated to fully vest and then amortized over the vesting period. ASC 718 and 505 require the recognition of stock based compensation for the number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. As a result, recognized stock compensation expense was reduced for estimated forfeitures prior to vesting primarily based on historical annual forfeiture rates of approximately 6%. Estimated forfeitures will be reassessed in subsequent periods and may change based on new facts and circumstances.

NOTE 4 – EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings/(loss) per share were computed by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share were computed by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for the dilutive effect of the outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards. Computations for basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share are provided below.

 

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     Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2010
    Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2009
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2010
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2009
 

Basic

        

Net income/(loss)

   $ 3,032      $ 1,495      $ 1,449      $ (398

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

     (241     (241     (724     (722

Less Imputed dividends

     (10     (10     (29     (30
                                

Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders

   $ 2,781      $ 1,244      $ 696      $ (1,150
                                

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     4,202,533        4,162,914        4,191,836        4,152,727   
                                

Basic earnings/(loss) per share

   $ .66      $ .30      $ .17      $ (.28
                                

Diluted

        

Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders

   $ 2,781      $ 1,244      $ 696      $ (1,150
                                

Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share

     4,202,533        4,162,914        4,191,836        4,152,727   

Add: Dilutive effects of stock options

     —          —          —          —     

Add: Dilutive effects of stock awards

     —          —          —          —     

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercised common stock warrants

     —          —          —          —     
                                

Average shares and dilutive potential common shares

     4,202,533        4,162,914        4,191,836        4,152,727   
                                

Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share

   $ .66      $ .30      $ .17      $ (.28

All outstanding options and stock awards were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for the period ending September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive. They were anti-dilutive since the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock.

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Hierarchy. ASC 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The topic describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing and asset or liability.

Investment Securities Available for Sale. The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). The fair values of the Company’s Level 3 securities are by the Company and an independent third-party provider using a discounted cash flow methodology. The methodology uses discount rates that are based upon observed market yields for similar securities. Prepayment speeds are estimated based upon the prepayment history of each bond and a detailed analysis of the underlying collateral. Gross weighted average coupon, geographic concentrations, loan to value, FICO and seasoning are among the different loan attributes that are factored into our prepayment curve. Default rates and severity are estimated based upon geography of the collateral, delinquency, modifications, loan to value ratios, FICO scores, and past performance.

 

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Impaired Loans. The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Real Estate Owned Assets. Real estate owned assets “OREO” are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell at the time of foreclosure. The fair value of real estate owned assets is generally based on recent real estate appraisals adjusted for estimated selling costs. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring and Non-Recurring Basis

Available for sale securities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, impaired loans and real estate owned are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

 

     Carrying
Value
     Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2010 Using  
      Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level One)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level Two)
     Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level Three)
 

Assets

           

U.S. government sponsored entities and agency securities (recurring)

   $ 5,092       $ —         $ 5,092       $ —     

Private label residential mortgage-backed securities (recurring)

   $ 66,099       $ —         $ —         $ 66,099   

Federal National Mortgage Association securities (recurring)

   $ 3       $ —         $ 3       $ —     

Impaired loans (non-recurring)

   $ 43,169       $ —         $ —         $ 43,169   

Real estate owned assets (non-recurring)

   $ 7,790       $ —         $ —         $ 7,790   

The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the period ended September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     Investment
Securities
Available-for-sale
 

Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1, 2010

   $ 47,131   

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):

   $ —     

Included in earnings—realized

   $ —     

Included in earnings—unrealized

   $ —     

Included in other comprehensive income

   $ 1,698   

Purchases

   $ 29,086   

Sales, issuances and settlements

   $ (11,816

Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3

   $ —     

Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at September 30, 2010

   $ 66,099   

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $43.2 million, net of a valuation allowance of $7.1 million at September 30, 2010, and prior charge-offs in the amount of $6.8 million. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, a provision of $3.1 million was made for these loans, net of charge-offs previously provided. At December 31, 2009, impaired loans had a carrying amount of $44.4 million, net of a valuation allowance of $6.5 million and prior charge-offs in the amount of $14.1 million. During the year ended December 31, 2009, a provision of $8.9 million was made for those loans.

Other real estate owned which is measured at the lower of carrying or fair value less costs to sell, had a net carrying amount of $7.8 million, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $9.9 million, net of a valuation allowance of $2.1 million at September 30, 2010. Of the $2.1 million valuation allowance, $1.7 million is related to the Bank’s sole participation construction property and is based on an internal analysis done by management. The Company is a partial owner in this property and was not the lead lender on the original loan related to this construction property. The Company requested that an appraisal be ordered on this

 

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property immediately upon foreclosure; however, a valid appraisal still has not been received. During the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, the Company updated the internal valuation analysis, in lieu of receipt of a valid appraisal, which resulted in an additional $1.0 million valuation allowance. This valuation allowance will be updated as needed upon receipt of the appraisal. As of September 30, 2010, this asset has been written down to 36% of the original balance.

 

     Carrying
Value
     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009 Using  
      Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level One)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level Two)
     Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level Three)
 

Assets

           

U.S. government sponsored entities and agency securities (recurring)

   $ 5,168       $ —         $ 5,168       $ —     

Private label residential mortgage-backed securities (recurring)

   $ 47,131       $ —         $ —         $ 47,131   

Federal National Mortgage Association securities (recurring)

   $ 4       $ —         $ 4       $ —     

Government National Mortgage Association securities (recurring)

   $ 1       $ —         $ 1       $ —     

Impaired loans (non-recurring)

   $ 44,364       $ —         $ —         $ 44,364   

Real estate owned assets (non-recurring)

   $ 5,680       $ —         $ —         $ 5,680   

The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the period ended December 31, 2009:

 

     Investment
Securities
Available-for-sale
 

Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1, 2009

   $ —     

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):

   $ —     

Included in earnings—realized

   $ —     

Included in earnings—unrealized

   $ —     

Included in other comprehensive income

   $ 2,806   

Purchases

   $ 40,607   

Sales, issuances and settlements

   $ 3,718   

Net Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

   $ —     

Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at December 31, 2009

   $ 47,131   

 

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In accordance with ASC 825-10, the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were as follows:

 

     September 30, 2010      December 31, 2009  
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair
Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair
Value
 

Financial assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 39,908       $ 39,908       $ 34,596       $ 34,596   

Securities available-for-sale

     71,194         71,194         52,304         52,304   

FHLB stock

     8,669         N/A         9,364         N/A   

Loans receivable, net

     689,079         700,849         748,303         755,711   

Real estate owned, net

     7,790         7,790         5,680         5,680   

Accrued interest receivable

     3,647         3,647         3,936         3,936   

Financial liabilities

           

Deposits

   $ 684,788       $ 687,390       $ 658,432       $ 660,963   

Advances from the FHLB

     75,000         76,449         135,000         137,578   

Accrued interest payable

     255         255         367         367   

The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows:

Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term debt, and variable rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. The methods for determining the fair values for securities were described previously. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. The fair value of off-balance-sheet items is not considered material (or is based on the current fees or cost that would be charged to enter into or terminate such arrangements).

NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the available-for-sale portfolio at September 30, 2010 and the corresponding amounts of unrealized gains and losses therein:

 

     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
 

2010

          

Available-for sale

          

U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies

   $ 5,063       $ 29       $ —        $ 5,092   

Private label residential mortgage-backed securities

     61,594         4,816         (311     66,099   

Federal National Mortgage Association

     3         —           —          3   

Government National Mortgage Association

     —           —           —          —     
                                  

Total securities available for sale

   $ 66,660       $ 4,845       $ (311   $ 71,194   
                                  

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the available-for-sale portfolio at December 31, 2009 and the corresponding amounts of unrealized gains and losses therein:

 

     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
 

2009

          

Available-for sale

          

U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies

   $ 5,141       $ 27       $ —        $ 5,168   

Private label residential mortgage-backed securities

     44,324         3,188         (381     47,131   

Federal National Mortgage Association

     4         —           —          4   

Government National Mortgage Association

     1         —           —          1   
                                  

Total securities available for sale

   $ 49,470       $ 3,215       $ (381   $ 52,304   
                                  

 

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The following table summarizes the investment securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2010 by aggregated major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position:

 

     Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer      Total  
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 

Available-for-sale

                

U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies

   $ —         $ —        $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

Private label residential mortgage-backed securities

     15,453         (311     —           —           15,453         (311
                                                    

Total available-for-sale

   $ 15,453       $ (311   $ —         $ —         $ 15,453       $ (311
                                                    

There were no sales or calls of securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.

