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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 

For further Information:
 
At the Company:   
Ron Santarosa
805-322-9333
At PondelWilkinson:
Robert Jaffe
310-279-5969
Corporate Headquarters Address:  
3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300
Westlake Village, CA 91361
 
FIRST CALIFORNIA POSTS 2011 FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME OF $15.6 MILLION

-- Company to Host Conference Call Today at 11 a.m. Pacific Time --

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 28, 2011 – First California Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCAL), the holding company of First California Bank, today reported first quarter net income of $15.6 million up significantly from $117,000 for the same period a year ago.  Net income available to common shareholders was $15.3 million or $0.54 per diluted share compared to a net loss available to common shareholders of $196,000 or $0.02 per share for the 2010 first quarter.  Preferred dividends were $312,500 for both the first quarter of 2011 and 2010.  The 2011 first quarter results include a $34.7 million pre-tax gain related to the FDIC-assisted acquisition of San Luis Trust Bank.

“We are very pleased with the San Luis Trust Bank acquisition as it enabled us to enter a complementary Central Coast market on financial terms that will provide attractive returns to our shareholders on a short and longer term basis,” said C. G. Kum, president and chief executive officer of First California Financial Group.  “Moreover, the transaction fits our strategy of sound capital management as we were able to increase our tangible book value to $4.21 per share at the end of the first quarter from $3.65 per share at year end, while maintaining a stable tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio of 6.75%.”

2011 First Quarter Financial Highlights
 
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Net income was $15.6 million compared with $117,000 for the same period a year ago;
 
 
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Diluted earnings per common share was $0.54 versus loss per common share of $0.02 for the 2010 first quarter;
 
 
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Pre-tax gain of $34.7 million recorded in connection with FDIC-assisted acquisition of San Luis Trust Bank; associated integration/conversion expense of $515,000;
 
 
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Allowance to non-covered loans at the end of the 2011 first quarter of 1.98 percent, up from 1.80 percent at year-end 2010; net loan charge-offs of $867,000, down from $2.7 million for the same period last year;
 
 
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Other-than-temporary impairment charges of $1.1 million;
 
 
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Foreclosed property valuation allowance charges of $5.1 million;
 
 
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Net interest income for the 2011 first quarter was $12.8 million, up 20% from the same period a year ago;
 
 
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Loans up 22% from a year ago to end the 2011 first quarter at $1.1 billion;
 
 
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Deposits up 31% from a year ago to end the 2011 first quarter at $1.4 billion;
 
 
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Tangible book value per common share up 18% from a year ago to end the first quarter at $4.21.
 
FDIC-Assisted San Luis Trust Bank Acquisition
First California Bank assumed all the deposits and acquired substantially all of the assets of San Luis Trust Bank on February 18, 2011 from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) acting in its capacity as receiver of San Luis Trust Bank (SLTB), a single branch community bank located in San Luis Obispo, California.
 
 
 

 
 
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As part of the transaction, First California assumed $221 million of loans, $19 million of foreclosed property and $105 million of cash and securities, as well as $265 million in deposits and $61 million in Federal Home Loan Bank advances.  These amounts represent the SLTB book value and do not reflect fair value.  All of the loans purchased from the FDIC are covered under loss-sharing agreements that afford First California Bank significant protection from future losses incurred on the loans and foreclosed property purchased (covered assets).  Under the loss-sharing agreement, the FDIC is obligated to reimburse First California for 80 percent of losses on covered assets; First California will reimburse the FDIC for 80 percent of recoveries on covered assets to the extent the FDIC reimbursed the company under the loss-sharing agreement.

At March 31, 2011, the unpaid principal balance of the covered loans was $215.9 million, while the carrying amount was $134.6 million, and the fair value of the covered foreclosed property was $10.9 million.

Of the deposits assumed, $174 million were from depositors outside the SLTB footprint.  As such, First California does not consider these as core deposits.  At March 31, 2011, these deposits declined to $150 million.  First California intends to allow these deposits to run-off based on their scheduled maturities - $130 million in the 2011 second quarter and $19 million in the 2011 third quarter – such that few of these deposits will be outstanding at year end.  Similarly, the $61 million of assumed Federal Home Loan Bank advances will decline to $14 million at year-end 2011 based on scheduled maturities.

