Attached files

file filename
EX-31.1 - HERITAGE OAKS BANCORPv197395_ex31-1.htm
EX-32.1 - HERITAGE OAKS BANCORPv197395_ex32-1.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 


FORM 10-Q/A
Amendment No. 1
 

 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010.
 
or

¨
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:  000-25020

HERITAGE OAKS BANCORP
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
 
77-0388249
(State or other jurisdiction of
 incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
545 12th Street,
   
Paso Robles, California
 
93446
(Address of principal offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(805) 369-5200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(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 twelve (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 x     NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES ¨     NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one.)

Large accelerated filer ¨     Accelerated filer ¨     Non-accelerated filer ¨    Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES ¨      NO x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
As of August 6, 2010 there were 25,062,682 shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock.
 


 
 

 

Explanatory Note

Heritage Oaks Bancorp (the “Company”) is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A to amend its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2010 (the “Original Filing”).  As disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filing dated ­­­­September 24, 2010, the Company is filing this Amendment No. 1 to reflect the change in its accounting treatment of the Series B Preferred Stock and to provide additional disclosure regarding the Series C Preferred Stock it issued in its March 2010 private placement.  Upon reevaluating the accounting for the transaction, the Company determined it did not account for the contingent beneficial conversion feature of the Series B Preferred Stock and as such has revised its consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto as of and for the period ended June 30, 2010.  The Company also revised the related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.  These revisions are included in this Amendment No. 1.

The revised accounting relates to the intrinsic value of the contingent beneficial conversion feature of the Series B Preferred Stock and the additional disclosure of the contingent beneficial conversion feature of the Series C Preferred Stock.  As more fully disclosed in Note 11. Preferred Stock, the Company issued a total of 56,160 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 1,189,538 shares of its Series C Preferred Stock for total gross proceeds of approximately $60.0 million.  On March 10, 2010 (the “commitment date”), the date the Company made a firm commitment to issue the Series B and Series C Preferred Stock, the price of the Company’s common stock at the close of the market was $3.45 per share compared to the $3.25 per common share conversion price of the Series B and Series C Preferred Stock.  This $0.20 difference between the market value of the Company’s common stock and conversion price on the commitment date represented a contingent beneficial conversion feature of the Series B and Series C Preferred Stock of approximately $3.5 million, and $238 thousand, respectively.

The conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock as of the commitment date was contingent upon the approval of the Company’s common shareholders of additional authorized common shares sufficient to convert the Series B Preferred Stock to common stock and the approval of the issuance of common stock on conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock under NASDAQ rules.  Such approvals were received during the second quarter of 2010 at which time the Company should have recorded the beneficial conversion feature related to the Series B Preferred Stock.

The conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock as of the commitment date was contingent upon the approval of the Company’s common shareholders to approve the contingent conversion of Series C Preferred Stock to common stock, under NASDAQ rules, upon the transfer of the Series C Preferred Stock from the investor to an unaffiliated third party.  Approval of the contingent conversion of Series C Preferred Stock was received during the second quarter of 2010; however conversion of Series C Preferred Stock remains contingent upon the transfer from the investor to an unaffiliated third party.  Therefore, the contingent beneficial conversion feature related to the Series C Preferred Stock has not resulted in any accounting adjustment, rather it will represent a disclosure item in the Company’s financial statements until such time that the contingency is removed.

The Company’s revised financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A as of and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 reflect the impact of the recognition of the beneficial conversion feature on the Series B Preferred Stock.  The initial recognition of the beneficial conversion feature on the Series B Preferred Stock is accomplished through the establishment of a discount on Series B Preferred Stock and a corresponding increase in additional paid in capital.  These adjustments also reflect the recognition of the immediate accretion of the discount on Series B Preferred Stock through retained earnings which should have occurred on June 11, 2010, the date the Company converted the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock to common stock.

 
 

 

The calculation of net loss applicable to common shareholders and basic earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 to properly reflect the accretion of the Series B Preferred Stock discount is shown in the tables below:

   
For the three months ending,
 
         
Accretion of
       
         
beneficial conversion
       
   
June 30, 2010
   
discount on Series B
   
June 30, 2010
 
(dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)
 
As reported
   
Preferred Stock
   
Restated
 
Net loss
  $ (5,835 )         $ (5,835 )
Less: dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (353 )     (3,456 )     (3,809 )
Net loss applicable to common shareholders
  $ (6,188 )           $ (9,644 )
Weighted average shares outstanding
    11,250,989               11,250,989  
Basic loss per share
  $ (0.55 )           $ (0.86 )

   
For the six months ending,
 
         
Accretion of
       
         
beneficial conversion
       
   
June 30, 2010
   
discount on Series B
   
June 30, 2010
 
(dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)
 
As reported
   
Preferred Stock
   
Restated
 
Net loss
  $ (7,174 )         $ (7,174 )
Less: dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (704 )     (3,456 )     (4,160 )
Net loss applicable to common shareholders
  $ (7,878 )           $ (11,334 )
Weighted average shares outstanding
    9,492,421               9,492,421  
Basic loss per share
  $ (0.83 )           $ (1.19 )

As previously mentioned, the Company adjusted the balances of additional paid in capital and retained earnings to properly reflect the issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock as well as the immediate accretion of the Series B Preferred Stock discount as of the date the Company converted the Series B Preferred Stock to common stock. The table below reflects the impact of those adjustments at June 30, 2010:

   
June 30, 2010
 
   
Additional Paid
   
Retained
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
in Capital
   
Earnings
 
Balance as of June 30, 2010, as previously reported
  $ 3,430     $ 5,529  
Increase in additional paid in capital / (accretion) of beneficial conversion discount on Series B Preferred Stock
  $ 3,456     $ (3,456 )
Balance as of June 30, 2010, as adjusted
  $ 6,886     $ 2,073  

This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A amends:

Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (un-audited, except for Balance Sheet as of 12/31/2009)
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 4. Controls and Procedures

This Amendment No. 1 includes the Original Filing in its entirety and the Company is only amending those portions affected by the revisions described above. The only exhibits included with this Amendment No. 1 are Exhibits 31.1 and 32.1 related to the certifications by the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, as required by Rule 12b-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

The Company also reassessed the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation and due to the restatement of the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, Management concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2010. However, Management believes that the consolidated financial statements included in this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles in all material respects.

 
 

 
 
   
Page
Part I.  Financial Information
 
  5
Item 1.  Consolidated Financial Statements (un-audited, except for Balance Sheet as of 12/31/2009)
 
  5
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
  6
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
  7
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
 
  8
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
  9
   
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
  10
Note 1.  Consolidated Financial Statements
 
  10
Note 2.  Investment Securities
 
  10
Note 3.  Loans and the Allowance for Loan Losses
 
  14
Note 4.  Other Real Estate Owned
 
  17
Note 5.  Deferred Tax Assets
 
  17
Note 6.  Earnings / (Loss) Per Share
 
  18
Note 7.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
  19
Note 8.  Share-Based Compensation
 
  21
Note 9.  Fair Value Disclosures
 
  23
Note 10.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
  25
Note 11.  Preferred Stock
 
  27
Note 12.  Regulatory Order and Written Agreement
 
  29
Note 13.  Junior Subordinated Debentures
 
  31
Note 14.  Reclassifications
 
  31
   
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
  32
   
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
  33
The Company
 
  33
Where You Can Find More Information
 
  33
Executive Summary
 
  34
Recent Developments
 
  36
Dividends and Stock Repurchases
 
  37
Selected Financial Data
 
  38
Local Economy
 
  38
Critical Accounting Policies
 
  39
Results of Operations
 
  42
Net Interest Income and Margin
 
  42
Non-Interest Income
 
  47
Non-Interest Expenses
 
  49
Provision for Income Taxes
 
  50
Provision for Loan Losses
 
  50
Financial Condition
 
  52
Loans
 
  52
Credit Quality
 
  57
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
  57
Non-Performing Assets
 
  60
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
  65
Investment Securities and Other Earning Assets
 
  65
Deposits and Borrowed Funds
 
  67
Capital
 
  69
Liquidity
 
  72
Inflation
 
  73
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
  73
   
 
Item 3.  Quantative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
 
  74
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
  75
   
 
Part II.  Other Information
 
  76
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
  76
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
  77
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
  77
Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities
 
  77
Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)
 
  77
Item 5.  Other Information
 
  77
Item 6.  Exhibits
 
  78
   
 
Signatures
 
  79

 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 4 -
 
 
 

 
 
Part I.  Financial Information

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

The financial statements and the notes thereto begin on next page.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 5 -
 
 
 

 
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp
           
and Subsidiaries
           
Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
         
(audited)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousands except per share data)
 
2010
   
2009
 
             
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 17,849     $ 19,342  
Interest bearing due from banks
    38,682       17,046  
Federal funds sold
    5,500       4,350  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    62,031       40,738  
                 
Interest bearing deposits with other banks
    119       119  
Securities available for sale
    192,904       121,180  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
    5,611       5,828  
Loans held for sale
    9,429       9,487  
Loans, net of deferred fees of $1,698 and $1,825 and allowance for loan loss of $22,134 and $14,372 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
    673,344       712,482  
Property, premises and equipment, net
    6,410       6,779  
Deferred tax assets
    19,174       10,553  
Bank owned life insurance
    12,811       12,549  
Goodwill
    11,049       11,049  
Core deposit intangible
    2,385       2,642  
Other real estate owned
    4,953       946  
Other assets
    10,302       10,825  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,010,522     $ 945,177  
                 
Liabilities
               
Deposits
               
Demand, non-interest bearing
  $ 182,846     $ 174,635  
Savings, NOW, and money market deposits
    380,257       365,602  
Time deposits of $100 or more
    116,372       117,420  
Time deposits under $100
    116,358       117,808  
Total deposits
    795,833       775,465  
                 
Short term FHLB borrowing
    65,000       65,000  
Junior subordinated debentures
    8,248       13,403  
Other liabilities
    8,091       7,558  
                 
Total liabilities
    877,172       861,426  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
    -       -  
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Series A senior preferred stock, $1,000 per share stated value, 21,000 shares issued and outstanding
    19,610       19,431  
Series C preferred stock, $3.25 per share stated value, 1,189,538 shares issued and outstanding
    3,608       -  
Common stock, no par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding 25,062,682 and 7,771,952 as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
    101,197       48,747  
Additional paid in capital
    6,886       3,242  
Retained earnings
    2,073       13,407  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit of $17 and $752 as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
    (24 )     (1,076 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    133,350       83,751  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 1,010,522     $ 945,177  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 6 -
 
 
 

 
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp
                       
and Subsidiaries
                       
Consolidated Statements of Income
                       
   
For the three months
   
For the six months
 
   
ended June 30,
   
ended June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands except per share data)
 
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Interest Income
                       
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 11,429     $ 11,416     $ 22,570     $ 22,563  
Interest on investment securities
                               
Mortgage backed securities
    1,425       625       2,444       1,173  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    287       208       544       394  
Interest on time deposits with other banks
    1       1       1       2  
Interest on due from Federal Reserve Bank
    24       -       52       -  
Interest on federal funds sold
    1       10       2       17  
Interest on other securities
    9       9       13       16  
                                 
Total interest income
    13,176       12,269       25,626       24,165  
                                 
Interest Expense
                               
Interest on savings, NOW and money market deposits
    802       839       1,884       1,656  
Interest on time deposits in denominations of $100 or more
    519       631       1,095       1,175  
Interest on time deposits under $100
    577       664       1,190       1,228  
Other borrowings
    138       293       370       697  
                                 
Total interest expense
    2,036       2,427       4,539       4,756  
                                 
Net interest income before provision for possible loan losses
    11,140       9,842       21,087       19,409  
                                 
Provision for possible loan losses
    16,100       2,700       21,300       4,810  
                                 
Net interest (loss) / income after provision for possible loan losses
    (4,960 )     7,142       (213 )     14,599  
                                 
Non Interest Income
                               
Fees and service charges
    614       752       1,239       1,464  
(Loss) / gain on sale of investment securities
    (97 )     -       (97 )     122  
Gain / (loss) on sale of OREO
    62       (104 )     62       (131 )
Gain on sale of furniture fixtures and equipment
    58       -       58       -  
Gain on sale of SBA loans
    209       -       209       -  
Gain on extinguishment of debt
    1,700       -       1,700       -  
Other
    1,067       852       2,028       1,705  
                                 
Total non interest income
    3,613       1,500       5,199       3,160  
                                 
Non Interest Expenses
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    4,351       3,745       8,729       7,548  
Equipment
    370       376       698       701  
Occupancy
    941       826       1,874       1,678  
Other
    3,166       3,067       6,393       5,512  
                                 
Total non interest expenses
    8,828       8,014       17,694       15,439  
                                 
(Loss) / income before provision for income taxes
    (10,175 )     628       (12,708 )     2,320  
                                 
(Benefit) / provision for income taxes
    (4,340 )     121       (5,534 )     711  
                                 
Net (loss) / income
    (5,835 )     507       (7,174 )     1,609  
                                 
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    3,809       250       4,160       261  
                                 
Net (loss) / income applicable to common shareholders
  $ (9,644 )   $ 257     $ (11,334 )   $ 1,348  
                                 
(Loss) / Earnings Per Common Share
                               
Basic
  $ (0.86 )   $ 0.03     $ (1.19 )   $ 0.17  
Diluted
  $ (0.86 )   $ 0.03     $ (1.19 )   $ 0.17  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 7 -
 
 
 

 
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp
 
and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
 
   
                                       
Accumulated
       
         
Common Stock
   
Additional
               
Other
   
Total
 
   
Preferred
   
Number of
         
Paid-In
   
Comprehensive
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Stock
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Income
   
Earnings
   
Income/(loss)
   
Equity
 
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 19,431       7,771,952     $ 48,747     $ 3,242           $ 13,407     $ (1,076 )   $ 83,751  
                                                               
Issuance of 56,160 shares of Series B preferred stock
    52,408                                                     52,408  
Discount on Series B preferred stock
    (3,456 )                     3,456                             -  
Conversion of Series B preferred stock to common stock
    (52,408 )     17,279,995       52,408                                     -  
Issuance of 1,189,538 shares of Series C preferred stock
    3,608                                                     3,608  
Accretion on Series A preferred stock
    179                                     (179 )             -  
Accretion on Series B preferred stock
    3,456                                     (3,456 )             -  
Dividends paid on preferred stock
                                          (262 )             (262 )
Accrued dividends on preferred stock
                                          (263 )             (263 )
Exercise of stock options
            11,260       42                                     42  
Share-based compensation expense
                            188                             188  
Retirement of restricted share awards
            (525 )                                              
Comprehensive income:
                                                             
Net loss
                                  $ (7,174 )     (7,174 )             (7,174 )
Unrealized security holding gains (net of $695 tax)
                                    995               995       995  
Realized loss on sale of securities (net of $40 tax benefit)
                                    57               57       57  
                                                                 
Total comprehensive loss
                                  $ (6,122 )                        
                                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 23,218       25,062,682     $ 101,197     $ 6,886             $ 2,073     $ (24 )   $ 133,350  
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2008
  $ -       7,753,078     $ 48,649     $ 1,055             $ 21,420     $ (1,092 )   $ 70,032  
                                                                 
Issuance of 21,000 shares of Series A Senior preferred stock and common stock warrant
    19,152                       1,848                               21,000  
Accretion on Series A preferred stock
    101                                       (101 )             -  
Dividends paid on preferred stock
                                            (160 )             (160 )
Exercise of stock options (including $9 excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options)
            10,050       46                                       46  
Share-based compensation expense
                            184                               184  
Retirement of restricted share awards
            (1,575 )                                                
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
                                  $ 1,609       1,609               1,609  
Unrealized security holding losses (net of $1,027 tax benefit)
                                    (1,469 )             (1,469 )     (1,469 )
Realized gains on sale of securities (net of $50 tax)
                                    72               72       72  
                                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                  $ 212                          
                                                                 
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ 19,253       7,761,553     $ 48,695     $ 3,087             $ 22,768     $ (2,489 )   $ 91,314  

 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 8 -
 
 
 

 
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp
           
and Subsidiaries
           
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           
   
For the six month periods
 
   
ended June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net (loss) / income
  $ (7,174 )   $ 1,609  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided / (used) by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    638       547  
Provision for possible loan losses
    21,300       4,810  
Amortization of premiums / discounts on investment securities, net
    591       29  
Amortization of intangible assets
    257       525  
Share-based compensation expense
    188       184  
Loss / (gain) on sale of available for sale securities
    97       (122 )
Gain on extinguishment of debt
    (1,700 )     -  
Decrease / (increase) in loans held for sale
    58       (3,753 )
Net increase in bank owned life insurance
    (262 )     (212 )
(Increase) / decrease in deferred tax asset
    (9,356 )     12  
(Gain) / loss on sale of other real estate owned
    (62 )     73  
Write-downs on other real estate owned
    205       131  
Increase in other assets
    (4,464 )     (7,799 )
Increase in other liabilities
    270       822  
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense
    -       (9 )
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED / (USED) IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    586       (3,153 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of securities, available for sale
    (83,443 )     (38,553 )
Sale of available for sale securities
    2,197       4,762  
Maturities and calls of available for sale securities
    338       1,136  
Proceeds from principal reductions and maturities of available for sale securities
    10,283       5,410  
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    -       (705 )
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    217       -  
Decrease / (increase) in loans, net
    16,198       (21,991 )
Allowance for loan and lease loss recoveries
    1,640       22  
Purchase of property, premises and equipment, net
    (269 )     (578 )
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned
    837       2,863  
                 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (52,002 )     (47,634 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Increase in deposits, net
    20,368       100,468  
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing
    -       75,000  
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing
    -       (119,000 )
Decrease in repurchase agreements
    -       (2,796 )
Decrease in junior subordinated debentures
    (3,455 )     -  
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense
    -       9  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    42       37  
Cash dividends paid
    (262 )     (160 )
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and common stock warrants, net
    56,016       21,000  
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    72,709       74,558  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    21,293       23,771  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    40,738       24,571  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 62,031     $ 48,342  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
               
                 
Cash Flow information
               
Interest paid
  $ 4,692     $ 4,836  
Income taxes paid
  $ 3,125     $ 220  
                 
Non-Cash Flow Information
               
Change in other valuation allowance for investment securities
  $ 1,787     $ (2,374 )
Loans transferred to OREO or foreclosed collateral
  $ 4,987     $ 8,403  
Preferred stock dividends declared not paid
  $ 263     $ -  
Accretion of preferred stock discount
  $ 3,635     $ -  
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock
  $ 52,408     $ -  

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 9 -
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 1.  Consolidated Financial Statements

The accompanying un-audited condensed consolidated financial statements of Heritage Oaks Bancorp and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for annual financial statements are not included herein. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments (which consist solely of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods presented have been included. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s 2009 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned financial subsidiary, Heritage Oaks Bank (“the Bank”).  All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. Heritage Oaks Capital Trust II is an unconsolidated subsidiary formed solely for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010. Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 may have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the consolidated financial statements in 2010.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires Management to make estimates and assumptions.  These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
Events or transactions that provided evidence about conditions that did not exist at June 30, 2010, but arose before the financial statements were available to be issued have not been recognized in the financial statements as of and for the periods ended June 30, 2010.  Based on all currently available information, the Company is not aware of any such events.  Events or transactions that were deemed to be of a material nature and provide evidence about conditions that did exist at June 30, 2010 have been recognized in these consolidated financial statements.

Note 2.  Investment Securities

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, investment securities are classified in three categories and accounted for as follows: debt and mortgage-backed securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are measured at amortized cost; debt and equity securities bought and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities and are measured at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses included in earnings; debt and equity securities not classified as either held-to-maturity or trading securities are deemed as available-for-sale and are measured at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, reported in a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Any gains and losses on sales of investments are computed on a specific identification basis.  Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted using the interest method over the lives of the related securities.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 10 -
 
 
 

 

 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
The following table sets forth the amortized cost and fair values of investment securities available for sale at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

(dollars in thousands)
       
Gross
   
Gross
       
   
Amortized
   
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
As of June 30, 2010
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Value
 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies and corporations
  $ 104     $ -     $ (4 )   $ 100  
Mortgage backed securities
                               
Agency
    146,080       1,330       (444 )     146,966  
Non-agency
    19,095       909       (2,271 )     17,733  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    27,557       576       (137 )     27,996  
Other securities
    109       -       -       109  
                                 
Total
  $ 192,945     $ 2,815     $ (2,856 )   $ 192,904  
                                 
As of December 31, 2009
                               
Obligations of U.S. government agencies
  $ 108     $ -     $ (4 )   $ 104  
Mortgage-backed securities
                               
Agency
    78,203       619       (872 )     77,950  
Non-agency
    21,935       1,184       (2,966 )     20,153  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    22,653       421       (210 )     22,864  
Other securities
    109       -       -       109  
                                 
Total
  $ 123,008     $ 2,224     $ (4,052 )   $ 121,180  

During the six months ended June 30, 2010 the Bank purchased approximately $83.4 million in investment securities.  Sales of investments totaled approximately $2.2 million.  In connection with these sales, the Bank recognized an aggregate pre-tax loss of $0.1 million.  Sales of investment securities during the first six months of 2009 totaled approximately $4.8 million.  Gains recognized in connection with those sales totaled approximately $0.1 million.  Principal pay-downs on mortgage related securities totaled approximately $10.3 million during the first six months of 2010.

Other than Temporary Impairment

Management periodically evaluates investments in the portfolio for other than temporary impairment and more specifically when conditions warrant such an evaluation.  When evaluating whether impairment is other than temporary, Management considers, among other things, the following: (1) the length of time the security has been in an unrealized loss position, (2) the extent to which the security’s fair value is less than its cost, (3) the financial condition of the issuer, (4) any adverse changes in ratings issued by various rating agencies, (5) the intent and ability of the Bank to hold such securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value and (6) in the case of mortgage related securities, credit enhancements, loan-to-values, credit scores, delinquency and default rates, cash flows and the extent to which those cash flows are within Management’s initial expectations based on pre-purchase analyses.

During the fourth quarter of 2009 the Company performed an analysis, with the assistance of an independent third party, on several non-agency whole loan collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) in the investment portfolio for other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”).  These securities were in a net unrealized loss position for more than 12 months, were downgraded to below investment grade status, and had been experiencing increases in delinquency and default rates for a period of at least 12 months.  The Company’s review of these securities was performed under FASB ASC 320, which includes new guidance the Company was required to adopt on January 1, 2009 in evaluating investments for other than temporary impairment.  OTTI is considered to have occurred: (1) if the Company intends to sell the related securities; (2) if it is “more likely than not” the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) the present value of expected future cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the securities.

Under FASB ASC 320, an OTTI loss must be fully recognized in earnings if an investor has the intent to sell the security or if it is more likely than not the investor will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost.  However, if an investor does not intend to sell the security, it must still evaluate the expected future cash flows to be received to determine if a credit loss has occurred.  In the event that a credit loss has occurred, only the amount of impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings.  OTTI amounts related to all other factors, such as market conditions, are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Although as of the date of evaluation the Company had the ability and intent to hold the related securities it evaluated for OTTI for the foreseeable future, the results of the analysis performed on these securities indicated that the present value of the expected future cash flows on each security was not sufficient to recover their entire amortized cost basis and thus indicating a credit loss had occurred.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 11 -
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
The results of the Company’s Q4 2009 evaluation of several non-agency whole loan CMOs indicated there was OTTI on four holdings in the investment portfolio as of December 31, 2009.  The gross unrealized loss on these holdings at the time impairment was determined was approximately $2.0 million.  The Company’s analysis indicated that approximately $0.4 million of these losses were credit related, while approximately $1.6 million were related to all other factors, including general market conditions.  These amounts were recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements during the fourth quarter of 2009.  As of June 30, 2010 the remaining book balance of these securities was approximately $3.9 million, compared to the $5.4 million reported at December 31, 2009.  During the second quarter of 2010 the Bank sold one of the four securities mentioned above in an effort to take advantage of current, more favorable, market pricing during the second quarter.  The Bank recognized a loss of approximately $150 thousand on the sale of this security. The Company will continue to engage an independent third party to review these securities on a quarterly basis for the foreseeable future.

The Company’s evaluations of non-agency whole loan CMOs, with the assistance of an independent third party, compile relevant collateral details and performance statistics on a security-by-security basis.  These evaluations also include assumptions about prepayment rates, future delinquencies, and loss severities based on the underlying collateral characteristics, and vintage.  Additionally, evaluations include consideration of actual recent collateral performance, the structuring of the security, including the Company’s position within that structure, and expectations of relevant market and economic data as of the end of the reporting period.  Assumptions made concerning the items listed above allow the Company to then derive an estimate for the net present value of each security’s expected future cash flows.  This amount is then compared to the amortized cost of each security to determine the amount of any possible credit loss.

As of June 30, 2010, net unrealized losses on non-agency CMOs within the Bank’s investment portfolio totaled approximately $1.4 million compared to $1.8 million reported at December 31, 2009 and were primarily attributable to market interest rate volatility and a significant widening of interest rate spreads relating to the continued uncertainty in financial markets, rather than to credit risk.  Current characteristics of each security owned, such as delinquency rates, foreclosure levels, credit enhancements, and projected losses, are reviewed periodically by Management.   Accordingly, it is expected that these securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment. Because the Company does not have the intent to sell these investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these investments before anticipated recovery of fair value, which may be at maturity, the Company did not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired as of June 30, 2010.  However, it is possible that the underlying loan collateral of these securities will perform worse than is currently expected, which could lead to adverse changes in cash flows on these securities and future OTTI losses.  Events that could trigger material unrecoverable declines in fair values, and therefore potential OTTI losses for these securities in the future, include, but are not limited to, further significantly weakened economic conditions, deterioration of credit metrics, significantly higher levels of default, loss in value on the underlying collateral, deteriorating credit enhancement, and further uncertainty and illiquidity in the financial markets.

As of June 30, 2010, the Company believes that unrealized losses on all other mortgage related securities such as agency securities, including those issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) are not attributable to credit quality, but rather fluctuations in market prices for these types of investments.  Additionally, these securities have maturity dates that range from 1 to 30 years and have contractual cash flows guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. Government.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company does not believe unrealized losses related to these securities are other than temporary.

The following table provides a roll forward as of June 30, 2010 of investment securities credit losses recorded in earnings. The beginning balance represents the credit loss component for which OTTI occurred on debt securities in prior periods. Additions represent the first time a debt security was credit impaired or when subsequent credit impairments have occurred on securities for which OTTI credit losses have been previously recognized. The Company did not record any OTTI on investment securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.

         
OTTI Related to
       
   
OTTI Related
   
All Other
   
Total
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
to Credit Loss
   
Factors
   
OTTI
 
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 372     $ 1,584     $ 1,956  
Charges on securities for which OTTI was not previously recognized
    -       -       -  
Realized losses for securities sold
    (45 )     (70 )     (115 )
                         
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 327     $ 1,514     $ 1,841  
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 12 -
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
The following table provides a summary of investment securities in an unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

   
Securities In A Loss Position
             
   
For Less Than 12 Months
   
For 12 Months or More
   
Total
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Unrealized
 
As of June 30, 2010
 
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
   
Value
   
Loss
 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies and corporations
  $ -     $ -     $ 100     $ (4 )   $ 100     $ (4 )
Mortgage-backed securities
                                               
Agency
    60,479       (444 )     76       -       60,555       (444 )
Non-agency
    -       -       10,054       (2,271 )     10,054       (2,271 )
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    5,902       (124 )     139       (13 )     6,041       (137 )
                                                 
Total
  $ 66,381     $ (568 )   $ 10,369     $ (2,288 )   $ 76,750     $ (2,856 )
                                                 
As of December 31, 2009
                                               
Obligations of U.S. government agencies
  $ -     $ -     $ 104     $ (4 )   $ 104     $ (4 )
Mortgage backed securities
                                               
Agency
    38,625       (870 )     357       (2 )     38,982       (872 )
Non-agency
    -       -       11,618       (2,966 )     11,618       (2,966 )
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    6,012       (210 )     -       -       6,012       (210 )
                                                 
Total
  $ 44,637     $ (1,080 )   $ 12,079     $ (2,972 )   $ 56,716     $ (4,052 )

At June 30, 2010, the Bank owned ten Whole Loan Private Label Mortgage Backed Securities (“PMBS”) with a remaining principal balance of approximately $19.1 million.  PMBS do not carry a government guarantee (explicit or implicit) and require much more detailed due diligence in the form of pre and post purchase analysis.  All PMBS bonds were rated AAA by one or more of the major rating agencies at the time of purchase.  Due to the severe and prolonged downturn in the economy PMBS bonds along with other asset classes have seen deterioration in price, credit quality, and liquidity.  Rating agencies have been reassessing all ratings associated with bonds starting with lower tranche or subordinate pieces (which have increased loss exposure) then moving on to senior and super senior bonds which is what the Bank owns with the exception of one mezzanine bond (subordinate).  At June 30, 2010, six bonds with an aggregate fair value of $9.8 million are deemed to be non-investment grade. All six of these bonds are in senior or super senior tranche positions of their respective bond structures, meaning the Bank has priority in cash flows and has subordinate tranches below its position providing credit support.

