EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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CONTACTS:    Edward M. Jamison    702.878.0700
   President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board   
     
   Patrick Hartman    702.947.3514
   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer   

COMMUNITY BANCORP ANNOUNCES

50.0% INCREASE IN EARNINGS AND STRONG EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $0.54 – 21% ANNUALIZED LOAN GROWTH AND STRONG CREDIT QUALITY

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – (BUSINESS WIRE)—July 19, 2007— Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBON), the Las Vegas-based community bank holding company with $1.7 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2007, operating through Community Bank of Nevada and Community Bank of Arizona, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.

Highlights for the Second Quarter 2007

Linked Quarter

 

  •  

Net income of $5.6 million or $.54 per share fully diluted.

 

  •  

Annualized loan growth of 21.2%, an increase of $68.5 million, for the second quarter 2007 and $113.2 million for the first half of 2007.

 

  •  

Non-performing loans were $1.3 million at June 30, 2007 or 10 basis points of gross loans.

2007 versus 2006

 

  •  

Net income for the second quarter 2007 increased 50.0% to $5.6 million, or $0.54 per fully diluted share, compared to $3.8 million, or $0.50 per fully dilutive share, for the second quarter of 2006. Net income for the first half of 2007 increased to $11.1 million, or $1.06 per fully dilutive share, from $7.2 million, or $0.96 per fully dilutive share, in the first half of 2006.

 

  •  

Net interest income before provision for loan losses for the second quarter of 2007 increased 44.0% to $17.8 million compared to $12.4 million in the same period in 2006 and increased 49.5% to $35.3 million for the first half of 2007 compared to $23.6 million for same period in 2006.

 

  •  

Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2007 increased 69.6% to $1.0 million compared to $592,000 in the same quarter of 2006 and increased 64.8% to $1.9 million for the first half of 2007 as compared to $1.1 million in the same period in 2006.

 

  •  

Non-performing loans decreased to 0.10% of total loans at June 30, 2007 compared to 0.21% at June 30, 2006.


Financial Performance

2007 versus 2006

Return on average shareholders’ equity. For the second quarter and first half of 2007, the Company’s return on average shareholders’ equity (“ROAE”) was 9.9% compared to 13.4% and 13.1%, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. The decrease in ROAE was primarily due to the issuance of approximately 3.0 million shares of Community Bancorp common stock, or $94.7 million, in October 2006 as part of the acquisition of Valley Bancorp. The acquisition of Valley Bancorp combined with the acquisition of Community Bank of Arizona, which was a cash transaction, resulted in approximately $96.2 million and $4.4 million of average goodwill and core deposit intangibles (assets that produce no measurable income) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.

Excluding goodwill and core deposit intangibles, the Company’s return on average tangible shareholders’ equity increased to 21.6% and 21.9% for the second quarter and first half of 2007, respectively, as compared to 16.9% and 16.7% in the same periods in 2006.

Diluted earnings per share grew to $0.54 and $1.06, respectively, compared to $0.50 and $0.96 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively. The moderate growth in the Company’s diluted earnings per share reflects the issuance of approximately 3.0 million shares in the fourth quarter 2006 as part of the acquisition of Valley Bancorp.

Return on average assets. Return on average assets (“ROAA”) decreased to 1.4% for the second quarter and first half of 2007 compared to 1.5% for the same periods in 2006. The decrease in ROAA was due to the $100.6 million increase in average goodwill and core deposit intangibles resulting from the Company’s 2006 acquisitions. These assets produce no measurable income, but significantly increased the Company’s average assets in the second quarter and first half of 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006.

Operating efficiency. The Company’s efficiency ratio increased to 51.2% and 51.3% for the second quarter and first half of 2007 compared to 51.1% and 50.0% for the same periods in 2006. The increases in the efficiency ratio, during a period of increased operational costs due to branch expansion in Nevada and Arizona, was anticipated as the Company has not yet fully realized all cost efficiencies anticipated from the 2006 acquisitions.

