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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark one)

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number 000-52165

SAN JOAQUIN BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

20-5002515
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 
1000 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, California  93301 
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code) 

(661) 281-0360
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Common Stock (no par value)
(Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yeso Noþ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yeso Noþ

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 for 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 þ No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o  Accelerated filer þ  Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)      Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yeso Noþ

The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and average ask price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was approximately $93,267,940. Shares of Common Stock held by each executive officer and director of the registrant have been excluded, in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.

The number of shares outstanding of Common Stock was 3,567,434 as of February 28, 2008.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to the registrant’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be held May 20, 2008, are incorporated by reference in Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Part III to the extent described therein.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
        Page 
    Forward-Looking Statements   1 
 
PART I         
   ITEM 1.    BUSINESS   2 
   ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS AND CAUTIONARY FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS    10 
   ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS   13 
   ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES   13 
   ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS    14 
   ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS    14 
 
PART II         
   ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS     
              AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES    15 
   ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA    18 
   ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND    
              RESULTS OF OPERATION    19 
   ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK    42 
   ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA    45 
   ITEM 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING     
              AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE    82 
   ITEM 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES    82 
   ITEM 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION    83 
 
PART III         
   ITEM 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE    84 
   ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION    84 
   ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT    84 
              AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS     
   ITEM 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE    84 
   ITEM 14.        PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES    84 
 
PART IV         
   ITEM 15    EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES    85 
 
SIGNATURES   89 

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains some forward-looking statements about the Company for which it claims the protection of the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with regard to descriptions of our plans or objectives for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of our financial condition, results of operation, or other measures of economic performance. 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," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may."

Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors -- many of which are beyond our control or ability to predict-- could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward-looking statements and past results should not be considered an indication of our future performance. Some of these risk factors include, but are not limited to: certain credit, market, operational and liquidity risks associated with our business and operations; changes in business or economic conditions internationally, nationally or in California; changes in the interest rate environment; potential acts of terrorism and actions taken in response; fluctuations in asset prices including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, commodities or other securities, and real estate; volatility of rate sensitive deposits and investments; concentrations of real estate co llateral securing many of our loans; operational risks including data processing system failures and fraud; accounting estimates and judgments; compliance costs associated with the Company’s internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting; changes in the securities markets; and, inflationary factors.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date forward-looking statements are made. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our 10-Q and 8-K reports to the SEC.

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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

San Joaquin Bancorp (the "Bancorp") is a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Its legal headquarters and principal administrative offices are located at 1000 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. San Joaquin Bancorp provides a full range of banking services through its subsidiary bank, San Joaquin Bank. San Joaquin Bank (the "Bank") is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and is a member of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank commenced operations as a California state-chartered bank in December 1980 and is the oldest independent community bank headquartered in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. At December 31, 2007, San Joaquin Bancorp and its subsidiaries (together the "Company") had total consolidated assets of $868,728,000, total consolidated deposits of $716,073,000, total consolidated net loans of $689,190,000, and shareholders’ equity of $55,428,000.

The Bank has four Banking offices within Kern County, California. The Main Office is located at 1301 – 17th Street, Bakersfield, California. The Rosedale Branch, located at 3800 Riverlakes Drive, Bakersfield, California, is owned by the Company, as are the Stockdale Branch located at 4600 California Avenue and the Administrative Center located at 1000 Truxtun Avenue, both in Bakersfield, California. The Main Office and the Delano Branch at 1613 Inyo Street, Delano, are both leased facilities. The Company plans to build a new branch and new administrative operations center in Bakersfield on property that it has acquired. It may also purchase property in Delano, CA in order to build a new branch for its existing Delano branch. For additional information, please r efer to the section titled “Future Plans For Expansion” in Item 2, Properties, herein.

In 1987, the Bank formed a subsidiary, Kern Island Company (“KIC”), to acquire, develop, sell or operate commercial or residential real property located in the Company’s geographic market area. In 1993, the Bank formed a limited partnership, Farmersville Village Grove Associates (a California limited partnership) (“FVGA”), to acquire and operate low-income housing projects under the auspices of the Rural Economic and Community Development Department (formerly Farmers Home Administration), United States Department of Agriculture (“RECD”). KIC is the 5% general partner and the Bank is the 95% limited partner.

The investment in FVGA is shown on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as “Investment in real estate.” This investment consists of a 48-unit seniors apartment project, located in Farmersville, Tulare County, California. This project is financed by the RECD. The Company acquired the project by a grant deed executed in lieu of foreclosure pursuant to a judgment entered December 3, 1991, in Kern County Superior Court. The deed was executed in settlement of a $400,000 loan owed to the Company. Concurrent with the acquisition, the Company assumed an $880,000 loan payable to the RECD. The project is operated by FVGA. The FVGA apartment project generates a positive cash flow; therefore, additional investment in the project by the Company is not required. Because of the subsidized rent program sponsored by RECD under which this apartment project is operated, the owner of the project received a federal tax credi t in the amount of $600,000, which was amortized over a period of 10 years. Both KIC and FVGA exist solely to own and operate the Farmersville apartment project. Management does not anticipate that the Company will be required to infuse any additional cash into the operations of KIC and FVGA, and has determined that such operations have a negligible impact on the company.

Through its network of banking offices, the Company emphasizes professional, personal banking service directed primarily to small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. Although the Company’s primary focus is toward the small and medium-sized business and professional market, the Company also provides a full range of banking services that are available to individuals, public entities, and non-profit organizations.

The Company offers a wide range of deposit accounts. These include personal and business checking and savings accounts, interest-bearing negotiable order of withdrawal (“Super NOW”) accounts, money market accounts, time deposits and individual retirement accounts.

The Company provides a full array of lending services, including commercial, consumer installment, and real estate loans. Commercial loans are loans to local community businesses and may be unsecured or secured by assets of the business and/or its principals. Consumer installment loans include loans for automobiles, home improvements, debt consolidation and other personal needs. Real estate loans include short-term commercial loans secured by real estate and construction loans.

The Company originates loans that are guaranteed under the Small Business Investment Act. Although the Company currently retains SBA loans in its portfolio, it has sold SBA loans in the secondary market in the past.

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The Company also offers a wide range of specialized services designed to attract and service the needs of commercial customers and account holders. These services include Automated Clearing House ("ACH") origination services, Internet banking for businesses and individual customers, safe deposit, MasterCard and Visa merchant deposit services, messenger pick-up service, cash management sweep accounts, MasterCard MasterMoney™ ATM/Check cards, and Visa and MasterCard credit cards.

At December 31, 2007, the Company and its subsidiary bank employed 144 persons of whom 20 were officers, 87 were full-time employees and 37 were part-time employees. The Company believes that its employee relations are satisfactory.

The Company makes available free of charge its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports, as well as beneficial ownership reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5. Such documents are also available through the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov. After opening this page, click ‘Search for Company Filings’, then click ‘Companies & Other Filers’ and enter the name ‘San Joaquin Bancorp’ in the Company Name box and, lastly, click the box labeled ‘Find Companies’. Requests for the Form 10-K annual report, beneficial ownership reports, as well as the Company’s director, officer and employee Code of Conduct and Ethics, can also be submitted to:

San Joaquin Bancorp Corporate Secretary 1000 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301

Competition

The banking and financial services industry in California generally, and in the Company's market area specifically, is highly competitive. The increasingly competitive environment is primarily the result of changes in regulation, changes in technology and product delivery systems, and the accelerating pace of consolidation among financial services providers. The Company competes for loans, deposits, and customers with other commercial banks, savings and loan associations, securities and brokerage companies, mortgage companies, insurance companies, finance companies, money market funds, credit unions, and other non-bank financial service providers. Many of these competitors are much larger in total assets and capitalization, have greater access to capital markets and offer a broader range of financial services than San Joaquin Bancorp.

Economic Conditions, Government Policies, Legislation, and Regulation

The Company's profitability, like most financial institutions, is primarily dependent on interest rate differentials. In general, the difference between the interest rates paid by the Company on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and other borrowings, and the interest rates received by the Company on its interest-earning assets, such as loans extended to its customers and securities held in its investment portfolio, comprise the major portion of the Company's earnings. These rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond the control of San Joaquin Bancorp, such as inflation, recession and unemployment. The impact that future changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions might have on the Company cannot be predicted.

The business of the Company is also influenced by the fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies of the federal government, particularly those promulgated and implemented by the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve implements national monetary policies through the actions of the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”). The objectives of the FOMC include curbing inflation and combating recession through its open-market operations in U.S. Government securities, by adjusting the required level of reserves for depository institutions subject to its reserve requirements, and by varying the target federal funds rate applicable to funds purchased and sold between financial institutions on an overnight basis, and discount rates applicable to borrowings by depository institutions. The actions of the Federal Reserve in these areas influence the growth of Company loans, investments, and deposits and also affect interest rates earned on interest-earning assets and paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The nature and impact on the Company of any future changes in monetary and fiscal policies cannot be predicted.

From time to time, legislation and regulations are enacted which have the effect of increasing the cost of doing business, limiting or expanding permissible activities, or affecting the competitive balance between banks and other financial services providers. Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the operations and taxation of banks, bank holding companies, and other financial institutions and financial services providers are frequently made in the U.S. Congress, in the state legislatures, and before various regulatory agencies. This legislation may change banking statutes and the operating environment of the Company in substantial and unpredictable ways. If enacted, such legislation could increase or decrease the cost of doing business, limit or expand permissible activities or affect the competitive balance among banks, savings associations, credit unions, and other financial institutions. The Company cannot pr edict whether any of this potential legislation will be enacted, and if enacted, the

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effect that it, or any implementing regulations, would have on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

Supervision and Regulation

Banks are extensively regulated under both federal and state law. This regulation is intended primarily for the protection of depositors and the deposit insurance fund; not for the benefit of stockholders of the Bank or Bancorp. The following is a summary of certain statutes and regulations affecting the Bancorp and the Bank. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the statutes and regulations applicable to the Bancorp’s or the Bank’s business. The description of statutory and regulatory provisions is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular statutory or regulatory provisions.

Moreover, major new legislation and other regulatory changes affecting the Bancorp, the Bank, banking, and the financial services industry in general have occurred in the last several years and can be expected to occur in the future. The nature, timing and impact of new and amended laws and regulations cannot be accurately predicted.

Certain Restrictions on Activities and Operations of the Bancorp

San Joaquin Bancorp is registered as a bank holding company (a “BHC”) under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”), and as such is subject to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“FRB”). The Bancorp and its nonbanking subsidiaries are subject to the supervision, examination, and reporting requirements of the BHCA and the regulations of the FRB. The Bancorp is also a BHC within the meaning of Section 3700 of the California Financial Code. As such, the Bancorp and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by, and may be required to file reports with, the California Department of Financial Institutions (the “DFI”).

The FRB has the authority to issue orders to BHCs to cease and desist from unsafe or unsound banking practices and violations of conditions imposed by, or violations of agreements with, the FRB. The FRB is also empowered to assess civil money penalties against companies or individuals who violate the BHCA orders or regulations thereunder, to order termination of nonbanking activities of BHCs, and to order termination of ownership and control of a nonbanking subsidiary by a BHC.

Limitations on BHC Activities

The BHCA prohibits a BHC from acquiring substantially all the assets of a bank or acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any bank, or increasing such ownership or control of any bank, or merging or consolidating with any BHC without prior approval of the FRB. In general, the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 authorizes BHCs to acquire banks located in any state, subject to certain state-imposed age and deposit concentration limits, and also authorizes interstate mergers and to a lesser extent, interstate branching.

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLBA”) established a comprehensive framework to permit affiliations among commercial banks, insurance companies, securities firms, and other financial service providers by expanding the BHCA framework to permit BHCs that elect to be treated as “financial holding companies” (“FHCs”) to engage in a range of financial activities broader than would be permissible for traditional BHCs, such as the Bancorp, that have not elected to be treated as FHCs. “Financial activities” is broadly defined to include not only banking, insurance and securities activities, but also merchant banking and additional activities that the FRB, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, determines to be financial in nature, incidental to such financial activities, or complementary activities that do not pose a substantial risk to the safety and soundness of depository institutions or the financial system generally. In sum, the GLBA permits a BHC that qualifies and elects to be treated as a FHC to engage in a significantly broader range of financial activities than BHCs that have not elected FHC status. The Bancorp does not currently intend to elect to become a FHC.

Unless a BHC becomes a FHC under the GLBA, the BHCA prohibits a BHC from acquiring a direct or indirect interest in or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company that is not a bank or a BHC. In addition, it prohibits engaging directly or indirectly in activities other than those of banking, managing or controlling banks or furnishing services to its subsidiary banks. However, it may engage in and may own shares of companies engaged in certain activities the FRB determines to be so closely related to banking or managing and controlling banks so as to be a proper incident thereto. In making such determinations, the FRB is required to weigh the expected benefit to the public. This determination incorporates greater convenience, increased competition or gains in efficiency, against the possible adverse effects, such as undue concentration of resources, decreased or unfair competition, conflicts of interests or unsafe or unsound banking practices.

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Capital Requirements

The FRB has risk-based capital adequacy guidelines intended to provide a measure of capital adequacy that reflects the degree of risk associated with a banking organization’s operations for both transactions reported on the balance sheet as assets, and transactions such as letters of credit and recourse arrangements, which are recorded as off balance sheet items. Under these guidelines, nominal dollar amounts of assets and credit equivalent amounts of off balance sheet items are multiplied by one of several risk adjustment percentages, which range from 0% for assets with low credit risk, such as certain U.S. government securities, to 200% for assets with relatively higher credit risk, such as investment securities that are rated one category below investment grade.

The FRB takes into consideration concentrations of credit risk and risks from nontraditional activities, as well as an institution’s ability to manage those risks, when determining the adequacy of an institution’s capital. This evaluation is made as a part of the institution’s regular safety and soundness examination. The federal banking agencies also consider interest rate risk (when the interest rate sensitivity of an institution’s assets does not match the sensitivity of its liabilities or its off balance sheet position) in evaluation of a bank’s capital adequacy.

The FRB may increase such minimum requirements for all banks and bank holding companies or for specified banks or bank holding companies. Increases in the minimum required ratios could adversely affect the Bank and Bancorp, including their ability to pay dividends. U.S. bank regulatory authorities have proposed changes to the risk-based capital adequacy framework which ultimately could affect the appropriate capital guidelines to which the Bancorp and the Bank are subject. These changes are discussed in “Recent Regulatory Developments,” below.

Limitations on Acquisitions of Common Stock

The federal Change in Bank Control Act prohibits a person or group of persons from acquiring “control” of a BHC unless the FRB has been given at least 60 days to review and does not object to the proposal. Under a rebuttable presumption established by the FRB, the acquisition of 10% or more of a class of voting securities of a BHC, such as the Bancorp, with a class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, would, under the circumstances set forth in the presumption, constitute the acquisition of control of a BHC. California law also imposes certain limitations on the ability of persons and entities to acquire control of banking institutions and their parent companies.

In addition, any company would be required to obtain the approval of the FRB under the BHCA before acquiring 25% (5% in the case of an acquirer that is a BHC) or more, or otherwise obtaining control or a controlling influence over a BHC.

Cash Dividends

FRB policy provides that a bank or a BHC generally should not maintain its existing rate of cash dividends on common stock unless the organization’s net income available to common shareholders over the past year has been sufficient to fully fund the dividends and the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. FRB policy further provides that a BHC should not maintain a level of cash dividends to its shareholders that places undue pressure on the capital of bank subsidiaries, or that can be funded only through additional borrowings or other arrangements that may undermine the BHC’s ability to serve as a source of strength.

Section 500 of the California General Corporations Law restricts the ability of a California corporation to declare and pay dividends. As a California corporation, the Bancorp is restricted in its ability to declare and pay dividends. The Bancorp may make a distribution to its shareholders if one of the following standards is met: (i) the retained earnings of the corporation immediately prior to the distribution equals or exceeds the amount of the proposed distribution; or (ii) immediately after giving effect to the dividend, the assets of the corporation is at least equal to 1¼ times its liabilities and the current assets of the corporation is at least equal to its current liabilities, but if the average pre-tax net earnings of the corporation before interest expense for the two years preceding the distribution was less than the average interest expense of the corporation for those years, the current assets of the corporation must at least equal 1¼ times its current liabilities.

Support of Subsidiary Institutions

Under FRB policy, the Bancorp is expected to act as a source of financial and managerial strength for, and commit its resources to, supporting the Bank during periods of financial stress or adversity. This support may be required at times when the Bancorp may not be inclined to provide it. In addition, any capital loans by a BHC to any of its bank subsidiaries are subordinate to the payment of deposits and to certain other indebtedness. In the event of the bankruptcy of a BHC, any commitment by the BHC to a

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federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of a bank subsidiary will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment.

Restrictions on Activities of the Bank

The Bank is a California-chartered bank and a member of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank is subject to primary supervision, periodic examination and regulation by the DFI and the FRB. If, as a result of an examination of the Bank, the FRB should determine that the financial condition, capital resources, asset quality, earnings prospects, management, liquidity, or other aspects of the Bank’s operations are unsatisfactory, or that the Bank or its management is violating or has violated any law or regulation, various remedies are available to the FRB. Such remedies include the power to enjoin “unsafe or unsound” practices, to require affirmative action to correct any conditions resulting from any violation or practice, to issue an administrative order that can be judicially enforced, to direct an increase in capital, to restrict the growth of the Bank, to assess civil monetary penalties, and to remove officers and directors. As the insurer of the Bank’s deposits, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) could, after notice and a finding that the Bank has engaged in unsafe and unsound practices, terminate the Bank’s deposit insurance, which for a California-chartered bank would result in a revocation of the Bank’s charter. The DFI has many of the same remedial powers as the FRB.

The GLB Act changed the powers of national banks and their subsidiaries, which affects the powers of state-chartered banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System, such as the Bank. The GLB Act permits a national bank to underwrite, deal in, and purchase state and local revenue bonds. It also allows a subsidiary of a national bank to engage in financial activities that the bank can not, except for general insurance underwriting and real estate development and investment. In order for a subsidiary to engage in new financial activities, the national bank and its depository institution affiliates must be well-capitalized; have at least “satisfactory” general, managerial, and CRA examination ratings; and meet other qualification requirements relating to total assets, subordinated debt, capital, risk management, and affiliate transactions. Subsidiaries of state banks can exercise the same powers as national bank subsidiaries if they satisfy the same qualifying rules that apply to national banks. For state banks, such as the Bank, that are members of the Federal Reserve System, prior approval of the FRB is required before they can create a subsidiary to capitalize on the additional financial activities empowered by the GLB Act.

FDIC Insurance Premiums

The Bank pays deposit insurance premiums to the FDIC based on an assessment rate established by the FDIC for Deposit Insurance Fund-member institutions. Pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 (“FDIRA”), the Bank Insurance Fund and Savings Association Insurance Fund were merged to create the Deposit Insurance Fund. On January 1, 2007, final rules under the FDIRA became effective which set a base assessment schedule for 2007 for Deposit Insurance Fund premiums. Assessment rates for the insurance of deposits in 2007 ranged between a minimum of 5 cents for well-managed, well-capitalized banks to a maximum of 43 cents for institutions posing the most risk to the insurance fund, per $100 in assessable deposits. Institutions presenting the least risk to the insurance fund were charged a rate between 5 and 7 cents per $100 in assessable deposits. The FDIC may increase or decrease the assessment rate schedule quarterly. As of December 31, 2007, the Bank’s assessment rate was between 5 and 7 cents per $100 in assessable deposits. The Bank received a one-time credit from the FDIC to offset assessments in 2007.

Capital Requirements and Prompt Corrective Action

As discussed above, the FRB has promulgated regulations and adopted a statement of policy regarding the capital adequacy of state-chartered banks, which, like the Bank, are members of the Federal Reserve System. Moreover, the FRB has promulgated regulations to implement the system of prompt corrective action established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the “FDIA”). Under the regulations, a bank is given one of the following ratings based upon its regulatory capital: “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized,” and “critically undercapitalized.”

Immediately upon becoming undercapitalized, an institution becomes subject to prompt corrective action provisions of the FDIA, including for example, (i) restricting payment of capital distributions and management fees, (ii) requiring that the FRB monitor the condition of the institution and its efforts to restore its capital, (iii) requiring submission of a capital restoration plan, (iv) restricting the growth of the institution’s assets and (v) requiring prior approval of certain expansion proposals.

In addition, an institution generally must file a written capital restoration plan which meets specified requirements with the appropriate Federal Reserve Bank within 45 days of the date that the institution receives notice or is deemed to have notice that it is undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized. An institution, which is required to submit a capital restoration plan, must concurrently submit a performance guaranty by each company that controls the institution. A critically undercapitalized institution generally is to be placed in conservatorship or receivership within 90 days unless the FDIC

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formally determines that forbearance from such action would better protect the deposit insurance fund. See Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

The FRB may increase such minimum requirements for all banks or for specified banks. Increases in the minimum required ratios could adversely affect the Bank, including its ability to pay dividends.

As of December 31, 2007, the Bank was well capitalized for the above purposes. The FRB may revise capital requirements applicable to banking organizations beyond current levels. U.S. bank regulatory authorities have proposed changes to the risk-based capital adequacy framework which ultimately could affect the appropriate capital guidelines to which the Bancorp and the Bank are subject. These changes are discussed in “Recent Regulatory Developments,” below.

Brokered Deposits

Section 29 of the FDIA and FRB regulations generally limit the ability of a state bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System to accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit depending on the institution’s capital category. These restrictions have not had a material impact on the operations of the Bank because the Bank historically has relied little upon brokered deposits as a source of funding.

Transactions with Affiliates

Under Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation W promulgated thereunder, there are various legal restrictions on the extent to which a BHC, such as the Bancorp, and its nonbank subsidiaries may borrow, obtain credit from or otherwise engage in “covered transactions” with its FDIC insured depository institution subsidiaries. Such borrowings and other covered transactions by an insured depository institution subsidiary (and its subsidiaries) with its nondepository institution affiliates are limited to the following amounts:

  • In the case of one such affiliate, the aggregate amount of covered transactions of the insured depository institution and its subsidiaries cannot exceed ten percent (10%) of the capital stock and surplus of the insured depository institution; and
  • In the case of all affiliates, the aggregate amount of covered transactions of the insured depository institution and its subsidiaries cannot exceed twenty percent (20%) of the capital stock and surplus of the insured depository institution.

“Covered transactions” are defined by statute for these purposes to include a loan or extension of credit to an affiliate, a purchase of or investment in securities issued by an affiliate, a purchase of assets from an affiliate unless exempted by the FRB, the acceptance of securities issued by an affiliate as collateral for a loan or extension of credit to any person or company, or the issuance of a guarantee, acceptance, or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate. Covered transactions are also subject to certain collateral security requirements. Further, a BHC and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in certain tying arrangements in connection with any extension of credit, lease or sale of property of any kind, or furnishing of any service.

Community Investment and Consumer Protection Laws

In connection with its retail banking activities, the Bank is subject to a variety of federal laws designed to protect depositors and borrowers and to promote lending to various sectors of the economy and population. Included among these are:

  • the Community Reinvestment Act (the “CRA”);
  • the Electronic Funds Transfer Act;
  • the Equal Credit Opportunity Act;
  • the Expedited Funds Availability Act;
  • the Fair Credit Reporting Act;
  • the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act;
  • the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act;
  • the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act;
  • the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act;
  • the Truth in Savings Act; and
  • the Truth in Lending Act.

The Bank is subject to rules and regulations implementing such laws which were promulgated by, among other regulators, the FRB, the FDIC, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Trade Commission.

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The CRA requires the FRB to evaluate the Bank’s performance in helping to meet the credit needs of its entire assessment area, including low-and-moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with their safe and sound banking operations, and to take this record into consideration when evaluating certain applications. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for financial institutions, nor does it limit an institution’s discretion to develop the type of products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the purposes of the CRA.

Recent amendments to CRA regulations by the FRB have created a new classification of “intermediate small bank,” which includes banks that have $250 million or more but less than $1 billion in assets. San Joaquin Bank currently qualifies as an “intermediate small bank” for CRA purposes. The CRA performance of intermediate small banks is measured using a lending test and a community development test. An intermediate small bank may elect to be treated as a large bank for CRA purposes, if it maintains the necessary data.

The FRB’s CRA regulations for large banks are based upon objective criteria of the performance of institutions under three key assessment tests: (i) a lending test, to evaluate the institution’s record of making loans in its service areas; (ii) an investment test, to evaluate the institution’s record of investing in community development projects, affordable housing, and programs benefiting low or moderate income individuals and businesses; and (iii) a service test, to evaluate the institution’s delivery of services through its branches, ATMs, and other offices. As of the date of its most recent CRA evaluation in September of 2005, the Bank was rated in the highest category for CRA compliance, “outstanding.”

Customer Information Security

The FRB and other bank regulatory agencies have adopted final guidelines for establishing standards for safeguarding nonpublic personal information about customers that implement provisions of the GLBA (the “Guidelines”). Among other things, the Guidelines require each financial institution, under the supervision and ongoing oversight of its Board of Directors or an appropriate committee thereof, to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive written information security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information, to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; and to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.

Privacy

The GLBA requires financial institutions to implement policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of nonpublic personal information about consumers to nonaffiliated third parties. In general, the statute requires the Bank to explain to consumers its policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such nonpublic personal information, and, except as otherwise required by law, the Bank is prohibited from disclosing such information except as provided in its policies and procedures.

The USA PATRIOT Act

The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (the “PATRIOT Act”), designed to deny terrorists and others the ability to obtain anonymous access to the United States financial system, has significant implications for depository institutions, broker-dealers and other businesses involved in the transfer of money. The PATRIOT Act, together with the implementing regulations of various federal regulatory agencies, requires financial institutions to implement additional or amend existing policies and procedures with respect to, among other things, anti-money laundering compliance; suspicious activities and currency transaction reporting; and due diligence on customers.

Government Policies and Legislation

The policies of regulatory authorities, including the FRB, have had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to do so in the future. An important function of the Federal Reserve System is to regulate aggregate national credit and money supply through such means as open market dealings in securities, establishment of the discount rate on member bank borrowings, and changes in reserve requirements against member bank deposits. Such policies may be influenced by many factors, including inflation, unemployment, short-term and long-term changes in the international trade balance and fiscal policies of the United States government. Such policies have had, and will continue to have, a significant effect on the operating results of financial institutions.

The United States Congress has periodically considered and adopted legislation that has resulted in further deregulation of both banks and other financial institutions, including mutual funds, securities brokerage firms and investment banking firms. No assurance can be given as to whether any additional legislation will be adopted or as to the effect such legislation would have on the business of the Bank or Bancorp. In addition to the relaxation or elimination of geographic restrictions on banks and bank

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holding companies, a number of regulatory and legislative initiatives have the potential for eliminating many of the product line barriers presently separating the services offered by commercial banks from those offered by non-banking institutions.

