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Good question, I guess we never really got any color on the talks that had been going on behind the scenes. I'm referring to after the hedge funds had written those letters in favor of a sale.
Happy for you. Wonder why PACW waited six months to raise the bid $.75?
Enough for me to buy him a few beers if he ever stops in Philly, that's for sure.
I think it's really time to pass out the cigars now! Anyone know many EI banks merged this year?
PACW and FCAL Agree to Merger (11/06/12)
-- PacWest to Pay $8.00 per Share for FCAL Common Stock or Approximately $231 Million in Aggregate to FCAL Stockholders
-- Acquisition of First California to Add Nearly $2.0 Billion in Assets to PacWest
-- Two Valuable Franchises Combine to Create the Eighth Largest Publicly-Owned Bank Headquartered in California
LOS ANGELES, CA and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 6, 2012) - PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW) and First California Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAL) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger whereby PacWest will acquire First California for $8.00 per First California common share, or approximately $231 million in aggregate consideration, payable in PacWest common stock.
First California, headquartered in Westlake Village, California, is the parent of First California Bank and had approximately $2.0 billion in assets and 15 branches across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties at September 30, 2012. In connection with the acquisition, First California Bank will be merged into Pacific Western Bank, the Los Angeles-based wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp.
Directors of PacWest and of First California unanimously approved the transaction. Two independent directors from the board of directors of First California will join PacWest's board of directors upon completion of the acquisition.
The transaction, currently expected to close late in the first quarter of 2013, is subject to customary conditions, including the approval of bank regulatory authorities and the stockholders of both companies. Stockholders of First California, including all current directors and certain other stockholders, owning or controlling approximately 22% in the aggregate of the currently outstanding shares of First California, have agreed to vote in favor of the transaction.
As of September 30, 2012, on a pro forma consolidated basis with First California, PacWest would have had approximately $7.5 billion in assets with 81 branches throughout California. The combined institution would be the eighth largest publicly-owned bank headquartered in California, and the 12th largest commercial bank headquartered in California (out of more than 240 financial institutions).
Pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement, First California shareholders will receive PacWest common stock for their shares of First California common stock in a tax-free transaction. First California in-the-money option holders will receive cash, net of applicable taxes withheld, for the value of their unexercised stock options.
The number of shares of PacWest common stock deliverable for each share of First California common stock will be determined based on an average price of PacWest common stock over a measuring period prior to the receipt of regulatory approval, and will fluctuate if such average price is between $20.00 and $27.00 and will be fixed if such average price is below $20.00 or above $27.00. Based on PacWest's closing stock price of $22.27 on Monday, November 5, 2012, First California stockholders would have received 0.3592 of a share of PacWest common stock for each share of First California common stock, which would provide First California stockholders with aggregate ownership, on a pro forma basis, of approximately 22.4% of the common stock of the combined company.
The holders of 100% of the outstanding shares of First California Series A preferred stock have agreed to convert their shares into common stock, per the terms of the series of preferred stock, and have the resulting common stock exchanged in the transaction. PacWest and First California expect to redeem First California's outstanding Series C preferred stock for cash in accordance with its terms immediately prior to the closing of the transaction.
Matt Wagner, Chief Executive Officer of PacWest Bancorp and Chairman and CEO of Pacific Western Bank, commented, "We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with First California. The merger of these two organizations will create a valuable franchise for the stockholders of both companies, and meaningfully enhance the presence of the combined organization throughout California."
C. G. Kum, First California's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "First California is proud of what it has built since its inception in 1979. As a result of this transaction, two premier organizations will come together to create one of the leading commercial banks headquartered in Los Angeles, with more than $7.5 billion in assets. The combined bank will continue to offer the same dedication and high quality service both institutions are known for, while providing customers with an even greater array of products and higher lending limits. We also believe this transaction provides opportunity for future shareholder value."
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. acted as financial advisor to First California in the transaction and delivered a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of First California. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP served as legal counsel to First California. Castle Creek Financial acted as financial advisor to PacWest, and Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P. delivered a fairness opinion to the Board of PacWest. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as legal counsel to PacWest.
ABOUT PACWEST BANCORP
PacWest Bancorp ("PacWest") is a bank holding company with $5.5 billion in assets as of September 30, 2012, with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank ("Pacific Western"). Through 66 full-service community banking branches, Pacific Western provides commercial banking services, including real estate, construction and commercial loans, to small and medium-sized businesses. Pacific Western's branches are located throughout California in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo and Ventura Counties. Through its subsidiaries, BFI Business Finance and Celtic Capital Corporation, and its divisions, First Community Financial and Pacific Western Equipment Finance, Pacific Western also provides working capital financing and equipment leasing to growing companies located throughout the United States, with a focus on the Southwestern U.S., primarily in Arizona, California, Utah and Texas. Additional information regarding PacWest Bancorp is available on the Internet at www.pacwestbancorp.com. Information regarding Pacific Western Bank is also available on the Internet at www.pacificwesternbank.com.
ABOUT FIRST CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
First California Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company of First California Bank. Founded in 1979 and with nearly $2 billion in assets, First California serves the comprehensive financial needs of small- and middle-sized businesses and high net worth individuals throughout Southern California. Led by an experienced team of bankers, First California is committed to providing the best client service available in its markets, offering a full line of quality commercial banking products through 15 full-service branch offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. The holding company's website can be accessed at www.fcalgroup.com. For additional information on First California Bank's products and services, visit www.fcbank.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking information about PacWest Bancorp, First California Financial Group, and the combined company after the close of the transaction that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of PacWest, First California and the combined company. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we assume no duty to update such statements. We caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties for each institution and the combined institution include, but are not limited to: lower than expected revenues; credit quality deterioration or a reduction in real estate values could cause an increase in the allowance for credit losses and a reduction in net earnings; increased competitive pressure among depository institutions; the ability to complete the proposed acquisition, including obtaining regulatory approvals and approval by the stockholders of PacWest and First California, or any future acquisition, successfully integrate such acquired entities, or achieve expected beneficial synergies and/or operating efficiencies, in each case within expected time-frames or at all; regulatory approvals may not be received on expected timeframes or at all; settlements with the FDIC related to loss-sharing arrangements; the possibility that personnel changes will not proceed as planned; the cost of additional capital is more than expected; a change in the interest rate environment reduces net interest margins; asset/liability re-pricing risks and liquidity risks; pending legal matters may take longer or cost more to resolve or may be resolved adversely; general economic conditions, either nationally or in the market areas in which the entities operate or anticipate doing business, are less favorable than expected; and environmental conditions, including natural disasters, may disrupt business, impede operations, or negatively impact the values of collateral securing loans.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
Investors and security holders are urged to carefully review and consider each of PacWest Bancorp's and First California Financial Group's public filings with the SEC, including but not limited to their Annual Reports on Form 10-K, their proxy statements, and their Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The documents filed by PacWest with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at PacWest's website at www.pacwestbancorp.com or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from PacWest by requesting them in writing to PacWest Bancorp, c/o Pacific Western Bank, 275 North Brea Boulevard, Brea, CA 92821; Attention: Investor Relations, or by telephone at (714) 671-6800.
The documents filed by First California with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at First California's website at www.fcalgroup.com or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from First California by requesting them in writing to First California Financial Group Inc., 3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300, Westlake Village, California 91361, Attention: Investor Relations, or by telephone at Phone: (805) 322-9655.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. PacWest Bancorp and First California intend to file a registration statement including a joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents regarding the proposed acquisition with the SEC. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of either First California or PacWest Bancorp are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed acquisition. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the stockholders of each institution seeking any required stockholder approvals. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus free of charge from PacWest or First California by writing to the addresses provided for each company set forth in the paragraphs above.
PacWest, its directors, executive officers and certain other persons may be soliciting proxies from PacWest Bancorp stockholders in favor of the approval of the acquisition. Information about the directors and executive officers of PacWest and their ownership of PacWest common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for PacWest's 2012 annual meeting of stockholders, as previously filed with the SEC. Stockholders may obtain additional information regarding the interests of such participants by reading the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus when they become available.
