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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10 - QSB
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006
 
Commission File Number: 333-118859
 
PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
California
 
61-1453556
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
     
905 Calle Amanecer, Suite 100, San Clemente, California 92673
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(949) 361- 4300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (i) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (ii) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Yes o No x
 
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s Common Stock as of April 18, 2006, was 2,281,300 shares.
 


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PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP
INDEX
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAGE
Item 1 - Financial Statements (unaudited)
       
Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005
 
 
3
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended
 
 
 
 
March 31 2006 and 2005
 
 
4
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended
 
 
 
 
March 31 2006 and 2005
 
 
5
 
Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
   
6
 
Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
       
Results of Operations
   
7
 
Item 3 - Controls and Procedures
   
18
 
         
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
       
         
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
   
19
 
Item 2 - Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
   
19
 
Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities
   
19
 
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   
19
 
Item 5 - Other Information
   
19
 
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
   
19
 
 
       
Signatures
   
20
 


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PART I -  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.   Financial Statements
 
PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLDIATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
MARCH 31, 2006 and DECEMBER 31, 2005

   
2006
 
2005
 
ASSETS
             
Cash and due from banks
 
$
1,122,908
 
$
1,699,481
 
Federal funds sold
   
8,065,000
   
6,580,000
 
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
9,187,908
   
8,279,481
 
Time deposits in other financial institutions
   
2,000,000
   
2,750,000
 
Securities held to maturity
   
7,997,846
   
7,997,943
 
Loans, net
   
14,897,441
   
10,230,122
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
1,177,060
   
1,154,066
 
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
   
553,700
   
553,700
 
Accrued interest and other assets
   
217,785
   
244,853
 
   
$
36,031,740
 
$
31,210,165
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
Deposits
             
Noninterest-bearing demand
 
$
5,762,904
 
$
4,266,093
 
Interest-bearing demand and NOW accounts
   
1,305,421
   
788,633
 
Money market
   
5,045,438
   
3,332,615
 
Savings
   
88,990
   
86,283
 
Time certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more
   
3,614,652
   
2,412,465
 
Other time certificates of deposit
   
1,924,087
   
1,467,341
 
TOTAL DEPOSITS
   
17,741,492
   
12,353,430
 
Accrued interest and other liabilities
   
195,680
   
146,509
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
17,937,172
   
12,499,939
 
Shareholders' equity
             
Common stock - $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
             
issued and outstanding: 2,281,300 shares at March 31,
             
2006 and 2,280,000 shares at December 31, 2005
   
22,813
   
22,800
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
23,287,957
   
23,271,720
 
Accumulated deficit
   
( 5,216,202
)
 
( 4,584,294
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
18,094,568
   
18,710,226
 
   
$
36,031,740
 
$
31,210,165
 
 
See accompanying condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
 
Interest income
             
Interest and fees on loans
 
$
277,465
 
$
-
 
Federal funds sold
 
 
62,284
 
 
-
 
Investment securities
 
 
84,986
 
 
-
 
Other
   
30,008
   
-
 
     
454,743
   
-
 
Interest expense
             
Time certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more
 
 
31,076
 
 
-
 
Other deposits
 
 
48,972
 
 
-
 
Other
   
-
   
17,981
 
     
80,048
   
17,981
 
Net interest income
   
374,695
   
( 17,981
)
Provision for loan losses
   
49,572
   
-
 
Net interest income after
             
provision for loan losses
   
325,123
   
( 17,981
)
Noninterest income
             
Service charges and fees
   
5,601
   
-
 
Other income
   
82,500
   
-
 
     
88,101
   
-
 
Noninterest expense
             
Salaries and employee benefits
   
567,751
   
67,939
 
Occupancy
   
179,566
   
30,840
 
Professional services
   
57,159
   
287,234
 
Data processing
   
99,599
   
-
 
Office expenses
   
92,196
   
-
 
Marketing
   
36,746
   
-
 
Other
   
12,115
   
31,670
 
 
   
1,045,132
   
417,683
 
Loss before income taxes
   
( 631,908
)
 
( 435,664
)
Provision for income taxes
   
-
   
-
 
Net loss
 
$
( 631,908
)
$
( 435,664
)
Per share data
             
Weighted-average shares outstanding
   
2,280,246
   
-
 
Net loss, basic
 
$
( 0.28
)
$
-
 

See accompanying condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Net loss
 
$
( 631,908
)
$
( 435,664
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
             
used by operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization
   
91,899
   
-
 
Provision for loan losses
   
49,572
   
-
 
Provision for off balance sheet contingencies
   
5,205
   
-
 
Amortization (accretion) of investment securities
   
97
   
-
 
Gain on Sale of Loans
   
82,500
   
-
 
Other items, net
   
71,034
   
173,509
 
Net cash used by operating activities
   
( 331,601
)
 
( 262,155
)
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Maturity of time deposits in other financial institutions
   
750,000
   
-
 
Proceeds from Sale of Loans
   
1,500,000
   
-
 
Loan Originations
   
( 6,299,391
)
 
