UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One) | ||
ý | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 0-265520
California Independent Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | 68-0349947 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1227 Bridge St., Suite C, Yuba City, California 95991
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(530) 674-6025
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
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Outstanding at June 30, 2002 |
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Common stock, no par value | 2,117,373 shares |
This report contains 27 pages. The Exhibit Index is on pages 2526.
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||
ITEM 1 | ||||
CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THREE MONTHS | 4 | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR SIX MONTHS | 5 | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | 6 | |||
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 7 - 8 | |||
ITEM 2 |
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
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ITEM 3 |
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION |
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ITEM 1 |
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
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ITEM 2 |
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CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
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ITEM 3 |
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DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
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ITEM 4 |
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SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
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ITEM 5 |
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OTHER INFORMATION |
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ITEM 6 |
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EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K |
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SIGNATURES |
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CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of June 30, 2002, December 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001
(dollars in thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
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June 30, 2002 |
December 31, 2001 |
June 30, 2001 |
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Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash and Due From Banks | $ | 15,217 | $ | 17,747 | $ | 14,818 | ||||||
Federal Funds Sold | | 5,300 | 9,703 | |||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 15,217 | 23,047 | 24,521 | |||||||||
Investment Securities: |
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Held-to-Maturity Securities, at amortized cost (fair value of $2,520, $3,698, and $3,975, respectively) | 2,435 | 3,604 | 3,906 | |||||||||
Available-for-Sale Securities, at fair value | 95,102 | 74,753 | 62,756 | |||||||||
Total Investment Securities | 97,537 | 78,357 | 66,662 | |||||||||
Loans and Leases |
201,059 |
192,281 |
185,445 |
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Less: Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses | (5,817 | ) | (5,498 | ) | (5,023 | ) | ||||||
Net Loans and Leases | 195,242 | 186,783 | 180,422 | |||||||||
Premises and Equipment, Net |
6,911 |
6,937 |
6,900 |
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Interest Receivable | 2,286 | 2,091 | 2,272 | |||||||||
Other Real Estate Owned | 698 | 542 | 580 | |||||||||
Cash Surrender Value of Insurance Policies | 5,231 | 5,108 | 4,988 | |||||||||
Other Assets | 2,278 | 3,140 | 3,121 | |||||||||
Net Assets From Discontinued Operations | | 163 | 188 | |||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 325,400 | $ | 306,168 | $ | 289,654 | ||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||
Deposits: | ||||||||||||
Noninterest-Bearing | $ | 58,773 | $ | 69,968 | $ | 60,061 | ||||||
Interest-Bearing | 212,685 | 205,608 | 197,679 | |||||||||
Total Deposits | 271,458 | 275,576 | 257,740 | |||||||||
Interest Payable |
1,053 |
1,247 |
1,435 |
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Deferred Compensation Payable | 1,326 | 935 | 772 | |||||||||
Federal Agency and Other Borrowings | 20,458 | 120 | 160 | |||||||||
Other Liabilities | 2,374 | 1,077 | 2,106 | |||||||||
Net Liabilities From Discontinued Operations | 62 | | | |||||||||
Total Liabilities | 296,731 | 278,955 | 262,213 | |||||||||
Shareholders' Equity |
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Common Stock, No Par ValueAuthorized20,000,000 shares | ||||||||||||
Issued and outstanding2,117,373 shares June 30, 2002, 2,115,419 shares December 31, 2001, and 2,008,966 shares June 30, 2001. | 22,323 | 22,322 | 19,909 | |||||||||
Retained Earnings | 5,574 | 4,481 | 7,213 | |||||||||
Debt Guarantee of ESOP | (120 | ) | (120 | ) | (160 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 892 | 530 | 479 | |||||||||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 28,669 | 27,213 | 27,441 | |||||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 325,400 | $ | 306,168 | $ | 289,654 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(dollars in thousands except share data)
(UNAUDITED)
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Three months ended June 30, 2002 |
Three months ended June 30, 2001 |
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Interest Income: | ||||||||
Interest and Fees on Loans and Leases | $ | 3,857 | $ | 4,322 | ||||
Interest on Investments | ||||||||
Taxable Interest Income | 1,329 | 1,088 | ||||||
Nontaxable Interest Income | 16 | 23 | ||||||
Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Other Interest Income | 7 | 124 | ||||||
Total Interest Income | 5,209 | 5,557 | ||||||
Interest Expense: | ||||||||
Interest on Deposits | 998 | 1,837 | ||||||
Interest on Other Borrowings | 175 | 11 | ||||||
Total Interest Expense | 1,173 | 1,848 | ||||||
Net Interest Income | 4,036 | 3,709 | ||||||
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses | 150 | | ||||||
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan and Lease Losses | 3,886 | 3,709 | ||||||
Noninterest Income: | ||||||||
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts | 398 | 279 | ||||||
Loan Servicing Fees | 23 | 34 | ||||||
Brokered Loan Fees | 34 | 54 | ||||||
Alternative Investment Fee Income | 42 | 46 | ||||||
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies | 74 | 71 | ||||||
Other | 27 | 27 | ||||||
Total Noninterest Income | 598 | 511 | ||||||
Noninterest Expense: | ||||||||
Salaries and Employee Benefits | 1,859 | 1,758 | ||||||
Occupancy Expense | 210 | 204 | ||||||
Furniture and Equipment Expense | 319 | 274 | ||||||
Other Operating and Administrative Expense | 835 | 853 | ||||||
Total Noninterest Expense | 3,223 | 3,089 | ||||||
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes | 1,261 | 1,131 | ||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 462 | 405 | ||||||
Net Income From Continuing Operations | 799 | 726 | ||||||
Income from Discontinued Operations, net of tax effect | 13 | 14 | ||||||
Net Income | $ | 812 | $ | 740 | ||||
Share Data: | ||||||||
Earnings Per Share: | ||||||||
BasicFrom Continuing Operations | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
BasicAfter Discontinuance of Subsidiary | 0.38 | 0.35 | ||||||
DilutedFrom Continuing Operations | 0.38 | 0.34 | ||||||
DilutedAfter Discontinuance of Subsidiary | 0.38 | 0.34 | ||||||
Weighted Average Basic Shares |
2,116,626 |
2,109,414 |
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Weighted Average Diluted Shares | 2,122,380 | 2,150,182 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(dollars in thousands except share data)
(UNAUDITED)
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Six months ended June 30, 2002 |
Six months ended June 30, 2001 |
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Interest Income: | ||||||||