The Bank continues to perform regular extensive analyses, quarterly, on PMBS bonds in the portfolio including but not limited to updates on: credit enhancements, loan-to-values, credit scores, delinquency rates and default rates. These investment securities continue to demonstrate cash flows as expected, based on pre-purchase analyses.  As of June 30, 2010, Management does not believe that losses on PMBS in the portfolio, other than those previously discussed, are other than temporary.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 13 -
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Note 3.  Loans and the Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table provides a summary of outstanding loan balances as of June 30, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
 
Real Estate Secured
           
Multi-family residential
  $ 18,911     $ 20,631  
Residential 1 to 4 family
    29,476       25,483  
Home equity lines of credit
    30,541       29,780  
Commercial
    351,598       337,940  
Farmland
    13,032       13,079  
Commercial
               
Commercial and industrial
    144,928       157,270  
Agriculture
    16,071       17,698  
Other
    246       238  
Construction
               
Single family residential
    9,501       15,538  
Single family residential - Spec.
    2,750       3,400  
Tract
    -       2,215  
Multi-family
    1,883       2,300  
Hospitality
    -       14,306  
Commercial
    31,398       27,128  
Land
    39,356       52,793  
Installment loans to individuals
    7,232       8,327  
All other loans (including overdrafts)
    253       553  
                 
Total loans, gross
    697,176       728,679  
                 
Deferred loan fees
    1,698       1,825  
Allowance for loan losses
    22,134       14,372  
                 
Total loans, net
  $ 673,344     $ 712,482  
                 
Loans held for sale
  $ 9,429     $ 9,487  

Concentration of Credit Risk

At June 30, 2010, approximately $528.4 million or 75.8% of the Bank’s loan portfolio was collateralized by various forms of real estate, this represents a decrease of approximately $16.1 million when compared to that reported at December 31, 2009. Such loans are generally made to borrowers located in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. The Bank attempts to reduce its concentration of credit risk by making loans which are diversified by industry and project type.  While Management believes that the collateral presently securing this portfolio is adequate, there can be no assurances that further significant deterioration in the California real estate market would not expose the Bank to significantly greater credit risk.

At June 30, 2010, the Bank was contingently liable for letters of credit accommodations made to its customers totaling approximately $15.7 million and un-disbursed loan commitments in the approximate amount of $119.2 million. The Bank makes commitments to extend credit in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.  Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total outstanding commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Standby letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank currently anticipates no losses as a result of such transactions.  For more detailed information on concentrations of credit risk, please refer to “Loans” of “Financial Condition” under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results and Operations” contained within this document.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 14 -
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
   
Loans Serviced for Others

Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying balance sheets.  The unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for others, exclusive of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans was $15.1 million and $16.3 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

The Bank originates SBA loans for sale to governmental agencies and institutional investors.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the unpaid principal balance of SBA loans serviced for others totaled $6.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively.  In accordance with ASC 860, the Bank recognized approximately $0.2 million in gains on the sale of SBA loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.  The Bank also recorded approximately $31 thousand and $79 thousand in servicing assets related to the sale of SBA loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.  These servicing assets are recoded initially at fair value and will be amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income associated with each SBA loan for which the Bank provides servicing.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the change in net SBA servicing assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Beginning balance
  $ 29     $ (18 )   $ (19 )   $ (18 )
Additions
    31       -       79       -  
Disposals
    -       -       -       -  
Amortization
    (1 )     -       (1 )     -  
                                 
Ending balance
  $ 59     $ (18 )   $ 59     $ (18 )

U.S. GAAP requires that the Company record the transfer of a portion of a financial asset (such as SBA loans) as secured borrowing in its consolidated financial statements until such time that the transfer of a portion of the financial asset represents a participating interest and the transfer of the participating interest has met the conditions for surrender of control, as defined in ASC 860.

The following summarizes the conditions that must be met to qualify as a participating interest:

 
·
The portions of a financial asset must represent a proportionate ownership interest in an entire financial asset.
 
·
From the date of transfer, all cash flows received from the entire financial asset must be divided proportionately among the participating interest holders in an amount equal to their share of ownership.
 
·
The transfer of the financial asset shall involve no recourse (other than standard representation and warranties) to, or subordination by, any participating interest holder.
 
·
No party has the right to pledge or exchange the entire financial asset.

If the participating interest or surrender of control criteria are not met the transfer of the financial asset is not accounted for as a sale and de-recognition of the asset is not appropriate and the Bank would continue to account for the transfer as secured borrowing.

The accounting guidance provided under ASC 860 has impacted the way the Bank accounts for the sale of SBA loans.  The terms contained in certain participation and loan sale agreements, specifically those that relate to the sale of SBA loans, are outside the control of the Company.  These sales agreements contain recourse provisions (generally 90 days) that initially require the Bank to account for the transfer of a portion of these financial assets as secured borrowing, until such time that the recourse provision expires.  Once the recourse provision expires, transfers of a portion of these financial assets are re-evaluated to determine if they meet the participating interest definition and subsequently accounted for as a sale.  As a result, the Bank will report SBA transfers as secured borrowings over the period for which recourse provisions exist, which will result in the deferral of any potential gain on sale from these transactions, assuming all other sales criteria for each transaction are met.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 15 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
   
Impaired Loans

The following provides a summary of the Bank’s investment in impaired loans, the corresponding valuation allowance for such loans, and income recognized thereon as of June 30, 2010 and 2009:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
 
Non-accruing loans
  $ 35,066     $ 38,170  
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing
    -       151  
Troubled debt restructurings
    10,731       9,703  
                 
Total impaired loans
  $ 45,797     $ 48,024  
                 
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance
  $ 7,482     $ 6,155  
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans
  $ 2,408     $ 852  
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance
  $ 38,315     $ 41,869  
                 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans
  $ 51,450     $ 32,781  
Cash receipts applied to reduce principal balance
  $ 9,772     $ 7,042  

The provisions of U.S. GAAP permit the valuation allowances reported above to be determined on a loan-by-loan basis or by aggregating loans with similar risk characteristics.  Because all of the loans currently identified as impaired have unique risk characteristics, valuation allowances the Bank has recorded were determined on a loan-by-loan basis.

Loans the Company considers to be impaired totaled approximately $45.8 million and $48.0 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  The Company classifies all non-accruing loans, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing as well as loans classified as troubled debt restructures as impaired.  If interest on non-accruing loans had been recognized at the original interest rates stipulated in the respective loan agreements, interest income would have been approximately $1.0 million and $1.6 million higher during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to that reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  The Company recognized approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million in interest income on certain loans classified as impaired for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.  This compares to $4 thousand and $8 thousand in interest income recognized on impaired loans for the same periods ended a year earlier.  Interest income recognition on impaired loans related exclusively to troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) that were performing under the modified terms of their respective loan agreements. It should be noted that a significant portion of the Company’s impaired loans were carried at fair value as of June 30, 2010, resulting in large part from the charge-off of loan balances following the receipt of appraisal information on the underlying collateral.

At June 30, 2010, approximately $14.7 million in loans were classified as TDRs of which approximately $4.0 million were non-accruing.  As of June 30, 2010 substantially all TDRs were evaluated based on the underlying collateral of the respective loans.  In a majority of cases, the Company has granted concessions regarding interest rates, payment structure and maturity.  Foregone interest related to TDRs totaled approximately $35 thousand and $77 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.  This compares to the $7 thousand and $9 thousand reported in the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier.

Allowance for Loan Losses

An allowance for loan losses has been established by Management to provide for those loans that may not be repaid in their entirety for a variety of reasons.  The allowance is maintained at a level considered by Management to be adequate to provide for probable incurred losses.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged to earnings and is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. The provision for loan losses is based upon past loan loss experience and Management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions.  Loans are charged to the allowance for loan losses when, and to the extent, they are deemed by Management to be uncollectible.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 16 -
 
 
 

 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
The following table provides a summary for the activity in the allowance for loan losses during the periods indicated:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
   
For the year ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 18,559     $ 10,429     $ 14,372     $ 10,412     $ 10,412  
Provision expense
    16,100       2,700       21,300       4,810       24,066  
Loans charged-off
                                       
Commercial real estate
    2,583       -       2,583       -       339  
Farmland
    235       -       235       -       -  
Residential 1-4 family
    282       -       282       -       558  
Commercial and industrial
    7,869       942       8,818       1,225       5,816  
Agriculture
    1,209       -       1,209       -       2,224  
Construction
    525       415       988       1,821       2,218  
Land
    956       681       956       991       8,886  
Other
    9       4       107       101       163  
                                         
Total charge-offs
    13,668       2,042       15,178       4,138       20,204  
                                         
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
    1,143       19       1,640       22       98  
                                         
Balance at end of period
  $ 22,134     $ 11,106     $ 22,134     $ 11,106     $ 14,372  

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company made provisions for loan losses in the amount of $16.1 million and $21.3 million, respectively. This when compared to the $2.7 million and $4.8 million reported for the same periods ended a year earlier, represents an increase of approximately $13.4 million and $16.5 million, respectively.  Elevated provision expenses are reflective of, among other things, additional loan balances charged-off during the six months of 2010, continued weakness in local, state and national economic conditions, the number and dollar volume of loans placed on non-accruing status when compared to historical periods and the downgrade of certain credits within the loan portfolio.

Note 4.  Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)

The following table provides a summary of the change in the balance of OREO for the periods indicated below:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
   
For the year ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
Beginning balance
  $ 741     $ 2,893     $ 946     $ 1,337     $ 1,337  
Additions
    4,987       6,655       4,987       8,403       9,595  
Dispositions
    (775 )     (2,879 )     (775 )     (2,998 )     (8,521 )
Write-downs
    -       -       (205 )     (73 )     (1,465 )
                                         
Ending balance
  $ 4,953     $ 6,669     $ 4,953     $ 6,669     $ 946  

Note 5.  Deferred Tax Assets

The Company is permitted to recognize deferred tax assets (“DTA”) only to the extent that they are expected to be used to reduce amounts that have been paid or will be paid to tax authorities.  The determination of the amount of DTA which is more likely than not to be realized is primarily dependent on projections of future earnings, which are subject to uncertainty and estimates that may change given economic conditions and other factors.  The realization of the DTA is assessed by the Company periodically.  If the Company determines that there is not sufficient positive evidence to support the realization of its DTA beyond what it can realize from the carry-back of operating losses a valuation allowance is established for all or a portion of the DTA it expects will not be realized.
 
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 17 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company performed an in depth analysis of its DTA to determine if the current carrying value of the DTA would be realized in future periods.  Based on the Company’s analysis and all currently available information, the Company believes that as of June 30, 2010 the carrying value of the DTA can be supported and that a valuation allowance is not necessary at this time.

Companies are subject to a change in ownership test under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, that if met, would limit the annual utilization of pre-change of ownership carry-forward as well as the ability to use certain unrealized built-in losses (as determined by Section 382 testing).  As a result of the Company’s March 2010 private placement, a change of ownership was deemed to have occurred under Section 382.  Under Section 382, the yearly limitation on our ability to utilize such deductions will be equal to the product of the applicable long-term tax exempt rate and the sum of the values of our common stock and our TARP preferred stock immediately before the ownership change.  Our ability to utilize deductions related to credit losses during the twelve month period following the deemed ownership change would also be limited under Section 382, together with net operating loss carry-forwards, to the extent that such deductions reflect a net loss that was “built-in” to our assets immediately prior to the ownership change.

Because the amount of equity issued in the Company’s March 2010 private placement triggered an ownership change under Section 382, our ability to use the net operating loss carry-forwards and certain “built-in” losses existing at the time of the deemed change in ownership to offset future income may be substantially limited.  Therefore, the Company may incur higher than anticipated income tax expense in future periods and / or may not fully realize portions of its DTA subject to the Section 382 limitation.

Note 6.  Earnings / (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings / (loss) per common share are computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period.  Diluted earnings / (loss) per common share are computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding over the reporting period, adjusted to include the effect of potentially dilutive common shares.  Potentially dilutive common shares are calculated using the Treasury Stock Method and include incremental shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options, other share-based compensation awards and any other security in which its conversion / exercise may result in the issuance of common stock, such as the warrant the Company issued to the U.S. Treasury during 2009.  U.S. GAAP prohibits the computation of diluted earnings / (loss) per share from assuming exercise or issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share.  As a result, the outstanding shares from the potential exercise of share-based compensation awards and the warrant issued to the U.S. Treasury were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings / (loss) per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.
  
The following table sets forth the number of shares used in the calculation of both basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

   
For the three months ending,
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Net
         
Net
       
(dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)
 
Income
   
Shares
   
Income
   
Shares
 
Net (loss) / income
  $ (5,835 )         $ 507        
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (3,809 )           (250 )      
                             
Net (loss) / income applicable to common shareholders
  $ (9,644 )         $ 257        
                             
Weighted average shares outstanding
            11,250,989               7,696,027  
                                 
Basic (loss) / earnings per common share
  $ (0.86 )           $ 0.03          
                                 
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards
            -               94,681  
Dilutive effect of common stock warrant
            -               76,254  
Dilutive effect of mandatorily convertible preferred stock
            -               -  
                                 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
            11,250,989               7,866,962  
                                 
Diluted (loss) / earnings per common share
  $ (0.86 )           $ 0.03          

 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 18 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
For the six months ending,
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Net
         
Net
       
(dollar amounts in thousands except per share data)
 
Income
   
Shares
   
Income
   
Shares
 
Net (loss) / income
  $ (7,174 )         $ 1,609        
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock
    (4,160 )           (261 )      
                             
Net (loss) / income applicable to common shareholders
  $ (11,334 )         $ 1,348        
                             
Weighted average shares outstanding
            9,492,421               7,692,765  
                                 
Basic (loss) / earnings per common share
  $ (1.19 )           $ 0.17          
                                 
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation awards
            -               85,606  
Dilutive effect of common stock warrant
            -               -  
Dilutive effect of mandatorily convertible preferred stock
            -               -  
                                 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
            9,492,421               7,778,371  
                                 
Diluted (loss) / earnings per common share
  $ (1.19 )           $ 0.17          

Note 7.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On July 21, 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-20, “Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” The new disclosures will require significantly more information about credit quality in a financial institution’s loan portfolio. This statement addresses only disclosures and does change recognition or measurement of the allowance for loan losses. The provisions under this statement are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010.

In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-18, “Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That Is Accounted for as a Single Asset.”  ASU No. 2010-18 provides guidance on accounting for acquired loans that have evidence of credit deterioration upon acquisition, specifically those loans acquired and accounted for in the aggregate as a pool. As a result of the amendments in this Update, modifications of loans that are accounted for within a pool under Subtopic 310-30 do not result in the removal of those loans from the pool even if the modification of those loans would otherwise be considered a troubled debt restructuring. An entity will continue to be required to consider whether the pool of assets in which the loan is included is impaired if expected cash flows for the pool change.  The Company is required to adopt the provisions of this ASU in its first interim period beginning after July 15, 2010.  The Company does not currently believe the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2010, the Financial FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, “Subsequent Events (Topic 855) Amendments to Certain Recognition and disclosure Requirements.”  The amendments remove the requirement for an SEC registrant to disclose the date through which subsequent events were evaluated.  Removal of the disclosure requirement did not have an effect on the nature or timing of subsequent events evaluations performed by the Company.  ASU 2010-09 became effective upon issuance.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820):  Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.”  ASU 2010-06 revises two disclosure requirements concerning fair value measurements and clarifies two others.  It requires separate presentation of significant transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy and disclosure of the reasons for such transfers.  It will also require the presentation of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements within Level 3 on a gross basis rather than a net basis.  The amendments also clarify that disclosures should be disaggregated by class of asset or liability and that disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques should be provided for both recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements.  These new disclosure requirements were effective for the period ended March 31, 2010, except for the requirement concerning gross presentation of Level 3 activity, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 19 -

 
 

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In December 2009, FASB issued an accounting standard incorporated into Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 860.  This update codifies SFAS No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 140,” which was previously issued by the FASB in June 2009 but was not included in the original codification.  This update to ASC 860 creates more stringent conditions for reporting a transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale, clarifies other sale-accounting criteria, and changes the initial measurement of a transferor’s interest in transferred financial assets. This statement is effective for all annual and interim reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009.  Under this standard, in order to recognize the transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale, the transferred portion and any portion that continues to be held by the transferor must represent a participating interest, and the transfer of the participating interest must meet the conditions for surrender of control. To qualify as a participating interest: (i) the portions of a financial asset must represent a proportionate ownership interest in an entire financial asset, (ii) from the date of transfer, all cash flows received from the entire financial asset must be divided proportionately among the participating interest holders in an amount equal to their share of ownership, (iii) involve no recourse (other than standard representation and warranties) to, or subordination by, any participating interest holder, and (iv) no party has the right to pledge or exchange the entire financial asset. If the participating interest or surrender of control criteria are not met the transfer is not accounted for as a sale and de-recognition of the asset is not appropriate.  Rather the transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing arrangement. The impact to certain transactions such as the sale of SBA loans or certain participations being reported as secured borrowings rather than derecognizing a portion of a financial asset would increase total assets (loans) and liabilities (other borrowings).  The terms contained in certain participation and loan sale agreements are outside the control of the Company and largely relate to Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan sales.  These sales agreements contain recourse provisions (generally 90 days) that will initially preclude sale accounting.  However, once the recourse provision expires, transfers of portions of financial assets may be reevaluated to determine if they meet the participating interest definition and subsequently accounted for as a sale.  As a result, The Company will report SBA transfers as secured borrowings over the period for which recourse provisions exist, which will result in the deferral of any potential gain on sale from these transactions, assuming all other sales criteria for each transaction are met. The Company does not believe it has or will have a significant amount of participations subject to recourse provisions or other features that would preclude de-recognition of the assets transferred.  The Company adopted this accounting standard on January 1, 2010 and does not currently believe the impact of adoption will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued an accounting standard, incorporated into ASC topic 810 “Consolidation,” that seeks to improve financial reporting by companies involved with variable interest entities. Also addressed under this standard are concerns about the application of certain key provisions, including those in which the accounting and disclosures do not always provide timely and useful information about a company’s involvement in a variable interest entity.  The standard requires a company to perform analyses to determine if its variable interest(s) give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity.  These analyses identify the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity as the company that has both of the following characteristics: (a) the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the company’s economic performance; and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity.  This standard is effective for all annual and interim reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009 with earlier application prohibited.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued an accounting standard which was incorporated into ASC topic 860 “Transfers and Servicing.” This standard seeks to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement, if any, in transferred financial assets.  The Company adopted this accounting standard on January 1, 2010 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2008, the FASB issued an accounting standard which was subsequently incorporated into ASC topic 715 “Compensation – Retirement Benefits.”  This standard seeks to provide users of financial statements with an understanding of: how investment allocation decisions are made, the major categories of plan assets, the inputs and valuations techniques used to measure the fair value of those assets, the effect of fair value measurements using unobservable inputs on changes in plan assets during a reporting period, and significant concentrations of risk within plan assets.  The Company is adopted this accounting standard on January 1, 2010.  The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its financial statements.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 20 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 8.  Share-Based Compensation

As of June 30, 2010, the Company had two share-based employee compensation plans, which are more fully described in Note 15 of the consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. These plans include the “1997 Stock Option Plan” and the “2005 Equity Based Compensation Plan.”  Share-based compensation expense for all share-based compensation awards granted after January 1, 2006, is based on the grant-date fair value. For all awards except stock option awards, the grant date fair value is either the fair market value per share or book value per share (corresponding to the type of stock awarded) as of the grant date.  For stock option awards, the grant date fair value is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For all awards, the Company recognizes these compensation costs only for those shares expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, for which we use the related vesting term.  The Company estimates forfeiture rates based on historical employee option exercise and employee termination experience.

The share-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, and accordingly has been adjusted by the amount of estimated forfeitures.  U.S. GAAP requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

The following table provides a summary of the expenses the Company has recognized related to share-based compensation as well as the impact those expenses have had on diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated below:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
 
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Share-based compensation expense:
                       
Stock option expense
  $ 45     $ 42     $ 92     $ 86  
Restricted stock expense
    44       52       96       98  
                                 
Total share-based compensation expense
    89     $ 94       188     $ 184  
                                 
Total share-based compensation expense, net of tax
  $ 56     $ 57     $ 119     $ 113  
                                 
Diluted shares outstanding
    11,250,989       7,866,962       9,492,421       7,778,371  
Impact on diluted earnings per share
  $ -     $ 0.007     $ -     $ 0.015  
                                 
Unrecognized compensation expense:
                               
Stock option expense
  $ 158     $ 258                  
Restricted stock expense
    133       368                  
                                 
Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense
  $ 291     $ 626                  
                                 
Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense, net of tax
  $ 203     $ 380                  

At June 30, 2010, there was a total of $158 thousand of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock option awards. That expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

The Company grants restricted share awards periodically for the benefit of employees. These restricted shares generally “cliff vest” after five years of issuance. Recipients of restricted shares have the right to vote all shares subject to such grant, and receive all dividends with respect to such shares, whether or not the shares have vested. Recipients do not pay any cash consideration for the shares.  The total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted share awards at June 30, 2010 was $133 thousand. That expense is expected to be recognized over the next 0.7 years.

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table below represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2010 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on June 30, 2010).  The aggregate pretax intrinsic value is subject to change based on the fair market value of the Company's stock.  There was no aggregate intrinsic value associated with options that were exercised during 2010.   The pretax intrinsic value associated with options exercised in the second quarter of 2009 was approximately $22 thousand.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 21 -

 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table provides a summary of the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable as well as options granted, exercised, and forfeited during the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

               
Average
       
          
Weighted
   
Remaining
   
Total
 
          
Average
   
Contractual
   
Intrinsic
 
    
Number of
   
Exercise
   
Term
   
Value
 
    
Shares
   
Price
   
(in years)
   
(in 000's)
 
                         
Options outstanding, January 1, 2010
    440,738     $ 9.15              
Granted
    -       -              
Exercised
    (11,260 )     3.73              
Forfeited
    -       -              
                             
Options outstanding, June 30, 2010
    429,478     $ 9.29       3.95     $ 980  
                                 
Exercisable at June 30, 2010
    356,290     $ 9.54       3.02     $ 980  
                                 
Options outstanding, January 1, 2009
    408,830     $ 9.34                  
Granted
    30,324       4.81                  
Exercised
    (10,050 )     3.73                  
Forfeited
    -       -                  
                                 
Options outstanding, June 30, 2009
    429,104     $ 9.15       4.34     $ 288  
                                 
Exercisable at June 30, 2009
    347,172     $ 8.92       3.28     $ 245  

The Company did not grant any options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.  During the first quarter of 2009 the Company granted 25,000 options to various non-management members of the Company’s Board of Directors.  The Company also granted 5,324 options to one other individual during the second quarter of 2009.  The following table presents the assumptions used in the calculation of the weighted average fair value of options granted during the first six months of 2009:

   
2009
 
Expected volatility
    42.26 %
Expected term (years)
    10  
Dividend yield
    0.00 %
Risk free rate
    2.84 %
         
Weighted-average grant date fair value
  $ 2.74  

The table above presents the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model.  The Black-Scholes model incorporates a range of assumptions for inputs that are disclosed in the table above.  Expected volatilities are based on the daily historical stock price over the expected life of the option.  The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.  Dividend yields are estimated based on the dividend yield on the Company’s common stock at the time of grant.  The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the stock option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

Estimates of fair value derived from the Company’s use of the Black-Scholes pricing model are theoretical values for stock options and changes in the assumptions used in the models could result in different fair value estimates.  The actual value of the stock options granted will depend on the market value of the Company’s common stock when the options are exercised.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 22 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 9.  Fair Value Disclosures

The Company determines the fair market values of certain financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in U.S. GAAP which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value and describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value.

The following provides a summary of the hierarchical levels used to measure fair value:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 assets and liabilities may include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market and that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities may include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and other instruments whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category generally includes U.S. Government and agency mortgage-backed debt securities, corporate debt securities, derivative contracts, residential mortgage and loans held-for-sale.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category generally includes certain private equity investments, retained residual interests in securitizations, residential MSRs, asset-backed securities (“ABS”), highly structured or long-term derivative contracts and certain collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) where independent pricing information was not able to be obtained for a significant portion of the underlying assets.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:

Securities

The fair value of securities available-for-sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized exchanges or matrix pricing which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather relying on the security’s relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.

Loans Held For Sale

The fair value of loans held for sale is determined, when possible, using quoted secondary market prices. If no such quoted price exists, the fair value of the loan is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset or assets, adjusted for the specific attributes of that loan.

Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impairment is measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral or the discounted expected future cash flows.  The Company measures impairment on all non-accrual loans for which it has established specific reserves as part of the specific credit allocation component of the allowance for loan losses.  As such, the Company records impaired loans as non-recurring Level 2 when the fair value of the underlying collateral is based on an observable market price or current appraised value.  When current market prices are not available or the Company determines that the fair value of the underlying collateral is further impaired below appraised values, the Company records impaired loans as non-recurring Level 3.  At June 30, 2010, a significant majority of the Company’s impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of their underlying collateral based upon the most recent appraisal available to Management.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 23 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Other Real Estate Owned and Foreclosed Collateral

Other real estate owned and foreclosed collateral are adjusted to fair value, less any estimated costs to sell, at the time the loans are transferred into this category.  The fair value of these assets is based on independent appraisals, observable market prices for similar assets, or Management’s estimation of value.  When the fair value is based on independent appraisals or observable market prices for similar assets, the Company records other real estate owned or foreclosed collateral as non-recurring Level 2 assets.  When appraised values are not available, there is no observable market price for similar assets, or Management determines the fair value of the asset is further impaired below appraised values or observable market prices, the Company records other real estate owned or foreclosed collateral as non-recurring Level 3 assets.

The following table provides a summary of the financial instruments the Company measures at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2010:

   
Fair Value Measurements Using
       
   
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant Other
   
Significant
       
   
Active Markets for
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
       
(dollars in thousands)
 
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Assets At
 
As of June 30, 2010
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Fair Value
 
Assets
                       
Obligations of U.S. government agencies
  $ -     $ 100     $ -     $ 100  
Mortgage backed securities
                               
Agency
    -       146,966       -       146,966  
Non-agency
    -       17,733       -       17,733  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    -       27,241       755       27,996  
Other securities
    -       109       -       109  
                                 
Total assets measured on a recurring basis
  $ -     $ 192,149     $ 755     $ 192,904  
                                 
As of December 31, 2009
                               
Assets
                               
Obligations of U.S. government agencies
  $ -     $ 104     $ -     $ 104  
Mortgage backed securities
                               
Agency
    -       77,950       -       77,950  
Non-agency
    -       20,153       -       20,153  
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    -       22,127       737       22,864  
Other securities
    -       109       -       109  
                                 
Total assets measured on a recurring basis
  $ -     $ 120,443     $ 737     $ 121,180  

The following table provides a summary of the changes in balance sheet carrying values associated with Level 3 financial instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2010:

               
Purchases,
       
    
Balance as of
   
Gains / (Losses)
   
Issuances, and
   
Balance as of
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2009
   
Included in OCI (1)
   
Settlements
   
June 30, 2010
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
  $ 737     $ 18     $ -     $ 755  
 
(1) Realized or unrealized gains from the changes in values of Level 3 financial instruments represent gains from changes in values of financial instruments only for the period(s) in which the instruments were classified as Level 3.

