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Community 1st Bank Reports Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2011


Published on 2011-07-11 18:00:34 - Market Wire
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AUBURN, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Community 1st Bank (OTCBB:CFBN), with $156.6 million in assets, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 with net earnings of $115 thousand for the quarter, a 67% improvement from the same period in 2010 and a significant improvement compared to the net loss for the first quarter of 2011.

Total assets at June 30, 2011 were $156.6 million, an increase of $1.7 million, or 1.1%, from June30,2010. Community 1st Bank (athe Banka) was successful in growing non-interest bearing deposits from $27.3 million at June 30, 2010 to $28.7 million at June 30, 2011, an increase of 5.5%, enhancing the deposit portfolio mix and improving the Banka™s cost of funds. Total deposits increased from $131.4 million at June 30, 2010 to $132.7 million at June 30, 2011, an increase of 1.0%. Total loans decreased from $73.4 million at June 30, 2010 to $69.2 million at June 30, 2011, a decrease of $4.2 million, or 5.7%. When compared to the previous quarter, total assets increased $2.3 million, or 1.5%, from $154.3 million at March 31, 2011. Loans increased by $0.2 million, or 0.3%, from $69.1 million at March 31, 2011. Non-interest bearing deposits increased by $3.4 million, or 13.4%, from $25.3 million at March 31, 2011. Total deposits decreased by $5.9 million, or 4.2%, from $138.6 million at March31,2011, primarily driven by a decrease in higher cost time deposits.

The Bank reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 of $115 thousand, which includes $40 thousand in provision for loan losses and a gain on sale of securities of $35 thousand. This compares to net income of $69 thousand for the same period in 2010, which included $94 thousand in provision for loan losses and a gain on sale of securities of $104 thousand. Net income increased by $46 thousand, while the provision for loan losses decreased by $54 thousand and gain on sale of securities decreased by $69 thousand compared to the second quarter of 2010. Interest income decreased by $150 thousand, or 9.0%, to total $1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, primarily driven by a decrease in yields. Interest expense decreased by $134 thousand, or 36.2%, to total $236 thousand for the quarter ended June30,2011 compared to the same period in 2010, primarily driven by a decrease in rates. Net interest income decreased by $16 thousand, or 1.2%, for the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Non-interest expense increased by $6 thousand, or 0.5%, to total $1.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

The Bank reported a net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2011 of $367 thousand, which includes $457 thousand in provision for loan losses and a gain on sale of securities of $16 thousand. This compares to net income of $73 thousand for the same period in 2010, which included $185 thousand in provision for loan losses and a gain on sale of securities of $104 thousand. Net income decreased by $440 thousand, while the provision for loan losses increased by $272 thousand and gain on sale of securities decreased by $88 thousand compared to the six month period ended June 30, 2010. Interest income decreased by $378 thousand, or 11.3%, to total $3.0 million for the six month period ended June30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Interest expense decreased by $237 thousand, or 31.5%, to total $515 thousand for the six month period ended June 30,2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Net interest income decreased by $141 thousand, or 5.4%, for the six month period ended June30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Non-interest expense increased by $55 thousand, or 2.2%, to total $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.

The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2011 was $1.2 million, or 1.8% of gross loans, compared to $1.3 million, or 1.8% of gross loans at December 31, 2010 and $1.2 million, or 1.6% of gross loans at June 30, 2010. Loan charge-offs for the quarter ended June 30,2011 were $107 thousand with recoveries of $21 thousand compared to loan charge-offs of $144 thousand with recoveries of $8 thousand for the same period in 2010. Nonperforming loans at June 30,2011 were $6.9 million, or 10.0% of gross loans, an increase of $995 thousand, or 16.9%, from June 30, 2010. The Bank has made continued progress in decreasing nonperforming loans except for one credit totaling $2.1 million which migrated to nonperforming during the first quarter of 2011.

The Bank continues to maintain a strong capital position with a Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 9.7%, Tier 1 Risk-based Capital ratio of 16.7% and Total Risk-based Capital ratio of 18.0% at June 30, 2011. At June30, 2010 the Tier 1 Leverage ratio was 10.0%, Tier 1 Risk-based Capital ratio was 17.9% and Total Risk-based Capital ratio was 19.2%. The Banka™s capital is in excess of that required to be considered awell-capitalizeda by regulatory standards.

