EX-99.1 2 tm2313653d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

April 25, 2023

 

PACWEST BANCORP ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

first Quarter 2023 Highlights

 

Net loss available to common stockholders of $1.21 billion, or a loss of $10.22 per diluted share

 

Adjusted earnings of $89.4 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, which excludes non-cash goodwill impairment, and severance and contract termination expense (non-GAAP measure)

 

Goodwill impairment of $1.38 billion recorded due to decline in our stock price as a result of recent market volatility. Goodwill impairment is a non-cash charge and has no impact on our regulatory capital ratios, cash flows, or liquidity position

 

Severance and contract termination expense of $8.5 million accrued related to our efficiency initiative

 

First quarter results were marked by enhanced liquidity following market volatility

 

Total deposits increased $1.1 billion to $28.2 billion at March 31, 2023 compared to Company’s most recent update of $27.1 billion as of March 20, 2023. Deposit balances further increased approximately $700 million as of April 24, 2023

 

Total insured deposits, including accounts eligible for pass-through insurance, represented approximately 73% of total deposits as of April 24, 2023 up from 48% at December 31, 2022

 

Immediately-available liquidity (on-balance sheet liquidity and unused borrowing capacity) of $12.4 billion, which exceeded uninsured deposits of $8.1 billion, with a coverage ratio of 153% at March 31, 2023

 

All risk-based capital ratios increased from December 31, 2022, with CET1 increasing from 8.70% to 9.22%

 

Credit metrics remain steady with nonperforming assets ratio declining 3 basis points to 35 basis points

 

Unrealized losses on the Company’s investment portfolio improved, declining from $791 million at December 31, 2022 to $736 million at March 31, 2023

 

ADJUSTED eARNINGS

 

Financial results for the first quarter of 2023 were impacted by goodwill impairment of $1.38 billion and reorganization costs of $8.5 million. Excluding these amounts, adjusted earnings were $89.4 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023. A reconciliation of adjusted earnings to net (loss) earnings according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) is provided in the financial tables at the end of this press release.

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
   2023   2022   2022 
             
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Earnings Summary:               
Net (loss) earnings  $(1,195,424)  $49,509   $120,128 
Diluted earnings per common share  $(10.22)  $0.33   $1.01 
Return on average assets   (11.34)%   0.48%   1.22%
Return on average tangible common equity (1)   14.45%   12.71%   20.77%
                
Adjusted Earnings Summary (1):               
Adjusted earnings  $89,436   $75,066   $120,128 
Adjusted diluted earnings per common share  $0.66   $0.54   $1.01 
Adjusted return on average assets   0.85%   0.72%   1.22%
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity        15.62  %        13.56  %        20.77  %

 

 

(1) Non-GAAP measure.                        

 

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CEO COMMENTARY

 

Paul Taylor, President and CEO, commented, “Our strong banking franchise and our loyal, diversified customer base have driven us through one of the most challenging recent periods in the banking industry. Our deposits have stabilized with total insured deposits increasing from 48% of total deposits at year-end to 71% of total deposits at March 31, 2023. Importantly, deposits stabilized in the latter part of March and rebounded nicely in April, increasing approximately $700 million subsequent to quarter-end. Moreover, in light of the recent events, management took immediate steps to maximize liquidity, including the exploration of strategic asset sales, which has led to the transfer of our $2.7 billion Lender Finance loan portfolio to held for sale.”

 

Mr. Taylor continued, “The industry dynamics in the quarter caused a significant decline in regional bank stocks, including ours. As a result, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge. It is important to note that goodwill impairment is a non-cash charge and has no impact on our regulatory capital ratios, cash flows, or liquidity position. We also are continuing the work we started last year to improve the overall efficiency of the Bank, which resulted in severance and contract termination expense of $8.5 million and the consolidation of two branches into nearby branches in the first quarter of 2023. I am proud to say that in the face of this crisis, our business of serving our customers and communities was unrelenting, allowing us to post $89.4 million in adjusted earnings for the quarter. In addition, credit quality remains strong as evidenced by nonperforming assets of 35 basis points and net charge-offs of 13 basis points for the quarter and 5 basis points for the trailing twelve months.”

 

Mr. Taylor concluded, “As we look forward, we continue to execute on our overall strategy, which includes managing the balance sheet around a stable and diversified funding mix, emphasizing our core business, preserving profitability with a strong asset base and reduced costs, and maintaining our capital and liquidity positions while prudently managing risks. We expect that our total assets will be closer to $35 billion within the next few months, after we complete certain asset sales and bring down liquidity to more normal levels. These actions will improve our liquidity position and are expected to increase our CET1 capital ratio to above 10%. We are also expediting our operational efficiency strategy to reduce facilities and vendors, optimize business processes, and execute on other cost savings across the business to improve our profitability. We will continue to prioritize our customer relationships, which have been the bedrock of our success for more than twenty years.”

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

   At or For the       At or For the     
   Three Months Ended       Three Months Ended     
   March 31,   December 31,   Increase   March 31,   Increase 
Financial Highlights  2023   2022   (Decrease)   2023   2022   (Decrease) 
                         
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Net (loss) earnings available to common stockholders  $(1,205,371)  $39,562   $(1,244,933)  $(1,205,371)  $120,128   $(1,325,499)
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share  $(10.22)  $0.33   $(10.55)  $(10.22)  $1.01   $(11.23)
Pre-provision, pre-good will impairment, pre-tax net revenue ("PPNR") (1)  $119,396   $106,151   $13,245   $119,396   $162,109   $(42,713)
Return on average assets   (11.34)%   0.48%   (11.82)   (11.34)%   1.22%   (12.56)
PPNR return on average assets (1)   1.13%   1.02%   0.11    1.13%   1.65%   (0.52)
Return on average tangible common equity (1)   14.45%   12.71%   1.74    14.45%   20.77%   (6.32)
                               
Yield on average loans and leases (tax equivalent)   6.14%   5.73%   0.41    6.14%   4.66%   1.48 
Cost of average total deposits   1.98%   1.37%   0.61    1.98%   0.07%   1.91 
Net interest margin ("NIM")(tax equivalent)   2.89%   3.41%   (0.52)   2.89%   3.43%   (0.54)
Efficiency ratio   58.2%   53.3%   4.9    58.2%   50.1%   8.1 
                               
Total assets  $44,302,981   $41,228,936   $3,074,045   $44,302,981   $39,249,639   $5,053,342 
Loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees  $25,672,381   $28,609,129   $(2,936,748)  $25,672,381   $24,352,072   $1,320,309 
Non interest-bearing demand deposits  $7,030,759   $11,212,357   $(4,181,598)  $7,030,759   $14,057,051   $(7,026,292)
Retail non-maturity deposits  $19,230,293   $26,561,129   $(7,330,836)  $19,230,293   $31,676,404   $(12,446,111)
Total deposits  $28,187,561   $33,936,334   $(5,748,773)  $28,187,561   $33,224,895   $(5,037,334)
                               
As percentage of total deposits:                              
Non interest-bearing demand deposits   25%   33%   (8)   25%   42%   (17)
Retail non-maturity deposits   68%   78%   (10)   68%   95%   (27)
                               
Equity to assets ratio   6.26%   9.58%   (3.32)   6.26%   9.30%   (3.04)
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio   9.22%   8.70%   0.52    9.22%   8.64%   0.58 
Tier 1 capital ratio   11.16%   10.61%   0.55    11.16%   9.07%   2.09 
Total capital ratio   14.22%   13.61%   0.61    14.22%   12.27%   1.95 
Tangible common equity ratio (1)   5.07%   5.13%   (0.06)   5.07%   5.83%   (0.76)
Tangible book value per common share (1)  $18.66   $17.00   $1.66   $18.66   $18.42   $0.24 

 

 

(1) Non-GAAP measure.