The assets presented under level 3 of the fair value hierarchy classified as obligations of state and political subdivisions represent available for sale investment securities in the form of certificates of participation where an active market for such securities is not currently available.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 24 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
The following table provides a summary of the financial instruments the Company measures at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2010:
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
             
   
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant Other
   
Significant
             
   
Active Markets for
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
             
(dollars in thousands)
 
Identical Assets
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
   
Assets At
   
Total
 
As of June 30, 2010
 
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
   
Fair Value
   
Gains (Losses)
 
Assets
                             
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ 43,389     $ -     $ 43,389     $ (1,547 )
Loans held for sale
    -       9,429       -       9,429       -  
Other real estate owned
    -       4,953       -       4,953       (36 )
Goodwill
    -       -       11,049       11,049       -  
                                         
Total assets measured on a non-recurring basis
  $ -     $ 57,771     $ 11,049     $ 68,820     $ (1,583 )
                                         
As of December 31, 2009
                                       
Assets
                                       
Impaired loans
  $ -     $ 47,172     $ -     $ 47,172     $ (20,204 )
Loans held for sale
    -       9,487       -       9,487       -  
Other real estate owned
    -       946       -       946       (1,496 )
Goodwill
    -       -       11,049       11,049       -  
                                         
Total assets measured on a non-recurring basis
  $ -     $ 57,605     $ 11,049     $ 68,654     $ (21,700 )

Goodwill assets are recorded at fair value initially and assessed for impairment periodically thereafter under the provisions set forth in U.S. GAAP.  During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the carrying amount of goodwill assets were compared to their fair value.  No change in carrying amount resulted in accordance with the provisions set forth in U.S. GAAP.  Additionally, the Company has certain other loans that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis such as loans that were acquired in the acquisition of Business First National Bank.

Note 10.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the asset or obligation could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than a forced or liquidation sale.  Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the entire holdings or a particular financial instrument.  Because no market value exists for a significant portion of the financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on financial instruments both on and off the balance sheet without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Additionally, tax consequences related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a potential effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in many of the estimates.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 25 -


 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table provides a summary of the estimated fair value of financial instruments at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Carrying
         
Carrying
       
(dollars in thousands)
 
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 62,031     $ 62,031     $ 40,738     $ 40,738  
Interest bearing deposits
    119       119       119       119  
Investments and mortgage-backed securities
    192,904       192,904       121,180       121,180  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    5,611       5,611       5,828       5,828  
Loans receivable, net of deferred fees and costs
    695,478       692,214       726,854       731,045  
Loans held for sale
    9,429       9,429       9,487       9,487  
Bank owned life insurance
    12,811       12,811       12,549       12,549  
Accrued interest receivable
    3,701       3,701       3,639       3,639  
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Non-interest bearing deposits
    182,846       182,846       174,635       174,635  
Interest bearing deposits
    612,987       613,773       600,830       596,782  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    65,000       65,056       65,000       65,180  
Junior subordinated debentures
    8,248       7,660       13,403       12,390  
Accrued interest payable
    437       437       590       590  
                                 
   
Notional
   
Cost to Cede
   
Notional
   
Cost to Cede
 
   
Amount
   
or Assume
   
Amount
   
or Assume
 
Off-balance sheet instruments, commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit
  $ 135,411     $ 1,354     $ 169,578     $ 1,696  

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate the fair values of those assets due to the short-term nature of the assets.

Interest Bearing Deposits at Other Financial Institutions

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for interest bearing deposits at other financial institutions approximates the fair value of these assets due to the short-term nature of the assets.

Investments Including Federal Home Loan Bank Stock and Mortgage-Backed Securities

Fair values are based upon quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are extrapolated from the quoted prices of similar instruments or through the use of other observable data supporting a valuation model.  Fair values for holdings of Federal Home Loan Bank stock is based on carrying amounts.

Loans, Loans Held for Sale, and Accrued Interest Receivable

For variable-rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying amounts.  The fair values for other loans (for example, fixed rate loans and loans that possess a rate variable other than daily) are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  Loan fair value estimates include judgments regarding future expected loss experience and risk characteristics.

The fair value of loans held for sale is determined, when possible, using quoted secondary market prices.  If no such quoted price exists, the fair value of the loan is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset or assets, adjusted for the specific attributes of that loan.  The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

Fair values are based on current cash surrender values at each reporting date provided by the underlying insurers.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 26 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

The fair value disclosed for FHLB advances is determined by discounting contractual cash flows at current market interest rates for similar instruments.

Interest Bearing Deposits and Accrued Interest Payable

The fair values disclosed for interest bearing deposits (for example, interest-bearing checking accounts and passbook accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts).  The fair values for certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated contractual maturities on such time deposits.  The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

Junior Subordinated Debentures

The fair value disclosed for junior subordinated debentures is based on contractual cash flows at current market interest rates for similar instruments.

Off-Balance Sheet Instruments

Fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are based upon fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreement and the counterparties' credit standing.

Note 11.  Preferred Stock

U.S Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”)

Under its Amended Articles of Incorporation, The Company is authorized to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, in one or more series, having such voting powers, designations, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations and restrictions as determined by the Board of Directors.

On March 20, 2009, the Company issued 21,000 shares of Series A Senior Preferred Stock to the U.S. Treasury under the terms of the CPP for $21.0 million with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share.  The preferred stock carries a coupon of 5% for five years and 9% thereafter.  Senior preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury is non-voting, cumulative, and perpetual and may be redeemed at 100% of their liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends following three years from the date of issue.  In addition, the Company issued a warrant to the U.S. Treasury to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in an amount equal to 15% of the preferred equity issuance or approximately $3.2 million (611,650 shares).  The warrant is exercisable immediately at a price of $5.15 per share, will expire after a period of 10 years from issuance and is transferable by the U.S. Treasury.  The warrant may be dilutive to earnings per common share during reporting periods in which the warrant is not anti-dilutive.

The U.S. Treasury may transfer a portion or portions of the warrant, and/or exercise the warrant at any time.  The U.S. Treasury has agreed not to exercise voting power with respect to any common shares issued to it upon exercise of the warrant.   At June 30, 2010, there had been no changes to the number of common shares covered by the warrant nor had the U.S. Treasury exercised any portion of the warrant.

The proceeds received from the U.S. Treasury were allocated to the Series A Senior Preferred Stock and the warrant based on their relative fair values.  The fair value of the Series A Senior Preferred Stock was determined through a discounted future cash flow model at a discount rate of 10%.  The fair value of the warrant was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which includes assumptions regarding the Company’s dividend yield, stock price volatility, and the risk-free interest rate.  As a result the Company recorded the Series A Senior Preferred Stock and the warrant at approximately $19.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively.  The Company will accrete the discount on the Series A Senior Preferred Stock over a period of five years with corresponding charges to retained earnings.

It is also important to note that net income available to common shareholders will be impacted to the extent the Company charges retained earnings for the accretion of the discount on the Series A Senior Preferred Stock and any dividends accrued and paid from retained earnings on the Series A Senior Preferred Stock.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, dividends and accretion on the Series A Senior Preferred Stock totaled approximately $0.7 million.  Additionally, the Company is subject to certain limitations during its participation in the CPP including:
 
 
· 
The requirement to obtain consent from the U.S. Treasury for any proposed increases in common stock dividends prior to the third anniversary date of the preferred equity issuance.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 27 -
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
· 
The Series A Senior Preferred Stock cannot be redeemed for three years unless the Company obtains proceeds to replace the Series A Senior Preferred Stock through a qualified equity offering.

 
· 
The U.S. Treasury must consent to any buy back of our common stock.

The Company must adhere to restrictions placed on the amount of and type of compensation paid to its executives while participating in the CPP, pursuant to section 111 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, as amended (“EESA”).

In the second quarter of 2010 the Company was required to defer dividend payments on its Series A Senior Preferred Stock to comply with the terms of the Written Agreement entered into between the Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.  As a result the Company accrued for but did not pay approximately $0.3 million in dividends on its Series A Senior Preferred Stock.  If the Company fails to pay dividends on Series A Senior Preferred Stock for a total of six quarters, whether or not consecutive, the U.S. Treasury will have the right to elect two members of the Company’s Board of Directors, voting together with any other holders of preferred shares ranking pari passu with the Series A Senior Preferred Stock. These directors would serve on the Company’s Board of Directors until such time as the Company has paid in full all dividends not previously paid, at which time these directors’ terms of office would immediately terminate.

For more information concerning the Written Agreement, please refer to Note 12. Regulatory Order and Written Agreement of these consolidated financial statements.

Private Placement and Preferred Stock Conversion
 
On March 12, 2010 the Company announced that it completed a private placement of 52,088 shares of its Series B Mandatorily Convertible Adjustable Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") and 1,189,538 shares of its Series C Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, raising gross proceeds of approximately $56.0 million. In addition, approximately $4.0 million was placed in escrow for a second closing of 4,072 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, which then closed during the second quarter of 2010.  Total gross proceeds raised in the private placement were approximately $60.0 million.
 
In June 2010, the Company received shareholder approval to convert all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock to common stock and as a result the Company issued 17,279,995 shares of common stock in June 2010.
 
The Series B Preferred Stock was mandatorily convertible into common stock, upon the approval by shareholders of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $3.25 per common share.  As indicated above, shareholder approval occurred during the second quarter of 2010.  The conversion price of $3.25 per common share was less than the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on March 10, 2010, (the “commitment date”) the date the Company made a firm commitment to issue the Series B Preferred Stock.  The fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the commitment date was $3.45 per share.  Therefore, the Series B Preferred Stock was issued with a contingent beneficial conversion feature that had an intrinsic value equal to the $0.20 per share difference between the share price on the commitment date and the conversion price of the Series B Preferred Stock.  The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature related to the entire Series B Preferred Stock issuance was $3.5 million.  The recognition of the beneficial conversion feature was contingent upon the approval of the Company’s shareholders of the conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock to common stock and thus was recognized in June 2010 when such approval was received at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders.

Upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock the related beneficial conversion feature was recorded in conjunction with the establishment of a discount on the Series B Preferred Stock and a corresponding increase in additional paid in capital.  The immediate accretion of the entire Series B Preferred Stock discount occurred through a charge to retained earnings on June 11, 2010, the date the Company converted the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock to common stock.

Series C Preferred Stock is a non-voting class of stock substantially similar in priority to the common stock of the Company, except for a liquidation preference over the Company’s common stock.  The Series C Preferred Stock will convert to shares of common stock on a one share for one share basis if the original holder of such shares transfers them to an unaffiliated third party. The Series C Preferred Stock will not be redeemable by either the Company or by the holders.  Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock do not have any voting rights, including the right to elect any directors, other than the customary limited voting rights with respect to matters significantly and adversely affecting the rights and privileges of the Series C Preferred Stock.
 
It should be noted that two investors in the Company’s March 2010 private placement have Board observation rights, while one of the two investors also has Board nomination rights.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 28 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
As is the case with the Series B Preferred Stock, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock was higher than the conversion price of $3.25 per share of the Series C Preferred Stock on the date the Company made a firm commitment to issue the Series C Preferred Stock.  Therefore, the Series C Preferred Stock also has a contingent beneficial conversion feature associated with it.  However, since the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock remains contingent upon the holder’s transfer of the securities to an unaffiliated third party with no specified date for its conversion to common stock, the Company will record the contingent beneficial conversion feature as an initial discount on Series C Preferred Stock and additional paid in capital, with a concurrent immediate accretion of the established discount and corresponding charge to retained earnings on the date the Series C Preferred Stock converts to common stock.  The amount of the contingent beneficial conversion feature is approximately $0.2 million and will be recorded as described upon the original holder’s transfer of Series C Preferred Stock to an unaffiliated third party.

Note 12.  Regulatory Order and Written Agreement

On March 4, 2010, the FDIC and the DFI issued a Consent Order (the "Order") to the Bank that requires, among other things, the Bank to increase its capital ratios, reduce its classified assets and increase Board oversight of Management. The Board and Management are aggressively responding to the Order to ensure full compliance and have taken actions necessary to comply with the Order within the required time frames. Such actions include the completion of the capital raise discussed above which, following a contribution of a portion of the proceeds to the Bank, brought the Bank into compliance with the capital requirements of the Order.  Additionally, a Written Agreement was entered into between the Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco on March 4, 2010.

The following provides a summary of certain provisions in the Order as well as the Written Agreement.  Please also refer to the Company’s current reports filed on Form 8-K with the SEC on March 10, 2010 and March 8, 2010, for a more complete description of the provisions of the Order and Written Agreement, respectively.

Consent Order

On February 26, 2010, the Bank stipulated to the issuance of the Order by the FDIC, its principal federal banking regulator, and the California Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”) which requires the Bank to take certain measures to improve its safety and soundness.  The Order was subsequently issued by the FDIC and DFI on March 4, 2010.  The Bank’s stipulation to the issuance by the FDIC and the DFI of the Order resulted from certain findings in a report of examination resulting from an examination of the Bank conducted in September 2009 based upon financial and lending data measured as of June 30, 2009. In entering into the stipulation to entry of the Order, the Bank did not concede the findings or admit to any of the assertions in the report of examination (“ROE”).

Under the Order, the Bank is required to take certain measures as more fully discussed below.  At June 30, 2010, the Bank believes it is in compliance with all components of the Order.

· 
Among the corrective actions required are for the Bank to develop and adopt a plan to maintain the minimum capital requirements for a “well-capitalized” bank, and to reach and maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 10% and a total risked based capital ratio of 11.5% at the Bank level beginning 90 days from the issuance of the Order.  Following the Company’s March 2010 private placement, $48.0 million was down-streamed to the Bank in the form of Tier I capital, bringing the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios above the required minimums set forth in the Order.

·
Pursuant to the Order, the Bank must retain qualified management, must notify the FDIC and the DFI in writing when it proposes to add any individual to its Board of Directors or to employ any new senior executive officer, and must conduct an independent study of management and personnel structure of the Bank. A consultant was retained to complete the required management study. The Bank is in compliance with the Order’s timelines for completion of such study and implementation by the Board of a plan to address the findings of such study.  As part of the capital raise, the Company and Bank received regulatory approval to add as a director of both the Bank and Company one of the principals of the investor in the transaction that owns approximately 14.4% of the outstanding voting shares of the Company.   The addition of a director to the Company’s Board of Directors  required an amendment to the Company’s bylaws to increase the range of the size of the board.  The Company’s shareholders approved such an amendment at the June 10, 2010 Shareholder Meeting and the director was added to the Company’s Board effective June 23, 2010.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 29 -
 
 
 

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
·
Under the Order the Bank’s Board of Directors must also increase its participation in the affairs of the Bank, assuming full responsibility for the approval of sound policies and objectives and for the supervision of all the Bank’s activities. The Board of Directors believes it has always provided appropriate oversight of the Bank, but has recently taken steps to reevaluate such oversight and enhance where appropriate the frequency and duration and the scope and depth of matters covered at its Board meetings in response to the current economic environment and concerns raised in the ROE. In direct response to the ROE, a new joint regulatory compliance committee was formed at both the Bank and Company levels to oversee the Bank’s and Company’s response to all regulatory matters, including the Order and the Written Agreement, discussed below.  Detailed tracking of the Order’s requirements, and the Bank’s progress in responding thereto, is reviewed and reported at all such committee meetings, with regular reports then being provided by the committee to the full Board.  Further, and prior to the issuance of the Order, the Board directed its Chairman, Michael Morris, to significantly increase his direct oversight of Management and involvement in Bank and Company affairs to ensure an appropriate response at both the Bank and Company to the concerns raised in the recent examination of the Bank.

·
The Order further requires the Bank to increase its Allowance for Loan Losses (“ALLL”), as of the date of the ROE, by $3.5 million and to review and revise its ALLL methodology.  The Bank subsequently made provisions of approximately $19.3 million in the third and fourth quarters of 2009 and increased the ALLL by a net $4.2 million in the first quarter of 2010.  The Bank has revised its policy for determining the adequacy of the ALLL to include an assessment of market conditions and other qualitative factors. The Bank’s policy otherwise continues to provide for a comprehensive determination of the adequacy of its ALLL which is to be reviewed promptly and regularly at least once each calendar quarter and be properly reported, and any deficiency in the allowance must be remedied in the calendar quarter it is discovered, by a charge to current operating earnings.
 
· 
With respect to classified assets as of the date of the ROE, the Order also requires the Bank to charge-off or collect all assets classified as “Loss” and one-half of the assets classified as “Doubtful,” and within 180 days of the Order to reduce its level of assets classified as “Substandard” to no more than the greater of $50.0 million or 50% of Tier 1 capital plus the ALLL.  As of December 31, 2009, the Bank met the requirement to charge-off or collect all assets classified as “Loss” and one-half of the assets classified as “Doubtful” as of the date of the ROE.  At June 30, 2010, the Bank has met the requirement to reduce assets classified as “Substandard” as of the date of the ROE to no more than the greater of $50.0 million or 50% of Tier 1 capital plus the ALLL.
 
·
The Order requires that the Bank develop or revise, adopt and implement a plan, which must be approved by the FDIC and DFI, to reduce the amount of Commercial Real Estate loans extended, particularly focusing on reducing loans for construction and land development. At June 30, 2010, the Bank has reduced its concentrations for Commercial Real Estate and construction and land development to within guidelines acceptable by the Order. In addition, the Bank is to develop a plan for reducing the number of “watch list” credits to an acceptable level, and develop or revise its written lending and collection policies to provide more effective guidance and control over the Bank’s lending function.  At June 30, 2010, the Bank has in place a plan to comply with this provision of the Order.

·
The Order restricts the Bank from taking certain actions without the prior written consent of the FDIC and the DFI, including paying cash dividends, and from extending additional credit to certain types of borrowers. The Bank has not paid cash dividends since the first quarter of 2008. In addition, the Bank has put processes and controls in place to ensure extensions of credit, directly or indirectly, are not granted to those who are related to borrowers of loans charged-off or classified as “Loss”, “Substandard” or “Doubtful” in the ROE. The Bank has also acknowledged that neither the loan committee nor the Board of Directors will approve any extension to a borrower classified “Substandard” or “Doubtful” in the ROE without first collecting all past due interest in cash.

·
The Order further requires the Bank to develop or revise, adopt and implement a revised liquidity policy, and to adopt a contingency funding plan to adequately address contingency funding sources and appropriately reduce contingency funding reliance on off-balance sheet sources.  The Bank has revised its current liquidity policy and contingency funding plan.

·
The Order also requires that the Bank prepare and submit a revised business plan, that is to include a comprehensive budget, and a 3 year strategic plan, and to further revise its investment policy.  The Bank has since prepared a comprehensive budget and revised the investment policy and is in the process of developing a revised business plan and 3 year strategic plan.
 
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 30 -
 
 
 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Written Agreement

On March 4, 2010, the Company entered into a written agreement with the FRB (the “Written Agreement”), which requires the Company to take certain measures to improve its safety and soundness. Under the Written Agreement, the Company is required to develop and submit for approval, a plan to maintain sufficient capital at the Company and the Bank within 60 days of the date of the Written Agreement. The Written Agreement further provides, among other things, that the Company shall not: declare or pay dividends without prior approval of the FRB, take dividends from the Bank, make any distribution of interest, principal or other sums on subordinated debt or trust preferred securities, incur, increase, or guarantee any debt.  The Company believes it is currently in compliance with all requirements of the Written Agreement, including an update to its capital plan.  The Company has updated its cash flow projections for 2010 and has provided that information to the FRB.

The forgoing discussion of the Order and Written Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to the complete text of the Order and Written Agreement, which can be found on the Current Reports on Form 8-K filed March 10, 2010, and March 8, 2010, respectively.

Note 13.  Junior Subordinated Debentures

On June 8, 2010, the Company repurchased $5.0 million in face amount trust preferred securities issued by Heritage Oaks Capital Trust III, and the related $5.2 million junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company. The repurchase resulted in a pre-tax gain of approximately $1.7 million, recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2010. The repurchase was made pursuant to the non-objection of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and approval of the United States Treasury Department.
 
In the second quarter of 2010 the Company elected to defer interest payments on $8.2 million junior subordinated debentures to comply with the terms of the Written Agreement entered into between the Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. As a result the Company accrued for but did not pay approximately $42 thousand in interest payments on these debentures. For more information concerning the Written Agreement, please refer to Note 12. Regulatory Order and Written Agreement of these consolidated financial statements. For such time as the Company continues to the deferral of interest, it will be prevented from, among other things, paying dividends on its preferred and common stock.
 
Note 14.  Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the 2009 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2010 presentation.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 31 -
 
 
 

 

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (“Quarterly Report”), including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “expects”, and words of similar impact, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: the ongoing financial crisis in the United States, and the response of the federal and state government and our regulators thereto, general economic conditions in those areas in which the Company operates, the recent fluctuations in U.S. markets resulting, in part, from problems related to sub-prime lending, from the national recession and the recent downturn in the California real estate market, general economic and business conditions in those areas in which the Company operates, demographic changes, competition, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in business strategy or development plans, changes in governmental regulation, credit quality, the impact of the recent capital raise to support the Company’s business, as well as economic, political and global changes arising from the war on terrorism, increased profitability, continued growth, the Bank’s beliefs as to the adequacy of its existing and anticipated allowance for loan losses, beliefs and expectations about, and requirements to comply with the terms of Consent Order and Written Agreement issued by regulatory authorities having oversight of the Bank’s and Company’s operations, financial policies of the United States government and continued weakness in the real estate markets within which we operate. (Refer to the Company’s December 31, 2009 10-K, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors). The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 32 -
 
 
 

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

The following is an analysis of the results of operations and financial condition of the Company as of and for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2010 and 2009.  The analysis should be read in connection with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

The Company

Heritage Oaks Bancorp (the "Company") is a California corporation organized in 1994 to act as a holding company of Heritage Oaks Bank ("Bank"), a 15 branch bank serving San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.  In 1994, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of the Bank in a holding company formation transaction.

In October 2006, the Company formed Heritage Oaks Capital Trust II (“Trust II”). Trust II is a statutory business trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a wholly-owned, non-financial, non-consolidated subsidiary of the Company.

In September 2007, the Company formed Heritage Oaks Capital Trust III (“Trust III”). Trust III is a statutory business trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a wholly-owned, non-financial, non-consolidated subsidiary of the Company.  In June 2010 the Company re-purchased all the outstanding securities related to Trust III and plans to dissolve Trust III in the second half of 2010.

On October 12, 2007, the Company acquired Business First National Bank (“Business First”).  Business First was merged with and into Heritage Oaks Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.  In connection with the acquisition, two additional branches were added to the Bank’s network.  For additional information regarding this acquisition, please see Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements of the Company’s 2008 annual report, which was filed on Form 10-K.

Other than holding the shares of the Bank, the Company conducts no significant activities, although it is authorized, with the prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board"), the Company's principal regulator, to engage in a variety of activities which are deemed closely related to the business of banking. The Company has also caused to be incorporated a subsidiary, CCMS Systems, Inc. which is currently inactive and has not been capitalized. The Company has no present plans to activate the proposed subsidiary.

Where You Can Find More Information

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Sections 13 and 15(d), periodic and current reports must be filed with the SEC. The Company electronically files the following reports with the SEC: Form 10-K (Annual Report), Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report), Form 8-K (Current Report), and Form DEF 14A (Proxy Statement). The Company may file additional forms. The SEC maintains an internet site, www.sec.gov, in which all forms filed electronically may be accessed. Additionally, all forms filed with the SEC and additional shareholder information are available free of charge on the Company’s website: www.heritageoaksbancorp.com.

The Company posts these reports to its website as soon as reasonably practicable after filing them with the SEC.  None of the information on or hyperlinked from the Company’s website is incorporated into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 33 -
 
 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Executive Summary

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company reported a net loss applicable to common shareholders of approximately $9.6 million and $11.3 million, respectively.  In the same periods ended a year earlier, the Company reported net income available to common shareholders of approximately $0.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively.  Net loss per diluted common share was ($0.86) for the second quarter of 2010, compared to net income of $0.03 per diluted common share in the same period ended a year earlier.  For the first six months of 2010, the net loss per diluted common share was ($1.19) compared to net income per diluted common share of $0.17 for the same period ended a year earlier.  Operating results for the second quarter and first six months of 2010 were negatively impacted by significantly higher provisions for loan losses when compared to that reported in the same periods a year earlier as well as increased non-interest expenses.  Increased provisions for loan losses can be attributed to several large write-downs incurred within the Bank’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio as well as the downgrade of certain large credits.  Higher non-interest expenses for the quarter and year to date periods ended June 30, 2010 are attributable to increases in salaries and benefits, occupancy costs, and FDIC insurance premiums.  Increases in salaries and benefits are attributable to the expansion of the Bank’s management team and special assets department.  Higher occupancy costs can be attributed to annual increases in rental costs as well as a reduction in sublease rental income associated with the relocation of one branch office.  Contributing further to the year over year decline in net income available to common shareholders was the recording of the beneficial conversion feature related to the conversion of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock to common stock during the second quarter of 2010.  Since the fair market value of the Company’s common stock was higher than the conversion price of the Series B Preferred Stock on the date the Company made a firm commitment  to issue the Series B Preferred Stock, a contingent beneficial conversion feature related to the Series B Preferred Stock existed with a value of approximately $3.5 million.  The recognition of the beneficial conversion feature was contingent upon the Company’s receipt of shareholder approval to convert the Series B Preferred Stock to common stock.  Upon shareholder approval to convert the Series B Preferred Stock to common stock in June 2010, the Company recorded the beneficial conversion feature and corresponding Series B Preferred Stock discount of approximately $3.5 million.  The Company simultaneously recorded the immediate accretion of the Series B Preferred Stock discount.  The accretion of the  Series B Preferred Stock discount is recorded as reduction of retained earnings, and therefore represents a reduction of net income available to common shareholders.  Offsetting the negative impact of the items mentioned above was a $1.7 million pre-tax gain the Company recognized from the extinguishment of $5.0 million in junior subordinated debentures in June 2010.
 
As mentioned above, during the second quarter of 2010 the Company’s shareholders approved the conversion of 56,160 shares of Series B Mandatorily Convertible Adjustable Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) into 17,280,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  Series B Preferred Stock was issued in the Company’s March 2010 private placement, where the Company also issued 1,189,538 shares of Series C Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock.  Total gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $60.0 million.  The additional capital will allow the Company to not only continue to work through asset quality issues, but will allow the Bank to further focus on building its core franchise.  For additional information regarding the Company’s March 2010 private placement, please see Note 11. Preferred Stock, of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.

 
Liquidity remained relatively strong during the second quarter of 2010, with a liquidity ratio, the ratio of liquid assets not pledged for collateral and other purposes to deposits and other liabilities, of 30.83% compared to 30.94% and 20.50% reported at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  The proceeds from the March 2010 private placement in conjunction with a $20.4 million or 2.6% year to date increase in total deposits contributed significantly to the rise in on-balance sheet liquidity.

The following provides a summary of operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

· 
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 interest income totaled approximately $13.2 million and $25.6 million.  This when compared to the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier, represents increases of approximately $0.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively.  Although the average balance of the loan portfolio increased by approximately $18.0 million and $27.2 million as of June 30, 2010 when compared to that reported for the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier, interest reversals associated with non-performing loans as well as the re-pricing and pay-down of certain higher yielding credits worked to offset any increase in the level of interest and fees earned on loans resulting from year over year growth in the loan portfolio.  Interest and fees on loans totaled approximately $11.4 million and $22.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, essentially unchanged from that reported a year earlier.  Mitigating the impact that interest reversals had in interest income was an approximate $0.9 million and $1.5 million increase in interest earned on investments.  Increases within this category can be attributed in large part to the investment of excess liquidity stemming from significant year over year deposit growth as well as funds received in the Company’s March 2010 private placement.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 34 -
 

 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
· 
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, interest expense totaled approximately $2.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively.  This when compared to the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier, interest expense declined approximately $0.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively.  Management’s continued focus of bringing down funding costs contributed significantly to the year over year declines within this category.  The cost of interest bearing deposits declined 40 and 27 basis points for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 when compared to that reported for the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier.