-
 
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
   
( 114,893
)
 
( 440,278
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
( 4,164,284
)
 
( 440,278
)
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
Net increase in demand deposits and savings accounts
   
3,729,129
   
-
 
Net increase in time deposits
   
1,658,933
   
-
 
Net change in borrowings
   
-
   
675,000
 
Proceeds from sale of common stock
   
16,250
   
-
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
5,404,312
   
675,000
 
               
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
908,427
   
( 27,433
)
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
   
8,279,481
   
57,270
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 
$
9,187,908
 
$
29,837
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
             
Interest paid
 
$
36,247
 
$
17,981
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
-
 
$
-
 

See accompanying condensed notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

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PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP
CONDENSED NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the amounts of Pacific Coast National Bancorp (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pacific Coast National Bank (the “Bank”). All significant inter-company accounts have been eliminated on consolidation. The Bank opened for business on May 16, 2005. Prior to May 16, 2005, the Company was a “Development-Stage Company” as defined by Statement on Financial Standards 7. The cumulative loss from operations through the Company’s development period (July 2, 2003 to May 16, 2005) was $2.3 million.
 
The accounting principles followed by the Company and the methods of applying these principles conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and with general practices within the banking industry. In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates common to the banking industry that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include, but are not limited to, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with or in lieu of foreclosure on loans, and valuation allowances associated with deferred tax assets, the recognition of which are based on future taxable income.
 
The consolidated interim financial statements included in this report are unaudited but reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2006, are not necessarily indicative of the results of a full year’s operations. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2005.
 
Note 2 - Loss Per Share
 
Loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The effects of potential common shares outstanding during the period would be included in diluted loss per share; however, the effect of potential shares would be antidilutive during all periods presented.
 
Note 3 - Stock-Based Compensation
 
The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation as prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) and has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure” (“SFAS 148”), that amends certain aspects of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). APB 24 provides that compensation expense relative to the Company’s employee stock options is measured based on the intrinsic value of the stock options granted. SFAS 123 and 148 require pro forma disclosures of net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share as if the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based awards had been applied for employee grants. They also require disclosure of option status on a more prominent and frequent basis. Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is recorded based on the value of the award at the grant date and is recognized over the service period.
 
The Company accounts for stock options and warrants issued to non-employees in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods and Services.”
 
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised), Share-Based Payment. This standard revises SFAS No. 123, APB Opinion No. 25 and related accounting interpretations, and eliminates the use of the intrinsic value method for employee stock-based compensation. SFAS No. 123 (R) requires compensation costs related to share-based payment transactions to be recognized in the financial statements over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award. Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company uses the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion No. 25 to value share-based options granted to employees and board members. The new standard requires the expensing of all share-based compensation, including options, using the fair value-based method. The effective date of this standard for the Company was January 1, 2006.
 

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During 2005, the Company granted options to employees from its 2005 Stock Incentive Plan that received shareholder approval on April 17, 2006. The Company will begin to record compensation expense in accordance with SFAS 123 (Revised) for these and any future options granted in the second quarter of 2006. The Company is unable to estimate the impact of this Statement on its financial condition and results of operations as the decision to grant option awards is made annually on a case-by-case basis. The actual amount of expense will be based on the fair value of the Company’s stock when the Plan was approved and will be increased for any additional grants that are made in 2006. However, based on the current fair value of the Company’s stock, a risk-free rate of 4.15%, expected volatility of 25%, and an expected life of 6.5 years, the amount of compensation expense in 2006 related to options granted in 2005 is estimated to be approximately $800,000 and will be recognized over the remaining vesting period after the Plan is approved.
 
ITEM 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion and analysis presents the Company’s consolidated financial condition as of March 31, 2006 and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes related thereto which appear elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB.
 
This report contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “will continue,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would” and “outlook,” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs. Readers of this annual report should not rely solely on the forward-looking statements and should consider all uncertainties and risks throughout this report. The statements are representative only as of the date they are made, and Pacific Coast National Bancorp (“Company”) undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
 
These forward-looking statements, implicitly and explicitly, include the assumptions underlying the statements and other information with respect to the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates, financial condition, results of operations, future performance and business, including management’s expectations and estimates with respect to revenues, expenses, return on equity, return on assets, efficiency ratio, asset quality and other financial data and capital and performance ratios.
 
