10-Q 1 q0902.txt FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 9/30/02 2 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2002 . ---------------------------------- [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File No. 0-25418 . CENTRAL COAST BANCORP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 77-0367061 ------------------------------------------- ------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer ID Number) incorporation or organization) 301 Main Street, Salinas, California 93901 ------------------------------------------- ------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (831) 422-6642 ----------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) not applicable --------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,if changed since last report.) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ----- ----- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: No par value Common Stock - 9,014,174 shares outstanding at November 7, 2002. The Index to Exhibits is located at page 24 Page 1 of 31 Pages PART 1-FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: CENTRAL COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
September 30, December 31, (In thousands, except share data) 2002 2001 ---- ---- Assets Cash and due from banks $ 45,873 $ 55,245 Federal funds sold 1,208 - -------- -------- Total cash and equivalents 47,081 55,245 Available-for-sale securities at fair value (amortized cost of $110,277 at September 30, 2002 and $137,867 at December 31, 2001) 114,716 137,153 Loans: Commercial 199,448 199,761 Real estate-construction 85,138 85,314 Real estate-other 408,477 306,622 Consumer 18,480 15,653 Deferred loan fees, net (1,132) (1,050) -------- -------- Total loans 710,411 606,300 Allowance for loan losses (13,947) (11,753) -------- -------- Net Loans 696,464 594,547 -------- -------- Premises and equipment, net 2,946 2,962 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 10,108 12,359 -------- -------- Total assets $ 871,315 $ 802,266 ======== ======== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Deposits: Demand, noninterest bearing $ 204,676 $ 231,501 Demand, interest bearing 134,068 105,949 Savings 188,088 122,861 Time 243,767 264,551 -------- ------- Total Deposits 770,599 724,862 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 23,862 12,068 -------- -------- Total liabilities 794,461 736,930 -------- -------- Commitments and contingencies (Note 2) Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock-no par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none outstanding Common stock - no par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 9,014,174 shares at September 30, 2002 and 8,963,780 shares at December 31, 2001 51,271 50,898 Shares held in deferred compensation trust (373,810 at September 30, 2002 and at December 31, 2001), net of deferred obligation - - Retained earnings 22,986 14,855 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - net of taxes of $1,842 at September 30, 2002 and $297 at December 31, 2001 2,597 (417) -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 76,854 65,336 -------- -------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 871,315 $ 802,266 ======== ======== See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
CENTRAL COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands, 2002 2001 2002 2001 except per share data) ---- ---- ---- ---- Interest Income Loans (including fees) $ 11,504 $ 10,916 $ 32,548 $ 32,651 Investment securities 1,443 2,042 4,790 6,367 Other 65 94 212 399 -------- -------- ------- ------- Total interest income 13,012 13,052 37,550 39,417 -------- -------- ------- ------- Interest Expense Interest on deposits 3,423 4,574 10,352 14,136 Other 113 107 327 293 -------- -------- ------- ------- Total interest expense 3,536 4,681 10,679 14,429 -------- -------- ------- ------- Net Interest Income 9,476 8,371 26,871 24,988 Provision for Loan Losses 925 760 2,048 955 -------- -------- ------- ------- Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 8,551 7,611 24,823 24,033 -------- -------- ------- ------- Noninterest Income Service Charges on Deposits 644 504 1,721 1,407 Other 348 423 1,000 945 -------- -------- ------- ------- Total noninterest revenue 992 927 2,721 2,352 -------- -------- ------- ------- Noninterest Expenses Salaries and benefits 3,170 2,907 8,965 8,778 Occupancy 549 408 1,429 1,230 Furniture and equipment 469 474 1,330 1,386 Other 1,069 960 3,343 3,071 -------- -------- ------- ------- Total noninterest expenses 5,257 4,749 15,067 14,465 -------- -------- ------- ------- Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 4,286 3,789 12,477 11,920 Provision for Income Taxes 1,438 1,421 4,346 4,470 -------- -------- ------- ------- Net Income $ 2,848 $ 2,368 $ 8,131 $ 7,450 ======== ======== ======= ======= Basic Earnings per Share $ 0.32 $ 0.26 $ 0.90 $ 0.82 Diluted Earnings per Share $ 0.30 $ 0.26 $ 0.86 $ 0.78 See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
CENTRAL COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2002 2001 ---- ---- Cash Flows from Operations: Net income $ 8,131 $ 7,450 Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 2,048 955 Net gain on sale of investments (102) (168) Depreciation 948 1,035 Net loss on sale of fixed assets 17 3 Amortization and accretion 584 440 Gain on sale of other real estate owned (71) - (Increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets (678) (785) (Decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities (471) (1,427) Increase in deferred loan fees 82 335 --------- --------- Net cash provided by operations 10,488 7,838 --------- --------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities 113,063 42,468 Purchases of available-for-sale securities (102,477) (108,553) Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 16,714 78,011 Net increase in loans (104,047) (97,421) Proceeds from sale of other owned real estate 670 - Purchases of premises and equipment (949) (392) --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities (77,026) (85,887) --------- --------- Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net increase in deposit accounts 45,737 35,010 Net increase in long-term borrowings 602 Net increase in short-term borrowings 11,825 16,789 Cash received for stock options exercised 210 113 Cash paid for shares repurchased - (4,093) --------- --------- Net cash provided by financing activities 58,374 47,819 --------- --------- Net (decrease) in cash and equivalents (8,164) (30,230) Cash and equivalents, beginning of period 55,245 74,492 --------- --------- Cash and equivalents, end of period $ 47,081 $ 44,262 ========= ========= Other Cash Flow Information: Interest paid $ 11,215 $13,991 Income taxes paid $ 4,697 $ 6,257 See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
CENTRAL COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 2002 (Unaudited) 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly Central Coast Bancorp's (the "Company's") consolidated financial position at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 and cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001. Certain disclosures normally presented in the notes to the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. These interim consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 may not necessarily be indicative of the operating results for the full year. In preparing such financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses. Management has determined that since all of the commercial banking products and services offered by the Company are available in each branch of the Community Bank of Central California, its bank subsidiary (the "Bank"), all branches are located within the same economic environment and management does not allocate resources based on the performance of different lending or transaction activities, it is appropriate to aggregate the Bank branches and report them as a single operating segment. Stock split - On January 28, 2002, the Board of Directors approved a five-for-four stock split, which was distributed on February 28, 2002, to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2002. All share and per share data for the year 2001 have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split. 2. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In the normal course of business there are outstanding various commitments to extend credit which are not reflected in the financial statements, including loan commitments of approximately $198,402,000 and standby letters of credit of approximately $4,885,000 at September 30, 2002. However, all such commitments will not necessarily culminate in actual extensions of credit by the Company. Approximately $39,673,000 of loan commitments outstanding at September 30, 2002 relate to real estate construction loans that are expected to fund within the next twelve months. The remaining commitments primarily relate to revolving lines of credit or other commercial loans, and many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each potential borrower and the necessary collateral are evaluated on an individual basis. Collateral varies, but may include real property, bank deposits, debt or equity securities or business assets. Stand-by letters of credit are commitments written to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These guarantees are issued primarily relating to contract performance or purchases of inventory by commercial customers and are typically short-term in nature. Credit risk is similar to that involved in extending loan commitments to customers and accordingly, evaluation and collateral requirements similar to those for loan commitments are used. Virtually all such commitments are collateralized. 3. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. There was no difference in the numerator used in the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share. The denominator used in the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for three and nine month periods ended September 30 is reconciled as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, In thousands (expect per share data) 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- Basic Earnings Per Share ------------------------ Net income $ 2,848 $ 2,368 $ 8,131 $ 7,450 Weighted average common shares outstanding 9,013 9,015 8,998 9,074 ------- ------- ------- ------- Basic earnings per share $ 0.32 $ 0.26 $ 0.90 $ 0.82 ======= ======= ======= ======= Diluted Earnings Per Share -------------------------- Net income $ 2,848 $ 2,368 $ 8,131 $ 7,450 Weighted average common shares outstanding 9,013 9,015 8,998 9,074 Dilutive effect of outstanding options 419 435 423 416 ------- ------- ------- ------- Weighted average common shares outstanding -Diluted 9,432 9,450 9,421 9,490 ------- ------- ------- ------- Diluted earnings per share $ 0.30 $ 0.26 $ 0.86 $ 0.78 ======= ======= ======= =======
4. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands) 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income $ 2,848 $ 2,368 $ 8,131 $ 7,450 Other comprehensive income - Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities 1,533 1,453 3,074 2,387 Reclassification adjustment for gains included in income - (165) (102) (168) Taxes on reclassification adjustment - 68 42 69 ------- ------- ------- -------- Total comprehensive income $ 4,381 $ 3,724 $ 11,145 $ 9,738 ======= ======= ======= ========
5. STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN The Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program under which repurchases will be made from time to time by the Company in the open market, or in block purchases, or in privately negotiated transactions, in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. The Company has not repurchased any shares in 2002. As of September 30, 2002, there were approximately 279,900 shares remaining under the program for repurchase by the Company. 6. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities," which addresses accounting for restructuring and similar costs. SFAS 146 supersedes previous accounting guidance, principally Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3. The Company will adopt the provisions of SFAS 146 for restructuring activities initiated after December 31, 2002. SFAS 146 requires that the liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred. Under Issue 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of the Company's commitment to an exit plan. SFAS 146 also establishes that the liability should initially be measured and recorded at fair value. Accordingly, SFAS 146 may affect the timing of recognizing future restructuring costs as well as the amounts recognized. Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF --------------------------------------- FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS In addition to the historical information contained herein, this report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Changes to such risks and uncertainties, which could impact future financial performance, include, among others, (1) competitive pressures in the banking industry; (2) changes in the interest rate environment; (3) general economic conditions, nationally, regionally and in operating market areas, including a decline in real estate values in the Company's market areas; (4) the effects of terrorism, including the events of September 11, 2001 and thereafter; (5) changes in the regulatory environment; (6) changes in accounting principles and procedures; (7) changes in business conditions and inflation; (8) changes in securities markets; (9) data processing compliance problems; (10) the California energy problems; (11) variances in the actual versus projected growth in assets; (12) return on assets; (13) loan losses; (14) expenses; (15) rates charged on loans and earned on securities investments; (16) rates paid on deposits; and (17) fee and other noninterest income earned, as well as other factors. This entire report should be read to put such forward-looking statements in context. To gain a more complete understanding of the uncertainties and risks involved in the Company's business this report should be read in conjunction with Central Coast Bancorp's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. Critical Accounting Policies ---------------------------- General Central Coast Bancorp's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The financial information contained within our statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. We use historical loss factors as one factor in determining the inherent loss that may be present in our loan portfolio. Actual losses could differ significantly from the historical factors that we use. Other estimates that we use are related to the expected useful lives of our depreciable assets. In addition GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of our transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact our transactions could change. Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in our loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting. (1) Statement of Financial Accountings Standards ("SFAS") No. 5 "Accounting for Contingencies," which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable and (2) SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance. Our allowance for loan losses has three basic components: the formula allowance, the specific allowance and the unallocated allowance. Each of these components is determined based upon estimates that can and do change when the actual events occur. The formula allowance uses an historical loss view as an indicator of future losses and as a result could differ from the loss incurred in the future. However, since this history is updated with the most recent loss information, the errors that might otherwise occur are mitigated. The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss. Historical loss information, and fair market value of collateral are used to estimate those losses. The use of these values is inherently subjective and our actual losses could be greater or less than the estimates. The unallocated allowance captures losses that are attributable to various factors including economic events, industry or geographic sectors whose impact on the portfolio have occurred, but have yet to be recognized in either the formula or specific allowances. For further information regarding our allowance for loan losses, see "Allowance for Loan Losses" discussion later in this Item. Stock Based Awards The Company accounts for its stock based awards using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations. Since the Company's stock option plans provide for the issuance of options at a price of no less than the fair market value at the date of the grant, no compensation expense has been recognized in the financial statements. Business Organization --------------------- Central Coast Bancorp (the "Company") is a California corporation organized in 1994, and is the parent company for Community Bank of Central California, a state-chartered bank, headquartered in Salinas, California (the "Bank"). Its investment in the Bank comprises the major business activity of the Company. Upon prior notification to the "Board of Governors" of the Federal Reserve System, the Company is authorized to engage in a variety of activities, which are deemed closely related to the business of banking. The Company is engaged in certain lending activities related to the purchase of certain tax advantaged loans from the Bank. The Bank offers a full range of commercial banking services, including a diverse range of traditional banking products and services to individuals, merchants, small and medium-sized businesses, professionals and agribusiness enterprises. Its principal markets are located in the counties of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz, which are in the central coast area of California. Overview -------- For the third quarter of 2002, Central Coast Bancorp reported diluted earnings per share of $0.30 versus $0.26 reported in the year earlier period. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 was a record $2,848,000 as compared to $2,368,000 reported for the same period of 2001. The annualized return on equity ("ROE") and return on assets ("ROA") for the third quarter 2002 were 15.14% and 1.29% as compared to 14.70% and 1.25% for the same period in 2001. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 was $8,131,000 and $7,450,000 with diluted earnings per share of $0.86 and $0.78, respectively. For the first nine months of 2002, annualized ROE was 15.33% and ROA was 1.28% as compared to 16.10% and 1.40% for the same period in 2001. During the third quarter of 2002, the Company continued to experience strong growth in loans as loans increased $35,375,000 (5.2%) from the June 30, 2002 balance to total $710,411,000 at September 30, 2002. Loans have increased $104,111,000 (17.2%) in the first nine months of 2002. However, growth in total assets slowed significantly in the quarter. The Company ended the quarter with total assets of $871,315,000, an increase of $366,000 from the June 30, 2002 balance and a $69,049,000 (8.6%) increase from year-end 2001. While the Company experienced unusually high deposit growth in the first half of 2002, there was a net outflow in deposits of $15,516,000 (-2.0%) during the third quarter. Most of the deposit change was related to reductions in demand and interest-bearing demand accounts reflecting seasonal business operations. Even with the third quarter decline, total deposits have increased $45,737,000 (6.3%) from year-end 2001 to a total of $770,599,000 at September 30, 2002. On a year-over-year basis, the Company's focus on internal growth has generated an increase in assets of $108,501,000 (14.2%); an increase in loans of $140,032,000 (24.6%); and an increase in deposits of $102,379,000 (15.3%). Central Coast Bancorp ended the third quarter of 2002 with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 9.8% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 11.0% versus 10.2% and 11.4%, respectively, at the end of the third quarter of 2001. As previously reported, the Bank opened its eleventh branch in Gilroy, California, in April of this year. As of September 30, this new branch had loans totaling $17,440,000 and deposits of $7,941,000. Management is pleased with the acceptance the Bank has received in Gilroy. The Bank has received regulatory approval to open a branch in downtown Monterey. At this time, the Monterey branch opening is planned for mid-December of 2002. Both of these branch expansions represent a continuation of our strategic plan to expand the Bank's footprint within and on the fringes of our existing market area. Within the Management's Discussion and Analysis, interest income, net interest income, net interest margin and the efficiency ratio are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis ("FTE"). These items have been adjusted to give effect to $280,000 and $281,000 in taxable equivalent interest income on tax-free investments for the three- month periods ending September 30, 2002 and 2001 and $841,000 and $821,000 for the nine month periods ending September 30, 2002. The following table provides a summary of the major elements of income and expense for the periods indicated.