· 
Net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled approximately $11.1 million and $21.1 million.  Net interest income increased approximately $1.3 million and $1.7 million from that reported during the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier.  Year over year changes in net interest income can be attributed in large part to the items mentioned in the preceding paragraphs.
 
· 
Non-interest income totaled approximately $3.6 million and $5.2 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, representing an increase of approximately $2.1 million and $2.0 million, respectively when compared to the same periods ended a year earlier.  As previously mentioned, the Company recognized a $1.7 million pre-tax gain on the extinguishment of $5.0 million in junior subordinated debentures during the second quarter of 2010, which was a primary driver behind the increase within this category.  Excluding the impact of the gain from the extinguishment of debt, non-interest income increased approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010.  Increases in debit card interchange income as well as higher mortgage origination fees in conjunction with gains the Bank recognized on the sale of OREO properties, certain fixed assets and SBA loans helped to offset declines in service charge income.  For more information related to non-interest income, please see “Non-Interest Income” of this Discussion and Analysis.

· 
Non-interest expense totaled approximately $8.8 million and $17.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively.  This when compared to that reported for the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier represents an increase of approximately $0.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively.  As previously mentioned, the year over year rise in non-interest expenses can be attributed to higher salaries and employee benefits associated with the expansion of the Bank’s management team and special assets department.  Increases within this category can also be attributed to higher occupancy costs stemming from annual increases in rental costs as well as a reduction in sublease rental income associated with the relocation of one branch office.  Higher regulatory assessment costs associated with higher FDIC deposit insurance premiums contributed further to the year over year rise in non-interest expenses.  Partially offsetting these increases was an approximate $0.1 million and $0.3 million decline in scheduled CDI amortization for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively.  For more information related to non-interest expenses, please see “Non-Interest Expenses” of this Discussion and Analysis.

· 
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 the Company’s efficiency ratio was 68.86% and 72.65%, respectively.  This compares to the 70.02% and 68.38% reported for the same periods ended a year earlier. Management remains focused on cost controls in an effort to mitigate the rise in non-interest expenses primarily resulting from asset quality issues and the need to effectively manage them in the current environment.

The following provides a summary for significant year to date changes in financial condition balances as of June 30, 2010:

· 
At June 30, 2010, gross loan balances were approximately $697.2 million, approximately $31.5 million or 4.3% lower than that reported at December 31, 2009.  Contributing to the year to date decline in loan balances was the receipt of approximately $9.7 million in principal payments on non-accruing loans, $5.0 million in transfers to OREO and $15.2 million in charge-offs. The year to date decline in gross loans can also be attributed to several large pay-downs during the first six months of 2010 in conjunction with scheduled amortization of balances in the absence of significant new loan originations. The lower volume of loan originations relative to historical periods can be attributed in part to lower demand for certain types of credit as well as the Bank becoming more selective with respect to the types of loans it chooses to originate.  See also “Loans” under “Financial Condition” of this Discussion and Analysis for additional information regarding the Bank’s loan portfolio.
 
· 
At June 30, 2010, total deposits were approximately $795.8 million, approximately $20.4 million or 2.6% higher than that reported at December 31, 2009.  Deposits, exclusive of brokered deposits were approximately $794.7 million or $30.5 million higher than that reported at December 31, 2009.  Increases in core deposit balances allowed the Bank to rely less on brokered deposits for funding.  At June 30, 2010 brokered deposit balances totaled approximately $1.1 million and represented 0.1% of total deposits.  This compares to $11.2 million or 1.5% at December 31, 2009.  See also “Deposits and Borrowed Funds” under “Financial Condition” of this Discussion and Analysis for information regarding the Bank’s deposit liabilities.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 35 -

 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
· 
At June 30, 2010, borrowings from the FHLB were $65.0 million, unchanged from that reported at December 31, 2009.  The average rate paid on borrowings with the FHLB for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was 0.62% and 0.60%, respectively.  This compares to the 0.83% and 0.88% reported for the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier.

· 
Investment securities totaled approximately $192.9 million, approximately $71.7 million greater than that reported at December 31, 2009.  The year to date increase in the portfolio can be attributed to purchases the Bank made to maximize the yield on earning assets in the absence of significant new loan originations.    For additional information on the Bank’s investment securities portfolio, please see “Investment Securities and Other Earning Assets” of this Discussion and Analysis.

 
· 
Federal Funds sold and interest bearing due from balances totaled approximately $44.2 million at June 30, 2010, representing an increase of approximately $22.8 million over that reported at December 31, 2009.  Increased balances within this category are attributable in large part to approximately $20.4 million in deposit growth experienced during the first six months of 2010 as well as proceeds the Company received related to its March 2010 private placement.  See also “Investment Securities and Other Earning Assets” of this Discussion and Analysis for additional information regarding Federal Funds sold and interest bearing due from balances.

The following provides an overview of asset quality as of June 30, 2010:

· 
At June 30, 2010, the balance of non-performing loans was approximately $35.1 million or $13.9 million and $3.3 million lower than that reported at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  As of June 30, 2010 the balance of non-performing loans as a percentage of total gross loans was 5.03% compared to the 6.78% and 5.26% reported as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  Contributing to the year to date variance in non-performing loans was the approximate $30.4 million in loans placed on non-accruing status, the  receipt of approximately $9.7 million in principal payments on non-accruing balances, transfers to OREO totaling $5.0 million and charged-offs of approximately $15.2 million.  Contributing further to the year to date variance in non-accruing loans was the return of approximately $3.7 million in balances to accruing status following the Bank’s efforts to bring resolution to problem credits.  Please see “Non-Performing Assets” of this Discussion and Analysis for a more complete discussion of the loans the Bank has placed on non-accrual status.

· 
At June 30, 2010, the allowance for loan losses totaled approximately $22.1 million, representing 3.17% of total gross loans.  This compares to the $14.4 million or 1.97% of total gross loans reported at December 31, 2009.  Provisions for loan losses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled approximately $16.1 million and $21.3 million, respectively.  This represents an increase of approximately $13.4 million and $16.5 million from that reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  See also “Provision for Loan Losses” of this Discussion and Analysis for a more complete discussion regarding loan loss provisions.

· 
Charge-offs during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 totaled approximately $13.7 million and $15.2 million, respectively.  Net charge-offs during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 totaled approximately $12.5 million and $13.5 million, respectively.  Net charge-offs to average gross loans were 1.73% and 1.86% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively.  This compares to 0.29% and 0.59% reported for the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier. Please see “Allowance for Loan Losses” of this Discussion and Analysis for additional information related to the charge-offs.

· 
OREO balances totaled approximately $5.0 million at June 30, 2010, an increase of approximately $4.0 million from that reported at December 31, 2009.  As previously mentioned, the Bank transferred approximately $5.0 million to OREO in the first six months of 2010.  OREO dispositions totaled approximately $0.8 million and write-downs of OREO totaled $0.2 million in first six months of 2010.
 
Recent Developments

Regulatory Order and Written Agreement

On March 4, 2010, the FDIC and the DFI issued a joint Consent Order (the “Order”) to the Bank that requires, among other things, the Bank to increase its capital ratios, reduce its classified assets and increase Board oversight of Management. The Board and Management are aggressively responding to the Order to ensure full compliance and will continue to take all actions necessary to comply with the Order within the required time frames. Such actions include the completion of the capital raise discussed below which, following a contribution of a portion of the proceeds to the Bank, the Bank was brought into compliance with the capital requirements of the Order.  Additionally, a Written Agreement was entered into between the Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco on March 4, 2010. With the capital raise secured, the Company and Bank believe compliance with both the Order and Written Agreement has been achieved.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 36 -
 

 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
For additional information concerning the Order and the Written Agreement, please see Note 12. Regulatory Order and Written Agreement, of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.  For the full text of the Order and Written Agreement, please also refer to the Company's current reports on Form 8-K regarding the Consent Order and Written Agreement which were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2010 and March 8, 2010, respectively.
 
Private Placement and Preferred Stock Conversion

On March 12, 2010 the Company announced that it completed a private placement of 52,088 shares of its Series B Mandatorily Convertible Adjustable Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") and 1,189,538 shares of its Series C Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, raising gross proceeds of approximately $56.0 million. On June 8, 2010 the Company announced it had closed escrow on the sale of an additional $4.0 million in Series B Preferred Stock related to its March 2010 private placement.  Together with the proceeds raised from the initial offering, the Company raised a total of $60.0 million in gross proceeds.  Following the receipt of shareholder approval at the Company’s June 2010 annual meeting, the Company converted to common stock all Series B Preferred shares issued in the private placement.  The total number of common shares issued in the conversion was 17,279,995. For additional information regarding the Company’s private placement, please see Note 11. Preferred Stock, of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.

Repurchase of Trust Preferred Securities

In June 2010 the Company announced it had used $3.3 million of the $4.0 million in proceeds received from the second closing of its March 2010 private placement to repurchase the $5.0 million in face amount trust preferred securities issued by Heritage Oaks Capital Trust III, and the related junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company. The repurchase resulted in a pre-tax gain of approximately of $1.7 million. The repurchase was made pursuant to the non-objection of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and approval of the United States Treasury Department. The Company intends to dissolve Heritage Oaks Capital Trust III in the second half of 2010.

Dividends and Stock Repurchases

During the first six months of 2010, the Company paid approximately $262 thousand in dividends on its Series A Senior Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury under the CPP.  In the second quarter of 2010 the Company was required to defer dividend payments on its Series A Senior Preferred Stock to comply with the terms of the Written Agreement entered into between the Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.  See also Note 11. Preferred Stock, of the consolidated financial statements filed on this form 10-Q/A for additional information about dividends on the Company’s Series A Senior Preferred Stock.  For more information concerning the Written Agreement, please refer to Note 12. Regulatory Order and Written Agreement of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.

The Company paid no dividends on or made repurchases of its common stock during the first six months of 2010 or all of 2009.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 37 -
 
 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Selected Financial Data

The table below provides selected financial data that highlights the Company’s quarterly performance results:

   
For the quarters ended,
 
(dollars in thousands except per share data)
 
06/30/10
   
03/31/10
   
12/31/09
   
09/30/09
   
06/30/09
   
03/31/09
   
12/31/08
   
09/30/08
 
                                                 
Return on average assets
    -2.32 %     -0.56 %     -1.43 %     -2.30 %     0.23 %     0.54 %     -0.63 %     0.27 %
                                                                 
Return on average equity
    -17.35 %     -5.70 %     -15.27 %     -22.54 %     2.20 %     6.04 %     -6.93 %     2.94 %
                                                                 
Return on average common equity
    -55.46 %     -10.93 %     -22.05 %     -31.14 %     1.44 %     6.21 %     -6.93 %     2.94 %
                                                                 
Average equity to average assets
    13.36 %     9.88 %     9.35 %     10.18 %     10.68 %     8.95 %     9.06 %     9.16 %
                                                                 
Average common equity to average assets
    6.91 %     6.57 %     7.14 %     7.87 %     8.26 %     8.61 %     9.06 %     9.16 %
                                                                 
Net interest margin
    4.69 %     4.43 %     4.81 %     4.34 %     4.91 %     5.03 %     5.04 %     5.18 %
                                                                 
Efficiency ratio*
    68.86 %     76.88 %     70.84 %     95.12 %     70.02 %     66.71 %     66.43 %     64.40 %
                                                                 
Average loans to average deposits
    91.82 %     93.67 %     93.45 %     98.20 %     103.58 %     112.39 %     109.95 %     111.54 %
                                                                 
Net (loss) / income
  $ (5,835 )   $ (1,339 )   $ (3,416 )   $ (5,242 )   $ 507     $ 1,102     $ (1,254 )   $ 534  
                                                                 
Net (loss) / income available to common shareholders
  $ (9,644 )   $ (1,690 )   $ (3,767 )   $ (5,594 )   $ 257     $ 1,091     $ (1,254 )   $ 534  
                                                                 
(Loss) / Earnings Per Common Share:
                                                               
Basic
  $ (0.86 )   $ (0.22 )   $ (0.48 )   $ (0.73 )   $ 0.03     $ 0.14     $ (0.16 )   $ 0.07  
Diluted
  $ (0.86 )   $ (0.22 )   $ (0.48 )   $ (0.73 )   $ 0.03     $ 0.14     $ (0.16 )   $ 0.07  
Outstanding Shares:
                                                               
Basic
    11,250,989       7,717,194       7,704,060       7,699,377       7,696,027       7,689,317       7,660,342       7,709,600  
Diluted
    11,250,989       7,717,194       7,704,060       7,699,377       7,866,962       7,824,377       7,660,342       7,798,321  

* The efficiency ratio is defined as total non-interest expense as a percent of the combined net interest income plus non-interest income, exclusive of gains and losses on the sale of investment securities, other real estate owned, SBA loans and extinguishment of debt.

Local Economy

The economy in the Company’s primary market area (San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties) is based primarily on agriculture, tourism, light industry, oil and retail trade. Services supporting these industries have also developed in the areas of medical, financial and educational services.  The population of San Luis Obispo County, the City of Santa Maria (in Northern Santa Barbara County), and the City of Santa Barbara totaled approximately 267,000, 85,000, and 86,000 respectively, according to the most recent economic data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.  The moderate climate allows a year round growing season in the local economy’s agricultural sector.  Vineyards and cattle ranches also contribute largely to the local economy.  The Central Coast’s leading agricultural industry is the production of wine grapes and production of premium quality wines. Vineyards in production have grown significantly over the past several years throughout the Company’s service area.  Access to numerous recreational activities and destinations including lakes, mountains and beaches, provide a relatively stable tourist industry from many areas including the Los Angeles/Orange County basin, the San Francisco Bay area and the San Joaquin Valley. The economy in the Company’s primary markets of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has not been immune to the current downturn in national and state economic conditions.  Weakened economic conditions have resulted in, among other things, increased unemployment, increased vacancy rates, and lower occupancy rates in the hospitality industry within the Company’s primary markets.  However, the abundant tourism that has developed over the past decade in our market area, especially in the wine industry and coastal communities, has provided some support for our local economy in previous economic downturns and has to some degree provided some support for the local economy in the current economic environment.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 38 -
 
 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
The last two years have proven to be challenging not only on the national level, but within the state of California and more specifically our primary market area.  As the U.S. housing market continued to wane throughout 2009 and economic growth remained weak, the ability of borrowers to satisfy their obligations to the financial sector has languished.  These among other factors placed severe stress on the U.S. financial system, leading to a downturn in economic growth and unprecedented volatility in the U.S. equity and credit markets.  As mentioned, the Bank’s primary market area has historically witnessed a more stable level of economic activity; however the Bank believes these more macro level concerns have started to become more evident within our market area.  Recent indications show the unemployment rate within California to be approximately 12.3%.  Within the Company’s primary market area, recent indications show the unemployment rate within San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara major metropolitan areas to be approximately 9.5% and 8.3%, respectively.  Additionally, according to the most recent data available to the Company in regard to hotel occupancy rates, published by Smith Travel Research in June 2010, hotel occupancy rates showed a year over year decline of 3.9% and 0.1% for Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara/Santa Maria, respectively. For the State of California, hotel occupancy rates showed a year over year increase of 5.7%.

Housing prices have fallen significantly in California and within the Bank’s market area from the highs seen during 2006 and 2007.  Recent information provided by DataQuick Information Systems indicates that housing prices in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties have declined in excess of 38% from the highs seen in 2006 and 2007.  However, the Company’s market area has seen increases in home sales over the last year, with San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties showing sales increases of approximately 8% and 12%, respectively for 2009 when compared to that reported for 2008.  Increased sales can be attributed in part to sales of distressed assets and the work through of any additional supply added to the market in recent years during the economic downturn.   Although the level of sales in the Company’s market area has increased on a year over year basis, recent information provided by DataQuick indicates home prices declined in 2009 compared to that reported for December 2008.  Prices in some of the largest cities in our market area such as: San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria have shown year over year declines of approximately 16%, 13%, 16% and 7%, respectively as of December 2009.  It should be noted that although changes in local median home prices typically indicate home price appreciation and depreciation, price changes may also reflect shifts in the composition of housing market activity. Therefore, some of the variations in median home prices as of December 2009 may be impacted by compositional changes in housing demand.

Although prices in the Company’s market area remain well below the highs witnessed in 2006 and 2007, a lack of oversupply in the Company’s market relative to other areas of California, desirable climate, and close proximity to popular tourist destinations, for both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties have resulted in lower percentage declines in prices for the local real estate market, relative to other areas of California.

Commercial real estate prices in the Company’s primary markets have also come under some pressure in the current economic downturn, although not to the extent witnessed in some other areas of California.  The most current data available to the Company indicates vacancy rates in the retail, office and manufacturing sectors of the Company’s primary market area to be 3.0%, 6.1% and 5.4%, respectively as of the fourth quarter of 2009.  This compares to vacancy rates of 1.4%, 3.5% and 2.3% for the same respective categories in 2008.

Management acknowledges that as economic conditions continue to wane, and as the level of unemployment continues to rise, conditions within the Company’s primary market may be negatively impacted above and beyond what the Company has seen thus far.  Additional job losses and any prolonged decline in economic activity will no doubt impact the borrowers to whom the Bank has extended credit, which may further impact our operating results and financial condition.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s significant accounting policies are set forth in the 2009 Annual Report, Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, which was filed on Form 10-K.

The following is a brief description of the Company’s current accounting policies involving significant Management valuation judgments.

Loans and Interest on Loans

Loans receivable that Management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances reduced by any charge-offs of specific valuation allowances and net of any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, or unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 39 -
 
 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are capitalized and recognized as an adjustment in yield over the life of the related loan.
 
Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are designated as non-accruing loans.  The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when principal and/or interest is past due 90 days based on contractual terms of the loan and/or when, in the opinion of Management, there is reasonable doubt as to collectability unless such loans are well collateralized and in the process of collection.  When loans are placed on non-accrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income.  Interest income generally is not recognized on specific non-accruing loans unless the likelihood of further loss is remote.  Interest payments received on such loans are applied as a reduction to the loan principal balance.  Interest accruals are resumed on such loans only when they are brought current with respect to interest and principal and when, in the judgment of Management, all remaining principal and interest is estimated to be fully collectible, there has been at least six months of sustained repayment performance since the loan was placed on non-accrual and/or Management believes, based on current information, that such loan is no longer impaired.

The Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Measurement of impairment is based on the expected future cash flows of an impaired loan which are discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate, or measured by reference to an observable market value, if one exists, or the fair value of the collateral for a collateral-dependent loan.  The Company selects the measurement method on a loan-by-loan basis except that collateral-dependent loans for which foreclosure is probable are measured at the fair value of the collateral.  The Bank recognizes interest income on impaired loans based on its existing methods of recognizing interest income on non-accrual loans.  All loans are generally charged-off at such time that it is highly certain a loss has been realized.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which, in Management's judgment, is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date.  The amount of the allowance is based on Management's evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio, including the nature and volume of the portfolio, credit concentrations, trends in historical loss experience, the level of certain classified balances and specific impaired loans, and economic conditions and the related impact on specific borrowers and industry groups.  The allowance is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to earnings and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries.  Changes in the allowance relating to impaired loans are charged or credited to the provision for loan losses.  Because of uncertainties inherent in the estimation process, Management’s estimate of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio and the related allowance may change.

As mentioned, loans are considered impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  In certain instances the Bank may work with the borrower to modify the terms of the loan agreement or otherwise restructure the loan in a way that would allow the borrower to continue to perform under the modified terms of the loan agreement.  Loans such as these are considered impaired and require the Bank to measure the amount of impairment, if any, at the time the loan is restructured.  The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate stipulated in the loan agreement, except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral.  In measuring the fair value of the collateral, Management uses assumptions and methodologies consistent with those that would be utilized by unrelated third parties.  Allowances for impaired loans are generally determined based on collateral values or the present value of estimated cash flows.

As mentioned, changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, economic conditions, historical loss experience and the condition of the various markets in which collateral may be sold may all affect the required level of the allowance for loan losses and the associated provision for loan losses.

Other Real Estate Owned

Real estate and other property acquired in full or partial settlement of loan obligations is referred to as other real estate owned (“OREO”).  OREO is originally recorded in the Company’s financial statements at fair value less any estimated costs to sell.  When property is acquired through foreclosure or surrendered in lieu of foreclosure, the Company measures the fair value of the property acquired against its recorded investment in the loan.  If the fair value of the property at the time of acquisition is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the difference is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Any subsequent fluctuations in the fair value of OREO are recorded against a valuation allowance for foreclosed assets, established through a charge to non-interest expense.  All related operating or maintenance costs are charged to non-interest expense as incurred.  Any subsequent gains or losses on the sale of OREO are recorded in other income or expense as incurred.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 40 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Appraisals for Collateral Dependent Loans

Once a loan has been funded, the Bank has a policy to perform an annual review of the borrower’s financial condition and of any real estate securing the loan.  This review includes, among other things, a physical inspection of the real estate securing the loan, an analysis of any related rent rolls, an analysis of all borrower and guarantor tax returns and financial statements.  This information is used internally by the Bank to validate all covenants and the risk grade assigned to the loan.  If during the review process the Bank learns of additional information that would suggest that the value of the collateral may be impaired from the original underwriting of the loan, or the most recent appraisal, an additional independent appraisal of the collateral is requested.  If based on the updated appraisal information it is determined the value of the collateral is impaired and the Bank no longer expects to collect all previously determined amounts related to the loan as stipulated in the loan’s original agreement, the Bank typically moves to establish a valuation allowance for such loans or charge-off such differences.  Once a loan is deemed to be impaired and/or the loan was downgraded to substandard status, the loan becomes the responsibility of the Bank’s Special Assets department, which provides more diligent oversight of problem credits.  This oversight includes, among other things, a review of all previous appraisals of collateral securing such loans and determining in the Bank’s best judgment if those appraisals still represent the current fair value of the loan.  Additional appraisals may be ordered at this time if deemed necessary.

Securities Available for Sale

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, securities  are classified in three categories and accounted for as follows:  debt and mortgage-backed securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are measured at amortized cost; debt and equity securities bought and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities and are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings; debt and equity securities not classified as either held-to-maturity or trading securities are deemed as available-for-sale and are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, reported in a separate component of stockholders' equity.  The fair value of most securities that are designated available for sale are based on quoted market prices.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are extrapolated from the quoted prices of similar instruments or through the use of other observable data supporting a valuation model.  Gains or losses on sales of investment securities are determined on the specific identification method.  Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted using the interest method over the expected lives of the related securities.

Declines in the fair value of individual held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of individual securities to their fair value.  The related write-downs are included in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, Management considers: (1) the length of time the security has been in an unrealized loss position, (2) the extent to which the security’s fair value is less than its cost, (3) the financial condition of the issuer, (4) any adverse changes in ratings issued by various rating agencies, (5) the intent and ability of the Bank to hold such securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value and (6) in the case of mortgage related securities, current cash flows, credit enhancements, loan-to-values, credit scores, delinquency and default rates.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

As discussed in the 2009 Annual Report, Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, which was filed on Form 10-K, the Company assess goodwill and other intangible assets each year for impairment.  The Company’s assessment at December 31, 2009, pursuant to its Goodwill Impairment Testing Policy, was performed with the assistance of an independent third party and resulted in no impairment.

Deferred Tax Assets

Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effect of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the corresponding tax basis of assets and liabilities.  The Company uses an estimate of future earnings to support its position that the benefit of its deferred tax assets will be realized.  If future income should prove non-existent or less than the amount of the deferred tax assets within the tax years to which they may be applied, the asset may not be realized and a valuation allowance may be established and the Company’s net income will be reduced.  In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company performed an in depth analysis of its deferred tax asset to determine if the current carrying value of the deferred tax asset would be realized in future periods.  Based on the Company’s analysis and all currently available information, the Company believes that as of June 30, 2010 the carrying value of the deferred tax asset can be supported and that a valuation allowance is not necessary at this time.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 41 -
 
 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Results of Operations

The Company’s operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the same periods ended a year earlier were impacted considerably by higher provisions for loan losses.  Provisions for loan losses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled approximately $16.1 million and $21.3 million, representing increases of approximately $13.4 million and $16.5 million from that reported in the same periods ended a year earlier.  Higher levels of charge-offs in the second quarter and first six months of 2010 in conjunction with: elevated levels of non-accruing loan balances, increases in the balance of loans the Bank classifies as special mention and substandard, higher historical loan loss rates, and continued weakness in economic conditions were drivers behind the increased loan loss provisions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.  Please see “Provision for Loan Losses” of this Discussion and Analysis for additional information related to provision for loan losses.  Also impacting operating results during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 were interest reversals related to loans the Bank placed on non-accrual of approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively.  Total foregone interest related to impaired loans was approximately $1.0 million and $1.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. Interest reversals and foregone interest on impaired loans were factors that negatively impacted the net interest margin during the periods mentioned.

The Company’s earnings are highly influenced by changes in short term interest rates.  The nature of the Company’s balance sheet can be summarily described as of short duration and net asset sensitive. The balance sheet is of short duration because a large percentage of its interest sensitive assets and liabilities re-price immediately with changes in Federal Funds and Prime interest rates.  Contributing significantly to an asset sensitive balance sheet is a relatively large volume of non-interest bearing demand deposit accounts which effectively never re-price.  Therefore, an upward movement in short term interest rates will generally result in higher net interest margin and conversely, a reduction in short term interest rates will result in reduced net interest margin.

However, in the last two years interest rates have fallen to unprecedented levels and as a result a significant portion of loans in the Bank’s loan portfolio are currently at their floors.  Given that current interest rates are considerably lower than most floors in the loan portfolio, the Bank would need to see a notable rise in interest rates before the overall yield on the portfolio would begin to rise.  Additionally, as a result of promotions over the last two years designed to attract lower cost core deposits, the Bank was able to significantly increase the level of floating rate liabilities in the form of money market and short term certificate accounts, bringing the balance sheet to a more neutral position regarding interest rate sensitivity.  This was instrumental in mitigating substantial year over year declines in the net interest margin as a result of dramatic declines in the overnight Federal Funds and Prime rates during 2008.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the net interest margin was 4.69%, 4.56%, 4.91%, 4.97%, respectively.  This represents a decline of 22 and 41 basis points when compared to that reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  As mentioned, interest reversals and foregone interest related to loans the Bank placed on non-accrual negatively impacted the net interest margin in 2010. For the second quarter and first six months of 2010 interest reversals (related to loans placed on non-accrual during the period) negatively impacted the net interest margin by approximately 6 and 8 basis points.  Total foregone interest negatively impacted the net interest margin by approximately 42 and 34 basis points for the second quarter and the first six months of 2010, respectively.  Additionally, significantly higher average balances of overnight liquidity in the form of federal funds sold and interest bearing due from placed added pressure on the margin as these investments yielded, on average, approximately 0.22% for the second quarter and the first six months of 2010.

