Charter Oak Bank Reports Another Positive Year
January 21 2009 - 5:43PM
Marketwired
Charter Oak Bank (OTCBB: CHOB), headquartered in Napa, California,
reported net income before-tax for the year 2008 of $87,000. That
was an increase of $41,000 from 2007. After an adjustment of
$1,086,000 for the elimination of deferred tax asset valuation, the
Bank's 2008 net income after-tax was $1,174,000. Due to an
additional loan loss provision during December, the Bank recorded a
fourth-quarter net loss before-tax of $461,000.
Charter Oak Bank also reported $124 million in loans as of
December 31st -- an increase of $33 million, or 36%, in the last
twelve months. The loan quality of the Bank continues to be very
strong. As of December 31, 2008, the Bank had no significant past
due loans with only one loan on non-accrual.
Total assets were $137 million as of December 31, 2008, an
increase of $30 million in the past twelve months. Deposits totaled
$107 million at year-end 2008, representing an increase of $19
million, or 21%, in the last twelve months. Charter Oak Bank
capital ratios exceed regulatory standards for a 'well capitalized"
bank, by regulatory definition.
"Our continued growth, strong interest margin, tight expense
control, and vigilant credit management had a major positive impact
on results, and positioned the bank well for 2009. In light of the
current economy and credit markets, the bank increased its loan
loss reserves to about 1.50% of total loans. We will continue to
position ourselves with strong reserves for any unforeseen
circumstances in the year ahead to ensure Charter Oak Bank
continues to be a very safe and sound bank," stated Brian Kelly,
President & CEO. "We have never participated in the risky
practices demonstrated by other financial institutions. Rather our
focus is lending to businesses and individuals in the Napa Valley,
and as a result, we remain solid. As many banks are struggling to
survive, Charter Oak Bank continues to strive toward its goal of
becoming the superior performing bank in the Napa Valley. Our
increase in loans and deposits, despite this current economy,
exhibits our commitment to serve our customers and work to meet
their needs."
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements concerning future performance, developments or
events, expectations for growth and income forecasts, and any other
guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements
that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual
results are pre-fiscal year-end audit and may differ materially
from stated expectations. Specific factors include, but are not
limited to, loan production, balance sheet management, expanded net
interest margin, the ability to control costs and expenses,
interest rate changes and financial policies of the United States
government and general economic conditions. The Bank disclaims any
obligation to update any such factors.
Contact: Brian Kelly Email Contact Phone: 707-265-2001 Tom
Fuller Fuller & Sander Communications, LLC Email Contact
www.fullerandsander.com 707-253-0868 707-486-8968 cell 707-253-0959
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