“We are encouraged by the 2007 second quarter and first half of the year results. Profitability, organic loan growth, and the quality of the loan portfolio remained strong. Annualized loan growth of 21%, a reduction in non-performing loans, and improving profits for the second quarter 2007 indicates our strategies are effective. We continue to see improvements and the effect of synergies from our acquisitions during the first half of the year and anticipate additional improvements as we move through the balance of the year. Year over year growth in all categories appear to indicate that we are moving forward in the right direction.

The markets in which we operate continue to provide opportunities for growth because of their strong economies. While Nevada and Arizona housing markets are experiencing a decrease in residential permitting and residential home sales on year over year growth basis, we believe that the overall economic matrices appear stronger in both of our primary markets and provide continual growth potential. Fortunately, we have little exposure in the residential home market and therefore have not been impacted to any degree with the slow down and credit issues affecting this market segment. Our core business of banking and commercial real estate construction lending remain strong and provide potential for future growth.

We continue to be excited about 2007 and the potential for organic growth in the markets in which we operate, as we continue our branch expansion and more fully integrate the 2006 acquisitions into the Company over the balance of the year,” said Edward M. Jamison, President and Chief Executive Officer.


Income Statement Results

2007 versus 2006

The Company continued to organically grow its loan portfolio and deposit base during the second quarter and first half of 2007. As a result of this organic growth and the impact of the 2006 acquisitions, interest income, interest expense and the resulting net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 increased substantially from the same periods in 2006. The 2006 acquisitions of Community Bank of Arizona (September 2006) and Valley Bancorp (October 2006) resulted in the addition of $367.6 million of gross loans (at acquisition) and a corresponding increase in deposits of $376.0 million (at acquisition).

“The organic loan growth for the second quarter and first half of 2007 are an indication of the Company’s ability to grow and at the same time maintain a high quality loan portfolio. Each of the markets we serve have experienced highs and lows in various segments of their real estate markets during the past 18 months. Our organic growth and credit discipline have demonstrated a consistency of quality underwriting and well managed growth during changing economic circumstances. We are very pleased that we have been able to deliver high quality organic growth” states Lawrence Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating officer.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, interest and dividend income increased to $32.4 million and $63.3 million, respectively, compared to $19.2 million and $35.9 million for the same periods in 2006. The primary driver of these increases was the increase in average loans outstanding due to both organic and acquisition related loan growth. Also impacting interest income was loan yields for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 which increased to 9.38% and 9.34%, respectively, compared to 9.14% and 8.97%, respectively, for the same periods in 2006. The increase in the loan yields in 2007 as compared to 2006 was due primarily to upward re-pricing of the Company’s rate sensitive loans.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, interest expense increased to $14.6 million and $28.0 million, respectively, compared to the $6.9 million and $12.3 million for the same periods in 2006. The primary cause of these increases was the increase in average interest-bearing liabilities due to both organic and acquisition related growth. Also impacting the increase in average interest bearing-liabilities was the issuance of $51.5 million in trust preferred debt in the third quarter of 2006. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased to 4.87% and 4.75%, respectively, compared to 3.99% and 3.82%, respectively, reflecting continued competitive pricing pressures on deposits, changes in market rates and usage of other instruments (e.g., trust preferred debt, wholesale deposits and other borrowings) to fund the Company’s growth.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company’s net interest margin was 4.93% and 4.98%, respectively, compared to 5.42% and 5.48%, respectively, in the same period in 2006. The decrease in net interest margin was primarily attributable to continued upward pricing pressures for deposits and other funding liabilities over the first half of 2007 in a stable prime rate environment.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, net interest income before provision for loan losses increased 44.0% and 49.5%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2006, as interest earned on higher loan volumes and increased yields outweighed the effect of increased funding liabilities and higher cost of funds. Impacting net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 was the addition of gross loans and deposits from the 2006 acquisition as well as the issuance of trust preferred debt in 2006.