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various important factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and Pacific Coast National Bank (“Bank”). The following factors, among others, could cause the Company’s results or financial performance to differ materially from its goals, plans, objectives, intentions, expectations and other forward-looking statements:

       · 
the loss of senior management or operating personnel and the potential inability to hire qualified personnel at reasonable compensation levels;
 
       · 
the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of and provisions made to the allowance for credit losses;
 
       · 
changes in various monetary and fiscal policies and regulations, including those determined by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC);
 
       · 
changes in general economic conditions and economic conditions in the geographic regions and industries in which the Bank operates which may affect, among other things, the level of nonperforming assets, charge-offs and provision expense;
 
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       · 
adverse changes in the local real estate market, which is where most of the Bank’s loans are concentrated, the substantial majority of which have real estate as collateral;
 
       · 
changes in the availability of funds resulting in increased costs or reduced liquidity;
 
       · 
geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism, actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts which could impact business and economic in the United States and abroad;
 
       · 
changes in market rates and prices which may adversely impact the value of financial products including securities, loans, deposits, debt and derivative financial instruments and other similar financial instruments;
 
       ·  changes in the interest rate environment, which may reduce interest margins and impact funding sources;
 
       ·  increased asset levels and changes in the composition of assets and the resulting impact on the capital levels and regulatory capital ratios of the Company or the Bank;
 
       · 
competition with other banks, thrifts, credit unions and other nonbank financial institutions and the willingness of users to substitute competitors’ products and services for the products and services offered by the Bank;
 
       · 
the ability to develop and introduce new banking-related products, services and enhancements and gain market acceptance of such products;
 
       · 
the ability to grow the Bank’s core businesses;
 
       · 
decisions to change or adopt new business strategies;
 
       · 
changes in tax laws, rules and regulations as well as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other governmental agencies’ interpretations thereof;
 
       · 
technological changes;
 
       · 
changes in consumer spending and savings habits; and
 
       · 
management’s ability to manage these and other risks.
 
These factors and the risk factors referred to in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2005 could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us, and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
 
Critical Accounting Policies

Our accounting policies are integral to understanding the results reported. In preparing its consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to make judgments and estimates that may have a significant impact upon its financial results. Certain accounting policies require the Company to make significant estimates and assumptions, which have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, and are considered critical accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions used are based on the historical experiences and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the carrying value of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and results of operations for the reporting periods. For example, the Company’s determination of the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses is particularly susceptible to management’s judgment and estimates. The following is a brief description of our current accounting policies involving significant management valuation judgments.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses represents management’s best estimate of losses inherent in the existing loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is increased by the provision for loan losses charged to expense and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries. The allowance for loan losses is determined based on management’s assessment of several factors: reviews and evaluation of individual loans, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and the related impact on specific borrowers and industry groups, historical loan loss experiences and the levels of classified and nonperforming loans.

Loans are considered impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate stipulated in the loan agreement, except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral. In measuring the fair value of the collateral, management uses assumptions and methodologies consistent with those that would be utilized by unrelated third parties.

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

Deferred Tax Assets 

Management estimates the need for a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets by comparing the total recorded to the amount available for carry back and the amount that will be utilized by estimated future earnings.

 
Executive Overview
 
Introduction
 
Pacific Coast National Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in San Clemente, California, offering a broad array of banking services through our wholly owned banking subsidiary, Pacific Coast National Bank. The Bank’s principal markets include the coastal regions of Southern Orange County and Northern San Diego County. As of March 31, 2006, the Company had, on a consolidated basis, total assets of $36.0 million, net loans of $14.9 million, total deposits of $17.7 million, and shareholders’ equity of $18.1 million. The Bank currently operates through a main office located at 905 Calle Amanecer, San Clemente, California and a branch office at 499 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, California.  
 
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of California on July 2, 2003, to organize and serve as the holding company for the Bank. In 2005, an initial public offering of our common stock was completed, issuing 2,280,000 shares at a price of $10.00 per share. The net proceeds received from the offering were approximately $20.5 million. The Bank opened for business on May 16, 2005.
 
The following discussion focuses on the Company’s financial condition as of March 31, 2006 and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The Company’s principal operations for this time period consisted primarily of the operations of Pacific Coast National Bank. The operations during the three months ended March 31, 2005 consisted primarily of raising capital and organizing the Bank and a comparison of results of the two periods would not be meaningful.
 
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
 
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
 
Net interest income is the difference between interest income, principally from loan, lease and investment securities portfolios, and interest expense, principally on customer deposits and borrowings. Net interest income is our principal source of earnings. Changes in net interest income result from changes in volume, spread and margin. Volume refers to the average dollar level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Spread refers to the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Margin refers to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets, and is influenced by the level and relative mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
 
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Net interest income was $375 thousand in the first quarter of 2006. The net interest spread was 2.88% and the net interest margin was 4.86%.
 
The Company earned 6.03% on its average interest-earning assets of $30.6 million for the first quarter of 2006. Slightly less than 50% of the earning assets were net loans, earning 7.96%, with the remaining earning assets held in investments and overnight fed funds with a combined yield of 4.38%. Total interest income, including $6 thousand in loan fees, was $455 thousand for the first quarter of 2006.
 
Interest-bearing liabilities, consisting entirely of deposits, averaged $10.3 million with an average yield of 3.15% during the first quarter of 2006. Total interest expense was $80 thousand for the same period.
 
The following table sets forth the Company’s average balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, in addition to the major components of net interest income and the net interest margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.

