UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-QSB

 

 

 

(Mark One)

 

 

 

ý

 

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2003

 

 

 

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                    TO                   

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000—31977

 

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

(Name of small business issuer in its charter)

 

California

 

77-0539125

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

600 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, California

 

93612

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

 

 

Issuer’s telephone number (559) 298-1775

 

 

 

 

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  ý    No  o

 

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of October 31, 2003  2,598,507 shares

 

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one)

Yes o    No  ý

 

 



 

INDEX

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) at September 30, 2003 and (audited) December 31, 2002

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the Three Month and Nine Month Periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the Nine Month Periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Nine Month Periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

ITEM 3 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 2 CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

SIGNATURES

 

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002

(In Thousands Except Share Amounts)

 

 

 

September 30,
2003

 

December 31,
2002

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

19,573

 

18,804

 

Interest bearing deposits with other banks

 

500

 

500

 

Federal funds sold

 

11,526

 

17,678

 

Available-for-sale investment securities  (Book value of $88,741 at September 30, 2003 and $74,992 at December 31, 2002)

 

90,464

 

77,723

 

Loans, less allowance for credit losses of $2,373 at September 30, 2003 and $2,433 at December 31, 2002

 

181,738

 

156,293

 

Bank premises and equipment, net

 

3,048

 

3,136

 

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

 

9,223

 

8,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

316,072

 

$

283,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing

 

82,064

 

73,823

 

Interest bearing

 

196,668

 

172,515

 

Total deposits

 

278,732

 

246,338

 

Short-term borrowings

 

7,000

 

2,000

 

Long-term borrowings

 

1,000

 

7,000

 

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

 

3,338

 

3,569

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

290,070

 

258,907

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, no par value:  10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized, 2,598,507 and 2,573,242 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002

 

6,092

 

5,854

 

Retained earnings

 

18,738

 

16,387

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

1,172

 

1,858

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

26,002

 

24,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

316,072

 

$

283,006

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002

(In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

 

 

 

For the Three Months
Ended September 30

 

For the Nine Months
Ended September 30

 

(Unaudited)

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

INTEREST INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and fees on loans

 

$

2,991

 

$

2,919

 

$

8,959

 

$

8,360

 

Interest on Federal funds sold

 

34

 

57

 

143

 

102

 

Interest and dividends on investment securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable

 

414

 

666

 

1,576

 

1,954

 

Exempt from Federal income taxes

 

195

 

124

 

554

 

365

 

Interest on deposits with other banks

 

2

 

1

 

8

 

2

 

Total interest income

 

3,636

 

3,767

 

11,240

 

10,783

 

INTEREST EXPENSE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on deposits

 

478

 

601

 

1,545

 

1,797

 

Other

 

70

 

89

 

218

 

252

 

Total interest expense

 

548

 

690

 

1,763

 

2,049

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

 

3,088

 

3,077

 

9,477

 

8,734

 

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

3,088

 

3,077

 

9,477

 

8,734

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges

 

592

 

532

 

1,616

 

1,422

 

Rentals from equipment leased to others

 

71

 

214

 

430

 

834

 

Loan placement fees

 

136

 

85

 

407

 

232

 

Net realized gain on sales of investment securities

 

356

 

1

 

356

 

27

 

Other income

 

197

 

229

 

628

 

614

 

Total non-interest income

 

1,352

 

1,061

 

3,437

 

3,129

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

1,801

 

1,652

 

5,375

 

4,578

 

Occupancy and equipment

 

412

 

319

 

1,172

 

889

 

Depreciation and provision for losses on equipment leased to others

 

(29

)

238

 

200

 

732

 

Other expense

 

830

 

812

 

2,527

 

2,644

 

Total non-interest expenses

 

3,014

 

3,021

 

9,274

 

8,843

 

Income before income taxes

 

1,426

 

1,117

 

3,640

 

3,020

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

420

 

347

 

1,031

 

958

 

Income after income taxes

 

$

1,006

 

$

770

 

$

2,609

 

$

2,062

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.30

 

$

1.01

 

$

0.80

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.75

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002

(Unaudited)  (In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

 

 

 

Stock

 

Amount

 

Retained
Earnings

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
 Income

 

Shareholders’
Equity

 

Comprehensive
Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2002

 

2,570

 

$

6,049

 

$

13,733

 

$

1,046

 

$

20,828

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

2,062

 

 

 

2,062

 

$

2,062

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,092

 

1,092

 

1,092

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,154

 

Cash dividend - $.05 per share

 

 

 

 

 

(130

)

 

 

(130

)

 

 

Stock options exercised and related tax benefit of $86

 

40

 

271

 

 

 

 

 

271

 

 

 

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

 

(16

)

(191

)

 

 

 

 

(191

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2002

 

2,594

 

$

6,129

 

$

15,665

 

$

2,138

 

$

23,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2003

 

2,573

 

$

5,854

 

$

16,387

 

$

1,858

 

$

24,099

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

2,609

 

 

 

2,609

 

$

2,609

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(686

)

(686

)

(686

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,923

 

Cash dividend - $.10 per share

 

 

 

 

 

(258

)

 

 

(258

)

 

 

Stock options exercised and related tax benefit of $78

 

31

 

319

 

 

 

 

 

319

 

 

 

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

 

(5

)

(81

)

 

 

 

 

(81

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2003

 

2,599

 

$

6,092

 

$

18,738

 

$

1,172

 

$

26,002

 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002

(In Thousands) (Unaudited)

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net  income

 

$

2,609

 

$

2,062

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income  to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Reduction of allowance for residual losses on equipment leased to others

 

(150

)

 

Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net

 

2,074

 

1,603

 

Net realized gains on sales of available-for-sale investment securities

 

(356

)

(27

)

Loss (Gain) on disposition of equipment

 

10

 

(6

)

Gain on sale of equipment leased to others

 

 

(21

)

Net increase in deferred loan fees

 

66

 

11

 

Net increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets

 

(23

)

(724

)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

 

(203

)

(188

)

Net decrease in accrued interest payable and other liabilities

 

(154

)

(304

)

Deferred Income tax expense

 

 

273

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

3,873

 

2,679

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of available for sale investment securities

 

(49,394

)

(19,366

)

Proceeds from sales, calls or maturity of available-for-sale investment securities

 

8,680

 

1,955

 

Proceeds from principal repayments of available for sale investment securities

 

26,128

 

13,532

 

Net increase in loans and leases

 

(25,511

)

(23,574

)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

 

 

19

 

Proceeds from sale of equipment leased to others

 

 

21

 

Purchase of premises and equipment

 

(455

)

(1,449

)

Purchase of single premium cash surrender value life insurance policies

 

 

(1,475

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(40,552

)

(30,337

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in demand, interest bearing and savings deposits

 

27,650

 

34,656

 

Net increase in time deposits

 

4,744

 

5,491

 

Proceeds from borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

 

14,000

 

Repayments to Federal Home Loan Bank

 

(1,000

)

(6,000

)

Cash paid for dividends

 

(258

)

(130

)

Share repurchase and retirement

 

(81

)

(191

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

241

 

185

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

31,296

 

48,011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET(DECREASE) INCREASE  IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(5,383

)

20,353

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

 

36,482

 

18,123

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

 

$

31,099

 

$

38,476

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

$

1,808

 

$

2,037

 

Income taxes

 

$

720

 

$

1,021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Cash Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investment securities

 

$

(1,009

)

$

1,402

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1.   GENERAL

 

All adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which, in the opinion of Management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002; the results of its operations for the three month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, and changes in its shareholders’ equity and its cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 have been included.  The results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with the accounting principles and policies reflected in the Company’s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2002.

 

Note 2.  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company issues stock options under two stock-based compensation plans, the Central Valley Community Bancorp 2000 and 1992 Stock Option Plans.  The Company accounts for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations.  No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under these plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.  In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, an Amendment of FASB No. 123, the following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.

 

Pro forma adjustments to the Company’s consolidated net earnings and earnings per share are disclosed during the years in which the options become vested.