A provision for loan losses of $486,000 was recorded for the second quarter of 2007 compared to $625,000 for the second quarter of 2006 and $968,000 for the first half of 2007 and compared to $1.6 million for the first half of 2006. The allowance for loan losses was $16.0 million, or 1.17% of total loans, as of June 30, 2007 compared to $15.0 million, or 1.19% of total loans, at December 31, 2006.


“An in-depth analysis of the Company’s loan portfolio indicates our allowance for loan losses is adequate based on the low levels of non-performing loans as well as overall classified assets and delinquencies. We experienced a reduction in the overall dollar amount of impaired loans during the second quarter of 2007 and a reduction year to date as well. Based on our review of the portfolio and with an anticipation of continued economic growth we may see further improvement,” states Don Bigger, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Administrator.

Non-interest income increased 69.6%, or $412,000, to $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2007 compared to $592,000 for the second quarter of 2006 and increased 64.8%, or $736,000, to $1.9 million for the first half of 2007 compared to $1.1 million for the first half of 2006. While the Company continued to experience organic growth throughout 2006 and the first half of 2007, the increase in non-interest income was due primarily to the 2006 acquisitions (e.g., acquisition of additional customer accounts from which customer service fees are earned) and the increase in gain on sale of loans that included a gain of approximately $163,000 related to the sale of the Company’s credit card portfolio during the second quarter of 2007.

As a result of the acquisitions of Community Bank of Arizona and Valley Bancorp, the Company increased its branch network by six and added approximately eighty full-time equivalent employees. In addition to this expansion through acquisitions, the Company added three new branches (and closed one branch) during the quarter ended June 30, 2007. This expansion of facilities and human resources was the primary driver to the Company’s increased non-interest expense and increased efficiency ratio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same periods in 2006. Cost associated with the opening of the new branches amounted to approximately $225,000 for the first half of 2007.

Balance Sheet Management

Total assets increased by 5.9% to $1.7 billion as of June 30, 2007, from $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2006. The increase in total assets was driven primarily by a $113.2 million increase in gross loans off set in part by reductions in cash and cash equivalents and securities available for sale of $9.8 million and $14.3 million, respectively, from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Asset growth during the first half of 2007 was funded primarily through increases in deposits of $50.3 million and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings of $32.1 million.

Gross loans increased to $1.37 billion, an increase of $68.5 million, or 5.3%, from March 31, 2007 and $113.2 million, or 9.0%, from December 31, 2006. Credit quality remained strong with non-performing loans at $1.3 million, or 0.10% of gross loans, at June 30 and March 31, 2007. Compared to June 30, 2006 when non-performing loans were $1.7 million, or 0.21% of gross loans, non-performing loans at June 30, 2007 have decreased $374,000 or 11 basis points of gross loans.

As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, gross loans represented 82.2% and 79.8%, respectively, of total assets. The Company’s lending activities consist primarily of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and construction and land development. For the first half of 2007 the largest increase in the loan portfolio was real estate – construction and land development, which increased 15.5%, indicating a continued demand for this product in the Company’s primary markets. As of June 30, 2007, real estate – construction and land development represented 58.0% of the Company’s gross loans. The Company’s gross loan portfolio as of June 30, 2007 consisted of commercial and industrial loans—11.6% and real estate—88.0%. None of the Company’s loan portfolio involves sub-prime lending or 1st trust deed residential real estate mortgages.

Total deposits increased by $50.3 million, or 4.3% to $1.23 billion as of June 30, 2007, from $1.18 billion as of December 31, 2006. The increase in deposits is directly attributed to an increase in interest bearing demand deposits and time deposits, driven, in part, by the Company’s participation in several wholesale deposit programs.


Capital Ratios

Our capital ratios continue to be above the well-capitalized guidelines established by bank regulatory agencies.