   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
 
ASSETS:
   
Average Balance
 
 
Income / Expense
 
 
Average Rate or Yield
 
 
   
 (Dollars in thousands) 
 
Interest-earning assets:
                   
Net loans and leases
 
$
14,143
 
$
277
   
7.96
%
Securities of U.S. government agencies
   
7,998
   
85
   
4.31
%
Other investment securities
   
2,721
   
30
   
4.47
%
Federal funds sold
   
5,702
   
62
   
4.43
%
Total interest-earning assets
   
30,564
   
455
   
6.03
%
Total noninterest-earning assets
   
2,556
             
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
33,120
             
                     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                   
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                   
Money market deposits
 
$
4,353
 
$
30
   
2.77
%
NOW deposits
   
1,047
   
3
   
1.31
%
Savings deposits
   
96
   
0
   
1.01
%
Time certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or more
   
3,104
   
31
   
4.06
%
Other time deposits
   
1,707
   
16
   
3.72
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
10,307
   
80
   
3.15
%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
   
-
             
Noninterest-bearing deposits
   
4,236
   
80
   
2.23
%
Other liabilities
   
174
             
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
   
4,410
             
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
18,403
             
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
33,120
             
Net interest income
       
$
375
       
Net interest spread
               
2.88
%
Net interest margin
               
4.86
%
 
Changes in volume and changes in interest rates affect our interest income and interest expense. The effect of these changes is typically displayed in a volume, mix and rate analysis table which compares the changes in income and expense over periods. Since the Company has a limited operating history, comparisons are not yet meaningful.
 
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Provision for Loan Losses
 
A provision for loan losses is determined that is considered sufficient to maintain an allowance to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. For additional information concerning this determination, see the section of this discussion and analysis captioned “Allowance for Loan Losses.”
 
In the first quarter of 2006, the provision for loan and lease losses was $50 thousand. The provision amount is directly related to loan volumes. There were no charge-offs or non-performing loans during the first quarter of 2006.
 
Noninterest Income
 
The non-interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 was $88 thousand. This was almost entirely the result of sales of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans. Fees collected on deposit accounts were minimal.
 
Noninterest Expense
 
Our total noninterest expense was $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2006. The major components of this expense are discussed below. As the Bank grows, management is committed to controlling costs and expects to moderate noninterest expenses relative to revenue growth.
 
Salaries and employee benefits totaled $568 thousand for the first quarter of 2006. Employee benefit costs including employer taxes and group insurance accounted for approximately 18% of this expense. The Bank employed 24 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees as of March 31, 2006. The volume of assets per employee as of the end of the first quarter of 2005 was $1,501,000.
 
Occupancy and equipment expenses totaled $179 thousand for the first quarter of 2006, attributable primarily to lease costs of $78 thousand and depreciation expense of fixed asset and tenant improvement of $77 thousand.
 
Data processing expense was $100 thousand for the first quarter of 2006, attributable primarily to costs associated with the core processing system of $41 thousand, network maintenance and security of $20 thousand, software amortization of $15 thousand, and website maintenance of $10 thousand.
 
Promotional expenses were $37 thousand for the first quarter of 2006. This included expenses for advertising in the Bank’s two primary markets, direct mail campaigns to local businesses, and sponsorship of key community events.
 
Professional fees of $57 thousand for the first quarter of 2006 were primarily attributable to legal fees of $15 thousand, audit expenses of $26 thousand and expenses related to the preparation of the 10-KSB and the annual shareholders’ meeting of $7 thousand.
 
Office expenses of $92 thousand for the first quarter of 2006 included auto and mileage expense of $21 thousand; workers compensation insurance premiums of $21 thousand; office supplies of $15 thousand; fidelity bond and other insurance premiums of $10 thousand; armored car and courier expense of $9 thousand; and regulatory assessments of $6 thousand.
 
Other expenses of $12 thousand consisted primarily of loan-related costs of $7 thousand and the provision for contingent liabilities of $5 thousand.
 
Income Taxes
 
No federal or state tax expense or benefit has been recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, based upon net operating losses. The Company will begin to recognize income tax benefit at the time it becomes profitable.
 
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Financial Condition as of March 31, 2006
 
Total assets as of March 31, 2006, were $36.0 million, consisting primarily of cash and investments of $19.7 million and net loans of $14.9 million. Total deposits were $17.7 million and shareholder’s equity was $18.1 million.
 
Short-Term Investments and Interest-bearing Deposits in Other Financial Institutions
 
At March 31, 2006, the Bank had $8.1 million in federal funds (“fed funds”) sold. Federal funds sold allow the Bank to meet liquidity requirements and provide temporary holdings until the funds can be otherwise deployed or invested. A portion of the growth in the loan portfolio has been funded by the overnight investments in fed funds. At March 31, 2006, the Bank had an interest-bearing deposit of $2 million with Union Bank of California pledged as collateral for a financial letter of credit issued on behalf of one of the Bank’s customers. This deposit had a term of 180 days and a rate of 4%.
 
Investment Securities
 
The investment portfolio serves primarily as a source of interest income and, secondarily, as a source of liquidity and a management tool for the Bank’s interest rate sensitivity. The investment portfolio is managed according to a written investment policy established by the Bank’s Board of Directors and implemented by the Investment/Asset-Liability Committee.
 