                     

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INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

 

NET INTEREST INCOME

 

Net interest income decreased by $43.7 million to $279.3 million for the first quarter of 2023 compared to $322.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 due mainly to higher interest expense on deposits and borrowings, offset partially by higher interest income on loans and leases and deposits in financial institutions. Interest income on loans and leases increased by $25.7 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to a 41 basis points increase in the tax equivalent yield on loans and leases and a $390.3 million increase in the average balance of loans and leases compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Interest income on deposits in financial institutions increased by $25.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 due mainly to a $1.8 billion increase in the average balance of deposits in financial institutions and a 98 basis points increase in the yield on deposits in financial institutions. The tax equivalent yield on loans and leases was 6.14% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 5.73% for the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase in the tax equivalent yield on loans and leases was due primarily to higher coupon interest attributable to increased rates on production and on existing variable rate loans. Interest expense on deposits increased by $38.3 million in the first quarter of 2023 due mainly to increased market rates and an increased use of brokered deposits that contributed to a 61 basis points increase in the cost of total deposits, offset partially by the decrease in the average balance of deposits. Interest expense on borrowings increased by $49.2 million due to a $3.6 billion increase in the average balance and a 57 basis points increase in the cost of borrowings attributable mainly to the impact of increased market rates on our variable rate borrowings and higher market rates on new borrowings.

 

The tax equivalent NIM was 2.89% for the first quarter of 2023 compared to 3.41% for the fourth quarter of 2022. The decrease in the NIM was due mainly to a shift in our funding mix in the second half of March 2023 as we responded to the banking crisis to enhance liquidity and protect franchise value. Average borrowings as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities was 19% for the first quarter of 2023 compared to 7% for the fourth quarter of 2022. The additional borrowings are largely short term in nature, which will allow us to normalize our funding mix over time as economic conditions stabilize. The tax-equivalent NIM was further impacted by a higher cost of total deposits and borrowings, offset partially by higher yields on loans and leases and deposits in financial institutions.

 

The cost of total deposits was 1.98% for the first quarter of 2023 compared to 1.37% for the fourth quarter of 2022 due mainly to higher market interest rates and a change in the mix of average deposits, resulting from a decrease in lower cost retail non-maturity deposits and an increase in higher cost retail and brokered time deposits.

 

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

The following table presents details of the provision for credit losses for the periods indicated:

 

   Three Months Ended     
   March 31,   December 31,   Increase 
Provision for Credit Losses  2023   2022   (Decrease) 
             
   (In thousands) 
Addition to allowance for loan and lease losses  $18,500   $14,000   $4,500 
Reduction in reserve for unfunded loan commitments   (15,500)   (4,000)   (11,500)
Total loan-related provision   3,000    10,000    (7,000)
Addition to allowance for held-to-maturity securities   -    -    - 
Total provision for credit losses  $3,000   $10,000   $(7,000)

 

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The provision for credit losses was $3.0 million for the first quarter of 2023 compared to $10.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. The provision for the fourth quarter of 2022 reflected the impact of net loan growth. During the first quarter of 2023, while loans and leases held for investment and unfunded loan commitments declined, a $3 million provision was recognized due to an increase in qualitative reserves for loans secured by commercial real estate and higher net charge-offs.

 

Noninterest Income

 

The following table presents details of noninterest income for the periods indicated:

 

   Three Months Ended     
   March 31,   December 31,   Increase 
Noninterest Income  2023   2022   (Decrease) 
             
   (In thousands) 
Service charges on deposit accounts  $3,573   $3,178   $395 
Other commissions and fees   10,344    11,208    (864)
Leased equipment income   13,857    12,322    1,535 
Gain on sale of loans and leases   2,962    388    2,574 
Gain (loss) on sale of securities   -    (49,302)   49,302 
Dividends and gains on equity investments   1,098    661    437 
Warrant loss   (333)   (46)   (287)
Other income   4,890    2,635    2,255 
Total noninterest income (loss)  $36,391   $(18,956)  $55,347 

 

Noninterest income increased by $55.3 million to income of $36.4 million for the first quarter of 2023 compared to a loss of $19.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 due primarily to a decrease of $49.3 million in loss on sale of securities, and increases of $2.6 million in gain on sale of loans and leases, $2.3 million in other income, and $1.5 million in leased equipment income. The decrease in loss on sale of securities resulted from the sales of $1.0 billion of securities for a net loss of $49.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to no sales in the first quarter of 2023. The increase in gain on sale of loans and leases resulted from the sale of $287.3 million of loans for a net gain of $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the sale of $11.0 million of loans for a net gain of $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase in other income was due primarily to a $2.0 million gain from the change in fair value of the credit-linked notes in the first quarter of 2023. The increase in leased equipment income was due mainly to higher rental income compared to the linked quarter.

 

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Noninterest Expense

 

The following table presents details of noninterest expense for the periods indicated:

 

   Three Months Ended     
   March 31,   December 31,   Increase 
Noninterest Expense  2023   2022   (Decrease) 
             
   (In thousands) 
Compensation  $88,476   $106,124   $(17,648)
Occupancy   15,067    14,922    145 
Data processing   10,938    9,722    1,216 
Other professional services   6,073    6,924    (851)
Insurance and assessments   11,717    7,205    4,512 
Intangible asset amortization   2,411    2,629    (218)
Leased equipment depreciation   9,375    8,627    748 
Foreclosed assets expense (income), net   363    (108)   471 
Customer related expense   24,005    18,197    5,808 
Loan expense   6,524    6,150    374 
Other   12,804    11,737    1,067 
Total operating expense   187,753    192,129    (4,376)
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs   8,514    5,703    2,811 
Goodwill impairment   1,376,736    29,000    1,347,736 
Total noninterest expense  $1,573,003   $226,832   $1,346,171 

 

The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $1.38 billion in the first quarter of 2023. It is a standard accounting requirement for companies to periodically assess and determine the carrying value of goodwill as an asset. The severe effects of recent industry events on the market valuation of the Company warranted goodwill impairment testing and, following a comprehensive analysis, it was determined that the total amount of goodwill was impaired. The goodwill impairment charge does not have an impact on the Company’s regulatory capital ratios, cash flows, or liquidity position.

 

Noninterest expense increased by $1.35 billion to $1.57 billion for the first quarter of 2023 compared to $226.8 million for the fourth quarter 2022 due primarily to the $1.38 billion goodwill impairment charge. Excluding the goodwill impairment and acquisition, integration and reorganization costs, operating expense decreased by $4.4 million to $187.8 million. The $4.4 million decrease was due mainly to a decrease of $17.6 million in compensation expense, offset partially by increases of $5.8 million in customer related expense and $4.5 million in insurance and assessments expense. The decrease in compensation expense was due primarily to lower bonus expense and lower stock-based compensation expense. The increase in customer related expense was due mostly to higher third-party payments for deposit customers on account analysis. The increase in insurance and assessments was due mainly to higher FDIC assessment expense attributable to the 2 basis point assessment rate increase effective January 1, 2023, and a higher assessment base as a result of the $1.6 billion increase in average assets in the first quarter of 2023.

 

Income Taxes

 

The effective income tax rate was 5.2% for the first quarter of 2023 compared to 26.3% for the fourth quarter of 2022. Excluding goodwill impairment, the effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2023 was 28.4%. The increase from the fourth quarter of 2022 was due primarily to higher disallowed interest expense in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding goodwill impairment, the effective tax rate for the full year 2023 is currently estimated to be in the range of 28% to 30%.