Recent Regulatory Developments

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s “Basel II” regulatory capital guidelines, published in June 2004 and amended in November 2005, are designed to promote improved risk measurement and management processes and better align minimum capital requirements with risk. The Basel II guidelines would, however, be mandatory only for “core banks,” i.e., banks with consolidated total assets of $250 billion or more. In November 2007, the federal banking agencies adopted final rules to implement Basel II for core banking organizations. Under Basel II, core banking organizations will be required to enhance the measurement and management of their risks, including credit risk and operational risk, through the use of advanced approaches for calculating risk-based capital requirements. The agencies announced they will issue a proposed rule that will provide all non-core banking organizations which are not required to adopt Basel II’s advanced approaches, such as the Bancorp, with the option to adopt a standardized approach under Basel II. The proposed rule is intended to be finalized before the core banking organizations may start their first transition period under Basel II. This new proposal will replace the earlier proposal to adopt the so-called Basel IA option. Until such time as the new rules for non-core banking organizations are adopted, Bancorp is unable to predict whether it will adopt a standardized approach under Basel II.

On December 12, 2006, the federal banking agencies jointly issued final guidance for banks and thrifts with high and increasing concentrations of commercial real estate (“CRE”), construction, and development loans. These guidelines generally require banks with concentrations in commercial real estate loans to adopt sound risk management programs and may, in certain cases, require banks to retain additional capital commensurate with the risk presented by their respective loan portfolios. The Bank believes that it has adopted a sound risk management program that is commensurate with its commercial real estate lending activities.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

On July 30, 2002, the President signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”). The stated goals of Sarbanes-Oxley are to increase corporate responsibility, to provide for enhanced penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to the securities laws.

Sarbanes-Oxley generally applies to all companies, both U.S. and non-U.S., that file or are required to file periodic reports under the Exchange Act. Sarbanes-Oxley includes very specific additional disclosure requirements and new corporate governance rules. These new requirements prompted the SEC and securities exchanges to adopt extensive additional disclosure, corporate governance and other related rules and mandated further studies of certain issues. Sarbanes-Oxley represents significant federal involvement in matters traditionally left to state regulatory systems, such as the regulation of the accounting profession, and to state corporate law, such as the relationship between a board of directors and management and between a board of directors and its committees.

Sarbanes-Oxley’s principal provisions, many of which have been interpreted through regulations, provide for and include, among other things: (i) the creation of an independent accounting oversight board; (ii) auditor independence provisions that restrict non-audit services that accountants may provide to their audit clients; (iii) additional corporate governance and responsibility measures, including the requirement that the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of a public company certify financial statements; (iv) the forfeiture of bonuses or other incentive-based compensation and profits from the sale of an issuer’s securities by directors and senior officers in the twelve month period following initial publication of any financial statements that later require restatement; (v) an increase in the oversight of, and enhancement of certain requirements relating to, audit committees of public companies and how they interact with the Bancorp’s independent auditors; (vi) requirements that audit committee members must be independent and are barred from accepting consulting, advisory or other compensatory fees from the issuer; (vii) requirements that companies disclose whether at least one member of the audit committee is a ‘financial expert’ (as such term is defined by the SEC) and if not discussed, why the audit committee does not have a financial expert; (viii) expanded disclosure requirements for corporate insiders, including accelerated reporting of stock transactions by insiders and a prohibition on insider trading during pension blackout periods; (ix) a prohibition on personal loans to directors and officers, except certain loans made by insured financial institutions on non-preferential terms and in compliance with other bank regulatory requirements; (x) disclosure of a code of ethics and filing a Form 8-K for a change or waiver of such code; (xi) requirements that management assess the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and the Bancorp’s independent registered public accounting firm attest to the assessment; and (xii) a range of enhanced penalties for fraud and other violations.

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The Bancorp has implemented procedures to comply with the various requirements provided in Sarbanes-Oxley and the rules promulgated by the SEC thereunder.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS AND CAUTIONARY FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

There are risk factors that may affect the Company’s business and impact the results of operations, some of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company may face risks and uncertainties in addition to those described below. Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, at Item 7 in this Report, sets forth other risks and uncertainties regarding our business. Additional risks and uncertainties that management is not aware of or focused on or that management currently deems immaterial, but later become material, may also impair the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

If any of the following risks actually occur, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially affected. This may cause the value of the Company’s securities to decline significantly, and investors could lose all or part of their investment in the Company’s common stock.

Our disclosure and analysis in this 2007 Form 10-K and in our 2007 Annual Report to Shareholders contain some forward-looking statements about the Company for which it claims the protection of the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with regard to descriptions of our plans or objectives for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of our financial condition, results of operation, or other measures of economic performance. 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," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may."

Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors -- many of which are beyond our control or ability to predict-- could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward-looking statements and past results should not be considered an indication of our future performance. Some of these risk factors include, but are not limited to: certain credit, market, operational and liquidity risks associated with our business and operations; changes in business or economic conditions internationally, nationally or in California; changes in the interest rate environment; potential acts of terrorism and actions taken in response; fluctuations in asset prices including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, commodities or other securities, and real estate; volatility of rate sensitive deposits and investments; concentrations of real estate co llateral securing many of our loans; operational risks including data processing system failures and fraud; accounting estimates and judgments; compliance costs associated with the Company’s internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting; changes in the securities markets; and, inflationary factors.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date forward-looking statements are made. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our 10-Q and 8-K reports to the SEC.

Interest Rate Risks

Any change in interest rates may significantly adversely affect our earnings

Our earnings are impacted by changing interest rates. Changes in interest rates impact the demand for new loans, the rates received on loans and securities and the rates paid on deposits and other borrowings. The relationship between the rates received on earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities is known as interest rate spread. In general, the wider the spread, the more San Joaquin Bancorp earns. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions and policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies and, in particular, of the Federal Reserve Board. Changes in monetary policy, including changes in interest rates, could influence not only the interest we receive on loans and the amount of interest we pay on deposits and borrowings, but such changes could also affect our ability to originate loans and obtain deposits. If the interest rates paid on deposits and other borrowings increase at a faster rate than the interest rates received on loans and other investments, our earnings could be adversely affected. Our earnings could also be adversely affected if the interest rates received on loans and other investments fall more quickly than the interest rates paid on deposits and other borrowings.

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Credit Risks

A degradation of our loan portfolio quality or an increase in loan losses may significantly adversely affect our earnings

We maintain an allowance for loan losses, which is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, that represents management’s estimate of potential losses within the existing portfolio of loans. The allowance is necessary to reserve for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. The level of the allowance reflects management’s continuing evaluation of credit risks, loan loss experience, current loan portfolio quality, present economic and regulatory conditions and unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. The determination of the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires us to make significant estimates of current credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes. Significant increases in the provision for loan losses to augment the allowance will result in a decrease in net income and may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Geographic and Economic Risks

The Company's operations are geographically concentrated and a change in economic conditions may significantly adversely affect our earnings

Our operations are concentrated in Kern County, California. As a result of this geographic concentration, local economic conditions have a significant impact on the demand for our products and services as well as the ability of our customers to repay loans, the value of the collateral securing loans and the stability of our deposit funding sources. A significant decline in general economic conditions or real estate valuations, caused by inflation, recession, acts of terrorism, outbreak of hostilities or other international or domestic occurrences, unemployment, drought and other adverse weather conditions, changes in securities markets or other factors could impact local economic conditions and, in turn, have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

A large portion of our assets consist of loans secured by real estate in California. Conditions in the California real estate market historically have influenced the level of non-performing assets. A real estate recession in the San Joaquin Valley in California and/or Kern County could adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, California has experienced, on occasion, significant natural disasters, including earthquakes, fires and flooding. The occurrence of one or more of such catastrophes could impair the value of the collateral for our real estate secured loans and adversely affect us. In recent years, real estate prices in our market area have risen significantly and, during 2007, have begun to decline. If real estate prices were to continue to fall in our market area, the security for many of our real estate secured loans could be reduced and we could incur significant losses if borrowers of real estate secured loans default, and the value of our collateral is insufficient to cover our losses.

Competitive Risks

The Company faces strong competition which may significantly adversely affect our earnings

The banking and financial services business in our market area is highly competitive. Such competitors primarily include national, regional, and community banks within the markets in which we operate. We also face competition from savings and loans, credit unions and other financial services companies. Our ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including, among other things: Personalized service, relationships between our customers and key managers, rates we offer on our deposit and loan products and product differentiation. Failure to perform in any of these areas could significantly weaken the Company’s competitive position and in turn, adversely affect our financial condition.

Regulatory Risks

Adverse effects of laws and regulations may significantly adversely affect our operations or earnings

As a one-bank holding company, a substantial portion of our cash flow typically comes from dividends paid directly to us by the Bank. Various statutory provisions restrict the amount of dividends the Company’s subsidiaries can pay to the Company without regulatory approval. In addition, if any of the Company’s subsidiaries were to liquidate, that subsidiary’s creditors will be entitled to receive distributions from the assets of that subsidiary to satisfy their claims against it before the Company, as a holder of an equity interest in the subsidiary, will be entitled to receive any of the assets of the subsidiary.

The Company is subject to significant federal and state regulation and supervision, which is primarily for the benefit and protection of the Bank’s customers and not for the benefit of investors. In the past, the Bank’s business has been materially

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affected by these regulations. This trend is likely to continue in the future. Laws, regulations or policies, including accounting standards and interpretations currently affecting the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries, may change at any time. Regulatory authorities may also change their interpretation of these statutes and regulations. Therefore, the Company’s business may be adversely affected by any future changes in laws, regulations, policies or interpretations or regulatory approaches to compliance and enforcement, including legislative and regulatory reactions to the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 and future acts of terrorism, and major U.S. corporate bankruptcies and reports of accounting irregularities at U.S. public companies.

Additionally, the Bank’s business is affected significantly by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies. The Company is particularly affected by the policies of the FRB, which regulates the supply of money and credit in the United States of America. Under long- standing policy of the FRB, a BHC is expected to act as a source of financial strength for its subsidiary banks. As a result of that policy, the Company may be required to commit financial and other resources to its subsidiary bank in circumstances where the Company might not otherwise do so. Among the instruments of monetary policy available to the FRB are (a) conducting open market operations in U.S. government securities, (b) changing the discount rates of borrowings by depository institutions, and (c) imposing or changing reserve requirements against certain borrowings by banks and their affiliates. These methods are used in varying degrees and combinations to directly affect the availability of bank loans and deposits, as well as the interest rates charged on loans and paid on deposits. The policies of the FRB may have a material effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

Internal Control Risks

The Company’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented which may significantly adversely affect our operations or earnings.

Management regularly evaluates and maintains the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Corporation have been detected. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. The design of any control procedure is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. Any failure or circumvention of the Company’s controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Systems Risks

The Company’s information systems may experience an interruption or breach in security.

We rely heavily on technology and information systems to conduct our business. Any failure, interruption or breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in our customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems. While we have policies and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure, interruption or security breach of our systems, there can be no assurance that any such failures, interruptions or security breaches will not occur. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions or security breaches could damage our reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject us to additional regulatory scrutiny, or expose us to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Shareholder Risks

Your ability to sell your shares of common stock at the times and in the amounts you desire may be limited.

Our common stock trades on the Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) Bulletin Board under the symbol SJQU. The OTC Bulletin Board (www.OTCBB.com) is a regulated quotation service that displays real-time quotes, last-sale prices, and volume information in OTC equity securities. We are not listed on NASDAQ or a national securities exchange and the trading volume in our common stock is thin, with average daily volumes that are lower than those of other listed financial services companies. While several investment securities brokers/dealers make a market in our common stock, there is no active trading market for our common stock and thus you may not be able to sell the shares of common stock that you own at the times and in the amounts you would otherwise like to. Also, are common stock is not marginable, meaning that it is not possible to borrow against the valuation of our common stock that is held in a securities brokerage account.

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Our directors and executive officers beneficially own a significant portion of our outstanding common stock.

Our directors and executive officers beneficially own a significant portion of our outstanding common stock. As a result, such shareholders would most likely control the outcome of corporate actions requiring shareholder approval, including the election of directors and the approval of significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. We can provide no assurance that the investment objectives of such shareholders will be the same as our other shareholders.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The following properties are owned by the Company and are unencumbered. In the opinion of Management, all such properties are adequately covered by insurance.

    Use of    Square Feet of    Land and 
Name and Location    Facilities    Interior Space    Building Costs 

 
 
 
 
Administration    Principle    10,000    $1,096,000 
1000 Truxtun Ave.    Executive Offices         
Bakersfield, CA 93301             

 
 
 
 
Rosedale Branch    Branch Office    12,600    $3,562,000 
3800 Riverlakes Dr.             
Bakersfield, CA 93312             

 
 
 
 
Stockdale Branch    Branch Office    5,914    $3,317,000 
4600 California Ave.             
Bakersfield, CA 93309             

 
 
 

The following facilities are leased by the Company as of December 31, 2007. In the opinion of Management, all such properties are adequately covered by insurance.

    Use of    Square Feet of    Land and    Lease 
Name and Location    Facilities    Interior Space    Building Costs    Expiration Date 

 
 
 
 
 
Main Branch    Branch Office    6,311    $ 6,829.74 per    2/28/2016 
1301-17th St.            month(1)     
Bakersfield, CA 93301                 

 
 
 
 
 
Delano Branch    Branch Office    1,690    $2,112.50 per    9/30/2008(2) 
1613 Inyo St.            month     
Delano, CA                 

 
 
 
 

1.      This rent amount is subject to a periodic cost of living adjustment based upon the producer price index as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The next adjustment is due on February 1, 2013.
 
2.      The Company may terminate the lease prior to the lease expiration date upon 60 days notice and payment of two months rent upon such cancellation date.
 

Future Plans For Expansion

The Company purchased land located at the northeast corner of Panama Lane and Stine Road, in Bakersfield, California that is approximately 57,000 square feet in size. The purchase price of the property was $1,714,000. The Company plans to build and

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open a branch on the property. Completion of the project is expected between the fourth quarter of 2008 and the second quarter of 2009.

The Company also purchased land located at 969 Carrier Park Way, in Bakersfield, California that is approximately 2.19 acres in size. The purchase price of the property was $435,000. The Company plans to build and relocate its administrative operations center on the property. Completion of the property is expected between the fourth quarter of 2009 and the second quarter of 2010.

The Company anticipates that it will purchase property in Delano, California on which it can build and relocate its Delano branch. The Company expects to acquire property and complete the project by the end of the second quarter of 2010. Upon completion, the Company expects to terminate its lease at the existing Delano branch location.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or of which their property is subject, other than routine, ordinary, litigation incidental to the business of the Company. None of the ordinary routine litigation in which the Company is involved is expected to have material adverse impact upon the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The capital stock of San Joaquin Bancorp is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “SJQU.” The Company has not filed an application for listing of its Common Stock on the NASDAQ or any national stock exchange or market, nor does the Company’s Management have a current intention to list its common stock on any such exchange or market.

The following table summarizes the high and low bid information for the Company’s common stock for each full quarterly period within the two most recent fiscal years as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The OTC market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

    High        Low     
   
 
Year Ended December 31, 2007                 
First quarter            $ 41.25    $ 36.50 
Second quarter            $ 37.75    $ 34.55 
Third quarter            $ 36.00    $ 26.00 
Fourth quarter            $ 30.50    $ 25.70 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2006                 
First quarter            $ 37.00    $ 33.50 
Second quarter            $ 38.00    $ 34.50 
Third quarter            $ 41.00    $ 34.50 
Fourth quarter            $ 43.00    $ 37.10 

The last sales price for the Company’s common stock on February 28, 2008 was $29.40. As of February 28, 2008, there were 1,131 holders of record of the Company’s common stock (which holders may be nominees for an undetermined number of beneficial owners).

San Joaquin Bancorp has paid a cash dividend in each of the last nine years. The following sets forth the cash dividend history of the Company for the past three years:

  • A $0.22 per share cash dividend was declared for shareholders of record as of February 25, 2005.
  • A $0.24 per share cash dividend was declared for shareholders of record as of February 27, 2006.
  • A $0.27 per share cash dividend was declared for shareholders of record as of February 28, 2007.

On January 31, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per common share. On the same date, the Board also declared a 10% stock dividend. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2008 and are payable on March 17, 2008.

The Company expects that comparable cash dividends will be paid in future years, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Under California law, the Company may declare a cash dividend out of the Company’s net profits up to the lesser of the Company’s retained earnings or the Company’s net income for the last three (3) fiscal years (less any distributions made to shareholders during such period), or, with the prior written approval of the Commissioner, in an amount not exceeding the greatest of (i) the retained earnings of the Company; (ii) the net income of the Company for its last fiscal year; or (iii) the net income of the Company for its current fiscal year. The payment of any cash dividends by the Company will depend not only upon the Company’s earnings during a specified period, but also on the Company meeting certain regulatory capital requirements. See “Item 1 – Restrictions on Dividends and Other Distributions” herein.

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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table provides information as of December 31, 2007 about the Company’s common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options under the Company’s 1989 Stock Option Plan or 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, both of which were approved by our shareholders.

            Number of Securities 
            Remaining Available for 
            Future Issuance under 
    Number of Securities to be    Weighted-average Exercise    Equity Compensation Plans 
    Issued upon Exercise of    Price of Outstanding    (Excluding Securities 
    Outstanding Options,    Options, Warrants and    Reflected in Column (a)) 
Plan Category    Warrants and Rights (#)(a)    Rights ($)(b)    (#)(c) 

 
 
 
 
Equity compensation plans             
 Approved by shareholders    438,530 (1)    $20.93                                           177,020 (2) 
Equity compensation plans not             
 Approved by shareholders    -    -    - 

 
 
 
Total    438,530       $20.93    177,020    

1)      Represents options granted under the 1989 Stock Option Plan to purchase 47,550 shares of the Company’s common stock and options granted under the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan to purchase 390,980 shares of the Company’s common stock.
 
2)      Represents 177,020 shares reserved for issuance under the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2007.
 

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Stock Performance

The following graph compares San Joaquin Bancorp's cumulative 5-year total shareholder return on common stock with the cumulative total returns of the Russell 2000 index and the NASDAQ Bank index. The graph tracks the performance of a $100 investment in our common stock and in each of the indexes (with the reinvestment of all dividends) from December 31, 2002 to December 31, 2007.

COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*

Among San Joaquin Bancorp, The Russell 2000 Index

And The NASDAQ Bank Index

* $100 invested on 12/31/02 in stock or index-including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.

    12/02    12/03    12/04    12/05    12/06    12/07 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
San Joaquin Bancorp    100.00    149.94    224.99    274.08    310.89    213.78 
Russell 2000    100.00    147.25    174.24    182.18    215.64    212.26 
NASDAQ Bank    100.00    130.51    144.96    141.92    159.42    125.80 

The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during fiscal year 2007.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table presents selected historical financial information, including share and per share information. The selected financial and other data as of and for the five years ended December 31, 2007 is derived in part from the audited Financial Statements of the Company presented elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K. The selected historical financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the historical financial statements of the Company, including the related notes included elsewhere herein.

            At December 31,         
   
 
 
 
 
(data in thousands, except per share data)    2007    2006    2005    2004    2003 
   
 
 
 
 
   Total Assets    $ 868,728    $ 748,930    $ 627,098    $ 496,746    $ 415,501 
   Cash & Due from banks    26,209    31,869    24,355    24,082    20,980 
   Federal Funds Sold    -    4,250    1,700    -    31,000 
   Securities available-for-sale    6,433    7,072    2,428    2,494    - 
   Securities held-to-maturity    106,858    140,822    167,636    122,912    80,563 
   Total Loans, gross    700,068    537,761    408,950    326,879    268,620 
   Allowance for loan losses    9,268    8,409    7,003    5,487    4,819 
   Deferred loan fees    1,610    1,353    1,550    1,023    845 
   Investment in real estate    577    643    710    686    745 
   Total deposits    716,073    642,654    575,533    442,976    376,261 
   Federal funds purchased and securities sold                     
       under agreements to repurchase    -    -    -    8,663    6,380 
   FHLB Advances    61,800    32,200    -    -    - 
   Long-term debt and other borrowings    17,087    17,098    6,797    6,805    813 
   Total shareholders' equity    55,428    45,866    39,192    33,110    28,209 
 
Selected Statement of Operations Data:    2007    2006    2005    2004    2003 
   
 
 
 
 
   Interest income    $ 55,657    46,528    32,269    22,055    18,112 
   Interest expense    25,312    17,828    9,046    3,615    2,983 
   Net interest income before                     
       provision for loan losses    30,345    28,700    23,223    18,440    15,129 
   Provision for loan losses    900    1,730    1,200    1,200    1,470 
   Net interest income after                     
       provision for loan losses    29,445    26,970    22,023    17,240    13,659 
   Noninterest income    3,128    3,075    2,711    3,070    2,927 
   Noninterest expense    16,222    15,205    13,368    11,427    10,261 
   Income before taxes    16,351    14,840    11,366    8,883    6,325 
   Income tax expense    6,933    6,366    4,742    3,475    2,138 
   Net income    9,418    $ 8,474    $ 6,624    $ 5,408    $ 4,187 
 
Share Data:    2007    2006    2005    2004    2003 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income per share (basic)    $ 2.67    $ 2.44    $ 1.94    $ 1.60    $ 1.25 
Net income per share (diluted)    $ 2.54    $ 2.29    $ 1.81    $ 1.50    $ 1.18 
Book Value per share (1)    $ 15.67    $ 13.16    $ 11.41    $ 9.75    $ 8.42 
Cash dividend per share    $ 0.27    $ 0.24    $ 0.22    $ 0.20    $ 0.20 
Weighted average common shares outstanding    3,527,723    3,475,801    3,421,380    3,387,864    3,339,850 
Period end shares outstanding    3,536,322    3,486,222    3,435,896    3,396,134    3,352,151 
 
       1) Shareholders' equity divided by shares outstanding                 

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            At December 31,         
   
 
 
 
 
Key Operating Ratios:    2007    2006               2005    2004    2003 
   
 
 
 
 
Performance ratios:                     
   Return on Average Equity (1)    18.76%    19.48%    18.43%    17.69%    15.92% 
   Return on Average Assets (2)    1.21%    1.26%    1.18%    1.17%    1.11% 
   Net interest spread (3)    3.12%    3.47%    3.70%    4.06%    4.09% 
   Net interest margin (4)    4.20%    4.60%    4.51%    4.43%    4.41% 
   Efficiency ratio (5)    48.46%    47.85%    51.55%    53.12%    56.83% 
   Net loans (6) to total deposits    96.25%    82.16%    69.57%    72.32%    69.89% 
   Dividend payout ratio (7)    10.11%    9.84%    11.34%    12.50%    16.00% 
   Average shareholders' equity to                     
       average total assets    6.45%    6.45%    6.41%    6.64%    6.98% 
 
Asset Quality Ratios:                     
   Nonperforming and restructured loans                     
       to total loans (8)    0.73%    0.03%    0.18%    0.63%    0.65% 
   Nonperforming and restructured assets                     
       to total loans and OREO (9)    0.73%    0.15%    0.35%    0.84%    0.93% 
   Net charge-offs to average total loans    0.01%    0.07%    0.17%    0.17%    0.22% 
   Allowance for loan losses to total loans    1.33%    1.57%    1.72%    1.68%    1.79% 
   Allowance for loan losses to                     
       nonperforming and restructured loans    182.87%    5496.08%    963.27%    267.53%    276.48% 
 
Capital Ratios:                     
   Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets    8.05%    8.24%    6.44%    6.66%    6.89% 
   Tier 1 capital to total risk weighted assets    8.49%    9.16%    8.03%    8.68%    8.81% 
   Total capital to total risk weighted assets    10.43%    11.37%    10.51%    11.50%    10.06% 

1)      Net income divided by average shareholders' equity.
 
2)      Net income divided by average assets.
 
3)      Dollar weighted average interest income yield less dollar weighted average interest expense rate.
 
4)      Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
 
5)      Noninterest expense as a percentage of the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses and noninterest income excluding securities gains and losses.
 
6)      Total gross loans less the allowance for loan losses, deferred fees and related costs.
 
7)      Dividends declared per share as a percentage of net income per share.
 
8)      Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more.
 
9)      Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming and restructured loans and other real estate owned (OREO).
 

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

The following discussion addresses information pertaining to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company that may not be otherwise apparent from a review of the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. It should be read in conjunction with those statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. The results of operations for the periods presented may not necessarily be indicative of future results.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The financial information and disclosures contained within those statements are significantly impacted by Management’s estimates, assumptions, and judgments. These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based upon historical experience and various other factors available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments. Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method.

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The most significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes and in this discussion, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined.

Reorganization

On May 9, 2006, San Joaquin Bancorp, San Joaquin Bank, and San Joaquin Reorganization Corp. (the "Reorganization Corp."), a California corporation and wholly- owned subsidiary of the Bancorp, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Agreement of Merger (together, the "Agreements") pursuant to which the Reorganization Corp. would be merged with and into the Bank, with the Bank being the surviving corporation (the "Reorganization"). Upon consummation of the Reorganization, the Bank would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bancorp and the shareholders of the Bank would receive one share of Bancorp common stock in exchange for each share of Bank common stock held by such shareholder.

The Reorganization was approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Bank’s common stock on June 20, 2006. Following receipt of all required approvals from applicable regulatory authorities, the Reorganization became effective as of the close of business on July 31, 2006. As a result of the Reorganization, the Bank became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the San Joaquin Bancorp and the one-for-one share exchange described above was completed. In addition, upon consummation of the Reorganization, San Joaquin Bancorp assumed all outstanding stock options of the Bank exercisable into shares of Bank common stock. Such stock options continue be subject to substantially the same terms and conditions of such stock options immediately prior to the consummation of the Reorganization, except that such options are now exercisable for Bancorp’s common stock.

Prior to the Reorganization, the Bank's common stock was registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). The Bank was subject to the information requirements of the Exchange Act and filed annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other information with the FDIC. As a result of the Reorganization, San Joaquin Bancorp became the successor to the Bank for securities reporting purposes and San Joaquin Bancorp's common stock became registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.

The Bank continues doing business under the name San Joaquin Bank.

Overview

At December 31, 2007, the Company had total consolidated assets of $868,728,000, an increase of 16.0% compared to the $748,930,000 in assets at the end of 2006. Strong loan growth was the primary contributor to asset growth for the year. Total consolidated net loans were $689,190,000, an increase of 30.5%, compared to the $527,999,000 in net loans at year end 2006. The majority of the increase came from loans secured by real estate as the commercial market continued to grow at a steady pace in 2007. Total consolidated deposits were $716,073,000, an increase of 11.4% over the 2006 level of $642,654,000. Savings deposits made up the majority of the increase in deposits through direct efforts to raise additional deposits. Time deposits also increased because of increased use of funding under the State of California time deposit program. Consolidated shareholders’ equity was $55,428,000, an increase of 20.8% compared to $45,866,000 at the end of 2006. The increase was mostly due to earnings in 2007.

Overall, the Company believes it executed its plan of loan and deposit growth successfully in an environment that was both competitive and challenging.

We reported record annual net income of $9,418,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007. Net income increased $944,000, or 11.1%, over the $8,474,000 reported in 2006, which was an increase of $1,850,000, or 27.9%, from the $6,624,000 reported in 2005. The majority of the increase in 2007 came from increased net interest income and a reduction in the provision for loan losses. Diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased 10.9% to $2.54 compared to the $2.29 for 2006, which was an increase of 26.5% from $1.81 in 2005.

For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, annualized return on average assets was 1.21%, 1.26%, and 1.18%, respectively. The annualized return on average equity (ROAE) was 18.76%, 19.48%, and 18.43% for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. ROAE has averaged over 18% for the past five years. Based on its consistent ROAE, the Company was ranked one of the top 10 community banks in the United States with assets of less than $1 billion by US Banker Magazine in 2007 and 2008.

