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Exhibit 99.1
 
 

For further Information:
 
At the Company:   
Ron Santarosa
805-322-9333
At PondelWilkinson:
Robert Jaffe
310-279-5969
Corporate Headquarters Address:  
3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300
Westlake Village, CA 91361
 
FIRST CALIFORNIA REPORTS IMPROVED 2010 FOURTH-QUARTER, FULL-YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS

-- Company to host conference call today at 11 a.m. Pacific Time --

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., February 3, 2011 – First California Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCAL), the holding company of First California Bank, today reported improved consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010, with significantly increased net income over the prior-year periods.  The company also announced that it will host a conference call later today at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern) to review its financial results.

For the 2010 fourth quarter, net income advanced to $1.1 million from a net loss of $2.9 million for the same quarter of the prior year.  Preferred dividends were $312,500 for both the fourth quarter of 2010 and 2009.  Net income available to common shareholders was $767,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to net loss available to common shareholders of $3.2 million, or $0.27 per share, for the 2009 fourth quarter.

“Our fourth quarter operating performance reflects continued revenue growth and improved net interest margin,” said C. G. Kum, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “During the past year, opportunities for increasing our revenue have been limited by low interest rates and weak loan demand.  We, however, have used this time to strengthen our capital position and reserve levels, increase our core deposits and reduce our operating expenses.  We believe the steps we have taken provide a solid foundation for earnings growth in 2011 and beyond.”

2010 Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights:

The acquisition of Western Commercial Bank in an FDIC-assisted transaction, recognizing a $2.3 million gain on the purchase, and completed the integration and conversion within 35 days;
 
Net interest income grew 9 percent to $12.1 million from $11.1 million for the 2010 third quarter;
 
Net interest margin rose to 3.59 percent from 3.46 percent for the 2010 third quarter;
 
Non-covered nonaccrual loans declined to $18.2 million from $22.4 million at September 30, 2010, and net charge-offs (non-annualized) as a percentage of average non-covered loans declined to 0.07 percent for the 2010 fourth quarter from 0.40 percent for the 2010 third quarter;
 
The allowance for loan losses was $17.0 million, compared with $16.5 million for the 2010 third quarter;
 
Core deposits remained strong at 77 percent of total deposits at December 31, 2010;
 
Tangible book value per common share was $3.65 at both December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010.
 

2010 Full Year Financial Highlights:

Net income was $1.4 million versus a net loss of $4.7 million for 2009;
 
The company substantially increased tier 1 capital and tangible common equity through the completion of a common stock offering in the 2010 first quarter with gross proceeds of $41.4 million;
 
The company added three lending teams to further increase market share in its service areas;
 
Provision for loan losses dropped to $8.3 million in 2010 from $16.6 million in 2009;
 

 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group, Inc.
 NASDAQ: FCAL
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At December 31, 2010:
 
 
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Loans increased 7 percent to $1.0 billion from $939.2 million at prior year-end;
 
 
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Core non-maturity deposits increased $68.4 million, or 9 percent, to $808.6 million from the end of the previous year;
 
 
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Non-covered past due and nonaccrual loans declined to $29.9 million from $54.8 million at December 31, 2009;
 
Operating expenses fell 9 percent to $37.8 million from $41.5 million for 2009;
 
Completed an FDIC-assisted transaction in November 2010 and entered into a definitive purchase agreement in December 2010 to acquire the electronic banking solutions division of Palm Desert National Bank, which is expected to close at the end of the 2011 first quarter.
 

Asset Quality

Non-covered nonaccrual loans decreased to $18.2 million at December 31, 2010 from $22.4 million at September 30, 2010 and $40.0 million at December 31, 2009.  The fourth quarter decrease primarily reflects the payoff received on a $3.6 million shared national credit.  Non-covered loans past due 30 to 89 days increased to $11.6 million at December 31, 2010, primarily due to an $8.3 million construction loan representing a completed high-end residence in Beverly Hills, California.

Non-covered foreclosed properties at the end of the 2010 fourth quarter declined to $26.0 million from $27.9 million at September 30, 2010.  The reduction includes a $2.1 million valuation allowance on a $20.1 million completed commercial construction project.  As a result, foreclosed property charges were $2.2 million for the 2010 fourth quarter compared with $185,000 for the 2010 third quarter.  Non-covered non-performing assets (foreclosed properties, nonaccrual loans and loans 90 days past due and accruing) to total assets was 2.91 percent at December 31, 2010 compared with 3.36 percent at September 30, 2010 and 3.09 percent at December 31, 2009.