First California, its directors, executive officers and certain other persons may be soliciting proxies from First California Financial Group stockholders in favor of the approval of the acquisition. Information about the directors and executive officers of First California and their ownership of First California common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for First California's 2012 annual meeting of stockholders, as previously filed with the SEC. Stockholders may obtain additional information regarding the interests of such participants by reading the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus when they become available.
Contact Information
PacWest Bancorp
10250 Constellation Blvd., Suite 1640
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Contacts:
Matthew P. Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
(310) 728-1020
Victor R. Santoro
Executive Vice President and CFO
(310) 728-1021
First California Financial Group, Inc.
3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Contacts:
C. G. Kum
President and Chief Executive Officer
(805) 322-9308
Romolo C. Santarosa
Sr. Executive Vice President and COO/CFO
(805) 322-9333
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/pacwest-bancorp-and-first-california-financial-group-inc-agree-to-merger-nasdaq-pacw-1722489.htm
FCAL Reports 38 Percent Increase in Earnings for 2012 Third Quarter (10/25/12)
Company to Host Conference Call Today at 11 a.m. Pacific Time
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 25, 2012) - First California Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAL), the holding company of First California Bank, today reported net income of $3.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared with $2.5 million for the same quarter a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $3.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with $900,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the prior year third quarter. Preferred dividends were $312,500 for the third quarter of 2012 and $1,616,000, which included a deemed and final dividend on the series B preferred shares, for the third quarter of 2011. At September 30, 2012, tangible book value per common share increased to $4.71 from $4.19 at December 31, 2011.
"Earnings for the 2012 third quarter grew significantly over the same period last year and return on average tangible common equity improved to 10.25 percent from 4.25 percent," said C. G. Kum, president and chief executive officer of First California Financial Group. "Moreover, we were able to grow net interest income and fee income, as well as our loan portfolio and deposits. Our solid financial performance continues to demonstrate the successful strategies we implemented to enhance profitability, despite economic headwinds and the added expense and challenges related to ongoing shareholder matters."
2012 Third Quarter Financial Highlights
•Net interest income rose 9 percent from same period last year;
•Service charges, fees and other income increased 9 percent from the year ago period;
•Efficiency ratio, inclusive of $0.9 million for shareholder matter expenses, was 68 percent;
•Strong asset quality with annualized year-to-date net charge-offs of 0.12 percent of average loans;
•Non-covered loans, before the allowance, increased 14 percent over the 2011 year-end;
•Total deposits increased 12 percent while non-interest checking deposits jumped 40 percent from year-end 2011;
•Tangible book value per common share increased to $4.71, or 12 percent, since the end of 2011;
•Third quarter return on average tangible common equity was 10.25 percent.
Financial Results
For the 2012 third quarter, net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased 9 percent to $17.0 million from $15.6 million for the 2011 third quarter. The increase reflects a 13 percent increase in average earning assets and a 3 percent decrease in net interest margin. Interest income (discount accretion) on covered loans for the 2012 third quarter was $4.5 million. 2011 third quarter interest income (discount accretion) on covered loans was $3.8 million. Net interest margin, on a taxable equivalent basis, declined to 3.91 percent from 4.05 percent for the 2011 third quarter.
Service charges, fees and other income increased to $2.3 million from $2.1 million for the 2011 third quarter, primarily reflecting continued growth in business volumes and fees generated from the EPS division. Revenues from the EPS division increased to $1.2 million for the 2012 third quarter from $800,000 for the same quarter last year.
Third quarter 2012 non-interest income included a $510,000 net gain on the sale of securities, offset by a $449,000 impairment loss on securities, a $99,000 loss on non-hedged derivatives and $135,000 decrease in FDIC shared-loss asset. For the 2011 third quarter, non-interest income included a $209,000 net gain on the sale of securities.
Operating expenses for the 2012 third quarter were $13.0 million, compared with $12.1 million for the 2011 third quarter. Operating expenses exclude intangible amortization, integration/conversion expenses and foreclosed property gains, losses and expenses. The increase reflects higher professional services expenses, which included approximately $0.9 million of costs related to shareholder matters, and higher deposit insurance assessments due to the 40 percent increase in non-interest checking deposits. The efficiency ratio was 68.37 percent for the 2012 third quarter, compared with 68.22 percent for the same period last year.
Core earnings, which represent income before taxes and exclude credit charges and non-recurring items such as gain on acquisitions, integration/conversion expense and securities transactions, were $5.5 million for the third quarter of 2012, compared with $5.0 million for the same period a year ago, an increase of 10 percent.
Non-covered loans, before the allowance for loan losses, grew 14 percent to $1.1 billion at September 30, 2012 from $936.1 million at December 31, 2011. Commercial mortgage loans led the increase, up $60 million or 15 percent from the end of the year. Aided by purchases earlier in the year, home mortgage loans increased 44 percent, while multifamily mortgage loans increased 15 percent through originations and purchases.
At September 30, 2012, covered loans decreased to $106.1 million from $135.4 million at December 31, 2011. The Bank's covered non-performing assets declined by $18.7 million, or 55 percent, during the same period.
Non-interest checking deposits increased 40 percent from year-end 2011, primarily from growth in EPS deposits, and now represent 42 percent of total deposits. The cost of all deposits, aided by the change in the mix of deposits, fell 37 percent to 32 basis points for the 2012 third quarter from 51 basis points for the same period last year. Core deposits now comprise 83 percent of all deposits.
Kum added, "The banking industry continues to be impacted by a low interest rate environment. Despite this, we have proactively managed our cost of liabilities and our margin has held up better than most of our peers as evidenced by the slight decline in our net interest margin of only 14 basis points over the last 12 months."
Asset Quality
At September 30, 2012, non-covered non-performing assets (the sum of non-covered loans past due 90 days and accruing, nonaccrual loans and foreclosed properties) improved to 1.54 percent of total assets, compared with 1.89 percent at December 31, 2011. At September 30, 2012, nonaccrual loans increased $1.5 million from year-end 2011 while foreclosure properties declined $5.1 million for the same period.
The allowance for loan losses was $18.2 million, or 1.71 percent of non-covered loans, at September 30, 2012, compared with $17.7 million, or 1.90 percent of non-covered loans, at December 31, 2011. Net loan charge-offs for the 2012 third quarter were $605,000, down from $2.1 million for the 2011 third quarter. The provision for non-covered loan losses was $500,000 for the 2012 third quarter compared with $1.6 million for the 2011 third quarter.
Capital resources
Shareholders' equity rose to $236.6 million at September 30, 2012 from $223.1 million at December 31, 2011. The Company's book value per common share increased to $7.21 at September 30, 2012 from $6.75 at December 31, 2011. Tangible book value per common share rose to $4.71 at September 30, 2012 from $4.19 at December 31, 2011.
At September 30, 2012, First California's preliminary Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 10.00 percent versus 10.33 percent at the 2011 calendar year end, and the total risk-based capital ratio decreased to 17.18 percent from 17.32 percent at December 31, 2011. The Company's ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets was 7.18 percent at September 30, 2012, up from 7.05 percent at the end of 2011. Total assets were $1.99 billion at September 30, 2012, compared with $1.81 billion at December 31, 2011.
Kum concluded, "We remain focused on improving our performance, while keeping an eye on expenses and providing the highest quality service to our loyal customers. More than ever, we appreciate the hard work and dedication of our employees who help make First California the business bank of choice in our markets."
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes "non-GAAP financial measures" within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Commission rules. Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets is a non-GAAP financial measure. Tangible common equity to tangible assets represents tangible common equity, calculated as total shareholders' equity less preferred stock and related dividend and accretion of preferred stock discount, goodwill and intangible assets, net, divided by tangible assets which are total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets, net. Management believes that this measure is useful when comparing banks with preferred stock, due to CPP or SBLF funding, to banks without preferred stock on their balance sheet and for evaluating a company's capital levels. Core earnings represent income before taxes and exclude credit charges and other items such as gain on acquisitions, integration/conversion expense and securities transactions and are intended to represent recurring operating earnings. Operating expenses exclude amortization of intangible assets and loss on and expense of foreclosed property and other items such as integration/conversion expenses related to acquisitions and are intended to represent normalized, recurring expenses. This information is being provided in response to market participant interest in these financial metrics. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the relevant measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to a GAAP financial measure is provided as an attachment to the financial tables.