Condensed Comparative Income Statement Percentage Percentage Three Months Ended Change Nine Months Ended Change September 30, Increase September 30, Increase (In thousands, except percentages) 2002 2001 (Decrease) 2002 2001 (Decrease) ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- ---------- Interest Income (1) $13,292 $13,333 0% $38,391 $40,238 -5% Interest Expense 3,536 4,681 -24% 10,679 14,429 -26% ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Net interest income 9,756 8,652 13% 27,712 25,809 7% Provision for Loan Losses 925 760 22% 2,048 955 114% ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Net interest income after provision for loan losses 8,831 7,892 12% 25,664 24,854 3% Noninterest Income 992 927 7% 2,721 2,352 16% Noninterest Expense 5,257 4,749 11% 15,067 14,465 4% ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Income before income taxes 4,566 4,070 12% 13,318 12,741 5% Income Taxes 1,438 1,421 1% 4,346 4,470 -3% Tax Equivalent Adjustment 280 281 0% 841 821 2% ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ Net income $ 2,848 $ 2,368 20% $ 8,131 $ 7,450 9% ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= 1) Interest on tax-free securities is reported on tax equivalent basis.
Net interest income / net interest margin ----------------------------------------- Net interest income, the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and interest paid on deposits and other borrowings, is the principal component of the Bank's earnings. Net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets. The first two following tables provide a summary of the components of net interest income and the changes within the components for the periods indicated. The third table sets forth a summary of the changes in interest income and interest expense from changes in average asset and liability balances (volume) and changes in average interest rates for the periods indicated.
Three Months Ended September 30, (Taxable Equivalent Basis) 2002 2001 Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. (In thousands, except percentages) Balance Interest Yield Balance Interest Yield ------- -------- ----- ------- -------- ----- Assets: Earning Assets Loans (1) (2) $ 677,338 $11,504 6.74% $ 531,538 $10,917 8.15% Taxable investments 71,894 884 4.88% 100,899 1,479 5.82% Tax-exempt securities (tax equiv. basis) 49,177 839 6.77% 49,683 843 6.73% Federal funds sold 14,313 65 1.80% 9,324 94 4.00% --------- ------- ------- --------- ------- ------- Total Earning Assets 812,722 $13,292 6.49% 691,444 $13,333 7.65% ------- ------- ------- ------- Cash & due from banks 47,493 43,140 Other assets 13,886 14,998 --------- --------- $ 874,101 $ 749,582 ========= ========= Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity: Interest bearing liabilities: Demand deposits $ 135,066 $ 370 1.09% $ 100,466 $ 314 1.24% Savings 202,332 1,089 2.14% 140,387 1,080 3.05% Time deposits 245,556 1,964 3.17% 251,315 3,180 5.02% Other borrowings 8,215 113 5.46% 8,415 107 5.04% --------- ------- ------- --------- ------- ------- Total interest bearing liabilities 591,169 3,536 2.37% 500,583 4,681 3.71% ------- ------- ------- ------- Demand deposits 202,159 177,727 Other Liabilities 6,184 7,546 --------- --------- Total Liabilities 799,512 685,856 Shareholders' Equity 74,589 63,726 --------- --------- $ 874,101 $ 749,582 ========= ========= Net interest income & margin (3) $ 9,756 4.76% $ 8,652 4.96% ======= ======= ========= ======= --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Loan interest income includes fee income of $429,000 and $346,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. 2 Includes the average allowance for loan losses of $13,356,000 and $9,668,000 and average deferred loan fees of $1,173,000 and $1,027,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. 3 Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by the total average earning assets.
Nine Months Ended September 30, (Taxable Equivalent Basis) 2002 2001 Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. (In thousands, except percentages) Balance Interest Yield Balance Interest Yield ------- -------- ----- ------- -------- ----- Assets: Earning Assets Loans (1) (2) $ 637,234 $ 32,548 6.83% $ 492,797 $ 32,651 8.86% Taxable investments 81,988 3,109 5.07% 101,842 4,726 6.20% Tax-exempt securities (tax equiv. basis) 49,310 2,522 6.84% 48,367 2,462 6.80% Federal funds sold 16,532 212 1.71% 11,254 399 4.74% --------- --------- ------- --------- --------- ------- Total Earning Assets 785,064 $ 38,391 6.54% 654,260 $ 40,238 8.22% --------- ------- --------- ------- Cash & due from banks 47,484 42,439 Other assets 14,293 15,267 --------- --------- $ 846,841 $ 711,966 ========= ========= Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity: Interest bearing liabilities: Demand deposits $ 127,624 $ 1,003 1.05% $ 95,876 $ 974 1.36% Savings 171,690 2,764 2.15% 128,364 3,150 3.28% Time deposits 264,102 6,585 3.33% 243,402 10,013 5.50% Other borrowings 7,278 327 6.01% 6,911 292 5.65% --------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- Total interest bearing liabilities 570,694 10,679 2.50% 474,553 14,429 4.07% --------- ------- --------- ------- Demand deposits 199,185 168,309 Other Liabilities 6,060 7,181 --------- --------- Total Liabilities 775,939 650,043 Shareholders' Equity 70,902 61,923 --------- --------- $ 846,841 $ 711,966 ========= ========= Net interest income & margin (3) $ 27,712 4.72% $ 25,809 5.27% ========= ======= ========= ======= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Loan interest income includes fee income of $1,230,000 and $1,025,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively 2 Includes the average allowance for loan losses of $12,538,000 and $9,513,000 and average deferred loan fees of $1,143,000 and $957,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. 3 Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by the total average earning assets.