Interest and Fees on Loans and Leases | $ | 7,530 | $ | 8,609 | ||||
Interest on Investments | ||||||||
Taxable Interest Income | 2,523 | 2,315 | ||||||
Nontaxable Interest Income | 36 | 49 | ||||||
Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Other Interest Income | 42 | 290 | ||||||
Total Interest Income | 10,131 | 11,263 | ||||||
Interest Expense: | ||||||||
Interest on Deposits | 2,078 | 3,907 | ||||||
Interest on Other Borrowings | 260 | 57 | ||||||
Total Interest Expense | 2,338 | 3,964 | ||||||
Net Interest Income | 7,793 | 7,299 | ||||||
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses | 300 | | ||||||
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan and Lease Losses | 7,493 | 7,299 | ||||||
Noninterest Income: | ||||||||
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts | 698 | 531 | ||||||
Loan Servicing Fees | 158 | 192 | ||||||
Brokered Loan Fees | 61 | 66 | ||||||
Alternative Investment Fee Income | 84 | 91 | ||||||
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies | 144 | 139 | ||||||
Loss on Sale of Available-for-Sale Security | (55 | ) | | |||||
Other | 74 | 93 | ||||||
Total Noninterest Income | 1,164 | 1,112 | ||||||
Noninterest Expense: | ||||||||
Salaries and Employee Benefits | 3,635 | 3,629 | ||||||
Occupancy Expense | 407 | 372 | ||||||
Furniture and Equipment Expense | 637 | 556 | ||||||
Other Operating & Administrative Expense | 1,576 | 1,720 | ||||||
Total Noninterest Expense | 6,255 | 6,277 | ||||||
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes | 2,402 | 2,134 | ||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 876 | 769 | ||||||
Net Income From Continuing Operations | 1,526 | 1,365 | ||||||
Income from Discontinued Operations, net of tax effect | 32 | 26 | ||||||
Net Income | $ | 1,558 | $ | 1,391 | ||||
Share Data: | ||||||||
Earnings Per Share: | ||||||||
BasicFrom Continuing Operations | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.65 | ||||
BasicAfter Discontinuance of Subsidiary | 0.74 | 0.66 | ||||||
DilutedFrom Continuing Operations | 0.72 | 0.64 | ||||||
DilutedAfter Discontinuance of Subsidiary | 0.73 | 0.65 | ||||||
Weighted Average Basic Shares |
2,116,026 |
2,109,414 |
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Weighted Average Diluted Shares | 2,127,798 | 2,138,626 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six-month Periods ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001
(dollars in
thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
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June 30, 2002 |
June 30, 2001 |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities | |||||||||
Net Income | $ | 1,558 | $ | 1,391 | |||||
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by (Used For) Operating Activities: | |||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 485 | 433 | |||||||
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses | 300 | | |||||||
Loss on Disposal of Investment Security | 55 | | |||||||
Gain on Sale of Other Real Estate Owned | | (14 | ) | ||||||
Gain on Sale of Loans and Leases, net | (6 | ) | | ||||||
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Premises and Equipment | (10 | ) | 22 | ||||||
(Increase) Decrease in Assets: | |||||||||
Interest Receivable | (194 | ) | 568 | ||||||
Cash Surrender Value of Insurance Policies | (122 | ) | (118 | ) | |||||
Income Tax Receivable | 500 | (82 | ) | ||||||
Net Assets From Discontinued Operations | 162 | 38 | |||||||
Other Assets | 66 | 136 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities: | |||||||||
Interest Payable | (194 | ) | (445 | ) | |||||
Deferred Compensation Payable | 390 | 141 | |||||||
Net Liabilities From Discontinued Operations | 62 | | |||||||
Other Liabilities | 1,297 | (3,268 | ) | ||||||
Net Cash Provided By (Used For) Operating Activities | 4,349 | (1,198 | ) | ||||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities |
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Net Increase in Loans and Leases | (8,910 | ) | (7,410 | ) | |||||
Purchase of Securities Available-for-Sale | (25,774 | ) | (21,090 | ) | |||||
Proceeds From Maturity of Securities Held-to-Maturity | 350 | 1,345 | |||||||
Proceeds From Sales, Maturities and Calls of Securities Available-for-Sale | 6,847 | 36,408 | |||||||
Proceeds From Sales of Other Real Estate Owned | | 117 | |||||||
Purchases of Premises and Equipment | (450 | ) | (376 | ) | |||||
Net Cash (Used For) Provided By Investing Activities | (27,937 | ) | 8,994 | ||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities |
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Net Decrease in Noninterest Bearing Deposits | (11,195 | ) | (3,935 | ) | |||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Interest Bearing Deposits | 7,077 | (5,957 | ) | ||||||
Net Increase in Other Borrowings | 20,338 | | |||||||
Repurchase of Common Stock | (96 | ) | | ||||||
Stock Options Exercised | 99 | | |||||||
Cash Dividends | (465 | ) | (442 | ) | |||||
Net Cash Provided By (Used For) Financing Activities | 15,758 | (10,334 | ) | ||||||
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year | 23,047 | 27,059 | |||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | 15,217 | 24,521 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). In the opinion of Management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of recurring adjustments) that are necessary to present fairly the financial position of California Independent Bancorp ("CIB") and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") at June 30, 2002, December 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001, the results of its operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, and cash flows for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally presented in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted in accordance with SEC rules or regulations. The results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year ending December 31, 2002. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.
Note 2Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of CIB and its wholly owned subsidiary, Feather River State Bank ("Bank") and its wholly owned subsidiary, E.P.I. Leasing Co., Inc. ("EPI"), whose operations have been discontinued and are in the process of being wound-down. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Note 3Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
In the normal course of business there are various outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit and letters of credit that are not reflected in the financial statements. Management does not anticipate any material loss as a result of these transactions.
The contract amount of commitments not reflected on the balance sheet at June 30, 2002 were as follows:
Loan Commitments | $ | 54,420,000 | |
Standby Letters of Credit | $ | 520,000 |
Note 4Cash and Stock Dividends
In February, May, August, and November of 2001, and February and May of 2002, CIB paid an eleven-cent per share cash dividend.
On August 25, 2001, CIB's Board of Directors authorized and declared a five percent (5%) stock dividend for shareholders of record as of September 10, 2001. The dividend was distributed on September 25, 2001, and resulted in the issuance of 99,957 additional shares of common stock.
Note 5Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share ("EPS") excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to the common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the
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period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. Basic and diluted EPS are restated for the effect of stock dividends.
Note 6Comprehensive Income
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." The statement requires an entity to report and display comprehensive income and its components. For the Company, comprehensive income includes net income and changes in the fair value, net of applicable taxes, of its Available-for-Sale investment securities. Total comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001 was $1,504,000 and $955,000, respectively, and $1,920,000 and $2,113,000, respectively, as shown in the following table.