At March 31, 2006, the Bank’s investment securities consisted of $8.0 million in U.S. government-sponsored agencies, with an estimated fair value of $8.0 million and a weighted average yield of 4.3%, and $554 thousand in Federal Reserve Bank Stock, having a book value of $554 thousand, an estimate fair value of $554 thousand, and a weighted average yield of 6.0%. At March 31, 2006, none of these investment securities were pledged as collateral for any purpose.
 
The table below sets forth the amounts and distribution of the investment securities and the weighted average yields as pf March 31, 2006.

   
Book Value
 
Market Value
 
Weighted Average Yield
 
Securities held to maturity
                   
U.S. Government and Agency Securities:
                   
Within One Year
 
$
4,000,563
 
$
3,981,240
   
4.10
%
One to Five Years
   
3,997,283
   
3,977,700
   
4.51
%
Total Securities held to maturity
 
$
7,997,846
 
$
7,958,940
   
4.31
%
 
Loan Portfolio
 
The Bank’s primary source of income is interest on loans. The following table presents the composition of the loan portfolio by category as of the dates indicated:
 
   
March 31, 2006
 
       
Real estate
 
$
11,933,635
 
Commercial
   
3,118,241
 
Consumer
   
46,826
 
 
Gross Loans
   
15,098,702
 
Deferred loan fees
   
( 64,481
)
Allowance for loan losses
   
( 136,780
)
 
Net Loans
 
$
14,897,441
 
 
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Net loans as a percentage of total assets were 41.3% as of March 31, 2006.
 
The real estate loan portfolio is comprised of short-term mortgage loans secured typically by commercial properties, occupied by the borrower, have terms of three to seven years with both fixed and floating rates, and revolving lines of credit granted to consumers, secured by equity in residential properties. It is anticipated that the Bank’s real estate loan portfolio will include construction loans in the future. Construction loans consist primarily of single-family residential properties, have a term of less than one year and have floating rates and commitment fees. Construction loans are typically made to builders that have an established record of successful project completion and loan repayment. At March 31, 2006, the Bank held $10.4 million in commercial real estate loans outstanding, representing 68.8% of gross loans receivable, with undisbursed commitments of $88 thousand, and $1.5 million in revolving lines secured by 1-4 family residences representing 10.2% of gross loans receivable with undisbursed commitments of $1.4 million.
 
The commercial loan portfolio is comprised of lines of credit for working capital and term loans to finance equipment and other business assets. The lines of credit typically are limited to a percentage of the value of the assets securing the line. Lines of credit and term loans typically are reviewed annually and can be supported by accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and other assets of the client’s businesses. At March 31, 2006, the Bank held $3.1 million in commercial loans outstanding, representing 20.7% of gross loans receivable, and undisbursed commitments of $3.4 million.
 
The consumer loan portfolio consists of personal lines of credit and loans to acquire personal assets such as automobiles and boats. The lines of credit generally have terms of one year and the term loans generally have terms of three to five years. The lines of credit typically have floating rates. At March 31, 2006, consumer loans totaled $47 thousand, representing 0.3% of gross loans receivable and undisbursed commitments of $30 thousand.
 
Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to a multiple number of borrowers engaged in similar activities that would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. The Bank has established select concentrations percentages within the loan portfolio. It also includes families of credit considered of either higher risk or worthy of further review as part of its concentration reporting. While the framework has been set in place to evaluate the Bank’s potential risk in its portfolio, the overall concentration results are not meaningful at this time as limited activity presently exists.
 
Management may renew loans at maturity when requested by a customer whose financial strength appears to support such a renewal or when such a renewal appears to be in the best interest of the Bank. The Bank requires payment of accrued interest in such instances and may adjust the rate of interest, require a principal reduction, or modify other terms of the loan at the time of renewal. Loan terms vary according to loan type. The following table shows the maturity distribution of loans and leases as of March 31, 2006:

   
As of March 31, 2006
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
One Year
 
Over 1 Year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
or Less
 
through 5 Years
 
Over 5 Years 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Rate
 
Floating or Adjustable Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Floating or Adjustable Rate
     
Real estate — construction
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Real estate — secured
   
6,117
   
-
   
5,817
   
-
   
-
   
11,934
 
Commercial and industrial
   
2,427
   
691
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
3,118
 
Consumer
   
7
   
40
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
47
 
Total
 
$
8,551
 
$
731
 
$
5,817
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
15,099
 
 
Nonperforming Loans, Leases and Assets
 
Nonperforming assets consist of loans and leases on nonaccrual status, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest, loans that have been restructured resulting in a reduction or deferral of interest or principal, OREO, and other repossessed assets. As of March 31, 2006, there were no nonperforming assets.
 
