Capital Bank Reports Record Earnings, Strong Growth in Loans and Assets

Capital Bank Reports Record Earnings, Strong Growth in Loans and Assets

Pre-Tax Income Triples

Loans Expand 47%, Assets Grow 22%

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Capital Bank (OTCBB:CBJC) today announced results of operations for the second quarter of 2013 marked by record pre-tax earnings, exceptional loan growth and continued asset expansion. Pre-tax income swelled to $1,459,000 more than triple 2012 pre-tax income of $448,000. The Bank became taxable for book purposes last year and recognized $629,000 in tax expense year to date, producing net after tax income of $830,000. Assets expanded 22% to $156.9 million while loans grew 47%, or $40.2 million, to $125.3 million.

J.M. "Mike" Justice Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Our solid growth in assets and loans demonstrates our success in attracting and retaining business and professional clients that are the foundation of our business model. Our ongoing and consistent growth in earnings validates the strength of this model. Over the past twelve months we have been successful in expanding our loan portfolio by over 47%, while maintaining our conservative underwriting standards as evidenced by our exceptional asset quality, producing a 72% increase in net interest income. This combined with a 119% increase in non-interest income, while limiting expense growth to only 39% has resulted in a 226% increase in pre-tax income. Our Pre-Tax Return on Average Assets (ROA) of 1.97% and Return on Average Equity (ROE) for our shareholders of over 16% is highly satisfactory and significantly outperforms our peers. Our continued strong growth in assets and loans combined with ongoing and expanding profitability is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. The prospects for further growth, expansion and profitability are bright for our Bank."

Mr. Justice continued: "Our capital position is strong with total risk based capital of over 16%, well above the regulatory standard of 10% to be considered well capitalized. We continue to carry the 5 Star Rating of Excellence, and were recognized as one of the Top 100 Banks in the Country, by the nationally recognized independent bank rating firm of Bauer Financial, which is indicative of the safety of our Bank for our depositors. Additionally, the Bank received the prestigious Super Premier Performance Award for 2012 from the renowned Findley Reports on Financial Institutions. The strength of our growing capital base driven by ongoing earnings, combined with the quality of our balance sheet should provide comfort to our customers that we are here for them today, tomorrow and for many years to come. Our solid profitability, combined with the growth of our fortress like balance sheet, supported by a strong capital base and growing market share have been noted by the capital markets; we are very pleased with our stock which continues to out-perform our peers."

John R. McGill, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, stated: "We are very optimistic about our opportunities for growth and expansion. Our solid income stream provides the needed capital to fuel loan and asset growth which will further enhance income and shareholder value. Our highly productive U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Department continues to be one of the most active and productive SBA lenders in the State and is in the top 70 in the Nation. Our SBA team has done an exceptional job providing the much needed financing to fuel job growth for the communities we serve. We have money to lend." McGill commented further: "Our success in achieving solid profitability, building a quality balance sheet, and leveraging our strong capital base is attributable to the dedication of our employees, the support of committed directors, shareholders and our broadening base of loyal customers. We are thankful for their ongoing confidence and support."

Capital Bank is dedicated to being known as the Premier Business and Professional Bank in the markets we serve by providing innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of our customers while exceeding expectations and producing superior shareholder value that become solutions recognized for..."Banking Outside the Box."

For Additional Information visit our website at: www.mycapitalbank.com.

Stock Symbol: OTCBB:CBJC

Market Makers:
Crowell Weedon & Company
Contact: Steve Arrigo, Senior Vice President (949) 644-1890

Raymond James & Associates
Contact: Doug Deubel, Vice President (888) 734-0540

Bauer Financial:
http://www.bauerfinancial.com

Information contained herein may contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact the Bank's earnings in future periods. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting the Bank's operations, pricing, products and services. The Bank undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Capital Bank
J.M. "Mike" Justice Jr., President & C.E.O.
949-489-4202
mjustice@mycapitalbank.com
or
John R. McGill, Senior Executive Vice President & C.O.O.
949-489-4203
jmcgill@mycapitalbank.com

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