The following table summarizes the investment securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2009 by aggregated major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position:

 

     Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer      Total  
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 

Available-for-sale

                

Private label residential mortgage-backed securities

   $ 10,398       $ (381   $ —         $ —         $ 10,398       $ (381
                                                    

Total available-for-sale

   $ 10,398       $ (381   $ —         $ —         $ 10,398       $ (381
                                                    

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio into two general segments and applying the appropriate OTTI model. Investment securities classified as available for sale or held-to-maturity are generally evaluated for OTTI under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ASC 320, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. However, certain purchased beneficial interests, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized debt obligations, that had credit ratings at the time of purchase below investment grade are evaluated using the model outlined in ASC 325, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests that Continue to be Held by a Transfer in Securitized Financial Assets.

In determining OTTI under the ASC 320 model, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

The second segment of the portfolio uses the OTTI guidance provided by ASC 325 that is specific to purchased beneficial interests that, on the purchase date, were rated below AA. Under the ASC 325 model, the Company compares the present value of the remaining cash flows as estimated at the preceding evaluation date to the current expected remaining cash flows. An OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.

When OTTI occurs under either model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend to sell the

 

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security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

As of September 30, 2010, the Company’s security portfolio consisted of twenty eight securities, seven of which were in an unrealized loss position. The majority of unrealized losses are related to the Company’s private label residential mortgage-backed and other securities, as discussed below.

The Company’s mortgage-backed securities that are in a loss position had a market value of $15.5 million with unrealized losses of approximately $311 thousand at September 30, 2010. These non-agency mortgage-backed securities were rated above investment grade at the time of purchase and are not within the scope of ASC 325. The Company monitors to ensure it has adequate credit support and as of September 30, 2010, the Company believes there is no OTTI and does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery.

NOTE 7 – LOANS

Loans receivable consists of the following:

 

     September 30, 2010     December 31, 2009  
     Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent  

Real Estate

        

One- to four-family

   $ 369,956        52.50   $ 425,125        56.00

Commercial and multi-family

     83,589        11.86        84,870        11.18   

Consumer

        

Real estate secured-first trust deeds (Green acct)*

     211,148        29.96        208,945        27.53   

Real estate secured-second trust deeds (Green acct)*

     8,714        1.24        8,661        1.14   

Other real estate and land secured (Green acct)*

     19,720        2.80        19,582        2.58   
                                

Green account subtotal

     239,582        34.00        237,188        31.25   

Other consumer

     11,018        1.56        11,370        1.50   

Commercial

     556        0.08        567        0.07   
                                

Total loans

     704,701        100.00     759,120        100.00
                                

Net deferred loan origination costs

     1,938          2,262     
                    

Allowance for loan losses

     (17,560       (13,079  
                    

Total loans receivable, net

   $ 689,079        $ 748,303     
                    

 

* The Company’s “Green Account” is a first mortgage line of credit with an associated “clearing account” that allows all types of deposits and withdrawals to be performed, including direct deposit, check, debit card, ATM, ACH debits and credits, and internet banking and bill payment transactions. At 9/30/10, the above totals included $239.6 million of the Company’s Green account loans, of which $211.2 million was secured by one-to four- family properties which are first trust deeds, $12.8 million was secured by commercial properties, $8.7 million was secured by second trust deed line of credit, $4.0 million was secured by land and $2.9 million was secured by multi-family properties. At 12/31/09, these totals included $237.2 million of the Company’s Green account loans, of which $208.9 million was secured by one-to four- family properties, $14.3 million was secured by commercial properties, $8.7 million was secured by second trust deed line of credit, $2.8 million was secured by multi-family properties and $2.5 million was secured by land. As of September 30, 2010, unfunded commitments related to the Company’s Green account loans totaled $34.9 million. The Company continuously monitors payment history and on a semi-annual basis reevaluates the underlying collateral using a third party service provider. Based on the results of this review, and other factors, the Company may elect to reduce or eliminate the available line of credit as deemed necessary.

At September 30, 2010, the Company had a total of $198.5 million in interest-only mortgage loans and $32.3 million in loans with the potential for negative amortization. At December 31, 2009, the Company had a total of $269.1 million in interest-only mortgage loans and $33.8 million in loans with the potential for negative amortization. The Company no longer originates loans with the potential for negative amortization. The Company continues to originate interest-only loans and growth in those loans is primarily attributable to growth in the Company’s Green account loan product which, by its nature, is an interest-only product. Negatively amortizing and interest-only loans pose a potentially higher credit risk because of the lack of principal amortization and potential for negative amortization which could result in a larger amount outstanding. However, management believes the risk is mitigated through the Company’s loan terms and underwriting standards.

 

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Activity in the allowance for loan losses is summarized as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2010
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31, 2009
 

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 13,079      $ 13,079      $ 18,286   

Provision for loan losses

     8,629        7,848        17,296   

Total loans charged off

     (4,253     (3,264     (22,505

Total recoveries

     105        34        2   
                        

Balance, end of period

   $ 17,560      $ 17,697      $ 13,079   
                        

Charge-offs totaling $4.3 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2010 were attributed to numerous one- to four-family loans and four green account loans that were written down to current estimated fair values of the underlying collateral less estimated costs to sell. During the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, non-performing loans totaling $4.0 million were paid in full resulting in the recapture of $0.3 million in previously allocated reserves.

Impaired Loans. The following table sets forth the amount of impaired loans for which there is a related allowance for credit losses determined in accordance with ASC 310-10 and the amount of that allowance and the amount of impaired loans for which there is no allowance for credit losses, at September 30, 2010, June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

 

     September 30, 2010     June 30, 2010     December 30, 2009  
     Loans      Reserves
for  Loan
Losses
     % of
Reserves

to Loans
    Loans      Reserves
for Loan
Losses
     % of
Reserves

to Loans
    Loans      Reserves
for Loan
Losses
     % of
Reserves
to Loans
 

Impaired Loans

                        

Impaired loans with reserves

   $ 32,697       $ 7,108         21.74   $ 31,811       $ 7,313         22.99   $ 38,137       $ 6,488         17.01

Impaired loans without reserves

     17,580         —           —          21,756         —           —          12,715         —           —     
                                                            

Total impaired loans

     50,277         7,108         14.14     53,567         7,313         13.65   $ 50,852       $ 6,488         12.76

Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth, in thousands of dollars, our loan delinquencies by type, number, and amount at September 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009. The $10.4 million one- to four- family 60-89 day delinquent loan total is comprised primarily of four loans with principal balances in excess of $1.0 million in which the Company has specific reserves established of $0.4 million.