Asset Quality
Non-covered nonaccrual loans increased to $20.9 million at March 31, 2011 from $18.2 million at December 31, 2010.  The increase primarily reflects late cycle deterioration of smaller business credits that averaged approximately half a million dollars in size.  Non-covered loans past due 30 to 89 days decreased to $2.4 million at March 31, 2011 from $11.6 million at December 31, 2010, primarily due to resolution of an $8.3 million construction loan for a high-end residence in Beverly Hills.

Non-covered foreclosed property at the end of the 2011 first quarter declined to $20.9 million from $26.0 million at December 31, 2010.  The reduction was mainly from an increase in valuation allowances for the two large foreclosed properties in the company’s portfolio.

At March 31, 2011, the company had $182.8 of covered loans, of which $68.5 million were classified as non-accrual, and $11.1 million of covered foreclosed property.  The unpaid principal balance of the covered loans at March 31, 2011 was $277.9 million.

The allowance for loan losses was $18.7 million, or 1.98% of non-covered loans, at the end of the 2011 first quarter compared with $17.0 million, or 1.80% of non-covered loans, at the end of the 2010 fourth quarter.  Net loan charge-offs for the 2011 first quarter were $867,000 or 0.37 percent (annualized) of average non-covered loans.  The provision for loan losses for the 2011 first quarter was $2.5 million.

Kum added, “We are encouraged by the improving asset quality trend as reflected in lower past due loans, net charge-offs and non-performing assets.  However, as the extended recession and the stagnant real estate market continue to manifest weaknesses in small business loans and lower real estate valuations, we have taken steps to protect our capital by strengthening our loan loss and foreclosed properties allowances.”

Financial Results
For the 2011 first quarter, net interest income before the provision for loan losses, increased 20 percent to $12.8 million from $10.7 million for the 2010 first quarter.  Net interest margin (on a taxable equivalent basis) rose to 3.52 percent from 3.39 percent for the 2010 first quarter.  The increase in the net interest income and net interest margin principally reflects the decline in cost of interest-bearing liabilities and the increase in the level of interest-earning assets.

Service charges, fees and other income increased 15 percent to $1.2 million from $1.1 million for the 2010 first quarter.
 
 
 

 
 
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Noninterest income for the 2011 first quarter included a $1.1 million charge for other-than-temporary impairment, due to the increase in delinquencies and loss severity in two of First California’s three private-label Collateralized Mortgage Obligations.  At March 31, 2011, the current par value of these securities was $20.6 million, their carrying value was $18.4 million and their fair value was $14.5 million.

Operating expenses for the 2011 first quarter were $12.1 million compared with $9.4 million for the 2010 first quarter.  Operating expenses exclude intangible amortization, integration/conversion expenses and foreclosed property gains, losses and expenses.  The increase reflects growth in the Company’s workforce associated with the acquisitions of Western Commercial Bank and San Luis Trust Bank, as well as the addition of three lending teams.  Employees at March 31, 2011 numbered 260 compared with 250 at the end of the same period a year ago.  In addition, professional expenses were higher due to ongoing collection and resolution efforts.

At March 31, 2011, loans increased to $1.125 billion from $1.001 billion at December 31, 2010.  The increase includes $134.6 million of loans acquired from San Luis Trust Bank.

Deposits as of March 31, 2011 increased to $1.412 billion from $1.156 billion at December 31, 2011.  The increase includes $235.5 million of deposits assumed from San Luis Trust Bank.

Capital resources
Shareholders’ equity was $214.1 million at the close of the 2011 first quarter compared with $198.0 million at December 31, 2010.  The company’s book value per common share was $6.71 at March 31, 2011 compared with $6.16 at December 31, 2010.  Tangible book value per common share was $4.21 at March 31, 2011 compared with $3.65 at December 31, 2010.

At March 31, 2011, First California’s preliminary total risk-based and leverage capital ratios were 18.20 percent and 10.58 percent, respectively.  At the end of the 2010 fourth quarter, the total risked-based capital ratio was 16.78 percent and the leverage capital ratio was 11.00 percent.  The company’s ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets was 6.75 percent at quarter end and 7.08 percent at the end of the 2010 fourth quarter.  Total assets were $1.83 billion at March 31, 2011 compared with $1.52 billion at December 31, 2010.

Kum concluded: “We are pleased with our 2011 first quarter performance, which in addition to underscoring the company’s core earnings power, extended and strengthened the franchise.  As the year unfolds, we look to continue improving our results.”

