10-Q 1 form10q0905.htm FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 9/30/05 Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended 9/30/05

 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark one)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
  
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
  
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005
 
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
  
 
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (No Fee Required)
 
  
 
For the transition period from                        to                       .
 
Commission file number 0-25418
 
 
CENTRAL COAST BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
California
 
77-0367061
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 
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 by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

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 – 14,098,523 shares outstanding at November 3, 2005.

The Index to the Exhibits is located at page 31                                                               Page 1 of 200 Pages








 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CENTRAL COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

In thousands (except share data) September 30, 2005 December 31, 2004
Assets      
  Cash and due from banks  $      48,861   $      49,068  
  Federal funds sold  39,062   9,029  

    Total cash and equivalents  87,923   58,097  
   
  Available-for-sale securities at fair value (amortized cost of $212,666  212,528   169,151  
    at September 30, 2005 and $168,052 at December 31, 2004) 
   
    Commercial  251,875   261,408  
    Real estate-construction  37,339   61,366  
    Real estate-other  624,718   594,507  
    Consumer  13,586   15,463  
    Deferred loan fees, net  (1,212) (1,228)

       Total loans  926,306   931,516  
    Allowance for loan losses  (17,550 ) (16,270 )

  Net Loans  908,756   915,246  

  Premises and equipment, net  3,523   3,944  
  Accrued interest receivable and other assets  20,597   18,223    

Total assets  $ 1,233,327   $ 1,164,661  

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 
Deposits: 
    Demand, noninterest bearing  $    295,220   $    344,244  
    Demand, interest bearing  151,564   141,190  
    Savings  256,616   259,319  
    Time  392,991   306,615  

       Total Deposits  1,096,391   1,051,368  
  Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  22,192   12,177  

Total liabilities  1,118,583   1,063,545  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 3) 
Shareholders’Equity: 
Preferred stock — no par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none outstanding 
Common stock — no par value; authorized 39,062,500 shares; 
    issued and outstanding: 14,098,522 shares at September 30, 2005 
    and 13,716,168 shares at December 31, 2004  85,942   85,034  
  Shares held in deferred compensation trust (800,020 at September 30, 2005 
    and 600,899 as of December 31, 2004), net of deferred obligation  --   --  
  Retained earnings  28,882   15,439  
  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income - net of taxes 
     of ($58) at September 30, 2005 and $456 at December 31, 2004  (80) 643  

Total shareholders’ equity  114,744   101,116  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $ 1,233,327   $ 1,164,661  

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 (except per share data) 2005 2004 2005 2004
Interest Income          
   Loans (including fees)  $16,529   $12,180   $46,988   $34,864  
   Investment securities  2,080   1,699   5,673   4,951  
   Other  625   58   1,066   138  

       Total interest income  19,234   13,937   53,727   39,953  

Interest Expense 
   Interest on deposits  4,374   2,780   11,914   8,032  
   Other  145   73   321   235  

       Total interest expense  4,519   2,853   12,235   8,267  

Net Interest Income  14,715   11,084   41,492   31,686  
Provision for Loan Losses  --   885   1,400   1,540  

Net Interest Income after 
   Provision for Loan Losses  14,715   10,199   40,092   30,146  

Noninterest Income 
   Service charges on deposits  814   799   2,327   2,346  
   Other  378   329   1,133   834  

       Total noninterest income  1,192   1,128   3,460   3,180  

Noninterest Expenses 
   Salaries and benefits  4,392   3,709   13,059   10,891  
   Occupancy  841   704   2,401   2,027  
   Furniture and equipment  599   465   1,771   1,350  
   Other  1,548   1,457   4,645   4,200  

       Total noninterest expenses  7,380   6,335   21,876   18,468  

Income Before Provision for 
  Income Taxes  8,527   4,992   21,676   14,858  
Provision for Income Taxes  3,187   1,729   8,233   5,143  

       Net Income  $  5,340   $  3,263   $13,443   $  9,715  

Basic Earnings per Share  $    0.37   $    0.25   $    0.95   $    0.72  
Diluted Earnings per Share  $    0.36   $    0.23   $    0.92   $    0.68  

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,           2005          2004
Cash Flows from Operations: 
   Net income  $ 13,443   $     9,715  
   Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided 
   by operating activities: 
     Provision for loan losses  1,400   1,540  
     (Gain) loss on sale of investments  (12) 116  
     Depreciation  1,052   837  
     Net gain on sale of fixed assets  (4) (10)
     Amortization and accretion  536   635  
     Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets  (1,860) (41)
     Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities  3,075   2,399  
     (Decrease) increase in deferred loan fees  (16) 94  

       Net cash provided by operations  17,614   15,285  

Cash Flows from Investing Activities: 
   Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities  16,815   16,545  
   Purchases of available-for-sale securities  (66,700) (59,473)
   Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities  4,747   16,496  
   Net decrease (increase) in loans  5,106   (66,503)
   Proceeds from sale of equipment  6   14  
   Purchases of equipment  (633) (1,367)

       Net cash used in investing activities  (40,659) (94,288)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities: 
   Net increase in deposit accounts  45,023   16,049  
   Net increase in other borrowings  7,778   9,728  
   Cash received for stock options exercised  1,307   609  
   Cash paid for shares repurchased  (1,237) (2,501)

       Net cash provided by financing activities  52,871   23,885  

  Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents  29,826   (55,118)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period  58,097   101,463  

Cash and equivalents, end of period  $ 87,923   $   46,345  

Noncash Investing and Financing Activities: 
  Increase in other real estate owned (OREO)  $        --   $     5,250  
  Stock exchanged for option exercise  1,267   --  
  
Other Cash Flow Information: 
   Interest paid  $ 10,572   $     7,736  
   Income taxes paid  7,479   5,147  

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements



CENTRAL COAST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

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, 2005, the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 and cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004.