Historically, the largest and most variable source of income for the Company is net interest income. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 reflect the impact of historically low interest rates throughout the last two years and a significantly weakened economy.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income, the primary component of the net earnings of a financial institution, refers to the difference between the interest paid on deposits and borrowings, and the interest earned on loans and investments.  The net interest margin is the amount of net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets. Factors considered in the analysis of net interest income are the composition and volume of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the amount of non-interest bearing liabilities and non-accrual loans, and changes in market interest rates.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 42 -
 
 
 

 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis

The tables below set forth average balance sheet information, interest income and expense, average yields and rates and net interest income and margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.  The average balance of non-accruing loans has been included in loan totals:

   
For the three months ending
   
For the three months ending
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
         
Yield/
   
Income/
         
Yield/
   
Income/
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Rate (4)
   
Expense
   
Balance
   
Rate (4)
   
Expense
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                                   
Investments with other banks
  $ 119       3.37 %   $ 1     $ 119       3.37 %   $ 1  
Interest bearing due from banks
    42,234       0.23 %     24       -       0.00 %     -  
Federal funds sold
    4,203       0.10 %     1       20,816       0.19 %     10  
Investment securities taxable
    157,181       3.66 %     1,434       57,746       4.40 %     634  
Investment securities non taxable
    26,181       4.40 %     287       19,412       4.30 %     208  
Loans (1) (2)
    723,800       6.33 %     11,429       705,779       6.49 %     11,416  
Total interest earning assets
    953,718       5.54 %     13,176       803,872       6.12 %     12,269  
                                                 
Allowance for possible loan losses
    (21,869 )                     (10,121 )                
Other assets
    77,766                       71,936                  
Total assets
  $ 1,009,615                     $ 865,687                  
                                                 
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
                                               
Interest bearing demand
  $ 72,013       0.31 %   $ 56     $ 61,084       0.69 %   $ 105  
Savings
    27,231       0.38 %     26       23,819       0.19 %     11  
Money market
    275,395       1.05 %     718       177,585       1.48 %     656  
Time deposits
    232,490       1.89 %     1,095       185,078       2.52 %     1,161  
Brokered money market funds
    1,000       0.80 %     2       32,893       0.82 %     67  
Brokered time deposits
    543       0.74 %     1       36,907       1.46 %     134  
Total interest bearing deposits
    608,672       1.25 %     1,898       517,366       1.65 %     2,134  
Federal funds purchased
    -       0.00 %     -       109       1.10 %     -  
Other secured borrowing
    829       5.32 %     11       -       0.00 %     -  
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing
    65,000       0.62 %     101       68,956       0.83 %     143  
Junior subordinated debentures
    12,100       0.86 %     26       13,403       4.49 %     150  
Total borrowed funds
    77,929       0.71 %     138       82,468       1.43 %     293  
Total interest bearing liabilities
    686,601       1.19 %     2,036       599,834       1.62 %     2,427  
Non interest bearing demand
    179,648                       163,994                  
Total funding
    866,249       0.94 %     2,036       763,828       1.27 %     2,427  
Other liabilities
    8,506                       9,372                  
Total liabilities
  $ 874,755                     $ 773,200                  
                                                 
Stockholders' Equity:
                                               
Preferred stock
  $ 63,672                     $ 19,197                  
Common stock
    58,004                       48,674                  
Additional paid in capital
    4,132                       3,032                  
Retained earnings
    9,219                       23,543                  
Valuation allowance investments
    (167 )                     (1,959 )                
Total stockholders' equity
    134,860                       92,487                  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 1,009,615                     $ 865,687                  
                                                 
Net interest income
                  $ 11,140                     $ 9,842  
Net interest margin (3)
            4.69 %                     4.91 %        

(1)
Nonaccrual loans have been included in total loans.
(2)
Loan fees of $158 and $225 for the three months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively have been included in interest income computation.
(3)
Net interest margin has been calculated by dividing the net interest income by total average earning assets.
(4)
Yield / Rate is annualized using actual number of days in period.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 43 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

   
For the six months ending
   
For the six months ending
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
         
Yield/
   
Income/
         
Yield/
   
Income/
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Rate (4)
   
Expense
   
Balance
   
Rate (4)
   
Expense
 
Interest Earning Assets:
                                   
Investments with other banks
  $ 119       1.69 %   $ 1     $ 119       3.39 %   $ 2  
Interest bearing due from banks
    45,541       0.23 %     52       -       0.00 %     -  
Federal funds sold
    3,344       0.12 %     2       16,852       0.20 %     17  
Investment securities taxable
    130,496       3.80 %     2,457       51,507       4.66 %     1,189  
Investment securities non taxable
    24,579       4.46 %     544       18,293       4.34 %     394  
Loans (1) (2)
    728,001       6.25 %     22,570       700,804       6.49 %     22,563  
Total interest earning assets
    932,080       5.54 %     25,626       787,575       6.19 %     24,165  
                                                 
Allowance for possible loan losses
    (19,624 )                     (10,370 )                
Other assets
    75,039                       69,431                  
Total assets
  $ 987,495                     $ 846,636                  
                                                 
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
                                               
Interest bearing demand
  $ 76,089       0.72 %   $ 270     $ 62,845       0.61 %   $ 189  
Savings
    27,637       0.31 %     43       22,949       0.18 %     20  
Money market
    272,158       1.16 %     1,567       175,378       1.51 %     1,316  
Time deposits
    229,947       1.97 %     2,242       164,228       2.60 %     2,116  
Brokered money market funds
    1,000       0.81 %     4       36,854       0.72 %     131  
Brokered time deposits
    3,791       2.29 %     43       33,169       1.74 %     287  
Total interest bearing deposits
    610,622       1.38 %     4,169       495,423       1.65 %     4,059  
Federal funds purchased
    -       0.00 %     -       378       1.07 %     2  
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    -       0.00 %     -       1,312       0.31 %     2  
Other secured borrowing
    897       4.95 %     22       -       0.00 %     -  
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing
    65,000       0.60 %     193       89,105       0.88 %     388  
Junior subordinated debentures
    12,748       2.45 %     155       13,403       4.59 %     305  
Total borrowed funds
    78,645       0.95 %     370       104,198       1.35 %     697  
Total interest bearing liabilities
    689,267       1.33 %     4,539       599,621       1.60 %     4,756  
Non interest bearing demand
    174,428                       154,971                  
Total funding
    863,695       1.06 %     4,539       754,592       1.27 %     4,756  
Other liabilities
    8,586                       8,733                  
Total liabilities
  $ 872,281                     $ 763,325                  
                                                 
Stockholders' Equity:
                                               
Preferred stock
  $ 47,494                     $ 10,921                  
Common stock
    53,405                       48,661                  
Additional paid in capital
    3,709                       2,190                  
Retained earnings
    10,918                       23,162                  
Valuation allowance investments
    (312 )                     (1,623 )                
Total stockholders' equity
    115,214                       83,311                  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 987,495                     $ 846,636                  
                                                 
Net interest income
                  $ 21,087                     $ 19,409  
Net interest margin (3)
            4.56 %                     4.97 %        

(1)
Nonaccrual loans have been included in total loans.
(2)
Loan fees of $358 and $483 for the six months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively have been included in interest income computation.
(3)
Net interest margin has been calculated by dividing the net interest income by total average earning assets.
(4)
Yield / Rate is annualized using actual number of days in period.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 44 -
 
 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

The tables below set forth changes in average interest earning assets and their respective yields for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2010 compared to that reported during the same periods ended in 2009:

   
Average Balance
               
Average Yield
       
   
for the three months ending
               
for the three months ending
       
   
June 30,
   
Variance
   
June 30,
       
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
   
2010
   
2009
   
Variance
 
Investments with other banks
  $ 119     $ 119     $ -       0.00 %     3.37 %     3.37 %     0.00 %
Interest bearing due from banks
    42,234       -       42,234       100.00 %     0.23 %     0.00 %     0.23 %
Federal funds sold
    4,203       20,816       (16,613 )     -79.81 %     0.10 %     0.19 %     -0.09 %
Investment securities taxable
    157,181       57,746       99,435       172.19 %     3.66 %     4.40 %     -0.74 %
Investment securities non taxable
    26,181       19,412       6,769       34.87 %     4.40 %     4.30 %     0.10 %
Loans (1) (2)
    723,800       705,779       18,021       2.55 %     6.33 %     6.49 %     -0.16 %
                                                         
Total interest earning assets
  $ 953,718     $ 803,872     $ 149,846       18.64 %     5.54 %     6.12 %     -0.58 %
(1)
Nonaccrual loans have been included in total loans.
(2)
Loan fees of $158 and $225 for the three months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively have been included in the interest income computation.

   
Average Balance
               
Average Yield
       
   
for the six months ending
               
for the six months ending
       
   
June 30,
   
Variance
   
June 30,
       
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
   
2010
   
2009
   
Variance
 
Investments with other banks
  $ 119     $ 119     $ -       0.00 %     1.69 %     3.39 %     -1.70 %
Interest bearing due from banks
    45,541       -       45,541       100.00 %     0.23 %     0.00 %     0.23 %
Federal funds sold
    3,344       16,852       (13,508 )     -80.16 %     0.12 %     0.20 %     -0.08 %
Investment securities taxable
    130,496       51,507       78,989       153.36 %     3.80 %     4.66 %     -0.86 %
Investment securities non taxable
    24,579       18,293       6,286       34.36 %     4.46 %     4.34 %     0.12 %
Loans (1) (2)
    728,001       700,804       27,197       3.88 %     6.25 %     6.49 %     -0.24 %
                                                         
Total interest earning assets
  $ 932,080     $ 787,575     $ 144,505       18.35 %     5.54 %     6.19 %     -0.65 %
(1)
Nonaccrual loans have been included in total loans.
(2)
Loan fees of $358 and $483 for the six months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively have been included in the interest income computation.

At June 30, 2010, average interest earning assets were approximately $149.8 million and $144.5 million higher than that reported over the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier.  Organic loan growth, higher interest bearing due from balances and investment securities are the primary factors behind the increase.  The significant increase in interest bearing due from balances as well as investment securities is primarily the result of a $91.8 million year over year increase in deposit balances in addition to approximately $60.0 million in gross proceeds the Company raised in its March 2010 private placement.  The yield on earning assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was 5.54% compared to 6.12% and 6.19% for the same periods ended a year earlier.  The year over year decline in the yield on earning assets can be attributed to several factors including the impact of interest reversals and foregone interest on non-accruing loans as well as a significant increase in the level of lower yielding short term investment balances.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 the yield on the loan portfolio was 6.33% and 6.25% or 16 and 24 basis points lower than that reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  Impacting the yield on the loan portfolio were approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million in interest reversals related to additional loans the Bank placed on non-accrual during the second quarter and the first six months of 2010, respectively.  These reversals negatively impacted the yield on the portfolio by approximately 8 and 10 basis points and the yield on earnings assets by approximately 6 and 8 basis points for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to that reported for the same periods ended in 2009.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 total foregone interest related to non-accruing loan balances totaled approximately $1.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively and negatively impacted the yield on the portfolio by approximately 56 and 44 basis points and the yield on earning assets by approximately 42 and 34 basis points, respectively.

Throughout the last twelve months the Bank has sought to maintain considerable levels of on-balance sheet liquidity through its continued focus on core deposit gathering while operating in a challenging economic environment.  While the Bank’s liquidity position was enhanced markedly over the last twelve months as a result of this initiative, it has placed some pressure on earning asset yields as a significant portion of these funds have been invested overnight in the form of interest bearing balances due from the Federal Reserve and federal funds sold.  These investments yield considerably less than what the Bank might otherwise earn if those funds were invested in loans.  Although average loan balances increased approximately $18.0 million and $27.2 million year over year for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, the level of deposit growth has significantly outpaced the level of new loan originations.  New loan originations have slowed due in part to a decline in loan demand and fewer loans that meet the Bank’s underwriting criteria in the current economic environment.  As a result, in an effort to maximize the yield on interest earning assets in the absence of significant new loan originations, the Bank has been making selective purchases of relatively short term, agency-backed, cash flow generating, mortgage securities over the last twelve months.  These purchases account for the majority of the year over year increase in the average balance of the investment portfolio and the decline in the overall yield of taxable investment securities as they currently yield considerably less than other investments in the portfolio.  These relatively short term investments have allowed the Bank to maximize yields on excess liquidity while ensuring adequate cash flow to support potential loan growth in future periods.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 45 -
 
 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

The tables below set forth changes in average interest bearing liabilities and their respective rates for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2010 compared to that reported during the same periods ended in 2009:

   
Average Balance
               
Average Rate
       
   
for the three months ending
               
for the three months ending
       
   
June 30,
   
Variance
   
June 30,
       
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
   
2010
   
2009
   
Variance
 
Interest bearing demand
  $ 72,013     $ 61,084     $ 10,929       17.89 %     0.31 %     0.69 %     -0.38 %
Savings
    27,231       23,819       3,412       14.32 %     0.38 %     0.19 %     0.19 %
Money market
    275,395       177,585       97,810       55.08 %     1.05 %     1.48 %     -0.43 %
Time deposits
    232,490       185,078       47,412       25.62 %     1.89 %     2.52 %     -0.63 %
Brokered money market funds
    1,000       32,893       (31,893 )     -96.96 %     0.80 %     0.82 %     -0.02 %
Brokered time deposits
    543       36,907       (36,364 )     -98.53 %     0.74 %     1.46 %     -0.72 %
Federal funds purchased
    -       109       (109 )     -100.00 %     0.00 %     1.10 %     -1.10 %
Other secured borrowing
    829       -       829       100.00 %     5.32 %     0.00 %     5.32 %
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing
    65,000       68,956       (3,956 )     -5.74 %     0.62 %     0.83 %     -0.21 %
Junior subordinated debentures
    12,100       13,403       (1,303 )     -9.72 %     0.86 %     4.49 %     -3.63 %
                                                         
Total interest bearing liabilities
  $ 686,601     $ 599,834     $ 86,767       14.47 %     1.19 %     1.62 %     -0.43 %

   
Average Balance
               
Average Rate
       
   
for the six months ending
               
for the six months ending
       
   
June 30,
   
Variance
   
June 30,
       
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
   
2010
   
2009
   
Variance
 
Interest bearing demand
  $ 76,089     $ 62,845     $ 13,244       21.07 %     0.72 %     0.61 %     0.11 %
Savings
    27,637       22,949       4,688       20.43 %     0.31 %     0.18 %     0.13 %
Money market
    272,158       175,378       96,780       55.18 %     1.16 %     1.51 %     -0.35 %
Time deposits
    229,947       164,228       65,719       40.02 %     1.97 %     2.60 %     -0.63 %
Brokered money market funds
    1,000       36,854       (35,854 )     -97.29 %     0.81 %     0.72 %     0.09 %
Brokered time deposits
    3,791       33,169       (29,378 )     -88.57 %     2.29 %     1.74 %     0.55 %
Federal funds purchased
    -       378       (378 )     -100.00 %     0.00 %     1.07 %     -1.07 %
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    -       1,312       (1,312 )     -100.00 %     0.00 %     0.31 %     -0.31 %
Other secured borrowing
    897       -       -       100.00 %     4.95 %     0.00 %     4.95 %
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing
    65,000       89,105       (24,105 )     -27.05 %     0.60 %     0.88 %     -0.28 %
Junior subordinated debentures
    12,748       13,403       (655 )     -4.89 %     2.45 %     4.59 %     -2.14 %
                                                         
Total interest bearing liabilities
  $ 689,267     $ 599,621     $ 89,646       14.95 %     1.33 %     1.60 %     -0.27 %
 
At June 30, 2010, the average balance of interest bearing liabilities was approximately $86.8 million and $89.6 million higher than that reported over the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier.  Year over year increases in the average balance of interest bearing liabilities can be attributed in large part to higher money market, time deposits as well as interest bearing demand.  The Bank attributes strong year over year deposit growth within these categories to several factors including promotional efforts to attract and retain core deposits.  This initiative allowed the Bank to pay-down FHLB borrowings and approximately $68.3 million and $65.2 million in average brokered deposits for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively, relying less on alternative funding sources.

The significant increases in floating rate deposit balances over the last year and the ability to re-price those funds as needed, as well as year over year increases in non-interest bearing demand deposits assisted the Bank in keeping its overall cost of funding down and mitigating the decline in the net interest margin.  At June 30, 2010 approximately $408.5 million or 59.5% of the Company’s interest bearing liabilities possess a floating rate.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 46 -
 
 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities was 1.19% and 1.33%, respectively, down 43 and 27 basis points from that reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  The year over year decline can be attributed in part to increases in lower cost core deposit balances, the absence of higher cost brokered time deposits and the re-pricing of money market and time deposits.
 
The volume and rate variances table below sets forth the dollar difference in interest earned and paid for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 over the same periods ended in 2009, and the amount of such change attributable to changes in average balances (volume) or changes in average yields and rates:

   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30, 2010 over 2009
   
June 30, 2010 over 2009
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
   
Volume
   
Rate
   
Total
 
Interest Income:
                                   
Investments with other banks
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ (1 )   $ (1 )
Interest bearing due from Federal Reserve
    24       -       24       52       -       52  
Federal funds sold
    (6 )     (3 )     (9 )     (10 )     (5 )     (15 )
Investment securities taxable
    924       (124 )     800       1,523       (255 )     1,268  
Investment securities non-taxable (2)
    112       -       112       210       -       210  
Taxable equivalent adjustment (2)
    (38 )     5       (33 )     (71 )     11       (60 )
Loans (1)
    288       (275 )     13       859       (852 )     7  
                                                 
Net increase / (decrease)
    1,304       (397 )     907       2,563       (1,102 )     1,461  
                                                 
Interest expense
                                               
Savings, NOW, money market
    274       (246 )     28       598       (243 )     355  
Time deposits
    259       (325 )     (66 )     719       (593 )     126  
Brokered funds
    (149 )     (49 )     (198 )     (537 )     166       (371 )
Federal funds purchased
    -       -       -       (1 )     (1 )     (2 )
Other secured borrowings
    11       -       11       22       -       22  
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    -       -       -       (1 )     (1 )     (2 )
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing
    (8 )     (34 )     (42 )     (90 )     (105 )     (195 )
Long term debt
    (14 )     (110 )     (124 )     (14 )     (136 )     (150 )
                                                 
Net increase / (decrease)
    373       (764 )     (391 )     696       (913 )     (217 )
                                                 
Total net increase / (decrease)
  $ 931     $ 367     $ 1,298     $ 1,867     $ (189 )   $ 1,678  

(1)
Includes loan fees of $158 and $225 for the three months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009 and $358 and $483 for the six months ending June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
(2)
Adjusted to a fully taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%.
 
Non-Interest Income

The tables below set forth changes in non-interest income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same periods ended in 2009:
   
For the three months ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
  $ 614     $ 752     $ (138 )     -18.4 %
ATM/Debit and credit card transaction/interchange fees
    323       254       69       27.2 %
Bancard
    48       55       (7 )     -12.7 %
Mortgage origination fees
    461       336       125       37.2 %
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
    143       124       19       15.3 %
Other commissions and fees
    92       83       9       10.8 %
Gain on extinguishment of debt
    1,700       -       1,700       100.0 %
Loss on sale of investment securities
    (97 )     -       (97 )     -100.0 %
Gain / (loss) on sale of OREO
    62       (104 )     166       159.6 %
Gain on sale of furniture fixtures and equipment
    58       -       58       100.0 %
Gain on sale of SBA loans
    209       -       209       100.0 %
                                 
Total non-interest income
  $ 3,613     $ 1,500     $ 2,113       140.9 %
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 47 -
 
 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
   
For the six months ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
  $ 1,239     $ 1,464     $ (225 )     -15.4 %
ATM/Debit and credit card transaction/interchange fees
    582       470       112       23.8 %
Bancard
    84       92       (8 )     -8.7 %
Mortgage origination fees
    801       665       136       20.5 %
Earnings on bank owned life insurance
    294       246       48       19.5 %
Other commissions and fees
    267       232       35       15.1 %
Gain on extinguishment of debt
    1,700       -       1,700       100.0 %
(Loss) / gain on sale of investment securities
    (97 )     122       (219 )     -179.5 %
Gain / (loss) on sale of OREO
    62       (131 )     193       147.3 %
Gain on sale of furniture fixtures and equipment
    58       -       58       100.0 %
Gain on sale of SBA loans
    209       -       209       100.0 %
                                 
Total non-interest income
  $ 5,199     $ 3,160     $ 2,039       64.5 %
 
Non-interest income totaled approximately $3.6 million and $5.2 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, representing an increase of approximately $2.1 million and $2.0 million, respectively when compared to the same periods ended a year earlier.  The primary driver behind the quarterly and year over year increase can be attributed to a $1.7 million gain the Company recognized from the extinguishment of $5.0 million in junior subordinated debentures associated with Heritage Oaks Capital Trust III during the second quarter of 2010 at a price of 66% of the face amount of the debentures. Excluding the impact of the gain from the extinguishment of debt, non-interest income increased approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010.  Increases in debit card interchange income as well as higher mortgage origination fees in conjunction with gains the Bank recognized on the sale of OREO properties, certain fixed assets and SBA loans helped to offset declines in service charge income as well as losses the Bank recognized on the sale of investment securities.

The Company attributes the decline in service charge income to better cash management practices of business clients in the current economic environment.  Higher transaction/interchange income is attributable to greater focus on debit card usage in conjunction with additional core relationships the Bank obtained over the last twelve months.  The Bank also saw an increase in earnings on bank owned life insurance which can be attributed to additional policies the Bank purchased in the second half of 2009 for certain executive officers.

Mortgage origination fees increased considerably during the second quarter and first six months of 2010 from that reported a year earlier.  This can be attributed to a reduction in origination expenses the Bank realized during the first six months of 2010.

The tables below illustrate the change in the number and total dollar volume of mortgage loans originated during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the same periods ended in 2009:

   
For the three months ended June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
Variance
 
Dollar volume
  $ 38,829     $ 46,622       -16.7 %
Number of loans
    110       149       -26.2 %
       
   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
Variance
 
Dollar volume
  $ 68,515     $ 88,687       -22.7 %
Number of loans
    199       278       -28.4 %
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 48 -
 
 
 

 
 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Non-Interest Expenses

The tables below set forth changes in non-interest expenses for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same periods ended in 2009:

   
For the three months ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 4,351     $ 3,745     $ 606       16.2 %
Occupancy
    941       826       115       13.9 %
Equipment
    370       376       (6 )     -1.6 %
Promotional
    173       225       (52 )     -23.1 %
Data processing
    680       691       (11 )     -1.6 %
Stationery and supplies
    107       99       8       8.1 %
Regulatory fees
    690       537       153       28.5 %
Audit and tax costs
    142       147       (5 )     -3.4 %
Amortization of core deposit intangible
    128       262       (134 )     -51.1 %
Director fees
    128       80       48       60.0 %
Communications
    79       61       18       29.5 %
Loan department
    308       290       18       6.2 %
Other
    731       675       56       8.3 %
                                 
Total non interest expense
  $ 8,828     $ 8,014     $ 814       10.2 %

   
For the six months ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
 
Salaries and employee benefits
  $ 8,729     $ 7,548     $ 1,181       15.6 %
Occupancy
    1,874       1,678       196       11.7 %
Equipment
    698       701       (3 )     -0.4 %
Promotional
    352       326       26       8.0 %
Data processing
    1,335       1,361       (26 )     -1.9 %
Stationery and supplies
    229       203       26       12.8 %
Regulatory fees
    1,302       680       622       91.5 %
Audit and tax costs
    285       295       (10 )     -3.4 %
Amortization of core deposit intangible
    257       525       (268 )     -51.0 %
Director fees
    256       163       93       57.1 %
Communications
    161       123       38       30.9 %
Loan department
    732       512       220       43.0 %
Other
    1,484       1,324       160       12.1 %
                                 
Total non interest expense
  $ 17,694     $ 15,439     $ 2,255       14.6 %

Salary and Employee Benefits

Salaries and employee related expenses increased approximately $0.6 million and $1.2 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to that reported in the same periods ended a year earlier.  The expansion of the Bank’s management team in conjunction with additions to the Bank’s special assets department contributed to the year over year increase within this category.

Occupancy Expenses

Year over year increases within this category are primarily attributable to annual increases in rental expense as well as the absence of sublease rental income associated with the relocation of one branch office.

Promotion Expenses

Promotional expenses declined slightly in the second quarter of 2010 from that reported in the same period a year ago.  The decline in the second quarter can be attributed in part to Management’s efforts to contain costs within certain areas of the Bank. Promotional costs increased slightly during the first six months of 2010, primarily the result of increased costs incurred during the first quarter associated with promotional efforts designed to attract and retain core deposit balances.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 49 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Regulatory Fees

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, regulatory fees totaled approximately $0.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively.  This represents respective increases of approximately $0.2 million and $0.6 million over that reported for the same three and six month periods ended in 2009. Increases within this category can be attributed in large part to higher FDIC insurance costs, primarily due to a change in the Bank’s risk ratings.  The Bank currently anticipates regulatory assessment costs to remain elevated throughout 2010.

Core Deposit Intangible (“CDI”) Amortization

Upon the acquisition of Business First, the Company booked a CDI in the approximate amount of $3.8 million.  The balance of this intangible is being amortized over a six year period pursuant to a schedule provided in the initial valuation process.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 CDI amortization was approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million lower than that reported for the same periods ended in 2009.  Substantially all of the year over year variance can be attributed to scheduled CDI amortization associated with the Business First acquisition.

Loan Department Costs

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, loan department costs increased approximately $18 thousand and $220 thousand from that reported in the same periods ended a year earlier.  The increase within this category during the first six months of 2010 can be attributed in large part to a $0.1 million increase in write-downs on OREO as well as an increase in legal fees and other costs associated with managing substandard and non-performing assets during the first quarter of 2010.

Provision for Income Taxes

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 the Company recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $4.3 million and $5.5 million, respectively.  This compares to the $0.1 million and $0.7 million in income tax expense the Company recorded for the same periods ended in 2009.  The year over year decline within this category can be attributed in large part to substantial increases in provisions for loan losses during 2010.  Income tax benefits for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 were 42.7% and 43.5% of the Company’s pre-tax loss.  The effective tax rate for the same periods ended a year earlier was 19.3% and 30.6%, respectively.  The primary reason behind the increase in the Company’s effective tax rate can be attributed in large part to significant permanent differences such as non-taxable income on holdings of municipal securities and bank owned life insurance comprising a smaller portion of the Company’s pre-tax loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the same periods ended a year earlier.  For the second quarter and the first six months of 2010, net tax exempt income on municipal securities and bank owned life insurance totaled approximately $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

Provision for Loan Losses

An allowance for loan losses has been established by Management to provide for those loans that may not be repaid in their entirety for a variety of reasons.  The allowance is maintained at a level considered by Management to be adequate to provide for probable incurred losses.  The allowance is increased by provisions charged to earnings and is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries.  The provision for loan losses is based upon Management’s analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, which includes, among other things, an analysis of past loan loss experience and Management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions.

The Bank recognizes that credit losses will be experienced and the risk of loss will vary with, among other things: general economic conditions; the type of loan being made; the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan and in the case of a collateralized loan, the quality of the collateral for such loan.  The allowance for loan losses represents the Bank’s best estimate of the allowance necessary to provide for probable estimable losses in the portfolio as of the balance sheet date. In making this determination, the Bank analyzes the ultimate collectability of loans in the portfolio by incorporating feedback provided by internal loan staff, Management’s findings from internal loan reviews, findings from an independent semi-annual loan review function, and information provided by examinations performed by regulatory agencies.  The Bank makes monthly evaluations as to the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and makes adjustments to the related provision for loan losses accordingly.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 50 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
The Bank accounts for problem loans in accordance with accounting guidance provided under U.S. GAAP.  U.S. GAAP provides that when it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the terms of the loan that such loan is deemed impaired.  Impaired loans are accounted for differently in that the amount of the impairment is measured and reflected in the records of the creditor.  The allowance for loan losses related to loans that are identified for evaluation in accordance with accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP is based on discounted cash flows using the loan’s historical effective interest rate stipulated in the loan agreement or the fair value of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans.  When the Bank determines a loan to be impaired, an analysis is performed to determine the extent of the impairment and specific reserves may be established for such loans, which in many cases requires the Bank to make additional provisions for loan losses in addition to any provisions required under Management’s monthly analysis of the adequacy of the allowance, exclusive of the impact that such impaired loans may have on the required balance of the allowance and the related provision for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and ultimate losses will vary from current estimates.  These estimates are reviewed monthly by the Bank’s Directors, Loan Committee and full Board of Directors, and as adjustments, either positive or negative, become necessary, a corresponding increase or decrease is made in the provision for loan losses.  The methodology used to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and any resulting provision for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 is consistent with prior periods.

The Bank’s provision for loan losses was $16.1 million in the second quarter of 2010 and approximately $21.3 million for the first six months of 2010.  This represents an increase of approximately $13.4 million and $16.5 million over that reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  Loan loss provisions increased in part due to continued weakness in certain qualitative factors such as: economic conditions and the level of substandard and non-performing loans when compared to historical periods.  Additionally, higher levels of charge-offs when compared to historical periods have led the Bank to increase the allowance as required by monthly analyses it conducts in determining its adequacy to cover potential losses in the loan portfolio.