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June 30, 2001 |
June 30, 2002 |
June 30, 2001 |
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Net Income | $ | 812 | $ | 740 | $ | 1,558 | $ | 1,391 | |||||
Other Comprehensive Income: | |||||||||||||
Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale investment securities, net of taxes | 692 | 215 | 362 | 722 | |||||||||
Total Comprehensive Income | $ | 1,504 | $ | 955 | $ | 1,920 | $ | 2,113 | |||||
Note 7Financial Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141"), and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS No. 142"). These Statements change the method of accounting for business combinations and goodwill in two significant ways. First, SFAS No. 141 prohibits the use of the pooling of interests method and requires the purchase method of accounting to be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. Second, SFAS No. 142 changes the accounting method for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. As a result, goodwill will be accounted for as an asset unless it declines in value. Companies will be required to test their goodwill valuation periodically for "impairment" or loss and to recognize any change on their books. The amortization of goodwill, including goodwill recorded in past business combinations, will cease upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, which for companies with calendar year ends, was January 1, 2002. The Company adopted SFAS No. 141 and SFAS No. 142. Management believes that these Statements did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
Note 8Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts previously reported to conform with current presentation methods.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
California Independent Bancorp ("CIB"), through its wholly owned subsidiary Feather River State Bank ("Bank"), engages in a broad range of financial service activities. The Bank commenced operations in 1977 as a California state chartered commercial bank. CIB was formed in 1994 and became the holding company for the Bank in May 1995 after receiving regulatory and shareholder approval. In October 1996, the Bank acquired E.P.I. Leasing Co. Inc., ("EPI") and has operated it as a subsidiary. Consistent with the Bank's decision in the first quarter of 2000 to discontinue originating and purchasing leases through EPI, it is anticipated that the business affairs of EPI will be dissolved following the orderly wind-down of the remaining lease portfolio.
Certain statements in this Form 10-Q quarterly report, and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (excluding statements of fact or historical financial information), involve forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors: competitive pressure in the banking industry increases significantly; changes in the interest rate environment reduce margins; general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, are less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and an increase in the provision for possible loan and lease losses; loss of key personnel; change in the regulatory environment; changes in business conditions; volatility of rate sensitive deposits; operational risks including data processing system failures or fraud; asset and liability matching risks and liquidity risks; changes in the securities markets; the impact of the California energy shortage; and the effects of terrorism, including the events of September 11, 2001 and thereafter, and the conduct of the war on terrorism by the United States and its allies.
The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of the significant changes and trends related to CIB's and the Bank's (collectively, the "Company's") financial condition, operating results, asset and liability management, liquidity and capital resources; and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its accompanying notes.
OVERVIEW OF CHANGES IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Total assets at June 30, 2002 were $325,400,000. This figure represents an increase of 6.3% over $306,168,000, at December 31, 2001, and an increase of 12.3% over $289,654,000, at June 30, 2001.
Gross loans and leases were $201,059,000 at June 30, 2002, an increase of 4.6% from $192,281,000, at December 31, 2001, and an 8.4% increase from $185,445,000, at June 30, 2001. The increase in loans over the past twelve-month period is attributable to the Bank's successful business development efforts. The Bank has recommitted itself in promoting a productive sales culture that emphasizes relationship banking.
The Company's investment portfolio at June 30, 2002 was $97,537,000, compared to $78,357,000 at December 31, 2001, and $66,662,000 at June 30, 2001. Increases in the Company's investment portfolio during the first six months of 2002 were in large part due to a change in investment strategy, whereby the Company invested its excess funds in qualified Available-for-Sale Securities rather than federal funds sold and the adoption of a leveraged investment strategy whereby qualified securities were purchased utilizing borrowed funds. Cash and cash equivalents, which consisted of cash and due from banks and federal funds sold, were $15,217,000 at June 30, 2002, $23,047,000 at December 31, 2001, and $24,521,000 at June 30, 2001.
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Total deposits of the Company were $271,458,000, $275,576,000, and $257,740,000 at June 30, 2002, December 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001, respectively. The decrease at June 30, 2002 from December 31, 2001, is indicative of normal seasonal deposit fluctuations. Total deposits tend to decrease as the agricultural season intensifies, while total deposits trend upwards following the end of the agricultural season.
The ratio of gross loans to deposits was 74.1%, 69.8%, and 72.0% at June 30, 2002, December 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001, respectively.
Loans and Leases
The Company continues to emphasize real estate, real estate construction, commercial, agricultural, and consumer lending activities. The Company has intensified its focus on real estate secured and commercial lending to meet customers' needs in its geographic market segments. The Company lends primarily to small and medium-sized businesses, small to large-sized farms, professionals, and consumers within its market area, which is principally comprised of Sutter, Yuba, Colusa, Yolo, and Placer counties; and, secondarily, Sacramento, El Dorado, Butte, and Glenn counties.
Due to the loan and lease portfolio's composition, the Company sustains moderate variations in outstanding loan totals. More specifically, certain seasonal variations are expected to occur in the agricultural and construction loan portfolios. The table below sets forth the composition of the Company's loan and lease portfolio as of June 30, 2002, December 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001.
Composition of Loan and Lease Portfolio
(dollars in thousands)
Loan Category |
June 30, 2002 |
December 31, 2001 |
June 30, 2001 |
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Commercial | $ | 24,281 | $ | 26,764 | $ | 25,402 | ||||
Agricultural | 19,161 | 13,329 | 26,703 | |||||||
Real Estate-Construction | 29,336 | 32,268 | 33,437 | |||||||
Real Estate-Mortgage | 112,800 | 100,685 | 78,276 | |||||||
Leases | 8,582 | 11,654 | 15,479 | |||||||
Consumer | 4,531 | 4,827 | 4,727 | |||||||
Other | 2,368 | 2,754 | 1,421 | |||||||
Total | $ | 201,059 | $ | 192,281 | $ | 185,445 | ||||
The principal changes in the loan and lease portfolio between June 30, 2002, December 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001 are discussed below:
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decrease in agricultural loans has effectively lessened the exposure and risks associated with such loans, which were intensified by the economic adversities affecting the industry.
The real estate mortgage portfolio comprises 56.1% of the total loan portfolio. The Directors' Loan Committee monitors real estate asset concentration on a monthly basis. Increased portfolio limits have been approved as a result of enhanced monitoring, analysis, and limitations set on the sub-classifications within this portfolio segment.
In conjunction with the Bank's decision to discontinue and wind-down the operations of EPI, the servicing of the lease portfolio was outsourced to Bancorp Financial Services, Inc ("BFS"), a third party specializing in the origination, acquisition, and servicing of small ticket leases. On May 21, 2001, Humboldt Bancorp ("Humboldt"), BFS' parent company, announced a plan to wind-down the operations of BFS in an orderly fashion over time. Subsequently, on January 28, 2002, BFS notified the Bank that it had targeted March 31, 2002 as the date to complete its wind-down process, and advised the Bank of its intent to resign as the servicer for the EPI lease portfolio. As a result of these developments, Management entered into a contract on March 20, 2002, effective May 1, 2002, with Portfolio Financial Servicing Company, Inc. ("PFSC") as the successor servicer of the EPI lease portfolio. PFSC is a third party specializing in the servicing of lease portfolios. During the transition period between BFS and PFSC, and in the two months working with PFSC, the Bank has not experienced any notable issues.
During the second quarter of 2002, there were no significant changes in the Bank's loan management, lending philosophy, or credit delivery procedures. The Company continues to emphasize high credit quality and superior customer service as two key components of its strategic direction. The Company has renewed its focus on relationship banking and on providing customer centered products and services.