Business Strategy

“With our continued expansion in Southern Nevada and the Phoenix, Arizona markets (two new branches added in first half of 2007 and another planned to open in the next sixty days) and the integration of Valley Bank’s branch network, we are now taking advantage of our increased size and market reach. We believe that the Southern Nevada and Phoenix markets provide opportunities for continued organic growth in both loans and deposits. Both of these markets are dynamic economies with population growth and an increasing employment base that provide the economic drivers to benefit our banks and enhance the value to our shareholders. We continue to seek organic growth and expansion by acquisition as part of our overall strategic plan. Our 2007 first half results indicate our strategies are working and that the full synergies of the acquisition and continued strong organic growth will provide a solid return. We are committed to increasing ROAE and ROAA, improving our efficiency ratio and deliver to our shareholders improved earnings,” said Edward M. Jamison.

About Community Bancorp

Community Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada with five wholly-owned subsidiaries: 1) Community Bank of Nevada, 2) Community Bank of Arizona, 3) Community Bancorp (NV) Statutory Trust I, 4) Community Bancorp (NV) Statutory Trust II and 5) Community Bancorp (NV) Statutory Trust III. Community Bancorp exists primarily for the purpose of holding the stock of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and facilitating their activities. Community Bank of Nevada is a Nevada state chartered bank providing a full range of commercial and consumer bank products through thirteen branches located in the greater Las Vegas area and two loan production offices in southern California and Arizona. Community Bank of Arizona (formerly Cactus Commerce Bank), is an Arizona state chartered bank providing a full range of commercial and consumer bank products through two branches located in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. We provide commercial banking services, including real estate, construction and commercial loans and SBA loans, to small- and medium-sized businesses.

For more information about Community Bancorp, visit our website at www.communitybanknv.com.

Attached to this press release is summarized financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, expectations for growth and income forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations. Specific factors include, but are not limited to loan production, balance sheet management, the economic condition of the markets in Las Vegas, Nev., or Phoenix, Ariz., net interest margin, loan quality, the ability to control costs and expenses, interest rate changes and financial policies of the United States government, and general economic conditions. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect financial results are included in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

When used in this release, the words or phrases such as “will likely result in,” “management expects that,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate “projected,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA). Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s view only as of the date hereof. Community Bancorp undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. This statement is included for the express purpose of protecting Community Bancorp under PSLRA’s safe harbor provisions.


COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (Unaudited)

 

     June 30,
2007
    December 31,
2006
 
     (In thousands, except share data)  

ASSETS

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 22,874     $ 28,694  

Interest bearing deposits in other banks

     4,115       8,501  

Federal funds sold

     9,366       8,921  
                

Cash and cash equivalents

     36,355       46,116  

Securities available for sale, at fair value

     93,548       107,849  

Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $1,223 as of June 30, 2007 and $1,334 as of December 31, 2006)

     1,211       1,309  

Required equity investments, at cost

     12,432       6,589  

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $15,985 as of June 30, 2007 and $14,973 as of December 31, 2006

     1,344,896       1,234,841  

Premises and equipment, net

     25,437       24,133  

Accrued interest and dividends receivable

     8,285       7,668  

Deferred income taxes, net

     55       875  

Bank owned life insurance

     10,299       10,071  

Goodwill

     115,126       115,865  

Core deposit intangible, net of accumulated amortization of $1,808 as of June 30, 2007 and $1,138 as of December 31, 2006

     8,151       8,821  

Other assets

     7,391       6,242  
                

Total assets

   $ 1,663,186     $ 1,570,379  
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Liabilities

    

Deposits:

    

Non-interest bearing

   $ 187,621     $ 205,115  

Interest bearing:

    

Demand

     561,915       510,454  

Savings

     40,527       60,480  

Time, $100,000 or more

     201,679       164,954  

Other time

     234,795       235,273  
                

Total deposits

     1,226,537       1,176,276  

Borrowings

     109,834       77,695  

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     8,935       9,907  

Junior subordinated debt

     87,630       87,630  
                

Total liabilities

     1,432,936       1,351,508  
                

Stockholders’ equity

    

Common stock, par value: $0.001; shares authorized: 30,000,000; shares issued: 10,454,299 as of June 30, 2007 and 10,423,188 as of December 31, 2006

     10       10  

Additional paid-in capital

     168,091       167,359  

Retained earnings

     63,493       52,402  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (1,059 )     (615 )
                