Conference Call and Webcast
First California will hold a conference call today, October 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern) to discuss the Company's 2012 third quarter financial performance. Investment professionals are invited to participate in the live call by dialing 877-317-6789 (domestic), 866-605-3852 (Canada) or 412-317-6789 (international) and requesting the First California conference call. Other interested parties are invited to listen to the live call through a live, listen-only audio Internet broadcast at www.fcalgroup.com. Listeners are encouraged to visit the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived on the same Web site for one year. A telephonic replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference through November 9, 2012 by dialing 877-344-7529 (domestic) or 412-317-0088 (international) and entering replay passcode 10019615.
About First California
First California Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAL) is the holding company of First California Bank. Founded in 1979 and with nearly $2 billion in assets, First California serves the comprehensive financial needs of small- and middle-sized businesses and high net worth individuals throughout Southern California. Led by an experienced team of bankers, First California is committed to providing the best client service available in its markets, offering a full line of quality commercial banking products through 15 full-service branch offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. The holding company's website can be accessed at www.fcalgroup.com. For additional information on First California Bank's products and services, visit www.fcbank.com.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/first-california-reports-38-percent-increase-in-earnings-for-2012-third-quarter-nasdaq-fcal-1717766.htm
Title Search Results of 1001 Marsh Street
Current owner:
Oregon Investment Co. Inc.
PO Box 348
Los Alamos, CA 93440-0348
Purchase price/date:
$2.3 million (11/22/12)
Seller:
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Deed type:
Special warranty deed*
* A special warranty deed is less protective to the buyer than a general warranty deed. The grantor of a special warranty deed conveys the property with two warranties: that he or she received the title to the property; and, that the property was not encumbered during his or her ownership. The grantor of a special warranty deed warrants the title only against his or her own omissions and/or defects, and warrants nothing pertaining to the title prior to his or her possession.
Open Message to hedgebunny and others.
Any message pertaining to the property located at 1001 Marsh St will be deleted as a "duplicate post". FCAL leases the space.
I expect to have the results of a title search in hand on 10/22/12. It should detail the following information:
Current owner: Identifies the current owner of the subject property
Purchase price/date: Reveals what the current owners paid, seller information, and deed document details.
Property Details: Abbreviated legal description, APN#, and parcel information
merge verb, merged, merg·ing.
verb (used with object)
1. to cause to combine or coalesce; unite.
2. to combine, blend, or unite gradually so as to blur the individuality or individual identity of: They voted to merge the two branch offices into a single unit.
verb (used without object)
3. to become combined, united, swallowed up, or absorbed; lose identity by uniting or blending (often followed by in or into ): This stream merges into the river up ahead.
4. to combine or unite into a single enterprise, organization, body, etc.: The two firms merged last year.
Please note that Bloomberg did not use the word "acquired".
What exactly does Bloomberg detail?
Hedgebunny - You cannot continue to post information regarding another stock on the FCAL board.
It is against Ihub Policy.
Your work is worthless just like SNLS.
I suggest you call the FDIC.
LOok the links broken, wonder why???
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:58BCgHvpD8IJ:www.govreolistings.com/Listing.aspx%3FpId%3D1124+MLS+San+LUIS+obispo+1001+MARSH&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari
~~~~~~~~~~ WONDER WHAT THE ROBOT SAID?
I am. FCAL leases the property.
Leased??? U SURE DUDE? R U POSITIVE?
***************** I THINK MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, YOU MEAN SOLD FOR $2,560,000 ?????
Yes, I read real good.
Not only was the SNLS bank building leased by FCAL but Brad Lyon is evidently under the impression SNLS shares are worthless. I'm sure you know who he is.
San Luis Trust Bank of California Fails And Sold To Bank With Unpaid TARP Loan
San Luis Trust Bank, FSB, San Luis Obispo, California, was closed today by the Office of Thrift Supervision which appointed the FDIC as receiver. The FDIC sold the failed bank to First California Bank, Westlake Village, California. First California will assume all deposits of the failed bank.
San Luis Trust was beset by a high level of defaults from risky land development and construction loans made at the peak of the real estate bubble. The Bank was issued a Cease and Desist Order by the OTS on November 2, 2009 and ordered to raise additional capital.
In response to the order to raise additional capital, the president of San Luis, Brad Lyon, indicated that he foresaw no problem raising additional capital stating “None of it is fun, but for us, it is certainly doable”. Shareholders of San Luis who took Mr. Lyon for his word may now wish that they had sold when the Cease and Desist order was issued. The Bank was not able to raise additional capital and the Bank’s shares are now worthless, closing Friday at 13 cents.
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http://problembanklist.com/san-luis-trust-bank-of-california-fails-and-sold-to-bank-with-unpaid-tarp-loan-0316/
Hey Chevers, have ya traded
short shares on SNLS stock in the last 6 months?
WHY?
HEY CHEVY, you read, right?
We've all done what you suggested and made up our own opinion.
Your source says sold ...and other shareholders sources tell them its a Lease.
Let's give this subject a rest on the FCAL board. Thank You.
You ever thought about this maybe??
~ Maybe your Half right?????
Hmmmm, interesting maybe???
**** The only thing that doesn't make sense for your perfect scenario is the WORD, ........... are ya ready???? Here it comes in my opinion of speculations.......... SOLD!!!!!!!!!! Did First Cal lease it To Themselves through the FDIC held TRUST??????? Hmmmm??? ~~~ Interesting in my opinion of speculations..... Cached link says sold for 2.56 Million but yet you have it being LEASED until 2016!~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YOUR RIGHT, YOUR RIGHT ABOUT ONE THING!!!!! Something appears to be going on, because it don't make sense now does it MR. ENTERPRISE??? And since the CACHED SOLD link, and your 2016 link don't seem to make sense together, than i would say in my opinion of speculations that something is definitely ODD, would you CONCUR?????????????????? Hmmmm
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:58BCgHvpD8IJ:www.govreolistings.com/Listing.aspx%3FpId%3D1124+MLS+San+LUIS+obispo+1001+MARSH&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari
* You know it's not like it says, SOLD! Which you could say was maybe a MISTAKE on MLS maybe??? But a number was given with the word being SOLD in my opinion of speculations, and that NUMBER was specific in the EXACT AMOUNT of 2.56 MIllion DOLLARS in my opinion of speculations, so that might rule out that the SOLD statement was a mistake maybe???? WHo knows??? WELL ENTERPRISE, your 2016 link proves one thing in my opinion of speculations, it makes my CACHED LINK REALLY SUSPICIOUS in my opinion and ODD under the circumstances in my opinion because both would be saying the OPPOSITE of each other would they not???? A specific numerical dollar amount was given in reference to the word SOLD, making the statement interesting when you present the 2016 link reference in my opinion..... Just my own opinion of speculations do your own research and make up your own opinion of speculations...... **** I will be curious to see how many shares TRADE in SNLS STOCK this week because of the OS structure of only 3.478 Million shares in my opinion..........
Have you ever lived in an apartment?
Tenants have rights. It is called a lease.
HOw is that possible if????
THAT LOCATION MAYBE SOLD FOR 2.56 MILLION??????
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:58BCgHvpD8IJ:www.govreolistings.com/Listing.aspx%3FpId%3D1124+MLS+San+LUIS+obispo+1001+MARSH&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari
**** **** DUDE how they going to lease it until 2016 if it SOLD????? DUDE, How????? How dude??? DUDE????? Lol lol lol......DUDE? lol.......
FCAL leases property at 1001 Marsh Street
The Bank lease approximately 5,120 square feet of space for its San Luis Obispo Office located at 1001 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, California. The lease term will expire in August 2016.
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1370291/000138713112000687/firstcal-10k_123111.htm
As of SEPTEMBER 7, 2012.
56 CHEVEY lost all credibility in his posts in my opinion of speculations......
**** SNLS STOCK UP 40% today!!!! WHAT"S GOING ON??? lol lol lol.....
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!! lol lol......
As of December 31, 2010, San Luis Trust Bank, FSB had approximately $332.6 million in total assets and $272.2 million in total deposits. In addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank, First California Bank agreed to purchase essentially all of the assets.
Interested parties who have questions about this transaction can call the FDIC toll-free at 1-877-755-6665.
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2011/pr11041.html
Opinion? No. Facts. Yes!