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. The interim consolidated condensed financial statements included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 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 31, 2005, the Board of Directors declared a five-for-four stock split, which was distributed to shareholders on February 28, 2005. All earnings per share data and share data related to the stock option information have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.

Subsequent event — On October 13, 2005, Central Coast Bancorp issued a press release and subsequently filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission to announce the proposed acquisition of Central Coast Bancorp and its bank subsidiary, Community Bank of Central California, pursuant to a definitive agreement dated October 12, 2005, entered into by and between Central Coast Bancorp and VIB Corp, located in El Centro, California. Under the terms of the agreement, Central Coast Bancorp’s shareholders will be paid $25 per outstanding share in cash. The acquisition transaction is subject to approvals of applicable regulatory authorities and the favorable vote of the shareholders of Central Coast Bancorp. Subject to obtaining applicable regulatory and Central Coast Bancorp shareholder approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2006.

NOTE 2. STOCK COMPENSATION

The Company accounts for its stock-based awards using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees and its related interpretations. No compensation expense has been recognized in the financial statements for employee stock arrangements, as 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. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, requires the disclosure of pro forma net income and earnings per share had the Company adopted the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation. Under SFAS No. 123, the fair value of stock-based awards to employees is calculated through the use of option pricing models, even though such models were developed to estimate the fair value of freely tradable, fully transferable options without vesting restrictions, which significantly differ from the Company’s stock option awards. These models also require subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility and expected time to exercise, which greatly affect the calculated values. The Company’s calculations were made using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: expected life of five years; average stock volatility of 15.7% and 16.8% for 2005 and 2004; risk free interest rates ranging from 3.77% to 3.90% for 2005 and 3.08% to 4.35% for 2004; and no cash dividends during the expected term for options granted in 2005 and 2004. The Company’s calculations are based on a multiple option valuation approach and forfeitures are recognized as they occur.

A summary of the pro forma effects to reported net income and earnings per share as if the Company had elected to recognize compensation cost based on the fair value of the options granted at the grant date as prescribed by SFAS No. 123 is as follows.

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
In thousands (except per share data) 2005 2004 2005 2004
Net Income - As Reported   $      5,340   $      3,263   $      13,443   $      9,715  
Compensation expense from amortization of 
  fair value of stock awards  (30) (317) (131) (949)
Taxes on compensation expense  12   130   55   389  

Pro Forma Net Income  $      5,323   $      3,076   $      13,367   $      8,794  

Basic Earnings per Share - As Reported  $         0 .37 $         0 .24 $         0 .95 $         0 .72
Pro Forma Basic Earnings per Share  $         0 .37 $         0 .20 $         0 .95 $         0 .66
Diluted Earnings per Share - As Reported  $         0 .36 $         0 .22 $         0 .92 $         0 .68
Pro Forma Diluted Earnings per Share  $         0 .36 $         0 .19 $         0 .92 $         0 .63



NOTE 3. 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 $250,684,000 and standby letters of credit of approximately $7,295,000 at September 30, 2005. However, all such commitments will not necessarily culminate in actual extensions of credit by the Company.

Approximately $25,536,000 of loan commitments outstanding at September 30, 2005 relate to real estate construction loans that are expected to fund within the next twelve months. The remaining commitments primarily relate to commercial revolving lines of credit, other commercial loans and home equity lines of credit. Many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon. 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.

NOTE 4. 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 the three and nine-month periods ended September 30 is reconciled and basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
In thousands (except per share data) 2005 2004 2005 2004
Basic Earnings Per Share 
Net income  $  5,340   $  3,263   $13,443   $  9,715  
Weighted average common shares outstanding  14,175   13,579   14,109   13,586  

   Basic earnings per share  $    0.37   $    0.24   $    0.95   $    0.72  

Diluted Earnings Per Share 
Net Income  $  5,340   $  3,263   $13,443   $  9,715  
Weighted average common shares outstanding  14,175   13,579   14,109   13,586  
Dilutive effect of outstanding options  505   679   483   674  

   Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted  14,680   14,258   14,592   14,260  

   Diluted earnings per share  $    0.36   $    0.22   $    0.92   $    0.68  


NOTE 5. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
In thousands 2005 2004 2005 2004
Net income  $ 5,340   $ 3,263   $ 13,443   $ 9,715  
Other comprehensive (loss) income - Unrealized 
    (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities  (376) 3,869   (1,260) (244)
Taxes on unrealized (loss) gain  158   (1,627) 530   102  
Reclassification adjustment for gain (loss) 
    included in income  --   12   12   116  
Taxes on reclassification adjustment  --   (5) (5) (48)

    Total other comprehensive (loss) income  (218) 2,249   (723) (74)

Total comprehensive income  $ 5,122   $ 5,512   $ 12,720   $ 9,641  

NOTE 6. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Share-Based Payments

In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement Number 123 (revised 2004) (FAS 123 (R)), Share-Based Payments. FAS 123 (R) requires all entities to recognize compensation expense in an amount equal to the fair value of share-based payments such as stock options granted to employees. In April 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a rule that defers the compliance of FAS 123(R) from the first reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005 to the first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005, January 1, 2006 for the Company. FAS 123 (R) allows for either a modified prospective recognition of compensation expense or a modified retrospective recognition. The Company currently intends to apply the modified prospective recognition method and implement the provisions of FAS 123 (R) beginning in the first quarter of 2006. Management has completed its evaluation of the effect that FAS 123 (R) will have and believes that the effect will be consistent with its pro forma disclosures, see Note 2.

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, the threat of terrorism or the impact of military conflicts; (5) changes in the regulatory environment; (6) changes in business conditions and inflation; (7) changes in securities markets; (8) data processing problems; (9) variances in the actual versus projected growth in assets; (10) return on assets; (11) loan losses; (12) expenses; (13) rates charged on loans and earned on securities investments; (14) rates paid on deposits; and (15) 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, 2004 and subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

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 actual events occur. The formula allowance uses a 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 the expected 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 addresses losses that are attributable to various factors including economic events and 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 2.