 

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BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS

 

Deposits and Client Investment Funds

 

The following table presents the composition of our deposit portfolio as of the dates indicated:

 

   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022   March 31, 2022 
       % of       % of       % of 
Deposit Composition  Balance   Total   Balance   Total   Balance   Total 
                         
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Noninterest-bearing demand  $7,030,759    25%  $11,212,357    33%  $14,057,051    42%
Interest checking   5,307,413    19%   6,990,377    20%   6,673,696    20%
Money market   6,220,203    22%   7,780,758    23%   10,301,996    31%
Savings   671,918    2%   577,637    2%   643,661    2%
Total retail non-maturity deposits   19,230,293    68%   26,561,129    78%   31,676,404    95%
Wholesale non-maturity deposits   2,028,676    7%   2,637,362    8%   322,732    1%
Total non-maturity deposits   21,258,969    75%   29,198,491    86%   31,999,136    96%
Retail time deposits   2,502,914    9%   2,434,414    7%   1,030,124    3%
Brokered time deposits   4,425,678    16%   2,303,429    7%   195,635    1%
Total time deposits (1)   6,928,592    25%   4,737,843    14%   1,225,759    4%
Total deposits  $28,187,561    100%  $33,936,334    100%  $33,224,895    100%

 

 

(1)Includes time deposits over $250,000 of $1.1 billion, $1.5 billion, and $347.4 million at March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and March 31, 2022, respectively.

 

Total deposits decreased by $5.7 billion or 16.9% in the first quarter of 2023 due primarily to a $7.3 billion or 27.6% decrease in retail non-maturity deposits and a $608.7 million decrease in wholesale non-maturity deposits, offset partially by a $2.2 billion increase in time deposits. At March 31, 2023, retail non-maturity deposits totaled $19.2 billion or 68% of total deposits, including $7.0 billion of noninterest-bearing demand deposits or 25% of total deposits.

 

The following table presents the composition of our deposit portfolio by division as of the dates indicated:

 

   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022     
       % of       % of   Increase 
   Balance   Total   Balance   Total   (Decrease) 
                     
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Community Banking  $14,917,027    53%  $17,466,726    52%  $(2,549,699)
Venture Banking   6,584,554    23%   11,296,574    33%   (4,712,020)
Wholesale Deposits   6,685,980    24%   5,173,034    15%   1,512,946 
Total deposits  $28,187,561    100%  $33,936,334    100%  $(5,748,773)

 

As of March 31, 2023, FDIC-insured deposits represented approximately 71% of total deposits, including accounts eligible for pass-through insurance, and FDIC-insured venture-specific deposits accounted for approximately 83% of total venture-specific deposits, including accounts eligible for pass-through insurance. The Bank’s spot deposit rates increased from 1.71% at December 31, 2022 to 2.32% at March 31, 2023.

 

In addition to deposit products, we also offer alternative, non-depository cash investment options for select clients. These alternative options include investments managed by Pacific Western Asset Management Inc. (“PWAM”), our registered investment advisor subsidiary, and third-party sweep products. Total off-balance sheet client investment funds decreased from $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2022 to $1.2 billion as of March 31, 2023, of which $0.8 billion was managed by PWAM.

 

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BORROWINGS

 

The following table presents the composition of our borrowings as of the dates indicated:

 

   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022     
       Weighted       Weighted     
       Avarage       Avarage   Increase 
Borrowing Type  Balance   Rate   Balance   Rate   (Decrease) 
                     
   (Dollars in thousands) 
FHLB secured advances  $5,450,000    5.07%  $1,270,000    4.62%  $4,180,000 
Bank Term Funding Program   4,910,000    4.38%   -    -    4,910,000 
Repurchase agreement (1)   1,393,337    8.50%   -    -    1,393,337 
Credit-linked notes   128,375    15.24%   132,030    14.56%   (3,655)
AFX borrowings   -    -    250,000    4.68%   (250,000)
FHLB unsecured overnight advance   -    -    112,000    4.37%   (112,000)
Total borrowings  $11,881,712    5.30%  $1,764,030    5.36%  $10,117,682 

 

 

(1)Balance is net of unamortized issuance costs of $17.9 million and $0.4 million of accrued exit fees. Rate calculation does not include the effects of issuance costs and exit fees.

 

The $10.1 billion increase in borrowings in the first quarter of 2023 is the result of the Company’s proactive effort to bolster its on-balance sheet liquidity in response to the elevated net deposit outflows caused by the banking crisis. The increase is comprised of borrowings under the new Bank Term Funding Program of $4.9 billion, an increase in FHLB secured advances of $4.2 billion, and borrowing under a new repurchase agreement facility of $1.4 billion. Available borrowing capacity was approximately $5.8 billion at March 31, 2023.

 

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Loans and Leases

 

The following table presents roll forwards of loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, for the periods indicated:

 

   Three Months Ended 
Roll Forward of Loans and Leases Held  March 31,   December 31, 
for Investment, Net of Deferred Fees  2023   2022 
         
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Balance, beginning of period  $28,609,129   $27,660,041 
Additions:          
Production   468,671    1,287,248 
Disbursements   1,622,898    1,919,979 
Total production and disbursements   2,091,569    3,207,227 
Reductions:          
Payoffs   (1,021,652)   (1,136,016)
Paydowns   (965,537)   (1,050,727)
Total payoffs and paydowns   (1,987,189)   (2,186,743)
Sales   (231,798)   (2,611)
Transfers to foreclosed assets   (2,568)   (4,714)
Charge-offs   (10,397)   (3,352)
Transfers to loans held for sale   (2,796,365)   (60,719)
Total reductions   (5,028,317)   (2,258,139)
Net (decrease) increase   (2,936,748)   949,088 
Balance, end of period  $25,672,381   $28,609,129 
           
Weighted average rate on production (1)   8.44%   7.55%

 

 

(1)The weighted average rate on production presents contractual rates on a tax equivalent basis and excludes amortized fees. Amortized fees added approximately 17 basis points to loan yields in 2023.

 

Loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees, decreased by $2.9 billion, or 10.3% in the first quarter of 2023 to $25.7 billion at March 31, 2023. The overall decrease in the loans and leases balance for the first quarter of 2023 was due primarily to a $2.7 billion transfer to loans held for sale of Lender Finance loans included in the asset-based commercial loan portfolio.

 

The weighted average rate on the $469 million of production for the first quarter of 2023 increased to 8.44% from 7.55% for the fourth quarter of 2022 due primarily to the loan mix (lower percentage of multi-family production and a higher percentage of Civic production) and the increase in market interest rates.

 

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The following table presents the composition of loans and leases held for investment by loan portfolio segment and class, net of deferred fees, as of the dates indicated:

 

   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022   March 31, 2022 
       % of       % of       % of 
Loan and Lease Portfolio  Balance   Total   Balance   Total   Balance   Total 
                         
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Real estate mortgage:                              
Commercial  $3,808,751    15%  $3,846,831    13%  $3,669,741    15%
Multi-family   5,523,320    21%   5,607,865    20%   4,080,257    17%
Other residential   6,075,540    24%   6,275,628    22%   4,759,066    20%
Total real estate mortgage   15,407,611    60%   15,730,324    55%   12,509,064    52%
Real estate construction and land:                              
Commercial   910,327    4%   898,592    3%   802,022    3%
Residential   3,698,113    14%   3,253,580    11%   2,421,694    10%
Total real estate construction and land   4,608,440    18%   4,152,172    14%   3,223,716    13%
Total real estate   20,016,051    78%   19,882,496    69%   15,732,780    65%
Commercial:                              
Asset-based   2,068,327    8%   5,140,209    18%   4,739,220    19%
Venture capital   2,058,237    8%   2,033,302    7%   2,077,339    9%
Other commercial   1,102,543    4%   1,108,451    4%   1,298,136    5%
Total commercial   5,229,107    20%   8,281,962    29%   8,114,695    33%
Consumer   427,223    2%   444,671    2%   504,597    2%
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees  $25,672,381    100%  $28,609,129    100%  $24,352,072    100%
                               