Loan and Lease Quality
The Company places loans and leases on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest has been past due for 90 days or more. Exceptions to this policy can be made if the loan or lease is well secured and in the process of collection. The Company also places loans and leases on nonaccrual
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when payment in full of principal or interest is not expected, or the financial condition of the borrower has significantly deteriorated. At the time that a loan or lease is placed on nonaccrual, any accrued but uncollected interest is reversed and additional income is recorded on a cash basis as payments are received as long as the principal is not impaired. Loans or leases that are in the process of renewal in the normal course of business, or that are well secured and in the process of collection, may not be placed on nonaccrual status at the discretion of Management. A nonaccrual loan or lease may be restored to an accrual basis when interest and principal payments are current and the prospects for future payments are no longer in doubt.
Nonperforming loans and leases consist of accruing loans and leases past due 90 days or more and nonaccrual loans and leases. The table below summarizes the composition of nonperforming loans and leases as of June 30, 2002, December 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001, as well as the changes between the periods. There were no loans and leases that were accruing interest that were past due as to principal or interest for 90 days or more at June 30, 2002, December 31, 2001, or June 30, 2001.
Composition of Nonperforming Loans and Leases
(dollars in thousands)
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June 30, 2002 |
% Change From June 30, 2001 To June 30, 2002 |
December 31, 2001 |
% Change From June 30, 2001 To December 31, 2001 |
June 30, 2001 |
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Nonaccrual Loans and Leases | ||||||||||||||
Commercial | $ | 3 | (99.5)% | $ | | (100.0)% | $ | 575 | ||||||
Agricultural | 224 | (87.8)% | 389 | (78.8)% | 1,836 | |||||||||
Real Estate-Construction | 2,443 | N/A | | | | |||||||||
Real Estate-Mortgage | 2,439 | 45.1% | 2,665 | 58.5% | 1,681 | |||||||||
Leases | 32 | N/A | | | | |||||||||
Consumer | 17 | 88.9% | 6 | (33.3)% | 9 | |||||||||
Other | | | | | | |||||||||
Total Nonperforming Loans and Leases | $ | 5,158 | 25.8% | $ | 3,060 | (25.4)% | $ | 4,101 | ||||||
Total nonperforming loans and leases have increased $1,057,000, or 25.8%, since June 30, 2001 and have increased $2,098,000, or 68.6%, since December 31, 2001. This increase is principally due to one large commercial real estate secured loan.
The composition of the Company's nonaccrual loans and leases remains primarily limited to a few large agricultural real estate, commercial real estate, and commercial construction real estate relationships. At June 30, 2002, 93.9% of the Company's total nonaccrual loans and leases were concentrated in four relationships. Two of the relationships equaling $1,453,000, or 28.2%, are agricultural real estate; one totaling $2,443,000, or 47.3%, is a commercial real estate construction relationship; and one totaling $947,000, or 18.4%, is a commercial real estate relationship. Each of these nonaccrual loan relationships is assigned to the Company's Special Assets Department, which is responsible for and has developed written work-out arrangements for each of these relationships.
As of December 31, 2001, 95.6% of the Company's total nonaccrual loans and leases were concentrated in five relationships. Four of the relationships, totaling $2,664,000, or 87.1%, were real estate loan relationships, while the remainder, totaling $260,000, or 8.5%, was an agribusiness credit relationship.
The Company's allowance for loan and lease losses ("ALLL") totaled $5,817,000, or 2.9% of gross loans and leases, as of June 30, 2002. This amount compares to $5,498,000, or 2.9% of gross loans and leases, as of December 31, 2001, and $5,023,000, or 2.7% of gross loans and leases, as of June 30, 2001. The ALLL is maintained at a level considered adequate by Management to provide for losses that can
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be reasonably anticipated. Loan and lease losses are charged against the ALLL, and recoveries are credited to it. Management believes that the total ALLL is adequate to cover potential losses in the loan and lease portfolios. While Management uses all available information to provide for loan and lease losses, future additions to the ALLL may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions and other factors.
Additions to the ALLL are made by provisions for possible loan and lease losses. The provision for possible loan and lease losses is charged to operating expense and is based upon past loss experience and estimates of potential losses which, in Management's judgment and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, deserve current recognition. Other factors considered by Management include growth, composition, and overall quality of the loan and lease portfolio; review of specific problem loans and leases; and current economic conditions that may affect the customer's ability to repay the obligation. Actual losses may vary from current estimates. The estimates are reviewed regularly and adjustments, as necessary, are charged to operations in the period in which they become known.
Provisions to the ALLL totaled $300,000 and $0 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, respectively; and $150,000 and $0 for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, respectively. Total provisions to the ALLL for the year ended December 31, 2001 equaled $2,450,000. Loan and lease charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2002 totaled $196,000, as compared to $986,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2001. Loan and lease recoveries were $215,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to $285,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2001. The large increase in the fourth quarter of 2001 to the provision was primarily due to an acceleration of the already softening economic environment on the Bank's exposure to a large, long running agribusiness problem credit relationship, a construction loan relationship, and a limited number of other previously identified problem credits. The Bank deemed it prudent to move aggressively to value those exposures to market and, in view of the economy, to further build loan loss reserves. The following table illustrates the activity in the Bank's ALLL for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001.
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Activity in Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
(dollars in thousands)
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For the Three months ended June 30 |
For the Six months ended June 30 |
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2002 |
2001 |
2002 |
2001 |
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Beginning Balance | $ | 5,790 | $ | 5,372 | $ | 5,498 | $ | 5,724 | |||||
Charge-offs by Loan Category: | |||||||||||||
Commercial | | 175 | | 213 | |||||||||
Agricultural | | 300 | | 600 | |||||||||
Real Estate | 20 | | 20 | | |||||||||
Leases | 136 | 55 | 170 | 166 | |||||||||
Consumer | 3 | | 6 | 7 | |||||||||
Total | 159 | 530 | 196 | 986 | |||||||||
Recoveries by Loan Category: | |||||||||||||
Commercial | 3 | 130 | 10 | 135 | |||||||||
Agricultural | 1 | 11 | 154 | 11 | |||||||||
Real Estate | | | | 34 | |||||||||
Leases | 31 | 39 | 50 | 103 | |||||||||
Consumer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
Total | 36 | 181 | 215 | 285 | |||||||||
Net (Recoveries) Charge-offs | 123 | 349 | (19 | ) | 701 | ||||||||
Provision Charged to Expense | 150 | | 300 | | |||||||||
Balance, June 30 | $ | 5,817 | $ | 5,023 | $ | 5,817 | $ | 5,023 | |||||
Investments
The Company's investment portfolio was $97,537,000 at June 30, 2002, compared to $78,357,000 at December 31, 2001, and $66,662,000 at June 30, 2001. The increase of $30,875,000, or 46.3%, from June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2002, is primarily due to a change in investment strategy whereby the Company has invested its excess funds in qualified Available-for-Sale Securities rather than federal funds sold and the adoption of a leveraged investment strategy whereby qualified securities were purchased utilizing borrowed funds. The Company has implemented this strategy to take advantage of the interest spread between funds borrowed and the interest earned on the investments. Specifically, in order to achieve the desired return, the Company purchases securities with an average life of three to five years and matches those securities with similar term funding.