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 plan provides 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. See Note 2 to the consolidated condensed financial statements – STOCK COMPENSATION, for additional information.

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 (“Board of Governors”), 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.

On October 13, 2005, Central Coast Bancorp issued a press release and subsequently filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission to announce the proposed acquisition of Central Coast Bancorp and its bank subsidiary, Community Bank of Central California, pursuant to a definitive agreement dated October 12, 2005, entered into by and between Central Coast Bancorp and VIB Corp, located in El Centro, California. The acquisition transaction is subject to approvals of applicable regulatory authorities and the favorable vote of shareholders of Central Coast Bancorp.

Overview

Central Coast Bancorp reported record quarterly net income of $5,340,000 for the third quarter of 2005. Net income increased 63.7% over the $3,263,000 reported for the third quarter of 2004. Diluted earnings per share for the two quarters were $0.36 and $0.23, respectively. All earnings per share and applicable share data for the 2004 periods have been adjusted for the five-for-four stock split distributed on February 28, 2005. The annualized return on average equity (ROAE) and the return on average assets (ROAA) for the third quarter of 2005 were 18.9% and 1.69% up from 13.7% and 1.22% for the same period in 2004.

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 increased 38.4% to $13,443,000 from $9,715,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.92 from $0.68 for the comparative periods. For the first nine months of 2005, the annualized ROAE was 16.7% and the ROAA was 1.48% up from 14.0% and 1.25% for the same period in 2004.

The Company largely maintained the growth in its balance sheet in the first nine months of 2005. At September 30, 2005, total assets were $1,233,327,000, a slight decrease of $15,272,000 (-1.2%) from June 30, 2005 and an increase of $68,666,000 (5.9%) from year-end 2004. Most of the asset growth has been deployed into the investment portfolio and Fed Funds Sold as year-to-date loan growth has been relatively flat. Loans at September 30, 2005, totaled $926,306,000, a decrease of $7,117,000 (-0.7%) from June 30, 2005 and $5,210,000 (-0.6%) from year-end 2004. At September 30, 2005, deposits were slightly lower at $1,096,391,000, a decrease of $25,153,000 (-2.2%) from June 30, 2005 and an increase of $45,023,000 (4.3%) from year-end 2004. On a year-over-year basis, the Company’s focus on internal growth and de novo branch expansion has generated an increase in total assets of $159,193,000 (14.9%); an increase in loans of $85,757,000 (10.2%); and an increase in deposits of $142,232,000 (14.9%).

The Company provided $885,000 for loan losses in the third quarter of 2004. Based on changes in the loan portfolio and the estimated probable loss in the portfolio, no provision for loan losses was recorded in the third quarter of 2005. At September 30, 2005, nonperforming and restructured loans totaled $2,993,000 as compared to $835,000 at December 31, 2004 and $7,281,000 at September 30, 2004. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.89% at September 30, 2005, 1.75% at December 31, 2004 and 1.76% at September 30, 2004.

Central Coast Bancorp ended the third quarter of 2005 with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.4% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.7% compared to 10.5% and 11.7% at the end of the third quarter of 2004.

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. These items have been adjusted to give effect to $369,000 and $287,000 in taxable equivalent interest income on tax-free investments for the three-month periods ending September 30, 2005 and 2004 and $976,000 and $841,000 for the nine-month periods ending September 30, 2005 and 2004.

The following table provides a summary of the major elements of income and expense for the periods indicated.

Three Months Ended September 30, Percentage Change Increase Nine Months Ended September 30, Percentage Change Increase
In thousands (except percentages) 2005 2004 (Decrease) 2005 2004 (Decrease)
Interest Income (1)   $19,603   $14,224   38 % $54,703   $40,794   34 %
Interest Expense  4,519   2,853   58 % 12,235   8,267   48 %

  Net interest income  15,084   11,371   33 % 42,468   32,527   31 %
Provision for Loan Losses  --   885   -100 % 1,400   1,540   -9 %

  Net interest income after 
    provision for loan losses  15,084   10,486   44 % 41,068   30,987   33 %
Noninterest Income  1,192   1,128   6 % 3,460   3,180   9 %
Noninterest Expense  7,380   6,335   16 % 21,876   18,468   18 %

  Income before income taxes  8,896   5,279   69 % 22,652   15,699   44 %
Income Taxes  3,187   1,729   84 % 8,233   5,143   60 %
Tax Equivalent Adjustment  369   287   29 % 976   841   16 %

  Net income  $  5,340   $  3,263   64 % $13,443   $  9,715   38 %

1) Interest on tax-free securities is reported on a 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) 2005 2004
In thousands (except percentages) Avg.
Balance
Interest Avg.
Yield
  Avg.
Balance
Interest Avg.
Yield
Assets:              
Earning Assets 
  Loans (1) (2)    $ 909,733   $16,529   7 .21% $  802,659   $  12,180   6 .04%
  Taxable investments    135,148   1,364   4 .00% 119,950   1,125   3 .73%
  Tax-exempt securities (tax equiv. basis)    69,964   1,085   6 .15% 53,255   861   6 .43%
  Federal funds sold    68,278   625   3 .63% 16,796   58   1 .37%

Total Earning Assets    1,183,123   19,603   6 .57% 992,660   14,224   5 .70%

Cash & due from banks    49,729           54,222          
Other assets    24,412           17,053          

     $1,257,264           $1,063,935          

Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity: 
Interest bearing liabilities 
  Demand deposits    $   166,620   230   0 .55% $  143,870   212   0 .59%
  Savings    269,500   1,139   1 .68% 261,444   830   1 .26%
  Time deposits    386,350   3,006   3 .09% 287,973   1,738   2 .40%
  Other borrowings    11,283   144   5 .06% 5,433   73   5 .35%