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We ended 2007 with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.05%, a Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted asset ratio of 8.49%, and a total capital to risk weighted asset ratio of 10.43% . At the end of 2006, these ratios were 8.24%, 9.16% and 11.37%, respectively. We met all the criteria under current regulatory guidelines for a “well capitalized” bank holding company as of December 31, 2007.

The year ending December 31, 2007 marked the 24th consecutive year of record profits for the Company. The Bank continued to be a leader in market share gains for Kern County, with a deposit share of 12.3% at mid-year 2007, up from 10.5% for the same period in 2006. Measured by assets at December 31, 2007, San Joaquin Bank is the fourth largest of twenty-two FDIC-insured financial institutions in Kern County, based upon total deposits.

During 2007 and 2006, the need for noncore funding, such as Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances, brokered deposits, and time certificates of deposit in the form of public funds, increased as loan growth outpaced deposit growth. This increased need for funding alternatives at higher interest rates resulted in a greater increase in interest expense year-over-year than would have resulted otherwise from core funding such as demand, NOW, money market, savings, and time certificates of deposit under $100,000.

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The following table provides a summary of the major elements of income and expense for the three years ended December 31:

            Year to date December 31         
   
 
 
 
 
        Year-Over-Year        Year-Over-Year     
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)       2007               Change       2006               Change       2005 
   
 
 
 
 
 
INTEREST INCOME                             
   Loans (including fees)    $ 49,910    $ 10,295    26.0%    $ 39,615    $ 13,403    51.1%    $ 26,212 
   Investment securities    5,584    (872)    -13.5%    6,456    1,119    21.0%    5,337 
   Fed funds & other interest-bearing balances    163    (294)    -64.3%    457    (263)    -36.5%    720 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Total Interest Income    55,657    9,129    19.6%    46,528    14,259    44.2%    32,269 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTEREST EXPENSE                             
   Deposits    23,281    7,091    43.8%    16,190    7,559    87.6%    8,631 
   Short-term borrowings    805    (100)    -11.0%    905    868    2345.9%    37 
   Long-term borrowings    1,226    493    67.3%    733    355    93.9%    378 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Total Interest Expense    25,312    7,484    42.0%    17,828    8,782    97.1%    9,046 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Interest Income    30,345    1,645    5.7%    28,700    5,477    23.6%    23,223 
Provision for loan losses    900    (830)    -48.0%    1,730    530    44.2%    1,200 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Interest Income After Loan Loss Provision    29,445    2,475    9.2%    26,970    4,947    22.5%    22,023 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NONINTEREST INCOME                             
   Service charges & fees on deposits    907    120    15.2%    787    (100)    -11.3%    887 
   Other customer service fees    1,168    (154)    -11.6%    1,322    171    14.9%    1,151 
   Other    1,053    87    9.0%    966    293    43.5%    673 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Total Noninterest Income    3,128    53    1.7%    3,075    364    13.4%    2,711 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE                             
   Salaries and employee benefits    10,023    529    5.6%    9,494    1,587    20.1%    7,907 
   Occupancy    1,026    84    8.9%    942    47    5.3%    895 
   Furniture & equipment    1,062    33    3.2%    1,029    4    0.4%    1,025 
   Promotional    605    37    6.5%    568    (99)    -14.8%    667 
   Professional    1,361    134    10.9%    1,227    293    31.4%    934 
   Other    2,145    200    10.3%    1,945    5    0.3%    1,940 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Total Noninterest Expense    16,222    1,017    6.7%    15,205    1,837    13.7%    13,368 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Before Taxes    16,351    1,511    10.2%    14,840    3,474    30.6%    11,366 
Income Taxes    6,933    567    8.9%    6,366    1,624    34.2%    4,742 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME    $ 9,418    944    11.1%    $ 8,474    1,850    27.9%    $ 6,624 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic Earnings per Share    $ 2.67    0.23    9.4%    $ 2.44    0.50    25.8%    $ 1.94 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted Earnings per Share    $ 2.54    0.25    10.9%    $ 2.29    0.48    26.5%    $ 1.81 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net Interest Income

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 our earnings. The following tables provide a summary of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities with their corresponding components of net interest income and the changes within the components for the periods indicated. The second and third tables set forth changes in interest income and interest expense segregated for major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities into amounts attributable to changes in volume (volume) and changes in rates (rate). Changes not solely attributable to volume or rates have been allocated in proportion to the respective volume and rate components.

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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity, Rates & Interest Margin                 
 
                Year to date December 31             
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)        2007            2006            2005     
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            Avg         Avg        Avg         Avg         
    Avg Balance    Interest    Yield    Balance    Interest    Yield     Balance    Interest    Avg Yield 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS                                     
Earning assets:                                     
   Loans, net of unearned (1)    $ 591,710    $ 49,910    8.43%    $ 461,346    $ 39,615    8.59%    $ 334,158    $ 26,212             7.84% 
   Taxable investments    123,060    5,393    4.38%    148,570    6,301    4.24%    156,451    5,268             3.37% 
   Tax-exempt investments(2)    4,556    191    4.19%    4,091    155    3.79%    1,183    69             5.83% 
   Fed funds sold and other                                     
         interest-bearing balances    3,269    163    4.99%    9,796    457    4.67%    23,258    720             3.10% 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Earning Assets    722,595    55,657    7.70%    623,803    46,528    7.46%    515,050    32,269             6.27% 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash & due from Banks    25,836            26,457            26,347         
Other assets    30,227            23,761            19,545         
   
         
         
       
Total Assets    $ 778,658            $ 674,021            $ 560,942         
   
         
         
       
 
LIABILITIES                                     
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                     
   NOW & money market    $ 291,438    $ 12,663    4.35%    $ 289,385    $ 11,428    3.95%    $ 213,249    5,471             2.57% 
   Savings    165,085    7,660    4.64%    98,432    3,525    3.58%    106,552    2,602             2.44% 
   Time deposits    62,578    2,958    4.73%    31,972    1,237    3.87%    24,171    558             2.31% 
   Other borrowings    32,732    2,031    6.20%    27,531    1,638    5.95%    8,893    415             4.67% 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities    551,833    25,312    4.59%    447,320    17,828    3.99%    352,865    9,046             2.56% 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noninterest-Bearing Deposits    164,221            176,879            166,573         
Other Liabilities    12,396            6,319            5,570         
   
         
         
       
 
Total Liabilities    728,450            $ 630,518            525,008         
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                     
Shareholders' Equity    50,208            43,503            35,934         
   
         
         
       
Total Liabilities and                                     
   Shareholders' Equity    $ 778,658            $ 674,021            $ 560,942         
   
         
         
       
 
Net Interest Income and                                     
   Net Interest Margin (3)        $ 30,345    4.20%        $ 28,700    4.60%        $ 23,223             4.51% 
       
 
     
 
     
 

1)      Loan interest income includes fee income of $1,859,000, $1,967,000, and $1,907,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Includes nonperforming and restructured loans of $5,068,000, $153,000, and $727,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.
 
2)      Applicable nontaxable securities yields are not material to the Company’s results of operations, therefore there have been no adjustments made to reflect interest earned on these securities on a tax-equivalent basis.
 
3)      Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by the total average earning assets.
 

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Summary of Changes in Interest Income and Expense             

 
 
 
 
    Twelve Months Ended December 31 
        2007 over 2006     

 
 
 
(unaudited)(dollars in thousands)    Volume    Rate    Net Change 

 
 
 
Interest-Earning Assets:             
   Loans, net of unearned income (1)    11,008    (713)    10,295 
   Taxable investment securities    (1,112)    204    (908) 
   Tax-exempt investment securities (2)    19    17    36 
   Fed funds sold and other interest-bearing balances    (323)    29    (294) 

 
 
 
 
Total    9,592    (463)    9,129 

 
 
 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:             
 
   NOW and money market accounts    82    1,153    1,235 
   Savings deposits    2,878    1,257    4,135 
   Time deposits    1,397    324    1,721 
   Other borrowings    320    73    393 

 
 
 
 
Total    4,677    2,807    7,484 

 
 
 
Interest Differential    4,915    (3,270)    1,645 

 
 
 
 
 
    Twelve Months Ended December 31 
        2006 over 2005     

 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)    Volume    Rate    Net Change 

 
 
 
Interest-Earning Assets:             
 
   Loans, net of unearned income (1)    10,733    2,670    13,403 
   Taxable investment securities    (277)    1,310    1,033 
   Tax-exempt investment securities (2)    118    (32)    86 
   Fed funds sold and other interest-bearing balances    (529)    266    (263) 

 
 
 
 
Total    10,045    4,214    14,259 

 
 
 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:             
 
   NOW and money market accounts    2,373    3,584    5,957 
   Savings deposits    (211)    1,134    923 
   Time deposits    219    460    679 
   Other borrowings    1,081    142    1,223 

 
 
 
 
Total    3,462    5,320    8,782 

 
 
 
Interest Differential    6,583    (1,106)    5,477 

 
 
 

1)      Loan interest income includes fee income of $1,859,000, $1,967,000, and $1,907,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.
 
2)      Applicable nontaxable securities yields are not material to the Company’s results of operations, therefore there have been no adjustments made to reflect interest earned on these securities on a tax-equivalent basis.
 

Net interest income, before provision for loan losses, for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $30,345,000, an increase of $1,645,000 (5.7%) compared to $28,700,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006, which increased $5,477,000 (23.6%) over $23,223,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005.

2007 Compared to 2006

Total interest income for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $55,657,000 compared to $46,528,000 for the same period of 2006, an increase of $9,129,000, or 19.6% . Changes in interest income are the result of changes in the average balances and changes in average yields on earning assets. During 2007, total average earning assets were $722,595,000 compared to

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$623,803,000 in 2006, an increase of $98,792,000, or 15.8% . This increase in average earning assets resulted in an increase of $9,592,000 in interest income. During the same period, the average rate paid on earning assets increased from 7.46% to 7.70%, or 24 basis points. This increase in average yield on total earning assets was due to both changes in the yields on individual earning asset categories and changes in the mix of earning assets. Although the yield on total earning assets increased on average, a decrease in the yield on loans, the largest category of earning assets, resulted in an overall net decrease of $463,000 in interest income due to the change in average yield on total earning assets. Loans contributed to the majority of the change in interest income and were partially offset by declines in taxable investment securities and declines in Federal Funds sold and other interest-bearing balances. Year-over-year, we experienced changes in average balances and average yields on these balances as follows:

Average loans increased $130,364,000, or 28.3%, from $461,346,000 at December 31, 2006 to $591,710,000 at December 31, 2007, increasing interest income by $11,008,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007. During that same year-over-year period, the average yield on loans decreased by 16 basis points, resulting in a decrease in interest income on loans of $713,000. The combined effect was an increase of $10,295,000 in interest income earned on average loans during 2007 compared to 2006.

Average taxable investment securities decreased from $148,570,000 at December 31, 2006 to $123,060,000 at December 31, 2007, a decrease of $25,510,000, or 17.2% . This decrease in taxable investment securities caused interest income to decrease by $1,112,000 during 2007 compared to 2006. The yield on taxable investment securities increased by 14 basis points during this year-over-year period, increasing interest income on taxable investment securities by $204,000 during the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to the year ended December 31, 2006. These two factors resulted in a net decrease in interest earned on taxable investment securities of $908,000 in 2007 versus the same period of 2006.

Average federal funds sold and other interest-bearing balances decreased by $6,527,000, or 66.6% to $3,269,000 at December 31, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. This volume decrease resulted in a decrease in interest income of $323,000 on the sale of federal funds during 2007 compared to 2006, while the increase of 32 basis points in the average yield on federal funds sold caused an increase in interest income of $29,000 during this time period. The net result was a decrease of $294,000 in interest income on federal funds sold and other interest-bearing balances during 2007 compared to 2006.

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $25,312,000 compared to $17,828,000 for the same period of 2006, an increase of $7,484,000, or 42.0% . Changes in interest expense are the result of changes in the average balances and changes in average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. During the 2007, total average interest-bearing liabilities were $551,833,000 compared to $447,320,000 during 2006, an increase of $104,513,000, or 23.4% . During the same period, the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased from 3.99% to 4.59%, or 60 basis points. Of the increase in interest expense, $4,677,000 was due to changes in the volume of interest-bearing liabilities and $2,807,000 was due to changes in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Major components of interest-bearing liabilities include NOW and money market accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, and other borrowings. Year-over-year, we experienced changes in average balances and average yields on these balances as follows:

Average NOW and money market deposits increased from $289,385,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006 to $291,438,000 in 2007, an increase of $2,053,000, or 0.7% . This increased volume of interest-bearing deposits resulted in an increase in interest expense of $82,000 during 2007 compared to 2006, while the 40 basis point increase in average rates during the same period caused interest expense to increase by $1,153,000. The net result was an increase in interest expense on NOW and money market accounts of $1,235,000 during the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to 2006.

Average savings deposits increased during 2007 to $165,085,000, compared to $98,432,000 in 2006, an increase of $66,653,000, or 67.7% . Because of this increase in volume, interest expense increased $2,878,000. During the same period, interest rates increased by 106 basis points, resulting in an increase of interest expense of $1,257,000 in 2007 compared to 2006. The net result was an increase of $4,135,000 in interest expense on average savings deposits during 2007 versus 2006.

Average time deposits during the year ended December 31, 2007 increased to $62,578,000 compared to $31,972,000 during the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $30,606,000, or 95.7% . This increase in average time deposits caused interest expense to increase by $1,397,000 in 2007 compared to 2006, while the 86 basis point increase in interest rates on time deposits caused interest expense to increase by $324,000 during this same time period. These two factors resulted in an increase in interest expense on time deposits of $1,721,000 in 2007 compared to 2006.

Average other borrowings, consisting primarily of subordinated notes and FHLB advances, increased during the year ended December 31, 2007 to $32,732,000 compared to $27,531,000 during the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $5,201,000, or 18.9% . This increase in volume caused interest expense to increase by $320,000 during 2007 compared to 2006. The increase in volume was primarily due to increases in FHLB advances. Due to significant demand for new loans, the Company continued to rely on FHLB advances in 2007 to fund a portion of the increase in loan volume. Interest rates paid on other

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borrowings increased by 25 basis points and caused interest expense to increase by $73,000 during this same year-over-year time period. The net result was an increase of $393,000 in interest expense on other borrowings during 2007 compared to 2006.

2006 Compared to 2005

Total interest income for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $46,528,000 compared to $32,269,000 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $14,259,000, or 44.2% . Changes in interest income are the result of changes in the average balances and changes in average yields on earning assets. During 2006, total average earning assets were $623,803,000 compared to $515,050,000 in 2005, an increase of $108,753,000, or 21.1% . During the same period, the average rate paid on earning assets increased from 6.27% to 7.46%, or 119 basis points. Of the increase in interest income, $10,045,000 was due to changes in the volume of earning assets and $4,214,000 was due to changes in the average rate earned on earning assets. Components of earning assets that contributed the majority of the increase in interest income include loans and taxable investment securities which were partially offset by declines in Federal Funds sold and other interest-bearing balances. Year-over-year, we experienced changes in average balances and average yields on these balances as follows:

Average loans increased $127,188,000, or 38.1%, from $334,158,000 at December 31, 2005 to $461,346,000 at December 31, 2006, increasing interest income by $10,733,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006. During that same year-over-year period, the average yield on loans increased by 75 basis points, resulting in an increase in interest income on loans of $2,670,000. The combined effect was an increase of $13,403,000 in interest income earned on average loans during 2006 compared to 2005.

Average taxable investment securities decreased from $156,451,000 at December 31, 2005 to $148,570,000 at December 31, 2006, a decrease of $7,881,000, or 5.0% . This decrease in taxable investment securities volume caused interest income to decrease by $277,000 during 2006 compared to 2005. The rates of return earned on taxable investment securities increased by 87 basis points during this year-over-year period, increasing interest income on taxable investment securities by $1,310,000 during the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the year ended December 31, 2005. These two factors resulted in a net increase in interest earned on taxable investment securities of $1,033,000 in 2006 versus the same period of 2005.

Average federal funds sold and other interest bearing balances decreased by $13,462,000, or 57.9% to $9,796,000 at December 31, 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. This volume decrease resulted in a decrease in interest income of $529,000 on the sale of federal funds during 2006 compared to 2005, while the increase of 157 basis points in the average yield on federal funds sold caused an increase in interest income of $266,000 during this time period. The net result was a decrease of $263,000 in interest income on federal funds sold during 2006 compared to 2005.

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $17,828,000 compared to $9,046,000 for the same period of 2005, an increase of $8,782,000, or 97.1% . Changes in interest expense are the result of changes in the average balances and changes in average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. During the 2006, total average interest-bearing liabilities were $447,320,000 compared to $352,865,000 during 2005, an increase of $94,455,000, or 26.8% . During the same period, the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased from 2.56% to 3.99%, or 143 basis points. Of the increase in interest expense, $3,462,000 was due to changes in the volume of interest-bearing liabilities and $5,320,000 was due to changes in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Major components of interest-bearing liabilities include NOW and money market accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, and other borrowings. Year-over-year, we experienced changes in average balances and average yields on these balances as follows:

Average NOW and money market deposits increased from $213,249,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005 to $289,385,000 in 2006, an increase of $76,136,000, or 35.7% . This increased volume of interest-bearing deposits resulted in an increase in interest expense of $2,373,000 during 2006 compared to 2005, while the 138 basis point increase in average rates during the same period caused interest expense to increase by $3,584,000. The net result was an increase in interest expense on NOW and money market accounts of $5,957,000 during the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to 2005.

Average savings deposits decreased during 2006 to $98,432,000, compared to $106,552,000 in 2005, a decrease of $8,120,000, or 7.6% . Because of this decrease in volume, interest expense decreased $211,000. During the same period, interest rates increased by 114 basis points, resulting in an increase of interest expense of $1,134,000 in 2006 compared to 2005. The net result was an increase of $923,000 in interest expense on average savings deposits during 2006 versus 2005.

Average time deposits during the year ended December 31, 2006 increased to $31,972,000 compared to $24,171,000 during the year ended December 31, 2005, an increase of $7,801,000 (32.3%) . This increase in average time deposits caused interest expense to increase by $219,000 in 2006 compared to 2005, while the 156 basis point increase in interest rates on time deposits caused interest expense to increase by $460,000 during this same time period. These two factors resulted in an increase in interest expense on time deposits of $679,000 in 2006 compared to 2005.

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Average other borrowings, consisting primarily of subordinated notes and FHLB advances, increased during the year ended December 31, 2006 to $27,531,000 compared to $8,893,000 during the year ended December 31, 2005, an increase of $18,638,000, or 209.6% . This increase in volume caused interest expense to increase by $1,081,000 during 2006 compared to 2005. The increase in volume was primarily due to increases in FHLB advances. Due to significant demand for new loans, the Company began to utilize FHLB advances to fund a portion of the increase in loan volume. Interest rates paid on other borrowings increased by 128 basis points and caused interest expense to increase by $142,000 during this same year-over-year time period. The net result was an increase of $1,223,000 in interest expense on other borrowings during 2006 compared to 2005.

Net Interest Margin

The net interest margin for the year ended December 31, 2007 was 4.20% compared to 4.60% for the year ended December 31, 2006, and 4.51% for the year ended December 31, 2005. The net interest margin for 2007 reflects the effect of the 50 basis point decrease in the federal funds rate that occurred in the month of September and the 25 basis point decreases in the months of October and December, respectively. The decrease in the net interest margin in 2007 is due to the decrease in the cost of funds lagging behind the decrease in yields on earning assets that resulted from the decreases in the interest rate environment. The net interest margin in 2006 reflects the effect of the 25 basis point increases in the federal funds rate that occurred in the months of January, March, May, and June, respectively. The net interest margin in 2005 reflects the effect of the 25 basis point increases in the federal funds rate that occurred in the months of February, March, May, June, August, September, November and December 2005, respectively.

Provision for Loan Losses

We made a $900,000 addition to the allowance for loan losses in the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to a $1,730,000 addition in the year ended December 31, 2006, which was an increase of 44.2% compared to the addition of $1,200,000 to the allowance for loan losses in the year ended December 31, 2005. The provision for loan losses is based upon in-depth analysis, in which Management considers many factors including the rate of loan growth, changes in the level of past due, nonperforming and classified assets, changing portfolio mix, overall credit loss experience, recommendations of regulatory authorities, and prevailing local and national economic conditions, among other factors, to establish the required level of the allowance for loan losses. For further information on the allowance for loan losses, see "Allowance for Loan Losses."

Noninterest Income             
 
Components of noninterest income             
 
        December 31     
   
(dollars in thousands)    2007    2006    2005 

 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts    $ 907    $ 787    $ 887 
Other service charges and fees    1,168    1,322    1,151 
Net gain on sale of premises and equipment    18    17    11 
Other    1,035    949    662 

 
 
 
Total Noninterest Income    $ 3,128    $ 3,075    $ 2,711 

 
 
 

For the year ended December 31, 2007, noninterest income totaled $3,128,000, an increase of $53,000, or 1.7%, compared to $3,075,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006, which increased $364,000, or 13.4%, from $2,711,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005. Noninterest income consists primarily of service charges on deposit accounts and fees for miscellaneous services. These components of noninterest income changed as follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts increased $120,000 during 2007 compared to 2006. During 2006, service charges decreased $100,000 compared to 2005. The increase in service charges and fees during 2007 was the result an increase in our customer deposit base. The decrease in service charges and fees in 2006 was the result of customers maintaining higher balances in their accounts thereby offsetting service charges and fees that would have been charged against those accounts.

Other service charges and fees decreased $154,000, or 11.6% to $1,168,000 during 2007 compared to $1,322,000 in 2006. During 2006, other service charges and fees increased $171,000, or 14.9%, compared to $1,151,000 in 2005. The decrease in 2007 was primarily the result of decreases in construction loan inspection fee income and other miscellaneous loan fees as a result of the slowdown in new home construction. The increase in 2006 was primarily the result of increases in other miscellaneous loan fees.

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Other noninterest and miscellaneous income increased by $86,000 during 2007 compared to 2006, which was up $287,000 compared to 2005. The increases in 2007 were primarily the result of increases in the cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance. In 2006, the increase came from FHLB dividend income from FHLB stock purchased in 2006.

Noninterest Expense             
 
Components of noninterest expense             
 
(dollars in thousands)    2007    2006    2005 

 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits    $ 10,023    $ 9,494    $ 7,907 
Occupancy    1,026    942    895 
Furniture and equipment    1,062    1,029    1,025 
Promotion    605    568    667 
Professional services    1,361    1,227    934 
Travel, meals and lodging    220    210    165 
Office supplies and expenses    541    572    665 
Regulatory assessments    311    139    113 
Insurance    230    254    317 
Director related expenses    339    236    189 
Other    504    534    491 

 
 
 
 
Total    $ 16,222    $ 15,205    $ 13,368 

 
 
 

Noninterest expense was $16,222,000 in 2007, an increase of $1,017,000, or 6.7% from $15,205,000 in 2006, which increased $1,837,000, or 13.7%, from $13,368,000 in 2005. Components of noninterest expense changed as follows:

Salary and employee benefits increased $529,000, or 5.6%, in 2007. In 2006, salary and employee benefits increased $1,587,000, or 20.1% . The increases in salaries and employee benefits in 2007 and 2006 were due to normal salary increases, increases in officer incentive compensation, and salary continuation plan expense as compared to the prior year.

Occupancy and fixed asset expense increased by $117,000 during 2007 compared to 2006, which increased $51,000 compared to 2005. The variance in 2007 over 2006 was due to an increase in real property taxes as well as normal fluctuations in janitorial expense, utilities expenses and other occupancy-related expenses. The variance in 2006 over 2005 was due to normal fluctuations in janitorial expense, utilities expenses and other occupancy-related expenses.

Professional expenses, which include audit and legal fees, increased by $134,000, or 10.9%, in 2007 compared to 2006, which increased $293,000, or 31.4%, compared to 2005. In 2007, the increase in professional expense was due to increases in data processing expenses. The increase in professional services in 2006 was primarily the result of increases in legal fees as a result of the reorganization of the bank into a bank holding company structure and issuing trust preferred securities.

All other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 totaled $2,750,000, an increase of $237,000 compared to $2,513,000 in 2006, which was a decrease of $94,000 compared to $2,607,000 in 2005. The increase in other noninterest expense in 2007 was primarily due to increases in regulatory assessments and increases in director related expenses. The decrease in 2006 was attributable to Management's maintenance of expense controls, along with planned reductions in advertising, promotional, and bank insurance expenses.

The efficiency ratio for the year ended December 31, 2007 was 48.46% compared to 47.85% for the year ended December 31, 2006 and 51.55% for the year ended December 31, 2005. The efficiency ratio is the Company's overhead divided by net interest income plus noninterest income and is a measure of operating efficiency. The slight increase in the efficiency ratio of 0.61% for 2007 compared to 2006 indicates that the Company maintained its overall operating efficiency in 2007 and 2006 compared to 2005, which was the last full fiscal year prior to the introduction of the bank holding company structure

Provision for Income Taxes

During the year ended December 31, 2007, we recorded income tax expense of $6,933,000 compared to $6,366,000 during 2006, and $4,742,000 during 2005. The increases in the provision for income tax was primarily due to increased profitability in the each of the respective periods as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The effective tax rate for the year ended December

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31, 2007 was 42.40% compared to 42.90% in 2006 and 41.72 in 2005. Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2006 includes a refund of 2005 taxes of $266,000. See Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

Securities

The Company maintains an investment portfolio consisting of U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and corporations, mortgage-backed securities, and other securities. Investment securities are held in safekeeping by an independent custodian, except for certain government agency securities which are held by the bank. The objective of our investment portfolio is to maintain a prudent yield and provide collateral to pledge for deposits of public funds and other borrowing facilities. For more information on investment securities, see Notes 1 and 2 to the consolidated financial statements. The following table shows the distribution of the Company’s investment portfolio:

Distribution of Securities in the Company’s Investment portfolio

(dollars in thousands)        At December 31     
   
Held to Maturity    2007    2006    2005 
   
 
 
 
   U.S. Treasury securities    $ 3,999    $ 16,983    $ 29,016 
   Securities of U.S. government             
agencies and corporations    61,095    72,755    74,587 
   Obligations of states and political subdivisions    -    -    1,876 
   Other securities    41,764    51,084    64,033 
   
 
 
             Total    $ 106,858    $ 140,822    $ 169,512 
   
 
 
             Fair Value    $ 106,059    $ 138,315    $ 164,959 
   
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)        At December 31     
   
 
 
Available for Sale    2007    2006    2005 
   
 
 
 
   U.S. Treasury securities    $                -    $                -    $                 - 
   Securities of U.S. government             
agencies and corporations    -    -    - 
   Obligations of states and political subdivisions    4,009    4,646    - 
   Other securities    2,500    2,500    2,500 
   
 
 
             Total    $ 6,509    $ 7,146    $ 2,500 
   
 
 
             Fair Value    $ 6,433    $ 7,072    $ 2,428 
   
 
 

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Maturity Distribution and Average Yield on Securities

The contractual maturities of investment securities as well as yields based on amortized cost of those securities at December 31, 2007 are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

        After One    After Five                 
(dollars in thousands)    Within One    but Within    but Within    After Ten             
Held-to-Maturity    Year    Five Years    Ten Years    Years    Other   Total 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities    $ 3,999    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ 3,999 
Weighted average yield    5.05%                        5.05% 
 
Securities of U.S. government                             
agencies and corporations    42,981    17,176    938    -        -    61,095 
Weighted average yield    4.14%    4.52%    5.05%                4.26% 
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions    -    -    -    -        -    - 
Weighted average yield                             
 
Mortgage-backed securities    3    -    6,446    35,315        -    41,764 
Weighted average yield    8.58%        4.11%    4.38%            4.34% 
 
Other securities    -    -    -    -        -    - 
Weighted average yield                             
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total    $ 46,983    $ 17,176    $ 7,384    $ 35,315    $ -    $ 106,858 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average yield    4.22%    4.52%    4.23%    4.38%            4.32% 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        After One    After Five                 
(dollars in thousands)    Within One    but Within    but Within    After Ten             
Available-for-Sale    Year    Five Years    Ten Years    Years    Other   Total 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury securities    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ - 
Weighted average yield                             
 
Securities of U.S. government                             
agencies and corporations    -    -    -    -        -    - 
Weighted average yield                             
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions    -    1,206    215    2,571        -    3,992 
Weighted average yield(1)        4.65%    4.91%    5.74%            5.37% 
 
Mortgage-backed securities    -    -    -    -        -    - 
Weighted average yield                             
 
Other securities    -    -    -    -    2,441    2,441 
Weighted average yield                    4.43%    4.43% 
   
 
 
 
 
 
                 Total    $ -    $ 1,206    $ 215    $ 2,571    $ 2,441    $ 6,433 
   
 
 
 
 
 
                       Weighted average yield    0.00%    4.65%    4.91%    5.74%    4.43%    5.01% 
   
 
 
 
 
 

1. Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.

