Plaza Bancorp Announces 2015 Third Quarter's Financial Results (unaudited)

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 27, 2015) - Plaza Bancorp (OTCBB: PLZZ) (the "Company"), the holding company of Plaza Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income for the third quarter of 2015, the first full reporting period after the merger with Manhattan Bancorp, of $2.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share. The Company's annualized return on average assets and return on average equity for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 were 0.82% and 8.30%, respectively.

Due to the merger with Manhattan Bancorp and the common ownership of the two institutions, the accounting method used for reporting for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 is the pooling of interest method which combines the results of the two entities. For the first three quarters of 2015, the Company reported net income of $1.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. The annualized return on average assets and return on average equity for the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were 0.16% and 1.52%, respectively. The Company's results for the first nine months of 2015 include $4.9 million in merger related expenses.

Gene Galloway, Plaza Bank's President and Chief Executive Officer, commenting on the third quarter and the effects of the merger with Manhattan Bancorp and Bank of Manhattan, N.A. stated, "Both the balance sheet and income statements are stable three months after the merger. This bodes well for the balance of the year and looking into 2016. Since the merger, total deposits have increased by $10 million and loans have fallen by $18 million, but our loan pipelines are growing and we anticipate strong loan growth during the fourth quarter."

In conclusion, Mr. Galloway said, "September saw the opening of our eighth location in San Diego. As a result, we have a great presence in Southern California. This coupled with our Las Vegas facility gives us a unique footprint in these important economic markets."

Highlights for quarter ended September 30, 2015 included:

  • In September, the Bank opened its eighth regional office in San Diego.

  • Loan originations for the Bank in the third quarter were $71.3 million.

  • For the quarter the Bank recovered $34,000 of prior period charge-offs and had zero loans charge-offs.

  • During the quarter, the Bank sold $12.2 million of SBA 7a loans that generated $865,000 in gains.

  • For the quarter, the Company's and Bank's net interest margin ("NIM") were 4.45% and 4.66%, respectively. The 21 basis point difference in the NIM between the two entities is due to the $25.0 million in subordinated debentures issued by the Company On June 26, 2015 as part of its acquisition of Manhattan Bancorp.

  • The Company's efficiency ratio for the quarter was 69%.

Net interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 totaled $11.0 million. Loan interest income totaled $12.3 million, the average of total outstanding loans for the quarter was $839.0 million and the annualized yield was 5.80%. Interest expense related to deposits was $951,000 for the quarter, or 43 basis points annualized. The interest expense related to the subordinated debentures for the quarter was $445,000, or 7.125% annualized.

The Company recorded a $209,000 provision for loan losses during the third quarter of 2015. This provision was primarily related to $17.1 million in loans where the loan grade classification was downgraded. Non-accrual loans at September 30, 2015 totaled $1.9 million with only two non-accrual loans totaling $676,000 being 30 days or more past due.

Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2015 was $2.4 million. Non-interest income for the third quarter is primarily comprised of net gain from the sale of loans of $865,000, loan servicing income of $344,000, deposit fee income of $302,000, loan referral fee income of $221,000 and other fee income totaling $678,000.

The third quarter of 2015 non-interest expense totaled $9.4 million. Merger related professional expenses in the third quarter totaled $577,000.

For the third quarter of 2015, the Company's effective tax rate was 43.4%, for a total tax expense of $1.6 million for the quarter.

At September 30, 2015, the Company's ratio of tangible common equity to total assets was 8.27%, with a tangible book value of $3.14 per share and a book value per share of $3.47.

At September 30, 2015, the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements with a ratio for tier 1 leverage capital of 10.12%, for common equity tier 1 risk-based capital of 11.56%, tier 1 risked-based capital of 11.56% and total risk-based capital of 12.80%. These capital ratios exceeded the "well capitalized" standards defined by the federal banking regulators of 5.00% for tier 1 leverage capital, 6.5% for common equity tier 1 risk-based capital, 8.00% for tier 1 risk-based capital and 10.00% for total risk-based capital. At September 30, 2015, the Company had a ratio for tier 1 leverage capital of 8.27%, common equity tier 1 risk-based capital of 9.44%, tier 1 risk-based capital of 9.44% and total risk-based capital of 13.46%.

About Plaza Bancorp
Plaza Bancorp is the holding company of Plaza Bank. Plaza Bank is a full service community bank serving the business and professional communities in Southern California and Southern Nevada. The Bank is committed to meeting the financial needs of small to middle market businesses and professional firms with loans for working capital, equipment and owner-occupied commercial real estate financing and a full array of cash management services. Plaza Bank meets its customers' needs through its eight regional offices located in the cities of El Segundo, Glendale, Irvine, Las Vegas, Manhattan Beach, Montebello, Pasadena and San Diego. For more information, visit www.plazabank.com or call President and CEO Gene Galloway at (949) 502-4309 or (702) 277-2221.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to the safe harbors created by that Act. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may." Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information, expectations, assumptions, projections, and management's judgment about the Company, the Bank, the banking industry and general economic conditions. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management's views as of any subsequent date. Future events are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely.

Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this press release. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the Bank's ability to successfully execute its business plans and achieve its objectives; changes in general economic, real estate and financial market conditions, either nationally or locally in areas in which the Bank conducts its operations; changes in interest rates; new litigation or claims or changes in existing litigation or claims; future credit loss experience; increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the Bank's operations or business; loss of key personnel; changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies; and the ability to satisfy requirements related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulation on internal control.

Plaza Bank

Statements of Financial Condition

(Unaudited)

September 30,

June 30,

December 31,

September 30,

ASSETS

2015

2015

2014*

2014*

Cash and cash equivalents

$

135,225,000

$

117,342,000

$

106,386,000

$

96,973,000

Investment securities - available for sale

29,149,000

34,308,000

43,550,000

44,346,000

Loans held for sale

4,972,000

6,861,000

36,368,000

64,089,000

Loans held for investment

829,280,000

844,694,000

821,722,000

765,658,000

Allowance for possible credit losses

(10,398,000)

(10,156,000)

(9,426,000)

(9,003,000)

Net loans held for investment

818,882,000

834,538,000

812,296,000

756,655,000

Goodwill and other intangibles

12,447,000

12,527,000

20,609,000

20,855,000

Idemnification asset

762,000

1,466,000

1,920,000

2,116,000

Accrued interest and other assets

29,147,000

31,645,000

40,142,000

43,360,000

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,030,584,000

$

1,038,687,000

$

1,061,271,000

$

1,028,394,000

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

Deposits

Noninterest-bearing demand

$

299,398,000

$

296,380,000

$

311,351,000

$

289,107,000

Savings, now and money market accounts

358,713,000

342,565,000

332,241,000

334,318,000

Time deposits

221,863,000

231,137,000

251,729,000

245,617,000

Total Deposits

$

879,974,000

$

870,082,000

$

895,321,000

$

869,042,000

Borrowings

24,000,000

34,000,000

29,000,000

24,000,000

Accrued interest and other liabilities

9,552,000

10,975,000

13,425,000

13,427,000

Total Liabilities

913,526,000

915,057,000

937,746,000

906,469,000

Total Shareholder's Equity

117,058,000

123,630,000

123,525,000

121,925,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY

$

1,030,584,000

$

1,038,687,000

$

1,061,271,000

$

1,028,394,000

Capital Ratios End of Period:

Tier 1 leverage ratio

10.12%

10.42%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

11.56%

11.66%

Risk-based capital ratio

12.80%

12.84%

Plaza Bank

Statements of Operations

For the Quarter and Year Ended

(Unaudited)

Quarter

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Year-to-Date

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

2015

2014*

2015*

2014*

Interest Income

12,466,000

11,880,000

38,337,000

34,143,000

Interest Expense

1,018,000

1,142,000

3,091,000

3,478,000

Net Interest Income

$

11,448,000

$

10,738,000

$

35,246,000

$

30,665,000

Provisions for Loan Losses

209,000

326,000

939,000

1,503,000

Net Interest Income after

Provisions for Loan Losses

11,239,000

10,412,000

34,307,000

29,162,000

Noninterest Income

2,078,000

6,221,000

8,094,000

18,425,000

Merger Expense

105,000

-

3,053,000

-

Noninterest Expense

8,203,000

15,415,000

32,906,000

43,900,000

Income before Income Taxes

5,009,000

1,218,000

6,442,000

3,687,000

Provisions for Income Taxes

2,022,000

1,012,000

3,564,000

2,843,000

Net Income

$

2,987,000

$

206,000

$

2,878,000

$

844,000

RETURN ON ASSETS

1.16

%

0.80

%

0.37

%

0.11

%

RETURN ON EQUITY

10.02

%

0.71

%

3.11

%

0.92

%

Plaza Bank

Loan Held for Investment Portfolio Composition

September 30,

June 30,

December 31,

September 30,

2015

2015

2014*

2014*

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Construction and Land Development

11,394,000

13,570,000

10,281,000

13,648,000

Commercial real estate and other

506,150,000

504,254,000

483,572,000

461,153,000

Commercial

149,310,000

166,674,000

183,097,000

159,318,000

Residential real estate

112,511,000

110,370,000

95,359,000

83,379,000

Consumer

53,238,000

52,930,000

52,001,000

50,232,000

Total

$

832,603,000

$

847,798,000

$

824,310,000

$

767,730,000

Allowance for loan losses

(10,398,000

)

(10,156,000

)

(9,426,000

)