At December 31, 2010, the company had $53.8 million of covered loans, of which $4.3 million were classified as non-accrual, and $1.0 million of foreclosed property.  The covered loans and foreclosed property were acquired in the FDIC-assisted Western Commercial Bank transaction for which the FDIC will share in the losses, if any, arising from the collection of these loans and the sale of the foreclosed property.

The allowance for loan losses was $17.0 million, or 1.80 percent of non-covered loans, at the end of the 2010 fourth quarter compared with $16.5 million, or 1.80 percent of non-covered loans, at the end of the 2010 third quarter.  At year-end 2009, the allowance was $16.5 million, or 1.76 percent of total loans.  Net loan charge-offs for the 2010 fourth quarter fell to $666,000 from $3.6 million for the 2010 third quarter, which included a $3.4 million charge-off on a $15.0 million shared national credit.  Net loan charge-offs to average non-covered loans declined to 0.85 percent for 2010 from 0.89 percent for 2009.

The provision for loan losses decreased to $1.2 million for the 2010 fourth quarter from $3.6 million for the 2010 third quarter, due to a decline in charge-offs in the 2010 fourth quarter compared with the 2010 third quarter.

Financial Results

For the 2010 fourth quarter, net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased 9 percent to $12.1 million from $11.1 million for the 2010 third quarter.  Net interest margin (on a taxable equivalent basis) rose to 3.59 percent from 3.46 percent for the 2010 third quarter.  The increase in the net interest income and net interest margin principally reflects the shift to higher-yielding loans from lower-yielding assets, the decline in cost of interest-bearing liabilities and the increase in the level of interest-earning assets.

 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group, Inc.
 NASDAQ: FCAL
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Service charges, fees and other income increased 7 percent to $1.2 million from $1.1 million for the 2010 third quarter.

Operating expenses for the 2010 fourth quarter were $9.4 million compared with $9.1 million for the 2010 third quarter.  Operating expenses exclude intangible amortization and foreclosed property gains, losses and expenses.  The increase reflects increases to the company’s workforce as a result of the Western Commercial Bank acquisition and the addition of a new lending team.

Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings increased 13 percent to $3.1 million from to $2.7 million for the 2010 third quarter.  Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings exclude gains on securities transactions and asset quality charges (provision for loan losses, securities impairment and foreclosed property gains, losses and expenses).

At December 31, 2010, loans increased to $1.0 billion from $918.7 million at September 30, 2010.  The increase includes $53.8 million of covered loans acquired in the FDIC-assisted Western Commercial Bank transaction and the purchase of $28.3 million of recently originated home mortgages at the beginning of the quarter.

Deposits as of December 31, 2010 increased to $1.2 billion from $1.09 billion at September 30, 2010.  Core non-maturity deposits increased $45.9 million, or 6 percent, to $808.6 at December 31, 2010 from $762.7 million at the end of the 2010 third quarter.

Capital Resources

Shareholders’ equity was $198.0 million at the close of the 2010 fourth quarter compared with $198.3 million at September 30, 2010.  The company’s book value per common share was $6.16 at December 31, 2010 compared with $6.17 at September 30, 2010.  Tangible book value per common share was $3.65 at both December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010.

At December 31, 2010, First California’s preliminary total risk-based and leverage capital ratios were 16.78 percent and 11.00 percent, respectively.  At the end of the 2010 third quarter, the total risked-based capital ratio was 16.91 percent and the leverage capital ratio was 11.49 percent.  The company’s ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets was 7.08 percent at quarter end and 7.19 percent at the end of the 2010 third quarter.  Total assets were $1.52 billion at December 31, 2010 compared with $1.50 billion at September 30, 2010.

Kum concluded: “Proceeding into 2011, we plan to further expand our product offerings and add new revenue streams with attractive margins, as exemplified by our recent agreement to acquire the electronic banking services business from Palm Desert National Bank.  We will continue to build upon our strengths, progress and momentum.”

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release includes “non-GAAP financial measures” within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Commission rules.  Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets is a non-GAAP financial measure.  Tangible common equity to tangible assets represents tangible common equity, calculated as total shareholders’ equity less preferred stock and related dividend and accretion of preferred stock discount, goodwill and intangible assets, net, divided by total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets, net.  Management believes that this measure is useful when comparing banks with preferred stock due to TARP funding to banks without preferred stock on their balance sheet and for evaluating a company’s capital levels.  This information is being provided in response to market participant interest in this financial metric.  This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the relevant measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  The reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to GAAP financial measure is provided as an attachment to the financial tables.