 

 

 

For the Quarter
Ended September 30,

 

For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings as reported

 

$

1,006,000

 

$

770,000

 

$

2,609,000

 

$

2,062,000

 

Deduct:  Total stock-based compensation expense determined under the fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects

 

54,000

 

49,500

 

151,000

 

149,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma net income

 

$

952,000

 

$

720,500

 

$

2,458,000

 

$

1,913,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basid earnings per share - as reported

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.30

 

$

1.01

 

$

0.80

 

Basic earnings per share - pro forma

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.95

 

$

0.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share - as reported

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.75

 

Diluted earnings per share - pro forma

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.27

 

$

0.89

 

$

0.72

 

 

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Note 3.   EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

 

 

 

For Quarters Ended
September 30,

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Unaudited)

 

2003

 

2002

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.30

 

Diluted earnings  per share

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.28

 

 

 

 

For Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Unaudited)

 

2003

 

2002

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

1.01

 

$

.80

 

Diluted earnings  per share

 

$

.92

 

$

.75

 

 

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

For Quarter Ended
September 30, 2003

 

For Quarter Ended
September 30, 2002

 

Basic Shares

 

2,597,721

 

2,585,671

 

Diluted Shares

 

2,853,927

 

2,745,589

 

 

 

 

For Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2003

 

For Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2002

 

Basic Shares

 

2,582,254

 

2,588,014

 

Diluted Shares

 

2,814,800

 

2,733,532

 

 

Note 4.   COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

Total comprehensive income is comprised of net earnings and net unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities.  Total comprehensive income for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 was $160,000 and $1,706,000, respectively.  For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, comprehensive income totaled $1,923,000 and $3,154,000, respectively.

 

Note 5.   IMPACT OF NEW FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.  This Statement amends SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based  compensation.  In addition, this statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results.  The transition guidance and annual disclosure provisions of SFAS No.  148 are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002.  The interim disclosure provisions are effective for financial reporting containing financial statements for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002.  Because the Company accounts for the compensation cost associated with its stock option plans under the intrinsic value method, the alternative methods of transition will not apply to the Company.  The additional disclosure requirements of the statement are included in these interim financial statements.  In management’s opinion, the adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

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On April 30, 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.  This Statement amends and clarifies the accounting for derivative instruments by providing guidance related to circumstances under which a contract with a net investment meets the characteristics of a derivative as discussed in SFAS No.  133.  The Statement also clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component.  The Statement is intended to result in more consistent reporting for derivative contracts and must be applied prospectively for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, except for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003.  In management’s opinion, adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.  This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances).  Certain of the provisions of this Statement are consistent with the current definition of liabilities in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements.  The remaining provisions of this Statement incorporate the FASB’s intention to revise the definition to encompass certain obligations that a reporting entity can or must settle by issuing its own equity shares, depending on the nature of the relationship established between the holder and the issuer. This Statement concludes the first phase of the FASB’s redeliberations of the Exposure Draft, Accounting for Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Liabilities, Equity, or Both.   This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of nonpublic entities.  In management’s opinion, adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others (FIN 45). FIN 45 changes current practice in accounting for, and disclosure of, guarantees. FIN 45 will require certain guarantees to be recorded at fair value on the Company’s balance sheet, a change from current practice, which is generally to record a liability only when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable, as those terms are defined in SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. FIN 45 also requires a guarantor to make significant new disclosures, even when the likelihood of making any payments under the guarantee is remote, which is another change from current practice. The disclosure requirements of FIN 45 are effective immediately and are included in Note 8, “Litigation and Contingencies.” The initial recognition and initial measurement provisions are applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 28, 2002. The Company expects that the new recognition and measurement provisions will not have a significant impact on the Company’s future financial position or results of operations.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46). This standard clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, and addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities.  FIN 46 requires existing unconsolidated variable interest entities to be consolidated by their primary beneficiaries if the entities do not effectively disperse risk among the parties involved.  FIN 46 also enhances the disclosurerequirements related to variable interest entities.  This statement is effective for variable interest entities created or in which an enterprise obtains an interest after January 31, 2003.  FIN 46 will be effective for the Company beginning September 7, 2003 for all interests in variable interest entities acquired before February 1, 2003.  The adoption of FIN 46 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations

 

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ITEM 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain matters discussed in this report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements contained herein that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding the Company’s current business strategy and the Company’s plans for future development and operations, are based upon current expectations. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to (1) significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking industry; (2) changes in the interest rate environment resulting in reduced margins; (3) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, are less favorable than expected; (4) changes in the regulatory environment; (5) fluctuations in the real estate market; (6) changes in business conditions and inflation; (7) changes in securities markets; and (8) the other risks set forth in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2002.  Therefore, the information set forth in such forward-looking statements should be carefully considered when evaluating the business prospects of the Company.

 

When the Company uses in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “commit,” “believe” and similar expressions, the Company intends to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected, projected, intended, committed or believed.  The future results and shareholder values of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements.  Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 

OVERVIEW:

 

Central Valley Community Bancorp (OTC:CVCY) (the “Company”) was incorporated on February 7, 2000.  The formation of the holding company offered the Company more flexibility in meeting the long-term needs of customers, shareholders, and the communities it serves.  The Company currently has one bank subsidiary.  The Company’s market area includes the entire Central Valley area from Sacramento, California to Bakersfield, California.  To garner public acceptance beyond the Clovis-Fresno area, the Company made a decision in the first half of 2002 to change the name of its one subsidiary, Clovis Community Bank, to Central Valley Community Bank (the “Bank”).

 

In the first nine months of 2003, the Company, like all financial institutions, was challenged by pressure on its net interest margin.  Competition for commercial and real estate loans in the Company’s market area is very strong as the major banks have lowered their loan dollar targets to market to smaller businesses, which is the Company’s niche.  Additionally, major banks, regional banks, and community banks outside our market area, have opened satellite or loan production offices in the Company’s market area.  This increased competition requires that the Company closely monitor its pricing methods without foregoing pricing loans for the inherent credit risks.  Additionally, deposit pricing, which is at all time lows, continues to resist additional decreases in deposit rates as customers demand “something” for their deposits.   The combination of these two dynamics were major contributors to the  decrease of 78 basis points in the Company’s net interest margin comparing the first nine months of 2003 and 2002.

 

However, the strategic plans the Company put in place in prior years have enabled the Company to increase its net interest income by 8.5% or $743,000 in comparing the same periods.  Total average loans increased 16.7% and average deposits increased 30.0% for the first nine months of 2003 compared

 

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to the same period of 2002.  Interest income from loans and investments increased $457,000, and deposit and other borrowings interest expense decreased $286,000 in the periods under review.

 

The strategic plans the Company implemented in 2001 and 2002 included increased focus on sales culture, customer service standards, providing our employees with the ability to react quickly, flexibility in structuring banking services, increased commitment of resources in the Small Business Administration (SBA) and agricultural lending areas, and expansion into the Sacramento area with private banking services offered in a full service office.

 

The Company had record net income of $2,609,000 for the first nine months of 2003 compared to $2,062,000 for the same period of 2002.  This 26.5% increase equates to basic earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01 and diluted EPS of $0.92, respectively.  The Bank realized a $235,000, after tax, gain on sale of investment in the first nine months of 2003 which contributed to the majority of the increase.

 

Return on average assets (ROA) and return on average equity (ROE) for the periods under review are reflected in the following table.

 

(Unaudited)

 

For the Quarter Ended
September 30, 2003

 

For the Quarter Ended
September 30, 2002

 

ROA

 

1.28

%

1.22

%

ROE

 

15.83

%

13.17

%

 

(Unaudited)

 

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2003

 

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2002

 

ROA

 

1.16

%

1.15

%

ROE

 

13.82

%

12.36

%

 

QUARTERLY AVERAGE BALANCES

 

The table below sets forth quarterly average assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity; interest income earned and interest expense paid; and the average yield earned or rates paid thereon for the third quarter of 2003 and 2002.  The quarterly average balances reflect daily averages except non-accrual loans that were computed using month-end averages.  Net interest margin is calculated by dividing net interest income by quarterly average interest earning assets and is not computed on a taxable equivalent basis.

 

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

SCHEDULE OF AVERAGE BALANCES AND AVERAGE YIELDS AND RATES

 

 

 

FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED
September 30, 2003

 

FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED
September 30, 2002

 

 

 

AVERAGE
BALANCE

 

INTEREST

 

AVERAGE
INTEREST
RATE

 

AVERAGE
BALANCE

 

INTEREST

 

AVERAGE
INTEREST
RATE

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning deposits in other banks

 

$

500

 

$

2

 

1.60

%

$

100

 

$

1

 

4.00

%

Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable securities

 

74,364

 

414

 

2.23

%

49,336

 

666

 

5.40

%

Non-taxable securities

 

16,604

 

195

 

4.70

%

9,759

 

124

 

5.08

%

Total investment securities

 

90,968

 

609

 

2.68

%

59,095

 

790

 

5.35

%

Federal funds sold

 

14,536

 

34

 

0.94

%

13,781

 

57

 

1.65

%

Total securities

 

105,504

 

643

 

2.44

%

72,876

 

847

 

4.65

%

Loans

 

177,512

 

2,991

 

6.74

%

152,240

 

2,919

 

7.67

%

Total interest-earning assets

 

283,016

 

3,636

 

5.14

%

225,116

 

3,767

 

6.69

%

Allowance for credit losses

 

(2,370

)

 

 

 

 

(2,415

)

 

 

 

 

Non-accrual loans

 

701

 

 

 