Total interest bearing liabilities    833,753   4,519   2 .15% 698,720   2,853   1 .62%

Demand deposits    294,259           267,033          
Other Liabilities    17,118           3,139          

Total Liabilities    1,145,130           968,892          
Shareholders' Equity    112,134           95,043          

     $1,257,264           $1,063,935          

Net interest income & margin (3)        $15,084   5 .06% $ 11,371   4 .56%

(1)

Loan interest income includes fee income of $675,000 and $416,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

(2)

Includes the average allowance for loan losses of $17,516,000 and $17,510,000 and average deferred loan fees of $1,282,000 and $1,127,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, 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) 2005 2004
In thousands (except percentages) Avg.
Balance
Interest Avg.
Yield
Avg.
Balance
Interest Avg.
Yield
Assets:              
Earning Assets  
  Loans (1) (2)  $   912,258   $46,988   6 .86% $776,315   $34,864   6 .00%
  Taxable investments  125,465   3,742   3 .97% 120,249   3,269   3 .62%
  Tax-exempt securities (tax equiv. basis)  61,220   2,907   6 .33% 51,542   2,523   6 .54%
  Federal funds sold  44,140   1,066   3 .22% 16,446   138   1 .12%

Total Earning Assets  1,143,083   54,703   6 .37% 964,552   40,794   5 .64%

Cash & due from banks  47,169           52,939          
Other assets  23,276           16,469          

   $1,213,528           $1,033,960          

Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity: 
Interest bearing liabilities 
  Demand deposits  $   155,248   617   0 .53% $140,011   612   0 .58%
  Savings  281,319   3,358   1 .59% 254,899   2,419   1 .27%
  Time deposits  362,152   7,928   2 .92% 279,114   5,001   2 .39%
  Other borrowings  8,205   332   5 .39% 7,790   235   4 .03%

Total interest bearing liabilities  806,924   12,235   2 .02% 681,814   8,267   1 .62%

Demand deposits  283,604           255,992          
Other Liabilities  15,231           3,406          

Total Liabilities  1,105,759           941,212          
Shareholders' Equity  107,769           92,748          

   $1,213,528           $1,033,960          

Net interest income & margin (3)      $42,468   4 .95%     $32,527   4 .50%

(1)

Loan interest income includes fee income of $1,616,000 and $1,333,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

(2)

Includes the average allowance for loan losses of $17,175,000 and $16,971,000 and average deferred loan fees of $1,287,000 and $1,143,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, 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, 2005 over 2004
Increase (decrease) due to change in:

        Net  
Interest-earning assets:  Volume   Rate (4)   Change  
   Net Loans (1)(2)  $1,630   $ 2,719   $4,349  
   Taxable investment securities  143   96   239  
   Tax exempt investment securities (3)  271   (47)   224  
   Federal funds sold  178   389   567  

     Total  2,222   3,157   5,379  

Interest-bearing liabilities: 
   Demand deposits  34   (16)   18  
   Savings deposits  26   283   309  
   Time deposits  595   673   1,268  
   Other borrowings  79   (8)   71  

     Total  734   932   1,666  

Interest differential  $1,488   $ 2,225   $3,713  



Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 over 2004
Increase (decrease) due to change in:

        Net  
Interest-earning assets:  Volume   Rate (4)   Change  
   Net Loans (1)(2)  $6,123   $ 6,001   $12,124  
   Taxable investment securities  142   331   473  
   Tax exempt investment securities (3)  475   (91) 384  
   Federal funds sold  233   695   928  

     Total  6,973   6,936   13,909  

Interest-bearing liabilities: 
   Demand deposits  66   (61) 5  
   Savings deposits  252   687   939  
   Time deposits  1,490   1,437   2,927  
   Other borrowings  13   84   97  

     Total  1,821   2,147   3,968  

Interest differential  $5,152   $ 4,789   $  9,941  

(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 $675,000 and $416,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, and loan fees of $1,616,000 and $1,333,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, 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 2005 and 2004.

(4)

The rate / volume variance has been included in the rate variance.

Net interest income for the third quarter of 2005 was $15,084,000 for an increase of $3,713,000 (32.7%) from the $11,371,000 recorded in the third quarter of 2004. Both interest income and interest expense were higher than prior year levels. The interest income component increased $5,379,000 (37.8%) on a quarter-over-quarter basis as both the volume of earning assets and the rates on earning assets increased. Average loan balances were $107,074,000 (13.3%) higher in the third quarter of 2005 versus the same quarter in the previous year. This volume difference added $1,630,000 to interest income. The average yield earned on loans in the third quarter of 2005 was 7.21%, an increase of 117 basis points from the 6.04% yield earned in the third quarter of 2004. The higher loan yield increased interest income by $2,719,000. The average balance of Federal Funds Sold was $68,278,000 in the third quarter of 2005, an increase of $51,482,000 from the average balance in the third quarter of 2004. The increase in volume added $178,000 to interest income. In addition, due to the continuing increases in interest rates, the average yield on Fed Funds Sold in the third quarter of 2005 was 3.63% versus 1.37% in the year earlier period. The higher rates on Fed Funds Sold increased interest income $389,000 on a quarter-over-quarter basis.

Interest expense increased $1,666,000 (58.4%) to $4,519,000 in the third quarter of 2005 from $2,853,000 in the third quarter of 2004. The increase was attributable to both increases in the volume and higher rates on the interest-bearing deposit liabilities The year-long trend of the Federal Reserve Board through its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to raise the short term interest rates has begun to impact the pricing on time deposit liabilities. The average rate paid on time deposits increased 53 basis points to 3.09% for the third quarter of 2005. The higher rates on time deposits increased interest expense $673,000. Higher rates on the other interest-bearing liabilities increased interest expense an additional $259,000 in 2005 over the year earlier period. Average balances of interest-bearing liabilities in the third quarter of 2005 increased by $135,033,000 (19.3%) over the prior year period. These higher balances added $734,000 to interest expense. The average rate paid on demand deposits decreased slightly in the third quarter of 2005 compared to that of 2004 due to changes in the composition of demand deposit balances.