 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group, Inc.
 NASDAQ: FCAL
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Conference Call and Webcast

First California will hold a conference call today, February 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern) to discuss the company’s 2010 fourth quarter and full year financial performance.  Investment professionals are invited to participate in the live call by dialing 877-317-6789 (domestic), or 412-317-6789 (international) and requesting the First California conference call.  Other interested parties are invited to listen to the live call through a live, listen-only audio Internet broadcast at www.fcalgroup.com.  Listeners are encouraged to visit the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived on the same Web site for one year.  A telephonic replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference through February 18, 2011 by dialing 877-344-7529 (domestic) or 412-317-0088 (international) and entering replay passcode 448019.

About First California

First California Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCAL) is the holding company of First California Bank. Celebrating 31 years of business in 2010, First California is a regional force of strength and stability in Southern California banking with assets in excess of $1.5 billion and led by an experienced team of bankers.  The company specializes in serving the comprehensive financial needs of the commercial market, particularly small- and middle-sized businesses, professional firms and commercial real estate development and construction companies.  Committed to providing the best client service available in its markets, First California offers a full line of quality commercial banking products through 18 full-service branch offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties.  The holding company’s Web site can be accessed at www.fcalgroup.com.  For additional information on First California Bank’s products and services, visit www.fcbank.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking information about First California that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, and include statements related to the maintenance of First California’s asset quality and capital position, the company’s ability to enhance efficiencies and manage costs and the expected continued progress in consolidating operations and the benefits of those activities, the monitoring of and management of risks in First California’s loan portfolio, the adequacy of sources of liquidity to support First California’s operations and strategic plans, the monitoring of and response to changing market conditions, and the status of the economy in the Southern California communities served by First California.  Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of First California. First California cautions readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, revenues are lower than expected, credit quality deterioration which could cause an increase in the provision for credit losses, First California’s ability to complete future acquisitions, successfully integrate such acquired entities, or achieve expected beneficial synergies and/or operating efficiencies within expected time-frames or at all, changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, technological changes, the cost of additional capital is more than expected, a change in the interest rate environment reduces interest margins, asset/liability repricing risks and liquidity risks, general economic conditions, particularly those affecting real estate values, either nationally or in the market areas in which First California does or anticipates doing business are less favorable than expected, a slowdown in construction activity, recent volatility in the credit or equity markets and its effect on the general economy, loan delinquency rates, the ability of First California to retain customers, demographic changes, demand for the products or services of First California as well as their ability to attract and retain qualified people, competition with other banks and financial institutions, and other factors. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or if any of the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect, First California's results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by such forward-looking statements. First California assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements.  For a more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties, investors and security holders are urged to read the section titled "Risk Factors" in First California's Annual Report on Form 10-K and any other reports filed by it with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The documents filed by First California with the SEC may be obtained at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from First California by directing a request to: First California Financial Group, Inc., 3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Attention: Investor Relations. Telephone (805) 322-9655.


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First California Financial Group
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Results

 
(in thousands except for share data and ratios)
                             
As of or for the quarter ended
 
31-Dec-10
   
30-Sep-10
   
30-Jun-10
   
31-Mar-10
   
31-Dec-09
 
                               
Income statement summary
                             
Net interest income
  $ 12,108     $ 11,107     $ 10,806     $ 10,673     $ 11,091  
Service charges, fees & other income
    1,199       1,116       1,133       1,079       1,232  
Operating expenses
    9,383       9,083       9,866       9,422       10,372  
Provision for loan losses
    1,199       3,618       1,766       1,754       6,350  
Foreclosed property (gain)/loss & expense
    2,224       185       (223 )     78       1,121  
Amortization of intangible assets
    416       416       417       416       416  
Gain on securities transactions
    548       1,204       130       132       2,159  
Integration/conversion expense
    430       -       -       -       -  
Gain on acquisition
    2,312       -       -       -       -  
Impairment loss on securities
    708       23       -       18       942  
Income (loss) before tax
    1,807       102       243       196       (4,719 )
Tax expense (benefit)
    727       38       96       79       (1,855 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,080     $ 64     $ 147     $ 117     $ (2,864 )
Net income (loss) available
                                       
to common shareholders
  $ 767     $ (249 )   $ (166 )   $ (196 )   $ (3,177 )
                                         