Total unfunded loan commitments  $9,776,789        $11,110,264        $9,899,345      

 

Allowance for Credit Losses ON LOANS AND LEASES

 

The following tables present roll forwards of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases for the periods indicated:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 
Allowance for Credit  Allowance for   Reserve for   Total 
Losses on Loans and  Loan and   Unfunded Loan   Allowance for 
Leases Rollforward  Lease Losses   Commitments   Credit Losses 
             
   (In thousands) 
Beginning balance  $200,732   $91,071   $291,803 
Charge-offs   (10,397)   -    (10,397)
Recoveries   1,220    -    1,220 
Net charge-offs   (9,177)   -    (9,177)
Provision   18,500    (15,500)   3,000 
Ending balance  $210,055   $75,571   $285,626 

 

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   Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 
Allowance for Credit  Allowance for   Reserve for   Total 
Losses on Loans and  Loan and   Unfunded Loan   Allowance for 
Leases Rollforward  Lease Losses   Commitments   Credit Losses 
             
   (In thousands) 
Beginning balance  $189,327   $95,071   $284,398 
Charge-offs   (3,352)   -    (3,352)
Recoveries   757    -    757 
Net charge-offs   (2,595)   -    (2,595)
Provision   14,000    (4,000)   10,000 
Ending balance  $200,732   $91,071   $291,803 

 

The following table presents allowance for credit losses information on loans and leases as of and for the dates and periods indicated:

 

Allowance for Credit Losses  March 31,   December 31,   Increase 
on Loans and Leases  2023   2022   (Decrease) 
             
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Allowance for loan and lease losses  $210,055   $200,732   $9,323 
Reserve for unfunded loan commitments   75,571    91,071    (15,500)
Allowance for credit losses  $285,626   $291,803   $(6,177)
                
Provision for credit losses (for the quarter)  $3,000   $10,000   $(7,000)
Net charge-offs (for the quarter)  $9,177   $2,595   $6,582 
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases (for the quarter)   0.13%   0.04%     
Allowance for loan and lease losses to loans and leases held for investment   0.82%   0.70%     
Allowance for credit losses to loans and leases held for investment   1.11%   1.02%     

 

The allowance for credit losses decreased by $6.2 million in the first quarter of 2023 to $285.6 million at March 31, 2023. This decrease was attributable mainly to the decrease in loans and leases held for investment and unfunded loan commitments and $9.2 million in net charge-offs, offset partially by an increase in qualitative reserves for loans secured by commercial real estate.

 

Net charge-offs over the trailing twelve months were $12.8 million, which resulted in net charge-offs to average loans and leases over the trailing twelve months of 0.5%.

 

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CREDIT QUALITY

 

The following table presents loan and lease credit quality metrics as of the dates indicated:

 

   March 31,   December 31,   Increase 
Credit Quality Metrics  2023   2022   (Decrease) 
             
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Nonperforming Assets:               
Nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment (1)  $87,124   $103,778   $(16,654)
Accruing loans contractually past due 90 days or more   -    -    - 
Foreclosed assets, net   2,135    5,022    (2,887)
Total nonperforming assets ("NPAs")  $89,259   $108,800   $(19,541)
                
Nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment to loans and leases held for investment   0.34%   0.36%     
Nonperforming assets to loans and leases held for investment and foreclosed assets   0.35%   0.38%     
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans and leases held for investment   327.8%   281.2%     
                
Loan and Lease Credit Risk Ratings:               
Pass  $24,959,805   $27,924,599   $(2,964,794)
Special mention   580,153    566,259    13,894 
Classified   132,423    118,271    14,152 
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees  $25,672,381   $28,609,129   $(2,936,748)
                
Special mention loans and leases held for investment to loans and leases held for investment   2.26%   1.98%     
Classified loans and leases held for investment to loans and leases held for investment   0.52%   0.41%     

 

 
(1)Nonaccrual loans include SBA guaranteed amounts of $11.8 million at March 31, 2023 and $14.3 million at December 31, 2022.

 

Nonaccrual loans and leases decreased by $16.7 million to $87.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 due primarily to a decrease in nonaccrual commercial real estate loans and, to a lesser extent, Civic loans.

 

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The following table presents nonaccrual loans and leases and accruing loans and leases past due between 30 and 89 days by loan portfolio segment and class as of the dates indicated:

 

   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022   Increase (Decrease) 
       Accruing       Accruing       Accruing 
       and 30-89       and 30-89       and 30-89 
       Days Past       Days Past       Days Past 
   Nonaccrual   Due   Nonaccrual   Due   Nonaccrual   Due 
                         
   (In thousands) 
Real estate mortgage:                              
Commercial  $32,996   $1,650   $42,509   $1,047   $(9,513)  $603 
Multi-family   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Other residential   50,060    125,458    55,893    95,654    (5,833)   29,804 
Total real estate mortgage   83,056    127,108    98,402    96,701    (15,346)   30,407 
Real estate construction and land:                              
Commercial   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Residential   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total real estate construction and land   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial:                              
Asset-based   420    -    865    -    (445)   - 
Venture capital   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Other commercial   3,123    618    4,345    385    (1,222)   233 
Total commercial   3,543    618    5,210    385    (1,667)   233 
Consumer   525    1,593    166    1,935    359    (342)
Total held for investment  $87,124   $129,319   $103,778   $99,021   $(16,654)  $30,298 

 

Loans and leases accruing and 30-89 days past due generally fluctuate from period to period. The $30.3 million increase to $129.3 million in the first quarter of 2023 was due mainly to an increase in Civic delinquent loans of $22.7 million.

 

CAPITAL

 

The following table presents capital ratios as of the dates indicated:

 

   March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
   2023   2022   2022 
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated:               
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (1)   9.22%   8.70%   8.64%
Tier 1 capital ratio (1)   11.16%   10.61%   9.07%
Total capital ratio (1)   14.22%   13.61%   12.27%
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio (1)   8.33%   8.61%   7.11%
Risk-weighted assets (1) (in thousands)  $32,488,956   $33,030,960   $30,297,312 
Tangible common equity ratio (2)   5.07%   5.13%   5.83%
Tangible common equity ratio excluding the impact of AOCI for securities (2)   6.73%   7.12%   6.82%

 

 

(1)Capital information for March 31, 2023 is preliminary.
(2)Non-GAAP measure.

 

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CONFERENCE CALL

 

PacWest Bancorp (“PacWest”) will host a conference call at 8:00 AM PT/ 11:00 AM ET on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, to discuss the Company’s performance for the first quarter of 2023.

 

Participants may access the conference call/webcast at:

 

Participant Dial-in: (888) 256-1007

 

Participant Webcast Link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1606712&tp_key=2960dca832

 

Confirmation Code: 9773012

 

The call will be recorded and made available for replay on April 26, 2023, after 12:00 PM PT. The recording may be accessed through the link above or at https://www.pacwestbancorp.com/news-market-data/presentations/default.aspx.