As of June 30, 2002, the Company's "Available-for-Sale" category adjustment reflected an unrealized gain of $1,621,999. The approximate market value of the Company's investment portfolio at June 30, 2002 was $97,622,000. As of June 30, 2001, the Company's "Available-for-Sale" category adjustment reflected an unrealized gain of $870,352 and the approximate market value of the Company's investment portfolio was $66,731,000. The $751,647 change in the unrealized gain/loss between the two periods is primarily the result of decreasing interest rates and changes in the portfolio composition.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2002
Compared with
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2001
The Company recognized net income of $1,558,000 for the first half of 2002, resulting in diluted earnings per share after discontinuance of subsidiary of $0.73. Net income for the three-month period ending June 30, 2002 was $812,000, resulting in diluted earnings per share after discontinuance of subsidiary of $0.38. The net income and earnings per share for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002 were higher than the same periods in 2001. The Company reported net income of $1,391,000, or $0.65 per share on a diluted basis after discontinuance of subsidiary, for the same six-month period in 2001 and net income of $740,000, or $0.34 per share on a diluted basis after discontinuance of subsidiary, for the same three-month period of 2001 (earnings per share calculations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 reflect the Company's 5% stock dividend distributed on September 25, 2001).
Net interest income rose for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $7,793,000 from $7,299,000 for the same six-month period in 2001, which is an increase of $494,000, or 6.8%. Net interest income also increased for the three months ending June 30, 2002 to $4,036,000 from $3,709,000 for the same three-month period in 2001, which is an increase of $327,000, or 8.8%. This increase reflects the combined effects of a variety of factors affecting interest income and interest expense as described below.
The Company's primary source of income is interest and fees on loans and leases. The table below depicts average loans and leases and yields for the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001.
Loans and Leases |
Three-months ended June 30, 2002 |
Three-months ended June 30, 2001 |
Six-months ended June 30, 2002 |
Six-months ended June 30, 2001 |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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Average loans and leases outstanding | $ | 195,347 | $ | 180,139 | $ | 191,297 | $ | 178,113 | |||||
Average yields | 7.90 | % | 9.60 | % | 7.87 | % | 9.67 | % | |||||
Interest and fees earned | $ | 3,857 | $ | 4,322 | $ | 7,530 | $ | 8,609 | |||||
Average prime rate | 4.75 | % | 7.34 | % | 4.75 | % | 7.98 | % |
The three and six-month average outstanding loans and leases totals at June 30, 2002 were up $15,208,000, or 8.4%, and $13,184,000, or 7.4%, respectively, over the comparable three and six-month periods in 2001. The increase in average outstanding loans and leases is reflective of the Bank's marketing efforts and the Bank's expansion into Placer County. Both the volume and rate have been impacted as a result of the declining interest rate environment experienced during 2001 and competitive pressure to acquire and retain quality customers. The decline in average yields is also in part the result of obtaining business under a more stringent credit underwriting process.
Rates and amounts paid on average deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002, compared to the same periods in 2001, are set forth in the following table:
Deposits |
Three-months ended June 30, 2002 |
Three-months ended June 30, 2001 |
Six-months ended June 30, 2002 |
Six-months ended June 30, 2001 |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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Average deposits outstanding | $ | 268,085 | $ | 255,557 | $ | 269,698 | $ | 257,801 | |||||
Average rates paid | 1.49 | % | 2.88 | % | 1.54 | % | 3.03 | % | |||||
Interest expense | $ | 998 | $ | 1,837 | $ | 2,078 | $ | 3,907 |
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The Company experienced a decrease in total interest expense of $675,000, or 36.5%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, in comparison to the same three-month period for 2001. Total interest expense decreased $1,626,000, or 41.0%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, in comparison to the same six-month period of 2001. Average rates paid on deposits decreased from 2.88% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2001 to 1.49% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002. Average rates paid on deposits decreased from 3.03% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2001 to 1.54% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002. Interest-bearing deposits comprised 78.3% of total deposits at June 30, 2002, as compared to 76.7% at June 30, 2001. The overall decrease in interest expense is primarily attributed to a decrease in interest rates.
Noninterest Income
The Company experienced an increase in total noninterest income of $87,000, or 17.0%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002 versus the same period in 2001. Total noninterest income increased by $52,000, or 4.7%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002 over the same period in 2001. Total noninterest income consists principally of service charges on deposit accounts, loan servicing fees, brokered loan fees, and other noninterest income.
Service charge income on deposit accounts, one of the primary components of noninterest income, showed an increase of $119,000, or 42.7%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002 over the three-month period ended June 30, 2001. Service charge income on deposit accounts showed an increase of $167,000, or 31.5%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002 over the six-month period ended June 30, 2001. Income derived from service charges on deposit accounts was $398,000 and $279,000 for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, respectively, and $698,000 and $531,000 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, respectively. The increase in service charge income on deposit accounts is due to an increase in total deposits and an increase in charges.
Loan servicing fee income for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002 decreased $11,000, or 32.4%, in comparison to the three-month period ended June 30, 2001. Loan servicing fee income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002 decreased $34,000, or 17.7%, in comparison to the six-month period ended June 30, 2001. The decrease is attributable to normal principal amortization on serviced loans, loan payoffs, and fewer originations of "servicing retained" brokered and sold loans.
Income from brokered loan fees for the three-months ended June 30, 2002 decreased $20,000, or 37.0%, in comparison to the three-month period ended June 30, 2001, and decreased $5,000, or 7.6%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to the six-month period ended June 30, 2001. The decrease is predominantly due to unfavorable pricing variances on the brokering of non-conforming residential real estate loans.
All other noninterest income, which consists of alternative investment fee income, cash surrender value of life insurance policies, and other noninterest income, decreased by $1,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, in comparison to the three-month period ended June 30, 2001, and decreased by $21,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, in comparison to the six-month period ended June 30, 2001. These decreases include recurring operating and impairment losses on an investment made in a Community Reinvestment Act qualified California Affordable Housing Project, the economic value of which is ultimately realized through the tax benefit it generates, and a one-time loss on the disposition of an investment security.
Noninterest Expense
During the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, the Company experienced an increase of $134,000, or 4.3%, in total noninterest expense over the three-month period ended June 30, 2001. Total noninterest expense stood at $3,223,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to $3,089,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2001. Total noninterest expense decreased
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$22,000, or 0.4%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, in comparison to the six-month period ended June 30, 2001. Noninterest expenses consist of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, furniture and equipment expense, legal and professional fees, telephone expense, and other general and administrative operating expenses.