Volume/Rate Analysis (in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, 2002 over 2001 Increase (decrease) due to change in: Net Volume Rate (4) Change ------ -------- ------ Interest-earning assets: Net Loans (1)(2) $ 2,995 $ (2,408) $ 587 Taxable investment securities (425) (170) (595) Tax exempt investment securities (3) (9) 5 (4) Federal funds sold 50 (79) (29) -------- -------- -------- Total 2,611 (2,652) (41) -------- -------- -------- Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits 108 (52) 56 Savings deposits 476 (467) 9 Time deposits (73) (1,143) (1,216) Other borrowings (3) 9 6 -------- -------- -------- Total 508 (1,653) (1,145) -------- -------- -------- Interest differential $ 2,103 $ (999) $ 1,104 ======== ======== ======== Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 over 2001 Increase (decrease) due to change in: Net Volume Rate (4) Change ------ -------- ------ Interest-earning assets: Net Loans (1)(2) $ 9,572 $(9,675) $ (103) Taxable investment securities (921) (696) (1,617) Tax exempt investment securities (3) 48 12 60 Federal funds sold 187 (374) (187) ------- ------- ------- Total 8,886 (10,733) (1,847) ------- ------- ------- Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits 323 (294) 29 Savings deposits 1,063 (1,449) (386) Time deposits 852 (4,280) (3,428) Other borrowings 16 19 35 ------- ------- ------- Total 2,254 (6,004) (3,750) ------- ------- ------- Interest differential $ 6,632 $(4,729) $ 1,903 ======= ======= ======= (1) The average balance of non-accruing loans is not significant as a percentage of total loans and, as such, has been included in net loans. (2) Loan fees of $429,000 and $326,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, and loan fees of $1,230,000 and $1,025,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively have been included in the interest income computation. (3) Includes taxable-equivalent adjustments that relate to income on certain securities that are exempt from federal income taxes. The effective federal statutory tax rate was 35% for 2002 and 2001. (4) The rate / volume variance has been included in the rate variance.
The continuing growth in loans coupled with lower rates on interest-bearing liabilities resulted in the Bank achieving record net interest income for the third quarter of 2002. Net interest income was $9,756,000, which was an increase of $1,104,000 (12.8%) over the third quarter of 2001. The interest income component had a decrease of $41,000 (0.3%) on a quarter-over-quarter basis as the growth in earning assets has almost overcome the affect of the interest rate decreases in 2001, which reduced the overall yield on earning assets by 116 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2001. Average loan balances were $145,800,000 (27.4%) higher in the third quarter of 2002 versus the same quarter in the previous year. This volume difference added $2,995,000 to interest income. However, the average yield earned on loans in the third quarter of 2002 was 6.74%, a decrease of 141 basis points from the yield earned in the third quarter of 2001. The lower loan yield decreased interest income by $2,408,000. The average balance of taxable investment securities in the third quarter of 2002 decreased $29,005,000 (28.7%) from the third quarter of 2001. Funds from principal payments and maturing securities were deployed into the loan portfolio. Average balances for Federal funds sold for these two periods increased $4,989,000 to $14,313,000. Interest income for these investing activities decreased $628,000 on a period over-period-basis. Interest expense decreased $1,145,000 (24.5%) as the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities declined 134 basis points to 2.37% for the third quarter of 2002 as compared to 3.71% in the year earlier period. This decrease in rates reduced interest expense by $1,653,000. Average balances of interest-bearing liabilities in the third quarter of 2002 increased by $90,586,000 (18.1%) over the prior year period. These higher balances added $508,000 to interest expense. The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2002 was 4.76% as compared to 4.96% in the year earlier period. The net interest margin in the third quarter of 2002 remained consistent with the 4.77% achieved in the second quarter of 2002. The consistency in net interest margin on a quarter-over-quarter basis is an indicator that, without further changes in the interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board, the Bank's net interest margin should remain stable. In a rising rate environment the net interest margin is expected to improve, as the Bank's variable rate assets are expected to reprice more quickly than the interest-bearing liabilities. Conversely, in a declining rate environment the net interest margin would come under downward pressure. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002, net interest income increased $1,903,000 (7.4%) over the first nine months of 2001. The interest income component decreased $1,847,000 to $38,391,000. Average balances of earning assets were $130,804,000 (20.0%) higher in the first nine months of 2002 than the same period in 2001. The average balance of loans was $144,437,000 higher, which contributed $9,572,000 to interest income. The average yield received on loans in the first nine months of 2002 was 203 basis points lower than the 8.86% received in the year earlier period. The lower yield on loans decreased interest income by $9,675,000. The average balance of taxable investment securities was $19,854,000 (19.5%) lower in the first nine months of 2002 than in the year earlier period. As securities matured the proceeds were utilized to fund the continued loan growth. The lower balances in taxable investments decreased interest income $921,000 and lower yields on these investment securities decreased interest income an additional $696,000. The changes in the tax-exempt investment securities and Federal funds sold decreased interest income by an additional $127,000. Interest expense for the nine month period ending September 30, 2002 decreased $3,750,000 (26.0%) from the first nine months of 2001. Average interest bearing deposit balances in the first nine months of 2002 were $95,774,000 (20.5%) higher than in the year earlier period. These volume increases added $2,238,000 to interest expense. For the first nine months of 2002, average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities was 2.50%, a decline of 157 basis points from the rates paid in the first nine months of 2001. The lower rates resulted in a $6,004,000 decrease in interest expense in the first nine months of 2002 from the prior year period. The impact of the above changes in volumes and rates for earning assets and interest bearing liabilities for the first nine months of 2002 resulted in a decrease in the net interest margin of 55 basis points to 4.72% from 5.27% in the year earlier period. Provision for Loan Losses ------------------------- The Bank provided $925,000 for loan losses in the third quarter of 2002 as compared to $760,000 in the third quarter of 2001. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2002, the Bank provided $2,048,000 compared to $955,000 in the year earlier period. The provision for loan losses recorded is based on factors which consider the loan growth, changes in the level of nonperforming and classified assets, changing portfolio mix and prevailing local and national economic conditions to establish the required level of estimated loan loss reserves. At September 30, 2002, the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.96% as compared to 1.93% at June 30, 2002, 1.94% at December 31, 2001 and 1.79% at September 30, 2001. (See the "Credit Risk" and "Allowance for Loan Losses" sections for additional discussion). Noninterest Income ------------------ Noninterest income consists primarily of service charges on deposit accounts and fees for miscellaneous services. Noninterest income totaled $992,000 in the third quarter of 2002, which was up $65,000 (7.0%) over the same period in 2001. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $139,000 (27.6%) due to volume increases and certain fee increases. Commissions on mortgage brokerage services increased $11,000 (15.0%) as mortgage originations and refinance activity increased from the levels in the third quarter of 2001. In the third quarter of 2002, the Bank realized a gain of $71,000 and recovered $7,000 in expenses on the sale of its only OREO property and no gains on the sale of investment securities. In the third quarter of 2001, the Bank had no gains on sales of OREO and had realized gains of $165,000 on the sale of investment securities. For the first nine months of 2002, noninterest income was $2,721,000 compared to $2,352,000 in the same period last year. Service charges on deposits were up $314,000 (22.3%) due to higher volumes and the effect of certain fee increases. Other fees were $55,000 (5.8%) higher in the first nine months of 2002. The higher fees on other services were offset in part by an $18,000 decline in mortgage brokerage fees as the activity levels in the first half of 2002 were lower than in the previous year. The Company realized net gains totaling $102,000 on the sale of investment securities in the first nine months of 2002 as compared to $168,000 in the same period of 2001. Also as mentioned in the previous paragraph, the Bank realized a $71,000 gain on the sale of OREO property in 2002. Noninterest Expense ------------------- As compared to the third quarter of 2001, noninterest expenses increased $508,000 (10.7%) to a total of $5,257,000 in the third quarter of 2002. Salary and employee benefits increased $263,000 (9.0%) because of additional staffing for the new Gilroy branch, opened in April 2002, internal growth, and normal salary increases. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, occupancy expenses were higher by $141,000 (34.5%). Costs related to the new Gilroy branch, expansion of the Hollister branch and enhanced branch security services were the main contributors to the increase. Furniture and equipment expenses decreased slightly. Other expenses for the third quarter of 2002 totaled $1,069,000, which was an increase of $109,000 (11.4%) from the prior year quarter. Increased costs were due to higher volumes and the new Gilroy branch. The efficiency ratio for the third quarter of 2002 improved to 48.9% from 49.6% for the third quarter of 2001. Noninterest expenses for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2002 were $15,067,000 versus $14,465,000 for the same period in 2001. Salary and benefit expenses were $8,965,000 in 2002 versus $8,778,000 in the first nine months of 2001. The $187,000 year-to-date increase was net of a $260,000 one-time reduction to employee health care, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2002. The higher costs in 2002 were due to the new Gilroy branch, internal growth and normal salary increases. Occupancy expenses for the first nine months of 2002 increased $199,000 (16.2%) to $1,429,000 as compared to the year earlier period. Most of the increase was due to the new Gilroy branch and the Hollister branch expansion. Other expenses increased $272,000 (8.9%). Approximately half of the increase was due to certain other operational losses with the balance due to higher business volumes. The efficiency ratio for the first nine months of 2002 improved to 49.5% as compared to 51.4% for the same period of 2001. Provision for Income Taxes -------------------------- The effective tax rates, considering state and federal taxes, and tax exempt income, for the third quarter and first nine months of 2002 were 33.6% and 34.8% as compared to 37.5% for both the periods in 2001. In the third quarter of 2002, the Company reduced its estimated year-to-date tax provision from 35.5% to 35.0%. Also, in the third quarter of 2002, California changed its tax law regarding the way banks account for bad debt reserves. This change reduced the year-to-date California tax provision by $21,000 and the rate by 0.2%. Overall, the estimated tax rates in 2002 are lower as tax exempt loans and investment securities represent a higher percentage of income. Securities ---------- At September 30, 2002, available-for-sale securities had a market value of $114,716,000 with an amortized cost basis of $110,277,000. On an amortized cost basis, the investment portfolio decreased by $5,068,000 from the balance at June 30, 2002 and $27,590,000 from the balance at December 31, 2001. Funds from the sale of securities and principal payments received on mortgage backed securities have been used in support of the Company's loan growth. The unrealized gain of $4,439,000 at September 30, 2002 represented an increase of $2,621,000 from the unrealized gain of $1,818,000 at June 30, 2002 and an increase of $5,153,000 from the unrealized loss of $714,000 at December 31, 2001. The unrealized gain was the result of the continuing downward shift in the mid to long term rates in the yield curve in the third quarter of 2002. Loans ----- The ending loan balance at September 30, 2002 was $710,411,000, which was an increase of $104,111,000 (17.2%) from the year-end 2001 balance and $140,032,000 (24.6%) from the September 30, 2001 balance. All categories of loans have increased compared to the September 30, 2001 balances. The most significant dollar growth in loans has been in the real estate - other category, up $102,616,000 over the prior year balance. All sectors of the commercial real estate market in Monterey County remain relatively strong. Vacancy rates are currently low and economic projections for the remainder of 2002anticipate continued low vacancy rates due to a lack of appropriately zoned land, available water and slow growth political pressure. Within its primary market area, the Bank has diversified its risk both as to property type and location. See "Credit Risk" below for a discussion regarding real estate risk. Credit Risk ----------- The Bank assesses and manages credit risk on an ongoing basis through stringent credit review and approval policies, extensive internal monitoring and established formal lending policies. Additionally, the Bank contracts with an outside loan review consultant to periodically examine new loans and to review the existing loan portfolio. Management believes its ability to identify and assess risk and return characteristics of the Company's loan portfolio is critical for profitability and growth. Management strives to continue the historically low level of loan losses by continuing its emphasis on credit quality in the loan approval process, active credit administration and regular monitoring. With this in mind, management has designed and implemented a comprehensive loan review and grading system that functions to continually assess the credit risk inherent in the loan portfolio. Ultimately, the credit quality of the Bank's loans may be influenced by underlying trends in the national and local economic and business cycles. The Bank's business is mostly concentrated in Monterey County. The County's economy is highly dependent on the agricultural and tourism industries. The agricultural industry is also a major driver of the economies of San Benito County and the southern portions of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties, which represent the additional market areas for the Bank. As a result, the Bank lends money to individuals and companies dependent upon the agricultural and tourism industries. The Company has significant extensions of credit and commitments to extend credit which are secured by real estate, totaling approximately $562 million at September 30, 2002. Although management believes this real estate concentration has no more than the normal risk of collectibility, a substantial decline in the economy in general, or a decline in real estate values in the Bank's primary market areas in particular, could have an adverse impact on the collectibility of these loans. The ultimate recovery of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation, sale or refinancing of the real estate. The Bank monitors the effects of current and expected market conditions and other factors on the collectibility of real estate loans. When, in management's judgment, these loans are impaired, an appropriate provision for losses is recorded. The more significant assumptions management considers involve estimates of the following: lease, absorption and sale rates; real estate values and rates of return; operating expenses; inflation; and sufficiency of collateral independent of the real estate including, in most instances, personal guarantees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, abnormally high rates of impairment due to general or local economic conditions could adversely affect the Company's future prospects and results of operations. In extending credit and commitments to borrowers, the Bank generally requires collateral and/or guarantees as security. The repayment of such loans is expected to come from cash flow or from proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrowers. The Bank's requirement for collateral and/or guarantees is determined on a case-by-case basis in connection with management's evaluation of the creditworthiness of the borrower. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, income-producing properties, residences and other real property. The Bank secures its collateral by perfecting its interest in business assets, obtaining deeds of trust, or outright possession among other means. Loan losses from lending transactions related to real estate and agriculture compare favorably with the Bank's loan losses on its loan portfolio as a whole. Management believes that its lending policies and underwriting standards will tend to mitigate losses in an economic downturn; however, there is no assurance that losses will not occur under such circumstances. The Bank's loan policies and underwriting standards include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) maintaining a thorough understanding of the Bank's service area and limiting investments outside of this area, 2) maintaining a thorough understanding of borrowers' knowledge and capacity in their field of expertise, 3) basing real estate construction loan approval not only on salability of the project, but also on the borrowers' capacity to support the project financially in the event it does not sell within the original projected time period, and 4) maintaining conforming and prudent loan to value and loan to cost ratios based on independent outside appraisals and ongoing inspection and analysis by the Bank's construction lending officers. In addition, the Bank strives to diversify the risk inherent in the construction portfolio by avoiding concentrations to individual borrowers and on any one project. Nonaccrual, Past Due, Restructured Loans and Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Management generally places loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, the accrued and unpaid interest receivable is reversed and the loan is accounted for on the cash or cost recovery method thereafter, until qualifying for return to accrual status. Generally, a loan may be returned to accrual status when all delinquent interest and principal become current in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement and remaining principal is considered collectible or when the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection. Loans are charged off when, in the opinion of management, collection appears unlikely. The following table sets forth nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more, restructured loans performing in compliance with modified terms and OREO at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001:
(In thousands, except percentages) September 30, December 31, 2002 2001 ---- ---- Past due 90 days or more and still accruing : Commercial $ - $ 68 Real estate - - Consumer and other - 12 ---------- ---------- - 80 ---------- ---------- Nonaccrual: Commercial 646 702 Real estate 460 592 Consumer and other - - ---------- ---------- 1,106 1,294 ---------- ---------- Restructured (in compliance with modified terms)- Commercial 940 955 ---------- ---------- Total nonperforming and restructured assets 2,046 2,329 ---------- ---------- Other real estate owned - - ---------- ---------- Total nonperforming assets $ 2,046 $ 2,329 ========== ========== Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming and restructured loans 682% 505% Nonperforming and restructured loans to total loans 0.29% 0.38% Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming assets 682% 505% Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.23% 0.29%
Nonperforming and restructured loans increased $205,000 from the June 30, 2002 balance but decreased $283,000 from the December 31, 2001 balance. During the third quarter of 2002, the Bank sold its only OREO property, which was acquired in the second quarter and had a carrying value of $592,000. As a result, total nonperforming assets decreased $387,000 from the June 30, 2002 balance. At September 30, 2002, nonperforming and restructured loans were 0.29% of total loans, which was up from 0.27% at June 30, 2002 and down from 0.38% at December 31, 2001. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.23% at September 30, 2002, 0.28% at June 30 and 0.29% at December 31, 2001. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. At September 30, 2002, the recorded investment in loans that are considered impaired under SFAS No. 114 was $2,200,000. The total impaired loans include $1,106,000 of nonaccrual loans and $940,000 of restructured loans. Impaired loans had valuation allowances totaling $849,000. At December 31, 2001, the recorded investment in loans considered impaired was $2,418,000, of which $1,294,000 was included in nonaccrual loans and $955,000 was included in restructured loans. The impaired loans at December 31, 2001 had valuation allowances totaling $536,000. Management is not aware of any potential problem loans, other than the impaired loans disclosed above, which were accruing and current at June 30, 2002, where serious doubt exists as to the ability of the borrower to comply with the present repayment terms. Allowance for Loan Losses ------------------------- The Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on our regular assessments of the probable estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio and to a lesser extent, unused commitments to provide financing. Determining the adequacy of the allowance is a matter of careful judgment, which reflects consideration of all significant factors that affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. Our methodology for measuring the appropriate level of the allowance relies on several key elements, which include the formula allowance, specific allowances for identified problem loans and the unallocated reserve. The unallocated allowance contains amounts that are based on management's evaluation of conditions that are not directly measured in the determination of the formula and specific allowances. The formula allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans and certain unused commitments, in each case based on the internal risk grade of such loans and commitments. Changes in risk grades of both performing and nonperforming loans affect the amount of the formula allowance. Loss factors are based on our historical loss experience and may be adjusted for significant factors that, in management's judgment, affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. At September 30, 2002, the formula allowance was $10,217,000 compared to $9,099,000 at June 30, 2002 and $9,043,000 at December 31, 2001. The increase in the formula allowance during the third quarter was primarily a result of loan growth, changes in the internal grades of certain loans resulting in greater formula allowances and the reclassification of one large credit from a lower specific allowance level. In addition to the formula allowance calculated by the application of the loss factors to the standard loan categories, certain specific allowances may also be calculated. Quarterly, all significant classified and criticized loans are analyzed individually based on the source and adequacy of repayment and specific type of collateral, and an assessment is made of the adequacy of the formula reserve relative to the individual loan. A specific allocation higher or lower than the formula reserve will be calculated based on the probability of loss and/or a collateral shortfall. At September 30, 2002, the specific allowance was $2,000,000 on a loan base of $29,842,000 compared to a specific allowance of $2,102,000 on a loan base of $33,466,000 at June 30, 2002 and a specific allowance of $1,678,000 on a loan base of $18,922,000 at December 31, 2001. The unallocated allowance contains amounts that are based on management's evaluation of conditions that are not directly measured in the determination of the formula and specific allowances. The evaluation of the inherent loss with respect to these conditions is subject to a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem loans or portfolio segments. At September 30, 2002, the unallocated allowance was $1,730,000 compared to $1,811,000 at June 30, 2002 and $1,032,000 at December 31, 2001. The conditions evaluated in connection with the unallocated allowance include the following at the balance sheet date: o The current national and local economic and business conditions, trends and developments, including the condition of various market segments within our lending area; o Changes in lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices; o Changes in the nature, mix, concentrations and volume of the loan portfolio; o The effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the Bank's current portfolio. There can be no assurance that the adverse impact of any of these conditions on the Bank will not be in excess of the unallocated allowance as determined by management at September 30, 2002 and set forth in the preceding paragraph. The allowance for loan losses totaled $13,947,000 or 1.96% of total loans at September 30, 2002 compared to $13,012,000 or 1.93% at June 30, 2002, $11,753,000 or 1.94% at December 31, 2001 and $10,224,000 or 1.79% of total loans at September 30, 2001. At these dates, the allowance represented 682%, 707%, 505% and 675% of nonperforming loans. It is the policy of management to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level adequate for risks inherent in the loan portfolio. Based on information currently available to analyze loan loss potential, including economic factors, overall credit quality, historical delinquency and a history of actual charge-offs, management believes that the loan loss provision and allowance are adequate. However, no prediction of the ultimate level of loans charged off in future periods can be made with any certainty. The following table summarizes activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands, except percentages) 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- Beginning balance $ 13,012 $ 9,509 $ 11,753 $ 9,371 Provision charged to expense 925 760 2,048 955 Loans charged off (2) (62) (98) (166) Recoveries 12 17 244 64 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Ending balance $ 13,947 $ 10,224 $ 13,947 $ 10,224 ========== ========== ========== ========== Ending loan portfolio $ 710,411 $ 570,379 ========== ========== Allowance for loan losses as percentage of ending loan portfolio 1.96% 1.79%