Mark A. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, aWe are very pleased with our profitable quarter and our success increasing non-interest bearing deposits, a highly coveted deposit category, by 24% during the first six months of 2011. The composition of our deposit portfolio has resulted in a very low cost of funds. We remain focused on improving asset quality and see improvement that should help control loan loss provisions. We are optimistic that our balance sheet position coupled with increasing quality loan demand from a sustained improvement in economic conditions will result in continued balance sheet growth and profitability.a

Community 1st Bank is headquartered in Auburn, California, with branches in Roseville and Auburn, California. Community 1st Bank offers a wide range of business and consumer deposit products including remote deposit capture, health savings accounts, online banking, and cash management services. The Bank also offers a full complement of loan products, including commercial, consumer, and real estate loans. For more information about the Bank, visit the Banka™s website at [ www.community1bank.com ].

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, expectations for growth and income forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations.Specific factors include, but are not limited to, loan production, competitive pressure in the banking industry, balance sheet management, net interest margin variations, the ability to control costs and expenses, changes in the interest rate environment and financial policies of the United States government and general economic conditions.The Bank disclaims any obligation to update any such factors.

COMMUNITY 1ST BANK
BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
June 30, 2011December 31, 2010June 30, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 3,242,000 $ 13,917,000 $ 1,799,000
Federal funds sold - 1,665,000 -
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions - 1,225,000 8,796,000
Available-for-sale investment securities, at fair value 78,701,000 62,287,000 65,177,000

Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $1,220,000 at June 30, 2011, $1,268,000 at December 31, 2010 and $1,196,000 at June 30, 2010

68,027,000 68,644,000 72,229,000
Bank premises and equipment, net 1,927,000 2,011,000 2,293,000
Other real estate owned 694,000 694,000 500,000
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities 1,474,000 1,452,000 1,202,000
Accrued interest receivable and other assets 2,521,000 2,696,000 2,861,000
Total assets $ 156,586,000 $ 154,591,000 $ 154,857,000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing $ 28,745,000 $ 23,188,000 $ 27,260,000
Interest bearing 103,955,000 115,085,000 104,112,000
Total deposits 132,700,000 138,273,000 131,372,000
Borrowings 8,260,000 1,000,000 5,400,000
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 576,000 653,000 1,304,000
Total liabilities 141,536,000 139,926,000 138,076,000
Shareholders' equity 15,050,000 14,665,000 16,781,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 156,586,000 $ 154,591,000 $ 154,857,000
COMMUNITY 1ST BANK
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
20112010
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans $ 995,000 $ 1,063,000

Interest on investment securities and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

521,000 602,000
Interest on Federal funds sold - 1,000
Total interest income 1,516,000 1,666,000
Interest expense:
Deposits 232,000 362,000
Borrowings 4,000 8,000
Total interest expense 236,000 370,000
Net interest income 1,280,000 1,296,000
Provision for loan losses 40,000 94,000
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 1,240,000 1,202,000
Non-interest income:
Service charges and fees 23,000 20,000
Gain on sales of available-for-sale investment securities 35,000 104,000
Other 131,000 51,000
Total non-interest income 189,000 175,000
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits 704,000 663,000
Occupancy and equipment 153,000 182,000
Other 457,000 463,000
Total non-interest expense 1,314,000 1,308,000
Net income $ 115,000 $ 69,000
Net income $ 115,000 $ 69,000
Preferred stock accretion of discount 8,000 8,000
Net income available to common shareholders $ 107,000 $ 61,000
Basic income per share $ 0.06 $ 0.03
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 1,760,000 1,760,000
COMMUNITY 1ST BANK
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
20112010
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans $ 1,933,000 $ 2,121,000

Interest on investment securities and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

1,044,000 1,232,000
Interest on Federal funds sold - 2,000
Total interest income 2,977,000 3,355,000
Interest expense:
Deposits 506,000 731,000
Borrowings 9,000 21,000
Total interest expense 515,000 752,000
Net interest income 2,462,000 2,603,000
Provision for loan losses 457,000 185,000
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 2,005,000 2,418,000
Non-interest income:
Service charges and fees 47,000 35,000
Gain on sales of available-for-sale investment securities 16,000 104,000
Other 171,000 67,000
Total non-interest income 234,000 206,000
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits 1,405,000 1,324,000
Occupancy and equipment 322,000 358,000
Other 879,000 869,000
Total non-interest expense 2,606,000 2,551,000
Net (loss) income $ (367,000 ) $ 73,000
Net (loss) income $ (367,000 ) $ 73,000
Preferred stock dividends and accretion of discount 16,000 51,000
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders $ (383,000 ) $ 22,000
Basic (loss) income per share $ (0.22 ) $ 0.01
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 1,760,000 1,760,000

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