 

     Loans Delinquent For:     Total
Loans Delinquent 60 days
or more
 
     60-89 Days     Greater than 90 days    
     Number
of Loans
     Principal
Balance
of Loans
    Number
of Loans
     Principal
Balance
of Loans
    Number
of Loans
     Principal
Balance
of Loans
 

September 30, 2010

               

One- to four-family

     10       $ 10,411        19       $ 9,993        29       $ 20,404   

Commercial and multi-family real estate

     —           —          1         1,392        1         1,392   

Home equity

     2         141        —           —          2         141   

Real estate secured-first trust deeds (Green acct)

     —           —          5         3,394        5         3,394   

Real estate secured-second trust deeds (Green acct)

     —           —          —           —          —           —     

Construction

     —           —          —           —          —           —     

Commercial

     —           —          —           —          —           —     

Land

     —           —          4         10,509        4         10,509   

Consumer

     2         11        2         6        4         17   
                                                   
     14       $ 10,563        31      $ 25,294       45       $ 35,857   
                                                   

Delinquent loans to total gross loans

        1.50        3.59        5.09

 

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     Loans Delinquent For:     Total
Loans Delinquent 60 days
or more
 
     60-89 Days     Greater than 90 days    
     Number
of Loans
     Principal
Balance
of Loans
    Number
of Loans
     Principal
Balance
of Loans
    Number
of Loans
     Principal
Balance
of Loans
 

December 31, 2009

  

One- to four-family

     9       $ 11,570        24       $ 18,647        33       $ 30,217   

Commercial and multi-family real estate

     —           —          7         5,107        7         5,107   

Home equity

     2         77        —           —          2         77   

Real estate secured-first trust deeds (Green acct)

     1         2,498        3         3,536        4         6,034   

Real estate secured-second trust deeds (Green acct)

     —           —          —           —          —           —     

Construction

     —           —          —           —          —           —     

Commercial

     —           —          —           —          —           —     

Land

     —           —          1         1,400        1         1,400   

Consumer

     4         13        3         9        7         22   
                                                   
     16       $ 14,158        38       $ 28,699        54       $ 42,857   
                                                   

Delinquent loans to total gross loans

        1.87        3.78        5.65

Non-performing Assets. The table below, in thousands of dollars, sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets and includes those loans on nonaccrual status, loans that have been restructured resulting in a troubled debt classification and impaired loans. The Company ceases accruing interest, and therefore classifies as nonaccrual, any loan as to which principal or interest has been in default for a period of greater than 90 days, or if repayment in full of interest or principal is not expected. Of the non-performing loan balance, thirty two loans totaling $17.1 million, net of loan loss reserve of $3.4 million, were current as of September 30, 2010 but were still considered impaired.

 

     September 31, 2010     June 30, 2010     December 31, 2009  

Non-performing loans:

      

One- to four-family

   $ 12,143      $ 13,592      $ 20,773   

Commercial and multi-family real estate

     3,369        2,013        2,017   

Home equity

     —          —          —     

Real estate secured-first trust deeds (Green acct)

     3,394        7,126        4,368   

Real estate secured-second trust deeds (Green acct)

     —          47        —     

Construction

     —          —          —     

Commercial

     —          —          —     

Land

     6,462        6,563        1,400   

Consumer

     6        —          20   
                        

Total non-performing loans

   $ 25,374      $ 29,341      $ 28,578   

Troubled debt restructured loans:

      

One- to four-family

   $ 7,955      $ 7,955      $ 7,497   

Commercial and Multi-family real estate

     8,502        8,502        8,502   

Home equity

     108        108        —     

Real estate secured-first trust deeds (Green acct)

     2,355        1,808        320   

Real estate secured-second trust deeds (Green acct)

     —          —          —     

Construction

     —          —          —     

Commercial

     39        3        —     

Land

     5,948        5,847        5,847   

Consumer

     3        3        108   
                        

Total troubled debt restructured loans

   $ 24,910      $ 24,226      $ 22,274   
                        

Total non-performing and troubled debt restructured loans

   $ 50,284      $ 53,567      $ 50,852   
                        

Real estate owned, net of a valuation allowance of $2.1 million at September 30, 2010 and $700 thousand at December 31, 2009

     7,790        8,342        5,680   

Total non-performing assets

   $ 58,074      $ 61,909      $ 56,532   
                        

Non-performing loans to total loans

     7.14     7.40     6.70

Non-performing assets to total assets

     6.73     7.02     6.32
                        

 

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Total non-performing loans decreased $600 thousand to $50.3 million at September 30, 2010 compared to $50.9 million at December 31, 2009. Loan loss reserves totaling $7.1 million and $6.5 million have been established for these loans at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. The Company utilizes estimated current fair values when assessing loan loss provisions for non-performing collateral dependent loans. Troubled debt restructured loans, net of loan loss reserves of $4.5 million totaled $20.4 million at September 30, 2010 and are included in the nonperforming total assets above. These loans were modified in a way that required guideline exceptions beyond the Company’s normal scope. Once the borrowers perform pursuant to the modified terms for six consecutive months, the loans will be placed back on accrual status. Income is recognized when received during the six month nonaccrual period. Of the $20.4 million total troubled debt restructured loans at September 30, 2010, $15.4 million are performing in accordance with the terms of the restructuring and $1.8 million have made at least six consecutive payments under the modified terms and have been placed back on accrual status.

NOTE 8 – LOAN COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES

Some financial instruments such as loan commitments, credit lines, letters of credit, and overdraft protection are issued to meet customer financing needs. These are agreements to provide credit or to support the credit of others, as long as conditions established in the contact are met, and usually have expiration dates. Commitments may expire without being used. Risk of credit loss exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated. The same credit policies are used to make such commitments as are used for loans, including obtaining collateral at exercise of the commitment.

The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk was as follows at year end:

 

     Contract Amount  
     September 30, 2010      December 31, 2009  
     Fixed
Rate
     Variable
Rate
     Fixed
Rate
     Variable
Rate
 

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk

           

Commitments to extend credit

   $ —         $ 1,036      $ —         $ —     

Unused lines of credit

     6,211         43,149         5,257         48,644   

Standby letters of credit

     10         10         10         10   

Commitments to make loans are generally made for periods of 30 days or less.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Bank to concentrations of credit risk include interest-bearing deposit accounts in other financial institutions, and loans. At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank had deposit accounts with balances totaling approximately $2.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively, in other financial institutions.

NOTE 9 – PREFERRED STOCK

On November 21, 2008, as part of the United States Department of the Treasury’s (the “Treasury”) Capital Purchase Program made available to certain financial institutions in the U.S. pursuant to the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”), the Company and the Treasury entered into a Letter Agreement including the Securities Purchase Agreement—Standard Terms Incorporated therein (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company issued to the Treasury in exchange for aggregate consideration of $19.3 million, (i) 19,300 shares of the Company’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), and (ii) a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 280,795 shares (the “Warrant Common Stock”), of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an exercise price of $10.31 per share.

The proceeds from the Series A Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital to the extent that the proceeds are infused into the Bank, and pays cumulative cash dividends quarterly at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years, and 9% per annum thereafter.

 

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The Series A Preferred Stock is non-voting, other than class voting rights on certain matters that could adversely affect the Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock may be redeemed by the Company at par at any time, subject to Treasury consulting with our primary federal regulator, the OTS. Subject to certain limited exceptions, until November 21, 2011, or such earlier time as all Series A Preferred Stock has been redeemed or transferred by Treasury, the Company will not, without Treasury’s consent, be able to increase its dividend rate per share of common stock or repurchase its common stock.

The Warrant is immediately exercisable and has a 10-year term. The Treasury will not exercise voting power with respect to any shares of Warrant Common Stock. Upon receipt of the aggregate consideration from the Treasury on November 21, 2008, the Company allocated $19.3 million proceeds on a pro rata basis to the Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant based on relative fair values. In estimating the fair value of the Warrant, the Company utilized the Black-Scholes model which includes assumptions regarding the Company’s common stock prices, stock price volatility, dividend yield, the risk free interest rate and the estimated life of the Warrant. The fair value of the Series A Preferred Stock was determined using a discounted cash flow methodology and a discount rate of 13.0%. As a result, the Company assigned $193 thousand of the aggregate proceeds to the Warrant and $19.1 million to the Series A Preferred Stock. The value assigned to the Series A Preferred Stock will be amortized up to the $19.3 million liquidation value of the Series A Preferred Stock, with the cost of such amortization being reported as additional preferred stock dividends. This results in a total dividend with a consistent effective yield of 8.41% over a five year period, which is the expected life of the Series A Preferred Stock.

In addition, the Purchase Agreement (i) grants the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Warrant and the Warrant Common Stock certain registration rights, (ii) subjects the Company to certain of the executive compensation limitations included in the EESA and (iii) allows the Treasury to unilaterally amend any of the terms of the Purchase Agreement to the extent required to comply with any changes in applicable federal statutes.

On December 19, 2008, the Company filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the purpose of registering the Warrant and the Warrant Common Stock in order to permit the sale of such securities by the U.S. Treasury at any time after effectiveness of the registration statement. On February 3, 2009, the registration statement was deemed effective by the Commission.