                                         
                                         
Common shareholder data
                                       
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.03     $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.27 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.03     $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.27 )
Book value per common share
  $ 6.16     $ 6.17     $ 6.18     $ 6.12     $ 11.45  
Tangible book value per common share
  $ 3.65     $ 3.65     $ 3.64     $ 3.57     $ 5.23  
Shares outstanding
    28,170,760       28,174,076       28,175,564       28,182,048       11,622,893  
Basic weighted average shares
    28,171,552       28,174,092       28,181,602       12,910,057       11,625,386  
Diluted weighted average shares
    28,494,729       28,174,092       28,181,602       12,910,057       11,625,386  
                                         
                                         
Selected ratios, yields and rates
                                       
Return on average assets
    0.28 %     0.02 %     0.04 %     0.03 %     -0.77 %
Return on average tangible assets
    0.30 %     0.02 %     0.04 %     0.03 %     -0.81 %
Return on average equity
    2.16 %     0.13 %     0.30 %     0.28 %     -7.08 %
Return on average common equity
    1.75 %     -0.57 %     -0.38 %     -0.52 %     -9.34 %
Return on average tangible common equity
    3.89 %     -0.03 %     0.30 %     0.23 %     -18.63 %
Equity to assets
    13.02 %     13.23 %     13.65 %     13.67 %     10.77 %
Tangible equity to tangible assets
    8.78 %     8.91 %     9.19 %     9.13 %     6.12 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
    7.08 %     7.19 %     7.42 %     7.36 %     4.38 %
Total risk-based capital ratio:
                                       
First California Bank
    16.31 %     16.34 %     16.66 %     16.38 %     12.17 %
First California Financial Group, Inc.
    16.78 %     16.91 %     17.33 %     17.08 %     12.69 %
Yield on loans
    5.74 %     5.83 %     5.63 %     5.67 %     5.60 %
Yield on securities
    1.76 %     2.15 %     2.22 %     1.90 %     3.01 %
Yield on federal funds sold and deposits w/banks
    0.33 %     0.28 %     0.27 %     0.72 %     0.26 %
Total earning assets yield
    4.64 %     4.57 %     4.77 %     4.62 %     4.70 %
Rate paid on interest-bearing deposits
    0.97 %     0.99 %     1.00 %     1.12 %     1.26 %
Rate paid on borrowings
    3.48 %     3.72 %     3.86 %     3.83 %     3.84 %
Rate paid on junior subordinated debt
    6.26 %     6.55 %     6.56 %     6.56 %     6.98 %
Total rate paid on interest bearing funds
    1.44 %     1.54 %     1.56 %     1.66 %     1.79 %
Net interest spread
    3.20 %     3.03 %     3.21 %     2.96 %     2.91 %
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)
    3.59 %     3.46 %     3.40 %     3.39 %     3.35 %
Cost of all deposits
    0.69 %     0.69 %     0.71 %     0.80 %     0.91 %
Efficiency ratio
    80.73 %     75.97 %     81.82 %     80.99 %     100.98 %
 
 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Results
 
(in thousands except for share data and ratios)
                             
As of or for the quarter ended
 
31-Dec-10
   
30-Sep-10
   
30-Jun-10
   
31-Mar-10
   
31-Dec-09
 
                               
Balance sheet data - period end
                             
Total assets
  $ 1,521,334     $ 1,498,932     $ 1,452,999     $ 1,440,267     $ 1,459,821  
Shareholders' equity
    198,041       198,284       198,384       196,835       157,226  
Common shareholders' equity
    173,413       173,770       173,985       172,550       133,056  
Tangible common shareholders' equity
    102,778       102,718       102,517       100,666       60,755  
Earning assets
    1,336,570       1,283,963       1,275,540       1,278,641       1,308,628  
Loans
    1,001,615       918,708       891,541       919,304       939,246  
Securities
    272,439       272,381       286,100       293,081       349,645  
Federal funds sold & other
    62,516       92,874       97,899       66,166       19,737  
Interest-bearing funds
    982,945       985,194       906,883       929,495       977,358  
Interest-bearing deposits
    824,640       780,402       751,354       769,229       807,105  
Borrowings
    131,500       178,000       128,750       133,500       143,500  
Junior subordinated debt
    26,805       26,792       26,779       26,766       26,753  
Goodwill and other intangibles
    70,635       71,052       71,468       71,884       72,301  
Deposits
    1,156,288       1,089,366       1,092,457       1,075,495       1,124,715  
                                         