The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2005 was 5.06% up 50 basis points from to 4.56% in the year earlier period. The net interest margin in the third quarter of 2005 increased 13 basis points from the 4.93% achieved in the second quarter of 2005. Both the average yield received on earning assets and the average rate paid on liabilities increased by 16 basis points from the second quarter 2005 yields and rates. The increase in net interest margin from the second quarter is attributable to a higher level of earning assets over the interest-bearing liabilities as well as to an increase in rates.

For the nine-month period ending September 30, 2005, net interest income increased $9,941,000 (30.6%) to $42,468,000 from $32,527,000 for the first nine months of 2004. The interest income component increased $13,909,000 to $54,703,000. Average balances of earning assets were $178,531,000 (18.5%) higher in the first nine months of 2005 than the same period in 2004. The average balance of loans was $135,943,000 higher, which contributed $6,123,000 to interest income. The average yield of 6.86% received on loans in the first nine months of 2005 was 86 basis points higher than the 6.00% received in the year earlier period. The higher yield on loans increased interest income by $6,001,000. Interest earned on Fed Funds Sold increased $928,000 in the first nine months of which $695,000 was attributable to higher rates.

Interest expense for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2005 increased $3,968,000 (48.0%) to $12,235,000 from $8,267,000 for the first nine months of 2004. Average interest bearing liability balances in the first nine-months of 2005 were $125,110,000 (18.3%) higher than in the year earlier period. The volume increases added $1,821,000 to interest expense. For the first nine months of 2005, average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities was 2.02% for an increase of 40 basis points from the rates paid in the first nine-months of 2004. The higher rates resulted in a $2,147,000 increase in interest expense in the first nine months of 2005 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 2005 had a positive effect on the net interest margin which increased 45 basis points to 4.95% from 4.50% in the year earlier period.

Provision for Loan Losses

The Company made no provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2005 as compared to $885,000 in the third quarter of 2004. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005, the Company provided $1,400,000 compared to $1,540,000 in the year earlier period. The provision for loan losses that has been recorded is based on factors which consider the growth or decline in the level of loans, 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 loan loss reserves. At September 30, 2005, the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.89% as compared to 1.75% at December 31, 2004 and 1.76% at September 30, 2004. Including the reserve for undisbursed loan commitments, included in other liabilities in the consolidated condensed balance sheet, the total allowance was 1.97% of total loans as of September 30, 2005 compared to 1.81% at December 31, 2004 (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 $1,192,000 in the third quarter of 2005, which was up $64,000 (5.7%) from $1,128,000 in the same period in 2004. Service charges on deposit accounts were relatively unchanged compared to the same period in the prior year. Other fee income was up due to changes in types and levels of business activity.

For the first nine months of 2005, noninterest income increased $280,000 (8.8%) to $3,460,000 compared to $3,180,000 in the same period last year. Service charges on deposit accounts for the first nine months of 2005 were consistent with the comparative period in the prior year. Other income increased in part due to a $12,000 gain on the sale of securities in 2005 versus a loss of $116,000 in 2004.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expenses increased $1,045,000 (16.5%) to $7,380,000 in the third quarter of 2005 as compared to $6,335,000 in the third quarter 2004. Salary and benefit expenses increased $683,000 (18.4%) to $4,392,000 in the third quarter of 2005 as compared to $3,709,000 in the prior year quarter. Costs increased due to normal salary increases, higher staffing levels, the two new branches opened in the second half of 2004 and higher benefit costs. Health insurance costs increased $130,000 (58.1%). Other noninterest expenses were generally higher due to higher business volumes, the two new branches and normal cost increases. The efficiency ratio for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 improved to 45.5% as compared to 50.7%, in the year earlier period. The company employed an equivalent of 286 full time employees as of September 30, 2005.

Noninterest expenses for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2005 increased $3,408,000 (18.5%) to $21,876,000 compared to $18,468,000 for the same period in 2004. Salary and benefit expenses increased $2,168,000 (19.9%) to $13,059,000 in the first nine months of 2005 versus $10,891,000 in the first nine months of 2004. The increase was due to additional staffing, the two new branches, higher benefit costs and normal salary increases. Health insurance costs accounted for $571,000 of the increase. The Company changed its health insurance provider in the third quarter of 2005, and anticipates that this will have a positive impact on mitigating these cost increases. Other expenses were up due to business volumes, the two new branches, the cost of upgrading equipment and other cost increases. The efficiency ratio for the first nine months of 2005 improved to 47.6% from 51.7% for the same period of 2004 due to the growth in income outpacing growth in noninterest expenses.

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $3,187,000 and $8,233,000 for the quarter and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2005 as compared to $1,729,000 and $5,143,000 for the same periods in 2004. The effective tax rates, considering state and federal taxes, and tax exempt income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2005 were 37.4% and 38.0% compared to 34.6% for both periods in 2004. The effective tax rate was higher in both periods of 2005 as the fully taxable income grew at a faster rate than tax exempt income. Also, in 2004 the Company revised the calculation of deferred tax assets to consider the Company’s increased incremental tax rate, resulting in a lower net effective tax rate for the previous year period.