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At December 31, 2007, held-to-maturity securities had a fair value of $106,059,000 with an amortized cost basis of $106,858,000. On an amortized cost basis, held-to-maturity investments decreased $33,964,000, or 24.1%, from the December 31, 2006 balance of $140,822,000, which had decreased $26,814,000 from the December 31, 2005 balance of $167,636,000. The change in held-to-maturity investments was primarily due to scheduled maturities and principal reductions. The unrealized pretax loss on held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2007 was $799,000, as compared to an unrealized pretax loss of $2,507,000 at December 31, 2006, an improvement of $1,708,000. The unrealized holding losses on held-to-maturity securities were caused by declines in fair value due to changes in market interest rates, not in estimated cash flows. As a general rule, the market price of fixed rate investment securities will decline as interest rates rise. Inasmuch as these investment securities are classified as held-to-maturity, we expect to hold all such securities until they reach their respective maturity dates and, therefore, we do not anticipate recognizing any losses on these securities.

Tax-exempt securities had an amortized cost basis of $4,009,000 at December 31, 2007 compared to $4,646,000 at December 31, 2006, a decrease of $637,000, or 13.7% . The change in tax-exempt investments was primarily due to scheduled maturities of investment securities. At December 31, 2007, these securities had a fair value of $3,992,000 which included an unrealized loss of $17,000. All tax-exempt securities are classified as available-for sale

In March 2006, certain securities which had been classified as held-to-maturity were transferred to available-for-sale. At the time of transfer, these securities had a carrying value of $2,834,000 and a net unrealized loss of $21,000. The unrealized loss was charged to other comprehensive income in shareholders' equity on the balance sheet. The transfer of the securities to the available-for sale category was based upon a change in the Company's intent with respect to holding the securities to maturity. The Company had $6,433,000 in securities classified as available-for-sale at December 31, 2007. Available-for-sale securities are held at fair value which included an unrealized loss of $76,000 at December 31, 2007.

The Company had no trading securities at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

At December 31, 2007, the Company’s investment portfolio did not include securities from any single issuer with an aggregate value in excess of ten percent of shareholders' equity. See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

Loans

The following table summarizes the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio at December 31 for the years indicated:

Loan Portfolio Distribution                     
 
(dollars in thousands)    2007         2006         2005         2004    2003 
   
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans    $ 76,312    $ 63,753    $ 55,895    $ 61,593    $ 67,855 
Real estate loans                     
   Construction and land development    215,431    177,493    100,115    78,903    50,003 
   Secured by residential properties    30,508    19,950    13,468    11,194    7,198 
   Secured by farmland    75,111    54,974    47,665    44,757    33,873 
   Secured by commercial properties    276,102    199,191    171,873    114,143    91,724 
Installment loans    3,815    1,535    1,719    2,018    3,479 
Loans to finance agricultural production    19,097    20,864    18,211    13,549    12,970 
All other loans    3,692    1    4    722    1,518 
    700,068    537,761    408,950    326,879    268,620 
Less: Allowance for possible loan losses    9,268    8,409    7,003    5,487    4,819 
Less: Deferred loan fees    1,610    1,353    1,550    1,023    845 
   Net Loans    $ 689,190    $ 527,999    $ 400,397    $ 320,369    $ 262,956 
   
 
 
 
 

The ending balance for net loans at December 31, 2007 was $689,190,000, an increase of $161,191,000, or 30.5%, compared to $527,999,000 in 2006, which increased $127,602,000, or 31.9%, from the year-end 2005 balance of $400,397,000.

For 2007 compared to 2006, the most significant changes in the Company’s loan portfolio were as follows: commercial and industrial loans increased $12,559,000, or 19.7% from $63,753,000 in 2006 to $76,312,000 in 2007; construction and land development loans increased $37,938,000, or 21.4% from $177,493,000 in 2006 to $215,431,000 in 2007; real estate loans secured by residential properties increased $10,558,000, or 52.9%, from $19,950,000 in 2006 to $30,508,000 in 2007; loans secured by farmland increased $20,137,000, or 36.6%, from $54,974,000 in 2006 to $75,111,000 in 2007; and, real estate loans secured by commercial properties increased $76,911,000, or 38.6%, from $199,191,000 in 2006 to $276,102,000 in 2007.

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For 2006 compared to 2005, the most significant percentage changes in the Company’s loan portfolio were as follows: commercial and industrial loans increased $7,858,000, or 14.1% from $55,895,000 in 2005 to $63,753,000 in 2006; construction and land development loans increased $77,378,000, or 77.3% from $100,115,000 in 2005 to $177,493,000 in 2006; real estate loans secured by residential properties increased $6,482,000, or 48.1%, from $13,468,000 in 2005 to $19,950,000 in 2006; loans secured by farmland increased $7,309,000, or 15.3%, from $47,665,000 in 2005 to $54,974,000 in 2006; real estate loans secured by commercial properties increased $27,318,000, or 15.9%, from $171,873,000 in 2005 to $199,191,000 in 2006; and, Loans to finance agricultural production increased $2,653,000, or 14.6%, from $18,211,000 in 2005 to $20,864,000 in 2006.

Real estate loans have continued to be a major factor in the ongoing growth of the loan portfolio and Company earnings. The Company had $597,152,000 in real estate loans at December 31, 2007 as compared to $451,608,000 at December 31, 2006. Current economic projections considered by management for Kern County and the greater Bakersfield area indicate that loan demand for Kern County and the greater Bakersfield area will remain fairly constant over the next few quarters. However, current projections could change if the economy continues to slow on a national, regional, and/or local level. For more information on loans, see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements.

The following table summarizes the maturity distribution and interest rate sensitivity of commercial, real estate construction loans, and agriculture loans at December 31, 2007:

Loan Maturity Distribution                 
 
    Within One    One to Five    After Five     
(dollars in thousands)    Year    Years    Years    Total 

 
 
 
 
Commercial loans    $ 43,283    $ 18,866    $ 14,163    $ 76,312 
Real estate construction loans    172,846    36,275    6,310    215,431 
Loans to finance agricultural production    10,531    6,962    1,604    19,097 

 
 
 
 
   Total    $ 226,660    $ 62,103    $ 22,077    $ 310,840 

 
 
 
 

Loans Due After One Year With Predetermined Interest Rates and With Floating or Adjustable Rates

(dollars in thousands)     

 
Commercial and industrial loans     
   with fixed interest rates    $ 21,453 
   with variable interest rates    11,576 
Real estate construction loans     
   with fixed interest rates    8,602 
   with variable interest rates    33,983 
Loans to finance agriculture production     
   with fixed interest rates    1,304 
   with variable interest rates    7,262 
   
Total Fixed Rate Loans    $ 31,359 
   
Total Variable Rate Loans    $ 52,821 
   
 
Total    $ 84,180 
   

The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements in order to hedge the fair value of certain of our fixed rate loans. See Note 3 and Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

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Commitments and Letters of Credit

Loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer provided that there is no violation of any condition established in the agreement. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements. Loan commitments are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies and collateral requirements. Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. Standby letters of credit are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies and collateral requirements. Commercial lines of credit are lines of credit that are available to customers but have not been funded. The following table sets forth the&nbs p; Company’s commitments and letters of credit at December 31: 

   
                     
 
 (dollars in thousands)    2007    2006    2005    2004    2003     
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 Commitments to extend credit    $ 223,307    $ 291,717    $ 224,027    $ 160,185    $ 146,654     
 Standby letters of credit    $ 11,632    $ 10,537    $ 8,676    $ 7,129    $ 4,922     

Credit Quality

We assess and manage credit risk on an ongoing basis through a formal credit review program and approval policies, internal monitoring and formal lending policies. We believe our ability to identify and assess risk and return characteristics of our loan portfolio are critical for profitability and growth. We emphasize credit quality in the loan approval process, active credit administration and regular monitoring. With this in mind, we have designed and implemented a comprehensive loan review and grading system that functions to monitor and assess the credit risk inherent in the loan portfolio.

Ultimately, the credit quality of our loans may be influenced by underlying trends in the national and local economic and business cycles. Our business is mostly concentrated in Kern County, California. Our economy is diversified between agriculture, oil, light industry, and warehousing and distribution. As a result, we lend money to individuals and companies dependent upon these industries.

We have significant extensions of credit and commitments to extend credit which are secured by real estate, totaling approximately $698,390,000 at December 31, 2007. Although we believe 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 our primary market area in particular, could have an adverse impact on the collectibility of these loans. The ultimate performance of many of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation, sale or refinancing of the real estate. We monitor the effects of current and expected market conditions and other factors on the collectibility of real estate loans. When, in our judgment, these loans are impaired, an appropriate provision for losses is recorded. The more significant assumptions we consider involve estimates of the following: lease, absorption and sale rates; r eal estate values and rates of return; operating expenses; inflation; and sufficiency of collateral independent of the real estate including, in most instances, personal guarantees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, abnormally high rates of impairment due to general or local economic conditions could adversely affect our future prospects and results of operations.

In extending credit and commitments to borrowers, we generally require collateral and/or guarantees as security. The repayment of such loans is often expected to come from cash flow and from proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrowers. Our requirement for collateral and/or guarantees is determined on a case-by-case basis in connection with our 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. We secure our collateral by perfecting our 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 our loan losses on our loan portfolio as a whole.

We believe that our 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. Our loan policies and underwriting standards include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) maintaining a thorough understanding of our service area and limiting investments outside of this area, 2) maintaining an understanding of borrowers’ knowledge and capacity in their fields 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 of our construction lending activities. In a ddition, we strive to diversify the risk inherent in the construction portfolio by avoiding concentrations to individual borrowers and on any one project.

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Nonaccrual, Past Due, Restructured Loans and Other Real Estate Owned (OREO)

We generally place loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due as to principal or interest, 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 or portions thereof are charged off when, in Management’s opinion, collection appears unlikely. The following table sets forth nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing, restructured loans performing in compliance with modif ied terms and OREO at December 31:

(data in thousands, except percentages)    2007    2006    2005    2004    2003 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Past due 90 days or more and still accruing:                     
   Commercial    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ 2    $ - 
   Real estate    300    -    -    -    - 
   Consumer and other    20    3    -    -    - 
Nonaccrual:                     
   Commercial    1,384    -    -    -    169 
   Real estate    3,364    150    727    2,049    1,535 
   Consumer and other    -    -    -    -    - 
Restructured (in compliance with modified                     
   terms)    -    -    -    -    39 
   
 
 
 
 
Total nonperforming and restructured loans    5,068    153    727    2,051    1,743 
 
Foreclosed Assets    -    -    -    -    - 
   
 
 
 
 
Total nonperforming and restructured assets    $ 5,068    $ 153    $ 727    $ 2,051    $ 1,743 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of                     
   nonperforming and restructured loans    182.87%    5496.08%    963.27%    267.53%    276.48% 
Nonperforming and restructured loans to total loans,                     
   net of unearned income    0.73%    0.03%    0.18%    0.63%    0.65% 
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming and                     
   restructured assets    182.87%    5496.08%    963.27%    267.53%    276.48% 
Nonperforming and restructured assets to total assets    0.58%    0.02%    0.10%    0.33%    0.35% 

Nonperforming loans and restructured loans at December 31, 2007 increased $4,915,000 from the December 31, 2006 balance, which decreased $574,000 from the December 31, 2005 balance. The increase in 2007 was primarily due to an increase in nonaccrual loans as reflected in the table above. The increases in nonaccrual loans were all related to potential problem loans from a single borrower. The majority of the loans were originally placed on nonaccrual in the first quarter of 2007 due to uncertainty regarding the collection of interest in the near term. These loans are well secured primarily by receivables and equipment and to a lesser extent by commercial and residential real estate. Based on information available at the date of this report, Management expects to collect all amounts due, including interest accrued at the contractual interest rate, under the terms of the contracts. However, factors which are beyond our control or ab ility to predict, such as changes in the financial condition or cash flows of the borrower, could cause actual conditions to differ significantly. The majority of the decrease in nonperforming and restructured loans in 2006 compared to 2005 was caused by a decrease in nonaccrual loans. This decrease was primarily the result of principal payments received in 2006 as well as charge offs of $127,000. During 2007, the Company closely monitored and actively pursued the collection of all loans classified as nonperforming. At December 31, 2007, nonperforming and restructured loans were 0.73% of total loans compared to 0.03% at December 31, 2006 and 0.18% at December 31, 2005. The ratio of nonperforming and restructured assets to total assets was 0.58% at December 31, 2007 compared to 0.02% at December 31, 2006 and 0.10% at December 31, 2005.

Generally, it is the Company’s policy, that when a loan is nonaccrual, payments are applied against the principal balance of the loan until such time as full collection of the principal balance is expected. The amount of gross interest income that would have been recorded for nonaccrual loans for the year ended December 31, 2007, if all such loans had been current in accordance with

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their original terms, was $398,000. The amount of interest income that was recognized on nonaccrual loans from all cash payments, including those related to interest owed from prior years, made during the year ended December 31, 2007, totaled $0.

Classified Loans

We have established a system of evaluation of all loans in our loan portfolio. Based upon the evaluation performed, each loan is assigned a risk rating. This risk rating system quantifies the risk we believe we have assumed when entering into a credit transaction. The system rates the strength of the borrower and the facility or transaction, which provides a tool for risk management and early problem loan recognition.

For each new credit approval, credit review, credit extension or renewal or modification of existing facilities, the approving officers assign risk ratings utilizing an eight point rating scale. The rating assigned by the officers must then be justified in writing in the Credit Memorandum that accompanies each loan or credit facility. The risk ratings are a measure of credit risk based on the historical, current and anticipated financial characteristics of the borrower in the current risk environment. We assign risk ratings on a scale of 1 to 8, with 1 being the highest quality rating and 8 being the lowest quality rating. Loans rated an 8 are charged off.

The primary accountability for risk rating management resides with the account officer. The Credit Review Department is responsible for confirming the risk rating after reviewing all the credit factors independently of the account officer. The rating assigned to a credit is the one determined to be appropriate by the Credit Review Department.

The loans we consider “classified” are those that have a credit risk rating of 6 through 8. These are the loans and other credit facilities that we consider to be of the greatest risk to us and, therefore, they receive the highest level of attention by our account officers and senior credit management officers.

A loan that is classified may be either a “performing” or “nonperforming” loan. A performing loan is one wherein the borrower is making all payments as required by the loan agreements and can include “impaired” loans. A nonperforming loan is one wherein the borrower is not paying as agreed and/or is not meeting specific other performance requirements that were agreed to in the loan documentation. We include all non-accrual loans, restructured loans, and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing within the classified loan category.

At December 31, 2007, there was $7,754,000 in classified loans, an increase of $4,709,000, or 154.6%, compared to $3,045,000 in classified loans at December 31, 2006, which was a decrease of $1,631,000, or 34.9%, compared to $4,676,000 in classified loans at December 31, 2005. The change was primarily due to potential problems loans involving delayed receipt of payments. At December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 classified loans included $4,748,000, $150,000, and $727,000 in nonaccrual loans, respectively. The loans and other credit facilities considered classified are also allocated a specific amount in the allowance for loan losses, as further explained in the “Allowance for Loan Losses” section herein. As of December 31, 2007, other than for classified loans disclosed above and impaired loans discussed elsewhere in this report, management was not aware of any other loans as to which management had serious doubts as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present repayment terms.

Impaired Loans

Under generally accepted accounting principles, a loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we may 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. Under some circumstances, a loan which is deemed impaired may still perform in accordance with its contractual terms. Loans that are considered impaired are generally not placed on nonaccrual status unless the loan becomes 90 days or more past due

At December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the recorded investment in loans that were considered impaired under SFAS No. 114 was $0. Impaired loans had valuation allowances totaling $0 as of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005. In this report, the terms “impaired” and “classified” will not necessarily be used to describe the same loans. “Impaired” loans are those loans that meet the definition outlined in SFAS No. 114. “Classified” loans generally refer to those loans that have a credit risk rating of 6 through 8, as further discussed above.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table summarizes the Company’s loan loss experience for the periods indicated:

Loan Loss Allowance, Charge offs & Recoveries                     
 
        Twelve Months Ended December 31     
(dollars in thousands)    2007    2006    2005    2004    2003 
   
 
 
 
 
Beginning Balance    $ 8,409    $ 7,003    $ 5,487    $ 4,819    $ 4,276 
   Provision Charged To Expense    900    1,730    1,200    1,200    1,470 
   Loans Charged Off:                     
         Commercial Loans    -    (260)    (51)    (20)    (538) 
         Real Estate Loans                     
             Construction    -    -    -    -    - 
             Secured by Residential Properties    -    -    -    -    (7) 
             Secured by Commercial Properties    -    (201)    (800)    (798)    - 
         Consumer Loans    (63)    (53)    (9)    (1)    (28) 
   Recoveries:                     
         Commercial Loans    -    62    81    76    35 
         Real Estate Loans                     
             Secured by Residential Properties    5    14    5    -    - 
             Secured by Commercial Properties    15    108    183    250    - 
         Consumer Loans    2    6    29    9    12 
   
 
 
 
 
   Net Charge-offs    (41)    (324)    (562)    (484)    (526) 
   Reclassification from (to) reserve for off-balance sheet risks    -    -    878    (48)    (401) 
   
 
 
 
 
Ending Balance    $ 9,268    $ 8,409    $ 7,003    $ 5,487    $ 4,819 
   
 
 
 
 
Ending Loan Portfolio    $ 700,068    $ 537,761    $ 408,950    $ 326,879    $ 268,620 
   
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loss as a percentage of ending loan portfolio    1.32%    1.56%    1.71%    1.68%    1.79% 
Net charge-offs to average loans    0.01%    0.07%    0.17%    0.17%    0.22% 

Allocation for the Allowance for Loan Losses

We maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on our regular assessments of the probable 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 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, in part, on a variety of different elements, including the formula allowance, specific allowances for identified problem loans and the unallocated reserve. The unallocated allowance contains amounts that are based on our evaluation of existing 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 other factors that, in our judgment, affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date. At December 31, 2007, the formula allowance was $7,624,000 compared to $7,072,000 at December 31, 2006 and $5,279,000 at December 31, 2005. The increase in the formula allowance in 2007 was primarily a result of increases in the balances of loans outstanding and increases in nonperforming loans.

On a quarterly basis, in order to augment the formula allowance (which is calculated by the application of various loss factors to standard loan categories), , all significant classified loans are analyzed individually based on the source and adequacy of repayment, and an assessment is made of the adequacy of the formula reserve relative to such individual loans. A higher or lower specific allocation will be calculated based on the higher/lower-than-normal potential for losses. At December 31, 2007, the specific allowance included in the formula allowance was $1,873,000 on a classified loan base of $7,754,000 compared to a specific allowance of $1,059,000 on a classified loan base of $3,045,000 at December 31, 2007.

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At December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 there was $1,644,000 and $1,337,000, respectively, in the allowance for loan losses that was unallocated. In the opinion of Management, and based upon an evaluation of potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio, it is necessary to establish unallocated allowance amounts above the amounts allocated using the formula and specific allowance methods, based upon our evaluation of the following factors:

  • Changes in international, national, regional, and local business conditions and developments that affect the collectibility of the loan portfolio, including the condition of various market segments;
  • Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices not elsewhere considered in estimating credit losses;
  • Changes in the nature of the loan portfolio and in the terms of the loans;
  • Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff;
  • Changes in the severity of past due loans, nonaccrual loans, and severity of adversely classified or graded loans;
  • Changes in the quality of the institution’s loan review system; and,
  • The effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the institution’s existing portfolio.

There can be no assurance that the adverse impact of any of these conditions on us will not be in excess of the combined allowance for loan losses as determined by us at December 31, 2007 and set forth in the preceding paragraph.

The allowance for loan losses totaled $9,268,000, or 1.32% of total loans, at December 31, 2007, compared to $8,409,000, or 1.56% of total loans, at December 31, 2006. At these dates, the allowance represented 182.87% and 5496.08% of nonperforming and restructured loans, respectively.

It is the Company’s policy to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate for the risk of loss inherent in the loan portfolio. Based on information available to Management at the date of this report, including but not limited to economic factors, overall credit quality, historical delinquency and history of actual charge-offs, as of December 31, 2007, we believe that the allowance for loan losses was adequate. However, no prediction of the ultimate level of additional provisions to our allowance or loans charged off in future periods can be made with any certainty. See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

Liquidity

Liquidity management refers to our 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 our 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. We assess the likelihood of projected funding requirements by reviewing historical funding patterns, current and forecasted economic conditions and individual customer funding needs.

Our sources of liquidity consist of overnight funds sold to correspondent banks, and unpledged marketable investments. On December 31, 2007, consolidated liquid assets totaled $34,176,000, or 3.9% of total assets, compared to $62,488,000, or 8.3% of total assets, at December 31, 2006. The decrease in liquid assets is the result of additional pledging of securities in order to secure short-term credit lines with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

In addition to liquid assets, we maintain short-term lines of credit with correspondent banks. At December 31, 2007, the Company had unused federal fund lines of credit with correspondent banks. These credit lines total $40,000,000 and have variable interest rates based on the individual lending Company's daily federal fund rates, and are due on demand. These are uncommitted lines under which availability is subject to federal fund balances of the issuing banks. Additionally we have total borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank in the amount of $98,150,000. At December 31, 2007, the Company had advances on its lines of credit in the amount of $61,800,000.

In September 2006, the Company began participating in the State of California time deposit program. Under this program, the company had total additional liquidity of $46,584,000 at December 31, 2007. The Company pledges securities as collateral for the

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funds on deposit. At December 31, 2007, there was $45,000,000 on deposit with the Company and $1,984,000 remaining available under this program.

We serve primarily a business and professional customer base and, as such, our deposit base is susceptible to economic fluctuations. Accordingly, we strive to maintain a balanced position of liquid assets to volatile and cyclical deposits.

Capital Resources

The current and projected capital position of the Company and the impact of capital plans and long-term strategies are reviewed regularly by management. The Company's capital position represents the level of capital available to support continued operations and expansion.

The Company's primary capital resource is shareholders’ equity which was $55,428,000 at December 31, 2007 compared to $45,866,000 at December 31, 2006. The change is the result of the year’s earnings, the increase in other comprehensive income or loss, the payout of cash dividends to shareholders, and issuance of stock in connection with the Company’s stock option plans. Company Management can employ various means to manage the Company's capital ratios including controlling asset growth and dividend payouts and raising additional capital. Management believes it has the ability to maintain adequate capital to support operations and continued expansion.

In addition to shareholders' equity, the company also has issued certain capital securities that qualify as either Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital under applicable regulatory guidelines. The capital securities consist of $10,000,000 in trust preferred securities and a $6,000,000 subordinated note.

At December 31, 2007, the Company's Tier 1 leverage ratio, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, and Total risk based capital ratio were 8.05%, 8.49%, and 10.43%, respectively. See Note 9 and Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

Contractual Obligations             
Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31:             
(dollars in thousands)    2007    2006    2005 
   
 
 
Mortgage note payable, 9% stated rate - matures 2030    $ 777    $ 788    $ 797 
Subordinated note, 3 month LIBOR + 2.7% floating rate - due 2019    6,000    6,000    6,000 
Junior subordinated note, 3 month LIBOR + 1.6% floating rate - due 2036    10,000    10,000    - 
Junior subordinated note, 3 month LIBOR + 1.6% floating rate - due 2036    310    310    - 
   
 
 
Total Long-Term Debt    $ 17,087    $ 17,098    $ 6,797 
   
 
 

The mortgage note payable is secured by a 48-unit seniors apartment project and is payable in monthly installments of $2,300 including interest at a stated rate of 9%. The loan matures in 2030. The note is classified as a Rural Rental Housing (RRH) loan issued pursuant to the Housing Act of 1949. Under the RRH program, the borrower pays interest at a rate lower than the stated rate.

The subordinated note is a capital security that qualifies as Tier 2 capital pursuant to capital adequacy guidelines promulgated by the federal regulatory agencies. Both junior subordinated notes are related to the issuance of trust preferred securities which qualify as Tier 1 capital. The subordinated note and trust preferred securities are discussed in further detail under the caption "Capital Resources" above and in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.

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Estimated future maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2007 are as follows:

Years Ending         
December 31    (dollars in thousands)     
2008        $ 11 
2009        12 
2010        13 
2011        14 
2012        16 
Thereafter        17,021 
        $ 17,087 
       

One of the Company's branch office locations is subject to a non-cancelable operating lease agreement expiring in 2016 with renewal option periods extending through 2026. These contractual obligations are discussed in Item 2 above and in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

Financial Ratios             
 
The following table shows key financial ratios for the years indicated:         
 
    2007    2006    2005 
   
 
 
Return on Average Total Assets    1.21%    1.26%    1.18% 
Return on Average Shareholders' Equity    18.76%    19.48%    18.43% 
Average Shareholders' Equity to Average Total Assets    6.45%    6.45%    6.41% 
Net interest Margin    4.20%    4.60%    4.51% 
Efficiency Ratio    48.46%    47.85%    51.55% 
Dividend Payout ratio    10.11%    9.84%    11.34% 

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Deposit Categories

The Company primarily attracts deposits from local businesses and professionals. Although San Joaquin Bancorp’s primary focus is toward the small and medium-sized business and professional market, the Company also provides a full range of banking services that are available to individuals, public entities, and non-profit organizations.