The Purchase Agreement also subjects the Company to certain of the executive compensation limitations included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “EESA”). In this connection, as a condition to the closing of the transaction, the Company’s Senior Executive Officers (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) (the “Senior Executive Officers”), (i), voluntarily waived any claim against the U.S. Treasury or the Company for any changes to such officer’s compensation or benefits that are required to comply with the regulation issued by the U.S. Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program and acknowledged that the regulation may require modification of the compensation, bonus, incentive and other benefit plans, arrangements and policies and agreements as they relate to the period the U.S. Treasury owns the Preferred Stock of the Company; and (ii) entered into a letter with the Company amending the Benefits Plans with respect to such Senior Executive Officers as may be necessary, during the period that the Treasury owns the Preferred Stock of the Company, as necessary to comply with Section 111(b) of the EESA.

NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes by recognizing deferred tax assets and liabilities based upon temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of its assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more-likely-than-not that a portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. During the second quarter of 2010, the Company reviewed its analysis of whether a valuation allowance should be recorded against its deferred tax assets. Accounting literature states that a deferred tax asset should be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination of whether a deferred tax asset is realizable is based on weighting all available evidence, including both positive and negative evidence. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Although realization is not assured, the Company believes that the realization of the recognized net deferred tax asset at September 30, 2010 is more likely than not based upon available tax planning strategies and expectations as to future taxable income. At September 30, 2010, the Company had a net deferred tax asset of $4.8 million.

NOTE 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

As previously reported by the Company, on July 27, 2010, the Company entered into subscription agreements to sell $60.0 million of common stock to a group of institutional and accredited investors through a private placement. Completion of the sale is subject to approval by the stockholders of the Company and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010.

 

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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion compares the financial condition of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. (the Company), at September 30, 2010, to its financial condition at December 31, 2009, and the results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2010 to the same periods in 2009. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim financial statements and footnotes included herein.

The Company is a community-oriented financial institution deriving substantially all of its revenue from providing banking services to individuals within its market area, primarily San Diego County and portions of Riverside County, CA. The Company’s assets consist primarily of loans and investment securities, which are funded by deposits, borrowings and capital. The primary source of revenue is net interest income, the difference between interest income on loans and investments, and interest expense on deposits and borrowed funds. The Company’s basic strategy is to maintain and grow net interest income by the retention of its existing customer base and the expansion of its core businesses and branch offices within its current market and surrounding areas. The Company’s primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk and credit risk.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

Assets. The Company’s total assets decreased by $31.2 million, or 3.5%, to $862.7 million at September 30, 2010 from $893.9 million at December 31, 2009 primarily as a result of a decline in the loans receivable balance of $59.2 million. The decrease in total assets was partially reduced by an increase in the balance of the available-for-sale securities portfolio in the amount of $18.9 million, an increase in total cash and cash equivalents of $5.3 million, and an increase in OREO of $2.1 million.

Loans. Loans receivable, net of valuation allowances, decreased by $59.2 million, or 7.9%, to $689.1 million at September 30, 2010 from $748.3 million at December 31, 2009. This decrease was the result of net loan principal repayments, charge-offs and foreclosures exceeding loan production during the nine months ended September 30, 2010. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2010 loan originations and advances on the Company’s Green account loans totaled $59.0 million compared to $68.7 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009. The loan production was primarily attributable to growth in the Company’s Green account loan product. Loan demand in general was down due to current economic circumstances and the slowdown of sales of higher-end properties which is the market focus of the Company.

Investments. Securities classified as available-for-sale of $71.2 million at September 30, 2010 increased $18.9 million from December 31, 2009 due to the purchase of $29.1 million of private label mortgage-backed securities during the period.

Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents increased $5.3 million, or 15.4%, to $39.9 million at September 30, 2010 from $34.6 million at December 31, 2009 primarily due to increased deposit activity and the reduction of loan origination activity.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2010 was $17.6 million, which represented 2.5% of the loans outstanding at September 30, 2010, as compared to $13.1 million, or 1.7%, of the loans outstanding at December 31, 2009. Of these allowances, $7.1 million are allocated to non-performing loans and loans subject to troubled debt restructurings with $10.5 million serving as a general reserve for probable loan loss. The increase in the percentage of allowance to loans outstanding was due to increased general reserves and reserves on problem loans during the nine month period ended September 30, 2010.

The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses to absorb probable incurred losses presently inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing assessments of the estimated probable losses presently inherent in the loan portfolio. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, peer group information, historical loss experience, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. The Company currently uses a rolling 12 month history of actual losses incurred, adjusted for current economic conditions and other qualitative factors, combined with a current loan to value analysis to analyze the associated risks in the current loan portfolio. The Company evaluates all impaired loans individually, primarily through the evaluation of collateral values and cash flows.

Management assesses the allowance for loan losses monthly. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans; future loan loss provisions may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, review the allowance for loan losses and may require the Bank to recognize additional provisions based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination. The allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2010 was maintained at a level that represented management’s best estimate of incurred losses in the loan portfolio to the extent they were both probable and reasonably estimable. See further discussion in subsection entitled “Comparison of Operating Results-Provision for Loan Losses.”

 

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Real estate owned assets. At September 30, 2010, OREO acquired in settlement of loans totaled $7.8 million, net of a valuation allowance of $2.1 million, compared to $8.3 million at June 30, 2010 and $5.7 million at December 31, 2009 based on the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell, and consisted of one participation construction property carried at 36% of the original loan balance and five one- to four- family properties. Each of the one- to four- family properties are carried at 90% of the most recent appraised value.

Deposits. Total deposits increased by $26.4 million, or 4.0%, to $684.8 million at September 30, 2010 from $658.4 million at December 31, 2009. Certificates of deposit increased $11.4 million or 2.9% to $408.6 million, money market accounts increased $7.1 million or 8.7% to $88.9 million, savings accounts increased $4.7 million or 3.9% to $126.2 million and checking accounts increased $1.6 million or 3.6% to $45.5 million due to competitive rates offered by the Bank, sales initiatives and ongoing benefits resulting from dislocations in the market.

FHLB Advances. During the period the Company had $60.0 million of long term advances mature resulting in a 44.4% decrease to $75.0 million at September 30, 2010 from $135.0 million at December 31, 2009. The remaining advances bear an average rate of 3.02% of which $55.0 million will mature at various points throughout 2011.

Equity. Equity increased $1.4 million, or 1.4% to $98.9 million at September 30, 2010 from $97.5 million at December 31, 2009. The net increase was primarily due to the total net operating income of $1.4 million, increased unrealized net gains in securities of $1.0 million and ESOP shares earned of $262 thousand. Equity was reduced by the payment of preferred stock dividends in the amount of $724 thousand and the payment of common stock dividends in the amount of $624 thousand.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

General. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $3.0 million, reflecting a $1.5 million increase over the same period of the prior year. The increase resulted from the fluctuations described below.

Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $877 thousand, or 7.6%, to $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $11.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as described below.

Interest income on loans decreased $1.0 million, or 10.3% to $9.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The primary factor for the decrease was a $77.8 million decrease in the average balance of loans receivable from $774.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $696.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010. This was due to principal repayments, loan charge-offs, and foreclosures exceeding loan production. A $3.0 million increase in the average balance of non-accrual loans on which the Company ceased to accrue interest during the three month period ending September 30, 2010, also contributed to a decline in loan interest income. For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, loans totaling $6.3 million which had been previously listed as non-accrual were either paid off or brought back to accrual status, resulting in the realization of interest income totaling $385 thousand. The realization of this added interest income had the effect of increasing the Average Yield on Loans Receivable from 5.03% to 5.26%, while also increasing the average yield on interest earning assets from 5.19% to 5.40% all for the period ending September 30, 2010.

Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

The following tables presents for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates. Also presented is the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets, rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and the resultant spread for the three months September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 and the three months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009. No tax equivalent adjustments were made. All average balances are monthly average balances. Non-accruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.

