Community 1st Bank Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

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Community 1st Bank Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

AUBURN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Community 1st Bank (OTCBB:CFBN), with $242.1 million in total assets, today reported net income of $252 thousand for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 and net income of $839 thousand for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013.

Robert C. Haydon commented, "The third quarter results shows growth at an increasing rate resulting in continued improvement to earnings. The Bank's successes are attributed to our bankers that continue to exceed expectations of the marketplace."


Total assets at September 30, 2013 were $242.1 million, an increase of $51.3 million, or 26.9%, from September 30, 2012. Community 1st Bank (the "Bank") was successful in growing loans from $83.9 million at September 30, 2012 to $105.3 million at September 30, 2013, an increase of $21.4 million, or 25.6%, enhancing the earnings potential of the Bank. The Bank also increased non-interest bearing deposits from $39.8 million at September 30, 2012 to $83.7 million at September 30, 2013, an increase of $44.0 million, or 110.5%, enhancing the deposit portfolio mix and improving the Bank's cost of funds. The Bank may experience fluctuations in non-interest bearing deposits at the discretion of large clients. Total deposits increased from $166.2 million at September 30, 2012 to $209.4 million at September 30, 2013, an increase of $43.2 million, or 26.0%. When compared to the previous quarter, total assets increased $39.1 million, or 19.2%, from $203.0 million at June 30, 2013. Loans increased by $8.1 million, or 8.4%, from $97.2 million at June 30, 2013. Total deposits increased by $33.1 million, or 18.8%, from $176.3 million at June 30, 2013.

Operating Results - Quarter

The Bank reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 of $252 thousand, which is net of $100 thousand in provision for loan losses and $121 thousand in gains on sales of securities. This compares to net income of $180 thousand for the same period in 2012, which included $170 thousand in provision for loan losses and $160 thousand in gains on sales of securities. Net income increased by $72 thousand, or 40.0%, while the provision for loan losses decreased by $70 thousand and gains on sales of securities decreased by $39 thousand as compared to the third quarter of 2012. The provisioning during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was primarily a result of the loan growth experienced during the quarter.

Interest income increased by $172 thousand, or 10.3%, to total $1.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, primarily driven by the increased balances of higher yielding loans. Interest expense decreased by $53 thousand, or 21.7%, to total $191 thousand for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, driven by a decrease in average rates paid on interest bearing deposits and improved mix of deposits. Net interest income increased by $225 thousand, or 15.8%, for the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Non-interest expense increased by $215 thousand, or 16.3%, to total $1.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily driven by the addition of two business production officers to achieve the Bank's growth initiatives and expand market share.

Operating Results - Year

The Bank reported net income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 of $839 thousand, which is net of $310 thousand in provision for loan losses and gains on sales of securities of $574 thousand. This compares to net income of $463 thousand for the same period in 2012, which included $630 thousand in provision for loan losses and gains on sales of securities of $541 thousand. Net income increased by $376 thousand, or 81.2%, while the provision for loan losses decreased by $320 thousand and gains on sales of securities increased by $33 thousand as compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2012.

Interest income increased by $304 thousand, or 6.2%, to total $5.2 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 driven by the increase in average loans. Interest expense decreased by $107 thousand, or 14.5%, to total $629 thousand for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Net interest income increased by $411 thousand, or 9.8%, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Non-interest expense increased by $420 thousand, or 10.6%, to total $4.4 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 driven by the addition of production officers and expenses to support the Bank's growth initiatives.

Credit Quality

The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2013 was $2.3 million, or 2.2% of gross loans, compared to $1.9 million, or 2.3% of gross loans at September 30, 2012. Loan charge-offs for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 were $61 thousand with recoveries of $12 thousand compared to loan charge-offs of $37 thousand with recoveries of $11 thousand for the same period in 2012. Loan charge-offs for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 were $119 thousand with recoveries of $21 thousand compared to loan charge-offs of $593 thousand with recoveries of $12 thousand for the same period in 2012. Nonperforming loans at September 30, 2013 were $1.5 million, or 0.6% of total assets, a reduction of $0.8 million, or 34.7%, from $2.4 million, or 1.2% of total assets, at September 30, 2012.

Capital

At September 30, 2013, the Bank had a Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio of 9.7%, Tier 1 Risk-based Capital ratio of 14.5% and Total Risk-based Capital ratio of 15.8%. At September 30, 2012, the Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio was 10.6%, Tier 1 Risk-based Capital ratio was 17.7% and Total Risk-based Capital ratio was 18.9%. The Bank's capital is in excess of that required to be considered "well-capitalized" by regulatory standards.