                                         
Balance sheet data - period average
                                 
Total assets
  $ 1,519,386     $ 1,449,937     $ 1,433,981     $ 1,443,100     $ 1,477,350  
Shareholders' equity
    198,163       198,703       197,601       167,979       160,499  
Common shareholders' equity
    173,592       173,878       173,268       152,803       135,029  
Tangible common shareholders' equity
    102,748       102,618       101,592       80,710       62,520  
Earning assets
    1,341,797       1,274,996       1,278,026       1,282,707       1,313,341  
Loans
    991,723       890,221       913,251       929,662       929,530  
Securities
    293,721       287,370       278,395       341,890       309,417  
Federal funds sold & other
    56,353       97,405       86,380       11,155       74,394  
Interest-bearing funds
    983,214       919,381       916,653       955,644       992,918  
Interest-bearing deposits
    822,421       761,104       759,183       789,843       820,455  
Borrowings
    130,625       131,492       130,698       139,042       145,717  
Junior subordinated debt
    26,798       26,785       26,772       26,759       26,746  
Goodwill and other intangibles
    70,844       71,260       71,676       72,093       72,509  
Deposits
    1,153,795       1,084,990       1,070,126       1,094,890       1,135,616  
                                         
                                         
Asset quality data & ratios
                                       
                                         
Non-covered assets:
                                       
Loans past due 30 to 89 days & accruing
  $ 11,630     $ 2,003     $ 1,078     $ 2,520     $ 14,592  
Loans past due 90 days & accruing
    -       -       -       -       200  
Nonaccruing loans
    18,241       22,398       13,192       37,034       39,958  
Total past due & nonaccrual loans
  $ 29,871     $ 24,401     $ 14,270     $ 39,554     $ 54,750  
                                         
Foreclosed property
  $ 26,011     $ 27,906     $ 27,850     $ 5,997     $ 4,893  
                                         
Loans
  $ 947,786     $ 890,221     $ 913,251     $ 929,662     $ 929,530  
                                         
Net loan charge-offs
  $ 666     $ 3,570     $ 912     $ 2,661     $ 1,981  
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 17,033     $ 16,500     $ 16,452     $ 15,598     $ 16,505  
Allowance for loan losses to loans
    1.80 %     1.80 %     1.85 %     1.70 %     1.76 %
                                         
                                         
Covered assets:
                                       
Loans past due 30 to 89 days & accruing
  $ 4,877     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Loans past due 90 days & accruing
    400       -       -       -       -  
Nonaccruing loans
    4,325       -       -       -       -  
Total past due & nonaccrual loans
  $ 9,602     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                         
Foreclosed property
  $ 977     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                         
Loans
  $ 53,829     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                         
Net loan charge-offs
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Allowance for loan losses
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Allowance for loan losses to loans
    0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %

 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Results

   
Three months ended December 31,
   
Twelve months ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
                       
Interest income:
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 14,359     $ 13,295     $ 53,240     $ 52,439  
Interest on securities
    1,288       2,239       5,914       12,086  
Interest on federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits
    47       48       196       416  
Total interest income
    15,694       15,582       59,350       64,941  
Interest expense:
                               
Interest on deposits
    2,021       2,612       7,973       12,131  
Interest on borrowings
    1,145       1,412       4,945       5,924  
Interest on junior subordinated debentures
    420       467       1,736       1,832  
Total interest expense
    3,586       4,491       14,654       19,887  
Net interest income before provision for loan losses
    12,108       11,091       44,696       45,054  
Provision for loan losses
    1,199       6,350       8,337       16,646  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    10,909       4,741       36,359       28,408  
Noninterest income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    850       840       3,225       3,516  
Loan sales and commissions
    28       (6 )     55       70  
Net gain on sale of securities
    548       2,159       2,014       6,469  
Impairment loss on securities
    (708 )     (942 )     (749 )     (1,507 )
Market gain on foreclosed assets
    -       -       691       -  
Gain on acquisition
    2,312       -       2,312       -  
Other income
    321       398       1,248       1,486  
Total noninterest income
    3,351       2,449       8,796       10,034  
Noninterest expense:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    4,735       4,832       19,014       20,867  
Premises and equipment
    1,638       1,667       6,268       6,538  
Data processing
    764       591       2,564       2,403  
Legal, audit and other professional services
    817       961       2,033       2,719  
Printing, stationery and supplies
    64       157       258       757  
Telephone
    211       222       841       986  
Directors’ fees
    93       123       428       521  
Advertising, marketing and business development
    212       200       918       1,380  
Postage
    53       55       212       245  
Insurance and assessments
    567       872       2,944       3,376  
Loss on and expense of foreclosed property
    2,224       1,121       2,954       1,563  
Amortization of intangible assets
    416       416       1,666       1,626  
Market loss on loans held-for-sale
    -       -       -       709  
Other expenses
    659       692       2,705       3,166  
Total noninterest expense
    12,453       11,909       42,805       46,856  
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
    1,807       (4,719 )     2,350       (8,414 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    727       (1,855 )     940       (3,753 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,080     $ (2,864 )   $ 1,410     $ (4,661 )
                                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 767     $ (3,177 )   $ 160     $ (5,793 )