Electronic Payments Services Transaction
On April 8, 2011, the Bank completed the acquisition of the Electronic Banking Solutions division of Palm Desert National Bank.  The transaction included the division’s customer base, core deposits, and employees.  At December 31, 2010, the division had deposits of approximately $74 million and revenues for 2010 were $3.3 million.  At the closing date, deposits were approximately $91 million.  The Electronic Payment Services division, its new name under First California Bank, is a leader in the electronic payment industry with a history of successful stored-value card programs and merchant acquiring programs.  First California Bank will issue prepaid cards and sponsor merchant acquiring services for all national and regional networks, including Visa, MasterCard, and Discover throughout all 50 states and US territories.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes “non-GAAP financial measures” within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Commission rules.  Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets is a non-GAAP financial measure.  Tangible common equity to tangible assets represents tangible common equity, calculated as total shareholders’ equity less preferred stock and related dividend and accretion of preferred stock discount, goodwill and intangible assets, net, divided by total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets, net.  Management believes that this measure is useful when comparing banks with preferred stock due to TARP funding to banks without preferred stock on their balance sheet and for evaluating a company’s capital levels.
 
 
 

 
 
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Operating expenses exclude amortization of intangible assets and loss on and expense of foreclosed property and non-recurring items such as integration/conversion expenses related to acquisitions and is intended to represent normalized, recurring expenses.  This information is being provided in response to market participant interest in these financial metrics.  This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the relevant measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  The reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to GAAP financial measure is provided as an attachment to the financial tables.

Conference Call and Webcast
First California will hold a conference call today, April 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern) to discuss the company’s 2011 first quarter financial performance.  Investment professionals are invited to participate in the live call by dialing 877-317-6789 (domestic), or 412-317-6789 (international) and requesting the First California conference call.  Other interested parties are invited to listen to the live call through a live, listen-only audio Internet broadcast at www.fcalgroup.com.  Listeners are encouraged to visit the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived on the same Web site for one year.  A telephonic replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference through May 12, 2011 by dialing 877-344-7529 (domestic), or 412-317-0088 (international) and entering replay passcode 450519.

About First California
First California Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCAL) is the holding company of First California Bank.  Celebrating 32 years of business in 2011, First California is a regional force of strength and stability in Southern California banking with assets of $1.9 billion and led by an experienced team of bankers. The company specializes in serving the comprehensive financial needs of the commercial market, particularly small- and middle-sized businesses, professional firms and commercial real estate development and construction companies. Committed to providing the best client service available in its markets, First California offers a full line of quality commercial banking products through 19 full-service branch offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties.  The holding company’s Web site can be accessed at www.fcalgroup.com. For additional information on First California Bank’s products and services, visit www.fcbank.com.

Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains certain forward-looking information about First California that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, and include statements related to the maintenance of First California’s asset quality and capital position, the company’s ability to enhance efficiencies and manage costs and the expected continued progress in consolidating operations and the benefits of those activities, the monitoring of and management of risks in First California’s loan portfolio, the adequacy of sources of liquidity to support First California’s operations and strategic plans, the monitoring of and response to changing market conditions, and the status of the economy in the Southern California communities served by First California.  Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of First California. First California cautions readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, revenues are lower than expected, credit quality deterioration which could cause an increase in the provision for credit losses, First California’s ability to complete future acquisitions, successfully integrate such acquired entities, or achieve expected beneficial synergies and/or operating efficiencies within expected time-frames or at all, changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, technological changes, the cost of additional capital is more than expected, a change in the interest rate environment reduces interest margins, asset/liability repricing risks and liquidity risks, general economic conditions, particularly those affecting real estate values, either nationally or in the market areas in which First California does or anticipates doing business are less favorable than expected, a slowdown in construction activity, recent volatility in the credit or equity markets and its effect on the general economy, loan delinquency rates, the ability of First California to retain customers, changes in the bank regulatory environment, demographic changes, demand for the products or services of First California as well as their ability to attract and retain qualified people, competition with other banks and financial institutions, and other factors. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or if any of the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect, First California's results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by such forward-looking statements. First California assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements.  For a more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties, investors and security holders are urged to
 
 
 

 
 
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read the section titled "Risk Factors" in First California's Annual Report on Form 10-K and any other reports filed by it with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The documents filed by First California with the SEC may be obtained at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from First California by directing a request to: First California Financial Group, Inc., 3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Attention: Investor Relations. Telephone (805) 322-9655.

