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Partners Bank of California Reports 2018 Financial Performance & Set to Open Beverly Hills Branch Location

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Partners Bank of California Reports 2018 Financial Performance & Set to Open Beverly Hills Branch Location

Partners Bank of California (“Partners Bank”) (OTC: PBKX) reported unaudited results for the year ending December 31, 2018, with total assets increasing by 30.1% during the year to a new record high of $257.8 million. Over the same period, noninterest-bearing deposits increased by 17.3% to $102.1 million, and total deposits increased by 13.7% to $198.2 million. Total loans increased by $58.4 million, or 37.5% over the previous year’s total. The bank posted an increase in net interest income of $1.9 million, which was a 26.0% increase over the previous year. Net income of $1.43 million for 2018 significantly exceeded the $700,000 recorded a year earlier. This increase was driven primarily by loan growth and the normalization of income tax accruals in 2018.

“With growth of 30%, 2018 was truly a banner year for Partners Bank of California,” said Partners President/CEO Chris Walsh. “We are very excited about last year’s strong performance, knowing that those results will also be providing momentum for us in 2019. We continue to focus on driving our strategic growth plan and bringing increased value to our clients and shareholders. Our balance sheet growth and expanded capabilities allows us to do more for our clients. That is what Partners Bank is all about, and I’m honored to be leading this team of outstanding banking professionals.”

 
Partners Bank of California
Statements of Financial Condition
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
         
 
December 31, December 31, Variance
Assets: 2018 2017 $ %
 
Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,554 $ 29,705 $ 4,849 16.3 %
Investment securities available for sale 9,016 12,099 (3,083 ) -25.5 %
 
Loans held for investment 214,252 155,805 58,447 37.5 %
Allowance for loan losses   (3,214 )   (2,756 )   (458 ) 16.6 %
Loans, net 211,038 153,049 57,989 37.9 %
 
Other assets   3,270     3,289     (19 ) -0.6 %
 
Total assets $ 257,878   $ 198,142   $ 59,736   30.1 %
 
Liabilities:
 
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 102,185 $ 87,127 $ 15,058 17.3 %
Savings, NOW and money market accounts 73,448 54,814 18,634 34.0 %
Certificates of deposit   22,593     32,351     (9,758 ) -30.2 %
 
Total deposits 198,226 174,292 23,934 13.7 %
 
FHLB advances and other borrowings 31,000 - 31,000 *nm
Other liabilities   938     678     260   38.3 %
 
Total liabilities 230,164 174,970 55,194 31.5 %
 
Stockholders' Equity:
 
Common stock 29,513 26,501 3,012 11.4 %
Additional paid-in capital 1,661 1,510 151 10.0 %
Accumulated deficit   (3,390 )   (4,816 )   1,426   -29.6 %
27,784 23,195 4,589 19.8 %
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (70 )   (23 )   (47 ) *nm
Total stockholders' equity   27,714     23,172     4,542   19.6 %
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 257,878   $ 198,142   $ 59,736   30.1 %
                   
 
Partners Bank of California
Statements of Income
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
 
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31, Variance
2018 2017 $ %
 
Interest income $ 10,264 $ 8,185 $ 2,079 25.4 %
Interest expense   989     825     164   19.9 %
Net interest income before provision for loan losses 9,275 7,360 1,915 26.0 %
 
Provision for loan losses   434     45     389   864.4 %
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 8,841 7,315 1,526 20.9 %
 
Noninterest income 274 385 (111 ) -28.8 %
 
Noninterest expense   7,034     5,274     1,760   33.4 %
Income before income tax provision 2,081 2,426 (345 ) -14.2 %
 
Income tax provision   655     1,726     (1,071 ) -62.1 %
Net income $ 1,426   $ 700   $ 726   103.7 %
 
 
*nm - not meaningful
 

In March 2019, Partners Bank will open its first full-service branch office outside of Orange County. The Beverly Hills office will provide full-service business and private banking as well as provide the bank’s full array of commercial lending solutions to clients in the greater Los Angeles area. This extension of the Partners Bank footprint and presence in the Los Angeles region will further enhance the bank’s growth and service capabilities—making it easier and more convenient for our Los Angeles clients to access our unique class of relationship banking services.

“We’re thrilled about what this expansion means to our bank and most importantly to our clients in Los Angeles,” said Executive Chairman, Mike Ahmar. “We believe in the safe and sound growth of our financial institution, while always providing the best possible service and value to our clients and shareholders. Our enhanced presence in Los Angeles will allow us to achieve those results efficiently and effectively.”

Founded in 2007, Partners Bank of California is positioned with stability, capital, strength and experience to help Southern California individuals and businesses reach their financial goals with a wide array of private and business banking solutions and expertise. Partners Bank of California…passionate about your success!

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Media Relations Contact:
Matthew Terry
1st Vice President, Director of Marketing & Brand
Partners Bank of California
Direct: (949) 732-4052
mterry@pbofca.com
www.pbofca.com