Most banks are part of a Bank Holding Company.
A BHC controls one or more banks, but does not necessarily engage in banking itself. When the FDIC shows up (usually on a Friday), it takes control of the banks. It then sells them to the highest bidder in an effort to minimize the loss to the insurance fund. The buyer may only purchase deposits or all banking assets. It is not buying the BHC.
BHCs normally file for bankruptcy quickly since the major source of revenue source is gone and few assets remain to pay off liabilities. However, this is not always the case (see UWBKQ).
SNLS would represent the BHC. The bank branches have been owned by FCAL for some time now.
IF YOU CALLED THE BANK BRANCH TO RESEARCH
~~~ Than you would talk to DOUG at the SLO BANK BRANCH AT 1001 address!!!!!
HE CAN"T SAY SQUAT as you can imagine, but.........
*********** HE DID MENTION THAT HE HAD SHARES OF SNLS STOCK, HE CALLED THEM WORTHLESS CERTS USED FOR WALL PAPER And that maybe he would sell me SHARES!!!!!!!
I got off the phone, and wondered.........?????? How come the guy who worked at SNLS is now working for FCAL branch at the same address, AND WHY DOES HE STILL HAVE SNLS STOCK?????????????
~~~ IT WAS TRADING OVER DOLLARS PER SHARE and now the stock is at a penny!!!!! SO I ASK MYSELF this QUESTION????? ARE YOU READY FOR IT????
~~~~~~~~ IF DOUG worked at SNLS stock location, but now it's FCAL location, HOW COME DOUG CHOSE TO HOLD ON TO HIS SHARES INSTEAD OF USE THEM FOR A TAX LOSS????????? WOW!!!!! IS THAT A WELL THOUGHT OUT QUESTION OR WHAT?????? WHY IS DOUG HOLDING SHARES????
~~~~ LET"S TRY THIS AGAIN MAYBE WITH QUESTIONS?????
DID BLOOMBERG LINK STATE THE WORD
A. PURGED
B. SPLURGED
C. MERGED
~~~~~~~~ GO AHEAD E., which word did BLOOMBERG LINK SAY???? YOU CAN DO IT E., state your opinion maybe????
**** HEY E., WHY DOES THE CACHED LINK SAY SOLD ?????
WHY IS DOUG HOLDING SHARES???? LOL lol lol......... Hmmmmm, any ideas E??????
****** Just my own opinion of speculations do your own research and make up your own opinions of speculations....... By the way, i just saw your private post, and once again it has the date FEB 18 on it, you have lost all credibility with me as i am able to GOOGLE NEWER ARTICLE ON THE TOPIC SHOWING DATES NEWER THAN YOUR FEB 18 posts you keep providing in my opinion of speculations...... ~~~ and you still have not answered any of the ARTICULATE QUESTIONS I POSTED in my opinion, you just keep coming up with an old link of FEB 18 on it!!!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Try GOOGLING for research??? Takes me five minutes to find newer articles than your FEB 18 date in my opinion of speculations.........
***** Just my own opinion of speculations......
WRONG!! Try GOOGLE?
**** THE LINK you posted shows the date FEB 18 as the article was written........
**** In about five minutes on GOOGLE i found articles pertaining to SNLS stock and FCAL with dates on articles NEWER than the one you presented to share with the date FEB 18!!!!! IN five minutes i found links that depict a little bit of a different story in my opinion of speculations........
KEY * Try GOOGLING SAN LUIS OBISPO than the topic maybe??? TRY MLS listings in SLO TOWN maybe??? USE THE ADDRESS of SNLS stock to see if their is any new information on the address????
**** BECAUSE WHEN I DID, I FOUND ARTICLES WITH DATES NEWER THAN YOUR FEB 18 article discussing in my opinion of little bit different of opinion than yours!!!! Just my own opinion, TOOK ME FIVE MINUTES TO GOOGLE NEWER ARTICLES than the one you PROVIDED on FEB 18!!! lol lol lol......
***** Do you want the link that says, MERGED?
OR DO YOU WANT THE LINK THAT SAYS SOLD? IN ESCROWS NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR YA HUh???
**** TRY DOING SOME DD and taking your research to GOOGLE maybe??? OR........... TAKe a look at the trading months of JUNE, JULY,AND AUGUST and tell me why MARKET MAKERS have traded more shares than the OS structure in my opinion????? HEY ENTERPRISING, IS SOMEBODY SHORT AND TRYING TO HOARD SOMETHING??? lol lol lol.........
***** WOW!!!!!!
******* HEY ENTERPRISING, did you call the SLO MARSH ST. 1001 BANK BRANCH UP TO SEE WHO ANSWERED THE PHONE AND WHAT SALUTATIONS they provided as a reference of business????
********* THE BLOOMBERG LINK I posted said WHAT????? CLASS WHAT DID THE BLOOMBERG LINK SAY??
A. SPLURGED
B. SURGED
C. MERGED
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ANY BODY GO AHEAD A REPLY BACK WHAT YOU THINK THE BLOOMBERG LINK STATED, maybe help ENTERPRISING out????
********* FOLKS in FIVE MINUTES you can GOOGLE ARTICLES NEWER THAN THE ONE POSTED by ENTERPRISING he quoted on FEB 18 in my opinion........ Just google the right words first !!!
~~~~ LEt's try ENTERPRISING's COMPREHENSION skills as i ask again what the CACHED LINK SAID??
DID IT SAY,
A. BOLD
B. TOLD
C. OR SOLD FOR OVER 2.5 MILLION
******** HEY E, what did SLO MLS listing service say??? AND WHY WAS THE LINK CACHED RECENTLY??? SOMEBODY HIDING SOMETHING MAYBE???? WAS MARSH st. 1001 location in ESCROWS EVER????
******** just my own opinion of speculation i have lost all credibility for ENTERPRISING posts and statements, as i wonder what their intentions and motifs are in my opinion of speculations
~~~ just my own opinion of speculations do your own research and make up your own opinions of speculations........
Proof?
On Friday, February 18, 2011, San Luis Trust Bank, FSB, San Luis Obispo, CA was closed by the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named Receiver. No advance notice is given to the public when a financial institution is closed.
http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/sanluistrust.html
GO FCAL!!!
If you have proof future investors would love to see the information you have of a failed SNLS situation.
Until then, everything is pointing to a merger between FCAL and SNLS.
HEY E, Check your own post out!!
READ YOUR OWN POST than read the link where it says MERGED MAYBE???
*** AFTER READING YOUR OWN POST, than seeing BLOOMBERG"S link regarding the word MERGED, HOW DOES THAT RALATE TO THE WORD FAILED????
HEY E., is SOLD THE NEW FAILED On wall st.??? lol lol....
HEY E., is IN ESCROWS THE NEW FAILED ON WALL ST>???
HEY E., is MERGED the new FAILED term on WALL st.???
******** HEY E. did you see the CACHED LINK THAT SAID, SOLD????
YES
or
NO
************* HOW COME YOU DON"T RESPOND TO SUCH AN EASY QUESTION????? Did you see the link that said, IN ESCROWS with MARSH st.1001 address on it with a BEAUTIFUL PICTURE????
A. YES
B. NO
*********** HEY, show me the link where it says FAILED??? IS the CACHED LINK NEWER??? Lol lol lol
***** HEY E., CAN YOU SHOW ME THE LINK I POSTED THAT STATED THE WORD, MERGED on BLOOMBERG??
YES
or
NO
BUT WHY WON"T YOU POST MY LINK ?????
* DID IT FAIL??? lol lol lol..........
******** What's the SHORT VOLUME LIKE ON SNLS STOCK???? I WONDER WHY SNLS STOCK IS BEING SHORTED???? DUDE any ideas?? HEY E. WHY ARE THEIR MORE SHARES TRADED BY THE MARKET MAKERS IN JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST than the total OS structure in my opinion ????? ARE YOU SHORT?
~ YES
~NO
~MAYBE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just my own opinions of speculations do your own research and make up your own opinions of speculations......
San Luis Trust ~ MERGED!
THEY MERGED WITH FCAL in my opinion of speculations, after reading BLOOMBERG that was my own conclusion of opinion.
****** FAILED???
* THE WORD MERGED don't look like the word FAILED TO ME In my opinion of speculations.......