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(Financial Tables Follow)

 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Results
 
(in thousands except for share data and ratios)
                             
As of or for the quarter ended
 
31-Mar-11
   
31-Dec-10
   
30-Sep-10
   
30-Jun-10
   
31-Mar-10
 
                               
Income statement summary
                             
Net interest income
  $ 12,779     $ 12,108     $ 11,107     $ 10,806     $ 10,673  
Service charges, fees & other income
    1,239       1,199       1,116       1,133       1,079  
Operating expenses
    12,130       9,383       9,083       9,866       9,422  
Provision for loan losses
    2,500       1,199       3,618       1,766       1,754  
Foreclosed property (gain)/loss & expense
    5,252       2,224       185       (223 )     78  
Amortization of intangible assets
    416       416       416       417       416  
Gain on securities transactions
    -       548       1,204       130       132  
Integration/conversion expense
    515       430       -       -       -  
Gain on acquisition
    34,736       2,312       -       -       -  
Impairment loss on securities
    1,066       708       23       -       18  
Income before tax
    26,875       1,807       102       243       196  
Tax expense
    11,287       727       38       96       79  
Net income
  $ 15,588     $ 1,080     $ 64     $ 147     $ 117  
Net income (loss) available
                                       
    to common shareholders
  $ 15,275     $ 767     $ (249 )   $ (166 )   $ (196 )
                                         
                                         
                                         
Common shareholder data
                                       
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.03     $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.03     $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )
Book value per common share
  $ 6.71     $ 6.16     $ 6.17     $ 6.18     $ 6.12  
Tangible book value per common share
  $ 4.21     $ 3.65     $ 3.65     $ 3.64     $ 3.57  
Shares outstanding
    28,214,721       28,170,760       28,174,076       28,175,564       28,182,048  
Basic weighted average shares
    28,177,635       28,171,552       28,174,092       28,181,602       12,910,057  
Diluted weighted average shares
    28,519,006       28,494,729       28,174,092       28,181,602       12,910,057  
                                         
                                         
Selected ratios, yields and rates
                                       
Return on average assets
    3.67 %     0.28 %     0.02 %     0.04 %     0.03 %
Return on average tangible assets
    3.82 %     0.30 %     0.02 %     0.04 %     0.03 %
Return on average equity
    30.68 %     2.16 %     0.13 %     0.30 %     0.28 %
Return on average common equity
    34.15 %     1.75 %     -0.57 %     -0.38 %     -0.52 %
Return on average tangible common equity
    56.78 %     3.89 %     -0.03 %     0.30 %     0.23 %
Equity to assets
    11.70 %     13.02 %     13.23 %     13.65 %     13.67 %
Tangible equity to tangible assets
    8.16 %     8.78 %     8.91 %     9.19 %     9.13 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
    6.75 %     7.08 %     7.19 %     7.42 %     7.36 %
Total risk-based capital ratio:
                                       
   First California Bank
    17.88 %     16.31 %     16.34 %     16.66 %     16.38 %
   First California Financial Group, Inc.
    18.20 %     16.78 %     16.91 %     17.33 %     17.08 %
Yield on loans
    5.69 %     5.74 %     5.83 %     5.63 %     5.67 %
Yield on securities
    1.78 %     1.76 %     2.15 %     2.22 %     1.90 %
Yield on federal funds sold and deposits w/banks
    0.28 %     0.33 %     0.28 %     0.27 %     0.72 %
Total earning assets yield
    4.54 %     4.64 %     4.57 %     4.77 %     4.62 %
Rate paid on interest-bearing deposits
    0.95 %     0.97 %     0.99 %     1.00 %     1.12 %
Rate paid on borrowings
    3.22 %     3.48 %     3.72 %     3.86 %     3.83 %
Rate paid on junior subordinated debt
    4.90 %     6.26 %     6.55 %     6.56 %     6.56 %
Total rate paid on interest bearing funds
    1.30 %     1.44 %     1.54 %     1.56 %     1.66 %
Net interest spread
    3.24 %     3.20 %     3.03 %     3.21 %     2.96 %
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)
    3.52 %     3.59 %     3.46 %     3.40 %     3.39 %
Cost of all deposits
    0.71 %     0.69 %     0.69 %     0.71 %     0.80 %
Efficiency ratio
    37.53 %     80.73 %     75.97 %     81.82 %     80.99 %

 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Results

(in thousands except for share data and ratios)                              
As of or for the quarter ended
 