The following table summarizes the Company’s average balances of deposits and the rates paid for the periods indicated:

Deposit Distribution and Average Rates Paid                     
    2007
   
        Percent of
Total Deposits
           
Interest Bearing Deposits:    Avg Balance       Interest    Avg Rate 

   Now and Money Market    $ 291,438    48.84%    $ 12,663    4.35% 
   Savings    165,085    27.67%        7,660    4.64% 
   Time Deposits    62,578    10.49%        2,958    4.73% 
   
 
 
 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits    519,101    87.00%        23,281    4.48% 

Noninterest Bearing Demand Deposits    164,221    27.52%             

Total    $ 683,322    114.52%    $ 23,281    3.41% 

 

 

    2006
   
        Percent of
Total Deposits
           
Interest Bearing Deposits:    Avg Balance       Interest    Avg Rate 

   Now and Money Market    $ 289,385    48.50%    $ 11,428    3.95% 
   Savings    98,432    16.50%        3,525    3.58% 
   Time Deposits    31,972    5.36%        1,237    3.87% 
   
 
   
 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits    419,789    70.36%        16,190    3.86% 

Noninterest Bearing Demand Deposits    176,879    29.64%             

Total    $ 596,668    100.00%    $ 16,190    2.71% 

 

 

        2005         
   
        Percent of
Total Deposits
           
Interest Bearing Deposits:    Avg Balance       Interest    Avg Rate 

   Now and Money Market    $ 213,249    41.77%    $ 5,471    2.57% 
   Savings    106,552    20.87%        2,602    2.44% 
   Time Deposits    24,171    4.73%        558    2.31% 
   
 
 
 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits    343,972    67.37%        8,631    2.51% 

Noninterest Bearing Demand Deposits    166,573    32.63%             

Total    $ 510,545    100.00%    $ 8,631    1.69% 


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Maturity Distribution of Time deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more

The following table summarizes time remaining to maturity of time deposits and IRAs of $100,000 or more at December 31, 2007:

(dollars in thousands)     
   Three months or less    $ 71,095 
   Over three months through six months    1,537 
   Over six months through one year    2,659 
   Over one year    928 
   
Total    $ 76,219 
   

The Company may occasionally obtain brokered deposits as an additional source of funding. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company held brokered time deposits totaling $12,992,000 and $11,498,000. Of these balances, $7,538,000 is included in time deposits of less than $100,000 and has a remaining maturity of 1 year or less. $454,000 is included in time deposits of $100,000 or less and has a remaining maturity of more than one year. The remaining $5,000,000 is included in time deposits of $100,000 or more and has a remaining maturity of 1 year or less.

Short Term Borrowings

The following table sets forth the short-term borrowings of the Company for the periods indicated:

(dollars in thousands)    2007    2006    2005    2004    2003 

 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase agreements                     
   Balance at end of period    $           -    $           -    $           -    $ 6,663    $ 6,380 
   Maximum Balance    -    -    6,796    7,452    7,913 
   Average Balance    -    -    2,042    6,741    6,424 
   Interest    -    -    35    55    55 
   Average rate for the year    0.00%    0.00%    1.72%    0.82%    0.86% 
   Average rate at period end    0.00%    0.00%    0.00%    0.83%    0.86% 
FHLB advances                     
   Balance at end of period    $ 61,800    $ 32,200    $           -    $           -    $           - 
   Maximum Balance    61,800    64,800    -    -    - 
   Average Balance    15,582    17,144    -    -    - 
   Interest    801    896    -    -    - 
   Average rate for the year    5.14%    5.23%    0.00%    0.00%    0.00% 
   Average rate at period end    3.30%    5.31%    0.00%    0.00%    0.00% 

See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

Off-Balance Sheet Items

As of December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, commitments to extend credit and letters of credit were the only financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, except for the interest rate cap contracts and interest rate swap agreements described herein. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

Derivatives

The use of derivatives allows the Company to meet the needs of its customers while reducing the interest rate risk associated with certain transactions. Currently, the Company uses interest rate cap contracts, which are cash flow hedges, and interest rate swap agreements, which are fair value hedges, to limit exposure to changes in interest rates. The Board has approved a hedging policy, and the Asset Liability Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Board is knowledgeable about general hedging theory, usage and accounting; and that based upon this understanding, approves all hedging transactions. The derivatives are carried at fair value and are included in other assets or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet if they have a positive or negative fair value, respectively.

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Cash Flow Hedges

We entered into two interest rate cap contracts with a third party, to manage the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the amount of interest expense of our deposits. The interest rate cap contracts qualify as derivative financial instruments. Under an interest rate cap contract, we agree to pay an initial fixed amount at the beginning of the contract in exchange for quarterly payments from the third party when the three-month LIBOR rate exceeds a certain fixed level.

The interest rate cap contracts are considered to be a hedge against changes in the amount of future cash flows associated with our interest expense for our deposits. Accordingly, the interest rate cap contracts are recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheet and the related unrealized gains or losses on these contracts are recorded in shareholders’ equity as a component of other comprehensive income. These deferred gains and losses are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the same period in which the related interest payments being hedged are recognized in income. The Company amortized $61,000, $61,000 and $146,000 of the unrealized loss as an adjustment to interest expense in each of the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Over the twelve months ending December 31, 2008, the Company expects to amortize $25,000 of the unrealized loss as an adjustment to interest expense. However, to the extent that any of these contracts are not considered to be perfectly effective in offsetting the change in the value of the interest payments being hedged, any changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion of these contracts are immediately recognized in income.

At December 31, 2007, we had interest rate cap contracts on $14,000,000 notional amount of indebtedness. Interest rate cap contracts with notional amounts of $7,000,000 and $7,000,000 have cap rates of 6.50%, and 6.00%, respectively. Notional amount of $14,000,000 outstanding contracts will mature on June 2, 2008. No portion of the interest rate cap contracts was ineffective for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005; therefore, no gain or loss was recognized in earnings for these periods.

Fair Value Hedges

The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements with a third party, to hedge against changes in fair value of certain fixed rate loans. The Company uses this as a means to offer fixed rate loans to customers, while maintaining a variable rate income that better suits the Company's needs. Under an interest rate swap agreement, the Company agrees to pay a fixed rate to the counter party while receiving a floating rate based on the 1-month LIBOR.

The interest rate swap agreements are considered to be a hedge against changes in the fair value of certain fixed rate loans. The interest rate swap agreements are fair value hedges that qualify as derivative financial instruments under SFAS No. 133 and are accounted for under the short-cut method. These hedges are considered perfectly effective against changes in the fair value of the loan due to changes in the benchmark interest rate over its term. Accordingly, the hedges are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet and any changes in fair value of the swap is recognized currently in earnings and the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged assets attributable to the hedged risk is recognized currently in earnings.

As of December 31, 2007, we had interest rate swap agreements on $145,630,000 notional amount of indebtedness. At December 31, 2007, the fair value of the swaps was a liability of $6,912,000 and is included with other liabilities on the balance sheet. A corresponding fair value adjustment is included on the balance sheet with the hedged item. In 2007, the ineffective portion of these derivatives was a gain of $17,000. No portion of the interest rate swap agreements was ineffective for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005; therefore, no gain or loss was recognized in earnings for these periods.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The goal for managing our assets and liabilities is to maximize shareholder value and earnings while maintaining a high quality balance sheet without exposing ourselves to undue interest rate risk. Our Board of Directors has overall responsibility for our interest rate risk management policies. We have an Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO), which establishes and monitors guidelines to control the sensitivity of earnings to changes in interest rates. The company does not engage in trading activities to manage interest rate risk, however, the Board of Directors has approved, and the Company currently uses, derivatives to manage interest rate risk. These derivatives are discussed in Item 7 under the caption "Off-Balance Sheet Items" and in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements. Interest rate risk is the most significant market risks affecting the Company. Management does not believe the Company faces other signifi cant market risks such as foreign currency exchange risks, commodity risks, or equity price risks.

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Asset and 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 income, net interest income and market value of equity.

The market values of assets or liabilities on which the interest rate is fixed will increase or decrease with changes in market interest rates. If the Company invests funds in a fixed rate long-term security and then interest rates rise, the security is worth less than a comparable security just issued because of the lower yield on the original fixed rate security. If the lower yielding security had to be sold, the Company would have to recognize a loss. Correspondingly, if interest rates decline after a fixed rate security is purchased, its value increases. Therefore, while the value of the fixed rate investment changes regardless of which direction interest rates move, the adverse exposure to “market risk” is primarily due to rising interest rates. This exposure is lessened by managing the amount of fixed rate assets and by keeping maturities relatively short. However, this strategy must be balanced against the need f or adequate interest income because variable rate and shorter fixed rate securities generally earn less interest than longer term fixed rate securities.

There is market risk relating to the Company's fixed rate or term liabilities as well as its assets. For liabilities, the adverse exposure to market risk is to lower rates because the Company must continue to pay the higher rate until the end of the term.

Simulation of earnings is the primary tool used to measure the sensitivity of earnings to interest rate changes. Using computer modeling techniques, we are able to estimate the potential impact of changing interest rates on future earnings. A balance sheet forecast is prepared using inputs of actual loan, securities and interest bearing liabilities (i.e., deposits and borrowings) positions and characteristics as the beginning base. The forecast balance sheet is processed against multiple interest rate scenarios. The scenarios include a 100, 200, and 300 basis point rising rate forecast, a flat rate forecast and a 100, 200, and 300 basis point falling rate forecast which take place within a one year time frame. The latest simulation forecast used December 31, 2007 balances. As of the date of this report, the basic structure of the balance sheet has not changed materially from the simulation as of the year-end.

The following table shows the estimated impact on net interest income over the next twelve months that would result from an instantaneous shift in various interest rates as compared to a flat rate environment:

(dollars in thousands)    Estimated Change in 
Change in Interest Rates    Net Interest Income 

 
+ 300 basis points    $ 3,862 
+ 200 basis points    2,633 
+ 100 basis points    1,308 
- 100 basis points    (541) 
- 200 basis points    (392) 
- 300 basis points    371 

The simulations of earnings do not incorporate any management actions which might moderate the negative consequences of interest rate deviations. Therefore, in Management’s view, they do not reflect likely actual results, but serve as conservative estimates of interest rate risk. Our risk profile has not changed materially from that at year-end 2007.

The Company believes it has adequate capital to absorb any potential losses as described above as a result of a decrease in interest rates. Periods of more than one year are not estimated because it is believed that steps can be taken to mitigate the adverse effects of such interest rate changes.

Repricing Risk

One component, among others, of interest rate risk arises from the fact that when interest rates change, the changes do not occur equally for the rates of interest earned and paid because of differences in contractual terms of the assets and liabilities held. The Company has a large portion of its loan portfolio tied to the prime interest rate. If the prime rate is lowered because of general

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market conditions, e.g., other money-center banks are lowering their lending rates, these loans will be repriced. If the Company were at the same time to have a large portion of its deposits in long-term fixed rate certificates, net interest income would decrease immediately. Interest earned on loans would decline while interest expense would remain at higher levels for a period of time because of the higher rate still being paid on deposits.

A decrease in net interest income could also occur with rising interest rates if the Company had a large portfolio of fixed rate loans and securities funded by deposit accounts on which the rate is steadily rising. This exposure to “repricing risk” is managed by matching the maturities and repricing opportunities of assets and liabilities. This is done by varying the terms and conditions of the products that are offered to depositors and borrowers. For example, if many depositors want longer-term certificates while most borrowers are requesting loans with floating interest rates, the Company will adjust the interest rates on the certificates and loans to try to match up demand. The Company can then partially fill in mismatches by purchasing securities with the appropriate maturity or repricing characteristics.

Basis Risk

Another component of interest rate risk arises from the fact that interest rates rarely change in a parallel or equal manner. The interest rates associated with the various assets and liabilities differ in how often they change, the extent to which they change, and whether they change sooner or later than other interest rates. For example, while the repricing of a specific asset and a specific liability may fall in the same period of a gap report, the interest rate on the asset may rise 100 basis points, while market conditions dictate that the liability increases only 50 basis points. While evenly matched in the gap report, the Company would experience an increase in net interest income. This exposure to “basis risk” is the type of interest risk least able to be managed, but is also the least dramatic. Avoiding concentration in only a few types of assets or liabilities is the best insurance that the average interest received and paid will move in tandem, because the wider diversification means that many different rates, each with their own volatility characteristics, will come into play. The Company has made an effort to minimize concentrations in certain types of assets and liabilities.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA     
 
San Joaquin Bancorp and Subsidiaries     
Index to Financial Statements     
    Page 

 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   46 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     
      on internal control over financial reporting    47 
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2007 and 2006    48 
Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005    49 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years     
      ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005    50 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005    51 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    52 

 

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of San Joaquin Bancorp

We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of San Joaquin Bancorp and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. Our audit of financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of San Joaquin Bancorp and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control –Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 27, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ BROWN ARMSTRONG PAULDEN
      McCOWN STARBUCK THORNBURGH & KEETER
      ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

Bakersfield, California
February 27, 2008

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of San Joaquin Bancorp

We have audited San Joaquin Bancorp’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). San Joaquin Bancorp’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying report from management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding preventi on or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, San Joaquin Bancorp maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the balance sheets and the related statements of income, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows of San Joaquin Bancorp, and our report dated February 27, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion.

/s/ BROWN ARMSTRONG PAULDEN
      McCOWN STARBUCK THORNBURGH & KEETER
      ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

Bakersfield, California
February 27, 2008

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San Joaquin Bancorp and Subsidiaries             
Consolidated Balance Sheet             
 
                                   December 31
                 2007    2006 

 
 
 
ASSETS             
Cash and due from banks    $ 26,209,000    $ 31,869,000 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks    719,000        1,660,000 
Federal funds sold    -        4,250,000 
   
 
             Total cash and cash equivalents    26,928,000        37,779,000 
Investment securities:             
   Held-to-maturity (market value of $106,059,000 and             
         $138,315,000 at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively)    106,858,000        140,822,000 
   Available-for-sale    6,433,000        7,072,000 
   
 
             Total Investment Securities    113,291,000        147,894,000 
Loans, net of unearned income    698,458,000        536,408,000 
Allowance for loan losses    (9,268,000)        (8,409,000) 
   
 
             Net Loans    689,190,000        527,999,000 
Premises and equipment    10,143,000        7,622,000 
Investment in real estate    577,000        643,000 
Interest receivable and other assets    28,599,000        26,993,000 
   
 
TOTAL ASSETS    $ 868,728,000    $ 748,930,000 

 
 
LIABILITIES             
Deposits:             
   Noninterest-bearing    $ 158,461,000    $ 189,792,000 
   Interest-bearing    557,612,000        452,862,000 
   
 
             Total Deposits    716,073,000        642,654,000 
Short-term borrowings    61,800,000        32,200,000 
Long-term debt and other borrowings    17,087,000        17,098,000 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities    18,340,000        11,112,000 
   
 
Total Liabilities    813,300,000        703,064,000 
   
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY             
Common stock, no par value - 20,000,000 shares authorized;             
   3,536,322 and 3,486,222 issued and outstanding             
   at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively    10,905,000        10,368,000 
Additional paid-in capital    424,000        145,000 
Retained earnings    45,452,000        36,986,000 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)    (1,353,000)        (1,633,000) 
   
 
Total Shareholders' Equity    55,428,000        45,866,000 
   
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    $ 868,728,000    $ 748,930,000 

 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.         

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San Joaquin Bancorp and Subsidiaries                 
Consolidated Statement of Income                 
 
 
    Year to date December 31
   
             2007             2006    2005 
   
 
 
 
INTEREST INCOME                 
   Loans (including fees)    $ 49,910,000    $ 39,615,000    $ 26,212,000 
   Investment securities    5,584,000    6,456,000        5,337,000 
   Fed funds & other interest-bearing balances    163,000    457,000        720,000 
   
 
 
         Total Interest Income    55,657,000    46,528,000        32,269,000 
   
 
 
 
INTEREST EXPENSE                 
   Deposits    23,281,000    16,190,000        8,631,000 
   Short-term borrowings    805,000    905,000        37,000 
   Long-term borrowings    1,226,000    733,000        378,000 
   
 
 
         Total Interest Expense    25,312,000    17,828,000        9,046,000 
   
 
 
 
Net Interest Income    30,345,000    28,700,000        23,223,000 
Provision for loan losses    900,000    1,730,000        1,200,000 
   
 
 
Net Interest Income After Loan Loss Provision    29,445,000    26,970,000        22,023,000 
   
 
 
 
NONINTEREST INCOME                 
   Service charges & fees on deposits    907,000    787,000        887,000 
   Other customer service fees    1,168,000    1,322,000        1,151,000 
   Other    1,053,000    966,000        673,000 
   
 
 
         Total Noninterest Income    3,128,000    3,075,000        2,711,000 
   
 
 
 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE                 
   Salaries and employee benefits    10,023,000    9,494,000        7,907,000 
   Occupancy    1,026,000    942,000        895,000 
   Furniture & equipment    1,062,000    1,029,000        1,025,000 
   Promotional    605,000    568,000        667,000 
   Professional    1,361,000    1,227,000        934,000 
   Other    2,145,000    1,945,000        1,940,000 
   
 
 
         Total Noninterest Expense    16,222,000    15,205,000        13,368,000 
   
 
 
 
Income Before Taxes    16,351,000    14,840,000        11,366,000 
Income Taxes    6,933,000    6,366,000        4,742,000 
   
 
 
 
NET INCOME    $ 9,418,000    $ 8,474,000    $ 6,624,000 
   
 
 
 
 
Basic Earnings per Share    $ 2.67    $ 2.44    $ 1.94 
   
 
 
 
Diluted Earnings per Share    $ 2.54    $ 2.29    $ 1.81 
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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San Joaquin Bancorp and Subsidiaries                     
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity             
 
                Accumulated         
            Additional    Other         
    Common Stock    Paid-In    Comprehensive    Retained     
    Shares    Amount    Capital    Income (Loss)    Earnings           Total 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2004    3,396,134    9,784,000    -    (152,000)    23,478,000    33,110,000 
 
Net income    -    -    -    -    6,624,000    6,624,000 
Other comprehensive income (loss),                         
   net of tax    -    -    -    27,000    -    27,000 
Stock options exercised    39,762    186,000    -    -    -    186,000 
Cash dividends    -    -    -    -    (755,000)    (755,000) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2005    3,435,896    $ 9,970,000    -    $ (125,000)    $ 29,347,000    39,192,000 
 
Net income    -    -    -    -    8,474,000    8,474,000 
Other comprehensive income (loss),                         
   net of tax    -    -    -    (1,508,000)    -    (1,508,000) 
Stock options exercised    50,316    398,000    -    -    -    398,000 
Stock-based compensation    -    -    145,000    -    -    145,000 
Stock issued in connection with                         
   corporate reorganization    10    -    -    -    -    - 
Cash dividends    -    -    -    -    (835,000)    (835,000) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2006    3,486,222    $ 10,368,000    $ 145,000    $ (1,633,000)    $ 36,986,000    $ 45,866,000 
 
Net income    -    -    -    -    9,418,000    9,418,000 
Other comprehensive income (loss),                         
   net of tax    -    -    -    280,000    -    280,000 
Stock options exercised    50,100    537,000    (21,000)    -    -    516,000 
Excess tax benefit from stock-            10,000            10,000 
   based compensation                         
Stock-based compensation    -    -    290,000    -    -    290,000 
Cash dividends    -    -    -    -    (952,000)    (952,000) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2007    3,536,322    $ 10,905,000    $ 424,000    $ (1,353,000)    $ 45,452,000    $ 55,428,000 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.         

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San Joaquin Bancorp and Subsidiaries                     
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows                     
 
 
    Year to Date December 31
   
    2007        2006           2005 

 
 
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:                     
   Net Income    $ 9,418,000    $ 8,474,000    $ 6,624,000 
   Adjustments to reconcile net income                     
to net cash provided by operating activities:                     
             Provision for possible loan losses    900,000        1,730,000        1,200,000 
             Depreciation and amortization    906,000        894,000        939,000 
             Stock-based compensation expense    290,000        145,000        - 
             Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation    (10,000)        -        - 
             Net gain on sale of assets    (18,000)        (17,000)        (11,000) 
             Deferred income taxes    (861,000)        (841,000)        (549,000) 
             Amortization of investment securities' premiums                     
and discounts    20,000        (17,000)        167,000 
             Increase in interest receivable and other assets    (703,000)        (3,510,000)        (3,025,000) 
             Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities    13,610,000        3,989,000        1,219,000 
   
 
 
Total adjustments    14,134,000        2,373,000        (60,000) 
   
 
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities    23,552,000        10,847,000        6,564,000 
   
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:                     
             Proceeds from maturing and called investment securities    34,583,000        39,150,000        62,065,000 
             Purchases of investment securities    -        (16,966,000)    (106,927,000) 
             Net increase in loans made to customers    (168,225,000)    (130,128,000)        (82,106,000) 
             Net additions to premises and equipment    (3,343,000)        (755,000)        (877,000) 
   
 
 
                           Net Cash Applied to Investing Activities    (136,985,000)    (108,699,000)    (127,845,000) 
   
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:                     
             Net increase in demand deposits and savings accounts    36,655,000        41,375,000    126,921,000 
             Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit    36,764,000        25,746,000        5,636,000 
             Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings    29,600,000        32,200,000        (8,663,000) 
             Payments on long-term debt and other borrowings    (11,000)        (9,000)        (8,000) 
             Proceeds from long term debt and other borrowings    -        10,310,000        - 
             Cash dividends paid    (952,000)        (834,000)        (755,000) 
             Tax benefit from stock-based compensation    10,000        -        - 
             Proceeds from issuance of common stock    516,000        398,000        186,000 
   
 
 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities    102,582,000        109,186,000    123,317,000 
   
 
 
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents    (10,851,000)        11,334,000        2,036,000 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Beginning of Period    37,779,000        26,445,000        24,409,000 
   
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at End of Period    $ 26,928,000    $ 37,779,000    $ 26,445,000 
   
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information                     
   Cash paid during the period for:                     
         Interest on deposits    $ 23,087,000    $ 15,897,000    $ 8,485,000 
   
 
 
         Income taxes    $ 5,706,000    $ 7,525,000    $ 5,622,000 
   
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.             

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San Joaquin Bancorp and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY AND ITS SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of operations

San Joaquin Bancorp is a bank holding company, incorporated in the state of California, for the purpose of acquiring all the capital stock of San Joaquin Bank, an insured member bank, through a holding company reorganization. The Reorganization was effective at the close of business July 31, 2006. San Joaquin Bank is a California state-chartered Bank that commenced operations in December 1980. The Company has four operating branches, three located in Bakersfield, California, and one in Delano, California. San Joaquin Bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is a member of the Federal Reserve. The majority of the Company's business activity is with customers located within the County of Kern, California.

In 1987, San Joaquin Bank formed a subsidiary, Kern Island Company, to acquire, develop, sell or operate commercial or residential real property located in the Company's market area. In 1993, the Bank formed a limited partnership, Farmersville Village Grove Associates (a California limited partnership), to acquire and operate low-income housing projects under the auspices of the Rural Economic and Community Development Department (formerly Farmers Home Administration), United States Department of Agriculture. Kern Island Company is the 5% general partner and San Joaquin Bank is the 95% limited partner.

During August 2006, San Joaquin Bancorp formed San Joaquin Bancorp Trust #1, a Delaware statutory business trust, for the purpose of completing a private placement of $10 million in floating rate trust preferred securities.

The following is a summary of the Company's significant accounting policies.

The accounting and reporting policies of San Joaquin Bancorp and its subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practice in the banking industry.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for losses on loans and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In connection with the determination of the allowances for losses on loans and foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans and foreclosed real estate, future additions to the allowances may be necessary based on changes in local economic conditions. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company's allowances for losses on loans and foreclosed real estate. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowances based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include San Joaquin Bancorp, and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All financial information presented in these financial statements includes the operations of the Bank year-to-date and on a comparative basis in prior years. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. San Joaquin Bancorp Trust #1 was established for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities. Based on the requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (FIN) 46R and accepted industry interpretation and presentation, the trust has not been consolidated. Instead, the Company’s investment in the trust are included in other assets on the balance sheet and junior subordinated debentures are presented in long-term debt (Note 9).

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Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents from banks include cash on hand, balances with the Federal Reserve Bank, balances due from other banks, and federal funds sold readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are generally 90 days or less from maturity at the time of purchase, presenting insignificant risk of changes in value due to interest rate changes. The Company is required by federal regulations to maintain certain minimum average balances with the Federal Reserve, based primarily on the Company’s average daily deposit balances. At December 31, 2007, the Company had required balances and compensating balances with the Federal Reserve of $2,433,000.

Investment securities

The Company classifies its qualifying investments as trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." Management has reviewed the securities portfolio and classified securities as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale. The Company’s policy of classifying investments as held-to-maturity is based upon its ability and management’s intent to hold such securities to maturity. Securities expected to be held-to-maturity are carried at amortized historical cost. All other securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value. Fair value is determined based upon quoted market prices. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale are included in shareholders’ equity on an after-tax basis. Gains and losses on dispositions of investment securities are included in noninterest income and are determined using the specific identification method.

Loans

Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of deferred and unearned income and the allowance for possible loan losses. Interest on loans is accrued monthly on a simple interest basis.

In general, loans are placed on a non-accrual basis when there is significant doubt as to collectibility of interest or principal, or when interest or principal becomes 90 days past due unless the loan is secured and in the process of collection. Interest accrued but uncollected is reversed when a loan is placed on a non-accrual basis. Loans are restored to an accrual basis only when payments are current and the borrower has demonstrated an ability and an intent to perform in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. Foreclosed assets to be held and used are treated the same way they would be had the assets been acquired in a manner other than through foreclosure. These assets are periodically reviewed for impairment if conditions indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.

The Company defers both non-refundable loan fees and direct origination costs of loans. The deferred fees and costs are amortized into income over the expected lives of the related loans.

Allowance for possible loan losses and liability for off-balance sheet exposure

SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan", as amended, and SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies", are the primary sources of guidance on accounting for loan losses and liability for off-balance sheet exposure. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which, in management's judgment, is adequate to absorb potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management's evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio, credit concentrations, trends in historical loss experience, specific impaired loans, and economic conditions. A loan is considered impaired if it is probable that the lender will be unable to collect all amounts due under 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. Allowances for impaired loans are generally determined based on collateral values or the present value of estimated cash flows. The allowance is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to expense, and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Changes in the allowance relating to impaired loans are charged or credited to the provision for loan losses.

Management believes that the allowance for possible loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, review the allowance for possible loan losses. These agencies may require additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available at the time of their examination.

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Management also evaluates the liability for off-balance sheet exposure from unfunded commitments and standby letters of credit in accordance with SFAS No. 5. SFAS No. 5 states that if a loss contingency exists, the likelihood that the future event or events will confirm the loss or impairment of an asset can range from remote to probable. Recognition of a liability is required only if a loss is probable and can reasonably be estimated. The liability for unfunded commitments and standby letters of credit is presented as part of other liabilities in the balance sheet. The liability for unfunded commitments and standby letters of credit was $0 at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Premises and equipment

Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 25 years for buildings, 5 to 20 years for leasehold improvements and 3 to 10 years for furniture and equipment. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses and betterments are capitalized.