 

ABOUT PACWEST BANCORP

 

PacWest is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an executive office in Denver, Colorado, with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank (the “Bank”). Pacific Western Bank is a relationship-based community bank focused on providing business banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. The Bank offers a broad range of loan and lease and deposit products and services through full-service branches throughout California and in Durham, North Carolina and Denver, Colorado, and loan production offices around the country. For more information about PacWest Bancorp or Pacific Western Bank, visit www.pacwest.com.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This communication contains certain forward-looking information about PacWest that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about future financial and operational results, expectations, or intentions are forward-looking statements. Such statements often use words such as “anticipates,” “targets,” “expects,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “continue” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Such statements are based on information available at the time of the communication and are based on current beliefs and expectations of PacWest’s management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in them. Continued deterioration in general business, economic, and political conditions, geopolitical tensions, uncertainty in U.S. fiscal monetary policy, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board, and volatility and disruptions in credit and capital markets could lead to a tightening of credit and an increase of credit losses, adversely affect PacWest’s revenues and the values of our assets and liabilities, increase stock price volatility, and adversely impact our ability to raise capital. In addition, PacWest and its results could be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, continued high inflation, and unemployment rates, our ability to attract and retain deposits and other sources of funding and liquidity particularly in a rising or high interest rate environment, the impact of bank failures or other adverse developments at other banks on general investor sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks, the safety of deposits, and depositor behavior, the quality and composition of our deposits, deterioration in the credit quality of our loan portfolio or in the value of the collateral securing those loans, especially the risks associated with concentrations in real estate related loans, deterioration in the value of our investment securities as a result of rising interest rates or otherwise, our ability to successfully execute on our planned asset sales, strategic plan, and digital and innovation initiatives, the effectiveness of our risk management framework and quantitative models, and legal and regulatory developments. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth or implied in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including the risk factors described in documents filed by PacWest with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

All forward-looking statements in this communication are based on information available at the time the statement is made. We are under no obligation (and expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

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PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

   March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
   2023   2022   2022 
             
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
ASSETS:               
Cash and due from banks  $218,830   $212,273   $205,446 
Interest-earning deposits in financial institutions   6,461,306    2,027,949    1,865,235 
Total cash and cash equivalents   6,680,136    2,240,222    2,070,681 
                
Securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value   4,848,607    4,843,487    9,975,109 
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses   2,273,650    2,269,135    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   147,150    34,290    17,250 
Total investment securities   7,269,407    7,146,912    9,992,359 
                
Loans held for sale   2,796,208    65,076    - 
                
Gross loans and leases held for investment   25,770,912    28,726,016    24,439,749 
Deferred fees, net   (98,531)   (116,887)   (87,677)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees   25,672,381    28,609,129    24,352,072 
Allowance for loan and lease losses   (210,055)   (200,732)   (197,398)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net   25,462,326    28,408,397    24,154,674 
                
Equipment leased to others under operating leases   399,972    404,245    325,305 
Premises and equipment, net   60,358    54,315    51,011 
Foreclosed assets, net   2,135    5,022    304 
Goodwill   -    1,376,736    1,405,736 
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net   28,970    31,381    41,308 
Other assets   1,603,469    1,496,630    1,208,261 
Total assets  $44,302,981   $41,228,936   $39,249,639 
                
LIABILITIES:               
Noninterest-bearing deposits  $7,030,759   $11,212,357   $14,057,051 
Interest-bearing deposits   21,156,802    22,723,977    19,167,844 
Total deposits   28,187,561    33,936,334    33,224,895 
Borrowings   11,881,712    1,764,030    991,000 
Subordinated debt   868,815    867,087    863,880 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities   593,416    710,954    519,269 
Total liabilities   41,531,504    37,278,405    35,599,044 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (1)   2,771,477    3,950,531    3,650,595 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $44,302,981   $41,228,936   $39,249,639 
                
Book value per common share  $18.90   $28.71   $30.52 
Tangible book value per common share (2)  $18.66   $17.00   $18.42 
Common shares outstanding   120,244,214    120,222,057    119,601,766 
                
(1) Includes net unrealized loss on:               
Securities available-for-sale, net  $(537,307)  $(586,450)  $(376,475)
Securities held to maturity   (198,753)   (204,453)   - 
Total  $(736,060)  $(790,903)  $(376,475)
(2) Non-GAAP measure.               

 

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PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (LOSS)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
   2023   2022   2022 
             
   (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
Interest income:               
Loans and leases  $430,685   $404,985   $267,759 
Investment securities   44,237    50,292    53,422 
Deposits in financial institutions   42,866    17,746    1,723 
Total interest income   517,788    473,023    322,904 
                
Interest expense:               
Deposits   155,892    117,591    6,208 
Borrowings   69,122    19,962    161 
Subordinated debt   13,502    12,531    7,818 
Total interest expense   238,516    150,084    14,187 
                
Net interest income   279,272    322,939    308,717 
Provision for credit losses   3,000    10,000    - 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   276,272    312,939    308,717 
                
Noninterest income:               
Service charges on deposit accounts   3,573    3,178    3,571 
Other commissions and fees   10,344    11,208    11,580 
Leased equipment income   13,857    12,322    13,094 
Gain on sale of loans and leases   2,962    388    60 
Gain (loss) on sale of securities   -    (49,302)   104 
Dividends and gains (losses) on equity investments   1,098    661    (11,375)
Warrant (loss) income   (333)   (46)   629 
Other income   4,890    2,635    3,155 
Total noninterest income (loss)   36,391    (18,956)   20,818 
                
Noninterest expense:               
Compensation   88,476    106,124    92,240 
Occupancy   15,067    14,922    15,200 
Data processing   10,938    9,722    9,629 
Other professional services   6,073    6,924    5,954 
Insurance and assessments   11,717    7,205    5,490 
Intangible asset amortization   2,411    2,629    3,649 
Leased equipment depreciation   9,375    8,627    9,189 
Foreclosed assets expense (income), net   363    (108)   (3,353)
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs   8,514    5,703    - 
Customer related expense   24,005    18,197    12,655 
Loan expense   6,524    6,150    5,157 
Goodwill impairment   1,376,736    29,000    - 
Other expense   12,804    11,737    11,616 
Total noninterest expense   1,573,003    226,832    167,426 
                
(Loss) earnings before income taxes   (1,260,340)   67,151    162,109 
Income tax (benefit) expense   (64,916)   17,642    41,981 
Net (loss) earnings   (1,195,424)   49,509    120,128 
Preferred stock dividends   9,947    9,947    - 
Net (loss) earnings available to common stockholders  $(1,205,371)  $39,562   $120,128 
                
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per               
common share  $(10.22)  $0.33   $1.01 
Dividends declared and paid per common share  $0.25   $0.25   $0.25 

 

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PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND YIELD ANALYSIS

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2023   December 31, 2022   March 31, 2022 
       Interest   Average       Interest   Average       Interest   Average 
   Average   Income/   Yield/   Average   Income/   Yield/   Average   Income/   Yield/ 
   Balance   Expense   Cost   Balance   Expense   Cost   Balance   Expense   Cost 
                                     
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Assets:                                             
Loans and                                             
leases (1)(2)(3)  $28,583,265   $433,029    6.14%  $28,192,953   $407,135    5.73%  $23,433,019   $269,521    4.66%
Investment securities (3)   7,191,362    44,246    2.50%   7,824,915    50,697    2.57%   10,397,709    55,594    2.17%
Deposits in financial institutions   3,682,228    42,866    4.72%   1,881,950    17,746    3.74%   3,083,159    1,723    0.23%
Total interest-earning assets (1)   39,456,855    520,141    5.35%   37,899,818    475,578    4.98%   36,913,887    326,838    3.59%
Other assets   3,311,859              3,252,145              2,969,417           
Total assets  $42,768,714             $41,151,963             $39,883,304           
                                              
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:                                             
Interest checking  $7,089,102    55,957    3.20%  $7,146,333    41,427    2.30%  $7,094,623    1,776    0.10%
Money market   8,932,059    56,224    2.55%   10,088,641    51,687    2.03%   10,852,454    3,461    0.13%
Savings   597,287    599    0.41%   616,298    66    0.04%   642,709    39    0.02%
Time   5,123,955    43,112    3.41%   3,909,130    24,411    2.48%   1,278,609    932    0.30%
                                              
