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Bank of Santa Clarita Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results with Continuing Strong Earnings and Credit Quality

SANTA CLARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bank of Santa Clarita (OTCBB: BSCA) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2010.

Bank of Santa Clarita, the only commercial bank headquartered in the Santa Clarita Valley, reported that its earnings continue to improve, as net earnings for the second quarter of 2010 totaled $111,000 as compared to $90,000 for the second quarter of 2009. Net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2010 have significantly improved, with the Bank reporting $271,000 as compared to $129,000 for the first six months of 2009. The Bank also reported increasing core earnings, with pre-tax earnings for the three- and six-month periods ending June 30, 2010 totaling $59,000 and $144,000, respectively, as compared to pre-tax losses of $106,000 and $198,000 for the respective periods of 2009.

The Bank has experienced a significant growth in deposits, with total deposits of $131 million at June 30, 2010 exceeding the $119 million at December 31, 2009 and the $105 million at June 30, 2009, by $12 million or 10%, and $26 million or 25%, respectively.

“We are pleased to report our financial results for the second quarter of 2010,” said James D. Hicken, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to remain profitable during this difficult economic time and will continue to focus on maintaining the strong liquidity and credit quality that the Bank has experienced to date. Our loan portfolio is performing well as evidenced by a very low level of nonaccrual loans, totaling only $49,000 at June 30, 2010. In addition, the Bank continues to attract many new clients as a result of our positive financial performance and recent branch expansion.”

At June 30, 2010, shareholders’ equity was $20.2 million and the Bank’s total risk-based regulatory capital ratio was 15.86%, exceeding the “well-capitalized” level of 10% prescribed under regulatory requirements. The Bank also continues to maintain substantial liquidity positions, retaining significant balances of liquidity on its balance sheet as well as available collateralized borrowings and other potential sources of liquidity.

Bank of Santa Clarita, founded in 2004, is the only independent, full service commercial bank headquartered in Santa Clarita and generally serves the needs of retail consumers, small to mid-sized businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net worth individuals. The Bank provides local, experienced decision-making and the personalized service that growing businesses need on a daily basis. Bank clients have direct access to executive management and professional staff members to address their SBA and other credit requirements, and also technology-based services that include online bill-paying, remote capture depositing, check imaging and initiating online wire transfers, among other cash management facilities, which services enable its clients to effectively and efficiently manage their cash and credit needs.

Bank of Santa Clarita, Corporate Headquarters
27433 Tourney Road, Suite 150
Santa Clarita, California 91355
661-362-6004
www.bankofsantaclarita.com

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain matters discussed in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to the Bank’s current expectations regarding deposit and loan growth, operating results and the strength of the local economy. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the impact of changes in interest rates, a decline in economic conditions and increased competition among financial service providers as these factors may impact the Bank’s operating results, its ability to attract deposit and loan customers, the quality of the Bank’s earning assets and government regulation. The Bank does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

BANK OF SANTA CLARITA        
 
 
BALANCE SHEETS
Unaudited
 
June 30, December 31, June 30,
  2010     2009     2009  
(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and Due From Banks $ 3,883 $ 1,789 $ 2,689
Interest Bearing Deposits with Other Financial Institutions 11,563 12,558 12,517
Federal Funds Sold 205 123 63
Investment Securities 37,522 26,254 12,595
Loans (Net) 124,162 123,572 123,785
Other Assets   9,181     9,011     5,081  
Total Assets $ 186,516   $ 173,307   $ 156,730  
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Noninterest Bearing Demand Deposits $ 24,040 23,621 $ 26,525
Interest Bearing Demand Deposits 5,752 6,865 5,618
Money Market and Savings Deposits 28,382 21,193 16,979
Time Deposits   73,242     67,733     55,765  
Total Deposits 131,416 119,412 104,887
Borrowings 34,250 33,300 31,749
Other Liabilities   689     737     732  
Total Liabilities 166,355 153,449 137,368
Stockholders' Equity   20,161     19,858     19,362  
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 186,516   $ 173,307   $ 156,730  
 
 
 
 
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Unaudited
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
  2010     2009     2010     2009  
Interest Income (In thousands except per share amounts) (In thousands except per share amounts)
Loans $ 1,859 $ 1,788 $ 3,700 $ 3,562
Interest Bearing Deposits with Other Financial Institutions 24 35 59 70
Investment Securities 268 113 488 230
Federal Funds Sold   1     4     3     9  
Total Interest Income 2,152 1,940 4,250 3,871
Interest Expense
Interest Bearing Demand Deposits 9 7 19 15
Money Market and Savings Accounts 65 28 102 56
Time Deposits 419 321 818 660
Borrowings   166     139     335     280  
Total Interest Expense 659 495 1,274 1,011
 
Net Interest Income 1,493 1,445 2,976 2,860
Provision for Loan Losses   (6 )   134     23     274  

 

Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses

1,499 1,311 2,953 2,586
Noninterest Income 119 89 262 170
Noninterest Expense   1,559     1,506     3,071     2,954  
 
Net Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes 59 (106 ) 144 (198 )
Income Taxes   (52 )   (196 )   (127 )   (327 )
 
Net Earnings $ 111   $ 90   $ 271   $ 129  
 
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.05   $ 0.04   $ 0.12   $ 0.06  



CONTACT:

Bank of Santa Clarita
James D. Hicken
President
Chief Executive Officer
661-362-6001

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