Leases

The Company leases two of its branch offices. Leases are accounted for as capital leases or operating leases based upon the requirements of GAAP. Specifically, when the terms of the lease indicate that the company is leasing the building for most of its useful economic life or the sum of the lease payments represents most of the fair value of the building, the transaction is accounted for as a capital lease wherein the building is recognized as an asset of the Company and the net present value of the contracted lease payments is recognized as a long-term liability.

Other real estate owned

Other real estate owned consisting of properties acquired as a result of foreclosure of loans or loans considered in-substance foreclosures where the Company is in the process of foreclosing are carried at the lower of the loan balance or appraised value net of estimated selling costs. Foreclosed assets to be held and used are treated the same way they would be had the assets been acquired in a manner other than through foreclosure. These assets are periodically reviewed for impairment if conditions indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.

Income taxes

There are two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense approximates taxes to be paid or refunded for the applicable period. Balance sheet amounts of deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported net amounts. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. The provision for income taxes is based on pretax financial accounting income.

Advertising costs

The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. Advertising expense was $260,000, $254,000, and $281,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

Derivative financial instruments

SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", as amended, provides guidance on accounting for derivative instruments. A derivative is typically defined as an instrument whose value is “derived” from an underlying instrument, index or rate, such as a future, forward, swap, or option contract, or other financial instrument with similar characteristics. SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivatives be recorded at fair value on the balance sheet. Certain derivatives that meet specific criteria qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133. If a derivative does not meet specific criteria, the ineffective portion of gains or losses associated with changes in its fair value are immediately recognized in the income statement.

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock

As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), the Company is required to maintain an investment in capital stock of the FHLB. In addition, as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), the Company is required to maintain an investment in capital stock of the FRB. The investments in both the FHLB and the FRB are carried at cost in the accompanying Consolidated

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Balance Sheet under Interest receivable and other assets and are subject to certain redemption requirements by the FHLB and FRB.

Common stock

The Company has authorized 20,000,000 shares of common stock. Each share entitles the holder to one vote. There are no dividend or liquidation preferences, participation rights, call prices or dates, conversion prices or rates, sinking fund requirements, or unusual voting rights associated with these shares. The Company has also authorized 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. However, no preferred stock was issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Comprehensive income (loss)

The Company has adopted SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income.” Comprehensive income is equal to net income plus the change in “other comprehensive income,” as defined by SFAS No. 130. This statement requires the Company to report income and (loss) from non-owner sources. The components of other comprehensive income currently applicable to the Company are net unrealized gains and losses on interest rate cap contracts, net unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investment securities, and unamortized post-retirement benefit obligation resulting from the implementation of the requirements under SFAS No. 158. SFAS No. 130 requires that an entity: (a) classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial statement, and (b) report the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separately from common stock and retained earnings in the equity section of the balance sheet.

Earnings per share

In February 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share”, which was adopted by the Company for the year ended December 31, 1997. SFAS No. 128 replaces the presentation of primary earnings per share with a presentation of basic earnings per share based upon the weighted average number of common shares for the period. It also requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share for companies with complex capital structures.

Stock-based compensation

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure.” This statement applies to financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. It is an amendment of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to provide alternative methods of transition for an entity that voluntarily changes to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123. SFAS No. 123 defines a fair value based method of accounting for employee stock options or similar equity instruments.

However, both also allow an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. Under the intrinsic value based method, compensation cost is the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at grant date or other measurement date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock.

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for its stock-based awards using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Bulletin ("APB") Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and its related interpretations. No compensation expense was 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. 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 differs from the Company’s stock option awards. The Company’s calculations were made using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and requires subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility, future dividends, and expected time to exercise, which greatly affect the calculated values.

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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 grant date as prescribed by SFAS No. 123, for the years ended December 31, 2005:

 

Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2005


Net Income, as reported 

  $ 6,624,000 
 
Add: Stock-based employee compensation     
   expense included in reported net income     
   net of related tax effects    - 
 
Deduct: Total stock-based employee     
   compensation expense determined under     
   fair value method for all awards, net of     
   related tax effects    (1,153,000) 
   
 
Pro Forma Net Income    $ 5,471,000 
   
 
Earnings per Share:     
   Basic -- as reported    $ 1.94 
   Basic -- pro forma    $ 1.60 
 
   Diluted -- as reported    $ 1.81 
   Diluted -- pro forma    $ 1.50 

SFAS No. 123 was revised in December 2004 (SFAS 123(R)) to require that, effective for periods beginning after June 15, 2005, the Company begin using the fair market value method for valuing and accounting for stock options. On April 14, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the adoption of a new rule which delayed the implementation date for the new requirements until 2006. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123(R) on a prospective basis.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, which amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities, and SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities. Hybrid financial instruments are single financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative. Under SFAS No. 155, entities can elect to record certain hybrid financial instruments at fair value as individual financial instruments. Prior to this amendment, certain hybrid financial instruments were required to be separated into two instruments — a derivative and host — and generally only the derivative was recorded at fair value. SFAS No. 155 also requires that beneficial interests in securitized assets be evaluated for either freestanding or embedded derivatives. SFAS No. 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after January 1, 2007. The Company does not have any instruments that meet the criteria covered by this pronouncement as of the end of the current period reported.

In March 2006, FASB SFAS No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets—An Amendment of SFAS No. 140, was issued. SFAS No. 156 requires that all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities be initially measured at fair value, if practicable, and permits, but does not require, the subsequent measurement of servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value. Under SFAS No. 156, an entity can elect subsequent fair value measurement of its servicing assets and servicing liabilities by class. An entity should apply the requirements for recognition and initial measurement of servicing assets and servicing liabilities prospectively to all transactions after the effective date. SFAS No. 156 permits an entity to reclassify certain available-for-sale securities to trading securities provided that they are identified in some manner as offsetting the entity’s exposure to changes in fair value of se rvicing assets or servicing liabilities subsequently measured at fair value. The provisions of SFAS No. 156 are effective for an entity as of the beginning of its first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company does not have any instruments that meet the criteria covered by this pronouncement as of the end of the current period reported.

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On July 13, 2006, FASB issued FASB Interpretation 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes: an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the "Interpretation"). FIN 48 clarifies SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to indicate a criterion that an individual tax position would have to meet for some or all of the income tax benefit to be recognized in a taxable entity’s financial statements. Under the guidelines of the Interpretation, an entity should recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position if it determines that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on examination. The term “more likely than not” means “a likelihood of more than 50 percent.” In assessing whether the more-likely-than-not criterion is met, the entity should assume that the tax position will be reviewed by the applicable taxing authority.

FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The cumulative effect of applying FIN 48 should be reported as an adjustment to retained earnings at the beginning of the period in which the Interpretation is adopted. The Company adopted the new interpretation in 2007. Based upon an evaluation using the criteria covered in the interpretation, adoption had no material impact on the financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. SFAS No. 157 is effective for the year beginning January 1, 2008, with early adoption permitted on January 1, 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 123(R)". SFAS No. 158 requires the recognition of the funded status of the Company's benefit plans as a net liability or asset, which requires an offsetting adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders' equity. SFAS No. 158 further requires the Company to measure its benefit obligations as of the balance sheet date. The Company adopted these recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 158 effective December 31, 2006, which required recognition of the previously unrecognized transition obligation for the Company’s pension benefits and postretirement medical benefit program. The following table illustrates the adjustments recorded to adopt SFAS No. 158:

Incremental Effect of Applying SFAS No. 158
on Individual Line Items in the Statement of Financial Position
December 31, 2006

    Before        After 
    Application of        Application of 
    SFAS No. 158    Adjustments    SFAS No. 158 
   
 
 
Deferred Income Taxes    $ 4,923,000    $ 1,309,000    $ 6,232,000 
Total Assets    747,621,000    1,309,000    748,930,000 
Liability for Pension Benefits    4,891,000    2,857,000    7,748,000 
Total Liabilities    700,207,000    2,857,000    703,064,000 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)    (85,000)    (1,548,000)    (1,633,000) 
Total Stockholders' Equity    $ 47,414,000    $ (1,548,000)    $ 45,866,000 

FAS 158 requires the Company to measure its benefit obligations as of the balance sheet date effective December 31, 2008. The Company currently uses a December 31 measurement date.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities —Including an Amendment of SFAS No. 115. This standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and liabilities and certain other items at fair value. An enterprise will report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The fair value option may be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis, with several exceptions, such as those investments accounted for by the equity method, and once elected, the option is irrevocable unless a new election date occurs. The fair value option can be applied only to entire instruments and not to portions thereof. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the b eginning of the previous fiscal year provided that the entity makes that choice in

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the first 120 days of that fiscal year and also elects to apply the provisions of SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. Management is currently evaluating the effects of adopting SFAS No. 159 on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (SAB 108). SAB 108 was issued in order to eliminate the diversity of practice surrounding how public companies quantify financial statement misstatements. The Company has historically focused on the impact of misstatements on the income statement, including the reversing effect of prior year misstatements. With a focus on the income statement, the Company’s analysis can lead to the accumulation of misstatements in the balance sheet. In applying SAB 108, the Company must also consider accumulated misstatements in the balance sheet. SAB 108 permits companies to initially apply its provisions by recording the cumulative effect of misstatements as adjustments to the balance sheet as of the first day of the fiscal year, with an offsetting adjustment recorded to retained earnings, net of tax. As a result of the implementation, the Company corrected certain misstatements in prior year financial statements. These misstatements were not material for each of the years in which they were made, nor were they material on a cumulative basis.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform with the presentation in the current year financial statements.

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NOTE 2 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

At December 31, 2007, the investment securities portfolio was comprised of securities classified by the Company as held-to-maturity and as available-for-sale, in accordance with SFAS No. 115. The Company has the ability and intent to hold the held-to-maturity securities in its investment portfolio to maturity. Therefore, the resulting investment securities classified as held-to-maturity are being carried at amortized cost. The available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value at December 31, 2007 with unrealized gains or losses included as a component of other comprehensive income recorded in shareholders’ equity. The amortized cost and estimated market value of total investment securities at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

        Gross Unrealized    Gross Unrealized     
December 31, 2007    Amortized Cost    Gains    Losses    Market Value 

 
 
 
 
Held-to-Maturity Securities:                 
   U.S. Treasury securities    $ 3,999,000    $ 40,000    $           -    $ 4,039,000 
   Securities of U.S. government                 
       agencies and corporations    61,095,000    95,000    (197,000)    60,993,000 
   Obligations of states and                 
       political subdivisions    -    -    -    - 
   Mortgage-backed securities    41,764,000    -    (737,000)    41,027,000 
   Other securities    -    -    -    - 
   
 
 
 
             Total Held-to-Maturity Securities    $ 106,858,000    $ 135,000    $ (934,000)    $ 106,059,000 
   
 
 
 
 
Available-for-Sale Securities:                 
   U.S. Treasury securities    $           -    $           -    $           -    $           - 
   Securities of U.S. government                 
       agencies and corporations    -    -    -    - 
   Obligations of states and                 
       political subdivisions    4,009,000    4,000    (21,000)    3,992,000 
   Mortgage-backed securities    -    -    -    - 
   Other securities    2,500,000    -    (59,000)    2,441,000 
   
 
 
 
             Total Available-for-Sale Securities    $ 6,509,000    $ 4,000    $ (80,000)    $ 6,433,000 
   
 
 
 
Total Investment Securities    $ 113,367,000    $ 139,000    $ (1,014,000)    $ 112,492,000 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

        Gross Unrealized    Gross Unrealized     
December 31, 2006    Amortized Cost    Gains    Losses    Market Value 

 
 
 
 
Held-to-Maturity Securities:                 
   U.S. Treasury securities    $ 16,983,000    $ 5,000    $ (74,000)    $ 16,914,000 
   Securities of U.S. government                 
       agencies and corporations    72,755,000    4,000    (979,000)    71,780,000 
   Obligations of states and                 
       political subdivisions    -    -    -    - 
   Mortgage-backed securities    51,084,000    -    (1,463,000)    49,621,000 
   Other securities    -    -    -    - 
   
 
 
 
             Total Held-to-Maturity Securities    $ 140,822,000    $ 9,000    $ (2,516,000)    $ 138,315,000 
   
 
 
 
 
Available-for-Sale Securities:                 
   U.S. Treasury securities    $           -    $           -    $           -    $           - 
   Securities of U.S. government                 
       agencies and corporations    -    -    -    - 
   Obligations of states and                 
       political subdivisions    4,646,000    18,000    (15,000)    4,649,000 
   Mortgage-backed securities    -    -    -    - 
   Other securities    2,500,000    -    (77,000)    2,423,000 
   
 
 
 
             Total Available-for-Sale Securities    $ 7,146,000    $ 18,000    $ (92,000)    $ 7,072,000 
   
 
 
 
Total Investment Securities    $ 147,968,000    $ 27,000    $ (2,608,000)    $ 145,387,000 
   
 
 
 

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As of December 31, 2007, securities carried at $105,920,000 were pledged to secure public deposits, other deposits, and short-term funding needs as compared to $121,427,000 at December 31, 2006.

The book value and market value of securities at December 31, 2007, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

        Unrealized Gain     
    Amortized Cost    (Loss)    Market Value 
   
 
 
Held-to-Maturity Securities:             
   Due in one year or less    $ 46,983,000    $ 41,000    $ 47,024,000 
   Due after one year through five years    17,176,000    21,000    17,197,000 
   Due after five years through ten years    7,384,000    (233,000)    7,151,000 
   Due after ten years    35,315,000    (628,000)    34,687,000 
   
 
 
             Total Held-to-Maturity Securities    $ 106,858,000    $ (799,000)    $ 106,059,000 
   
 
 
 
Available-for-Sale Securities:             
   Due in one year or less    $           -    $           -    $           - 
   Due after one year through five years    1,211,000    (5,000)    1,206,000 
   Due after five years through ten years    216,000    (1,000)    215,000 
   Due after ten years    2,582,000    (11,000)    2,571,000 
   No stated maturity    2,500,000    (59,000)    2,441,000 
   
 
 
             Total Available-for-Sale Securities    $ 6,509,000    $ (76,000)    $ 6,433,000 
   
 
 
 
Total Investment Securities    $ 113,367,000    $ (875,000)    $ 112,492,000 
   
 
 

Substantially all of the held-to-maturity securities set forth in the preceding table are investment-grade debt securities which have experienced a decline in fair value due to changes in market interest rates, not in estimated cash flows. Since the Company has the intent and ability to retain its investment in these securities for a period of time to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value, no other than temporary impairment was recorded on these securities during 2007 or 2006.

In March 2006, certain securities were transferred from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale. At the time of transfer, these securities had a carrying value of $2,834,000 and a net unrealized loss of $21,000. The transfer of the securities to the available-for sale category was based upon a change in the Company's intent with respect to holding the securities to maturity.

NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES

Loans by major category consist of the following as of December 31:

    2007    2006 
   
 
Commercial and industrial loans    $ 76,312,000    $ 63,753,000 
Real estate loans    597,152,000    451,608,000 
Consumer loans    3,815,000    1,535,000 
Loans to finance agricultural production    19,097,000    20,864,000 
All other loans    3,692,000    1,000 
   
 
    700,068,000    537,761,000 
Less: Allowance for possible loan losses    9,268,000    8,409,000 
Less: Deferred loan fees    1,610,000    1,353,000 
   
 
 
Net Loans    $ 689,190,000    $ 527,999,000 
   
 

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At December 31, 2007 and 2006, loans included fair value adjustments of $6,930,000 and $796,000, respectively, for loans hedged in accordance with SFAS No. 133. See Note 6.

Changes in the allowance for possible loan losses are as follows:             
 
    Year to Date December 31     
   
    2007    2006        2005 
   
 
 
Beginning Balance    $ 8,409,000    $ 7,003,000    $ 5,487,000 
Provision charged to expense    900,000    1,730,000        1,200,000 
Loans charged off    (63,000)    (514,000)        (860,000) 
Recoveries    22,000    190,000        298,000 
   
 
 
Ending Balance    $ 9,268,000    $ 8,409,000    $ 7,003,000 
   
 
 

(*) Allowance for off-balance sheet risks is presented as part of the accrued interest and other liabilities in the balance sheet.

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had loans amounting to approximately $7,754,000 and $3,045,000, respectively, that were specifically classified as loans that when based on current information and events, it is possible that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Of these loans, $6,139,000 and $457,000, respectively, are secured by real estate, including $270,000 and $0, respectively, of SBA loans guaranteed by the U.S. Government. Total reserves allocated to classified loans were $1,873,000 for 2007 and $1,059,000 for 2006.

At December 31, the recorded investment in loans that were considered impaired under SFAS No. 114 was $0 in 2007 and 2006. As such, there were no reserves allocated to impaired loans at these dates.

There are no commitments to lend additional funds to the borrowers of impaired or non-accrual loans at December 31, 2007.

Concentrations of Credit risk

Most of the Company's business is with customers located within the County of Kern, California. The loan portfolio is well diversified, although the Company has significant credit arrangements that are secured by real estate collateral. The Company makes real estate loans for both development and long-term financing. The Company's real estate loan portfolio was as follows at December 31:

               2007               2006 
   
 
Construction and land development    $ 215,431,000    $ 177,493,000 
Secured by residential properties    30,508,000    19,950,000 
Secured by farmland    75,111,000    54,974,000 
Secured by commercial properties    276,102,000    199,191,000 
 
    $ 597,152,000    $ 451,608,000 
   
 

In addition to real estate loans outstanding, the Company had loan commitments and standby letters of credit related to real estate loans of $108,525,000 and $102,994,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company extends credit to a number of borrowers that may be engaged in similar activities which would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, there were extensions of credits to churches totaling approximately $70,493,000 and $77,920,000, respectively.

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NOTE 4 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT         
 
Premises and equipment at December 31 are summarized as follows:     
 
             2007             2006 
   
 
Cost:         
   Land    $ 3,210,000    $ 909,000 
   Building    6,150,000    5,927,000 
   Leasehold improvements - building    799,000    837,000 
   Furniture and equipment    4,023,000    4,169,000 
   Construction in process    355,000    190,000 


         Total Cost    14,537,000    12,032,000 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization    4,394,000    4,410,000 


             Total Premises and Equipment    $ 10,143,000    $ 7,622,000 
   
 

Depreciation and amortization expense for premises and equipment amounted to $906,000, $894,000, and $939,000 in 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

One of the Company's branch office locations is subject to a non-cancelable operating lease agreement expiring in 2016 with renewal option periods extending through 2026. At December 31, 2007, minimum rental commitments for non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

Year Ending    Minimum 
December 31    Payments 
2008    $ 82,000 
2009    82,000 
2010    82,000 
2011    82,000 
2012    82,000 
Thereafter    259,000 
   
 
Total Minimum Payments    $ 669,000 
   

Minimum payments do not include rental payments that would be due if the Company were to renew the leases when they expire. Management does not expect to renew both leases when they expire. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 amounted to $127,000, $126,000, and $139,000, respectively.

NOTE 5 - INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE

The investment in other real estate owned consists of a 48-unit seniors apartment project located in Farmersville, California. This project is financed by the Rural Economic and Community Development Department (formerly Farmers Home Administration), United States Department of Agriculture (RECD). The Company acquired the project by a grant deed executed in lieu of foreclosure pursuant to a judgment entered December 3, 1991, in Kern County Superior Court. The deed was executed in settlement of a $400,000 loan owed to the Company. Concurrent with the acquisition, the Company assumed an $880,000 loan payable to the RECD. The project is operated by Farmersville Village Grove Associates, a California limited partnership, in which San Joaquin Bank is the 95% limited partner and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kern Island Company, is the 5% general partner.

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The investment in other real estate owned was originally recorded at the outstanding loan amount in addition to the balance of the note payable assumed by the Company as noted above, and consists of the following at December 31:

    2007    2006 
   
 
Cost:         
   Building & improvements    $ 1,430,000    $ 1,430,000 
   Land    49,000    49,000 


       Total Cost    1,479,000    1,479,000 
Less: Accumulated depreciation    902,000    836,000 


 
             Total Investment in Real Estate    $ 577,000    $ 643,000 
   
 

Depreciation expense for the investment in real estate was $66,000, $67,000, and $60,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The carrying value is not considered to be impaired. The Company accounts for this property as an investment in real estate to be held and used, as the Company applied for and was granted an exemption by the FDIC from the regulatory requirement to divest of real estate owned within specified time periods.

On August 22, 2007, Farmersville Village Grove Associates (“Seller”) and Pacific West Communities, Inc. (“Buyer”) entered into a purchase agreement for the sale of the project.

The sale price is $1,675,000 and is subject to the following terms: All cash including deposit, and subject to and contingent upon the assumption of an existing note secured by a first deed of trust in favor of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the anticipated approximate amount of $775,000, authorization of a tax-exempt bond sale by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee and receipt of an allocation of federal tax credits by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. Under this structure, it is anticipated that Seller will net approximately $900,000 in cash subject to certain prorations and adjustments. This sale is further contingent upon buyer’s inspection of the property and inspection of compliance and property management records and accounting documents.

Escrow is expected to close in the first half of 2009.

NOTE 6 - DERIVATIVES

It is the objective of the Company to manage exposure of its assets and liabilities to interest rate risk including repricing mismatch risk and basis risk. These risks are explained below:

  • Interest rate risk overall is the potential for loss of future income or economic value of equity caused by an adverse change in interest rates;
  • Repricing mismatch risk is the potential for loss of earnings or economic value of equity that occurs when assets and liabilities have different average maturities or repricing dates;
  • Basis risk is the potential for loss of earnings or economic value of equity that most commonly occurs when variable-rate assets and liabilities are tied to different indices.

The Company uses derivatives as part of its risk management to hedge exposure to the above risks. In particular, the Company uses two types of hedge instruments to manage these risks:

  • Cash flow hedges, in the form of interest rate caps, that hedge against interest rate changes that may affect expected future cash flows in the form of additional interest expense on deposit liabilities; and
  • Fair value hedges, in the form of interest rate swaps, that hedge against interest rate changes that may affect the fair value of loan assets and lower interest income.

During the term of the hedges, both the cash flow and fair value hedge relationships are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting cash flows and changes in fair value, respectively, attributed to the hedged risks. An assessment of effectiveness is performed at least quarterly in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended, to correspond to financial statement reporting. Any amounts of the hedges’ ineffectiveness are recognized in earnings during the period being reported. Under SFAS No. 133, these derivatives are carried at fair value and are included in other assets or other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet if they have a positive or negative fair value, respectively.

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Each type of derivative instrument utilized is explained in more detail below.

Cash Flow Hedges

The Company entered into two interest rate cap contracts with a third party for non-trading purposes, to manage the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the amount of interest expense of our deposits. The interest rate cap contracts qualify as derivative financial instruments as an end user to hedge the interest rate exposure of existing assets and liabilities. Interest rate caps are agreements where, for a fee, the purchaser obtains the right to receive interest payments when a variable interest rate moves above or below a specified cap rate. Such instruments are typically linked to long-term debt, short-term borrowings and pools of similar residential mortgages. Interest rate cap contracts are accounted for on an accrual basis with revenue or expenses recognized as adjustments to income or expense on the underlying linked assets or liabilities. These contracts are recorded at fair market value and the related unreali zed gains or losses on these contracts are deferred as a component of other comprehensive income recorded in shareholders’ equity. These deferred gains and losses are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the same period in which the related interest payments being hedged are recognized in income. Over the 12 months ending December 31, 2008, the Company expects to amortize $25,000 of the unrealized loss as an adjustment to interest expense. However, to the extent that any of these contracts are not considered to be perfectly effective in offsetting the change in the value of the interest payments being hedged, any changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion of these contracts are immediately recognized in income.

Interest rate cap contracts generally are not terminated. When terminations do occur, gain or losses are recorded as adjustments to the carrying value of the underlying assets or liabilities and recognized as income or expense over either the remaining expected lives of such underlying assets or liabilities or the remaining life of the instrument. In circumstances where the underlying assets or liabilities are sold, any remaining carrying value adjustments and the cumulative change in value of any open positions are recognized immediately as a component of the gain or loss on disposition of such underlying assets or liabilities. If an interest rate cap contract is considered to be no longer effective, any deferred gain or loss on the contract is recognized immediately in income.

At December 31, 2007, we had interest rate cap contracts on $14,000,000 notional amount of indebtedness. Interest rate cap contracts with notional amounts of $7,000,000 and $7,000,000 have cap rates of 6.50%, and 6.00%, respectively. Notional amount of $14,000,000 outstanding contracts will mature on June 2, 2008. No portion of the interest rate cap contracts was ineffective for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005; therefore, no gain or loss was recognized in earnings for these periods.

Fair Value Hedges

The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements with a third party, to hedge against changes in fair value of certain fixed rate loans. The Company uses this as a means to offer fixed rate loans to customers, while maintaining a variable rate income that better suits the Company's needs. Under an interest rate swap agreement, the Company agrees to pay a fixed rate to the counter party while receiving a floating rate based on the 1-month LIBOR.

The interest rate swap agreements are considered to be a hedge against changes in the fair value of certain fixed rate loans. The interest rate swap agreements are fair value hedges that qualify as derivative financial instruments under SFAS No. 133.

  • Short-Cut Method:
     
      o      The Company uses the “short-cut” method of accounting for the majority of swap agreements. These hedges are considered perfectly effective against changes in the fair value of the loan due to changes in the benchmark interest rate over its term. Accordingly, the hedges are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet and any changes in fair value of the swap are recognized currently in earnings and the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged assets attributable to the hedged risk is recognized currently in earnings.
     
  • Long-Haul Method:
     
      o      A portion of swap agreements are accounted for under the “long-haul” method of accounting. Under this accounting method, the Company cannot assume zero ineffectiveness between the swap and the loan. The Company uses the “long-haul” method where the swap agreements contain provisions that prohibit the use of the “short-cut” method. Under the “long-haul” method, the hedge ineffectiveness of the swap is measured as the difference in the present value of future cash flows of the actual swap from the current period end to maturity of the swap and the present value of the future cash flows of a hypothetical swap from the current period end to maturity of the hypothetical swap instrument. The hypothetical swap instrument perfectly mirrors the underlying hedged loan. The hedging relationship is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting
     

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    changes in fair value attributed to the hedged risk during the period that the hedge is designated. Under this method, an assessment of effectiveness must be performed whenever financial statements or earnings are reported and at least quarterly. Based on the assessment, any ineffectiveness is recognized as income or expense in the current reporting period.

    As of December 31, 2007, we had interest rate swap agreements on $145,630,000 notional amount of indebtedness. At December 31, 2007, the fair value of the swaps was a liability of $6,912,000 and is included with other liabilities on the balance sheet. A corresponding fair value adjustment is included on the balance sheet with the hedged item. The ineffective portion of these derivatives recognized in earnings was a gain of $17,000 in 2007 and $0 in 2006 and 2005.