A potential problem loan is defined as a loan where information about possible credit problems of the borrower is known, causing management to have serious doubts as to the ability of the borrower to comply with the present loan payment terms and which may result in the inclusion of such loan in one of the nonperforming asset categories. An internally classified loan list is maintained that helps management assess the overall quality of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Loans classified as “special mention” are those that contain a weakness that, if left unattended, could develop into a problem affecting the ultimate collectibility of the loan. Loans classified as “substandard” are those loans with clear and defined weaknesses, such as highly leveraged positions, unfavorable financial ratios, uncertain repayment resources or poor financial condition, which may jeopardize recoverability of the loan. Loans classified as “doubtful” are those loans that have characteristics similar to substandard loans, but also have an increased risk that loss may occur or at least a portion of the loan may require a charge-off if liquidated at present. Although loans classified as substandard do not duplicate loans classified as doubtful, both substandard and doubtful loans may include some loans that are past due at least 90 days, are on nonaccrual status or have been restructured. Loans classified as “loss” are those loans that are in the process of being charged-off. The Bank had no loans classified in these categories at March 31, 2006.
 

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Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Implicit in the Bank’s lending activities is the fact that loan losses will be experienced and that the risk of loss will vary with the type of loan being made and the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan. To reflect the currently perceived risk of loss associated with the loan portfolio, additions are made to the allowance for loan losses in the form of direct charges against income to ensure that the allowance is available to absorb possible loan losses. The factors that influence the amount include, among others, the remaining collateral and/or financial condition of the borrowers, historical loan loss, changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, and general economic conditions.
 
The amount of the allowance equals the cumulative total of the provisions made from time to time, reduced by loan charge-offs and increased by recoveries of loans previously charged-off. Until management has adequate historical data upon which to base the estimate of the allowance for loan losses, a balance of approximately 1.0% of the outstanding principal will be used unless additional information regarding the ability of the borrower to repay the loan, current economic conditions or other pertinent factors indicate a different allowance is needed. The allowance was $137 thousand, or 0.9% of outstanding principal as of March 31, 2006. The Bank has not incurred any loan losses as of March 31, 2006.
 
The following table sets forth information concerning the allocation of the allowance for loan losses, which is maintained on the Bank’s loan portfolio, by loan category at March 31, 2006.

   
Amount
 
Percentage of loans in each category to total loans
 
Percentage of allowance at March 31, 2006
 
Percentage of reserves to net loans by category
 
Real estate
 
$
62,965
   
79.0
%
 
46.0
%
 
0.8
%
Commercial
   
20,535
   
20.7
%
 
15.0
%
 
0.8
%
Consumer
   
70
   
0.3
%
 
0.1
%
 
0.1
%
Unallocated
   
53,211
         
38.9
%
     
Total Allowance for Loan Losses
 
$
136,780
   
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
0.9
%
 
In addition, a separate allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is maintained for the undisbursed portion of approved loans. Although the loss exposure to the Bank is reduced because the funds have not been released to the borrower, under certain circumstances the Bank may be required to continue to disburse funds on a troubled credit. As of March 31, 2006, this allowance was $21 thousand.
 
Credit and loan decisions are made by management and the Board of Directors in conformity with loan policies established by the board of directors. The Bank’s practice is to charge-off any loan or portion of a loan when the loan is determined by management to be uncollectible due to the borrower’s failure to meet repayment terms, the borrower’s deteriorating or deteriorated financial condition, the depreciation of the underlying collateral, the loan’s classification as a loss by regulatory examiners, or other reasons. During the first quarter of 2006, there were no charge-offs.
 
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Nonearning Assets
 
Premises, leasehold improvements and equipment totaled $1.2 million at March 31, 2006, net of accumulated depreciation of $212 thousand. There are no definitive agreements regarding acquisition or disposition of owned or leased facilities.
 
Deposits
 
Deposits are the Bank’s primary source of funds. The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the distribution of the average deposit account balances and average cost of funds on each category of deposits:

   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
 
 
 
Average Balance
 
Percent of Deposits
 
Average Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
 
$
5,177
   
33
%
 
0
%
Money market deposits
   
4,353
   
28
%
 
2.77
%
NOW deposits
   
1,047
   
7
%
 
1.31
%
Savings deposits
   
96
   
1
%
 
1.01
%
Time certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or more
   
3,104
   
20
%
 
4.06
%
Other time deposits
   
1,707
   
11
%
 
3.15
%
Total deposits
 
$
15,484
   
100
%
 
2.23
%
 
The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of the time deposits as of March 31, 2006:

   
At March 31, 2006
 
   
Time Deposits of $100,00 or more
 
Other Time Deposits
 
Total Time Deposits
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Three months or less
 
$
603
   
251
 
$
854
 
Over three months through six months
   
532
   
870
   
1,402
 
Over six months through 12 months
   
2,480
   
725
   
3,205
 
Over 12 months
   
-
   
78
   
78
 
Total
 
$
3,615
 
$
1,924
 
$
5,539
 
 
Return on Equity and Assets
 
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Company’s return on equity and assets for the first quarter of 2006:
 

At March 31, 2006
 
Return of assets
   
-7.74
%
Return on equity
   
-13.93
%
Dividend payout ratio
   
0
%
Equity to assets ratio
   
55.6
%
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Loan Commitments
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank enters into various off-balance sheet commitments and other arrangements to extend credit that are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheets of the Company. The business purpose of these off-balance sheet commitments is the routine extension of credit. As of March 31, 2006, commitments to extend credit included approximately $1.8 million for letters of credit, $4.1 million for revolving lines of credit arrangements and $929 thousand in unused commitments for commercial and real estate secured loans. The Bank faces the risk of deteriorating credit quality of borrowers to whom a commitment to extend credit has been made; however, no significant credit losses are expected from these commitments and arrangements.
 