**** HEY ENTERPRISING INVESTOR........ DId the CACHED link say,.....
A. BOLD
B.TOLD
C. SOLD!!!!!!
D. FAILED??
************* ARE YOU SUGGESTING SAN LUIS TRUST BANK FAILED SO THEY MERGED MAYBE?????
************ IS that why the STOCK IS SHORT???? BECAUSE IT MAYBE FAILED???????
*********** LEt's ask E. INVESTOR what business name is at the CURRENT SAN LUIS OBISPO MARSH St. 1001 ADDRESS??????
~~~~~ IS THE BANK'S NAME CALLED, FAILED???? Lol lol lol..........
* HEY E., maybe the new name is CALLED, MERGED??????
* MAYBE THE NEW NAME IS CALLED, IN ESCROWS???
OH WAIT, maybe it's called, SOLD????? Lol lol lol...........
********* FAILED??? HEY E., why don't you post some of those links i left and show me??????? SHow me where it says, MERGED, and than explain how comes it means FAILED To you ??? IS FAILED THE NEW MERGE ON WALL ST.??? lol lol lol..............
**** HEY E., i did see SHORT CLOWN under SHORT VOLUME THOUGH in my opinion of speculations, did you see it???? Just my own opinion of speculations do your own research and make up your own opinions of speculations.......
LOOKING FOR UPDATE SOON maybe??
*** REGARDING SNLS STOCK AND FCAL in my opinion of speculations.......
* RUMOR is a possible 10-1 stock swap maybe???
SNLS STOCK has a meager meager market cap of only 35k and OS structure of only 3.478 million shares. WIth a PRICE PER SHARE AT .01, what is your own opinion of speculations of the rumor????
*** MLS service in SLO town shows the SNLS location being in ESCROWS and a CACHED link states it was sold maybe???? Research points to maybe a good bet here??? What's your opinion of speculations? SLO town is a great area and community in my opinion. Just my own opinion of speculations do your own research, and make up your own opinions of speculations...... IS SNLS STOCK A POTENTIAL SHELL MERGER CANDIDATE FOR FCAL???? What are the FUNDAMENTALS besides the GREAT LOCATION OF SLO TOWN IN MY OPINION of speculations. Besides the GREAT FUNDAMENTALS for the entire CENTRAL COAST in my opinion of speculations......
Ya, I called my BROKER and tried to
ask them about filing a 13D on SNLS stock!!!
* Dear SEC, i would like to LOAD UP on SNLS stock because speculation points to maybe a merger with FCAL??? I would like to back my BOAT up and just start loading FRANTICALLY PLEASE because of the low market cap of under 35k and OS structure of only a MEAGER 3.478 Million! lol lol...
~~~~~ Load load load the boat, slapp slapp slappp,.. gently down the stream,...... SLAP SLAPP SLAPPP SLAPPP..... merrily merrily merrily....SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP>.....lmao lol lol...... * Just my own opinion of speculations do your own research and make up your own opinions of speculations...... lol lol THUNDER THUNDER THUNDER CATS..... HO!!!!!!!!!! lol lol lol.......
DUDE I AM STOKED ON FCAL!!!
**** I Lived in SLO TOWN FOR OVER 25 YEARS!!!!
~ COLEGE COMMUNITY~ CAL POLY AND CUESTA COLLEGE!!!
* DIABLO POWER PLANT IN AVILA
* CALIFORNIA"S MEN COLONY
* MANY LAWYERS IN SLO TOWN! IT"S A MECCA FOR LAWYERS!!!!!
******** HOMES ARE CHEAPER IN SLO TOWN THAN IN SAN FRANCISCO AND LA!!!! YOU CAN GET A OCEAN VIEW TWO BLOCKS FORM THE BEACH FOR 400,000 IN MORRO BAY!!!!!!!! 2 BED THREE BATH HOME!!!!
****************** WHAT"S MY POINT??????????????? BANKS IN THIS AREA MAKE MONEY OFF OF STUDENTS IN MY OPINION OF SPECULATIONS!!!!! FEES LIKE ATM AND OVER CHARGE IN MY OPINION!!! NEW BUILDING LOANS AND COMMERCIAL LOANS IN MY OPINION!!!! SAN LUIS OBISPO DOWNTOWN HIGURERA ST. LOOKS MORE LIKE ~~~~~~~~~ STATE ST. IN SANTA BARBARA!!! GOT TO LOVE SALES TAX AND WHAT IT CAN DO FOR THE COMMUNITY!!!!!!!!
*********** FOLKS, THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA IS MONEY IN MY OPINION!!!!! YOU HAVE GREAT FARM LAND EVERYWHERE BECAUSE OF THE MAJOR WATER SUPPLY THAT RUNS UNDER CRESTON IN PASO ROBLES !!! EVER HEAR OF PASO ROBLES STATE FAIR???? MORE AND MORE AGRICULTURE EVERYWHERE!!!!!
******************* I LOVE FCAL BANK AND I REALLY LOVE THE SAN LUIS OBISPO BRANCH ON MARSH ST.1001 IN MY OPINION OF SPECULATIONS ONLY!!!!
****** IF I WERE GOING TO START A SMALL REGIONAL BANK, IN MY OPINION OF SPECULATIONS, SLO TOWN WOULD BE A GREAT PLACE TO START IN MY OPINION OF SPECULATIONS. JUST MY OWN OPINION OF SPECULATIONS DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN OPINION OF SPECULATIONS....
HAVE THEY STARTED TO EXPAND THE AIRPORT THAN OPRAH FLIES IN AND OUT OF IN SLO TOWN???
*** AVILA BEACH SURE LOOKS GREAT AFTER THEY COMPLETELY REMODELED THE WHOLE BEACH COMMUNITY!!!!! ~~~ SHELL BEACH IS GREAT!!!! PISMO IS ALRIGHT ! MORRO BAY AND LOS OSOS ARE GREAT PLACES FOR NATURE PARKS. HURST CASTLE IS ONLY 1 HOUR AWAY FROM SLO TOWN, MAYBE SHORTER!!!!
~~~~~ TAKE THE 1 HWY OUT TO MORRO BAY AND CHECK OUT THE MULTIMILLION DOLLAR DIVIDER THAT GOES FOR OVER 10 MILES WITH MOSAIC ROCK ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DIVIDING FREEWAY!!! JUST BEAUTIFUL WORK, AND IT GETS YOU READY TO SEE THE BEAUTIFUL MORRO BAY ROCK!!!!!
~~~~~~~~ ANY NEWS OUT ON SAN LUIS TRUST BANK AND FCAL ????
****** ANY IDEAS? ANY FUNDAMENTALS HERE????? ~~ JUST MY OWN OPINION OF SPECULATIONS DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN OPINIONS OF SPECULATIONS......
* ATTENTION * the word," MERGED" is used!
FCAL Confirms Engagement of Investment Banker and Legal Counsel to Assist in Strategic Review Process (8/01/12)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 1, 2012) - First California Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAL), the holding company of First California Bank, today confirmed that First California's board of directors has engaged Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. as its financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as its legal advisor to assist in a strategic review process, including an analysis and assessment of the company's existing business and strategic plan, and exploring other strategic alternatives, including the possible merger or business combination of the company with a third party.
Robert E. Gipson, chairman of the board of First California, said, "Over the last year, management has enhanced the value of the company by executing on its strategic plan, focusing on organic growth and successfully undertaking opportunistic acquisitions. We believe these efforts have been positively reflected in our strong financial performance throughout 2011, as well as throughout the first half of 2012. The board remains fully committed to taking all appropriate and necessary actions to enhance the bank's value. Our board and management team are open minded and intend to evaluate a variety of options thoughtfully and carefully."
Over the last two quarters, First California increased loans by 11 percent and grew deposits by 10 percent. Fee income, net interest income and deposits all grew by double digits in the 2012 second quarter over the prior year period. Core earnings for the 2012 second quarter also continued to show significant improvement, advancing 33 percent over the comparable prior year's quarter and increasing 32 percent from the preceding first quarter of this year. Further, the company has increased shareholder value, with tangible book value per share growing 15 percent in 2011 and 8 percent year to date.