 

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     Three Months Ended September 30,  
   2010     2009  
     Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
 

INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS

              

Loans receivable(1)

   $ 696,844        9,164         5.26   $ 774,675        10,212         5.27

Securities(2)

     67,183        1,410         8.39     44,937        1,278         11.38

Other interest-earning assets(3)

     24,443        64         1.05     22,034        25         0.45
                                      

Total interest-earning assets

     788,470        10,638         5.40     841,646        11,515         5.48
                                      

Non-interest earning assets(4)

     80,564             50,718        
                          

Total assets

   $ 869,034           $ 892,364        
                          

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

              

NOW

   $ 57,840        24         0.17   $ 54,399        52         0.38

Money market

     88,925        138         0.62     72,944        197         1.08

Savings

     127,782        186         0.58     126,483        382         1.21

Certificates of deposit

     409,440        1,559         1.52     380,184        2,405         2.53

FHLB advances

     81,250        592         2.91     154,050        1,212         3.15
                                      

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     765,237        2,499         1.32     788,060        4,248         2.16
                                      

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

     5,950             7,803        

Total liabilities

     771,187             795,863        

Equity

     97,847             96,501        
                          

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 869,034           $ 892,364        
                          

Net interest/spread

     $ 8,139         4.08     $ 7,267         3.32
                          

Margin(5)

          4.13          3.45

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

     103.04          106.80     

 

(1) Calculated net of deferred fees and loss reserves.
(2) Calculated based on amortized cost.
(3) Includes FHLB stock at cost and term deposits with other financial institutions.
(4) Includes BOLI investment of $18.1 million.
(5) Net interest income divided by interest-earning assets.

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
   2010     2009  
     Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
 

INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS

              

Loans receivable(1)

   $ 719,032        8,638         4.81   $ 788,861        10,964         5.56

Securities(2)

     66,641        1,287         7.72     41,829        1,098         10.50

Other interest-earning assets(3)

     43,514        65         0.60     16,215        32         0.79
                                      

Total interest-earning assets

     829,187        9,990         4.80     846,905        12,094         5.72
                                      

Non-interest earning assets(4)

     64,903             51,069        
                          

Total assets

   $ 894,090           $ 897,974        
                          

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

              

NOW

   $ 57,403        31         0.22   $ 54,679        54         0.40

Money market

     86,638        171         0.79     73,151        212         1.16

Savings

     125,922        245         0.78     115,102        400         1.39

Certificates of deposit

     415,776        1,713         1.65     385,601        2,778         2.88

FHLB advances

     105,000        805         3.07     167,449        1,372         3.28
                                      

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     790,739        2,965         1.48     795,982        4,816         2.44
                                      

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

     5,183             5,901        

Total liabilities

     795,922             801,883        

Equity

     98,168             96,091        
                          

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 894,090           $ 897,974        
                          

Net interest/spread

     $ 7,025         3.32     $ 7,278         3.28
                          

Margin(5)

          3.39          3.44

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

     104.86          106.40     

 

(1) Calculated net of deferred fees and loss reserves.
(2) Calculated based on amortized cost.
(3) Includes FHLB stock at cost and term deposits with other financial institutions.
(4) Includes BOLI investment of $18.0 million.
(5) Net interest income divided by interest-earning assets.

 

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Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume, which are changes in volume multiplied by the old rate, and (2) changes in rate, which are changes in rate multiplied by the old volume. Changes attributable to both rate and volume which cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
compared to September 30, 2009
 
     Total
Change
    Change Due
To Volume
    Change Due
To Rate
 
     (In thousands)  

Income from interest earning assets:

      

Loans, gross

   $ (1,048   $ (4,094   $ 3,046   

Securities

     132        2,097        (1,965

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

     39        10        29   
                        

Total interest income from interest earning assets

     (877     (1,987     1,110   
                        

Expense on interest –bearing liabilities:

      

Now

   $ (28   $ 12      $ (40

Savings

     (196     16        (212

Money market

     (59     148        (207

Certificate of Deposit

     (846     693        (1,539

FHLB Advances

     (620     (2,145     (1,525   
                        

Total interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities

     (1,749     (1,276     (473
                        

Net interest income

   $ 872      $ (711   $ 1,583   
                        

Interest income on securities increased $132 thousand to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This increase was due to the purchase of private label mortgage-backed securities during the three month period ending September 30, 2010 totaling $6.3 million.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.7 million or 41.2%, to $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Interest expense on deposits decreased $1.1 million, or 37.2%, to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Although the average balance of deposits increased $50.0 million from $634.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $684.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company’s cost of deposit decreased 80 basis points to 1.12% from 1.92% from the prior period. This decline in the Company’s cost of funds reflects the overall decrease in short term market interest rates as a result of the continued stress in the credit markets.

 

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Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $620 thousand, or 51.2% to $592 thousand for the period ended September 30, 2010 from $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease was due to a reduction in the average balance of advances, as well as a reduction in the average rate paid. The average balance of the Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $72.8 million from $154.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $81.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 due to the maturity of Federal Home Loan Bank advances during the period. Rates paid on advances also decreased by an average of 23 basis points due to the maturity of higher rate advances.

Net Interest Income. As a result of the combined effect of the factors mentioned above, net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $872 thousand, or 12.0%, to $8.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Due to the substantial decline in the Company’s cost of funds as a result of the decrease in short term market interest rates, the Company’s margins have increased over the prior period with the net interest spread increasing 76 basis points to 4.08%, and the net interest margin increasing 68 basis points to 4.13%.

Provision for Loan Losses. Management assesses the allowance for loan losses on a monthly basis. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral adjusted for estimated selling costs, bank regulatory guidelines, declining property values and prevailing economic conditions. The Company currently uses a rolling 12 month history of actual losses incurred, adjusted for current economic conditions and other qualitative factors, combined with a current loan to value analysis to analyze the associated risks in the current loan portfolio. Management uses available information to recognize loan losses, however, future loan loss provisions may be necessary based on changes in the above mentioned factors. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, review the allowance for loan losses and may require the Bank to recognize additional provisions based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination. The allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2010 was maintained at a level that represented management’s best estimate of incurred losses in the loan portfolio to the extent they were both probable and reasonably estimable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events change.

Provisions for loan losses are charged to operations at a level required to reflect probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio. In this regard, approximately 95% of the Company’s loans are to individuals and businesses in southern California. California, in general, and more specifically, San Diego and Riverside Counties, have been among the most distressed real estate markets in the country. A provision for loan losses of $781 thousand was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to a $2.7 million provision for loan losses recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in the provision was related primarily to the reduction of the non-performing loans and decreased loan balances at September 30, 2010. Non-performing loans decreased $3.3 million and totaled $50.3 million as of September 30, 2010, compared to $53.6 million at June 30, 2010 and $50.9 million at December 31, 2009. Net charge-offs totaled $917 thousand for the current quarter compared to $6.1 million in the prior year’s quarter.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income slightly increased to $454 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $452 thousand for the same period of the prior year.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $402 thousand, or 11.7%, to $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $3.4 million for the same period of the prior year. This increase was primarily the result of a $386 thousand increase in the valuation allowance for other OREO, a $130 thousand increase in loan servicing and foreclosure expenses and a $110 thousand increase in professional fees. Additionally, noninterest expense was reduced by a gain on sale of other real estate owned asset totaling $259 thousand and a $57 thousand decrease in occupancy and equipment expenses.

An additional valuation allowance of $386 thousand was recorded for OREO for the three months ended September 30, 2010. OREO is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell at the time of foreclosure, however, one property is based on an updated internal analysis done by management as an appraisal has been ordered for this property but has not been received.

Loan servicing and foreclosure expenses increased $130 thousand to $150 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $20 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to an increase in OREO activity.

Total professional fees increased $110 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $128 thousand for the same period in 2009 due to increased consulting fees related to the hiring of a consultant to assist with the planned private placement.

For the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company recorded a $259 thousand gain on the sale of three properties.

 

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The occupancy and equipment expenses decreased $57 thousand to $437 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $494 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to decreased equipment maintenance expenses for the period ending September 30, 2010.