Salaries and employee benefits increased $101,000, or 5.7%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, over the same period in 2001 and increased $6,000, or 0.2%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, over the same period in 2001. Salaries and employee benefits for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002 were $1,859,000, compared to $1,758,000 for the same period in 2001 and $3,635,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to $3,629,000 for the same period in 2001.
Collectively, occupancy and furniture and equipment expenses increased $51,000, or 10.7%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, over the same period in 2001 and increased $116,000, or 12.5%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, over the same period in 2001. These two categories stood jointly at $529,000 and $478,000 for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, respectively, and $1,044,000 and $928,000 for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001, respectively. The opening of branches in Lincoln and Roseville, California, primarily drove the year-over-year increase.
Other Operating and Administrative Expenses
(dollar in thousands)
|
Three-months ended June 30, 2002 |
Three-months ended June 30, 2001 |
Six-months ended June 30, 2002 |
Six-months ended June 30, 2001 |
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Legal & Professional Fees | $ | 176 | $ | 120 | $ | 295 | $ | 330 | |||||
Telephone Expense | 68 | 81 | 133 | 173 | |||||||||
Stationary & Supplies | 52 | 36 | 102 | 99 | |||||||||
Director Fees | 77 | 75 | 126 | 130 | |||||||||
Insurance | 83 | 48 | 134 | 101 | |||||||||
Other | 379 | 493 | 786 | 887 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 835 | $ | 853 | $ | 1,576 | $ | 1,720 | |||||
Legal and professional fees, consisting primarily of outside legal counsel, independent accountants, and consultants, were $176,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to $120,000 for the same period in 2001, which was an increase of $56,000, or 46.7%. Legal and professional fees were $295,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to $330,000 for the same period in 2001, which was a decrease of $35,000, or 10.6%.
Telephone expenses, which include data line transmissions, decreased $13,000, or 16.0%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to the same period in 2001 and decreased $40,000, or 23.1%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to the same period in 2001.
All other operating and administrative expenses in the aggregate decreased $61,000, or 9.4%, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to the same period in 2001 and decreased $69,000, or 5.7%, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002, compared to the same period in 2001. The decline in other noninterest operating and administrative expense is attributed primarily to a variety of initiatives implemented by the Company to further streamline workflow processes and improve its use of technology, thereby achieving greater operational efficiency.
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Provision for Income Taxes
Applicable income taxes from continuing operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002, were $462,000 and $876,000, respectively. This compares to $405,000 and $769,000 for the three and six-month periods, ended June 30, 2001, respectively. The Company's effective tax rate was 36.6% and 36.5% for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002, respectively, and 35.8% and 36.0% for the three and six-month periods, ended June 30, 2001, respectively.
Interest rate sensitivity is the relationship between market interest rates and net interest income ("NII") due to the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities. As interest rates change, interest income and expense also change, thereby changing NII. If more liabilities reprice than assets in a given period, a liability sensitive position is created. If interest rates decline, a liability sensitive position will benefit NII. Alternatively, where assets reprice more quickly than liabilities in a given period (an asset sensitive position), a decline in market rates will have an adverse effect on NII.
Asset and liability management encompasses an analysis of market risk, the control of interest rate risk (interest sensitivity management), and the ongoing maintenance and planning of liquidity and capital. The composition of the Company's balance sheet is planned and monitored by the Asset and Liability Committee ("ALCO"), a committee comprised of the Bank's executive management. The primary tool used by the ALCO to measure and manage interest rate exposure is a simulation model. Use of the model to perform simulations reflecting changes in interest rates over one and two-year time horizons has enabled Management to develop and initiate strategies for managing exposure to interest rate risks. The ALCO believes that, both individually and in the aggregate, its modeling assumptions are reasonable, but the complexity of the simulation modeling process results in a sophisticated estimate, not an absolutely precise calculation of exposure. The Company's interest rate sensitivity analysis is discussed in the "Interest Rate Risk" section.
Market risk is the risk of loss in a financial instrument arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and equity prices. The Company's primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The continuous monitoring and management of this risk is an important component of the Company's asset and liability management process and is governed by policies established by its Board of Directors, which are reviewed and approved annually. The Board of Directors delegates responsibility to the ALCO for carrying out the asset and liability management policies. In this capacity, Management develops guidelines and strategies that impact the Company's asset and liability management related activities based upon estimated market risk sensitivity, policy limits, and overall market interest rate levels and trends.
Interest rate risk represents the sensitivity of earnings to changes in market interest rates. As interest rates change, the interest income and expense streams associated with the Company's financial instruments also change, thereby impacting NII, the primary component of the Company's earnings. The ALCO utilizes the results of a detailed and dynamic simulation model to quantify the estimated exposure of NII to sustained interest rate changes.
The simulation model captures the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income received and interest expense paid on all assets and liabilities reflected on the Company's balance sheet as well as for off-balance sheet financial instruments. This sensitivity analysis is compared to policy limits that specify a maximum tolerance level for NII exposure over a one-year horizon, assuming no
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balance sheet growth, given both a 200 basis point ("bp") upward and downward shift in interest rates. A parallel and pro rata shift in rate over a 12-month period is assumed. The Bank's policy limit threshold is that NII exposure shall not exceed 10% of estimated NII over the next 12 months.
Based on a 200 bp upward or downward shift in interest rates, the Company's short-term as well as long-term sensitivity analysis projects an asset sensitive forecast. For this analysis, short-term and long-term is defined as current to three months and over two years, respectively. Based on the same shift of 200 bp, the Company's intermediate-term sensitivity analysis projects a liability sensitive position. Intermediate-term refers to the period over three months yet less than two years.
The preceding sensitivity analysis does not represent a Company forecast and should not be relied upon as being indicative of future operating results. These hypothetical estimates are based on numerous assumptions, such as: the nature and timing of interest rate levels, including yield curve shape; repayments on loans, leases, and securities; deposit rates; pricing decisions on loans and deposits; reinvestment and replacement of assets; and liability cash flows. While assumptions are developed based upon current economic and local market conditions, the Company cannot make any assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions, including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change. Also, as market conditions vary from those assumed in the sensitivity analysis, actual results will also differ due to prepayment and refinancing levels deviating from those assumed, the varying impact of interest rate change caps or floors on adjustable rate assets, the potential effect of changing debt service levels on customers with adjustable rate loans, depositor early withdrawals, customer product preference changes, and other internal and external variables. Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis does not reflect actions that the ALCO might take in responding to or anticipating changes in interest rates.
The need for liquidity in a banking institution arises principally to provide for deposit withdrawals, the credit needs of its customers, and to take advantage of investment opportunities. A banking institution may achieve desired liquidity from both assets and liabilities. The Company considers cash and deposits held in other banks, federal funds sold, other short-term investments, maturing loans and investments, receipts of principal and interest on loans, investments available for sale, and potential loan sales as sources of asset liquidity. Deposit growth, access to credit lines established with correspondent banks, and market sources of funds are considered by the Company as sources of liability liquidity.