 

 

601

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

18,018

 

 

 

 

 

15,365

 

 

 

 

 

Premises

 

2,961

 

 

 

 

 

2,926

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-earning assets

 

11,234

 

 

 

 

 

11,515

 

 

 

 

 

Total average assets

 

$

314,060

 

$

3,636

 

 

 

$

253,208

 

$

3,767

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’  EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings and NOW accounts

 

$

57,284

 

$

25

 

0.17

%

47,615

 

$

44

 

0.37

%

Money market accounts

 

77,378

 

150

 

0.78

%

52,360

 

208

 

1.59

%

Time certificates of deposit, under $100,000

 

47,370

 

255

 

2.15

%

39,389

 

268

 

2.71

%

Time certificates of deposit, $100,000 and over

 

14,184

 

48

 

1.35

%

14,394

 

81

 

2.25

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

196,216

 

478

 

0.97

%

153,758

 

601

 

1.56

%

Other borrowed funds

 

8,000

 

70

 

3.50

%

11,380

 

89

 

3.16

%

Federal funds purchased

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

204,216

 

548

 

1.07

%

165,138

 

690

 

1.67

%

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

81,547

 

 

 

 

 

62,698

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

2,862

 

 

 

 

 

1,994

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

25,435

 

 

 

 

 

23,378

 

 

 

 

 

Total average liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

314,060

 

$

548

 

 

 

$

253,208

 

$

690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and  rate earned on average earning assets

 

 

 

$

3,636

 

5.14

%

 

 

$

3,767

 

6.69

%

Interest expense and interest cost related to average interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

548

 

1.07

%

 

 

690

 

1.67

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income and net interest  margin

 

 

 

$

3,088

 

4.36

%

 

 

$

3,077

 

5.47

%

 

A significant portion of the Bank’s loan portfolio utilizes prime rate as a reference point in pricing loans. Prime rate for the third quarter of 2003 was 4.00% compared to 4.75% for the same period of 2002.

 

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The effective yield on loans decreased 93 basis points in the periods under review.  Pricing competition from the major banks has been intense as they have lowered their target loan market to include the Company’s market niche.  The Company is continually faced with matching the major banks’ pricing or risking the loss of the loan relationship.

 

However, where the Company has been unable to offer rates as low as its major bank competitors, customer service is often a more important matter to the client.  Stability of commercial loan officers and front line personnel, and commitment to excellent service standards are characteristics of the Company. Average loans for the third quarter of 2003 increased $25,372,000 compared to the same period of 2002, mainly in commercial and real estate related loans.

 

Increases in quarterly average  earning assets, and total assets can all be attributed to the 28.3% growth in average deposits in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter 2002, as discussed below.

 

Effective yield on total securities decreased 222 basis points in the periods under review.  Principal paydowns and maturities of securities were reinvested at lower rates than the original investment.  Additionally, increased amortization of premiums on investments purchased contributed to the decrease in yield.  Refer to the discussion of investment income in the “Results of Operations for the Third Quarter of 2003 Compared to the Third Quarter of 2002”.

 

Effective yield on interest-earning assets was 5.13% for the third quarter of 2003 compared to 6.69% for the third quarter of 2002, a 156 basis point decrease.  The major contributor to the decrease was the 222 basis point decrease in yield in the investment portfolio mentioned above.

 

The effective rate paid on deposits decreased 59 basis points as the Federal funds rate decreased 71 basis points in the periods under review.  Average non-interest bearing deposits increased 30.1% in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the same period of 2002.  The increase is reflective of numerous new and expanded business relationships and low interest rates on other financial products.

 

Quarterly average total deposits increased $61,307,000 in the periods under review.  Additional offices, expansion of existing offices, increased focus on a sales culture, and emphasis on relationship banking contributed to the increase.  The Company opened an office in the Kerman area in October 2002 which was a significant contributor to the increase.   The successes of the expanded River Park and Fig Garden Offices also contributed to the increase.  Despite low interest rates, customers demand to be paid “something” on their funds and the  additional 25 basis point cut in the Federal funds rate by the Federal Reserve Board in June 2003 will make retaining deposits a major challenge for the remainder of 2003.

 

Net interest margin for the third quarter of 2003 was 4.36% compared to 5.47% for the same period in 2002, a 110 basis point decrease.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2003 COMPARED TO THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2002

 

Net income for the third quarter of 2003 was $1,006,000 compared to $770,000 in the same period of 2002, a $236,000 or 30.6% increase.  The increase in net income resulted from increases in net interest income after provision for credit losses, and a $235,000 after tax gain on sale of investment.    Additionally, expenses recognized in the third quarter of 2002 for the Bank’s name change and formation of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) were reflected in the growth change. (For further discussion of the REIT, refer to “Results of Operations for the First Nine Months of 2003 compared to the First Nine Months of 2002”, Income Tax section.)

 

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Net interest income is the Company’s primary source of revenue.  Net interest income is the difference between the interest income received on interest-earning assets and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities.  Net interest income is primarily affected by two factors, the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned on those assets and paid on the liabilities.

 

INTEREST INCOME FROM LOANS

 

The Company’s market focus for loans continues to concentrate on small to medium sized commercial businesses.  These loans offer diversification as to industries and types of business, thus limiting material exposure in any one industry concentration.  The Company offers both fixed and floating interest rate loans and typically obtains collateral in the form of real estate, business equipment, deposit accounts, and accounts receivable, but looks to business cash flow as its primary source of repayment.

 

Interest income from loans increased 2.5%, or $72,000, in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002 as quarterly average total loan volumes increased 16.6% for the third quarter of 2003 compared to the same period of 2002.

 

The $25,372,000 increase in the average loan volume can be attributed to the continued success of the Company’s strategic plan to build its core business with the introduction of new products, seasoned commercial bankers, and strong emphasis on business development and customer retention activities.  The current low rate environment has also offered opportunities for many small businesses to make capital improvements.  The successes of new offices and the expansion into the Sacramento market have also contributed to the increase in volume. No assurance can be given that this level of loan growth will continue.

 

A significant portion of the Company’s loan portfolio consists of floating rate loans, income on which is negatively affected as prime rate is decreased.  Prime rate decreased 50 basis points in November 2002, and 25 basis points in June 2003 which was reflected in the 93 basis point decrease in the effective yield on loans in the periods under review.

 

NON-ACCRUAL LOANS

 

At September 30, 2003, the Company had $815,000 in non-accrual loans compared to $454,000 at September 30, 2002.  Two Small Business Administration (SBA) loan relationships represented approximately 47.0% of the total non-accrual loans at September 30, 2003, and one commercial loan represented the remaining balance.

 

A summary of non-accrual, restructured, and past due loans at September 30, 2003, December 31, 2002, and September 30, 2002 is set forth below.  Management can give no assurance that non-accrual and other non-performing loans will not increase in the future.

 

Composition of Non-accrual, Past Due and Restructured Loans

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

 

September  30,
2003

 

December 31,
2002

 

September 30,
2002

 

Non-accrual Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans secured by real estate

 

$

-0-

 

$

466

 

$

350

 

Commercial & industrial loans

 

815

 

-0-

 

104

 

Total non-accrual

 

815

 

466

 

454

 

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

Restructured loans

 

-0-

 

615

 

619

 

Total non-performing loans

 

$

815

 

$

1,081

 

$

1,073

 

Non-accrual loans to total loans

 

0.4

%

0.3

%

0.3

%

Loans considered to be impaired

 

$

377

 

$

952

 

$

526

 

Related allowance for credit losses on impaired loans

 

$

9

 

$

194

 

$

140

 

 

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The designation of a loan as non-accrual for financial reporting purposes does not relieve the borrowers of their obligation to pay interest.  Accordingly, the Company may ultimately recover all or a portion of the interest due on these non-accrual loans.  A non-accrual loan returns to accrual status when the loan becomes contractually current and future collectibility of amounts due is reasonably assured.

 

INTEREST INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS

 

The investment policy of the Company is established by the Board of Directors and implemented by the Company’s Investment/Asset Liability Committee.  It is designed primarily to provide and maintain liquidity, to enable the Company to meet its pledging requirements for public money and borrowing arrangements, to generate a favorable return on investments without incurring undue interest rate and credit risk, and to complement the Company’s lending activities.  Investments typically have yields lower than loans.

 

The portfolio is comprised of U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, mutual funds, and a small amount of corporate debt instruments.

 

Interest income from investment securities and Federal funds decreased 24.1% in the periods under review.  Quarterly average investment securities, including Federal funds sold, increased $32,628,000 in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the same period of 2002.  The historical low mortgage rates have significantly affected the investment portfolio.