Income Tax Expense/(Benefit). An income tax expense of $934 thousand was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to income tax expense of $71 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The effective tax rate for the current period was based on projected net income for the year under the guidelines of ASC 740.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

General. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $1.4 million, reflecting a $1.8 million increase in net income over the same period of the prior year. The increase resulted from the fluctuations described below.

Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $4.5 million, or 12.7%, to $31.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $35.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as described below.

Interest income on loans decreased $5.5 million, or 17.0% to $27.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $32.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The primary factor for the decrease was a $69.4 million decrease in the average balance of loans receivable from $787.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $717.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. This was due to principal repayments, loan charge-offs, and foreclosures exceeding loan production. The decrease in interest income on loans receivable was further impacted by a 50 basis point reduction in the average yield on loans receivable to 5.0% due to a general decline in market interest rates from the prior period. A $4.6 million increase in the average balance of non-accrual loans on which the Company ceased to accrue interest during the nine month period ending September 30, 2010, also contributed to a decline in loan interest income.

Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

The following table presents for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates. Also presented is the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets, rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and the resultant spread for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 and six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30 2009. No tax equivalent adjustments were made. All average balances are monthly average balances. Non-accruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
   2010     2009  
     Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
 

INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS

              

Loans receivable(1)

   $ 717,574        26,967         5.01   $ 786,954        32,507         5.51

Securities(2)

     62,336        4,026         8.61     37,959        3,093         10.86

Other interest-earning assets(3)

     33,240        153         0.61     20,940        73         0.46
                                      

Total interest-earning assets

     813,150        31,146         5.11     845,853        35,673         5.63
                                      

Non-interest earning assets(4)

     70,645             48,705        
                          

Total assets

   $ 883,795           $ 894,558        
                          

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

              

NOW

   $ 56,910        87         0.20   $ 54,504        160         0.39

Money market

     86,837        482         0.74     76,159        634         1.11

Savings

     125,057        673         0.72     114,572        1,141         1.33

Certificates of deposit

     409,639        5,116         1.67     381,715        8,266         2.89

FHLB advances

     101,500        2,285         3.00     163,549        4,033         3.29
                                      

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     779,943        8,643         1.48     790,499        14,234         2.40
                                      

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

     5,688             6,751        

Total liabilities

     785,631             797,250        

Equity

     98,164             97,308        
                          

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 883,795           $ 894,558        
                          

Net interest/spread

     $ 22,503         3.63     $ 21,439         3.23
                          

Margin(5)

          3.69          3.38

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

     104.26          107.00     

 

(1) Calculated net of deferred fees and loss reserves.
(2) Calculated based on amortized cost.
(3) Includes FHLB stock at cost and term deposits with other financial institutions.
(4) Includes BOLI investment of $18.1 million.
(5) Net interest income divided by interest-earning assets.

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30,  
   2010     2009  
     Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
    Average
Balance
    Interest      Average
Yield/
Cost
 

INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS

              

Loans receivable(1)

   $ 728,017        17,803         4.89   $ 793,199        22,295         5.62

Securities(2)

     60,021        2,616         8.72     34,794        1,815         10.43

Other interest-earning assets(3)

     39,506        89         0.45     19,725        48         0.49
                                      

Total interest-earning assets

     827,544        20,508         4.96     847,718        24,158         5.70
                                      

Non-interest earning assets(4)

     64,356             47,962        
                          

Total assets

   $ 891,900           $ 895,680        
                          

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

              

NOW

   $ 56,327        63         0.22   $ 54,448        108         0.40

Money market

     85,635        343         0.80     76,842        437         1.14

Savings

     123,949        487         0.79     108,750        759         1.40

Certificates of deposit

     409,660        3,558         1.74     382,455        5,861         3.06

FHLB advances

     112,857        1,693         3.00     169,256        2,821         3.33
                                      

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     788,428        6,144         1.56     791,750        9,986         2.52
                                      

Non-interest-bearing liabilities

     5,376             6,399        

Total liabilities

     793,804             798,149        

Equity

     98,096             97,531        
                          

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 891,900           $ 895,680        
                          

Net interest/spread

     $ 14,364         3.40     $ 14,172         3.18
                          

Margin(5)

          3.47          3.34

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities

     104.96          107.07     

 

(1) Calculated net of deferred fees and loss reserves.
(2) Calculated based on amortized cost.
(3) Includes FHLB stock at cost and term deposits with other financial institutions.
(4) Includes BOLI investment of $18.0 million.
(5) Net interest income divided by interest-earning assets.

 

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Interest income on securities increased $933 thousand to $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This increase was due to the purchase of private label mortgage-backed securities during the nine month period ending September 30, 2010 totaling $29.1 million.

Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume, which are changes in volume multiplied by the old rate, and (2) changes in rate, which are changes in rate multiplied by the old volume. Changes attributable to both rate and volume which cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
compared to September 30, 2009
 
     Total
Change
    Change Due
To Volume
    Change Due
To Rate
 
     (In thousands)  

Income from interest earning assets:

      

Loans, gross

   $ (5,540   $ (3,652   $ (1,888

Securities

     933        2,233        (1,300

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

     80        68        12   
                        

Total interest income from interest earning assets

     (4,527     (1,351     (3,176
                        

Expense on interest –bearing liabilities:

      

Now

   $ (73   $ 9      $ (82

Savings

     (468     129        (597

Money market

     (152     107        (259

Certificate of Deposit

     (3,150     757        (3,907

FHLB Advances

     (1,748     (1,879     131   
                        

Total interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities

     (5,591     (877     (4,714
                        

Net interest income

   $ 1,064      $ (474   $ 1,538   
                        

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $5.6 million or 39.3%, to $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $14.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Interest expense on deposits decreased $3.8 million, or 37.7%, to $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $10.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Although the average balance of deposits increased $51.5 million from $626.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $678.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company’s overall cost of deposits decreased 92 basis point to 1.25% from 2.17% from the prior period. This decline in the Company’s cost of funds reflected the overall decrease in short term market interest rates as a result of the continued stress in the credit markets.

Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $1.7 million, or 43.3% to $2.3 million for the period ended September 30, 2010 from $4.0 million for the period ending September 30, 2009. This decrease was due to a reduction in the average balance of advances, as well as a reduction in the average rate paid. The average balance of Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $62.0 million from $163.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $101.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 due to the maturity of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and growth of deposits during the period. Rates paid on advances also decreased by an average of 29 basis points due to the maturity of higher rate advances.

Net Interest Income. As a result of the combined effect of the factors mentioned above, net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased $1.1 million, or 5.0%, to $22.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $21.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Due to the substantial decline in the Company’s cost of funds as a result of the decrease in short term market interest rates, the Company’s margins increased over the prior period with the net interest spread increasing 40 basis points to 3.63%, and the net interest margin increasing 31 basis points to 3.69%.

Provision for Loan Losses. Management assesses the allowance for loan losses on a monthly basis. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information, bank regulatory guidelines, declining property values and prevailing economic conditions. The Company currently uses a

 

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rolling 12 month history of actual losses incurred, adjusted for current economic conditions and other qualitative factors, combined with a current loan to value analysis to analyze the associated risks in the current loan portfolio. Management uses available information to recognize loan losses, however, future loan loss provisions may be necessary based on changes in the above mentioned factors. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, review the allowance for loan losses and may require the Bank to recognize additional provisions based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination. The allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2010 was maintained at a level that represented management’s best estimate of incurred losses in the loan portfolio to the extent they were both probable and reasonably estimable. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events change.

