WHITTIER, Calif., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Friendly Hills
Bank (OTC Bulletin Board: FHLB) reported results for the second
quarter of 2010, after completing its third full year of operations
since opening on September 18, 2006.
For the six month period ending June 30,
2010, the bank reported a profit of $361,000 or $0.22
per diluted share of common stock. This figure includes a
$514,000 gain on the sale of
investment securities and a $152,000
decrease in the value of an interest rate cap which was purchased
during the second quarter. The provision for credit losses
for the six months ended June 30,
2010, of $83,000 was 75% less
than the $333,000 provision for the
same period one year earlier. The prior year provision was
impacted by the increase in the Bank's allowance for loan losses
from 1.50% to 2.00% of gross loans as part of the Bank's overall
risk management process. The bank reported a net loss of
$736,000, or ($0.46) per diluted share of common stock for the
six months ended June 30, 2009.
As of June 30, 2010, the bank
reported total assets of $93.1
million, a 34% increase from $69.3
million as of June 30, 2009.
The bank's loan portfolio, net of unearned income, grew 39%
from $44.4 million as of June 30, 2009, to $61.8
million as of June 30,
2010. The portfolio remains diversified with $10.2 million or 16% in Commercial &
Industrial Loans to local businesses, $24.2
million or 39% in Residential Real Estate Loans to investors
and $23.8 million or 38% in
Commercial Real Estate Loans. Owner Occupied properties
represent the largest component of the Commercial Real Estate
Portfolio (22%) with $13.8 million
outstanding. The bank has an additional $17.3 million in unfunded loan commitments.
The bank's overall deposit base has grown 28% in the twelve
months ended June 30, 2010, from
$55.6 million as of June 30, 2009, to $70.9
million as of June 30, 2010.
Non-interest bearing deposits continue to form a substantial
part of the deposit base (32%), growing from $19.0 million to $22.5 million as of June 30, 2010. During the same time period
interest-bearing deposits grew from $36.6
million to $48.4 million on June 30,
2010. The bank has no deposits which were sourced
through brokers or other wholesale funding sources.
At June 30, 2010, shareholders'
equity was $13.3 million and the
bank's total risk-based regulatory capital ratio was 20.83%,
significantly 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 as well as available collateralized
borrowings and other potential sources of liquidity.
"The current environment continues to present many challenges
with high levels of external risk for the bank and its client
base," commented Jeffrey K. Ball,
Chief Executive Officer. "In response to these challenges we
have taken certain steps to minimize our risk position while
maintaining a very strong underwriting position on our assets.
This risk management includes taking specific steps to offset
the potential impact of a rising interest rate environment which
could likely materialize in the coming years. To offset a
portion of this risk we have utilized wholesale borrowing and
purchased an interest rate cap contract. The near-term impact
of these actions has resulted in compressed margins and a value
adjustment for the most recent quarter. However, we are
confident that they will bring long-term value to the institution
by offsetting our exposure to rising interest rates in the coming
years. The environment also gives us an elevated level of
concern regarding asset quality which we have responded to by
maintaining our strong underwriting standards and aggressively
managing the loan portfolio. This approach has resulted in
the decision to place an existing loan on non-accrual during the
second quarter. That action included the reversal of the
associated interest income which has also impacted our net interest
margins. We remain confident in the quality of our loan
portfolio relative to the loan loss provision we are maintaining
and feel the bank has sufficient liquidity and capital to support
the continued growth of our franchise."
Friendly Hills Bank is a community bank which was formed to
primarily serve the Southern
California communities of Whittier, La
Habra, Santa Fe Springs and
La Habra Heights, as well as the
surrounding markets of Southern
California. The bank was established in 2006 by
prominent members of the local community who were seeking an
alternative to the larger financial institutions in the area.
The bank is headquartered at 16011 E. Whittier Blvd. in
Whittier, California with an
additional branch office at 12070 East Telegraph Road, Suite #100
in Santa Fe Springs, California.
For more information on the bank, please visit
www.friendlyhillsbank.com or call 562-947-1920.
Forward Looking Statements:
The numbers in this press release are unaudited. Statements
such as those regarding the anticipated development and expansion
of Friendly Hills Bank's business, and the intent, belief or
current expectations of the bank, its directors or its officers,
are "forward looking" statements (as such term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results
may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, risks related to the local and national
economy, the bank's performance, including its ability to generate
loan and deposit growth, changes in interest rates, and regulatory
matters.
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Friendly Hills
Bank
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Balance Sheets
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(Unaudited)
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(in thousands, except per share
information)
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6/30/10
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12/31/09
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6/30/09
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ASSETS
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Cash and due from
banks
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$ 4,101
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$ 1,954
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$ 2,161
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Interest bearing deposits with
other financial institutions
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2,338
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1,915
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1,505
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Federal funds sold
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0
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0
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8,255
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Cash and Cash
Equivalents
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6,439
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3,869
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11,921
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Investment securities
available-for-sale
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24,246
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18,779
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12,425
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Loans, net of unearned
income
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61,826
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57,691
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44,382
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Allowance for loan
losses
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(1,240)
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(1,156)
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(889)
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Net Loans
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60,586
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56,535
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43,493
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Premises and equipment,
net
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919
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1,014
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1,103
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Accrued interest receivable and
other assets
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905
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795
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391
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Total Assets
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$ 93,095
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$ 80,992
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$ 69,333
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY
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Liabilities
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Deposits
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Noninterest-bearing
deposits
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$ 22,488
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$ 22,061
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$ 19,009
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Interest-bearing
deposits
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48,368
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45,832
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36,556
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Total Deposits
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70,856
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67,893
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55,565
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FHLB advances
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8,750
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0
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0
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Accrued interest payable and
other liabilities
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177
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218
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281
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Total Liabilities
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79,783
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68,111
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55,846
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Shareholders'
Equity
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Common stock, no par value,
10,000,000 shares authorized:
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1,616,000 shares issued and
outstanding
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15,958
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15,958
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15,958
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Additional
paid-in-capital
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900
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795
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666
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Accumulated deficit
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(3,946)
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(4,308)
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(3,534)
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Accumulated other comprehensive
income
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400
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436
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397
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Total Shareholders'
Equity
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13,312
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12,881
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13,487
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Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity
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$ 93,095
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$ 80,992
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$ 69,333
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Book Value Per
Share
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$ 8.24
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$ 7.97
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$ 8.35
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Friendly Hills
Bank
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Statements of
Operations
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(Unaudited)
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(in thousands, except per share
information)
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For the six
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For the six
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months ended
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months ended
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6/30/10
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6/30/09
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Interest Income
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$ 2,238
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$ 1,524
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Interest Expense
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331
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232
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Net Interest Income
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1,907
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1,292
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Provision for Credit
Losses
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83
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333
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Net Interest Income after
Provision for Credit Losses
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1,824
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959
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Other Income
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94
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78
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Operating Expenses
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1,918
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1,772
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Gain (Loss) on Securities &
Hedging Contracts
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362
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0
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Earnings (Loss) before Provision
for Income Taxes
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362
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(735)
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Provision for Income
Taxes
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(1)
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(1)
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Net Earnings (Loss)
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$ 361
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$ (736)
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Basic and Diluted Earnings
(Loss) Per Share
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$ 0.22
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$ (0.46)
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SOURCE Friendly Hills Bank
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