Securities

At September 30, 2005, available-for-sale securities had a market value of $212,528,000 with an amortized cost basis of $212,666,000. On an amortized cost basis, the investment portfolio increased by $20,870,000 from the balance at June 30, 2005 and increased $44,614,000 from the balance at December 31, 2004. The pretax unrealized loss of $138,000 at September 30, 2005 represented a decrease in market value of $366,000 from the unrealized gain of $228,000 at June 30, 2005 and a decrease of $1,237,000

Loans

The ending loan balance at September 30, 2005 was $926,306,000, which was a decrease of $7,117,000 (0.8%) from the June 30, 2005 balance, a decrease of $5,210,000 (0.6%) from the year-end 2004 balance and an increase of $85,757,000 (10.2%) from the September 30, 2004 balance. During the third quarter of 2005, real estate-other and consumer loans increased while commercial and construction loans decreased from June 30, 2005 balances. The most significant changes occurred in the real estate-other and construction categories. Several factors contributed to the increase in real estate loans–other in the third quarter, including the term-out of former construction loans and the addition of term fixed rate commercial real estate loans. The decrease in construction loans was due to the completion of several large construction projects. 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 concentration in tourism and agriculture under certain economic conditions could have an adverse effect on the credit quality of loans in the portfolio.

The Company has significant extensions of credit and commitments to extend credit which are secured by real estate, totaling approximately $765 million at September 30, 2005. 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 limited 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. Therefore, the requirement of collateral and/or guarantees generally helps to mitigate credit risk.

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 and Restructured Loans

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 and restructured loans performing in compliance with modified terms at September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004:

In thousands (except percentages) September 30, 2005 December 31, 2004
           
Past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest: 
   Commercial  $     --   $  --  
   Real estate  --   --  
   Consumer and other   --   --  

      --   --  

Nonaccrual: 
   Commercial  --   102  
   Real estate  --   --  
   Consumer and other  --   --  

   --   102  

Restructured (in compliance with modified terms) - Commercial  2,993   733  

Total nonperforming and restructured loans  $2,993   $835  

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of
    nonperforming and restructured loans
  586 % 1949 %
Nonperforming and restructured loans to total loans  0.32 % 0.09 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets  0.24 % 0.07 %

Nonperforming assets, which includes nonperforming and restructured loans and other real estate owned (OREO), increased $2,158,000 from the December 31, 2004 balance. At September 30, 2005, nonperforming and restructured loans were 0.32% of total loans, which was up from 0.07% at June 30, 2005 and 0.09% at December 31, 2004. This increase is primarily due to the restructuring of one real estate loan. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.24% at September 30, 2005, 0.05% at June 30, 2005 and 0.07% at December 31, 2004. The Company did not have any OREO at September 30, 2005 or December 31, 2004.

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, 2005, the recorded investment in loans that were considered impaired under SFAS No. 114 was $2,993,000. The total impaired loans consist solely of restructured loans. Impaired loans had valuation allowances totaling $445,000. At December 31, 2004, the recorded investment in loans considered impaired was $835,000 of which $102,000 was included in nonaccrual loans and $733,000 was included in restructured loans. Impaired loans had valuation allowances totaling $323,000. The increase of $2,158,000 in impaired loans from December 31, 2004 is primarily due to the restructuring of one real estate loan.

Other than for the impaired loans disclosed above, management is not aware of any other potential problem loans, which were accruing and current at September 30, 2005, 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, 2005, the formula allowance was $14,600,000 compared to $14,374,000 at June 30, 2005 and $11,620,000 at December 31, 2004. The increase in the formula allowance in the third quarter was primarily a result of fluctuations in the balances of various classified loan categories.

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 either higher or lower than the formula reserve will be calculated based on the higher/lower-than-normal probability of loss and the adequacy of the collateral. At September 30, 2005, the specific allowance was $1,138,000 compared to $1,041,000 at June 30, 2005 and $2,671,000 at December 31, 2004

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, 2005, the unallocated allowance was $1,811,000 compared to $2,099,000 at June 30, 2005 and $1,979,000 at December 31, 2004. The conditions evaluated in connection with the unallocated allowance include the following at the balance sheet date:

The current national and local economic and business conditions, trends and developments, including the condition of various market segments within our lending area;


Changes in lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices;


Changes in the nature, mix, concentrations and volume of the loan portfolio;


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, 2005 and set forth in the preceding paragraph.

The allowance for loan losses totaled $17,550,000 or 1.89% of total loans at September 30, 2005 compared to $17,514,000 or 1.88% at June 30, 2005 and $16,270,000 or 1.75% at December 31, 2004. At these dates, the allowance represented 586%, 2591% and 1949% 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 years can be made with any certainty.

The following table summarizes activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:

Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
In thousands (except percentages) 2005 2004 2005 2004
 Beginning balance  $ 17,514   $ 17,232   $   16,270   $   16,590  
   Provision charged to expense  --   885   1,400   1,540  
   Loans charged off  (17 ) (3,394 ) (189 ) (3,495 )
   Recoveries  53   56   69   144  

Ending balance  $ 17,550   $ 14,779   $   17,550   $   14,779  

Ending loan portfolio          $ 926,306   $ 840,549  

Allowance for loan losses as percentage of ending loan portfolio          1.89 % 1.76 %

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, 2005 were approximately $250,684,000 and $7,295,000, 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, 2005, liquid assets totaled $209.0 million or 17.0% of total assets as compared to $158.6 million or 13.6% of total assets on December 31, 2004. In addition to liquid assets, the Bank maintains short-term lines of credit with correspondent banks. At September 30, 2005, the Bank had $90,000,000 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 $114,744,000 at September 30, 2005 compared to $101,116,000 at December 31, 2004. The increase in capital reflects the year-to-date earnings of approximately $13.4 million, exercise of stock options totaling approximately $2.1 million, approximately a $0.7 million decrease in the market value of available-for-sale investment securities and the effect of the stock repurchases of approximately $1.2 million in the first half of 2005.