Total interest-bearing deposits   21,742,403    155,892    2.91%   21,760,402    117,591    2.14%   19,868,395    6,208    0.13%
Borrowings   5,289,429    69,122    5.30%   1,675,738    19,962    4.73%   298,444    161    0.22%
Subordinated debt   867,637    13,502    6.31%   864,581    12,531    5.75%   863,572    7,818    3.67%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   27,899,469    238,516    3.47%   24,300,721    150,084    2.45%   21,030,411    14,187    0.27%
                                              
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   10,233,434              12,325,902              14,463,667           
Other liabilities   637,124              626,540              541,745           
Total liabilities   38,770,027              37,253,163              36,035,823           
Stockholders' equity   3,998,687              3,898,800              3,847,481           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $42,768,714             $41,151,963             $39,883,304           
Net interest income (1)       $281,625             $325,494             $312,651      
Net interest spread (1)             1.88%             2.53%             3.32%
Net interest margin (1)             2.89%             3.41%             3.43%
                                              
Total deposits (4)  $31,975,837   $155,892    1.98%  $34,086,304   $117,591    1.37%  $34,332,062   $6,208    0.07%

 

 

(1)Tax equivalent.
(2)Includes net loan premium amortization of $2.8 million, $2.5 million, and $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and March 31, 2022, respectively.
(3)Includes tax-equivalent adjustments of $2.3 million, $2.2 million, and $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and March 31, 2022 related to tax-exempt income on loans.
Includes tax-equivalent adjustments of $9,000, $0.4 million, and $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023,      December 31, 2022, and March 31, 2022 related to tax-exempt income on investment securities.

The federal statutory tax rate utilized was 21%.

(4)Total deposits is the sum of total interest-bearing deposits and noninterest-bearing demand deposits.  The cost of total deposits is calculated as annualized interest expense on total deposits divided by average total deposits.

 

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PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

FIVE QUARTER BALANCE SHEET

 

   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31, 
   2023   2022   2022   2022   2022 
                     
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
ASSETS:                         
Cash and due from banks  $218,830   $212,273   $216,436   $197,027   $205,446 
Interest-earning deposits in financial institutions   6,461,306    2,027,949    2,244,272    2,192,877    1,865,235 
Total cash and cash equivalents   6,680,136    2,240,222    2,460,708    2,389,904    2,070,681 
                          
Securities available-for-sale   4,848,607    4,843,487    5,891,328    6,780,648    9,975,109 
Securities held-to-maturity   2,273,650    2,269,135    2,264,601    2,260,367    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   147,150    34,290    36,990    33,210    17,250 
Total investment securities   7,269,407    7,146,912    8,192,919    9,074,225    9,992,359 
                          
Loans held for sale   2,796,208    65,076    15,534    -    - 
                          
Gross loans and leases held for investment   25,770,912    28,726,016    27,775,962    26,608,541    24,439,749 
Deferred fees, net   (98,531)   (116,887)   (115,921)   (107,404)   (87,677)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred fees   25,672,381    28,609,129    27,660,041    26,501,137    24,352,072 
Allowance for loan and lease losses   (210,055)   (200,732)   (189,327)   (188,705)   (197,398)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net   25,462,326    28,408,397    27,470,714    26,312,432    24,154,674 
                          
Equipment leased to others under operating leases   399,972    404,245    338,691    324,233    325,305 
Premises and equipment, net   60,358    54,315    50,781    51,083    51,011 
Foreclosed assets, net   2,135    5,022    2,967    -    304 
Goodwill   -    1,376,736    1,405,736    1,405,736    1,405,736 
Core deposit and customer relationship intangibles, net   28,970    31,381    34,010    37,659    41,308 
Other assets   1,603,469    1,496,630    1,432,532    1,355,451    1,208,261 
Total assets  $44,302,981   $41,228,936   $41,404,592   $40,950,723   $39,249,639 
                          
LIABILITIES:                         
Noninterest-bearing deposits  $7,030,759   $11,212,357   $12,775,756   $13,338,029   $14,057,051 
Interest-bearing deposits   21,156,802    22,723,977    21,420,116    20,630,123    19,167,844 
Total deposits   28,187,561    33,936,334    34,195,872    33,968,152    33,224,895 
Borrowings   11,881,712    1,764,030    1,864,815    1,592,000    991,000 
Subordinated debt   868,815    867,087    863,379    863,756    863,880 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities   593,416    710,954    604,581    548,412    519,269 
Total liabilities   41,531,504    37,278,405    37,528,647    36,972,320    35,599,044 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (1)   2,771,477    3,950,531    3,875,945    3,978,403    3,650,595 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $44,302,981   $41,228,936   $41,404,592   $40,950,723   $39,249,639 
                          
Book value per common share  $18.90   $28.71   $28.07   $28.93   $30.52 
Tangible book value per common share (2)  $18.66   $17.00   $16.11   $16.93   $18.42 
Common shares outstanding   120,244,214    120,222,057    120,314,023    120,288,024    119,601,766 
                          
(1) Includes net unrealized loss on:                         
Securities available-for-sale, net  $(537,307)  $(586,450)  $(637,346)  $(428,242)  $(376,475)
Securities held to maturity   (198,753)   (204,453)   (210,868)   (216,508)   - 
Total  $(736,060)  $(790,903)  $(848,214)  $(644,750)  $(376,475)
(2) Non-GAAP measure.                         

 

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PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

FIVE QUARTER STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (LOSS)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31, 
   2023   2022   2022   2022   2022 
                     
   (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
Interest income:                         
Loans and leases  $430,685   $404,985   $346,550   $293,286   $267,759 
Investment securities   44,237    50,292    53,135    52,902    53,422 
Deposits in financial institutions   42,866    17,746    10,359    4,330    1,723 
Total interest income   517,788    473,023    410,044    350,518    322,904 
                          
Interest expense:                         
Deposits   155,892    117,591    61,288    15,362    6,208 
Borrowings   69,122    19,962    3,081    2,441    161 
Subordinated debt   13,502    12,531    10,494    8,790    7,818 
Total interest expense   238,516    150,084    74,863    26,593    14,187 
                          
Net interest income   279,272    322,939    335,181    323,925    308,717 
Provision for credit losses   3,000    10,000    3,000    11,500    - 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   276,272    312,939    332,181    312,425    308,717 
                          
Noninterest income:                         
Service charges on deposit accounts   3,573    3,178    3,608    3,634    3,571 
Other commissions and fees   10,344    11,208    10,034    10,813    11,580 
Leased equipment income   13,857    12,322    12,835    12,335    13,094 
Gain on sale of loans and leases   2,962    388    58    12    60 
Gain (loss) on sale of securities   -    (49,302)   86    (1,209)   104 
Dividends and gains (losses) on equity investments   1,098    661    3,228    4,097    (11,375)
Warrant (loss) income   (333)   (46)   292    1,615    629 
Other income   4,890    2,635    8,478    3,049    3,155 
Total noninterest income (loss)   36,391    (18,956)   38,619    34,346    20,818 
                          
Noninterest expense:                         
Compensation   88,476    106,124    105,933    102,542    92,240 
Occupancy   15,067    14,922    15,574    15,268    15,200 
Data processing   10,938    9,722    9,568    9,258    9,629 
Other professional services   6,073    6,924    10,674    6,726    5,954 
Insurance and assessments   11,717    7,205    7,159    5,632    5,490 
Intangible asset amortization   2,411    2,629    3,649    3,649    3,649 
Leased equipment depreciation   9,375    8,627    8,908    8,934    9,189 
Foreclosed assets expense (income), net   363    (108)   (248)   (28)   (3,353)
Acquisition, integration and reorganization costs   8,514    5,703    -    -    - 
Customer related expense   24,005    18,197    12,673    11,748    12,655 
Loan expense   6,524    6,150    6,228    7,037    5,157 
Goodwill impairment   1,376,736    29,000    -    -    - 
Other expense   12,804    11,737    15,500    12,879    11,616 
Total noninterest expense   1,573,003    226,832    195,618    183,645    167,426 
                          