    NOTE 7 - DEPOSITS         
     
    Deposits include the following:         
     
        2007    2006 
       
     
     
    Noninterest-bearing    $ 158,461,000    $ 189,792,000 
     
    NOW    21,715,000    25,773,000 
    Money market    253,183,000    255,126,000 
    Savings    193,119,000    119,132,000 
    Time deposits & IRAs of $100,000 or more    76,219,000    44,581,000 
    Other time deposits & IRAs    13,376,000    8,250,000 
       
     
       Total Interest-Bearing Deposits    557,612,000    452,862,000 
       
     
     
    Total Deposits    $ 716,073,000    $ 642,654,000 
       
     

    At December 31, 2007, the scheduled maturities of time certificates of deposit are as follows:

    2008    $ 87,546,000 
    2009    1,972,000 
    2010    77,000 
       
     
        $ 89,595,000 
       

    The Company may occasionally obtain brokered deposits as an additional source of funding. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company held brokered time deposits totaling $12,992,000 and $11,498,000. Of these balances, $7,538,000 are included in time deposits of less than $100,000 and have a remaining maturity of 1 year or less. $454,000 are included in time deposits of $100,000 or less and have a remaining maturity of more than one year. The remaining $5,000,000 are included in time deposits of $100,000 or more and have a remaining maturity of 1 year or less.

    NOTE 8 - SHORT TERM BORROWINGS

    The Company had collateralized and uncollateralized federal fund lines of credit with other correspondent banks aggregating $40,000,000, and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) lines of credit totaling $98,150,000 at December 31, 2007. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had advances on its lines of credit in the amount of $61,800,000 and $32,200,000, respectively. These lines of credit generally have interest rates indexed to the Federal Funds rate, short-term U.S. Treasury rates, or LIBOR. FHLB advances are collateralized by investment securities and loans. As of December 31, 2007, $21,428,000 in investment securities and $141,317,000 in loans were pledged as collateral for FHLB advances. All lines of credit are on an “as available” basis and can be revoked by the grantor at any time.

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    NOTE 9 - LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER BORROWINGS         
    Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31:         
        2007    2006 
       
     
    Mortgage note payable, 9% stated rate - matures 2030    $ 777,000    $ 788,000 
    Subordinated note, 3 month LIBOR + 2.7% floating rate - due 2019    6,000,000    6,000,000 
    Junior subordinated note, 3 month LIBOR + 1.6% floating rate - due 2036    10,000,000    10,000,000 
    Junior subordinated note, 3 month LIBOR + 1.6% floating rate - due 2036    310,000    310,000 
       
     
       Total Long-Term Debt    $ 17,087,000    $ 17,098,000 
       
     

    The mortgage note payable is secured by a 48-unit seniors apartment project and is payable in monthly installments of $2,300 including interest at a stated rate of 9%. The loan matures in 2030. The note is classified as a Rural Rental Housing (RRH) loan issued pursuant to the Housing Act of 1949. Under the RRH program, the borrower pays interest at a rate lower than the stated rate.

    The subordinated note is a capital security that qualifies as Tier 2 capital pursuant to capital adequacy guidelines promulgated by the federal regulatory agencies. The subordinated note matures in 2019. The Company may redeem the subordinated note, at par, on or after April 23, 2009, subject to compliance with California and federal banking regulations. The subordinated note resets quarterly and bears interest at a rate equal to the three-month LIBOR index plus a margin of 2.70% .

    Both junior subordinated notes are related to the issuance of trust preferred securities. On September 1, 2006, San Joaquin Bancorp and San Joaquin Bancorp Trust #1, a Delaware statutory trust, entered into a Purchase Agreement with TWE, Ltd. for the sale of $10 million of floating rate trust preferred securities issued by the Trust and guaranteed by the Company.

    On September 1, 2006, the Trust issued $10 million of trust preferred securities to TWE, ltd. and $310,000 of common securities to the Company under an Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of September 1, 2006. The trust preferred securities are guaranteed by the Company on a subordinated basis pursuant to a Guarantee Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006.

    The trust preferred securities have a floating annual rate, reset quarterly, equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 1.60% . These securities mature September 30, 2036 and can be redeemed after September 30, 2011. Each of the trust preferred securities represents an undivided interest in the assets of the Trust.

    The Company owns all of the Trust's common securities. The Trust's only assets are the junior subordinated notes issued by the Company on substantially the same payment terms as the trust preferred securities. The Company's junior subordinated notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of September 1, 2006.

    The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has advised the Company that the trust preferred securities are eligible as Tier 1 capital.

    Estimated future maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2007 are as follows:

    Years Ending     
    December 31     
    2008    11,000 
    2009    12,000 
    2010    13,000 
    2011    14,000 
    2012    16,000 
    Thereafter    17,021,000 

        $ 17,087,000 
       

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    NOTE 10 - CONTINGENCIES

    In the normal course of business, the Company occasionally becomes party to litigation. In the opinion of management, based upon advice of legal counsel, pending or threatened litigation involving the Company will not have a material adverse effect upon its financial condition or results of operations.

    NOTE 11 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

    The balance sheet does not reflect various commitments relating to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk which are used in the normal course of business. In addition to derivatives, these instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Management does not anticipate that the settlement of these financial instruments will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position.

    These financial instruments carry various degrees of credit risk. Credit risk is defined as the possibility that a loss may occur from the failure of another party to perform according to the terms of the contract.

    The contractual amounts of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit represent the amount of credit risk. Since many of the commitments and letters of credit are expected to expire without being drawn, the contractual amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

    Commitments to extend credit are legally binding loan commitments with set expiration dates. They are intended to be disbursed, subject to certain conditions, upon request of the borrower. The Company receives a fee for providing a commitment. The Company evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon the extension of credit, is based on management's evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, equipment and real estate.

    Standby letters of credit are provided to customers to guarantee their performance, generally in the production of goods and services or under contractual commitments in the financial market.

    The following is a summary of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit at December 31:

        2007    2006 
       
     
     
    Commitments to extend credit    $ 223,307,000    $ 291,717,000 
    Standby letters of credit    $ 11,632,000    $ 10,537,000 

    NOTE 12 - STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

    The Bank has two stock option plans pursuant to which common stock of the Company may be acquired. The Company adopted the plans to retain and motivate key employees and enhance shareholder value by aligning the financial interests of those employees with those of shareholders.

    On May 1, 1989, the Board of Directors of the Bank adopted and approved the San Joaquin Bank Stock Option Plan dated May 1, 1989. The plan was approved by the shareholders on April 18, 1989. Under this plan, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company's stock on the date of grant and each option is exercisable in specified increments up to 10 years from the date of grant. A total of 463,000 new shares of the Bank’s common stock were originally available for grant under the 1989 Plan. As of December 31, 2007, there were options outstanding under the 1989 Plan to purchase an aggregate of 47,550 shares of the Company’s common stock. The plan terminated on May 1, 1999. Accordingly, no new options can be granted under this plan.

    On February 20, 1999, the Bank's Board of Directors adopted and approved the San Joaquin Bank 1999 Stock Incentive Plan. The plan was approved by shareholders on May 25, 1999 and became effective on June 1, 1999. This Plan terminates on May 31, 2009. A total of 600,000 new shares of the Bancorp’s common stock were initially available for grant under the 1999 Plan. If an option granted under the 1999 Plan expires, is cancelled, forfeited or terminates without having been fully exercised, the unpurchased shares which were subject to that option again become available for the grant of additional options under the 1999

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    Plan. As of December 31, 2007, 449,580 options have been granted under the 1999 Plan, 32,000 have been exercised, 390,980 are currently outstanding, and 177,020 shares remain available for issuance under the 1999 Plan.

    Following the Reorganization, San Joaquin Bancorp assumed sponsorship of the plans as the San Joaquin Bancorp Stock Option Plan (the "1989 Plan") and the San Joaquin Bancorp 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1999 Plan") for the purpose of administering any and all outstanding option awards under the plans on a prospective basis. Subject to the terms of the 1999 Plan, the Board determines the number of options in the award as well as the vesting and all other conditions.

    The 1999 Plan provides for awards in the form of options, which may be ISOs under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") or which may be NSOs under Section 83 of the Code. The 1999 Plan provides that ISOs may not be granted at less than 100% of fair market value of the Bank’s common stock on the date of the grant. The options vest at a rate of twenty percent annually over the first five years of the option term and have a term of ten years. In the event that the Optionee possesses more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Bank on the date the options are granted, then the exercisable price per share of ISOs granted must be not less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value of the underlying shares of the Bank’s common stock on the date the options were granted as determined by the Bank’s Board of Directors, and the options must te rminate on the fifth anniversary of the grant date.

    Effective December 31, 2005, the Board of Directors voted to accelerate the vesting of all unvested options to acquire the Company's common stock that were outstanding at that date (the "Acceleration"), except that no options to non-employee directors were affected by the Acceleration. A total of 158,870 shares subject to option were impacted by the Acceleration. As a result of the Acceleration, and based upon estimated Black-Scholes value calculations, the Company will not be required to recognize pretax compensation expense related to the accelerated options of approximately $833,000. Had the Acceleration not occurred, the Company would have had to recognize this expense over the next five years when the Company became subject to the requirements of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment," on January 1, 2006. Under applicable accounting guidance, the company does not expect to record a cha rge related to the Acceleration. As a result of the acceleration, certain options granted to the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Maclin, President, Bart Hill, and two other highest paid executive officers (together the "Named Executive Officers") exceeded the $100,000 limit established by IRS regulation §1.422 -4. As such, the excess options granted to the Named Executive Officers must be treated as non-statutory options. All other terms and conditions of the accelerated options remained unchanged as a result of the Acceleration.

    On December 19, 2006, based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 1999 Plan, effective as of January 1, 2007. A new section was added to the 1999 Plan which allows the inclusion of a provision in any stock option agreement for a key employee to elect to exercise the option prior to the full vesting. Any unvested shares purchased by a key employee will be subject to forfeiture if the employee ceases to be eligible under the 1999 Plan prior to vesting. The Company will have a repurchase right upon forfeiture of the shares at the original purchase price. The Company also amended the definition of the term “Fair Market Value” so that determination of the exercise price upon grant of options will be based on the closing sale price of the Company’s common stock. The registrant also amended the terms of the 1999 Plan which clarify the time period within which an option may be exercised, so that options shall be exercisable for a minimum period of six months, and a maximum period of one year, following termination of employment due to death or disability; and for a minimum period of 30 days, and a maximum period of 90 days, following termination of employment for all other reasons.

    The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the weighted-average assumptions shown in the following table. Expected long-term future volatility is based upon the historical volatility of the Company's stock for a similar long-term period and then adjusted for the effects of expected future differences. The volatilities of stock prices tend to be "mean reverting" over relatively long time periods, with highly volatile stocks becoming less volatile and low-volatile stocks becoming more volatile. The Company uses historical data on option exercises to determine the expected term within the valuation model. The risk-free rate is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of option grant.

        2007    2006    2005 
       
     
     
    Expected Volatility    7.9% - 17.3%    13.2% - 20.0%    24.9% - 30.0% 
    Weighted-Average Volatility    15.7%    18.7%    29.1% 
    Expected Dividends    0.66%    0.66%    0.89% 
    Expected Term (In years)    4.9 - 8.6    5.0 - 8.5    5.0 - 8.5 
    Risk-Free Rate    4.52% - 4.83%    4.58% - 5.15%    3.71% - 4.45% 

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    A summary of option activity, as of December 31, 2007, and changes during the year is presented below:

                Weighted     
                Average     
            Weighted    Remaining    Aggregate 
            Average    Contractual    Intrinsic 
    Options    Shares    Exercise Price    Term    Value 

     
     
     
     
    Outstanding at January 1, 2007    439,165    $ 17.63         
    Granted    53,115    39.27         
    Exercised    50,100    10.30         
    Forfeited or Expired    3,650    36.08         

     
     
     
     
    Outstanding at December 31, 2007    438,530    20.93                       4.70    $ 3,455,000 
       
     
     
     
    Exercisable at December 31, 2007    335,523    16.19                       3.73    $ 3,435,000 
       
     
     
     

    The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, was $11.28, $11.05, and $8.89, respectively. During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company awarded stock options with an aggregate fair value of $599,000, $645,000, and $578,000, respectively. The fair value of stock options that vested in 2007, 2006, and 2005 was $206,000, $49,000, and $1,317,000, respectively. The Compensation cost that has been charged against income was $290,000 for 2007, $145,000 for 2006, and $0 in 2005. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $59,000 in 2007, $28,000 in 2006 and $0 in 2005. The total remaining unearned compensation related to all share-based compensation at December 31, 2007 was $877,000 and will be amortized over a weighted average remaining service period of 1.91 years.

    The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 was $1,410,000, $1,395,000, and $867,000, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $516,000 $398,000, and $187,000 for 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The Company realized a tax benefit from options exercised in 2007, 2006, and 2005 of $139,000, $82,000, and $0, respectively.

    NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES             
     
    The provision for income taxes consists of the following:         
     
        2007            2006             2005 
       
     
     
    Current:             
       Federal    $ 5,775,000    $ 5,350,000    $ 3,935,000 
       State    2,029,000    1,773,000    1,399,000 
       
     
     
        7,804,000    7,123,000    5,334,000 



    Deferred:             
       Federal    (692,000)    (569,000)    (466,000) 
       State    (179,000)    (188,000)    (126,000) 
       
     
     
        (871,000)    (757,000)    (592,000) 
       
     
     
     
             Total Provision For Income Taxes    $ 6,933,000    $ 6,366,000    $ 4,742,000 
       
     
     

     

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    The components of the net deferred tax asset (included in other assets) were as follows:

        2007    2006 
       
     
    Deferred Tax Assets:         
       Allowance for loan losses    $ 2,172,000    $ 2,173,000 
       Unrecognized interest on nonaccrual loans    374,000    173,000 
       Accumulated depreciation    191,000    131,000 
       Post retirement benefits    3,814,000    3,552,000 
       Directors' deferred compensation plan    125,000    103,000 
       Unrealized loss on securities and other financial instruments    46,000    73,000 
       Stock options - NSOs    67,000    27,000 
       Other    76,000    - 


     
           Net Deferred Tax Assets    $ 6,865,000    $ 6,232,000 
       
     

    The applicable rate for current and future years is based on the average rate as compared to the effective tax rate for the current period. The Company believes that no valuation allowance is necessary due to the adequacy of future taxable income from reversals of temporary differences and taxable income exclusive of temporary differences.

    A reconciliation of the Company's provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% at December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively, to pretax income is as follows:

        2007    2006    2005 
       
     
     
    Tax computed at 35%, respectively    $ 5,723,000    $ 5,194,000    $ 3,978,000 
    Increases (decreases) in taxes resulting from:             
       State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit    1,152,000    1,046,000    834,000 
       Other, net    58,000    126,000    (70,000) 
       
     
     
     
           Total Provision For Income Taxes    $ 6,933,000    $ 6,366,000    $ 4,742,000 
       
     
     
     
           Effective Tax Rate    42.40%    42.90%    41.72% 
       
     
     

    In 1994, the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC), in its role as administrator of the Federal and California low income housing tax credit program, granted approval to the Company for Federal low income housing tax credits in the amount of approximately $50,000 annually for each of the ten following years. Use of these credits was contingent on the Company performing certain capital improvements to a 48-unit senior apartment project owned by the Company (Note 5). The Company completed the capital improvements during 1994. As such, the Company began utilizing the credits beginning in 1994. The credits expired in 2003. Approximately $34,000 of the tax credit is subject to recapture if the project is disposed of before January 1, 2009.

    NOTE 14 - OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

    Comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 were as follows:

        2007    2006    2005 
       
     
     
    Net Income    $ 9,418,000    $ 8,474,000    $6,624,000 
    Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax:             
       Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period on cash flow hedges    31,000    37,000    64,000 
       Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period on securities    1,000    3,000    (37,000) 
       Unamortized post-retirement benefit obligation    248,000    (1,548,000)    - 
       
     
     
    Other Comprehensive Income (loss)    280,000    (1,508,000)    27,000 
       
     
     
    Comprehensive Income    $9,698,000    $6,966,000    $6,651,000 
       
     
     

     

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    The components of other comprehensive income and other related tax effects were as follows:

                        December 31, 2007
                       
                        Before Tax    Tax effect    Net Amount 
                       
     
     
    Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period on cash flow hedges    $ 57,000    $ (26,000)    $ 31,000 
    Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period on securities        2,000    (1,000)    1,000 
    Unamortized post-retirement benefit obligation            459,000    (211,000)    248,000 
               
     
     
    Other Comprehensive Income (loss)                $ 518,000    $ (238,000)    $ 280,000 
                   
     
     
     
     
                        December 31, 2006
                       
                        Before Tax    Tax effect    Net Amount 
                       
     
     
    Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period on cash flow hedges    $ 68,000    $ (31,000)    37,000 
    Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period on securities        6,000    (3,000)    3,000 
    Unamortized post-retirement benefit obligation            (2,858,000)    1,310,000    (1,548,000) 
               
     
     
    Other Comprehensive Income (loss)                $ (2,784,000)    $ 1,276,000    (1,508,000) 
                   
     
     
     
     
                        December 31, 2005
                       
                        Before Tax    Tax effect    Net Amount 
                       
     
     
    Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period on cash flow hedges    $ 118,000    $ (54,000)    64,000 
    Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period on securities        (68,000)    31,000    (37,000) 
    Unamortized post-retirement benefit obligation            -    -    - 
               
     
     
    Other Comprehensive Income (loss)                $ 50,000    $ (23,000)    27,000 
                   
     
     
     
     
    Cumulative other comprehensive income balances were:                 
     
        Unrealized gains
    (losses) arising
    during the period
    on cash flow
    hedges 
                       
          Unrealized gains
    (losses) arising
    during the period
    on securities 
               
            Unamortized post-
    retirement benefit
    obligation 
           
                   
              Total    
         
     
     
     
       
    Balance at December 31, 2004    $ (146,000)    $ (6,000)    $ -    $ (152,000)     
       Current period change        64,000        (37,000)    -    27,000     
    Balance at December 31, 2005        (82,000)        (43,000)    -    (125,000)     
       Current period change        37,000        3,000    (1,548,000)    (1,508,000)     
    Balance at December 31, 2006        (45,000)        (40,000)    (1,548,000)    (1,633,000)     
       Current period change        31,000        1,000    248,000    280,000     
       
     
     
     
       
    Balance at December 31, 2007    $ (14,000)    $ (39,000)    $ (1,300,000)    $ (1,353,000)     
       
     
     
     
       

     

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    NOTE 15 - BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE         
     
    Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows:             
     
            2007    2006    2005 
       
     
     
    Basic Earnings per Share:                 
       Net Income    $ 9,418,000    $ 8,474,000    $ 6,624,000 
       Weighted average common shares outstanding        3,528,000    3,476,000    3,421,000 
       
     
     
             Basic Earnings per Share    $ 2.67    $ 2.44    $ 1.94 
       
     
     
     
    Diluted Earnings per Share:                 
       Net Income    $ 9,418,000    $ 8,474,000    $ 6,624,000 
       Weighted average common shares outstanding        3,528,000    3,476,000    3,421,000 
       Dilutive effect of outstanding options        175,000    228,000    229,000 
       
     
     
       Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted        3,703,000    3,704,000    3,650,000 
       
     
     
             Diluted Earnings per Share    $ 2.54    $ 2.29    $ 1.81 
       
     
     

    Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year.

    NOTE 16 - DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

    In accordance with SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," the estimated fair values of financial instruments are disclosed as of December 31, 2007 and 2006. SFAS No. 107 defines fair value as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced sale or liquidation.

    Fair value estimates were based on existing on-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Where possible, the Company has utilized quoted market prices to estimate fair value. Since quoted market prices were not available for a significant portion of the financial instruments, the fair values were approximated using discounted cash flow techniques.

    Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Because no active market exists for a significant portion of the financial instruments presented below and the inherent imprecision involved in the estimation process, management does not believe the information presented reflects the amounts that would be received if the Company's assets and liabilities we re sold nor does it represent the fair value of the Company as an entity. This information is presented solely for compliance with SFAS No. 107 and is subject to change over time based on a variety of factors.

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    The following presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of the various classes of on-balance sheet financial instruments held by the Company at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

        December 31, 2007    December 31, 2006 
       
     
        Carrying    Estimated    Carrying    Estimated 
        Value    Fair Value    Value    Fair Value 
       
     
     
     
    Assets                 
    Cash and cash equivalents    $ 26,209,000    $ 26,209,000    $ 37,779,000    $ 37,779,000 
    Investment securities:    113,291,000    112,492,000    147,894,000    145,387,000 
    Loans, net    689,190,000    691,127,000    527,999,000    518,921,000 
    Interest rate cap agreements    -    -    2,000    2,000 
    Liabilities                 
    Noninterest-bearing deposits    158,461,000    158,461,000    189,792,000    189,792,000 
    Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts    468,016,000    468,016,000    400,031,000    400,031,000 
    Time deposits    89,595,000    89,607,000    52,831,000    52,810,000 




    Total deposits    716,072,000    716,084,000    642,654,000    642,633,000 

     

    Interest rate swap agreements 

      6,912,000    6,912,000    796,000    796,000 
    Short-term borrowings    61,800,000    61,800,000    32,200,000    32,200,000 
    Long-term borrowings    17,087,000    16,616,000    17,098,000    16,591,000 

    The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments. These assumptions were based on subjective estimates of market conditions and perceived risks of the financial instruments at a certain point in time.

    Cash and cash equivalents

    These financial instruments have maturities within 90 days and are valued at the carrying amounts included in the balance sheet.

    Investment securities

    The carrying amounts for securities maturing within 90 days of the financial statement date are assumed to approximate fair value provided they do not present unanticipated credit concerns. The fair value of longer term investments and mortgage-backed securities was estimated based on bid prices published in financial newspapers or bid quotations received from securities dealers.

    Loans

    Fair values were estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans were segregated by type such as commercial, real estate, credit card and other consumer. Each loan category was further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and non-performing categories.

    The fair values of loans were determined based on discounted cash flow modeling techniques. The discount rate for all other loans was based on the current offer rates for loans made to borrowers with similar credit risks and remaining maturities.

    Fair value for significant nonperforming loans was based on the carrying value adjusted for anticipated credit loss risk, estimated time for resolution, valuation of the underlying collateral and other related resolution costs.

    Deposit liabilities

    The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate was estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

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    The fair value estimated does not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market.

    Short-term borrowing

    The fair value of the Company's short-term debt were valued using historical cost due to the relatively short period of time between their origination and their expected realization.

    Long-term debt

    The fair value of the Company's long-term debt was estimated by discounting contractual cash flows using discount rates based on current rate offered for debt of the same remaining maturity.

    NOTE 17 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    As part of its normal banking activities, the Company has extended credit to and received deposits from certain members of its Board of Directors and Executive Officers and companies in which directors have an interest. These related parties had outstanding deposits at the Company approximating $7,114,000 and $8,518,000; and outstanding loans of $11,394,000 and $4,607,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In the opinion of management, all such extensions of credit and deposit relationships are on terms similar to transactions with non-affiliated parties and involve only normal credit risk with no undue exposure. Each loan has been approved by the Loan Committee of the Board of Directors. During 2007, loan disbursements to related parties amounted to $13,757,000 and repayments from such related parties amounted to $5,152,000, including interest payments.

    NOTE 18 - RETIREMENT PLAN

    401(k) profit sharing

    The Company has a profit sharing plan covering substantially all employees. Under this plan, employees may contribute a percentage of their compensation up to the maximum allowable by law. The employer contributes 50% of the employees' contributions, not to exceed 2.5% of the participating employees' compensation, subject to IRS limitations. The Company also makes special discretionary contributions for non-officer employees. Eligible employees become vested in employer contributions subject to a five-year vesting schedule.

    Total employer contributions to the plan that were charged to noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 were $175,000, $184,000, and $135,000, respectively. The special discretionary contribution included in the 2007 total was $83,000.

    Deferred compensation plan

    During 1997, the Company implemented a Director Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). This is a non-qualified plan for eligible directors. The total liability accrued in connection with the plan was $272,000 and $234,000 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

    Salary continuation plan

    During 1997, the Company implemented a Salary Continuation Plan (SCP). This is a non-qualified plan in which the company agrees to pay key executives additional benefits in the future, usually at retirement, in return for satisfactory performance by the executive.

    The Company established a Rabbi Trust and purchased Bank Owned Life Insurance policies (the “BOLI”) which are designed to mitigate the Company’s costs associated with the Continuation Agreements by taking advantage of favorable tax treatment associated with the anticipated appreciation in the cash surrender values of the BOLI. The Rabbi Trust is the owner and sole beneficiary of all of the BOLI, with none of the death proceeds shared with the Insureds. The Rabbi Trust is at all times entitled to an amount equal to the BOLI’s cash value, less any policy loans and unpaid interest or cash withdrawals previously incurred and any applicable surrender charges. The aggregate cash surrender values of the BOLI approximated $11,039,000 and $10,566,000, as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

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    The Company's obligation under the Continuation Agreements is that of an unfunded and unsecured promise by the Company to pay money in the future; and the executive, the executive's spouse and the executive's beneficiary are unsecured general creditors with respect to any benefits which may be payable under the terms of the Continuation Agreements.

    The total benefits paid under the continuation agreements were designed to be recovered through the use of the BOLI applicable to each executive officer. The life insurance policies are not plan assets; however, the cash surrender value of such life insurance policies is included as an asset on the books of the Company. Based upon current actuarial projections, the entire cost of providing these benefits will ultimately be recovered by the Company through the receipt of the life insurance policy proceeds or redemption of cash surrender proceeds.

    The following tables set forth the net periodic post-retirement benefit cost for the years ended December 31:

        Pension Benefits
       
        Pension Plans   Health Care Plans
       
     
             2007    2006         2005       2007    2006       2005 
       
     
     
     
     
     
    Service Cost    $ 384,000    $ 594,000    $ 559,000    $ -    $ -    $ - 
    Interest Cost    446,000    351,000    297,000    33,000    31,000    29,000 
    Expected Return on Plan Assets    -    -    -    -    -    - 
    Amortization of Net Obligation                         
    at Transition    -    -    -    -    -    - 
    Amortization of Prior Service Costs    248,000    248,000    248,000    63,000    63,000    63,000 
    Recognized Net Actuarial (Gain)/Loss    85,000    -    6,000    -    -    - 
       
     
     
     
     
     
    Net Periodic Cost    $ 1,163,000    $ 1,193,000    $ 1,110,000    $ 96,000    $ 94,000    $ 92,000 
       
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The net periodic post-retirement benefit cost was determined using the following assumptions:         
        Pension Benefits
       
        Pension Plans   Health Care Plans
       
     
             2007    2006         2005       2007    2006       2005 
       
     
     
     
     
     
    Discount Rate    6.25%    6.25%    6.25%    6.25%    6.25%    6.25% 
    Salary Scale    5.00%    5.00%    5.00%    N/A    N/A    N/A 
    Expected Return on Plan Assets    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A 

    As permitted, the amortization of any prior service cost is determined using a straight-line amortization of the cost over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits under the Plan.