Liquidity --------- Liquidity management refers to the Company's ability to provide funds on an ongoing basis to meet fluctuations in deposit levels as well as the credit needs and requirements of its clients. Both assets and liabilities contribute to the Company's liquidity position. Federal funds lines, short-term investments and securities, and loan repayments contribute to liquidity, along with deposit increases, while loan funding and deposit withdrawals decrease liquidity. The Bank assesses the likelihood of projected funding requirements by reviewing historical funding patterns, current and forecasted economic conditions and individual client funding needs. Commitments to fund loans and outstanding standby letters of credit at September 30, 2002 were approximately $198,402,000 and $4,885,000, respectively. Such loans relate primarily to revolving lines of credit and other commercial loans, and to real estate construction loans. The Company's sources of liquidity consist of overnight funds sold to correspondent banks, unpledged marketable investments, loans pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco ("FHLB-SF") and sellable SBA loans. On September 30, 2002, consolidated liquid assets totaled $125.2 million or 14.4% of total assets as compared to $110.0 million or 13.7% of total consolidated assets on December 31, 2001. In addition to liquid assets, the Bank maintains short-term lines of credit with correspondent banks. At September 30, 2002, the Bank had $68,175,000 available under these credit lines. Informal agreements are also in place with various other banks to purchase participations in loans, if necessary. The Company serves primarily a business and professional customer base and, as such, its deposit base is susceptible to economic fluctuations. Accordingly, management strives to maintain a balanced position of liquid assets to volatile and cyclical deposits. Capital Resources ----------------- The Company's total shareholders' equity was $76,854,000 at September 30, 2002 compared to $65,336,000 at December 31, 2001. The Company and the Bank are subject to regulations issued by the Board of Governors and the FDIC which require maintenance of a certain level of capital. Under the regulations, capital requirements are based upon the composition of an institution's asset base and the risk factors assigned to those assets. The guidelines characterize an institution's capital as being "Tier 1" capital (defined to be principally shareholders' equity less intangible assets) and "Tier 2" capital (defined to be principally the allowance for loan losses, limited to one and one-fourth percent of gross risk weighted assets). The guidelines require the Company and the Bank to maintain a risk-based capital target ratio of 8%, one-half or more of which should be in the form of Tier 1 capital. The following table shows the Company's and the Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 as well as the minimum capital ratios for capital adequacy under the regulatory framework:
To Be Categorized Well Capitalized Under For Capital Prompt Corrective Actual: Adequacy Purposes: Action Provisions: Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- Company ------ As of September 30, 2002 ------------------------ Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): $83,425,000 11.0% $60,638,000 8.0% N/A Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): 73,895,000 9.8% 30,319,000 4.0% N/A Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): 73,895,000 8.5% 34,899,000 4.0% N/A As of December 31, 2001: ------------------------ Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): 73,518,000 11.1% 52,971,000 8.0% N/A Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): 65,198,000 9.9% 26,486,000 4.0% N/A Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): 65,198,000 8.4% 30,896,000 4.0% N/A Bank ---- As of September 30, 2002 ------------------------ Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): $76,599,000 10.2% $60,091,000 8.0% $75,113,000 10.0% Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): 67,154,000 8.9% 30,045,000 4.0% 45,068,000 6.0% Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): 67,154,000 7.8% 34,639,000 4.0% 43,299,000 5.0% As of December 31, 2001: ------------------------ Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): 65,318,000 10.0% 52,202,000 8.0% 65,252,000 10.0% Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets): 57,117,000 8.8% 26,101,000 4.0% 39,151,000 6.0% Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets): 57,117,000 7.5% 30,470,000 4.0% 38,088,000 5.0%
The Board of Directors stated internal guidelines are that both the Company and Bank will maintain a total risk-weighted capital ratio equal to or greater than 10.0%. During the past two years of high growth, the Company and the Bank have both met this capital ratio requirement at the quarterly reporting periods. As we move forward with our branch expansion plans, we intend to manage the Company's growth so that capital generated from earnings will support the growth and build capital to a targeted total risk-weighted capital ratio in excess of 11.0% for both the Bank and the Company. Item 3. MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT Overview -------- The goal for managing the assets and liabilities of the Bank is to maximize shareholder value and earnings while maintaining a high quality balance sheet without exposing the Bank to undue interest rate risk. The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the Company's interest rate risk management policies. The Bank has an Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO), which establishes and monitors guidelines to control the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates. Asset/Liability Management -------------------------- Activities involved in asset/liability management include but are not limited to lending, accepting and placing deposits, investing in securities and issuing debt. Interest rate risk is the primary market risk associated with asset/liability management. Sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes arises when yields on assets change in a different time period or in a different amount from that of interest costs on liabilities. To mitigate interest rate risk, the structure of the balance sheet is managed with the goal that movements of interest rates on assets and liabilities are correlated and contribute to earnings even in periods of volatile interest rates. The asset/liability management policy sets limits on the acceptable amount of variance in net interest margin and market value of equity under changing interest environments. The Bank uses simulation models to forecast earnings, net interest margin and market value of equity. Simulation of earnings is the primary tool used to measure the sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes. Using computer modeling techniques, the Company is able to estimate the potential impact of changing interest rates on earnings. A balance sheet forecast is prepared using inputs of actual loan, securities and interest bearing liabilities (i.e. deposits/borrowings) positions as the beginning base. The forecast balance sheet is processed against three interest rate scenarios. The scenarios include a 200 basis point rising rate forecast, a flat rate forecast and a 200 basis point falling rate forecast which take place within a one year time frame. The net interest income is measured during the first year of the rate changes and in the year following the rate changes. The latest simulation forecast using May 31, 2002 balances and measuring against a flat rate environment, calculated that in a one-year horizon an increase in interest rates of 200 basis points would result in an increase of $3,393,000 in net interest income. Conversely, a 200 basis point decrease would result in a decrease of $3,522,000 in net interest income. The basic structure of the balance sheet has not changed significantly from the last simulation run. The simulations of earnings do not incorporate any management actions, which might moderate the negative consequences of interest rate deviations. Therefore, they do not reflect likely actual results, but serve as conservative estimates of interest rate risk. The risk profile of the Bank has not changed materially from that at year-end 2001. Other Matters ------------- Terrorist Acts The terrorist actions on September 11, 2001 and thereafter have had significant adverse effects upon the United States economy. Whether the terrorist activities in the future and the actions of the United States and its allies in combating terrorism on a worldwide basis will adversely impact the Company and the extent of such impact is uncertain. However, such events have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on the economy in the Company's market areas. Such continued economic deterioration could adversely affect the Company's future results of operations by, among other matters, reducing the demand for loans and other products and services offered by the Company, increasing nonperforming loans and the amounts reserved for loan losses, and causing a decline in the Company's stock