(Loss) earnings before income taxes   (1,260,340)   67,151    175,182    163,126    162,109 
Income tax (benefit) expense   (64,916)   17,642    43,566    40,766    41,981 
Net (loss) earnings   (1,195,424)   49,509    131,616    122,360    120,128 
Preferred stock dividends   9,947    9,947    9,392    -    - 
Net (loss) earnings available to common stockholders  $(1,205,371)  $39,562   $122,224   $122,360   $120,128 
                          
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share  $(10.22)  $0.33   $1.02   $1.02   $1.01 
Dividends declared and paid per common share  $0.25   $0.25   $0.25   $0.25   $0.25 

 

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PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

FIVE QUARTER SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

   At or For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31, 
   2023   2022   2022   2022   2022 
                     
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Performance Ratios:                         
Return on average assets (1)   (11.34)%   0.48%   1.28%   1.23%   1.22%
Pre-provision, pre-goodwill impairment, pre-tax net revenue ("PPNR") return on average assets (1)(2)   1.13%   1.02%   1.73%   1.75%   1.65%
Return on average equity (1)   (121.24)%   5.04%   13.02%   13.44%   12.66%
Return on average tangible common equity (1)(2)   14.45%   12.71%   23.93%   24.24%   20.77%
Efficiency ratio   58.2%   53.3%   51.0%   49.5%   50.1%
Noninterest expense as a percentage of average assets (1)   14.92%   2.19%   1.90%   1.84%   1.70%
                          
Average Yields/Costs (1):                         
Yield on:                         
Average loans and leases (3)   6.14%   5.73%   5.12%   4.65%   4.66%
Average investment securities (3)   2.50%   2.57%   2.45%   2.32%   2.17%
Average interest-earning assets (3)   5.35%   4.98%   4.36%   3.85%   3.59%
Cost of:                         
Average interest-bearing deposits   2.91%   2.14%   1.15%   0.31%   0.13%
Average total deposits   1.98%   1.37%   0.70%   0.18%   0.07%
Average interest-bearing liabilities   3.47%   2.45%   1.32%   0.49%   0.27%
Net interest spread (3)   1.88%   2.53%   3.04%   3.36%   3.32%
Net interest margin (3)   2.89%   3.41%   3.57%   3.56%   3.43%
                          
Average Balances:                         
Assets:                         
Loans and leases, net of deferred fees  $28,583,265   $28,192,953   $27,038,873   $25,499,773   $23,433,019 
Investment securities   7,191,362    7,824,915    8,803,349    9,488,653    10,397,709 
Deposits in financial institutions   3,682,228    1,881,950    1,809,809    1,984,751    3,083,159 
Interest-earning assets   39,456,855    37,899,818    37,652,031    36,973,177    36,913,887 
Total assets   42,768,714    41,151,963    40,841,272    40,031,891    39,883,304 
Liabilities:                         
Noninterest-bearing deposits   10,233,434    12,325,902    13,653,177    13,987,398    14,463,667 
Interest-bearing deposits   21,742,403    21,760,402    21,214,265    19,661,618    19,868,395 
Total deposits   31,975,837    34,086,304    34,867,442    33,649,016    34,332,062 
Borrowings   5,289,429    1,675,738    505,482    1,356,616    298,444 
Subordinated debt   867,637    864,581    863,719    863,653    863,572 
Interest-bearing liabilities   27,899,469    24,300,721    22,583,466    21,881,887    21,030,411 
Stockholders' equity   3,998,687    3,898,800    4,011,179    3,652,368    3,847,481 

 

 

(1)Annualized.
(2)Non-GAAP measure.
(3)Tax equivalent.

 

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PACWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

FIVE QUARTER SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

   At or For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31, 
   2023   2022   2022   2022   2022 
                     
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Credit Quality Metrics for Loans and Leases Held for Investment:                         
Nonaccrual loans and leases  $87,124   $103,778   $89,742   $78,527   $66,538 
Nonperforming assets   89,259    108,800    92,709    78,527    66,842 
Special mention loans and leases   580,153    566,259    463,994    480,261    377,315 
Classified loans and leases   132,423    118,271    96,685    104,264    82,068 
Allowance for loan and lease losses   210,055    200,732    189,327    188,705    197,398 
Allowance for credit losses   285,626    291,803    284,398    283,776    272,469 
For the quarter:                         
Provision for credit losses   3,000    10,000    3,000    10,000    - 
Net charge-offs (recoveries)   9,177    2,595    2,378    (1,307)   1,166 
                          
Nonaccrual loans and leases to loans and leases   0.34%   0.36%   0.32%   0.30%   0.27%
Nonperforming assets to loans and leases and foreclosed assets   0.35%   0.38%   0.34%   0.30%   0.27%
Special mention loans and leases to loans and leases   2.26%   1.98%   1.68%   1.81%   1.55%
Classified loans and leases to loans and leases   0.52%   0.41%   0.35%   0.39%   0.34%
Allowance for loan and lease losses to loans and leases   0.82%   0.70%   0.68%   0.71%   0.81%
Allowance for credit losses to loans and leases   1.11%   1.02%   1.03%   1.07%   1.12%
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans and leases   327.84%   281.18%   316.91%   361.37%   409.49%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans and leases   0.13%   0.04%   0.03%   (0.02)%   0.02%
Trailing 12 months net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans and leases   0.05%   0.02%   0.01%   0.00%   (0.02)%
                          
PacWest Bancorp Consolidated:                         
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (1)   9.22%   8.70%   8.56%   8.24%   8.64%
Tier 1 capital ratio (1)   11.16%   10.61%   10.46%   10.15%   9.07%
Total capital ratio (1)   14.22%   13.61%   13.43%   13.12%   12.27%
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio (1)   8.33%   8.61%   8.63%   8.52%   7.11%
Risk-weighted assets (1)  $32,488,956   $33,030,960   $33,042,173   $33,009,455   $30,297,312 
Equity to assets ratio   6.26%   9.58%   9.36%   9.72%   9.30%
Tangible common equity ratio (2)   5.07%   5.13%   4.85%   5.15%   5.83%
Book value per common share  $18.90   $28.71   $28.07   $28.93   $30.52 
Tangible book value per common share (2)  $18.66   $17.00   $16.11   $16.93   $18.42 
                          
Pacific Western Bank:                         
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (1)   10.89%   10.32%   10.17%   9.78%   9.32%
Tier 1 capital ratio (1)   10.89%   10.32%   10.17%   9.78%   9.32%
Total capital ratio (1)   12.94%   12.34%   12.16%   11.77%   11.45%
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio (1)   8.14%   8.39%   8.39%   8.21%   7.31%

 

 

(1)Capital information for March 31, 2023 is preliminary.
(2)Non-GAAP measure.

 

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GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

 

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial disclosures for: (1) Pre-provision, pre-goodwill impairment, pre-tax net revenue (“PPNR”), (2) PPNR return on average assets (3) return on average tangible common equity, (4) tangible common equity ratio, and (5) tangible book value per common share. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s operational performance and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of such financial performance. In particular, the use of PPNR, return on average tangible common equity, tangible common equity ratio, and tangible book value per common share is prevalent among banking regulators, investors, and analysts. Accordingly, we disclose the non-GAAP measures in addition to the related GAAP measures of: (1) net earnings, (2) return on average assets, (3) return on average equity, (4) equity to assets ratio, and (5) book value per common share.