Historically, during the first half of each year the Bank experiences excess liquidity. The Bank's seasonal agricultural and construction loan demand typically occurs each year from early June through late October. This demand tends to absorb excess liquidity and usually results in a net borrowed position during that time frame.
The Bank's short-term liquid assets consist of cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, and investment securities with maturities of one year or less (exclusive of pledged securities). Irrespective of maturity, U.S. Government and Agency securities qualify as collateral for borrowings at the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"), Federal Reserve Bank, and with broker-dealers.
In order to fund its liquidity needs, the Bank has formal and informal borrowing arrangements with the Federal Reserve Bank to meet unforeseen deposit outflows or seasonal loan funding demands. The Bank has also entered an agreement to borrow funds from the FHLB secured by U.S. Government and Agency obligations in the Bank's investment portfolio. As of June 30, 2002, the Bank had $20,338,000 outstanding on these lines. There were no borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2001 and June 30, 2001.
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The Bank monitors its credit facility availability and unencumbered qualifying collateral in conjunction with its asset and liability management process. Policy limits are established and monitored for maximum borrowings and minimum contingency liquidity levels.
Management believes that the Company maintains adequate amounts of liquidity to meet its needs.
CIB and the Bank are subject to respective Federal Reserve Board ("FRB") and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") regulations governing capital adequacy. These regulations are intended to reflect the degree of risk associated with both on and off-balance sheet items. Financial institutions are expected to comply with a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%. At least half of the qualifying total capital must be in Tier 1 Capital, as defined by the regulations. Federal regulatory agencies have also adopted a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%, which is intended to supplement the risk-based capital requirements and to ensure that all financial institutions continue to maintain a minimum level of core capital.
Total shareholders' equity on June 30, 2002 increased by $1,456,000, or 5.4%, to $28,669,000 over December 31, 2001 total shareholders' equity of $27,213,000. The increase is attributed to net income of $1,558,000 during the first six months of 2002, and an increase in other comprehensive income, net of tax, of $362,000 associated with the market value adjustment on the Company's Available-for-Sale securities. Cash dividends paid in the amount of $465,000 offset these increases to shareholder equity. As can be seen by the following table, the Company and Bank exceeded all regulatory capital ratios on June 30, 2002.
Capital Ratios As of June 30, 2002
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Risk Based Capital Ratios | ||||||||||
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital | $ | 27,655 | 11.30% | $ | 27,494 | 11.24% | ||||
Tier 1 Capital Minimum Requirement | 9,786 | 4.00% | 9,786 | 4.00% | ||||||
Excess | $ | 17,869 | 7.30% | $ | 17,708 | 7.24% | ||||
Total Risk-Based Capital | 30,747 | 12.57% | 30,586 | 12.50% | ||||||
Total Capital Minimum Requirement | 19,573 | 8.00% | 19,572 | 8.00% | ||||||
Excess | $ | 11,174 | 4.57% | $ | 11,014 | 4.50% | ||||
Net Risk-Weighted Assets | $ | 244,657 | $ | 244,646 | ||||||
Leverage Capital Ratio | ||||||||||
Tier 1 Capital to average assets | $ | 27,655 | 8.67% | $ | 27,494 | 8.63% | ||||
Minimum leverage requirement | 12,752 | 4.00% | 12,749 | 4.00% | ||||||
Excess | $ | 14,903 | 4.67% | $ | 14,745 | 4.63% | ||||
Average total assets | $ | 318,811 | $ | 318,720 | ||||||
On November 13, 2001, CIB's Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase, as conditions warrant, up to five percent (5%) of CIB's common stock on the open market. The duration of the plan is open-ended and the timing of the purchases is dependent on market conditions. During the three-month period ended June 30, 2002, CIB repurchased 5,191 shares of its own common stock pursuant to
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the plan, which are the total shares repurchased since inception of the repurchase plan. All shares repurchased have been retired.
CIB and the Bank operate in a highly regulated environment and are subject to supervision and examination by various federal and state regulatory agencies. CIB, as a bank holding company, is subject to regulation and supervision by primarily the FRB, and the Bank, as a California-chartered commercial bank, is subject to supervision and regulation primarily by the FDIC and the California Department of Financial Institutions ("DFI"). Federal and California state laws and regulations govern numerous matters involving both entities, including maintenance of adequate capital and financial condition, permissible types, amounts and terms of extensions of credit and investments, permissible non-banking activities, the level of reserves against deposits, and restrictions on dividend payments. The federal and state regulatory agencies possess extensive discretion and powers to prevent or remedy unsafe or unsound practices or violations of law by banks and bank holding companies. CIB and the Bank also undergo periodic examinations by one or more of these regulatory agencies, which may subject them to changes in asset valuations, in amounts of required loss allowances, and in operating restrictions resulting from the regulators' judgments based on information available to them at the time of their examination. The Bank's operations are also subject to a wide variety of state and federal consumer protection and similar statutes and regulations. Those and other restrictions limit the manner in which CIB and the Bank may conduct business and obtain financing. The laws and regulations to which CIB and the Bank are subject can, and do, change significantly from time to time, and such changes could materially affect the Company's business, financial condition, and operating results.
USA Patriot Act of 2001
President Bush signed the USA Patriot Act of 2001 ("Patriot Act") on October 26, 2001. This legislation was enacted in response to the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001. The Patriot Act is intended to strengthen U.S. law enforcement and the intelligence communities' ability to work together to combat terrorism on a variety of levels. The potential impact of the Patriot Act on financial institutions is significant and wide ranging. The Patriot Act contains sweeping anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws and requires various regulations, including:
Until all new regulations, rules or standards have been developed, the Company is not able to predict the impact of the new laws and regulations on its financial condition or results of operations.
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On May 9, 2002, the Company announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Larry D. Hartwig decided to retire from his officer and board of directors' positions with the Company to pursue other interests. Mr. Hartwig's resignation was effective on May 10, 2002. The boards of directors appointed Director John I. Jelavich to serve as the interim president and chief executive officer of CIB and the Bank. On July 16, 2002, the Company announced that John I. Jelavich has accepted a permanent appointment to the positions of president and chief executive officer of CIB and the Bank.
Federal and California banking and corporate laws could limit the Bank's ability to pay dividends to CIB. The FRB has issued a policy statement that a bank holding company should not declare or pay a cash dividend to its shareholders if the dividend would place undue pressure on the capital of its subsidiary banks or if the dividend could be funded only through additional borrowings or other arrangements that may adversely affect the financial position of the holding company. Furthermore, a bank holding company may not continue its existing rate of cash dividends on its common stock unless its net income is sufficient to fully fund each dividend and its prospective rate of earnings retention is sufficient to fully fund each dividend and appears consistent with its capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition.
On January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS No. 131"). SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for public business enterprises' reporting of information about its operating segments in its annual financial statements. The Statement requires that the enterprises report selected information concerning operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. The Statement also establishes requirements for related disclosures about products, services, geographic areas, and major customers.