The Bank also employs the use of a “watch list” and loan grading system to assist in monitoring the quality of certain credits in the loan portfolio.  As loans on the watch list and any other loan within the portfolio experience deterioration, the Bank typically moves to downgrade such loans, resulting in an increase in the required allowance to cover any potential losses.  During 2009 and into the first six months of 2010, the Bank further expanded the list of credits it has placed on the watch list in an effort to add additional oversight and to more closely scrutinize certain groups of loans that have experienced deterioration as a result of, among other things, the continued weakened state of local, state and national economic environments.  Management believes the significant economic downturn witnessed during the last two years has had a considerable impact on the ability of certain borrowers to satisfy their obligations to the Bank, resulting in continued watch list expansion, loan downgrades and corresponding increases in loan loss provisions.  At June 30, 2010 the balance of loans the Bank has graded “substandard” totaled approximately $61.6 million of which approximately $35.1 million were non-accruing.  When compared to the $75.4 million in substandard balances as December 31, 2009, substandard balances declined approximately $13.8 million.  The decline in substandard balances can be attributed in part to charge-offs of certain non-accruing loans, transfers to OREO status as well as credit upgrades following workouts with various borrowers.

The Bank also makes estimates as to the impact that certain economic factors will have on various credits within the portfolio.  Negative economic trends witnessed during 2008 and 2009 have continued in 2010 and contributed substantially to increases in the required allowance to cover potential losses in the loan portfolio, resulting in year over year increases in loan loss provisions.

Charge-offs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled approximately $13.7 million and $15.2 million, respectively.  This represents an increase of approximately $11.6 million and $11.0 million when compared to that reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  Net charge-offs to average loans were 1.73% and 1.86% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, compared to the 0.29% and 0.59% reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  During 2009 the majority of charge-offs occurred in the commercial and industrial, agriculture, construction and land segments of the loan portfolio.  The majority of charge-offs in the first six months of 2010 continued in the categories of commercial and industrial as well as construction and land.  Losses within these segments in conjunction with the downgrade of certain large credits contributed further to the additional provisions the Bank made to the allowance for loan losses during the first six months of 2010.  Continued increases in the level of charge-offs, elevated levels of substandard and non-performing loans in conjunction with any further significant downturn in economic conditions in future periods may result in further significant provisions to the allowance for loan losses.

Looking forward into the remainder of 2010, Management anticipates there to be continued weakness in economic conditions on national, state and local levels compared to historical periods.  Many economic forecasts suggest unemployment levels to remain elevated for some time, which will undoubtedly place continued pressure on conditions within the Bank’s primary market area.  Continued economic pressures may negatively impact the financial condition of borrowers to whom the Bank has extended credit and as a result the Bank may be required to make further significant provisions to the allowance for loan losses during 2010.  That said, Management has and will continue to be proactive in looking for signs of deterioration within the loan portfolio in an effort to manage credit quality and work with borrowers where possible to mitigate any further losses.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 51 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Financial Condition

At June 30, 2010 total assets were approximately $1.0 billion.  This represents an increase of approximately $65.3 million or 6.9% over that reported at December 31, 2009.  The increase in total assets is primarily attributable to higher interest bearing due from balances as well as higher balances in the investments portfolio, resulting from the receipt of approximately $60.0 million in gross proceeds from the Company’s March 2010 private placement and a $20.4 million year to date increase in total deposits.

At June 30, 2010, total deposits were approximately $795.8 million or approximately $20.4 million higher than that reported at December 31, 2009.  Net of a $10.1 million pay-down in brokered funds, total deposits increased approximately $30.5 million. Deposit growth was across all categories with the majority of the year to date increase attributable to increases in non-interest bearing demand, money market balances and time deposits.

Loans

At June 30, 2010 total gross loan balances were $697.2 million.  This represents a decline of approximately $31.5 million or 4.3% from the $728.7 million reported at December 31, 2009.  Pay-downs in the commercial real estate, commercial and industrial and construction and land segments in conjunction with the work through of certain problem credits contributed to the year to date decline in loan balances.

The following table provides a summary of year to date variances in the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2010:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
 
Real Estate Secured
                       
Multi-family residential
  $ 18,911     $ 20,631     $ (1,720 )     -8.34 %
Residential 1 to 4 family
    29,476       25,483       3,993       15.67 %
Home equity line of credit
    30,541       29,780       761       2.56 %
Commercial
    351,598       337,940       13,658       4.04 %
Farmland
    13,032       13,079       (47 )     -0.36 %
Commercial
                               
Commercial and industrial
    144,928       157,270       (12,342 )     -7.85 %
Agriculture
    16,071       17,698       (1,627 )     -9.19 %
Other
    246       238       8       3.36 %
Construction
                               
Single family residential
    9,501       15,538       (6,037 )     -38.85 %
Single family residential - Spec.
    2,750       3,400       (650 )     -19.12 %
Tract
    -       2,215       (2,215 )     -100.00 %
Multi-family
    1,883       2,300       (417 )     -18.13 %
Hospitality
    -       14,306       (14,306 )     -100.00 %
Commercial
    31,398       27,128       4,270       15.74 %
Land
    39,356       52,793       (13,437 )     -25.45 %
Installment loans to individuals
    7,232       8,327       (1,095 )     -13.15 %
All other loans (including overdrafts)
    253       553       (300 )     -54.25 %
                                 
Total loans, gross
    697,176       728,679       (31,503 )     -4.32 %
                                 
Deferred loan fees
    1,698       1,825       (127 )     -6.96 %
Reserve for possible loan losses
    22,134       14,372       7,762       54.01 %
                                 
Total loans, net
  $ 673,344     $ 712,482     $ (39,138 )     -5.49 %
                                 
Loans held for sale
  $ 9,429     $ 9,487     $ (58 )     -0.61 %

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 52 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Real Estate Secured

The following table provides a break-down of the real estate secured segment of the Bank’s loan portfolio as of June 30, 2010:

   
June 30, 2010
         
Percent of
         
Single
 
         
Undisbursed
   
Total Bank
   
Percent
   
Bank's Risk
   
Number
   
Largest
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Commitment
   
Exposure
   
Composition
   
Based Capital
   
of Loans
   
Loan
 
Retail
  $ 44,249     $ 2,308     $ 46,557       9.9 %     36.6 %     62     $ 5,000  
Professional
    77,053       144       77,197       16.5 %     63.7 %     96       10,000  
Hospitality
    91,855       220       92,075       19.7 %     75.9 %     48       10,692  
Multi-family
    18,911       -       18,911       4.0 %     15.6 %     18       4,066  
Home equity lines of credit
    30,541       19,643       50,184       10.7 %     25.2 %     321       1,680  
Residential 1 to 4 family
    29,476       690       30,166       6.4 %     24.4 %     76       2,893  
Farmland
    13,032       502       13,534       2.9 %     10.8 %     25       1,937  
Healthcare / medical
    18,192       59       18,251       3.9 %     15.0 %     34       2,155  
Restaurants / food establishments
    7,419       -       7,419       1.6 %     6.1 %     14       2,541  
Commercial
    98,050       715       98,765       21.2 %     81.0 %     124       5,000  
Other
    14,780       247       15,027       3.2 %     12.2 %     27       2,100  
                                                         
Total real estate secured
  $ 443,558     $ 24,528     $ 468,086       100.0 %     366.5 %     845     $ 48,064  

As of June 30, 2010, real estate secured balances represented approximately $443.6 million of total gross loans.  This when compared to that reported at December 31, 2009, represents an increase of approximately $16.6 million or 3.9%.  The primary factor behind the year to date increase can be attributed to the completion of several large hospitality construction projects and their subsequent re-classification to commercial real estate.

At June 30, 2010, real estate secured balances represented 366.5% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital, compared to the 524.1% reported at December 31, 2009.  Total commitments as a percentage of the Bank’s total risk-based capital were 386.7% at June 30, 2010, compared to 556.1% reported at December 31, 2009.  The significant decline in these ratios can be attributed to the additional capital the Company raised in a private placement during the first six months of 2010 and subsequent down-stream of $48.0 million to the Bank.

At June 30, 2010, approximately $172.2 million or 38.8% of the real estate secured segment of the loan portfolio was considered owner occupied.

Capitalization rates, the rate at which a stream of cash flows are discounted to find their present value, on commercial properties in our primary market area for the last three years were as follows: 5.5% to 9.0% in 2009, 4.5% to 8.0% in 2008 and 6.0% to 7.0% in 2007.  An uptick in capitalization rates, as indicated above, would indicate that we are seeing pressure on commercial real estate prices within our market, primarily resulting from weakened economic conditions.

In September 2004, the Bank issued an $11.7 million irrevocable standby letter of credit to guarantee the payment of taxable variable rate demand bonds that has since been reduced to $11.4 million.  The primary purpose of the bond issue was to refinance existing debt and provide funds for capital improvement and expansion of an assisted living facility.  The project is 100% complete and substantially leased.  The letter of credit was renewed in July 2009 and will expire in September 2010.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 53 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Commercial

The following table provides a break-down of the commercial and industrial segment of the Bank’s commercial loan portfolio as of June 30, 2010:

   
June 30, 2010
         
Percent of
         
Single
 
         
Undisbursed
   
Total Bank
   
Percent
   
Bank's Risk
   
Number
   
Largest
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Commitment
   
Exposure
   
Composition
   
Based Capital
   
of Loans
   
Loan
 
Agriculture
  $ 2,439     $ 3,516     $ 5,955       2.8 %     2.0 %     30     $ 2,000  
Oil / Gas and Utilities
    1,595       600       2,195       1.0 %     1.3 %     9       1,200  
Construction
    22,559       15,751       38,310       18.2 %     18.6 %     163       5,438  
Manufacturing
    8,407       10,464       18,871       8.9 %     6.9 %     91       1,675  
Wholesale and retail
    13,517       5,909       19,426       9.2 %     11.2 %     114       1,250  
Transportation and warehousing
    2,007       1,047       3,054       1.4 %     1.7 %     33       596  
Media & information services
    7,553       1,999       9,552       4.5 %     6.2 %     22       4,500  
Financial services
    7,319       2,323       9,642       4.6 %     6.0 %     43       1,500  
Real-estate / rental and leasing
    15,762       6,792       22,554       10.7 %     13.0 %     90       3,500  
Professional services
    17,412       7,026       24,438       11.6 %     14.4 %     148       1,939  
Healthcare / medical & social services
    17,993       7,249       25,242       11.9 %     14.9 %     114       11,355  
Restaurants and hospitality
    23,573       2,086       25,659       12.1 %     19.5 %     130       6,000  
All other
    4,792       1,823       6,615       3.1 %     4.0 %     171       1,200  
                                                         
Commercial and industrial
  $ 144,928     $ 66,585     $ 211,513       100.0 %     119.7 %     1,158     $ 42,153  

At June 30, 2010, commercial and industrial loans represented approximately $144.9 million of total gross loan balances.  This represents a decline of approximately $12.3 million or 7.9%.  The year to date decline can be attributed to several large  pay-downs of various business lines of credit as well as charge-offs totaling approximately $8.8 million during the first six months of 2010.

At June 30, 2010 total commercial and industrial balances represented 119.7% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital, compared to the 193.1% reported at December 31, 2009.  Total commercial and industrial commitments as a percentage of the Bank’s total risk-based capital was 174.8%, compared to the 288.7% reported at December 31, 2009. The significant decline in these ratios can be attributed to the additional capital the Company raised in a private placement during the first six months of 2010 and subsequent down-stream of $48.0 million to the Bank.

At June 30, 2010 agriculture balances totaled approximately $16.1 million, which represents an approximate $1.6 million decline when compared to that reported at December 31, 2009.  The year to date decline within this category can be attributed in large part to the work-through of one problem loan during the second quarter of 2010.  The Bank received approximately $1.9 million from the sale of collateral related to this particular loan and subsequently charge-off the remaining balance of approximately $0.9 million.  At June 30, 2010 agriculture balances represented 13.3% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital.  This compares to 21.7% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital as of December 31, 2009.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 54 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Construction

The following table provides a break-down of the construction segment of the Bank’s loan portfolio as of June 30, 2010:

   
June 30, 2010
         
Percent of
         
Single
 
         
Undisbursed
   
Total Bank
   
Percent
   
Bank's Risk
   
Number
   
Largest
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Commitment
   
Exposure
   
Composition
   
Based Capital
   
of Loans
   
Loan
 
Single family residential
  $ 9,501     $ 5,159     $ 14,660       25.8 %     7.8 %     22     $ 3,325  
Single family residential - Spec.
    2,750       557       3,307       5.8 %     2.3 %     3       1,750  
Tract
    -       -       -       0.0 %     0.0 %     -       -  
Multi-family
    1,883       -       1,883       3.3 %     1.6 %     2       1,400  
Commercial
    31,398       5,549       36,947       65.1 %     25.9 %     16       6,720  
Hospitality
    -       -       -       0.0 %     0.0 %     -       -  
                                                         
Total construction
  $ 45,532     $ 11,265     $ 56,797       100.0 %     37.6 %     43     $ 13,195  

At June 30, 2010, construction balances represented approximately $45.5 million or 6.5% of total gross loan balances, compared to $64.9 million or 8.9% reported at December 31, 2009.  The decline in construction balances can be attributed in large part to the re-classification of several large hospitality construction loans to commercial real estate, following the completion of the underlying projects. Contributing further to the year to date decline within this category were charge-offs of approximately $1.0 million, payments received on loans from the liquidation of underlying collateral totaling approximately $1.6 million and transfers to OREO status totaling approximately $0.9 million.

At June 30, 2010 total construction balances represented approximately 37.6% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital.  This compares to the 79.7% reported at December 31, 2009.  Total construction commitments represented 46.9% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital at June 30, 2010.  This compares to the 103.8% reported at December 31, 2009.  The significant decline in these ratios can be attributed to the additional capital the Company raised in a private placement during the first six months of 2010 and subsequent down-stream of $48.0 million to the Bank.

Construction loans are typically granted for a one year period and then, with income properties, are amortized over a period not more than 30 years with 10 to 15 year maturities.

Land

The following table provides a break-down of the land segment of the Bank’s loan portfolio as of June 30, 2010:

   
June 30, 2010
         
Percent of
         
Single
 
         
Undisbursed
   
Total Bank
   
Percent
   
Bank's Risk
   
Number
   
Largest
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Balance
   
Commitment
   
Exposure
   
Composition
   
Based Capital
   
of Loans
   
Loan
 
Single family residential
  $ 6,547     $ -     $ 6,547       16.4 %     5.4 %     29     $ 1,000  
Single family residential - Spec.
    1,447       -       1,447       3.6 %     1.2 %     6       618  
Tract
    18,453       -       18,453       46.1 %     15.2 %     8       5,236  
Multi-family
    -       -       -       0.0 %     0.0 %     -       -  
Commercial
    10,110       650       10,760       26.9 %     8.4 %     19       1,500  
Hospitality
    2,799       -       2,799       7.0 %     2.3 %     3       2,340  
                                                         
Total land
  $ 39,356     $ 650     $ 40,006       100.0 %     32.5 %     65     $ 10,694  

At June 30, 2010, land balances represented approximately $39.4 million or 5.6% of total gross loan balances.  Land balances declined approximately $13.4 million when compared to the $52.8 million reported at December 31, 2009.  The year to date decline can be attributed to several factors including: charge-offs of approximately $1.0 million, transfers to OREO of approximately $3.2 million and payments received from the sale of collateral of problem loans in the amount of $2.7 million.  Additionally, the Bank created special purpose commercial and industrial financing related to the largest loan within this category.  The financing of that note resulted in an approximate $5.4 million pay-down within this category.  Special purpose financing is related to a rock quarry operation that has been developed on the site of the project in the absence of meaningful demand for tract construction.  Recent appraisals of the underlying collateral indicate the loan is well secured and the borrower continues to perform under the terms of the respective notes.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 55 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
At June 30, 2010 total land loan balances represented 32.5% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital compared to the 64.8% reported at December 31, 2009.  Total land commitments represented approximately 33.1% of the Bank’s total-risked based capital at June 30, 2010 compared to the 65.8% reported at December 31, 2009. The significant decline in these ratios can be attributed to the additional capital the Company raised in a private placement during the first six months of 2010 and subsequent down-stream of $48.0 million to the Bank.

Installment

At June 30, 2010, the installment loan balances were approximately $7.2 million compared to the $8.3 million reported at December 31, 2009.  Installment loans include revolving credit plans, consumer loans, as well as credit card balances obtained in the acquisition of Business First.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale consist of mortgage originations that have already been sold pursuant to correspondent mortgage loan agreements. There is no interest rate risk associated with these loans as the commitments are in place at the time the Bank funds them. Settlement from the correspondents is typically within 30 to 45 days.  At June 30, 2010 mortgage correspondent loans (loans held for sale) totaled approximately $9.4 million, essentially unchanged from that reported at December 31, 2009.

Foreign Loans

At June 30, 2010 the Bank had no foreign loans outstanding.

Summary of Market Condition

Prices of single family homes have fallen significantly from market highs seen in 2006 and 2007 in the Company’s market area and California as a whole.  Along with other segments in the real estate sector, commercial real estate prices in the Company’s market area experienced pressure during the last year and the Company has begun to see increases in vacancy rates in certain retail, industrial and office segments.  The most recent data available to the Company shows vacancy rates within retail, industrial and office segments to be approximately 5.6%, 6.1% and 9.7%, respectively as of the third quarter of 2009.  This compares to 3.0%, 5.4% and 6.1%, respectively as of the third quarter of 2008.  The Company realizes that any prolonged and significant downturn in the national, state and local economies may further impact the values of commercial real estate within its market footprint as well as the borrowers to whom the Bank has extended such credit and as such vacancy rates may increase in future periods.  As such, Management continues to closely monitor the credits within this segment of the loan portfolio for potential signs of deterioration.  Additionally, the Bank is aware that as economic conditions worsen and levels of unemployment continue to rise, borrowers to whom the Bank has extended commercial lines of credit may come under additional pressure to satisfy their outstanding obligations.  That said, the Bank continues to employ stringent lending standards and remains very selective with regard to any additional commercial real estate, real estate construction, land and commercial loans it chooses to originate in an effort to effectively manage risk in this difficult credit environment.

As previously mentioned, with the effects of a weakened economy placing more pressure on borrowers, the ability of consumers to satisfy outstanding obligations to the financial sector, as a whole, has been impacted.  We believe that within certain areas of our local economy these more macro level concerns have become more evident.  This has had an impact on the level of and type of loans the Bank has placed on non-accrual and charged-off during the last two years.  Additionally, the Company has devoted considerable resources to the monitoring of credits within the loan portfolio in order to take any appropriate steps when and if necessary to mitigate any material adverse impact the effects of weakened economic conditions may have on the Bank overall.

As of June 30, 2010, a substantial portion of loans the Bank originated within the major categories of commercial real estate, construction, land, and commercial and industrial were made to borrowers within our current market footprint.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 56 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Credit Quality

While the Bank continues to adhere to prudent underwriting standards, the credit quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio is impacted by numerous factors, including the economic environment in the markets in which it operates and its impact on real estate prices securing collateral dependent loans in the Bank’s loan portfolio.  Weakened economic conditions have had, and if continue to persist, may further impact real estate used as collateral for certain loans the Bank has made.  Additionally, weak economic conditions have impacted certain borrowers to whom the Bank has extended credit, making it difficult and in some cases impossible for those borrowers to continue to make scheduled loan payments.  An inability of certain borrowers to continue to perform under the original terms of their respective loan agreements in conjunction with declines in collateral values has resulted in, and if such conditions continue, may result in further, increases in provisions for loan losses and have an adverse impact on the Company’s operating results.

In an effort to manage credit quality the Bank monitors loans in the portfolio with the assistance of a semi-annual independent loan review to identify and mitigate any potential credit quality issues and losses in a proactive manner.  Management’s review in conjunction with the semi-annual independent review focuses on non-watch related credits within certain pools of loans that may be expected to experience stress due to economic conditions.  This process allows the Bank to validate credit ratings, underwriting structure and the Bank’s estimated exposure in the current economic environment and enhance communications with borrowers where necessary ultimately in an effort to mitigate potential losses to the Bank.  The Bank’s next scheduled review is expected to occur within the third quarter of 2010.

The current lending environment has proven to be difficult for the Bank.  Significantly weakened economic conditions have resulted in a considerable increase in the number and dollar volume of past due loans as well as loans the Bank has placed on non-accrual during the year.  In response to these conditions, the Bank formed a Special Assets department in 2008, which has subsequently been expanded.  This area of the Bank not only monitors loans that have been classified as non-performing and/or groups of loans that have been downgraded in order to enhance communications with borrowers, assist in the “work-out” of certain credits, more closely monitor collateral, and determine the Bank’s exposure to such relationships.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses at a level considered by Management to be adequate to provide for probable incurred losses as of the date of the balance sheet.  The allowance is comprised of three components: specific credit allocation, general portfolio allocation, and subjectively determined allocation.  The allowance is increased by provisions for loan losses charged to earnings and decreased by loan charge-offs, net of recovered balances.

Specific Credit Allocation

The specific credit allocation of the allowance is determined through the measurement of impairment on certain loans that have been identified during each reporting period as impaired.  A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  The Bank may also consider a loan impaired when based on certain information and events surrounding a borrower, it is determined that the likelihood of the Bank receiving all scheduled payments, including interest, when due is remote.  Once a loan is classified as impaired, the Bank places the loan under the supervision of its Special Assets department.  The Special Assets department is responsible for performing comprehensive analyses of impaired loans, including obtaining updated financial information regarding the borrower, obtaining updated appraisals on any collateral securing such loans and ultimately determining the extent to which such loans are impaired.  Once the amount of impairment on specific impaired loans has been determined, the Bank typically establishes a corresponding valuation allowance, which then becomes a component of the Bank’s specific credit allocation in the allowance for loan losses.

General Portfolio Allocation

For purposes of determining the general portfolio allocation of the allowance, the loan portfolio is segmented into several pools of loans, exclusive of balances individually evaluated for impairment, similar to the stratification presented in Note 3. Loans and the Allowance for Loan Losses, of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.  The loan portfolio is then further segmented by an internal loan grading system that classifies loans as: pass, special mention, substandard and doubtful.  Estimated loss rates are then applied to each segment of the loan portfolio according to loan grade to determine the amount of the general portfolio allocation.  Estimated loss rates applied are determined through an analysis of historical loss rates for each segment of the loan portfolio, based on the Bank’s prior experience with such loans.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 57 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Subjectively Determined Allocation

The subjectively determined allocation of the allowance is determined by estimates the Bank makes in regard to certain internal and external factors that may have either a positive or negative impact on the overall credit quality of the loan portfolio.  Certain of these factors include: local, state and national economic and business conditions, trends in the credit quality of the loan portfolio, existence and the effects of concentrations, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, the quality of loan review as well as any other factor determined by Management to possibly have an impact on the credit quality of the loan portfolio.

Management periodically monitors loans in the portfolio to identify certain credits that may be impaired and/or experiencing deterioration and as such, makes appropriate changes in the level of the allowance when necessary.  Management employs the use of, among other things, a watch list, loan grading system, feedback provided by internal loan staff regarding specific credits, Management’s findings from internal loan reviews, findings and analyses provided from the Bank’s semi-annual independent loan review function and information provided from examinations by regulatory agencies to manage credit risk and address any necessary changes in the required level of the allowance for loan losses in a timely manner.

The determination of the amount of the allowance and any corresponding increase or decrease in the level of provisions for loan losses is based on Management’s best estimate of the current credit quality of the loan portfolio and any probable inherent losses as of the balance sheet date.  The nature of the process in which Management determines the appropriate level of the allowance involves the exercise of considerable judgment.  While Management utilizes its best judgment and all available information in determining the adequacy of the allowance, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond the Bank’s control, including but not limited to, the performance of the loan portfolio, changes in current and future economic conditions and the view of regulatory agencies regarding the level of classified assets.  Continued weakness in economic conditions and any other factor that may adversely affect credit quality, result in higher levels of past due and non-accruing loans, defaults, and additional loan charge-offs, which may require additional provisions for loan losses in future periods and a higher balance in the Bank’s allowance for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses increased in the second quarter of 2010 over that reported at December 31, 2009, due to several factors including: continued weakness in the economy, continued elevated levels in the number of and dollar volume of non-performing and classified loans when compared to historical periods and higher levels of charge-offs.  At June 30, 2010 the balance of classified loans was approximately $66.4 million.  This compares to the $75.4 million in classified loan balances reported at December 31, 2009.   Although the balance of classified loans has declined compared to that reported at December 31, 2009, classified balances remain at elevated levels when compared to historical periods, which has resulted in higher required balances in the general portfolio allocation under the Bank’s methodology for determining an appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses.  Elevated charge-offs also contributed to the higher required balances of the general portfolio allocation of the allowance.  Additionally, continued weakened economic conditions as well as continued negative trends in overall credit quality resulted in higher required balances of the subjectively determined allocation of the allowance.  As a result of the items mentioned the Bank made provisions for loan losses in the amount of $16.1 million and $21.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively.  This compares to provisions of approximately $2.7 million and $4.8 million during the same periods ended a year earlier.  As a result the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2010 was approximately $22.1 million compared to the $14.4 million reported at December 31, 2009, an increase of approximately $7.7 million or 54.0% during the first six months of 2010.

Loans charged-off during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 totaled approximately $13.7 million and $15.2 million, respectively.  This compares to charge-offs of approximately $2.0 million and $4.1 million reported for the same periods ended a year earlier.  Comprising the majority of charge-offs for the second quarter of 2010 were charge-offs that eliminated 100.0% of the carrying value of certain loans from the Bank’s balance sheet including:  a) 26 C&I loans with total charged-off balances of approximately $7.8 million; b) 4 commercial real estate loans with total charged-off balances of $1.9 million; c) 2 agricultural loans with total charged-off balances of $0.3 million; d) 1 single family 1-4 unit residential loan with a total charged-off of $0.2 million; and e) 2 farmland loans with total charged-off balances of $0.2 million.  In addition to 100.0% charge-offs recorded during the second quarter, $1.1 million of quarterly charge-offs were related to the write-down of 11 loans to estimated fair value prior to transfer to OREO.  Net charge-offs to average loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 were 1.73% and 1.86%, respectively.  This compares to the 0.29% and 0.59% reported for the same three and six month periods ended a year earlier.  At June 30, 2010 the allowance for loan losses represented 3.17% of total gross loans compared to the 1.97% reported at December 31, 2009.