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    The funded status of the plan at December 31 is as follows:                         
     
        Pension Benefits
     
        Pension Plans   Health Care Plans
     
     
        2007        2006    2007    2006
       
     
     
     
    Change in Benefit Obligation:                         
       Benefit Obligation, January 1    $ 7,220,000    $ 5,611,000    $ 528,000    $ 497,000 
     
             Service Cost    384,000        594,000    -        - 
             Interest Cost    446,000        351,000    33,000    31,000 
             Plan Amendments    -        -    -        - 
             Benefits Paid and Premiums Paid    (225,000)        -    -        - 
             Actuarial (Gain)/Loss    (64,000)        664,000    (10,000)        - 
       
     
     
     
       Benefit Obligation, December 31    $ 7,761,000    $ 7,220,000    $ 551,000    $ 528,000 
       
     
     
     
     
    Change in Plan Assets:                         
       Plan Assets at Fair Value, January 1    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ - 
     
             Actual Return on Plan Assets    -        -    -        - 
             Company Contributions    225,000        -    -        - 
             Benefits Paid and Premiums Paid    (225,000)        -    -        - 
       
     
     
     
       Plan Assets at Fair Value, December 31    $ -    $ -    $ -    $ - 
       
     
     
     
       Funded Status    $ (7,761,000)    $ (7,220,000)    $ (551,000)    $ (528,000) 
             Unrecognized Net Transitional Obligation (Asset)    -        -    -        - 
             Unrecognized Prior Service Cost(1)    1,241,000    1,489,000    179,000    252,000 
             Unrecognized Net (Gain) Loss(1)    968,000    1,117,000    -        - 
       
     
     
     
       Net Amount Recognized    $ (5,552,000)    $ (4,614,000)    $ (372,000)    $ (276,000) 
       
     
     
     

    Amounts Recognized in the Statement of Financial Position:

    Prepaid Benefit Cost    $           -    $           -    $           -    $           - 
    Accrued Benefit Liability    (7,761,000)    (7,220,000)    (551,000)    (528,000) 
    Intangible Asset    -    -    -    - 
    Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income)/Loss    2,209,000    2,606,000    179,000    252,000 
       
     
     
     
    Net Amount Recognized    $ (5,552,000)    $ (4,614,000)    $ (372,000)    $ (276,000) 
       
     
     
     

    1.)    The unrecognized prior service cost and unrecognized net gain or loss of $1,241,000 and $968,000, respectively are now treated as 
        Other Comprehensive Loss under SFAS No.158. 

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    The following table summarizes the unrecognized additional minimum liability and changes thereto included in accumulated other comprehensive income and additional information for aggregate defined benefit pension plans at December 31:

                       Pension Benefits     
       
        Pension Plans    Health Care Plans
       
     
        2007    2006    2007    2006 
       
     
     
     
    Other Comprehensive (Income)/Loss Attributable to Change                 
       in Additional Minimum Liability Recognition    $ 2,209,000    $ 2,606,000    $ 179,000    $ 252,000 
     
    Change in Additional Minimum Liability Recognition    $ (397,000)    $ 2,606,000    $ (73,000)    $ 252,000 
     
    Additional Information for Aggregated Defined                 
       Benefit Pension Plans:                 
     
       Projected Benefit Obligation    $ 7,761,000    $ 7,220,000    $ 551,000    $ 528,000 
       Accumulated Benefit Obligation    6,974,000    6,371,000                 551,000    528,000 
       Plan Assets at Fair Value    -    -                               -    - 

    The projected benefit obligation was determined using the following weighted-average assumptions:

        Pension Benefits
       
        Pension Plans    Health Care Plans 
       
     
        2007     2006    2007    2006 
       
     
     
     
       Discount Rate    6.50%    6.25%        6.25%    6.25% 
       Expected Return on Plan Assets    N/A    N/A        N/A    N/A 
       Salary Scale    5.00%    5.00%        N/A    N/A 
     
     
    The following table sets forth the effects of net periodic benefit cost for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008:     
     
        Pension Benefits
       
        Pension Plans        Health Care Plans 
       
       
        2008        2008 
       
         
    Service Cost    $ 295,000        $           - 
     
    Interest Cost                     
         Projected Benefit Obligation at Beginning of Period    $ 7,761,000        $ 551,000     
         Expected Distributions (Time Weighted)    (163,000)            (11,000)     
       
           
       
         Average Expected Projected Benefit Obligation    $ 7,598,000        $ 540,000     
         Discount Rate    6.50%            6.25%     
         Interest Cost        494,000            34,000 
     
    Amortization of Prior Service Costs        248,000            63,000 
     
    Amortization of Net Obligation at Transition        -            - 
     
    Amortization of Unrecognized (Gains)/Losses                     
         Unrecognized (Gains)/Losses at 1/1/08    $ 968,000                 
         Less: 10% of Projected Benefit Obligation    (776,100)                 
       
                   
         Amount to be Amortized    $ 191,900                 
         Average Future Service (Years)    5.08                 
         Amortized Cost        38,000            - 
         
           
     
    Net Periodic Pension Cost    $ 1,075,000        $ 97,000 
       
         

     

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    The following table sets forth the estimated future benefits to be paid over the next 10 years under the defined benefit plan:

    For the years ending December 31     

    2008    $ 316,000 
    2009    322,000 
    2010    338,000 
    2011    428,000 
    2012    437,000 
    2013-2017    3,675,000 

    NOTE 19 - REGULATORY MATTERS

    The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

    Quantitative measures established by regulations to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2007, that the Company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

    As of June 30, 2007, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Company as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action (there are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Company's category). To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Company must maintain minimum ratios as set forth in the table below. The following table also sets forth the Company's actual capital ratios at December 31:

                For Capital    To Be Categorized 
        2007    2006    Adequacy Purposes    "Well Capitalized" 
     
     
     
     
    Tier 1 leverage ratio    8.05%    8.24%    4%    5% 
    Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets    8.49%    9.16%    4%    6% 
    Total risk-based capital ratio    10.43%    11.37%    8%    10% 

    Subordinated Note

    On April 5, 2004, the Company issued a $6,000,000 floating-rate subordinated note in a private placement. The subordinated note, which was issued pursuant to a purchase agreement dated April 5, 2004 by and between the Company and NBC Capital Markets Group, Inc., matures in 2019. The Company may redeem the subordinated note, at par, on or after April 23, 2009, subject to compliance with California and federal banking regulations. The subordinated note resets quarterly and bears interest at a rate equal to the three-month LIBOR index plus a margin of 2.70% . The subordinated note is a capital security that qualifies as Tier 2 capital pursuant to capital adequacy guidelines.

    Trust Preferred Securities

    On September 1, 2006, San Joaquin Bancorp and San Joaquin Bancorp Trust #1, a Delaware statutory trust, entered into a Purchase Agreement with TWE, Ltd. for the sale of $10 million of floating rate trust preferred securities issued by the Trust and guaranteed by the Company.

    On September 1, 2006, the Trust issued $10 million of trust preferred securities to TWE, ltd. and $310,000 of common securities to the Company under an Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of September 1, 2006. The trust preferred securities are guaranteed by the Company on a subordinated basis pursuant to a Guarantee Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006.

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    The trust preferred securities have a floating annual rate, reset quarterly, equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 1.60% . The trust preferred securities are non-redeemable through September 30, 2011. Each of the trust preferred securities represents an undivided interest in the assets of the Trust.

    The Company owns all of the Trust's common securities. The Trust's only assets are the junior subordinated notes issued by the Company on substantially the same payment terms as the trust preferred securities. The Company's junior subordinated notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of September 1, 2006.

    The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has advised the Company that the trust preferred securities are eligible as Tier 1 capital.

    NOTE 20 - SAN JOAQUIN BANCORP (Parent Company Only)

    Balance Sheet             
     
                                   December 31     
       
                     2007        2006 
       
     
    ASSETS             
             Cash and balances due from banks    $ 486,000    $ 164,000 
       
     
    Total Cash & Cash Equivalents    486,000        164,000 
     
             Investment in Subsidiaries    65,251,000        56,009,000 
             Interest receivable and other assets    1,000        7,000 
       
     
    TOTAL ASSETS    65,738,000        56,180,000 
       
     
     
     
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY             
       Liabilities             
             Long-term debt    10,310,000        10,310,000 
             Accrued interest payable and other liabilities    -        4,000 
       
     
       Total Liabilities    10,310,000        10,314,000 
     
       Shareholders' Equity             
             Common stock    10,905,000        10,368,000 
             Additional paid-in capital - stock options    424,000        145,000 
             Retained earnings    45,452,000        36,986,000 
             Accumulated other comprehensive income    (1,353,000)        (1,633,000) 
       
     
       Total Equity Capital    55,428,000        45,866,000 
       
     
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    $ 65,738,000    $ 56,180,000 
       
     

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    San Joaquin Bancorp (Parent Company Only) Continued         
     
    Income Statement         
     
        Year to Date December 31 
       
        2007    2006 
       
     
    INCOME         
           Dividends from subsidiaries    $ 22,000    $ 7,000 
       
     
    Total Income    22,000    7,000 
     
    EXPENSE         
           Interest on long-term debt    720,000    244,000 
           Professional expense    156,000    124,000 
           Other noninterest expense    30,000    11,000 
       
     
    Total Expense    906,000    379,000 
       
     
     
    Income (loss) Before Taxes    (884,000)    (372,000) 
    Applicable income taxes (benefit)    (309,000)    (130,000) 
       
     
     
    Net Income (loss) before equity in undistributed income of subsidiary    (575,000)    (242,000) 
     
           Equity in SJB Earnings    9,993,000    8,716,000 
       
     
     
    NET INCOME    $ 9,418,000    $ 8,474,000 
       
     

    San Joaquin Bancorp was formed in 2006; therefore, no information prior to that date is presented above.

    Statement of Cash Flows

    Year to Date December 31

        2007                 2006 
       
     
    Cash Flows From Operating Activities:         
       Net Income    $ 9,418,000    $ 8,474,000 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income         
           to net cash provided by operating activities:         
                 Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries, less dividends    (8,662,000)    (8,716,000) 
                 Net change in other assets    6,000    (7,000) 
                 Net change in other liabilities    (4,000)    4,000 
       
     
    Total adjustments    (8,660,000)    (8,719,000) 
       
     
                               Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities    758,000    (245,000) 
     
    Cash Flows From Investing Activities:         
                 Payments for investments in and advances to subsidiaries    -    (10,010,000) 
       
     
                               Net Cash Applied to Investing Activities    -    (10,010,000) 
     
    Cash Flows From Financing Activities:         
                 Proceeds from advances from subsidiaries    -    10,310,000 
                 Cash dividends paid    (952,000)     
                 Proceeds from issuance of common stock    516,000    109,000 
       
     
                               Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities    (436,000)    10,419,000 
       
     
     
    Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents    322,000    164,000 
    Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period    164,000    - 
       
     
     
    Cash and Cash Equivalents, at End of Period    $ 486,000    $ 164,000 
       
     

     

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    NOTE 21 - SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)

        2007
       
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)    4th    3rd    2nd    1st 

     
     
     
     
    Total Interest Income    $ 14,519    $ 14,422    $ 13,719    $ 12,997 
    Total Interest Expense    6,751    6,542        6,267    5,752 
       
     
     
     
           Net Interest Income    7,768    7,880        7,452    7,245 
    Provision for loan losses    225    225        225    225 
       
     
     
     
           Net Interest Income After                     
    Loan Loss Provision    7,543    7,655        7,227    7,020 
       
     
     
     
    Total Noninterest Income    784    739        865    740 
    Total Noninterest Expense    4,104    4,191        4,076    3,851 
       
     
     
     
    Income Before Taxes    4,223    4,203        4,016    3,909 
    Income Taxes    1,729    1,851        1,659    1,694 
       
     
     
     
    NET INCOME    $ 2,494    $ 2,352    $ 2,357    $ 2,215 
       
     
     
     
    Basic Earnings per Share    $ 0.71    $ 0.67    $ 0.67    $ 0.63 
       
     
     
     
    Diluted Earnings per Share    $ 0.68    $ 0.64    $ 0.63    $ 0.59 
       
     
     
     
     
        2006
       
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)    4th    3rd        2nd    1st 

     
     
     
     
    Total Interest Income    $ 12,562    $ 12,190    $ 11,340    $ 10,436 
    Total Interest Expense    5,437    4,927        4,027    3,437 
       
     
     
     
           Net Interest Income    7,125    7,263        7,313    6,999 
    Provision for loan losses    600    600        300    230 
       
     
     
     
           Net Interest Income After                     
    Loan Loss Provision    6,525    6,663        7,013    6,769 
       
     
     
     
    Total Noninterest Income    841    725        853    656 
    Total Noninterest Expense    4,013    3,841        3,748    3,603 
       
     
     
     
    Income Before Taxes    3,353    3,547        4,118    3,822 
    Income Taxes    1,589    1,625        1,536    1,616 
       
     
     
     
    NET INCOME    $ 1,764    $ 1,922    $ 2,582    $ 2,206 
       
     
     
     
    Basic Earnings per Share    $ 0.51    $ 0.55    $ 0.74    $ 0.64 
       
     
     
     
    Diluted Earnings per Share    $ 0.47    $ 0.52    $ 0.69    $ 0.60 
       
     
     
     

     


     

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    ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

    None.

    ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

    Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

    The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13(a)–15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this report have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective in alerting them in a timely manner to material information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

    Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

    The Corporation does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all error and fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Corporation have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

    MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

    Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting at the Company. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that accurately and fairly reflect, in reasonable detail, transactions and dispositions of the company’s assets, (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the company’s financial statements.

    Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

    As of December 31, 2007, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Rule 13a-15(c), as adopted by the SEC under the Exchange Act. In evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, management used the framework

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    established in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).

    Based on this evaluation, management concluded that as of December 31, 2007, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

    Management is also responsible for compliance with laws and regulations relating to safety and soundness which are designated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the appropriate federal banking agency. Management assessed its compliance with these designated laws and regulations relating to safety and soundness and believes that the Company complied, in all significant respects, with such laws and regulations during the year ended December 31, 2007.

    Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, has been audited by Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation, an independent registered public accounting firm as stated in their report included in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

    February 27, 2008

    Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

    There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

    ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

    Not applicable.

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    PART III

    ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

    Information about our Directors is incorporated by reference from the discussion under Proposal 1 of our 2008 Proxy Statement. Information about compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is incorporated by reference from the discussion under the heading Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance in our 2008 Proxy Statement. Information regarding the procedures by which our stockholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors is incorporated by reference from the discussion under the headings Committees of the Board-Nominating Committee and Nominating Directors in our 2008 Proxy Statement. Information about our Audit Committee, including the members of the Committee, and our Audit Committee financial experts, is incorporated by reference from the discussion under the heading Committees of the Board-Audit Committee in our 2008 Proxy Statement.

    The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Company’s executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller, and persons performing similar functions. This Code of Ethics is filed as Exhibit 14.1 to this report.

    ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

    Information about Director and executive compensation required by this item is incorporated by reference from the discussion under the headings Compensation of Directors, Executive Compensation and Board of Directors-Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation in our 2008 Proxy Statement.

    ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

    Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the discussion under the headings Securities Ownership of Directors and Management and Equity Compensation Plan Information in our 2008 Proxy Statement.

    ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

    Information about certain relationships and transactions with related parties is incorporated by reference from the discussion under the heading Related Person Transactions in our 2008 Proxy Statement. Information about director independence is incorporated by reference from the discussion under the heading Board of Directors and Committees-Director Independence in our 2008 Proxy Statement.

    ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

    Information about the fees for professional services rendered by our independent auditors in 2007 and 2006 is incorporated by reference from the discussion under the heading Audit Fees in Proposal 3, Ratification of Auditors, in our 2008 Proxy Statement. Our Audit Committee’s policy on pre-approval of audit and permissible non-audit services of our independent auditors is also incorporated by reference from the section captioned Audit Fees in Proposal 3 in our 2008 Proxy Statement.

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    PART IV

    ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

    (a)      The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
     
      (1)      Financial Statements. See index to financial statements in Item 8.
     
      (2)      Financial Statement Schedules. All financial statement schedules as required by Item 8 and Item 15(d) of Form 10-K have been omitted because the information requested is either not applicable or has been included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
     
      (3)      Exhibits. The exhibits listed under Item 15(b) hereof are filed or furnished with, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
     
    (b)      Exhibits

     

     

    Exhibit   
    Number  Description of Exhibit 

    2.1      Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated May 9, 2006. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 2.1 filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007).
     
    3.1      Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.1 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006).
     
    3.2      Bylaws of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.2 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006).
     
    3.2(a)

    First Amendment of the Bylaws of the Registrant dated November 21, 2006. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 3.2(a) filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007)

     
    4.1  Specimen Common Stock Certificate of the Registrant. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 4.1 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006).
     
    4.2      Indenture, dated as of September 1, 2006, between San Joaquin Bancorp and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed on September 6, 2006)
     
    4.3      Instruments defining the rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures. Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Reg. §229.601(b)(4)(iii)(A), the Registrant agrees to furnish a copy of the following instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request:
     
      (i)      Purchase Agreement by and between Registrant and NBC Capital Markets Group, Inc., dated April 5, 2004;
     
      (ii)      Indenture by and between Registrant and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, dated April 5, 2004;
     
      (iii)      First supplemental indenture dated July 28, 2006 to the indenture dated as of April 5, 2004, between San Joaquin Bank and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee; and
     
      (iv)      Form of $6,000,000 Floating Rate Subordinated Note due 2019 dated April 5, 2004.
     
    10.1*    San Joaquin Bancorp Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 
        10-K filed on March 16, 2007) 

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    Exhibit     
    Number    Description of Exhibit 
     
    10.2*    San Joaquin Bancorp 1999 Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 10.2 filed 
        with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007) 
     
    10.3*    First amendment to the San Joaquin Bancorp 1999 Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference 
        from exhibit 10.3 filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007) 
     
    10.4*    Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement pursuant to San Joaquin Bancorp 1999 Stock 
        Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 filed with Registrant’s Form 8-K 
        filed on March 4, 2008). 
     
    10.5*    Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement pursuant to San Joaquin Bancorp 1999 Stock 
        Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.10 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 
        filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.6* Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated June 18, 2004

    between San Joaquin Bank and Bruce Maclin (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.11

    filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006).

     
    10.6(a)*    First Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated 
        December 19, 2006 between San Joaquin Bancorp and Bruce Maclin. (Incorporated by reference 
        from  exhibit 10.6(a) filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007) 
      
    10.7*    Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated June 18, 2004 
        between San Joaquin Bank and Bart Hill (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.12 filed 
        with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.7(a)*    First Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated 
        December 19, 2006 between San Joaquin Bancorp and Bart Hill. (Incorporated by reference from 
        exhibit 10.7(a) filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007) 
     
    10.8*    Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated June 13, 2003 
        between San Joaquin Bank and Stephen Annis (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.13 
        filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.8(a)*    First Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated 
        December 19, 2006 between San Joaquin Bancorp and Stephen Annis. (Incorporated by reference    
        from exhibit 10.8(a) filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007) 
     
    10.8(b)* Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated

    January 25, 2007 between San Joaquin Bancorp and Stephen Annis. (Incorporated by reference

    from exhibit 10.8(b) filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007)
     
    10.9*    Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated June 11, 2003 
        between San Joaquin Bank and John W. Ivy (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.14 
        filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.9(a)*    First Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated 
        December 19, 2006 between San Joaquin Bancorp and John Ivy. (Incorporated by reference from 
        exhibit 10.9(a) filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007) 
     
    10.9(b)*    Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Salary Continuation Agreement dated 
        January 25, 2007 between San Joaquin Bancorp and John Ivy. (Incorporated by reference from          
        exhibit  10.9(b) filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007) 

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    Exhibit     
    Number    Description of Exhibit 
     
    10.10*    Change in Control Agreement dated January 28, 1999 between San Joaquin Bank and Bruce 
        Maclin (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.15 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on 
        August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.10(a)*    First Amendment to Change in Control Agreement dated June 7, 2001 between San Joaquin 
        Bank and Bruce Maclin (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.16 filed with Form 8- 
        K12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.10(b)*    Second Amendment to Change in Control Agreement dated April 30, 2003 between San 
        Joaquin Bank and Bruce Maclin (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.17 filed with 
        Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.11*    Change in Control Agreement dated January 28, 1999 between San Joaquin Bank and Bart 
        Hill (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.18 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on 
        August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.11(a)*    First Amendment to Change in Control Agreement dated June 7, 2001 between San Joaquin 
        Bank and Bart Hill (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.19 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 
        filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.11(b)*    Second Amendment to Change in Control Agreement dated April 30, 2003 between San 
        Joaquin Bank and Bart Hill (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.20 filed with Form 8- 
        K12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.12*    Change in Control Agreement dated June 7, 2001 between San Joaquin Bank and Stephen 
        Annis (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99. 12 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on 
        August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.12(a)*    First Amendment to Change in Control Agreement dated April 30, 2003 between San Joaquin 
        Bank and Stephen Annis (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.22 filed with Form 8- 
        K12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006) 
     
    10.13*    Change in Control Agreement dated June 7, 2001 between San Joaquin Bank and John W. Ivy 
        (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.23 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 
        2006). 
     
    10.13(a)*    First Amendment to Change in Control Agreement dated April 30, 2003 between San Joaquin 
        Bank and John W. Ivy (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.24 filed with Form 8- 
        K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.14*    Statement relating to the payment of club dues for Executive Officers. (Incorporated by 
        reference from exhibit 99.29 filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006). 
     
    10.15*    Statement relating to the travel and entertainment allowance for Bruce Maclin and Bart Hill. 
     
    10.16  Agreement dated October 22, 2005 between San Joaquin Bank and Continental Stock Transfer
    and Trust Company regarding the appointment of Continental Stock Transfer and
    Trust Company as the Bank's transfer agent. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 99.27

    filed with Form 8-K 12(g)3 filed on August 4, 2006).

     
    10.17 Guarantee Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006, between San Joaquin Bancorp, as
    Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee (Incorporated by reference
    from exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed on September 6, 2006).

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    Exhibit   
    Number  Description of Exhibit 

    10.18      Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of San Joaquin Bancorp Trust #1, dated as of September 1, 2006. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 10.3 filed with Form 8-K filed on September 6, 2006)
     
    10.19      Purchase Agreement dated December 21, 2006 between San Joaquin Bancorp and The David R. Wilson Revocable Trust Dated January 26, 1994 (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed on March 12, 2007)
     
    10.20      Purchase Agreement dated August 22, 2007 between Farmersville Village Grove Associates and Pacific West Communities, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2007)
     
    11.1      Statement re computation of per share earnings (Incorporated by reference from Note 1 and Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements).
     
    12.1      Statements re computation of ratios (Incorporated by reference from Item 8).
     
    14.1      Code of Ethics. (Incorporated by reference from exhibit 14.1 filed with Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007)
     
    21.1      List of Registrant’s Subsidiaries.
     
    23.1      Consent of Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation with respect to financial statements of the Registrant.
     
    24.1      Power of Attorney (included on signature page).
     
    31.1      Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) (17CFR 240.13a-14(a)) and Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
    31.2      Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) (17CFR 240.13a-14(a)) and Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
    32.1      Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     

    * Management contract, compensatory plan, or arrangement

    The Company will furnish to shareholders a copy of any exhibit listed above, but not contained herein, upon written request to:

      San Joaquin Bancorp
    Corporate Secretary
    1000 Truxtun Avenue
    Bakersfield, California 93301.

    (c) See Item 15(a)(2) above.

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    SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of sections 13 or 15(d) the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

    March 13, 2008

    SAN JOAQUIN BANCORP

    By: /S/ BRUCE MACLIN
    Chief Executive Officer

    POWER OF ATTORNEY

    KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Bruce Maclin, Bart Hill, and Stephen Annis and each of them as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other regulatory authority, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or eit her of them, or their, his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

      

     SIGNATURE   TITLE    DATE 



      /S/ BRUCE MACLIN
    Bruce Maclin

     

      Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
    Officer (Principal Executive Officer) 
      March 13, 2008
       

    /S/ BART HILL
    Bart Hill

     

      President and Director    March 13, 2008 
    /S/ STEPHEN M. ANNIS
    Stephen M. Annis
     

    Chief Financial Officer and Chief
    Accounting Officer (Principal financial and
    accounting officer) 

     

      March 13, 2008
       
       

    /S/ DONALD S. ANDREWS
    Donald S. Andrews

     

      Director    March 13, 2008 

    /S/ MELVIN D. ATKINSON
    Melvin D. Atkinson

     

      Director    March 13, 2008 

    /S/ LOUIS J. BARBICH
    Louis J. Barbich

     

      Director    March 13, 2008 

    /S/ ROGERS BRANDON
    Rogers Brandon

     

      Director    March 13, 2008 

    /S/ JERRY CHICCA
    Jerry Chicca

     

      Director    March 13, 2008 

    /S/ ROBERT B. MONTGOMERY
    Robert B. Montgomery

     

      Director    March 13, 2008 

    /S/ VIRGINIA F. MOORHOUSE
    Virginia F. Moorhouse

     

      Director    March 13, 2008 

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    Exhibit 10.15

    Statement Relating to the Travel and Entertainment Allowance for Bruce Maclin and Bart Hill.

    On January 31, 2008, the Company's Board of Directors approved, based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, a travel and entertainment allowance of $50,000 each for Bruce Maclin and Bart Hill for the year commencing January 1, 2008. They will also receive gross-up payments for federal and state taxes which may be incurred by them as a result of using the travel and entertainment allowance.


    EX-21 4 exhibit21_1subs.htm EXHIBIT 21.1 - SUBSIDIARIES exhibit21_1subs.htm -- Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing
    Exhibit 21.1     
     
    SAN JOAQUIN BANCORP     
        State of Incorporation 
    Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007    or Organization 
           1. San Joaquin Bank       California 
           2. San Joaquin Bancorp Trust #1       Delaware 


    EX-23 5 exhibit23_1consent.htm EXHIBIT 23.1 - CONSENT exhibit23_1consent.htm -- Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing

    Exhibit 23.1

    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

    To the Board of Directors
    San Joaquin Bancorp

    We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-136627 on Form S-8 of San Joaquin Bancorp of our reports dated February 27, 2008, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of San Joaquin Bancorp as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2007, and with respect to San Joaquin Bancorp management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which reports are included in this annual report on Form 10-K of San Joaquin Bancorp for the year ended December 31, 2007.

    /s/ BROWN ARMSTRONG PAULDEN
    McCOWN STARBUCK THORNBURGH & KEETER
    ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

    Bakersfield, California
    February 27, 2008


    EX-31 6 exhibit31_1.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 - CERTIFICATION exhibit31_1.htm -- Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing

    Exhibit 31.1

    CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

    I, Bruce Maclin, certify that:

    1.      I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of San Joaquin Bancorp;
     
    2.      Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
     
    3.      Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
     
    4.      The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
     
      a.      Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
      b.      Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     
      c.      Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
      d.      Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
     
    5.      The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
     
      a.      All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
      b.      Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
     

    Date: March 13, 2008

    /s/ Bruce Maclin
    Bruce Maclin
    Chief Executive Officer


    EX-31 7 exhibit31_2.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 - CERTIFICATION exhibit31_2.htm -- Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing

    Exhibit 31.2

    CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

    I, Stephen M. Annis, certify that:

    1.      I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of San Joaquin Bancorp;
     
    2.      Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
     
    3.      Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
     
    4.      The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
     
      a.      Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
      b.      Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     
      c.      Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
      d.      Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
     
    5.      The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
     
      a.      All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
      b.      Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
     

    Date: March 13, 2008

    /s/ Stephen M. Annis
    Stephen M. Annis
    Chief Financial Officer


    EX-32 8 exhibit32_1.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 - CERTIFICATION exhibit32_1.htm -- Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing

    Exhibit 32.1

    CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

    In connection with the annual report of San Joaquin Bancorp (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, each of the undersigned, in the capacities and on the date indicated below, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

    (1)      The report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
     
    (2)      The information contained in the report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
     

    /s/ Bruce Maclin
    Bruce Maclin
    Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
    March 13, 2008

    /s/ Stephen M. Annis
    Stephen M. Annis
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
    March 13, 2008


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