California, in general, and more specifically, San Diego and Riverside Counties, have been among the most distressed real estate markets in the country. A provision for loan losses of $8.6 million was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to a $12.4 million provision for loan losses recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decline in the provision was related primarily to large provisions taken for two impaired construction loans in the prior year’s period. Continued elevated provision levels reflect the deteriorated housing markets, continued high levels of unemployment, the overall challenging economic environment, and the resulting increase in the Company’s general reserve factors on all loan products during the period. Year-to-date net charge-offs declined $15.4 million, or 79.0% to $4.1 million from $19.5 million at September 30, 2009. The current year net charge-offs consisted primarily of twenty eight one-to four- family loans and seven Green account loan totaling $4.1 million.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $160 thousand, or 11.9%, to $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $1.3 million for the same period of the prior year primarily due to decreased performance of the bank owned life insurance investment as a result of current market conditions as well as a decrease in various customer service fees.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $1.8 million, or 15.9%, to $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $11.2 million for the same period of the prior year. This increase was primarily the result of a $1.4 million increase in the valuation allowance for OREO, a $341 thousand increase in loan servicing and foreclosure expenses, a $120 thousand increase in professional fees, and a $107 thousand increase in data processing expenses. Additionally, salaries and employee benefit expenses decreased $102 thousand and total occupancy and equipments expenses decreased $88 thousand.

An additional valuation allowance of $1.4 million was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. OREO is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell at the time of foreclosure, however, one property valuation is based on an updated internal analysis done by management as an appraisal has been ordered for this property but has not been received.

Loan servicing and foreclosure expenses increased $341 thousand to $916 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $575 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to an increase in OREO activity and increased non-performing loans.

Professional fees increased $120 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $427 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 due to increased consulting fees related to the hiring of a consultant to assist with the planned private placement.

Data processing expenses increased $107 thousand to $858 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $751 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to increased software maintenance expense for the period.

Salaries and employee benefits represented 36.7% and 44.6% of total noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively. Total salaries and employee benefits decreased $102 thousand, or 2.0%, to $4.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $5.0 million for the same period in 2009 primarily due to a reduction of bonus expense accrual for the current period and due to lower stock award and option expenses as a result of a majority of the awards fully vesting by the end of 2009.

Occupancy and equipment expenses decreased $88 thousand to $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $1.5 million for the same period in 2009 primarily due to decreased equipment maintenance expense for the period ending September 30, 2010.

Income Tax Expense/(Benefit). An income tax expense of $580 thousand was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to income tax benefit of $452 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The effective tax rate for the current period was based on projected net income for the year under the guidelines of ASC 740.

Liquidity and Commitments

The Bank is required to have enough liquid assets in order to maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure a safe and sound operation. Liquidity may increase or decrease depending upon availability of funds and comparative yields on investments in relation to the

 

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return on loans. Historically, the Bank has maintained liquid assets above levels believed to be adequate to meet the requirements of normal operations, including potential deposit outflows. Cash flow projections are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that adequate liquidity is maintained.

The Bank’s liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, is a product of its operating, investing, and financing activities. The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, payments and maturities of outstanding loans and investment securities; and other short-term investments and funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities and maturing securities and short-term investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. In addition, the Bank invests excess funds in interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. The Bank also generates cash through borrowings. The Bank utilizes Federal Home Loan Bank advances to leverage its capital base, to provide funds for its lending activities, as a source of liquidity, and to enhance its interest rate risk management. The Bank also has the ability to obtain brokered certificates of deposit, however, historically has not issued significant amounts. The Bank had no brokered certificates of deposit at September 30, 2010, and has limited future brokered deposit activity to $20.0 million.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. Any excess liquidity would be invested in federal funds or authorized investments such as mortgage-backed or U.S. Agency securities. On a longer-term basis, the Bank maintains a strategy of investing in various lending products. The Bank uses its sources of funds primarily to meet its ongoing commitments, to pay maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals, to fund loan commitments, and to maintain its portfolio of mortgage-backed securities and investment securities. At September 30, 2010, there were $1.0 million outstanding approved loan origination commitments. At the same date, unused lines of credit were $49.4 million and outstanding letters of credit totaled $20 thousand. One government agency security is schedule to mature in one year or less with a book value of $5.1 million at September 30, 2010. Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less at September 30, 2010, totaled $309.6 million. Based on the competitive rates offered and on historical experience, management believes that a significant portion of maturing deposits will remain with the Bank. In addition, the Bank had the ability at September 30, 2010 to borrow an additional $101.1 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, $87.6 million at the Federal Reserve Bank as well as $8.0 million from Pacific Coast Bankers Bank as additional funding sources to meet commitments and for liquidity purposes. The Bank has Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $55.0 million maturing within the next 12 months. The Bank intends to replace these advances with deposits and new borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank or the Federal Reserve Bank, depending on market conditions.

Capital

Consistent with its goals to operate a sound and profitable financial organization, the Bank actively seeks to be a “well capitalized” institution in accordance with regulatory standards. Total equity of the Bank was $87.7 million at September 30, 2010, or 10.2% of total assets on that date. As of September 30, 2010, the Bank exceeded all capital requirements of the Office of Thrift Supervision and is deemed “well-capitalized.” The regulatory capital requirements to be considered well capitalized are 5.0%, 6.0%, and 10.0%, respectively. The Bank has committed to maintaining core and risk-based capital ratios of 8.0% and 12.0%, respectively, while the Bank is facing adverse market conditions.

The following table sets forth the Company’s capital components:

 

     September 30,      December 31.
2009
 
     2010      2009     

Capital components

        

Tier 1 Capital

   $ 84,114       $ 82,865       $ 81,824   

Tier 2 Capital

   $ 8,149       $ 6,201       $ 6,591   
                          

Total risk-based capital

   $ 92,263       $ 89,066       $ 88,415   
                          

Risk-weighted assets

   $ 651,918       $ 678,362       $ 674,235   

Average assets (regulatory purposes)

   $ 867,529       $ 891,793       $ 898,728   

 

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                       Minimum
Regulatory
Requirements
 

Capital ratios

        

Total core capital

     9.80     9.27     9.18     4.00

Tier 1 risk-based capital

     12.90     12.22     12.14     4.00

Total risk-based capital

     14.15     13.13     13.11     8.00

Impact of Inflation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared in accordance with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles. These principles require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

The Company’s primary assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on the Company’s performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates, however, do not necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as the price of goods and services, since such prices are affected by inflation. In a period of rapidly rising interest rates, the liquidity and maturities structures of the Company’s assets and liabilities are critical to the maintenance of acceptable performance levels.

The principal effect of inflation, as distinct from levels of interest rates, on earnings is in the area of noninterest expense. Such expense items as employee compensation, employee benefits, and occupancy and equipment costs may be subject to increases as a result of inflation. An additional effect of inflation is the possible increase in the dollar value of the collateral securing loans that the Company has made. The Company is unable to determine the extent, if any, to which properties securing our loans have appreciated in dollar value due to inflation.

ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Bank’s interest rate sensitivity is monitored by management through the use of a model that estimates the change in net portfolio value (NPV) over a range of interest rate scenarios. NPV is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance-sheet contracts. An NPV Ratio, in any interest rate scenario, is defined as the NPV in that scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario. The Sensitivity Measure is the decline in the NPV Ratio, in basis points, caused by a 2% increase or decrease in rates, whichever produces a larger decline. The higher an institution’s Sensitivity Measure is, the greater its exposure to interest rate risk is considered to be. The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) has incorporated an interest rate risk component into its regulatory capital rule. Under the rule, an institution whose Sensitivity Measure exceeds 200 basis points may be required to deduct an interest rate risk component in calculating its total capital for purposes of the risk-based capital requirement. Increases in interest rates would be expected to have a negative impact on the Bank’s operating results. As of June 30, 2010, the latest date for which information is available, the Bank’s Sensitivity Measure, as measured by the OTS, resulting from a 1% decrease in interest rates was a decrease of 26 basis points and would result in a $2.4 million decrease in the NPV of the Bank. The Sensitivity Measure is less than the threshold at which the Bank could be required to hold additional risk-based capital under OTS regulations.

The OTS uses certain assumptions in assessing the interest rate risk of savings associations. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates, and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others.

As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis used in the forthcoming table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features which restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, if interest rates change, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.