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Borrowings
 
The Company has access to a variety of borrowing sources including federal funds purchased. As of March 31, 2006, there were no borrowings outstanding.
 
Capital Resources and Capital Adequacy Requirements
 
Risk-based capital guidelines are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks, to account for off-balance sheet exposure, and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets. Under the regulations, assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate weights. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk weighted assets and off-balance sheet items. Under the prompt corrective action regulations, to be adequately capitalized a bank must maintain minimum ratios of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.00%, Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.00%, and Tier 1 capital to total assets of 4.00%. Failure to meet these capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the bank’s financial statements.
 
As of March 31 2006, the Bank was categorized as well-capitalized. A well-capitalized institution must maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 10.00%, a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets of at least 6.00%, and a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets of at least 5.00% and must not be subject to any written order, agreement, or directive requiring it to meet or maintain a specific capital level.

 
 
Actual
 
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
 
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
 
 
Amount
 
 
 
Amount
 
 
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
(Thousands)
 
Ratio
 
(Thousands)
 
Ratio
 
(Thousands)
 
Ratio
 
As of  March 31, 2006:
                                     
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
 
$
17,278
   
99.1
%
$
1,382
   
8.0
%
$
1,728
   
10.0
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)
 
$
17,120
   
99.1
%
$
691
   
4.0
%
$
1,037
   
6.0
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
 
$
17,120
   
51.8
%
$
1,322
   
4.0
%
$
1,652
   
5.0
%
 
Liquidity Management
 
At March 31, 2006, the Company (excluding the Bank) had approximately $991 thousand in cash. These funds can be used for Company operations, investment and for later infusion into the Bank and other corporate activities. The primary source of liquidity for the Company will be dividends paid by the Bank. The Bank is currently restricted from paying dividends without regulatory approval that will not be granted until the accumulated deficit has been eliminated.
 
The Bank’s liquidity is monitored by its staff, the Investment/Asset-Liability Committee and the Board of Directors, who review historical funding requirements, current liquidity position, sources and stability of funding, marketability of assets, options for attracting additional funds, and anticipated future funding needs, including the level of unfunded commitments.
 
The Bank’s primary sources of funds is retail and commercial deposits, loan and securities repayments, other short-term borrowings, and other funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan repayments and maturing investments are relatively predictable, deposit flows and early loan prepayments are more influenced by interest rates, general economic conditions, and competition. The Bank maintains investments in liquid assets based upon management’s assessment of (1) the need for funds, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on short-term liquid assets, and (4) objectives of the asset/liability management program.
 
As loan demand increases, greater pressure will be exerted on the Bank’s liquidity. However, it is management’s intention to maintain a conservative loan to deposit ratio in the range of 80% - 85% over time. Given this goal, the Bank will not aggressively pursue lending opportunities if sufficient funding sources (i.e., deposits, Fed Funds, etc.) are not available, nor will the Bank seek to attract transient volatile, non-local deposits with above market interest rates. As of March 31, 2006, the loan to deposit ratio was 84%.
 
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The Bank had cash and cash equivalents of $9.1 million, or 25% of total Bank assets, at March 31, 2006. Management feels that the Bank has adequate liquidity to meet anticipated future funding needs.
 
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal and state banking agencies, which could affect its ability to pay dividends to the Company. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material adverse effect on our financial statements. The minimum ratios required for the Bank to be considered “well capitalized” for regulatory purposes, and therefore eligible to consider the payment of dividends to the Company, will be 10% total capital to risk weighted assets, 6% tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets and 5% tier 1 capital to average assets. At March 31, 2006, the Bank was considered “well capitalized” by regulatory standards.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks
 
Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk affecting the Bank. Other types of market risk, such as foreign currency risk and commodity price risk, do not arise in the normal course of the Bank’s business activities. Interest rate risk can be defined as the exposure to a movement in interest rates that could have an adverse effect on the net interest income or the market value of the Bank’s financial instruments. The ongoing monitoring and management of this risk is an important component of the asset and liability management process, which is governed by policies established by the Company’s Board of Directors and carried out by the Bank’s Investment/Asset-liability Committee. The Investment/Asset-liability Committee’s objectives are to manage the exposure to interest rate risk over both the one year planning cycle and the longer term strategic horizon and, at the same time, to provide a stable and steadily increasing flow of net interest income.
 