 

The Company recorded significant non-operating charges in the three months ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Thus, to supplement information regarding the Company’s operational performance and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of such performance, this press release includes non-GAAP financial measures for (1) adjusted return on average tangible common equity, (2) adjusted earnings, (3) adjusted earnings per share, and (4) adjusted return on average assets. These measures help the reader to compare the recent periods with the historical periods more readily. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP and may be different from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

 

The tables below present the reconciliations of these GAAP financial measures to the related non-GAAP financial measures:

 

   Three Months Ended 
PPNR and PPNR Return  March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
on Average Assets  2023   2022   2022 
             
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Net (loss) earnings  $(1,195,424)  $49,509   $120,128 
                
Net interest income  $279,272   $322,939   $308,717 
Add: Noninterest income (loss)   36,391    (18,956)   20,818 
Less: Noninterest expense   (1,573,003)   (226,832)   (167,426)
Add: Goodwill impairment   1,376,736    29,000    - 
Pre-provision, pre-goodwill impairment, pre-tax net revenue ("PPNR")  $119,396   $106,151   $162,109 
                
Average assets  $42,768,714   $41,151,963   $39,883,304 
                
Return on average assets (1)   (11.34)%   0.48%   1.22%
PPNR return on average assets (2)   1.13%   1.02%   1.65%

 

 

(1)Annualized net earnings divided by average assets.
(2)Annualized PPNR divided by average assets.

 

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   Three Months Ended 
Return on Average  March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
Tangible Common Equity  2023   2022   2022 
             
   (Dollars in thousands) 
Net (loss) earnings  $(1,195,424)  $49,509   $120,128 
                
(Loss) earnings before income taxes  $(1,260,340)  $67,151   $162,109 
Add: Goodwill impairment   1,376,736    29,000    - 
Add: Intangible asset amortization   2,411    2,629    3,649 
Adjusted earnings before income taxes   118,807    98,780    165,758 
Adjusted income tax expense (1)   33,741    25,979    42,931 
Adjusted net earnings   85,066    72,801    122,827 
Less: Preferred stock dividends   9,947    9,947    - 
Adjusted net earnings available to common stockholders  $75,119   $62,854   $122,827 
                
Average stockholders' equity  $3,998,687   $3,898,800   $3,847,481 
Less: Average intangible assets   1,391,857    1,438,173    1,449,056 
Less: Average preferred stock   498,516    498,516    - 
Average tangible common equity  $2,108,314   $1,962,111   $2,398,425 
                
Return on average equity (2)   (121.24)%   5.04%   12.66%
Return on average tangible common equity (3)   14.45%   12.71%   20.77%

 

 

(1)Adjusted effective tax rate of 28.4% used for three months ended March 31, 2023; effective tax rates of 26.3% and 25.9% used for three months ended December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2022.
(2)Annualized net (loss) earnings divided by average stockholders' equity.
(3)Annualized adjusted net earnings available to common stockholders divided by average tangible common equity.

 

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   Three Months Ended 
Adjusted Return on Average  March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
Tangible Common Equity  2023   2022   2022 
             
   (Dollars in thousands) 
(Loss) earnings before income taxes  $(1,260,340)  $67,151   $162,109 
Add: Goodwill impairment   1,376,736    29,000    - 
Add: Intangible asset amortization   2,411    2,629    3,649 
Add: Acquisition, integration, and reorganization costs   8,514    5,703    - 
Adjusted earnings before income taxes   127,321    104,483    165,758 
Adjusted income tax expense (1)   36,159    27,479    42,931 
Adjusted net earnings   91,162    77,004    122,827 
Less: Preferred stock dividends   9,947    9,947    - 
Adjusted net earnings available to common stockholders  $81,215   $67,057   $122,827 
                
Average stockholders' equity  $3,998,687   $3,898,800   $3,847,481 
Less: Average intangible assets   1,391,857    1,438,173    1,449,056 
Less: Average preferred stock   498,516    498,516    - 
Average tangible common equity  $2,108,314   $1,962,111   $2,398,425 
                
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity (2)   15.62%   13.56%   20.77%

 

 

(1)Adjusted effective tax rate of 28.4% used for three months ended March 31, 2023; effective tax rates of 26.3% and 25.9% used for three months ended December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2022.
(2)Annualized adjusted net earnings available to common stockholders divided by average tangible common equity.

 

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Tangible Common Equity Ratio/                    
Tangible Book Value Per  March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31, 
Common Share  2023   2022   2022   2022   2022 
                     
   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Stockholders' equity  $2,771,477   $3,950,531   $3,875,945   $3,978,403   $3,650,595 
Less: Preferred stock   498,516    498,516    498,516    498,516    - 
Total common equity   2,272,961    3,452,015    3,377,429    3,479,887    3,650,595 
Less: Intangible assets   28,970    1,408,117    1,439,746    1,443,395    1,447,044 
Tangible common equity   2,243,991    2,043,898    1,937,683    2,036,492    2,203,551 
Add: Accumulated other comprehensive loss   736,060    790,903    848,214    644,750    376,475 
Adjusted tangible common equity  $2,980,051   $2,834,801   $2,785,897   $2,681,242   $2,580,026 
                          
Total assets  $44,302,981   $41,228,936   $41,404,592   $40,950,723   $39,249,639 
Less: Intangible assets   28,970    1,408,117    1,439,746    1,443,395    1,447,044 
Tangible assets  $44,274,011   $39,820,819   $39,964,846   $39,507,328   $37,802,595 
                          
Equity to assets ratio   6.26%   9.58%   9.36%   9.72%   9.30%
Tangible common equity ratio (1)   5.07%   5.13%   4.85%   5.15%   5.83%
Tangible common equity ratio, excluding AOCI (2)   6.73%   7.12%   6.97%   6.79%   6.82%
Book value per common share (3)  $18.90   $28.71   $28.07   $28.93   $30.52 
Tangible book value per common share (4)  $18.66   $17.00   $16.11   $16.93   $18.42 
Tangible book value per common share, excluding AOCI (5)  $24.78   $23.58   $23.16   $22.29   $21.57 
Common shares outstanding   120,244,214    120,222,057    120,314,023    120,288,024    119,601,766 

 

 

(1)Tangible common equity divided by tangible assets.
(2)Adjusted tangible common equity divided by tangible assets.
(3)Total common equity divided by common shares outstanding.
(4)Tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.
(5)Adjusted tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.

 

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   Three Months Ended 
Adjusted Earnings, Earnings Per  March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
Share, and Return on Average Assets  2023   2022   2022 
             
   (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
(Loss) earnings before income taxes  $(1,260,340)  $67,151   $162,109 
Add: Goodwill impairment   1,376,736    29,000    - 
Add: Acquisition, integration, and reorganization costs   8,514    5,703    - 
Adjusted earnings before income taxes   124,910    101,854    162,109 
Adjusted income tax expense (1)   35,474    26,788    41,981 
Adjusted earnings   89,436    75,066    120,128 
Less: Preferred stock dividends   (9,947)   (9,947)   - 
Adjusted earnings available to common stockholders   79,489    65,119    120,128 
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock   (1,210)   (1,183)   (2,037)
Adjusted earnings allocated to common shares  $78,279   $63,936   $118,091 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding   117,930    117,811    117,349 
                
Adjusted diluted earnings per common share (2)  $0.66   $0.54   $1.01 
                
Average assets  $42,768,714   $41,151,963   $39,883,304 
                
Adjusted return on average assets (3)   0.85%   0.72%   1.22%

 

 

(1)Adjusted effective tax rate of 28.4% used for three months ended March 31, 2023; effective tax rates of 26.3% and 25.9% used for three months ended December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2022.
(2)Adjusted earnings allocated to common shares divided by weighted average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized adjusted earnings divided by average assets.

 

CONTACTS

Kevin L. Thompson

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer

303.802.8934

William J. Black

Executive Vice President,

Strategy and Corporate Development

919.597.7466

 

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