 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Results
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
 
             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 25,487     $ 26,757  
Interest bearing deposits with other banks
    62,516       19,737  
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value
    272,439       349,645  
Loans, net
    984,582       922,741  
Premises and equipment, net
    19,710       20,286  
Goodwill
    60,720       60,720  
Other intangibles, net
    9,915       11,581  
Deferred tax assets, net
    4,563       6,046  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    12,232       11,791  
Foreclosed property
    26,988       4,893  
FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
    16,725       -  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
    25,457       25,624  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,521,334     $ 1,459,821  
                 
                 
Non-interest checking
  $ 331,648     $ 317,610  
Interest checking
    88,638       82,806  
Money market and savings
    388,289       339,750  
Certificates of deposit, under $100,000
    84,133       116,012  
Certificates of deposit, $100,000 and over
    263,580       268,537  
Total deposits
    1,156,288       1,124,715  
                 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    45,000       45,000  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    86,500       98,500  
Junior subordinated debentures
    26,805       26,753  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
    8,700       7,627  
                 
Total liabilities
    1,323,293       1,302,595  
                 
Total shareholders’ equity
    198,041       157,226  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,521,334     $ 1,459,821  

 

 
 

 
 
FIRST CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NON - GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(unaudited)
 
(in thousands except for share data and ratios)
 
12/31/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
             
Total shareholders' equity
  $ 198,041     $ 157,226  
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets
    (70,635 )     (72,301 )
Tangible equity
    127,406       84,925  
Less: Preferred stock
    (24,628 )     (24,170 )
Tangible common equity
  $ 102,778     $ 60,755  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,521,334     $ 1,459,821  
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets
    (70,635 )     (72,301 )
Tangible assets
  $ 1,450,699     $ 1,387,520  
                 
Common shares outstanding
    28,170,760       11,622,893  
                 
Tangible equity to tangible assets
    8.78 %     6.12 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
    7.08 %     4.38 %
Tangible book value per common share
  $ 3.65     $ 5.23  
   
Three months ended
 
   
12/31/2010
   
9/30/2010
 
Net income (loss) available to common shares
  $ 767     $ (249 )
Less: amortization of intangible assets, net of tax
    241       241  
Net income (loss) available to tangible common shares
  $ 1,008     $ (8 )


   
Three months ended
   
Twelve months ended
 
   
12/31/2010
   
9/30/2010
   
12/31/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
                         
Noninterest expense
  $ 12,453     $ 9,684     $ 42,805     $ 46,856  
Less: amortization of intangible assets
    (416 )     (416 )     (1,666 )     (1,626 )
Less: loss on and expense of foreclosed property
    (2,224 )     (185 )     (2,954 )     (1,563 )
Less: integration/conversion expenses
    (430 )     -       (430 )     (774 )
Less: market loss on loans held-for-sale
    -       -       -       (709 )
Less: FDIC special insurance assessment
    -       -       -       (675 )
Operating expenses
  $ 9,383     $ 9,083     $ 37,755     $ 41,509  

 
   
Three months ended
   
Twelve months ended
 
   
12/31/2010
   
9/30/2010
   
12/31/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
                         
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
  $ 1,807     $ 102     $ 2,350     $ (8,414 )
Add back: provision for loan losses
    1,199       3,618       8,337       16,646  
Add back: impairment loss on securities
    708       23       749       1,507  
Add back: loss on and expense of foreclosed property
    2,224       185       2,954       1,563  
Less: gain on acquisition
    (2,312 )     -       (2,312 )     -  
Less: net gain on sale of securities
    (548 )     (1,204 )     (2,014 )     (6,469 )
Pre-tax, pre-provision income
  $ 3,078     $ 2,724     $ 10,064     $ 4,833