The following table shows the NPV and projected change in the NPV of the Bank at June 30, 2010, the latest date for which information is available, assuming an instantaneous and sustained change in market rates of interest of 100, 200, and 300 basis points. The net portfolio value analysis was unable to produce results for the minus 200 and 300 basis point scenario for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

 

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Interest Rate Sensitivity of Net Portfolio Value (NPV)

 

     Net Portfolio Value     NPV as a % of
PV of Assets
 

Change in Rates

   $ Amount      $ Change     % Change     NPV Ratio     Change  

+ 300 bp

   $ 113,246         5,365        5     12.50     65bp   

+ 200 bp

     114,026         6,145        6     12.53     68bp   

+ 100 bp

     112,521         4,640        4     12.34     49bp   

  0 bp

     107,881         —          —          11.85     0bp   

- 100 bp

     105,527         (2,354     (2 )%      11.59     (26)bp   

The Bank does not maintain any securities for trading purposes. The Bank does not currently engage in trading activities or use derivative instruments in a material amount to control interest rate risk. In addition, interest rate risk is the most significant market risk affecting the Bank. Other types of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange risk and commodity price risk, do not arise in the normal course of the Bank’s business activities and operations.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures: An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Section 13(a)-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)) as of September 30, 2010 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and other members of the Company’s senior management as of the end of the period preceding the filing of this quarterly report. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

There have been no changes in internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Activities) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure is met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

The Company intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and to improve controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that may be discovered in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Company’s business. While the Company believes that the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve this goal, future events affecting the Company’s business may cause modifications of disclosure controls and procedures.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There were no changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 except as set forth below.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was enacted on July 21, 2010, provides for, among other things, for new restrictions and an expanded framework of regulatory oversight for financial institutions and their holding companies,

 

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including the Company and the Bank. Under the new law, the Bank’s primary regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision, will be eliminated and existing federal thrifts will be subject to regulation and supervision by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, which currently supervises and regulates all national banks. In addition, beginning in 2011, all financial holding companies, including First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. will be regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, including imposing federal capital requirements and may result in additional restrictions on investments and other holding company activities. The law also creates a new consumer financial protection bureau that will have the authority to promulgate rules intended to protect consumers in the financial products and services market. The creation of this independent bureau could result in new regulatory requirements and raise the cost of regulatory compliance. In addition, new regulations mandated by the law could require changes in regulatory capital requirements, loan loss provisioning practices, and compensation practices and require holding companies to serve as a source of strength for their financial institution subsidiaries. Effective July 21, 2011, financial institutions may pay interest on demand deposits, which could increase our interest expense. We cannot determine the full impact of the new law on our business and operations at this time. Any legislative or regulatory changes in the future could adversely affect our operations and financial condition.

In response to the financial crisis of 2008 and early 2009, Congress has taken actions that are intended to strengthen confidence and encourage liquidity in financial institutions, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken actions to increase insurance coverage on deposit accounts. The recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provides for the creation of a consumer protection division at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System that will have broad authority to issue regulations governing the services and products we provide consumers. This additional regulation could increase our compliance costs and otherwise adversely impact our operations. That legislation also contains provisions that, over time, could result in higher regulatory capital requirements and loan loss provisions for First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. and Pacific Trust Bank and may increase interest expense due to the ability in July 2011 to pay interest on all demand deposits. There have also been proposals made by members of Congress and others that would reduce the amount delinquent borrowers are otherwise contractually obligated to pay under their mortgage loans and limit an institution’s ability to foreclose on mortgage collateral. Recent regulatory changes impose limits on our ability to change overdraft fees, which may decrease our non-interest income as compared to more recent prior periods. The potential exists for additional federal or state laws and regulations, or changes in policy, affecting lending funding practices and liquidity standards. See “How We Are Regulated.”

The Company has a significant deferred tax asset and cannot assure that it will be fully realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities computed using enacted tax rates. If we determine that we will not achieve sufficient future taxable income to realize our net deferred tax asset, we are required under generally accepted accounting principles to establish a full or partial valuation allowance. If we determine that a valuation allowance is necessary, we are required to incur a charge to operations. We regularly assess available positive and negative evidence to determine whether it is more likely than not that our net deferred tax asset will be realized. Realization of a deferred tax asset requires us to apply significant judgment and is inherently speculative because it requires estimates that cannot be made with certainty. At September 30, 2010, we had a net deferred tax asset of $4.8 million. Although realization is not assured, the Company believes that the realization of the recognized net deferred tax asset at September 30, 2010 is more likely than not based upon available tax planning strategies and expectations as to future taxable income.

 

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

(c) The following table sets forth information for the three months ended September 30, 2010 with respect to the repurchase of outstanding common stock.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Period

   Total # of shares
Purchased
     Average price paid
per share
     Total # of shares
purchased as
part of a publicly
announced program
     Maximum # of
shares that may
yet be
purchased
 

07/1/10-07/31/10

     —           —           —           0   

08/1/10-08/31/10

     —           —           —           0   

09/1/10-09/30/10

     —           —           —           0   

The Company has terminated the buyback plan in connection with its participation in the TARP Capital Purchase Program, however, future purchases may be made by the Company if they are related to employee stock benefit plans, consistent with past practices.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None

 

ITEM 4. RESERVED.

None

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a)(1) Financial Statements: See Part II—Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedule: All financial statement schedules have been omitted as the information is not required under the related instructions or is not applicable.

 

(a)(3) Exhibits

 

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Regulation S-K
Exhibit Number

  

Document

   Reference to
Prior Filing
or Exhibit Number
Attached Hereto
  2.0    Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession    None
  3.1    Charter for First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.    *
  3.2    Articles supplementary to the Charter of the Registrant containing the terms of the Registrant’s Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A.    ****
  3.3    Bylaws of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.    *
  4.0    Form of Stock Certificate of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.    *
  4.1    Form of Preferred Stock Certificate of First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.    ****
  4.2    Warrant to purchase shares of the Registrant’s common stock dated November 21, 2008    ****
  9.0    Voting Trust Agreement    None
10.1    Severance Agreement with Hans Ganz    ***
10.2    Severance Agreement with Melanie Yaptangco, formerly Stewart    ***
10.3    Severance Agreement with James P. Sheehy    ***
10.4    401(k) Employee Stock Ownership Plan    *
10.5    Registrant’s Stock Option and Incentive Plan    **
10.6    Registrant’s Recognition and Retention Plan    **
10.7    Named Executive Officers Salary and Bonus Arrangements for 2009 and Director Fee Arrangements for 2009.    *****
10.8    Letter Agreement, including Schedule A, and Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 21, 2008, between First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. and United States Department of the Treasury, with respect to the issuance and sale of the Series A Preferred Stock and the warrant.    ****
10.9    Form of Compensation Modification Agreement and Waiver, executed by each of Hans R. Ganz, James P. Sheehy, Melanie M. Yaptangco, Regan J. Lauer, Rachel M. Carrillo, and Lisa R. Goodwin.    ****
11.0    Statement regarding computation of ratios    None
14.0    Code of Ethics    ***
16.0    Letter regarding change in certifying accountant    None
18.0    Letter regarding change in accounting principles    None
21.0    Subsidiaries of the Registrant    *
22.0    Published Report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders    None
23.0    Consent of Crowe Horwath LLP    None
24.0    Power of Attorney, included in signature pages    None
31.1    Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Executive Officer)    31.1
31.2    Rule 13(a)-14(a) Certification (Chief Financial Officer)    31.2
32.1    Section 1350 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Certification (Chief Executive Officer)    32.1
32.2    Section 1350 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Certification (Chief Financial Officer)    32.2

 

* Filed in First PacTrust’s Registration Statement on Form S-1. Filed on March 28, 2002. Such information is hereby incorporated by reference.

 

** Filed as an appendix to the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on March 21, 2003. Such previously filed document is incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

*** Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

**** Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K. Filed on November 21, 2008. Such information is hereby incorporated by reference.

 

***** Included in the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on March 23, 2009. Such previously filed document is incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

(b) Exhibits—Included, see list in (a)(3).

 

(c) Financial Statement Schedules—None

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    FIRST PACTRUST BANCORP, INC.
Date: October 22, 2010     /s/ Hans R. Ganz
    Hans R. Ganz
    President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 22, 2010     /s/ Regan Lauer
    Regan Lauer
    Senior Vice President/ Controller
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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