 

In an effort to increase yields without accepting unreasonable risk, a significant portion of new investment purchases have been in high quality mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”). At September 30, 2003, the Company held $56,854,000, or 64.1% of the total investment portfolio, in MBS and CMOs with an average yield of 2.13% for the first nine months of 2003 compared to $39,306,000, or 63.1% of the total investment portfolio at September  30, 2002, with an average yield of 3.77% for the same period of 2002.  However, as interest rates have decreased, the principal paydowns on MBS and CMOs have increased as borrowers refinance to take advantage of the lower rates. Principal paydowns of CMOs and MBS for the third quarter of 2003 were $10,994,000 compared to $2,624,000 in the third quarter of 2002.  The  Federal Reserve Board lowered the Federal funds rate a total of 550 basis points from January 2001 to September 2003 which created, by the nature of CMOs and MBS, increased levels of principal prepayments in the periods under review.  While a portion of the paydowns provided funding for loans, excess funds were generally reinvested at lower yields than those generated by the original investment. Additionally, the increased cashflows from principal prepayments create accelerated premium amortization, which negatively affects yield and income. The Company has purchased some CMOs with prepayment penalties of 3 years and 5 years to attempt to slow the pre-payments and increase yield.

 

The amortized cost and estimated market value of available-for-sale investment securities at September 30, 2003 and September 30, 2002 consisted of the following:

 

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September 30, 2003
(In Thousands)

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Market Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government agencies

 

$

7,200

 

$

454

 

 

$

7,654

 

Obligations of states and  political subdivisions

 

18,304

 

848

 

$

(323

)

18,829

 

U.S. Government agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations

 

56,854

 

984

 

(362

)

57,476

 

Corporate bonds

 

979

 

122

 

 

1,101

 

Other securities

 

5,404

 

 

 

5,404

 

 

 

$

88,741

 

2,408

 

$

(685

)

$

90,464

 

 

September 30, 2002
(In Thousands)

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Estimated
Market Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government agencies

 

$

8,475

 

$

827

 

 

$

9,302

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

12,653

 

1,133

 

 

13,786

 

U.S. Government agencies collateralized by mortgage obligations

 

39,306

 

1,190

 

$

(108

)

40,388

 

Corporate bonds

 

972

 

103

 

 

1,075

 

Other securities

 

909

 

 

 

909

 

 

 

$

62,315

 

$

3,253

 

$

(108

)

$

65,460

 

 

Management’s review of all investments before purchase includes an analysis of how the security will perform under several interest rate scenarios to monitor whether investments are consistent with the Bank’s investment policy.  The policy addresses issues of average life, duration, concentration guidelines, prohibited investments, and prohibited practices.

 

The Company recognizes the interest rate risks and prepayment risks associated with MBS and CMOs.  In a declining rate environment, prepayments from MBS and CMOs would be expected to increase and the expected life of the investment would be expected to shorten.  Conversely, if interest rates increase, prepayments would be expected to decline and the average life of the MBS and CMOs would be expected to extend.  The Company has purchased certain of these investments which are meant to perform well in an increasing rate environment and others that are meant to perform well in a declining rate environment, with the ultimate goal of a balanced portfolio.

 

The Company’s strategic plan has been to use its investment portfolio as a way to offset  interest rate risk inherent in its floating rate loans.  The Company recognizes the market rate risk of the investment portfolio in an increasing rate environment.   At September 30, 2003, the Company’s market risk for the investment portfolio was higher in an increasing rate environment versus a declining rate environment. At September 30, 2003 an immediate rate increase of 200 basis points would result in an estimated decrease in the market value of the Company’s investment portfolio of approximately $4,349,000.  Conversely, with an immediate rate decrease of 200 basis points, the estimated increase in the market value of the Company’s investment portfolio would be approximately $3,966,000 at September 30, 2003.

 

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While an immediate shock of 200 basis points is highly unlikely, as evidenced by the changes in interest rates in 2003, 2002 and 2001 which were in 25 basis point and 50 basis point increments, the Company uses those increments to measure its interest rate risk in accordance with regulatory requirements and to measure the possible future risk in the investment portfolio.

 

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

The Company offers a variety of deposit accounts having a range of interest rates and terms.  The Company’s deposits consist of savings, demand deposits, and certificate of deposit accounts.  The flow of deposits is influenced significantly by general economic conditions, changes in the money market and prevailing interest rates and competition.  The Company’s deposits are obtained primarily from the geographic area in which its offices are located.  The Company relies primarily on customer service and long-standing relationships with customers to attract and retain these deposits.  The Company does not currently have any brokered deposits, and based on historical experience, management believes it will continue to retain a large portion of its time deposit accounts at maturity.  The Bank’s Management Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) meets regularly to discuss economic conditions, competition, community needs, and set competitive rates and fees.

 

Interest expense in the third quarter of 2003 was $548,000 compared to $690,000 in the third quarter of 2002.  This $142,000, or 20.6%, decrease in interest expense occurred notwithstanding a 27.6% growth in quarterly average interest bearing deposits in the periods under review.  The decrease in interest expense can be partially attributed to the decrease in Federal funds interest rates discussed above as well as prudent management of loan and deposit interest rates by the Management ALCO.  Interest rates on deposits typically lag behind immediate changes in Federal funds rates and then generally reflect only a percentage of the rate changes on deposit accounts.

 

Quarterly average interest-bearing deposits for the third quarter of 2003 were $196,216,000 compared to $153,758,000 for the third quarter of 2002, a 27.6%, or $42,458,000 increase.  The effective rate for all interest bearing deposits was 0.97% in the third quarter of 2003 compared to 1.56% in the third quarter of 2002, a 59 basis point decrease.

 

If interest rates were to decline or continue to remain unchanged in 2003, the Company could experience restraints on further decreases in the rates paid on deposit products.  Additionally, the interest rate risk could increase as depositors are reluctant to accept continued low deposit rates and search for higher yields in investment products other than those offered by the Company.  Conversely, if interest rates were to increase, the Company could benefit from the immediate increase in loan rates without comparable immediate increases in deposit rates.

 

Non-interest bearing deposits provide fairly inexpensive funding for loans and offer the opportunity for the Company to enhance and strengthen its net interest margin.  However, as stated previously, with deposit rates at historical lows, the advantages of this funding source are not as significant as in times of higher market interest rates. Quarterly average non-interest bearing deposits increased 30.1% to $81,547,000 for the third quarter of 2003 compared to $62,698,000 for the third quarter of 2002.  New business relationships were the major contributor to this increase.

 

Other interest expense decreased $19,000 in the periods under review. The Company utilized its Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) credit line in 2002 in anticipation of short-term liquidity needs and to take advantage of opportunities to lock in low funding rates for increased loan growth.  While the loan growth met expectations, the deposit growth has exceeded expectations.  Borrowings from the FHLB were $8,000,000 at September 30, 2003 and $11,000,000 at September 30, 2002.  The average maturies and average rate of the borrowings at September 30, 2003 was .53 years and 3.47%, respectively.  The Company will continue to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing funds versus selling investment securities as part of its ongoing funding analysis.

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses in the third quarter of 2003 was $3,088,000 compared to $3,077,000 in the third quarter of 2002, an increase of $11,000, or 0.4%.

 

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PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

The Company provides for possible credit losses by a charge to operating income based upon the composition of the loan portfolio, past delinquency levels, losses and non-performing assets, economic and environmental conditions and other factors which, in management’s judgment, deserve recognition in estimating credit losses.  Loans are charged off when they are considered uncollectible or of such little value that continuance as an active earning bank asset is not warranted.

 

The establishment of an adequate credit allowance is based on both an accurate risk rating system and loan portfolio management tools.  The Board has established initial responsibility for the accuracy of credit risk grades with the individual credit officer.  The grading is then submitted to the Chief Credit Officer (CCO), who reviews the grades for accuracy.  The risk grading and reserve allocation is analyzed annually by a third party credit reviewer and by various regulatory agencies.

 

The CCO sets the specific reserve for all adversely risk-graded credits quarterly.  This process includes the utilization of loan delinquency reports, classified asset reports, and portfolio concentration reports to assist in accurately assessing credit risk and establishing appropriate reserves.  Reserves are also allocated to credits that are not adversely graded.  Use of historical loss experience within the portfolio along with peer bank loss experience determines the level of reserves held.

 

The allowance for credit losses is reviewed at least quarterly by the Board’s Audit Committee and by the Board of Directors.  Reserves are allocated to loan portfolio categories using percentages which are based on both historical risk elements such as delinquencies and losses and predictive risk elements such as economic, competitive and environmental factors.  The Company has adopted the specific reserve approach to allocate reserves to each adversely graded asset, as well as to each impaired asset for the purpose of estimating potential loss exposure.  Although the allowance for credit losses is allocated to various portfolio categories, it is general in nature and available for the loan portfolio in its entirety.  Additions may be required based on the results of independent loan portfolio examinations, regulatory agency examinations, or the Company’s own internal review process.  Additions are also required when, in management’s judgment, the allowance does not properly reflect the portfolio’s potential loss exposure.