31-Mar-11
   
31-Dec-10
   
30-Sep-10
   
30-Jun-10
   
31-Mar-10
 
                               
Balance sheet data - period end
                             
Total assets
  $ 1,830,440     $ 1,521,334     $ 1,498,932     $ 1,452,999     $ 1,440,267  
Shareholders' equity
    214,086       198,041       198,284       198,384       196,835  
Common shareholders' equity
    189,344       173,413       173,770       173,985       172,550  
Tangible common shareholders' equity
    118,870       102,778       102,718       102,517       100,666  
Earning assets
    1,556,987       1,336,570       1,283,963       1,275,540       1,278,641  
   Loans
    1,125,897       1,001,615       918,708       891,541       919,304  
   Securities
    311,094       272,439       272,381       286,100       293,081  
   Federal funds sold & other
    119,996       62,516       92,874       97,899       66,166  
Interest-bearing funds
    1,265,399       982,945       985,194       906,883       929,495  
   Interest-bearing deposits
    1,083,803       824,640       780,402       751,354       769,229  
   Borrowings
    154,791       131,500       178,000       128,750       133,500  
   Junior subordinated debt
    26,805       26,805       26,792       26,779       26,766  
Goodwill and other intangibles
    70,474       70,635       71,052       71,468       71,884  
Deposits
    1,411,676       1,156,288       1,089,366       1,092,457       1,075,495  
                                         
                                         
Balance sheet data - period average
                                       
Total assets
  $ 1,723,401     $ 1,519,386     $ 1,449,937     $ 1,433,981     $ 1,443,100  
Shareholders' equity
    206,063       198,163       198,703       197,601       167,979  
Common shareholders' equity
    181,378       173,592       173,878       173,268       152,803  
Tangible common shareholders' equity
    110,824       102,748       102,618       101,592       80,710  
Earning assets
    1,475,076       1,341,797       1,274,996       1,278,026       1,282,707  
   Loans
    1,079,197       991,723       890,221       913,251       929,662  
   Securities
    295,407       293,721       287,370       278,395       341,890  
   Federal funds sold & other
    100,472       56,353       97,405       86,380       11,155  
Interest-bearing funds
    1,165,157       979,844       919,381       916,653       955,644  
   Interest-bearing deposits
    1,004,889       822,421       761,104       759,183       789,843  
   Borrowings
    133,463       130,625       131,492       130,698       139,042  
   Junior subordinated debt
    26,805       26,798       26,785       26,772       26,759  
Goodwill and other intangibles
    70,563       70,844       71,260       71,676       72,093  
Deposits
    1,336,865       1,153,795       1,084,990       1,070,126       1,094,890  
                                         
                                         
Asset quality data & ratios
                                       
                                         
Non-covered assets:
                                       
Loans past due 30 to 89 days & accruing
  $ 2,388     $ 11,630     $ 2,003     $ 1,078     $ 2,520  
Loans past due 90 days & accruing
    544       -       -       -       -  
Nonaccruing loans
    20,899       18,241       22,398       13,192       37,034  
Total past due & nonaccrual loans
  $ 23,831     $ 29,871     $ 24,401     $ 14,270     $ 39,554  
                                         
Foreclosed property
  $ 20,854     $ 26,011     $ 27,906     $ 27,850     $ 5,997  
                                         
Loans
  $ 943,119     $ 947,786     $ 918,708     $ 891,541     $ 919,304  
                                         
Net loan charge-offs
  $ 867     $ 666     $ 3,570     $ 912     $ 2,661  
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 18,666     $ 17,033     $ 16,500     $ 16,452     $ 15,598  
Allowance for loan losses to loans
    1.98 %     1.80 %     1.80 %     1.85 %     1.70 %
                                         
                                         
Covered assets:
                                       
Loans past due 30 to 89 days & accruing
  $ 5,542     $ 4,877     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Loans past due 90 days & accruing
    4,208       400       -       -       -  
Nonaccruing loans
    68,507       4,325       -       -       -  
Total past due & nonaccrual loans
  $ 78,257     $ 9,602     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                         
Foreclosed property
  $ 11,097     $ 977     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                         
Loans
  $ 182,778     $ 53,829     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                         
Net loan charge-offs
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Allowance for loan losses
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Allowance for loan losses to loans
    0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %
 
 
 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Results
 
   
Three months ended March 31,
 
             
   