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, 2005 and December 31, 2004 as well as the minimum capital ratios for capital adequacy under the regulatory framework:

Actual: Minimum Capital Requirement: Minimum To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions:
In thousands (except percentages) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
Company              
As of September 30, 2005: 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):  $127,472   12 .7% $80,520   8 .0% N/A    
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):  114,824   11 .4% 40,245   4 .0% N/A    
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):  114,824   9 .1% 50,291   4 .0% N/A      
  
As of December 31, 2004: 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):  $113,111   11 .2% $80,589   8 .0% N/A    
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):  100,473   10 .0% 40,295   4 .0% N/A    
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):  100,473   9 .1% 44,365   4 .0% N/A    
  
Community Bank 
As of September 30, 2005: 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):  $114,499   11 .6% $79,238   8 .0% $99,048  10 .0%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):  102,049   10 .3% 39,619   4 .0% 59,429  6 .0%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):  102,049   8 .2% 49,914   4 .0% 62,393  5 .0%
  
As of December 31, 2004: 

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):  $105,234   10 .6% $79,809   8 .0% $99,762  10 .0%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):  92,716   9 .3% 39,905   4 .0% 59,857  6 .0%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):  92,716   8 .4% 44,105   4 .0% 55,132  5 .0%

The Bank meets the “well capitalized” ratio measures at both September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Overview

The goal for managing the assets and liabilities of the Company is to maximize shareholder value and earnings while maintaining a high quality balance sheet without exposing the Company 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 rate environments. The Company uses simulation models to forecast earnings, net interest margin and market value of equity.

Simulation of earnings is one of the tools 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 and interest bearing liability (i.e. deposits/borrowings) positions as the beginning base.

The Company measures the interest rate risk embedded in its current portfolio based on interest rates evolving over time along four forecast paths. Net interest margin and net interest income are calculated as the forecast balance sheet is processed against these four interest rate scenarios. One scenario is a flat rate based on the current rate environment. One scenario is an economic forecast, based on underlying economic and financial sector modeling. The other two are a rising and declining scenario based on gradual rate ramps which embody rate relationships. The nature of the specified rate tests is a gradual but significant change in interest rates projected to evolve over 12 months. The interest rate risk modeling is a useful tool, but there are certain limits to the rate forecast estimates. Actual rate changes rarely follow any given forecast, asset-liability pricing and other model inputs usually do not remain constant in their historic relationships as new rate environments evolve. However, holding these assumptions constant through the modeling horizon helps to appropriately emphasize specific repricing/mismatch points and their performance implications.

A one year projection of net interest income, as forecast below, was modeled utilizing a forecast balance sheet projected from May 31, 2005 balances.

The following table summarizes the effect on net interest income of three rate scenarios as measured against a most likely rate scenario.

Interest Rate Risk Simulation of Net Interest Income

In thousands Estimated Impact on One Year Projection of Net Interest Income
Variation from flat rate scenario
         Most likely rates  $ 1,800  
         Declining rates  (4,204 )
         Rising rates  2,979  

The Company also estimates rate risk through the use of rate shock analysis. The model calculates both the percent and dollar changes in net interest income (NII) and market value of equity (MVE) projected to occur should the yield curve instantaneously shift up or down in a parallel fashion from its beginning position. MVE measures the impact on equity due to the changes in the market values of assets and liabilities as a result of a change in interest rates. In the rate shock analysis, the forecast balance sheet is processed against seven interest rate scenarios. These seven interest rate scenarios include the flat rate scenario described above, and six additional rate shock scenarios ranging from +300 to -300 basis points around the flat scenario in 100 basis point increments. These rate shock scenarios assume that interest rates increase or decrease immediately and remain at the new level in the future. The Company measures the volatility of these benchmarks using a twelve-month time horizon. Using the May 31, 2005 balance sheet as the base for the simulation, the following table summarizes the effect on net interest income of a +/-200 and +/-100 basis point change in interest rates. Due to the current low level of interest rates, the potential for interest bearing deposit accounts to respond to further changes in projected rates is limited, therefore calculations for rate decreases greater than 200 basis points are misleading and have not been presented.

Interest Rate Risk Simulation of NII

In thousands (except percentages) % Change in NII from Current
12 Mo. Horizon
Change in NII from Current
12 Month Horizon
                                      + 300bp  17 .0% $ 8,797  
                                      + 200bp  11 .4% 5,887  
                                      + 100bp  5 .7% 2,968  
                                      - 100bp  (7 .2%) (3,717)
                                      - 200bp  (14 .0%) (7,224)

These results indicate that the balance sheet is asset sensitive since earnings increase when interest rates rise. The magnitude of the NII change is within the Company’s policy guidelines. The asset liability management policy limits aggregate market risk, as measured in this fashion, to an acceptable level within the context of risk-return trade-offs.

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 Company has not changed materially from that at year-end 2004.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures: An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other members of the Company’s senior management as of the end of the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.

(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: An evaluation of any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)), that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other members of the Company’s senior management. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that no change identified in connection with such evaluation has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

OTHER MATTERS

Change of Accountants

On June 21, 2005, the Company filed a Form 8-K to announce a change in the accounting firm that audits the Company’s financial statements. The Company selected Perry-Smith LLP to be the successor accountant to Deloitte & Touche LLP. The change was effective as of June 16, 2005.

Terrorist Acts

The terrorist actions on September 11, 2001 and thereafter 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, including the current military action in Iraq, will adversely impact the Company and the extent of such impact is uncertain. However, such events have had and could in the future have an adverse effect on the economy in the Company’s market areas. Such adverse impact could 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, 2005 and December 31, 2004, commitments to extend credit and letters of credit were the only financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk (See Note 3 to the consolidated condensed financial statements — Commitments and Contingencies). 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 such 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.

Website Access

Information on the Company and its subsidiary Bank may be obtained from the Company’s website www.community-bnk.com. Copies of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments thereto are available free of charge on the website as soon as they are filed with the SEC. To access these reports through a link to the Edgar reporting system simply select the “Central Coast Bancorp – Corporate Profile” menu item, then click on the “Central Coast Bancorp SEC Filings” link. Section 16 insider filings can also be accessed through the website. Follow the same instructions and select “Central Coast Bancorp SEC Section 16 Reports.”