 

Managing credits identified through the risk evaluation methodology includes developing a business strategy with the customer to mitigate the Company’s potential losses.  Management continues to monitor these credits with a view to identifying as early as possible when, and to what extent, additional provisions may be necessary.

 

The Company made no additions to the allowance for credit losses in the periods under review mainly due to  improvements in the Company’s historical net charge-off ratio, which reflects net charge-offs to beginning loan balances for the past three (3) years.  The net charge-off ratio declined to 0.031% for 2002 compared to 0.209% for 2001 and 0.295% for 2000.

 

An analysis of the changes in the allowance for credit losses for the quarters ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 is as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Month Period Ended September 30,

 

(Unaudited) (In thousands)

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of the quarter

 

$

2,361

 

$

2,389

 

Provision charged to operations

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

Losses charged to the allowance

 

(40

)

(13

)

Recoveries on loans previously charged off

 

52

 

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

2,373

 

$

2,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of net credit recoveries to quarterly average loans outstanding

 

0.01

%

0.03

%

Ration of non-performing loans to allowance for credit losses

 

34.34

%

44.14

%

Allowance for credit losses to total loans

 

1.29

%

1.55

%

 

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Based on information currently available, management believes that the allowance for credit losses should be adequate to absorb potential risks in the portfolio.  However, no assurance can be given that the Company may not sustain charge-offs which are in excess of the allowance in any given period.

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME

 

Non-interest income includes service charge income, rental income from equipment leased to others, loan placement fees, other income, and  realized gains on securities transactions.

 

Non-interest income increased $291,000, or 27.4% in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002. The major contributor was realized gain on sales of available for sale investment securities offset by a decrease In rental income from equipment leased to others.

 

Service charges increased $60,000 or 11.3% in the periods under review.  The major contributor to the increase was the Bank’s Overdraft Protection program which was introduced in 2002.

 

The Company earns loan placement fees from the brokerage of single-family residential mortgage loans.  Loan placement fees increased $51,000, or 60.0%, in the periods under review.  The 25 basis point reduction in June 2003, 50 basis point reduction in late 2002, and the 475 basis point reductions in 2001 in the Federal funds rate by the Federal Reserve Board provided consumers with numerous opportunities for refinancing of single-family homes.  The Company has operated this department with essentially the same staff for the past 10 years with the knowledge that as interest rates remain unchanged or begin to increase, the opportunities for continued growth in this area may decline.

 

Rental income from equipment leased to others decreased $143,000 or 66.8% in the periods under review.  The decrease is mainly the result of the Company’s decision not to actively pursue new operating lease arrangements.  Equipment leased to others,  net, was $40,000 at September 30, 2003 compared to $485,000 at September 30, 2002.  Offsetting this decrease in income is a decrease in depreciation related expenses discussed below.

 

Gain on sale of investment for the third quarter of 2003 was $356,000.  There were no sales of securities in the third quarter of 2002.  The Bank has utilized its investment portfolio as a way to offset interest rate decreases in the past several years.  In an opportunity to partially restructure some of this “rates down” protection, the Bank sold an agency bond and reinvested the proceeds into two bonds that would offer increased interest income in a “rates up” environment.  This opportunity resulted in an after tax gain of $235,000.

 

Other non-interest income decreased $32,000, or 14.0%, in the periods under review.  The decrease can be mainly attributed to a gain realized on the sale of an asset in the third quarter of 2002.

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

 

Non-interest expenses include salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expenses, depreciation and provision for losses on equipment leased to others and other expenses. 

 

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Total non-interest expenses for the third quarter of 2003 decreased by $7,000,  compared to the same period in 2002. The major component of the decrease was a decrease in depreciation on equipment leased to others, which was partially offset by increases in salaries, occupancy expenses, and other non-interest expenses, .

 

Salaries and employee benefits increased $149,000, or 9.0%, in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002.  The increase can be mainly attributed to general salary and benefits increases that enable the Company to manage recent and projected growth and retain qualified personnel.  Benefits costs include performance incentives, salary deferral, group health insurance and worker’s compensation insurance.  Additional personnel for the new offices were also partially responsible for the increase. The increase in salary expense also includes the commissions paid to the mortgage brokerage personnel.  As stated above , the income in the mortgage area has increased 60.0% in the periods under review. The increases to salary expenses correspond to the Company’s overall strategic plan and design.

 

Occupancy and equipment expense increased $93,000 or 29.2%, in the periods under review. Depreciation expenses associated with the opening of two new offices, remodeling costs in 2002 and 2003, and the Bank’s name change in 2002 were contributors to the increase.

 

Depreciation expense and the provision for losses on equipment leased to others decreased $267,000, or 112.2%, in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002.  $100,000 of the decrease resulted from a reversal of reserves for residual losses.  As discussed above, the Company has decided not to actively pursue any additional lease purchases and the reserves were no longer needed.

 

INCOME TAXES

 

Income tax expense increased  $73,000, or 21.0% for the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002.  The increase is mainly attributed to increased income before tax.  See further discussion of 2003 income taxes at page 26.

 

YEAR TO DATE AVERAGE BALANCES

 

The following table sets forth year to date  average assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity; interest income earned and interest expense paid; and the average yield earned or rates paid thereon for the first nine months of 2003 and 2002.  The year to date average balances reflect daily averages except non-accrual loans that were computed using month-end averages.  Net interest margin is calculated by dividing net interest income by year to date average interest earning assets and is not computed on a taxable equivalent basis.

 

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

SCHEDULE OF AVERAGE BALANCES AND AVERAGE YIELDS AND RATES

 

 

 

FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED
September 30, 2003

 

FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED
September 30, 2002

 

 

 

AVERAGE
BALANCE

 

INTEREST

 

AVERAGE
INTEREST
RATE

 

AVERAGE
BALANCE

 

INTEREST

 

AVERAGE
INTEREST
RATE

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning deposits in other banks

 

$

500

 

$

8

 

2.13

%

$

100

 

$

2

 

2.67

%

Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable securities

 

65,182

 

1,576

 

3.22

%

48,718

 

1,954

 

5.35

%

Non-taxable securities

 

15,275

 

554

 

4.84

%

9,471

 

365

 

5.14

%

Total investment securities

 

80,457

 

2,130

 

3.53

%

58,189

 

2,319

 

5.31

%

Federal funds sold

 

17,449

 

143

 

1.09

%

8,241

 

102

 

1.65

%

Total securities

 

97,906

 

2,273

 

3.10

%

66,430

 

2,421

 

4.86

%

Loans

 

171,129

 

8,959

 

6.98

%

146,475

 

8,360

 

7.61

%

Total interest-earning assets

 

269,035

 

11,240

 

5.57

%

212,905

 

10,783

 

6.75

%

Allowance for credit losses

 

(2,401

)

 

 

 

 

(2,376

 

 

 

 

Non-accrual loans

 

701

 

 

 

 

 

777

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

17,332

 

 

 

 

 

14,399

 

 

 

 

 

Premises

 

3,098

 

 

 

 

 

2,630

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-earning assets

 

12,178

 

 

 

 

 

10,619

 

 

 

 

 

Total average assets

 

$

300,443

 

$

11,240

 

 

 

$

239,054

 

$

10,783

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’  EQUITY

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings and NOW accounts

 

$

56,145

 

$

89

 

0.21

%

$

46,029

 

$

129

 

0.37

%

Money market accounts

 

71,118

 

511

 

0.96

%

50,016

 

604

 

1.61

%

Time certificates of deposit, under $100,000

 

46,961

 

788

 

2.24

%

37,523

 

799

 

2.84

%

Time certificates of deposit, $100,000 and over

 

13,705

 

157

 

1.53

%

14,390

 

265

 

2.46

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

187,929

 

1,545

 

1.10

%

147,958

 

1,797

 

1.62

%

Other borrowed funds

 

8,000

 

218

 

3.63

%

11,736

 

252

 

2.86

%

Federal funds purchased

 

 

 

0.00

%

16

 

 

0.00

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

195,929

 

1,763

 

1.20

%

159,710

 

2,049

 

1.71

%

Non-interest bearing demand deposits

 

75,821

 

 

 

 

 

54,915

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

3,517

 

 

 

 

 

2,180

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

25,176

 

 

 

 

 

22,249

 

 

 

 

 

Total average liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

300,443

 

$

1,763

 

 

 

$

239,054

 

$

2,049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and  rate earned on average earning assets

 

 

 

$

11,240

 

5.57

%

 

 

$

10,783

 

6.75

%

Interest expense and interest cost related to average interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

1,763

 

1.20

%

 

 

2,049

 

1.71

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income and net interest  margin

 

 

 

$

9,477

 

4.70

%

 

 

$

8,734

 

5.47

%

 

Average loans for the first nine months of 2003 increased $24,578,000 mainly in commercial and real estate related loans.   As stated above, the Company’s strategic planning for the past few years contributed to the increase.  The effective yield on loans decreased 63 basis points in the periods under review. As the majority of the Bank’s loans are tied to the prime rate, the decrease can mainly be attributed to the 50 basis point decrease in the prime rate in November 2002 and additional 25 basis points in June 2003.  Pricing competition from the major banks, as stated above, may continue to challenge the Bank’s ability to attract new business and retain existing business relationships.