2011
   
2010
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
           
Interest income:
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 15,132     $ 12,987  
Interest on securities
    1,311       1,589  
Interest on federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits
    69       20  
Total interest income
    16,512       14,596  
Interest expense:
               
Interest on deposits
    2,342       2,172  
Interest on borrowings
    1,060       1,312  
Interest on junior subordinated debentures
    331       439  
Total interest expense
    3,733       3,923  
Net interest income before provision for loan losses
    12,779       10,673  
Provision for loan losses
    2,500       1,754  
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    10,279       8,919  
Noninterest income:
               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    897       785  
Loan sales and commissions
    -       16  
Net gain on sale of securities
    -       132  
Impairment loss on securities
    (1,066 )     (18 )
Gain on acquisition
    34,736       -  
Other income
    342       278  
Total noninterest income
    34,909       1,193  
Noninterest expense:
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    6,068       4,970  
Premises and equipment
    1,539       1,537  
Data processing
    1,061       595  
Legal, audit and other professional services
    1,660       182  
Printing, stationery and supplies
    96       12  
Telephone
    166       224  
Directors’ fees
    106       120  
Advertising, marketing and business development
    369       227  
Postage
    56       56  
Insurance and assessments
    663       800  
Loss on and expense of foreclosed property
    5,252       78  
Amortization of intangible assets
    416       416  
Other expenses
    861       699  
Total noninterest expense
    18,313       9,916  
Income before provision for income taxes
    26,875       196  
Provision for income taxes
    11,287       79  
Net income
  $ 15,588     $ 117  
                 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
  $ 15,275     $ (196 )
 
 
 

 
 
First California Financial Group
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Results

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Cash and due from banks
  $ 35,371     $ 25,487  
Interest bearing deposits with other banks
    119,996       62,516  
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value
    311,094       272,439  
Loans, net
    1,107,231       984,582  
Premises and equipment, net
    20,067       19,710  
Goodwill
    60,720       60,720  
Other intangibles, net
    9,754       9,915  
Deferred tax assets, net
    -       4,563  
Cash surrender value of life insurance
    12,342       12,232  
Foreclosed property
    31,951       26,988  
FDIC shared-loss asset
    87,073       16,725  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
    34,841       25,457  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,830,440     $ 1,521,334  
                 
                 
Non-interest checking
  $ 327,873     $ 331,648  
Interest checking
    96,632       88,638  
Money market and savings
    457,728       388,289  
Certificates of deposit, under $100,000
    128,386       84,133  
Certificates of deposit, $100,000 and over
    401,057       263,580  
Total deposits
    1,411,676       1,156,288  
                 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    30,000       45,000  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    124,791       86,500  
Junior subordinated debentures
    26,805       26,805  
Deferred tax liabilities, net
    11,258       -  
FDIC shared-loss liability
    3,573       988  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
    8,251       7,712  
                 
Total liabilities
    1,616,354       1,323,293  
                 
Total shareholders’ equity
    214,086       198,041  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,830,440     $ 1,521,334  
 
 
 

 
 
FIRST CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NON - GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(unaudited)
 
(in thousands except for share data and ratios)
 
3/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
             
Total shareholders' equity
  $ 214,086     $ 198,041  
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets
    (70,474 )     (70,635 )
Tangible equity
    143,612       127,406  
Less: Preferred stock
    (24,742 )     (24,628 )
Tangible common equity
  $ 118,870     $ 102,778  
                 
Total assets
  $ 1,830,440     $ 1,521,334  
Less: Goodwill and intangible assets
    (70,474 )     (70,635 )
Tangible assets
  $ 1,759,966     $ 1,450,699  
                 
Common shares outstanding
    28,214,721       28,170,760  
                 
Tangible equity to tangible assets
    8.16 %     8.78 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
    6.75 %     7.08 %
Tangible book value per common share
  $ 4.21     $ 3.65  
                 
   
Three months ended
 
   
3/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
Net income available to common shares
  $ 15,275     $ 767  
Less: amortization of intangible assets, net of tax
    241       241  
Net income (loss) available to tangible common shares
  $ 15,516     $ 1,008  
                 
                 
   
Three months ended
 
   
3/31/2011
   
12/31/2010
 
                 
Noninterest expense
  $ 18,313     $ 12,453  
Less: amortization of intangible assets
    (416 )     (416 )
Less: loss on and expense of foreclosed property
    (5,252 )     (2,224 )
Less: integration/conversion expenses
    (515 )     (430 )
Operating expenses
  $ 12,130     $ 9,383