Charter Oak Bank Remains Profitable in Current Economy
October 21 2009 - 5:36PM
Marketwired
Charter Oak Bank (OTCBB: CHOB), headquartered in Napa, California,
reported a third quarter net income before tax of $185,000 as
compared to net income before tax of $186,000 in the third quarter
of 2008. The nine-month net income before tax was $52,000 including
a $1,131,000 increase in the loan loss provision. In comparison,
the 2008 year to date net income before tax was $542,000 including
a $442,000 loan loss provision. The difference in the loan loss
provisions from 2008 to 2009 was $689,000.
To ensure prudent reserves, the Allowance for Loan Losses as of
September 30, 2009 was maintained at 1.94% of the total loan
portfolio. That is an increase from 1.27% from the same period in
2008. During the third quarter the Board of Directors and
Management believed it was prudent to charge off loans in the
amount of $410,000 due to non-performance. These were the only
charge-offs for the year.
"By employing our safe and sound business strategy, we have
managed to remain profitable, even in the current economy," said
Brian Kelly, President and CEO. "When bank closures are in the
news, Charter Oak Bank remains a safe and sound community bank that
you can trust."
Charter Oak Bank continues to remain "well-capitalized" by
regulatory definition with total risk based capital at 12.79%.
Regulatory guidelines state banks must maintain 10% total risk
based capital to be "well-capitalized."
Loans ended September 30, 2009 at $132.7 million, an increase of
$16 million or 13.7% from the same period last year. Deposits at
September 30, 2009 amounted to $123.2 million, an increase of $19.4
million or 18.7% from last year. Total assets were $154.2 million,
an increase of $22.9 million in the past twelve months. Shareholder
book value at quarter-end was $9.53 per share.
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
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