 

As of September 30, 2003, in management’s judgment, a concentration of loans existed in commercial loans and real estate-related loans.  At that date, commercial and real estate-related loans represented 28.0% and 63.4% of total loans, respectively. Similar concentrations existed as of December 31, 2002 with commercial and real estate-related loans representing 32.4% and 62.0% of total loans, respectively.

 

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Loan Type
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

September 30, 2003

 

% of Total loans

 

December 31, 2002

 

% of Total loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial & Industrial

 

$

51,742

 

28.0

%

$

51,631

 

32.4

%

Real Estate

 

91,987

 

50.0

%

78,338

 

49.2

%

Real Estate - construction, landdevelopment and other land loans

 

24,811

 

13.4

%

20,379

 

12.8

%

Consumer & Installment

 

5,458

 

2.9

%

5,581

 

3.5

%

Agricultural

 

10,666

 

5.7

%

3,285

 

2.1

%

 

 

$

184,664

 

100.0

%

$

159,214

 

100.0

%

 

Management believes the loans within these concentrations have no more than the normal risk of collectibility.  However, substantial decline in the performance of the economy in general or a decline in real estate values in the Company’s primary market area, in particular, could have an adverse impact on collectibility, increase the level of real estate-related nonperforming loans, or have other adverse effects which alone or in the aggregate could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company.

 

Year to date average investment securities increased 38.3% in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002. Investments are generally considered the result of excess liquidity and can be attributed to the difference between the increase in deposits and the increase in loans mentioned above.  Effective yield on investments decreased 178 basis points in comparing the periods under review. Refer to “Results of Operations for the Third Quarter of 2003 Compared to the Third Quarter of 2002” for further discussion.

 

Average Federal funds sold increased $9,208,000 in the periods under review mainly due to the significant increase in deposits. The effective yield for Federal funds sold was 1.09% in the first nine months of 2003 compared to 1.65% in the first nine months of 2002. This decrease reflects the 75 basis point decrease in the Federal funds rate in the periods under review. Limited investment opportunities in higher yielding assets necessitated holding excess funds in this lower yielding asset.

 

Year to date earning assets increased 26.5% or $56,530,000 for the periods under review.  The increase can be attributed to the increase in year to date average loans and investments mentioned above.  The 119 basis point decrease in the effective yield on earning assets is mainly attributed to the decrease in the investment portfolio yield mentioned above.

 

Average assets for the first nine months of 2003 increased $61,389,000 or 25.7% compared to the same period of 2002.  The major contributor to the increase was the 30.0% increase in average deposits which provided the funding for the increase in loans and investments.

 

Year to date average interest bearing deposits increased 27.0% in the periods under review.  The new and expanded offices established in the latter part of 2002 and the increased emphasis on relationship banking were the main contributors to the increase. The effect of the 50 basis point decrease in the Federal funds rate in November 2002 and 25 basis point decrease in June 2003 is reflected in the 52 basis point decrease in the effective rate paid on deposits in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002.

 

Average non-interest bearing deposits increased $20,906,000, or 38.1% in the periods under review.  While generally viewed as relatively inexpensive funding, historical low deposit rates have diminished the relative impact of these funds.

 

Average total deposits increased $60,877,000 in the periods under review, however maintaining this level of deposit growth in this current deposit rate environment will be a challenge for the Company in the remainder of 2003.

 

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Average year to date other interest bearing liabilities decreased  $3,752,000 in the periods under review.  The effective rate on other liabilities, which consisted mainly of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)  was 3.63% for the first nine months of 2003 compared to 2.86% for the same period of 2002.

 

The Company’s net interest margin decreased by 77 basis points in comparing the two periods mainly due to the decline in the investment yield discussed above.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2003 COMPARED TO THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2002

 

Net income for the first nine months of 2003 was $2,609,000 compared to $2,062,000 in the same period of 2002, a $547,000 or 26.5% increase.  The increase in net income resulted from increases in net interest income after provision for credit losses, and a $235,000 net after tax gain on sale of investment which was partially offset by an increase in non-interest expenses.

 

INTEREST INCOME FROM LOANS

 

Interest income from loans increased 7.2%, or $599,000, in the periods under review as average total loan volumes increased 16.7%  for the first nine months of 2003 compared to the same period of 2002. As mentioned above, the $24,578,000 increase in the average loan volume can be attributed to the continued success of the Company’s strategic plan to build its core business with the introduction of new products, seasoned commercial bankers, and strong emphasis on business development and customer retention activities. As discussed in the “Overview”, pricing competition from the major and regional banks has provided a challenge for the Bank to be competitive while maintaining credit quality.  See Loans in the “Results from Operations for the Third Quarter of 2003 Compared to the Third Quarter of 2002” for loan classifications and further discussion of loans.

 

The Company purchased loans from other financial institutions and brokers during the first nine months of 2003, which also contributed to the increase in volumes. These loans are to borrowers located in the Company’s general market area and undergo the same loan review process as loans originated by the Company.  The Company believes that these loans represent no greater risk factors than loans originated by the Company.

 

NON-ACCRUAL LOANS

 

The designation of a loan as non-accrual for financial reporting purposes does not relieve the borrowers of their obligation to pay interest.  Accordingly, the Company may ultimately recover all or a portion of the interest due on these non-accrual loans. This ocurred in the second quarter of 2003.  A non-accrual loan returns to accrual status when the loan becomes contractually current and future collectibility of amounts due is reasonably assured.

 

INTEREST INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS

 

As stated above, the investment securities portfolio is comprised of U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, and a small amount of corporate debt instruments.  Even with the 38.3% increase in the investment securities portfolio, interest income from investment securities decreased 8.2% or $189,000 in the periods under review.  The decrease in these categories of income can be attributed to decreases in investment securities yields and accelerated premium amortization.

 

Interest income from Federal funds sold increased $41,000 in the periods under review, and year to date average Federal funds sold increased $9,208,000 in the periods under review. The effective yield for Federal funds sold was 1.09% in the first nine months of 2003 compared to 1.65% in the first nine months of 2002, which partially reflects the 50 basis point decrease in the Federal funds rate in November

 

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2002 and the additional 25 basis point decrease in June 2003.

 

Interest income from interest-earning deposits in other banks increased $6,000 as the year to date average in this category increased $400,000 in the periods under review. Effective yield was 2.13% for the first nine months of 2003 compared to 2.67% for the same period in 2002.

 

Principal paydowns of CMOs and MBS in the first nine months of 2003 were $26,128,000 compared to $13,532,000 in the same period of 2002. As previously stated, the Federal Reserve Board lowered the Federal funds rate a total of 550 basis points from January 2001 to June 2003 which created, by the nature of CMOs and MBS, increased levels of principal prepayments in the periods under review.  While a portion of the paydowns provided funding for loans, excess funds were generally reinvested at lower yields than those generated by the original investment. Additionally, increased cashflows from principal prepayments create accelerated premium amortization, which negatively affects yield and income. Refer to “Results of Operations for the Third Quarter of 2003 Compared to the Third Quarter of 2002” for further discussion of investment securities.

 

 

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

Interest expense in the first nine months of 2003 was $1,763,000 compared to  $2,049,000 in the first nine months of 2002.  This $286,000, or 14.0%, decrease in interest expense can be partially attributed to the decrease in Federal funds interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board discussed above and prudent management of loan and deposit rates by the Management ALCO.

 

Interest rates on deposits typically lag behind immediate changes in Federal funds rates and then generally reflect only a percentage of the rate changes on deposit accounts.  Year to date average interest-bearing deposits for the first nine months of 2003 increased $39,971,000 compared to the first nine months of 2002, a 27.0% increase.  The effective rate for all interest bearing deposits was 1.10% in the first nine months of 2003 compared to 1.62% in the first nine months of 2002, a 52 basis point decrease.

 

Non-interest bearing deposits provide fairly inexpensive funding for loans and offer the opportunity for the Company to enhance and strengthen its net interest margin.  However, with deposit rates at historical lows, the advantages of the funding is not as significant as in times of higher market interest rates.  Average non-interest bearing deposits increased 38.1% for the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002.  New business relationships were the major contributor to this increase.  The Company also attributes “flight to safety” for the increase in deposits as customers, in some cases, experienced reduction or loss of principal in other financial products and in the stock market.  It is uncertain how long these deposits may remain with the Company.