(9,003,000

)

Deferred loan fees and discounts, net of costs

(3,323,000

)

(3,106,000

)

(2,588,000

)

(2,072,000

)

Total net loans

$

818,882,000

$

834,536,000

$

812,296,000

$

756,655,000

Non-Performing Assets

September 30,

June 30,

December 31,

September 30,

2015

2015

2014*

2014*

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Non-Accrual Assets

Loans

$

1,716,000

$

1,779,000

$

3,059,000

$

6,732,000

OREO

-

-

-

-

Delinquency

30 - 89 Days past due

$

667,000

$

2,885,000

$

2,504,000

$

426,000

90 days and greater

109,000

109,000

236,000

845,000

Plaza Bancorp

Statement of Financial Condition

For the Quarter and Year Ended

(Unaudited)

September 30,

June 30,

December 31,

September 30,

ASSETS

2015

2015

2014*

2014*

Cash and cash equivalents

$

135,225,000

$

117,342,000

$

107,987,000

$

96,973,000

Investment securities - available for sale

29,149,000

34,308,000

43,551,000

44,346,000

Loans held for sale

4,972,000

6,861,000

36,369,000

64,089,000

Loans held for investment

829,280,000

844,694,000

822,118,000

765,658,000

Allowance for possible credit losses

(10,398,000)

(10,156,000)

(9,426,000)

(9,003,000)

Net loans held for investment

818,882,000

834,538,000

812,692,000

756,655,000

Goodwill and other intangibles

12,447,000

12,527,000

20,547,000

20,855,000

Idemnification asset

762,000

1,466,000

1,920,000

2,116,000

Accrued interest and other assets

36,737,000

59,208,000

36,725,000

48,421,000

TOTAL ASSETS

$

1,038,174,000

$

1,066,250,000

$

1,059,791,000

$

1,033,455,000

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits

Noninterest-bearing demand

$

295,096,000

$

292,231,000

$

306,700,000

$

287,615,000

Savings, now and money market accounts

357,899,000

341,752,000

336,630,000

334,318,000

Time deposits

221,863,000

231,137,000

251,729,000

245,617,000

Total Deposits

$

874,858,000

$

865,120,000

$

895,059,000

$

867,550,000

Borrowings

49,000,000

58,700,000

29,000,000

24,000,000

Accrued interest and other liabilities

10,125,000

42,678,000

13,797,000

13,720,000

Total Liabilities

933,983,000

966,498,000

937,856,000

905,270,000

Total Shareholders' Equity

104,191,000

99,752,000

121,935,000

128,185,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

1,038,174,000

$

1,066,250,000

$

1,059,791,000

$

1,033,455,000

BASIC BOOK VALUE PER SHARE

$

3.47

$

3.32

$

4.13

$

4.34

TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER SHARE

$

3.13

$

2.97

$

3.67

$

3.87

BASIC SHARES OUTSTANDING AT PERIOD END

30,040,003

30,040,003

29,509,737

29,509,737

DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING AT PERIOD END

30,136,696

30,136,696

30,368,310

30,368,310

Capital Ratios End of Period:

Tier 1 leverage ratio

8.27%

7.51%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

9.44%

8.30%

Risk-based capital ratio

13.46%

12.06%

Plaza Bancorp

Statement of Operations

For the Quarter and Year Ended

(Unaudited)

Quarter

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Year-to-Date

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

2015

2014*

2015*

2014*

Interest income

12,466,000

11,880,000

38,349,000

34,143,000

Interest expense

1,463,000

1,142,000

3,561,000

3,496,000

Net Interest Income

$

11,003,000

$

10,738,000

$

34,788,000

$

30,647,000

Provisions for loan losses

209,000

326,000

939,000

1,503,000

Net interest income after

Provisions for Loan Losses

10,794,000

10,412,000

33,849,000

29,144,000

Noninterest income

2,409,000

6,303,000

9,023,000

18,529,000

Merger expense

577,000

-

4,916,000

-

Noninterest expense

8,855,000

15,614,000

34,050,000

44,367,000

Income before income taxes

3,771,000

1,101,000

3,906,000

3,306,000

Provisions for income taxes

1,635,000

996,000

2,639,000

2,860,000

Net Income

$

2,136,000

$

105,000

$

1,267,000

$

446,000

EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC

$

0.07

$

0.00

$

0.04

$

0.02

EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED

$

0.07

$

0.00

$

0.04

$

0.01

BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES

30,040,003

29,511,231

30,040,003

29,511,231

DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES

30,136,696

30,368,310

30,136,696

30,368,310

RETURN ON ASSETS

0.82

%

0.04

%

0.16

%

0.06

%

RETURN ON EQUITY

8.30

%

0.33

%

1.52

%

0.46

%

*Pooling of Interest

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