     230,535       219,156  

Less cost of treasury stock, 34,375 shares

     (285 )     (285 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     230,250       218,871  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,663,186     $ 1,570,379  
                


COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited)

 

     For the three months ended    For the six months ended
    

June 30,

2007

   June 30,
2006
  

June 30,

2007

   June 30,
2006
     (In thousands, except per share data)

Interest and dividend income:

           

Loans, including fees

   $ 30,439    $ 17,492    $ 59,373    $ 32,907

Securities and investments

     1,448      999      2,884      1,999

Federal funds sold

     529      734      1,047      1,000
                           

Total interest and dividend income

     32,416      19,225      63,304      35,906
                           

Interest expense on:

           

Deposits

     11,926      5,543      22,623      9,914

Borrowings

     1,149      685      2,301      1,123

Junior subordinated debt

     1,543      638      3,073      1,248
                           

Total interest expense

     14,618      6,866      27,997      12,285
                           

Net interest income before provision for loan losses

     17,798      12,359      35,307      23,621

Provision for loan losses

     486      625      968      1,607
                           

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     17,312      11,734      34,339      22,014

Non-interest income:

           

Service charges and other income

     557      434      1,185      883

Bank owned life insurance

     111      85      229      126

Net swap settlements

     44      38      92      53

Rental income

     38      35      76      73

Gain on sale of securities

     4      —        4      —  

Net gain on sale of loans

     250      —        285      —  
                           

Total non-interest income

     1,004      592      1,871      1,135
                           

Non-interest expense:

           

Salaries, wages and employee benefits

     5,589      3,363      11,301      6,405

Occupancy, equipment and depreciation

     1,227      815      2,423      1,556

Core deposit intangible amortization

     335      190      670      381

Data processing

     268      201      583      456

Advertising and public relations

     464      337      737      491

Professional fees

     428      277      700      635

Telephone and postage

     193      89      394      164

Stationery and supplies

     192      124      358      203

Directors fees

     50      584      178      687

Insurance

     140      84      259      164

Software maintenance

     116      59      221      93

Loan related

     82      51      177      110

Other operating expenses

     539      449      1,080      953
                           

Total non-interest expense

     9,623      6,623      19,081      12,298
                           

Income before income tax provision

     8,693      5,703      17,129      10,851

Income tax provision

     3,050      1,940      6,037      3,663
                           

Net income

   $ 5,643    $ 3,763    $ 11,092    $ 7,188
                           

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

           

Basic

   $ 0.54    $ 0.51    $ 1.06    $ 0.97
                           

Diluted

   $ 0.54    $ 0.50    $ 1.06    $ 0.96
                           

Weighted average shares outstanding

           

Basic

     10,419,924      7,385,382      10,417,919      7,384,003
                           

Diluted

     10,488,289      7,476,720      10,490,016      7,482,050
                           


DISTRIBUTION, RATE AND YIELD ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2007     2006  
     Average
Balance
  

Annualized

Average
Rate/Yield (7)(8)

    Average
Balance (9)
  

Annualized

Average
Rate/Yield (7)(8)

 
     (In thousands, except percentage data)  

Assets:

  

Interest earning assets:

          

Loans (1)(2)

   $ 1,301,307    9.38 %   $ 767,202    9.14 %

Investment securities (3)(4)

     115,495    5.42 %     94,526    4.81 %

Federal funds sold

     40,674    5.21 %     61,189    4.81 %
                  

Total interest earning assets (3)

     1,457,476    8.95 %     922,917    8.40 %

Non-interest earning assets:

          

Cash and due from banks

     23,348        19,272   

Goodwill and intangibles

     123,427        23,660   

Other assets

     35,223        24,043   
                  

Total assets

   $ 1,639,474      $ 989,892   
                  

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:

          

Interest bearing liabilities:

          

Deposits:

          