 

Other interest expense decreased $34,000, or 13.5% in the periods under review.  Refer to “Results of Operations for the Third Quarter of 2003 Compared to the Third Quarter of 2002” for further discussion of the Company’s use of its Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) credit line. The Company will continue to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing funds versus selling investment securities as part of its ongoing funding analysis.

 

Net interest income before provision for credit losses for the first nine months of 2003 was $9,477,000 compared to $8,734,000 in the first nine months of 2002, an increase of $743,000, or 8.5%.

 

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

The Company made no additions to the allowance for credit losses in the first nine months of 2003 and 2002.

 

An analysis of the changes in the allowance for credit losses for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 is as follows:

 

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For the Nine Month Periods Ended September 30,

 

(Unaudited) (In thousands)

 

2003

 

2002

 

Balance, beginning of the year

 

$

2,433

 

$

2,474

 

Provision charged to operations

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

Losses charged to the allowance

 

(208

)

(314

)

Recoveries on loans previously charged off

 

148

 

271

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

2,373

 

$

2,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of net credit losses to year-to-date average loans outstanding

 

(0.03

)%

(0.03

)%

Ratio of non-performing loans to allowance for credit losses

 

34.3

%

69.1

%

Allowance for credit losses to total loans

 

1.29

%

1.55

%

 

Refer to “Results of Operations for the Third Quarter of 2003 Compared to the Third Quarter of 2002”, Provision for Credit Losses section, for further discussion.

 

Based on information currently available, management believes that the allowance for credit losses should be adequate to absorb potential risks in the portfolio.  However, no assurance can be given that the Company may not sustain charge-offs which are in excess of the allowance in any given period.

 

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME

 

As stated above, the continued pressure on the net interest margin has many banks actively pursuing additional income through a variety of non-traditional bank activities.  While the Company has investigated numerous opportunities available, the risks associated with these endeavors has reinforced its strategic plan to stand by its core banking business.

 

Non-interest income increased $308,000, or 9.8% in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002. The major contributor was net realized gains on sales of investment securities.

 

Service charge income increased $194,000, or 13.6% in the periods under review.  The Bank introduced a successful new deposit product, Overdraft Privilege Account, in the second half of 2002, which was the main contributor to the increase. Increased deposit accounts and lower earnings credit rates for commercial deposit accounts were also contributors to the increase.  Business related deposit accounts may earn credit for average deposit holdings which may be used to offset service charges.  When the earnings credit is lower, the business will be required to increase deposit holdings or pay additional service charges.

 

Rental income from equipment leased to others decreased $404,000 or 48.4% in the periods under review.  The decrease is mainly the result of the Company’s decision not to actively pursue new operating lease arrangements.

 

At stated previously, the Company offers a mortgage brokerage service for the convenience of its customers.  Loan placement fees increased $175,000, or 75.4%, in the periods under review.  The personnel staffing is this area has remained relatively unchanged in the periods under review.  As interest rates remain unchanged or begin to increase, the opportunities for continued growth in this area may decline.

 

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Net realized gain on sales of investment securities increased $329,000 in the periods under review.  There was one investment sale in the first nine months of 2003 and no sales for the same period of 2002.

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

 

Total non-interest expenses for the first nine months of 2003 increased by $431,000, or 4.9%, compared to the same period in 2002.  The major components of the increase were salaries and occupancy expenses, which were partially offset by decreases in depreciation on equipment leased to others and other non-interest expenses.

 

Salaries and employee benefits increased $797,000, or 17.4%, in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002.  The increase can be mainly attributed to general salary and benefits increases that enable the Company to manage recent and projected growth and retain qualified personnel.  Benefits costs include performance incentives, salary deferral and profit sharing, group health insurance and worker’s compensation insurance.  Additional personnel for the new offices that were opened in the second half of 2002 were also partially responsible for the increase.  Also included in the salary expense increase are commissions paid to the personnel in the mortgage brokerage area.  As stated above, the income in the mortgage area increased 75.4% in the periods under review.  The increases in salary expenses correspond to the Company’s overall strategic plan and design.

 

Occupancy and equipment expense increased $283,000 or 31.8%, in the periods under review.  As stated previously, depreciation expenses associated with the opening of two new offices and remodeling costs in 2002 and 2003 were the main contributors to the increase.

 

Depreciation expense and the provision for losses on equipment leased to others decreased $532,000, or 72.7%, in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002.  As discussed above, the Company has decided not to actively pursue any additional lease purchases.

 

Other expenses decreased $117,000, or 4.4%, in the first nine months of 2003 compared to the first nine months of 2002.   The majority of the decrease can be attributed to decreases in advertising, auditing, and legal expenses which were incurred in connection with the Bank’s name change and the formation of the real estate investment trust in 2002.

 

INCOME TAX

 

Income tax expense increased $73,000 for the periods under review. The Company’s effective tax rate decreased to 28.3% in the first nine months of 2003 from 31.7% in the first nine months of 2002.  The change is primarily attributable to changes in the mix of taxable and non-taxable interest income in the periods under review, and the Bank’s real estate investment trust, Central Valley Community Realty, LLC (“CVCR”).  The Bank formed a real estate investment trust in the second quarter of 2002 that invests in the Bank’s real estate related assets.  CVCR, as a real estate investment trust, is afforded certain tax advantages which reduce state income tax expense.  However, no assurance can be given that the Company will continue to realize these tax advantages.

 

EFFICIENCY RATIO

 

The Company’s efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. The ratio for the nine month period ended September 30, 2003 was 71.8% compared to 74.5% for the same period ended September 30, 2002.  This means that for every dollar of income generated, the cost of that income was 72 cents in the first nine months of 2003 and 75 cents in the first nine months of 2002.  The lower the ratio the more efficient the Company’s operations.  While reducing operating expenses can lower the ratio, the Company’s low loan to deposit

 

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ratio, which reduces net interest income, also significantly affects this ratio. The Company’s loan to deposit ratio of 66.1% at September 30, 2003 remains lower than the Company’s peers.

 

OFF BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS

 

Off balance sheet commitments are comprised of the unused portions of commitments to make or purchase extensions of credit in the form of loans or participations in loans, lease financing receivables, or similar transactions.  Included are loan proceeds that the Company is obligated to advance, such as loan draws, construction progress payments, seasonal or living advances to farmers under prearranged lines of credit, rotating or revolving credit arrangements, including retail credit cards, or similar transactions.  Forward agreements and commitments to issue a commitment at some point in the future are also included.  The Company holds no off balance sheet derivatives and engages in no hedging activities.

 

The following table shows the distribution of the Company’s undisbursed loan commitments at September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

Loan Type
(In Thousands)

 

September 30, 2003

 

September 30, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial & Industrial

 

$

39,730

 

$

33,287

 

Real Estate

 

16,186

 

20,510

 

Consumer & Installment

 

19,347

 

11,608

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

75,263

 

$

65,405

 

 

MARKET RISK

 

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates.  The Company’s market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in its loan and deposit functions. Management actively monitors and manages this interest rate risk exposure.

 

Fluctuations in market interest rates expose the Company to potential gains and losses.  The primary objective of asset/liability management is to manage the balance between rate sensitive assets and rate sensitive liabilities being repriced in any given period in order to maximize net interest income during periods of fluctuating interest rates.

 

Rate sensitive assets are those which contain a provision to adjust the interest rate periodically (for example, a loan in which prime rate determines the basis of the rate charged on outstanding balances).  Those assets include certain commercial, real estate mortgage and construction loans and certain investment securities, Federal funds sold and time deposits in other financial institutions.  Rate sensitive liabilities are those which provide for periodic changes in interest rate and include interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts and time certificates of deposit.  Analysis has shown that because of time and volume influences, the repricing of assets and liabilities is not tied directly to the timing of changes in market interest rates.  If repricing assets exceed repricing liabilities in a time period, the Company would be considered “asset sensitive” and have a  “positive gap”.  Conversely, if repricing liabilities exceed repricing assets in a time period, the Company would be considered “liability sensitive” and have a “negative gap.”

 

Managing interest rate risk is important to the Company as its net interest margin can be affected by the repricing of assets and liabilities.  Management uses several different tools to monitor its interest rate risk, including gap analysis.   Additionally, the Company utilizes an asset/liability computer model

 

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which provides a detailed quarterly analysis of the Company’s financial reports, to include a ratio analysis of liquidity, equity, strategic free capital, volatile liability coverage, and maturity of the investment portfolio.  In addition, a trend analysis is generated which provides a projection of the Company’s asset and liability sensitivity position over a one-year period.  Exposure to interest rate changes is calculated within the program to ascertain interest rate risk in actual dollar exposure resulting from incremental changes in market interest rates.  The incremental changes are generally referred to as “shocks”.  These “shocks” measure the effect of sudden and significant rate changes on the Company’s net interest income.   Assets may not reprice in the same way as liabilities and adjustments are made to the model to reflect these differences.  For example, the time between when the Company changes its rate on deposits may lag behind the time the Company changes the rate it charges on loans.  Additionally, the interest rate change may not be in the same proportion for assets and liabilities.  Interest rates on deposits may not decrease in the same proportion as a decrease in interest rates charged on loans.  Conversely, interest rates on deposits may not be increased in the same proportion as rates charged on loans.