C. G. Kum, president and chief executive officer of First California, said, "While this process is ongoing, we will continue to operate in the ordinary course of business, and management will remain focused on successfully executing the company's strategic plan, continuing to drive the positive momentum we have been achieving. Our strong performance record in this challenging economy reflects our world-class team of employees and their dedication to our loyal customers, to whom we will continue to provide the highest level of service. As always, we remain steadfast in elevating the value of the First California franchise for our customers, employees and shareholders."
There can be no assurance concerning the type, form, structure, nature, results, timing or terms and conditions of any transaction that may result from this process. Further, the evaluation of strategic alternatives will not necessarily result in any changes to the company's current strategic plan or any transaction or agreement. First California does not intend to disclose developments regarding the process unless and until the board of directors has approved a definitive course of action.
About First California
First California Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company of First California Bank. Founded in 1979 and with nearly $2 billion in assets, First California serves the comprehensive financial needs of small- and middle-sized businesses and high net worth individuals throughout Southern California. Led by an experienced team of bankers, First California is committed to providing the best client service available in its markets, offering a full line of quality commercial banking products through 15 full-service branch offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. The holding company's website can be accessed at www.fcalgroup.com. For additional information on First California Bank's products and services, visit www.fcbank.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains certain forward-looking information about First California that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, and include statements related to the level of business volumes, the monitoring of and management of risks in First California's loan portfolio, the adequacy of sources of liquidity to support First California's operations and strategic plans, the monitoring of and response to changing market conditions, and the status of the economy in the Southern California communities served by First California. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of First California. First California cautions readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the outcome or structure of the strategic review process, the costs associated with pursuing the strategic review process, management's attention to the strategic review process, revenues are lower than expected, credit quality deterioration which could cause an increase in the provision for credit losses, First California's ability to complete future acquisitions, successfully integrate such acquired entities, or achieve expected beneficial synergies and/or operating efficiencies within expected time-frames or at all, changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, technological changes, the cost of additional capital is more than expected, a change in the interest rate environment reduces interest margins, asset/liability repricing risks and liquidity risks, general economic conditions, particularly those affecting real estate values, either nationally or in the market areas in which First California does or anticipates doing business are less favorable than expected, a slowdown in construction activity, recent volatility in the credit or equity markets and its effect on the general economy, loan delinquency rates, the ability of First California to retain customers, changes in the bank regulatory environment, demographic changes, demand for the products or services of First California as well as their ability to attract and retain qualified people, competition with other banks and financial institutions, First California's level of small business lending, and other factors. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or if any of the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect, First California's results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by such forward-looking statements. First California assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. For a more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties, investors and security holders are urged to read the section titled "Risk Factors" in First California's Annual Report on Form 10-K and any other reports filed by it with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The documents filed by First California with the SEC may be obtained at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from First California by directing a request to: First California Financial Group, Inc., 3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Attention: Investor Relations. Telephone (805) 322-9655.
Contact Information
For further Information:
At the Company:
Ron Santarosa
805-322-9333
At PondelWilkinson:
Roger Pondel
310-279-5980
Corporate Headquarters Address:
3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300
Westlake Village, CA 91361
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/first-california-confirms-engagement-investment-banker-legal-counsel-assist-strategic-nasdaq-fcal-1686364.htm
FCAL to present at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2012 Community Bank Conference in New York City on 7/31/12-8/01/12.
C. G. Kum, President and Chief Executive Officer and Ron Santarosa, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer will be meeting with current and potential investors.
Presentation:
http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1370291/000138713112002310/ex99_1.htm
I get it.
And I really get it, too.
"Open letters" normally cause the market price to increase. However, it does not appear to be working here now. Loeb is a little underwater on its most recents buys.
Operating a financial services business today is not easy and becomes more difficult each and every day. Personally, I would prefer to watch FCAL management continue to build the franchise. If the board is open to selling, it must be presented with a real offer, which could be truly lacking.
Loeb Offshore Management LP owns 7.21 percent (7/26/12)
Controls 2,107,350 shares.
http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1370291/000114036112034121/formsc13da.htm
Letter from Gideon King, President of Loeb Capital Management to the Board of Directors of FCAL (7/26/12)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following is a letter from Gideon King, President of Loeb Capital Management to the Board of Directors of First California Financial Group, Inc.
Board of Directors
First California Financial Group, Inc.
3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300
Westlake Village, California 91361
To the Board of Directors:
Loeb Arbitrage Management LP and Loeb Offshore Management LP, together doing business as Loeb Capital Management, and affiliated entities (collectively, “Loeb”) over which it has management discretion own approximately 2,100,000 shares of the common stock of First California Financial Group, Inc. (“FCAL” or the “Company”). We have grown increasingly frustrated with the actions of the board and management of FCAL. In our opinion, a credible cash offer has been made and shareholders have been treated to “double-talk” on many levels with respect to this springboard (a credible offer) from which to run an auction process to sell the Company to the highest bidder. At no point has FCAL simply stated that it is engaged in a process to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. Rather, we believe shareholders have been subjected to vague press releases that give shareholders no assurance that the board takes its fiduciary duties seriously. One example of the poor quality of the Company’s communication with shareholders is the following from a press release dated May 9, 2012: “The First California Board did not believe that it was in the best interest of stockholders to grant exclusivity to PacWest [Bancorp] in the absence of satisfactory clarification of the terms and value of its proposal and taking into account the other strategic alternatives that First California may pursue, including discussion with third parties.” We view this as muddy language that avoids declaratively stating that the appropriate actions will be taken. In our view, the time for this management team to “have its cake and eat it too” is over.
We request that this board and management team do what is right and shed inclinations to entrench themselves or, at the very least, to avoid presenting an image of entrenchment to shareholders. To this point, we have given senior members of the management team and board the benefit of the doubt. In light of today’s press release, in which C.G. Kum stated, “As always, we remain steadfast in enhancing the value of the First California franchise for our customer, employee and shareholder base,” we no longer will give this management team and board the benefit of the doubt. Kum’s pointed language seems to say it best: shareholders come last. I was told by a representative of FCAL that today’s press release will somehow answer our questions about the process underway to maximize value. We will conclude very shortly that there is no such process and that management is entrenched if shareholders are not assured in the near term that FCAL will run an authentic sales process and that the Company will be sold to the highest bidder.
Once again, we ask this board and management team to move with alacrity to sell the Company to the highest bidder. Further, we request that the Company disclose the names of the members of the special committee who are responsible for overseeing the process to maximize value for owners. In our view, the non-existence of a special committee would be nearly dispositive proof that FCAL just doesn’t care about its fiduciary duties.
Unfortunately, today’s press release has constituted an adversarial relationship between the owners and operators of FCAL. We reserve the right to acquire more stock in FCAL and please be aware it is our intention to take all steps necessary or support such steps, including but not limited to the removal of directors and members of management, to make certain that a process of value maximization is executed professionally and without conflicts of interest. Members of the analyst community have warned us about the corporate governance of FCAL - please prove their harsh words wrong.
Thank you for reading this letter.
Sincerely,
Gideon King
President, Chief Investment Officer
Mark J. Kaplow
Vice President
Contacts
Loeb Capital Management
Alexander H. McMillan, 212-483-7000
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120726006673/en/Letter-Gideon-King-President-Loeb-Capital-Management
FCAL Reports 33 Percent Increase in Earnings for 2012 Second Quarter (7/26/12)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA--(Marketwire - Jul 26, 2012) - First California Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAL), the holding company of First California Bank, today reported net income of $3.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, compared with $2.4 million for the same quarter a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $2.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared with $2.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the prior year second quarter. Preferred dividends were $312,500 for each of the second quarters of 2012 and 2011. At June 30, 2012, tangible book value per common share was $4.51.
"Results for the second quarter continue to demonstrate positive momentum, reflecting the strategies we put into place to increase profitability and improve efficiency," said C. G. Kum, president and chief executive officer of First California Financial Group. "Fee income, net interest income, and deposits all grew by double digits in the second quarter compared with the second quarter of 2011, and core earnings continued to show significant improvement, increasing 33 percent over the comparable prior year quarter and 24 percent from the 2012 first quarter."