SFAS No. 131 requires public business enterprises to report a measure of segment profit or loss, certain specific revenue and expense items, and segment assets. The Statement further requires reconciliation of total segment revenues, total segment profit or loss, total segment assets, and other amounts disclosed for segments to corresponding amounts in the enterprise's general purpose financial statements. It requires that all public business enterprises report information about the revenues derived from the enterprise's products or services (or groups of similar products and services), about the countries in which the enterprise earns revenues and holds assets, and about major customers regardless of whether that information is used in making operating decisions. SFAS No. 131 does not, however, require an enterprise to report information that is not prepared for internal use if reporting it would be impracticable. SFAS No. 131 is effective for financial statements for periods beginning after December 15, 1997.
The adoption of the applicable provisions of SFAS No. 131 did not have a material effect on the Company, as Management believes that it operates in only one segment, the commercial banking segment.
SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations," and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets"
In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141"), and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS No. 142"). These Statements change the method of accounting for business combinations and goodwill in two significant ways. First, SFAS
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No. 141 prohibits the use of the pooling of interests method and requires the purchase method of accounting to be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. Second, SFAS No. 142 changes the accounting method for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. As a result, goodwill will be accounted for as an asset unless it declines in value. Companies will be required to test their goodwill valuation periodically for "impairment" or loss and to recognize any change on their books. The amortization of goodwill, including goodwill recorded in past business combinations, will cease upon adoption of SFAS No. 142. The Company adopted SFAS 142 on January 1, 2002 and management does not believe that the adoption of these Statements had a material impact on the Company or its ability to accomplish certain business strategies.
SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations"
In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations" ("SFAS No. 143"). This Statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible, long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. SFAS No. 143 applies to legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and the normal operation of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. The Statement requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. SFAS No. 143 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. Management does not expect the adoption of this statement to have a material impact on its financial position and results of operations.
SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Asset"
In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS No. 144"), which replaces SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." The accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale applies to all long-lived assets, including discontinued operations, and replaces the provision of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30, "Reporting Results of Operations-Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business," for the disposal of segments of a business. SFAS No. 144 requires that those long-lived assets be measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, whether reported in continuing operations or in discontinued operations. Therefore, discontinued operations will no longer be measured at net realizable value or include amounts for operating losses that have not yet occurred. The provisions of SFAS No. 144 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and, generally, are to be applied prospectively. Management does not expect that the adoption of this statement will have a significant impact on the Company's current financial position or results of operations.
SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections"
In April 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections." Statement 145 updates, clarifies and simplifies existing accounting pronouncements including: rescinding Statement No. 4, which required all gains and losses from extinguishment of debt to be aggregated and, if material, classified as an extraordinary item, net of related income tax effect and amending Statement No. 13 to require that certain lease modifications that have economic effects similar to sale-leaseback transactions be accounted for in the same manner as sale-leaseback transactions. Statement 145 is effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002, with early adoption of the provisions related to the rescission of
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Statement No. 4 encouraged. The Company does not expect the adoption of this statement to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit and Disposal Activities"
In July 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." The standard requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. Examples of costs covered by the standard include lease termination costs and certain employee severance costs that are associated with a restructuring, discontinued operation, plant closing, or other exit or disposal activity. Previous accounting guidance was provided by Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." Statement 146 replaces Issue 94-3 and is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. In management's opinion, the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of its operations.
Effects of Terrorism.
The terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, and thereafter, has had significant adverse effects upon the United States economy. It is uncertain whether and to what extent, if any, future terrorist activities, and the response of the United States and its allies in combating terrorism on a worldwide basis will adversely impact the Company. Such events, however, have had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on the economy in the Company's market areas. Such continued economic deterioration could adversely affect the Company's future results of operations by, among other matters, reducing the demand for the Bank's loans and other products, increasing nonperforming loans and the amounts reserved for loan losses, and causing a decline in the Company's stock price.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In Management's opinion, the Company's market risk and interest rate risk profiles are within reasonable tolerances at this time. (See Item 2. Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, sections discussing "Market Risk," "Interest Rate Risk" and "Liquidity" at pages 18-20.) No significant changes to the market risk or interest rate risk positions of the Company have occurred since December 31, 2001.
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None reported.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
No changes.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
California Independent Bancorp's Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on May 21, 2002, in Yuba City, California. The following resolutions were distributed to stockholders and adopted:
To elect the following 9 (nine) nominees to serve as directors until the next Annual Meeting and until their successors are elected and have been qualified:
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For |
Against |
Abstain |
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John L. Dowdell | 1,603,816 | 0 | 51,212 | |||
Harold M. Eastridge | 1,618,322 | 0 | 36,706 | |||
William H. Gilbert | 1,618,534 | 0 | 36,494 | |||
John I. Jelavich | 1,600,044 | 0 | 54,984 | |||
Donald H. Livingstone | 1,593,081 | 0 | 61,947 | |||
Alfred G. Montna | 1,601,430 | 0 | 53,598 | |||
David A. Offutt | 1,626,406 | 0 | 28,622 | |||
William K. Retzer | 1,595,176 | 0 | 59,852 | |||
Michael C. Wheeler | 1,626,795 | 0 | 28,233 |
To ratify the appointment of Perry-Smith LLP as the Company's independent public accountants:
Vote | For | 1,595,704 | ||
Against | 53,348 | |||
Abstained | 5,976 |
None reported.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8K.
Exhibit No. |
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2.1 | Plan of Reorganization and Merger Agreement dated January 30, 1995 by and between Feather River State Bank, FRSB Merger Company, and California Independent Bancorp. Filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's General Form for Registration of Securities on Form 10 (File No. 0-26552).* | |
3.1 | Secretary's Compiled, Amended, and Restated Articles of Incorporation for California Independent Bancorp as of April 26, 2000. Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report filed on Form 10Q for the period ended March 31, 2000.* |
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3.2 | Secretary's Compiled, Amended, and Restated Bylaws for California Independent Bancorp as of March 31, 2000. Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report filed on Form 10Q for the period ended March 31, 2000.* | |
10.37 | Severance Agreement between California Independent Bancorp, Feather River State Bank, and Larry D. Hartwig, dated May 8, 2002. | |
99.1 | Certification of the Quarterly Report of the Company on Form 10-Q pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
On April 5, 2002, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, regarding a change in the Company's independent public accountants, from Arthur Andersen LLP to Perry-Smith LLP, effective March 28, 2002.
On May 9, 2002, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, regarding the retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Hartwig from his directorship and officer positions with the Company, effective May 10, 2002, and the appointment of Director John I. Jelavich, as interim president and chief executive officer, of CIB and the Bank.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BANCORP | ||
Date: August 12, 2002 |
/s/ JOHN I. JELAVICH John I. Jelavich President/Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: August 12, 2002 |
/s/ KEVIN R. WATSON Kevin R. Watson Chief Financial Officer/Corporate Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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