FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dennis R. Woods,
President and Chief Executive Officer of United Security Bancshares
http://www.unitedsecuritybank.com/ (NASDAQ:UBFO) reported today the
results of operations for the 4th quarter and twelve months ended
December 31, 2009. The net loss was $425,000 for the 4th quarter of
2009, as compared with a net income of $842,000 for the 4th quarter
in 2008. Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share for the 4th
quarter 2009 were ($.03) compared with $0.07 for the 4th quarter
2008. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, the net loss
was $4,537,000 compared with net income of $4,070,000 in 2008. For
the 4th quarter 2009, return on average equity was (2.18%) and the
return on average assets (.23%) compared with a return on average
equity was 4.18% and the return on average assets was 0.43% for the
4th quarter 2008. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009,
return on average equity was (5.77%) and the return on average
assets was (.62%). For the same period in 2008, return on average
equity was 4.93% and return on average assets was .52%.
Shareholders' equity at year end 2009 was $75.8 million. The Board
of Directors of United Security Bancshares declared a 1st quarter
2010 stock dividend of one percent (1%). The stock dividend
replaces the quarterly cash dividend. The stock dividend was
payable to shareholders of record on January 8, 2009 and shares
were issued on January 20, 2009. Woods added, "During the last half
of 2009 the Company showed a net profit of $268,000. We are seeing
the fruits of significant efforts over the past 12 months, after
taking control of and completing various requirements to prepare
properties for sale. During the last half of the year, 75
transactions related to nonperforming assets sold for total
proceeds of $30.8 million after additional write-downs and
(gains)/losses of $1,469,000. "Our focused and disciplined approach
provides our customers with as much assistance as possible during
difficult times while we attempt to avoid contributing to further
job loss and property value declines, often associated with ill
timed liquidations. We understand, if your neighbors' property is
liquidated in a forced sale, your property drops in value and we
work to minimize that whenever possible." "Our employees have a
strong commitment to an approach that benefits customers and
shareholders alike and parallels our commitment to provide
excellent bank services in the communities we serve. Our business
plan reduces nonperforming assets, adds to our strong capital base
while providing customers with more options. Fortunately, strong
core earnings allow us greater flexibility for accomplishing these
goals." Net interest income for the 4th quarter 2009 was $7.25
million, up $176,000 from the 4th quarter of 2008 for an increase
of 2.5%. The net interest margin increased from 4.02% in the 4th
quarter 2008 to 4.67% in 2009. For the twelve months ended December
31, 2009 net interest income was $28,347,000, down $1,862,000 from
$30,209,000 for the same period in 2008 for an 6.16% decline. The
net interest margin was 4.36% for the twelve month period ended
December 31, 2008 and 4.51% for the same period in 2009.
Noninterest income for the 4th quarter of 2009 was $2,870,000, up
$172,000 from $2,698,000 in 2008 for an increase of 6.4%. For the
twelve months ended December 31, 2009, noninterest income was
$6,307,000, down $2,036,000 from $8,343,000 for the same period in
2008. Several categories of noninterest income declined in 2009
relative to 2008 including but not limited to: ATM fees (down
$148,000); service charges (down $113,000); gains on sale of OREO
(down $861,000); miscellaneous income (down $279,000); financial
service income (down $452,000) and OREO rent (down $312,000). Other
operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2009
were $6,353,000 and $6,271,000 for 2008, an increase of $82,000 or
1.32%. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, other
operating expenses totaled $27,967,000, up $4,615,000 from
$23,351,000 for the same period in 2008. Five expense components
accounted for the much of differences for the twelve month period.
1) FDIC assessments increased by $683,000, 2) write-downs on
foreclosed properties were up $437,000, 3) foreclosed property
expenses were up $1,194,000, 4) sundry losses associated with a
lawsuit were up $817,000 and 5) a goodwill impairment expense was
up $3,026,000 in 2009 over 2008. The provision for loan loss was
$4,781,000 for the 4th quarter of 2009 and $2,366,000 for 4th
quarter of 2008. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, the
provision was $13,375,000 compared with $9,526,000 for the same
period in 2008. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for
loan losses, Management's judgment is the primary determining
factor for establishing the amount of the provision for loan losses
and management considers the allowance for loan and lease losses at
December 31, 2009 to be adequate. Non-performing assets decreased
to 10.32% of total assets on December 31, 2009 from 12.43% on
September 30, 2009. At year-end 2008 non-performing assets were
10.68% of total assets. United Security Bancshares is a $690+
million bank holding company. United Security Bank, its principal
subsidiary is a state chartered bank and member of the Federal
Reserve Bank of San Francisco. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news
release contains 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 and the
Company intends such statements to be covered by the safe harbor
provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements are based on management's knowledge and belief as of