2012 Second Quarter Financial Highlights
•Net interest income rose 11 percent from the same period a year ago;
•Service charges, fees and other income jumped 29 percent from the year ago period;
•The efficiency ratio declined to 67 percent from 71 percent;
•Core earnings improved 33 percent from the same period a year ago;
•Asset quality remained solid as annualized net charge-offs were 0.07 percent of average loans for the first half of 2012, while net charge-offs declined to $310,000 for the 2012 second quarter from $860,000 a year ago;
•Non-covered loans increased 11 percent to $1.039 billion over the 2011 year end;
•Non-interest checking deposits increased 26 percent, and total deposits increased 10 percent over the 2011 year end;
•Tangible book value per common share increased to $4.51, or 8 percent, from the 2011 year end;
•The second quarter return on average tangible common equity was 9.91 percent.
Financial Results
For the 2012 second quarter, net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased 11 percent to $17.2 million from $15.5 million for the 2011 second quarter. The increase reflects a 7 percent increase in average earning assets and a 4 percent increase in net interest margin. Interest income (discount accretion) on covered loans for the 2012 second quarter was $5.1 million. 2011 second quarter interest income (discount accretion) on covered loans was $4.3 million. Net interest margin, on a taxable equivalent basis, rose to 4.12 percent from 3.95 percent for the 2011 second quarter. A 26 percent decline in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities and a 36 percent increase in average noninterest-bearing deposits drove the increase in net interest margin.
Service charges, fees and other income increased to $2.9 million from $2.2 million for the 2011 second quarter, primarily reflecting continued growth in business volumes and fees generated from the EPS division. Revenues from the EPS division doubled to $1.7 million for the 2012 second quarter from $854,000 for the same quarter last year.
Second quarter 2012 non-interest income included a $593,000 net gain on the sale of securities and a $296,000 loss on non-hedged derivatives. For the 2011 second quarter, non-interest income included a $490,000 net gain on the sale of securities, a $166,000 gain from the sale of the former head office of the Bank and a $466,000 gain on the acquisition of the EPS division.
Operating expenses for the 2012 second quarter were $13.4 million, compared with $12.6 million for the 2011 second quarter. Operating expenses exclude intangible amortization, integration/conversion expenses and foreclosed property gains, losses and expenses. The increase reflects higher salaries and benefit expense, primarily due to the EPS division acquisition and the addition of new lending teams, and higher professional services expense, primarily related to shareholder matters. The efficiency ratio was 67.01 percent for the 2012 second quarter, compared with 70.81 percent for the same period last year.
Core earnings, which represent income before taxes and exclude credit charges and non-recurring items such as gain on acquisitions, integration/conversion expense and securities transactions, were $6.1 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared with $4.6 million for the same period a year ago, an increase of 33 percent.
Non-covered loans, before the allowance for loan losses, grew 11 percent to $1.0 billion at June 30, 2012 from $936.1 million at December 31, 2011.
At June 30, 2012, covered loans decreased to $114.7 million from $135.4 million at December 31, 2011. The Bank's covered non-performing assets declined by $14.7 million, or 44 percent, during the same period.
Non-interest checking deposits increased 26 percent from year-end 2011 and now represent 39 percent of total deposits. The cost of all deposits, aided by the change in the mix of deposits, fell 44 percent to 36 basis points for the 2012 first quarter from 64 basis points for the same period last year. Core deposits now comprise 83 percent of all deposits.
Kum added, "Our industry continues to face a low interest rate environment and, now, a slowing economy. Despite these challenges, we have been able to increase loans and grow our non-interest bearing deposits. In addition, we continue to make progress on improving our efficiency. With the completion of our branch realignment initiative in June, we are expecting further improvement to our efficiency ratio in the second half of 2012."
Asset Quality
At June 30, 2012, non-covered non-performing assets (the sum of non-covered loans past due 90 days and accruing, nonaccrual loans and foreclosed properties) improved to 1.50 percent of total assets, compared with 1.89 percent at December 31, 2011.
The allowance for loan losses was $18.3 million, or 1.76 percent of non-covered loans, at June 30, 2012, compared with $17.7 million, or 1.90 percent of non-covered loans, at December 31, 2011. Net loan charge-offs for the 2012 second quarter were $310,000, down from $860,000 for the 2011 second quarter. The provision for non-covered loan losses was $500,000 for both the 2012 and 2011 second quarters.
Capital resources
Shareholders' equity rose to $231.2 million at June 30, 2012 from $223.1 million at December 31, 2011. The Company's book value per common share increased to $7.02 at June 30, 2012 from $6.75 at December 31, 2011. Tangible book value per common share rose to $4.51 at June 30, 2012 from $4.19 at December 31, 2011.
At June 30, 2012, First California's preliminary Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 9.99 percent versus 10.33 percent at the 2011 calendar year end, and the total risk-based capital ratio decreased to 16.93 percent from 17.32 percent at December 31, 2011. The Company's ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets was 6.92 percent at June 30, 2012 and 7.05 percent at the end of 2011. Total assets were $1.98 billion at June 30, 2012, compared with $1.81 billion at December 31, 2011.
Kum concluded, "As we proceed into the second half of the year, our objectives are to continue to grow our low-cost deposit base, safely generate earnings assets and maintain focus on our expense base. The pending transaction with Premier Service Bank, expected to be completed in the second half of 2012, will provide immediate improvement to both our balance sheet and earnings. As always, we remain steadfast in enhancing the value of the First California franchise for our customer, employee and shareholder base."
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes "non-GAAP financial measures" within the meaning of the Securities and Exchange Commission rules. Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets is a non-GAAP financial measure. Tangible common equity to tangible assets represents tangible common equity, calculated as total shareholders' equity less preferred stock and related dividend and accretion of preferred stock discount, goodwill and intangible assets, net, divided by tangible assets which are total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets, net. Management believes that this measure is useful when comparing banks with preferred stock, due to CPP or SBLF funding, to banks without preferred stock on their balance sheet and for evaluating a company's capital levels. Core earnings represent income before taxes and exclude credit charges and other items such as gain on acquisitions, integration/conversion expense and securities transactions and are intended to represent recurring operating earnings. Operating expenses exclude amortization of intangible assets and loss on and expense of foreclosed property and other items such as integration/conversion expenses related to acquisitions and are intended to represent normalized, recurring expenses. This information is being provided in response to market participant interest in these financial metrics. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the relevant measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to a GAAP financial measure is provided as an attachment to the financial tables.
Conference Call and Webcast
First California will hold a conference call today, July 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern) to discuss the Company's 2012 second quarter financial performance. Investment professionals are invited to participate in the live call by dialing 877-317-6789 (domestic), 866-605-3852 (Canada) or 412-317-6789 (international) and requesting the First California conference call. Other interested parties are invited to listen to the live call through a live, listen-only audio Internet broadcast at www.fcalgroup.com. Listeners are encouraged to visit the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived on the same Web site for one year. A telephonic replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference through August 9, 2012 by dialing 877-344-7529 (domestic) or 412-317-0088 (international) and entering replay passcode 10016623.
About First California
First California Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAL) is the holding company of First California Bank. Founded in 1979 and with nearly $2 billion in assets, First California serves the comprehensive financial needs of small- and middle-sized businesses and high net worth individuals throughout Southern California. Led by an experienced team of bankers, First California is committed to providing the best client service available in its markets, offering a full line of quality commercial banking products through 15 full-service branch offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. The holding company's website can be accessed at www.fcalgroup.com. For additional information on First California Bank's products and services, visit www.fcbank.com.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/first-california-reports-33-percent-increase-in-earnings-for-2012-second-quarter-nasdaq-fcal-1684100.htm
FCAL and PSBK Amend Definitive Merger Agreement (7/10/12)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. & RIVERSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First California Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCAL), or FCAL, the holding company of First California Bank, or FCB, and Premier Service Bank (OTCBB:PSBK), or PSBK, today announced the signing on July 9, 2012 of Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to their definitive agreement dated February 27, 2012 (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which PSBK will merge into FCB. The transaction is now expected to close late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of 2012, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Under the terms of the Amendment, PSBK’s shareholders will continue to receive, subject to certain adjustments, consideration of $2.0 million, or approximately $1.59 per share, in the form of FCAL common stock. As a result of increases in the value of FCAL common stock since the signing of the original Merger Agreement, the number of shares of FCAL common stock to be received by the PSBK shareholders has been reduced from 477,269 shares to 293,626 shares, using a value of $6.81 per share. This change also resulted in a reduction in the exchange ratio from 0.3784 FCAL shares to 0.2328 FCAL shares for each share of PSBK common stock outstanding. The Amendment increased the upper threshold for FCAL’s Closing Price, as defined in the Merger Agreement, to $7.83 from $5.03, where if the Closing Price exceeds the upper threshold, FCAL may terminate the Merger Agreement without liability. The Amendment also increased the lower threshold for FCAL’s Closing Price to $5.79 from $3.35, where if the Closing Price does not reach the lower threshold, PSBK may terminate the Merger Agreement without liability. Last, the Amendment extended the outside closing date for the Merger to December 31, 2012 from August 31, 2012.
