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First Mountain Bancorp Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months 2010 Results


Published on 2010-10-25 15:10:35 - Market Wire
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BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--First Mountain Bancorp (OTCBB:FMBP) and its subsidiary, First Mountain Bank, today reported quarterly consolidated net income of $56,823, or earnings per basic share of $0.04 for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, compared to a net loss of $1,322,396, or loss per basic share of $ 0.85 for the third quarter of 2009. The Company also reported net income of $175,627, or $0.11 earnings per basic share for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to a net loss of $1,390,087, or $0.89 loss per basic share for the first nine months of 2009.

"The Company has reported a profit for the third consecutive quarter, noteworthy in the current economic conditions"

aThe Company has reported a profit for the third consecutive quarter, noteworthy in the current economic conditions,a stated Jack Briner, Chief Executive Officer. aDelinquencies have stabilized and our year-over-year net income has improved dramatically. We are confident that our local economy and our subsidiary, First Mountain Banka™s financial performance will continue to improve as we work closely with our clients to dig out of the recession.a

Total assets ended the quarter at $140,610,535 as compared to the December 31, 2009, figure of $137,772,896. The asset growth in the third quarter resulted from strong deposit growth that came from our local market areas. During the third quarter deposits grew by $4,340,000. The most recent report by the FDIC also shows the Bank increased its deposit market share in its primary market area by 1.0% to 37.4% at June 30, 2010.

aThe Bank is really encouraged by these recent deposit trends, especially in light of the continued economic slump. In fact, the FDICa™s report shows we outpaced all other mountain competitors in market share growth between June 2009 and June 2010,a noted Mr. Briner.

Gross loans outstanding at quarter end totaled $100,338,051, compared to $107,629,578 at December 31, 2009, a decrease of $7,291,527, or 6.8%. The decrease is primarily attributable to the decline in the economy. The Companya™s strong loan portfolio yield and core deposit mix continues to provide an interest rate spread well in excess of peers.

The allowance for possible loan losses stood at $2,950,786 at September 30, 2010, or 2.94% of outstanding loans, compared to a ratio of 3.49% at December 31, 2009. Non-performing loans represented 9.2% of the loan portfolio at quarter end, and continues to be an area of special focus and aggressive effort by the Company.

At September 30, 2010, the Company had total consolidated equity capital of $15,126,872, which represents a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 10.0%, while the Banka™s stand-alone Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 9.92%. Both ratios are significantly in excess of regulatory guidelines for a aWell Capitalizeda designation. The Company also reported book value of $9.67 per share on 1,564,926 shares outstanding at quarter end.

First Mountain Bancorp is the parent holding company of First Mountain Bank, which is headquartered in Big Bear Lake and has four offices serving the Big Bear and high desert areas of Southern California. For further information contact Jack Briner, CEO, or Dennis Saunders, President/CFO, at (909) 866-5861.

FIRST MOUNTAIN BANCORP

STATEMENT OF CONDITION - (Consolidated) (Unaudited)

September 30, 2010

December 31, 2009

Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 14,113,203 $ 6,565,413
Fed funds 5,197,094 8,950,773
Investment securities 12,334,606 7,081,000
Gross loans 100,338,051 107,629,578
Less: Allowance for loan losses (2,950,786 ) (3,759,073 )
Net loans 97,387,265 103,870,505
Bank premises and equipment 2,261,412 2,257,059
Other assets 9,316,955 9,048,146
Total Assets $ 140,610,535 $ 137,772,896
Liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 35,637,503 $ 37,539,472
Interest-bearing deposits 88,898,237 84,560,794
Total deposits 124,535,740 122,100,266
Other liabilities 947,923 805,829
Total Liabilities 125,483,663 122,906,095
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock 11,985,848 11,935,614
Retained earnings 3,052,142 2,876,516
Accumulated other comprehensive income 88,882 54,671
Total Stockholders' Equity 15,126,872 14,866,801
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 140,610,535 $ 137,772,896
STATEMENT OF INCOME - (Consolidated) (Unaudited)
For the three months ended For the nine months ended
09/30/10 09/30/09 09/30/10 09/30/09
Interest income $ 1,661,110 $ 1,914,525 $ 5,010,752 $ 6,039,063
Interest expense 215,072 280,183 614,015 1,011,850
Net interest income before
provision for loan losses 1,446,038 1,634,342 4,396,737 5,027,213
Provision for loan losses 35,000 2,440,000 93,000 3,410,000
Net interest income 1,411,038 (805,658 ) 4,303,737 1,617,213
Other operating income 315,757 278,437 847,482 825,349
Operating expenses 1,672,972 1,752,175 4,943,592 4,915,649
Income (loss) before income taxes 53,823 (2,279,396 ) 207,627 (2,473,087 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (3,000 ) (957,000 ) 32,000 (1,083,000 )
Net Income (Loss) $ 56,823 $ (1,322,396 ) $ 175,627 $ (1,390,087 )
Earnings (loss) per share - basic $ 0.04 $ (0.85 ) $ 0.11 $ (0.89 )
Earnings (loss) per share - dilutive $ 0.04 $ (0.85 ) $ 0.11 $ (0.89 )

FIRST MOUNTAIN BANCORP

For the three months endedFor the nine months ended
9/30/2010 9/30/2009 9/30/2010 9/30/2009
Performance Ratios:
Return on Average Assets 0.16 % -3.84 % 0.17 % -1.31 %
Return on Average Equity 1.51 % -32.77 % 1.56 % -11.23 %
Average yield on interest-earning assets 5.192 % 5.888 % 5.340 % 6.174 %
Average cost of interest-bearing liabilities 0.695 % 0.912 % 0.682 % 1.100 %
Net interest spread 4.497 % 4.977 % 4.658 % 5.075 %
Net interest margin 4.520 % 5.027 % 4.685 % 5.140 %
As ofAs of
9/30/2010 12/31/2009
Capital Ratios (Bank):
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio 13.5 % 13.2 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio 12.2 % 11.9 %
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 9.9 % 10.5 %
Asset Quality:
Number of non-performing loans 11 18
Total number of foreclosed properties 5 2
Total non-performing loans $ 9,179,841 $ 7,764,563
Total foreclosed properties (OREO) $ 1,865,200 $ 291,636
Total non-performing assets $ 11,045,041 $ 8,056,199
Ratio of non-performing loans to total loans 9.15 % 7.09 %
Total non-performing assets to total assets 7.86 % 5.85 %
Total non-performing assets to equity and loan loss reserves 61.65 % 43.25 %
(commonly referred to as Texas Ratio)
Allowance for Loan Losses:
Total Balance $ 2,950,786 $ 3,759,073
As a percent of non-performing assets 26.72 % 46.66 %
As a percent of total loans outstanding 2.94 % 3.49 %
Stock Information:
Shares outstanding 1,564,926 1,560,262
Book value per share $ 9.67 $ 9.53

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