Robert C. Haydon added, "The Bank continues to grow loans and non-interest bearing deposits while maintaining a strong liquidity and capital position. The Bank is well positioned in the marketplace to continue its growth trends."

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 Bank'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)

September 30, 2013

December 31, 2012

September 30, 2012

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,381,000

$

2,934,000

$

4,579,000

Federal funds sold

765,000

-

45,000

Available-for-sale investment securities, at fair value

119,560,000

98,574,000

97,478,000

Loans, less allowance for loan losses of $2,276,000 at September 30, 2013, $2,064,000 at December 31, 2012 and $1,914,000 at September 30, 2012

103,032,000

85,042,000

81,952,000

Bank premises and equipment, net

1,564,000

1,697,000

1,751,000

Accrued interest receivable

590,000

640,000

574,000

Other real estate owned

880,000

973,000

993,000

Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities

1,555,000

1,723,000

1,723,000

Bank-owned life insurance policies

4,641,000

4,505,000

-

Other assets

2,089,000

1,679,000

1,638,000

Total assets

$

242,057,000

$

197,767,000

$

190,733,000

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits:

Non-interest bearing

$

83,720,000

$

37,446,000

$

39,766,000

Interest bearing

125,688,000

131,907,000

126,402,000

Total deposits

209,408,000

169,353,000

166,168,000

Borrowings

-

5,595,000

2,850,000

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

12,062,000

1,134,000

1,039,000

Total liabilities

221,470,000

176,082,000

170,057,000

Shareholders' equity

20,587,000

21,685,000

20,676,000

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

242,057,000

$

197,767,000

$

190,733,000

COMMUNITY 1ST BANK

STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA (Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

2013

2012

Interest income:

Interest and fees on loans

$

1,367,000

$

1,187,000

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

470,000

478,000

Total interest income

1,837,000

1,665,000

Interest expense:

Deposits

191,000

240,000

Borrowings

-

4,000

Total interest expense

191,000

244,000

Net interest income

1,646,000

1,421,000

Provision for loan losses

100,000

170,000

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

1,546,000

1,251,000

Non-interest income:

Service charges and fees

16,000

18,000

Gain on sales of available-for-sale investment securities

121,000

160,000

Other

105,000

72,000

Total non-interest income

242,000

250,000

Non-interest expense:

Salaries and employee benefits

808,000

659,000

Occupancy and equipment

159,000

152,000

Other

569,000

510,000

Total non-interest expense

1,536,000

1,321,000

Net income

$

252,000

$

180,000

Net income

$

252,000

$

180,000

Preferred stock dividends and accretion of discount

35,000

43,000

Net income available to common shareholders

$

217,000

$

137,000

Common Share Data

Basic earnings per share

$

0.04

$

0.03

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.03

$

0.03

Weighted average shares outstanding

5,449,242

5,449,242

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

6,470,086

5,450,000

COMMUNITY 1ST BANK

STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA (Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

2013

2012

Interest income:

Interest and fees on loans

$

3,836,000

$

3,293,000

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

1,408,000

1,647,000

Total interest income

5,244,000

4,940,000

Interest expense:

Deposits

625,000

727,000

Borrowings

4,000

9,000

Total interest expense

629,000

736,000

Net interest income

4,615,000

4,204,000

Provision for loan losses

310,000

630,000

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

4,305,000

3,574,000

Non-interest income:

Service charges and fees

49,000

52,000

Gain on sales of available-for-sale investment securities

574,000

541,000

Other

291,000

256,000

Total non-interest income

914,000

849,000

Non-interest expense:

Salaries and employee benefits

2,274,000

2,038,000

Occupancy and equipment

451,000

446,000

Other

1,655,000

1,476,000

Total non-interest expense

4,380,000

3,960,000

Net income

$

839,000

$

463,000

Net income

$

839,000

$

463,000

Preferred stock dividends and accretion of discount

103,370

59,000

Net income available to common shareholders

$

735,630

$

404,000

Common Share Data

Basic earnings per share

$

0.13

$

0.07

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.11

$

0.07

Weighted average shares outstanding

5,449,242

5,449,242

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

6,469,211

5,449,508



Community 1st Bank
Robert C. Haydon, 530-863-4801
President & Chief Executive Officer
Fax: 530-863-4849
or
James J. Kim, 530-863-4803
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Fax: 530-863-4849

KEYWORDS: United States North America California

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