“As evidenced by the Amendment, all the parties remain committed to close the transaction with PSBK. We continue to look forward to the opportunity to expand FCB’s presence in the Riverside and Corona markets and add a talented group of bankers,” said C. G. Kum, President and Chief Executive Officer of FCAL. “PSBK continues to have a strong customer base and fits into our desired geographic footprint extremely well. We look forward to closing the transaction as soon as possible and making PSBK part of the FCAL family.”
Kerry L. Pendergast, President and Chief Executive Officer of PSBK, stated, “PSBK is pleased that FCAL and FCB were willing to amend the definitive agreement so that we may present the proposed transaction to our shareholders without a pricing issue caused by the increases in the value of FCAL’s common stock since the definitive agreement was signed. Our shareholders continue to receive aggregate consideration of $2.0 million, but no longer need to be concerned that FCAL will terminate the agreement because its stock price exceeds $5.03, the maximum price imposed by the original definitive agreement. We look forward to working with FCAL to complete the transaction and becoming a part of FCB.” He went on to state, “We continue to believe that FCB’s financial strength, dedication to customer service and retention, and commitment to the markets we serve will make our combined organization highly successful.”
As previously announced, the parties anticipate that Mr. Pendergast will serve after the closing as Market President for the two branch offices of PSBK being acquired as part of the merger and FCB’s branch office in Redlands, California.
FCB has 15 offices throughout Southern California and total assets of $2.0 billion at June 30, 2012 (unaudited). The bank serves small and mid-sized businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals with an integrated product set of private client services, business banking and treasury management capabilities.
PSBK has two offices, its headquarters in Riverside and a full service branch in Corona, and has total assets of $139 million as of March 31, 2012 (unaudited). The bank offers a broad spectrum of products and services to corporate, professional and individual customers.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. continues to act as financial advisor and Horgan, Rosen, Beckham & Coren, L.L.P. continues to serve as legal advisor to FCAL and FCB. Hovde Securities LLC continues to act as financial advisor and Richard E. Knecht A Professional Corporation continues to serve as legal advisor to PSBK.
Additional Information
In connection with the proposed merger, FCAL will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a Proxy Statement of PSBK and a Prospectus of FCAL, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. SHAREHOLDERS AND INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE MERGER WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
In addition, when the registration statement and other related documents are filed by FCAL with the Securities and Exchange Commission, they may be obtained for free at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov, on the NASDAQ website at http://www.nasdaq.com and from either the FCAL website at http://www.fcalgroup.com or at the PSBK website at http://www.premierservicebank.com.
FCAL, PSBK and their respective executive officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of FCAL and PSBK and information about any other persons who may be deemed participants in this transaction will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus. Information about FCAL’s directors and executive officers can be found in the proxy statement for FCAL’s annual meeting of shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2011. Information about PSBK’s directors and executive officers can be found in the proxy statement for PSBK’s 2011 annual meeting of shareholders available on its website at http://www.premierservicebank.com/corp/investor_relations.html. Free copies of these documents can be obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission, FCAL or PSBK using the website information above.
About Premier Service Bank
PSBK is a California state-chartered bank with two offices, its headquarters office in Riverside and a full-service banking office in Corona. PSBK provides commercial banking services, including a wide variety of checking accounts, investment services with competitive deposit rates, on-line banking products, and real estate, construction, commercial and consumer loans, to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals and individuals. Additional information about PSBK is available at its website at www.premierservicebank.com.
About First California
FCAL is the holding company of FCB. Founded in 1979 and with nearly $2 billion in assets, FCB serves the comprehensive financial needs of small- and middle-sized businesses and high net worth individuals throughout Southern California. Led by an experienced team of bankers, FCB is committed to providing the best client service available in its markets, offering a full line of quality commercial banking products through 15 full-service branch offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. FCAL’s website can be accessed at www.fcalgroup.com. For additional information on FCB’s products and services, visit www.fcbank.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains certain forward-looking information about FCAL, FCB and PSBK (“the Companies”) that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, and include statements related to, the monitoring of and management of risks in the Companies’ loan portfolio, the adequacy of sources of liquidity to support the Companies’ operations and strategic plans, the monitoring of and response to changing market conditions, and the status of the economy in the Southern California communities served by the Companies. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of the Companies. The Companies caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, revenues are lower than expected, credit quality deterioration which could cause an increase in the provision for credit losses, the Companies’ ability to complete future acquisitions, successfully integrate such acquired entities, or achieve expected beneficial synergies and/or operating efficiencies within expected time-frames or at all, changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, technological changes, the cost of additional capital is more than expected, a change in the interest rate environment reduces interest margins, asset/liability repricing risks and liquidity risks, general economic conditions, particularly those affecting real estate values, either nationally or in the market areas in which the Companies do or anticipate doing business are less favorable than expected, a slowdown in construction activity, recent volatility in the credit or equity markets and its effect on the general economy, loan delinquency rates, the ability of the Companies to retain customers, changes in the bank regulatory environment, demographic changes, demand for the products or services of the Companies as well as their ability to attract and retain qualified people, competition with other banks and financial institutions, the Companies’ level of small business lending, and other factors. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or if any of the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect, the Companies' results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by such forward-looking statements. The Companies assume no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. For a more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties, investors and security holders are urged to read the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by FCAL with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the section titled “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by PSBK with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), and any other reports filed by them with the SEC and the FDIC, respectively. The documents filed by FCAL with the SEC may be obtained at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from FCAL by directing a request to: First California Financial Group, Inc., 3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 300, Westlake Village, CA 91361, Attention: Investor Relations [Telephone (805) 322-9655]. Documents filed by PSBK with the FDIC may be obtained at the FDIC’s website at www2.fdic.gov/efr/. PSBK documents may also be obtained free of charge from PSBK by directing a request to: Premier Service Bank, 3637 Arlington Avenue, Suite B, Riverside, CA 92506, Attention Investor Relations (Telephone (951) 274-2400).
Contacts
At First California:
Ron Santarosa, 805-322-9333
or
At Premier Service Bank:
Kerry Pendergast, 951-274-2400
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120710006997/en/California-Financial-Group-Premier-Service-Bank-Amend
Loeb Offshore Management LP owns 5.75 percent (5/29/12)
Controls 1,681,040 shares.
http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1370291/000114036112027701/sc13d.txt
Castine Capital Management LLC reduces stake to 2.6 percent (5/09/12)
Sold 458,000 shares at prices ranging from $6.67 to $6.70 on 5/09/12.
Controls 765,900 shares.
http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1370291/000091957412003182/d1291013_13d-a.htm
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First California Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCAL) is emerging as a regional force of strength and stability in Southern California banking, celebrating 32 years of business. With total assets of $1.9 billion, the company operates throughout Southern California under the First California Bank brand. The bank specializes in serving the financial needs of the commercial market, particularly small- and middle-sized businesses, professional firms and commercial real estate, development and construction companies. With a commitment to provide the best client service available in its markets, First California Bank offers a full line of quality commercial banking products through 19 full-service branch offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. For additional information on First California Bank's products and services, visit www.fcbank.com.
First California was a wholly owned subsidiary of National Mercantile Bancorp formed to facilitate the reincorporation merger with National Mercantile and the merger with FCB Bancorp, which occurred on March 12, 2007. Accordingly, First California's historical balance sheet and results of operations before the merger are the same as the historical information of National Mercantile. The company's results of operations include approximately 19 days of FCB Bancorp's results for the 2007 first quarter.
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