LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Private Bancorp of America, Inc. (OTCQB:PBAM) (“Bancorp”), parent company of San Diego Private Bank (“Bank”), announced quarterly earnings of $1,076,000 in the third quarter of 2016, compared to $759,000 in the second quarter 2016 and $1,359,000 for the third quarter 2015.  Net Interest Income continues to increase, $4,792,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 from $4,738,000 for the same period in 2015.  Interest Income grew to $15,542,000 for the nine months ending September 2016 compared to $15,009,000 for the same period in 2015, reflecting the growth in earning assets.  The three major factors contributing to the increase in year-over-year expenses for the nine months are:

  • Increased cost associated with new holding company $366,000
  • Increased loan loss reserves related to loan growth $402,000
  • Investments in technology, compliance and new products $600,000

The decrease in Other Income reflects a reduction of SBA Loan sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

The Balance sheet reflects record organic growth.  Total Assets at September 30, 2016 were $498 million compared to $438 million at September 30, 2015 (13.6% increase) and $454 million at December 31, 2015 (9.7% increase for the nine months).  Net Loans increased 18% in the year ended September 30, 2016 to $391 million and increased 10% for the nine months from December 31, 2015.  Total Deposits increased during the quarter to $375 million at September 30, 2016, up over 14% from September 30, 2015 and 9.5% from December 31, 2015.  The new Treasury Management products and enhanced deposit gathering team have helped drive deposits up, keeping pace with loan growth.

“We are very proud of our employees who have turned the investments we made in the first half of 2016 into effective tools for our customers.  We believe that the enhanced platform, compliance and product investments we have made will continue to serve our customers and our shareholders well,” said Thomas V. Wornham, President and CEO.  “New loan originations are up 55% for the first nine months of 2016 over the same period in 2015.  We continue to remain committed to our traditional business lines while expanding our C&I portfolio which is up 22% year to date.  Our credit quality remains strong as do all of our key leverage, capital and asset quality ratios.”

Bancorp Chairman Selwyn Isakow commented, “We are very pleased with the growth of the Bank and the positive revenue trends we see in the Bancorp.  This quarter we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of our formation.  Our Directors, Management and Employees remain committed to providing creative solutions for our clients while providing superior service to the individuals, families and companies we serve.”

About Private Bancorp of America, Inc.

Private Bancorp of America, Inc. (OTCQB:PBAM), is the holding company for San Diego Private Bank.  San Diego Private Bank, provides a Distinctly Different banking experience through unparalleled service and creative funding solutions to high net worth individuals, professionals, locally owned businesses and real estate entrepreneurs; serviced through offices in Coronado, San Diego, La Jolla and Newport Beach as well as efficient electronic banking offerings. The Bank also offers various portfolio and government guaranteed lending programs, including SBA and cross-border Export-Import Bank programs. San Diego Private Bank is a SBA Preferred Lender.

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Private Bancorp of America, Inc. and Subsidiary
Statements of Condition
(Unaudited – in thousands)
 
  September 30, 2016   December 31, 2015   September 30, 2015  
Assets      
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 66,545   $ 58,075   $ 71,503  
Investments   28,839     29,385     24,058  
                   
Loans, Net   391,277     354,708     330,254  
Premises, Equipment and Other Assets   11,387     12,787     12,478  
Total Assets   498,048     454,955     438,293  
                   
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                  
Demand Deposits   111,244     110,976     113,036  
Interest Bearing Deposits   264,230     228,855     213,966  
Total Deposits   375,474     339,831     327,002  
                   
FHLB Advances / Borrowings   62,879     60,369     52,500  
Other Liabilities   2,495     3,603     2,623  
Shareholders’ Equity   57,200     51,152     56,168  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 498,048   $  454,955   $  438,293  
                   
Selected Ratios: September 30, 2016    December 31, 2015    September 30, 2015   
       
Tangible Book Value Per Share $ 13.84   $ 13.19   $ 13.23  
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (Bank)   12.02 %   11.85 %   11.84 %
Total Capital Ratio (Bank)   14.65 %   15.48 %   16.28 %
       
Asset Quality      
(Non-Performing Assets + 90
Days Past Due Accruing)
divided by (Equity + Allowance
for Loan Losses)
  0.30 %   0.37 %   0.76 %

Private Bancorp of America, Inc. and Subsidiary
Statements of Income
(Unaudited – in thousands)
 
  Three months
ended
Sept 30, 2016
  Three months
ended
Sept 30, 2015
  Nine months
ended
Sept 30, 2016
  Nine months
ended
Sept 30, 2015
 
Interest Income        
Interest Income $ 5,318   $ 5,101   $ 15,542   $ 15,009  
Interest Expense   526     363     1,515     1,115  
Net Interest Income   4,792     4,738     14,026     13,894  
Provision for Loan Losses   63     2     478     76  
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses   4,729     4,736     13,548     13,818  
Other Income   196     366     741     1,148  
Operating Expenses   3,092     2.797     9,261     8,553  
Operating Income   1,831     2,305     5,029     6,413  
Income Taxes   755     946     2,075     2,648  
Net Earnings $ 1,076   $ 1,359   $ 2,954   $ 3,765  
             
Selected Ratios:        
Earnings Per Share $ 0.26   $ 0.33   $ 0.75   $ 0.91  
Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.25   $ 0.32   $ 0.73   $ 0.89  

CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact 

Thomas V. Wornham 
President/CEO 
Private Bancorp of America, Inc. and San Diego Private Bank 
(858) 875.6900