price. Off-Balance Sheet Items The Company has certain ongoing commitments under operating leases. These commitments do not significantly impact operating results. As of September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, commitments to extend credit and letters of credit were the only financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk (See footnote 2 in the financial statements). The Company has not entered into any contracts for financial derivative instruments such as futures, swaps, options or similar instruments. Certain financial institutions have elected to use special purpose vehicles ("SPV") to dispose of problem assets. A SPV is typically a subsidiary company with an asset and liability structure and legal status that makes it obligations secure even if the parent corporation goes bankrupt. Under the circumstances, these financial institutions may exclude the problem assets from their reported impaired and non-performing assets. The Company does not use SPV or other structures to dispose of problem assets. Sarbanes-Oxley Act ------------------ President George W. Bush signed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Act") on July 30, 2002, which responds to recent issues in corporate governance and accountability. Among other matters, key provisions of the Act provide for: o Expanded oversight of the accounting profession by creating a new independent public company oversight board to be monitored by the SEC. o Revised rules on auditor independence to restrict the nature of non-audit services provided to audit clients and to require such services to be pre-approved by the audit committee. o Improved corporate responsibility through mandatory listing standards relating to audit committees, certifications of periodic reports by the CEO and CFO and making issuer interference with an audit a crime. o Enhanced financial disclosures, including periodic reviews for largest issuers and real time disclosure of material company information. o Enhanced criminal penalties for a broad array of white collar crimes and increases in the statute of limitations for securities fraud lawsuits. The effect of the Act upon corporations is uncertain; however, it is likely that compliance costs may increase as corporations modify procedures if required to conform to the provisions of the Act. The Company does not currently anticipate that compliance with the Act will have a material effect upon its financial position or results of its operations or its cash flows. Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures ------------------------------------------------ Based upon an evaluation made within 90 days prior to the date of this report, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a--14(c)) are adequate and effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company required to be included in the Company's filings with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Changes in Internal Controls ---------------------------- There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal proceedings. None. Item 2. Changes in securities. None. Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities. None. Item 4. Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. None. Item 5. Other information. None. Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits (2.1)Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger by and between Central Coast Bancorp, CCB Merger Company and Cypress Coast Bank dated as of December 5, 1995, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 7, 1995. (3.1)Articles of Incorporation, as amended, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrant's 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 26, 2002. (3.2)Bylaws, as amended, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on August 13, 2001. (4.1)Specimen form of Central Coast Bancorp stock certificate, incorporated by reference from the Registrant's 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 31, 1995. (10.1)Lease agreement dated December 12, 1994, related to 301 Main Street, Salinas, California incorporated by reference from the Registrant's 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 31, 1995. (10.2)King City Branch Lease incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, No. 33-76972, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1994. (10.3)Amendment to King City Branch Lease, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, No. 33-76972, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1994. *(10.4) 1982 Stock Option Plan, as amended, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 33-89948, filed with the Commission on March 3, 1995. *(10.5) Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under the 1982 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 33-89948, filed with the Commission on March 3, 1995. *(10.6)Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the 1982 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 33-89948, filed with the Commission on March 3, 1995. *(10.7)1994 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 9.9 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 33-89948, filed with the Commission on November 15, 1996. *(10.8)Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under the 1994 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 33-89948, filed with Commission on March 3, 1995. *(10.9)Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the 1994 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.4 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 33-89948, filed with the Commission on March 3, 1995. *(10.10)Form of Director Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under the 1994 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 33-89948, filed with the Commission on March 3, 1995. *(10.11) Form of Bank of Salinas Indemnification Agreement for directors and executive officers incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, No. 33-76972, filed with the Commission on April 15, 1994. *(10.12)401(k) Pension and Profit Sharing Plan Summary Plan Description incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to Registration Statement on Form S-4, No. 33-76972, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1994. *(10.13)Form of Executive Employment Agreement incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 31, 1997. *(10.14)Form of Executive Salary Continuation Agreement incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 31, 1997. *(10.15)Form of Indemnification Agreement incorporated by reference from Exhibit D to the Proxy Statement filed with the Commission on September 3, 1996, in connection with Registrant's 1996 Annual Shareholders' Meeting held on September 23, 1996. (10.16)Purchase and Assumption Agreement for the Acquisition of Wells Fargo Bank Branches incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant's 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 31, 1997. (10.17) Lease agreement dated November 27, 2001 related to 491 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister, California incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant's 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 26, 2002. (10.18) Lease agreement dated February 11, 2002, related to 761 First Street, Gilroy, California incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrant's 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 26, 2002. (10.19) Lease agreement dated July 16, 2002, related to 439 Alvarado Street, Monterey, California incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 12, 2002. (21.1)The Registrant's only subsidiary is its wholly owned subsidiary, Community Bank of Central California. (99.1)Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
*Denotes management contracts, compensatory plans or arrangements. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. None SIGNATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. November 7, 2002 CENTRAL COAST BANCORP By: /s/NICK VENTIMIGLIA ---------------------------------- Nick Ventimiglia Chief Executive Officer By: /s/ROBERT M. STANBERRY ---------------------------------- Robert M. Stanberry (Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Certification Under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Regarding the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2002 I, Nick Ventimiglia, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Central Coast Bancorp; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: November 7, 2002 /s/ NICK VENTIMIGLIA -------------------- Nick Ventimiglia Chief Executive Officer Certification Under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Regarding the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2002 I, Robert M. Stanberry, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Central Coast Bancorp; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: November 7, 2002 /s/ ROBERT M. STANBERRY ----------------------- Robert M. Stanberry Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Sequential Number Description Page Number 99.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer 31 and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002