Interest bearing demand

   $ 69,625    2.71 %   $ 47,588    2.17 %

Money market

     506,738    4.65 %     314,384    3.68 %

Savings

     41,175    2.72 %     6,067    0.73 %

Time

     408,380    5.20 %     227,176    4.22 %
                  

Total interest bearing deposits

     1,025,918    4.66 %     595,215    3.74 %

Borrowings

     89,562    5.15 %     59,500    4.62 %

Junior subordinated debt

     87,630    7.06 %     36,083    7.09 %
                  

Total interest bearing liabilities

     1,203,110    4.87 %     690,798    3.99 %

Non-interest bearing liabilities:

          

Demand deposits

     195,581        178,607   

Other liabilities

     12,313        7,746   
                  

Total non-interest bearing liabilities

     1,411,004        877,151   

Stockholders’ equity

     228,470        112,741   
                  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,639,474      $ 989,892   
                  

Net interest income

   $ 17,798      $ 12,359   
                  

Net interest spread (5)

      4.08 %      4.41 %
                  

Net interest margin (3)(6)

      4.93 %      5.42 %
                  

(1) Includes average non-accrual loans of $1.1 million and $1.3 million at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
(2) Net loan fees of $2.0 million and $1.4 million are included in the yield computations for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
(3) Yields on securities, total interest-bearing assets and net interest margin have adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis.
(4) Includes securities available for sale, securities held to maturity, interest bearing deposits in other banks and required equity investments.
(5) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest earning assets less the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.
(6) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average earning-assets.
(7) Average rates/yields for these periods have been annualized.
(8) Yields are computed based on actual number of days during the quarter. As a result, yields in prior periods have been adjusted to conform with current presentation.
(9) Certain average balances and income in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with current presentation.


DISTRIBUTION, RATE AND YIELD ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2007     2006  
     Average
Balance
   Annualized
Average
Rate/Yield (7)(8)
    Average
Balance (9)
  

Annualized

Average
Rate/Yield (7)(8)

 
     (In thousands, except percentage data)  

Assets:

  

Interest earning assets:

          

Loans (1)(2)

   $ 1,282,448    9.34 %   $ 739,957    8.97 %

Investment securities (3)(4)

     116,965    5.35 %     95,100    4.72 %

Federal funds sold

     39,958    5.28 %     42,734    4.72 %
                  

Total interest earning assets (3)

     1,439,371    8.90 %     877,791    8.30 %
              

Non-interest earning assets:

          

Cash and due from banks

     24,144        19,908   

Goodwill and intangibles

     123,544        23,925   

Other assets

     34,704        23,899   
                  

Total assets

   $ 1,621,763      $ 945,523   
                  

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:

          

Interest bearing liabilities:

          

Deposits:

          

Interest bearing demand

   $ 66,247    2.63 %   $ 45,345    2.17 %

Money market

     490,091    4.64 %     300,266    3.44 %

Savings

     47,785    2.73 %     6,603    0.73 %

Time

     407,863    4.87 %     210,318    4.10 %
                  

Total interest bearing deposits

     1,011,986    4.51 %     562,532    3.55 %

Borrowings

     90,073    5.15 %     50,012    4.53 %

Junior subordinated debt

     87,630    7.07 %     36,083    6.97 %
                  

Total interest bearing liabilities

     1,189,689    4.75 %     648,627    3.82 %
              

Non-interest bearing liabilities:

          

Demand deposits

     195,086        179,533   

Other liabilities

     11,290        6,411   
                  

Total non-interest bearing liabilities

     1,396,065        834,571   

Stockholders’ equity

     225,698        110,952   
                  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,621,763      $ 945,523   
                  

Net interest income

   $ 35,307      $ 23,621   
                  

Net interest spread (5)

      4.15 %      4.48 %
                  

Net interest margin (3)(6)

      4.98 %      5.48 %
                  

(1) Includes average non-accrual loans of $1.2 million and $951,000 at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
(2) Net loan fees of $3.7 million and $2.5 million are included in the yield computations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
(3) Yields on securities, total interest-bearing assets and net interest margin have adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis.
(4) Includes securities available for sale, securities held to maturity, interest bearing deposits in other banks and required equity investments.
(5) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest earning assets less the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities.
(6) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average earning-assets.
(7) Average rates/yields for these periods have been annualized.
(8) Yields are computed based on actual number of days during the quarter. As a result, yields in prior periods have been adjusted to conform with current presentation.
(9) Certain average balances and income in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with current presentation.


KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  

2nd
Quarter

2007

    2nd
Quarter
2006
    Percentage
Change
   

1st

Half
2007

   

1st

Half
2006

    Percentage
Change
 
     (In thousands, except share and
percentage data)
    (In thousands, except share and
percentage data)
 

SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS

            

Return on average assets

   1.38 %   1.52 %   -9.2 %     1.38 %     1.53 %   -9.8 %

Return on average stockholders’ equity

   9.91 %   13.39 %   -26.0 %     9.91 %     13.06 %   -24.1 %

Net interest margin (1)

   4.93 %   5.42 %   -9.0 %     4.98 %     5.48 %   -9.1 %

Efficiency ratio (2)

   51.18 %   51.14 %   0.1 %     51.32 %     49.68 %   3.3 %

Capital Ratios

            

Consolidated leverage capital ratio

           12.22 %     13.16 %   -7.1 %

Consolidated risk-based capital ratio

           12.07 %     13.89 %   -13.1 %

Consolidated total risk-based capital ratio

           13.63 %     14.95 %   -8.8 %

Asset Quality Ratios

            

Non-performing loans (3)

         $ 1,311     $ 1,685     -22.2 %

Non-performing assets (4)

         $ 1,311     $ 1,685     -22.2 %

Non-performing loans to total loans

           0.10 %     0.21 %   -52.4 %

Non-performing assets to total assets

           0.08 %     0.17 %   -52.9 %

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

           1.17 %     1.21 %   -3.3 %

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing assets

           1,219 %     578 %   111 %

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

           1,219 %     578 %   111 %

Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (5)

   0.04 %   0.00 %   100.0 %     (0.01 )%     0.00 %   100.0 %

(1) Net interest margin represents net interest income on a tax equivalent basis as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(2) Efficiency ratio represents non-interest expenses, excluding provision for loan losses, as a percentage of the aggregate of net interest income and non-interest income.
(3) Non-performing loans are defined as loans that are past due 90 days or more plus loans placed in non-accrual status.
(4) Non-performing assets are defined as assets that are past due 90 days or more plus assets placed in non-accrual status plus other real estate owned.
(5) Annualized.

 

COMPOSITE OF LOAN PORTFOLIO

   June 30,
2007
    %     March 31,
2007
    %     December 31,
2006
    %  
     (In thousands)  

Commercial and industrial

   $ 158,028     11.6 %   $ 171,537     13.2 %   $ 177,583     14.2 %

Real estate:

            

Commercial

     364,625     26.7 %     350,394     27.0 %     347,072     27.7 %

Residential

     40,719     3.0 %     38,229     2.9 %     35,150     2.8 %

Construction and land development

     797,103     58.3 %     730,359     56.3 %     686,267     54.7 %

Consumer and other

     5,887     0.4 %     7,341     0.6 %     7,139     0.6 %
                                          

Total gross loans

     1,366,362     100.0 %     1,297,860     100.0 %     1,253,211     100.0 %
                        

Less:

            

Allowance for loan losses

     15,985         15,615         14,973    

Net unearned loan fees and discounts

     5,481         4,691         3,397    
                              

Total net loans

   $ 1,344,896       $ 1,277,554       $ 1,234,841    
                              

Gross loans to total assets

     82.2 %       76.3 %       79.8 %  


     For the three months
ended June 30,
   For the six months
ended June 30,
 

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

   2007     2006    2007     2006  
     (In thousands)  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 15,615     $ 9,098    $ 14,973     $ 8,117  

Provision for loan losses

     486       625      968       1,607  

Less amounts charged off

     (129 )     —        (228 )     (26 )

Recoveries of amounts charged off

     13       7      272       32  
                               

Balance at end of period

   $ 15,985     $ 9,730    $ 15,985     $ 9,730