 

CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Capital serves as a source of funds and helps protect depositors and shareholders against potential losses.  The primary source of capital for the Company has been internally generated capital through retained earnings.

 

The Company and the Bank are subject to certain regulatory requirements administered by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Failure to meet these minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company.  Capital adequacy guidelines involve quantitative measures of the Company’s and the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Company’s and the Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgements by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier 1 capital to average assets.  Each of these components is defined in the regulations.  The consolidated quarterly average assets and risk-weighted assets of the Company and of the Bank are not materially different at September 30, 2003.  Management believes that the Company and the Bank continue to exceed minimum capital adequacy requirements as of September 30, 2003.

 

In addition, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth below.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.  Tier 1 capital is comprised of common shareholders’ equity as modified by certain regulatory adjustments such as intangible assets, deferred taxes, and the effects of other comprehensive income or loss.  The Bank continues to maintain capital levels substantially above those required for a well-capitalized bank under current capital adequacy regulations.

 

The Company has historically maintained substantial levels of capital.  The assessment of capital adequacy is dependent on several factors including asset quality, earnings trends, liquidity and economic conditions.  Maintenance of adequate capital levels is integral to providing stability to the Company.  The Company needs to maintain substantial levels of regulatory capital to give it maximum flexibility in the changing regulatory environment and to respond to changes in the market and economic conditions.

 

The following table presents the Company’s capital ratios as of September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002.

 

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(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

To Be Well-
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions

 

Minimum Regulatory
Requirements

 

Total as of September 30, 2003

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

$

27,201,000

 

12.7

%

$

21,392,000

 

10.0

%

$

17,113,000

 

8.0

%

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

$

24,828,000

 

11.6

%

$

12,835,000

 

6.0

%

$

8,557,000

 

4.0

%

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

 

$

24,828,000

 

7.9

%

$

15,703,000

 

5.0

%

$

12,562,000

 

4.0

%

 

Total as of December 31,2002

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

$

24,550,000

 

13.2

%

$

18,549,000

 

10.0

%

$

14,839,000

 

8.0

%

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

 

$

22,236,000

 

12.0

%

$

11,129,000

 

6.0

%

$

7,419,000

 

4.0

%

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

 

$

22,236,000

 

8.0

%

$

13,915,000

 

5.0

%

$

11,132,000

 

4.0

%

 

On May 21, 2003, the Company declared a 10 cent per share cash dividend for shareholders of record on June 2, 2003,  payable June 30, 2003.  On December 18, 2002, the Company announced a two-for-one stock split which was effected on January 6, 2003.

 

The Company also announced a stock repurchase program on December 18, 2002 effective January 1, 2003 and ending December 31, 2003 with the intent to purchase up to $500,000 or approximately 2% of its common stock.  At September 30, 2003, the Company had repurchased 5,463 shares at a cost of $81,672.

 

The Company has had two prior stock repurchase programs for the repurchase of up to $500,000 or 3% of its common stock under each plan.  The combined results of the programs were that 92,612 shares had been repurchased at a cost of $982,619 as of December 31, 2002.

 

At the current time, there are no commitments that would engender the use of material amounts of the Company’s capital.

 

LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT

 

The objective of our liquidity management is to maintain the Company’s ability to meet the day-to-day cash flow requirements of our clients who either wish to withdraw funds or require funds to meet their credit needs.  The liquidity position must be managed to allow the Company to meet the needs of its clients while maintaining an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities to meet the return on investment expectation of the shareholders.  Sources and uses of funds are monitored on a daily basis to maintain an acceptable liquidity position assessing historical information such as seasonal demand, local economic cycles, and the economy in general.  In addition to liquidity from core deposits and repayments and maturities of loans and investments, the Company has the ability to sell securities, obtain Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances or purchase overnight Federal Funds.  Additionally, current ratios, management goals, and unique characteristics of the Company are considered.  Management accomplishes this objective through the selection of asset and liability maturity mixes that it believes will meet the Company’s needs.

 

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The Company reviews its liquidity position regularly based upon its current position and expected trends of loans and deposits.  Liquidity is provided by the Bank’s core deposit base, shareholders’ equity, and reductions in assets, which can be immediately converted to cash at minimal cost.  Liquid assets, which consist of cash, deposits in other financial institutions, Federal funds sold, available for sale investment securities (less pledged securities) and loans maturing within the next 90 days averaged 113,830,000 for the first nine months of 2003, or 37.9% of average assets, compared to $94,179,000, or 39.4% of average assets for the first nine months of 2002.  The ratio of average liquid assets to average demand deposits was 150.1% for the first nine months of 2003 compared to 171.5% for the first nine months of 2002.  The Company’s loan to deposit ratio at September 30, 2003 was 66.1% compared to 67.5% at September 30, 2002.

 

As mentioned above, unpledged investment securities may also provide liquidity through principal paydowns, maturities, or by selling the investment.  At September 30, 2003, $62,385,000 in unpledged securities was available as collateral for borrowing or sale. The market value of these unpledged securities was $63,108,000

 

The following table reflects the Company’s credit lines, balances outstanding, and collateral pledgings at September , 2003 and 2002:

 

 

Credit Lines

 

September 30, 2003

 

Balance at
September 30, 2003

 

September 30, 2002

 

Balance at
September 30, 2002

 

Unsecured Credit Lines (interest rate varies with market)

 

$

8,000,000

 

$

-0-

 

$

6,000,000

 

$

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank (interest rate at prevailing interest rate)

 

Collateral pledged
$8,981,000
Market Value of
Collateral
$9,360,000

 

$

8,000,000

 

Collateral pledged
$14,933,000
Market Value of
Collateral
$15,822,000

 

$

11,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Reserve Bank (interest rate at prevailing discount interest rate)

 

Collateral pledged
$1,146,000
Market Value of
Collateral
$1,216,000

 

$

-0-

 

Collateral pledged
$4,113,000
Market Value of
Collateral
$4,232,000

 

$

-0-

 

 

At September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, the Bank had $8,000,000 and $11,000,000 outstanding on these credit lines.  Average maturity of the advances was 0.53 years at an average rate of 3.47%.

 

As discussed previously, the Bank borrowed funds from the FHLB during 2002 to meet anticipated liquidity needs.  The Company analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing funds versus selling existing investment securities and their respective rates and yields.

 

Management believes that the Company maintains adequate amounts of liquid assets to meet its liquidity needs.  The Company’s liquidity might be insufficient if deposits or withdrawals were to exceed anticipated levels.  Deposit withdrawals can increase if a company experiences financial difficulties or receives adverse publicity for other reasons, or if its pricing of products or services is not competitive with those offered by other financial institutions.

 

Management believes that the Company’s current mix of assets and liabilities provides a reasonable level of risk related to significant fluctuations in net interest income or the result of volatility of the Company’s earning base.

 

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INFLATION

 

The impact of inflation on a financial institution differs significantly from that exerted on other industries primarily because the assets and liabilities of financial institutions consist largely of monetary items.  However, financial institutions are affected by inflation in part through non-interest expenses, such as salaries and occupancy expenses, and to some extent by changes in interest rates.

 

At September 30, 2003, the Company does not believe that inflation has a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

 

ITEM 3.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a)           EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB, the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

 

(b)           CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS

 

There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation described in paragraph (a) above that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

a.               Exhibit 10.45  Amendment No. 2 to Executive Salary Continuation Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bank, f/k/a Clovis Community Bank, and Daniel J. Doyle.

 

Exhibit 10.46  Amendment No. 1 to Endorsement Split Dollar Plan Agreement by and between Central Valley Community Bank, f/k/a Clovis Community Bank, and Daniel J. Doyle.

 

Exhibit 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) [Section 302] Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

 

Exhibit 31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) [Section 302] Certification of Principal Financial Officer.

 

Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Exhibit 32.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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b.              On July 9, 2003, the Company filed a current Report on Form 8-K reporting, under Item 7, financial statements and exhibits and Item 9, the issuance of a press release announcing unaudited financial information and accompanying discussion for the quarter and six-months ended June 30, 2003

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: October 31,  2003

By:

/s/ Daniel J. Doyle

 

 

Daniel J. Doyle

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  October 31,  2003

By:

/s/G. Graham

 

 

 

G. Graham, Chief Financial Officer

 

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