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District filed its decision on August 2, 2005, in the appeal filed by Registrant’s subsidiary, Community Bank of Central California, from the judgments issued by the trial court in favor of the City of King. The decision of the Court of Appeal reversed the trial court judgment on a writ of mandate in favor of the City of King, but granted the City of King the right to amend its complaint to pursue a civil action, subject to the Bank’s right to conduct discovery which had been denied in the earlier action by the trial court. The Court of Appeal also reversed the post-judgment order of the trial court awarding attorney fees to the City of King. It is not clear what course of action the City of King will pursue in light of the Court of Appeal decision, but the Bank intends to continue to vigorously assert its rights in respect to the certificate of deposit.

For further information, see Registrant’s disclosures regarding the City of King litigation in Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005, and other reports referenced therein, filed with the Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Except as disclosed above, there are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company’s business, to which the Company or the Bank is a party or as to which any of their property is subject.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITIY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

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. Management reports monthly to the Board of Directors on the status of the repurchase plan. The Company did not repurchase shares under the program subsequent to its last purchase on June 10, 2005. Year-to-date, the Company repurchased 71,102 shares at a total cost of $1,237,000. The following table reflects the fact that there was no repurchase activity during the third quarter.

Purchases of Central Coast Bancorp Stock

Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Per Share Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan Shares Remaining to Purchase Under the Plan
July 1-31, 2005   --   $    --   --   176,262  
August 1-31, 2005  --  --  --  176,262  
September 1-30, 2005  --  --  --  176,262  

  Total  --  $    --  --     

1)

The Repurchase Plan ("Plan') was announced on February 28, 2001. There is no stated expiration date for the Plan.

2)

The Plan approved repurchase of 365,000 (5%) of the outstanding shares as of February 28, 2001. The approved shares equate to 690,077 shares as adjusted for the subsequent stock splits and stock dividends.


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


(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.


(2.2)

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between Central Coast Bancorp and VIB Corp dated as of October 12, 2005, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on October 17, 2005.


(3.1)

Articles of Incorporation, as amended, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.


(3.2)

Bylaws, as amended, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 8, 2004.


(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. 333-76972, 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. 333-76972, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1994.


*(10.4)

1994 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 333-89948, filed with the Commission on November 15, 1996.


*(10.5)

Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under the 1994 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 333-89948, filed with Commission on November 15, 1996.


*(10.6)

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the 1994 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 333-89948, filed with the Commission on November 15, 1996.


*(10.7)

Form of Director Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under the 1994 Stock Option Plan incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 333-89948, filed with the Commission on November 15, 1996.


*(10.8)

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. 333-76972, filed with the Commission on April 15, 1994.


*(10.9)

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. 333-76972, filed with the Commission on March 28, 1994.


*(10.10)

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.


*(10.11)

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.


*(10.12)

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.


(10.13)

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.


(10.14)

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.


(10.15)

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.


(10.16)

Lease agreement dated November 18, 2002, related to 439 Alvarado Street, Monterey, California incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 20, 2003.


*(10.17)

2004 Stock Option Plan and Forms of Incentive and Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 333-117043, filed with the Commission on September 30, 2004.


(10.18)

Lease agreement dated November 1, 1989 and Amended Lease Agreement dated November 22, 1999, related to 1658 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, California.


(10.19)

Lease agreement dated March 1, 1998, related to 400 Alta Street, Gonzales, California.


(10.20)

Lease agreement dated April 16, 1998, related to 228 Reservation Road, Marina, California.


(10.21)

Lease agreement dated February 14, 1992, related to 1285 North Davis Road, Salinas, California.


(10.22)

Lease agreement dated April 25, 2000, related to 1915 Main Street, Watsonville, California.


(10.23)

Lease agreement dated March 1, 2002, related to Salinas, California.


(10.24)

Lease agreement dated February 10, 2004, related to 3110 A Mission Drive, Santa Cruz, California.


(10.25)

Lease agreement dated February 26, 2004, related to 2149 H. De La Rosa Sr. Street Soledad, California.


(10.26)

Lease agreement dated December 30, 2004, related to 591 and 599 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey, California.


(14.1)

Code of Ethics, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 14.1 to the Registrant’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 1, 2004.


(21.1)

The Registrant's only subsidiary is its wholly owned subsidiary, Community Bank of Central California.


(31.1)

Certifications of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


(31.2)

Certifications of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


(32.1)

Certification of Central Coast Bancorp by its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


*Denotes management contracts, compensatory plans or arrangements.



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 4, 2005   CENTRAL COAST BANCORP  
 
 
  By: /s/NICK VENTIMIGLIA 
  Nick Ventimiglia  
  (Chief Executive Officer) 
   
   
   
  By: /s/ JAYME C. FIELDS 
  Jayme C. Fields 
  (Chief Financial Officer, Principal 
  Financial and Accounting Officer) 


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number Description Sequential Page Number
10.18   Lease agreement dated November 1, 1989 and Amended Lease Agreement dated November 22, 1999,related to 1658 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, California.   32  
        
10.19  Lease agreement dated March 1, 1998, related to 400 Alta Street, Gonzales, California.  41 
       
10.20  Lease agreement dated April 16, 1998, related to 228 Reservation Road, Marina, California  50 
        
10.21  Lease agreement dated February 14, 1992, related to 1285 North Davis Road, Salinas, California.  75 
        
10.22  Lease agreement dated April 25, 2000, related to 1915 Main Street, Watsonville, California.  101 
        
10.23  Lease agreement dated March 1, 2002, related to Salinas, California.  138 
        
10.24  Lease agreement dated February 10, 2004, related to 3110 A Mission Drive, Santa Cruz, California.  148 
        
10.25  Lease agreement dated February 26, 2004, related to 2149 H. De La Rosa Sr. Street Soledad, California.  160 
        
10.26  Lease agreement dated December 30, 2004, related to 591 and 599 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey, California.  175 
        
31.1  Certifications of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002  198 
        
31.2  Certifications of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002  199 
        
32.1  Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002  200