The primary measurement of interest rate risk is earnings at risk, which is determined through computerized simulation modeling. The primary simulation model assumes a static balance sheet, using the balances, rates, maturities and repricing characteristics of all of the Bank’s existing assets and liabilities. Net interest income is computed by the model assuming market rates remaining unchanged and comparing those results to other interest rate scenarios with changes in the magnitude, timing and relationship between various interest rates. At March 31, 2006, no such analysis was performed as the results would not yet have been meaningful. In the future, rising and declining interest rate simulations in 100 basis point increments over a 12-month period will be performed. The impact of imbedded options in such products as callable and mortgage-backed securities, real estate mortgage loans and callable borrowings will be considered. Changes in net interest income in the rising and declining rate scenarios will then measured against the net interest income in the rates unchanged scenario. The Investment/Asset-liability Committee will utilize the results of the model to quantify the estimated exposure of net interest income to sustained interest rate changes.
 
The following table sets forth, on a stand-alone basis, the Bank’s amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at March 31, 2006, which are anticipated, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown. The projected repricing of assets and liabilities anticipates prepayments and scheduled rate adjustments, as well as contractual maturities under an interest rate unchanged scenario within the selected time intervals. While it is believed that such assumptions are reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed repricing rates will approximate actual future deposit activity.
 
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As of March 31, 2006
 
   
Volumes Subject to Repricing Within
 
   
0-1 Days
 
2-90 Days
 
91-365 Days
 
1-3 Years
 
Over 3 Years
 
Non-Interest Sensitive
 
Total
 
Assets:
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Cash, fed funds and other
 
$
8,065
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
1,122
 
$
9,187
 
Time Deposits held at other financial institutions
   
-
   
2,000
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
2,000
 
Investments and FRB Stock (1)
   
-
   
-
   
4,001
   
3,997
   
554
   
-
   
8,552
 
Loans (2)
   
-
   
4,972
   
3,579
   
1,556
   
4,992
   
-
   
15,099
 
Fixed and other assets
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
1,194
   
1,194
 
Total Assets
 
$
8,065
 
$
6,972
 
$
7,580
 
$
5,553
 
$
5,546
 
$
2,316
 
$
36,032
 
                                             
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
                                           
Interest-bearing checking, savings and money market accounts
 
$
6,440
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
5,762
 
$
12,202
 
Certificates of deposit
   
-
   
854
   
4,607
   
78
   
-
   
-
   
5,539
 
Borrowed funds
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Other liabilities
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
196
   
196
 
Stockholders’ equity
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
18,095
   
18,095
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
6,440
 
$
854
 
$
4,607
 
$
78
 
$
-
 
$
24,053
 
$
36,032
 
                                             
Interest rate sensitivity gap
 
$
1,625
 
$
6,118
 
$
2,973
 
$
5,475
 
$
5,546
             
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap
 
$
1,625
 
$
7,743
 
$
10,716
 
$
16,191
 
$
21,737
             
Cumulative gap to total assets
   
4.5
%
 
21.5
%
 
29.7
%
 
44.9
%
 
60.3
%
           
Cumulative interest-earning assets to cumulative interest-bearing liabilities
   
125.2
%
 
206.2
%
 
190.0
%
 
235.2
%
 
281.5
%
           
                                             

 
(1) Excludes investments' mark-to-market adjustments
     
 
(2) Excludes deferred fees and allowance for loan losses
     
 
Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the gap table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates, both on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. More importantly, changes in interest rates, prepayments and early withdrawal levels may deviate significantly from those assumed in the calculations in the table. As a result of these shortcomings, the Bank will focus more on earnings at risk simulation modeling than on gap analysis. Even though the gap analysis reflects a ratio of cumulative gap to total assets within acceptable limits, the earnings at risk simulation modeling is considered by management to be more informative in forecasting future income at risk.
 
ITEM 3.   Controls and Procedures
 
With the participation of management, the Company’s chief executive officer and the chief financial officer reviewed and evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported to the Company’s management within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
 
There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls for financial reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls, including any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses of internal controls that would require corrective action. In connection with the new rules, the Company is currently in the process of further reviewing and documenting its disclosure controls and procedures, including its internal accounting controls, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness ands ensuring that the Company’s systems evolve with its business.
 

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PART -II OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.   Legal Proceedings
 
There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or the Bank is a party or to which any of our properties are subject; nor are there material proceedings known to the Company, in which any director, officer or affiliate or any principal shareholder is a party or has an interest adverse to the Company or the Bank.
 
ITEM 2.   Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
During the first quarter of 2006, warrants to purchase 1,300 shares of stock at $12.50 per share were exercised, resulting in proceeds of $16,250.
 
ITEM 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None.
 
ITEM 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
None.
 
ITEM 5.   Other Information
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
 
(a) Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description of Exhibit
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K
 
None
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
     
  PACIFIC COAST NATIONAL BANCORP
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 15, 2006 By:   /s/ Colin M. Forkner  
 

Colin M. Forkner
Chief Executive Officer
   
     
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 15, 2006  By:   /s/ Terry Stalk 
 

Terry Stalk
Chief Financial Officer
   
 
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