today and include information concerning the Company's possible or
assumed future financial condition, and its results of operations,
business and earnings outlook. These forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors, some of
which are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict, could
cause future results to differ materially from those contemplated
by such forward-looking statements. These factors include (1)
changes in interest rates, (2) significant changes in banking laws
or regulations, (3) increased competition in the company's market,
(4) other-than-expected credit losses, (5) earthquake or other
natural disasters impacting the condition of real estate
collateral, (6) the effect of acquisitions and integration of
acquired businesses, (7) the impact of proposed and/or recently
adopted changes in regulatory, judicial, or legislative tax
treatment of business transactions, particularly recently enacted
California tax legislation and the subsequent Dec. 31, 2003,
announcement by the Franchise Tax Board regarding the taxation of
REITs and RICs; and (8) unknown economic impacts caused by the
State of California's budget issues. Management cannot predict at
this time the severity or duration of the effects of the recent
business slowdown on our specific business activities and
profitability. Weaker or a further decline in capital and consumer
spending, and related recessionary trends could adversely affect
our performance in a number of ways including decreased demand for
our products and services and increased credit losses. Likewise,
changes in interest rates, among other things, could slow the rate
of growth or put pressure on current deposit levels and affect the
ability of borrowers to repay loans. Forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date they are made, and the company does not
undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect
circumstances or events that occur after the date the statements
are made, or to update earnings guidance including the factors that
influence earnings. For a more complete discussion of these risks
and uncertainties, see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2008, and particularly the section of
Management's Discussion and Analysis. United Security Bancshares
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, December 31, 2009 2008 ---- ---- Cash &
nonint.-bearing deposits in banks $17,644 $19,426 Interest-bearing
deposits in banks 3,313 20,431 Federal funds sold 11,585 0
Investment securities AFS 71,411 92,749 Loans, net of unearned fees
507,707 543,317 Less: allowance for loan losses (15,016) (11,529)
------- ------- Loans, net 492,692 531,788 Premises and equipment,
net 13,296 14,285 Intangible assets 9,425 13,417 Other assets
73,201 68,980 ------ ------ TOTAL ASSETS $692,568 $761,077
Deposits: Noninterest-bearing demand & NOW 187,754 190,363
Savings & Money Market 144,904 133,367 Time 229,002 184,756
------- ------- Total deposits 561,660 508,486 Borrowed funds
40,000 155,045 Other liabilities 4,371 6,010 Junior subordinated
debentures 10,716 11,926 ------ ------ TOTAL LIABILITIES $616,747
$681,467 Shareholders' equity: Common shares outstanding:
12,496,499 at Dec. 31, 2009 12,010,372 at Dec. 31, 2008 $37,575
$34,811 Retained earnings 40,499 47,722 Fair Value Adjustment -
Hedge 0 0 Accumulated other comprehensive income (2,253) (2,923)
------ ------ Total shareholders' equity $75,820 $79,610 TOTAL
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 692,568 761,077 United
Security Bancshares Consolidated Statements of Income (dollars in
000's, Three Three Twelve Twelve except per share Months Months
Months Months amounts) Ended Ended Ended Ended December 31 December
31 December 31 December 31 (unaudited) 2009 2008 2009 2008 ----
---- ---- ---- Interest income $8,850 $10,036 $35,673 $45,146
Interest expense 1,605 2,967 7,327 14,937 ----- ----- ----- ------
Net interest income 7,245 7,069 28,347 30,209 Provision for loan
losses 4,781 2,366 13,375 9,526 Other income 2,870 2,698 6,307
8,343 Other expenses 6,353 6,271 27,967 23,351 ----- ----- ------
------ Income before income tax provision (1,020) 1,130 (6,687)
5,675 Provision for income taxes (595) 289 (2,150) 1,605 ---- ---
------ ----- NET INCOME ($425) $842 ($4,537) $4,070 United Security
Bancshares Selected Financial Data (dollars in 000's Three Three
Twelve Twelve except per share Months Months Months Months amounts)
Ended Ended Ended Ended December 31 December 31 December 31
December 31 2009 2008 2009 2008 ----------- ----------- -----------
----------- Basic Earnings Per Share ($0.03) $0.07 ($0.36) $0.32
Diluted Earning Per Share ($0.03) $0.07 ($0.36) $0.32 Annualized
Return on: Average Assets -0.23% 0.43% -0.62% 0.52% Average Equity
-2.18% 4.18% -5.77% 4.93% Net Interest Margin 4.67% 4.02% 4.51%
4.36% Net Charge-offs to Average Loans 2.69% 2.31% 1.80% 0.92%
December 31 December 31 2009 2008 ----------- ----------- Book
Value Per Share $6.07 $6.63 Tangible Book Value Per Share $5.31
$5.51 Efficiency Ratio 80.70% 60.38% Non Performing Assets to Total
Assets 10.32% 10.68% Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans 2.96%
2.75% Shares Outstanding - period end 12,496,499 12,010,372 Basic
Shares - YTD average weighted 12,496,578 12,537,955 Diluted Shares
- YTD average weighted 12,496,578 12,541,516 Basic Shares - QTD
average weighted 12,496,525 12,512,595 Diluted Shares - QTD average
weighted 12,496,525 12,512,674 DATASOURCE: United Security
Bancshares CONTACT: Dennis R. Woods, President and Chief Executive
Officer of United Security Bank, +1-559-248-4928 Web Site:
http://www.unitedsecuritybank.com/
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