As of June 30, 2010 Management believes the allowance for loan losses was sufficient to cover current estimable losses in the Bank’s loan portfolio.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 58 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
The following table provides an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:

   
For the six months
 
   
ended June 30,
 
(dollars amounts in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
 
             
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 14,372     $ 10,412  
Charge-offs
               
Real Estate Secured
               
Multi-family residential
    -       -  
Residential 1 to 4 family
    282       -  
Home equity line of credit
    -       -  
Commercial
    2,583       -  
Farmland
    235       -  
Commercial
               
Commercial and industrial
    8,818       1,225  
Agriculture
    1,209       -  
Other
    -       -  
Construction
    988       1,821  
Land
    956       991  
Installment loans to individuals
    49       -  
All other loans
    58       101  
                 
Total charge-offs
    15,178       4,138  
Recoveries
               
Real Estate Secured
               
Multi-family residential
    -       -  
Residential 1 to 4 family
    75       4  
Home equity line of credit
    -       -  
Commercial
    21       -  
Farmland
    -       -  
Commercial
               
Commercial and industrial
    209       2  
Agriculture
    54       -  
Other
    -       -  
Construction
    27       16  
Land
    1,245       -  
Installment loans to individuals
    6       -  
All other loans
    3       -  
                 
Total recoveries
    1,640       22  
                 
Net charge-offs
    13,538       4,116  
                 
Additions to allowance charged to operations
    21,300       4,810  
                 
Balance, end of period
  $ 22,134     $ 11,106  
                 
Gross loans, end of period
  $ 697,176     $ 697,854  
                 
Net charge-offs to average loans
    1.86 %     0.59 %
                 
Allowance for loan losses to total gross loans
    3.17 %     1.59 %
                 
Non-performing loans to allowance for loan losses
    158.43 %     110.19 %

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 59 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
For reporting purposes, the Company allocates the allowance for loan losses across product types within the loan portfolio.  However, substantially all of the allowance is available to absorb all credit losses without restriction, unless specific reserves have been established.  The following table provides a summary of the allowance for loan losses and its allocation to each major loan category of the loan portfolio as well as the percentage that each major category of loans comprises as compared to total gross loan balances as of the dates indicated below:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
         
Percent
         
Percent
         
Percent
 
   
Amount
   
of Total
   
Amount
   
of Total
   
Amount
   
of Total
 
(dollars amounts in thousands)
 
Allocated
   
Loans
   
Allocated
   
Loans
   
Allocated
   
Loans
 
Real Estate Secured
                                   
Multi-family residential
  $ 140       2.7 %   $ 79       2.5 %   $ 119       2.8 %
Residential 1 to 4 family
    631       4.2 %     276       3.4 %     264       3.5 %
Home equity line of credit
    184       4.4 %     139       4.1 %     179       4.1 %
Commercial
    9,509       50.4 %     4,402       43.4 %     6,081       46.5 %
Farmland
    804       1.9 %     258       1.4 %     208       1.8 %
Commercial
                                               
Commercial and industrial
    5,887       20.9 %     3,785       24.5 %     4,635       21.6 %
Agriculture
    586       2.3 %     132       2.0 %     178       2.4 %
Other
    1       0.0 %     4       0.1 %     1       0.0 %
Construction
                                               
Single family residential
    140       1.4 %     290       2.1 %     304       2.1 %
Single family residential - Spec.
    64       0.4 %     161       1.5 %     46       0.5 %
Tract
    -       0.0 %     70       0.4 %     190       0.3 %
Multi-family
    15       0.3 %     577       0.8 %     90       0.3 %
Hospitality
    -       0.0 %     76       1.8 %     107       2.0 %
Commercial
    556       4.5 %     136       2.5 %     270       3.7 %
Land
    3,512       5.6 %     682       8.2 %     1,644       7.2 %
Installment loans to individuals
    91       1.0 %     32       1.2 %     40       1.1 %
All other loans (including overdrafts)
    14       0.0 %     7       0.1 %     16       0.1 %
                                                 
Total allowance for loan losses
  $ 22,134       100.0 %   $ 11,106       100.0 %   $ 14,372       100.0 %

As of June 30, 2010 the allocation of the allowance for loan losses to the real estate secured segment of the loan portfolio has increased when compared to that allocated to these categories in prior periods.  This is due in large part to higher balances of classified real estate loans, an increase in specific credit reserves within this segment, increased levels of credit losses and the continued weakness in local state and economic conditions.  Contributing further to the increase in the allocation to the real estate secured segment of the portfolio was an increase in watch list credits within this segment, specifically within commercial real estate.

Increases in the allocation to commercial and industrial and land balances can be attributed to higher balances of watch list and classified credits within these categories in conjunction with the continued weakened state of economic conditions.

Continued weakness in economic conditions and any further deterioration in the credit quality of the segments mentioned above may result in further significant provisions for loan losses and increases in the allocation of the allowance to those categories.

Non-Performing Assets

The Bank’s Management is responsible for monitoring loan performance, which is done through various methods, including a review of loan delinquencies and personal knowledge of customers.  Additionally, the Bank maintains both a “watch” list of loans that, for a variety of reasons, Management believes require regular review as well as an internal loan classification process.  Semi-annually, the loan portfolio is also reviewed by an experienced, outside loan reviewer not affiliated with the Bank to augment Management’s own internal review of loans in the portfolio.  A list of delinquencies, the watch list, internal loan classifications and internal and external loan reviews are reviewed regularly by the Bank’s Board of Directors.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 60 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
The Bank has a non-accrual policy that requires a loan greater than 90 days past due and/or specifically determined to be impaired to be placed on non-accrual status unless such loan is well-collateralized and in the process of collection.  When loans are placed on non-accrual status, all accrued but uncollected interest income is reversed from earnings.  Once on non-accrual status payments received on such loans are applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance.  Interest on a loan is only recognized on a cash basis and is generally not recognized on specific impaired loans unless the likelihood of further loss is remote.  Loans may be returned to accrual status if Management believes that all remaining principal and interest is fully collectible and there has been at least six months of sustained repayment performance since the loan was placed on non-accrual.

Loans typically move to non-accruing status from the Bank’s “substandard” risk grade.  When a loan is first classified as substandard, the Bank obtains updated appraisal information on the underlying collateral. Once the updated appraisal is obtained and analyzed by Management, a valuation allowance, if necessary, is established against such loan or a loss is recognized by a charge to the allowance for loan losses if Management believes that the full amount of the Bank’s recorded investment in the loan is no longer collectible.  Therefore, at the time a loan moves into non-accruing status, a valuation allowance typically has already been established or balances on such loan have been charged-off.  The Bank orders new appraisals on underlying collateral in order to have the most current indication of fair value, if appraisals obtained while the loan was classified as substandard are deemed to be out dated.

If a complete appraisal will take a significant amount of time to complete, while waiting for an appraisal the Bank may also rely on a broker’s price opinion or other meaningful market data, such as comparables, in order to derive its best estimate of a property’s fair value at the time the decision to classify the loan as substandard, or move the loan to non-accruing status, is made.  Once a loan is on non-accruing status an analysis of the underlying collateral is performed at least quarterly.

If a loan’s credit quality deteriorates to the point that collection of principal is believed by Management to be doubtful and the value of collateral securing the obligation is sufficient, the Bank generally takes steps to protect and liquidate the collateral.  Any loss resulting from the difference between the loan balance and the fair market value of the collateral is recognized by a charge to the allowance for loan losses.  When collateral is held for sale after foreclosure, it is subject to a periodic appraisal.  If the appraisal indicates that the collateral will sell for less than its recorded value, the Bank recognizes the loss by a charge to non-interest expense.

Negative undertones associated with the economy and real estate markets have resulted in the expansion of the Bank’s internal watch list as well as the number of and dollar volume of non-accruing loans over the last year.  While credit quality is consistently monitored, Management has implemented additional precautionary actions that include but are not limited to pro-actively identifying credit weaknesses earlier in the collection cycle, increasing the oversight frequency of watch list credits and devoting additional internal resources to monitor those credits.  Although the Bank believes these actions will serve to potentially minimize any future losses the Bank may incur related to problem loans, no guarantee can be made that the Bank will not experience an increase in non-performing loans, given continued uncertainties surrounding the local, state and national economic conditions.

As evidenced in the table below summarizing the Bank’s non-performing assets, the current economic downturn has had a significant impact in regard to loans related to land, construction, commercial and industrial and commercial real estate.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 61 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
The following table provides a summary of non-accruing loans as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
                         
Loans delinquent 90 days or more and still accruing
  $ -     $ 151     $ (151 )     -100.00 %
                                 
Non-Accruing Loans
                               
Commercial real estate
  $ 14,160     $ 11,035     $ 3,125       28.32 %
Residential 1-4 family
    1,310       1,147       163       14.21 %
Home equity lines of credit
    320       320       -       0.00 %
Farmland
    2,936       -       2,936       100.00 %
Commercial and industrial
    4,610       8,429       (3,819 )     -45.31 %
Agriculture
    706       3,172       (2,466 )     -77.74 %
Construction
    2,454       3,838       (1,384 )     -36.06 %
Land
    8,284       10,182       (1,898 )     -18.64 %
Installment
    286       47       239       508.51 %
                                 
Total non-accruing loans
  $ 35,066     $ 38,170     $ (3,104 )     -8.13 %
                                 
Other real estate owned
  $ 4,953     $ 946     $ 4,007       423.57 %
                                 
Total non-performing assets
  $ 40,019     $ 39,267     $ 752       1.92 %
                                 
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to total gross loans
    3.17 %     1.97 %                
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to total non-performing loans
    63.12 %     37.50 %                
Ratio of non-performing loans to total gross loans
    5.03 %     5.26 %                
Ratio of non-performing assets to total assets
    3.96 %     4.15 %                

At June 30, 2010 the balance of non-accruing loans was approximately $35.1 million or $3.1 million lower than that reported at December 31, 2009.  Year to date changes in non-accruing balances can be attributed in part to Management’s work-through of problem credits during 2010.  While a significant portion of these balances were charged-off, the Bank saw approximately $3.7 million in balances return to accruing status following the Bank’s efforts to work with certain borrowers to bring resolution to problem credits.  Additionally, the Bank transferred approximately $5.0 million to OREO status and is actively marketing such assets for eventual sale.  The Bank also received approximately $9.7 million in principal payments on non-accruing loans during the first six months of 2010, primarily the result of collateral liquidations.

Non-performing assets totaled approximately $40.0 million at June 30, 2010, approximately $0.8 million higher than that reported at December 31, 2009.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 62 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
The following table reconciles the change in non-accruing balances for the six months ended June 30, 2010:

   
Balance
   
Additions to
         
Transfers
   
Returns to
         
Balance
 
   
December 31,
   
Non-Accruing
   
Net
   
to Foreclosed
   
Preforming
         
June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2009
   
Balances
   
Paydowns
   
Collateral
   
Status
   
Charge-offs
   
2010
 
Real Estate Secured
                                         
Multi-family residential
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Residential 1 to 4 family
    1,147       458       (11 )     -       -       (284 )     1,310  
Home equity line of credit
    320       -       -       -       -       -       320  
Commercial
    11,035       11,806       (2,555 )     (234 )     (3,305 )     (2,587 )     14,160  
Farmland
    -       3,810       (62 )     (577 )     -       (235 )     2,936  
Commercial
                                                       
Commercial and industrial
    8,429       6,020       (629 )     (10 )     (381 )     (8,819 )     4,610  
Agriculture
    3,172       825       (2,082 )     -       -       (1,209 )     706  
Other
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Construction
                                                       
Single family residential
    940       -       -       -       -       (219 )     721  
Single family residential - Spec.
    683       1,250       -       (538 )     -       (145 )     1,250  
Tract
    2,215       -       (1,646 )     (363 )     -       (206 )     -  
Multi-family
    -       900       -       -       -       (417 )     483  
Hospitality
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Commercial
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Land
    10,182       4,949       (2,661 )     (3,226 )     -       (960 )     8,284  
Installment loans to individuals
    47       387       (5 )     (35 )     -       (108 )     286  
All other loans
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                         
Totals
  $ 38,170     $ 30,405     $ (9,651 )   $ (4,983 )   $ (3,686 )   $ (15,189 )   $ 35,066  

The following provides additional information regarding non-accruing loan balances as of June 30, 2010:

Real Estate Secured – Commercial (“CRE”)

The majority of balances within this category can be attributed to nine loans to eight borrowers, totaling approximately $12.2 million, representing 86.3% of non-accruing CRE balances.  The Bank added approximately $11.8 million in balances to non-accruing status within this category during the first six months of 2010.  Approximately $8.6 million of the increase can be attributed to three loans to two borrowers of which approximately $1.5 million has since been charged-off.   Payments received and applied to principal totaled approximately $2.6 million, the majority of which relates to the liquidation of collateral on several loans.  The following provides a break-down of significant non-accruing CRE balances as of June 30, 2010:

 
·
Approximately $1.4 million can be attributed to one loan in which the Bank is working with the borrower to bring it current.  Recent data suggests that the borrower’s financial condition is currently sound.  The borrower is also working to sell other assets to pay-down the loan.
 
·
Two loans made to two separate borrowers totaling approximately $1.8 million that the Bank has restructured.  A third party has expressed interest in assuming responsibility for one of these notes.  The Bank is pursuing judicial foreclosure on the other loan.
 
·
One loan totaling approximately $0.7 million.  The Bank is currently pursuing foreclosure on the underlying collateral.
 
·
One loan totaling approximately $3.4 million.  As previously discussed, the borrower is currently seeking alternative financing to pay-down their outstanding obligation to the Bank.  However, the Bank is proceeding with the foreclosure process.
 
·
One loan in the amount of $3.7 million.  The borrower is currently paying on the note and is working with the Bank to bring about a resolution.  A recent appraisal indicates significant value in the underlying collateral to cover the Bank’s recorded investment in the loan.
 
·
Two loans to one borrower in the approximate amount of $1.0 million.  The Bank is currently pursuing foreclosure on the underlying collateral.
 
·
One loan in the amount of $0.4 million.  The Bank is currently in the process of foreclosing on the underlying collateral securing this loan.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 63 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Commercial and Industrial (“C&I”)

Non-accruing C&I balances totaled approximately $4.6 million, the majority of which can be attributed to six loans to four borrowers in the aggregate amount of $2.7 million or 57.6% of C&I non-accruing balances.  During the first six months of 2010 the Bank charged-off approximately $8.8 million in C&I balances, contributing significantly to the year to date decline within this category.  Approximately $3.6 million or 41.3% of C&I charge-offs are attributable to one loan.  Although the Bank’s position is well secured, continued concerns about certain circumstances surrounding the borrower led the Bank to further write-down the loan.  Payments received and applied to principal totaled approximately $0.7 million during the first six months of 2010.  Additions of $6.0 million to non-accruing status within this category can be attributed to smaller business lines of credit that were subsequently charged-off during the same period.  The following provides a break-down of significant non-accruing C&I balances as of June 30, 2010:

 
·
One loan in the approximate amount of $0.1 million is secured by real estate in the Bank’s primary market as well as various business assets.  Recent financial information concerning the client indicates the borrower currently has the cash flow to continue to service the loan.
 
·
Three loans to one borrower totaling approximately $0.9 million.  The underlying collateral represents leased residential real estate.  The Bank is in the process of taking possession of the collateral and its rent proceeds to liquidate and pay-down the loan.
 
·
One loan in the approximate amount of $0.4 million contains an SBA guarantee.  Physical collateral has been repossessed and is in the process of being liquidated.
 
·
One loan in the approximate amount of $1.3 million.  The Bank is currently working with the borrower to bring about a resolution.

Construction

Non-accruing construction balances totaled approximately $2.5 million at June 30, 2010, approximately $1.4 million lower than that reported at December 31, 2009.  Balances within this category are primarily comprised of three loans to three borrowers. The Bank is currently in the process of foreclosing on collateral securing two loans within this category, while property securing the third loan is currently in escrow with an expected close date of sometime within the third quarter of 2010.  During the first six months of 2010 the Bank received approximately $1.6 million in principal payments, primarily from the liquidation of collateral securing loans within this category.  The Bank also moved approximately $0.9 million in non-accruing construction balances to OREO status during the first six months of 2010.  Construction charge-offs totaled approximately $1.0 million and are primarily the result of updated valuations on underlying collateral securing loans within this category.

Land

Non-accruing land balances totaled approximately $8.3 million, down approximately $1.9 million from that reported at December 31, 2009.  Although the Bank placed approximately $4.9 million in land balances on non-accruing status during the first six months of 2010, the Bank also received approximately $2.7 million in principal payments from the liquidation of collateral.  During the first six months of 2010, the Bank also moved approximately $3.2 million in land balances to OREO status, the majority of which can be attributed to collateral formerly securing one loan.  Charge-offs of $1.0 million within this category can be attributed to updated valuations on underlying collateral securing loans within this category.  The majority of non-accruing land balances at June 30, 2010 can be attributed to three loans to three borrowers totaling approximately $7.3 million or 88.1% of total non-accruing land loans.  The following provides a break-down of these balances as of June 30, 2010:

 
·
One loan totaling approximately $1.1 million.  The Bank is working with the borrower to liquidate the collateral and pay-down the loan.
 
·
One loan totaling approximately $1.9 million secured by land for hospitality construction in the Bank’s primary market area.  The Bank is currently in the process of foreclosing on the collateral securing the loan.
 
·
One loan in the amount of $4.3 million is secured by land for tract development in the Bank’s primary market area.  Although the borrower is currently seeking alternative financing from other financial institutions to pay-down the loan, the Bank has begun the foreclosure process.

Agriculture

Non-accruing agriculture balances totaled approximately $0.7 million at June 30, 2010, down approximately $2.5 million from that reported at December 31, 2009.  The primary factor behind the year to date decline within this category can be attributed to proceeds received from the sale of collateral securing one loan and the subsequent charge-off of the remaining balance of the loan.  The Bank is currently pursuing foreclosure on collateral securing two loans to one borrower within this category.  The aggregate balance of these loans at June 30, 2010 was approximately $0.3 million. 

Heritage Oaks Bancorp  | - 64 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
At June 30, 2010, substantially all non-accruing balances were carried at their current estimated fair values.

Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)

The following table provides a summary for the year to date change in the balance of OREO as of June 30, 2010:

   
For the six months ended
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
June 30, 2010
 
Balance December 31, 2009
  $ 946  
Additions
    4,987  
Dispositions
    (775 )
Write-downs
    (205 )
         
Balance June 30, 2010
  $ 4,953  

At June 30, 2010, OREO balances totaled approximately $5.0 million, approximately $4.0 million higher than that reported at December 31, 2009.  During the first six months of 2010 the Bank transferred approximately $5.0 million to OREO.  Of the additions during 2010, approximately $2.4 million can be attributed to collateral formerly securing four loans to one borrower in the construction and land segment of the loan portfolio.  These properties are in escrow and are expected to close sometime in the second half of 2010.  Another property booked for approximately $0.5 million is also in escrow and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2010.  Write-downs on OREO of $0.2 million occurred in the first quarter of 2010 and were the result of updated appraisal information on two properties.

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents were $62.0 million and $40.7 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. This line item will vary depending on cash letters from the previous night and actual cash on hand in the branches.  Cash and cash equivalents were substantially higher than that reported at December 31, 2009 due in large part to the proceeds the Company received from the close of its March 2010 private placement as well as deposit growth during the first six months of 2010.  For additional information related to the Company’s March 2010 private placement, please see Note 10. Preferred Stock, of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.

Investment Securities and Other Earning Assets

Other earning assets are comprised of Interest Bearing Due from Federal Reserve, Federal Funds Sold (funds the Bank lends on a short-term basis to other banks), investments in securities and short-term interest bearing deposits at other financial institutions.  These assets are maintained for liquidity needs of the Bank, collateralization of public deposits, and diversification of the earning asset mix.

The table below summarizes the year to date change in the balances of other earning assets as of June 30, 2010:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
Variance
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
 
Interest bearing due from banks
  $ 38,682     $ 17,046     $ 21,636           126.93 %
Federal funds sold
    5,500       4,350       1,150       26.44 %
Interest bearing deposits other financial institutions
    119       119       -       0.00 %
Securities available for sale
    192,904       121,180       71,724       59.19 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    5,611       5,828       (217 )     -3.72 %
                                 
Total other earning assets
  $ 242,816     $ 148,523     $ 94,293       63.49 %
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 65 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
Federal Funds Sold and Interest Bearing Due from Federal Reserve

As of June 30, 2010, the total of federal funds sold and interest bearing due from balances was approximately $44.2 million or $21.6 million higher than that reported at December 31, 2009.  Although the balance of federal funds sold and interest bearing due from can vary significantly from day to day as a result of many factors, including the liquidity needs of the Bank’s depositors, the year to date increase, as previously mentioned, is mainly attributable to funds received upon completion of the Company’s March 2010 private placement as well as a year to date increase in deposit balances, resulting in excess funds available for short-term overnight investment.

Investment Securities

The Company manages its securities portfolio to provide a source of both liquidity and earnings.  The Bank has an Asset/Liability Committee that develops current investment policies based upon its operating needs and market circumstance.  The Bank’s investment policy is formally reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors.  The Asset/Liability Committee of the Bank is responsible for reporting and monitoring compliance with the investment policy.  Reports are provided to the Bank’s Board of Directors on a regular basis.

At June 30, 2010, the balance of the investment portfolio was approximately $192.9 million or $71.7 million higher than that reported at December 31, 2009.  The change in the balance of the portfolio can be attributed in large part to purchases the Bank made during the first six months of the year in the aggregate amount $83.4 million, principal pay downs on mortgage related securities totaling approximately $10.3 million and proceeds from the sale, call and maturity of investments totaling approximately $2.5 million.  During the three months ended June 30, 2010 the Bank recorded a net pre-tax loss of approximately $97 thousand on the sale of various investment securities.  No sales of investment securities occurred in the first quarter of 2010.

Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with related unrealized net gains or losses, net of deferred income taxes, recorded as an adjustment to equity capital.  At June 30, 2010 the securities portfolio had net unrealized losses, net of taxes of approximately $24 thousand, a decrease of approximately $1.1 million from that reported at December 31, 2009.  Changes in the fair value of the investment portfolio in the last two years can be attributed in part to extreme market turbulence, stemming in part from continued weakened economic conditions and uncertain market conditions.

During the last two years, the credit markets came under significant duress as investor and consumer confidence in the U.S. financial system became significantly destabilized.  As a result, many financial institutions in severe need of liquidity were forced to de-leverage for a variety of reasons, selling significant portions of their investment holdings which in turn placed considerable pressure on the values of many classes of investment securities.  In particular, mortgage related securities came under substantial pressure and the Bank’s portfolio was not immune to this.  Although substantially all of the Bank’s mortgage related securities are considered “investment grade,” overall lack of confidence in the housing market, the inability of many consumers to meet their mortgage related obligations, and the strong need for liquidity during the last two years have, among other things, been influential in placing pressure on the prices of these types of securities.

At June 30, 2010, the Bank owned ten Whole Loan Private Label Mortgage Backed Securities (“PMBS”) with a remaining principal balance of approximately $19.1 million.  PMBS do not carry a government guarantee (explicit or implicit) and require much more detailed due diligence in the form of pre and post purchase analysis.  All PMBS bonds were rated AAA by one or more of the major rating agencies at the time of purchase.  Due to the severe and prolonged downturn in the economy PMBS bonds along with other asset classes have seen deterioration in price, credit quality, and liquidity.  Rating agencies have been reassessing all ratings associated with bonds starting with lower tranche or subordinate pieces (which have increased loss exposure) then moving on to senior and super senior bonds which is what the Bank owns with the exception of one mezzanine bond (subordinate).  At June 30, 2010, five bonds with an aggregate fair value of approximately $9.8 million remained below investment grade.  All five of these bonds are in senior or super senior tranche positions of their respective deals, meaning the Bank has priority in cash flows and has subordinate tranches below its position providing credit support. As more fully disclosed in Note 2. Investments, of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A, during the fourth quarter of 2009 the Company performed an analysis, with the assistance of an independent third party, on several PMBS in the investment portfolio for other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”), including those mentioned in the previous paragraph.  Based on that analysis, the Company determined four securities to be other than temporarily impaired.  As a result, the Bank realized approximately $372 thousand in aggregate pre-tax losses related to these securities during the fourth quarter of 2009.  During the second quarter of 2010 the Bank sold one of the four securities mentioned above in an effort to take advantage of current, more favorable, market pricing.  The Bank recognized a loss of approximately $150 thousand on the sale of this security.  The loss recognized on the sale of this security was due to changes in market pricing.

The Company continues to engage an independent third party to review these same securities for additional OTTI on a quarterly basis.  The results of those analyses indicate there was no additional OTTI on these securities during the first six months of 2010.  The Company will continue to engage an independent third party to review these securities on a quarterly basis for the foreseeable future.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 66 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

The Bank continues to perform regular extensive analyses on PMBS bonds in the portfolio including but not limited to updates on: credit enhancements, loan-to-values, credit scores, delinquency rates and default rates.  These investment securities continue to demonstrate cash flows as expected, based on pre-purchase analyses.  As of June 30, 2010, Management does not believe that losses on PMBS in the portfolio, other than those previously discussed, are other than temporary.

All PMBS the Bank owns are in senior or super senior tranche positions of their respective deals, except for one mezzanine bond, meaning that the Bank has priority in cash flows and has subordinate tranches below its position providing credit support.  The more credit support or enhancement, the more protection is provided from possible losses on non-performing collateral.  Credit support on PMBS the Bank owns has increased from the time of purchase through June 30, 2010, except for one bond.  As the Bank receives cash flow on its senior positions and principle is reduced quicker than default losses are applied to the subordinate positions, the credit enhancement percentage grows.

The majority of the Bank’s mortgage securities were issued by: The Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), The Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), and The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”).  These securities carry the guarantee of the issuing agencies.  At June 30, 2010 approximately $147.0 million or 89.2% of the Bank’s mortgage related securities were issued by a government agency such as those listed above.

All fixed and adjustable rate mortgage pools contain a certain amount of risk related to the uncertainty of prepayments of the underlying mortgages.  Interest rate changes have a direct impact upon prepayment rates.  The Bank uses computer simulation models to test the average life, duration, market volatility and yield volatility of adjustable rate mortgage pools under various interest rate assumptions to monitor volatility.  Stress tests are performed quarterly.

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) Stock

As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, the Bank is required to hold a specified amount of FHLB capital stock based on the level of borrowings the Bank has obtained from the FHLB.  As such, the amount of FHLB stock the Bank carries can vary from one period to another based on among other things the current liquidity needs of the Bank.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Bank held approximately $5.6 million and $5.8 million in FHLB stock, respectively.  The year to date decline in the balance of FHLB stock can be attributed to redemptions of approximately $0.2 million occurring in the second quarter of 2010.

Deposits and Borrowed Funds

The following table provides a summary for the year to date change in various categories of deposit balances as of June 30, 2010:

                           
Variance Exclusive of
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
Variance
   
Volatile Balances
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
2009
   
dollar
   
percentage
   
dollar
   
percentage
 
Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 182,846     $ 174,635     $ 8,211       4.70 %   $ 15,300       8.76 %
Interest bearing demand
    68,295       77,765       (9,470 )     -12.18 %     (9,735 )     -12.52 %
Savings
    26,844       27,166       (322 )     -1.19 %     (322 )     -1.19 %
Money market
    284,118       259,671       24,447       9.41 %     34,679       13.35 %
Time deposits
    232,630       224,998       7,632       3.39 %     7,632       3.39 %
                                                 
Total retail deposits
    794,733       764,235       30,498       3.99 %     47,554       6.22 %
                                                 
Brokered time deposits
    100       10,230       (10,130 )     -99.02 %     (10,130 )     -99.02 %
Brokered money market funds
    1,000       1,000       -               -       0.00 %
                                                 
Total brokered deposits
    1,100       11,230       (10,130 )     -90.20 %     (10,130 )     -90.20 %
                                                 
Total deposits
  $ 795,833     $ 775,465     $ 20,368       2.63 %   $ 37,424       4.83 %
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 67 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Deposits

As indicated in the table above total deposit balances at June 30, 2010 were approximately $795.8 million.  This represents an increase of approximately $20.4 million when compared to that reported at December 31, 2009.  Higher core deposit balances during 2009 allowed the Bank to rely less on wholesale funding and brokered deposits.  At June 30, 2010 brokered deposits totaled $1.1 million, representing a decline of approximately $10.1 million from that reported at December 31, 2009.

During the first six months of 2010, the Bank saw core deposit balances (non-interest and interest bearing demand, savings, money market and time certificate accounts with balances less than $100 thousand) increase approximately $21.4 million from that reported at December 31, 2009.

Volatile Deposits

The Bank monitors the balance of various accounts that it considers to be volatile for a variety of reasons and provides this data to the Board of Directors on a regular basis.  Accounts may be added to or removed from the volatile liability dependency report when, based on Management’s judgment, it is determined that these funds are not suitable for any form of long term investment or that the risk associated with these funds leaving the Bank has become minimal.  Typically a material change in the balances of these accounts is reflected in the balance of federal funds sold and/or interest bearing due from Federal Reserve.  At June 30, 2010, the aggregate balance of deposits the Bank considers to be volatile was approximately $14.6 million or $17.1 million lower than that reported at December 31, 2009.  Although these accounts are deemed to be volatile, the Bank considers a significant majority of these accounts to be core relationships.

The following table provides a summary of the deposit balances the Bank considers to be volatile as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

         
Percent of
         
Percent of
       
   
June 30,
   
Total
   
December 31,
   
Total
   
Dollar
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2010
   
Deposits
   
2009
   
Deposits
   
Variance
 
Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 10,886       1.4 %   $ 17,975       2.3 %   $ (7,089 )
Interest bearing demand
    2,843       0.4 %     2,578       0.3 %     265  
Money market
    881       0.1 %     11,113       1.4 %     (10,232 )
                                         
Total volatile deposits
  $ 14,610       1.9 %   $ 31,666       4.0 %   $ (17,056 )

The year to date decline in balances the Bank considers to be volatile can be attributed to declines in volatile non-interest bearing demand and money market funds balances of approximately $17.3 million.  Volatile balances have declined within these categories in part due to customer intent to place these funds in other investment vehicles with other institutions.  It should be noted the customers that hold the non-interest bearing deposits engage in mortgage related activities.  Management and the Board of Directors are aware that as conditions in the market change these relationships will be impacted.

Borrowed Funds

The Bank has a variety of sources from which it may obtain secondary funding.  These sources include, among others, the FHLB and credit lines established with correspondent banks.  Borrowings are obtained for a variety of reasons which include, but are not limited to, funding loan growth and the purchase of investments in the absence of core deposits and to provide additional liquidity to meet the demands of depositors.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 68 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

At June 30, 2010, borrowings obtained from the FHLB comprised the majority of borrowed funds.  The following table provides a summary of FHLB borrowings the Bank had outstanding as of June 30, 2010:

(dollars in thousands)
   
           
Amount
   
Interest
 
Maturity
Borrowed
   
Rate
 
Advance Type
 
Date
$ 10,000       2.89 %
Fixed
 
9/16/2010
  35,000       0.21 %
Adjustable
 
1/31/2011
  20,000       0.27 %
Variable
 
Open
                   
$ 65,000       0.64 %      

As evidenced in the table above, the balance of FHLB borrowing as of June 30, 2010 was $65.0 million, unchanged from the balance reported at December 31, 2009.

On September 17, 2004, the Bank issued a Letter of Credit in the amount of approximately $11.7 million, which has since been reduced to $11.4 million, to a customer to support the primary financing of a senior care facility.  The Letter of Credit was issued pursuant to a Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement between the Bank and the FHLB.  It is collateralized by a blanket lien with the FHLB that includes all qualifying loans on the Bank’s balance sheet.  The letter of credit was renewed in July 2009 and will expire in September 2010.  The letter of credit was undrawn as of June 30, 2010.

Capital

At June 30, 2010, the balance of stockholders’ equity was approximately $133.4 million.  This represents an increase of approximately $49.6 million over that reported at December 31, 2009.  The year to date change in capital is due primarily to $60.0 million in gross proceeds the Company raised in its March 2010 private placement. Additionally, the year to date change is also attributed to net losses of $7.2 million, the impact of year-to-date share-based compensation expense in the amount of $0.2 million, dividends paid and accrued on Series A Senior Preferred stock in the amount of $0.5 million, proceeds from the exercise of options in the amount of $42 thousand and a decline in the balance of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the amount of $1.1 million.

Private Placement and Preferred Stock Conversion

On March 12, 2010 the Company completed a private placement of 52,088 shares of its Series B Mandatorily Convertible Adjustable Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") and 1,189,538 shares of its Series C Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”), raising gross proceeds of approximately $56.0 million.  In addition, approximately $4.0 million was placed in escrow for a second closing of 4,072 shares of Series B Preferred Stock.  The second closing was later completed in the second quarter of 2010. Following the receipt of shareholder approval at the Company’s June 2010 annual meeting, the Company converted to common stock all Series B Preferred shares issued in its private placement.  The total number of common shares issued in the conversion was 17,279,995. For additional information regarding the Company’s private placement, please see Note 11. Preferred Stock, of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.

The Series B Preferred Stock was mandatorily convertible into common stock, upon the approval by shareholders of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $3.25 per common share.  As indicated above, shareholder approval occurred during the second quarter of 2010.  The conversion price of $3.25 per common share was less than the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on March 10, 2010, (the “commitment date”) the date the Company made a firm commitment to issue the Series B Preferred Stock.  The fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the commitment date was $3.45 per share.  Therefore, the Series B Preferred Stock was issued with a contingent beneficial conversion feature that had an intrinsic value equal to the $0.20 per share difference between the share price on the commitment date and the conversion price of the Series B Preferred Stock.  The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature related to the entire Series B Preferred Stock issuance was $3.5 million.  The recognition of the beneficial conversion feature was contingent upon the approval of the Company’s shareholders of the conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock to common stock and thus was recognized in June 2010 when such approval was received at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 69 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock the related beneficial conversion feature was recorded in conjunction with the establishment of a discount on the Series B Preferred Stock and a corresponding increase in additional paid in capital.  The immediate accretion of the entire Series B Preferred Stock discount occurred through a charge to retained earnings on June 11, 2010, the date the Company converted the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock to common stock.
 
As is the case with the Series B Preferred Stock, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock was higher than the conversion price of $3.25 per share of the Series C Preferred Stock on the date the Company made a firm commitment to issue the Series C Preferred Stock.  Therefore, the Series C Preferred Stock also has a contingent beneficial conversion feature associated with it.  However, since the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock remains contingent upon the holder’s transfer of the securities to an unaffiliated third party with no specified date for its conversion to common stock, the Company will record the contingent beneficial conversion feature as an initial discount on Series C Preferred Stock and additional paid in capital, with a concurrent immediate accretion of the established discount and corresponding charge to retained earnings on the date the Series C Preferred Stock converts to common stock.  The amount of the contingent beneficial conversion feature is approximately $0.2 million and, will be recognized as previously described, upon the original holder’s transfer of Series C Preferred Stock to an unaffiliated third party.
 
U.S. Treasury CPP Series A Senior Preferred Stock

On March 20, 2009, the Company issued $21.0 million in Series A Senior Preferred Stock to the U.S. Treasury as part of its participation in the CPP. Pursuant to an interim rule issued by the Federal Reserve Board, effective October 17, 2008, all $21.0 million of preferred stock the Company issued under the CPP qualifies as Tier I Capital.  Under the terms of the CPP, the Company is required to pay dividends on the Senior Preferred Stock in an amount equal to 5% per annum for five years and 9% per annum thereafter.  Dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly.  In the second quarter of 2010, the Company notified the U.S. Treasury that pursuant to a Written Agreement entered into between the Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Company was required to defer dividend payments on its Senior Preferred Stock.  If the Company fails to pay dividends on Series A Senior Preferred Stock for a total of six quarters, whether or not consecutive, the U.S. Treasury will have the right to elect two members of the Company’s Board of Directors, voting together with any other holders of preferred shares ranking pari passu with the Series A Senior Preferred Stock. These directors would serve on the Company’s Board of Directors until such time as the Company has paid in full all dividends not previously paid, at which time these directors’ terms of office would immediately terminate.

Pursuant to the terms outlined under the CPP, the Company issued a warrant to the U.S. Treasury in an amount equal to 15% of the preferred issuance or approximately $3.2 million (611,650 shares).  The warrant is exercisable immediately for a period of ten years at a price equal to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock over the twenty day period ending the day prior to the Company’s preliminary approval to participate in the CPP ($5.15 per share).

For additional information regarding the Company’s Series A Senior Preferred Stock and its participation in the CPP, see Note 11 of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.

Dividends

During the first six months of 2010, the Company paid a dividend of approximately $0.3 million on its Series A Senior Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury under the CPP.  The payment of this dividend occurred in the first quarter of 2010.

As mentioned above, the Company, pursuant to a Written Agreement between it and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco was required to defer dividends payments on the Senior Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury under the CPP.  For more information concerning the Written Agreement, please refer to Note 12. Regulatory Order and Written Agreement of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.

The Company paid no dividends on its common stock during the first six months of 2010.

Trust Preferred Securities

On October 27, 2006 the Company issued $8.2 million of Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities to Heritage Oaks Capital Trust II (“Trust II”), a statutory trust created under the laws of the State of Delaware.  The debt securities issued to Trust II are subordinated to effectively all borrowings of the Company.  The Company used the proceeds from the issuance for general corporate purposes, which included, but not limited: capital contributions to the Bank, investments, payment of dividends, and repurchases of our common stock.

On September 20, 2007, the Company issued $5.2 million of Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures to Heritage Oaks Capital Trust III (“Trust III”), a statutory trust created under the laws of the State of Delaware.  The Company used the proceeds from the issuance to assist in the acquisition of Business First, for general corporate purposes, and for capital contributions to the Bank for growth.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 70 -

 
 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
 
In June 2010 the Company announced it had used $3.3 million of the $4.0 million in proceeds received from the second closing of its March 2010 private placement to repurchase the $5.0 million in face amount trust preferred securities issued by Heritage Oaks Capital Trust III, and the related junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company. The repurchase resulted in a pre-tax gain of approximately of $1.7 million. The repurchase was made pursuant to the non-objection of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and approval of the United States Treasury Department.  The Company intends to dissolve Heritage Oaks Capital Trust III in the second half of 2010.

At June 30, 2010, the Company had at total of $8.2 million in Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures issued and outstanding.  As mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, these securities have been issued to Trust II.  The debt securities are subordinated to effectively all borrowings of the Company and can be redeemed at par if certain events occur that impact the tax treatment, regulatory treatment or the capital treatment of the issuance.  Upon the issuance of the debt securities, the Company purchased a 3.1% minority interest in Trust II, totaling $248 thousand.  The balance of the equity of Trust II is comprised of mandatory redeemable preferred securities and is included in other assets.  Interest associated with the securities issued to Trust II is payable quarterly and varies at 3-month LIBOR plus 1.72%.

The following table provides a summary of the securities the Company has issued to Trust II as of June 30, 2010:

   
Amount
   
Current
 
Issue
 
Scheduled
 
Call
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Issued
   
Rate
 
Date
 
Maturity
 
Date
 
Rate Type
Heritage Oaks Capital Trust II
  $ 8,248       2.01 %
27-Oct-06
 
Aug-37
 
Nov-11
 
Variable 3-month LIBOR + 1.72%
 
The Company has the right under the indenture to defer interest payments for a period not to exceed twenty consecutive quarterly periods (each an “Extension Period”) provided that no extension period may extend beyond the maturity of the debt securities.  If the Company elects to defer interest payments pursuant to terms of the agreements, then the Company may not (i) declare or pay any dividends or distributions on, or redeem, purchase, acquire or make a liquidation payment with respect to any of the Company’s capital stock, or (ii) make any payment of principal or premium, if any, or interest on or repay, repurchase or redeem any debt securities of the Company that rank pari passu with or junior in interest to the Debt Securities, other than, among other items, a dividend in the form of stock, warrants, options or other rights in the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or ranks pari passu with or junior to such stock.  The prohibition on payment of dividends and payments on pari passu or junior debt also applies in the case of an event of default under the agreement.

Pursuant to U.S. GAAP, the Company is not allowed to consolidate Trust II into the Company’s financial statements.  On February 28, 2005, the Federal Reserve Board issued a rule which provides that, notwithstanding the deconsolidation of such trusts, junior subordinated debentures, such as those issued by the Company, may continue to constitute up to 25% of a bank holding company's Tier I capital, subject to certain limitations which were to become effective on March 31, 2009.  However, on March 17, 2009, the Federal Reserve Board issued a ruling to delay the effective date of limitations on trust preferred securities until March 31, 2011.  At June 30, 2010, the Company included $8.0 million of the net junior subordinated debt in its Tier I Capital for regulatory capital purposes.

At June 30, 2010, the Company had sufficient cash to service the $8.2 million in junior subordinated debenture interest payments and other obligations, such as the payment of dividends on the preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury, for approximately 5.5 years without dividends from subsidiaries.  However, in the second quarter of 2010, the Company, in order to comply with the terms of the Written Agreement entered into with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, was required to defer interest payments on its trust preferred securities. For more information concerning the Written Agreement, please refer to Note 12. Regulatory Order and Written Agreement of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.

Regulatory Capital Requirements

Capital ratios for commercial banks in the United States are generally calculated using three different formulas.  These calculations are referred to as the “Leverage Ratio” and two “risk-based” calculations known as: “Tier One Risk Based Capital Ratio” and the “Total Risk Based Capital Ratio.”  These standards were developed through joint efforts of banking authorities from different countries around the world.  The standards essentially take into account that different types of assets have different levels of risk associated with them.  Furthermore, they take into account the off-balance sheet exposures of banks when assessing capital adequacy.

The Leverage Ratio calculation simply divides common stockholders’ equity (reduced by any goodwill a bank may have) by the total assets.  In the Tier One Risk Based Capital Ratio, the numerator is the same as the leverage ratio, but the denominator is the total “risk-weighted assets.”  Risk weighted assets are determined by segregating all the assets and off balance sheet exposures into different risk categories and weighting them by a percentage ranging from 0% (lowest risk) to 100% (highest risk).  The Total Risk Based Capital Ratio again uses “risk-weighted assets” in the denominator, but expands the numerator to include other capital items besides equity such as a limited amount of the loan loss reserve, long-term capital debt, preferred stock and other instruments.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 71 -

 
 

 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis

To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum capital ratios as set forth in the table below. However, on February 26, 2010, the Bank stipulated to the issuance of an Order that was issued March 4, 2010, by the FDIC and DFI that requires higher levels of Tier I Leverage and Total Risk Based ratios.  Under the Order the Bank must maintain a Tier I Leverage ratio of 10.0% and a Total Risk-Based Capital ratio of 11.5%.  See also Note 11. Regulatory Order and Written Agreement of the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the Consent Oder as they pertain to these requirements.

The following table provides a summary of Company and Bank regulatory capital ratios at June 30, 2010 and 2009:

   
Regulatory Standard
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
   
Adequately
   
Well
   
Heritage Oaks
   
Heritage Oaks
 
Ratio
 
Capitalized
   
Capitalized
   
Bancorp
   
Bank
   
Bancorp
   
Bank
 
Leverage ratio
    4.00 %     5.00 %     11.89 %     11.34 %     10.87 %     10.33 %
Tier I capital to risk weighted assets
    4.00 %     6.00 %     15.19 %     14.44 %     11.95 %     11.23 %
Total risk based capital to risk weighted assets
    8.00 %     10.00 %     16.46 %     15.71 %     13.20 %     12.49 %

Regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2010 fully reflect the $60.0 million in gross proceeds the Company raised through the issuance of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock in a private placement during the first six months of 2010. Following the receipt of shareholder approval at the Company’s June 2010 annual meeting, the Company converted to common stock all Series B Preferred shares issued in its private placement.  The conversion of preferred to common stock is fully reflected in the capital ratios above. Following the receipt of proceeds from the private placement, the Company down-streamed $48.0 million to the Bank as Tier I capital.  These regulatory ratios also fully reflect the issuance of $21.0 million in Series A Senior Preferred Stock to the U.S. Treasury as part of the Company’s participation in the U.S. Treasury’s CPP.

Liquidity

The objective of liquidity management is to ensure the continuous availability of funds to meet the demands of depositors, investors and borrowers.  Asset liquidity is primarily derived from loan payments and the maturity of other earning assets.  Liquidity from liabilities is obtained primarily from the receipt of new deposits.  The Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for managing the on and off-balance sheet commitments to meet the needs of customers while achieving the Bank’s financial objectives.  ALCO meets regularly to assess the projected funding requirements by reviewing historical funding patterns, current and forecasted economic conditions and individual customer funding needs.  Deposits generated from the Bank’s customers serve as the primary source of liquidity.  The Bank has credit arrangements with correspondent banks that serve as a secondary liquidity source.  At June 30, 2010, these credit lines totaled $15.0 million and the Bank had no borrowings against those lines.  As previously mentioned the Bank is a member of the FHLB and has collateralized borrowing capacities remaining of approximately $69.0 million at June 30, 2010.  Additionally, the Bank has established and tested a borrowing facility with the Federal Reserve.  The amount of available credit is determined by the collateral provided by the Bank at the time of a transaction.

The Bank manages liquidity by maintaining a majority of the investment portfolio in Interest Bearing Due from Federal Reserve and other liquid investments.  Most of these investments include obligations of state and political subdivisions (municipal bonds) and mortgage related securities that provide a relatively steady stream of cash flows.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company believes investments in the portfolio can be liquidated at their current fair values in the event they are needed to provide liquidity.  The ratio of liquid assets not pledged for collateral and other purposes to deposits and other liabilities was 30.83% at June 30, 2010 compared to 20.50% at December 31, 2009.  At June 30, 2010, the Bank was within its internal guideline for liquidity.  As of June 30, 2010 the fair market value of the Bank’s investment portfolio was approximately $192.9 million, of which approximately $7.5 million was pledged to secure public deposits and other purposes.  The ratio of gross loans to deposits (“LTD”), another key liquidity ratio, was 87.6% at June 30, 2010 compared to 94.0% at December 31, 2009 both of which are and were within the Bank’s policy guidelines.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 72 -

 
 

 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Inflation

The assets and liabilities of a financial institution are primarily monetary in nature.  As such they represent obligations to pay or receive fixed and determinable amounts of money that are not affected by future changes in prices.  Generally, the impact of inflation on a financial institution is reflected by fluctuations in interest rates, the ability of customers to repay their obligations and upward pressure on operating expenses.  Although inflationary pressures are not considered to be of any particular hindrance in the current economic environment, they may however have an impact on the Company’s future earnings in the event those pressures do become more prevalent.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Off-balance sheet arrangements are any contractual arrangement to which an unconsolidated entity is a party, under which the Company has: (1) any obligation under a guarantee contract; (2) a retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to that entity for such assets; (3) any obligation under certain derivative instruments; or (4) any obligation under a material variable interest held by the Company in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to the Company, or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with the Company.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into off-balance sheet arrangements consisting of commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded or related fees are incurred or received.  For a more detailed discussion of these financial instruments, refer to Note 11 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of Part II of the Company’s December 31, 2009 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank is a party to various operating leases.  For a more detailed discussion of these financial instruments, refer to Note 11 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of Part II of the Company’s December 31, 2009 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

In connection with the $8.2 million in debt securities discussed under “Capital,” the Company issued the full and unconditional payment guarantee of certain accrued distributions.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 73 -
 

 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

As a financial institution, the Company’s primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of interest income and interest expense recorded on a large portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, other than those which possess a short term to maturity. Virtually all of the Company’s interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities are located at the banking subsidiary level. Thus, virtually all of the Company’s interest rate risk exposure lies at the banking subsidiary level other than $8.2 million in subordinated debentures issued by the Company’s subsidiary grantor trust. As a result, all significant interest rate risk procedures are performed at the banking subsidiary level. The subsidiary Bank’s real estate loan portfolio, concentrated primarily within Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, California, are subject to risks associated with the local economy.
 
The fundamental objective of the Company’s management of its assets and liabilities is to maximize the Company’s economic value while maintaining adequate liquidity and an exposure to interest rate risk deemed by Management to be acceptable. Management believes an acceptable degree of exposure to interest rate risk results from the management of assets and liabilities through maturities, pricing and mix to attempt to neutralize the potential impact of changes in market interest rates. The Company’s profitability is dependent to a large extent upon its net interest income, which is the difference between its interest income on interest earning assets, such as loans and investments, and its interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. The Company is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest earning assets re-price differently than its interest bearing liabilities. The Company manages its mix of assets and liabilities with the goals of limiting its exposure to interest rate risk, ensuring adequate liquidity, and coordinating its sources and uses of funds.
 
The Company seeks to control interest rate risk exposure in a manner that will allow for adequate levels of earnings and capital over a range of possible interest rate environments. The Company has adopted formal policies and practices to monitor and manage interest rate risk exposure.  Management believes historically it has effectively managed the effect of changes in interest rates on its operating results and believes that it can continue to manage the short-term effect of interest rate changes under various interest rate scenarios.

Management employs the use of an Asset and Liability Management software that is used to measure the Bank’s exposure to future changes in interest rates. This model measures the expected cash flows and re-pricing of each financial asset/liability separately in measuring the Bank’s interest rate sensitivity.  Based on the results of this model, Management believes the Bank’s balance sheet is to a large extent “asset sensitive.”  This means the Company expects (all other things being equal) to expand its net interest income if rates rise and expects it conversely to contract if rates fall.  The level of potential or expected contraction indicated by the tables below is considered acceptable by Management and is compliant with the Bank’s ALCO policies.  Management will continue to perform this analysis each quarter to further validate the expected results against actual data.
 
The hypothetical impacts of sudden interest rate movements applied to the Company’s asset and liability balances are modeled monthly. The results of these models indicate how much of the Company’s net interest income is “at risk” from various rate changes over a one year horizon. This exercise is valuable in identifying risk exposures. Management believes the results for the Company’s June 30, 2010 balances indicate that the net interest income at risk over a one year time horizon for a 1% and 2% rate increase and decrease is acceptable and within policy guidelines at this time.

The results in the table below indicate the change in net interest income the Company would expect to see as of June 30, 2010, if interest rates were to change in the amounts set forth:

   
Rate Shock Scenarios
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
-200bp
   
-100bp
   
Base
   
+100bp
   
+200bp
 
                                       
Net interest income (NII)
  $ 42,971     $ 43,333     $ 43,315     $ 43,259     $ 43,347  
                                         
$ Change from base
  $ (344 )   $ 18     $ -     $ (56 )   $ 32  
                                         
% Change from base
    -0.79 %     0.04 %     0.00 %     -0.13 %     0.07 %
 
It is important to note that the above table is a summary of several forecasts and actual results may vary. The forecasts are based on estimates and assumptions of Management that may turn out to be different and may change over time. Factors affecting these estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to 1) competitor behavior, 2) economic conditions both locally and nationally, 3) actions taken by the Federal Reserve Board, 4) customer behavior and 5) Management’s responses. Changes that vary significantly from the assumptions and estimates may have significant effects on the Company’s net interest income; therefore, the results of this analysis should not be relied upon as indicative of actual future results.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 74 -
 

 
The following tables show Management’s estimates of how the loan portfolio is broken out between variable-daily, variable at various time lines, fixed rate loans and estimates of re-pricing opportunities for the entire loan portfolio at June 30, 2010: 

(dollars in thousands)
           
         
Percent of
 
Rate Type
 
Balance
   
Total
 
Variable - daily
  $ 234,498       33.6 %
Variable other than daily
    330,039       47.4 %
Fixed rate
    132,639       19.0 %
                 
Total gross loans
  $ 697,176       100.0 %
 
The table above identifies approximately 33.6% of the loan portfolio that will re-price immediately in a changing rate environment.  At June 30, 2010, approximately $564.5 million or 81.0% of the Bank’s loan portfolio is considered variable.

(dollars in thousands)
           
         
Percent of
 
Re-Pricing
 
Balance
   
Total
 
< 1 Year
  $ 358,265       51.4 %
1-3 Years
    188,865       27.1 %
3-5 Years
    105,904       15.2 %
> 5 Years
    44,142       6.3 %
                 
Total gross loans
  $ 697,176       100.0 %
 
The following table provides a summary of the loans the Bank can expect to see come off their floors if the Prime rate were to increase by the amounts identified below as of June 30, 2010:

   
Move in Prime Rate (bps)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
+200
   
+250
   
+300
   
+350
 
Variable daily
  $ 850     $ 10,366     $ 56,457     $ 116,342  
Variable other than daily
    2,440       15,656       62,903       175,816  
                                 
Cumulative total variable at floor
  $ 3,290     $ 26,022     $ 119,360     $ 292,158  
 
Given the significant decline in Prime rate over the last two years, many loans in the portfolio possess floors significantly higher than the current Prime rate.  Therefore, the Bank will need to see rates increase significantly before the majority of loans in the portfolio start to come off their floors.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its Management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurances that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 75 -
 

 
In connection with the revision to the consolidated financial statements as described in the Explanatory Note of this Amendment No. 1, Management reevaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2010. In connection therewith, Management identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.  Management determined that the Company did not maintain effective control over the financial reporting process utilized to interpret the applicable accounting literature for computing and allocating the amount attributable to the contingent beneficial conversion feature related to the issuance of Series B Preferred Stock as well as the disclosure of the contingent beneficial conversion feature related to the Series C Preferred Stock, as more fully described in the Explanatory Note on page 2 of this Form 10-Q/A. Management believes this control deficiency resulted in a misstatement of the net loss applicable to common shareholders.  As a result of this material weakness, Management concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls were not effective as of June 30, 2010.  In light of the material weakness described above, Management revised its consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q/A as discussed previously to ensure that the computation and allocation of the beneficial conversion feature related to the Series B Preferred Stock and the disclosure of the contingent beneficial conversion feature associated with the Series C Preferred Stock was in conformity with the applicable accounting guidance.  Management also believes that the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q/A were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in all material respects.

Remediation of Material Weakness

The Company is in the process of actively remediating this material weakness.  The Company’s will focus remediation efforts on establishing additional financial reporting processes when events or transactions occur outside of the Company’s usual and routine course of business.

Management believes the additional control procedure, upon implementation, will remediate this material weakness.  Management will validate, through testing of internal controls, the effectiveness of this remediation.  However, the effectiveness of any system of internal controls is subject to inherent limitations and there can be no assurance that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors.  The Company will continue to evaluate and strengthen its internal control over financial reporting system in order to prevent future errors in financial reporting.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. However, as of the date of this report, and as mentioned above, Management is in the process of remediating the material weakness disclosed above.  Upon completion of these remediation efforts, Management believes that the material weakness it has identified will be remediated by the quarter ended December 31, 2010.
 
In designing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures, the Company’s Management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances of achieving the desired control objectives and Management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

Part II.  Other Information

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

The Bank is party to the following litigation:

Alpert, et al v. Cuesta Title Company, et al.  San Luis Obispo County Sup. Ct. Case no. CV 098220.  Plaintiffs have sued a title company, title insurer, Hurst Financial and related individuals on a variety of claims related to Hurst Financial's lending practices.  The Bank, which made a commercial loan to a developer which also borrowed from Hurst Financial, is named in two causes of action alleging (1) negligence and (2) aiding and abetting Hurst Financial's allegedly illegal lending practices.  The Bank did not lend to any of the plaintiffs or to Hurst Financial, nor did the Bank have any contact whatsoever with the plaintiffs in relation to their transactions with Hurst Financial.  The Bank has foreclosed upon and now owns one of the properties Hurst Financial purportedly financed for the developer using funds raised from the plaintiffs.  The Bank believes the action against it is without merit.  The matter has been tendered to the Bank's insurance carrier, and the Bank is actively defending the case.  The Bank anticipates a favorable outcome to the case and does not expect the litigation to have any significant financial impact to the Bank.

Gardality v. Heritage Oaks Bank, et al.  San Diego County Sup. Ct. Case no. 37-2010-00055218-CU-NC. Plaintiff has sued the Bank and 157 other defendants.  The pleading indicates the plaintiff’s claim is connected to funds he borrowed from Estate Financial, Inc. (“EFI”) as the developer of a real estate project.  EFI was a customer of the Bank and is now a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding.  The complaint is poorly written and legally deficient to the point where it is impossible to determine the nature or validity of the claim.  The Bank had no contact with the plaintiff prior to service of the complaint and believes that plaintiff’s action against it is without merit.  The matter has been tendered to the Bank’s insurance carrier and the Bank is actively defending the case.  The Bank currently anticipates a favorable outcome to the matter and does not expect the litigation to have any significant financial impact to the Bank.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 76 -
 


Except as indicated above, neither the Company nor the Bank is involved in any legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.  Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by Management to be immaterial to the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of June 30, 2010.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

During the period covered by this report there were no material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in the Company’s December 31, 2009 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K in response to Item A to Part I of Form 10-K.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities

Information required by this item is incorporated here by reference to the Company’s 8-K filings with the SEC on March 10, 2010, March 12, 2010 and June 10, 2010, Commission File Number 000-25020.

Purchases of Equity Securities

None.
 
Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities

(a)
None.

(b)
In the second quarter of 2010 the Company was required to defer dividend payments on its Series A Senior Preferred Stock issued to the U.S. Treasury under the CPP in order to comply with the terms of the Written Agreement entered into between the Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.  For more information concerning the Written Agreement, please refer to Note 12. Regulatory Order and Written Agreement of the consolidated financial statements filed on this Form 10-Q/A.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company has deferred one dividend payment on its Series A Senior Preferred Stock totaling approximately $0.3 million.
 
Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)

None.

Item 5.  Other Information

Not applicable.
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 77 -
 


Item 6.  Exhibits

(a) Exhibits:

Exhibit (31.1)
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Exhibit (32.1)
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 78 -
 

 
Signatures

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.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp

Date:  September 24, 2010

 
Heritage Oaks Bancorp | - 79 -